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The Old Man Who Cried Wolf

1970 American television thriller film directed by Walter Grauman

The Old Man Who Cried Wolf is a 1970 American made-for-television thriller film directed by Walter Grauman and starring Edward G. Robinson, Martin Balsam and Diane Baker. It originally aired as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 13, 1970.[1]

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Plot

Robinson portrays an elderly man who witnesses the murder of a friend.

Cast

Production

Robinson described it as "a most rewarding experience, one which I thoroughly enjoyed".[2] Writer Luther Davis adapted the movie from a story by Arnold Horwitt.[3]

Reception

The film was very well received by critics. Robinson's performance was critically acclaimed and was suggested for awards.[4] It was the seventh most-watched primetime program in the United States for the week upon its debut.[5]

The Hollywood Reporter called Robinson's performance "strong and moving".[2]

The Los Angeles Times said Robinson's performance was "filled with skill and nuance" but the film "broke your heart by being a cop out of what it might have been."[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Comedy, drama and touch of suspense provide some 'moments' for the viewer Los Angeles Times 11 Oct 1970: p54.
  2. [2]
    Beck, Robert (2 September 2008). The Edward G. Robinson Encyclopedia. McFarland. p. 236. ISBN 978-1-4766-0666-8.
  3. [3]
    Roberts, Jerry. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, p. 210 (2009) ("Davis also adapted The Old Man Who Cried Wolf from an Arnold Horwitt story about two senior citizens who are attacked.")
  4. [4]
    Parish, James Robert; Marill, Alvin H. (1972). The Cinema of Edward G. Robinson. A. S. Barnes. pp. 56, 263. ISBN 978-0-498-07875-0.
  5. [5]
    (29 October 1970). Welby still No. 1, Arizona Republic, p.20
  6. [6]
    TV REVIEW: Edward G. Robinson Featured in 'Wolf' Los Angeles Times 14 Oct 1970: e19.


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