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SNATCH poster

1999

SNATCH script

Diamond thief Franky Four Fingers is waylaid in London by Boris the Blade, who steals his 86-carat diamond and kills him, prompting Franky's boss, Avi, to hire "Bullet Tooth" Tony to recover it. Simultaneously, boxing promoters Turkish and Tommy become indebted to ruthless crime boss Brick Top after their fighter is incapacitated, forcing them to use Irish Traveler Micky O'Neill in an unlicensed match. The search for the diamond intertwines with Micky's boxing match, leading to a chaotic series of double-crosses and violent confrontations involving multiple criminal factions. Ultimately, Micky orchestrates Brick Top's demise, and the diamond is recovered from a dog, allowing Avi to return to New York while Turkish and Tommy continue their boxing promotion, free from Brick Top's influence.

Writer
Guy Ritchie
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0208092
Script date
August/9/1999
69Scenes
13Characters
80Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

SNATCH Save the Cat analysis

Snatch weaves multiple criminal threads around a stolen diamond and an unlicensed boxing circuit.

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Key characters

Hands

Hands is listed as Diamond dealer. Cool, young, street-wise NY dealer. In the parsed data, Hands is connected to 18 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

18 scenes / 26 dialogue lines

Turkish

Turkish is listed as Boxing promoter. Tommy's partner, older and wiser. In the parsed data, Turkish is connected to 17 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

17 scenes / 31 dialogue lines

Vinny

Vinny is listed as Pawn shop owner. Large black man, Sol's partner. In the parsed data, Vinny is connected to 17 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

17 scenes / 30 dialogue lines

Tommy

Tommy is listed as Boxing promoter. Turkish's partner. In the parsed data, Tommy is connected to 16 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 56 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

16 scenes / 40 dialogue lines

Sol

Sol is listed as Pawn shop owner. Vinny's partner. In the parsed data, Sol is connected to 16 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

16 scenes / 29 dialogue lines

Micky O'Neill

Micky O'Neill is listed as Pikey leader/boxer. Hard, covered in grease and tattoos. In the parsed data, Micky O'Neill is connected to 11 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.

11 scenes / 21 dialogue lines

Bullet Tooth Tony

Bullet Tooth Tony is listed as Fixer/Enforcer. Strange, dangerous, hard to kill. In the parsed data, Bullet Tooth Tony is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 57.

10 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Brick Top

Brick Top is listed as Crime boss. Ruthless, feeds enemies to pigs. In the parsed data, Brick Top is connected to 9 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

9 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Doug the Head

Doug the Head is listed as Diamond dealer. East London Jew, bald. In the parsed data, Doug the Head is connected to 9 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

9 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Tyrone

Tyrone is listed as Getaway driver. White guy who thinks he is black. In the parsed data, Tyrone is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

9 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Franky Four Fingers

Franky Four Fingers is listed as Diamond thief. New York street-wise Jew, gambler. In the parsed data, Franky Four Fingers is connected to 8 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

8 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Boris the Blade

Boris the Blade is listed as Russian arms dealer. Sneaky, dangerous, covered in scars. In the parsed data, Boris the Blade is connected to 7 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

7 scenes / 16 dialogue lines

Gorgeous George

Gorgeous George is listed as Unlicensed boxer. Massive, extremely ugly, not very bright. In the parsed data, Gorgeous George is connected to 7 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

7 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Russia - NIGHT

    A guard at a sentry post is approached by a car; he is threatened with a gun and raises the barrier.

  2. 2. INT. Back of Russian car - NIGHT

    Franky Four Fingers delivers money to Russian hoods in exchange for a diamond.

    Franky Four Fingers
  3. 3. INT. London - Amusement Arcade - DAY

    Boris and Tommy discuss a heavy revolver; Gorgeous George arrives with takings.

    Boris the Blade, Tommy, Gorgeous George
  4. 4. INT. New York Office - DAY

    Hands discusses a diamond deal on the phone.

    Hands
  5. 5. INT. Heathrow Airport - DAY

    Franky talks to Hands about the diamond and his upcoming plans.

    Franky Four Fingers, Hands
  6. 6. INT. Boris's House - DAY

    Boris receives instructions regarding Franky.

    Boris the Blade
  7. 7. EXT. Back Alley Boxing Ring - DAY

    Brick Top punishes Gary for stealing money.

    Brick Top
  8. 8. EXT. Another Back Alley Boxing Ring - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy discuss buying a caravan.

    Tommy, Turkish, Gorgeous George
  9. 9. INT. Boris's House - DAY

    Boris offers Franky a gun in exchange for a favor.

    Franky Four Fingers, Boris the Blade
  10. 10. INT. New York Office - DAY

    Hands tells Doug to play the game.

    Hands
  11. 11. INT. Doug's Office - DAY

    Doug talks to Hands and his daughters.

    Doug the Head
  12. 12. EXT. Street outside Bookies - DAY

    Vinny walks his dog to the pawn shop.

