Young Guns (1988) — Screenplay
A young Billy the Kid deputizes his misfit friends to avenge a rancher's murder, but their violent authority spirals out of control, turning them into outlaws on the run.
- Written by
- John Fusco
- Genre
- Action, Western
- Length
- 116 pages
This Western offers a sharp study in ensemble dynamics and moral descent, as loyalty and vengeance blur into lawlessness. Writers can examine how the script uses escalating stakes and character-driven conflict to transition from revenge fantasy to a tragic hunt, with crisp dialogue that defines each gunman's personality.
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