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¡Three Amigos! (1986) — Screenplay

Three washed-up silent film cowboys are mistaken for real heroes and must defeat a ruthless outlaw to save a Mexican village.

Written by
Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Randy Newman
Genre
Comedy, Western
Length
124 pages

This script is a masterclass in comedic pacing and tonal balance, blending slapstick with genuine western stakes. Study how Martin, Michaels, and Newman build character chemistry through overlapping dialogue, and how the fish-out-of-water premise drives a tight, escalating act one that sets up a satisfying hero's journey.

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