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2007

THE BOUNTY HUNTER script

Reporter Cassidy Daley is arrested after her source is abducted and she crashes her car, leading to her ex-husband, bounty hunter Milo Boyd, being hired to bring her in for skipping bail. Milo repeatedly captures Cassidy in Atlantic City, but she continuously escapes as they are pursued by Mahler and other enforcers. Reluctantly working together, Milo and Cassidy uncover a conspiracy involving dirty cops and Milo's ex-partner, Bobby, who attempts to kill them with a bomb on his yacht. After escaping the yacht and a final confrontation, Milo and Cassidy get remarried.

Writer
Sarah Thorp
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1038919
Script date
Sept 28, 2007
102Scenes
15Characters
77Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

THE BOUNTY HUNTER Save the Cat analysis

Report­er Cassidy Daley’s search for her kidnapped source leads her into the crosshairs of a Miami enforcer and into a reluctant partnership with bounty hunter Milo Boyd.

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Key characters

Milo Boyd

Milo Boyd is listed as Bounty Hunter. Rumpled shirt, messy hair, ex-cop. In the parsed data, Milo Boyd is connected to 68 scenes, 235 dialogue lines, 238 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

68 scenes / 235 dialogue lines

Cassidy Daley

Cassidy Daley is listed as Reporter. Dirty blond, striking, manic energy, ink-stained fingers. In the parsed data, Cassidy Daley is connected to 63 scenes, 171 dialogue lines, 173 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

63 scenes / 171 dialogue lines

Mahler

Mahler is listed as Enforcer. Heavyset, crew-cut, rarely speaks, all business. In the parsed data, Mahler is connected to 11 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

11 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Stewart

Stewart is listed as Reporter. Good looking, works with Cassidy. In the parsed data, Stewart is connected to 10 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

10 scenes / 15 dialogue lines

Dwight

Dwight is listed as Enforcer. Large, babyfaced, Metallica t-shirt. In the parsed data, Dwight is connected to 8 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

8 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Jimmy

Jimmy is listed as Source. 20's, goatee, Mets baseball hat, nervous. In the parsed data, Jimmy is connected to 7 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

7 scenes / 14 dialogue lines

Ray

Ray is listed as Enforcer. Small, wiry, slightly demented-looking. In the parsed data, Ray is connected to 7 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.

7 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Sid

Sid is listed as Bail Bondsman. Milo's best friend, wound tight. In the parsed data, Sid is connected to 6 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

6 scenes / 43 dialogue lines

Lois

Lois is listed as Cassidy's Mother. Female impersonator. In the parsed data, Lois is connected to 5 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.

5 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Bobby

Bobby is listed as Sergeant/Ex-partner. Late 30's, obnoxious but likeable. In the parsed data, Bobby is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

5 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Teresa

Teresa is listed as Office Manager. Mid 40's, overly made-up, pops gum. In the parsed data, Teresa is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

3 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Gelman

Gelman is listed as Lead Cop. Short, over-zealous. In the parsed data, Gelman is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Lorraine

Lorraine is listed as Bookie. 50's, bleached blond, built like a trucker. In the parsed data, Lorraine is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

3 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

char_15

char_15 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_15 is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 76.

1 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Crystal

Crystal is listed as Bartender. 50's, Eastern European. In the parsed data, Crystal is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. NEWSPAPER OFFICE - DAY

    Cassidy Daley works at her desk during an office party, receives a tip from Jimmy, and leaves to meet him.

    Cassidy Daley, Stewart, Jimmy

  2. 2. EXT. DUNKING DONUTS PARKING LOT - DAY

    Jimmy is abducted by Mahler while waiting for Cassidy.

    Cassidy Daley, Jimmy, Mahler

  3. 3. INT/EXT. STREET/CHURCH - DAY

    Cassidy pursues the kidnappers, crashes her car, and is arrested.

    Cassidy Daley, Gelman

  4. 4. INT. CRYSTAL'S BAR - LATE AFTERNOON

    Milo sees Cassidy on TV and leaves to find her.

