Screenplay data
Retired car thief Memphis Raines is forced to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother Kip from ruthless crime boss Raymond Calitri. As Memphis assembles his old crew, including his mentor and former flame, they are relentlessly pursued by Detective Roland Castlebeck. The crew faces numerous challenges and police chases while Calitri threatens Kip's life to ensure the cars are delivered. Memphis ultimately steals the final car, confronts and kills Calitri, and then starts a new life with Sara after a brief detention by Castlebeck.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Reformed car thief Memphis Raines is pulled back into the criminal world when brother Kip’s heist goes wrong.
Open full beat sheetRandall Raines is listed as Protagonist / Retired Auto-thief. Early 30s, auto-boost expert, confident, skilled driver. In the parsed data, Randall Raines is connected to 26 scenes, 71 dialogue lines, 71 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
26 scenes / 71 dialogue linesKip Raines is listed as Memphis' younger brother. Young, reckless, involved in a high-stakes car theft ring. In the parsed data, Kip Raines is connected to 15 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
15 scenes / 15 dialogue linesDetective Roland Castlebeck is listed as Antagonist / Detective. Mid-50s, G.R.A.B. detective, determined, street-smart. In the parsed data, Detective Roland Castlebeck is connected to 8 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 13 dialogue linesAtley Jackson is listed as Associate / Former Thief. Early 30s, works for Calitri, walks with a limp. In the parsed data, Atley Jackson is connected to 7 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
7 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMirror Man is listed as Associate / Thief. Black, always wears mirrored shades, electronics expert. In the parsed data, Mirror Man is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesTumbler is listed as Associate / Thief. 20, member of Kip's crew. In the parsed data, Tumbler is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFreb is listed as Associate / Thief. Young, dim-witted member of Kip's crew. In the parsed data, Freb is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRaymond Calitri is listed as Antagonist / Crime Boss. 59, ruthless, obsessed with woodworking and control. In the parsed data, Raymond Calitri is connected to 4 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 13 dialogue linesToby is listed as Associate / Hacker. 16, tech-savvy, eager to prove himself. In the parsed data, Toby is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesSara Wayland is listed as Associate / Mechanic. 26, tattooed, skilled mechanic, former flame of Memphis. In the parsed data, Sara Wayland is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesThe Sphinx is listed as Associate / Thief. Tall, gaunt, silent, mysterious, expert thief. In the parsed data, The Sphinx is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOtto Halliwell is listed as Mentor / Auto Restorer. Late 60s, former thief turned restorer, Zen master of cars. In the parsed data, Otto Halliwell is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesHelen Raines is listed as Mother. Early 60s, diner worker, mother of Memphis and Kip. In the parsed data, Helen Raines is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
2 scenes / 6 dialogue linesDonny Astricky is listed as Associate / Driver. Mid-30s, former thief turned driving instructor. In the parsed data, Donny Astricky is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
2 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMemphis Raines steals a '67 Shelby Mustang GT-500 while being observed by Atley Jackson.
Randall Raines, Atley JacksonMemphis negotiates with Detective Castlebeck to let his associates go in exchange for his own departure.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland Castlebeck, Atley Jackson, Donny AstrickyMemphis is living a quiet life as a mechanic in Independence.
Randall Raines, TobyKip Raines and his crew steal a Lotus Esprit from a showroom.
Kip Raines, Mirror Man, FrebKip's crew celebrates the theft, but are interrupted by police.
Kip Raines, Atley Jackson, Tumbler, Mirror ManAtley Jackson visits Memphis to inform him about Kip's trouble.
Randall Raines, Atley JacksonMemphis visits his mother, Helen, and learns about Kip's situation.
Randall Raines, Helen RainesMemphis confronts Kip and his crew at a pool hall.
Randall Raines, Kip Raines, Tumbler, Mirror Man, Freb, TobyMemphis meets Calitri, who demands 50 cars in 4 days to spare Kip's life.
Randall Raines, Raymond Calitri, Atley JacksonCalitri introduces Memphis to his henchmen and demands the 50 cars be stolen.
Randall Raines, Raymond Calitri, Atley JacksonMemphis is confronted by Detective Castlebeck outside his mother's house.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckKip and Toby are ambushed by Calitri's goons.
Kip Raines, TobyCalitri threatens Kip while his car is being crushed.
Kip Raines, Raymond CalitriMemphis finds a crushed Kip in the driveway.
Randall Raines, Kip RainesMemphis and Kip discuss the situation and the need for a crew.
Randall Raines, Kip RainesCastlebeck confronts Memphis and Otto; they dump heroin and send Freb away.
Detective Roland Castlebeck, Randall Raines, Otto Halliwell, FrebMemphis visits his mother and brother, reminiscing about their father.
Kip Raines, Helen Raines, Randall RainesMemphis and his crew scout for cars, specifically the Shelby Mustang 'Eleanor'.
Randall Raines, Donny Astricky, Kip Raines, TobyMirror Man and The Sphinx struggle to open a warehouse door until The Sphinx uses a gun to blast the lock.
Mirror Man, The Sphinx, Randall Raines, Sara Wayland, Kip Raines, TumblerThe crew discovers a warehouse full of Ferraris and begins prepping them.
Randall Raines, Sara Wayland, Kip Raines, Tumbler, Mirror Man, The SphinxMemphis drives through a park, evading police, and gets onto a freeway.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckThe gang watches the chase on TV; Kip leaves.
Kip Raines, Otto Halliwell, Tumbler, Mirror Man, Freb, The SphinxMemphis crashes into a light pole, restarts the car, and continues the chase.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckMemphis smashes through a police roadblock.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckMemphis jumps the car over an accident site.
Randall Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckMemphis confronts Calitri, fights him, and leaves him in a casket.
Randall Raines, Raymond Calitri, Atley JacksonMemphis meets Kip, who has brought a replacement car.
Randall Raines, Kip RainesMemphis and Kip are pulled over by Castlebeck, but are released.
Randall Raines, Kip Raines, Detective Roland CastlebeckMemphis returns to the gang and gives them the money.
Randall Raines, Kip Raines, Otto Halliwell, Tumbler, Mirror Man, FrebMemphis picks up Sway.
Randall Raines, Sara WaylandCalitri is buried alive in the casket.
Memphis and Sway drive off together.
Randall Raines, Sara WaylandAfter he died ... I think that's what I missed most of all ... That there was no different cars every night ... When I started hanging around Otto's ... And he started showing me the things ... It was a way to kill two birds ... Put food on the table for you and Kip ... And ... Ride in different cars every night ... Just like when Dad was here.
If his premature demise has, in some way, enlightened the rest of you as to the grim finish below the glossy veneer of criminal life, and inspired you to change your ways, then his death carries with it an inherent nobility. And a supreme glory. We should all be so fortunate. You can say 'Poor Toby." I say: "Poor us.."
Car-jacking is the lazy man's boost. No skill. No finesse. Can only take the car if the key is in it. That's not thieving. That's parking ... Thugs ... With the decency of dirt ...
I want you gone, Randall. Settle your affairs. Make it right with those you love. Hell, take 'em with you. But I want you out of here. Out of here for good this time ...
This is some state-of-the-art shit, kid. The drill breaks the sockets, which force back the spindle and release the lock ...only it doesn't seem to be working...
Don't look so glum, Detective. It's a beautiful day, the birds are singing, and there's a container ship on Pier 14, that's guaranteed to bring you glee ...
All the vehicles get code names. Female names. You say "Eleanor lives at such and such... " and no one listening on the waves is the wiser ...
Your brother's a clever man and a talented thief, Kipling. But as role models go, you should observe the man, not the thief ...
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