Overboard (1987) — Screenplay
A wealthy amnesiac heiress is claimed by a carpenter she once stiffed, who now seeks payback by making her his wife.
- Written by
- Leslie Dixon
- Genre
- Comedy, Romance
- Studio
- MGM
- Length
- 124 pages
A sharp, gender-swapped comedy of revenge that flips romantic tropes on their head. Study how Dixon builds a high-concept premise with escalating stakes and a deliciously cruel premise that somehow stays charming. The dialogue crackles with wit, and the tonal balancing act is a masterclass in keeping a dark setup light and delightful.
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