Screenplay data
After botching a Parisian assassination and losing his partner Magdala to a retaliatory attack, The Killer systematically eliminates the two assassins responsible. He then interrogates Edward Hodges, the lawyer who brokered the original contract, learning that wealthy client Henderson Claybourne ordered the hit on him to cover up the botched job. The Killer confronts Claybourne at his mansion but spares his life, believing Claybourne will now live in constant fear. He returns to a recovering Magdala, reflecting on his new perspective and the futility of his past adherence to a strict code as they resume their quiet life.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A lone professional assassin meticulously surveils his Paris target, executes the hit, and vanishes only to face betrayal and personal danger in the Caribbean and the American South.
Open full beat sheetThe Killer is listed as Professional Assassin. 40-something, unremarkable, disciplined, meticulous, emotionless, prone to internal monologues about his profession. In the parsed data, The Killer is connected to 282 scenes, 236 dialogue lines, 236 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
282 scenes / 236 dialogue linesDolores is listed as Hodges' assistant. Middle-aged, efficient, terrified, eventually killed by The Killer. In the parsed data, Dolores is connected to 17 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 188.
17 scenes / 16 dialogue linesThe Brute is listed as Target. Bulked-up, tatted-up, aggressive, prone to 'roid rage. In the parsed data, The Brute is connected to 8 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 280.
8 scenes / 9 dialogue linesThe Expert is listed as Target. Striking appearance, professional assassin, cold and pragmatic. In the parsed data, The Expert is connected to 7 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 312.
7 scenes / 26 dialogue linesLeo Rodriguez is listed as Taxi Driver. Young, rugged, unfortunate witness. In the parsed data, Leo Rodriguez is connected to 6 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 198.
6 scenes / 36 dialogue linesEdward Hodges is listed as International Trade Attorney. 50-something, arrogant, fixer for The Killer's clients. In the parsed data, Edward Hodges is connected to 5 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
5 scenes / 22 dialogue linesMagdala is listed as The Killer's partner. Recovering from a brutal assault, emotionally attached to The Killer. In the parsed data, Magdala is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 121.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesHenderson Claybourne is listed as Client. Wealthy, philanthropic, tech entrepreneur. In the parsed data, Henderson Claybourne is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 319.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMarcus is listed as Magdala's brother. Concerned, protective. In the parsed data, Marcus is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 164.
2 scenes / 6 dialogue linesThe Killer waits in a dark, unfinished office space, observing the city and reflecting on his profession.
The KillerThe bathroom is empty.
The kitchen is empty.
The Killer continues his vigil in the common area.
The KillerThe Killer observes the target building.
The KillerDawn breaks as The Killer continues his watch.
The KillerThe target window remains closed.
The Killer prepares to move.
The KillerThe Killer gets a drink of water.
The KillerThe Killer returns to his post and prepares his music.
The KillerThe target window remains inactive.
The Killer observes the street below.
The KillerThe street begins its daily activity.
The Killer continues his observation.
The KillerWait staff prepare the cafe.
A bartender feeds a cat.
A doorman stands guard.
A traffic officer walks by.
Shopkeepers open their businesses.
The Killer performs yoga and exercise.
The KillerThe Killer prepares to leave the office.
The KillerThe Killer exits the office.
The KillerThe Killer descends the stairs.
The KillerThe Killer exits the building.
The KillerThe Killer steps onto the street.
The KillerThe Killer checks his Vespa.
The KillerThe Killer visits a McDonald's.
The KillerThe Killer receives a phone call.
The KillerThe Killer eats lunch in the park.
The KillerThe Killer returns to the office.
The KillerThe target window remains closed.
The Killer observes the street.
The KillerThe street is busy.
People at the cafe.
The Killer uses a scope.
The KillerThe Killer observes the street through the scope.
The Killer observes a woman in a window.
The Killer observes people on the sidewalk.
The Killer observes an old man on a balcony.
The Killer observes a window below the target.
The target window remains closed.
The Killer lowers the scope.
The KillerThe Killer assembles his rifle.
The KillerThe Killer continues assembling the rifle.
The KillerThe Killer finishes assembling the rifle.
The KillerThe Killer prepares for an intruder.
The KillerThe Killer returns to his post.
The KillerThe target window remains dark.
The Killer observes the street.
The KillerThe street is quiet.
Two women walk by.
The Killer observes a window.
The Killer observes a couple.
Shopkeepers smoke.
The Killer observes a family.
The Killer is seen from outside.
The KillerThe street is cleaned.
The Killer cleans up.
