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Give Us Barabbas!
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Wikipedia article
'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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