He originally wrote Love Story as a movie, but turned it into a novel which was published just before the film went into general release.
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So I decided to move that scene in the doctor's office to two-thirds into the movie, after the viewers had come to know Ryan and Ali and share in their happiness.Arthur Hiller
I thought we were making a nice little movie. That's how it was regarded by everyone else, too.
Arthur Hiller
Originally the film opened with Ryan in the doctor's office, being told his wife is dying. Then we see him walking the streets, and the story is told in flashback.
Arthur Hiller
People were very fond of the project, but nobody could have - or would have - predicted how much of a phenomenon it would become.
Arthur Hiller
We cut a few corners and brought the picture in under budget by $25,000, so Paramount let us go back to Boston with a small crew to shoot some additional footage.
Arthur Hiller
Howard Minsky had gotten the script to her agent prior to my involvement.
Arthur Hiller
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