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

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

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

Saint Jack (Original screenplay for the 1979 film)

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

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Santa Monica, CA: Playboy Productions, 1977. Final Draft script for the 1978 film.

Based on 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 Final Draft on the front wrapper, dated September 29, 1977, with credits for screenwriter Bogdanovich and novelist/screenwriter Theroux. 116 leaves, with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographically reproduced. Near Fine overall, bound with three 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