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2000

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Seasoned con artist Jake Vig is forced by crime boss Morgan Gillette to orchestrate a high-stakes con to repay a debt after his crew accidentally steals Gillette's money. Jake assembles his team, including Lily, Gordo, and Miles, to execute an elaborate scheme involving a fake bank transfer, complicated by corrupt police, rival enforcers, and Agent Gunther Moonan's relentless pursuit. As the con unfolds, betrayals and double-crosses are revealed, including Lily's secret alliance with Gillette and Lupus's role as a spy. In a climactic airport showdown, Jake fakes his own death, outsmarting everyone with Agent Moonan's help, securing the money, and disappearing into the night after Gillette and his associates are arrested.

Writer
Doug Jung
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0310910
Script date
2000
135Scenes
17Characters
19Pages
1Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Confidence Save the Cat analysis

A seasoned con man, Jake Vig, recounts a high-stakes grift involving offshore money transfers and a shadowy King Pin.

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Key characters

Jake Vig

Jake Vig is listed as Grifter / Con artist. Late 20's, fashionable, confident, leader of the crew. In the parsed data, Jake Vig is connected to 79 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

79 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Gordo

Gordo is listed as Grifter / Crew member. Late 20's, handles the 'inside' work. In the parsed data, Gordo is connected to 41 scenes, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

41 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lily

Lily is listed as Grifter / Crew member. Attractive blonde, pickpocket, later dyes hair red. In the parsed data, Lily is connected to 39 scenes, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

39 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lupus

Lupus is listed as Enforcer / Spy. Late 20's, wears loud sweatsuits, works for the King Pin. In the parsed data, Lupus is connected to 39 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

39 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Miles

Miles is listed as Grifter / Crew member. Late 20's, bartender at The Euclid. In the parsed data, Miles is connected to 35 scenes, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

35 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 34 scenes, 1068 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.

34 scenes / 1068 dialogue lines

Special Agent Gunther Moonan

Special Agent Gunther Moonan is listed as Federal Agent. Early 40's, obsessed with catching Jake. In the parsed data, Special Agent Gunther Moonan is connected to 19 scenes, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

19 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Butch

Butch is listed as Antagonist / Enforcer. 40's, conservative look, holds a gun on Jake. In the parsed data, Butch is connected to 18 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

18 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Officer Richard Rottovich

Officer Richard Rottovich is listed as Corrupt Police Officer. Middle-aged, partner to Sobozinski. In the parsed data, Officer Richard Rottovich is connected to 18 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.

18 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Officer Walter Sobozinski

Officer Walter Sobozinski is listed as Corrupt Police Officer. Middle-aged, needs money for kid's braces. In the parsed data, Officer Walter Sobozinski is connected to 18 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.

18 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Harlin

Harlin is listed as Enforcer. Older, mountain of a man, works for the King Pin. In the parsed data, Harlin is connected to 15 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

15 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

The King Pin

The King Pin is listed as Crime Boss. Large, bald, independent mob boss. In the parsed data, The King Pin is connected to 8 scenes, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

8 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lionel Dolby

Lionel Dolby is listed as Mark. Late 40's, nervous, accountant for the King Pin. In the parsed data, Lionel Dolby is connected to 8 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

8 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Grant Ashby

Grant Ashby is listed as Mark / Banker. Middle-aged, balding, VP of Corporate Loans. In the parsed data, Grant Ashby is connected to 7 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Frankie Suits

Frankie Suits is listed as Wardrobe / Grifter contact. Ancient, rake-thin, legend in the grift. In the parsed data, Frankie Suits is connected to 6 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Big Al

Big Al is listed as Grifter / Shill. Overweight, plays the shill, killed mid-meal. In the parsed data, Big Al is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Morgan Gillette

Morgan Gillette is listed as Mark / Banker. Early 50's, sharp features, wealthy. In the parsed data, Morgan Gillette is connected to 2 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. - BACK ALLEY

    Jake Vig is held at gunpoint by Butch in a dark alley.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  2. 1. NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

    Jake sits in a bar reading a newspaper and musing on the nature of marks and money.

