Barabbas
6.883
163 reviews
History/Drama
2h 17m
1961
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...
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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.
- DirectorRichard Fleischer
- Release23 December 1961
- Genre
- Duration2h 17m
- Budget?
- Revenue$5,800,000
- Rate6.883163 reviews
- Productions
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Cast
Anthony Quinn
Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
Sara
Harry Andrews
Peter
Vittorio Gassman
Sahak
Norman Wooland
Rufio
Valentina Cortese
Julia
Jack Palance
Torvald
Ernest Borgnine
Lucius
Arnoldo Foà
Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
Lazarus
Laurence Payne
Disciple
Douglas Fowley
Vasasio
Guido Celano
Scorpio
Enrico Glori
Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Carlo Giustini
Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Rina Braido
Tavern Reveler
Joe Robinson
Bearded Gladiator
Friedrich von Ledebur
Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
Maria Zanoli
Beggar Woman
Gustavo De Nardo
Sharon Tate
Patrician in Arena (uncredited)
Emma Baron
Roland Bartrop
George Birt
Sal Borgese
Gladiator
Roger Browne
Alfio Caltabiano
Miranda Campa
Omero Capanna
Dale Cummings
Vera Drudi
Charles Fawcett
Rina Franchetti
Fernando Hilbeck
Curt Lowens
Natasha Lytess
Maria Marchi
Maria Mizar
Lucia Modugno
Paul Müller
Burt Nelson
Paola Pitagora
Mimmo Poli
Massimo Righi
Amerigo Santarelli
Gaetano Scala
John Stacy
Dan Sturkie
Ivan Triesault
Marco Tulli
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