Proof of Life (2000) — Screenplay
After her engineer husband is seized by guerrillas in South America, a desperate wife enlists a seasoned crisis negotiator to bring him home alive.
- Written by
- Tony Gilroy
- Genre
- Drama, Action, Thriller
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Length
- 131 pages
Proof of Life rewards students of pacing and tension, as Gilroy builds pressure through crisp, economical dialogue and a steady escalation of stakes. The script’s restrained emotional beats and clear world-building make it a masterclass in balancing action with character-driven stakes.
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