Day of Triumph (1954)
Directed by John T. Coyle / Irving Pichel
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Hagiography |
Release Date - Dec 25, 1954 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 110 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The best way to described the economically assembled religious picture Day of Triumph is "sincere". Though the film details the Last Days of Jesus Christ (Robert Wilson), top billing is bestowed upon Lee J. Cobb as Zadok, leader of the Zealots. The all-character-actor cast includes James Griffith as Judas, Tyler McVey as Peter, Lowell Gilmore as Pilate and veteran western heavy Anthony Warde as Barabbas. The biggest "name" in the cast is Joanne Dru as Mary Magdalene, while relative newcomer Touch (later Michael) Connors appears as Andrew. The film was directed by Irving Pichel, who'd previously helmed the independently produced religious drama Martin Luther. Once an annual Easter TV attraction, Day of Triumph has in recent years been relegated to limited exposure on America's UHF religious stations.
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leader, religion, crucifixion, martyrdom, resurrection