Live By Night (2016) — Screenplay
In Prohibition-era Boston, an ambitious gangster seeks to build his own empire while battling rivals and betrayal in the criminal underworld.
- Written by
- Ben Affleck, Dennis Lehane
- Genre
- Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
- Length
- 144 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in balancing epic crime saga with intimate character study. Affleck's sharp dialogue and layered structure create a gripping narrative that explores ambition and moral decay. The period world-building and propulsive pacing make it a strong study in genre storytelling.
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