Record

RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberSK/13/3/13
TitleForce Majeure
DescriptionDuring filming the unionised force majeure was applied [clause in contracts which frees both/either parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations under the contract] due to Malcolm McDowell's illness. Identical letters, 9 Nov 1970, were sent to each cast and crew member confirming suspension of filming from 5 Nov 1970. There is also a summary of the situation with copy letters attached, 11 Nov 1970 from Bernard Williams to Stanley Kubrick.
Date9-11 Nov 1970
Related MaterialSK/13/2/9/4
Extent1 file.
LevelFile
Access ConditionsBox 11.

Reserved material reviewed and cleared by Jonathan Cameron
Persons
CodeView related Person's recordsDates
DS/UK/197McDowell; Malcolm (1943-); Actor1943-
DS/UK/1Kubrick; Stanley (1928-1999); Film-maker, director, producer, cinematographer, photographer1928-1999
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