Screenplay data
Recently paroled master thief Danny Ocean recruits his partner Rusty Ryan and a specialized team of eleven criminals to orchestrate an elaborate heist of three Las Vegas casinos owned by the ruthless Terry Benedict. The crew meticulously plans to bypass advanced security, fake a power outage, and use an electromagnetic pulse device to disable the Bellagio vault, while Danny simultaneously attempts to reconcile with his ex-wife, Tess, who is now dating Benedict. On the night of a major boxing match, the team executes the plan, creating diversions, infiltrating the vault, and replacing the real money with prop cash before Benedict's security can intervene. Benedict confronts Danny, who is arrested for parole violation, but after serving a short sentence, Danny is released from prison and reunites with Tess and Rusty, having successfully pulled off the impossible heist and won back his wife.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Danny Ocean is paroled and immediately plots a daring casino heist, assembling a team of specialists.
Open full beat sheetDanny Ocean is listed as Protagonist / Mastermind. A charismatic, recently released convict and professional thief. In the parsed data, Danny Ocean is connected to 60 scenes, 87 dialogue lines, 88 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
60 scenes / 87 dialogue linesRusty Ryan is listed as Danny's partner / Right-hand man. Tall, angular, cool-headed, and a master of poker and logistics. In the parsed data, Rusty Ryan is connected to 54 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
54 scenes / 35 dialogue linesLinus Caldwell is listed as Pickpocket / Crew member. Young, talented, and eager to prove himself as a thief. In the parsed data, Linus Caldwell is connected to 37 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 53.
37 scenes / 26 dialogue linesTerry Benedict is listed as Antagonist. Ruthless, wealthy casino owner of the Bellagio, Mirage, and MGM Grand. In the parsed data, Terry Benedict is connected to 32 scenes, 45 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
32 scenes / 45 dialogue linesBasher Tarr is listed as Explosives expert / Crew member. A British explosives expert with a penchant for chaos. In the parsed data, Basher Tarr is connected to 28 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 72.
28 scenes / 11 dialogue linesSaul Bloom is listed as Con artist / Crew member. An older, retired con man who returns for one last job. In the parsed data, Saul Bloom is connected to 21 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 101.
21 scenes / 6 dialogue linesVirgil Malloy is listed as Driver / Crew member. One of the Malloy twins, a skilled driver. In the parsed data, Virgil Malloy is connected to 21 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 64.
21 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLivingston Dell is listed as Surveillance expert / Crew member. An audio-visual genius prone to anxiety. In the parsed data, Livingston Dell is connected to 18 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
18 scenes / 6 dialogue linesTurk Malloy is listed as Driver / Crew member. One of the Malloy twins, a skilled driver. In the parsed data, Turk Malloy is connected to 18 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 116.
18 scenes / 1 dialogue linesYen is listed as Acrobat / Grease man. A highly flexible circus performer. In the parsed data, Yen is connected to 18 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
18 scenes / 0 dialogue linesReuben Tishkoff is listed as Investor / Former casino owner. A wealthy, disgruntled former casino owner with a grudge against Benedict. In the parsed data, Reuben Tishkoff is connected to 16 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
16 scenes / 10 dialogue linesFrank Catton is listed as Dealer / Crew member. A professional gambler and dealer who infiltrates the casino. In the parsed data, Frank Catton is connected to 16 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
16 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTess Ocean is listed as Danny's ex-wife. Art curator at the Bellagio, currently involved with Terry Benedict. In the parsed data, Tess Ocean is connected to 15 scenes, 45 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
15 scenes / 45 dialogue linesDanny Ocean is interviewed by a parole board.
Danny OceanThe parole board questions Danny about his past and future intentions.
Danny OceanDanny is released from prison and receives his belongings.
Danny OceanDanny changes into civilian clothes.
Danny OceanDanny walks out of the prison gate into freedom.
Danny OceanAn empty boardwalk.
Danny enters a casino and begins gambling.
Danny OceanDanny plays blackjack and encounters Frank Catton.
Danny Ocean, Frank CattonDanny and Frank discuss their plans.
