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Jacobowsky and the Colonel
The 1940's Broadway hit by Franz Werfel , as adapted by S N Behrman. An aristocratic Polish
Colonel needs help to flee to London through occupied France with secret documents and his young French sweetheart. A resourceful Polish Jew provides it in a series of comical encounters.
Music by Eldad Lidor
Adapted and directed by Eran Baniel. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Franz Werfel
Unknown:
N Behrman.
Music By:
Eldad Lidor
Directed By:
Eran Baniel.
The Colonel:
Jonathan Hyde
Jacobowsky:
Jon Glover
Marianne:
Abigail McKern
Gestapo man:
David Ashford
Szabuniewia:
Timothy Bateson
Warden:
Vincent Brimble
Dice player:
Vincent Brimble
Solly:
Paul Downing
Szycki:
Danny Schiller
Tragic gentleman:
Donald Gee
Chauffeur:
John Bull
Old man:
John Bull
Lieutenant:
David Goudge
Brigadier:
John Moffatt
PM/Papa Clairon:
David King
Serouille:
Garard Green
Old lady:
Mary Allen
Town woman:
Mary Allen
Young girl:
Elizabeth Mansfield
Madame Bouffier:
Carol Gillies
Cosette:
Moir Leslie
Source: Radio Times

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