Of Mice and Men (1968 film)

Of Mice and Men
Based onOf Mice and Men
(1937 novella)
(1937 play)
by John Steinbeck
Written byJohn Hopkins
Directed byTed Kotcheff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerDavid Susskind
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 31, 1968 (1968-01-31)

Of Mice and Men is a 1968 American television film, based on John Steinbeck's 1937 novella and stage play. It is directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars George Segal as George and Nicol Williamson as Lennie. It originally aired on January 31, 1968 as part of ABC's "Theatre Nights" program.[1][2]

Plot summary

Two ranch workers, George and Lennie, looking for work and happiness during the Great Depression, but luck is not in their cards, tragic events follow them.

Cast

Production

The text was censored for television.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Inside TV". Los Angeles Times. June 18, 1967. ProQuest 155702433.
  2. ^ Humphrey, H. (February 1, 1968). "TV REVIEWS". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 155858836.
  3. ^ Crawford, L. (August 13, 1967). "He likes his classics uncensored". Chicago Tribune. ProQuest 179263190.


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