Cry of Battle [To Be a Man] (Original screenplay for the 1963 film, actor Van Heflin's working copy)

  • Hollywood: Petramonte Productions, 1963
By Irving Lerner (director); Benjamin Appel (novel "Fortress in the Rice"); Bernard Gordon (screenwriter)
Hollywood: Petramonte Productions, 1963. Draft script for the 1963 film. Actor Van Heflin's copy, with his manuscript annotations throughout. Based on the 1951 novel "Fortress in the Rice" by Benjamin Appel. The only film ever released by Petramonte Productions (and eventually distributed by Allied Artists).

During World War II, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman finds himself involved in the Philippine guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese.

Shot on location in the Philippines.

Gray titled wrappers with credit for with credit for screenwriter Marcus. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Marcus and writer Appel. 141 leaves, roneograph, with annotations throughout. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine. internally bound with three gold brads.

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