Since the early 1970s, Steven Spielberg has directed more than two
dozen films, many of which have achieved classic status. In
addition to critical and commercial successes that include E.T. the
Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler s List, Saving Private Ryan, and
Lincoln, Spielberg s name has become synonymous with such thrilling
adventure films as Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park,
and Minority Report. Before he became a world-renowned filmmaker,
however, Spielberg established himself on television, helming
episodes of Rod Serling s Night Gallery; Marcus Welby, M.D.; and
Columbo. But it was the small-screen version of a Richard Matheson
short story that brought the young director s work to the attention
of critics and viewers alike. In Steven Spielberg and Duel: The
Making of a Film Career, Steven Awalt provides an exhaustive study
commemorating the film that decisively launched the career of a
major film artist. Through in-depth research and interviews with
the film s creative and technical crew, the author tracks the film
from genesis through production to release. Awalt conducted lengthy
one-on-one interviews with Spielberg, Matheson, assistant director
James Fargo, editor Frank Morriss, composer Billy Goldenberg,
former MCA/Universal president Sidney J. Sheinberg, and
writer-producer Steven Bochco, among others. Spielberg provided
access to many rare documents from his archives, including multiple
drafts of Duel s teleplay, the shooting schedule, shooting
logistics breakdowns, and production correspondence. The first
book-length examination of this important production in the
director s early career, Steven Spielberg and Duel also includes
the original teleplay by Matheson, four additional scenes created
for the international theatrical release of the film, photos, and
storyboards of the film s final sequence. A fascinating look behind
the scenes of an acclaimed work, this book will interest not only
scholars and film historians but anyone interested in the work of
Richard Matheson and Steven Spielberg."
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