Barabbas (1962)
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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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:History, Drama, Adventure
Written By:Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry, Nigel Balchin, Ivo Perilli
In Theaters:10/10/1962
Box Office:$5,800,000
Runtime:137 minutes
Studio:DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
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