The Island. Screenplay by Peter Benchley. Based on His Novel
first edition
1979 · Los Angeles
by BENCHLEY, PETER
Los Angeles: Universal Studios, 1979. First Edition. Original 144 page revised final draft shooting script for the film The Island, written by Peter Benchley - from his book, directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Michael Caine and David Warner. Bradbound in printed studio wrappers, dated April 27, 1979. Near fine copy with a trace of use. The story of a reporter (Caine) whose assignment is to investigate some unusual criminal activity amongst the yachting crowd in the Caribbean, where he discovers a group of modern day pirates (lead by Warner), with predictably dire consequences. (Inventory #: 16311E)