Barabbas

1961 2h 17m ★6.9

Barabbas

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

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 December 23, 1961
Runtime 2h 17m
Language English
Director Richard Fleischer
Category History, Drama, Adventure
Rating 6.9 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1961
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