The Last Words of Dutch Schultz: A Fiction in the Form of a Film Script [Paperback]

William S. Burroughs (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 115 pages
• Publisher: Arcade Publishing (April 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559702117
• ISBN-13: 978-1559702119
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #639,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Just a Script, June 8, 2000

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Diane P. Royal (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Words of Dutch Schultz: A Fiction in the Form of a Film Script (Paperback)

This is the script for a very cool movie, that (to the best of my knowledge) does not exist. I enjoyed it although this is not a novel-it is just a movie script. I never have read a complete film script before, and was pleased with how straightforward this was. The text is very detailed, with action and sound separated into two columns on each page. Pictures of the characters are included as well, with a identification key appearing in the end. The story is captivating: a real mob boss is dying, and a police stenographer records what he has to say. Burroughs expatiates upon this actual account with a more or less linear fictional interpretation of Dutch's rise to power during the Prohibition. This would be a better movie- just not quite as cutting edge anymore, unless room for additional experimentation is allowed. Overall a very light and simple read, I finished this in two short sittings. If you are a fan of Burroughs I strongly encourage you to read this, it is much more approachable than some of his novels.