Person · Screenwriter and producer
Elmore Leonard
1925–2013
Produced Jackie Brown (1997) and Touch (1997).
Leonard's short story "Three-Ten to Yuma" was adapted as the film 3:10 to Yuma (1957), which was remade in 2007.
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Numerous Leonard novels and short stories have been adapted as films including Get Shorty (1990 novel, 1995 film), Out of Sight (1996 novel, 1998 film) and Rum Punch (1992 novel, 1997 film Jackie Brown).
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In their own words
For a long time I've been walking down life's road with my two pals, Bad Luck and Bad Choices. Fortunately I'm a big believer in new beginnings, new friends, and running from my problems. So one day I decided to head for the island. Aloha, my name is Jack.
Jack Ryan, The Big Bounce (1969) · Wikiquote: Elmore Leonard · authors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Regulars
Films in this guide
Best known
- Jackie Brown 1997producer
- 3:10 to Yuma 1957screenwriter
- Joe Kidd 1972screenwriter
- Hombre 1967screenwriter
- Valdez Is Coming 1971screenwriter
- 52 Pick-Up 1986screenwriter
1950s
- 3:10 to Yuma (1957)screenwriter
1960s
- Hombre (1967)screenwriter
1970s
- The Moonshine War (1970)screenwriter
- Valdez Is Coming (1971)screenwriter
- Joe Kidd (1972)screenwriter
1980s
- Stick (1985)screenwriter
- 52 Pick-Up (1986)screenwriter
- The Rosary Murders (1987)screenwriter
- Cat Chaser (1989)screenwriter
1990s
- Jackie Brown (1997)producer
- Touch (1997)producer