

“It begins where "The Robe" left off!”
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.

Victor Mature
Demetrius
Lead
Susan Hayward
Messalina

Michael Rennie
Peter

Debra Paget
Lucia

Anne Bancroft
Paula

Jay Robinson
Caligula

Ernest Borgnine
Strabo

Richard Egan
Dardenius
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Delmer Daves's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Demetrius and the Gladiators is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”