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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.7 / 100
1953·Drama / History / Romance·2h 15m

THE ROBE

“The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!”

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

Above the Line
Henry Koster·DirectorAlbert Maltz·ScreenplayPhilip Dunne·ScreenplayLeon Shamroy·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerBarbara McLean·Editor
Cast
Richard Burton·Marcellus GallioJean Simmons·DianaVictor Mature·DemetriusRichard Boone·Pontius PilateLeon Askin·AbidorMichael Rennie·PeterDean Jagger·JustusJay Robinson·CaligulaTorin Thatcher·Sen. GallioBetta St. John·Miriam
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Henry Koster·Director
Writing· 4
Albert Maltz·ScreenplayPhilip Dunne·ScreenplayGina Kaus·AdaptationLloyd C. Douglas·Novel
Camera· 1
Leon Shamroy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Barbara McLean·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
George W. Davis·Art DirectionLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionEmile Santiago·Costume DesignJohn DeCuir·Art DirectionPaul S. Fox·Set DecorationWalter M. Scott·Set DecorationBen Nye·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Frank Ross·Producer
By the Numbers
75.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
38%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$36M
ROI 728%
Worldwide Gross
2
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "The Robe" features a man and a woman in the foreground, embracing. The man, with dark hair, looks directly at the viewer, while the woman,”

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Key Elements
White V Neck ShirtWhite Toga Like DressHair OrnamentWhite Ribbon
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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