A Farewell to Arms (TV series)

A Farewell to Arms is a 1966 British television adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel A Farewell to Arms that aired on three consecutive weeks (15 February, 22 February – 1 March 1966). The work starred Vanessa Redgrave, George Hamilton, Susan Engel, Ann Rye and Erik Chitty and was directed by Rex Tucker.[1]

Despite receiving critical praise and an enthusiastic response from audiences, all three episodes were later wiped and are believed to be lost.

Cast

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Reception

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The Observer said Redgrave gave a "brilliant performance".[2]

References

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  1. ^ BRIEFING/WHERE & WHEN: theatre The Observer (13 Feb 1966: 22
  2. ^ AN ENTANGLED EDITOR: TELEVISION Richardson, Maurice. The Observer 20 Feb 1966: 25.
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