    Jake Vig

  3. 1. THE EUCLID

    Jake, Miles, and Lupus discuss the progress of their con in the Caymans.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Lupus

  4. 1. INT.- JET

    Gordo talks on the phone while traveling with the Heavysets; he avoids using the airplane bathroom.

    Gordo, Jake Vig

  5. 2. EXT. - BACK ALLEY

    Three weeks ago: Jake and Lionel emerge from a building following a staged shooting.

    Jake Vig, Lionel Dolby

  6. 2. JAKE'S APARTMENT

    Jake returns home to find he has lost his wallet and encounters a bird in his apartment.

    Jake Vig, Lily

  7. 2. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN/ASHBY'S OFFICE

    Ashby initiates the bank transfer under Jake's direction.

    Frankie Suits

  8. 2. INT.- THE EUCLID

    Jake discusses Gordo's bathroom habit with Lupus.

    Jake Vig, Lupus

  9. 3. INT. - THE EUCLID BAR

    Jake and Lionel attempt to hide the evidence while Miles and Gordo play along with the grift.

    Jake Vig, Lionel Dolby, Miles, Big Al, Gordo

  10. 3. DOLBY'S APARTMENT

    Lionel Dolby is confronted by Harlin and Lupus on behalf of the King Pin.

    Lionel Dolby, Harlin, Lupus

  11. 3. THE EUCLID BAR

    Jake coordinates the next step via phone.

    Jake Vig

  12. 3. INT.- TOWN CAR

    The King Pin coordinates the pursuit of the money via phone.

    The King Pin, Lupus, Harlin

  13. 4. EXT. - THE EUCLID/CITY SIDEWALK

    Lionel flees the scene while corrupt police arrive.

    Lionel Dolby, Officer Walter Sobozinski, Officer Richard Rottovich

  14. 4. JAKE'S APARTMENT

    Jake receives an urgent call from Miles.

    Jake Vig, Miles

  15. 4. CAYMEN ISLANDS/CAFE

    Gordo prepares for the withdrawal.

    Gordo

  16. 4. INT. -- THE EUCLID BAR

    Jake arranges a meeting with Lily and confronts Lupus physically.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Lionel Dolby

  17. 5. INT. - THE EUCLID

    The crew celebrates the successful grift and discusses their cut with the corrupt police.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Big Al, Officer Walter Sobozinski, Officer Richard Rottovich, Gordo

  18. 5. BIG AL'S

    Jake and Miles discover that Big Al has been murdered.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Big Al

  19. 5. GRAND LAYMEN'S BANK

    Gordo successfully withdraws funds.

    Gordo

  20. 5. INT.- MORGAN GILLETTE'S OFFICE

    Gillette and Butch plot their next move, revealing Lily is working with them.

    Grant Ashby, Butch, Lily

  21. 6. EXT. - BACK ALLEY

    Return to the present standoff.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  22. 6. DINER

    Jake, Miles, and Gordo discuss the death of Big Al and their connection to the King Pin.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo

  23. 6. LAYMEN ISLANDS/STREET

    Gordo signals the next phase.

    Gordo

  24. 6. INT.- AIRPORT/TERMINAL HALLWAY

    Gordo clears customs while under surveillance by Agent Moonan.

    Gordo, Special Agent Gunther Moonan

  25. 7. THE EUCLID

    The crew prepares to return the money to the King Pin.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo

  26. 7. BANK OF THE CAYMENS

    Gordo cashes the check at the second bank.

    Gordo

  27. 7. INT.- CAR

    Officers Rottovich and Sobozinski prepare to intercept.

    Officer Richard Rottovich, Officer Walter Sobozinski, Special Agent Gunther Moonan

  28. 8. THE BULLDOG GYM

    Jake arrives at the gym to meet the King Pin.

