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Tales from the Script

PG20091h 45mPeter Hanson
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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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.

Documentary
ScreenwriterWritingWriter's BlockHollywood

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What is Tales from the Script (2009) about?

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…

Who stars in Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script stars John Carpenter (Self), Frank Darabont (Self), Steven E. de Souza (Self), Antwone Fisher (Self), William Goldman (Self). The film was directed by Peter Hanson.

How long is Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG.

Is Tales from the Script worth watching?

Tales from the Script holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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