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ALL SAINTS DAY script analysis

ALL SAINTS DAY script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

ALL SAINTS DAY follows two Irish‐American brothers, Connor and Murphy MacManus, as they return from exile to Boston to avenge a murdered priest. Alongside rookie agent Eunice Bloom, they wage a holy war against mob boss Concezio Yakavetta and ultimately confront a larger conspiracy.

78 Save the Cat fit score 22% analysis confidence / 85 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

25%

Rocco’s monologue establishes the film’s moral dichotomy of talkers versus doers.

There's two kinds of people in this world when you boil it all down. You got your talkers...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Pages 1-2 / 5% target

20%

Connor’s remark about an oncoming storm foreshadows the incoming violence and tests of faith.

Looks like a storm's comin'.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-8 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

30%

We see the brothers’ life in Ireland, the family farm, and the threat of wolves before news of the murdered priest interrupts.

4

Catalyst

Scene 10 / Page 11 / 12% target

30%

Sibeal tells the brothers about the murdered priest in Boston, forcing them to act.

The priest. Did they release his name?
5

Debate

Scenes 10-16 / Pages 11-16 / 20% target

25%

The brothers wrestle with Poppa M’s refusal and weigh whether to return to Boston for vengeance.

6

Break into Two

Scene 19 / Page 17 / 25% target

30%

They save Romeo on the ship, committing fully to the violent journey ahead.

Just protectin' our investment. Ya made us fifty bucks.
7

B Story

Scenes 15-18 / Pages 13-18 / 30% target

25%

Eunice Bloom arrives and begins investigating the priest’s murder, providing the emotional and procedural counterpoint.

You hafta be Detectives Dolly and Duffy. Am I right?
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 20-34 / Pages 18-40 / 40% target

28%

The brothers execute warehouse raids, gather intel, and bond with Romeo, showcasing the ‘fun’ of vigilante justice.

...as the terrible hand of the Lord struck upon the earth.
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Midpoint

Scene 42 / Page 41 / 50% target

30%

At the auto body meeting, George rallies the mob, raising the stakes and marking a false victory for the antagonists.

Spread the word to all the brugliones. No bullshit. From your mouth to their ears.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 49-53 / Pages 45-48 / 65% target

27%

Confrontations with George accelerate, and the police tighten their net on both sides.

Lovely voice. We'd like ya ta sing for us. What do ya say?
11

All Is Lost

Scene 57 / Page 50 / 75% target

25%

The ambush at El Cava culminates in heavy losses and the illusion that the Saints are finished.

It's Irish for "You're fucked."
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 65-66 / Pages 53-54 / 80% target

20%

At McGinty’s, the brothers and detectives ponder the cost of their campaign and question their next move.

I'm glad we got the band back together... even though our new bass player's kind of a retard.
13

Break into Three

Scene 71 / Page 58 / 85% target

22%

They commit to storming the Prudential Building, ready for the final showdown.

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Finale

Scenes 74-76 / Pages 59-61 / 95% target

30%

A slow‐motion gun battle leads to Yakavetta’s execution and the revelation of ‘The Roman,’ resolving major conflicts.

And that, gentlemen...is the sound of the fat lady singin'.
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Final Image

Scene 85 / Page 62 / 99% target

25%

The brothers awaken in prison, mocking fellow inmates, illustrating their unbroken spirit despite defeat.