Screenplay data
Jack Manfred, an aspiring writer, takes a job as a croupier, immersing himself in the detached world of the casino and observing the gamblers for his novel. He begins an affair with a fellow croupier, Bella, while his girlfriend, Marion, grows increasingly frustrated with his secretive life and the dark subject matter of his writing. Jack becomes entangled with Jani de Villiers, a mysterious South African gambler who proposes a casino robbery, which he initially refuses but later agrees to after Marion discovers his hidden money and confronts him. The robbery goes awry, resulting in Marion's accidental death during a struggle with the robbers, who were targeting Jack's casino. Jack finishes his novel, which becomes a success, and he continues working as a croupier, maintaining his detached observation of life while receiving a final call from Jani, who is revealed to be his father's accomplice in the robbery.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Jack, a struggling writer, takes a job as a croupier and becomes drawn into the seductive but dangerous world of the casino.
Open full beat sheetJack Manfred is listed as Protagonist / Croupier. A writer who becomes a croupier; observant, detached, and cynical. In the parsed data, Jack Manfred is connected to 100 scenes, 110 dialogue lines, 110 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
100 scenes / 110 dialogue linesMarion Neil is listed as Jack's Girlfriend. A former police officer turned store detective; romantic and moralistic. In the parsed data, Marion Neil is connected to 21 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
21 scenes / 23 dialogue linesJani de Villiers is listed as Gambler. A mysterious, wealthy South African woman. In the parsed data, Jani de Villiers is connected to 18 scenes, 53 dialogue lines, 53 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
18 scenes / 53 dialogue linesMatt is listed as Croupier. A corrupt croupier who enjoys the criminal lifestyle. In the parsed data, Matt is connected to 14 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
14 scenes / 5 dialogue linesDavid Reynolds is listed as Casino Manager. Cold, professional, and controlling. In the parsed data, David Reynolds is connected to 12 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
12 scenes / 7 dialogue linesBella is listed as Croupier. A fellow croupier with a past in sex work. In the parsed data, Bella is connected to 9 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
9 scenes / 17 dialogue linesGiles Cremorne is listed as Publisher. A former friend of Jack's, upper-class, opportunistic. In the parsed data, Giles Cremorne is connected to 4 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 11 dialogue linesJack Sr. is listed as Jack's Father. A gambler and barman living in South Africa. In the parsed data, Jack Sr. is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 8 dialogue linesJack observes the roulette table and the players, reflecting on his role as a croupier.
Jack ManfredJack visits Giles Cremorne to ask for a job.
Jack Manfred, Giles CremorneJack works on his novel and receives a call from his father.
Jack Manfred, Jack Sr.Jack interviews with David Reynolds for the croupier position.
Jack Manfred, David ReynoldsJack sells his car to raise money.
Jack ManfredJack returns home to find Marion.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack returns home to find Marion has prepared a romantic evening.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack finds lingerie on the bed and goes to the bathroom.
Jack ManfredJack and Marion share a flirtatious moment.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack returns to the bedroom.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack prepares a drink.
Jack ManfredJack and Marion discuss his new job as a croupier.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack gets a manicure.
Jack ManfredJack gets his hair dyed black.
Jack ManfredJack prepares for his first shift and meets Bella.
Jack Manfred, BellaJack begins his first shift as a croupier.
Jack Manfred, David ReynoldsMadame Claude launders money at the table.
Jack ManfredMatt takes over the table from Jack.
Jack Manfred, David Reynolds, MattJack deals blackjack.
Jack ManfredMr Tchai arrives to play.
Jack Manfred, David Reynolds, BellaReynolds talks to Jack about Mr Tchai.
Jack Manfred, David ReynoldsMatt offers Jack a ride home.
Jack Manfred, MattMatt and Jack talk in the car.
Jack Manfred, MattJack drinks vodka alone.
Jack ManfredJack joins Marion in bed.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilMarion leaves for work.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilMarion leaves the flat.
Marion NeilJani de Villiers plays at Jack's table.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack catches a man cheating.
Jack Manfred, David Reynolds, Jani de VilliersJack observes Matt cheating.
Jack Manfred, MattJack confronts Matt about cheating.
Jack Manfred, MattMatt and Jack arrive at a restaurant.
Jack Manfred, MattMatt introduces Jack to the owner.