    Milo Boyd, Crystal

  5. 5. EXT. PARADE/STREET - LATE AFTERNOON

    Milo gets into a fight with Dwight and is confronted by police.

    Milo Boyd, Dwight, Gelman, Bobby

  6. 6. INT. SID'S BAIL BONDS - MORNING

    Sid gives Milo the job of bringing in Cassidy.

    Milo Boyd, Sid, Teresa

  7. 7. INT. WAREHOUSE/ATLANTIC CITY - DAY

    Lorraine demands money from Dwight.

    Dwight, Lorraine

  8. 8. INT. MILO'S APT - DAY

    Milo prepares for the job.

    Milo Boyd

  9. 9. EXT. STREET - DAY

    Milo calls Cassidy from a pay phone.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  10. 10. INT. APT HALLWAY - DAY

    Milo arrives at Cassidy's apartment.

    Milo Boyd

  11. 11. EXT. STREET - DAY

    Milo watches a brownstone while drinking coffee.

    Milo Boyd

  12. 12. EXT. BROWNSTONE - DAY

    Milo helps a woman with the door to gain entry.

    Milo Boyd

  13. 13. INT. APT HALLWAY - DAY

    Milo attempts to break into apartment 303.

    Milo Boyd

  14. 14. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - CONTINUOUS

    Milo searches Cassidy's apartment.

    Milo Boyd

  15. 15. EXT. APARTMENT/BACK DOOR - DAY

    Cassidy arrives at her apartment.

    Cassidy Daley

  16. 16. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo inspects Cassidy's awards and articles.

    Milo Boyd

  17. 17. INT. APARTMENT/KITCHEN - SIMULTANEOUS

    Cassidy enters the kitchen.

    Cassidy Daley

  18. 18. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo hears someone in the kitchen and draws his gun.

    Milo Boyd

  19. 19. INT. APARTMENT/KITCHEN - SIMULTANEOUS

    Cassidy hears someone in the living room and grabs a weapon.

    Cassidy Daley

  20. 20. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo waits for the intruder.

    Milo Boyd

  21. 21. INT. APARTMENT/HALLWAY - SIMULTANEOUS

    Cassidy approaches the living room.

    Cassidy Daley

  22. 22. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo confronts the intruder, who turns out to be Stewart.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  23. 23. INT. APARTMENT/HALLWAY - SIMULTANEOUS

    Cassidy prepares to attack.

    Cassidy Daley

  24. 24. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Cassidy hits a cat with a pan.

    Cassidy Daley

  25. 25. INT. CASS' APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo interrogates Stewart.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  26. 26. INT. JIMMY'S APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Cassidy searches Jimmy's apartment and meets the landlady.

    Cassidy Daley

  27. 27. INT. CASS' APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo continues to grill Stewart.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  28. 28. INT. JIMMY'S APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Cassidy negotiates with the landlady.

    Cassidy Daley

  29. 29. INT. CASS' APARTMENT/LIVING-ROOM - DAY

    Milo finds a clue and leaves.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  30. 30. INT. JIMMY'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Cassidy finds an envelope.

    Cassidy Daley

  31. 31. EXT. ATLANTIC CITY - DAY

    Establishing shot of Atlantic City.

  32. 32. EXT. TRUMP CASINO HOTEL ROOM - DAY

    Mahler threatens Jimmy.

    Jimmy, Mahler

  33. 33. INT. CADILLAC/JERSEY CITY - DAY

    Milo talks to Sid on the phone.

    Milo Boyd, Sid

  34. 34. EXT. CADILLAC - DAY

    Milo drives away, followed by Stewart.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  35. 35. EXT. HIGHWAY - AFTERNOON

    The chase continues.

  36. 36. INT. WAREHOUSE/ATLANTIC CITY - AFTERNOON

    Ray and Lorraine discuss Milo.

    Lorraine, Ray

  37. 37. EXT. CAESAR'S CASINO PARKING LOT - AFTERNOON

    Milo arrives at the casino.

