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1998

15 Minutes script

Czech immigrants Emil and Oleg commit a series of filmed murders in New York City, seeking fame and escalating their crimes to target detective Eddie Flemming. After kidnapping and murdering Eddie on camera for national broadcast, the criminals achieve notoriety, prompting Eddie's partner Jordy Warsaw to seek justice. Jordy, partnering with Leon Jackson, pursues Emil and Oleg, ultimately killing Oleg in a movie theater shootout and Emil during a Rikers Island transfer. Jordy faces suspension but continues to help a protected witness as the public grapples with the sensationalized media coverage of the crimes.

Writer
John Herzfeld
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0179626
Script date
1998
63Scenes
11Characters
3Pages
1Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

15 Minutes Save the Cat analysis

Emil and Oleg’s violent crime spree collides with Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw’s quest for justice.

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Key characters

Jordy Warsaw

Jordy Warsaw is listed as Protagonist. Arson investigator, committed and professional. In the parsed data, Jordy Warsaw is connected to 40 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

40 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 29 scenes, 159 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.

29 scenes / 159 dialogue lines

Oleg Razgul

Oleg Razgul is listed as Antagonist. Russian immigrant, Emil's accomplice, obsessed with filmmaking. In the parsed data, Oleg Razgul is connected to 21 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

21 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Emil Slovak

Emil Slovak is listed as Antagonist. Czech immigrant, career criminal, manipulative and media-savvy. In the parsed data, Emil Slovak is connected to 21 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

21 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Eddie Flemming

Eddie Flemming is listed as Protagonist. Manhattan homicide detective, local celebrity. In the parsed data, Eddie Flemming is connected to 19 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

19 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Leon Jackson

Leon Jackson is listed as Detective. Eddie's partner, savvy and experienced. In the parsed data, Leon Jackson is connected to 17 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

17 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Daphne Handlova

Daphne Handlova is listed as Witness. Czech immigrant, witness to Milos' murder. In the parsed data, Daphne Handlova is connected to 14 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

14 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Bobby Korfin

Bobby Korfin is listed as Fire Investigator. Jordy's partner, arson expert. In the parsed data, Bobby Korfin is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

10 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins is listed as Reporter. Host of 'Top Story', tabloid TV journalist. In the parsed data, Robert Hawkins is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Nicolette Karas

Nicolette Karas is listed as Reporter. Ambitious TV journalist, Eddie's girlfriend. In the parsed data, Nicolette Karas is connected to 6 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Bruce Cutler

Bruce Cutler is listed as Attorney. Sensationalist defense attorney. In the parsed data, Bruce Cutler is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 53.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. AIRPLANE

    Emil and Oleg travel to JFK, counting money and preparing to enter the US.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  2. 1. INT. MILOS' APARTMENT

    Emil and Oleg confront Milos and Tamina about stolen money, leading to a violent murder.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul, Daphne Handlova

  3. 2. INT. PASSPORT CONTROL - KENNEDY AIRPORT

    Emil and Oleg are interrogated by an immigration officer regarding their visit.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  4. 2. EXT. CENTRAL PARK

    Jordy Warsaw encounters and disarms a mugger before responding to an emergency call.

    Jordy Warsaw

  5. 3. INT. P.B. HERMAN'S RESTAURANT

    Eddie, Leon, and Hawkins drink and discuss crime and their personal lives.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson, Robert Hawkins

  6. 3. EXT. MILOS' APARTMENT

    Jordy and Korfin arrive at the crime scene and interact with detectives Flemming and Jackson.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson, Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin

  7. 4. INT. SECONDARY IMMIGRATION OFFICE

    Emil and Oleg are questioned further in secondary.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  8. 4. INT. MILOS' APARTMENT

    Jordy and Korfin investigate the crime scene, proving it was arson rather than an accident.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson, Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin

  9. 5. INT. MENS ROOM

    Eddie practices his marriage proposal.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson

  10. 5. EXT. MILOS' APARTMENT BUILDING

    Reporters interview Eddie Flemming while Jordy catches a glimpse of a potential witness.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw, Nicolette Karas, Bobby Korfin

  11. 6. EXT. TIMES SQUARE

    Emil and Oleg arrive in Times Square and Oleg steals a camera.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  12. 6. EXT. CENTRAL PARK

    Jordy returns to find the mugger naked after being robbed by someone else.

