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Barabbas

Barabbas

The man of violence in whose place Christ died
Dec 23, 1961 2h 24m
6.9
155 votes

Synopsis

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

Title Barabbas
Companies DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Countries United States of America, Italy
Keywords epic, roman empire, christianity, crucifixion, bible, biography, peplum, barabbas, 1st century, jesus christ, roman legion, christian film, pôncio pilatos, judeia, pontius pilatus, first emperor of rome
Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate
Arnoldo Foà

Arnoldo Foà

Joseph of Arimathea
Enrico Glori

Enrico Glori

Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Carlo Giustini

Carlo Giustini

Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Giovanni Di Benedetto

Giovanni Di Benedetto

Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Robert Hall

Robert Hall

Commander of Gladiators
Rina Braido

Rina Braido

Tavern Reveler
Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Bearded Gladiator
Friedrich von Ledebur

Friedrich von Ledebur

Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
Maria Zanoli

Maria Zanoli

Beggar Woman
Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate

Patrician in Arena (uncredited)