Barabbas

Name: Barabbas
Released: 1961-12-23
Rating: 6.9

6.9/10 (188)

·1961· 137 min

Director: Richard Fleischer

"The man of violence in whose place Christ died"

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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Cast

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas

Silvana Mangano

Rachel

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado

Sara

Harry Andrews

Peter

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak

Norman Wooland

Rufio

Valentina Cortese

Julia

Jack Palance

Torvald

Ernest Borgnine

Lucius

Arnoldo Foà

Joseph of Arimathea

Michael Gwynn

Lazarus

In brief

Barabbas (1961) is a history, drama, adventure film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 188 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 17min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Barabbas?

Barabbas runs 137 minutes (2h 17min).

What rating does Barabbas have?

Barabbas has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 188 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Barabbas from?

Barabbas was released in 1961.