
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.
History
Drama
Adventure
- Release Date
Dec 23, 1961
- Popularity: 1.8592
- 160 votes
- Directed by
Richard Fleischer
- Productions
DDL Cinematografica (IT)Columbia Pictures (US)
- Budget
5.8 M
Duration: 2h 17 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Mario Chiari
Art Direction

Maurizio Chiari
Set Dresser
Trailer & Videos
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Anthony Quinn in BARABBAS - Trailer (1961, OV)