Lawrence Block – Scripts on Screen

Burglar Script

celluloid — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:48:55 +0000

Year:1987

Director:Hugh Wilson

Written by:Jeph Loeb (Writer), Matthew Weisman (Writer), Hugh Wilson (Writer), Lawrence Block (Author)

Script Synopsis:Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.

Burglar Script Resources:

Burglar Script PDF - 6/24/86 FINAL at Script City ($)
Burglar 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:

Burglar ( tt0092710 ) at IMDb
Burglar ( 38921 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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A Walk Among the Tombstones Script

celluloid — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:43:22 +0000

Year:2014

Director:Scott Frank

Written by:Scott Frank (Screenplay), Lawrence Block (Novel)

Script Synopsis:Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.

A Walk Among the Tombstones Script Resources:

A Walk Among the Tombstones Script PDF - [Scott Frank][Rev 3/7/2004] at Script Fly ($)
A Walk Among the Tombstones 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:

A Walk Among the Tombstones ( tt0365907 ) at IMDb
A Walk Among the Tombstones ( 169917 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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My Blueberry Nights Script

celluloid — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:41:02 +0000

Year:2007

Director:Wong Kar-wai

Written by:Wong Kar-wai (Screenplay), Lawrence Block (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Elizabeth has just been through a particularly nasty breakup, and now she's ready to leave her friends and memories behind as she chases her dreams across the country. In order to support herself on her journey, Elizabeth picks up a series of waitress jobs along the way. As Elizabeth crosses paths with a series of lost souls whose yearnings are even greater than her own, their emotional turmoil ultimately helps her gain a greater understanding of her own problems...

My Blueberry Nights Script Resources:

My Blueberry Nights Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Other Links:

My Blueberry Nights ( tt0765120 ) at IMDb
My Blueberry Nights ( 1989 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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8 Million Ways to Die

celluloid — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:31:38 +0000

Year:1986

Director:Hal Ashby

Written by:Lawrence Block (Writer), Oliver Stone (Screenplay), David Lee Henry (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.

8 Million Ways to Die Script Resources:

8 Million Ways to Die Script PDF - EARLY 11/1/84. *pg at Script City ($)
8 Million Ways to Die Script PDF - 8/14/85 *pg at Script City ($)
8 Million Ways to Die Script PDF - Includes Coverage at Script Fly ($)
8 Million Ways to Die 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:

8 Million Ways to Die ( tt0090568 ) at IMDb
8 Million Ways to Die ( 20858 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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