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Out Of Sight script

Career bank robber Jack Foley escapes prison with Buddy, inadvertently taking Federal Marshal Karen Sisco hostage, leading to an unexpected connection between them. Foley and Buddy plan to rob wealthy executive Richard Ripley's mansion, but their scheme is complicated by violent criminal Maurice Miller, who also intends to rob Ripley. The two crews converge on Ripley's mansion, resulting in a chaotic confrontation where Foley kills Maurice's associate and Karen shoots Foley. Foley is returned to prison but orchestrates another escape with Hejira Henry, while Karen, now with the FBI, continues her pursuit, hinting at their ongoing, complicated relationship.

Writer
Scott Frank
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0120780
Script date
03/23/98
73Scenes
13Characters
105Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Out Of Sight Save the Cat analysis

Bank robber Jack Foley is arrested but engineers a daring prison escape with federal marshal Karen Sisco in tow.

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Key characters

Jack Foley

Jack Foley is listed as Protagonist. Forty, big, focused, career bank robber. In the parsed data, Jack Foley is connected to 48 scenes, 146 dialogue lines, 151 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

48 scenes / 146 dialogue lines

Karen Sisco

Karen Sisco is listed as Federal Marshal. Twenty-eight, knockout, professional and determined. In the parsed data, Karen Sisco is connected to 33 scenes, 118 dialogue lines, 121 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

33 scenes / 118 dialogue lines

Buddy Bragg

Buddy Bragg is listed as Foley's Partner. Black, Foley's age, shaved head, loyal. In the parsed data, Buddy Bragg is connected to 28 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

28 scenes / 28 dialogue lines

Maurice Miller

Maurice Miller is listed as Antagonist. Lanky, scary, mean-looking, former pro boxer turned criminal. In the parsed data, Maurice Miller is connected to 15 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 39 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.

15 scenes / 39 dialogue lines

Glenn Michaels

Glenn Michaels is listed as Criminal. Blond, surfer look, wears dark shades, unreliable. In the parsed data, Glenn Michaels is connected to 14 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.

14 scenes / 31 dialogue lines

White Boy Bob

White Boy Bob is listed as Maurice's Muscle. Huge, depraved-looking white guy. In the parsed data, White Boy Bob is connected to 13 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.

13 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Kenneth

Kenneth is listed as Maurice's Associate. Moselle's brother, wiry, high on chemicals. In the parsed data, Kenneth is connected to 13 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.

13 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Richard Ripley

Richard Ripley is listed as Inmate/Target. Wall Street guy, wealthy, manipulative. In the parsed data, Richard Ripley is connected to 7 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.

7 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Marshall Sisco

Marshall Sisco is listed as Karen's Father. Fifty, retired private investigator. In the parsed data, Marshall Sisco is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Chino

Chino is listed as Inmate. Fifties, in shape, Latino. In the parsed data, Chino is connected to 4 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

4 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Adele Delisi

Adele Delisi is listed as Foley's Ex-Wife. Mid-thirties, pretty, works in magic/entertainment. In the parsed data, Adele Delisi is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Daniel Burdon

Daniel Burdon is listed as FBI Agent. Black, forties, expensive suit, task force leader. In the parsed data, Daniel Burdon is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

2 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Hejira Henry

Hejira Henry is listed as Inmate. Black man, shaved head, serial escapee. In the parsed data, Hejira Henry is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 73.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. BANK - DAY

    Jack Foley robs a bank, using a ruse about his partner holding a gun to the manager to intimidate the teller, Loretta.

    Jack Foley
  2. 2. EXT. BANK - DAY

    Foley attempts to escape in a car, but it fails to start, and he is apprehended by police.

    Jack Foley
  3. 3. EXT. PRISON YARD - DAY

    Foley, now an inmate at Glades Correctional, plays basketball and plots an escape with Pup.

    Jack Foley
  4. 4. INT. MESS HALL - DAY

    Foley confronts Chino about his escape plans.

    Jack Foley, Chino
  5. 5. INT. ADELE'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Foley calls his ex-wife Adele from prison to coordinate his escape.

