description Back to the Future Screenplay Overview
The Back to the Future screenplay was written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale for the 1985 science-fiction comedy film directed by Zemeckis. It follows teenager Marty McFly after he is sent from 1985 to 1955 in a time machine built by Doc Brown, where his actions threaten to alter his family history. The screenplay combines time-travel mechanics with a comic coming-of-age story.
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Who wrote the screenplay for "Back to the Future"?
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale wrote the screenplay for the 1985 film. Zemeckis also directed the science-fiction comedy.
How does Marty McFly travel from 1985 to 1955?
Marty travels in a time machine built by Doc Brown, using a modified DeLorean. After arriving in 1955, he accidentally interferes with the meeting of his parents and risks changing his own future.
Why is Marty’s meeting with his parents a problem?
Marty’s presence causes his mother, Lorraine, to become interested in him instead of George McFly. The screenplay turns that mistake into a time-travel problem because Marty must restore his parents’ relationship before he disappears from history.
What role does Doc Brown play in the screenplay?
Doc Brown is the inventor who understands the time machine and helps Marty return to 1985. Christopher Lloyd played the character in the 1985 film and its two sequels.
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