The Robe

Description

Lavish religious drama set during the Crucifixion of Jesus and the birth of Christianity in the Roman Empire, based on Lloyd C. Douglas' 1942 bestseller, stars Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio. Roman military tribune Gallio, who comes into possession of the robe Jesus wore during his final days, has his loyalty to the mad emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson) tested when his lover (Jean Simmons) joins the new faith. Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Dean Jagger, Richard Boone co-star. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English. Region Free