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.
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Stars: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, Vittorio Gassman
Crew: Richard Fleischer (Director), Salvatore Quasimodo (Writer), Nigel Balchin (Writer), Christopher Fry (Writer), Diego Fabbri (Writer), Ivo Perilli (Writer)
Country: United States of America, Italy
Language: English
Studio: Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Runtime: 137 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 23, 1961
IMDb: 4.2
