Demetrius and the Gladiators

Name: Demetrius and the Gladiators
Director: Delmer Daves
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
Released: 1954-06-16
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft

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1954 · 101 min · NR · Adventure · History · Drama · TMDB 6.6/10

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.

Directed by Delmer Daves

Cast

Victor Mature — Demetrius
Susan Hayward — Messalina
Michael Rennie — Peter
Debra Paget — Lucia
Anne Bancroft — Paula