The Old Man and the Gun (2018) — Screenplay
An aging career criminal, Forrest Tucker, risks it all for one last string of bank robberies while a detective and a woman who loves him close in.
- Written by
- David Lowery
- Genre
- Comedy, Biography, Crime
- Length
- 93 pages
David Lowery's script is a masterclass in balancing tension with charm, using Forrest's unflappable demeanor to create a protagonist you root for despite his crimes. The dual pursuit—by lawman and lover—drives a tight, character-driven plot that rewards careful study of how Lowery layers motives and reveals.
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