“Unveiling a Heartfelt Journey: What Secrets Lie Behind ‘With Wings As Eagles’?”
As we dive into the thrilling world of screenwriting, let’s take a moment to revisit an intriguing piece—Randall Wallace’s With Wings as Eagles. Set against the dramatic backdrop of World War II, this screenplay centers around a German colonel tasked with a morally complex mission: the extermination of 8,000 American POWs. But what if the hero—if we can dare call him that—decides to do the unthinkable and helps them escape instead? It’s a captivating premise that flips expectations on their head, making us ponder: can one act of humanity redeem a legacy built on destruction?
The late 1990s marked the heyday for Wallace, coming off the glory of Braveheart, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was initially ready to take the lead. Yet, like a bomb that fails to drop at the last moment, plans shifted and this project fizzled out. As we explore the chaotic narrative and character arcs, we uncover what makes this screenplay both compelling and flawed—a blend of chaotic storytelling and profound themes that teeter between destruction and redemption. So, grab your notepad, because there’s a lot to unpack here! LEARN MORE.
Genre: Drama/Action/WW2
Premise: At the tail end of World War 2, a German war hero is tasked with exterminating 8000 American POWs… but instead helps them escape.
About: Today’s screenplay takes us back to the fruitful screenwriting decade that was the 1990s. Randall Wallace was one of the hottest screenwriters in the world. Just two years previous, in 1995, his movie, “Braveheart,” would capture audiences everywhere and go on to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Today’s 1997 Wallace script had Arnold Schwarzzeneger eagerly ready to commit. However, after Arnold changed his mind, the project never picked up enough steam again to make it to the finish line.
Writer: Randall Wallace
Details: 109 pages
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