Barabbas (1961)

Barabbas (1961)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1961-12-23 United States of America, Italy 137 Min. PG-13
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History, Drama, Adventure

Overview

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 is Barabbas
Barabbas
Arthur Kennedy is Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Jack Palance is Torvald
Torvald
Arnoldo Foà is Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn is Lazarus
Lazarus
Laurence Payne is Disciple
Disciple
Douglas Fowley is Vasasio
Vasasio
Guido Celano is Scorpio
Scorpio
Enrico Glori is Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Carlo Giustini is Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Giovanni Di Benedetto is Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Robert Hall is Commander of Gladiators
Commander of Gladiators
Rina Braido is Tavern Reveler
Tavern Reveler
Tullio Tomadoni is Blind Man
Blind Man
Joe Robinson is Bearded Gladiator
Bearded Gladiator
Friedrich von Ledebur is Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
Spartaco Nale is Overseer
Overseer
Maria Zanoli is Beggar Woman
Beggar Woman
Vladimiro Picciafuochi is Guard with Rufio
Guard with Rufio
Sharon Tate is Patrician in Arena (uncredited)
Patrician in Arena (uncredited)
Sal Borgese is Gladiator
Gladiator