Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Cast for Demetrius and the Gladiators...

Victor Mature
Demetrius
Susan Hayward
Messalina
Jay Robinson
Caligula
Richard Egan
Dardenius
Barry Jones
Claudius
Charles Evans
Cassius Chaerea
Woody Strode
Gladiator (uncredited)