Screenplay data
Officer Joe Stevens goes deep undercover as John Hull to infiltrate Ramon Gallegos's drug ring, partnering with dealer David Elias while struggling with his blurring identity and committing violent acts. District Attorney Gerald Carver, increasingly manipulative, pushes Hull further into his criminal persona, leading Hull to question the operation's true motives as violence escalates with rival dealers and police. Hull discovers Carver's corruption and Gallegos's untouchable CIA status, prompting him to expose Carver and work with Elias to recover stolen drug money. The mission culminates in a violent confrontation where Elias kills Officer Charles Taft, Hull is arrested, and he later reflects on his moral compromises at Taft's grave from jail.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Undercover cop Joe Stevens infiltrates a Los Angeles drug ring, struggling with identity and loyalty as he climbs the criminal hierarchy.
Open full beat sheetJoe Stevens is listed as Protagonist / Undercover Agent. A black police officer who goes deep undercover to infiltrate a drug ring. In the parsed data, Joe Stevens is connected to 64 scenes, 62 dialogue lines, 62 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
64 scenes / 62 dialogue linesDavid Elias is listed as Drug Dealer / Lawyer. A slick, powerful drug dealer who also practices law. In the parsed data, David Elias is connected to 39 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
39 scenes / 40 dialogue linesBetty McCutcheon is listed as Money Launderer. A drug-addicted woman who launders money for Elias. In the parsed data, Betty McCutcheon is connected to 17 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
17 scenes / 29 dialogue linesCharles Taft is listed as Police Officer. An honest, tough LAPD Narcotics officer. In the parsed data, Charles Taft is connected to 13 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
13 scenes / 5 dialogue linesGerald Carver is listed as Antagonist / Government Lawyer. An ambitious, manipulative United States District Attorney. In the parsed data, Gerald Carver is connected to 12 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
12 scenes / 25 dialogue linesEddie is listed as Street Dealer. A talkative, drug-addicted street dealer. In the parsed data, Eddie is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesFelix Barbosa is listed as Drug Dealer. A veteran, unstable cocaine dealer. In the parsed data, Felix Barbosa is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
9 scenes / 4 dialogue linesRamon Gallegos is listed as Drug Kingpin. A powerful, elusive cocaine supplier. In the parsed data, Ramon Gallegos is connected to 5 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
5 scenes / 10 dialogue linesJoe Stevens and his son Joe Jr. drive through a bleak neighborhood; Joe Stevens stops at a liquor store, commits a robbery, and is killed in a shootout.
Joe StevensSeventeen years later, Joe Stevens takes a psychological test for the police force.
Joe StevensGerald Carver interviews police officers to find a candidate for an undercover operation.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverCarver recruits Joe Stevens for an undercover mission to infiltrate Ramon Gallegos' drug ring.
Joe Stevens, Gerald Carver, Charles TaftStevens visits his family before leaving for Los Angeles.
Joe StevensJohn Hull (Stevens) attempts to buy drugs from Eddie to move up the chain.
Joe Stevens, EddieEddie is ambushed by Taft and Hernandez after leaving a building.
Eddie, Charles TaftTaft and Hernandez interrogate Eddie.
Eddie, Charles TaftElias is interrupted during homework with his daughter by a visit from Barbosa and his associates.
David Elias, Ramon Gallegos, Felix BarbosaElias meets Hull and Eddie, quickly identifying Hull as a cop.
David Elias, Eddie, Joe StevensElias gives Eddie money, still suspicious of him.
David Elias, EddieHull is harassed by his neighbor Belinda before receiving a call.
Joe StevensHull and Eddie are ambushed by police at a taco stand.
Joe Stevens, Eddie, Charles TaftElias appears as Hull's lawyer and gets his case dismissed.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Charles TaftBarbosa kills Eddie for talking to the police.
David Elias, Eddie, Felix Barbosa, Joe StevensElias and Hull discuss the drug business.
David Elias, Joe StevensElias and Hull discuss business; Elias's family enters, and Elias gives Hull a bag of cocaine, proposing a partnership.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Betty McCutcheonHull reports to Carver with the cocaine; Carver pressures Hull to act like a criminal.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverHull prepares crack vials, struggling with his identity.
Joe StevensA montage of Hull managing his drug operation and interacting with dealers.
Joe Stevens, Charles Taft, Eddie, Felix BarbosaHull visits Elias; they discuss their personal lives and racial dynamics.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias visit Betty to launder money.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Betty McCutcheonIvy kills Bijoux in a drive-by shooting.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull tracks down and kills Ivy in the club bathroom.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull reflects on his actions and calls his daughter.
Joe StevensElias and Hull meet a chemist to discuss a new synthetic drug.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull reports to Carver about the synthetic drug and the killing of Ivy.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverHull, dressed in an expensive suit, pays the motel owner to keep his room and provide services.
