Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) — Screenplay
In 1920s Oklahoma, an FBI agent investigates the systematic murders of wealthy Osage tribe members after oil is discovered on their land.
- Written by
- Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese, David Grann
- Genre
- Drama, History, Crime
- Studio
- Apple, Sikelia Productions, Imperative Entertainment
- Length
- 155 pages
This screenplay masterfully builds tension through its slow-burn investigative structure, allowing the mystery to unfold with deliberate pacing. The dialogue is sharp, capturing the era's vernacular while revealing character motives. It's a compelling study in how to handle true-crime narratives with moral complexity, showing instead of telling the systemic rot beneath the surface.
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