Demetrius and the Gladiators
6.5
1954-06-16
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.
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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.
Released
1954-06-16
Runtime
101
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Budget
$1990000
Revenue
$26000000
Genres
Adventure
History
Drama
Language
English
Production
20th Century Fox
Casts
Victor Mature
Victor Mature
Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward
Michael Rennie
Michael Rennie
Debra Paget
Debra Paget
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
Jay Robinson
Jay Robinson
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Richard Egan
Richard Egan
Barry Jones
Barry Jones
Charles Evans
Charles Evans
William Marshall
William Marshall
Woody Strode
Woody Strode
John Cliff
John Cliff
Everett Glass
Everett Glass
Jeff York
Jeff York