Demetrius and the Gladiators
"It begins where "The Robe" left off!"
Originally released in 1954. Demetrius and the Gladiators is a adventure/history film. directed by Delmer Daves.
Starring Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, and Michael Rennie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (84 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$26M
13.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,990,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demetrius and the Gladiators about?
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...
Who directed Demetrius and the Gladiators?
Demetrius and the Gladiators was directed by Delmer Daves.
How long is Demetrius and the Gladiators?
Demetrius and the Gladiators has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Demetrius and the Gladiators released?
Demetrius and the Gladiators was released on June 16, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Demetrius and the Gladiators?
The main cast of Demetrius and the Gladiators includes Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft.