1993
Orphaned after his father's death in an 1846 gang war, Amsterdam Vallon returns to New York City's Five Points sixteen years later, seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer. Amsterdam infiltrates Bill's gang and rekindles a relationship with Jenny Everdeane, but his assassination plot is exposed, leading to a brutal confrontation where Bill nearly kills him. Recovering, Amsterdam rallies the remaining Dead Rabbits and, amidst the 1863 New York City draft riots, confronts Bill again, ultimately killing him in a final, chaotic battle. Amsterdam and Jenny bury Bill, symbolizing the end of an era, as the city evolves and the old conflicts fade into history.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Young Amsterdam witnesses violence and betrayal, setting him on a path of vengeance.
Open full beat sheetAmsterdam Vallon is listed as Protagonist, leader of the Dead Rabbits. Son of Priest Vallon, seeks revenge against Bill the Butcher. In the parsed data, Amsterdam Vallon is connected to 61 scenes, 110 dialogue lines, 110 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
61 scenes / 110 dialogue linesJenny Everdeane is listed as Pickpocket/Amsterdam's love interest. Skilled thief, associated with Shang and later Amsterdam. In the parsed data, Jenny Everdeane is connected to 36 scenes, 61 dialogue lines, 62 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
36 scenes / 61 dialogue linesJohnny Sirocco is listed as Amsterdam's friend/traitor. Street kid who eventually aligns with Tammany Hall. In the parsed data, Johnny Sirocco is connected to 29 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
29 scenes / 37 dialogue linesBill Poole is listed as Leader of the Native Americans. Fierce, one-eyed gang leader who controls the Five Points. In the parsed data, Bill Poole is connected to 20 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
20 scenes / 39 dialogue linesHappy Jack Mulraney is listed as Dead Rabbit gang member. Beefy man with facial paralysis, later becomes a corrupt policeman. In the parsed data, Happy Jack Mulraney is connected to 17 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
17 scenes / 7 dialogue linesWilliam Tweed is listed as Political Boss of Tammany Hall. Powerful, manipulative politician controlling city affairs. In the parsed data, William Tweed is connected to 16 scenes, 54 dialogue lines, 54 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
16 scenes / 54 dialogue linesShang Draper is listed as Gang member. Amsterdam's childhood acquaintance, later a rival. In the parsed data, Shang Draper is connected to 13 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
13 scenes / 18 dialogue linesDaniel Killoran is listed as Tammany Hall operative. Boss Tweed's assistant. In the parsed data, Daniel Killoran is connected to 13 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
13 scenes / 8 dialogue linesMonk Eastman is listed as Gang member/Mercenary. Huge man, skilled fighter, eventually killed by Bill the Butcher. In the parsed data, Monk Eastman is connected to 6 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
6 scenes / 18 dialogue linesVallon is listed as Leader of the Dead Rabbits. Father of Amsterdam, killed by Bill the Butcher. In the parsed data, Vallon is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 4 dialogue linesVallon prepares for battle, cutting his face and giving his razor to his son Amsterdam.
Vallon, Amsterdam VallonVallon and Amsterdam walk through a dark corridor.
Vallon, Amsterdam VallonHappy Jack Mulraney prepares a pike and kills a rabbit.
Happy Jack MulraneyHappy Jack joins Vallon and Amsterdam; the gang grows.
Vallon, Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack MulraneyShang Draper prepares a lead-filled rat and joins the gang.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang DraperVallon meets Monk Eastman.
Vallon, Monk EastmanThe battle between the Dead Rabbits and the Native Americans.
Vallon, Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack Mulraney, Shang Draper, Monk Eastman, Bill PooleA guard shoves Amsterdam into a cell in the Tombs.
Amsterdam Vallon, Daniel KilloranJenny and her friend discuss a penny the friend stole, followed by a violent pursuit by a trio.
Jenny EverdeaneBill the Butcher confronts Boss Tweed in his office regarding the Five Points.
Bill Poole, William TweedTweed proposes a business arrangement to Bill the Butcher.
