1992
Homicide Detective Nick Curran investigates the brutal murder of retired rock star Johnny Boz, who was stabbed with an ice pick during sex, and the primary suspect is Boz's girlfriend, Catherine Tramell, a seductive and manipulative crime novelist whose latest book mirrors the murder. Nick becomes entangled in a dangerous psychological game with Catherine, who passes a polygraph test and openly flirts with him, even as he discovers her past connections to other suspicious deaths and realizes she is writing a new novel with a detective protagonist who falls for a killer. As Nick delves deeper, he uncovers that his police psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, also has a mysterious past connection to Catherine, and he is further implicated when his Internal Affairs nemesis, Lieutenant Martin Nilsen, is murdered, and Nick is the prime suspect. The investigation escalates when Nick's partner, Gus Moran, is killed in an elevator by a hooded figure, leading Nick to confront and shoot Beth, believing she is the killer, especially after discovering evidence in her apartment linking her to Catherine and the murders. In the end, Nick returns to his apartment to find Catherine waiting for him, and as they make love, an ice pick is revealed under the bed, strongly implying Catherine is the true killer and has successfully framed Beth, leaving Nick in a perilous and compromised position.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Detective Nick Curran investigates the brutal murder of rock star Johnny Boz and becomes entangled with the prime suspect, novelist Catherine Tramell.
Open full beat sheetNick Curran is listed as Homicide Detective. 42 years old, trim, good-looking, urban, edged, shadowed face. In the parsed data, Nick Curran is connected to 79 scenes, 149 dialogue lines, 149 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
79 scenes / 149 dialogue linesGus Moran is listed as Homicide Detective. 64 years old, crew-cut, silver beard, rumpled suit, worn face of a backwoods philosopher. In the parsed data, Gus Moran is connected to 35 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
35 scenes / 38 dialogue linesCatherine Tramell is listed as Writer / Suspect. 30 years old, long blonde hair, refined, classically beautiful, smoky sensuousness. In the parsed data, Catherine Tramell is connected to 34 scenes, 105 dialogue lines, 107 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
34 scenes / 105 dialogue linesLt. Phil Walker is listed as Homicide Lieutenant. 50's, silver-haired. In the parsed data, Lt. Phil Walker is connected to 20 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
20 scenes / 15 dialogue linesDr. Elizabeth Gardner is listed as Police Psychologist. 30 years old, dark-haired, very good-looking. In the parsed data, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner is connected to 12 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
12 scenes / 26 dialogue linesSam Andrews is listed as Homicide Detective. 30's, black. In the parsed data, Sam Andrews is connected to 11 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
11 scenes / 5 dialogue linesJim Harrigan is listed as Homicide Detective. Late 40's, puffy, affable. In the parsed data, Jim Harrigan is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 78.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCaptain Talcott is listed as Police Captain. Senior police official. In the parsed data, Captain Talcott is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 79.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRoxy is listed as Catherine's friend. Early 20's, beautiful blonde, knockout gorgeous. In the parsed data, Roxy is connected to 7 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
7 scenes / 6 dialogue linesJohn Corrigan is listed as Assistant District Attorney. Big man in his 50's. In the parsed data, John Corrigan is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLt. Martin Nilsen is listed as Internal Affairs Officer. Overweight, florid. In the parsed data, Lt. Martin Nilsen is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 79.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHazel Dobkins is listed as Catherine's friend. Frail old woman in her 70's. In the parsed data, Hazel Dobkins is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesJohnny Boz is listed as Victim. Late 40's, slim, good-looking, retired rock and roll star. In the parsed data, Johnny Boz is connected to 1 scene, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJohnny Boz is murdered by a woman during a sexual encounter.
Johnny Boz, Catherine TramellNick and Gus arrive at the crime scene.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick and Gus discuss the victim.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranPolice investigate the crime scene and discuss the suspect.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganNick and Gus leave the crime scene.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil WalkerNick and Gus interview Roxy.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, RoxyNick and Gus interview Catherine Tramell.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Catherine TramellNick meets with Dr. Elizabeth Gardner.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerThe team reviews the case details.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganNick reads Catherine's book.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranDr. Lamott provides a psychological profile.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganThe team discusses the lack of evidence.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, John CorriganNick and Gus pick up Catherine.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Catherine TramellCatherine and the detectives drive to the station.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Catherine TramellCatherine is interrogated by Nick, Gus, and other police officials regarding her relationship with Johnny Boz.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, John CorriganCatherine discusses her sexual relationship with Johnny Boz.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, John Corrigan, Sam AndrewsCatherine discusses her book and the white silk scarf.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Lt. Phil WalkerCatherine denies killing Johnny Boz.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, John CorriganCatherine admits to using drugs with Boz.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus Moran, Jim HarriganNick and Catherine play psychological games.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain TalcottCatherine explains her cold approach to relationships.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, John Corrigan, Sam AndrewsCatherine takes a polygraph test and passes.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil WalkerNick drives Catherine home during a storm.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick drinks at a bar and confronts Nilsen.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, Lt. Phil Walker, Lt. Martin NilsenNick and Beth have a rough sexual encounter.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerThe team discusses a past murder case involving Catherine.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil Walker, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganNick follows Catherine.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick watches Catherine's house.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick researches Catherine's past.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick visits Catherine at her beach house to ask questions for his investigation.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick and Catherine discuss his past and her book while she prepares a drink.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick confronts Beth about his confidential file.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerNick confronts Nilsen, leading to an altercation.
Nick Curran, Lt. Martin NilsenNick and Gus discuss the situation.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranBeth visits Nick at his apartment.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerNick discovers Nilsen's body.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Lt. Phil WalkerNick is interrogated regarding Nilsen's death.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain TalcottNick and Catherine discuss her book and their relationship before she leaves for the club.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellGus encounters Catherine leaving Nick's apartment.
Catherine Tramell, Gus MoranNick and Gus discuss Catherine.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick searches for Catherine in the club.
Nick Curran, RoxyNick discovers Catherine in a stall with others.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick and Catherine dance and kiss on the floor.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, RoxyNick and Catherine engage in sexual activity.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick encounters Roxy in the bathroom.
Nick Curran, RoxyNick visits Catherine at her beach house.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, RoxyNick meets a drunk Gus at a bar.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranGus and Nick continue their conversation.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick is chased by a black Ferrari.
Nick Curran, RoxyPolice investigate the crash site.
Nick Curran, Lt. Phil Walker, Sam AndrewsNick undergoes a psychological evaluation.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerBeth confronts Nick after the evaluation.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerNick returns to the beach house to find Catherine.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick drives recklessly toward the Stinson house.
Nick CurranNick confronts Catherine about the woman who was watching them.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick and Catherine make love and discuss Catherine's past.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick confronts Catherine about Nilsen and her research on him.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Gus MoranNick and Gus investigate Roxy's juvenile record.
Nick Curran, Gus Moran, RoxyNick and Gus discuss the implications of Catherine's friends.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick checks for Lisa Anderson at Berkeley.
Nick CurranNick confronts Catherine about Lisa Anderson.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Hazel DobkinsNick verifies the name Lisa Henderson.
Nick CurranNick discovers Beth Gardner's photo on the license for Lisa Henderson.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, Sam AndrewsNick confronts Beth about her past with Catherine.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerNick returns home to find Catherine.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick learns Nilsen took the file on Lisa Henderson.
Nick CurranNick and Gus discuss the theory that Beth framed Catherine.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranCatherine visits Nick.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick investigates the death of Beth's husband.
Nick CurranNick confirms Nilsen investigated Beth's husband's death.
Nick CurranNick confronts Catherine one last time.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNick encounters Catherine who tells him their games are over. Hazel Dobkins appears.
Nick Curran, Catherine Tramell, Hazel DobkinsGus tells Nick he found a lead on Catherine's roommate in Oakland.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranGus mentions Dr. Elizabeth Gardner shares office space with Johnny Boz's psychiatrist.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranNick and Gus arrive at the office building.
Nick Curran, Gus MoranGus is killed by a hooded figure in the elevator.
Gus MoranNick finds Gus dead and confronts Beth Gardner, shooting her.
Nick Curran, Dr. Elizabeth GardnerPolice investigate Beth's apartment and find evidence linking her to Catherine.
Nick Curran, Lt. Phil Walker, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganDetectives discuss the evidence and conclude Beth was the killer.
Nick Curran, Lt. Phil Walker, Captain Talcott, Sam Andrews, Jim HarriganNick returns home to find Catherine waiting for him.
Nick Curran, Catherine TramellNumber one I don't remember how often I used to jack off, but it was a lot. Number two I didn't get pissed off at my dad -- even after I was old enough to know what he and mom were doing in the bedroom. Number three I don't look in the toilet before I flush it. Number four I don't wet the bed and haven't for some time. Number five You can go fuck yourselves because I'm out of here.
We checked the tape machines at Dr. Gardner's apartment and at her office -- both here and the one on Van Ness. No message from Gus on any of 'em. The one at her apartment was broken. Johnny Boz's psychiatrist says he thinks he remembers Dr. Gardner and Boz meeting at a Christmas party at his house a year ago.
No, she didn't... she never got jealous before... she got excited. I don't have luck with women. There was this girl I met while I was in college. I slept with her once. She started following me around, taking my picture. She dyed her hair, copied my clothes. Lisa something... Oberman. It was awful.
Catherine Tramell's roommate her freshman year. I got a call from her. I've been calling people who were in her dorm all day. She must've heard I was trying to talk to her. She says she knows all about Catherine and Lisa Henderson. She's over in Oakland. You wanna come with me?
I slept with her once in school. I was just a kid. I was experimenting. It was just that one time. She developed a... fixation... on me. She styled her hair like mine. She wore the same kind of clothes I did. It scared me.
She's really sick you know. Don't you know what she's doing? She knows I went to Berkeley. She knows I knew Noah. She makes up that story about me. She's handing you somebody who's obsessed with he her.
Which one you talkin' about now, son? We know ole Hazel did it; we know young Roxy did it -- and the other one Well, hell, she's got that magna come lawdy pussy on her that done fried up your brain.
She knew you'd find out who Lisa Henderson is. You're a good cop -- what did she do? Tell you casually and make it seem irrelevant? Did she tell you in bed, Nick? That's how I'd do it.
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