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MOVIE

Barabbas

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

★ 6.9 1961 137 min NR HistoryDramaAdventure

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.

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Released in 1961, Barabbas sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1961-12-23
Rating
NR
TMDB score
6.9/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America, Italy
Studio
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Topicsroman empirechristianitycrucifixionbiblebiographycatholicpeplumbarabbas

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