Cobb
Cobb is listed as Extractor. 35, handsome, tailored, haunted by the death of his wife Mal. In the parsed data, Cobb is connected to 68 scenes, 149 dialogue lines, 165 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
68 scenes / 149 dialogue lines122Scenes
10Characters
105Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
INCEPTION Save the Cat analysis
Inception follows Cobb, a skilled extractor haunted by his past, as he assembles a team to plant an idea in a reluctant heir’s mind.
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Ariadne
Ariadne is listed as Architect. Brilliant architecture student recruited by Cobb. In the parsed data, Ariadne is connected to 45 scenes, 55 dialogue lines, 57 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
45 scenes / 55 dialogue linesEames
Eames is listed as Forger. Capable of impersonating others and forging identities. In the parsed data, Eames is connected to 38 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
38 scenes / 31 dialogue linesSaito
Saito is listed as Employer / Mark. Powerful businessman who hires Cobb for inception. In the parsed data, Saito is connected to 38 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
38 scenes / 19 dialogue linesArthur
Arthur is listed as Point Man. Professional, meticulous, lacks imagination. In the parsed data, Arthur is connected to 35 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
35 scenes / 18 dialogue linesRobert Fischer
Robert Fischer is listed as Mark. Heir to the Fischer Morrow energy conglomerate. In the parsed data, Robert Fischer is connected to 32 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
32 scenes / 29 dialogue linesYusuf
Yusuf is listed as Chemist. Formulates powerful sedatives for dream sharing. In the parsed data, Yusuf is connected to 22 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
22 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMal
Mal is listed as Projection. Cobb's deceased wife, appearing as a hostile projection. In the parsed data, Mal is connected to 9 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
9 scenes / 26 dialogue linesProfessor Miles
Professor Miles is listed as Mentor. Cobb's mentor and Ariadne's professor. In the parsed data, Professor Miles is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesNash
Nash is listed as Architect. Initial architect who fails the mission.
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1. EXT. Beach - DAWN
A bearded man is washed ashore and discovered by a Japanese security guard.
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2. INT. Elegant Dining Room, Japanese Castle - LATER
The security guard presents the man's belongings to an elderly Japanese man.
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3. INT. Elegant Dining Room, Japanese Castle - MOMENTS LATER
The elderly man confronts the bearded man about his intentions.
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4. INT. Elegant Dining Room, Japanese Castle - NIGHT (YEARS EARLIER)
Cobb and Arthur pitch the concept of extraction to Saito.
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5. INT. Workshop - DAY
Cobb and Miles discuss Cobb's situation, his children, and his need for an architect for a new job.
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6. INT. Corridor - LATER
Miles introduces Cobb to Ariadne.
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7. EXT. Rooftop, Ecole d'Architecture - MOMENTS LATER
Cobb tests Ariadne's architectural skills with a maze puzzle.
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8. EXT. Parisian Street - DAY
Arthur prepares the workshop.
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9. EXT. Parisian Cafe - DAY
Cobb explains dream sharing to Ariadne, leading to a dream collapse.
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10. INT. Workshop - DAY
Ariadne wakes up and learns about totems.
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11. EXT. Parisian Street - DAY
Cobb and Ariadne explore the dream world; Mal appears.
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12. INT. Workshop - DAY
Ariadne learns about Mal and totems.
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13. INT. Gambling Den, Mombasa - DAY
Cobb recruits Eames.
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14. EXT. Mombasa Streets - DAY
Cobb escapes Cobol Engineering agents and meets Saito.
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15. INT. Penrose Steps - LATER
Arthur teaches Ariadne about paradoxical architecture.
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16. EXT. Rooftop, Old Town, Mombasa - DAY
Saito briefs Cobb and Eames on the target, Robert Fischer.
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17. INT. Pharmacy - DAY
Cobb recruits Yusuf the chemist.
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18. INT. Pharmacy - DAY
Cobb and Saito negotiate with Yusuf about the dream compounds and the feasibility of a three-level dream.
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19. INT. Back Room, Pharmacy - CONTINUOUS
The team observes people sharing a dream in a back room, revealing the addictive nature of the experience.
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20. INT. Back Room, Pharmacy - MOMENTS LATER
Cobb tests the compound by going under briefly.
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21. INT. Bathroom, Pharmacy - CONTINUOUS
Cobb wakes up and checks his totem, observed by Saito.
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22. INT. Workshop - NIGHT
Ariadne and Cobb discuss totems and the danger of Mal's projection.
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23. INT. Workshop - DAY
The team plans the inception of Robert Fischer.
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24. EXT. New York Streets - DAY
The team discusses emotional triggers for the inception.
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25. INT. Maurice Fischer's Office - DAY
Eames observes Browning to prepare for the impersonation.
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26. INT. Workshop - CONTINUOUS
Eames demonstrates his ability to impersonate Browning.
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27. INT. Hotel Lobby - DAY
The team discusses the logistics of the flight.
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28. INT. Workshop - DAY
The team discusses the mechanics of the 'kick' and sedation.
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29. INT. Workshop - NIGHT
Ariadne enters Cobb's dream to investigate his memories.
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30. INT. Workshop - NIGHT
Cobb wakes up and the team prepares for the mission.
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31. INT. Departure Gate, Sydney - DAY
Cobb and Saito confirm the plan before boarding.
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32. INT. First Class Cabin, 747 - CONTINUOUS
The team boards the plane and prepares to sedate Fischer.
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33. INT. Sedan - DAY
The team begins the first level of the dream in a rainy city.
