Barabbas 1961

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

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NR
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.

Release Date 1961-12-23
Runtime 2h 17m
Directors Richard Fleischer, Aldo Tonti
Producer Dino De Laurentiis
Writers Ivo Perilli, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry, Nigel Balchin, Diego Fabbri, Pär Lagerkvist