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Barabbas

Not Rated
HistoryDramaAdventure
6.83/10(153 ratings)

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.

12-23-1961
2h 24m
Barabbas
Backdrop for Barabbas

Main Cast

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas

Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

Rachel

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado

Sara

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Peter

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak

Norman Wooland

Norman Wooland

Rufio

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Richard Fleischer
Writers:
Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry, Salvatore Quasimodo, Diego Fabbri, Nigel Balchin
Production:
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Revenue:
$5,800,000

Key Crew

Novel:
Pär Lagerkvist
Director:
Richard Fleischer
Writer:
Ivo Perilli
Writer:
Christopher Fry
Writer:
Salvatore Quasimodo

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US; IT
Languages:
en