The Robe (1953) is a classic historical drama set in the time of Jesus Christ. It follows the story of Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton), a Roman tribune who is tasked with overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus. After the crucifixion, Marcellus is
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The Robe is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion of Jesus, written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The book was one of the best-selling titles of the 1940s. It entered the New York Times Best Seller list in October 1942, four weeks later rose to No. 1, and held the position for nearly a year. The Robe remained on the list for another two years, returning several other times over the next several years including when the film adaptation was released in 1953.