Danny Ocean, Frank CattonDanny and Frank discuss the viability of robbing casinos.
Danny Ocean, Frank CattonDanny calls his parole officer.
Danny OceanRusty Ryan is approached by Topher Grace.
Rusty RyanRusty and Topher walk through the club.
Rusty RyanRusty teaches a poker lesson to young actors.
Rusty RyanRusty takes a break at the bar.
Rusty RyanDanny joins the poker game.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanDanny and Rusty exit the club.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanDanny and Rusty drive and discuss their next move.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanDanny pitches the casino heist to Rusty.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanEmpty streets.
Danny and Rusty scout blueprints.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanA security guard arrives.
Danny and Rusty discuss the crew needed.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanThe security guard confronts them.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanDanny and Rusty try to convince Reuben Tishkoff to join their heist, but he refuses, citing the impossibility of robbing a casino.
Danny Ocean, Rusty Ryan, Reuben TishkoffFlashback to a failed robbery at the Sands Casino.
Reuben TishkoffFlashback to a failed robbery at the Flamingo Casino.
Reuben TishkoffTishkoff continues his lecture on failed casino robberies.
Reuben TishkoffFlashback to a failed robbery at Caesar's Palace.
Reuben TishkoffDanny and Rusty reveal they are targeting Terry Benedict's casinos, which convinces Tishkoff to join them.
Danny Ocean, Rusty Ryan, Reuben TishkoffFrank Catton is introduced as a potential crew member.
Frank CattonFrank Catton arrives in Las Vegas.
Frank CattonThe Malloy twins are recruited as drivers.
Turk Malloy, Virgil MalloyLivingston Dell is recruited for surveillance.
Livingston DellLivingston struggles with a dog leash.
Livingston DellDanny and Rusty discuss the crew recruitment.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanBasher Tarr blows up a bank vault.
Basher TarrBasher and his crew are surrounded by police.
Basher TarrRusty helps Basher escape police custody.
Rusty Ryan, Basher TarrRusty and Basher escape during a diversion.
Rusty Ryan, Basher TarrDanny and Rusty recruit Yen.
Danny Ocean, Rusty Ryan, YenDanny and Rusty discuss recruiting Saul.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanSaul Bloom is introduced.
Saul BloomRusty follows Saul.
Rusty Ryan, Saul BloomRusty approaches Saul.
Rusty Ryan, Saul BloomRusty recruits Saul.
Rusty Ryan, Saul BloomDanny and Rusty decide they need one more person.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanLinus is introduced as a pickpocket.
Danny Ocean, Linus CaldwellLinus and Danny exit the train.
Danny Ocean, Linus CaldwellLinus moves through the station.
Linus CaldwellLinus discovers Danny's calling card.
Linus CaldwellDanny recruits Linus.
Danny Ocean, Linus CaldwellEstablishing shot of Las Vegas.
The crew arrives at Reuben Tishkoff's mansion for a meeting.
Reuben Tishkoff, Frank Catton, Livingston Dell, Basher Tarr, Yen, Turk MalloyThe crew gathers at Tishkoff's mansion.
Reuben Tishkoff, Linus Caldwell, Frank Catton, Basher Tarr, Livingston Dell, Saul BloomThe crew gathers in the living room; Danny Ocean arrives to propose the heist.
Turk Malloy, Virgil Malloy, Saul Bloom, Livingston Dell, Basher Tarr, YenThe crew settles in.
Saul Bloom, Turk MalloyDanny explains the heist plan using a model of the Bellagio, Mirage, and MGM Grand.
Danny Ocean, Yen, Rusty Ryan, Linus Caldwell, Frank Catton, Turk MalloyTerry Benedict exits the elevator while Linus observes him.
Terry Benedict, Linus CaldwellBenedict confers with his manager while Linus and Rusty discuss his habits.
Terry Benedict, Rusty Ryan, Linus CaldwellBenedict interacts with high rollers and receives a portfolio.
Terry Benedict, Linus CaldwellRusty and Linus discuss the heist target and spot Tess.
