Argo. Screenplay by Chris Terrio

Los Angeles: Warner Bros, 2011. First Edition. Small format, paperbound, 5 1/4” x 8 1/4”, 122 pages. This is first appearance in book form of this screenplay specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. Shooting script for the film Argo, screenplay by Chris Terrio. Minor crease to the rear cover, else fine in printed wrappers. The film was directed by and stars Ben Affleck with Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, and Kyle Chandler. The film is based on the 1979 hostage crisis of a group of American embassy staff members in Iran and the unconventional plan to liberate them. The film won three Oscars; Best Picture, Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay, and Best Achievement in Film Editing. It was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Arkin), Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures - Original Score, Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, and Best Achievement in Sound Editing. The film won Golden Globes for Best Picture - Drama, Best Director, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Arkin), Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score. (Inventory #: 20997E)