2004
Professor Dorr, a criminal mastermind, rents a room from the elderly Mrs. Munson to tunnel with his eccentric gang into a casino's counting room. After successfully stealing a large sum, Mrs. Munson finds the stolen money and reports it to the sheriff, who dismisses her incredible story.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Munson, unwittingly rents a room to Professor Dorr, who assembles a gang in her cellar to tunnel into a casino.
Open full beat sheetGoldthwait Higginson Dorr, III is listed as Antagonist. A middle-aged Southern gentleman, Ph.D., leader of the criminal gang. In the parsed data, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III is connected to 36 scenes, 101 dialogue lines, 101 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
36 scenes / 101 dialogue linesMrs. Munson is listed as Protagonist. An elderly, religious black woman who owns a house in Saucier. In the parsed data, Mrs. Munson is connected to 34 scenes, 71 dialogue lines, 77 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
34 scenes / 71 dialogue linesGawain MacSam is listed as Criminal Gang Member. A custodian at the casino and member of Dorr's gang. In the parsed data, Gawain MacSam is connected to 28 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
28 scenes / 38 dialogue linesThe General is listed as Criminal Gang Member. A Vietnamese man, expert in tunneling. In the parsed data, The General is connected to 28 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
28 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLump Hudson is listed as Criminal Gang Member. A large, blond football player, the gang's 'blunt instrument'. In the parsed data, Lump Hudson is connected to 27 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
27 scenes / 23 dialogue linesClark Pancake is listed as Criminal Gang Member. A florid, beer-bellied man, expert in explosives and wind instruments. In the parsed data, Clark Pancake is connected to 26 scenes, 58 dialogue lines, 59 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
26 scenes / 58 dialogue linesOthar is listed as Deceased. Mrs. Munson's late husband, represented by a portrait. In the parsed data, Othar is connected to 7 scenes, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSheriff Wyner is listed as Supporting. The local sheriff of Saucier. In the parsed data, Sheriff Wyner is connected to 6 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
6 scenes / 22 dialogue linesMountain Girl is listed as Supporting. Clark Pancake's partner, helps with ordnance. In the parsed data, Mountain Girl is connected to 6 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
6 scenes / 11 dialogue linesGudge is listed as Supporting. A corporate manager at the casino. In the parsed data, Gudge is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesWeeMack-Mackatee Funthes is listed as Supporting. A young man who works at the casino. In the parsed data, WeeMack-Mackatee Funthes is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 14.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA garbage scow travels down the Mississippi River.
An old hound dog sleeps outside the Saucier Worm Store and Municipal Building.
Sheriff Wyner is awakened by a phone call and then visited by Mrs. Munson, who complains about her neighbor WeeMack.
Sheriff Wyner, Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson leaves the building.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson arrives home and tends to her garden.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson enters her house and feeds her cat.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson talks to her late husband's portrait before being interrupted by a doorbell.
Mrs. Munson, OtharMrs. Munson opens the door to find Dorr, causing her cat to bolt.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIDorr is forced to climb a tree to retrieve Mrs. Munson's cat.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIDorr recovers on the couch and discusses renting a room from Mrs. Munson.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, OtharMrs. Munson shows Dorr the house.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIDorr inspects the bedroom.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIDorr inspects the cellar for his rehearsals.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIWeeMack and Gawain work as custodians in the casino.
WeeMack-Mackatee Funthes, Gawain MacSamWeeMack and Gawain move through the service halls.
WeeMack-Mackatee Funthes, Gawain MacSamWeeMack and Gawain enter the counting room.
WeeMack-Mackatee Funthes, Gawain MacSam, GudgeA film director yells at Clark Pancake because a prop failed during a take.
Clark PancakeA film director and his prop master, Pancake, argue over a bulldog wearing a WWI gas mask, which leads to the dog's death.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Clark Pancake, Mountain GirlA series of POV shots from a football player's perspective during a game, ending with a coach yelling at him.
Lump HudsonTwo youths attempt to rob a donut shop but are defeated by the General.
The General, GudgeMrs. Munson attends a sermon about decline and sin.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson prepares a donation while talking to her late husband's portrait.
Mrs. Munson, OtharDorr and his gang arrive at Mrs. Munson's house to begin their 'practice'.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr and his gang plan their heist of the casino counting room.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr explains the heist plan to his gang, assigning roles and emphasizing secrecy.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Mountain Girl, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang works on the tunnel while Dorr reads.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang moves earth out of the house.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The General, OtharThe gang dumps the dirt from the tunnel onto a barge.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralMrs. Munson interrupts the gang's work.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralMrs. Munson shows Dorr her late husband's fife.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, OtharGawain is fired from his job at the casino.
Gawain MacSam, GudgeThe gang meets to discuss the setback of Gawain's firing and the rock in the tunnel.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Mountain Girl, Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr gives Mrs. Munson tickets to a gospel concert.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, OtharSheriff Wyner visits Mrs. Munson.
