Page One: ‘RoboCop’ (1987)

Written by Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner

The opening scene is not available online, but here is a key scene: Murphy’s death.

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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