    Jake Vig, Officer Walter Sobozinski, Officer Richard Rottovich, Harlin, Lupus

  29. 8. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN/ASHBY'S OFFICE

    Ashby believes the transaction is successful and departs.

    Frankie Suits

  30. 8. INT.- JFK AIRPORT/TERMINAL

    Gordo enters the bathroom followed by Harlin.

    Gordo, Special Agent Gunther Moonan, Harlin

  31. 9. BANK OF THE CAYMENS/VAULT ROOM

    Gordo receives the bundled money.

    Gordo

  32. 9. INT.- MEN'S ROOM

    Harlin attacks Gordo in the bathroom.

    Gordo, Harlin

  33. 10. CAYMEN ISLANDS/STREET

    Gordo exits with the money.

    Gordo

  34. 10. INT.- JFK AIRPORT/TERMINAL

    Harlin leaves with the suitcase.

    Special Agent Gunther Moonan, Harlin

  35. 21. INT. BULLDOG GYM

    Harlin and Lupus escort Jake through a gym to meet the King Pin.

    Harlin, Lupus, Jake Vig

  36. 22. INT. STEAM BATH

    Jake meets the King Pin, they discuss grifting, and the King Pin forces Jake to work for him.

    Jake Vig, Harlin, Lupus, The King Pin

  37. 23. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Jake and Butch discuss the King Pin in a present-day timeline.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  38. 24. INT. SQUAD CAR

    Rottovich and Sobozinski stake out a shop to seize drugs.

    Officer Richard Rottovich, Officer Walter Sobozinski

  39. 25. INT. ANOTHER CAR

    Special Agent Moonan monitors the corrupt cops.

    Special Agent Gunther Moonan

  40. 26. EXT. STREET / BROOKLYN

    The corrupt cops intercept a kid delivering heroin.

    Officer Richard Rottovich, Officer Walter Sobozinski

  41. 27. INT. BAR

    Jake explains the process of a 'Big Con' through a sequence of morphing interactions.

    Jake Vig, Lionel Dolby

  42. 28. EXT. SIDEWALK

    Jake explains the 'Tale' and the 'Convincer' stage of the con.

    Jake Vig, Lionel Dolby, Gordo

  43. 29. INT. JAKE'S APARTMENT

    Jake addresses the audience about the reality of the con while loading a gun.

    Jake Vig

  44. 31. INT. THE EUCLID BAR

    Jake stages a mock shooting with Gordo to scare Dolby into giving up his money, explaining the mechanics of a con.

    Jake Vig, Lionel Dolby, Gordo, Big Al, Miles

  45. 32. EXT. SIDEWALK

    Dolby flees the bar.

    Lionel Dolby

  46. 33. INT. THE EUCLID BAR

    Corrupt cops enter the crime scene.

    Officer Walter Sobozinski, Officer Richard Rottovich

  47. 34. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Butch interrogates Jake about his past.

    Butch, Jake Vig

  48. 35. INT. JAKE'S APARTMENT

    The crew discusses the plan for the King Pin.

    Jake Vig, Gordo, Miles, Lupus

  49. 36. INT. WAX

    Jake scouts Lily at a bar.

    Lily, Jake Vig

  50. 37. EXT. BACK ALLEY / OUTSIDE BAR

    Jake recruits Lily to the crew.

    Jake Vig, Lily, Gordo, Miles, Lupus

  51. 38. EXT. CITY SIDEWALK

    Lily agrees to join the crew.

    Lily, Jake Vig

  52. 39. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Jake finishes recounting the story to Butch.

    Butch, Jake Vig

  53. 40. INT. THE EUCLID

    Jake reveals the target.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo, Lily, Lupus

  54. 41. INT. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN/BOARDROOM

    Jake narrates the history and criminal profile of Morgan Gillette to the crew.

    Jake Vig, Grant Ashby

  55. 42. INT. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN/HALLWAY

    Gillette leaves the meeting escorted by his crew and Butch.

