Tag: Mike Rich

The Rookie (2002) Script

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Year:2002
Director:John Lee Hancock
Written by:Mike Rich (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
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The Nativity Story Script

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Year:2006
Director:Catherine Hardwicke
Written by:Mike Rich (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.
The Nativity Story Script Resources:

  • The Nativity Story Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
  • The Nativity Story Script PDF - SHOOTING DRAFT. 3/2/2006. at Script City ($)
  • The Nativity Story Transcript at scripts.com

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Radio Script

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Year:2003
Director:Mike Tollin
Written by:Mike Rich (Writer)

Script Synopsis:High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.
Radio Script Resources:

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Secretariat

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Year:2010
Director:Randall Wallace
Written by:Mike Rich (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Secretariat Script Resources:

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Finding Forrester

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Year:2000
Director:Gus Van Sant
Written by:Mike Rich (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Finding Forrester Script Resources:

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