Page One: “Saving Private Ryan” (1998)

Written by Robert Rodat

The movie version of the opening:

The opening scene is the first part of a bookend and sets the “hook”: Who is this guy and what does this particular grave site meant to him? The scene immediately evokes emotion and serves as an effective introduction.

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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