Page One: “Jerry Maguire” (1996)
Published in
Aug 4, 2021
Written by Cameron Crowe
The movie version of the opening:
Sometimes, there’s no better way to open a movie than with voice-over narration. As with Jerry Maguire, it allows you to meet key characters while also introducing the story’s Protagonist.
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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