Steven E. de Souza – Page 2 – Scripts on Screen

The Running Man

Year:1987

Director:Paul Michael Glaser

Written by:Stephen King (Author), Steven E. de Souza (Author)

Script Synopsis:By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and American society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

The Running Man Script Resources:

The Running Man Script at Horror Lair
The Running Man Script PDF - 9/29/86 REVISED FINAL at Script City ($)
The Running Man Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

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.

Hudson Hawk

Year:1991

Director:Michael Lehmann

Written by:Steven E. de Souza (Screenplay), Daniel Waters (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Eddie Hawkins, called Hudson Hawk has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly. But then the crazy Mayflower couple blackmail him to steal some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci. If he refuses, they threaten to kill his friend Tommy.

Hudson Hawk Script Resources:

Hudson Hawk Script PDF - July 1990 Production Draft at The Daily Script
Hudson Hawk Script - 1990-06 Draft at IMSDb
Hudson Hawk Script at Screenplays For You
Hudson Hawk Script - June 14, 1990 Draft at The Daily Script
Hudson Hawk Script PDF - 7/2/1990 at Script City ($)
Hudson Hawk Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Hudson Hawk Transcript at Script-O-Rama

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.

Die Hard

Year:1988

Director:John McTiernan

Written by:Roderick Thorp (Novel), Jeb Stuart (Screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

Die Hard Script Resources:

Die Hard Script PDF at Script Slug
Die Hard Script at Awesome Film
Die Hard Script at Screenplays For You
Die Hard Script at IMSDb
Die Hard Script PDF - [2nd Rev Final 1/27/1988] at Script Fly ($)
Die Hard Script PDF - [2nd Rev Final 1-27-1998] [digital] at Script Fly ($)
Die Hard Script PDF - [1st Draft 6/24/1987] at Script Fly ($)
Die Hard Script PDF - [2nd Rev 10/2/1987] at Script Fly ($)
Die Hard Script PDF - 12/7/87 REVISED 2ND at Script City ($)

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.