Screenplay data
British officer Harry Feversham resigns his commission before a war in Sudan, prompting his friends and fiancée, Ethne, to brand him a coward with white feathers. Disguised as an Arab, Harry travels to Sudan to redeem himself by aiding his former comrades, including his blinded friend John Durrance, to whom Ethne becomes engaged out of pity. Harry infiltrates a prison in Omdurman with the help of a Nubian scout, Abou Fatma, to rescue Lieutenant Trench, enduring torture before they fake their deaths and escape. Returning to England, Harry reunites with Ethne after Durrance, learning of Harry's bravery from Trench, releases her from their engagement, allowing Harry and Ethne to marry.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Harry Feversham, shamed by white feathers, enlists in Sudan to redeem himself.
Open full beat sheetHarry Feversham is listed as Protagonist. A young officer who resigns his commission on the eve of war, later seeking redemption. In the parsed data, Harry Feversham is connected to 28 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
28 scenes / 24 dialogue linesJohn Durrance is listed as Officer. A born soldier, Harry's friend and rival, later blinded in battle. In the parsed data, John Durrance is connected to 14 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
14 scenes / 7 dialogue linesLieutenant Trench is listed as Officer. A squat, bull-like friend of Harry and Durrance. In the parsed data, Lieutenant Trench is connected to 13 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
13 scenes / 3 dialogue linesEthne Eustace is listed as Love Interest. Harry's fiancée, later engaged to Durrance. In the parsed data, Ethne Eustace is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 41.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAbou Fatma is listed as Ally. A Nubian scout who aids Harry in the Sudan. In the parsed data, Abou Fatma is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLieutenant Willoughby is listed as Officer. A vain, fastidious friend of the group. In the parsed data, Lieutenant Willoughby is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesColonel Sutch is listed as Family Friend. A veteran of the Crimean War and friend to General Feversham. In the parsed data, Colonel Sutch is connected to 4 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 16 dialogue linesCaroline Adair is listed as Friend. Ethne's friend, a young widow. In the parsed data, Caroline Adair is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLieutenant Castelton is listed as Officer. A friend of the group, prone to shyness. In the parsed data, Lieutenant Castelton is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGeneral Feversham is listed as Harry's Father. A veteran military man. In the parsed data, General Feversham is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 29.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHarry Feversham and John Durrance lead their cavalry troops in a competitive drill, with Durrance emerging as the clear victor.
Harry Feversham, John DurranceOfficers wash up after the drill; Trench teases Harry and Castelton.
Harry Feversham, John Durrance, Lieutenant Trench, Lieutenant CasteltonHarry buys a newspaper from a newsboy to check for war news.
Harry FevershamCrowds gather outside the War Office in panic over the defeat.
Harry rushes through the War Office corridor toward the casualty list.
Harry FevershamHarry checks the casualty list and finds his friends are safe.
Harry FevershamHarry returns home and is told someone is waiting for him.
Harry FevershamHarry finds Colonel Sutch waiting for him.
Harry Feversham, Colonel SutchHarry and Sutch discuss Harry's situation and the white feathers.
Harry Feversham, Colonel SutchAn Egyptian orderly is murdered by an unknown assailant while Harry and a British officer watch.
Harry Feversham, Abou FatmaDurrance writes a letter to Ethne and hears a commotion outside.
John DurranceDurrance observes wounded British officers arriving at the camp.
John DurranceGeneral Wolseley receives news of the ambush from a wounded captain.
Lieutenant WilloughbyDurrance, Willoughby, Castelton, and Trench discuss the upcoming military plans.
John Durrance, Lieutenant Trench, Lieutenant Castelton, Lieutenant WilloughbyHarry negotiates with Abou Fatma to join the desert detachment.
Harry Feversham, Abou FatmaDurrance reveals to his friends that he has proposed to Ethne.
John Durrance, Lieutenant Trench, Lieutenant Castelton, Lieutenant WilloughbyDurrance, now blind, has a letter read to him by the surgeon.
John DurranceCaptain Calder discusses Durrance's blindness and reads a letter from Ethne to him.
John Durrance, char_11Ethne waits for Durrance's arrival.
Ethne Eustace, Caroline AdairDurrance arrives but hesitates to enter.
John DurranceDurrance enters and confronts Ethne about his blindness and their engagement.
John Durrance, Ethne Eustace, Caroline AdairDurrance practices riding; Willoughby arrives to see Ethne.
John Durrance, Ethne Eustace, Caroline Adair, Lieutenant WilloughbyWilloughby gives Ethne the white feathers and news of Harry.
Lieutenant Willoughby, Ethne Eustace, John DurranceEthne and Durrance play piano; Caroline reveals Willoughby's visit.
Ethne Eustace, John Durrance, Caroline AdairHarry and Abou Fatma discuss the prisoners.
Harry Feversham, Abou FatmaHarry gets himself captured to enter the prison.
Harry Feversham, Abou FatmaHarry finds Trench in the prison.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry watches as Ibrahim is killed by a crocodile while disposing of bodies.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant Trench, Abou FatmaEthne visits General Feversham to discuss Harry's fate and her engagement to Durrance.
Ethne Eustace, General Feversham, Colonel SutchHarry fights for food in the prison courtyard.
Harry FevershamHarry feeds Trench and is punished by Idris.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry protects Trench in the crowded prison.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry scavenges for money among the dead.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry meets an Arab boy sent by Abou Fatma.
Harry Feversham, Abou FatmaHarry tends to Trench and they discuss their despair.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry receives poison from the Arab boy.
Harry FevershamHarry and Trench decide to take the poison.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry and Trench are found 'dead' and taken to the boats.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant TrenchHarry and Trench are thrown into the river and survive.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant Trench, Abou FatmaHarry kills Idris in a final confrontation.
Harry FevershamHarry returns to England and meets Ethne in the church.
Harry Feversham, Ethne EustaceHarry visits Durrance.
Harry Feversham, John DurranceHarry attends the wedding.
Harry Feversham, Lieutenant Trench, Lieutenant Willoughby, Ethne Eustace, General Feversham, Colonel SutchI don't mean it that way... You see, if there was something I could do, something so undeniable...I'm not saying it would change anything, it's too late for that...but if the feathers can be given, then they can be taken back.
...Wolsey's going to split the force. A River Column's going to continue down the Nile, whilst a Desert Column joins up with regiment at Abou Clea, and makes a dash for Khartoum.
...There's only one thing that frightens me now. The thought that the closer I come, the more desperately afraid and sure I am that all this will end right here...
That's enough Harry. Get on a grip on yourself. You're no use to anyone, sitting here all day, driving yourself mad...
Ethne...I've asked her to marry me...You probably gathered that from the letter.
He risked his life to save our regiment. He fought as if he'd been born to it.
...You're a civilian. Even if you find them, there's nothing you can do.
It does to me, Sir. It's all I think about. What makes a man a coward?
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