The Robe

The first movie ever filmed in Cinema Scope. THE ROBE was nominated for five Academy Awards® in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, the Roman centurian charges with overseeing the crucifixion of. But when he wins Christ’s robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.Its inspired story set to a spectacular score, and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jeans Simmons, THE ROBE remains one of the screen’s greatest biblical epics.