David Zelag Goodman

Writing • 16 Credits

Biography

David Zelag Goodman (1930-2011) was an American playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter. He was known in Hollywood as a "script doctor" due to his ability to quickly identify and fix flaws in a screenplay.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (12)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

1971 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Logan's Run

Logan's Run

1976 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Eyes of Laura Mars

Eyes of Laura Mars

1978 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
Farewell, My Lovely

Farewell, My Lovely

1975 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
March or Die

March or Die

1977 ⭐ 2.9
Story
Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

1970 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
The Stranglers of Bombay

The Stranglers of Bombay

1959 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Lovers and Other Strangers

Lovers and Other Strangers

1970 ⭐ 2.5
Screenplay
Man on a Swing

Man on a Swing

1974 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Fighting Back

Fighting Back

1982 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
Man, Woman and Child

Man, Woman and Child

1983 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
Freedom Road

Freedom Road

1979 ⭐ 2.6
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (1)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

2003 ⭐ 3.5
as Self - Screenwriter of Straw Dogs