    Milo Boyd, Stewart

  38. 38. EXT. CAESAR'S CASINO DRESSING ROOM - AFTERNOON

    Milo meets Lois.

    Milo Boyd, Lois

  39. 39. INT. CAESAR'S CASINO DRESSING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER

    Milo questions Lois about Cassidy.

    Milo Boyd, Lois

  40. 40. EXT. CAESAR'S CASINO PARKING LOT - AFTERNOON

    Stewart misses Milo.

    Stewart

  41. 41. EXT. ATLANTIC CITY RACETRACK - AFTERNOON

    Establishing shot of the racetrack.

  42. 42. EXT. STANDS - AFTERNOON

    Cassidy works at the track.

    Cassidy Daley

  43. 43. EXT. STANDS - AFTERNOON

    Milo surprises Cassidy.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  44. 44. EXT. RACETRACK PARKING LOT - AFTERNOON

    Milo sabotages Cassidy's car.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  45. 45. INT. STADIUM - AFTERNOON

    Milo intercepts Cassidy.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  46. 46. EXT. STADIUM - AFTERNOON

    Milo forces Cassidy into his car.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  47. 47. INT. CADILLAC - AFTERNOON

    Milo drives while Cassidy is in the trunk.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  48. 48. EXT. TRUMP CASINO PARKING LOT - AFTERNOON

    Mahler checks his gun.

    Mahler

  49. 49. INT. CADILLAC - AFTERNOON

    Milo notices smoke from the trunk.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  50. 50. INT. Bally's Casino Bathroom - LATE AFTERNOON

    Cass uses a taser on Milo to escape after he frisks her.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  51. 51. EXT. Bally's Casino - LATE AFTERNOON

    Cass flees the casino and is spotted by Mahler.

    Cassidy Daley, Mahler

  52. 52. INT. Truck - LATE AFTERNOON

    Cass rejects the driver's advances and is kicked out.

    Cassidy Daley

  53. 53. EXT. Highway / Field - LATE AFTERNOON

    Milo finds Cass; they are chased by a bull.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  54. 54. INT. Warehouse - EARLY EVENING

    Lorraine and her enforcers punish Stewart.

    Stewart, Mahler, Dwight, Lorraine, Ray

  55. 55. INT. Cadillac - EARLY EVENING

    Milo and Cass argue while driving; Mahler attacks.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd, Mahler

  56. 56. EXT. Roadside - DAY

    Milo changes a tire while Cass, still handcuffed, argues about her job and the danger she is in.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  57. 57. EXT. Roadside - DAY

    Cass baits Milo into looking at Jimmy's note, leading to a bet about solving the case.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  58. 58. INT. Cadillac - MOMENTS LATER

    Milo makes a phone call while Cass watches from the car.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  59. 59. EXT/INT. Cadillac / Mall - EARLY EVENING

    Milo talks to Sid on the phone while Cass watches suspiciously.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd, Sid

  60. 60. EXT. Hotdog Stand - EVENING

    Milo and Cass discuss the dirty cops and the source while eating.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  61. 61. EXT/INT. Cadillac / Police Station - EVENING

    Milo calls Bobby to get an address for a phone number.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd, Bobby

  62. 62. EXT. Garage - EVENING

    Mahler attacks a tow truck driver.

    Mahler

  63. 63. INT. Cadillac - EVENING

    Milo returns with the address for the Trump Casino.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  64. 64. EXT. Trump Casino - EVENING

    Milo leaves Cass in the car and enters the casino.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  65. 65. INT. Trump Casino - EVENING

    Milo swipes a room key from a drunk guy.

