Barabbas

Barabbas

"The man of violence in whose place Christ died"

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.

Overview

Release Date
Dec 23, 1961
Original Title
Barabbas
Runtime
137 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$5,800,000
Language
en
Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America, Italy