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Demetrius and the Gladiators

NR19541h 41mDelmer Daves
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 77%

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"It begins where "The Robe" left off!"

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

AdventureHistoryDrama
Ancient RomeSequelCatholicHistorical Drama1st CenturyCaligula

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What is Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) about?

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting…

Who stars in Demetrius and the Gladiators?

Demetrius and the Gladiators stars Victor Mature (Demetrius), Susan Hayward (Messalina), Michael Rennie (Peter), Debra Paget (Lucia), Anne Bancroft (Paula). The film was directed by Delmer Daves.

How long is Demetrius and the Gladiators?

Demetrius and the Gladiators has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954. It is rated NR.

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators worth watching?

Demetrius and the Gladiators holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Adventure, History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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