Midnight Run (1988) — Screenplay
A relentless bounty hunter must escort a slippery accountant across the country while evading the FBI, the mob, and rival hunters.
- Written by
- George Gallo
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Length
- 126 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing broad comedy with genuine tension, driven by sharp, rapid-fire dialogue that defines two unforgettable opposites. Study its efficient structure, which seamlessly juggles multiple pursuers and a road-trip format, and observe how the central character arc evolves through action and wit rather than exposition.
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