Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
John Carpenter
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Frank Darabont
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Steven E. de Souza
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Antwone Fisher
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William Goldman
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Guinevere Turner
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Jose Rivera
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Melville Shavelson
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Justin Zackham
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Allison Anders
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Doug Atchison
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John August
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tales from the Script was released on January 10, 2009.
The runtime of Tales from the Script is 1h 45m.
Tales from the Script is a Documentary movie.
Tales from the Script has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Tales from the Script is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Tales from the Script was directed by Peter Hanson.
The main cast of Tales from the Script includes John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza.
Tales from the Script is originally in English.