The first movie ever filmed in Cinema Scope THE ROBE was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953 including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Galilo the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ s robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross his life is forever changed. Includes an introduction by Martin Scorsesse and commentary from composer David Newman and film historians Jon Burlingame Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman.