The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards® in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton.
Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is changed forever. With its inspired story set to a spectacular score and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jean Simmons, The Robe remains one of the screen's greatest biblical epics.