Peter Shaffer (1926-2016)

June 7 2016

Video: Orion Pictures

I was sorry to read that Peter Shaffer, the British writer of 'Amadeus' and 'Equus', had died. I have seen the film of 'Amadeus' many times - above is part of the great opening sequence with F. Murray Abraham - and was also lucky enough to see David Suchet play Salieri at The Old Vic.

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