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The Avengers poster

1995

The Avengers script

Emma Peel is drawn into the Prospero Project after an experiment goes awry, while Steed is transported to the Sahara by a purple storm and shot by a mirage of Emma. Investigating the incident, Emma learns about Peter Peel's history in an anti-gravity chamber and later escapes a clinic, sharing a kiss with Steed before a ringing phone box triggers a storm. Emma and Steed infiltrate a palace to prevent the kidnapping of ministers, with Emma fighting on a helicopter over London, and later, Emma is captured by Valentine Peel but rescued by Steed, who stops a countdown. The film concludes with Steed and Emma relaxing on a tropical beach, revealed to be inside a glass bubble in the Siberian ice fields, where they are interrupted by Mother and Brenda.

Writer
Don Macpherson
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0848228
Script date
June 21, 1995
30Scenes
13Characters
76Pages
8Dialogue samples

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The Avengers Save the Cat analysis

Emma Peel begins in a mysterious desert rendezvous that quickly escalates into a globe-trotting adventure filled with hallucinations, secret service intrigue, and high-stakes rescues.

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Key characters

Nick Fury

Nick Fury is listed as S.H.I.E.L.D. Director. Leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., determined and strategic. In the parsed data, Nick Fury is connected to 25 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

25 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Phil Coulson

Phil Coulson is listed as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent. Loyal and dedicated S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. In the parsed data, Phil Coulson is connected to 20 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

20 scenes / 15 dialogue lines

Loki

Loki is listed as Antagonist. Mischievous, powerful, and seeking dominion. In the parsed data, Loki is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

9 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Maria Hill

Maria Hill is listed as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent. Fierce and determined S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. In the parsed data, Maria Hill is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

6 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Natasha Romanoff

Natasha Romanoff is listed as Spy. Highly skilled spy with a dark past. In the parsed data, Natasha Romanoff is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Clint Barton

Clint Barton is listed as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent. Expert marksman, compromised by Loki. In the parsed data, Clint Barton is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Erik Selvig

Erik Selvig is listed as Scientist. Astrophysicist working with the Tesseract. In the parsed data, Erik Selvig is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 18.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Tony Stark

Tony Stark is listed as Superhero. Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. In the parsed data, Tony Stark is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 17.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner is listed as Scientist. Brilliant doctor who transforms into a monster. In the parsed data, Bruce Banner is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

The Other

The Other is listed as Antagonist. Armored figure serving a higher power. In the parsed data, The Other is connected to 1 text mention.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Pepper Potts

Pepper Potts is listed as CEO. Tony Stark's partner and business manager.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Steve Rogers

Steve Rogers is listed as Superhero. A man out of time, leader of the Avengers.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Thor

Thor is listed as Superhero. Asgardian prince and wielder of Mjolnir.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Saltflats - DAY

    Emma Peel arrives at a remote phone box in the desert to receive instructions.

    Nick Fury
  2. 2. INT. Laboratory - UNKNOWN

    Emma meets Peter and Valentine Peel at the Prospero Project lab.

    Nick Fury, Loki, Clint Barton
  3. 3. INT. Lab Chamber - UNKNOWN

    The experiment goes wrong, leading to an explosion.

    Nick Fury, Loki, Clint Barton
  4. 4. EXT. Jaipur - DAY

    Emma encounters Sir August and Lady June at a location in Jaipur while rain begins to fall.

    Nick Fury, Bruce Banner
  5. 5. EXT. Moorland - DAY

    Steed is caught in a mysterious purple storm and transported to the Sahara.

    Phil Coulson
  6. 6. EXT. Undulating Sand Dunes - DAY

    Steed finds himself in the Sahara and discovers a phone box.

    Phil Coulson
  7. 7. EXT. Sahara Desert - DAY

    Emma appears as a mirage and shoots Steed.

    Phil Coulson, Nick Fury
  8. 8. INT. Secret Service Hospital - DAY

    Steed recovers in the hospital and discusses the shooting with Emma.

