Con roberto risso, alberto farnese, gordon scott, wandisa guida. Demetrius and the gladiators remastered soundtrack 1954. Demetrius and the gladiators original motion picture. The film was released by 20th century fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process cinemascope. New shots of messalina observing the proceedings were. Nov 04, 2014 demetrius is an exslave who embraces christianity after he witnesses the crucifixion. Demetrius and the gladiators is a sequel to the robe.
Gallery of 23 movie poster and cover images for demetrius and the gladiators 1954. The anachronistic white tower acts as a symbolic depiction of the city of. Fox didnt scrimp on the budget for demetrius and the gladiators. Demetrius is forced to make some traumatic choices. A greek slave who keeps christs robe after the crucifixion is sentenced to be one caligulas gladiators. Demetrius is an exslave who embraces christianity after he witnesses the crucifixion. In this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will. Douglass fine novel from which 20thfox and frank ross filmed the robe.
Demetrius and the gladiators subtitles 37 subtitles. Demetrius new found peaceful ways put him in direct conflict with roman emperor caligula, who will stop at nothing in his search for the magic robe of christ. Demetrius and the gladiators is the sequel to the robe. Made by 20th century fox, the film was directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross, and starred victor mature, susan hayward, and jay robinson, who as caligula is so far over the top, he could have landed on the moon 15 years before neil armstrong. Christs robe is conveyed to peter for safekeeping, but the emperor caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Imprisoned by the emperors legionnaires, demetrius is forced by caligula to train as a gladiator and fight for the emperors amusement. As such demetrius features a fascinating collaborative situation in which waxman, who wrote largely an original score, interpolated alfred newmans themes from the preceding film. When twentieth centuryfox filmed the robe, they already knew that it would be followed up by demetrius and the gladiators. Susan hayward, victor mature, richard egan, debra paget, and michael rennie in demetrius and the gladiators 1954. Demetrius and the gladiators soundtrack cd details and availability. It is one of the few movies that in some aspects deals with the aftermath of christs crucifixion and the acts of the apostles. Il gladiatore di roma film completo ita full movie. Century fox can we have the robe released in region b or region free.
Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 old movie cinema. The screenplay was written by philip dunne based on characters created by lloyd c. Demetrius and the gladiators was a shrewd attempt to capitalize on the historic success of the first cinemascope picture, the robe. Demetrius and glycon take the robe to peter, the trio leaves the imperial palace together. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico netherlands singapore spain turkey united arab emirates united states. Time has left its mark on the printing materials, as the entire show is dusted with a bit more grain than one would like. Marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of messalina, wife to caligulas uncle claudius. Watch demetrius and the gladiators starring victor mature in this drama on directv.
The story picks up at the point where the robe ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 cast and crew moviefone. A sword and sandal religious spectacular set during the reign of caligula. Demetrius renounces jesus, turns violent, and slays five gladiators in combat, including star performer dardanius richard egan. Demetrius and the gladiators remastered soundtrack cd details and availability. Because of that, i have avoided watching demetrius and the gladiators for many years. Although colors are strong, the range of hues suggests that some scenes required considerable work to yield a satisfactory image. Demetrius and the gladiators dxncaa from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and. In demetrius and the gladiators, his distinctively different approach underscores what could be summed up as the philosophy behind the entire film and the reason it remains popular today. However, twentieth century fox decided to take a lavish but logical stab at the idea in 1954 with demetrius and the gladiators, which features three actors reprising their roles from the previous years surprise hit, the robe, the first film in the studios widescreen process, cinemascope. In 1st century rome, christian slave demetrius is sent to fight in. Demetrius and the gladiators foi um enorme sucesso comercial. Demetrius and the gladiators was a sequel to the 1953 twentieth centuryfox release the robe see below, and begins with the robe s ending sequence, in which marcellus richard burton and diana jean simmons are condemned to death.
Demetrius and the gladiators soundtrack suite youtube. Demetrius points out that no one ever said the robe was magic, but that doesnt stop caligula sending him to be slaughtered in the arena. Andy whitfield, lucy lawless, manu bennett, daniel feuerriegel. Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth century foxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format. Largely fictional, it centers around demetrius conversion to christianity and his interactions with peter, the apostle. Demetrius, played by victor mature, was a supporting character in the robe, and now gets his starring turn.
