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Barabbas

NR19612h 17mRichard Fleischer
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
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"The man of violence in whose place Christ died"

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.

HistoryDramaAdventure
Roman EmpireChristianityCrucifixionBibleBiographyCatholicPeplumBarabbas1st CenturyJesus Christ

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What is Barabbas (1961) about?

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…

Who stars in Barabbas?

Barabbas stars Anthony Quinn (Barabbas), Silvana Mangano (Rachel), Arthur Kennedy (Pontius Pilate), Katy Jurado (Sara), Harry Andrews (Peter). The film was directed by Richard Fleischer.

How long is Barabbas?

Barabbas has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is Barabbas worth watching?

Barabbas holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of History, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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