Give Us Barabbas! Explained

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]

External links

• Give Us Barabbas at IMDb
• Give Us Barabbas at TCMDB

Notes and References

1. NBC Looses Volley of Video AttractionsBarnes, 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 MessageBarnes, 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 WallSmith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 8 Oct 1962: C12.