by Roger Rueff | Mar 6, 2016 | - 1 - Gain Stories
A man in desperate economic circumstances attempts to gain riches at any cost by partnering with two other men to mine for gold. Medium: Film Writer(s): John Huston Director: John Huston Production Co.(s): Warner Bros. - First National Picture Adapted from: The...
by Roger Rueff | Nov 19, 2015 | - 1 - Gain Stories
A mysterious young man who can perform genuine magic attempts to gain entry into a prestigious guild of illusionists whose abilities pale in comparison to his own. Medium: Novel Writer(s): Paul Gallico Production Co.(s): Doubleday & Company Inc., 1966 ISBN:...
by Roger Rueff | May 25, 2015 | - 1 - Gain Stories
In a dystopian future, a resourceful young woman attempts to survive a national ritual that involves a fight to the death with 23 of her teenaged peers. Medium: Film Writer(s): Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray Director: Gary Ross Production Co.(s): Lionsgate;...
by Roger Rueff | Nov 18, 2014 | - 1 - Gain Stories
A mutiny aboard a Russian battleship leads to events that stoke public anger and advance the likelihood of Communist revolution against the tsarist regime. Medium: Film Writer(s): Nina Agadzhanova Director: Sergei M. Eisenstein Production Co.(s): Goskino The Story on...
by Roger Rueff | Aug 27, 2013 | - 1 - Gain Stories
An heir to the British throne attempts to overcome a lifelong speech impediment so that he can perform his royal duties as leader of his people. Medium: Film Writer(s): David Seidler Director: Tom Hooper Production Co.(s): The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council,...