Movie·1961·2h 17m
Barabbas
The man of violence in whose place Christ died
Directed By
Richard Fleischer
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry, Salvatore Quasimodo
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
Cinematography
Aldo Tonti
Music
Mario Nascimbene
Editor
Raymond Poulton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: INRent
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Cast
Anthony Quinn
Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
Sara
Harry Andrews
Peter
Vittorio Gassman
Sahak
Norman Wooland
Rufio
Valentina Cortese
Julia
Jack Palance
Torvald
Ernest Borgnine
Lucius
Arnoldo Foà
Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
Lazarus
Laurence Payne
Disciple
Douglas Fowley
Vasasio
Guido Celano
Scorpio
Enrico Glori
Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Carlo Giustini
Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
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Crew
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Richard Fleischer
Director
Ivo Perilli
Writer
Christopher Fry
Writer
Salvatore Quasimodo
Writer
Diego Fabbri
Writer
Nigel Balchin
Writer
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
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