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Peter Shaffer is a British playwright, the author of several award-winning plays - some of which were adapted for the screen, including Five Finger Exercise.

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British playwright Peter Shaffer was educated at Cambridge before working as in publishing and book reviews. His first play, Five-Finger Exercise, garnered incredible reviews and practically secured his reputation overnight. He has authored several other award-winning plays - some of which were adapted for the screen, including The Royal Hunt of the Sun and Amadeus, which one eight Oscars.

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