Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

It begins where "The Robe" left off!

Movie · Adventure, History, Drama · 1h 41m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released June 16, 1954

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 as Demetrius
• Susan Hayward as Messalina
• Michael Rennie as Peter
• Debra Paget as Lucia
• Anne Bancroft as Paula
• Jay Robinson as Caligula
• Ernest Borgnine as Strabo
• Richard Egan as Dardenius
• Barry Jones as Claudius
• Charles Evans as Cassius Chaerea
• William Marshall as Glycon
• Woody Strode as Gladiator

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