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Tales from the Script

Name: Tales from the Script
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-01-10
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza, Antwone Fisher, William Goldman

2009Directed by Peter Hanson

Documentary1h 45m

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Hollywood screenwriters finally get the last word.

Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.

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John CarpenterSelf

Frank DarabontSelf

Steven E. de SouzaSelf AAntwone FisherSelf

William GoldmanSelf

Guinevere TurnerSelf

Jose RiveraSelf

Melville ShavelsonSelf JJustin ZackhamSelf

Allison AndersSelf

Doug AtchisonSelf

John AugustSelf

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About Tales from the Script

How long is Tales from the Script?: Tales from the Script runs 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who directed Tales from the Script?: Tales from the Script was directed by Peter Hanson.
Who is in the cast of Tales from the Script?: Tales from the Script stars John Carpenter as Self, Frank Darabont as Self and Steven E. de Souza as Self.
What language is Tales from the Script in?: Tales from the Script is in English.
Is Tales from the Script family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Where can I watch Tales from the Script?: Tales from the Script is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
When was Tales from the Script released?: Tales from the Script was released on January 10, 2009.