Screenplay data
Fleeing a murder charge, Bill, his lover Abby, and her sister Ursula find work on a wealthy, terminally ill farmer Chuck's wheat ranch. Bill, posing as Abby's brother, encourages her to marry Chuck for his fortune, sparking Chuck's jealousy and suspicion when Bill remains on the ranch. As Chuck's health declines and the ranch faces a locust plague and fire, he confronts and kills Bill, only to be killed himself by his foreman Benson. Abby inherits Chuck's fortune, leaves Ursula at a boarding school, and departs by train, while Ursula eventually runs away with a pilot.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Days of Heaven opens with a harsh view of working life in a Chicago mill and quickly establishes Bill’s struggle for survival.
Open full beat sheetBill is listed as Protagonist. A young man from Chicago, handsome, flashy dresser, prone to violence and gambling. In the parsed data, Bill is connected to 17 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
17 scenes / 19 dialogue linesAbby is listed as Protagonist. A beautiful young woman, Bill's lover, later Chuck's wife. In the parsed data, Abby is connected to 15 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
15 scenes / 18 dialogue linesUrsula is listed as Supporting. Abby's younger sister, 14, reckless, tomboyish. In the parsed data, Ursula is connected to 15 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
15 scenes / 9 dialogue linesChuck Artunov is listed as Antagonist/Love Interest. Owner of a vast wheat ranch, wealthy, reserved, bachelor, suffering from a terminal illness. In the parsed data, Chuck Artunov is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesBlackie is listed as Minor. An older man, acquaintance of Bill and Steve. In the parsed data, Blackie is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesBenson is listed as Supporting. The bonanza foreman, loyal to Chuck, enemy of the newcomers. In the parsed data, Benson is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSteve is listed as Minor. Bill's brother, killed early in the story. In the parsed data, Steve is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesGeorge is listed as Minor. A young pilot. In the parsed data, George is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 33.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMiss Carter is listed as Minor. Chief domestic at the Belvedere. In the parsed data, Miss Carter is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 21.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMcLean is listed as Minor. Chuck's accountant. In the parsed data, McLean is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesWorkers pound molten iron in a dark Chicago mill.
Bill, Steve, and Blackie talk during a lunch break.
Bill, Steve, BlackieSam the Collector confronts Bill about a mistake.
BillSam drops a keg of nails on Bill's hand.
BillBill, Steve, and Blackie attempt to steal a safe but are ambushed by police.
Bill, Steve, BlackieSteve dies in Bill's arms.
Bill, SteveAbby tends to Bill's wounds while Ursula keeps watch.
Bill, Abby, UrsulaWorkers receive their wages from McLean while Chuck and Benson oversee.
Chuck Artunov, Benson, McLeanA sorrowful man talks to Bill about lost love.
Bill, BlackieAbby scolds Ursula for smoking and wasting money.
Abby, UrsulaWorkers celebrate the harvest with various games and feats of strength.
Chuck Artunov, BensonBill and Ursula discuss whether to stay at the ranch.
Bill, UrsulaHarvesters engage in a tug of war in a mud pit.
Bill tries to convince Abby to stay at the ranch.
Bill, AbbyChuck watches Abby from a distance.
Chuck ArtunovHarvesters finish the effigy.
AbbyA drunk man harasses Ursula.
UrsulaFeast and games continue.
UrsulaAbby agrees to stay if Chuck provides work for her sister and brother.
Abby, Chuck ArtunovBill and Abby share a moment of intimacy before Chuck calls out from downstairs.
Bill, Abby, Chuck ArtunovBill encounters Benson while leaving the house.
Bill, Benson, Miss CarterBill, Abby, Chuck, and Ursula relax on the porch while Bill tries to convince Chuck to visit Chicago.
Bill, Abby, Chuck Artunov, Ursula, Miss CarterBill returns to the bonanza on his motorcycle.
BillBill reunites with Abby and Ursula at the Belvedere.
Bill, Abby, UrsulaBill, Abby, Chuck, and Benson dine together in awkward silence.
Bill, Abby, Chuck Artunov, Ursula, BensonBill and Ursula share a flirtatious moment by the pond.
Bill, UrsulaAbby walks with Ursula to her new school, offering advice on poise and reading.
Abby, UrsulaAbby departs by train, giving her hat to Ursula as a parting gift.
Abby, UrsulaUrsula escapes the school using a rope made of bedsheets.
UrsulaUrsula meets George the pilot and they embrace.
Ursula, GeorgeGeorge and Ursula board a biplane to escape.
Ursula, GeorgeAbby works in a factory and reads a letter to Ursula.
AbbyBill and Abby have a tense conversation about their relationship.
Bill, AbbyChuck confronts Abby about her true relationship with Bill.
Abby, Chuck ArtunovAbby leaves Ursula at a school and departs by train.
Abby, UrsulaIt seems an age we've been apart, and truly is for those who love each other so. Whenever shall we meet? Soon, I hope, for by and by we'll all be gone, Urs. Does it really seem as though we might? The other day I tried to think how I'd look laid out in a solemn white gown. Closing my eyes I could almost hear you tiptoe inlook down in my face, so deep asleep, so still. I went to Lincoln Park Zoo the other day. It was great as usual. I enclose a check.
And I let somebody like that get away from me. Redhead. Lost her to a guy named Ed. Just let it happen. Should've gone out there outside the city limits and shot him. I just about did, too. If you're knocking yourself out like this, I hope it's for a woman. And I hope she's good looking. You understand?
Sunny Jim, look at this. My first ice cream in six months. And the lady even asks do I want sprinkles on top, thank you. Big, deep dish of ice cream. You couldn't pay me to leave this place, Got you one, too. You should've heard the line I had to give her, though. Oowee!
You're here! Oh, hug me! Aren't we happy? Oh, George, has anybody ever been this happy? Hurry. They'll be looking for me.
Blackie, you told me it was going to snow in the winter, I'd go out and bet against it. You know?
They shot the shit out of him. My brother. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
That boy's like a son to me. Don't you forget it. I know what you're doing.
I paid you everything I have. Search me. The rest he gets next week.
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