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Barabbas

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

6.8

1961•2h 17m

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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Thumbnail for video: Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)

Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)

Cast

Photo of Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas

Photo of Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

Rachel

Photo of Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate

Photo of Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado

Sara

Photo of Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Peter

Photo of Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak

Photo of Norman Wooland

Norman Wooland

Rufio

Photo of Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Julia

Photo of Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Torvald

Photo of Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Lucius

Photo of Arnoldo Foà

Arnoldo Foà

Joseph of Arimathea

Photo of Michael Gwynn

Michael Gwynn

Lazarus

Photo of Laurence Payne

Laurence Payne

Disciple

Photo of Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Vasasio

Photo of Guido Celano

Guido Celano

Scorpio

Photo of Enrico Glori

Enrico Glori

Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner

Photo of Carlo Giustini

Carlo Giustini

Officer (as Carlo Giutini)

Photo of Giovanni Di Benedetto

Giovanni Di Benedetto

Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)

Photo of Rina Braido

Rina Braido

Tavern Reveler

Photo of Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Bearded Gladiator

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