The Moonshine War Original Screenplay
This collection features Cameron James Connell's copy of the screenplay for The Moonshine War. At the back of the screenplay is a listing of the film's staff. This shooting script belonged to Connell who served as the camera operator for the film.
Dates
- 1969 July 22
Language
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection features Cameron James Connell's copy of the screenplay for The Moonshine War.
Biographical/Historical Note
A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, The Moonshine War was directed by Richard Quine and shot during 1969. The film was based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard, who also adapted his story into the screenplay. Starring Alan Alda, Richard Widmark, and Patrick McGoohan, The Moonshine War features a federal agent during the Prohibition era who is looking to make money off of moonshine before the ban against it is lifted.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository