maneuvers.
You men know
all about...
air-to-ground
technique.
Now you have a new
objective in your lives...
and that is to become masters
of air-to-air combat tactics.
When we have
mastered these tactics...
we will use them
to seek out...
the forces of evil,
and kill them deader than hell.
Were lucky men.
We face the opportunity
of a lifetime.
I do not expect you to
throw away this opportunity.
I
maneuver
closer to one of the battleships.
QUI-GON (O.S.)
Captain.
The Captain turns to an unseen figure sitting behind her.
CAPTAIN
Yes, sir?
QUI-GON (O.S.)
Tell them we wish to board at once.
CAPTAIN
Yes, sir.
The CAPTAIN looks to her view screen, where NUTE GUNRAY, a
Neimoidian trade viceroy, waits for a reply.
CAPTAIN
With all due respect for the Trade
Federation, the Ambassadors for the
SHOWER OF SPARKS, A SCREECH OF RUBBER AND METAL
As the gear hits the deck. The hook catches the 3 wire and the F-14 TOMCAT is slammed to a halt. Its the scariest thing youve ever seen, the most dangerous maneuver in aviation and just another day at the office for a Naval Aviator.
TITLES OVER
HARD DRIVING ROCK AND ROLL - The Cars - "Ride Me High".
FLIGHT DECK - THE LANDING SIGNAL OFFICER - (LSO)
G.I. JANE
??
by
David Twohy
FIRST DRAFT
August 6, 1995
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FADE IN:
INT. SENATE HEARING ROOM - CAPITOL BLDG. - DAY
Blinding in their white uniforms, naval flag officers sit
in the audience, showing their support for THEODORE HAYES,
a 50-year-old civilian. This is his confirmation hearing.
Reading from prepared material:
HAYES
... last few years have brought many
advances in the interests of women
Barely audible, an organ plays a haunting theme. The title credits appear. They are simple green lettering on a black background.
BLACK
TV MONITOR
Point of view from inside a small medicine cabinet. The door is opened creating a low hum, and throwing light on THX 1138, a man about thirty-five years old. He has a closely shaved head: which makes him appear bald. The image is distorted as seen over