The Robe

1953 • 133 minutes

About this movie

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 Galilo, the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.

Ratings and reviews

Nominated for best picture and those knuckle-heads at Rotten Critics give it 33%.