Broken Arrow (1996) — Screenplay
A rogue pilot steals two nuclear warheads, and his co-pilot, aided by a park ranger, must stop him before he detonates them in the Utah desert.
- Written by
- Graham Yost
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios
- Length
- 100 pages
This taut thriller is a masterclass in pacing, with a breakneck rhythm that never lets up. The script also excels at crafting a villain who is chillingly smart and resourceful, making the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Deakins and Hale a study in tension and escalation. Observe how the dialogue crackles with military jargon and personal rivalry, adding depth to the high-stakes chase.
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