    Vinny
  13. 13. INT. Pawn Brokers - DAY

    Sol and Vinny discuss business and Boris arrives.

    Boris the Blade, Vinny, Sol
  14. 14. INT. Tommy's Van - DAY

    Tommy and George arrive at the pikey campsite.

    Tommy, Gorgeous George, Micky O'Neill
  15. 15. INT. Tyrone's Car - DAY

    Sol, Vinny, and Tyrone discuss the gun and the dog.

    Vinny, Sol, Tyrone
  16. 16. EXT. Caravan Camp Site - DAY

    Tommy and George leave with the caravan.

    Tommy, Gorgeous George, Micky O'Neill
  17. 17. INT. Car - DAY

    Tommy and George drive away.

    Tommy
  18. 18. EXT. Caravan - DAY

    George and the others inspect the broken caravan.

    Gorgeous George
  19. 19. EXT. Caravan Camp Site - DAY

    Micky confronts Tommy and George about the caravan deal.

    Micky O'Neill, Tommy, Gorgeous George
  20. 20. INT. Horse Box, Pikey Camp - DAY

    Micky fights Gorgeous George and knocks him out.

    Micky O'Neill, Gorgeous George, Turkish
  21. 21. INT. Amusement Arcade - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy discuss the fight and the need for a new boxer.

    Turkish, Tommy
  22. 22. INT. Doug's Office - DAY

    Franky Four Fingers and Doug the Head discuss a diamond deal.

    Franky Four Fingers, Doug the Head
  23. 23. INT. Pikey Encampment - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy try to recruit Micky.

    Turkish, Tommy, Micky O'Neill
  24. 24. INT. Doug's Office - MORNING

    Doug talks to Hands about Franky's gambling.

    Doug the Head, Hands
  25. 25. EXT. Airport - DAY

    Concorde takes off.

  26. 26. INT. Brick Top's Pub - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy meet Brick Top's associates.

    Turkish, Tommy, Brick Top
  27. 27. INT. Back of Pub - Dog Fight - NIGHT

    Turkish and Tommy inform Brick Top that George is out.

    Turkish, Tommy, Brick Top
  28. 28. EXT. Bookies - DAY

    Sol, Vinny, and Tyrone wait outside the bookies.

    Sol, Vinny, Tyrone
  29. 29. EXT. Airport - DAY

    Doug and Alex discuss the car mix-up.

    Doug the Head
  30. 30. EXT. Airport - DAY

    Hands arrives and is angry about the car.

    Doug the Head, Hands
  31. 31. EXT. Bookies - DAY

    Sol and Vinny prepare to rob the bookies.

    Sol, Vinny, Tyrone
  32. 32. INT. Bookies - DAY

    The robbery goes wrong.

    Sol, Vinny
  33. 33. EXT. Black Guys' Van - DAY

    Tyrone hears the gunshot.

    Tyrone
  34. 34. INT. Bookies - DAY

    The robbery continues to spiral.

    Sol, Vinny
  35. 35. EXT. CAESARS PALACE STREATHAM - DAY

    Doug and Hands arrive at the venue in an Aston Martin.

    Doug the Head, Hands
  36. 36. INT. CAESARS PALACE STREATHAM - DAY

    Doug and Hands enter the venue and observe the criminal royalty present.

    Doug the Head, Hands, Brick Top, Turkish, Micky O'Neill
  37. 37. INT. BOXING RING - NIGHT

    Micky fights Bomber Harris and wins unexpectedly.

    Micky O'Neill, Brick Top
  38. 38. EXT. STREET OUTSIDE BOOKIES - DAY

    Franky Four Fingers recovers in his van and heads to the bookies.

    Franky Four Fingers
  39. 39. EXT. STREET OUTSIDE BOOKIES - DAY

    Tyrone attacks Franky and takes him to the pawn shop.

    Tyrone, Franky Four Fingers
  40. 40. INT. PAWN BROKERS - DAY

    The group tries to open Franky's case.

    Vinny, Sol, Franky Four Fingers, Tyrone
  41. 41. EXT. PAWN BROKERS - DAY

    Boris arrives at the pawn shop.

    Boris the Blade
  42. 42. INT. PAWN BROKERS - DAY

    Boris kills Franky and takes the diamond.

    Boris the Blade, Vinny, Sol, Franky Four Fingers
  43. 43. EXT. AMUSEMENT ARCADE - MORNING

    Turkish and Tommy arrive at the arcade.

    Turkish, Tommy
  44. 44. INT. AMUSEMENT ARCADE - MORNING

    Turkish finds Errol and John waiting for him.

    Turkish
  45. 45. INT. AMUSEMENT ARCADE - MORNING

    Brick Top arrives to confront Turkish.

    Turkish, Brick Top
  46. 46. EXT. AMUSEMENT ARCADE - MORNING

    Brick Top leaves with the contents of the safe.

