Ironweed

Santa Monica, CA: Home Box Office [HBO], 1987. Second Draft script for the 1987 film.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 1983 novel by William Kennedy, who also wrote the screenplay, about an alcoholic drifter who returns to his hometown to meet his lover and drinking companion. Nominated for two Academy Awards.

Silver generic Taft Entertainment Pictures wrappers. Title page present, dated January 21, 1987, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter and novelist William Kennedy and director Hector Babenco. 104 leaves, with last page of text numbered 100. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with white revision pages throughout, dated 1/12/87. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three gold brads.

[Book #152834]