1961
6.9 (159 votes)
2h 17m
Genres
History
Drama
Adventure
Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Barabbas
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.
Key Crew
Director: Richard Fleischer
Writer: Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry, Salvatore Quasimodo, Diego Fabbri, Nigel Balchin
Director of Photography: Aldo Tonti
Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
Top Cast
Anthony Quinn
Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
Sara
Harry Andrews
Peter
Vittorio Gassman
Sahak
Norman Wooland
Rufio
Valentina Cortese
Julia
Videos
Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)
