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The Limey script

Wilson, a British ex-convict, arrives in Los Angeles seeking vengeance for his estranged daughter Jennifer's death, believing wealthy music producer Terry Valentine is responsible. He enlists Jennifer's friend Ed Rama, confronts Valentine's associates, and sabotages his property, escalating the conflict and drawing Valentine's attention. Valentine hires hitmen Stacy and Uncle John, who fail to ambush Wilson and Jennifer's friend Elaine, leading Wilson, Elaine, and Ed to Big Sur. Wilson confronts Valentine on the beach, forcing a confession about Jennifer's death, and then departs Los Angeles, reflecting on his journey.

Writer
Lem Dobbs
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0165854
Script date
08/03/98
60Scenes
9Characters
73Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

The Limey Save the Cat analysis

An Englishman named Wilson arrives in Los Angeles to investigate his daughter Jenny’s death, enlisting a local fixer named Ed.

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Key characters

Wilson

Wilson is listed as Protagonist. A British ex-convict, hard, working-class, seeking vengeance for his daughter's death. In the parsed data, Wilson is connected to 43 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

43 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Ed Rama

Ed Rama is listed as Supporting. Hispanic, late 30s, ex-convict, former friend of Jennifer Wilson. In the parsed data, Ed Rama is connected to 17 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

17 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Terry Valentine

Terry Valentine is listed as Antagonist. A wealthy, charismatic, and manipulative music producer. In the parsed data, Terry Valentine is connected to 16 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

16 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Elaine

Elaine is listed as Supporting. Jennifer's best friend, a voice coach and actress. In the parsed data, Elaine is connected to 13 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.

13 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Adhara

Adhara is listed as Supporting. Valentine's young girlfriend. In the parsed data, Adhara is connected to 12 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

12 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Avery

Avery is listed as Supporting. Valentine's security consultant. In the parsed data, Avery is connected to 11 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.

11 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Uncle John

Uncle John is listed as Supporting. Stacy's older, physically large relative and accomplice. In the parsed data, Uncle John is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 38.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Stacy

Stacy is listed as Antagonist. A young, unhinged hitman. In the parsed data, Stacy is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.

5 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Feather

Feather is listed as Supporting. A Customs official involved in illicit dealings. In the parsed data, Feather is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 45.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. ARRIVALS TERMINAL. L.A. AIRPORT - AFTERNOON

    Wilson arrives in Los Angeles and observes his surroundings.

    Wilson
  2. 2. EXT. MOTEL - EVENING

    Wilson arrives at his motel.

    Wilson
  3. 3. INT. MOTEL ROOM - EVENING

    Wilson unpacks and examines an envelope.

    Wilson
  4. 4. INT. TAXI - NIGHT

    Wilson takes a taxi to Ed Rama's house.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  5. 5. EXT. SMALL HOUSE - NIGHT

    Wilson meets Ed Rama at his home.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  6. 6. INT. ED'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Wilson and Ed discuss the death of Jennifer.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  7. 7. EXT. ED'S BACKYARD - NIGHT

    Wilson questions Ed about Terry Valentine and the circumstances of Jennifer's death.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  8. 8. INT. ED'S CAR - NIGHT

    Ed drives Wilson back to the motel.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  9. 9. EXT. WILSON'S MOTEL - NIGHT

    Wilson asks Ed to help him find a weapon.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  10. 10. INT. GUN SHOW - DAY

    Wilson and Ed purchase a firearm at a gun show.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  11. 11. INT. ED'S CAR - DAY

    Ed drives Wilson while discussing his past.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  12. 12. INT. RENTAL CAR - DAY

    Wilson drives through downtown L.A. to case the warehouse.

    Wilson
  13. 13. EXT. THE BUILDING - DAY

    Wilson breaks into the warehouse.

    Wilson
  14. 14. INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY

    Wilson confronts the Supervisor.

    Wilson
  15. 15. EXT. BUILDING - DAY

    Wilson is thrown out, re-enters, and fires shots.

