W.R. Burnett (1899-1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter known for his crime fiction. He gained fame with his first novel, "Little Caesar" (1929), which was adapted into a successful film. Burnett wrote numerous novels and screenplays, including "The Asphalt Jungle" and "High Sierra," both of which were also adapted into films. His work is noted for its gritty realism and influence on the crime genre.
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