Barabbas(1961)
“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”
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
Studio
DDL Cinematografica
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Anthony Quinn
as Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
as Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
as Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
as Sara
Harry Andrews
as Peter
Vittorio Gassman
as Sahak
Norman Wooland
as Rufio
Valentina Cortese
as Julia
Jack Palance
as Torvald
Ernest Borgnine
as Lucius
Arnoldo Foà
as Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
as Lazarus
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica • Columbia Pictures
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What is Barabbas about?▼
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.
Who directed Barabbas?▼
Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer and released in 1961. It is a history, drama, adventure film.
How long is Barabbas?▼
Barabbas has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Barabbas?▼
The cast of Barabbas includes Anthony Quinn as Barabbas, Silvana Mangano as Rachel, Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate, Katy Jurado as Sara, Harry Andrews as Peter and more.
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