Joe StevensHull and Elias discuss business and the potential for expansion while Hull prepares a briefcase of cash.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull visits Betty at her store.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonHull and Betty share an intimate and tense moment.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheon, David EliasA tense meeting between Barbosa, Elias, and Hull, culminating in a violent game.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Ramon Gallegos, Felix BarbosaBarbosa meets with Hernandez to discuss informants and a setup.
Felix Barbosa, Charles TaftHull informs Carver of his progress, but Carver reveals a police setup.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverThe drug deal goes wrong as police intervene.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Betty McCutcheon, Felix Barbosa, Charles TaftHull drives the group away while Elias threatens Barbosa.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Betty McCutcheon, Felix BarbosaElias shoots Barbosa's hand and forces him out of the moving limo while Hull and McCutcheon watch in horror.
Joe Stevens, Gerald Carver, David Elias, Betty McCutcheon, Felix BarbosaHull and Taft engage in a high-stakes game of chicken in their vehicles.
Joe Stevens, Charles Taft, David EliasElias and Hull argue about the shooting of the cop.
David Elias, Joe StevensElias celebrates the night's events while McCutcheon decides to leave the group.
David Elias, Betty McCutcheon, Joe StevensMolto executes Hernandez.
Hull visits McCutcheon and they reconcile.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonHull and McCutcheon are ambushed by Molto and his men.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonGallegos confronts Hull and Elias about Barbosa's debt.
Ramon Gallegos, Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias arrive at Gopher's building.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias intimidate Gopher for information.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias collect money from various sources.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias discuss the missing money; Carver arrives to confront Hull.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Gerald CarverCarver confronts Hull about his actions.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverHull forces Carver to admit the truth about Gallegos.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverHull visits McCutcheon and reveals his past.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonHull and Elias return to Gopher's.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias confront Gopher about the money.
Joe Stevens, David EliasTaft pressures McCutcheon to turn on Hull.
Charles Taft, Betty McCutcheonElias and Hull drive to the theater.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias meet Gallegos.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Ramon GallegosHull and Elias take Molto with them.
Joe Stevens, David EliasElias intimidates Molto to find the money.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias find the money in a Winnebago.
Joe Stevens, David EliasElias leaves instructions for Molto.
Joe Stevens, David EliasHull and Elias arrive at a parking garage.
Joe Stevens, David EliasElias and Hull arrive at a parking garage in the Winnebago; Elias discusses the money inside while Hull contemplates killing him.
Joe Stevens, David EliasMolto and his thugs ransack Betty's shop.
Betty McCutcheonHull finds Betty at a support group meeting and warns her.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonMolto and his men trash Hull's apartment.
Hull and Betty find Belinda dead in her room.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonTaft confronts Hull in his room.
Joe Stevens, Charles Taft, Betty McCutcheonHull sends Betty away in a limousine.
Joe Stevens, Betty McCutcheonElias and Hull prepare for the meeting with Guzman.
Joe Stevens, David EliasThe meeting between Elias, Hull, and Guzman goes wrong as police arrive.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Charles Taft, Ramon GallegosElias shoots Taft; Hull tries to save him.
Joe Stevens, David Elias, Charles TaftCarver visits Hull in jail.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverHull visits Taft's grave.
Joe Stevens, Gerald CarverMy wife's. She died of leukemia three years ago. I like to be among the dead. They never interrupt you. Felix Barbosa started out as a skinny fourteen-year-old fucking Yankee businessman in Bogata hotels. He grew up. He made himself strong and rich, but getting there made him sick, and that killed him. So he lost everything for the same reason he'd gotten it in the first place. Now we'll see if you can do as well.
Trying's for college boys. If all there is is power and money... If all there is... then what am I doing here? 'Cause I can get more power and money out on the street, I got more there already, than I'd ever get kissing your ass in Washington...
I know they're coming after us. I want them to. We'll give them the money, but we'll make a deal for ourselves. We'll get what we need for the synthetic drugs. I've thought it all out. I've been thinking it out for years.
Guzman, right. Our government supports Guzman because he's a moderate. That's a right-winger who's pro-U.S. If Gallegos got busted here, it would hurt Guzman's political career there. It's politics, John, not drugs.
I'm a sixty-three-year-old man! I'm a grandfather! Would you hit a sixty-three-year-old white man? Would you hit your own grandfather?
When you killed him, you bought the debt; now you owe it to me; you get to keep thirty percent, like he did. You have three days.
Everything is different. We're the Colombians now. This is the greatest night of my life. Terrible but great. Felix was right...
The way most drug lawyers do: clients paid me in product, and I had to move it. Soon I was doing more dealing than law.
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