True Lies (1994) — Screenplay
A secret agent must reveal his double life to his wife and stop nuclear terrorists after they kidnap them both.
- Written by
- James Cameron
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Thriller
- Length
- 141 pages
Cameron's script balances high-stakes action with sharp humor, offering a masterclass in tonal shifts. The dual-protagonist structure, where the wife's discovery of her husband's secret drives the first act, creates compelling character dynamics and a fresh take on the spy genre.
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