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Peter and Paul is a TV mini-series that originally aired on CBS in two 2-hour parts on April 12, 1981 and April 14, 1981. This biblical drama featured Anthony Hopkins as Paul of Tarsus and Robert Foxworth as Peter the Fisherman, David Gwillim as Mark and Jon Finch as Luke. It was directed by Robert Day. The film mostly shows the works of Paul, beginning with his being struck down and converted by Jesus on the road to Damascus. From there it shows his ministry to the Gentiles, gaining converts in Galatia and Greece, and eventually going to Rome for his trial. He preaches there under house arrest for two years before being executed by Nero, after which Peter arrives in Rome and continues what Paul started. The film follows the biblical narrative fairly closely, with some omissions. It was shot in Rhodes, Greece. It won one Emmy (for makeup) and was nominated for a second (for costumes).
Original Release
04/12/1981
US Release
04/12/1981
Cast
Name | Character |
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Anthony Hopkins | Paul of Tarsus |
Robert Foxworth | Peter the Fisherman |
Eddie Albert | Festus |
Raymond Burr | Herod Agrippa I |
Jose Ferrer | Gamaliel |
Jon Finch | Luke |
David Gwillim | Mark |
Herbert Lom | Barnabas |
Jean Peters | Priscilla |
John Rhys-Davies | Silas |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Anthony Hopkins | Paul of Tarsus |
Robert Foxworth | Peter the Fisherman |
Eddie Albert | Festus |
Raymond Burr | Herod Agrippa I |
Jose Ferrer | Gamaliel |
Jon Finch | Luke |
David Gwillim | Mark |
Herbert Lom | Barnabas |
Jean Peters | Priscilla |
John Rhys-Davies | Silas |
Julian Fellowes | Nero |
Shanit Keter | Daphne |
Denis Lill | James |
Gareth Thomas | Julius |
Giannis Voglis | John |
Clive Arrindell | Timothy |
Kenneth Colley | Theodotus |
Vernon Dobtcheff | Priest of Herod |
Donald Douglas | Burrus |
Valentine Dyall | Seneca |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Stan Hough | Producer |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Costume Design for a Special | Nominated |
1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Makeup | Won |