The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) — Screenplay
A rock 'n' roll detective navigates LA's music scene to solve a musician's death, but a radio host's murder pulls him into a dangerous conspiracy.
- Written by
- Daniel Waters, James Cappe, David Arnott
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Music
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios, Silver Pictures
- Length
- 102 pages
This screenplay balances sharp, wisecracking dialogue with a breakneck plot, offering a masterclass in tonal juggling between comedy and noir mystery. Study its vivid, music-driven world-building and how it uses a charismatic antihero to anchor the chaotic narrative.
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