1972
Professional bank robber Doc McCoy is paroled through his wife Carol's deal with corrupt businessman J. Beynon, who then forces Doc to rob a bank with a treacherous crew. After Doc wounds double-crossing Rudy during the heist, Carol kills Beynon for his betrayal, but their money is stolen, leading them to pursue the thief on a train. Rudy, recovering, forces a veterinarian and his wife to help him track Doc and Carol, while Beynon's enforcers also converge on the couple at a hotel, resulting in a violent shootout where Doc kills Rudy. Doc and Carol escape the hotel, hijack a truck, and are driven across the Mexican border to safety by a Westerner named Slim Canfield.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Ex–convict Doc McCoy is denied parole and persuaded by his wife Carol to plan a bank heist.
Open full beat sheetCarter 'Doc' McCoy is listed as Protagonist / Bank Robber. A professional bank robber recently released from prison, taut, determined, and highly skilled. In the parsed data, Carter 'Doc' McCoy is connected to 23 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
23 scenes / 10 dialogue linesCarol McCoy is listed as Protagonist / Doc's Wife. Doc's wife, pretty with willful strength, deeply devoted to Doc. In the parsed data, Carol McCoy is connected to 15 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
15 scenes / 4 dialogue linesRudy Butler is listed as Antagonist / Professional Criminal. A heavy gun, hard eyes, easy smile, professional and dangerous. In the parsed data, Rudy Butler is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesJ. Beynon is listed as Antagonist / Corrupt Businessman. A floridly handsome, overweight man with political influence who orchestrates the bank robbery. In the parsed data, J. Beynon is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesFrank Jackson is listed as Criminal / Backup. Young, ruddy-faced, blond, insensitive features, backup man. In the parsed data, Frank Jackson is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Accountant is listed as Beynon's Associate. A short, balding man in his forties, handles Beynon's business. In the parsed data, The Accountant is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesHayhoe is listed as Criminal / Professional. Thirty years old, buck teeth, blue eyes, bitter ender. In the parsed data, Hayhoe is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSwain is listed as Criminal / Professional. Older and smarter than the others, narrow features. In the parsed data, Swain is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFran Clinton is listed as Harold's Wife. Five years younger than Harold, well-built, sensual. In the parsed data, Fran Clinton is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 24.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCully is listed as Criminal / Professional. Well-padded strength, large hands and wrists. In the parsed data, Cully is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHarold Clinton is listed as Veterinarian. A veterinarian forced to help Rudy. In the parsed data, Harold Clinton is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 16.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSlim Canfield is listed as Westerner. A tough, grizzly Westerner who helps Doc and Carol cross the border. In the parsed data, Slim Canfield is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 27.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDoc McCoy is escorted across the prison yard by a guard.
Carter 'Doc' McCoyDoc walks through the prison hallway and enters a hearing room.
Carter 'Doc' McCoyDoc's parole hearing takes place; his request is denied.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, J. BeynonDoc tells Carol to contact Beynon to arrange his release.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyCarol meets with Beynon to discuss Doc's release.
Carol McCoy, J. BeynonDoc and Carol plan the robbery and reconnect.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyDoc meets with Beynon and his crew to finalize robbery plans.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, J. Beynon, Rudy Butler, Frank Jackson, The Accountant, SwainThe bank robbery begins as Rudy and Jackson burst in, cutting the power and taking control.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, J. Beynon, Rudy Butler, Frank JacksonDoc enters the bank to rob the vault while Rudy and Jackson hold the patrons hostage.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, J. Beynon, Rudy Butler, Frank JacksonThe robbery concludes with a violent confrontation involving the bank guard.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Rudy Butler, Frank JacksonDoc confronts Rudy at the barn; Rudy attempts to kill Doc, but Doc shoots him first.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, Rudy ButlerDoc and Carol confront Beynon at his ranch; Carol shoots and kills Beynon.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, J. BeynonThe Accountant arrives to collect Swain, Cully, and Hayhoe.
Swain, Cully, Hayhoe, The AccountantDoc parks his station wagon and destroys the parking stub.
Carter 'Doc' McCoyCarol buys tickets and attempts to store her suitcase in a locker.
Carol McCoyRudy forces Harold and Fran Clinton to help him travel to El Paso.
Rudy Butler, Harold Clinton, Fran ClintonCarol meets a soldier, then spots Doc at the entrance.
Carol McCoy, Carter 'Doc' McCoyDoc and Carol discover the suitcase is stolen and pursue the thief.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyA child plays with a water pistol, hitting a thief who is revealed to be dead or incapacitated.
Carter 'Doc' McCoyDoc watches Carol sleep and checks the money from the robbery.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyPolice question the thief about the money.
Carter 'Doc' McCoyDoc and Carol discuss their escape plan while preparing to leave.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyDoc realizes they are in danger and prepares for a confrontation.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoyRudy and Fran attempt to trap Doc and Carol.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, Rudy Butler, Fran ClintonThe Accountant and his men confront Doc and Carol in the lobby.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, J. Beynon, Frank Jackson, The Accountant, SwainDoc and Carol escape the hotel, killing Rudy in the process.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, Rudy ButlerDoc and Carol hijack Slim's car to reach the border.
Carter 'Doc' McCoy, Carol McCoy, Slim CanfieldThe three of us are going to do some traveling. We're going to take your car to El Paso.
You run the job, but I run the show. You got two weeks to set it up.
We've got some food coming, should be here any minute.
It's your food, I brought up your sandwiches...
Ready to talk about my husband, Mr. Beynon.
Two day coach tickets -- on the Flyer.
No way. I've got to get out now.
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