Movie
Barabbas
Released: December 23, 1961 (1961)
Runtime: 137 minutes
Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Norman Wooland as Rufio
Age at release: 51
- Harry Andrews as Peter
Age at release: 50
- Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate
Age at release: 47
- Anthony Quinn as Barabbas
Age at release: 46
- Ernest Borgnine as Lucius
Age at release: 44
- Jack Palance as Torvald
Age at release: 42
- Vittorio Gassman as Sahak
Age at release: 39
- Valentina Cortese as Julia
Age at release: 38
- Katy Jurado as Sara
Age at release: 37
- Silvana Mangano as Rachel
Age at release: 31
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- Maria Zanoli as Beggar Woman
Age at release: 65
- Friedrich von Ledebur as Officer (as Frederich Ledebur)
Age at release: 61
- Enrico Glori as Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Age at release: 60
- Guido Celano as Scorpio
Age at release: 56
- Douglas Fowley as Vasasio
Age at release: 50
- Arnoldo Foà as Joseph of Arimathea
Age at release: 45
- Michael Gwynn as Lazarus
Age at release: 45
- Laurence Payne as Disciple
Age at release: 42
- Giovanni Di Benedetto as Officer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Age at release: 41
- Carlo Giustini as Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Age at release: 38
- Joe Robinson as Bearded Gladiator
Age at release: 34
Age at release: 28
- Sharon Tate as Patrician in Arena (uncredited)
Age at release: 18
- Robert Hall as Commander of Gladiators
Age at release: Unknown
- Rina Braido as Tavern Reveler
Age at release: Unknown
- Tullio Tomadoni as Blind Man
Age at release: Unknown
Age at release: Unknown
- Spartaco Nale as Overseer
Age at release: Unknown
Age at release: Unknown
- Vladimiro Picciafuochi as Guard with Rufio
Age at release: Unknown