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The Robe (Blu-Ray)

Richard Burton (actor), Jean Simmons (actor) and Henry Koster (director)

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Synopsis

Fictional story of a Roman senator whose life is changed when he comes into contact with the robe that Christ wore when he was crucified.

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Title Note

Leonard Doss was the technicolor consultant and Tom Connors, Jr. was the assistant director. Produced and distributed theatrically by 20th Century Fox.

Shot in CinemaScope.

Distributor Note

The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, THE ROBE ws nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Galilo, the Roman centurian charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.

Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Release Note

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region A
Widescreen - 2.55
Audio:
DTS Master Audio 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 4.0 - English
Mono - French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Film Composer David Newman and Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
Featurettes - 1. "The Music of The Robe: Alfred Newman's Score"
2. "The Making of the Robe"
3. "The Cinemascope Story"
4. "From Scripture to Script: The Bible and Hollywood"
5. "The Robe Times Two: A Comparison of Widescreen and Standard Versions 1.33:1"
6. "A Seamless Faith: The Real-Life Search for The Robe"
7. "Advertising the Robe"
8. "Vintage Celebrity Introductions"
9. "Movietone New"
10. "CinemaScope Hailed by Public and Press"
11. "Broadway Hails "The Robe" in CinemaScope"
12. "The Robe (Christian Herald Award)"
13. "Millionth Patron Sees "The Robe""
14. "CinemaScope and "The Robe" Win Oscars"
Interview - Audio Interview with Screenwriter Philip Dunne (1969)
Trailers - 1. Trailers (2)
2. TV spots
Text/Photo Galleries:
Galleries - 1. Poster Gallery
2. Lobby Cards
3. Publicity Stills
Interactive Features:
Additional Interactive Features - 1. Interactive Pressbook
2. BD-Live Bootstrap BD+

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region A
Widescreen - 2.55
Audio:
DTS Master Audio 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 4.0 - English
Mono - French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Film Composer David Newman and Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
Featurettes - 1. "The Music of The Robe: Alfred Newman's Score"
2. "The Making of the Robe"
3. "The Cinemascope Story"
4. "From Scripture to Script: The Bible and Hollywood"
5. "The Robe Times Two: A Comparison of Widescreen and Standard Versions 1.33:1"
6. "A Seamless Faith: The Real-Life Search for The Robe"
7. "Advertising the Robe"
8. "Vintage Celebrity Introductions"
9. "Movietone New"
10. "CinemaScope Hailed by Public and Press"
11. "Broadway Hails "The Robe" in CinemaScope"
12. "The Robe (Christian Herald Award)"
13. "Millionth Patron Sees "The Robe""
14. "CinemaScope and "The Robe" Win Oscars"
Interview - Audio Interview with Screenwriter Philip Dunne (1969)
Trailers - 1. Trailers (2)
2. TV spots
Text/Photo Galleries:
Galleries - 1. Poster Gallery
2. Lobby Cards
3. Publicity Stills
Interactive Features:
Additional Interactive Features - 1. Interactive Pressbook
2. BD-Live Bootstrap BD+

Product Notes

Based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, THE ROBE is one of the best Biblical epics of all time. Richard Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, a Roman who, after leading the crucifixion of Christ, takes home Jesus’ robe and is subsequently torn by nightmares and guilt. A distraught Marcellus makes his way back to Palestine, where a humble attempt to discover more about the man who died by his hand puts him on a miraculous path toward redemption. Originally released in 1953, this crisp and vibrant film was one of the first to be filmed in beautiful, expansive CinemaScope. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best (Color) Cinematography, Best (Color) Costume Design, and Best (Color) Set Direction-Art Direction. Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, and Jay Robinson offer stellar supporting roles.

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 CinemaScope. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Richard Burton. Academy Awards: Best (Color) Costume Design, Best (Color) Art Direction-Set Decoration.

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