The Robe
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Synopsis
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Marcellus Gallio
Jean Simmons
Diana
Victor Mature
Demetrius
Richard Boone
Pontius Pilate
Leon Askin
Abidor
Michael Rennie
Peter
Dean Jagger
Justus
Jay Robinson
Caligula
Torin Thatcher
Sen. Gallio
Betta St. John
Miriam
Jeff Morrow
Paulus
Ernest Thesiger
Emperor Tiberius
Dawn Addams
Junia
Bess Flowers
Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Pamela Robinson
Lucia (uncredited)
Michael Ansara
Judas (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
Nicolas Koster
Jonathan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.28x
+$31.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Maltz, Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Robe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Albert Maltz, Philip Dunne, Gina Kaus, Lloyd C. Douglas
Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
Barbara McLean
Frank Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Frank Ross
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Emile Santiago
Costume Design
Ray Kellogg
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Robe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Robe about?
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Who directed The Robe?
The Robe was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Robe?
The principal cast of The Robe includes Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin.
When was The Robe released and how long is it?
The Robe was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Robe?
The Robe had a reported production budget of $4.3M and grossed $36M at the worldwide box office (8.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Robe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Robe was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Robe based on a book or true story?
The Robe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lloyd C. Douglas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Robe?
The Robe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).