1971
New York City narcotics detectives Jimmy Doyle and Buddy Russo investigate Sal Boca, a small-time drug dealer believed to be connected to a major heroin shipment from French kingpin Alain Charnier. After Charnier arrives with the heroin hidden in a car, Doyle's aggressive tactics clash with federal agents, and Charnier repeatedly evades surveillance, even as his hitman attempts to assassinate Doyle. The detectives locate the heroin and raid Ward's Island, where Russo kills Boca during a chaotic shootout, but Charnier escapes into a derelict building. Doyle pursues Charnier into the building, accidentally shoots federal agent Mulderig, and Charnier ultimately escapes capture.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Detectives Doyle and Russo uncover a massive heroin smuggling ring led by Charnier while navigating bureaucracy and personal conflict.
Open full beat sheetJimmy Doyle is listed as Detective First Grade, NYPD Narcotics. Aggressive, cynical, and obsessive detective with a penchant for unorthodox methods. In the parsed data, Jimmy Doyle is connected to 29 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
29 scenes / 21 dialogue linesBuddy Russo is listed as Detective Second Grade, NYPD Narcotics. Doyle's partner, loyal but often frustrated by Doyle's recklessness. In the parsed data, Buddy Russo is connected to 23 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
23 scenes / 12 dialogue linesBill Mulderig is listed as Federal Narcotics Agent. Arrogant federal agent who clashes with Doyle over jurisdiction and methods. In the parsed data, Bill Mulderig is connected to 13 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
13 scenes / 4 dialogue linesAlain Charnier is listed as French drug kingpin. Sophisticated, cold, and calculating mastermind behind the heroin shipment. In the parsed data, Alain Charnier is connected to 12 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
12 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSal Boca is listed as Small-time criminal / Connection. Arrogant, flashy, and nervous middleman for the drug operation. In the parsed data, Sal Boca is connected to 12 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
12 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPierre Nicoli is listed as Charnier's associate / Hitman. Violent, sadistic, and efficient enforcer. In the parsed data, Pierre Nicoli is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesWalter Simonson is listed as Lieutenant of Detectives, NYPD. Doyle and Russo's superior, concerned with procedure and politics. In the parsed data, Walter Simonson is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesJoel Weinstock is listed as Drug financier. Wealthy, cautious, and calculating criminal investor. In the parsed data, Joel Weinstock is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 27.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHenri Devereaux is listed as French filmmaker. Used as a pawn by Charnier to transport the heroin. In the parsed data, Henri Devereaux is connected to 3 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAngie Boca is listed as Sal's wife. Young, flashy, and involved in the criminal lifestyle.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA detective watches a Lincoln near a bay in Marseille.
Jimmy DoyleThe detective observes the Lincoln from a cafe.
Jimmy DoyleThe detective follows a path through the streets of Marseille.
Jimmy DoyleA French detective is assassinated.
Pierre NicoliDoyle and Russo conduct a drug bust.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoDoyle and Russo interrogate the pusher.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoDoyle and Russo spot Sal Boca at a club.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Sal BocaCharnier discusses shipyard expansion.
Alain CharnierCharnier meets with Nicoli and Devereaux.
Alain Charnier, Pierre Nicoli, Henri DevereauxDoyle and Russo conduct a shakedown of bar patrons to find drug connections.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoDoyle interrogates an undercover agent in the toilet to maintain his cover.
Jimmy DoyleHenri Devereaux arrives in New York and is interviewed by reporters.
Henri DevereauxDoyle and Russo argue with Simonson for permission to pursue the Boca lead.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Walter SimonsonDoyle and Russo listen to wiretapped calls.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoCharnier and his associates inspect cars at an auction.
Alain CharnierNicoli has a violent encounter with a whip girl.
Pierre NicoliDoyle hangs out at Mutchie's bar and discusses fighting.
Jimmy DoyleSimonson informs the team about federal involvement.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Walter Simonson, Bill MulderigRusso arrives at Doyle's apartment building to find him.
Buddy RussoRusso tries to get Doyle to open the door.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoRusso finds Doyle handcuffed to the bed with a woman present.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy RussoDoyle and Russo tail Sal Boca while Mulderig complains.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Bill MulderigRusso informs Klein that they lost Sal.
Buddy RussoThe detectives conduct an A-B-C tail on Sal.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Alain Charnier, Sal Boca, Pierre Nicoli, Bill MulderigThe detectives follow the suspects through the lobby.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Alain Charnier, Sal Boca, Pierre Nicoli, Bill MulderigDoyle questions the clerk about Charnier.
Jimmy DoyleWeinstock and Sal test the heroin purity.
Sal Boca, Joel WeinstockDoyle intimidates a kid for information.
Jimmy DoyleCharnier outsmarts Doyle on the subway.
Jimmy Doyle, Alain CharnierDoyle and Mulderig fight after losing the suspects.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Walter Simonson, Bill MulderigDoyle argues with Simonson and Mulderig about the case, leading to a physical altercation.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Walter Simonson, Bill MulderigSal Boca arrives at the airport, followed by Phil Klein.
Sal Boca, Bill MulderigSal Boca fills out travel forms while Klein watches.
Sal Boca, Bill MulderigCharnier concludes a meeting with an Undersecretary.
Alain CharnierCharnier meets Sal Boca to discuss the drug shipment delay.
Alain Charnier, Sal BocaCharnier and his wife travel; he meets with Nicoli.
Alain Charnier, Pierre NicoliNicoli attempts to assassinate Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle, Pierre NicoliNicoli hijacks the train; Doyle pursues by car.
Jimmy Doyle, Pierre NicoliRusso confronts Sal Boca at a garage.
Buddy Russo, Sal BocaDoyle and Russo stake out the Lincoln.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Bill MulderigDoyle and Russo discover the heroin in the Lincoln.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Henri DevereauxCharnier and his associates unload the heroin.
Alain Charnier, Sal Boca, Joel WeinstockPolice blockade the bridge; Charnier and Boca flee.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Alain Charnier, Sal Boca, Bill MulderigSal and Charnier arrive at the crematorium and flee on foot as police arrive.
Sal Boca, Alain CharnierPolice arrive and surround the building.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Bill MulderigRusso pursues and kills Sal Boca; Weinstock and the chemist surrender.
Sal Boca, Buddy Russo, Joel WeinstockDoyle hunts through the corridors, accidentally shooting Mulderig.
Jimmy Doyle, Buddy Russo, Bill MulderigYou must take me for an imbecile. Why do you think I asked you to meet me in Washington? I haven't spent five minutes in New York City without the company of a gendarme.
Sure, I know Popeye. The Master of undercover, whose brilliant idea of disguise is to limp into a room on his left foot and limp out on his right.
Jimmy, you wasted two months - no collars are comin' in while you two been out jerkin' off. Now go back to work, you're off Special Assignment.
Everything's smooth. Beautiful. I will need a few more days though, the boys think we oughta cool it for awhile -- make sure there's no heat.
Where the hell was the surveillance? "Go to bed." That's all you could say. You couldn't keep track of a bleeding elephant in a snowbank.
You're sure? The manufacturer's spec says it should weigh 4,719 pounds. This one's carrying roughly 120 extra pounds somewhere.
I make at least two junk connections at that table in the corner. The guy is the stripe combo, I know him too.
For chrissake, will you come off that "my case" bullshit. This has been a whore's dream from the start.
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