Robin Moore Novel (5 results)

Revised Draft script for the 1971 film. Produced for use on location in New York City in March and April 1971, when shooting for the film commenced there. William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's 1969 nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking and its impact on New York City undercover police officers. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City, with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman, one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel, "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor (Hackman), along with three additional nominations. Tan titled wrappers, noted as FRIEDKIN DRAFT and REVISED on the front wrapper in manuscript pencil, dated 3/23/71 and 4/26/71 in manuscript pencil. Title page not present. Last leaf of text unnumbered. Xerographic duplication, with photocopied punch holes, and a few revision pages throughout, dated variously between 4/26/71 and 3/23/71. Pages and wrapper about Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. National Film Registry. Grant US. Penzler 101. Spicer US Neo-Noir.…

Vintage studio still photograph of actor and director John Wayne playing chess on the set of the 1968 film. Released at the height of American involvement in the Vietnam War, and based on the 1965 novel by Robin Moore. A highly pro-war film, following two teams of highly skilled Green Berets sent on a mission in South Vietnam. Shot on location at Fort McClellen, Alabama, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and at Fort Benning, Georgia. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1971 film, showing actor Gene Hackman. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City, with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman, one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Gene Hackman, along with three additional nominations. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. National Film Registry. Grant US. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1971 film, showing cinematographer Owen Roizman and a camera crew preparing to shoot a night scene on location. Printed snipe affixed to the verso. William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City, with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman, one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Gene Hackman, along with three additional nominations. 10 x 8 inches, with wide margins. Very Good plus. National Film Registry. Grant US. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1971 film, showing William Friedkin behind the camera during filming on location in Georgetown, with an unidentified crew member at the right. William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City, with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman, one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Gene Hackman, along with three additional nominations. 10 x 8 inches. About Fine. National Film Registry. Grant US. Spicer US.…