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Barabbas

19612h 17mHistory · Drama · Adventure
directed by Richard Fleischer

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

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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.

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