R. M. Fink

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Rita M. Fink
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United States
OccupationScreenwriter
Spouse Harry Julian Fink

R. M. Fink (also known as Rita M. Fink) is an American screenwriter best known as one of the creators of Dirty Harry. [1] She also co-wrote, with her husband Harry Julian Fink, films such as Big Jake (1971) [1] and Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973). [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "R. M. Fink". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2014. Archived from the original on March 9, 2014.
  2. Canby, Vincent (July 12, 1973). "Cahill United States Marshal (1973) Film: 'Cahill, United States Marshal' Stars Wayne". The New York Times .
  3. Daniel O'Brien (1996). Clint Eastwood: Film-maker. B.T. Batsford. p. 107. ISBN   978-0-7134-7839-6.