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2023

Priscilla script

Teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley in Germany, moving into Graceland under her parents' condition that she finish high school, but her life there is marked by isolation and Elvis's controlling behavior. Despite their marriage and the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie, Elvis's prolonged absences, infidelity, and emotional distance strain their relationship, leaving Priscilla feeling increasingly alone. Priscilla finds independence through karate lessons and a connection with her instructor, Mike Stone, which prompts her to confront Elvis about their failing marriage. After a final, disturbing encounter with Elvis, Priscilla decides to leave him, driving away from Graceland with Lisa Marie to begin a new life.

Writer
Sofia Coppola
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt22041854
Script date
2023
107Scenes
10Characters
49Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Priscilla Save the Cat analysis

Priscilla’s journey unfolds as a naive teenager uprooted from Germany to the glittering yet controlling world of Elvis Presley.

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Key characters

Priscilla Beaulieu

Priscilla Beaulieu is listed as Protagonist. A young girl who meets and eventually marries Elvis Presley. In the parsed data, Priscilla Beaulieu is connected to 99 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

99 scenes / 46 dialogue lines

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is listed as Protagonist. Famous rock and roll star, charismatic but troubled. In the parsed data, Elvis Presley is connected to 58 scenes, 77 dialogue lines, 77 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

58 scenes / 77 dialogue lines

Captain Beaulieu

Captain Beaulieu is listed as Supporting. Priscilla's father, a military man. In the parsed data, Captain Beaulieu is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

10 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Joe

Joe is listed as Supporting. Member of Elvis's entourage. In the parsed data, Joe is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 74.

9 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Ann Beaulieu

Ann Beaulieu is listed as Supporting. Priscilla's mother. In the parsed data, Ann Beaulieu is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.

9 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Vernon Presley

Vernon Presley is listed as Supporting. Elvis's father. In the parsed data, Vernon Presley is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.

9 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Grandma Dodger

Grandma Dodger is listed as Supporting. Elvis's grandmother. In the parsed data, Grandma Dodger is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Terry West

Terry West is listed as Supporting. A soldier stationed in Germany who introduces Priscilla to Elvis. In the parsed data, Terry West is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Patsy

Patsy is listed as Supporting. Elvis's cousin and office worker at Graceland. In the parsed data, Patsy is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 20.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mike Stone

Mike Stone is listed as Supporting. Priscilla's karate instructor. In the parsed data, Mike Stone is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 103.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Close-up shots of Priscilla's feet and beauty routine, establishing the setting and character.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  2. 2. INT. EAGLE'S CLUB - DAY

    Priscilla meets Terry West at a soda shop in Germany.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Terry West
  3. 3. INT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - EVENING

    Priscilla asks her parents for permission to go to Elvis's house.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu
  4. 4. INT. EAGLE'S CLUB - AFTERNOON

    Terry meets Priscilla's parents to convince them to let her visit Elvis.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Terry West, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu
  5. 5. INT. ELVIS'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Priscilla meets Elvis for the first time.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Terry West, Vernon Presley, Grandma Dodger
  6. 6. INT. ELVIS' ROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis and Priscilla talk alone in his room.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  7. 7. INT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - AFTERNOON

    Elvis and Vernon visit the Beaulieu home to meet the parents.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu, Vernon Presley
  8. 8. INT. GRACELAND - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla arrives at Graceland for a visit.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Vernon Presley, Grandma Dodger, Joe
  9. 9. INT. AIRPORT - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla arrives back in Germany looking disheveled, shocking her parents.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu
  10. 10. EXT. AIRPORT - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla's parents drive her home in tense silence.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu
  11. 11. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla walks through school feeling isolated.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  12. 12. INT. SCHOOL CLASSROOM - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla sits in class uninterested.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  13. 13. EXT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla and her mother argue about Elvis.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu
  14. 14. INT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - GERMANY - DAY

    Priscilla pleads with her mother to let her be with Elvis.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu
  15. 15. INT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - GERMANY - EVENING

    Captain Beaulieu speaks with Elvis on the phone.

    Elvis Presley, Captain Beaulieu
  16. 16. INT. BEAULIEU'S HOME - PRISCILLA'S ROOM - GERMANY - NIGHT

    Priscilla listens to her parents argue about her future.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Ann Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu
  17. 17. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Priscilla arrives at Graceland with her father and Vernon.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu, Vernon Presley
  18. 18. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM - DAY

    Priscilla settles into Graceland and says goodbye to her father.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Captain Beaulieu, Vernon Presley, Grandma Dodger
  19. 19. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM - DAY

    Priscilla explores the quiet house.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  20. 20. INT. GRACELAND OFFICE - DAY

    Priscilla meets Patsy and Becky.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Patsy
  21. 21. EXT. GRACELAND - PATIO - DAY

    Priscilla finds her new puppy.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  22. 22. INT. GRACELAND - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla talks to Elvis on the phone.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  23. 23. INT. VERNON'S CADILLAC - OUTSIDE SCHOOL - DAY

    Vernon drops Priscilla off at school.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Vernon Presley
  24. 24. EXT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Priscilla arrives at school.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  25. 25. INT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY

    Priscilla hears classmates talking about her.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  26. 26. EXT. GRACELAND GATES - DAY

    Fans wait at the gates.

  27. 27. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Dee scolds Priscilla for being outside.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  28. 28. INT. GRACELAND - BATHROOM - DAY

    Priscilla takes a bath.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  29. 29. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM/MUSIC ROOM - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla does homework and paints her nails.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  30. 30. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla talks to Elvis on the phone about her life.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  31. 31. EXT. GRACELAND GATE - NIGHT

    Fans crowd the gate.

