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HELL AND HIGH WATER – Alfred Newman
GREATEST SCORES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Original Review by Craig Lysy
The genesis of Hell and High Water lay with a story outline titled “Submarine” written in 1951 by David Hempstead. The nuclear suspense drama captured 20th Century Fox Chief of Production Darryl F. Zanuck’s attention. He commissioned a screenplay, and after three rewrites by Beime Lay Jr, then Jesse L. Lasky Jr. and finally Samuel Fuller, a screenplay, which met Zanuck’s expectations was realized. Raymond A. Klune was placed in charge of production with a $1.9 million budget with Fuller tasked with directing. A fine cast was assembled, which included Richard Widmark in the starring role of Commander Adam Jones. He was joined by Bella Darvi (Zanuck’s paramour) as Professor Denise Gerard, and Victor Francen as Professor Montel. Read more…
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