Going in Style [Stepping Out] (Two original screenplays for the 1979 film)

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1979. A Final Draft and a Revised Draft script for the 1979 film "Going in Style," seen here as "Stepping Out." Based on the short story "Here on a Visit" by Edward Cannon. Copies belonging to producer Tony Bill with his signature in black manuscript ink at the top right corner: "Tony Bill producer." Included is a typed letter of provenance signed by Bill.

A warm, honest comedy that follows three retired men living on social security who decide to pull off a bank heist to finance their last days, and more importantly to bring some excitement to their otherwise humdrum lives. The first major feature film from director and screenwriter Martin Brest, who would go on to make the blockbuster success "Beverly Hills Cop," and who was only 28 at the time this film was shot.

Set in New York City, shot on location there and in Las Vegas.

Revised Draft:

Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated October 16, 1978, noted as REVISED, with credits for screenwriter Brest and short story writer Cannon. 128 leaves, mechanical duplication. Pages Fine, wrapper about Fine bound with three silver screw brads.

Final Draft:

Red titled wrappers, noted as FINAL on the front wrapper, dated October 16, 1978. Title page present, dated April 12, 1979, noted as FINAL, with credits for screenwriter Brest and short story writer Cannon. 134 leaves, photocopy, with blue and pink revision pages throughout, dated 1/22/79 and 4/12/79. Pages Fine, wrapper about Fine bound internally with two gold brads.