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The man of violence in whose place Christ died
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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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Directed by: Richard Fleischer, Aldo Tonti
Written by: Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis
Composed by: Mario Nascimbene
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