Richard Brooks adapted the work of which author for his film In Cold Blood?
Fever Pitch (1985 film) Fever Pitch is a 1985 American drama film starring Ryan O'Neal, and written and directed by Richard Brooks. This turned out to be the final film for Brooks, director of such acclaimed pictures as "Blackboard Jungle", "Elmer Gantry", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "In Cold Blood". Co-starring in the film were Giancarlo Giannini, Chad Everett, John Saxon and Catherine Hicks. The original music score was composed by Thomas Dolby.
Blood in the Water (film) Blood in the Water is a television film that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009. It was directed by Richard Bedser. It is based on a true-life series of shark attacks that became the inspiration for Peter Benchley's novel "Jaws". It was the season premiere of Shark Week on August 2 for the 2009 season by "Blood in the Water".