Rounders (1998) — Screenplay
A reformed poker prodigy risks his future and his relationship to save a reckless friend from violent loan sharks.
- Written by
- David Levien, Brian Koppelman
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Studio
- Miramax
- Length
- 126 pages
Study this script for its tight, dialogue-driven scenes that build tension through subtext and character choice. The protagonist's internal conflict between his stable life and his gambling instinct is dramatized with sharp, naturalistic exchanges. Its three-act structure offers a clear model for escalating stakes and moral compromise.
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