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The Sixth Sense (1999) Screenplay

"The Sixth Sense": Read The Screenplay By M. Night Shyamalan

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Selected as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense" script is ranked 50th on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

Take a look at "The Sixth Sense" logline.

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Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. In turn, Cole helps Malcolm reconcile with his estranged wife. Buena Vista Pictures

"The Sixth Sense" Screenplay Details.

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... Final
Date ... 09.12.1997
Pages ... 126
Genres ... DramaMysteryThriller
Screenplay ... M. Night Shyamalan
IMDb ID ... 0167404

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