Bill Poole, William TweedTweed and his fire company confront a rival fire company at a burning building.
Bill Poole, Johnny Sirocco, William Tweed, Daniel KilloranJenny tries to sleep while her mother thrashes in a drunken sleep.
Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam lies in a cot in the orphanage.
Amsterdam VallonAmsterdam, now an adult, escapes the orphanage.
Amsterdam VallonGuards catch and beat Amsterdam.
Amsterdam VallonShang and his crew attempt to board a ship.
Shang Draper, Johnny SiroccoThe boys board the ship and encounter the dying captain.
Shang Draper, Johnny SiroccoThe boys escape the harbor police.
Shang Draper, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam surprises Shang and his crew.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang Draper, Johnny SiroccoShang presides over a meeting, and Amsterdam watches.
Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack Mulraney, Shang Draper, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Johnny walk through the square.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam and Johnny discuss Tammany.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam enters the old brewery.
Amsterdam VallonAmsterdam retrieves his father's knife.
Amsterdam VallonAmsterdam watches Shang make a deal.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang DraperTweed and Bill the Butcher discuss business.
Bill Poole, William Tweed, Daniel KilloranAmsterdam watches a hanging.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam watches Jenny pick a man's pocket on a stage.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam confronts Jenny.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Jenny walk and talk.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneJenny gives Shang her cut.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang Draper, Jenny EverdeaneThe streets are crowded with revelers.
Shang and Jenny exchange money; Amsterdam watches; Shang notices the red scarf on Jenny.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang Draper, Jenny EverdeaneHappy Jack leads citizens through the square; Amsterdam and the gang confront Jack over his watch.
Happy Jack Mulraney, Amsterdam Vallon, Shang Draper, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneJack returns to find his watch smashed and a dead cat hanging from it.
Happy Jack MulraneyJack beats a boy for the watch incident; Johnny delivers a message to Jack.
Happy Jack Mulraney, Shang Draper, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam confronts Happy Jack and kills him.
Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack MulraneyJack's body is found hanging from a spigot.
Happy Jack MulraneyAmsterdam confronts Shang about his betrayal and renames the gang the Dead Rabbits.
Amsterdam Vallon, Shang Draper, Jenny Everdeane, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam and Jenny share an intimate moment.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Jenny discuss their future and his vendetta against Bill the Butcher.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeanePolitical rally; Amsterdam and the Dead Rabbits discuss their work for Tammany.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny SiroccoBoss Tweed directs his operatives to ensure a victory.
William Tweed, Daniel KilloranTammany victory celebration; Amsterdam confronts Bill the Butcher.
Amsterdam Vallon, Bill Poole, William Tweed, Daniel Killoran, Monk Eastman, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam visits Monk Eastman to propose a collaboration to strengthen the Dead Rabbits, but Monk refuses.
Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack Mulraney, Monk EastmanBoss Tweed distributes coal to the needy; Bill the Butcher confronts him about Monk Eastman.
Bill Poole, William TweedBill the Butcher attempts to recruit Monk Eastman for Tammany; Monk publicly humiliates him.
Happy Jack Mulraney, Monk Eastman, Bill PooleA dance is held at the Mission; Amsterdam and Jenny dance together.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneJohnny wakes Amsterdam to challenge him to a fight.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam and Johnny fight; Amsterdam eventually knocks Johnny unconscious.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny SiroccoBill the Butcher kills Monk Eastman.
Happy Jack Mulraney, Monk Eastman, Bill PooleBoss Tweed and Bill the Butcher argue in the kitchen.
Bill Poole, William TweedTweed discusses the Butcher's future with Killoran.
William Tweed, Daniel KilloranThe Dead Rabbits seize a milk wagon from the Natives.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Johnny negotiate protection for the bordello.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneJohnny and Emma Loss share an intimate moment.
