Barabbas (1953): Cast
Barabbas is a 1953 drama directed by Alf Sjöberg, starring Ulf Palme as Barabbas, Jarl Kulle and Margaretha Krook. It is based on Barabbas by Pär Lagerkvist and Alan Blair. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alf Sjöberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Sandrews
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barabbas About?
The premise of Barabbas without spoilers, adapted from Barabbas by Pär Lagerkvist and Alan Blair.
The story about the thief who didn’t get crucified because Jesus was choosen to take his place.
Barabbas Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- 1st century
- religion
- based on novel
- barabbas
- ancient rome
- character name in title
Barabbas Cast & Characters
Ulf Palme leads the cast as Barabbas, with Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley and Margaretha Krook as Woman in robbers cave. Directed by Alf Sjöberg; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alf Sjöberg
- Ulf Palme as Barabbas
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Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley -
Margaretha Krook as Woman in robbers cave -
Toivo Pawlo as Slave at Mill
Also Starring in Barabbas
· 26 more- Per Oscarsson Boy
- Sif Ruud Fat Woman
- Hugo Björne Leper at Death Valley
- Torsten Lilliecrona Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus
- Barbro Hiort af Ornäs Maria of Magdala
- Tor Isedal Man at Christian meeting
- Åke Fridell Eliahu, Robber, Barabbas' Father
- Lissi Alandh Prostitute
- Stig Olin Member of Barabbas' Gang
- Eva Dahlbeck The Mother
- Yvonne Lombard Prostitute
- Georg Årlin Lazarus
- Holger Löwenadler Thief
- Åke Grönberg Armful watchman at Rome
- Anders Henrikson Roman procurator on Cyprus
- Gunnar Hellström Worker in pottery
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- Olof Widgren Sahak
- Olof Sandborg Prosecutor at Temple
- Erik Strandmark Petrus
- Alexander von Baumgarten Supervisor at Copper Mine on Cyprus
- Gordon Löwenadler Soldier at the prison
- Ellika Mann
- Hariette Garellick Prostitute
- Inge Wærn Hare-lipped
- Ulf Qvarsebo
- Tor Bergner Soldier at the prison
More from Alf Sjöberg
More films directed by Alf Sjöberg: The Judge, Last Pair Out, Karin Månsdotter and Miss Julie.
Barabbas Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Barabasz” and “Barabbas - der Mann im Dunkel”.
- Also known as
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- Barabasz
- Barabbas - der Mann im Dunkel
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Barabbas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Barabbas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Barabbas released?
Barabbas was released on April 24, 1953.
Who directed Barabbas?
Barabbas was directed by Alf Sjöberg.
More films by Alf Sjöberg Who is in the cast of Barabbas?
Barabbas stars Ulf Palme as Barabbas, Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley and Margaretha Krook as Woman in robbers cave, among 30 credited actors.
Is Barabbas based on a book?
Yes. Barabbas is adapted from Barabbas by Pär Lagerkvist and Alan Blair.
Does Barabbas have a post-credit scene?
No. Barabbas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barabbas in?
The original language of Barabbas is Swedish.
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