Ben Ripley is an American screenwriter best known for writing the science-fiction thriller Source Code directed by Duncan Jones. Ripley is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Southern California's USC School of Cinema-Television.
Ripley sold his spec script for Source Code in 2007 to Universal Studios. It was ranked as one of the top unproduced screenplays in the annual Hollywood black list. In an interview with the Writers Guild of America, Ripley talked about his script and the uncertainty over its production:
Actors: Shannon Brown (actor), Quinn Wilson (producer), Matthew Van Howe (composer), Matt Brassil (director), Charles Harris (actor), Matt Brassil (producer), Matt Brassil (writer), Amanda Pflieger (miscellaneous crew), Tori Scott (miscellaneous crew), Kelsey Jorissen (actor), Julie Beal (actress), Jax Turyna (actress), Ben Sherman (miscellaneous crew), Phil Biedron (actor), Sean Richard Budde (actor),
Plot: On the eve of his election night, young politician Ben Ripley must evaluate how his past will affect his future when he is visited by a mysterious figure. In a growing city like Lennox City, one must decide who they trust, who they care about, and who they are before its too late.
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short, Thriller,Actors: John Hughes (writer), Pamela Alch (miscellaneous crew), Marilyn Vance (costume designer), Tom Rolf (editor), John Hughes (producer), Wayne Fitzgerald (miscellaneous crew), Thomas Newman (composer), Dan Aykroyd (actor), John Candy (actor), Robert Prosky (actor), Lewis Arquette (actor), Annette Bening (actress), Jerry Maren (actor), Kenny Ortega (miscellaneous crew), Steve Kramer (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Big-hearted Chicago family man Chet has brought his family to a lakeside resort area, and although his wife and kids aren't quite as excited as he is, Chet has high hopes for the vacation. However, his optimism is sabotaged when his obnoxious brother-in-law Roman drops in unexpectedly, along with his snooty, strange family. Chet and his family try to stay open-minded, but they find it difficult to relax and enjoy themselves because of the constant annoyance of Roman's presence.
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