dvd. Condition: Good.
Published by Orion Pictures, Beverly Hills, CA, 1986
Photograph
Vintage studio still photograph from the 1986 film. The unusually titled film, alternately known as "Murder by Illusion," follows the staged 'murder' of a mob informant and its chaotic aftermath. Written by novice screenwriters, and originally intended for television, the film was warmly received by viewers and critics alike. Shot on location in Switzerland, UK, and USA. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with a stamp and a red manuscript notation to the verso.
Published by Orion Pictures, Beverly Hills, CA, 1986
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Draft script for the 1986 film. Later generation Xerographic copy, with copied punch holes, but produced internally, with Orion Pictures studio wrappers. Noted as copy No. 6 in manuscript ink on the title page. A special effects artist is hired to fake a mob killing as part of a witness protection plan, but becomes the target of gangsters as a result. The film debut of Angela Bassett. Shot on location in New York City and Rye, New York, in Geneva, Switzerland, and in Orange, New Jersey. Generic blue-and-white Orion wrappers. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters Robert T. Megginson and Gregory Fleeman. 133 leaves, with last page of text numbered 132. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three gold brads.
Published by Orion, Beverly Hills, CA, 1985
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Draft script for the 1986 film. manuscript ink annotations throughout with casting director Alixe Gordin signature. An unusually titled film, alternately known as "Murder by Illusion," follows the staged 'murder' of a mob informant and its chaotic aftermath. Written by novice screenwriters, and originally intended for television, the film was warmly received by viewers and critics alike, and has achieved cult status over time. Set in New York. Shot on location in Switzerland, UK, and USA. Brown untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated 2/14/85, noted as Final Draft, with credits for screenwriters Robert T. Megginson and Gregory Fleeman. 121 leaves, with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication, with undated blue revision pages and pink revision pages, dated 2/20/85. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus internally bound with three gold brads.