'Love Story' Scriptwriter Erich Segal Dies Aged 72

January 2010

Erich Segal, the acclaimed writer of the best-selling novel 'Love Story' and its subsequent Oscar-nominated screenplay for the hit 1970 film, died this month.

With Oscar-winning music by Francis Lai and direction by Arthur Hiller, the romantic tearjerker LOVE STORY was the top-earning film of its release year.

French distributor Solaris will release LOVE STORY on 10 February 2010. Theatrical rights are available for most other territories; please contact us for more information.

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