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Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954 · 101 min Adventure History Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1954
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, History, Drama
Director Delmer Daves
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (83 votes)

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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Delmer Daves

— MovieFinder Editorial

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