    Jordy Warsaw

  13. 7. EXT. SPANISH HARLEM

    Eddie and his team capture a suspect named Unique.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson, Robert Hawkins

  14. 7. INT. KING EDWARD HOTEL ROOM

    Emil and Oleg watch footage of the murder and decide to call for a sex worker.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  15. 8. EXT. EAST SIDE

    Emil and Oleg arrive at Milos' apartment building.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  16. 8. INT. FIRE STATION 91

    Duffy confronts Jordy and Korfin about their interaction with the media and the evidence.

    Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin

  17. 9. INT. MILOS' APARTMENT BUILDING - STAIRWELL

    Emil and Oleg climb the stairs.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  18. 10. INT. MILOS' APARTMENT BUILDING - HALLWAY

    Emil and Oleg confront Milos.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  19. 21. INT. ARSON SQUAD ROOM

    Jordy and Korfin deal with a pyromaniac suspect named Max who reveals personal knowledge about Jordy.

    Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin, Leon Jackson

  20. 22. INT. KING EDWARD HOTEL ROOM - TV SET

    Emil and Oleg watch an interview with a murderer while waiting for an escort.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  21. 23. INT. FIRE STATION 91 - ARSON SQUAD ROOM

    Jordy works on a composite sketch of Daphne and prepares to visit a crime scene.

    Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin, Leon Jackson

  22. 24. INT. MILOS' APARTMENT

    Jordy and Eddie share information about their respective cases at the burnt apartment.

    Jordy Warsaw, Eddie Flemming

  23. 25. EXT. TIMES SQUARE - NEWS STAND

    Emil and Oleg browse magazines while discussing the monetization of crime.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  24. 26. INT. KING EDWARD HOTEL ROOM

    Eddie and Jordy investigate the crime scene of the second murder.

    Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson, Jordy Warsaw

  25. 27. EXT. KING EDWARD HOTEL

    Eddie and Jordy depart for the escort service.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw

  26. 28. INT. UPPER EASTSIDE HALLWAY

    Eddie and Jordy arrive at the escort service office.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw

  27. 29. INT. ROSE'S APARTMENT

    Rose identifies the killers who came looking for Daphne.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw

  28. 31. INT. EDDIE'S CAR

    Eddie and Jordy race to Ludwig's salon to intercept suspects.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw, Leon Jackson

  29. 32. INT. LUDWIG'S SALON

    Oleg and Emil track down Daphne at the hair salon.

    Oleg Razgul, Emil Slovak, Daphne Handlova

  30. 33. EXT. LUDWIG'S SALON

    Eddie and Jordy recover Daphne; a chase ensues.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw, Leon Jackson, Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul, Daphne Handlova

  31. 34. EMS VEHICLE

    Eddie and Jordy deal with the aftermath of the shooting while Nicolette arrives.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw, Nicolette Karas, Bobby Korfin, Leon Jackson

  32. 35. INT. ARMAND RESTAURANT

    Eddie and Jordy press Daphne for information.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  33. 36. INT. A SEEDY BATHROOM

    Emil tends to his wounds while Oleg obsesses over the footage.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  34. 37. INT. JORDY'S CAR

    Jordy transports Daphne to the station.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  35. 38. INT. P.B. HERMAN'S RESTAURANT

    Eddie meets Nicolette to discuss their future.

    Eddie Flemming, Nicolette Karas

  36. 39. INT. FIRE STATION 91

    Jordy brings Daphne to the empty fire station.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  37. 41. INT. FIRE STATION LOCKER ROOM

    Jordy questions Daphne about her past, his motivations are unclear, and he tries to keep her at a distance despite the sexual tension.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  38. 42. INT. NYC RESTAURANT

    Emil and Oleg plot and prepare for their criminal plans while filming their actions.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  39. 43. INT. PRECINCT

    Duffy confronts Jordy about his actions, but Eddie intervenes to protect his investigation.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova, Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson

  40. 44. INT. POLICE PRECINCT - DETECTIVE ROOM'S SQUAD

    Eddie gives Jordy a stern warning about the danger of getting personally involved with witnesses.

    Eddie Flemming, Jordy Warsaw

  41. 45. INT. EDDIE'S APARTMENT

    Eddie is ambushed, kidnapped, and interrogated on camera by Emil and Oleg.

    Eddie Flemming, Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul

  42. 46. INT. P.B. HERMAN'S RESTAURANT

    Following Eddie's funeral, Hawkins receives a call from Emil, setting a trap.

