In the 1953 film ‘The Robe‘, Richard Burton plays Marcellus Gallio, Jean Simmons plays Diana, and Victor Mature plays Demetrius.
Main cast
- Marcellus GallioRichard BurtonMain
- DianaJean SimmonsMain
- DemetriusVictor MatureMain
Supporting cast
- Emperor CaligulaJay RobinsonSupp
- PeterMichael RennieSupp
- PilateRichard BooneSupp
- Justus of CanaDean JaggerSupp
- MiriamBetty BlytheSupp
Guest & voice
- Jesus (uncredited)Cameron MitchellGuest
- AbidorMichael AnsaraGuest
- JonathanTorin ThatcherGuest
- QuintusErnest ThesigerGuest
- Gallio (voice)Raymond GreenleafVoice
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About this cast
The Robe is a 1953 American biblical epic film directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature. It was the first film released in CinemaScope.
FAQs
Who plays Marcellus Gallio in The Robe?
Richard Burton plays the lead role of Marcellus Gallio in The Robe (1953).
Who plays Demetrius in The Robe?
Victor Mature plays the role of Demetrius in The Robe (1953).
Who plays Diana in The Robe?
Jean Simmons plays Diana in The Robe (1953).
Who directed The Robe?
The Robe (1953) was directed by Henry Koster.
Is The Robe based on a book?
Yes, The Robe (1953) is based on the 1942 novel of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas.
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