Barabba (Barabbas)

Barabba (Barabbas) (1962)

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    (1,970 ratings)

This 1962 Biblical epic was adapted by Christopher Fry from the novel by Pär Lagerkvist. Anthony Quinn stars as Barabbas, the thief who was pardoned in place of Jesus. For the rest of his life, the guilt-ridden criminal tries to justify his existence and to determine his place in the scheme of… More

Unrated, 2 hr. 17 min.
Directed By
Richard Fleischer
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics
In Theaters
Dec 23, 1961 Wide
On DVD
Mar 5, 2002

Critic Reviews

  • Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

    An extremely underrated Biblical epic.

  • John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

    Lacking the Circus Maximus spectacle of its famous predecessor, Barabbas compensates with nuanced acting from Anthony Quinn

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  • Lucas M


    Barabbas is a beautiful work of Fleischer and Quinn. One of the most exciting and terrific Biblical films. Fresh.

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