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34. INT/EXT. Sedan on rainy New York streets - CONTINUOUS
Cobb and his team ambush a cab carrying Robert Fischer.
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35. INT/EXT. Cab on rainy New York streets - CONTINUOUS
The team kidnaps Fischer while being pursued by security.
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36. INT. Warehouse - CONTINUOUS
The team regroups at the warehouse; Saito is wounded.
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37. INT. Office, Warehouse - MOMENTS LATER
Tensions rise as the team treats Saito and discusses the plan.
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38. INT. Hotel Lobby Bar - SUNSET
Cobb initiates the 'Mr. Charles' gambit with Fischer.
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39. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
The Blonde (Eames) intercepts Saito and takes him into the elevator.
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40. INT. ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS
Eames reveals his identity to Saito and discusses the turbulence caused by Yusuf.
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41. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY DOWNTOWN STREETS - DAY
Yusuf drives erratically while being pursued by SUVs.
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42. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BAR - NIGHT
Cobb attempts to convince Fischer that he is there to protect him from extraction.
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43. INT. ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS
Eames retrieves Fischer's wallet and gives instructions to Saito.
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44. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BAR - CONTINUOUS
Cobb warns Fischer that he is not safe.
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45. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY DOWNTOWN STREETS - DAY
Security men attack the van with shotguns.
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46. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BAR - SUNSET
Cobb points out the strange weather to Fischer.
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47. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
Arthur and Ariadne observe the subconscious reacting to the dream.
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48. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY STREETS - DAY
Yusuf makes a hard turn, affecting the sleepers.
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49. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BAR - CONTINUOUS
Cobb reveals to Fischer that they are in a dream.
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50. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY STREETS - DAY
Yusuf continues driving through traffic.
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51. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BAR - EVENING
Fischer questions his reality.
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52. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - EVENING
Cobb escorts Fischer to the bathroom.
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53. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
Cobb fights off security men and convinces Fischer to trust him.
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54. INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Saito disposes of Fischer's wallet.
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55. INT. ROOM 491 - CONTINUOUS
Arthur prepares explosives.
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56. INT. HOTEL LOBBY BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
Cobb questions Fischer about his memories.
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57. INT. ROOM 491 - CONTINUOUS
Arthur explains the kick to Ariadne.
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58. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
Saito and Eames discuss Browning.
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59. INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR, FIFTH FLOOR - MOMENTS LATER
Cobb leads Fischer to room 528.
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60. INT. ROOM 528 - CONTINUOUS
The team confronts Browning.
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61. INT. ROOM 528 - CONTINUOUS
Cobb prepares to enter Fischer's subconscious.
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62. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - DAY
The team arrives in the snow level.
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63. INT. ROOM 528 - NIGHT
Arthur checks the mechanism.
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64. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY DOWNTOWN STREETS - DAY
Yusuf fights off attackers.
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65. INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Arthur fights a security man.
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66. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY OFF RAMP NEAR BRIDGE - DAY
The van rolls down the embankment.
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67. INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
Arthur continues the fight.
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68. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY STREETS NEAR BRIDGE - DAY
Yusuf makes it onto the bridge.
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69. INT. HOTEL STAIRWELL - CONTINUOUS
Arthur is pursued by security.
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70. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - DAY
Eames sets off a flare.
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71. EXT. HOSPITAL COMPLEX - CONTINUOUS
Security patrols are sent out.
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72. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - CONTINUOUS
Eames launches himself down the mountain.
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73. INT/EXT. VAN ON RAINY RAISED BRIDGE - DAY
Yusuf prepares for the jump.
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74. INT. HOTEL STAIRWELL - NIGHT
Arthur hears the music.
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75. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - DAY
Cobb and Ariadne move towards the complex.
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76. EXT. FOREST, SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - CONTINUOUS
Eames whispers over the radio.
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77. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - CONTINUOUS
Cobb confirms the music.
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78. EXT. MOUNTAINS, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COMPLEX - CONTINUOUS
Saito and Fischer climb down.
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79. EXT. SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - CONTINUOUS
Ariadne asks about the time.
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80. EXT. FOREST, SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS - CONTINUOUS
Eames is in pursuit.
Eames
Dialogue examples
Down there they'll be enough time. We'll find him-soon as you hear Arthur's music start, you use the defibrillator to revive him-we give him his own early kick from below. Get him in there- Then, as the music ends you blow the hospital and we all ride the kick back up through the layers.
His music warns me it's coming, then the van hitting the barrier of the bridge should be unmistakable-that's when I blow the floor out from underneath us and we get a nice synchronized kick. Too soon, and we won't get pulled out; too late and I won't be able to drop us.
What are the distinguishing characteristics of a dream? Mutable laws of physics? Tell that to the quantum physicists. Reappearance of the dead? What about heaven and hell? Persecution of the dreamer, the creator, the messiah? They crucified Christ, didn't they?
It's like trying to remember a dream after you've woken up. It takes years of practice to do it easily. So, you and Browning have been pulled into this dream so they can steal something from your mind. What?
The compound we'll be using to share the dream is an advanced Somnacin derivative. It creates a very clear connection between dreamers, whilst actually accelerating brain function.
You infected my mind. You betrayed me. But you can make amends. You can still keep your promise. We can still be together... right here. In our world. The world we built together.
But I can explain all this. You've actually been trained for this. Think of the strangeness of the weather, the shifts in gravity. None of this is real... We're in a dream.
I'll tell you a riddle. You're waiting for a train. A train that will take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you, but you don't know for sure...
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