William Goldman was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. He won Academy Awards for his screenplays Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and All the President's Men (1976). His other works include his thriller novel Marathon Man and comedy/fantasy novel The Princess Bride, both of which he adapted for the film versions.
William Goldman
Active - 1963 - 2015 |
Birth - Aug 12, 1931 |
Death - Nov 15, 2018 |
Genres - Drama, Thriller, Action-Adventure, Comedy, Crime
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Subgenres - Western Film, Biographical Film, Buddy Film, Comedy Drama, Psychological Thriller Film
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Western Film, Biographical Film, Buddy Film, Comedy Drama, Psychological Thriller Film, Heist Film, Political Thriller Film, Prison Film, Psychological Horror Film, Romantic Comedy, Comedy Thriller, Country Music, Drama Fiction, Dystopian Film, Fairy Tale, Legal Drama, Pirate Film, Satire, Science Fiction Comedy, Spy Film, Swashbuckler Film, Tragicomedy