Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

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Demetrius and the Gladiators on IMDb 6.7/10 2,626 votes

Released:
1954-06-16

Overview:
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Director:
Delmer Daves

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Adventure, History, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Victor Mature
    as
    Demetrius
  • Susan Hayward
    as
    Messalina
  • Michael Rennie
    as
    Peter
  • Debra Paget
    as
    Lucia
  • Anne Bancroft
    as
    Paula