The first movie ever filmed in cinemascope®, the robe was nominated for five academy awards® in 1953, including best picture and best actor for richard burton.
burton stars as marcellus gallio, the roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion, but when he wins christs robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.
an inspiring story set to a spectacular score and featuring an all-star cast including victor mature and jean simmons, the robe remains one of the screens greatest biblical epics.