Demetrius and the Gladiators

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.

Movie details

Release date

1954

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Adventure, History, Drama

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Delmer Daves

Production

20th Century Fox

Budget

$1,990,000

Revenue

$26,000,000

Cast

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Susan Hayward

Messalina

Michael Rennie

Peter

Debra Paget

Lucia

Anne Bancroft

Paula

Jay Robinson

Caligula