Cry Vengeance! is a 1961 American TV movie directed by Franklin Schaffner.

Cry Vengeance!
Written byRobert J. Crean
Directed byFranklin J. Schaffner
ComposerDavid Amram
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companyNBC
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseApril 18, 1961 (1961-04-18)

Plot

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Davidde is the head of a gang of bandits in Sicily who regards himself as a modern-day Robin Hood. He is betrayed by gang member Andrea.

Cast

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Production

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The show was a one-hour drama by Robert Crean produced by Robert Alan Aurthur.[1] The show was meant to air in February 1961 but was postponed until April 18, 1961.[2]

Sal Mineo said is part was "a role an actor can really get into. Good dramatic impact, good writing, good character development."[3]

Reception

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The New York Times said there were "flashes of meaningful dialogue" but that the show was "disjointed and obscure, handicapped by acting that was too intense and production that was artificial and cumbersome."[4]

References

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  1. ^ FOUNDATION AIDS EDUCATIONAL TV New York Times 19 Dec 1960: 49.
  2. ^ TELEVISION: TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1961 New York Times 18 Apr 1961: 75.
  3. ^ Sal Mineo's Choice Altman, Travis. Los Angeles Times 19 Feb 1961: n3.
  4. ^ 'Cry Vengeance' Shanley, John P. New York Times 19 Apr 1961: 79.
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