''Everyman'' is a 1964 Australian television play. It screened on the

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and was directed by

Christopher Muir Christopher Muir (1931 - 2022) was an Australian director and producer, notable for his work in TV in the 1950s and 1960s. In the 1980s he was head of ABC Television drama. Biography Most of his early childhood was spent in France, but he ret ...

, who filmed the whole script. It was part of the ABC's Christmas programming.

Plot

A pilgrim introduces the story. Death comes to summon Everyman, and Everyman is afraid to go on the journey alone. He tries to negotiate with Death. He realises that except for his Good Deeds, he must face Death alone.

Cast

* Kevin Colson as Everyman * Wynn Roberts as Death *

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as Discretion * Patricia Kennedy as Knowledge * Beverley Dunn as Good Deeds *Peter Aanensen as Fellowship *James Lynch as Strength *

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as Beauty * Gerda Nicolson as Cousin *Stewart Weller as Goods *

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as Kindred * Syd Conabere as Confession *Laurence Beck as Five Wits *Rex Holdsworth as a pilgrim

Production

It was based on a medieval play from an unknown author. The play was often performed in cathedrals. Some scenes were shot at

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References

External links

* 1964 Australian television plays 1964 television plays Everyman Australian Broadcasting Corporation television plays Television plays filmed in Melbourne Television plays directed by Chris Muir {{Australia-tv-film-stub