The greatest story of love, faith and spectacle ever brought to the screen.
Film Synopsis
The Robe (1953) follows a Roman tribune whose life is forever altered when he oversees the crucifixion of Jesus and wins his robe in a game of chance. As he returns to Rome plagued by guilt and troubling visions, he begins to question his beliefs and seek the meaning behind the man he condemned. This historical epic blends personal transformation, religious drama, and spiritual awakening in a sweeping story set during the Roman Empire and the early spread of Christianity.
The Robe Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | 20th Century Fox BD-A/US/OOP 2009 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Composer David Newman and Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman | ||
| Introduction by Martin Scorsese | ||
| The Making of “The Robe” | ||
| The CinemaScope Story | ||
| From Scripture to Script: The Bible and Hollywood | ||
| A Seamless Faith: The Real-Life Search for “The Robe” | ||
| Audio Interview with Writer Philip Dunne | ||
| Interactive Pressbook | ||
| Movietone News | ||
| The Robe Times Two: A Comparison of Widescreen and Standard Versions | ||
| Vintage Celebrity Introductions | ||
| Stills Gallery | ||
| Isolated Music Track | ||
| Theatrical Trailer 1 | ||
| Theatrical Trailer 2 |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s Blu-ray was reissued 2014/03/18. It is also available with The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) and in the “Epic Stories of Faith Triple Feature” box set with The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) and The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966).
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