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Being John Malkovich (1999) Screenplay

"Being John Malkovich": Read The Screenplay By Charlie Kaufman

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The "Being John Malkovich" script is ranked 74th on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

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Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is a struggling street puppeteer. In order to make some money, Craig takes a job as a filing clerk. One day he accidentally discovers a door… a portal into the mind of John Malkovich (played by John Malkovich)! For 15 minutes, he experiences the ultimate head trip—HE is John Malkovich! Then he's dumped out onto the New Jersey turnpike! With his beautiful office mate Maxine (Catherine Keener) and his pet-obsessed wife (Cameron Diaz), they hatch a plan to let others into John's brain for just $200 a trip. Focus Features

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... First
Date ... 08.04.1995
Pages ... 114
Genres ... ComedyDramaFantasy
Screenplay ... Charlie Kaufman
IMDb ID ... 0120601

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