Big Trouble in Little China (1986) — Screenplay
A trucker’s airport pickup spirals into a battle with an ancient sorcerer who needs a green-eyed bride to regain his body.
- Written by
- Gary Goldman, David Z. Weinstein, W.D. Richter
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios
- Length
- 113 pages
This cult classic blends action and comedy with a deft tonal balance that keeps absurd stakes grounded. Study its ensemble dynamics and how dialogue sharpens character contrasts, or how escalating set pieces build rhythm. A masterclass in genre mashup and scene pacing.
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