1973
Charlie, a devout Catholic and small-time hood, navigates the treacherous streets of Little Italy, torn between his faith, his loyalty to his reckless friend Johnny Boy, and his desire for a legitimate life with his epileptic girlfriend Teresa. Johnny Boy, deeply in debt to the ruthless loan shark Michael, constantly jeopardizes Charlie's standing with his powerful uncle Giovanni, a local mob boss, through his erratic behavior and refusal to pay his debts. As Johnny Boy's actions escalate, including a barroom shooting and repeated provocations of Michael, Charlie desperately tries to mediate, protect his friend, and maintain his own precarious position within the neighborhood's criminal hierarchy. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation where Michael ambushes Charlie, Johnny Boy, and Tony in their car, resulting in Johnny Boy's death and Charlie's severe injury, forcing Charlie to finally leave the only life he has ever known.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Charlie navigates the criminal underworld of New York while struggling with loyalty to his reckless friend Johnny Boy and his own moral code.
Open full beat sheetCharles Cappa Jr. is listed as Protagonist. 25-year-old of Sicilian origin, intelligent, sharp sense of humor, well-dressed, struggles with Catholic faith and his neighborhood ties. In the parsed data, Charles Cappa Jr. is connected to 53 scenes, 88 dialogue lines, 88 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
53 scenes / 88 dialogue linesJohn Civello is listed as Friend. 23-year-old, reckless, nihilistic, cousin of Teresa, deeply in debt to Michael. In the parsed data, John Civello is connected to 30 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
30 scenes / 30 dialogue linesAnthony Devenziano is listed as Friend. 25-year-old part-time student, owner of 'Tony's Place', flippant, reckless, heavy drinker. In the parsed data, Anthony Devenziano is connected to 21 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
21 scenes / 15 dialogue linesMichael Longo is listed as Antagonist. 26-year-old, runs an illegitimate bar, loan shark, business-minded but unintelligent. In the parsed data, Michael Longo is connected to 15 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
15 scenes / 11 dialogue linesTeresa Ronchali is listed as Love Interest. 30-year-old secretary, intelligent, suffers from epilepsy, Charlie's secret lover. In the parsed data, Teresa Ronchali is connected to 10 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
10 scenes / 16 dialogue linesGiovanni De Stefano is listed as Mentor/Mob Boss. 60-year-old powerful figure in the neighborhood, respected, intelligent, Charlie's uncle. In the parsed data, Giovanni De Stefano is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMario is listed as Associate. 45-year-old, Giovanni's closest associate, loyal, known for past murders. In the parsed data, Mario is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesDiane is listed as Stripper. Negro stripper at Tony's Place, object of Charlie's obsession. In the parsed data, Diane is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCharlie wakes up from a nightmare and looks at himself in the mirror.
Charles Cappa Jr.Home movie footage showing Charlie and his friends in the neighborhood.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John Civello, Michael Longo, Teresa Ronchali, Giovanni De StefanoTony catches a drug user in his bathroom and throws him out.
Anthony DevenzianoTony continues to clear out the bar of unwanted people.
Anthony DevenzianoMichael tries to sell a lens to a man, but it turns out to be an adaptor.
Michael LongoJohnny Boy drops a package in a mailbox, which then explodes.
John CivelloCharlie confesses his sins to a statue of Christ.
Charles Cappa Jr.Charlie and his friends party at Tony's bar.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, Michael Longo, DianeJohnny Boy arrives at the club with injuries.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John Civello, Michael LongoFlashback showing how Johnny Boy got injured.
John CivelloTony shows Charlie and Johnny Boy his pet panther.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John CivelloCharlie and friends discuss the bar and life while closing up.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John Civello, Michael LongoCharlie tries to organize a game at the bar, but everyone refuses. A young boy leaves to the men's room.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John CivelloJohnny Boy shoots a drunk man in the men's room, but the man survives and fights back.
John CivelloPatrons watch the struggle between the boy and the drunk; everyone panics.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloThe boy fires at the pursuing drunk from the stairs.
John CivelloThe boy escapes; the drunk crashes into a car.
John CivelloTony tells everyone to split up.
Anthony DevenzianoCharlie and Johnny Boy get a ride from Michael, who is forced to take two gay men as well.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Michael LongoTension in the car as the gay men behave erratically.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Michael LongoCharlie and Johnny Boy walk home.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie confronts Johnny Boy about his debt and behavior.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloJohnny Boy raids the icebox.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie watches Teresa through the window; Johnny Boy makes a prank call.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Teresa RonchaliCharlie and Teresa discuss their relationship and money.
Charles Cappa Jr., Teresa RonchaliCharlie has an internal monologue about his faith and his relationship with Teresa.
Charles Cappa Jr.Charlie meets Oscar, who is struggling to pay his debts to Giovanni.
Charles Cappa Jr., Giovanni De StefanoCharlie visits his uncle Giovanni and overhears a conversation about Johnny Boy.
Charles Cappa Jr., Giovanni De Stefano, MarioGiovanni and Charlie discuss the shooting and Charlie's involvement.
