Demetrius and the Gladiators

"It begins where "The Robe" left off!"

Sep 9 1954 Approved 1h 41m
Action, Drama, History

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.

Plot

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe (1953)" 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.

Written by

Philip Dunne, Lloyd C. Douglas

Directed by

Delmer Daves

Cast

Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

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