Rusty Ryan, Linus Caldwell, Tess OceanConstruction continues on the vault facsimile.
The crew works on the vault and vans; Danny checks on Yen.
Livingston Dell, Frank Catton, Turk Malloy, Virgil Malloy, Reuben Tishkoff, Danny OceanDanny and Rusty discuss the motivation behind the heist.
Danny Ocean, Rusty RyanTess and Benedict meet with a seller regarding a painting.
Tess Ocean, Terry BenedictSaul (as Lyman Zerga) manipulates Benedict.
Saul Bloom, Terry Benedict, Frank CattonDanny confronts Tess at the restaurant.
Tess Ocean, Danny Ocean, Terry BenedictDanny exits the restaurant while Linus follows.
Danny Ocean, Linus CaldwellBasher works on explosives.
Basher TarrDanny exits a restaurant, feeling hopeful about Tess, while Linus follows him.
Danny Ocean, Linus CaldwellBasher works on explosives while a news report plays about the Paradiso Hotel demolition.
Basher TarrThe Paradiso Hotel is demolished with Benedict, Tess, Danny, Linus, and Reuben present.
Danny Ocean, Rusty Ryan, Terry Benedict, Tess Ocean, Reuben Tishkoff, Linus CaldwellBasher's power goes out as the Paradiso implodes.
Basher TarrRusty reviews the heist plan with the crew.
Rusty Ryan, Reuben Tishkoff, Linus Caldwell, Frank Catton, Basher Tarr, Livingston DellA simulation of the vault heist.
Rusty Ryan, YenThe crew practices the vault heist; Basher arrives covered in sewage.
Rusty Ryan, Reuben Tishkoff, Linus Caldwell, Frank Catton, Basher Tarr, Livingston DellBasher explains the failure at the sewer site.
Danny Ocean, Reuben Tishkoff, Basher Tarr, Livingston DellBasher observes city engineers fixing the grid.
Basher TarrThe crew discusses the need for a 'pinch'.
Danny Ocean, Rusty Ryan, Basher TarrA pinch is the equivalent of a cardiac arrest for any broad-band electrical circuitry. Or better yet: A pinch is a bomb... but without the bomb. Every time a nuclear weapon detonates, it unleashes an electromagnetic pulse which shuts down any power source within its vicinity. That tends not to matter in most cases because the nuclear weapon destroys everything you might need power for anyway. Now a pinch creates a similar electromagnetic pulse, but without the headache of mass destruction and death. So instead of Hiroshima, you get the Seventeenth Century.
He spends a few minutes gladhanding the high rollers. He's fluent in Spanish, German and Italian, and he's taking Japanese lessons, getting pretty good at it. He's out by seven-thirty, when an assistant hands him a black portfolio. Contents: the day's take and new security codes. Then he heads to the restaurant.
You said you needed a reason. Well, this is mine. When we started in this business, we had three rules. We weren't gonna hurt anybody. We weren't gonna steal from anybody didn't have it coming. And we were gonna play the game like we had nothing to lose. Well, I lost something. Someone. That's why I'm here.
Call is at five-thirty. Makeup and costume. Saul's package arrives at seven-fifteen, and Linus grabs our codes. All goes well there and we're a go. Seven-thirty Virgil and Turk deliver Yen and we're committed. From that point, we have thirty minutes to blow the power or he suffocates.
Run and hide. If you get picked up next week buying a $100,000 sports car in Newport Beach, I'll be supremely disappointed. Because I want my people to find you. And rest assured: when they do, they won't hand you over to the police. Run and hide. That's all I ask.
See, the kind of people you steal things from, they have insurance to compensate them. They get made whole again. I had to leave New York to get away from what happened. How do I get my five years back, Danny?
Gentlemen: the Bellagio vault. Located below the Strip, beneath two hundred feet of solid earth. It safeguards every dime that comes through each of the three casinos above it. And we're going to rob it.
He's a charming man, but no one's going to be watching him when they can make a study of you. I've asked Paolo to find three or four things for you to try. I hope you're not too disappointed.
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