Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

A quirky relationship unfolds between an immigrant and an all-American folk music fan.

Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.

A radio correspondent tries to rescue a burlesque queen from her marriage to a Nazi official.

An American reporter smuggling news out of Soviet Moscow is blackmailed into helping a beautiful Communist leave the country.