Taps Movie Script

TAPS..GORDON JAMES GREISMAN

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TAPS..DARRYL PONICSAN..4-4-81

Taps is a 1981 military drama directed by Harold Becker and starring Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, and George C. Scott. The film tells the story of cadets at a military academy who take over their school to prevent its closure. What begins as an act of loyalty escalates into tragedy as authority, discipline, and idealism collide. The screenplay explores themes of obedience, leadership, and youthful extremism.

This collector’s edition screenplay is ideal for studying ensemble drama and moral conflict. Screenwriters and film students can analyze how the movie script builds tension through ideology and escalating stakes. The film script provides insight into character-driven drama rooted in institutional pressure. Collectors and fans of serious 1980s cinema will appreciate this professionally formatted screenplay.

The perfect addition to any film lover’s collection or creative library.

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• Professionally formatted Taps screenplay

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• Clean and easy-to-read layout for study or display

• Professional formatted edition of the film screenplay used in production development

• Ideal for screenwriters, producers, directors, studios, casting professionals, actors, film students, collectors and fans passionate about movies & cinematic storytelling

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Disclaimer:
This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.