Demetrius did tell her to renounce isis when he had lost faith in his own god, but there is no sign that she actually did so she pretty much treats the request with silent contempt though she. Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth centuryfoxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format. Info about how and when the film was made, who produced and directed the picture and fascinating facts about the movie and its stars. Victor mature as christian slave demetrius in the biblical drama demetrius and the gladiators, 1954. Music from the motion picture demetrius and the gladiators. Overall, its far from a disappointment for me, at all.
I gladiatori demetrius and the gladiators origine francese. Watch demetrius and the gladiators online stream full. In traditional hagiography, demetrius did not directly kill lyaeus, but rather through his prayers the gladiator was defeated by demetrius disciple, nestor. Although its a direct sequel to the robe, it isnt based on lloyd c douglas novel, nor does it get a passing mark for historical accuracy. Its directed by delmer daves and stars victor mature as demetrius, a christian slave made to fight in the roman arena as a gladiator and ultimately entering into a bigger fight, that of faith, and susan hayward as messalina. The working titles of this film were the story of demetrius and the gladiators. However, after completing the task, i am surprised that i actually enjoyed the film very much. I have always liked this film since seeing it in 1954. Demetrius and the gladiators was a massive commercial success.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Demetrius and the gladiators is a 1954 biblical drama film and a sequel to the robe. Demetrius is one of those very rare sequels, in that it is far better than the original movie. However, box office receipts really werent a factor. From his time as an ally of the romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome. Il gladiatore di roma film completo ita full movie english sub by. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 directed by delmer. Demetrius and the gladiators was the sequel to the robe, and though they were released several months apart, the films were shot at the same time. In this, he was in some sense commenting on what everyone in town already thought they knew. Christs robe is conveyed to peter for safekeeping, but the emperor caligula wants it. After the death of his master marcellus, greek slave demetrius victor mature is sent to rome to train as a gladiator.
Demetrius and the gladiators this film article about demetrius and the gladiators provides facts and information about the making of the movie, the main characters and the cast of demetrius and the gladiators. Victor mature as christian slave demetrius in the biblical. Demetrius and the gladiators was this fabulously versatile composers first biblical epic. With victor mature, susan hayward, michael rennie, debra paget. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and p.
Tired old queen at the movies demetrius and the gladiators duration. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 the movie database. Marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye. Although its a direct sequel to the robe, it isnt based on lloyd c. Demetrius and the gladiators is 20thfoxs answer and followup to its tremendously successful the robe. Demetrius and the gladiators on dvd 024543011774 from 20th century fox. Oct 08, 2014 the story picks up at the point where the robe 1953 ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 is a worthy sequel to the robe 1953, and a sword n sandal epic in its own right.
The story picks up at the point where ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. When peter michael rennie returns from the north, caligula finally gets his hands on the robe. Even before the robe opened, the canny twentieth century fox production chief, darryl f. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954with the proviso that his screen credit would explicitly state that his music was based on newmans. Demetrius and the gladiators wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. A modern greek iconographic convention depicts demetrius with the great white tower in the background. Douglas in the robe the movie presents victor mature as demetrius, a christian slave made to fight in the roman arena as a gladiator. Twilight times bluray of demetrius and the gladiators comes to us ten years after foxs original dvd release.
Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 release info imdb. Staring susan hayward, victor mature, barry jones and anne bancroft. Jan 15, 2002 demetrius and the gladiators soundtrack cd details and availability. Demetrius new found peaceful ways put him in direct conflict with roman emperor caligula, who will stop at. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 cast and crew in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will.
Watch demetrius and the gladiators prime video amazon uk. The robe is a 1953 american biblical epic film that tells the story of a roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the crucifixion of jesus. A freed slave and a christian, he is enslaved again and forced to fight in the gladiatorial arena. The praetorian guard turn on caligula and assassinate him in a riot when he refuses mercy to a fallen demetrius. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross. Top 10 movie portrayals of real life gangsters duration. Compra i gladiatori demetrius and the gladiators origine francese, nessuna lingua italiana bluray. Rent demetrius and the gladiators 1954 on dvd and blu.