Barabbas

Barabbas

The man of violence in whose place Christ died
19612h 24minHistory MoviesEnglish
6.8

Plot

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.

WriterPär Lagerkvist
DirectorRichard Fleischer
ActorAnthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionDDL Cinematografica