Jack Manfred, MattJack and Matt join a poker game.
Jack Manfred, MattJack is offered drugs.
Jack ManfredJack witnesses a sexual encounter.
Jack ManfredJack leaves the restaurant.
Jack Manfred, MattJack tells Matt he is leaving the poker table and quotes Hemingway, leading to a brief exchange about the author's suicide.
Jack Manfred, MattJack returns home drunk and gets into a heated argument with Marion about his job and their relationship.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack practices dealing cards while alone in his flat.
Jack ManfredJack emerges from the Underground into the crowd.
Jack ManfredJack enters a department store.
Jack ManfredJack visits Marion at work, and they arrange to meet later.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack encounters Jani outside an airline office.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack and Jani have drinks at the Ritz and discuss their shared backgrounds and gambling.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack prepares for work at home.
Jack ManfredJack travels to work.
Jack ManfredA customer coughs on the chips, causing a hygiene issue.
Jack ManfredThe casino closes for the night.
Jack, Matt, and Reynolds count the night's earnings.
Jack Manfred, David Reynolds, MattBella offers Jack a ride home.
Jack Manfred, BellaJack is attacked by the man he barred from the casino.
Jack Manfred, BellaBella cleans Jack's wounds.
Jack Manfred, BellaJack and Bella have sex.
Jack Manfred, BellaJack and Bella talk after sex.
Jack Manfred, BellaJack writes his book while Marion visits.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack and Matt talk in the washroom.
Jack Manfred, MattJani returns to the casino and plays at Jack's table.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack receives a call from his father.
Jack Manfred, Jack Sr., Marion NeilMarion criticizes Jack's book.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilBella confronts Jack about being fired.
Jack Manfred, Marion Neil, BellaJack sees Marion with another man.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack and Reynolds review security footage of Matt cheating at the casino.
Jack Manfred, David Reynolds, MattJack struggles with his work and his feelings for Jani and Marion.
Jack ManfredJack encounters Giles at a book signing and receives an invitation to a party.
Jack Manfred, Giles CremorneJani drives Jack to the country house.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack and Jani arrive at the house; Jani reveals her bruised eye.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack watches Jani play tennis and discusses her with Giles.
Jack Manfred, Giles Cremorne, Jani de VilliersJack demonstrates his card skills during a game.
Jack Manfred, Giles Cremorne, Jani de VilliersJani asks Jack to help her rob the casino.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack contemplates Jani's offer while drinking.
Jack ManfredJani becomes ill and tells Jack the bet is off.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJani leaves the house.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack returns home to find a gift from Marion.
Jack Manfred, Marion NeilJack receives a call from Jani.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack calls Jani back.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack meets Jani at her hotel and agrees to the robbery.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack meets Jani in a hotel room to receive payment for a future job.
Jack Manfred, Jani de VilliersJack walks away from the hotel reflecting on the money.
Jack ManfredJack works at the roulette table while observing gamblers.
Jack Manfred...It gave him an exquisite pleasure, being an underground man. With all his money, he hadn't even bought a car. Jack knew the truth about himself, he was a one-book writer. A one time winner who had quit while he was ahead...
These people will pay you ten thousand before and ten thousand after. They want someone they can be sure of, an honest dealer. That's the point. Not all dealers are honest. Mr Reynolds will never suspect you.
Your boyfriend fucked me, smoked my dope, then shopped me. What do you think of that? I can't get a job now. You bastard. You're no different from Matt. A pair of vicious little shits, that's what you are.
Well, that's my poor upbringing. I didn't go to no private school. I haven't got no class. I want to live with a writer. Not a fucking croupier. I don't even know what the word means. Croupier.
The woman thinks I'm going to marry her. But you know me. It's a shame things didn't work out. But we saw you all right. You didn't gamble the ten grand, did you?
Jack, look, next weekend I'm having a house party. It's near Oxford. Why don't you come? It'll just be social. No business. Bring a friend. I've plenty of room.
I don't give a fuck about the sex. Most men'll fuck a lamppost. He's just a miserable zombie. Is that the way you feel now? Is that what's happened to you?
-- I don't care about her. Of course, I was angry. But not with you. The book is yours not mine. I was wrong, what I said about it. I hurt you, didn't I?
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