Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

6.6/10 101 min Adventure History Drama

Overview

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Cast

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Susan Hayward

Messalina

Michael Rennie

Peter

Debra Paget

Lucia

Anne Bancroft

Paula

Jay Robinson

Caligula

Ernest Borgnine

Strabo

Richard Egan

Dardenius

Barry Jones

Claudius

Charles Evans

Cassius Chaerea

William Marshall

Glycon

Woody Strode

Gladiator

John Cliff

Varus

Everett Glass

Kaeso

Jeff York

Albus

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