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Barabbas

Barabbas

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Barabbas
  • Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1961-12-23
  • Runtime: 137 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (163 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $5,800,000
  • Production Companies: DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.7961
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

as Barabbas

Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

as Rachel

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

as Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado

as Sara

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

as Peter

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

as Sahak

Norman Wooland

Norman Wooland

as Rufio

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

as Julia

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

as Torvald

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

as Lucius

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)

External Links

Keywords

epicroman empirechristianitycrucifixionbiblebiographypeplumbarabbas1st centuryjesus christroman legionchristian filmpôncio pilatosjudeiapontius pilatusfirst emperor of rome

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barabbas?

Barabbas is a History, Drama, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1961-12-23.

Who are the main actors in Barabbas?

The main cast includes Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, .

Where can I watch Barabbas online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Barabbas is available.

Is Barabbas based on a true story?

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

What is the IMDb rating of Barabbas?

Barabbas has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 163 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Barabbas?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $5,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Barabbas?

The soundtrack was composed by DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Barabbas filmed?

Barabbas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Barabbas?

The total runtime of Barabbas is 137 minutes.

Is Barabbas suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Barabbas?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Barabbas.

Does Barabbas have a post-credit scene?

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