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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 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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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Pretty worn at the seams
  
  If this wasn't the first film to be shot in CinemaScope then chances are no one would remember it much. A stiff and turgid religious epic with Richard ... read more »
  
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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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- - Emjay69
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  - 03 Jan 2012 at 14:55
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  One of the Great Roman Epics
  
  This is a truly great film. A star studded cast is on show in an original fictional epic, partially inspired by Biblical events. The script is well written and ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Nov 2011 at 12:19
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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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- - allypally
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  - 28 Feb 2010 at 17:19
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  50's pietism
  
  It was interesting to see this again, after a gap of about 56 years. Things have certainly moved on, mostly for the better. The quality of the acting and ... read more »
  
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- - Leni
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  - 19 Mar 2009 at 07:31
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  a treat for 'oldies'
  
  This movie is still very nice, although the young audience may be a bit disappointed. The story is a bit slow, compared to mdoern standrds, but it still has the... read more »
  
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  - 31 Oct 2008 at 18:24
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  Old Rome
  
  Very much a movie that shows Rome and Christianity in thrall and has a variation on the theme
  
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  - Wales
  - 05 Feb 2007 at 16:56
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  Pretty worn at the seams
  
  If this wasn't the first film to be shot in CinemaScope then chances are no one would remember it much. A stiff and turgid religious epic with Richard ... read more »
  
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- - RJNeb2
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  - 23 Jul 2006 at 23:02
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  They don't make 'em like this anymore!!
  
  Just my cup of tea! If you like historical epics this one is well worth the watch.
  
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  - LANCASHIRE
  - 05 May 2005 at 16:24
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  Brilliant
  
  A brilliant story of the crucifiction of Christ and its aftermath - great powerful acting all in all a very good biblical film
  
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  - 14 Feb 2005 at 20:22
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  Wonderful swaords and ...
  
  Wonderful swaords and sandel epic that delivers. Considering it's age it still stands the test of time and while it cannot compare with Gladiator it is ... read more »
  
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  Pretty worn at the seams
  
  If this wasn't the first film to be shot in CinemaScope then chances are no one would remember it much. A stiff and turgid religious epic with Richard ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 267200
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - RJNeb2
  - 752 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Jul 2006 at 23:02
- - 2
  - 1
  Brilliant
  
  A brilliant story of the crucifiction of Christ and its aftermath - great powerful acting all in all a very good biblical film
  
  Report this review
- 323105
- - gleng
  - Wombwell
  - 14 Feb 2005 at 20:22
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  They don't make 'em like this anymore!!
  
  Just my cup of tea! If you like historical epics this one is well worth the watch.
  
  Report this review
- 100078
- - a customer
  - LANCASHIRE
  - 05 May 2005 at 16:24
- - 0
  - 0
  Wonderful swaords and ...
  
  Wonderful swaords and sandel epic that delivers. Considering it's age it still stands the test of time and while it cannot compare with Gladiator it is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 38446
- - Sandra#5
  - MAIDSTONE
  - 15 Jun 2004 at 08:56
- - 0
  - 0
  a treat for 'oldies'
  
  This movie is still very nice, although the young audience may be a bit disappointed. The story is a bit slow, compared to mdoern standrds, but it still has the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 652509
- - a customer
  - London
  - 31 Oct 2008 at 18:24
- - 0
  - 0
  50's pietism
  
  It was interesting to see this again, after a gap of about 56 years. Things have certainly moved on, mostly for the better. The quality of the acting and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 728882
- - Leni
  - 179 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Mar 2009 at 07:31
- - 0
  - 0
  Robe
  
  Slightly dated but the storyline stands the test of time. Good Christian theme throughout. Worth watching.
  
  Report this review
- 867259
- - allypally
  - 70 reviews
  - Basingstoke
  - 28 Feb 2010 at 17:19
- - 0
  - 0
  One of the Great Roman Epics
  
  This is a truly great film. A star studded cast is on show in an original fictional epic, partially inspired by Biblical events. The script is well written and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1063740
- - a customer
  - 17 Nov 2011 at 12:19
- - 0
  - 0
  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 »
  
  Report this review
- 1078134
- - Emjay69
  - 320 reviews
  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 03 Jan 2012 at 14:55
- - 0
  - 1
  Old Rome
  
  Very much a movie that shows Rome and Christianity in thrall and has a variation on the theme
  
  Report this review
- 409247
- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 05 Feb 2007 at 16:56

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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 ...