Norman Wexler was a screenwriter whose work included such films as "Saturday Night Fever". "Serpico", and "Joe" for which he received an Oscar nomination in 1971. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Wexler attended Harvard University. His distinction as a writer: many of his scripts were commercially very successful low budget hits that at the same time received critical acclaim and have stood the test of time. Wikipedia
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