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Barabbas

1961Movie2 h 17 minNR

78

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78

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Summary

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.

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Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Written by: Pär Lagerkvist, Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis
Music by: Mario Nascimbene

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December 23, 1961 · 2 h 17 min · NR

Released: December 23, 1961
Runtime: 2 h 17 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Italy
Box office: $6 million
Available in: 69 countries

Tropes

Reluctant Warrior, Fate Worse than Death, Make an Example of Them +9

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.