"Independence Day": Read The Screenplay By Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich
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Have you read the original "Independence Day" screenplay by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich? See it right here, right now! This isn't a product of fan labor, and it's not a transcript. Get ready, because you're about to immerse yourself in something fantastic.
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Take a look at the "Independence Day" synopsis.
On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. First thought to be meteors, they are later revealed to be gigantic spacecraft, piloted by a mysterious alien species who have set out to launch an attack throughout the globe. On July 3rd, the aliens all but obliterate New York, Los Angeles, and Washington when a band of survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens. On July 4th, humanity fights for its freedom.20th Century Studios
"Independence Day" Screenplay Details.
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Type | ... |
SCANNED
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Version | ... | 2nd Draft |
Date | ... | 05.11.1995 |
Pages | ... | 137 |
Genres | ... | ActionAdventureSci-Fi |
Screenplay | ... | Dean DevlinRoland Emmerich |
IMDb ID | ... | 0116629 |
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