1994
Professional assassin Martin Blank, experiencing a mid-life crisis, attends his ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, hoping to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend, Debi Newberry. As Martin attempts to rekindle his relationship with Debi and explain his past disappearance, he is simultaneously pursued by a rival assassin, Grocer, who wants him to join a union, and two government agents. The reunion devolves into chaos when Grocer and other hitmen attack Martin at Debi's house, resulting in a violent shootout and Grocer's death. In the aftermath, Martin proposes to Debi, and they reunite at a Frank Lloyd Wright house, discussing their future together, implying his successful transition away from his life as a hitman.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Professional assassin Martin Blank’s routine life of hits is upended when he returns to his hometown for a high school reunion and reconnects with his former classmate Debi.
Open full beat sheetMartin Blank is listed as Professional Assassin. A professional hitman experiencing a mid-life crisis and questioning his career path. In the parsed data, Martin Blank is connected to 31 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
31 scenes / 37 dialogue linesDebi Newberry is listed as Radio DJ. Martin's high school sweetheart who works as a radio DJ in Grosse Pointe. In the parsed data, Debi Newberry is connected to 9 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
9 scenes / 11 dialogue linesGrocer is listed as Assassin / Rival. A rival assassin who wants to form a union of hitmen. In the parsed data, Grocer is connected to 5 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 10 dialogue linesLardner is listed as Government Spook. A government agent tracking Martin. In the parsed data, Lardner is connected to 5 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
5 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMcCullers is listed as Government Spook. A government agent tracking Martin. In the parsed data, McCullers is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesDr. Oatman is listed as Therapist. Martin's eccentric therapist. In the parsed data, Dr. Oatman is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMarcella Mayes is listed as Martin's Assistant. Martin's efficient and concerned assistant at East-West Holding Company. In the parsed data, Marcella Mayes is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMary Blank is listed as Martin's Mother. Martin's mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's. In the parsed data, Mary Blank is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBob Destephano is listed as High School Acquaintance. A former high school bully who now sells BMWs. In the parsed data, Bob Destephano is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 29.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFelix is listed as Assassin. A hitman sent to kill Martin. In the parsed data, Felix is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 27.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMr. Newberry is listed as Debi's Father. Debi's father, a corporate businessman. In the parsed data, Mr. Newberry is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 32.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPaul Swiderski is listed as High School Friend. Martin's former high school friend who now works in real estate.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMartin Blank assassinates a target on a golf course.
Martin BlankMartin listens to club members discuss life and philosophy.
Martin BlankMartin leaves the country club as police arrive.
Martin BlankMartin reads magazines on a flight.
Martin BlankMartin talks to his driver about his job.
Martin BlankThe driver tells Martin about a brain syndicate.
Martin BlankMartin prepares for a hit.
Martin BlankMartin and Grocer speak on the phone while driving.
Martin Blank, Grocer, Marcella MayesMartin prepares to kill a target in Chicago.
Martin BlankMartin meets with his assistant, Marcella.
Martin Blank, Marcella MayesMartin discusses his life and the reunion with his therapist.
Martin Blank, Dr. OatmanMartin looks through old photos.
Martin BlankGrocer accepts a new contract.
GrocerGovernment agents track Martin.
Martin Blank, Lardner, McCullersMartin drives toward Grosse Pointe.
Martin BlankMartin watches Debi at the radio station from his car.
Martin Blank, Debi NewberryMartin drives and discovers his house has been replaced by a 7-11.
Martin Blank, GrocerMartin calls Dr. Oatman to report his house is gone.
Martin Blank, Dr. OatmanMartin visits his mother, Mary, who has Alzheimer's.
Martin Blank, Mary BlankMartin visits his father's grave.
Martin BlankMartin hides his briefcase.
Martin BlankLardner and McCullers stake out Martin.
Lardner, McCullers, Martin BlankMartin confronts Debi at the radio station.
Martin Blank, Debi NewberryMartin and Debi leave in a car.
Martin Blank, Debi NewberryMartin and Debi drive; Martin pulls over to make a call.
Martin Blank, Debi NewberryMartin talks to Dr. Oatman while Lardner and McCullers drive by.
Martin Blank, Dr. Oatman, Lardner, McCullersFelix searches Martin's room.
FelixMartin and Debi arrive at the reunion; Lardner and McCullers watch.
Martin Blank, Debi Newberry, Lardner, McCullersMartin and Debi enter the reunion; Martin interacts with alumni.
Martin Blank, Debi Newberry, Bob DestephanoMartin and Grocer engage in a shootout while Lardner and McCullers attempt to intervene.
Martin Blank, Grocer, Lardner, McCullersMartin and Grocer fight in the kitchen, culminating in Grocer's death via television.
Martin Blank, GrocerMartin proposes to Debi and hands his gun to Newberry.
Martin Blank, Debi Newberry, Mr. NewberryDebi receives a mysterious phone call while on air.
Debi NewberryMartin and Debi reunite and discuss their future.
Martin Blank, Debi Newberry...Well, I didn't kill anyone, but someone tried to kill me and the guy in the middle got killed. So if I see that guy again I'm definitely going to kill him, but I won't kill anyone else. Oh, except for the guy I was sent here to kill. I don't know...
This is WRFN Radio Free Newberry cause that's what it does. Bringing you New Ones for the Nineties, a fresh new format designed to pull you out of what's come before, and reel you into what's coming soon--
It's a free-market evolution. You'll wake up to it... c'mon Kid. We used to run together when you were a rookie. I don't want to run against you. This thing's real. Everybody's in.
Take a deep breath and realize, that this is me breathing.
Good. For a second there I thought we were in trouble.
Why don't you want to go to your high school reunion?
Hold on a second, Tom. I got my hands full here.
If it's not there, I can't proceed. Tell them.
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