FILM

Barabbas (1961)

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

Film · 1961 · 137 min · NR · History · Drama · Adventure

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.

Directed by Richard Fleischer

Starring Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, Vittorio Gassman, Norman Wooland, Valentina Cortese

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Release dates in United States

In cinemas	10 October 1962
Digital release	Not listed
Physical release	Not listed
First release anywhere	23 December 1961

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