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.
Despite receiving critical praise and an enthusiastic response from audiences, all three episodes were later wiped and are believed to be lost.
Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Catherine Barkley
- George Hamilton as Lt. Frederick Henry
- Susan Engel
Reception
The Observer said Redgrave gave a "brilliant performance".
References
- BRIEFING/WHERE & WHEN: theatre The Observer (13 Feb 1966: 22
- AN ENTANGLED EDITOR: TELEVISION Richardson, Maurice. The Observer 20 Feb 1966: 25.
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