
Barabbas
First aired on Dec 23, 1961
70%
Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
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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Featured Crew
Mario Chiari | Art Direction

Pär Lagerkvist | Novel

Mario Nascimbene | Original Music Composer

Richard Fleischer | Director
Ivo Perilli | Writer
Christopher Fry | Writer