Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

Movie
Audience Score
66
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NR 1 hr 41 minJun 16th, 1954Adventure, HistoryDemetrius Collection PosterPart of Demetrius Collection
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.
StarringVictor MatureSusan HaywardMichael Rennie
DirectorDelmer Daves

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 16th, 1954
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 14th, 2006 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$4,500,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
sequelancient rome1st centurycaligula

Demetrius Collection

The Robe and Demetrius and the Gladiators bring Demetrius's entire story to life. Although the names of both productions are not similar; the characters and events give continuity to the story. Both productions are well defined in their timeline.