    Brick Top
  47. 47. EXT. PORTACABIN - DAY

    Tony confronts Charlie.

    Bullet Tooth Tony
  48. 48. INT. VANTAGE - DAY

    Doug and Hands discuss finding Franky.

    Doug the Head, Hands
  49. 49. INT. CARAVAN CAMP SITE - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy ask Micky's mother for his location.

    Turkish, Tommy
  50. 50. INT. CAR - DAY

    Turkish explains hare coursing to Tommy.

    Turkish, Tommy
  51. 51. EXT. SEEDY STREET - DAY

    Errol and John question Mullet about the bookies.

  52. 52. EXT. FIELD - DAY

    Turkish and Tommy find Micky.

    Turkish, Tommy, Micky O'Neill
  53. 53. INT. CAR - UNKNOWN

    Errol and John search for Tyrone.

    Boris the Blade, Tyrone
  54. 57. INT. Boris' House - UNKNOWN

    BTT, Hands, and Rose Bud find money and the diamond in a safe.

    Bullet Tooth Tony, Hands
  55. 58. EXT. Boris' House - UNKNOWN

    Hands, Tony, and Rosebud exit the house.

    Hands, Bullet Tooth Tony
  56. 59. INT. Tyrone's Car - UNKNOWN

    Vinny, Sol, and Tyrone follow BTT's car and accidentally fire a gun inside the vehicle.

    Vinny, Sol, Tyrone
  57. 60. INT. BTT's Car - NIGHT

    BTT and his crew discuss how to deal with Boris while driving.

    Bullet Tooth Tony, Hands
  58. 61. INT. Boxing Ring - NIGHT

    Micky fights Good Night, Turkish coaches him, and Micky eventually knocks him out.

    Turkish, Micky O'Neill
  59. 62. INT. Boxing Ring - NIGHT

    Turkish and Tommy prepare to flee the scene as chaos erupts.

    Tommy, Turkish, Micky O'Neill
  60. 63. EXT. Pikey Campsite - NIGHT

    Brick Top and Ken are ambushed and killed by four men.

    Brick Top
  61. 64. INT. Bad Boy Lincoln's House - DAY

    Hands, BTT, Vinny, and Sol arrive at Lincoln's house to find the diamond.

    Hands, Doug the Head, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  62. 65. INT. DOG HOUSE - UNKNOWN

    Tyrone is bitten by a dog and forced to talk.

    Tyrone
  63. 65. INT. Bad Boy Lincoln's Sitting Room - DAY

    The group realizes the dog has swallowed the diamond and attempt to retrieve it.

    Hands, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  64. 66. EXT. Caravan Camp Site - DAY

    The group searches for the dog at the old campsite.

    Hands, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  65. 67. INT. CAR - UNKNOWN

    Turkish and Tommy discuss the bet and the gun.

    Tommy, Turkish
  66. 67. INT. Car - DAY

    The group drives to the new campsite.

    Hands, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  67. 68. INT. New Caravan Camp Site - DAY

    The group confronts Micky about the dog.

    Turkish, Hands, Micky O'Neill, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  68. 69. EXT. Caravan Camp Site - DAY

    The group leaves, but realizes a kid has the squeaky toy the dog swallowed.

    Hands, Vinny, Sol, Bullet Tooth Tony
  69. 72. INT. BACK ROOM PAWN BROKERS - UNKNOWN

    Brick Top explains how to dispose of bodies to Vin, Sol, and Lincoln.

    Brick Top, Vinny, Sol

Dialogue examples

Well you might have noticed that we have moved, you should have fed him more, a dog will never leave you if you feed it properly. It was a good dog, he had a little flatulence problem but was a good dog.

Micky O'Neill / Scene 68

Well there isn't too many bookies that take those kind of bets, and I already have an outstanding debt with the house. I know something most don't. Why don't you put a few pounds down yourself?

Boris the Blade / Scene 9

I worry about you Vin, Jesus, talk about overkill. One look at a crack desperate brother and you could wave a knife and fork around, and I am sure they would lick the salt of your scrotum.

Sol / Scene 15

Not too bright but he hits like a train. OK I'll take it. You're a gambling man Boris, so I'll toss you for it. Heads it's mine, tails I'll give you twice the price.

Tommy / Scene 3

Don't let me ask again. I would like answers, but I am not in the mood for asking questions, get busy lads, or it's feeding time, oink, oink, know what I mean?

Brick Top / Scene 7

And people like dogs Gary, for the principal reason that they're loyal. So I don't quite know where that leaves you my old son, other than refuckinpugnant...

Brick Top / Scene 7

Protection from what, the Germans? The war ended fifty years ago. Err what's to stop it blowing your balls off every time you sit down? Where did you get it?

Turkish / Scene 8

It was only a question of time before you got some attention. Nobody brings a fella the size of you unless they are trying to say something without talking.

Micky O'Neill / Scene 19

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