Walter Tevis – Scripts on Screen

The Man Who Fell To Earth Script

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Year:1976

Director:Nicolas Roeg

Written by:Paul Mayersberg (Screenplay), Walter Tevis (Novel)

Script Synopsis:Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

The Man Who Fell To Earth Script Resources:

The Man Who Fell To Earth Script PDF - NO DRAFT DATE at Script City ($)
The Man Who Fell To Earth Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

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.

The Hustler

Year:1961

Director:Robert Rossen

Written by:Sidney Carroll (Screenplay), Robert Rossen (Screenplay), Walter Tevis (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.

The Hustler Script Resources:

The Hustler Script PDF at Script Slug
The Hustler Script at The Daily Script
The Hustler Script at Screenplays For You
The Hustler Script PDF - 3/2/61 REVISED at Script City ($)
The Hustler Script PDF - [8/20/1960] at Script Fly ($)
The Hustler Script PDF - [Shooting] at Script Fly ($)
The Hustler 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.

The Color of Money

Year:1986

Director:Martin Scorsese

Written by:Walter Tevis (Novel), Richard Price (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

The Color of Money Script Resources:

The Color of Money Script PDF - 12/30/1985 at Script City ($)
The Color of Money Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
The Color of Money 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.