The Rocketeer (Original screenplay for the 1991 film)
- Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Pictures, 1988
Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Pictures, 1988. Revised First Draft script for the 1991 film.
Based on the 1982 graphic novel by Dave Stevens. In 1930s Hollywood, a stunt pilot comes into possession of a jet-pack after getting caught in the crossfire between FBI agents and a group of gangsters. He subsequently becoming the target of both FBI and Nazi agents who are after the jet-pack. An early entry in the superhero movie canon, following the success of 1989's "Batman," and a cult classic in its own right.
Goldenrod titled wrappers. Title page present, dated November 11, 1988, noted as REVISED FIRST DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, William Dear, and graphic novelist Dave Stevens. 125 leaves, with last page of text numbered 124. Photocopy, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.
Based on the 1982 graphic novel by Dave Stevens. In 1930s Hollywood, a stunt pilot comes into possession of a jet-pack after getting caught in the crossfire between FBI agents and a group of gangsters. He subsequently becoming the target of both FBI and Nazi agents who are after the jet-pack. An early entry in the superhero movie canon, following the success of 1989's "Batman," and a cult classic in its own right.
Goldenrod titled wrappers. Title page present, dated November 11, 1988, noted as REVISED FIRST DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, William Dear, and graphic novelist Dave Stevens. 125 leaves, with last page of text numbered 124. Photocopy, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.
Details
Title
The Rocketeer (Original screenplay for the 1991 film)
Author
Joe Johnston (director); Dave Stevens (graphic novel); Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, William Dear (screenwriter); Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino (starring)
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures: Burbank, CA
Date
1988