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Barabbas

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

6.919612h 17mHistoryDramaAdventure
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Barabbas at a glance

Barabbas is a 1961 history and drama film, running 2h 17m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.

NR age rating2h 17mHistoryDrama

Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1961-12-23
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Director
Richard Fleischer
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 · 190 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Anthony QuinnBarabbas
Silvana ManganoRachel
Arthur KennedyPontius Pilate
Katy JuradoSara
Harry AndrewsPeter
Vittorio GassmanSahak
Norman WoolandRufio
Valentina CorteseJulia
Jack PalanceTorvald
Ernest BorgnineLucius
Arnoldo FoàJoseph of Arimathea
Michael GwynnLazarus
Laurence PayneDisciple
Douglas FowleyVasasio

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Where can I watch Barabbas in the United Kingdom?

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Is Barabbas suitable for children?

Barabbas is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Barabbas about?

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…

How long is Barabbas?

Barabbas runs for 2h 17m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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