John Carpenter ELVIS ELVIS THE MOVIE Original screenplay for the 1979 #150583

Description

Elvis [Elvis the Movie] (Original screenplay for the 1979 television film)
Author:
John Carpenter (director); Anthony Lawrence (screenwriter); Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell (starring)
Title:
Elvis [Elvis the Movie] (Original screenplay for the 1979 television film)
Publication:
Los Angeles: Dick Clark Productions, 1979
Description:
Final Shooting script for the 1978 television film, which aired on ABC on February 11, 1979. Annotation of copy number "147" in holograph marker on top right of title page.
One of three television films made by noted film director John Carpenter. Carpenter began working on "Elvis" after wrapping up his 1978 quintessential horror slasher "Halloween," offering him a chance to try his hand at a dramatic biopic. It was the first time Carpenter had worked with Kurt Russell, who would become a frequent collaborator, starring in Carpenter's "Escape from New York" (1981), "The Thing" (1982), "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986), and "Escape from L.A." (1996).
The television biopic follows the trajectory of Elvis Presley's career from his impoverished childhood to his sudden and unprecedented rise as a Rock and Roll icon to his years as a Las Vegas sensation. Featuring an outstanding performance by Russell as The King.
Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Motion Picture, and nominated for three Emmy Awards including Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Russell.
Dark blue titled wrappers. Title page present, dated 10/16/78, noted as FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT, with credits for screenwriter Anthony Lawrence. 146 leaves, with last page of text numbered 144. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.
Seller ID:
150583
Subject:
1970s Cinema, Biography, Directors, Emmy Awards, Film Scripts, Icons, Musicians, Rock Music, Television Movie, Television Scripts
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