James R. Webb – Scripts on Screen

Cape Fear (1962) Script

celluloid — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:48:55 +0000

Year:1962

Director:J. Lee Thompson

Written by:John D. MacDonald (Novel), James R. Webb (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

Cape Fear Script Resources:

Cape Fear Script PDF at Script Slug
Cape Fear 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.

The Hawaiians Script

celluloid — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 21:09:31 +0000

Year:1970

Director:Tom Gries

Written by:James Michener (Novel), James R. Webb (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:A wanderer returns home only to find political turmoil, disease and romantic difficulties.

The Hawaiians Script Resources:

The Hawaiians Transcript at scripts.com

Big Country Script

celluloid — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:01:06 +0000

Year:1958

Director:William Wyler

Written by:Donald Hamilton (Novel), James R. Webb (Screenplay), Sy Bartlett (Screenplay), Robert Wilder (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless civil war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it.

Big Country Script Resources:

Big Country Script PDF - 7/19/57 FINAL (XXL) at Script City ($)
Big Country Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Big Country 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.