Rush (2013) — Screenplay
In 1976, two rival Formula 1 drivers—playboy James Hunt and meticulous Niki Lauda—risk everything in a deadly season that will crown only one champion.
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, Sport
- Length
- 106 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in dual-protagonist structure, contrasting Hunt's reckless charisma with Lauda's analytical intensity. Peter Morgan's sharp dialogue and propulsive pacing turn technical racing detail into visceral drama, while the shifting POV between rivals keeps moral stakes ambiguous. A compelling study in building tension from real-world events.
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