Barabbas
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The man of violence in whose place Christ died”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- History, Drama, Adventure
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Anthony QuinnBarabbas
Silvana ManganoRachel
Arthur KennedyPontius Pilate
Katy JuradoSara
Harry AndrewsPeter
Vittorio GassmanSahak
Norman WoolandRufio
Valentina CorteseJulia
Jack PalanceTorvald
Ernest BorgnineLucius🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barabbas about?
- 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.
- Who directed Barabbas?
- Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer.
- When was Barabbas released?
- Barabbas was released on December 23, 1961.
- How long is Barabbas?
- Barabbas has a runtime of 2h 17m.
- Where can I track Barabbas?
- You can track Barabbas on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












