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Barabbas

6.9 137 mins History   Drama   Adventure   1961
DDL Cinematografica   Columbia Pictures  
Director(s): Richard Fleischer

Release Date: 23 Sat, Dec 1961

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.

Casts of Barabbas

Anthony Quinn

as Barabbas

Silvana Mangano

as Rachel

Arthur Kennedy

as Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado

as Sara

Harry Andrews

as Peter

Vittorio Gassman

as Sahak

Norman Wooland

as Rufio

Jack Palance

as Torvald

Ernest Borgnine

as Lucius

Arnoldo Foà

as Joseph of Arimathea

Michael Gwynn

as Lazarus

Laurence Payne

as Disciple

Douglas Fowley

as Vasasio

Guido Celano

as Scorpio

Enrico Glori

as Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner

Carlo Giustini

as Officer (as Carlo Giutini)

Giovanni Di Benedetto

as Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)

Robert Hall

as Commander of Gladiators

Rina Braido

as Tavern Reveler

Tullio Tomadoni

as Blind Man

Joe Robinson

as Bearded Gladiator

Friedrich von Ledebur

as Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)

Spartaco Nale

as Overseer

Maria Zanoli

as Beggar Woman

Vladimiro Picciafuochi

as Guard with Rufio

Sharon Tate

as Patrician in Arena (uncredited)

Sal Borgese

as Gladiator

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