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Barabbas (1961)
Director: Richard Fleischer
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado
6.9
89%Runtime137 min
RatingNR
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Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
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Anthony Quinn's powerful performance as the conflicted Barabbas, combined with Richard Fleischer's epic direction, make this 1961 historical drama a standout exploration of faith, redemption, and the search for meaning in the wake of a life spared.
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Barabbas is a 1961 religious epic film directed by Richard Fleischer for Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica, expanding on the life of Barabbas, from the Christian Passion narrative in the Gospel of Mark and other gospels. It stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Katy Jurado, Arthur Kennedy, Harry Andrews, Ernest Borgnine, Vittorio Gassman, and Jack Palance. The screenplay is based on Nobel Prize-winner Pär Lagerkvist's 1950 novel of the same title.
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