Barabbas

– Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd int..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Release Year:
1961
Barabbas (1961)

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into pardoning him, rather than 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.

Barabbas (1961) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Oct 1962

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Richard Fleischer

Writer:

Christopher Fry (screenplay), Pär Lagerkvist (novel)

Main Actors:

Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado

Plot:

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into to pardoning him, rather than 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.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%