Description: Awakenings (Original screenplay for the 1990 film) Author: Penny Marshall (director); Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Ruth Nelson (starring); Oliver Sacks (novel); Steven Zaillian (screenwriter) Title: Awakenings (Original screenplay for the 1990 film) Publication: N.p. N.p., 1989 Description: Draft script for the 1990 film. Copy belonging to camera operator Tom Priestley, Jr.Based on the 1973 memoir by Oliver Sacks. A doctor creates an experimental treatment and tests it on a patient suffering from a rare catatonic disease. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Robert De Niro. Set in and shot on location in New York City. Self wrappers, with pink front wrapper and lavender rear wrapper supplied by Mr. Priestley. Front wrapper notes the title, date (October 2, 1989), and screenwriter credit (Steven Zallian) in manuscript pencil. Title page present, dated October 2, 1989, with credits for screenwriter Steven Zaillian and author Oliver Sacks. 136 leaves, with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with rainbow revision pages throughout, dated variously between 10/2/89 and 11/16/89. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Seller ID: 163688 Subject: 1990s Cinema, Academy Awards, Biography, Film Scripts, Women Directors Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 850 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Author: Penny Marshall (director); Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie
Publisher: N.p
Year Printed: 1989
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
