Screenplay data
Demoted FBI agent Pete Carson and his wife, negotiator Miranda Knoll, become entangled in a kidnapping when Paul Javal abducts Ambassador Han's family and a neighbor, Lisa, rigging them with a bomb and demanding ransom. Carson's pursuit of Javal results in a helicopter crash and the discovery of Javal's severed hand, while analysis of ransom calls leads the team to Javal's booby-trapped apartment, which Carson narrowly escapes. Carson uncovers Colonel Lee, the North Korean Security Chief, as a co-conspirator, forcing Lee's car into Echo Lake and shooting him after a struggle. Ultimately, Carson and Miranda rescue the Han family and Lisa from Javal's apartment, successfully concluding the mission and discussing their future.
Save the Cat beat sheet
on display before introducing Officer Carter’s reluctant role alongside Inspector Lee.
Open full beat sheetPete Carson is listed as FBI Agent. Late thirties, muscular, tightly-wound, cynical, demoted to guard duty. In the parsed data, Pete Carson is connected to 18 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
18 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMiranda Knoll is listed as FBI Hostage Negotiator. 35, raven-haired, sensible, Carson's wife. In the parsed data, Miranda Knoll is connected to 10 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
10 scenes / 5 dialogue linesColonel Lee is listed as North Korean Security Chief. 45, contemptuous, aggressive. In the parsed data, Colonel Lee is connected to 10 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
10 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAmbassador Han is listed as North Korean Ambassador. 43, rarely smiles, hates living in the U.S. In the parsed data, Ambassador Han is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSam Ke Han is listed as Ambassador's Son. 10 years old. In the parsed data, Sam Ke Han is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJoy Han is listed as Ambassador's Daughter. 15 years old. In the parsed data, Joy Han is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSabatini is listed as FBI Agent. 30s, female, dark bobbed hair. In the parsed data, Sabatini is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPaul Javal is listed as Antagonist/Kidnapper. Thirtyish, sandy hair, unnaturally light gray eyes, expert in electronics and explosives. In the parsed data, Paul Javal is connected to 6 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
6 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMrs. Han is listed as Ambassador's Wife. Slender, soft-spoken, iron-willed. In the parsed data, Mrs. Han is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEarl Walther is listed as Diplomatic Liaison. 30, black, quiet competence. In the parsed data, Earl Walther is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 12.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRobbins is listed as FBI Agent. Late 20s, male, thinning hair. In the parsed data, Robbins is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDave Juarez is listed as FBI Agent. Chubby, 40, Mexican-American, desk jockey. In the parsed data, Dave Juarez is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLisa is listed as Hostage. 15-year-old blonde, neighbor of the Hans. In the parsed data, Lisa is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesEstablishing shots of Los Angeles and the Pacific Partners Summit preparations.
Delegates arrive at LAX for the summit.
A Mercedes leaves the North Korean Consulate.
Paul JavalThe Han family travels in the armored Mercedes.
Sam Ke Han, Joy HanJaval causes a massive pile-up on the freeway.
Paul Javal, Sam Ke Han, Joy HanPete Carson is woken up by a car alarm.
Pete Carson, Miranda KnollCarson fights the car thieves.
Pete CarsonThe Han family has breakfast.
Ambassador Han, Mrs. Han, Sam Ke Han, Joy HanCarson and Miranda discuss their life.
Pete Carson, Miranda KnollFBI agents arrive at the consulate.
Ambassador Han, Colonel Lee, Dave Juarez, Sabatini, RobbinsJaval kidnaps the Han family.
Paul Javal, Ambassador Han, Mrs. Han, Sam Ke Han, Joy Han, LisaEarl Walther is informed of the kidnapping.
Earl WaltherThe chase ends in an explosion.
Pete Carson, Colonel Lee, Dave Juarez, Sabatini, RobbinsJaval's van transforms into an ice cream truck and escapes the alleyway while Carson watches the burning duplicate van.
Pete Carson, Paul JavalFlashback to the explosion at Beverly Thrift.
Carson shakes off the flashback and orders a return to the Consulate.
Pete CarsonJaval holds the Han family and Lisa hostage, rigging them to an explosive device.
Paul Javal, Mrs. Han, Sam Ke Han, Joy Han, LisaCarson fires at Javal's wrist, the helicopter crashes and explodes, and Carson retrieves the saddlebags and the severed hand.
Pete Carson, Paul Javal, Sabatini, Earl WaltherThe team argues about the situation while Sabatini fingerprints the severed hand.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Ambassador Han, Colonel Lee, Sabatini, RobbinsThe team uses the consulate's surveillance equipment to analyze the ransom calls and fingerprints.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Ambassador Han, Colonel Lee, Dave Juarez, SabatiniMrs. Han, Joy, and Sam shout for help in their apartment after sensors are disabled.
Mrs. Han, Sam Ke Han, Joy HanCarson, Miranda, and Colonel Lee are intercepted by Bobbi on the landing pad.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Colonel Lee, Sabatini, LisaCarson, Miranda, and Colonel Lee arrive at the apartment building and encounter SWAT.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Colonel Lee, RobbinsCarson and Miranda search the apartment and find two women.
Pete Carson, Miranda KnollCarson enters Javal's apartment and triggers a shrapnel bomb.
Pete Carson, Colonel Lee, SabatiniCarson forces Colonel Lee's Mercedes off the road and into Echo Lake.
Pete Carson, Colonel LeeColonel Lee escapes the sinking car and fires at Carson.
Pete Carson, Colonel LeeCarson shoots Colonel Lee, and Miranda intervenes in the struggle.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Ambassador Han, Colonel Lee, Earl WaltherDave monitors the situation and discovers Javal's apartment rental.
Dave JuarezCarson and Miranda rescue the Han family from the booby-trapped apartment.
Pete Carson, Miranda Knoll, Ambassador Han, Mrs. Han, Sam Ke Han, Joy HanCarson and Miranda discuss their future after the mission.
Pete Carson, Miranda KnollThere. No taping your mouths, no restraints. Please remain still while I explain. The meters on the left indicate sound pressure -- Decibels. There are microphones on your chair backs. If you raise your voices above certain level, putting your meter in the red zone for more than one sustained second, the circuit will be closed.
Fingerprint it. He's not gonna tell us where to find the hostages... Meaning we got exactly 80 minutes to figure it out for ourselves.
Guess what, Sister... you're about to spend the next five years in a penitentiary for interfering with a federal investigation.
Eager to mend its tarnished image, Los Angeles has really put out the welcome mat for tomorrow's summit.
I can't stand it -- half an hour to get to the stupid school every morning... with no music...
Does anyone need to use the rest room? This will be your last opportunity for a few hours.
Dave -- get in here. Bring your computer, a city map, and the tapes of the ransom calls.
Ever hear of "fuck-me" pumps? Well, these are fuck you pumps! Where's the family?
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