Barabbas (1961)

12/23/1961 (US) • 2h 17m

History, Drama, Adventure

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

Overview

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or 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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$5,800,000.00

Keywords

epic

roman empire

christianity

crucifixion

bible

biography

peplum

barabbas

1st century

jesus christ

roman legion

christian film

pôncio pilatos

judeia

pontius pilatus

first emperor of rome

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