Writing
Rudy Wurlitzer
Born January 1, 1938 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (age 88)
Rudy Wurlitzer (born January 3, 1937) is an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for his screenplays for films like Two-Lane Blacktop and Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, and his novels, including his most recent, Drop Edge of Yonder.
Known For
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid · 1973Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
★ 7.21973
MovieWesternDrama
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Little Buddha · 1993Little Buddha
★ 6.31993
MovieDramaHistory
After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.
Two-Lane Blacktop · 1971Two-Lane Blacktop
★ 7.01971
MovieDrama
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
Walker · 1987Walker
★ 6.41987
MovieDramaHistory
William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.
Wind · 1992Wind
★ 6.21992
MovieActionDrama
In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.
Shadow of the Wolf · 1992Shadow of the Wolf
★ 5.81992
MovieAdventure
In the 1930s, Agaguk lives his traditional Inuit life. But one day, there is a murder in the tribe and Agaguk becomes a suspect. Soon he becomes persecuted by Henderson, a mean mountie, and he must flee through the cold winter of Northern Quebec.
Keep Busy · 1975Keep Busy
★ 8.01975
Movie
The protagonists’ astounding verbal gymnastics and often incomprehensible interactions tend to descend into nonsense, and with the syncopated rhythm of its action and dialogue, this film is reminiscent of the playful and parodying elements of the Beat fantasy Pull My Daisy. The interweaving of documentary and fiction with the syncopated rhythm of its action and dialogue presents an absurd buzz of activity reminiscent of Beckett’s abstract comic grotesque.
Voyager · 1991Voyager
★ 6.21991
MovieRomanceDrama
April 1957: Rational engineer Faber's plane crashes in Mexico, where he learns that he became a father in 1938. He takes a ship from NYC to France and meets cute, young Sabeth. Is it fate?




