Variety
August 16, 1967
Wagner, who
made his film production bow in Warners’ “Petulia,” is prepping “Firday The
Rabbi Slept Late,” novel by Harry Kemelman, and “Oh Say Can You See,” a Shimon
Wincelberg original. Former will be produced by Si Litvisoff, Wagner acting as
exec producer. Ruddy-Hutton are set to film “To Kill a King,” a John Jordan
original to star Clint Eastwood and Claudia Cardinale.
The Goldwyn
project is “Mr. and Mrs. Bo Bo Jones,” Ann Head novel which King Vidor would
direct. At least half of the 11 initial projects may roll within the year.
Theatrical distrib arrangements are not set, but previously reported talks with
National General Pictures Corp. may lead to a firm deal.
[Submitted by Michael Ferguson]
*Michael adds: Albert Ruddy later produced "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and "Cry Macho" (2021), both directed and starring Eastwood.
Brian G. Hutton did 'Rawhide', "Where Eagles Dare" (1968) and "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) with Eastwood.
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