Tales from the Script poster

Tales from the Script (2009)

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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Cast

John Carpenter in Tales from the Script

John Carpenter

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Frank Darabont in Tales from the Script

Frank Darabont

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Steven E. de Souza in Tales from the Script

Steven E. de Souza

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Antwone Fisher

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William Goldman in Tales from the Script

William Goldman

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Guinevere Turner in Tales from the Script

Guinevere Turner

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Jose Rivera in Tales from the Script

Jose Rivera

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Melville Shavelson in Tales from the Script

Melville Shavelson

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Justin Zackham

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Allison Anders in Tales from the Script

Allison Anders

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Doug Atchison in Tales from the Script

Doug Atchison

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John August in Tales from the Script

John August

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Shane Black in Tales from the Script

Shane Black

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John Brancato in Tales from the Script

John Brancato

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Larry Cohen in Tales from the Script

Larry Cohen

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Gerald Di Pego

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Mark Fergus in Tales from the Script

Mark Fergus

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Naomi Foner in Tales from the Script

Naomi Foner

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Joe Forte

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Josh Friedman in Tales from the Script

Josh Friedman

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Mick Garris in Tales from the Script

Mick Garris

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Peter Hyams in Tales from the Script

Peter Hyams

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Michael January

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Steve Koren

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Jonathan Lemkin

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Andrew W. Marlowe in Tales from the Script

Andrew W. Marlowe

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Mark O'Keefe in Tales from the Script

Mark O'Keefe

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Zak Penn in Tales from the Script

Zak Penn

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Billy Ray in Tales from the Script

Billy Ray

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Adam Rifkin in Tales from the Script

Adam Rifkin

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Mark Rosenthal

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Bruce Joel Rubin in Tales from the Script

Bruce Joel Rubin

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Richard Rush in Tales from the Script

Richard Rush

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Ron Shelton in Tales from the Script

Ron Shelton

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Ronald Shusett in Tales from the Script

Ronald Shusett

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Stephen Susco in Tales from the Script

Stephen Susco

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Kriss Turner

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David S. Ward in Tales from the Script

David S. Ward

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James L. White

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Paul Schrader in Tales from the Script

Paul Schrader

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FAQ

When was Tales from the Script released?

Tales from the Script was released on January 10, 2009.

How long is Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script runs for 1h 45m.

What is the rating for Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script has an average rating of 6.5/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Tales from the Script?

Tales from the Script is classified as Documentary.

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