
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
Adventure
Drama
History
6.5 (75 votes)
1h 41m
Overview
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Details
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Writer
- Philip Dunne
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $1,990,000
Cast
Anne Bancroft
Barry Jones
Charles Evans
Debra Paget
Ernest Borgnine
Jay Robinson
Michael Rennie
Richard Egan
Susan Hayward
Victor Mature
Keywords
1st century
ancient rome
caligula
historical drama
sequel
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