Tales from the Script
“Hollywood screenwriters finally get the last word.”
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Peter Hanson
- Writers
- Peter Hanson, Paul Robert Herman
- Producers
- Paul Robert Herman, Peter Hanson
Also starring John Carpenter
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tales from the Script rated?
Tales from the Script has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 42 votes.
Who directed Tales from the Script?
Tales from the Script was directed by Peter Hanson.
When was Tales from the Script released?
Tales from the Script was released in 2009.