1994
In a dystopian future, Judge Dredd, a law enforcer, is framed for murder by his clone brother, Rico, and corrupt Chief Justice Griffin, leading to his sentencing to Aspen Penal Colony. During his transport through the Cursed Earth, Dredd learns he and Rico are products of the secret Janus Project, prompting his escape with hacker Herman Ferguson to clear his name. Returning to Mega-City One, Dredd, aided by Judge Hershey and Ferguson, infiltrates the Janus Lab where Rico has killed Griffin and begun cloning Judges. Dredd confronts and defeats Rico, ultimately killing his brother and restoring justice to Mega-City One.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Judge Dredd establishes the ruthless world of Mega-City One and introduces Dredd’s unyielding law.
Open full beat sheetJoseph Dredd is listed as Judge. A stoic, armored Judge who serves as police, jury, and executioner. In the parsed data, Joseph Dredd is connected to 31 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
31 scenes / 12 dialogue linesHerman Ferguson is listed as Parolee / Hacker. A genius without common sense or muscle tone, recently released from Aspen Prison. In the parsed data, Herman Ferguson is connected to 22 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
22 scenes / 6 dialogue linesHershey is listed as Judge. A female Judge who works with Dredd and eventually defends him. In the parsed data, Hershey is connected to 22 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
22 scenes / 3 dialogue linesRico is listed as Genetic Criminal / Antagonist. Dredd's genetic clone brother, a mutated criminal mastermind. In the parsed data, Rico is connected to 12 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
12 scenes / 9 dialogue linesGriffin is listed as Chief Justice. A high-ranking Judge who orchestrates a conspiracy to seize power. In the parsed data, Griffin is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesOlmeyer is listed as Cadet. A young, eager Academy cadet who assists Dredd and Hershey. In the parsed data, Olmeyer is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 27.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFargo is listed as Chief Justice. The aging, moral leader of the Judges who takes the Long Walk. In the parsed data, Fargo is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesZed is listed as Squatter. A violent squatter in the Heavenly Haven block. In the parsed data, Zed is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesBrisco is listed as Judge. A young, eager rookie Judge killed in action. In the parsed data, Brisco is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesIlsa is listed as Accomplice. A martial artist and researcher loyal to Rico. In the parsed data, Ilsa is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 50.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA shuttle arrives at the giant city wall of Mega-City One.
Parolees arrive at the city lock and disembark.
Herman FergusonFergie is processed by a guard and enters the city.
Herman FergusonFergie observes the city skyline.
Herman FergusonResidents react to the replacement of a park video with a law enforcement barracks video.
Squatters react to the riot outside.
ZedFergie travels to his new home.
Herman FergusonFergie arrives at the block during a war.
Herman FergusonFergie hides from the block war.
Herman FergusonFergie is captured by squatters.
Herman Ferguson, ZedHershey and Brisco are pinned down.
Hershey, BriscoDredd arrives to assist.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, BriscoSquatters prepare to fight Dredd.
Herman Ferguson, ZedDredd leads the assault.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, BriscoJudges advance on the squatters.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, BriscoBrisco is killed.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, Brisco, ZedDredd arrests Fergie.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, HersheyCouncil of Judges debates.
Griffin, FargoDredd and Griffin discuss the news.
Joseph Dredd, GriffinFargo talks to Dredd.
Joseph Dredd, FargoFargo informs Dredd he will be teaching ethics at the Academy.
Joseph Dredd, FargoEstablishment of the prison.
Warden Miller decides to deliver a package to Rico.
Miller enters the high-security area to visit Rico.
Miller visits Rico, who kills him and escapes.
RicoDredd lectures cadets on the reality of being a Judge.
Joseph Dredd, HersheyHershey confronts Dredd about his bleak outlook.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, OlmeyerRico kills a ground crew member to steal his identity.
RicoRico retrieves his gear and reactivates an ABC Warbot.
RicoHammond and his wife are murdered by a Judge.
Dredd is arrested by Judge Hunters.
Joseph DreddGriffin convinces Fargo to take the Long Walk.
Griffin, FargoDredd asks Hershey to defend him.
Joseph Dredd, HersheyThe trial of Judge Dredd begins.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, Griffin, OlmeyerCentral explains the DNA coding of Judge weapons to Dredd and Hershey.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, GriffinDredd is found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, GriffinJudge Fargo begins his Long Walk.
Fargo, OlmeyerRico confronts Griffin in his office.
Rico, GriffinDredd is transported to Aspen Prison and encounters Fergie and the Angel family.
Joseph Dredd, Herman FergusonHershey searches Dredd's apartment and finds a photo of Dredd and Rico.
HersheyDredd and Fergie are held captive by Reverend Angel and his sons, who are cannibals. Dredd manages to escape and fight back.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, ZedHershey and Olmeyer analyze a photo of Dredd and Rico, discovering it is a fake.
Hershey, OlmeyerFargo reveals the truth about the Janus Project and Dredd's origin to Dredd before dying.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, FargoGriffin manipulates the Council into unlocking the Janus files.
Rico, GriffinDredd runs through the corridor and encounters Fergie, then they crash through doors into the Academy.
Joseph Dredd, Herman FergusonDredd and Fergie evade gunfire, bypass a night watchman, and escape on a Lawmaster bike.
Joseph Dredd, Herman FergusonDredd and Fergie fly out of the building on the Lawmaster bike using aerial mode.
Joseph Dredd, Herman FergusonGriffin and Rico discuss their plans and Rico is appointed to the Council.
Rico, GriffinDredd and Fergie meet Hershey, who is initially hostile but eventually agrees to help.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, HersheyRico takes a DNA sample from himself to start the cloning process.
Rico, IlsaDredd, Hershey, and Fergie try to get the Janus Lab location from Central.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, Hershey, OlmeyerDredd forces Fergie to think under pressure to find the lab location.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, Hershey, OlmeyerRico kills Griffin using the ABC robot.
Rico, Griffin, IlsaDredd, Hershey, and Fergie arrive at the Statue of Liberty to infiltrate the lab.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, HersheyDredd, Hershey, and Fergie navigate the statue's interior and are ambushed by an ABC Robot.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, HersheyDredd fights the ABC Robot while Rico and Ilsa appear.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, Hershey, Rico, IlsaDredd is brought to the Janus Lab where Rico reveals his cloning project.
Joseph Dredd, Rico, IlsaFergie sabotages the robot, allowing Dredd and Hershey to fight back.
Joseph Dredd, Herman Ferguson, Hershey, Rico, IlsaDredd defeats Rico in a final confrontation.
Joseph Dredd, RicoDredd is hailed as a hero by the Judge Hunters.
Joseph Dredd, Hershey, OlmeyerThe only difference between us, Joseph, is that you destroyed your life when you embraced the Law. I destroyed the Law and embraced... life!
I'm glad you feel that way, Dredd. Because starting tomorrow you're going to spend one day a week at the Academy... teaching.
Mega-City Municipal Code 1286.4: Willful sabotage of a public servo-droid. That's six months, citizen.
Just like an Academy Simulation, right down to the crossfire.
My fellow Judges, have we forgotten the lessons of History?
This is fraggy. No one's been up here in a hundred years.
The DNA is a perfect match for Judge Joseph--D-re--dd.
I. I made a mistake. I... I'm sorry I misjudged you.
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