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Barabbas

Name: Barabbas
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1961-12-23
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

1961 2h 17m 6.9 rated History, Drama, Adventure

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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Starring

Anthony Quinn Barabbas

Silvana Mangano Rachel

Arthur Kennedy Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado Sara

Harry Andrews Peter

Vittorio Gassman Sahak

Made by

Director

Richard Fleischer

Studios

DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures

Release

1961-12-23

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Barabbas is a 1961 movie in the History, Drama, Adventure space directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.