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Miami Vice script

Detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs go undercover to infiltrate a drug trafficking organization after a botched FBI operation leads to the murder of an informant and his family. They pose as drug transporters and quickly gain the trust of José Yero, the organization's security chief, and Isabella, a financial expert for the elusive drug lord Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono. As Crockett becomes romantically involved with Isabella, Tubbs's partner, Gina Calabrese, is kidnapped and fitted with an explosive device by the Aryan Brotherhood, who are connected to Montoya's network. The team launches a rescue mission, successfully freeing Gina and escalating the conflict with Yero's faction. In a final confrontation, Tubbs kills Yero, and Crockett apprehends Isabella, who is now a target of Montoya's organization, ultimately leaving her to start a new life while he returns to his duties as a detective.

Writer
Michael Mann
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0430357
130Scenes
15Characters
21Pages
1Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Miami Vice Save the Cat analysis

Miami Vice opens with a high-octane offshore boat race introducing Crockett and Tubbs’ undercover operation.

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Key characters

Sonny Crockett

Sonny Crockett is listed as Detective. Undercover specialist, skilled pilot, intense and focused. In the parsed data, Sonny Crockett is connected to 71 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

71 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Ricardo Tubbs

Ricardo Tubbs is listed as Detective. Crockett's partner, tactical expert, deeply affected by personal losses. In the parsed data, Ricardo Tubbs is connected to 58 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

58 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 47 scenes, 1174 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.

47 scenes / 1174 dialogue lines

Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono is listed as Drug Producer. Powerful, low-profile, ruthless. In the parsed data, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono is connected to 32 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

32 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Gina Calabrese

Gina Calabrese is listed as Detective. Undercover operative, involved with Tubbs. In the parsed data, Gina Calabrese is connected to 21 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

21 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Zito

Zito is listed as Detective. Surveillance specialist, partner to Switek. In the parsed data, Zito is connected to 18 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

18 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Switek

Switek is listed as Detective. Surveillance specialist, partner to Zito. In the parsed data, Switek is connected to 17 scenes, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

17 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

James Fujima

James Fujima is listed as FBI Special Agent. Bureaucratic, focused on interagency operations. In the parsed data, James Fujima is connected to 15 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

15 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Trudy Joplin

Trudy Joplin is listed as Detective. Tall, physically fit, tactical support. In the parsed data, Trudy Joplin is connected to 12 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

12 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Alonzo Stevens

Alonzo Stevens is listed as Informant. Desperate, compromised by a criminal organization. In the parsed data, Alonzo Stevens is connected to 11 scenes, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

11 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

char_14

char_14 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_14 is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lt. Castillo

Lt. Castillo is listed as Lieutenant. Stoic, experienced, former intelligence background. In the parsed data, Lt. Castillo is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 25.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

José Yero

José Yero is listed as Security/Operations Chief. Paramilitary background, cold, prone to torture. In the parsed data, José Yero is connected to 3 scenes, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

char_13

char_13 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_13 is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Isabella

Isabella is listed as Financial Expert. Afro-Cuban, highly intelligent, associated with Montoya. In the parsed data, Isabella is connected to 1 scene, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. OCEAN

    A high-speed offshore powerboat race takes place on the open water.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  2. 1. INT. SURVEILLANCE APARTMENT

    Crockett, Tubbs, and Castillo observe a stakeout via monitor while technicians monitor signals.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Alonzo Stevens, Switek, Zito

  3. 1. EXT. FREIGHTER ON THE INDIAN RIVER

    Crockett and Tubbs discuss the risks and nature of their undercover operation while aboard a dilapidated ship.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  4. 1. INT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER, DINING AREA

    Crockett and Tubbs negotiate shipping logistics and intel with José Yero while monitoring for signal interception.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, James Fujima

  5. 1. INT. HOMESTEAD FLORIDA TRACT HOUSE

    Coleman coordinates a drug deal via encrypted satellite phone with El Tiburon.

    char_14

  6. 2. EXT. MARINA

    Crockett and Tubbs return to the dock after the race and interact with Nicholas.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Switek, Isabella

  7. 2. INT. PENTHOUSE CONDO

    Crockett and Tubbs attend an undercover party, interacting with various targets and colleagues.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  8. 2. EXT. MONTOYA COMPOUND, GUAJIRA PENINSULA, COLOMBIA

    Isabella reviews financial data while on the peninsula.

    Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  9. 2. EXT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER

    Yero observes Trudy on the deck.

    Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito, James Fujima

  10. 2. INT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER - FUNKY BRIDGE

    Crockett and team maintain watch while transferring cargo at sea.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  11. 3. INT. ALONZO STEVENS' HOUSE

    A scene of violence is suggested at the home of Alonzo Stevens.

    Ricardo Tubbs

  12. 3. EXT. BALCONY

    Crockett receives a distress call from CI Alonzo Stevens.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  13. 3. INT. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

    Isabella briefs Montoya on financial status and the deal with Crockett's alias, Burnett.

    Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono, José Yero

  14. 3. INT. LONG CARGO SHED

    Yero warns his associates about the risks of working with pilots, citing Pablo Escobar.

    James Fujima

  15. 3. EXT. MALAYSIAN CONTAINER SHIP

    The final transfer of cargo occurs between ships.

  16. 4. INT. HELICOPTER

    Crockett, Tubbs, and Gina prepare for a mission while flying over Miami.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  17. 4. EXT. ABANDONED METAL SHED, INDIAN RIVER

    Aryan Brothers prepare for a meeting involving high-caliber weaponry.

    char_14

  18. 4. EXT. BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA AIRPORT

    Crockett meets Isabella's plane.

    Sonny Crockett, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  19. 4. EXT. BARRANQUILLA HARBOR, CARGO SHED

    Yero spots Gina and orders surveillance.

    Gina Calabrese, Switek, James Fujima

  20. 4. INT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER, BRIDGE

    Crockett receives a threatening call from José Yero regarding Gina's kidnapping.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  21. 5. INT. UTILITY STAIRCASE

    Crockett, Tubbs, and Gina infiltrate a penthouse.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  22. 5. INT. FBI OFFICE

    Crockett and Tubbs coordinate with FBI Agent Fujima regarding the botched operation.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, char_13

  23. 5. INT. SECOND SUBURBAN

    Crockett and Isabella share an intimate moment in the back of the car.

    Sonny Crockett, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  24. 5. EXT. BARRANQUILLA BEACH

    Crockett and Isabella discuss their futures and the nature of their business.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  25. 5. EXT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER

    Cigarette boats are loaded for the drop.

    Switek, Zito

  26. 6. INT. MIAMI-DADE P.D. CHOPPER

    Switek and Zito locate the Bentley.

    Switek, Zito

  27. 6. INT. BARRANQUILLA NIGHTCLUB

    Tubbs and Gina meet Yero, who displays clear animosity.

    Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, James Fujima

  28. 6. INT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER, BRIDGE

    The team deliberates on whether to proceed with the mission.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  29. 6. INT. HONDURAN FREIGHTER, BRIDGE

    Crockett reports the situation to Castillo.

    Sonny Crockett, Alonzo Stevens

  30. 7. EXT. FALS DE IGUAZU AIRPORT / INT. CLUB OFFICE

    Montoya calls Yero to discuss the business deal with the Americans.

    José Yero, James Fujima

  31. 7. EXT. SAFE HOUSE ON THE INDIAN RIVER

    Gina arrives at the safe house and is ambushed.

    Gina Calabrese

  32. 7. INT. SCARAB

    The team moves toward the drop point.

    Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  33. 8. INT. CLUB

    Crockett, Isabella, Tubbs, and Gina meet; Yero watches with suspicion.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono, James Fujima

  34. 8. INT. SAFE HOUSE

    Gina is captured.

    Gina Calabrese

  35. 9. INT. DOUBLE-WIDE TRAILER

    Gina is restrained and fitted with a explosive device by Coleman.

    Gina Calabrese, char_14

  36. 10. EXT. HOMESTEAD FLORIDA TRACT HOUSE

    Surveillance setup at the Aryan Brother house.

  37. 21. INT. BLACK SIKORSKY CHOPPER

    Crockett and Tubbs pilot a helicopter, navigating towards Alonzo's location.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  38. 22. EXT. SKY OVER MIAMI

    The helicopter banks toward North 95.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  39. 23. EXT. INDIAN RIVER

    Drug deal between Aryan Brothers and 'Russians' ends in an ambush.

    char_14

  40. 24. INT. MIAMI-DADE CHOPPER

    Switek and Zito track Alonzo Stevens on a monitor.

    Switek, Zito

  41. 25. EXT. FREEWAY

    Crockett and Tubbs intercept Alonzo Stevens.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Lt. Castillo

  42. 26. INT. ALONZO STEVENS' HOUSE

    Trudy and SWAT discover the family has been murdered.

    Trudy Joplin, Gina Calabrese

  43. 27. EXT. FREEWAY

    Alonzo commits suicide after learning his family is dead.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Lt. Castillo

  44. 28. INT. MERCEDES CL-500

    Crockett and Tubbs receive a call from Castillo.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Alonzo Stevens

  45. 29. INT. PARKING STRUCTURE, TOP FLOOR

    Fujima recruits Crockett and Tubbs to infiltrate the Aryan organization.

    char_13, Alonzo Stevens, Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  46. 31. EXT. INDIAN RIVER - MARINE SHED

    Crockett and Tubbs with a SWAT team raid a marine shed to seize cocaine bricks from smugglers.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Lt. Castillo

  47. 32. EXT. MARINE SHED - DRY DOCK

    Crockett and Tubbs destroy the remaining go-fast boats.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  48. 33. INT. MERCEDES CL 600

    Crockett and Tubbs drive through Miami attempting to set up a new contact.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  49. 34. INT. NIGHTCLUB, PUERTO RICO

    Crockett and Tubbs meet Jose Yero to negotiate a smuggling deal.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Switek, Zito, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono, James Fujima

  50. 35. INT. MIAMI SAFE HOUSE

    Tubbs and Gina spend time together at the safe house.

    Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  51. 41. INT. SAFE HOUSE, KITCHEN

    Crockett and Tubbs discuss their undercover background with Gina while setting up encrypted communications.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  52. 42. INT. LIVING ROOM

    The safe house living room is empty with television running.

  53. 43. INT. BEDROOM

    Gina sleeps while Tubbs remains awake.

    Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  54. 44. INT. SECOND BEDROOM

    Crockett receives a summons from Jose Yero.

    Sonny Crockett

  55. 45. INT. KITCHEN

    Tubbs and Gina share a final intimate moment before he departs.

    Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  56. 46. INT. LEAR 55 JET

    The team travels toward Port-Au-Prince.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Switek, Zito

  57. 47. EXT. SKY

    The Lear jet flies through a storm.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  58. 48. EXT. PORT-AU-PRINCE AIRPORT, RUNWAY

    The team lands in Port-Au-Prince.

    Switek, Zito

  59. 49. INT. PORT-AU-PRINCE HOTEL ROOM

    Crockett and Tubbs secure the hotel room and prepare their weaponry.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  60. 50. INT. CORRIDOR

    The detectives finalize their security preparations.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  61. 51. EXT. PORT-AU-PRINCE CEMETERY (HAITI)

    Crockett and Tubbs wait for a meeting that does not happen.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  62. 52. WHITE MAUSOLEUMS

    Crockett and Tubbs realize they have been stood up.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  63. 53. INT. HOTEL - THIRD FLOOR CORRIDOR

    Crockett and Tubbs find their room has been compromised.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  64. 54. INT. HOTEL ROOM

    Crockett and Tubbs are held at gunpoint by paramilitaries and meet Isabella.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  65. 55. INT. MERCEDES

    Crockett and Tubbs are transported in a caravan to a meeting.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  66. 61. EXT. SECOND CHECKPOINT

    Crockett and Tubbs arrive at a Haitian checkpoint and notice unusual security protocols, realizing they are dealing with high-level private security.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  67. 62. EXT. TOWN SQUARE

    Crockett and Tubbs are ushered into a heavily secured town square, encountering elite international mercenaries.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono

  68. 63. INT. SECOND SUBURBAN

    Crockett and Tubbs meet Montoya-Londono, who explains the rules of their arrangement.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Archangel de Jesus Montoya-Londono, José Yero

  69. 64. EXT. TOWN SQUARE / SAFE HOUSE

    After meeting Montoya, Tubbs makes a call to Gina and realizes they have been compromised.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  70. 65. INT. CUBAN CAFE

    The team discusses the compromise at a noisy cafe.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese, Trudy Joplin, Switek, Zito

  71. 66. INT. SAFE HOUSE

    Tubbs and Gina share an intimate, tense moment.

    Ricardo Tubbs, Gina Calabrese

  72. 67. INT. SHACK

    Crockett is in Colombia, keeping watch and maintaining cover.

    Sonny Crockett

  73. 71. EXT. LANDING STRIP

    Tubbs inspects the cargo and fuel setup of the A-500 Adam aircraft.

    Ricardo Tubbs

  74. 72. INT. SHACK

    Crockett finishes a game, receives a knife as a gift, and discusses concerns with Tubbs before they depart.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  75. 73. EXT. LANDING STRIP - END OF RUNWAY

    Tubbs successfully pilots the A-500 over the tree line.

    Ricardo Tubbs

  76. 74. INT. A-500

    Crockett and Tubbs are airborne.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  77. 75. EXT. SKY

    The A-500 heads over the Caribbean, radioing Zito.

    Sonny Crockett, Zito

  78. 76. INT. A-500

    Crockett and Tubbs are approached by an Aero Commander.

    Sonny Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs

  79. 77. INT. OPA-LOCKA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

    Air Traffic Control notices a ghost image on radar.

  80. 78. INT. AERO COMMANDER

    Switek and Zito maintain cover.

    Switek, Zito

Dialogue examples

Excuse me because I am very busy and have many things to do, so this will be brief. Yes? We will try you on a "run." One. To build trust. We do a thousand kis. In all matters, when you work for us, you must do exactly what you say you will do. In this business with me, if you say you will do a thing, you must do exactly that thing. Then? You will prosper beyond your dreams and you can live in Miami in millionaire style. If you are arrested, there will be lawyers made available to you in the United States. You will use them. Anything you need, you will be provided by me. It cost you nothing. You will contact and work through José Yero on logistics and communications. To do with money, you will work through my wife, Isabella...

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