Giovanni De Stefano, Charles Cappa Jr.Charlie and Teresa spend time on the beach; Charlie is preoccupied.
Charles Cappa Jr., Teresa RonchaliCharlie and Teresa return to the cottage and discuss their relationship.
Charles Cappa Jr., Teresa RonchaliCharlie searches for Groppi's cottage and is misled by a boy.
Charles Cappa Jr.Giovanni tells Charlie about Groppi's suicide.
Giovanni De Stefano, Charles Cappa Jr., Michael LongoMichael confronts Charlie about Johnny Boy.
Michael Longo, Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony DevenzianoA party where Charlie arrives dressed as Christ.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, Michael Longo, Teresa RonchaliCharlie and Tony roleplay a trial of Christ while drinking; Charlie is struck by an unknown person.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, Michael LongoCharlie tries to negotiate Johnny Boy's debt with Michael.
Charles Cappa Jr., Michael LongoA party scene where Charlie is mocked as the anti-Christ and Teresa arrives.
Charles Cappa Jr., Teresa RonchaliCharlie and Teresa search for Johnny Boy who is on a roof with a gun.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Teresa RonchaliCharlie confronts Johnny Boy on the roof.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie lectures Johnny Boy about his debt and behavior.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie has dinner with his uncle Giovanni and Mario.
Charles Cappa Jr., Giovanni De Stefano, MarioCharlie tests his hand against the grill fire.
Charles Cappa Jr.Charlie, Johnny, Tony, and Jimmy drive to a bar to settle a bet.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John CivelloA fight breaks out at the bar after Johnny Boy insults the locals.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John CivelloA rock band finishes their set at Tony's Place. Charlie talks to the band leader about future opportunities.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony DevenzianoCharlie calls Teresa to ask about Johnny Boy's whereabouts; she tries to talk to him about their relationship.
Charles Cappa Jr., Teresa RonchaliCharlie visits Diane in her dressing room to offer her a job as a hostess at his future club.
Charles Cappa Jr., DianeMichael confronts Charlie about Johnny Boy's debt and threatens him with a violent plan.
Charles Cappa Jr., Michael LongoCharlie and Teresa argue about their future and Johnny Boy's behavior.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Teresa RonchaliCharlie confronts Johnny Boy about his behavior and gives him money for Michael.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie leaves Johnny Boy with Tony and goes to meet Diane, but changes his mind.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John Civello, DianeCharlie returns to the club and harasses a girl at the bar.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony DevenzianoMichael confronts Johnny Boy; Johnny Boy pulls a gun, but it is empty.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John Civello, Michael LongoCharlie and Tony discuss the aftermath of the shooting and Charlie's need to leave.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony Devenziano, John CivelloCharlie and Johnny Boy watch a horror film.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie and Johnny Boy drive while being followed by Michael.
Charles Cappa Jr., John Civello, Michael LongoThe aftermath of the shooting; Charlie is injured and Johnny Boy is dead.
Charles Cappa Jr., John CivelloCharlie is released from jail and meets Mario.
Charles Cappa Jr., MarioTony drives Charlie to the airport.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony DevenzianoCharlie arrives at the airport and says goodbye to Tony.
Charles Cappa Jr., Anthony DevenzianoCharlie approaches the ticket desk, unsure of where to go.
Charles Cappa Jr.'Oh God be merciful to me the sinner!' I'm not taking advantage of her. I swear to you that if she meets someone she'd like to marry... I'll cut out. "If Thy eye is an occasion of sin to thee... pluck it out and cast it from thee." "Woe to the man through whom scandal does come." I'm sure you'd agree this is no time to get tied down. Like the priesthood... they don't get tied down do they? "Have I not a right to do what I chose? Even so the last shall be first and the... first last. For many are called but few are chosen."
Hello...fifth precinct? Yeah...I want to report a disturbance. Yeah this man and woman next door are disturbing the peace. They're keeping me awake all night now. What the hell is this. What? Well... yelling, fighting, throwing things. Uh-huh. If they don't kill each other soon I'm goin' over there and do the job myself. Yes - the address is 270 Mott street. I think it's apartment 2-r. Yeah, right... thanks. Look, I demand immediate action. Never mind my name I don't like getting involved in things like this.
Your son only did what was stupid. We have enough down here without something like that. And what for? ...Nothing...no reason. Protect him? Why? I didn't tell him to do anything for me. He's going to Miami? Good...keep him in Miami for six months...a year...a good long time. After everything's forgotten then I see what I can do for him. Right now...keep him away.
Ok...but go to a movie first or something...not good to be driving around right away. You know you can't do much for him now...it's out of your hands.
It doesn't make any sense. He wouldn't shoot him just because he insulted a racket guy...not unless it was personal.
Charlie, don't you think you should be interested in Johnny's payments to me? I think you should be, you know that.
See if you can get your hands on some pamphlets on laws or by laws...or proprietorship...you know...at your place.
Go ahead! Play the radio...play music...you're going to a party...louder! Go ahead. Louder. A party. Lots of fun.
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