The Thrilla in Manila revised May 2026

The greatest fight of all time

Type:

Feature

Status:

Seeking finance

Page Count:

5pp

Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Sport

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

13+

Copyright Details:

WGA in process

Synopsis/Details

TBD

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Hero's Journey

Story Situation:

Pursuit

Story Conclusion:

Bitter-sweet

Linear Structure:

Linear

Moral Affections:

Virtue

Cast Size:

Many

Locations:

Several

Special Effects:

Aerial image effects, Blood, Other post processing effects

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Male Adult

Hero Type:

Superhero

Villian Type:

Bully

Advanced

Adaption:

Based on True Events

Subgenre:

Docu-drama

Action Elements:

Hand to Hand Combat

Equality & Diversity:

Minority Protagonist

Life Topics:

Approaching Death, Coming of Age

Time Period:

Information Age (1970–present)

Country:

United States of America (USA)

Illness Topics:

Physical

Sport Topics:

Boxing

Writer Style:

William Goldman

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Submitted: 2026-May-04

Last Updated: 2026-May-04

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The Writer: Robert Michael Benn Mr.

TIME magazine journalist. UC Berkeley Varsity Boxing Squad. California Real Estate Broker & Editor of NEXUS and COASTLINE magazines. BA degree University of California, Berkeley in Philosophy and English. MA degree University of California, Irvine in Philosophy. Most of my scripts are DRAMA, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY. My Compendium SCRIPTS offer multiple scripts on the major Topic. Subscribe to my newsletter & blog @ bennrobert3316@gmail.com Go to bio

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The Thrilla in Manila revised May 2026

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The Writer: Robert Michael Benn Mr.

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