Barabbas
1961 · 144 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 7,260 VOTES · DIR. Richard Fleischer
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 992 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:36 This man has been brought to me as one who misleads the people.
00:08:10 . Sara! . There's the black knave himself...
00:10:39 Sit down on your throne.
00:15:05 Something's wrong with my eyes.
00:23:38 ...and the stone rolled away.
00:26:49 What if they mean to destroy us all?
00:29:26 But what has happened...
00:32:41 I cannot.
00:37:55 Everything evil swept away.
00:41:37 . I've nothing against her. . You accused her.
00:47:55 You and your kind, and me and my kind.
00:51:13 That means nothing, idiot. What's your number?
00:58:32 What about your world?
01:04:11 ...it's a tough demand, the will of God.
01:11:31 . What did you say, sir? . Nothing.
01:18:59 . What are your names? . Sahak, sir.
01:27:25 Have they mistaken this place for an old men's hospital?
01:38:14 They were driven to a frenzy by Sahak, who wouldn't kill his man.
01:40:38 Was there, in the garden, on the third morning.
01:43:32 ...that all these things were lies, you may save your life.
01:59:44 ...we have a traditional answer to this public acclaim.
02:08:29 . The Christians are burning Rome! . It's the Christians!
02:12:52 The trumpets, the angels?
02:16:55 ...Barabbas.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed992
Dialogue density6.9 lines / min
First line00:00:36
Final line02:16:55
Production Record
DirectorRichard Fleischer
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$5,800,000
IMDb votes7,260