    Jack Foley, Adele Delisi
  6. 6. INT. RESTAURANT - DAY

    Karen Sisco meets her father, Marshall, for her birthday.

    Karen Sisco, Marshall Sisco
  7. 7. INT. PRISON AUDITORIUM - DAY

    Flashback to Lompoc prison where Maurice kills a boxer.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels, Richard Ripley
  8. 8. EXT. STRIP MALL - DAY

    Buddy steals a car.

    Buddy Bragg
  9. 9. INT. CHAPEL - DUSK

    Foley knocks out the guard Pup to facilitate his escape.

    Jack Foley
  10. 10. EXT. PRISON PARKING AREA - NIGHT

    Foley and Buddy escape, encountering Karen Sisco.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Buddy Bragg, Chino
  11. 11. INT. TRUNK - NIGHT

    Foley and Karen are trapped in the trunk of a car while Buddy drives; they discuss their pasts and the situation.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Buddy Bragg
  12. 12. EXT. CAR - NIGHT

    Buddy drives the car away from the prison.

    Buddy Bragg
  13. 13. INT. TRUNK - NIGHT

    Foley and Karen continue their conversation while Buddy drives.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  14. 14. INT. CAR - NIGHT

    Buddy searches Karen's bag.

    Buddy Bragg
  15. 15. INT. TRUNK - NIGHT

    Foley reveals his identity to Karen.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  16. 16. EXT. CAR - NIGHT

    The car turns onto a main highway.

    Buddy Bragg
  17. 17. INT. TRUNK - NIGHT

    Karen and Foley discuss Bonnie and Clyde and movies.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  18. 18. INT. CAR - NIGHT

    Buddy avoids police sirens.

    Buddy Bragg
  19. 19. INT. TRUNK - NIGHT

    The car stops and Buddy opens the trunk.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Buddy Bragg
  20. 20. EXT. OVERPASS - NIGHT

    Foley, Buddy, and Glenn meet under an overpass.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Glenn Michaels
  21. 21. INT. CAR - NIGHT

    Karen and Glenn talk in the car.

    Karen Sisco, Glenn Michaels
  22. 22. INT. PRISON LIBRARY - DAY

    Maurice shakes down Ripley; Foley intervenes.

    Jack Foley, Maurice Miller, Richard Ripley, White Boy Bob
  23. 23. INT. MAURICE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Maurice receives a call from Glenn.

    Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels
  24. 24. EXT. Buddy's Apartment Building - DAY

    Buddy returns to his apartment with groceries while residents watch.

    Buddy Bragg
  25. 25. INT. Buddy's Apartment - DAY

    Foley reviews Karen's personal items while Buddy returns with news.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  26. 26. INT/EXT. Marshall Sisco's Condo - DAY

    Karen and Marshall receive a visit from Ray Nicolet.

    Karen Sisco, Marshall Sisco, Glenn Michaels
  27. 27. INT/EXT. Phone Call between Karen and Foley - DAY

    Foley calls Karen, and they have a tense, flirtatious conversation.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Marshall Sisco, Glenn Michaels
  28. 28. INT. Buddy's Apartment - DAY

    Foley and Buddy discuss the risk of Chino finding Adele.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  29. 29. EXT. Marshall Sisco's Boat - DAY

    Marshall advises Karen on how to handle the investigation and her feelings for Foley.

    Karen Sisco, Marshall Sisco
  30. 30. INT/EXT. Adele Delisi's Apartment / Street - DAY

    Chino calls Adele, while Foley and Buddy observe Karen visiting Adele.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Buddy Bragg, Adele Delisi, Chino
  31. 31. INT. Adele's Apartment - DAY

    Karen Sisco interviews Adele Delisi about Jack Foley and Buddy Bragg, then faces a confrontation with Chino.

    Karen Sisco, Adele Delisi, Chino
  32. 32. INT. Buddy's Apartment - NIGHT

    Foley and Buddy pack to leave, discussing their next move to find Glenn.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  33. 33. INT. Shalamar Apartments Lobby - NIGHT

    Burdon and his team prepare to raid Buddy's apartment while Karen waits in the lobby.

