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The Robe|Richard Burton

The Robe

Richard Burton and Jean Simmons
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Overview

Based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, THE ROBE is one of the best Biblical epics of all time. Richard Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, a Roman who, after leading the crucifixion of Christ, takes home Jesus’ robe and is subsequently torn by nightmares and guilt. A distraught Marcellus makes his way back to Palestine, where a humble attempt to discover more about the man who died by his hand puts him on a miraculous path toward redemption. Originally released in 1953, this crisp and vibrant film was one of the first to be filmed in beautiful, expansive CinemaScope. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best (Color) Cinematography, Best (Color) Costume Design, and Best (Color) Set Direction-Art Direction. Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, and Jay Robinson offer stellar supporting roles.

Awards:
1953 - Academy Awards - Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color) - Winner
1953 - Academy Awards - Best Costume Design (Color) - Winner

Main Cast & Crew:
Henry Koster - Director
Richard Burton
Jean Simmons
Victor Mature
Michael Rennie
Jay Robinson
Ernest Thesiger
Alex Pope
Anne Bancroft
Bella St. John
Ben A. Astar

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray (Digital Theater System, AC-3, Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 135
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 024543570080
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: G (MPAA)
  • Release Date: March 2009

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Synopsis:
Fictional story of a Roman senator whose life is changed when he comes into contact with the robe that Christ wore when he was crucified.

Notes:
Leonard Doss was the technicolor consultant and Tom Connors, Jr. was the assistant director. Produced and distributed theatrically by 20th Century Fox. Shot in CinemaScope.

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