Mrs. Munson, Sheriff WynerSheriff Wyner visits Mrs. Munson to discuss WeeMack's compliance with noise requests; Mrs. Munson insists he meet her guest.
Mrs. Munson, Sheriff WynerMrs. Munson brings the Sheriff into the living room, but the Professor is gone.
Mrs. Munson, Sheriff WynerMrs. Munson and the Sheriff search for the Professor, eventually finding him hiding under the bed.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Sheriff WynerGawain attempts to apologize to Gudge with a gift of chocolates and money.
Gawain MacSam, GudgeThe gang works on the tunnel; Pancake and Gawain argue about the Freedom Riders.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Mountain Girl, Lump HudsonPancake demonstrates the explosive procedure, resulting in an accidental detonation.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang deals with the aftermath of the explosion and Pancake's severed finger.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang discusses the tunnel progress and Pancake's demand for extra compensation.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralGawain prepares to enter the vault area while the others continue drilling.
Gawain MacSamThe gang drills into the vault wall and begins stealing money while Pancake suffers an IBS attack.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralPancake uses the restroom while Gawain waits.
Gawain MacSam, Clark PancakeThe gang discovers a security camera in the vault.
Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang finds the video recorder and adult tapes.
Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe gang returns to the cellar with the money and celebrates.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralMrs. Munson hosts her church friends for tea.
Mrs. MunsonPancake's explosive charge goes off, filling the cellar with dust and money.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr confesses to Mrs. Munson that they are criminals who robbed the Lady Luck casino, claiming the money is for charity.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIThe gang discusses Mrs. Munson's ultimatum and decides to draw straws to see who will kill her.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Gawain MacSam, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralGawain prepares to go upstairs to kill Mrs. Munson.
Gawain MacSam, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralGawain attempts to kill Mrs. Munson but is overcome by a childhood memory and is subsequently scolded by her.
Gawain MacSam, Mrs. MunsonGawain returns to the cellar, refuses to kill Mrs. Munson, and a fight breaks out between him and Pancake, resulting in Gawain's accidental death.
Gawain MacSam, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr distracts Mrs. Munson while the others remove Gawain's body.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Mrs. Munson, Lump Hudson, The GeneralLump and the General dispose of Gawain's body.
Lump Hudson, The GeneralDorr discovers the money is missing from the case.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Clark Pancake, Lump Hudson, The GeneralPancake is garotted by the General at the bus.
Clark Pancake, Mountain Girl, The GeneralThe gang disposes of Pancake's body.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe remaining gang members draw straws to kill Mrs. Munson.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Lump Hudson, The GeneralThe General approaches Mrs. Munson's bedroom to kill her.
The GeneralThe General attempts to assassinate Mrs. Munson but is thwarted by a cuckoo clock and his own false teeth.
Mrs. Munson, Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, IIIThe General flees the bedroom, falls down the stairs, and dies.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, OtharDorr and Lump dispose of the General's body and argue about their future.
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, III, Lump HudsonMrs. Munson wakes up and retrieves her teeth.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson reads the news about the casino robbery.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson discovers the money left behind by the gang.
Mrs. MunsonMrs. Munson confesses to the Sheriff about the money.
Mrs. Munson, Sheriff WynerMrs. Munson walks home singing.
Mrs. MunsonThe cat drops a human finger into the river.
It is true that the Lady Luck is a den of iniquity, a painted harlot luring people into sin and exciting the vice of greed with her false promise of easy winnings. Oh, her gains are ill-gotten, yes, but I offer no excuses -- save one! We men have each pledged half of our share of the booty to a charitable institution -- the General, to a placement service for Southeast Asian refugees; Mr. Pancake to the Blue Ridge Parkway Conservancy; and Lump to the United Jewish Appeal. As compensation for use of your house we had planned to donate a full share to Bob Jones University, without burdening you with guilty knowledge by informing you of same. But you have wrested the information from me! Now it is all on the table. Now you have it, the whole story, the awful truth.
I had to yell at 'em 'bout stealin' all that money and I guess I made 'em feel pretty bad 'cause they picked up and left without takin' the money. But I was peeved with 'em, Sheriff, they'd been up to all sorts of mischief, come close to blowin' up the house, disturbed Othar no end.
World War I vintage gas mask. It's authentic. Strapped on, of course, so it can't fall off. The animal is free to be as active as he wants, doesn't inhibit his movement, and I think it really sells the whole doughboy thing--
Evenin', Miz Munson, I just came by... to let you know I had a word with WeeMack. He says he gonna comply with your request, keep the music down and neighborly.
Everyone on the custodial staff is black, MacSam. Your replacement's gonna be black. His replacement will no doubt be black.
This is a criminal enterprise, not to put too fine a point on it, entailin' all manner a risks not involved in honest labor.
Now look here, it's the easiest thing in the world. Pretend her head is a casaba melon, and the gun is a melon-baller, and--
And what, to flog a horse that if not at this point dead is in mortal danger of expirin', does the dotted square represent?
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