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1961

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Starring	Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Ernest Borgnine
Director	Richard Fleischer
Genres	Drama

Barabbas

When thief and murderer Barabbas (Anthony Quinn) is freed by the people of Judea rather than Jesus of Nazareth, the criminal struggles to understand why he was chosen to live. Rachel (Silvanno Mangano), the woman he loves, becomes a follower of Jesus, whom she believes has risen from the tomb. Barabbas, however, is unconvinced. Caught preaching, Rachel is stoned to death. Barabbas is sentenced to life working in the sulphur mines. Years later, when Barabbas is chained to Sarak (Vittorio Gassman), a Christian, the mines collapse. Barabbas and Sahak escape, and are taken to Rome and trained to fight. In the Coliseum, Barabbas eventually faces the villainous Torvald (Jack Palance). Academy Award-winning director Richard Fleischer's fictional look at one of the New Testament's most stirring passages showcases strong performances all around.

Starring	Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Palance, Arthur Kennedy, Valentina Cortese, Harry Andrews, Katy Jurado, Michael Gwynn
Director	Richard Fleischer
Studio	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs 7 mins
Certificate
Collections	100 Swords and Sandals Films
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1961 To Rent: DVD: 25 Mar 2002

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- Overblown epic which starts with a genuine eclipse of the sun and has nowhere to go but down. The cast sparks a few moments, but it is generally a gaudy display of carnage.
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  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  A hidden gem
  
  Underrated biblical epic, too little seen on TV these days, based on a book that helped it's author to a Nobel prize. Has been difficult to get on video ... read more »
  
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  - 03 Aug 2004 at 20:45
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  very good acting anthoy quinn excells i bought this film because i enjoyed it so much fills in what the bible leaves out the events after the crucifixion
  
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  - 30 Jan 2008 at 10:05
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  Great Movie !!!
  
  This 1962 Biblical epic was adapted by Christopher Fry from the novel by Pär Lagerkvist. Anthony Quinn stars as Barabbas, the thief who was pardoned in ... read more »
  
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  - 04 Mar 2006 at 15:47
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  A precursor to Gladiator
  
  This is an oddly under-appreciated film and in spite of it being a sword and sandal epic it is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent movies of its time. ... read more »
  
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  When thief and murderer Barabbas (Anthony Quinn) is freed by the people of Judea rather than Jesus of Nazareth, the criminal struggles to understand why he was chosen to live. Rachel (Silvanno Mangano), the woman he loves, becomes a follower of Jesus, whom she believes has risen from the tomb. ...