1981 · Burbank, CA
by George Roy Hill (director); John Irving (novel); Steve Tesich (screenwriter); Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow (starring)
Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1981. Final Draft script for the 1982 film. Rainbow copy, with a manuscript ink annotation on the title page, noting copy No. 209.
Based on the 1978 novel by John Irving. One of the best literary adaptations of the 1980s, a great example of a successful and uncompromised translation of a novel's idiosyncrasies directly to the screen, and a triumph of ensemble acting. Nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for John Lithgow and Glenn Close, respectively.
Shot on location in New York and New Jersey.
Blue titled PanArts/Warner Brothers wrappers. (truncated)
Based on the 1978 novel by John Irving. One of the best literary adaptations of the 1980s, a great example of a successful and uncompromised translation of a novel's idiosyncrasies directly to the screen, and a triumph of ensemble acting. Nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for John Lithgow and Glenn Close, respectively.
Shot on location in New York and New Jersey.
Blue titled PanArts/Warner Brothers wrappers. (truncated)