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

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

  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.

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Films directed by George Schaefer
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