Movie

Barabbas (1961)

• NR
• December 23, 1961
• 2h 17m

• History
• Drama
• Adventure

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

Overview

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.

Director

Richard Fleischer

Writers

Pär Lagerkvist, Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry, Salvatore Quasimodo

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy