James Cameron ALIENS Original screenplay for the 1986 film 1985 #160121

  
Aliens (Original screenplay for the 1986 film). Author: James Cameron (director, screenwriter); Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton (starring) Title: Aliens (Original screenplay for the 1986 film) Publication: Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1985.

Description: Final script for the 1986 film. A rare example of a sequel wherein the sequel is not only as well received as the original film, but stands on its own as a separate work.

A turning point in director James Cameron's career, his first big budget effort after the wildly successful "Terminator" in 1984. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Weaver. Set in outer space, shot on location in the United Kingdom. Green titled Twentieth Century-Fox wrappers, dated September 23, 1985. Title page present, dated September 23, 1985, noted as FINAL, with credits for director-screenwriter James Cameron.

106 leaves, with last page of text numbered 105. Xerographic duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only.

Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, lightly creased front wrapper (see images), bound with two gold brads. Subject: 1980s Cinema, Academy Awards, Directors, Dystopian, Film Scripts, Horror, Science Fiction. Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland.

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