Best selling author sidney sheldon picks up where his megahit, the other side of midnight, left off, revisiting and continuing the story and characters from the earlier novel. Sidney sheldons bloodline 1979 movie search, ratings. Audrey hepburns oldschool elegance is the films saving grace. Sidney sheldons bloodline drama based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys pharmaceutical empire from her father when he is killed in a mysterious accident. Sidney sheldon s bloodline drama based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys pharmaceutical empire from her father when he is killed in a mysterious accident. It was the only rrated film to star audrey hepburn. R 1h 56min crime, drama, mystery 29 june 1979 usa when her father is murdered, a pharmaceutical heiress becomes the next target of an unknown killer amid the international jet set. Bloodline also known as sidney sheldon s bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. I have read all his books, and i am now reading them again. Audrey hepburn stars in this film based on sidney sheldons bestseller.
Sidney sheldons bloodline is the quintessential potboiler, a veritable cornucopia of sex, intrigue, and adrenaline. Varese sarabande vcl 0703 1021 country united states format cd release date 29jul2003 upn 008811281922. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Audrey hepburn stars in this film based on sidney sheldons best seller. The final conclusion is frightening and youre likely to be taken aback and shocked at the revelation of the villain. The film while not particularly suspenseful is aided by the lovely color. The credits insist it is sidney sheldons bloodline so perhaps that is reason. Hepburn had been in semiretirement when she agreed to do this picture.
But instead of bloodline being based on the true story, a book, or another movie or tv show, its a wholly original idea, which is the most exciting thing about the show. Sidney sheldons bloodline a riveting tale of sex and betrayal. The 1979 poster for the movie sidney sheldons bloodline bloodline book. See more ideas about sidney sheldon books, sidney sheldon, sheldon. Sidney sheldon books list of books by author sidney sheldon. Sidney sheldon was a bestselling writer and television scriptwriterproducer. Sidney sheldon writes blockbuster books that seem to have trouble translating to the. Based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys pharmaceutical empire from her father. The daughter of a rich and powerful father, elizabeth roffe is young, beautiful and sole heir to a billion dollar fortune. Full text of sidney sheldonbloodline internet archive. Dec 22, 2019 bloodline also known as sidney sheldon s bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. Jul 25, 2016 and while saner minds might have considered sidney sheldons name attached to the project to be a red flag of no small significance, i allowed myself to be distracted by the possibilities posed by the films sizable, international cast of mostly genuine movie stars. Sheldon enlisted as a pilot in a branch of the army air corps, though he never saw military action.
Find similar and related movies for sidney sheldons bloodline 1979 terence young on allmovie. Like to find riches is a beggars dream, but to find love is the dream of kings. Bloodline is one of the best of sheldon s blockbuster thrillers. Bloodline by sidney sheldon nook book ebook barnes. Bloodline 1979 was hepburns second comeback movie and appeared three years after the underrated robin and marian. The master of the unexpected by sheldon, sidney from amazons fiction books store.
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Based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as. Bloodline, a thriller based on a mystery novel by sidney sheldon and directed by terence young, is the story of elizabeth roffe audrey hepburn, who inherits a huge pharmaceutical company and then discovers that some of her family members may be plotting her death in order to gain control of the company. Synopsis one of sidney sheldons most popular and bestselling titles, repackaged and reissued for a new generation of fans. Sidney sheldons bloodline a riveting tale of sex and. Bloodline is one of the best of sheldons blockbuster thrillers. Buy sidney sheldons bloodline microsoft store enca. Bloodline, a thriller based on a mystery novel by sidney sheldon and directed by terence young, is the story of elizabeth roffe. Hepburn being reunited with director terence young who guided hepburn to her 5 th academy award nomination with wait until. Since the 50yearold hepburn was considerably older than sheldons character, sheldon revised his novel to place the literary version of elizabeth into the same age range as the actress. Sidney sheldon list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. Bloodline is the 1979 movie from the sidney sheldon 1977 novel of same name. Based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars. Bloodline, a thriller based on a mystery novel by sidney sheldon and.
The 10 best sidney sheldon crime novels according to. The film adaptation was a critical and box office failure. Hepburn being reunited with director terence young who guided hepburn to her 5 th academy award nomination with wait. The investigation into her fathers death reveals he. In this movie adaption of sidney sheldons book bloodline, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe a strong intelligent woman who inherits her familys pharmaceutical empire following the death of her father in a mysterious accident. At its head was one of the wealthiest men in the worlda man who has just died in a mysterious accident and left his daughter, elizabeth, in control of the company. Aug 19, 2016 click on the link below to download pdf bloodline by sidney sheldon pdf. Bloodline 1979 film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Sidney sheldon full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Sidney sheldons bloodline terence young, usawest germany. The dvd sleeve notes declare that this movie was one of the final films of actress audrey hepburn. He draws you in from the beginning, and you cannot stop reading. Based upon the novel bloodline by sidney sheldon, it was produced by paramount pictures and directed by terence young with music by ennio morricone. My grandmother told me that she saw a movie titled bloodline before but she wasnt sure if it was the film adaptation of this book. In 1937, he moved to hollywood where he worked on b movies. Jun 21, 20 based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys p. Bloodline is right up there with master of the game. Bloodline also known as sidney sheldons bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. Born sidney schechtel in chicago in 1917, he attended northwestern university. A racy pageturner, as most of sidney sheldons novels, tend to be, it was like reading the novelized script of a hollywood thriller. Roffe and sons is a family firm, an international empire filled with desperate, cashhungry family members. Every original show and movie coming to the warnermedia streaming service.
Writer sidney sheldon revised his bloodline novel to accommodate the literary age of the film versions lead actress. When her father is murdered, a pharmaceutical heiress becomes the next target of an unknown killer amid the international jet set. The film was also released under the title sidney sheldons bloodline. Bloodline is a 1977 novel by the great and the wise, sidney sheldon. With audrey hepburn, ben gazzara, james mason, claudia mori. The film was also released under the title sidney sheldon s bloodline. Bloodline by sidney sheldon pdf with images sidney. In 1979, a motion picture adaptation of bloodline was released starring audrey hepburn as elizabeth. Bloodline dvd 1979 audrey hepburn sharif james mason. The story moves from greece to other exotic locales as sheldon evokes a compelling portrayal of catherine douglas and her fight against a terrifying destiny.
Based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys p. Mar 19, 2015 but instead of bloodline being based on the true story, a book, or another movie or tv show, its a wholly original idea, which is the most exciting thing about the show. You know a film is in trouble when a secondary character romy. Despite an allstar cast including the usually excellent james mason, irene papas, ben.