Willard [Ratman]

Hollywood: Bing Crosby Productions, 1970. Final Draft script for the 1971 horror film, seen here under the release title,"Willard" and the working title, "Ratman."

Based on Stephen Gilbert's 1968 novel "Ratman's Notebooks," about a lonely young misfit who uses his colony of wild rats to carry out robberies and exact revenge upon his boss. Basis for the 2003 remake starring Crispin Glover.

Shot on location throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

Goldenrod titled front wrapper, missing rear wrapper, dated June 11, 1970, on the front wrapper noted as Final Draft, with credits for Gilbert, director Daniel Mann, screenwriter Gilbert Ralston, and others. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 133 leaves, with last page of text numbered 133. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads.

[Book #172606]