Demetrius and the Gladiators
It begins where "The Robe" left off!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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Adventure, History
Budget: $4,500,000 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 101 minutes
The Robe
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The Eighth Day
El Cid
Barabbas
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Demon Seed
David and Bathsheba
Bee Gees: One Night Only
The Legend of 5 Mile Cave
Victor Mature
Played Demetrius
Susan Hayward
Played Messalina
Michael Rennie
Played Peter
Debra Paget
Played Lucia
Anne Bancroft
Played Paula
Jay Robinson
Played Caligula
Ernest Borgnine
Played Strabo
Richard Egan
Played Dardenius
Barry Jones
Played Claudius
Charles Evans
Played Cassius Chaerea
William Marshall
Played Glycon
Woody Strode
Played Gladiator (uncredited)
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