2003
Elizabeth Swann is kidnapped by Captain Barbossa and his cursed crew, who seek a medallion she possesses to break their ancient curse. Blacksmith Will Turner, secretly the son of a pirate, teams up with the enigmatic Captain Jack Sparrow to rescue Elizabeth, tracking the Black Pearl to Isla de Muerta. Will reveals himself as Bootstrap Bill's son, offering his blood to break the curse, while Jack kills Barbossa in a climactic battle, turning the pirates mortal. Jack is arrested but Will rescues him, allowing Jack to escape onto the Black Pearl, reclaim his ship, and sail away.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Young Elizabeth Swann’s early encounter at sea sets a pirate tone, leading to Will Turner’s rescue and Jack Sparrow’s arrival.
Open full beat sheetJack Sparrow is listed as Pirate Captain. Eccentric, cunning, and infamous pirate captain seeking to reclaim his ship. In the parsed data, Jack Sparrow is connected to 33 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
33 scenes / 26 dialogue linesWill Turner is listed as Blacksmith / Protagonist. Skilled blacksmith, son of Bootstrap Bill, determined to rescue Elizabeth. In the parsed data, Will Turner is connected to 27 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
27 scenes / 15 dialogue linesElizabeth Swann is listed as Governor's Daughter. Intelligent, spirited, and adventurous young woman. In the parsed data, Elizabeth Swann is connected to 23 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 9 dialogue linesJames Norrington is listed as Royal Navy Officer. Stern, disciplined, and ambitious Royal Navy officer. In the parsed data, James Norrington is connected to 14 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
14 scenes / 6 dialogue linesPintel is listed as Pirate. A bald, sallow-looking pirate crew member. In the parsed data, Pintel is connected to 11 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
11 scenes / 3 dialogue linesWeatherby Swann is listed as Governor of Port Royal. Elizabeth's father, a man of high station. In the parsed data, Weatherby Swann is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHector Barbossa is listed as Pirate Captain. Cursed, ruthless captain of the Black Pearl. In the parsed data, Hector Barbossa is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
9 scenes / 6 dialogue linesJoshamee Gibbs is listed as Sailor / Jack's First Mate. Superstitious, loyal, and experienced sailor. In the parsed data, Joshamee Gibbs is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAnaMaria is listed as Pirate / Sailor. Tough, strong pirate who joins Jack's crew. In the parsed data, AnaMaria is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCotton is listed as Sailor. A mute sailor who communicates through his parrot. In the parsed data, Cotton is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesA dense fog covers the sea as the H.M.S. Dauntless emerges, carrying a young Elizabeth Swann and her father.
Elizabeth Swann, Weatherby Swann, James Norrington, Joshamee GibbsThe crew discovers a young boy, Will Turner, floating in the water amidst wreckage.
Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner, James Norrington, Weatherby Swann, Joshamee GibbsEight years later, Elizabeth prepares for a ceremony and hides the medallion.
Elizabeth Swann, Weatherby SwannWill Turner delivers a sword to Governor Swann and encounters Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner, Weatherby SwannCaptain Jack Sparrow arrives in Port Royal and interacts with Navy sentries.
Jack Sparrow, PintelNorrington is promoted and attempts to propose to Elizabeth, who then falls from the cliff.
Elizabeth Swann, James Norrington, Weatherby SwannJack Sparrow rescues Elizabeth, is identified as a pirate, and escapes.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, James Norrington, Weatherby SwannJack Sparrow breaks his shackles in the blacksmith's shop.
Jack SparrowJack Sparrow breaks his manacles in the forge, is confronted by Will Turner, and they engage in a duel.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerThe Black Pearl arrives at Port Royal.
Elizabeth reads in her room as the lights go out.
Elizabeth SwannWill works in the forge and senses something is wrong.
Will TurnerJack and other prisoners discuss the Black Pearl.
Jack SparrowNorrington and Swann are attacked by pirates.
James Norrington, Weatherby SwannElizabeth is hunted by pirates.
Elizabeth Swann, PintelElizabeth invokes the right of parlay.
Elizabeth Swann, PintelJack is confronted by Koehler and Twigg.
Jack Sparrow, PintelElizabeth negotiates with Barbossa.
Elizabeth Swann, Hector BarbossaWill tries to convince Norrington to rescue Elizabeth.
