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Feature film — 1961

Barabbas (1961)

6.92h 17mHistory — Drama — Adventure

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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A high-signal pick with 190 votes.

DDL Cinematografica / Columbia Pictures

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Director: Richard Fleischer

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Cast & crew

Anthony Quinn as Barabbas

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas

Silvana Mangano as Rachel

Silvana Mangano

Rachel

Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado as Sara

Katy Jurado

Sara

Harry Andrews as Peter

Harry Andrews

Peter

Vittorio Gassman as Sahak

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak

Norman Wooland as Rufio

Norman Wooland

Rufio

Valentina Cortese as Julia

Valentina Cortese

Julia

Jack Palance as Torvald

Jack Palance

Torvald

Ernest Borgnine as Lucius

Ernest Borgnine

Lucius

Arnoldo Foà as Joseph of Arimathea

Arnoldo Foà

Joseph of Arimathea

Michael Gwynn as Lazarus

Michael Gwynn

Lazarus

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