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Thriller
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The Bomb Expert's Dilemma

from EXECUTIVE DECISION

Written by Jim Thomas, John Thomas

EXECUTIVE DECISION

A group of specialists and commandos assess a highly sophisticated bomb on a hijacked plane. The injured bomb expert, Cappy, identifies the lethal complexity of the device, leading to the high-stakes decision to have an inexperienced engineer attempt the defusal.

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RAT: Sorry to do this to you, Cappy. But we've got a bad one here.

GRANT: It's some form of computer controlled triggering device, very sophisticated.

CAPPY: Let me have a look.

CAPPY: Micro-processor, dedicated fixed drive, least 40 megabytes... could be running a dozen programs...

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CharactersRat, Grant, Cappy, Charlie, Cahill
Duration2 min
Age Range35-45
GenderMale
GenreThriller
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceEXECUTIVE DECISION
Toneintense
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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