The Robe

Based On the book by Lloyd C. Douglas

The Robe is a 1953 American Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was released by 20th Century Fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope. Like other early CinemaScope films, The Robe was shot with Henri Chrétien's original Hypergonar anamorphic lenses. The film was directed by Henry Koster and produced by Frank Ross.

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Release date:

1953

Director:

Henry Koster

Cast:

Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Jay Robinson

Genre:

Drama, Epic, Period drama, Sword-and-sandal

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1953 in adaptations