The KillerThe Killer brushes his teeth.
The KillerThe Killer prepares to sleep.
The KillerThe Killer wakes up.
The KillerThe target window remains dark.
The Killer goes back to sleep.
The KillerThe Killer wakes up again.
The KillerThe Killer wakes up.
The KillerThe Killer returns to the window.
The KillerThe Killer observes the dark target window.
The KillerThe Killer sleeps on the plastic sheet.
The KillerThe Killer experiences REM sleep.
The KillerThe Killer wakes up to his alarm.
The KillerThe Killer notices activity at the target window.
The KillerA maid opens the curtains at the target location.
The Killer observes the street below.
The KillerMen arrive at the target building.
The Killer cleans up his bedding area.
The KillerThe Killer packs his gear.
The KillerThe Killer prepares his gloves and workspace.
The KillerThe Killer prepares his rifle scope.
The KillerThe Killer scopes the target living room.
The KillerThe Killer plays music and reflects.
The KillerOne man's cruelty is another man's pragmatism; blah, blah, blah. A hunter goes into the woods... and spies an enormous grizzly -- biggest he's ever seen. The hunter raises his rifle and fires. The bear falls. The hunter gives chase, but to his surprise, he finds no blood, no broken twigs. The bear's nowhere to be found. Suddenly... from behind, the grizzly throws a massive arm around the hunter and explains: "You took your shot. You missed. So, now I either feast, or... I sodomize you. The choice is yours." Naturally the hunter chooses life. Next day, the hunter returns to the woods. He's brought a much more powerful rifle. The hunter sees this bear in the distance. Aims, fires, and charges headlong to where the grizzly was felled... only, again, he finds: no bear. The hunter's in disbelief, when the grizzly appears beside him saying: "You know the deal." Indignity ensues. The following day, the hunter treks back into the forest, armed with a bazooka. He spots the grizzly, lines him in his crosshairs and fires. The recoil of the bazooka knocks the hunter backwards. When the smoke clears and the hunter's regained his senses, he finds the grizzly standing over him, his arms crossed. And the bear squints: "You're not really out here for the hunting, are you?"
I remember thinking, "Why in the world is this liability mine?" I mean, you have to please understand, this entire enter.. I was very new to this kind of thing, this was an investment that didn't pay out, I bled a little ink, so yeah, selfishly, I didn't want any..."blowback", so eventually we agreed that for an additional hundred and fifty K, the, uh, trail, could be "scrubbed." That was literally all I was told; "clean up on aisle three", HIS words, not MINE, and so I double-checked to make sure there was enough in escrow, and I never thought about it again, until... What I'm trying to say here and I can't express this strongly enough: I have NO issue with you. Zero. Far as I'm concerned: We. Are. Good.
They came back, the guy's leg was bloody. They wanted me to take them back to airport, so I did. That was the end of it. Mind if I...? Want one? Ask me anything. Any thing. I don't know who they are. Don't want to know. Don't want to know who you are either, con todo respeto. If they did you wrong somehow, I'm sorry. I truly am. But I've got nothing to do with anything, except I happened to be first in line. Because I didn't go to lunch. So, how about... I get out and I leave the keys? I'll walk back to town, easy. You take it all, man. It's yours. How's that -- ?
I have the names you're looking for... I know who "they" were... But, before I give them to you, I... I want something in return... I know what you're capable of -- how you can make things seem. I'll give you the names you're looking for, but I can't just disappear. My children -- need my life insurance... I'll trust you, but promise me you won't leave things looking... the wrong way. Please.
"There are worse things than what they did to me," she kept telling me. Can you imagine? Worse things. She told me that during the... assault... she stabbed the man. Ran through a fucking plate glass window and hid in the jungle. They left in a green car, with a light on top. Like a fucking taxi, if you can believe it?
You could have made this hit-and-run; a car-jacking gone wrong. Could have been I slipped on the ice, easily. Instead... here you are. If I were to scream, well... I'd still end up dead. And you'd make it out, most likely. But not clean, you wouldn't. So, why...? Why did you take such a risk?
Here's where I'm supposed to ask how you found me, but... does it matter? Tell me Hodges is dead, at least. Give me that? Tell me he went painfully. Help yourself, by the way. The chef sends out anything he imagines I'd like. Though, I doubt I'll manage much more of an appetite.
There must be some applicable tax burden offset, and I simply expect to see heaven and earth moving... hey...hey, if it doesn't work out, believe me, I'm not going to be disappointed in you, I'll be disappointed in me, and everyone involved for not having replaced you sooner.
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