Give Us Barabbas!
Give Us Barabbas! is a 1961 American TV movie. It was written by Henry Denker[1] and directed by George Schaefer. It was an original script for Hallmark Hall of Fame which was rare because that show specialised in adaptations.[2]
Cast
- James Daly as Barabbas
- Kim Hunter as Mara
- Dennis King as Pontius Pilate
- Robinson Stone as Phineas
- Leonardo Cimino as Caleb
- Ludwig Donath as Joseph
- Keir Dullea as Elisha
- Muni Seroff as Samuel
- Toni Darnay as Mary
- John Straub as John
- John Gerstad as Lemuel
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the film provided a "tour de force" for Daly who gave "a marvellous characterization."[3] The New York Times said it had "great power".[4]
The show was repeated.[5]
References
- ^ NBC Looses Volley of Video Attractions Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 25 Mar 1961: B5.
- ^ Original Drama; Why So Scarce? Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Mar 1961: A12.
- ^ 'Barabbas'---A Fine Easter Message Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 27 Mar 1961: A11.
- ^ 'Give Us Barabbas!' Shanley, John P. New York Times 27 Mar 1961: 53.
- ^ The Crumbling Stone Wall Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 8 Oct 1962: C12.
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