  32. 32. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis returns home.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  33. 33. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis and Priscilla have a tense moment about intimacy.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  34. 34. EXT. GRACELAND - SUNNY DAY

    Elvis takes Priscilla shopping.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  35. 35. INT. MEMPHIS BOUTIQUE - DAY

    Elvis critiques Priscilla's clothing choices.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  36. 36. INT. MEMPHIS HAIR SALON - DAY

    Priscilla dyes her hair black.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  37. 37. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - MORNING

    Priscilla takes a pill.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  38. 38. EXT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Priscilla walks to class.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  39. 39. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla brings Elvis breakfast.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  40. 40. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - DAY

    Priscilla takes a pill while Elvis sleeps.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  41. 41. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Priscilla walks past a gardener.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  42. 42. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

    Elvis criticizes Priscilla's dress.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  43. 43. INT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Priscilla meets with a nun.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  44. 44. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Priscilla talks to her father on the phone.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  45. 45. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - MORNING

    Priscilla takes a pill.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  46. 46. INT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY

    Priscilla cheats on a math test.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  47. 47. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Elvis gives Priscilla a car for graduation.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Vernon Presley, Grandma Dodger, Joe
  48. 48. EXT. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL - ENTRANCE - DAY

    Priscilla graduates.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  49. 49. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis and Priscilla spend time together.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  50. 50. INT. GRACELAND - HALLWAY - DAY

    Food tray outside the bedroom.

  51. 51. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Gardener waters plants.

  52. 52. INT. GRACELAND - HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Food tray is replaced.

  53. 53. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - DAY

    Elvis eats and watches TV.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  54. 54. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - DAY

    Elvis accidentally hits Priscilla.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  55. 55. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Elvis and the guys have a shooting contest.

    Elvis Presley, Joe
  56. 56. EXT. GRACELAND - LATE AFTERNOON

    Elvis tears down an old structure.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Vernon Presley
  57. 57. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Elvis leaves for Hollywood.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe
  58. 58. INT. GRACELAND - OFFICE - DAY

    Vernon asks Priscilla to leave the office.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Vernon Presley, Patsy
  59. 59. INT. MEMPHIS HAIR SALON - DAY

    Priscilla sits under a hair dryer.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  60. 60. INT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Priscilla talks to Elvis on the phone.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  61. 61. INT. GRACELAND - LIVING ROOM - DAY

    Priscilla sees news about Elvis and Ann-Margret.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  62. 62. EXT. LOS ANGELES HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON

    Priscilla arrives in Los Angeles.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe
  63. 63. EXT. LOS ANGELES HOUSE - DAY

    Elvis tells Priscilla to leave.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  64. 64. EXT. GRACELAND - EVENING

    Elvis returns to Graceland.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  65. 65. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis reassures Priscilla.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  66. 66. EXT. GRACELAND POOL - DAY

    Elvis and the guys play in the pool.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe
  67. 67. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - LATE AFTERNOON

    Priscilla finds a note.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  68. 68. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' OFFICE - AFTERNOON/EVENING

    Priscilla confronts Elvis with the note.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  69. 69. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - LATE AFTERNOON

    Priscilla finds a note in Elvis's jacket pocket from another woman.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  70. 70. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' OFFICE - AFTERNOON/EVENING

    Priscilla confronts Elvis about the note, leading to a heated argument and Elvis demanding she visit her parents.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe
  71. 71. EXT. GRACELAND - DAY

    Priscilla looks out the window.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  72. 72. INT. GRACELAND - HALLWAY/ELVIS' OFFICE - DAY

    Priscilla overhears Elvis complaining to his father about the Colonel.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  73. 73. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - DAY

    Elvis complains about movie scripts while Priscilla suggests he ask for serious roles.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  74. 74. INT. GRACELAND - MUSIC ROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis gets frustrated with demo songs and throws a chair.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe
  75. 75. EXT/INT. LOS ANGELES HOUSE - DAY

    Elvis reads the Bible to followers, Priscilla becomes irritated by his flirting.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  76. 76. INT. LOS ANGELES HOUSE - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

    Priscilla hides in the bedroom.

    Priscilla Beaulieu
  77. 77. INT. LOS ANGELES HOUSE - DAY

    Priscilla meets Larry, Elvis's spiritual friend.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  78. 78. INT. GRACELAND - NIGHT

    Elvis and Priscilla take LSD.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  79. 79. INT. GRACELAND - ELVIS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Elvis reads spiritual books to Priscilla, causing tension.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley
  80. 80. INT. GRACELAND - HALLWAY - AFTERNOON

    Elvis tells the Colonel he is done with the books.

    Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis Presley, Joe

Dialogue examples

Sir, I promise to enroll her in a good Catholic school and make sure she graduates. She'll live with my father and Dee and have a chaperone at all times and my grandmother and my cousin, Patsy are here too. She'll be looked after as part of the family here. I love your daughter and I can assure you that my intentions are honorable, Sir.

Elvis Presley / Scene 15

He's not like you imagine, and he needs me, Mom. I won't get hurt. Please just talk to Dad. I only have a few more credits left to graduate. Please.

Priscilla Beaulieu / Scene 14

My memory's a little blurry because, um... you might've shaken something a bit loose, but... No. It's fine, it's fine.

Mike Stone / Scene 103

Why you- why can't he find someone his own age? You're only seventeen.

Ann Beaulieu / Scene 13

Excuse me, Mrs. Presley. Elvis asked that you meet him in the suite.

char_104 / Scene 104

Well, I'll leave you to it...I'm going to start packing to go home.

Priscilla Beaulieu / Scene 77

It doesn't work like that. He's gotta send me something better.

Elvis Presley / Scene 73

It's alright, we'll go another time. We're having a little one.

Elvis Presley / Scene 88

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