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Saint Jack (Original screenplay for the 1979 film) by Peter Bogdanovich (director, screenwriter); Roger Corman (producer); Howard Sackler (screenwriter); Paul Theroux (screenwriter, novel); Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliot, George Lazenby (starring) - 1977

by Peter Bogdanovich (director, screenwriter); Roger Corman (producer); Howard Sackler (screenwriter); Paul Theroux (screenwriter, novel); Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliot, George Lazenby (starring)

Saint Jack (Original screenplay for the 1979 film) by Peter Bogdanovich (director, screenwriter); Roger Corman (producer); Howard Sackler (screenwriter); Paul Theroux (screenwriter, novel); Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliot, George Lazenby (starring) - 1977

Saint Jack (Original screenplay for the 1979 film)

by Peter Bogdanovich (director, screenwriter); Roger Corman (producer); Howard Sackler (screenwriter); Paul Theroux (screenwriter, novel); Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliot, George Lazenby (starring)

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Santa Monica, CA: Playboy Productions, 1977. First Draft script for the 1979 film.

Based on Paul Theroux's 1973 novel. Jack (Gazzara) is an entrepreneurial pimp in Singapore who dreams of operating his own brothel. Set against the backdrop of a waning Vietnam War, with the CIA offering Jack the opportunity to be the go-to man for US soldiers in need of rest and relaxation.

White self wrappers, noted as FIRST DRAFT on the front wrapper, dated September 1, 1977, with credits for screenwriter Bogdanovich and screenwriter/novelist Theroux. 161 leaves, with last page of text numbered 160. Mimeograph duplication. Near Fine overall, bound with two gold brads.
  • Seller Royal Books, Inc. US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher Playboy Productions
  • Place of Publication Santa Monica, CA
  • Date Published 1977
  • Keywords Film Scripts | 1970s Cinema | Films with Literary Sources | New Hollywood Cinema | Vietnam War

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