Roderick Thorp Novel (4 results)

Vintage film program for the 1991 film. Bi-fold with a full color front panel and full credits in the interior spread. Sequel to the 1988 action thriller, based on the 1987 novel "58 Minutes" by Walter Wager. Two years after the Nakatomi Tower incident, hard-nosed cop John McClane returns to save Dulles International Airport from grenade-wielding ex-military mercenaries. Set in Washington, DC, and shot on location in Colorado, California, and Michigan. 9 x 11.5 inch, Bi-fold. Very Good plus.…

Final Draft script for the 1968 film. Based on the 1966 novel by Roderick Thorp, about a brooding detective who becomes embroiled in a case that uncovers a deep vein of police corruption within the department. Frank Sinatra's fourth collaboration with director Gordon Douglas, a box office success. One of the first mainstream Hollywood films to include explicit depictions of the lives of gay men, including the violence suffered by the gay community due to the indifference of the police. In 1979 Thorp wrote a sequel to "The Detective," entitled "Nothing Lasts Forever," adapted in 1988 as "Die Hard." Although Sinatra had contractual rights to star in the sequel, he wisely turned it down due to his age, and action movie history-and Bruce Willis' career-were made. Set in New York, and shot on location in New York and in California. Light blue titled wrappers, noted as Final and production No. 116 on the front wrapper, dated August 17, 1967. Title page present, dated August 17, 1967, noted as Final, with credits for screenwriter Abby Mann and writer Roderick Thorp. 161 leaves, with last page of text numbered 160. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, internally bound with three gold brads. …

Second Revised Draft script for the 1988 film, with Rainbow Revisions. Based on the 1979 novel "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Roderick Thorp. A crackerjack thriller and one of the best action films of the 1980s, transforming Bruce Willis, then primarily a television actor, into an A-list box office star, and the debut of Alan Rickman in one of his most iconic roles. Nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in and shot on location in Los Angeles, California. Title page integral with wrappers, dated October 2, 1987, noted as SECOND REVISED DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Jeb Stuart, revisions by Steven E. DeSouza, and author Roderick Thorp. 131 leaves, with last page of text numbered 112. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue, pink, green, goldenrod, and salmon revision pages throughout, dated variously between 11/2/87 and 1/4/88. Pages Very Good plus, with title page chipped at the bottom left and splashing on the first three pages, bound with two gold brads. Lee, The Heist Film. Spicer Neo-Noir US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1968 film, showing actors Frank Sinatra and Lee Remick. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1966 novel. A brooding New York detective investigates the murder of a gay man-a crime that none of his fellow officers will take seriously due to the victim's sexuality. Sinatra's fourth collaboration with director Gordon Douglas, a box office success and one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to explicitly depict and discuss the lives of gay men. Set and shot on location in New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light creases to the edges and a light splash to the right edge. Grant US. Twilight Time.…