Tag: David Newman

Santa Claus: The Movie Script

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Year:1985
Director:Jeannot Szwarc
Written by:David Newman (Screenplay), David Newman (Story), Leslie Newman (Story)

Script Synopsis:The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, the head elf, strikes out on his own and falls in with an evil toy manufacturer who wants to corner the market and eliminate Santa Claus.
Santa Claus: The Movie Script Resources:

  • Santa Claus: The Movie Script PDF - NO DRAFT DATE at Script City ($)
  • Santa Claus: The Movie Transcript at scripts.com

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Other Links:
  • Santa Claus: The Movie ( tt0089961 ) at IMDb
  • Santa Claus: The Movie ( 13764 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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There Was A Crooked Man Script

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Year:1970
Director:Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by:Robert Benton (Writer), David Newman (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Charismatic criminal Paris Pitman ends up in prison, then attempts to escape.
There Was A Crooked Man Script Resources:


Other Links:
  • There Was A Crooked Man ( tt0066448 ) at IMDb
  • There Was A Crooked Man ( 27172 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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What’s Up Doc? Script

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Year:1972
Director:Peter Bogdanovich
Written by:Buck Henry (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay), Robert Benton (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations.
What's Up Doc? Script Resources:

  • What's Up Doc? Script PDF - 8/13/71 FINAL REVISED at Script City ($)
  • What's Up Doc? Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

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Still Of The Night Script

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Year:1982
Director:Robert Benton
Written by:Robert Benton (Screenplay), Robert Benton (Story), David Newman (Story)

Script Synopsis:When one of his patients is found murdered, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice is visited by the investigating officer but refuses to give up any information. He's then visited by the patient's mistress, Brooke Reynolds, whom he quickly falls for despite her being a likely murder suspect. As the police pressure on him intensifies, Rice decides to attempt solving the case on his own and soon discovers that someone is trying to kill him as well.
Still Of The Night Script Resources:

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Sheena Script

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Year:1984
Director:John Guillermin
Written by:Lorenzo Semple Jr. (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Sheena's white parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
Sheena Script Resources:

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Bonnie and Clyde

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Year:1967
Director:Arthur Penn
Written by:David Newman (Screenplay), Robert Benton (Screenplay), Robert Towne (Writer)

Script Synopsis:In the 1930s, bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.
Bonnie and Clyde Script Resources:

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Superman

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Year:1978
Director:Richard Donner
Written by:Joe Shuster (Characters), Jerry Siegel (Characters), Mario Puzo (Story), Mario Puzo (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay), Robert Benton (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay), Tom Mankiewicz (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Superman Script Resources:

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Superman II

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Year:1980
Director:Richard Lester
Written by:Mario Puzo (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay), Jerry Siegel (Characters), Joe Shuster (Characters), Mario Puzo (Story)

Script Synopsis:Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
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Superman III

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Year:1983
Director:Richard Lester
Written by:Jerry Siegel (Characters), Joe Shuster (Characters), David Newman (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
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