Wednesday, 6 August 2008

Philip Railsback's 'Barstow' picked up

Late writer's script brought to screenland by brother




Philip Railsback, the late author of Universal's upcoming drama "Flash of Genius," volition have 1 of his final scripts brought to the concealment by his actor-director brother Steve Railsback: the in darkness comic dramatic play "Barstow."

Keith Carradine and Scott Wilson are attached to play supporting roles in the Monterrey Pictures Entertainment feature, which follows three desperate characters, one of whom finds hope in a small, depressed town.

The author died leash years agone. Rights to the film were handed to his brother, world Health Organization directed the 1994 indie spy thriller "The Flight of the Dove" and is best known as an doer in stacks of projects since the 1970s, including lead roles in "The Stunt Man" and "Helter Skelter."

The late scribe wrote "Barstow" 10 years ago after living among poor residents of the eponymous California townspeople. Three of his other scripts are in development at diverse studios.

Monterrey's Joseph Majestic and David Mendez will produce the $4 trillion feature. Associate producer Steve Besser brought the figure to Monterrey.


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