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Demetrius and the Gladiators

66 %|Jun 16, 1954|Adventure, 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.

Featured Crew

Delmer Daves
Director
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Lloyd C. Douglas
Characters
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Frank Ross
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Lyle R. Wheeler
Art Direction
Paul S. Fox
Set Decoration

Cast

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Victor Mature
Demetrius
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Susan Hayward
Messalina
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Jay Robinson
Caligula
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Richard Egan
Dardenius
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Barry Jones
Claudius
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Charles Evans
Cassius Chaerea
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Woody Strode
Gladiator (uncredited)