Barabbas
The man of violence in whose place Christ died
1961-12-23
United States of America, Italy
137 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 1961
Studio DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Director Richard Fleischer
Crew Pär Lagerkvist (Novel), Mario Nascimbene (Original Music Composer), Mario Chiari (Art Direction), Richard Fleischer (Director), Diego Fabbri (Writer), Salvatore Quasimodo (Writer)
Popularity 2
Language English
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