Goldman, William 1931-2018
Overview
| Works: | 491 works in 2,866 publications in 13 languages and 59,034 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Fiction Action and adventure films Comedy films Western films Historical films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Romance fiction Horror films |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Signer, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor, Editor, Contributor, Other, Lyricist, Librettist, Writer of accompanying material, Interviewee, Performer, Composer |
| Classifications: | PS3557.O384, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
William Goldman
- Adventures in the screen trade : a personal view of Hollywood and screenwriting by William Goldman( Book )
- Which lie did I tell? : more adventures in the screen trade by William Goldman( Book )
- Princess bride and philosophy : inconceivable! by Rachel Robison-Greene( )
- William Goldman by Richard Andersen( Book )
- Hype and glory by William Goldman( Book )
- The princess bride by William Goldman( )
- Which lie did I tell?, or, More adventures in the screen trade by William Goldman( Book )
- Schreiben für "das Kind in uns allen" Metafiktion und Kindheit bei Michael Ende und William Goldman by Jonas Etten( )
- Five screenplays : with essays by William Goldman( Book )
- Study guide for william goldman's the princess bride by Cengage Learning Gale( )
- Magic : a terrifying love story by Richard Attenborough( Visual )
- Wild card by Simon West( Visual )
- The princess bride by Rob Reiner( Visual )
- Las aventuras de un guionista en Hollywood by William Goldman( )
- Discourse and translation : comparative descriptive analysis of William Goldman's The Princess Bride and its French translation by Christine Hug( )
- William Goldman : the reluctant storyteller by Sean Egan( Book )
- Das Hollywood-Geschäft hinter den Kulissen der amerikanischen Filmindustrie by William Goldman( Book )
- Marathon Man by John Schlesinger( Visual )
- William Goldman papers by William Goldman( )
- William Goldman : (1931- )( )
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Most widely held works by
William Goldman
The princess bride: S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure. The "good parts" version, abridged by
William Goldman(
Book
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141 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in English and German and held by 5,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts
141 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in English and German and held by 5,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts
The princess bride by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
125 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 4,810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest
125 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 4,810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest
All the President's Men by
Alan J Pakula(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 3,956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in
99 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 3,956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by
George Roy Hill(
Visual
)
101 editions published between 1968 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blends adventure, romance and comedy to tell the story of the West's most likeable outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, as they set out for Bolivia with the law on their heels
101 editions published between 1968 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blends adventure, romance and comedy to tell the story of the West's most likeable outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, as they set out for Bolivia with the law on their heels
Marathon man by
William Goldman(
Book
)
103 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder and force him into a race for his life and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
103 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder and force him into a race for his life and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
Misery by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
118 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive
118 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive
A bridge too far by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An epic retelling of World War II's most tragic blunder, A bridge too far meticulously depicts the ambitious plan which resulted in more Allied casualties than the entire Normandy landing."--Container
68 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An epic retelling of World War II's most tragic blunder, A bridge too far meticulously depicts the ambitious plan which resulted in more Allied casualties than the entire Normandy landing."--Container
Maverick by
Richard Donner(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A handsome gambler, a charming lady scam artist, and a lawman all head for a poker tournament held on a river boat with a $500,000 pot for the winner
51 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A handsome gambler, a charming lady scam artist, and a lawman all head for a poker tournament held on a river boat with a $500,000 pot for the winner
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sundance Kid is the frontier's fastest gun. His partner, Butch Cassidy is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, put on new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend, head down to Bolivia
4 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sundance Kid is the frontier's fastest gun. His partner, Butch Cassidy is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, put on new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend, head down to Bolivia
Brothers by
William Goldman(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to: Marathon man. Altered beyond recognition, a man thought by the world to be dead, is summoned into service again in the ultrasecret Division. His mission is to stop a World War
27 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to: Marathon man. Altered beyond recognition, a man thought by the world to be dead, is summoned into service again in the ultrasecret Division. His mission is to stop a World War
Magic : a novel by
William Goldman(
Book
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39 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corky, a famous and brilliantly skilled magician has something to hide. It is in his attempt to keep his secret from the public that leads into "psycho country."
39 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corky, a famous and brilliantly skilled magician has something to hide. It is in his attempt to keep his secret from the public that leads into "psycho country."
Marathon Man by
John Schlesinger(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
62 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
Tinsel : a novel by
William Goldman(
Book
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19 editions published between 1979 and 1986 in 4 languages and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of Hollywood's best-kept secrets
19 editions published between 1979 and 1986 in 4 languages and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of Hollywood's best-kept secrets
The General's daughter by
Nelson DeMille(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point
32 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point
Hearts in Atlantis by
Scott Hicks(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a mid-aged man's friend dies, Bobby takes a look back at his childhood memories ... When mysterious out-of-towner, Ted, moves into the boarding house that 11-year-old Bobby shares with his self-involved mother, Bobby jumps at the chance to befriend an adult who talks to him straightforwardly. Ted enlists Bobby to read him the newspaper daily--and to keep an eye out for the "low men" bent on capturing Ted, who possesses a strange mind-reading power
23 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a mid-aged man's friend dies, Bobby takes a look back at his childhood memories ... When mysterious out-of-towner, Ted, moves into the boarding house that 11-year-old Bobby shares with his self-involved mother, Bobby jumps at the chance to befriend an adult who talks to him straightforwardly. Ted enlists Bobby to read him the newspaper daily--and to keep an eye out for the "low men" bent on capturing Ted, who possesses a strange mind-reading power
The Stepford wives by
Bryan Forbes(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Something strange is happening in the town of Stepford. Where the men spend their nights doing something secret. And every woman acts like every man's dream of the 'perfect' wife."
