6.5Demetrius and the Gladiators · 1954
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) is a Adventure / History / Drama film directed by Delmer Daves, starring Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie.
AdventureHistoryDrama
6.5Overview
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.
Cast
Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft, Jay Robinson, Ernest Borgnine, Richard Egan
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What is "Demetrius and the Gladiators" about?
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.
When was "Demetrius and the Gladiators" released?
Demetrius and the Gladiators was released in 1954.
Who stars in "Demetrius and the Gladiators"?
The cast includes Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget.
