Give Us Barabbas!
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Give Us Barabbas! is a 1961 American TV movie. It was written by Henry DenkerNBC Looses Volley of Video Attractions
Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 25 Mar 1961: B5. and directed by George Schaefer. It was an original script for Hallmark Hall of Fame which was rare because that show specialised in adaptations.Original Drama; Why So Scarce?
Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Mar 1961: A12.
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."'Barabbas'---A Fine Easter Message
Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 27 Mar 1961: A11. The New York Times said it had "great power".'Give Us Barabbas!'
Shanley, John P. New York Times 27 Mar 1961: 53.
The show was repeated.The Crumbling Stone Wall
Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 8 Oct 1962: C12.
References
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External links
- [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215807/ Give Us Barabbas] at IMDb
- [https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/468130/give-us-barabbas Give Us Barabbas] at TCMDB
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Category:1961 television films
Category:Films directed by George Schaefer
Category:Hallmark Hall of Fame episodes
Category:Cultural depictions of Pontius Pilate
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