Abe most, william ulyate, chuck gentry, russ cheever, clarinet. Even before the robe opened, the canny twentieth century fox production chief, darryl f. It was only natural, then, that mature should star in this 1954 sequel, in which the newly liberated demetrius forges an alliance with his christian brethren to hide. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 ultimate movie rankings. Demetrius is the latinized form of the ancient greek male given name dem. The original 1954 elements had survived only on full coat 35mm magnetic tape, which, by the late 1990s, were deteriorating. Victor mature, susan hayward, michael rennie, ernest borgnine country. Recorded on dates between 1st january1st may 1954 at twentieth century fox studios. Christs robe is conveyed to peter for safekeeping, but the emperor caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Douglas in the robe the movie presents victor mature as demetrius, a christian slave made to fight in the roman arena as a gladiator. The thrilling sequel to the robe 1953 demetrius and the gladiators 1954 follows the further adventures of the christian slave demetrius victor mature sentenced to servitude as a gladiator in the roman arena. Demetrius and the gladiators is the sequel to the robe. The story picks up at the point where the robe 1953 ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. A web page dedicated to demetrius and the gladiators.
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 image is colorful but rather grainy, which is no fault of the mastering. Caligula was actor jay robinsons first screen role in the robe, shortly followed by demetrius and the gladiators. Douglas, the film stars victor mature as the title character, an exslave who embraced christianity after being present at the crucifixion. The screenplay was written by philip dunne based on characters created by lloyd c.
There his faith is tested in tothedeath combat and by the wiles of the seductive. It lacks the strong religious bent of its predecessor, but it gives us enough vivid action to keep us interested. A greek slave is forced into the gladiatorial service when he defends an elderly merchant from the attack of a sadistic centurion. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and p. Rent demetrius and the gladiators 1954 on dvd and blu. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 directed by delmer. Tired old queen at the movies demetrius and the gladiators duration. The last gladiators 1 hours and 34 minutes movie 2012 in ice hockey, no one is tougher than the goon. In 1st century rome, christian slave demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and emperor caligula seeks jesus robe for its supposedly magical p.
The picture was directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 film score monthly. Demetrius and the gladiators remastered soundtrack cd details and availability. Demetrius and the gladiators has undergone a long overdue full digital restoration using the best that stateoftheart audio technology can offer. Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth centuryfoxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format. Demetrius and the gladiators cinema classics collection. Marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 the movie database. Michael rennie, who plays peter the apostle, is best known heh well to my flist anyway, i expect as klaatu from classic sf film the day the earth stood still. Based on characters originally conceived by lloyd c.
Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 click here to download subtitles file for the movie demetrius and the gladiators 1954 click here to download the movie demetrius and the gladiators 1954 ads. Top 10 movie portrayals of real life gangsters duration. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 full movie download full hd. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will stop at nothing. But he also has the hallowed robe of christ which makes him the. Demetrius is an exslave who embraces christianity after he witnesses the crucifixion.
Imprisoned by the emperors legionnaires, demetrius is forced by caligula to train as a gladiator and fight for the emperors amusement. 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. Victor mature and susan hayward are starring, alongside michael rennie, debra paget, anne bancroft and jay robinson. A freed slave and a christian, he is enslaved again and forced to fight in the gladiatorial arena. 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. Demetrius and the gladiators remastered soundtrack 1954. Gallery of 23 movie poster and cover images for demetrius and the gladiators 1954. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 demetrius and the gladiators 1954 opening credits typography the end. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 is a worthy sequel to the robe 1953, and a sword n sandal epic in its own right. Rent demetrius and the gladiators 1954 starring michael rennie and susan hayward on dvd and bluray. A perfectly respectable sequel, 1954s demetrius and the gladiators offers a good piece of entertainment. Victor mature and debra paget in demetrius and the gladiators 1954.
With victor mature, susan hayward, michael rennie, debra paget. 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. Demetrius and the gladiators film, sword and sandal. Demetrius and the gladiators soundtrack cd details and availability. Info about how and when the film was made, who produced and directed the picture and fascinating facts about the movie and its stars. Demetrius and the gladiators is a sequel to the robe, which in turn was a knockoff of quo vadis the novel if not the film. In 1st century rome, christian slave demetrius is sent to fight in. Marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of messalina, wife to caligulas uncle claudius. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954, a film by delmer.
Messalina tempts demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith. Demetrius and the gladiators is a sequel to the robe. All in all, demetrius and the gladiators is a mustsee if, as peter graves says, you like gladiator movies. Demetrius and the gladiators was the sequel to the robe, and though they were released several months apart, the films were shot at the. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 51 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 makeup department 1 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1. 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. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross.
Demetrius and the gladiators bluray twilight time 1954 color 2. It is one of the few movies that in some aspects deals with the aftermath of christs crucifixion and the acts of the apostles. Demetrius, played by victor mature, was a supporting character in the robe, and now gets his starring turn. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the imdb app on your smartphone or tablet. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 stream and watch. Demetrius and the gladiators was a shrewd attempt to capitalize on the historic success of the first cinemascope picture, the robe. The story picks up at the point where the robe ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth century foxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format. Demetrius and the gladiators is a 1954 biblical drama film and a sequel to the robe. 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. However, box office receipts really werent a factor. Demetrius new found peaceful ways put him in direct conflict with roman emperor caligula, who will stop at. Douglass fine novel from which 20thfox and frank ross filmed the robe. In 1st century rome, christian slave demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and emperor caligula seeks jesus robe for its supposedly magical powers.
Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 the movie soundtrack. Demetrius and the gladiators is 20thfoxs answer and followup to its tremendously successful the robe. Street date march, 2012 available through screen archives entertainment 29. Zanuck, had demetrius and the gladiators under way. Victor mature returns to the arena to get justice for his dead master. Eventually caligula finds out about their affair, and sends demetrius to get the robe from the christians.
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