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Old Oscars memory: Harvey Weinstein wanted ‘Catcher in the Rye’ film rights
Old Oscars memory: Harvey Weinstein wanted 'Catcher in the Rye' film rights,Old Oscars memory. Harvey Weinstein, then-Miramax chief, once wanted to make a film based on “The Catcher in the Rye.” Reclusive author J.D. Salinger wasn’t eager on selling film rights. Weinstein said: “Just get me in a room with this Salinger guy and I’ll get those rights.”

Old Oscars memory: Harvey Weinstein wanted ‘Catcher in the Rye’ film rights

Old Oscars memory. Harvey Weinstein, then-Miramax chief, once wanted to make a film based on “The Catcher in the Rye.” Reclusive author J.D. Salinger wasn’t eager on selling film rights. Weinstein said: “Just get me in a room with this Salinger guy and I’ll get those rights.”