Page One, ‘Fargo’ (1996)

Written by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

The movie version of the opening:

Read the script. Watch the movie. Note the impact Carter Burwell’s score has on the visuals. Amazing. What a gift to cinema Burwell is.

You may download the screenplay here.

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Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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