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Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

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.

  • Adventure
  • History
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Victor MatureVictor MatureDemetrius
  • Photo of Susan HaywardSusan HaywardMessalina
  • Photo of Michael RennieMichael RenniePeter
  • Photo of Debra PagetDebra PagetLucia
  • Photo of Anne BancroftAnne BancroftPaula
  • Photo of Jay RobinsonJay RobinsonCaligula
  • Photo of Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineStrabo
  • Photo of Richard EganRichard EganDardenius
  • Photo of Barry JonesBarry JonesClaudius
  • Photo of Charles EvansCharles EvansCassius Chaerea

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