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The Robe

Film·1953

by Henry Koster

Figures 3

Released 1953

Historical Accuracy Spectrum

FictionalHistorical

Historical

2 figures

Fictional / Legendary

1 figures

Classification

Historically Grounded

Who's in This?

Heroic (2)

Marcellus Gallio

A Roman tribune who carries out the crucifixion of Jesus, wins his robe in a game of dice, and eventually converts to Christianity.

Peter the Apostle

The leader of the early Christians who guides Marcellus toward redemption.

Villainous (1)

Caligula

A jealous and paranoid emperor who perceives Marcellus's conversion as treason.

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