Sql script in UNIX

When I run a sql script in unix using sqlplus command, the process halts at some point. No matter how long I wait, it does not finish (it does not bring the command prompt back). There are no problems in SQL*PLUS. This process usually takes about 30 mins when I run from SQL * PLUS. Any ideas why it hangs in UNIX?
sqlplus -s userid @script
Thanks

Are you specifying a password ?
Have you set the ORACLE_SID ?

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When i run the following sql, it doesn't executes any statement after the 1st SQL.
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exit
EOF.
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exit
EOF
--------------------------------

You have to remove . (dot) after first EOF.
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À-½ Â°Èºµ½Â
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Â°Èºµ½Â
Â°Èºµ½Â
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³ ±µº°±°´
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Ä°À³¾½°
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Â°Èºµ½Â
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