Demetrius and the Gladiators with Victor Mature: DVD Cover
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Demetrius and the Gladiators Director: Delmer Daves Cast: Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget

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  • DVD Release Date: 02/27/2001
  • Original Release: 1954
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 14,235

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English 4.0 Surround, English Stereo, French mono; Anamorphic widescreen [aspect ratio 2.55:1]; Subtitles: English, Spanish; Theatrical trailers in English, Spanish, French, German

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Scene Index

Scene Selections
0. Scene Selections
1. Main Titles [2:37]
2. Christian Belief [4:36]
3. The Robe [5:04]
4. Sentenced [4:02]
5. Entertainment [7:51]
6. In the Arena [:17]
7. Demetrius' Savior [10:00]
8. The Emperor [4:43]
9. Gladiator School [3:38]
10. A Surprise Visit [7:52]
11. Demetrius Kills [1:31]
12. The Question [1:08]
13. In the Temple [2:18]
14. Madness [:43]
15. The Fisherman [3:29]
16. News of the Robe [3:50]
17. Lucia [4:43]
18. A Test [1:21]
19. Revolt [1:34]
20. A New Emperor [4:15]

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Editorial Reviews

Demetrius and the Gladiators was the sequel to The Robe, and though they were released several months apart, the films were shot at the same time. Based on characters originally conceived by Lloyd C. Douglas, the film stars Victor Mature as the title character, an ex-slave who embraced Christianity after being present at the Crucifixion. Thrown in jail for defending an elderly merchant from a sadistic Roman legionnaire, Demetrius is forced to attend gladiator school and fight in the arena for the amusement of the mad, debauched emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson, likewise repeating his performance in The Robe). The well-proportioned Demetrius attracts the attention of Messalina (Susan Hayward), the nymphomaniac wife of Caligula's would-be successor Claudius (Barry Jones). Briefly losing faith in Christ, Demetrius is saved from himself by the apostle Peter (Michael Rennie). Because of contractual complications, Demetrius and the Gladiators was released to television seven years before The Robe. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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As good as I remembered itby Anonymous

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February 17, 2009: Very strong cast & dynamic soundtrack that you'll never forget. A film that stands up well after more than fifty years--certainly better than most of what has been produced in the past couple of decades.

An operatic melodrama at its best!by Anonymous

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July 08, 2005: An absolutely wonderful operatic style of drama! I don't think Wagner could have composed a better piece of drama. Jay Robinson, in my opinion was the quintessential Caligula! I especially love the second throne room scene when Caligula demanded that his soldiers fetch him the Robe. The music had to come to a deep crescendo in order to keep up with him. Of course Susan Hayward was another delight to behold especially when she did her handiwork to conquer Demitrius. Fine ensemble and direction. Cheers to the entire movie!

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