Barabbas

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.

Tagline

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

Release Status

Released

Genres

History, Drama, Adventure

Director

Richard Fleischer

Original Language

EN

What is Barabbas about?

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.

Who directed Barabbas?

Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer.

When was Barabbas released?

Barabbas was released on December 23, 1961.

How long is Barabbas?

Barabbas has a runtime of 2h 17m.

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