The Bodyguard (1992) — Screenplay
A retired Secret Service agent must protect a self-absorbed pop star from a stalker, but their clashing personalities ignite a passion that threatens his professional detachment.
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Genre
- Drama, Action, Music
- Length
- 152 pages
This script is a masterclass in slow-burn romantic tension, deftly weaving two opposing character arcs as they collide. Study its use of visual storytelling—the bodyguard's composed silence against the diva's chaotic world—and how pacing builds anticipation across both thriller and romance beats. Kasdan's dialogue crackles with subtext, making every confrontation a layered dance of power and vulnerability.
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