2001
Charlie Croker and his crew, including tech expert Lyle, wheelman Handsome Rob, explosives expert Half-Ear, and safecracker Stella Bridger, plan an elaborate heist to steal gold from their former associate, Steve, who double-crossed them and killed Stella's father, John Bridger. The crew meticulously prepares by observing Steve's routines, infiltrating his house as cable technicians, and acquiring specialized equipment, including Mini Coopers for the getaway. Lyle hacks into the city's traffic control system to create gridlock, allowing the team to identify the real gold convoy among decoys and execute a daring chase through the streets, subways, and even rooftops of Los Angeles. Despite close calls with law enforcement and a failed motorcycle jump, Charlie, Stella, and the rest of the crew successfully escape with the gold in their Mini Coopers, loading them onto a train at Union Station. As the crew celebrates their victory and plans new identities, Steve is confronted by Mashkov and his men, implying a grim fate for the double-crosser.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A skilled crew, led by Charlie, plans an ingenious gold heist in Italy that involves hijacking a Brink’s convoy using Mini Coopers and hacked traffic lights.
Open full beat sheetCharlie Croker is listed as Leader of the crew. 28, young, born leader, professional thief. In the parsed data, Charlie Croker is connected to 22 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
22 scenes / 18 dialogue linesStella Bridger is listed as Safecracker. 27, John Bridger's daughter, professional safe and vault technician. In the parsed data, Stella Bridger is connected to 17 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
17 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLyle is listed as Tech expert. 21, brilliant, punctilious, computer genius. In the parsed data, Lyle is connected to 16 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
16 scenes / 9 dialogue linesHandsome Rob is listed as Wheel man. 30, handsome, expert driver. In the parsed data, Handsome Rob is connected to 15 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
15 scenes / 4 dialogue linesHalf-Ear is listed as Explosives expert. 35, large black man, Southern accent, hearing aid. In the parsed data, Half-Ear is connected to 11 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
11 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSteve is listed as Antagonist. 30, bearded, arrogant, double-crosser. In the parsed data, Steve is connected to 8 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 8 dialogue linesJohn Bridger is listed as Mentor/Safecracker. 50s, tasteful, retired thief. In the parsed data, John Bridger is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesA crate is loaded onto a ship at the port.
Charlie and his crew monitor the crate and discuss the plan.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, SteveHandsome Rob and Half-Ear discuss reading and Einstein.
Handsome Rob, Half-EarJohn Bridger calls his daughter Stella while in Genoa.
John Bridger, Stella BridgerBridger joins the crew and discusses the plan with Charlie.
Charlie Croker, Steve, John BridgerCharlie confronts Stella at a restaurant while she is on a date with Richard Worth.
Charlie Croker, Stella BridgerStella returns home and looks at a necklace from her father.
Stella BridgerCharlie and Stella talk on the phone about their motivation for the heist.
Charlie Croker, Stella BridgerThe crew meets in a parking lot to coordinate the plan.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerLyle and Handsome Rob observe a cable technician named Becky to plan a heist.
Lyle, Handsome RobHandsome Rob steals a key impression and a work shirt from Becky.
Handsome RobHandsome Rob cuts a key from the wax impression.
Handsome RobStella steals the cable truck.
Stella BridgerCharlie sabotages the cable lines to Steve's house.
Charlie CrokerSteve discovers his cable is out and calls for service.
SteveThe crew intercepts the service call and sets up the fake appointment.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Stella BridgerHandsome Rob and Half-Ear purchase explosives from Skinny Pete.
Handsome Rob, Half-EarStella infiltrates Steve's house as a cable technician.
Steve, Stella BridgerThe crew plans the heist using Mini Coopers.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerSteve kills Yevhen.
SteveThe crew prepares the Minis and equipment for the upcoming heist while discussing logistics.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerCharlie and Lyle infiltrate the Traffic Control Center to gain control of the city's traffic lights.
Charlie Croker, LyleLyle hacks into the traffic mainframe while Charlie assists.
Charlie Croker, LyleMashkov meets with a corrupt detective to discuss the gold and Karen.
The crew makes final preparations and discusses the plan with Stella.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerSteve prepares for his date, displaying his arrogance.
SteveThe crew attempts to approach Steve's house but is thwarted by a neighbor's party.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerStella goes on a date with Steve, leading to a confrontation with the crew.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Steve, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerHalf-Ear prepares a detonator while Charlie assists; a spider lands on Half-Ear, who calmly removes it with his mouth.
Charlie Croker, Half-EarA Brink's truck convoy arrives at Steve's house.
Handsome Rob observes the convoy and realizes there are decoys.
Handsome RobThe crew discusses the decoy trucks and Charlie formulates a plan to identify the real one using traffic cameras.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome RobLyle identifies the heavy truck using traffic camera measurements.
LyleCharlie orders gridlock; Lyle hacks the traffic control system.
Charlie Croker, LyleCharlie's Mini lands on the rooftop while the motorcycle attempts a jump between buildings.
Charlie CrokerCharlie drives his Mini across rooftops to the final elevator.
Charlie CrokerThe motorcycle fails its jump and crashes into the building.
Guards crash into the Tangier Suite.
The damaged helicopter banks away.
Charlie escapes the lobby in his Mini.
Charlie CrokerStella checks for pursuers and feels safe.
Stella BridgerStella loads her Mini onto the train.
Stella BridgerThe train departs.
The crew toasts John Bridger.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerSteve is confronted by Mashkov and his men.
SteveThe crew discusses new identities.
Charlie Croker, Lyle, Handsome Rob, Half-Ear, Stella BridgerI'm telling you. He claims he named it Napster because his hair is so nappy underneath that cap of his. But I know the real reason. It's because I was NAPPING when he stole the idea from me. I should've been on the cover of Wired magazine.
I'm about to insert a wire into a detonator tube and if the wire touches the sides of tube, we'll be blown to Kingdom Come. Best to be at one with yourself.
The cable guy who hooked this up weighed about 300 pounds, didn't wear any underwear, and his pants slung a little too low if you know what I mean.
We could rumble right up the front steps, bring the getaway car right to the vault, and then straight to Union Station.
John wasn't just a man I crewed up with, he was my friend, he was the closest thing to a father I ever had.
I want to make a toast. Cause there's somebody missing here today, and we all know who it is.
I've got the orbital data and SV clock corrections for each satellite that gets the signal.
You know what fine, stands for, don't you? Fucked-up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional.
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