Attack on the Iron Coast

Paul Wendkos (director)
Herman Hoffman (screenwriter)
Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd, Mark Eden (starring)

Beverly Hills, CA: Oakmont Productions / United Artists, 1966. Draft script for the US release of the UK film. Copy belonging to Lloyd Bridges (presumed), with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper verso.

Based on a story by John Champion. Major Wilson (Bridges) is readying his troops for the journey across the English channel to invade Normandy, with memories of disastrous previous missions haunting him. Captain Franklin (Keir), a British officer, opposes the plan and has a personal vendetta against Wilson. The two are brought together when Franklin is slated to command the mine sweepers that transport Wilson's troops.

Set in France, shot on location in London, England.

Tan titled wrappers, rubber-stamped copy No. 3, dated November 29, 1966. Title page present, dated November 29, 1966, with credits for screenwriter Hoffman and story writer Champion. 122 leaves, with last page of text numbered 120. Mimeograph duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

Davenport, p. 17.


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