EIGHT MILLION WAYS TO DIE, 1984
Scope and Contents
This collection of scripts, script drafts and script continuities contains 370 individual scripts from 268 film/television productions that contain Latino characters, and/or characters played by Latino actors, and/or are written or directed by Latino artists. Dating from 1929 to 2000, the collection explores the history of Latinos in American film. This includes Latino characters played by a variety of ethnicities. The practice of Anglo stars and actors of various ethnic backgrounds portraying Latino characters was common in early film and was still in vogue throughout the 1960s. It is possible, using this archive, to study the changing image and perception of the Latino culture throughout much of the 20th century.
Dates
- Creation: 1984
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections three (3) working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Biographical / Historical
Screenplay by Oliver Stone based on the Novels "Eight Million Ways To Die" and "A Stab In The Dark" by Lawrence Block; [Draft Script], November 1, 1984, 131 pp. This action thriller features actor Andy Garcia in the role of Angel Moldanado, with Vance Valencia as Quintero, Wilfredo Hernandez as Hector Lopez, Luisa Leschin as Hector's Wife, Elva Garcia as the Daughter, and Michael and Pete Galindo as the Sons, Willam Marquez as Tio, Fred Asperagus as Mundo, Robb Madrid as Victor Padillo, Roberto A. Jimenez as Jamie Rodriguez, and Victor Rivers and Danny De La Paz as Heavies, Gilbert O. Parra as the Cop and Robert Madrid as Juan.
Extent
From the Collection: 17.6 Linear Feet (20 boxes) : 370 film scripts.
From the Collection: 19.4 Linear Feet (20 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository