Jagged Edge (1985) — Screenplay
A retired lawyer defends a man accused of killing his wife, risking her heart and career as evidence points to his guilt.
- Written by
- Joe Eszterhas
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Length
- 137 pages
Eszterhas crafts a taut thriller with a compelling central relationship that complicates the legal drama. Study how the screenplay balances procedural detail with emotional stakes, and how it uses red herrings to sustain tension through the final act.
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