Important in the history of cinema for being the first film shot in CinemaScope, THE ROBE takes full advantage of the technology in creating a lavish and extravagant vision. Marcellus is a Roman centurion assigned by Pontius Pilate to supervise the crucifixion of Jesus. Drunk and callous, Marcellus plays dice at the foot of the cross and wins Jesus? own handmade robe. Back in Rome, Marcellus is tormented by nightmares and horrifying visions emanating from the mystical holy garment. Hoping to assuage his guilt, he returns to Palestine in search of answers about the life of Christ. In his journey he transforms from a profane cynic to a godly true believer. With the help of his pious sweetheart, Diana, his Christian slave, Demetrius, and the disciple Peter, Marcellus finds redemption for his soul ? at the expense of his life. Standing against him is the raving, twisted emperor Caligula.
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Length: 02:14:00 Posted: 1/24/2008
