William Wingate
William P. Wingate (1939 – August 2012) was an author. His work includes the novel "Shotgun", which was adapted into the 1987 film "Malone" starring Burt Reynolds. Life and works. Wingate was born Ronald Ivan Grbich in South Africa. He was a lawyer as well as a writer. The book "Malone" was based on was originally published as "Hardacre's Way". The U.S. edition was published under the title "Shotgun". Kirkus gave "Shotgun" an unfavorable review calling it a retread of "Shane". A review of the book in "New York Times" states that "There is nothing at all new  in the book, but Mr. Wingate tells his story very well, and there is something in all of us that responds joyously to the sight of an avenging angel destroying bullies and the forces of evil." The book takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but the movie is set in Oregon. Wingate was also a co-producer of the 1981 film "Zoot Suit".