    Phil Coulson, Nick Fury, Natasha Romanoff, Maria Hill, Loki
  9. 9. EXT. HALLUCINOGEN HALL - WINDOW - DAY

    Emma escapes the hallucination by crashing through a window, only to be knocked out by Steed.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  10. 10. INT. HALLUCINOGEN HALL - DAY

    Emma wakes up strapped to a machine, interrogated by Dr. Darling while Steed watches.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Loki
  11. 11. INT. HALLUCINOGEN HALL - LATER

    Dr. Darling interrogates Emma while she secretly unlocks her restraints.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, Loki
  12. 12. INT. ANTI-GRAVITY CHAMBER - DAY

    The group floats in an anti-gravity chamber while Mother reveals Peter Peel's true history.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, Loki
  13. 13. EXT. COUNTRYSIDE CLINIC - DAY

    Emma escapes the clinic in a stolen car, pursued by Steed.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  14. 14. INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - DAY

    Emma visits Peter Peel's tomb; Steed confronts her.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  15. 15. INT. CHURCH BELL TOWER - DAY

    Steed and Emma share a kiss and discuss their mutual trust.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  16. 16. EXT. CHURCH TOWER - DAY

    A phone box rings, triggering a storm; Steed warns everyone of an explosion.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  17. 17. INT. MINISTRY OFFICE - DAY

    Emma meets Invisible Jones to investigate Valentine Peel.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Tony Stark
  18. 18. INT. PALACE (WESTMINSTER) - NIGHT

    Steed and Emma infiltrate the reception to stop the kidnapping of ministers.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Erik Selvig
  19. 19. INT. PALACE ANTEROOM - NIGHT

    Emma confronts the kidnappers; Steed joins the fight.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  20. 20. EXT. ROOFTOP - HELIPAD - NIGHT

    Emma pursues the kidnapper onto a helicopter.

    Nick Fury
  21. 21. EXT. CHOPPER TOP - NIGHT

    Emma fights the Co-Pilot on top of the chopper while it flies over London.

    Nick Fury
  22. 22. EXT. TOWER BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Emma destroys the chopper with a bomb and leaps onto the bridge.

    Nick Fury, Loki
  23. 23. INT. TRUBSHAW'S - DAWN

    Emma and Steed discuss the shoe clue and their next steps.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson
  24. 24. INT. MINISTRY ARCHIVES - DAY

    Emma consults Invisible Jones about the shoe's origin.

    Nick Fury, Tony Stark
  25. 25. INT. SECRET SERVICE HQ - DAY

    Mother and Steed have a tense phone conversation.

    Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, Erik Selvig, Natasha Romanoff
  26. 26. INT. HYDE PARK UNDERGROUND HQ - NIGHT

    Emma is captured and confronted by Valentine Peel.

    Nick Fury, Loki
  27. 27. INT. UNDERGROUND CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT

    Steed fights Valentine and stops the countdown.

    Phil Coulson, Loki
  28. 28. EXT. TROPICAL BEACH - DAY

    Steed and Emma relax on a beach.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, Natasha Romanoff
  29. 29. EXT. Siberian Ice Fields - DAY

    A Siberian peasant with a dog sled encounters a tropical beach anomaly in the middle of the ice fields.

  30. 30. EXT. Tropical Beach Bubble - DAY

    Steed and Emma relax on a beach inside a glass bubble in Siberia, interrupted by Mother and Brenda.

    Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, Natasha Romanoff

Dialogue examples

Atmospheric pressure checked, antenna ready... Thermal chamber ready ... Compression module set ... Temperature control on course between one and one forty ... Water turbulence steady ...

Loki / Scene 2

Peter Peel was a first class agent. A senior operative. 'X' department Special operations. He was engaged in top secret research. Top priority. Government approved.

Maria Hill / Scene 12

This time the shoe's on the other foot. You said a hand-made shoe was as good as a photo-fit or D.N.A.? Well, all we have to do is find the shoe that fits ...

Nick Fury / Scene 23

The Winslow Home for Retired Lepidoptorists. I'm so sorry I struck you, Mrs. Peel. Please forgive me. I thought you were someone else ...

Phil Coulson / Scene 10

Talk to the pipe, Mrs. Peel. That usually helps. Don't worry about me being invisible. Other than that I'm perfectly normal.

Tony Stark / Scene 17

How now brown cow ... The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain ... The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy --

Nick Fury / Scene 1

I want you to say the first thing that comes into your head when I say these words. Do you understand ... ?

Loki / Scene 11

Still a little warm, Trubshaw. Is this the '28? A little more ice, I think ...

Phil Coulson / Scene 30

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