The Robe (1953)
The Robe
A callous Roman centurion is assigned to oversee Christ's crucifixion, an experience he finds so moving that he decides to convert to the Christian faith in a bid to redeem himself. However, his new loyalties incur the wrath of the insane Emperor Caligula. Drama based on the novel by Lloyd C Douglas, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie
The Robe airs on BBC Four at 10:40 PM, Thursday 13 November. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Historical ➝ Period Drama
Literary Adaptation
Richard Burton
Actor
Jean Simmons
Actor
Victor Mature
Actor