Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
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.

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Cast

Victor Mature Victor Mature As: Demetrius
Susan Hayward Susan Hayward As: Messalina
Michael Rennie Michael Rennie As: Peter
Debra Paget Debra Paget As: Lucia
Anne Bancroft Anne Bancroft As: Paula
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: It begins where "The Robe" left off!
Certification: 12

Details

Genres: Adventure, History

Language: English

Release Date: 16 June 1954

Country: US

Runtime: 101m

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Company Credits

Company: 20th Century Fox

Budget: $4,500,000

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Cast

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

Frank Ross

Frank Ross

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Franz Waxman

Franz Waxman

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Milton Krasner

Milton Krasner

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

George W. Davis

George W. Davis

Art Direction

Lyle R. Wheeler

Lyle R. Wheeler

Art Direction

Paul S. Fox

Paul S. Fox

Set Decoration

Walter M. Scott

Walter M. Scott

Set Decoration

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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