    Karen Sisco, Daniel Burdon
  34. 34. INT. Shalamar Apartments Lobby / Elevator - DAY

    Foley and Buddy encounter Karen in the lobby while leaving.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Karen Sisco
  35. 35. INT. Airport Terminal - DAY

    Karen discusses the encounter with Marshall Sisco.

    Karen Sisco, Marshall Sisco
  36. 36. EXT. Bloomfield Hills, Detroit - DAY

    Maurice, Glenn, and their crew scout Ripley's house.

    Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  37. 37. INT. Lompoc FPC Yard - DAY

    Flashback: Foley and Ripley discuss life and money.

    Jack Foley, Richard Ripley
  38. 38. EXT. Kronk Recreation Center Parking Lot - DAY

    Foley and Buddy watch Maurice's crew arrive.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  39. 39. INT. CAR - DAY

    Glenn, Maurice, Kenneth, and White Boy Bob discuss the girl and the upcoming job at Ripley's house.

    Glenn Michaels, Maurice Miller, Kenneth, White Boy Bob
  40. 40. INT. FOLEY AND BUDDY'S CAR - CONTINUOUS

    Foley and Buddy observe the others exiting the car.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  41. 41. INT. BOXING GYM - DAY

    Foley and Buddy confront Glenn at the gym, followed by a tense meeting with Maurice and White Boy Bob.

    Glenn Michaels, Kenneth, White Boy Bob, Maurice Miller, Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  42. 42. EXT. CRIME SCENE - NIGHT

    Karen arrives at a crime scene and meets Detective Ray Cruz.

    Karen Sisco
  43. 43. INT. FOLEY'S HOTEL ROOM - DAY

    Foley and Buddy discuss the news and their plans.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  44. 44. INT. RIPLEY'S CELL - DAY

    Foley visits Ripley in his cell before his release.

    Jack Foley, Richard Ripley
  45. 45. INT. FOLEY'S HOTEL ROOM - DAY

    Foley tries to locate Karen Sisco.

    Jack Foley
  46. 46. EXT. MAURICE MILLER'S HOUSE - DAY

    Karen visits Maurice's house and confronts Kenneth.

    Karen Sisco, Kenneth
  47. 47. EXT. RICHARD RIPLEY'S HOUSE - DAY

    Foley and Buddy observe Ripley's house.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  48. 48. INT. RIPLEY ENTERPRISES PERSONNEL OFFICE - DAY

    Foley is offered a security job by Ripley's personnel manager.

    Jack Foley
  49. 49. INT. RICHARD RIPLEY'S OFFICE - DAY

    Foley confronts Ripley.

    Jack Foley, Richard Ripley
  50. 50. EXT. RIPLEY'S BUILDING - DAY

    Foley is thrown out of the building and decides to rob the bank across the street.

    Jack Foley
  51. 51. INT. COCKTAIL LOUNGE - DAY

    Karen is at a lounge and refuses a drink from some men.

    Karen Sisco
  52. 52. INT. Hotel Bar - NIGHT

    Karen sits alone at a bar, rejecting advances from three ad executives before Jack Foley approaches her.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  53. 53. INT. Elevator - NIGHT

    Foley and Karen ride the elevator to her suite.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  54. 54. INT. Karen's Hotel Suite - NIGHT

    Foley and Karen discuss their past and their current situation while drinking.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  55. 55. INT. Bedroom - NIGHT

    Foley and Karen make love.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  56. 56. INT. Bedroom - NIGHT

    Post-coital conversation between Foley and Karen.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  57. 57. EXT. Detroit - DAY

    Morning in Detroit after the snowstorm.

  58. 58. INT. Karen's Hotel Room - DAY

    Karen wakes up to find Foley gone and her gun left as a gift.

    Karen Sisco
  59. 59. INT. Foley's Hotel Room - DAY

    Foley and Buddy discuss Foley's encounter with Karen.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg
  60. 60. INT. State Theater - NIGHT

    Maurice and his crew are at a boxing match.

    Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  61. 61. INT. Theater - NIGHT

    Karen tracks Glenn at the theater.

    Karen Sisco, Glenn Michaels
  62. 62. EXT. State Theater Parking Lot - NIGHT

    Karen confronts Glenn in the Town Car.

