Barabbas
“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”
Synopsis
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.
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Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-30
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Pär Lagerkvist, Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry, Nigel Balchin, Ivo Perilli
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Barabbas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Pär Lagerkvist, Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry, Nigel Balchin, Ivo Perilli
Mario Nascimbene
Aldo Tonti
Alberto Gallitti, Raymond Poulton
Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Richard Fleischer
Director
Diego Fabbri
Writer
Salvatore Quasimodo
Writer
Christopher Fry
Writer
Nigel Balchin
Writer
Ivo Perilli
Writer
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Nazzareno Zamperla
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barabbas
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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.
Who stars in Barabbas?
The principal cast of Barabbas includes Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews.
When was Barabbas released and how long is it?
Barabbas was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
How much did Barabbas make at the box office?
Barabbas grossed $5.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Barabbas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barabbas was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is Barabbas based on a book or true story?
Barabbas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pär Lagerkvist".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barabbas?
Barabbas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).