''Give Us Barabbas!'' is a 1961 American TV movie. It was written by

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and directed by

George Schaefer George Scha(e)f(f)er may refer to: * George J. Schaefer (1888–1981), American film producer and studio executive * George Schaefer (finance), American banking executive * George Schaefer (director) (1920–1997), American television and theatre ...

. It was an original script for ''

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'' which was rare because that show specialised in adaptations.

Cast

* James Daly as

Barabbas According to the New Testament, Barabbas () was a Jewish bandit and rabble-rouser who was imprisoned by the Judaea (Roman province), Roman occupation in Jerusalem, only to be chosen over Jesus by a crowd to be pardoned by Roman governor Pontius ...

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as Mara * Dennis King as

Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate (; ) was the Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135), fifth governor of the Judaea (Roman province), Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official wh ...

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as Phineas *Leonardo Cimino as Caleb *Ludwig Donath as Joseph *

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as Elisha * Muni Seroff as Samuel *

Toni Darnay Toni Darnay (born Mercy Mustell, April 11, 1921 – January 5, 1983) was an American actress and dancer. Early years Darnay was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Robert R. Mustell, was a doctor, and her mother had acted in silent films ...

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." The ''New York Times'' said it had "great power". The show was repeated.The Crumbling Stone Wall Smith, Cecil. ''Los Angeles Times'' 8 Oct 1962: C12.

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