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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.7 / 100
1961·Biography / Drama / History·2h 17m

BARABBAS

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

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.

Above the Line
Richard Fleischer·DirectorDiego Fabbri·WriterSalvatore Quasimodo·WriterAldo Tonti·Director of PhotographyMario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerAlberto Gallitti·Editor
Cast
Anthony Quinn·BarabbasSilvana Mangano·RachelArthur Kennedy·Pontius PilateKaty Jurado·SaraHarry Andrews·PeterVittorio Gassman·SahakNorman Wooland·RufioValentina Cortese·JuliaJack Palance·TorvaldErnest Borgnine·Lucius
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Fleischer·Director
Writing· 6
Diego Fabbri·WriterSalvatore Quasimodo·WriterChristopher Fry·WriterNigel Balchin·WriterIvo Perilli·WriterPär Lagerkvist·Novel
Camera· 1
Aldo Tonti·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Alberto Gallitti·EditorRaymond Poulton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mario Nascimbene·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Mario Chiari·Art DirectionMaria De Matteis·Costume DesignMaurizio Chiari·Set Dresser
Production· 2
Dino De Laurentiis·ProducerMario Chiari·Production Designer
Other Departments· 11
Alfio Caltabiano·ArmorerElio Bonadonna·StuntsGiovanni Bonadonna·StuntsSal Borgese·StuntsCarlo Latimer·StuntsVincenzo Maggio·StuntsFabio Testi·StuntsFriedrich von Ledebur·StuntsNazzareno Zamperla·StuntsNazzareno Zamperla·Stunt CoordinatorRinaldo Zamperla·Stunts
By the Numbers
78.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$6M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Barabbas's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Dramatic, Somber
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a central male figure with long, curly brown hair and a beard, wearing a textured brown tunic, looking directly forward. To his left, ”

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Key Elements
Wooden Cross
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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