William Riley "W. R." Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
W.R. Burnett
Active - 1931 - 1972 |
Birth - Nov 25, 1899 |
Death - Apr 25, 1982 |
Genres - Drama, Crime, Action-Adventure, Thriller, Western
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Subgenres - Film Noir, Western Film, Heist Film, Boxing Film, Spy Film
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