Robe (1953) - Robe (1953) - DVD

One of the best Biblical epics of all time, based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. It tells the story of a Roman, played by Burton, who was in charge of the Crucifixion of Christ and who later is converted to Christianity. The first movie to be filmed in Cinema Scope. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Actor-Richard Burton. Academy Awards: Best (Color) Costume Design, Best (Color) Art Direction-Set Decoration. Director Henry Koster Starring Richard Burton, Dean Jagger, Jean Simmons, Richard Boone, Michael Rennie, Special Features: Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: DTS Master Audio 5.1 - English Dolby Surround 4.0 - English Mono - French Subtitles - English, French, Spanish Optional Additional Release Material: Additional Footage - Introduction by Martin Scorsese Audio Commentary - Film Composer David Newman and Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman Runtime: 135 Minutes.