| Demetrius and the Gladiators
Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954-06-16 | 101 min. | Adventure, History, Drama


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.

Victor Mature is Demetrius
Demetrius
Susan Hayward is Messalina
Messalina
Jay Robinson is Caligula
Caligula
Richard Egan is Dardenius
Dardenius
Barry Jones is Claudius
Claudius
Charles Evans is Cassius Chaerea
Cassius Chaerea
Woody Strode is Gladiator
Gladiator
Similars Movie