---
title: "Barabbas"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barabbas-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 199463
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Barabbas (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barabbas-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Barabbas is a 1953 drama film directed and written by Alf Sjöberg, based on the novel by Pär Lagerkvist. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes and focuses on the story of the thief who did not get crucified because Jesus was chosen to take his place.

Cultural significance and reception details from the provided sources indicate a user score and ratings on platforms like Kinobox, where it holds a sixty-two percent rating based on available user reviews. The tone and pacing follow the dramatic retelling of this central narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the fate of the thief spared from crucifixion in place of Jesus."

### Why Watch
- It is based on the novel by Pär Lagerkvist.
- It is directed and written by Alf Sjöberg.
- It explores the unique story of the thief who was not crucified.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Streaming availability and specific platform locations are not provided in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic, featuring a run time of one hour and forty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #adaptation, #1953-film, #classic-cinema, #thematic-story

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alf Sjöberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Sandrews

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ulf Palme** as *Barabbas*
- **Hugo Björne** as *Leper at Death Valley*
- **Eva Dahlbeck** as *The Mother*
- **Anders Henrikson** as *Roman procurator on Cyprus*
- **Barbro Hiort af Ornäs** as *Maria of Magdala*
- **Holger Löwenadler** as *Thief*
- **Åke Grönberg** as *Armful watchman at Rome*
- **Gunnar Hellström** as *Worker in pottery*
- **Tor Isedal** as *Man at Christian meeting*
- **Margaretha Krook** as *Woman in robbers cave*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Barabbas (1953)?
Streaming availability is not mentioned in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Barabbas (1953) worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in Alf Sjöberg's adaptation of Pär Lagerkvist's novel about the thief spared from crucifixion.

### Q: What is the run time of the film?
The film has a running time of one hour and forty-five minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
Barabbas (1953) is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Barabbas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/199463)
- [Barabbas (1953) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/108151-barabbas/prehled/)
- [Barabbas (1961 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barabbas_(1961_film))
- [Barabbas 62% (1953) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/70868-barabbas)

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