Simultaneously, he CIA discovered that Shearing was being assisted by Outcome Agent-5, taking the name of Dr.The slaughter of innocent bystanders, and the use of women as shields (in the all-male film) were served up as counterpoints o the media's honest display of violence during the late 60s, with he Vietnam War, assassinations, urban riots, and other events filling he airwaves.The screenplay was based upon French author Pierre Boulle's 1954 novel of the same name.[Boulle was better known for his 1963 novel adapted for the filmPlanet of the Apes (1968).] Although he received sole screenplay credit, other deliberately uncredited, blacklisted co-scripting authors (exiled Carl Foreman - who scriptedHigh Noon (1952)- and Michael Wilson) had collaborated with him, but were denied elibigility.The two remaining survivors ran upstairs - where Tina decided to turn and face her opponent.Tina fiercely concentrated as Jason approached them, and broke an overhead glass light cover into Jason's head, sending him backwards - down and into the splintering stairs.Erik was convinced to join Xavier and Raven at the CIA's Division X, where studies were underway to investigate the application of paranormal powers for military defense.