Coming Home (1978) — Screenplay
A Marine wife volunteering at a veterans hospital falls for a paralyzed, anti-war vet, forcing a choice when her husband returns from Vietnam.
- Written by
- Waldo Salt, Robert C. Jones
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, War
- Studio
- United Artists
- Length
- 142 pages
This script offers a nuanced study of character arcs, tracing Sally's evolution from dutiful spouse to independent woman. The dialogue between Luke and Sally crackles with authenticity, while the restrained pacing builds emotional tension. It's a masterclass in using setting—the hospital—to explore broader themes of war and its aftermath.
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