Tales from the Script (2009)

Name: Tales from the Script
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-01-10
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza, Antwone Fisher, William Goldman

Tales from the Script (2009), directed by Peter Hanson, starring John Carpenter and Frank Darabont.

01/10/2009 BR Documentary 1h 45m

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Hollywood screenwriters finally get the last word.

Synopsis

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.

Peter HansonDirector, Producer, Writer
J.D. FunariEditing
Paul Robert HermanProducer, Writer
T.J. RaiderOriginal music

Trivia

It premiered on January 10, 2009, a Saturday.
It runs 1h45 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Peter Hanson Director
J.D. Funari Editing
Paul Robert Herman Producer
Peter Hanson Producer
T.J. Raider Original music
Paul Robert Herman Writer
Peter Hanson Writer

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What is Tales from the Script about?

Tales from the Script: 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 comprehens…

Who directed Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script was directed by Peter Hanson in 2009.

Who stars in Tales from the Script?

The cast of Tales from the Script includes John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza, Antwone Fisher and William Goldman.

How long is Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script runs for 105 minutes, or 1h45.