The Robe.

The action takes place in Ancient Rome, Judaea, Capri, and Galilee in a time period stretching from 32 to 38 AD. Marcellus Gallio, son of an important Roman senator, is captivated by the reappearance of a childhood sweetheart, Diana. Diana is unofficially pledged in marriage to Tiberius's regent, Caligula, who issues orders for Marcelluius to receive a military transfer to Jerusalem in Palestine. He wins the robe worn by Jesus in a dice game and is told it will be a reminder of his first crucifixion.

Credits

Directed by: Henry Koster
Written by: Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, Lloyd C. Douglas, Philip Dunne
Cast: Leon Askin, Ernest Thesiger, Richard Burton, George E. Stone, Frank de Kova, John Doucette, Jay Robinson, Percy Helton, Jean Simmons, Michael Ansara, Richard Boone, Hayden Rorke, Mae Marsh, Rosalind Ivan, Ford Rainey, Jan Arvan, Jeff Morrow, Harry Shearer …
Produced by: Frank Ross
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Music: Alfred Newman
Edited by: Barbara McLean

Copyright

Complete catalog record

THE ROBE. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. 16 reels, sd., color, 35mm. Based on the novel of the same title by Lloyd C. Douglas. © Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.; 16Sep53; LP3222.

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Sources

16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, country, genre, description, credits, catalog record, copyright
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