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1953 Certificate U
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THE ROBE is one of the finest Biblical epics of all time, based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. The film tells the story of a Roman, played by Richard Burton, who was in charge of the Crucifixion of Christ and who later is converted to Christianity. This was the first movie to be filmed in CinemaScope. THE ROBE .. Read more

Starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Michael Rennie, Victor Mature
Director Henry Koster
Genres Drama

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THE ROBE is one of the finest Biblical epics of all time, based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. The film tells the story of a Roman, played by Richard Burton, who was in charge of the Crucifixion of Christ and who later is converted to Christianity. This was the first movie to be filmed in CinemaScope. THE ROBE received four Academy Award Nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor--Richard Burton.

Starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Michael Rennie, Victor Mature, Dean Jagger, Richard Boone, Jeff Morrow, Jay Robinson, Ernest Thesiger, Torin Thatcher
Director Henry Koster
Studio 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 8 mins
Certificate Certificate U
Collections 100 Swords and Sandals Films
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1953

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DVD: 04 Mar 2002

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    • 2 stars out of 4  

      The first film in Cinemascope was, surprisingly, a biblical bestseller, but the crowded Roman sets hid most of the flaws in the process. The film itself was competent and unsurprising in the well-tried Sign of the Cross manner.

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      One of Burton's best

      This film for me, was excellent in it's content and acting, but it's a pity that it had not been remastered and enhanced with 5.1 sounds or greater.read more »

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      Robe

      Slightly dated but the storyline stands the test of time. Good Christian theme throughout. Worth watching.

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      THE ROBE is one of the finest Biblical epics of all time, based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. The film tells the story of a Roman, played by Richard Burton, who was in charge of the Crucifixion of Christ and who later is converted to Christianity. This was the first movie to be ...

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