Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 278,127 playable programmes from the BBC

The Robe

on BBC Two England

Religious drama starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons
A Roman officer ordered to carry out Christ's crucifixion wins Jesus's robe in a dice game. Afterwards, it seems to exert a strange power.
Widescreen.
Director Henry Koster (1953, U)
Digital widescreen
See Films: pages 43-79

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Burton
Unknown:
Jean Simmons
Director:
Henry Koster
MarcellusGallio:
Richard Burton
Diana:
Jean Simmons
Demetrius:
Victor Mature
Peter:
Michael Rennie
Caligula:
Jay Robinson

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More