Reborn [Bloody Mary] (Original screenplay for the 1981 film)

  • N.p.: N.p., 1981
By Bigas Luna (director, screenwriter); Dennis Hopper, Michael Moriarty, Antonella Murgia (starring)
N.p.: N.p., 1981. Draft script for the 1981 Spanish-American film, here under the working title "Bloody Mary." Laid in with the script is a typed letter from casting agent Paul Kohner to producer John R. Pepper returning the script. Text in English.

A disquieting satire of Catholicism in the late 20th century from noted Spanish director Bigas Luna, wherein a Texan televangelist in need of a new miracle guest for his show travels to Italy to bring back a woman who suffers from stigmata—a rare medical condition which causes the hands and feet to bleed in the same places where Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross.

Set in Italy and Austin, Texas, shot on location in Barcelona, Texas, and Los Angeles.

White non-standard titled wrappers. Title page present, rubber-stamped copy No. 19, with credits for director Bigas Luna. 108 leaves, with last page of text numbered 109. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, with light rust on the front wrapper and first leaf, likely from a staple, with a white Velo binding.

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