The Advocate's Devil

Jeff Bleckner (director)
James Sadwith (screenwriter)
Ken Olin, Mariska Hargitay, and Holt McCallany (starring)

Burbank, CA: American Broadcasting Company [ABC], 1997. Revised Draft script for the 1997 television movie. Based on the 1994 novel "The Advocate's Devil" by Alan Dershowitz.

A film whose message regarding the nature of sexual assault remains potent and relevant, "The Advocate's Devil" follows an attorney who successfully helps a young athlete shake rape charges that have been brought against him. Unfortunately, he later uncovers troubling evidence about his ex-client that has both personal and professional ramifications.

Set in San Francisco, shot on location in Vancouver, Canada.

Green untitled wrappers. Title page present, with credits for director Jeff Bleckner, executive producer Elon Dershowits, and producer Karen Moore. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 119. Xerographically duplicated, first generation copy with no copied punch holes, with goldenrod and green revision pages throughout, dated variously between 05/22/97 and 05/28/97. Pages Fine, wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads.


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