description The Robe Overview
The Robe is a 1953 American film depicting a Roman tribune’s involvement in Jesus’ crucifixion. Released by 20th Century Fox, it utilized CinemaScope widescreen technology and Henri Chrétien’s Hypergonar anamorphic lenses for its production. The narrative focuses on the events surrounding the biblical figure's death.
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info The Robe Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1953 |
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What is The Robe about?
The Robe follows Marcellus Gallio, a Roman tribune connected to the crucifixion of Jesus. Richard Burton plays Marcellus in this 1953 adaptation of Lloyd C. Douglas’s novel.
Why is The Robe important in film history?
The Robe was released by 20th Century Fox as the first film made in CinemaScope. The widescreen process used anamorphic lenses derived from Henri Chrétien’s Hypergonar design.
Who else stars in The Robe?
Jean Simmons plays Diana, while Victor Mature plays Demetrius. Michael Rennie also appears as Peter, giving the film a large biblical-era ensemble cast.
Is The Robe based on a true story?
The Roman setting and crucifixion backdrop draw on Christian history, but Marcellus Gallio and the central plot are fictional. The film is based on a 1942 novel rather than a surviving Roman biography.
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