Movie
“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”
6.9/10
1961
2h 17m
en
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.
Director
Richard Fleischer
Writers
Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo
Movie Information
Release Date
December 23, 1961
Runtime
2h 17m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
174
Production
DDL Cinematografica
