The Robe

1953 · directed by Henry Koster

Rating

56/100

Hit

no

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

The Robe (1953), directed by Henry Koster, rates 56/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Richard Burton
• Jean Simmons
• Victor Mature
• Richard Boone
• Leon Askin
• Michael Rennie
• Dean Jagger
• Jay Robinson
• Torin Thatcher
• Betta St. John

Crew

• Leon Shamroy — Director of Photography
• Barbara McLean — Editor
• Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer
• Albert Maltz — Screenplay
• Philip Dunne — Screenplay

More from Henry Koster

1. Harvey (1950) — 80/100 · hit
2. The Inspector General (1949) — 77/100
3. The Bishop's Wife (1947) — 76/100
4. Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) — 72/100
5. The Story of Ruth (1960) — 71/100
6. No Highway in the Sky (1951) — 71/100

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