The Robe [VHS]

by (Cinematographer: Leon Shamroy) (Editor: Barbara McLean) (Producer: Frank Ross) (Writer: Albert Maltz) (Writer: Gina Kaus) (Writer: Lloyd C. Douglas) (Writer: Philip Dunne)
Director: Henry Koster
Product Group: Video
Studio: 20th Century Fox
ISBN: 6301628454
EAN: 9786301628457
UPC: 086162102233
Binding/Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 135 minutes
Release Date: 2001-02-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
SKU: 100320043
Condition: 1
Comments: VHS tape in excellent condition with excellent picture. Original coverbox in great shape with minor shelf wear. Not a rental.

Editorial Reviews

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When Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) is sent to Jerusalem, one of his assignments is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Marcellus, a cynical and hardened man, wins the robe Jesus wore to the crucifixion while gambling with other Roman soldiers underneath the dying savior. He later becomes convinced that his hallucinations and violent outbursts are the result of a curse received from the robe, which is now in the possession of his escaped slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature), somewhere in the Middle East. He sets out to find Demetrius in order to destroy the robe and the curse and finds faith instead, converting to Christianity. This was the first movie to be filmed in CinemaScope, and won Oscars in 1953 for costume design, art direction, and set decoration. The visual aspects of the film are stunning, and it may be worth viewing for that alone; however, the script and acting leave much to be desired, and you won't find inspiration in these areas if that's what interests you. If, however, you are more interested in this film for its religious matter, the story of the conversion of the hardened Marcellus is inspiring. --James McGrath

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