Demetrius and the Gladiators(1954)
“It begins where "The Robe" left off!”
Overview
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Director
Delmer Daves
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$26M
Cast
Victor Mature
as Demetrius
Susan Hayward
as Messalina
Michael Rennie
as Peter
Debra Paget
as Lucia
Anne Bancroft
as Paula
Jay Robinson
as Caligula
Ernest Borgnine
as Strabo
Richard Egan
as Dardenius
Barry Jones
as Claudius
Charles Evans
as Cassius Chaerea
William Marshall
as Glycon
Woody Strode
as Gladiator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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What is Demetrius and the Gladiators about?▼
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Who directed Demetrius and the Gladiators?▼
Demetrius and the Gladiators was directed by Delmer Daves and released in 1954. It is a adventure, history, drama film.
How long is Demetrius and the Gladiators?▼
Demetrius and the Gladiators has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Demetrius and the Gladiators?▼
The cast of Demetrius and the Gladiators includes Victor Mature as Demetrius, Susan Hayward as Messalina, Michael Rennie as Peter, Debra Paget as Lucia, Anne Bancroft as Paula and more.
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