Con Air (1997) — Screenplay
A parolee on a prison transport plane must stop hijacking convicts to survive and reunite with his family.
- Written by
- Scott Rosenberg
- Genre
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Length
- 137 pages
Scott Rosenberg's script is a masterclass in balancing explosive set pieces with character-driven stakes. The tight pacing and escalating tension keep the mid-air action relentless, while the dialogue crackles with memorable one-liners. Study how the screenplay establishes the protagonist's clear goal early and uses the confined setting to amplify every conflict.
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