Witness (1985) — Screenplay
A big-city detective hides an Amish boy who witnessed a murder, going undercover in a community that clashes with his violent world.
- Written by
- William Kelley, Earl W. Wallace
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 113 pages
Study this script for its masterful genre blend, weaving a police procedural with a quiet, forbidden romance. The dialogue is sparse yet potent, and the culture clash is rendered with authenticity, creating tension in every quiet moment. Its structure, alternating between urban grit and pastoral calm, is a lesson in pacing and tone.
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