THE ROBE premieres in New York. Directed by Henry Koster. Written by Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz and Philip Dunne, from the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. Sprawling, stolid biblical epic with Richard Burton as roman tribune humbled by profound spiritual epiphany after overseeing Christ's crucifixion. Jean Simmons & Victor Mature co-star. First film shot in Cinemascope.