Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into pardoning him, rather than 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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 137 minutes
✓ Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
✓ Stars: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews
✓ Director: Richard Fleischer, Christopher Fry, Ivo Perilli, Pär Lagerkvist, Nigel Balchin
The Barabbas (1961) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Barabbas (1961) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Barabbas (1961) is staring with Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Richard Fleischer, Christopher Fry, Ivo Perilli, Pär Lagerkvist, Nigel Balchin juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.