Johnny SiroccoAmsterdam and Jenny confront each other about the past.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Jenny commit to each other.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Jenny visit an uptown house.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam and Jenny discuss their future.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneThe Dead Rabbits collect rent from building owners, leading to a violent confrontation with Native Americans.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny Sirocco, Happy Jack MulraneyAftermath of the building raid; Amsterdam confronts the two Gents and Jenny.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneJenny shows Amsterdam a secret catacomb containing her mother's grave and her treasure.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneBoss Tweed and Bill the Butcher discuss the Dead Rabbits and the future.
Bill Poole, William TweedAmsterdam and Jenny visit his father's grave.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneA prize fight on a raft leads to a public challenge between Amsterdam and Bill the Butcher.
Amsterdam Vallon, Bill Poole, Johnny Sirocco, Daniel KilloranBoss Tweed manages the draft exemption process while facing public anger.
William Tweed, Daniel KilloranJohnny approaches Tweed with a scheme to manipulate election returns.
Johnny Sirocco, William Tweed, Daniel KilloranJohnny's scheme to cut telegraph wires leads to Sheeny Mike's death.
Johnny Sirocco, Daniel KilloranAmsterdam confronts Johnny over Sheeny Mike's death.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneWar council between Dead Rabbits and Natives.
Amsterdam Vallon, Bill PooleDraft lottery turns into a riot.
Johnny Sirocco, William Tweed, Daniel KilloranAmsterdam and Jenny watch the city burn.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneJenny navigates the violent riots.
Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam addresses the gang as Jenny returns.
Amsterdam Vallon, Jenny EverdeaneAmsterdam rallies the Dead Rabbits to raid the Armory, revealing a plan to take the banks.
Amsterdam Vallon, Happy Jack Mulraney, Jenny EverdeaneBoss Tweed, Bill the Butcher, and Johnny Sirocco discuss the riots and the threat of the Dead Rabbits.
Bill Poole, Johnny Sirocco, William Tweed, Daniel KilloranTweed tasks Johnny with killing Bill the Butcher.
Johnny Sirocco, William TweedJohnny warns Amsterdam that Tweed plans to kill Bill the Butcher.
Amsterdam Vallon, Johnny Sirocco, Jenny EverdeaneYou don't know nothing about that! It was my doing! It says in The Book, "If thy eye offend thee, pluck it out." I followed that law with my own knife and hand. The first I ever fought Priest Vallon, he bested me. And when he came to bring me to death, I looked away and he watched me and he let me go. The shame was worse than the killing. I would have cut out both eyes if I could still have fought, but cutting just the one gave me heart. When I killed Priest Vallon, that restored me. Now I sent Monk Eastman over I got glory. I got all there is, and small thanks to you, squire.
Alright then. What about Charles McGloin? He's running a panel game off to one side. Did you know that? I can't get a day's work done for all the good citizens pouring in here complaining about crime and corruption all over the Points. They accuse Tammany of carelesoness. Some even suspect ... a few practically suggest. our complicity with this rampant criminality. We must show them Tammany stands behind the letter of the law. We need to set an example.
Citizens of the Five Points! It seems the Native Americans have come to trouble. They have grown so weak that now they seek my help. They can pay any wage I ask. But I ask you now. Even for money, should I carouse and conspire alongside a boyo like this with gristle on his knife and spittle on his chin every time his cock gets hard?
I know what you was just. I had years already of what you was just. You know how I got so good at thieving? So's I wouldn't have to lay down for everyone who had the ned. Now I do it when I want to for how much I want to. Otherwise I don't do it, and don't have to do it, and to hell with anyone's rules but my own.
Well, the Rough and Tumble Boys over to Slaughterhouse Point. There's Country McCleesterls bunch, too, and the Plug Uglies, but there's none that have the promise of the Dead Rabbits, or the stake, neither.
You can wait on me a minute. Or I'll see you back in the Points if you're scared. Don't worry. I know every house on this street. They all leave their doors open. They live like they're not in New York.
They seem like the law, but they got a way of acting outside the law. Anything that happens in this city, on the straight or on the sly, Tammany's a part of, and Boss Tweedls the heart of Tammany.
There's things demanding to be done that no police force can do, not even an obedient one. There's contributions from every dive and brothel. Loyalties to be secured and debts to be collected.
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