William goldman screenwriter (16 risultati)

Vintage studio still photograph of Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Katharine Ross from a circa 1975 television broadcast of the 1969 film. A landmark of New Hollywood cinema, and arguably the high spot (as well as the beginning) of an incredible streak of inventive cinematic achievements directed by George Roy Hill in the 1960s and 1970s that included "Slaughterhouse-Five" (1972), "The Sting" (1973), and "Slap Shot" (1977). Loosely based on fact, Butch Cassidy (Newman) and his partner, the Sundance Kid (Redford), are on the run from a US posse after a string of train robberies. They flee to Bolivia in search of a a better way to be thieves, but ultimately meet their doom. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Hardy, The Western. Pitts 586.…

Five vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from 1972 film. Based on the 1970 novel by Donald Westlake. Featuring images of Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, and more. One of the most engaging and hilarious crime films of the early 1970s, a cat-and-mouse heist film in which Redfield played the foil to Redford. A bright gathering of the New Hollywood Cinema's finest, including Robert Redford, director Peter Yates, novelist Donald Westlake, and screenwriter William Goldman. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Picture. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage publicity photograph from the 1978 film, showing Anthony Hopkins with Fats the Dummy. Based on the 1976 novel by William Goldman. A shy, failing magician becomes famous after adding ventriloquism to his act, only to find himself at the mercy of the dummy, who exhibits increasingly controlling and violent behavior. Shot on location in New York, and in Blue Lakes and Ukiah, California. 10 x 8 inches. Fine.…

Vintage pressbook for the 1968 film. One of the best unsung crime films of the 1960s, featuring Rod Steiger as a serial killer and master of disguise, a role which proved to be one of his best. 15 pages, saddle stitched, 12.25 x 15 inches. Near Fine.

Original pressbook for the 1966 film, based on the Lew Archer novel "The Moving Target," by Ross Macdonald. The name of the main character was changed, purportedly at Newman's insistence following the success of his previous two "H" named films, "Hud" and "The Hustler." He followed this one up with the classic Western "Hombre," so he may have been on to something. 11 x 17 inches. 19 pages, saddle stapled, with two advertising inserts, one regarding the release of the soundtrack. Very Good plus, with some light foxing. Grant US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Two vintage black and white still reference photographs from the 1974 film. Both with mimeograph snipes on the verso, and one with a red press crop line at the right margin. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay, and nominated for four others, including Best Picture and Best Director. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Final Shooting script for the 1967 film. INSCRIBED by actor George Segal on the title page: "To Grayson / All Best Wishes." Based on the 1964 novel by William Goldman. A serial killer with an obsession with his dead mother begins taunting the investigator in charge of his case. Set in New York City, shot on location in Manhattan and the New York harbor. Green untitled studio wrappers with a die-cut window in the British style. Title page present, dated June 13, 1967, noted as Final Shooting script, rubber-stamped copy No. 139, with credits for screenwriter John Gay and director Jack Smight. 146 leaves, with last page of text numbered 143. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads. Signed. …

Early Draft script for the classic 1969 Western film, seen here under the working title "The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy." Bound in full blue cloth, with the original wrappers bound in. A landmark of New Hollywood cinema, and arguably the high spot (as well as the beginning) of an incredible streak of inventive cinematic achievements directed by George Roy Hill in the 1960s and 1970s, including "Slaughterhouse-Five" (1972), "The Sting" (1973), and "Slap Shot" (1977). Loosely based on fact, about two outlaws on the run from a lethal posse after a string of train robberies. They flee to Bolivia in search of a a better way to be thieves, but ultimately meet their doom. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay for William Goldman. Set in Wyoming and Bolivia, and shot on location in New Mexico, California, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona in the US, and in Morelos, Guerrero, and Sonora in Mexico. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter William Goldman. 177 leaves, with last page of text numbered 175. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus. Housed in a custom red and blue quarter-leather clamshell box. National Film Registry. Hardy, The Western. Pitts 586.…

Vintage one sheet poster for the 1976 film) One of the best thrillers of the 1970s, built on a great story, great characters, and exceptional performances by Hoffman and Olivier. Hoffman plays a marathon runner in New York City who is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international diamond ring conspiracy run by former Nazi dentist Olivier. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Olivier. Set in and shot on location in New York City. 27 x 41 inches. Folded as issued. Near Fine.…

Original British quad poster for the 1972 American film, "The Hot Rock," here under the British release title, "How to Steal a Diamond." Printed in England by Lonsdale & Bartholomew. Distributor notation in manuscript ink on the verso. New Hollywood director Yates' adaptation of Westlake's 1970 novel "The Hot Rock." Dortmunder (Redford) and Kelp (Segal) are jewel thieves who plan to steal a diamond from a museum.over and over again. Shot on location in New York. Nominated for an Academy Award. 30 x 40 inches, folded as issued. Very Good plus, with a few pinholes, faint stains to verso. Scarce. Lee, p. 118.…

Original scenario artwork for the 1978 horror film. Depicting the interior of Peggy Ann Snow's Catskills home. Based on the 1976 novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. A young Anthony Hopkins plays a mentally disturbed magician who rises to fame when he begins utilizing a ventriloquist dummy. He rekindles a romance with a now-married ex-girlfriend Peggy Ann Snow (Ann-Margret), much to the chagrin of her hotheaded husband, his agent, and his surprisingly violent ventriloquist dummy. Gouache and pencil on illustration board. Artwork 19.5 x 14 inches, housed in an off-white 24.5 x 19.5 inch mat. Light adhesive residue on the top and bottom edges, else the illustration is Near Fine. Mat in Very Good condition, with light bumps and soil.…

Vintage reference photograph of director Peter Yates and actor Robert Redford on the set of the 1972 film. Based on the 1970 novel by Donald Westlake, about two jewel thieves who plan to steal a diamond from a museum.over and over again. A small gem of the New Hollywood cinema. Shot on location in New York. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Lee, p. 118.…

Vintage reference photograph, with horizontal margins, of director Alan J. Pakula, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert Redford on the set of the 1976 film. Based on the 1974 book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. The iconic New Hollywood account of the Watergate investigation, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman in exceptionally strong performances, as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, respectively, who uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay, and nominated for four others, including Best Picture and Best Director. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Spicer US Neo-Noir.…

Fourth Draft script for the 1992 film, here under the working title "The Year of the Comet." An international chase ensues in pursuit of the most valuable bottle of wine in history, bottled in the year of the Great Comet of 1811. Shot on location in France, Scotland, and England. Self front wrapper, integral with title page, dated February '91, noted as Fourth draft, with credits for screenwriter William Goldman. 121 leaves, with last page of text numbered 120. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, back wrapper Very Good plus, with light dampstains on bottom left, bound with two gold brads. …

Collection of 20 vintage color slides from the 1983 film. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the slide sleeves, noting the film title, distributor names, and file numbers. Based on Tom Wolfe's 1979 book about the first 15 years of the US space program. Winner of four Academy Awards and nominated for four others. 2 x 2 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Ebert II.…

Revised Shooting Script for the 1986 neo-noir film. Actor Howard Hesseman's copy, with his signature in manuscript ink on the title page, and his annotations on pages 27-30. Laid in with the script is a two-page stapled call sheet, dated March 17, 1986. Based on the 1985 novel by screenwriter William Goldman, about a former mercenary turned bodyguard working in Las Vegas. Not to be confused with the 1995 film of the same name directed by Michael Mann. Script housed in a leatherbound black binder. Title page present, dated March, 1986, noted as Revised Shooting Script, with credit for screenwriter and novelist William Goldman. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, binder Near Fine. Grant US Neo-Noir.…