21 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Something strange is happening in the town of Stepford. Where the men spend their nights doing something secret. And every woman acts like every man's dream of the 'perfect' wife."
Dreamcatcher by
William Goldman(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four friends with an unusual power become stranded in a blizzard and are confronted by a deadly alien force. As they try to stop this unparalleled horror, the fate of the world is in their hands
30 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four friends with an unusual power become stranded in a blizzard and are confronted by a deadly alien force. As they try to stop this unparalleled horror, the fate of the world is in their hands
Chaplin by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Portrays the amazing life and times of the "Little Tramp" from his poverty-stricken childhood in England, to his friendships, his many wives and scandalous affairs, his acting career, and his relentless pursuit by J. Edgar Hoover."--Container
46 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Portrays the amazing life and times of the "Little Tramp" from his poverty-stricken childhood in England, to his friendships, his many wives and scandalous affairs, his acting career, and his relentless pursuit by J. Edgar Hoover."--Container
Control by
William Goldman(
Book
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19 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in 3 languages and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of three people whose lives suffer from loss of mental control
19 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in 3 languages and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of three people whose lives suffer from loss of mental control
Boys and girls together by
William Goldman(
)
43 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aaron, Walt, Jenny, Branch, and Rudy, are bound together by traumatic past events and their quest to achieve their dreams against the frenzied backdrop of 1960s New York City
43 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aaron, Walt, Jenny, Branch, and Rudy, are bound together by traumatic past events and their quest to achieve their dreams against the frenzied backdrop of 1960s New York City
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher
- Redford, Robert Other Costume designer Performer Conceptor Actor
- Hoffman, Dustin 1937- Other Costume designer Performer Artist Actor
- Elwes, Cary 1962- Performer Actor
- Andre the Giant 1946-1993 Actor
- Patinkin, Mandy Performer Actor
- Reiner, Rob Other Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Narrator
- Scheinman, Andrew Producer
- Wright, Robin 1966- Performer Actor
- Woodward, Bob 1943- Bibliographic antecedent Conceptor
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Bernstein, Carl, Brigands and robbers Brothers California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Cassidy, Butch, Castles Chaplin, Charlie, Conspiracies Criminal behavior Early memories Fairy tales Fans (Persons) Fantasy fiction Friendship Friendship in youth Fugitives from justice Gamblers Goldman, William, Good and evil Graduate students Human-alien encounters Investigative reporting Journalists Kidnapping King, Stephen, Love Maine Man-woman relationships Marathon running Motion picture authorship Motion picture industry Murder Nazis Netherlands--Arnhem New York (State)--New York Novelists Obsessive-compulsive disorder Outlaws Pirates Place, Etta, Princes Princesses Ryan, Cornelius Screenwriters Sundance Kid United States United States.--Army Ventriloquists West United States Woodward, Bob,
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Alternative Names
Goldman, William
Goldman, William, 1931-
Goldman, William W.
Goldman, William W. 1931-...
Goldman, William W., 1931-2018
Longbaugh, Harry
Longbaugh, Harry, 1931-
Longbaugh, Harry 1931-2018
Morgenstern, S.
Morgenstern, S., 1931-
Morgenstern, S. 1931-2018
Morgenstern, Simon 1931-2018
William Goldman
William Goldman 1931-2018
William Goldman American novelist, screenwriter and playwright
William Goldman americký spisovatel a scenárista
William Goldman Amerikaans schrijver
William Goldman amerikai író, forgatókönyvíró
William Goldman amerikaneschen Dréibuchauteur a Schrëftsteller
William Goldman amerikansk romanförfattare, manusförfattare, och dramatiker
William Goldman amerykański pisarz, dramaturg i scenarzysta
William Goldman escritor, articulista, novelista y guionista estadounidense
William Goldman novelë
William Goldman romancier, scénariste et dramaturge américain
William Goldman romancista, roteirista e dramaturgo americano
William Goldman scrittore e sceneggiatore statunitense
William Goldman US-amerikanischer Drehbuchautor und Schriftsteller
Голдмен У. 1931 -
Голдэм У.
Лонгбо Г. 1931-
Уильям Голдман
Уилям Голдман
Ուիլյամ Գոլդման
גולדמן, וילים, 1931-2018
ויליאם גולדמן
وليام جولدمان
وليام غولدمان كاتب وروائي أمريكي
ویلیام قلدمن
ویلیام گولدمن
უილიამ გოლდმენი
골드맨, 윌리암 1931-2018
골드먼, 윌리엄 1931-2018
윌리암 골드맨 1931-2018
윌리엄 골드먼
윌리엄 골드먼 1931-2018
ウィリアム・ゴールドマン アメリカ合衆国の小説家、脚本家
ゴールドマン, ウィリアム
威廉·戈德曼
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