Ernest Thompson – Scripts on Screen

Year:1988

Director:Ernest Thompson

Written by:Ernest Thompson (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.

1969 Script Resources:

1969 Script PDF - [REV 12-17-87] [Missing pgs 7,83] at Script Fly ($)
1969 Script PDF - 7/21/1987 at Script City ($)
1969 Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

1969 ( tt0094594 ) at IMDb
1969 ( 47817 ) at TheMovieDB.org

10255

Year:1981

Director:Mark Rydell

Written by:Ernest Thompson (Theatre Play), Ernest Thompson (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years. Norman must find his way through his anger and fear of growing old, while Chelsea struggles to rebuild their relationship. Ethel's consistent support of her "Knight in shining armor" is inspirational in its simplicity. This is a movie to ponder and always keep in your heart.

On Golden Pond Script Resources:

On Golden Pond Script PDF at The Script Savant
On Golden Pond Script PDF - [9/11/1980] at Script Fly ($)
On Golden Pond Script PDF - [9/5/1980] at Script Fly ($)
On Golden Pond Script PDF - 8/21/80 REVISED FINAL at Script City ($)
On Golden Pond Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.