Soylent Green (1973) — Screenplay
In 2022 New York, a worn detective uncovers a deadly secret about the government's miracle food, making him a target for assassination.
- Written by
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Length
- 125 pages
Study this script for its masterful slow-burn mystery structure, where the noir detective genre is transplanted into a dystopian world. The dialogue and world-building efficiently establish a suffocating society, while the protagonist's investigation drives a tense, escalating conflict that rewards careful attention to environmental detail.
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