Barefoot in Athensis a 1966Hallmark Hall of Fametelevision film directed byGeorge Schaefer.It starsPeter Ustinov,Geraldine Page,Anthony Quayle,Lloyd BochnerandChristopher Walkenin his film debut.

Barefoot in Athens
Written byMaxwell Anderson
(play)
Robert Hartung
(adaptation)
Directed byGeorge Schaefer
StarringPeter Ustinov
Music byBernard Green
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerGeorge Schaefer
Running time76 min.
Original release
Release1966(1966)

Plot

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The film concerns the trial and last days ofSocrates.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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The film was adapted by Robert Hartung from the 1951Maxwell Andersonplay of the same name.[1]

Reception

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Awards

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Ustinov won an Emmy Award for his performance in this film.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^abGould, Jack(12 November 1966)."TV Review; Anderson's 'Barefoot in Athens' on N.B.C.".New York Times.p. 59.Retrieved6 February2024.
  2. ^"1967 - 19th Emmy Awards | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama - 1967".emmys.com.Retrieved2024-02-06.
  3. ^Ustinov, Peter(1977).Dear Me.London:Heinemann.p. 220.ISBN0-434-81711-2.
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