Mission: Impossible (1996) — Screenplay
A CIA agent, framed for his team's massacre, must expose the real mole while evading capture and uncovering a conspiracy within the agency.
- Written by
- David Koepp, Robert Towne
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 105 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in building and sustaining paranoia. Its intricate plot mechanics and constant misdirection are a study in how to structure an espionage thriller, while its tight pacing and layered dialogue create a relentless, high-stakes atmosphere from the opening scene. Study it for its expert handling of the 'wrong man' trope and its efficient world-building.
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