Barabbas(1961)
The man of violence in whose place Christ died
Barabbas Synopsis
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.
Barabbas (1961) is a history, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, released on December 23, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy and Katy Jurado. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 190 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers:
- Pär Lagerkvist, Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Mario Nascimbene
- Production:
- DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $5,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Barabbas (1961) Trailer
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Barabbas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Quinn
as Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
as Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
as Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
as Sara
Harry Andrews
as Peter
Vittorio Gassman
as Sahak
Norman Wooland
as Rufio
Valentina Cortese
as Julia
Jack Palance
as Torvald
Ernest Borgnine
as Lucius
Arnoldo Foà
as Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
as Lazarus
Key crew
Directed by Richard Fleischer, written by Pär Lagerkvist, Diego Fabbri and Salvatore Quasimodo, produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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Barabbas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 190 ratings.
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Barabbas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barabbas online?
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Barabbas (1961) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Barabbas?
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The main cast of Barabbas (1961) includes Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado and Harry Andrews. The film was directed by Richard Fleischer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barabbas released?
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Barabbas was released on December 23, 1961 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Barabbas worth watching?
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Barabbas (1961) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 190 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Barabbas?
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