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Misery (1990) Screenplay

"Misery": Read The Screenplay By William Goldman

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Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, and for your consideration, we offer the 5th draft from November 1989. Free, of course, from 8FLiX and Columbia Pictures.

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After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. Columbia Pictures

"Misery" Screenplay Details.

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... Revised 5th Draft
Date ... 11.17.1989
Pages ... 135
Genres ... DramaThriller
Screenplay ... William Goldman
IMDb ID ... 0100157

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