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.

External links

Give Us Barabbas at IMDb
Give Us Barabbas at TCMDB

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[1] NBC Looses Volley of Video Attractions Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 25 Mar 1961: B5.

[2] Original Drama; Why So Scarce? Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Mar 1961: A12.

[3] 'Barabbas'---A Fine Easter Message Barnes, Aleene. Los Angeles Times 27 Mar 1961: A11.

[4] 'Give Us Barabbas!' Shanley, John P. New York Times 27 Mar 1961: 53.

[5] The Crumbling Stone Wall Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 8 Oct 1962: C12.