Tales from the Script(2009)
Hollywood screenwriters finally get the last word.
Tales from the Script 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.
Tales from the Script (2009) is a documentary film directed by Peter Hanson, released on January 10, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza and Antwone Fisher. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hanson
- Writers:
- Peter Hanson, Paul Robert Herman
- Producers:
- Paul Robert Herman, Peter Hanson
- Composer:
- T.J. Raider
- Status:
- Released
Tales from the Script (2009) Trailer
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Tales from the Script Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Carpenter
as Self
Frank Darabont
as Self
Steven E. de Souza
as Self
- Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher
as Self
William Goldman
as Self
Guinevere Turner
as Self
Jose Rivera
as Self
Melville Shavelson
as Self
- Justin Zackham
Justin Zackham
as Self
Allison Anders
as Self
Doug Atchison
as Self
John August
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hanson, written by Peter Hanson and Paul Robert Herman, produced by Paul Robert Herman and Peter Hanson.
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Tales from the Script Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 43 ratings.
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Who stars in Tales from the Script?
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The main cast of Tales from the Script (2009) includes John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, Steven E. de Souza, Antwone Fisher and William Goldman. The film was directed by Peter Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tales from the Script released?
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Tales from the Script was released on January 10, 2009 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Tales from the Script worth watching?
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Tales from the Script (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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