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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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- Where can I watch Tales from the Script online?
- You can stream Tales from the Script on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Tales from the Script come out?
- Tales from the Script was released in 2009.
- What genre is Tales from the Script?
- Tales from the Script is a documentary film.
- How long is Tales from the Script?
- Tales from the Script runs about 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Who stars in Tales from the Script?
- Tales from the Script stars John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza, and Antwone Fisher.
- How is Tales from the Script rated?
- Tales from the Script currently scores 6.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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