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The Moonshine War Press Kit

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3871

  • Staff Only

This collection features seven photographs and several production and press notes from 1970 regarding The Moonshine War film.

Production notes include a copy of the editor's portfolio and production notes on the film. Press notes features five articles about the various actors from the film. The photographs include seven pictures from the film set.

Dates

  • 1970

Language

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Abstract

This collection features seven photographs and several production and press notes from 1970 regarding The Moonshine War film.

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.

Related Archival Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult MS.3860: The Moonshine War Original Screenplay.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480