Demetrius and the Gladiators
Directed by Delmer Daves
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe (1953)" 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.
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Demetrius and the Gladiators was released on September 9, 1954.
Demetrius and the Gladiators was directed by Delmer Daves.
Demetrius and the Gladiators has a runtime of 1h 41m.
Demetrius and the Gladiators was produced by Frank Ross.
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe (1953)" 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.
The key characters in Demetrius and the Gladiators are Demetrius (Victor Mature), Messalina (Susan Hayward), Peter (Michael Rennie).
Demetrius and the Gladiators is rated Not Rated.
Demetrius and the Gladiators is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Demetrius and the Gladiators has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Demetrius and the Gladiators had a budget of $2M.
Demetrius and the Gladiators has made $26M at the box office.