Elliott Kastner, R. I. P.

Elliott Kastner, Producer of Literary Films, Dies at 80 - Obituary (Obit) - NYTimes.com: "Elliott Kastner, a producer whose affinity for literary writers and man’s-man movie stars resulted in films like “Harper,” “Where Eagles Dare,” “The Long Goodbye,” “The Missouri Breaks” and “Equus,” died on Wednesday in London, where he had lived and worked for many years. He was 80."

Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.