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Tales from the Script

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, January 10 2009
15 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of John CarpenterJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter was
60 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 16 1948
Portrait of Frank DarabontFrank Darabont
Frank Darabont was
49 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 28 1959
Portrait of Steven E. de SouzaSteven E. de Souza
Steven E. de Souza was
61 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 17 1947
Portrait of Antwone FisherAntwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher was
49 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 03 1959
Portrait of William GoldmanWilliam Goldman
William Goldman was
77 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 12 1931 –
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Portrait of Guinevere TurnerGuinevere Turner
Guinevere Turner was
40 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 23 1968
Portrait of Jose RiveraJose Rivera
Jose Rivera was
53 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 24 1955
Portrait of Melville ShavelsonMelville Shavelson
Melville Shavelson would have been no older than
90 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 01 1917 –
Wed, Aug 08 2007
Portrait of Justin ZackhamJustin Zackham
Justin Zackham was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allison AndersAllison Anders
Allison Anders was
54 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 16 1954
Portrait of Doug AtchisonDoug Atchison
Doug Atchison was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John AugustJohn August
John August was
38 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of Shane BlackShane Black
Shane Black was
47 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 16 1961
Portrait of John BrancatoJohn Brancato
John Brancato was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry CohenLarry Cohen
Larry Cohen was
67 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 15 1941 –
Sun, Mar 24 2019
Portrait of Gerald Di PegoGerald Di Pego
Gerald Di Pego was
67 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 21 1941
Portrait of Mark FergusMark Fergus
Mark Fergus was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Naomi FonerNaomi Foner
Naomi Foner was
62 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 15 1946
Portrait of Joe ForteJoe Forte
Joe Forte would have been no older than
73 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 14 1893 –
Sat, Mar 11 1967
Portrait of Josh FriedmanJosh Friedman
Josh Friedman was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Mick GarrisMick Garris
Mick Garris was
57 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 04 1951
Portrait of Peter HyamsPeter Hyams
Peter Hyams was
65 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 26 1943
Portrait of Michael JanuaryMichael January
Michael January was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve KorenSteve Koren
Steve Koren was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan LemkinJonathan Lemkin
Jonathan Lemkin was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew W. MarloweAndrew W. Marlowe
Andrew W. Marlowe was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark O'KeefeMark O'Keefe
Mark O'Keefe was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Zak PennZak Penn
Zak Penn was
40 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 23 1968
Portrait of Billy RayBilly Ray
Billy Ray was
37 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 21 1971
Portrait of Adam RifkinAdam Rifkin
Adam Rifkin was
42 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 31 1966
Portrait of Mark RosenthalMark Rosenthal
Mark Rosenthal was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce Joel RubinBruce Joel Rubin
Bruce Joel Rubin was
65 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 10 1943
Portrait of Richard RushRichard Rush
Richard Rush was
79 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 15 1929 –
Thu, Apr 08 2021
Portrait of Ron SheltonRon Shelton
Ron Shelton was
63 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 15 1945
Portrait of Ronald ShusettRonald Shusett
Ronald Shusett was
73 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 1935
Portrait of Stephen SuscoStephen Susco
Stephen Susco was
36 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 24 1972
Portrait of Kriss TurnerKriss Turner
Kriss Turner was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David S. WardDavid S. Ward
David S. Ward was
63 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 25 1945
Portrait of James L. WhiteJames L. White
James L. White was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul SchraderPaul Schrader
Paul Schrader was
62 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 22 1946

Crew

Portrait of Peter HansonPeter Hanson
Peter Hanson was
87 in Tales from the Script
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'
Mon, Dec 05 1921
Portrait of Paul Robert HermanPaul Robert Herman
Paul Robert Herman was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Producer, Writer'
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Portrait of J.D. FunariJ.D. Funari
J.D. Funari was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of T.J. RaiderT.J. Raider
T.J. Raider was
>> in Tales from the Script
as 'Original Music Composer'
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