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Barabbas

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.

19612h 17mNRHistory, Drama, Adventure

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About Barabbas

Directors
Richard Fleischer
Cast
Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, Vittorio Gassman
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America, Italy
Status
Released

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