    Karen Sisco, Glenn Michaels
  63. 63. INT. Theater - NIGHT

    Foley and Buddy arrive at the theater to meet Maurice.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, Glenn Michaels, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  64. 64. EXT. Maurice's House - NIGHT

    The crew prepares for the heist.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  65. 65. INT. Van - NIGHT

    The crew drives to the heist location.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  66. 66. EXT. Richard Ripley's House - NIGHT

    The crew arrives at Ripley's house to commit the robbery.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  67. 67. INT. HOUSE - FOYER - NIGHT

    Maurice and his crew confront the maid while Foley and Buddy search the house.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Buddy Bragg, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  68. 68. INT. RIPLEY'S LIBRARY - NIGHT

    Foley finds Richard Ripley hiding in the library.

    Jack Foley, Richard Ripley
  69. 69. INT. RIPLEY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Maurice and his crew attempt to open the safe.

    Karen Sisco, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  70. 70. INT. RIPLEY'S LIBRARY - NIGHT

    Foley and Buddy discover the diamonds in the aquarium.

    Jack Foley, Buddy Bragg, Richard Ripley
  71. 71. INT. RIPLEY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Foley kills Kenneth and confronts the remaining criminals.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Maurice Miller, White Boy Bob, Kenneth
  72. 72. INT. FOYER - NIGHT

    Karen confronts Foley and shoots him.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco
  73. 73. INT/EXT. PRISON STATION GARAGE - DAY

    Foley is transported to prison and meets Hejira Henry.

    Jack Foley, Karen Sisco, Hejira Henry

Dialogue examples

I know of a guy he goes in the bank holding a bottle he says is nitroglycerin. He scores some cash off a teller, he's on his way out when he drops the bottle. It shatters on the tile floor, he slips in the stuff, cracks his head and they've got him. The nitro was canola oil. I know more fucked-up bank robbers than ones that know what they're doing. I doubt one in ten can tell a dye pack when he sees one. Most bank robbers are fucking morons. To go to bed with a bank robber for kinky thrills, as you say, you'd have to be as dumb as they are. I know you're not dumb, so why would I think that? Why would you think I might think that?

Jack Foley / Scene 56

Warm? Man, it's ninety-five degrees in here, sometimes a hundred -- the way Emanuel always kep' it so his boys'd sweat, get lean and mean like Tommy Hearns. No, I ain't talking any business in here. To me this is holy ground, man. You understand? I got to be someplace anyway. Y'all want to talk, come to the fights tomorrow night, we'll sit down and look at it good. The State Theater.

Maurice Miller / Scene 41

Wait. Have you helped him, Glenn? At this point, technically, I doubt you could be charged with aiding a fugitive. So you still have a choice. You can help him and risk going down again, get cuffed and shackled, hope to God you pull a reasonable judge, not some hard-on. Or, if you want to play it another way...

Karen Sisco / Scene 21

...if he thinks he can talk to me like this. Shit, I don't even know what I need them for. I got a big score lined up up north. They wouldn't even know about it, it wasn't for me. I could do it right now myself, except it's so fucking cold up there in January--

Glenn Michaels / Scene 21

There was a Buddy Bragg at Lompoc around the same time Foley was there. We got an address for him at the Adams Hotel in Hallandale. I want you to go there, see if you can get the manager to i.d. him as the other guy. If he does, you call me right away...

Daniel Burdon / Scene 31

That's the dumbest thing I heard in my life. Everybody knows Kal Kan doesn't pay for shit. You gonna get a gig, it's gotta be for one of the big three: Science Diet, Iams or that Cycle shit for the fat dogs. Now answer the fuckin phone.

Maurice Miller / Scene 23

Last fall, I drove you from the Palm Beach county jail to the federal courthouse, twice. You're Glenn Michaels. I never forget anyone I've cuffed and shackled. Let's think for a minute, Glenn, see if we can work this out...

Karen Sisco / Scene 21

It was just a year, give or take a few days. I mean, it's not like we didn't get along or anything. We had fun, we just didn't have that... that thing, you know? That spark, you know what I mean? You gotta have that.

Jack Foley / Scene 17

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