Released:
1961-12-23

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.

Director:
Richard Fleischer

Runtime:
2h 17min

Genre:
History, Drama, Adventure

• Cast:
• 
  Anthony Quinn
  as
  Barabbas
• 
  Silvana Mangano
  as
  Rachel
• 
  Arthur Kennedy
  as
  Pontius Pilate
• 
  Katy Jurado
  as
  Sara
• 
  Harry Andrews
  as
  Peter