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Dec 29, 2023 · The 1984 movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 1985 Oscars. P.H. Vazak, who was actually a dog, was credited with co-writing the film, but the real writer behind the dog's credit was Robert Towne, the pet's owner.
1 day ago · Unhappy with the film, Towne decided to remove his name from the credits. Instead, he acknowledged P.H. Vazak, his Hungarian sheepdog, as the film's screenwriter. This cheeky move led to Vazak – or rather, Towne – scoring an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Thus, in a comedy of errors, a dog was nominated for an Oscar in a ...
Jul 1, 2016 · [The dog, P.H. Vazak, is credited as one of two screenwriters, along with Michael Austin.] The screenplay was Oscar-nominated. It’s the only dog that’s ever been nominated for an Oscar.”
Feb 17, 2024 · P.H. Vazak was a pup who belonged to acclaimed screenwriter Robert Towne, one of the most famous screenwriters in the industry with credits that include the first two Mission: Impossible...
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Jan 31, 2023 · In reality, Vazak was the name of a Hungarian sheepdog belonging to Towne, who, outraged by the alterations to his script, asked for his name to be removed from the project and replaced by that of his dog, making Vazak the only Oscar nominee with fluffy ears and a tail.
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a 1984 adventure film directed by Hugh Hudson based on Edgar Rice Burroughs ' novel Tarzan of the Apes (1912).
Mar 6, 2024 · Why was Vazak the dog credited for Tarzan? Towne was a prolific screenwriter, director and producer after his career as an actor. He was a key part of the New Hollywood movement and produced...
