Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators is a 1954 film with Victor Mature and Susan Hayward. See the storyline, runtime (101 minutes) and complete cast list on 123movies. 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.