Demetrius and the Gladiators
“It begins where "The Robe" left off!”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the Demetrius Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
13.07x
+$24M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Demetrius and the Gladiators
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Philip Dunne, Lloyd C. Douglas
Franz Waxman
Milton Krasner
Robert Fritch, Dorothy Spencer
Frank Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Robert Fritch
Editor
Frank Ross
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
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.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Demetrius and the Gladiators.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Demetrius and the Gladiators.
***Retro***
Christian Movies
Catholic Movies
Classic Movies Collection
Copy of TMDB public list 8294149 - Classic Movies Collection
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Missing Mine
Similar Titles to Demetrius and the Gladiators
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
5.8
5.1
6.1
7.1
6.3
4.0
7.2
7.2
7.7
6.5
6.2
7.2
5.4
6.6
6.1
6.5
More Like Demetrius and the Gladiators
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Demetrius and the Gladiators
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Demetrius and the Gladiators?
The principal cast of Demetrius and the Gladiators includes Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft.
When was Demetrius and the Gladiators released and how long is it?
Demetrius and the Gladiators was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Demetrius and the Gladiators?
Demetrius and the Gladiators had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $26M at the worldwide box office (13.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Demetrius and the Gladiators?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demetrius and the Gladiators was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Demetrius and the Gladiators based on a book or true story?
Demetrius and the Gladiators is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lloyd C. Douglas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Demetrius and the Gladiators?
Demetrius and the Gladiators holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).