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Now Barabbas, also known as Now Barabbas Was a Robber, is a 1949 British drama film directed by Gordon Parry and starring Richard Greene, Cedric Hardwicke and Kathleen Harrison. It was based on a 1947 play of the same title by William Douglas Home.
Now Barabbas: Directed by Gordon Parry. With Richard Greene, Cedric Hardwicke, Kathleen Harrison, Ronald Howard. A humane prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
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- Drama
- Gordon Parry
- 1949-05-24
Now Barabbas is a play by the British writer William Douglas Home. Its original West End run at the Vaudeville Theatre lasted for 130 performances from 7 March to 28 June 1947. It concerns a variety of inmates at a British prison, including new arrivals, old hands and a convicted murderer sentenced to hang.
An ensemble cast including Richard Greene, Ronald Howard, Cedric Hardwicke, Richard Burton (in his second screen role), Kenneth More and Harry Fowler star in a drama set in a British prison focusing on eclectic group of inmates and their stories.
- Gordon Parry
This prison drama presents a kaleidoscope of criminals of every background, from Irish saboteurs to West Indian petty thieves. Each reveals the story of how they found themselves behind bars, whether it be bigamy or murder, and reflects on the ups and downs of life in stir.
1949. 1 hr 27 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A popular British stage play by William Douglas Home was the basis for this out-of-the-ordinary prison picture....
Now Barabbas, also known as Now Barabbas Was a Robber, is a 1949 British drama film directed by Gordon Parry and starring Richard Greene, Cedric Hardwicke and Kathleen Harrison. It was based on a 1947 play of the same title by William Douglas Home.