Will Turner, James Norrington, Weatherby SwannWill strikes a deal with Jack to find the Black Pearl.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will prepare to depart.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will prepare to commandeer the H.M.S. Dauntless.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will sail the Jolly Mon toward the Dauntless.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will confront the Navy sailors and take control of the ship.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James Norrington, PintelThe sailors abandon the Dauntless while Jack and Will prepare to sail.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James Norrington, PintelJack and Will raise the sails and begin moving the Dauntless.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerNorrington and Governor Swann realize the Dauntless is being stolen.
Will Turner, James Norrington, Weatherby SwannJack and Will are pursued by the Interceptor.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerNorrington's men board the Dauntless while Jack and Will sneak onto the Interceptor.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James NorringtonNorrington realizes the Interceptor is being stolen.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James NorringtonThe Black Pearl appears.
Pintel delivers a dress to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Swann, PintelBarbossa dines with Elizabeth and explains the curse.
Elizabeth Swann, Hector BarbossaBarbossa reveals the crew's skeletal form in the moonlight.
Elizabeth Swann, Hector BarbossaElizabeth hides in terror.
Elizabeth SwannJack and Will discuss Will's father.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will arrive in Tortuga to recruit a crew.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerJack and Will search for Gibbs.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, AnaMariaJack and Will wake up Gibbs.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Joshamee GibbsJack recruits Gibbs for the mission to find the Black Pearl.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Joshamee GibbsJack and Gibbs assemble a crew.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Joshamee Gibbs, AnaMaria, CottonThe crew sails through a storm.
Jack Sparrow, Joshamee Gibbs, AnaMariaElizabeth hears a voice.
Elizabeth SwannThe crew spots Isla de Muerta.
Hector BarbossaJack uses his compass to navigate.
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Joshamee Gibbs, AnaMariaBarbossa and his pirate crew arrive at the cave entrance as the moon rises, triggering their transformation into skeletons.
Hector Barbossa, Elizabeth Swann, PintelThe pirates navigate the cave system, and Barbossa warns Twigg about the dangers of the chasm.
Hector Barbossa, PintelCotton's parrot spots Isla de Muerta, and Jack gives navigation orders.
Cotton, Will Turner, AnaMaria, Jack SparrowThe pirates discover the treasure, and Elizabeth questions Barbossa about the curse.
Elizabeth Swann, Hector BarbossaJack and Will row toward the cave entrance and are sucked into the underground lagoon.
Jack Sparrow, Will TurnerBarbossa attempts to lift the curse using Elizabeth's blood, but it fails.
Hector Barbossa, Elizabeth Swann, PintelJack and Elizabeth drink rum and sing pirate songs while waiting for rescue.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth SwannJack and Elizabeth are drunk and discuss the Black Pearl and freedom.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth SwannElizabeth burns the island to create a signal fire.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth SwannJack sees the H.M.S. Dauntless arriving.
Jack SparrowElizabeth convinces Norrington to rescue Will.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, James NorringtonPintel tells Will about his father, Bootstrap Bill.
Will Turner, Hector Barbossa, PintelJack Sparrow escapes by swinging onto the Black Pearl as it passes the gallows; Norrington decides not to pursue him immediately.
Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner, James Norrington, Weatherby SwannJack takes command of the Black Pearl and gives orders to his crew.
Jack Sparrow, Joshamee Gibbs, AnaMaria, CottonI'll tell you what, Mr. Turner. I've changed my mind. You spring me from this cell, and on pain of death, I'll lead you to the Black Pearl. Do we have an accord?
Parlay! I invoke the right of parlay! According to the Code of the Brethren, set down by the pirates Morgan and Bartholomew, you must take me to your Captain!
Yep, last I saw of Bootstrap Bill, was his face looking up, as he sank down to the crushing black oblivion of Davy Jones' locker.
Careful, mate. Fall down there, you'd die and miss Judgement Day -- for not even the Lord himself'll come look for you here.
I am to understand that you will accept my marriage proposal on the condition I rescue Mr. Turner?
Captain Barbossa ... I have come to negotiate the cessation of hostilities against Port Royal.
They'll be anchored on the lee side. Haul your wind, and keep to the weather of the island -
Ah. Then it would be a shame to put a black mark on your record. So if you'll excuse me ...
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