    Butch, Grant Ashby

  56. 43. EXT. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN

    Gillette departs in a Town Car.

    Grant Ashby

  57. 44. INT. THE EUCLID

    The crew discusses the two-million-dollar plan to target Gillette.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Big Al, Gordo, Lupus

  58. 45. INT. CITY BANK OF MANHATTAN/LOBBY

    Jake narrates the plan to recruit Grant Ashby.

    Jake Vig, Gordo, Frankie Suits

  59. 46. EXT. CAYMAN ISLANDS

    Jake explains the off-shore money transfer phase.

    Jake Vig

  60. 47. INT. GRAND CAYMAN'S BANK

    Jake narrates the withdrawal process.

    Jake Vig, Miles

  61. 48. EXT. CAYMAN ISLANDS/STREET

    Jake walks to a second bank.

    Jake Vig

  62. 49. INT. BANK OF THE GRAND CAYMANS

    Jake cashes the check.

    Jake Vig

  63. 50. INT. JFK AIRPORT/TERMINAL HALLWAY

    Jake explains the final smuggling phase through Customs.

    Jake Vig

  64. 51. EXT. JFK AIRPORT

    Jake exits an empty terminal, and the crowd materializes around him as he vanishes.

    Jake Vig

  65. 52. INT. THE EUCLID

    Jake pitches a high-risk con to his crew, leading to a heated argument about the feasibility and danger of the plan.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo, Lily

  66. 53. EXT. PAY PHONE

    Jake makes a phone call to follow up on a tip.

    Jake Vig

  67. 54. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Butch and Jake exchange words regarding the situation.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  68. 55. INT. 16TH PRECINT/OFFICE

    Agent Moonan coerces Rottovich and Sobozinski into helping him catch Jake.

    Officer Walter Sobozinski, Officer Richard Rottovich, Special Agent Gunther Moonan

  69. 56. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Jake talks about Moonan being crooked.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  70. 57. INT. THE KIEV DINER

    The crew discusses the plan and assigns tasks.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo, Lily, Lupus

  71. 58. INT. BULLDOG GYM

    Jake negotiates a stake with the King Pin, resulting in a violent confrontation.

    Jake Vig, Lily, Harlin, Lupus, The King Pin

  72. 59. EXT. BACK ALLEY

    Jake confirms they have the stake and need to target a bank employee.

    Jake Vig, Butch

  73. 60. EXT. CITY BANK OF NEW YORK

    The team scouts for a potential mark, identifying Michelle Strigo.

    Jake Vig, Miles, Gordo, Lily, Lupus

  74. 61. EXT. CITY BANK OF NEW YORK

    Jake and his crew scope out potential marks exiting the bank.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo

  75. 62. INT. TRENDY RESTAURANT

    The crew observes Jay Houlser at a bar and dismisses him as a mark.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo

  76. 63. EXT. CITY BANK OF NEW YORK

    The crew observes Alice Tanner exiting the bank and dismisses her.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo

  77. 64. EXT. CITY BANK OF NEW YORK

    The crew observes Grant Ashby and selects him as the mark.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo, Frankie Suits

  78. 65. INT. THE BULL AND THE BEAR PUB

    Jake finalizes Ashby as the mark based on his solitary habits.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo, Frankie Suits

  79. 66. INT. GARMENT DISTRICT/WAREHOUSE

    The crew meets Frankie Suits to acquire materials for the con.

    Jake Vig, Lupus, Lily, Miles, Gordo, Morgan Gillette

  80. 67. INT. SUITS' OFFICE

    Jake negotiates with Suits for fake corporate documents while discussing the risks.

    Jake Vig, Morgan Gillette, Lily

Dialogue examples

Let's see... Let's suppose he gets to Customs and he gets caught. We get our money back, but then we have to deal with a criminal investigation. I don't much like that idea. Then again, let's suppose he actually gets through Customs. Now, that'll be something. We recover the money in cash and let the insurance cover the corporate fraud. We double our money.

UNKNOWN / Scene 4

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