1997
An international mercenary team, led by Sam and Deirdre, is assembled to steal a mysterious briefcase, but their Paris operation goes awry when Gregor betrays them. Sam and Vincent pursue Gregor, who attempts to sell the briefcase to a Russian gangster, Mikhi, leading to a high-speed chase and a violent confrontation where Seamus is killed. At a chateau, Sam and Vincent storm the building, engaging in a firefight with Mikhi's men and Seamus's remaining forces, culminating in Sam destroying the briefcase and killing Gregor. Vincent is wounded but recovers, while Deirdre is tragically killed by a punk seeking revenge for Seamus, leaving Sam and Vincent to reflect on their dangerous lives.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Professional operatives Sam and Vincent assemble a team to retrieve a stolen briefcase, navigating betrayals and blowback on the streets of Europe.
Open full beat sheetSam is listed as Weapons expert / Field agent. Tough, lean, enigmatic, former special forces/CIA operative. In the parsed data, Sam is connected to 33 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 32 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
33 scenes / 31 dialogue linesVincent is listed as Coordinator. French, hard-boiled, solid, charming when he wants to be. In the parsed data, Vincent is connected to 33 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
33 scenes / 17 dialogue linesDeirdre is listed as Team leader. Striking, dark-haired, Irish, former IRA, professional killer. In the parsed data, Deirdre is connected to 21 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
21 scenes / 10 dialogue linesGregor is listed as Tech / Surveillance. Eastern European, ex-spook, arrogant, expensive tastes. In the parsed data, Gregor is connected to 20 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
20 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSeamus Reilly is listed as Antagonist. Irish, treacherous, scarred/burned face, vengeful. In the parsed data, Seamus Reilly is connected to 12 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
12 scenes / 6 dialogue linesLarry is listed as Driver. American, seasoned tough guy, big, has a gut. In the parsed data, Larry is connected to 9 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
9 scenes / 7 dialogue linesSwede is listed as Enforcer. Blonde, muscular, sociopath. In the parsed data, Swede is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesMikhi is listed as Russian Gangster. Russian mob boss. In the parsed data, Mikhi is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesA killer murders a man in a cathedral and steals a briefcase.
SwedeA phone rings in a booth on a rainy street.
Larry and Vincent argue about American football at a bar.
Larry, VincentDeirdre answers the phone and spots Sam.
Deirdre, SamThe team gathers at the bar.
Sam, Vincent, Larry, Gregor, SwedeThe team practices and prepares for the job.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Larry, Gregor, SwedeSam and Vincent are confronted by local toughs.
Sam, VincentSam and Vincent discuss their backgrounds while driving.
Sam, VincentSam and Vincent meet Francois, leading to a shootout.
Sam, VincentA shootout occurs between Sam, Vincent, Francois, and a sniper. Sam and Vincent kill their opponents and discuss the betrayal.
Sam, Vincent, Mikhi, Seamus ReillySam and Vincent drive, discussing the shootout and Sam's suspicion of Vincent.
Sam, VincentVincent and Sam arrive at the house and split the money.
Sam, Vincent, DeirdreThe team discusses the failed mission.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Larry, Gregor, SwedeSam and Deirdre spar and share an intimate moment.
Sam, DeirdreSwede threatens Gregor.
Gregor, SwedeThe team discusses the betrayal and Gregor's cell phone.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Larry, GregorGregor meets a Dapper Gent to hand over the package.
GregorGregor intimidates the Dapper Gent by nearly shooting a child.
GregorGregor kills the Dapper Gent.
GregorGregor calls his employers.
GregorSam and Vincent have a heart-to-heart on the roof.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, LarryThe team drives toward Paris.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, LarryGregor waits in the town square.
GregorThe team stops for food and receives a lead.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, LarryThe confrontation at the Roman Theater.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Larry, Gregor, Seamus ReillyVincent and a wounded Sam drive in a stolen car, discussing their situation and Sam's true identity.
Sam, VincentDeirdre and Seamus Reilly argue while holding Gregor captive.
Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus ReillySam and Vincent arrive at a farmhouse to meet Jean-Pierre for medical help.
Sam, VincentJean-Pierre and Vincent perform surgery on Sam to remove a bullet.
Sam, VincentVincent and Jean-Pierre discuss Sam's toughness and identity.
VincentJean-Pierre confronts Sam about his identity and motives.
Sam, VincentDeirdre, Seamus, and Gregor retrieve a package from the post office.
Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus ReillySam and Vincent seek information from Tony, an information broker.
Sam, VincentSam and Vincent stake out the apartment where the group is staying.
Sam, VincentA confrontation occurs at the post office between the groups.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus ReillyA high-speed car chase between the Peugeot and the Compact car through Paris streets.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Seamus Reilly, GregorThe cars enter the Periferique highway system, leading to a chaotic wrong-way chase.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Seamus Reilly, GregorThe Compact car crashes into a barricade; Seamus is ejected, and the car explodes.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Seamus Reilly, GregorSam and Vincent prepare for the final confrontation, discussing their motivations.
Sam, VincentSam and Vincent infiltrate the chateau grounds.
Sam, VincentGregor meets Mikhi to negotiate, but is interrupted by Seamus and Deirdre.
Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus Reilly, MikhiSam and Vincent storm the chateau, engaging in a firefight.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus Reilly, MikhiSeamus confronts Sam, Vincent is shot, and a standoff ensues involving Deirdre, ending with Seamus's death.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Seamus ReillySam and Deirdre confront Gregor at the dock; Vincent kills Seamus, and Sam destroys the briefcase, killing Gregor.
Sam, Vincent, Deirdre, Gregor, Seamus ReillySam visits a recovering Vincent in the hospital.
Sam, VincentSam, Vincent, and Deirdre meet; Deirdre is killed by a punk seeking revenge for Seamus.
Sam, Vincent, DeirdreYou wanna know what football is? It's hitting the other guy dirty and then spitting in his face when he's down. Football is all things American, and American is A-Number-One the absolute fucking best there is. That's what football is... And that's not football.
You weren't around when I woke up, I thought maybe something had happened. This has been one very fucked up job, Sam, and I'm not taking any more chances on anybody... Including you...
This has all been a terrible mistake, Gregor. I wanted to play straight with you, but Edvard insisted we try and kill you.
If I was a cop, a real cop, I'd have busted you a long time ago. This isn't about you, it's about the job I have to do.
You might have made a good field agent you arrogant American prick, but you're not smart enough to go up against me.
A Samurai has honor, a Samurai live by the code of Bushido, the way of the warrior. I'm just a killer for hire.
You might have been one mean technical spook, Gregor, but you wouldn't have lasted a week in the field.
It means I was worried that all the time you spent away from the fold might have affected you.
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