Billy Elliot. Screenplay by Lee Hall
first edition
2000 · Los Angeles
by HALL, LEE
Los Angeles: Universal Pictures, 2000. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 73 page shooting script for the film Billy Elliot, written by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry, starring Jamie Bell in the title role, Jean Heywood, Gary Lewis, Stuart Wells, Billy Fane, and Julie Walters. Bradbound in printed studio wrappers. Near fine copy with a few tiny tears to the outer edge of the rear cover. Set in a northern England mining town during a strike, the film tells the unconventional story of a young boy, whose mine-working family does not understand or approve of his love and talent for ballet, but who finds the support he needs to see him through from his dance instructor (Walters). The film received Oscar nominations for Best Director, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Julie Walters), and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. (Inventory #: 16526E)