Everyman (1964 film)
Everyman is a 1964 Australian TV play. It screened on the ABC and was directed by Christopher Muir, who filmed the whole script.[2] It was part of the ABC's Christmas programming.[3] Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.[4]
| Everyman | |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Christopher Muir |
| Based on | the play Everyman by unknown author |
| Music by | John Antil |
Production company | Australian Broadcasting Commission |
| Distributed by | ABC |
Release date | 23 December 1964 (Melbourne)[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Plot
A pilgrim introduces the story. Death comes to summon Everyman, and Everyman is afraid to go on the journey alone. He tries to negotiate with Death.
Cast
- Kevin Colson as Everyman
- Wynn Roberts as Death
- Norman Kaye as Discretion
- Patricia Kennedy as Knowledge
- Beverly Dunn as Good Deeds
- Peter Aanensen as Fellowship
- James Lynch as Strength
- Anne Charleston as Beauty
- Gerda Nicholson as Cousin
- Stewart Weller as Goods
- Bruce Barry as Kindred
- Syd Conabere as Confession
- Laurence Beck as Five Wits
- Rex Holdsworth as a pilgrim
Production
The play was a medieval play. Some scenes were shot at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne.[1]
References
- "=Morality Play Gets a Lift". The Age. 17 December 1964. p. 13.
- "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 21 December 1964. p. 13.
- "Merry Go Round". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 December 1964. p. 73.
- Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
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