Demetrius — The Robe Character Profile

About Demetrius

Roman tribune turned gladiator who hides the Robe of Christ, struggles with his faith after Lucia's apparent death, and ultimately redeems himself by rejecting Caligula's tyranny.

Demetrius — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Gladiator combat, Praetorian leadership, Faith devotion, Arena victories

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Victor Mature

Appears in

The Robe (1953)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Demetrius — Alliance Former Master And Servant — Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton)

  A complex bond that evolves from master-slave to fellow missionaries and close friends.

• Demetrius — Alliance Fellow Missionary — Peter (Michael Rennie)

  Two believers who join forces to spread the Christian faith after experiencing divine intervention.

• Demetrius — Social Close Confidant — Diana (Jean Simmons)

  Allies who support each other's loved ones and share a commitment to moral courage.

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• Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton)
• Diana (Jean Simmons)
• Pontius Pilate (Richard Boone)
• Paulus (Jeff Morrow)
• Abidor (Leon Askin)
• Junia (Dawn Addams)
• Jonathan (uncredited) (Nicolas Koster)
• Julia (uncredited) (Rosalind Ivan)
• Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited) (Bess Flowers)
• Marius, the physician (uncredited) (Thomas Browne Henry)
• Lucia (uncredited) (Pamela Robinson)
• Judas (uncredited) (Michael Ansara)