    Milo Boyd

  66. 66. INT. Trump Casino 25th Floor - EVENING

    Milo searches for room 2504 and hides in the ice room.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  67. 67. INT. Hallway - EVENING

    Milo and Cass trick a maid into opening room 2505.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  68. 68. INT. Room 2505 - EVENING

    Milo and Cass enter the room and prepare to breach the connecting door.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  69. 69. INT. Room 2504 - EVENING

    Milo and Cass search the empty room; Cass finds a matchbook.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  70. 70. INT. Stairwell - EVENING

    Milo and Cass escape through a window.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  71. 71. INT. Cadillac - EVENING

    Milo calls Bobby while driving away.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd, Bobby

  72. 72. EXT. Back of Trump Casino - EVENING

    Ray and Dwight get a photo of Milo and Cass.

    Mahler, Dwight, Ray

  73. 73. EXT. Cupid's Cabin B&B - EVENING

    Milo and Cass arrive at the B&B where they were married.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  74. 74. INT. Luxury B&B - EVENING

    The owners recognize Milo and Cass.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  75. 75. INT. Luxury B&B Dining Room - EVENING

    Milo and Cass have dinner and maintain the ruse.

    Cassidy Daley, Milo Boyd

  76. 76. INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Milo and Cass endure a romantic toast from Dawn and Edmund, then decide to get drinks.

    Milo Boyd, Cassidy Daley, char_15, char_16

  77. 77. INT. LUXURY B&B HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Milo and Cass stumble down the hall drunk, trading insults about their past.

    Milo Boyd, Cassidy Daley

  78. 78. INT. LUXURY B&B HONEYMOON SUITE - NIGHT

    Milo and Cass arrive in the suite and attempt to convince each other they have no feelings.

    Milo Boyd, Cassidy Daley

  79. 79. INT. LUXURY B&B BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Cass listens at the door and calls her mother.

    Cassidy Daley, Lois

  80. 80. INT. LUXURY B&B HONEYMOON SUITE - NIGHT

    Milo searches Cass's purse and finds a wedding photo.

    Milo Boyd

Dialogue examples

I'll lay it out for you: some loser with a minor sheet calls you up and says, hey, I've got a big story for you, you interested? It'll only cost you a couple hundred bucks, and I'll tip you onto some criminal activity, it's your chance to expose some bad guys and write the story of your life. Then the moron gets himself caught, he's probably in cold storage somewhere, and now you think the bad guys are after you. See? I get it. I just don't care.

Milo Boyd / Scene 56

May I have your attention please? Edmund and I would like to share with you the most romantic moment we have ever seen. It was three years ago today, in this very restaurant, when this lovely young man here, right in the middle of the meal, threw down his napkin, got down on one knee, and said marry me, right now, right this second, I want to go to sleep tonight knowing you're my wife!

char_15 / Scene 76

Let's face it: you're not exactly rational around her. I mean, if I was a cop working a case and some reporter came snooping around, I'd say "no comment". Not "no comment, but care for a cocktail"? And then a month later, running off to some love shack called "Caveman's Cabin" and tying the knot? Who does that?

Sid / Scene 6

Oh, Milo, where did it all go wrong? Do you have any idea what it means to waste a woman's child-bearing years? It's criminal. Every month her eggs are jumping out of her ovaries like sailors abandoning a sinking ship. I mean, I know you were mad about that article...

Lois / Scene 39

This is no good. We let this guy slide, suddenly everybody thinks, hey, it's the holidays! All debts are cancelled! Get the word out, I want this guy brought here so he can pay what he owes us, Dwight can break something of his, and we can all enjoy our Xmas.

Lorraine / Scene 36

You know what this is, don't you? Karma! Payback! You know how they say "What goes around comes around"? Turns out it's true! That middle initial stands for Rhonda, by the way. She tells people it stands for "Rachel", but that's a lie.

Milo Boyd / Scene 6

Nothing. It's just...it's a good idea. If it weren't, you know. Wrong. So. Your plan is to catch them red-handed before they can destroy the evidence, then write an expose for the paper and win yourself another big award.

Milo Boyd / Scene 60

Only, you don't know what Sparrow is. Could be a nickname. Or the place where the evidence is stashed. Or a code word of some kind. But the guy who knows has gone missing, and you think the dirty cops got a hold of him.

Milo Boyd / Scene 60

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