Tom Mankiewicz
American writer, producer and director

Tom Mankiewicz

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Who was Tom Mankiewicz?
Tom Mankiewicz was an American screenwriter, director, and producer, best known for his work on the James Bond films and the Superman film series.
What films did Tom Mankiewicz write for the James Bond franchise?
Tom Mankiewicz wrote the screenplays for three James Bond films: "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), "Live and Let Die" (1973), and "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974).
What was Tom Mankiewicz's role in the Superman film series?
Tom Mankiewicz was the credited screenwriter for the first two films in the Superman film series: "Superman" (1978) and "Superman II" (1980). He also served as a creative consultant on "Superman III" (1983).
Did Tom Mankiewicz direct any films?
While Tom Mankiewicz was primarily known for his work as a screenwriter and producer, he also directed the 1987 film "Dragnet" starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.
What were some other notable projects of Tom Mankiewicz?
In addition to his work on the James Bond films and the Superman film series, Tom Mankiewicz also worked on various other film and television projects. He acted as a creative consultant on the television series "Hart to Hart" and wrote the screenplay for the film "The Cassandra Crossing" (1976) among others.