Barabbas (1961): Cast
Barabbas is a 1961 adventure drama directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Anthony Quinn as Barabbas, Arthur Kennedy and Vladimiro Picciafuochi. It is based on Barabbas by Pär Lagerkvist and Alan Blair. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DDL Cinematografica
- 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.
A violent man spared the crucifixion that condemned Jesus when Pilate offered the crowd a choice between Barabbas and Christ. The pardoned thief wrestles with faith, endures many trials, and ends up fighting in a Roman gladiatorial arena. Seeking freedom, he confronts his demons and finally embraces the teachings of the man who died in his place.
Barabbas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1st century
- christianity
- based on novel
- crucifixion of jesus
- survivor
- stoned to death
- crucifixion
- earthquake
- arson
- guilt
- execution
- survival
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- pardon
- eclipse
- peplum
- bandit
- jerusalem
- religious persecution
- slave
- christian
- sword and sandal
- sulfur mine
- gladiator
- religion
- ancient rome
- character name in title
- one word title
- gladiator training
- stabbed to death
- arrest
- prostitute
- chained together
- sedition
- humiliation
- torture
- roman senator
- cross
- apostle
- spear throwing
- resurrection
- sadism
- city on fire
- sadist
- religious sword and sandal
- catacomb
- early christians
- prisoner
- bible
- slavery
- sulfur
Barabbas Cast & Characters
Anthony Quinn leads the cast as Barabbas, with Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate and Vladimiro Picciafuochi as Guard with Rufio. Directed by Richard Fleischer; 90 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Fleischer
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Anthony Quinn as Barabbas -
Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate - Vladimiro Picciafuochi as Guard with Rufio
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Ernest Borgnine as Lucius
Also Starring in Barabbas
· 86 more- Jack Palance Torvald
- Harry Andrews Peter
- Valentina Cortese Julia
- Douglas Fowley Vasasio
- Vittorio Gassman Sahak
- Sal Borgese Gladiator
- Paul Müller
- Omero Capanna
- Guido Celano Scorpio
- Arnoldo Foà Joseph of Arimathea
- Mimmo Poli
- Silvana Mangano Rachel
- Katy Jurado Sara
- Giovanni Di Benedetto Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
- Enrico Glori Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
- Friedrich von Ledebur Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
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- Sharon Tate Patrician in Arena (uncredited)
- Michael Gwynn Lazarus
- Nando Angelini
- Ivan Triesault
- Marco Tulli
- Laurence Payne Disciple
- Carlo Giustini Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
- Norman Wooland Rufio
- Fernando Hilbeck
- John Stacy
- Curt Lowens
- Charles Fawcett
- Carolyn De Fonseca
- Emma Baron
- Paola Pitagora
- Piero Pastore
- Joe Robinson Bearded Gladiator
- Roger Browne
- Amerigo Santarelli
- Massimo Righi
- Gustavo De Nardo
- Robert Hall Commander of Gladiators
- Maria Zanoli Beggar Woman
- Miranda Campa
- Lucia Modugno
- Alfio Caltabiano
- Vera Drudi
- Nino Segurini
- Gaetano Scala
- Walter Maslow
- Spartaco Nale Overseer
- Rina Franchetti
- Maria Mizar
- Arnaldo Fabrizio
- Dale Cummings
- Harold Bradley
- David Maunsell
- Dan Sturkie
- Marcello Di Martire
- George Birt
- Maria Marchi
- Roland Bartrop
- Giovanni Vari
- Tullio Tomadoni Blind Man
- Veronica Wells
- Carlo Latimer
- Jim Dolen
- Richard Watson
- Dave Crowley
- Remington Olmsted
- Jacopo Tecchi
- Robert Gardett
- Rina Braido Tavern Reveler
- Natasha Lytess
- William Lyon Brown
- Naci Erhun
- Burt Nelson
- Wladimiro Tuicovich
- John Horne
- William Kiehl
- Jody Excell
- Margherita Sala
- Karin von Faber
- David Montresor
- George Ehling
- Sandro Mondini
- Livia Cordaro
- Darix Togni
- Rocco Roy Mangano
- Jay Weston
Barabbas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Barabbas.
How Well Do You Know Barabbas?
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Barabbas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Barabbas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Barabbas released?
Barabbas was released on December 23, 1961.
Who directed Barabbas?
Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer.
More films by Richard Fleischer Who is in the cast of Barabbas?
Barabbas stars Anthony Quinn as Barabbas, Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate and Vladimiro Picciafuochi as Guard with Rufio, among 90 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.
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