Page One: “Rushmore” (1998)

Written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson

The movie version of the opening:

What a great introduction of the story’s Protagonist! It also sets the story’s tone and setting. Pure Wes Anderson.

You may download the script 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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