Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Demetrius and the Gladiators
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| United States | Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
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| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Brazil | NetMovies | — | — |
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What is Demetrius and the Gladiators about?
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. Demetrius and the Gladiators is a Adventure, History, Drama movie, released on 1954-06-16, runtime 101 minutes.
Is Demetrius and the Gladiators worth watching?
TMDB users rate Demetrius and the Gladiators 6.6 out of 10 from 97 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Demetrius and the Gladiators?
In the United States, Demetrius and the Gladiators is free to watch on Mometu and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Delmer Daves
Cast
- Victor Mature as Demetrius
- Susan Hayward as Messalina
- Michael Rennie as Peter
- Debra Paget as Lucia
- Anne Bancroft as Paula
- Jay Robinson as Caligula
- Ernest Borgnine as Strabo
- Richard Egan as Dardenius
- Barry Jones as Claudius
- Charles Evans as Cassius Chaerea
- William Marshall as Glycon
- Woody Strode as Gladiator
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