Wilder, Raymond Chandler Billy
Double Indemnity: The Complete Screenplay
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520218482
- author:
- Wilder, Raymond Chandler Billy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 150
- Genre:
- Film & television screenplays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Double Indemnity: The Complete Screenplay is a landmark film noir screenplay written by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler. Adapted from James M. Cain's novel, it tells the story of an insurance salesman who becomes embroiled in a murder-for-insurance plot with a femme fatale. This facsimile edition features the original ending, published here for the first time, along with Jeffrey Meyers' introduction that provides insight into the screenplay's creation and production. The collaboration between Wilder and Chandler produced a masterful script, known for its dark atmosphere and memorable dialogue. The film received widespread critical acclaim, earning seven Academy Award nominations. This edition offers a unique glimpse into the making of this iconic film, including background information on casting and production. With its brutal cynicism and moral complexity, Double Indemnity remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of screenwriting. This complete screenplay edition provides a fascinating look at the creative process behind one of cinema's most enduring classics.
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