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06/11/1960 Drama 1h 5m
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Overview

A dramatized account of a Victorian cause célèbre, written by John Osborne and concerning the true story of the last person in England to be tried for blasphemy. Richard Burton plays John George Holyoake, a social reformer who goes on trial for speaking in public about his atheist views. Rachel Roberts plays his wife, and the programme is introduced by Face to Face inquisitor John Freeman.

  1. John Osborne

    Writer

  2. Tony Richardson

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Richard Burton

    George Holyoake

  2. George Devine

    Mr. Justice Erskine

  3. Rachel Roberts

    Mrs. Holyoake

  4. John Freeman

    Narrator

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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