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Barabbas

Barabbas

1961 · Movie · 2h 17m · NR

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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.

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SourceRatingWeight
IMDb6.9/1053%
Rotten Tomatoes89%26%
TMDB6.9/10190 votes21%
Balasaur Score74100%

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