Barabbas

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

Overview

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

Release Date

1961-12-23

Runtime

137 min

Rating

⭐ 6.9 (168 votes)

Genres

History, Drama, Adventure

Languages

English

Country

United States of America, Italy