    Robert Hawkins, Nicolette Karas, Leon Jackson

  43. 47. INT. FIRE STATION 91 - KITCHEN

    Jordy prepares to take Daphne away, but finds himself served with a lawsuit.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova, Bobby Korfin

  44. 48. EXT. DAPHNE'S APARTMENT BUILDING

    Jordy and Daphne arrive at her home, unaware of the trap set for them.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  45. 49. INT. DAPHNE'S APARTMENT

    An ambush leads to a fire; Jordy and Daphne are trapped by the antagonists' devices.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  46. 51. EXT. STREET

    Jordy saves Daphne and a child from a fire; Max Gornick claims responsibility for the arson while Jordy and Korfin discuss the booby-trapped apartment.

    Jordy Warsaw, Bobby Korfin, Daphne Handlova, Eddie Flemming, Leon Jackson

  47. 52. INT. LOBBY OF CHANNEL 12 BROADCASTING

    Jordy, Leon, and Tommy confront the producer Maggie to demand the murder tape, eventually seeing it broadcasted.

    Jordy Warsaw, Leon Jackson, Eddie Flemming, Robert Hawkins

  48. 53. INT. PLANET HOLLWYOOD

    Emil and Oleg watch the broadcast of Eddie's murder and argue over artistic credit, leading to a violent confrontation.

    Emil Slovak, Oleg Razgul, Robert Hawkins, Bruce Cutler, Jordy Warsaw

  49. 54. EXT. PLANET HOLLWYOOD

    Leon, Tommy, and Murphy confront Jordy over custody of Emil while the news crew continues to film.

    Jordy Warsaw, Emil Slovak, Leon Jackson, Robert Hawkins, Bruce Cutler

  50. 55. INT. JORDY'S CAR

    Jordy races away from the police with Emil and Tommy.

    Jordy Warsaw, Emil Slovak

  51. 56. EXT. DESERTED STREET

    Jordy takes Emil to a secluded area to force a showdown.

    Jordy Warsaw, Emil Slovak, Leon Jackson

  52. 57. INT. BROADWAY SHERATON

    Jordy tracks down Oleg to his hotel room.

    Jordy Warsaw, Oleg Razgul

  53. 61. EXT. BROADWAY

    Oleg runs through Broadway pursued by Jordy while filming his own escape.

    Oleg Razgul, Jordy Warsaw

  54. 62. INT. MOVIE THEATER LOBBY

    Oleg enters the theater with a gun, followed by Jordy.

    Oleg Razgul, Jordy Warsaw

  55. 63. INT. MOVIE THEATER

    Jordy engages in a shootout with Oleg inside the dark movie theater.

    Oleg Razgul, Jordy Warsaw

  56. 64. INT. JAIL CELL

    Daphne watches reports of the theater incident on TV.

    Daphne Handlova

  57. 65. INT. BELLEVUE - MENTAL OBSERVATION UNIT

    Cutler visits Emil to strategize his defense and discuss his background.

    Emil Slovak, Bruce Cutler

  58. 66. INT. FIRE STATION 91 - DUFFY'S OFFICE

    Jordy is suspended for his handling of the civilian suspect.

    Jordy Warsaw

  59. 67. INT. IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION OFFICE

    Jordy attempts to help Daphne while facing his own career issues.

    Jordy Warsaw, Daphne Handlova

  60. 68. EXT. FEDERAL COURT HOUSE STEPS

    Nicolette struggles to record a news segment.

    Nicolette Karas

  61. 69. INT. JORDY'S APARTMENT

    Jordy watches news reports and reacts to public portrayals of his case.

    Jordy Warsaw

  62. 70. INT. JORDY'S BEDROOM

    Jordy contemplates his backup gun.

    Jordy Warsaw

  63. 71. EXT. BATTERY PARK

    Emil is being transferred to Rykers Island. Jordy waits in the crowd as Emil, Cutler, and the police arrive. Tensions escalate into a violent confrontation involving Oleg, resulting in a standoff and the eventual death of Emil.

    Jordy Warsaw, Emil Slovak, Bruce Cutler, Leon Jackson, Robert Hawkins, Nicolette Karas

Dialogue examples

...before Emil boards the police boat and heads for Rykers Island where he will be checked into the psyche ward, I want to say one last word to you all... As you know, Emil was coerced by Oleg Razgul into committing these murders, yet Oleg is still out in the street, a free man, filming gruesome murders... My client and I hope he is brought to justice in the near future.

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