Barabbas

2h 17m

History Drama Adventure

6.8

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.

Cast

Silvana Mangano

Vittorio Gassman

Valentina Cortese

Ernest Borgnine

Joseph of Arimathea

Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner

Officer (as Carlo Giutini)

Giovanni Di Benedetto

Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)

Commander of Gladiators

Tullio Tomadoni

Bearded Gladiator

Friedrich von Ledebur

Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)

Marcello Di Martire

Gustavo De Nardo

Vladimiro Picciafuochi

Guard with Rufio

Patrician in Arena (uncredited)

William Lyon Brown

Alfio Caltabiano

Carolyn De Fonseca

Karin von Faber

Arnaldo Fabrizio

Charles Fawcett

Rina Franchetti

Fernando Hilbeck

Rocco Roy Mangano

David Montresor

Remington Olmsted

Margherita Sala

Amerigo Santarelli

Wladimiro Tuicovich