Gary Devore Screenwriter (1 results)

Large archive including two heavily annotated Revised Draft scripts (one lined), 30 pages of storyboards, a large blueprint of the military compound in the film story, two maps, a "The Dogs of War / New York" folder of location facts and contacts, a 30-page shooting schedule, and over 200 pages of daily revised shooting schedules, call sheets, and various memos from the 1980 film. Detail as follows: A heavily annotated Revised Draft script, dated November 5, 1979, with manuscript pencil, ink, marker, and orange highlighter annotations on nearly every page. A heavily annotated Lined Revised Draft script, dated February 12, 1980 with manuscript ink and marker annotations on nearly every page. 30 matte-finish prints of storyboards, most containing eight storyboards per page. A large blueprint of the military compound with several pencil and ink annotations. Two matte-finish prints of maps, one of the final battle garrison and one of the Belize airstrip with annotations in blue ink. A folder, with the label "The Dogs of War / New York" on the front wrapper, containing a three page Memo, six pages of New York shooting schedules, 14 location fact sheets, and a two-page location contact List. A 30 page Shooting Schedule and over 200 pages of daily Revised Shooting Schedules, call sheets, and memos, many with manuscript ink annotations. Based on Frederick Forsyth's 1974 novel, about a ruthless mercenary who, after being tortured and deported, is hired to lead a group of soldiers in a coup against a small African dictatorship so a British tycoon can plunder the nation's platinum resources. Set in the fictional African country of Zangaro, shot on location in Belize City, London, Miami and New York. November 5, 1979 Revised script: Black untitled wrappers with a die-cut window in the British fashion. Title page present, dated November 5, 1979, noted as Revised, with credits for screenwriter Gary M. Devore and author Frederick Forsythe. 117 leaves, with last page of text numbered 115. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two silver brads. February 12, 1980 Draft script: Black titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers. Title page present, dated February 12, 1980, noted as Revised, with credits for screenwriter Gary M. Devore and author Frederick Forsythe. 124 leaves, with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographic duplication on blue leaves, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads. Storyboards and Maps: 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Blueprint: 48.5 x 25.25 inches, folded. Very Good plus with light toning, light edgewear, pinholes, tape shadows, and cello tape at the extremities. "New York" Folder: Generic green folder, 9 x 11.5 inches. Near Fine. Shooting Schedules, Call Sheets, and Memos: 8.5 x 11 inches, 8 x 13 inches, and 8.5 x 14 inches. Very Good plus overall, with wear commiserate with production use.