Writing

William Harrison

Born October 29, 1933 · Dallas, Texas, USA (age 92)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Neal Harrison (born October 29, 1933)  is an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter perhaps best known for writing the short story Roller Ball Murder which was made into the movie Rollerball in 1975. Two of his works, Rollerball and Mountains of the Moon (1991), became films. Five of his novels were set in Africa and his three volum…

Known For

RollerballRollerball · 1975
Rollerball
6.31975
MovieScience FictionAction
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
RollerballRollerball · 2002
Rollerball
3.92002
MovieActionScience Fiction
In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.
Mountains of the MoonMountains of the Moon · 1990
Mountains of the Moon
6.51990
MovieAdventureDrama
The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire.
A Shining SeasonA Shining Season · 1979
A Shining Season
4.71979
MovieDramaTV Movie
The true story of University of New Mexico track star John Baker who, dying of cancer, spent his remaining time coaching a losing girls' track team to a winning season.
The Last Great WildernessThe Last Great Wilderness · 2002
The Last Great Wilderness
5.02002
MovieThrillerMystery
Charlie's wife has left him for a successful pop star, and he wants revenge. He sets out for Scotland's Isle of Skye, where he will burn down the star's mansion. In a cafe, he meets Vincente, a Spaniard who asks him for a ride. With his new friend in tow, Charlie soldiers on, only to run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. They walk to the nearest residence--where they are greeted by a suspicious and motley group of people who may or may not be part of a bizarre cult that lives in the area. Charlie and Vincente will be staying longer then they expected, and it is going to be a strange visit!
Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball' · 2000
Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'
6.72000
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about the making of the 1975 science-fiction dystopia classic featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison, actor John Beck, screenwriter William Harrison, and stunt co-ordinator Max Kleven.

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