本片描述的是圣经里的一个故事,一个叫做巴拉巴(安东尼·奎因饰)的圣徒,从开始无赖的一生到面临死亡,然后到被耶稣钉到十字架上而重新获得新生,紧接着受到的试炼与迷惘中,才真正明白到上主对信徒爱的真谛,于是甘心情愿地信服并伺服于全能的主。Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into to pardoning him, rather than Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.