Barabbas (1961)
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1961-12-23
- Runtime:
- 137 min
- Genres:
- History, Drama, Adventure
- Director:
- Richard Fleischer
- Top cast:
- Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, Vittorio Gassman
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 6.9/10 from 178 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.6/10