Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
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.
Released: Jun 16, 1954
Runtime: 101 minutes
Stars: Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft, Jay Robinson
Crew: Lloyd C. Douglas (Characters), Delmer Daves (Director), Philip Dunne (Screenplay), Milton Krasner (Director of Photography), Robert Fritch (Editor), Walter M. Scott (Set Decoration)
