Page One: “Speed” (1994)

Written by Graham Yost

The movie’s trailer:

If you’re writing an action movie, it’s probably a good idea to include some… you know… action on Page One.

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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