The Citadel (1960 film)
| The Citadel | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Citadel by A. J. Cronin |
| Directed by | Paul Bogart |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | David Susskind |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | February 19, 1960 |
The Citadel is a 1960 American television film adaptation of A. J. Cronin's 1937 novel The Citadel. It was written by Dale Wasserman and directed by Paul Bogart. It starred James Donald as Dr. Manson and Ann Blyth as Christine Barlow.
Other television versions of The Citadel include two British serials (1960[1] and 1983[2]), and two Italian adaptations (1964 and 2003).
Plot summary
Cast
- Ann Blyth as Christine Barlow
- Lloyd Bochner as Freddie Parker
- James Donald as Dr. Andrew Manson
- Larry Gates
- Hugh Griffith as Philip Denny
- Carroll O'Connor
- Liam Redmond
- George Rose
- Torin Thatcher as Sir Robert Abbey
- Joan White as Mrs. Page
References
- ^ Arnold-Forster, Agnes (June 14, 2023). "Life in Her Hands: When the Government Made Hospital Dramas". Tribune. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "The Citadel (1983)". Ravensbourne University London. October 13, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2025.