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form y separately published work icon The Grasshopper single work   film/TV  
Alternative title: The Passing of Evil
Adaptation of The Passing of Evil Mark McShane , 1961 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 1970... 1970 The Grasshopper
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Christine Adams leaves her small town in British Columbia and heads to Las Vegas, where she drifts between a series of occupations and relationships.

Notes

  • The original novel was set in London. In addition to moving the location to the US, this adaptation takes a number of other liberties with the narrative.
  • Released on VHS under the title The Passing of Evil.

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