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On Golden Pond (1981) Screenplay

"On Golden Pond": Read The Screenplay By Ernest Thompson

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Based on Thompson's stageplay of the same name, and for your consideration, we offer the final revised script from September 1980.

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Oscar-winning screenplay in 1982.

Ernest Thompson won an Oscar in 1982 for his script (Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).

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Curmudgeon Norman is estranged from his daughter Chelsea. Nevertheless, at Golden Pond he and his wife agree to look after Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms. IMDb

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... FinalRevised
Date ... 09.11.1980
Pages ... 147
Genres ... Drama
Screenplay ... Ernest Thompson
IMDb ID ... 0082846

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