LEGEND OF DARKNESS
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by
William Hjortsberg
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TITLES ROLL:
CLOSE ON a finely-worked Medieval tapestry. In the
background, beyond the intricate foliage, stands a moated
castle where a troop of mounted hunters set out for the
chase with dogs and lances. In the foreground, a lovely
young maiden heads for the forest, carrying an armful of
flowers. The forest, stylistically rendered by the
weav
All around this is an almost totally black screen. Now, as the camera moves slowly towards the window which is almost a postage stamp in the frame, other forms appear; barbed wire, cyclone fencing, and now, looming up against an early morning sky, enormous iron grille work. Camera travels up what is now shown to be a gateway of gigantic proportions and holds on the top of it - a huge initial "K"
The Lion In Winter Script
Come for me!
Youre gaining on it, Johnny.
Am I, father? Am I really?
Off you go now.
Run along and practice.
Hell make a good king.
Hell be ready.
Thats the way.
Come on, my son!
Have you found religion,
Henry?
Will you look down from heaven and
see whos sitting on your throne?
I must know before I die.
Theres a legend of a king called
Lear, with whom I have a lot in com
Riders on horseback cross the desert. From this distance they appear to be a company of Army Cavalry Soldiers.
CLOSER ANGLES ON THE RIDERS
Reveal only details of saddles, hooves and uniforms. The riders are silhouetted against the rising sun as they ride into an ancient CLIFF PUEBLO.
The OFFICER IN COMMAND raises his hand halting his troops.
OFFICER
Dis-mount!
RIDERS climb down from their mounts.
HIGHLANDER
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Screenplay by
Gregory Widen
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Peter Bellwood & Larry Ferguson
February 6, 1985
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FADE IN:
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York Rangers v. Edmonton Oilers.
15,000 screaming fans leap to their feet.
Gretsky steals the puck, streaks across the ice, beats two
defenders, shoots and scores.
Oilers 6, Rangers 0. Oiler fans bellow approval
One silent SPECTATOR, in overcoat, slacks and scarf