The Royal Hunt of the Sun

London: National General Pictures, 1968. Revised British script for the 1969 film, a UK-US co-production. Based on the play by Peter Shaffer, written for the screen by Philip Yordan.

Dan Pavlides: Fueled by promises of gold, Pizarro (Robert Shaw) and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous Andes Mountains to Peru, where they meet King Atahuallpa (Christopher Plummer), considered to be a god by his faithful followers. The two leaders overcome their initial mistrust and suspicion, garnering admiration for each other. When the King is sentenced to die, Pizarro tries unsuccessfully to prevent the monarch's death at the hands of gold-hungry explorers.

Green titled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, dated 1 June 1968, noted as Revised, with credits for screenwriter Yordan. 163 leaves, mechanical duplication, with pink, blue, green, white, tan, and goldenrod revision pages throughout, dated variously between 16 May and 22 July. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three screw brads.

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