Give Us Barabbas! is a 1961 American TV movie. It was written by Henry Denker and directed by George Schaefer. It was an original script for Hallmark Hall of Fame which was rare because that show specialised in adaptations.
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." The New York Times said it had "great power".
The show was repeated.
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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