Mann Rubin Screenwriter (3 results)

Collection of 15 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1966 US film. Based on the 1965 novel by Norman Mailer, about a talk show host who is suspected of killing his wife, and is pursued by both the police and a a gang of criminals. 8 x 10 inches. A few stills with small stains on the rectos, else Near Fine.…

Final Draft script for the first episode of the first season of the 1977 ABC television series, which aired on May 5, 1977. The series, about an android cop, Haven, who is assigned to work with two veteran patrol officers (Ernest Borgnine and John Amos), was created by Allen S. Epstein and Anthony Wilson, and was based on a made-for-television film of the same name which premiered a year earlier on May 1, 1976. The series predated the Paul Verhoeven's 1987 classic "Robocop" by a decade, and only lasted for one five-episode season before ending on April 30, 1977. In this episode Haven attempts to infiltrate a crooked boxing ring by posing as an Irish boxer. Set in and shot on location in Los Angeles. Yellow titled wrappers. Title page present, dated January 14, 1977, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Mann Rubin. 65 leaves, with last page of text numbered 60. Mimeograph duplication on pink leaves, rectos only, with yellow and green revision pages throughout, dated 1/18/77 and 1/19/77. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with foxing at the extremities, bound with two gold brads.…

Draft script for the 1980 film. Based on a series of popular novels by Lawrence Sanders, and Frank Sinatra's last starring role. Roman Polanski was originally slated to direct, but the position was taken over by Brian G. Hutton when Polanski fled to France after being charged with statutory rape. A big-city detective on the verge of retirement is beset with profound personal problems, including a gravely ill wife, all while investigating the case of an axe murderer. One of Sinatra's most understated performances, and one of the first mainstream movies to feature a serial killer. Set in New York, shot on location there. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated August 10, 1979, with credit for screenwriter Mann Rubin. 125 leaves, with last page of text numbered 125. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.…