    Wilson
  16. 16. INT/EXT. VALENTINE'S HOUSE - DUSK

    Valentine and Adhara discuss life and loyalty.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara
  17. 17. INT. Valentine's House - EVENING

    Valentine and Adhara discuss dinner plans while Valentine receives a call from Avery about a gangland slaying involving Jenny Wilson's father.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara, Avery
  18. 18. EXT. Balcony - EVENING

    Avery informs Valentine that Jenny Wilson's father is in L.A. looking for him.

    Terry Valentine, Avery
  19. 19. EXT. Valentine's House Poolside - EVENING

    Valentine and Adhara agree to go out for Italian food.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara
  20. 20. EXT. Apartment Building - EVENING

    Elaine encounters Wilson outside her apartment building.

    Wilson, Elaine
  21. 21. INT. Elaine's Apartment - EVENING

    Elaine lets Wilson into her apartment and invites him to dinner.

    Wilson, Elaine
  22. 22. INT. Restaurant - NIGHT

    Wilson and Elaine discuss Jenny and Wilson's past.

    Wilson, Elaine
  23. 23. EXT. Oceanfront - NIGHT

    Wilson and Elaine walk along the seafront discussing Jenny's death.

    Wilson, Elaine
  24. 24. INT. Elaine's Apartment - NIGHT

    Wilson and Elaine discuss Terry Valentine.

    Wilson, Elaine
  25. 25. EXT. Hillside - LATE AFTERNOON

    Wilson and Ed observe Valentine's house.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  26. 26. EXT. Valentine's House - LATE AFTERNOON

    Wilson and Ed arrive at Valentine's party.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  27. 27. INT. Valentine's House - AFTERNOON

    Wilson and Ed mingle at the party.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  28. 28. INT. Valentine's Bedroom - AFTERNOON

    Valentine and Adhara share a moment.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara
  29. 29. INT. Valentine's House - AFTERNOON

    Wilson explores the house and finds a photo of Jenny.

    Wilson, Terry Valentine
  30. 30. INT. Master Bedroom - AFTERNOON

    Adhara discovers she is being filmed.

    Adhara
  31. 31. INT. Valentine's House - AFTERNOON

    Wilson talks to Adhara at the party.

    Wilson, Terry Valentine, Adhara
  32. 32. EXT. Valentine's House Deck - AFTERNOON

    Wilson and Ed observe the view; Wilson sends Ed to the garage; Wilson meets Valentine.

    Wilson, Ed Rama, Terry Valentine
  33. 33. INT. Valentine's Garage - AFTERNOON

    Wilson sabotages the gas tanks of the cars.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  34. 34. EXT. Between Valentine's House and Garage - AFTERNOON

    Wilson instructs Ed to bring the car around.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  35. 35. INT. Valentine's House - AFTERNOON

    Valentine spots Wilson returning and alerts Gordon.

    Wilson, Terry Valentine
  36. 36. EXT. Deck - AFTERNOON

    Wilson fights Gordon and throws him over the railing.

    Wilson
  37. 37. INT. Wilson's Car - AFTERNOON

    Wilson and Ed escape while the garage explodes.

    Wilson, Ed Rama
  38. 38. INT. Pool Hall - NIGHT

    Avery hires Stacy and Uncle John to kill Wilson.

    Avery, Stacy, Uncle John
  39. 39. INT. Wilson's Motel - NIGHT

    Elaine visits Wilson and discusses Jenny.

    Wilson, Elaine
  40. 40. INT. Sound Studio - DAY

    Wilson visits Elaine at work.

    Wilson, Elaine
  41. 41. INT. SOUND STUDIO - DAY

    Wilson and Elaine discuss their backgrounds and families while waiting for technicians.

    Wilson, Elaine
  42. 42. EXT. ELAINE'S BUILDING - DAY

    Elaine and Wilson enter the building, followed by Stacy.

    Wilson, Elaine, Stacy
  43. 43. INT. ELAINE'S BUILDING - DAY

    Stacy ambushes Wilson and Elaine, but is interrupted by Uncle John and a group of men.

    Wilson, Elaine, Stacy, Uncle John
  44. 44. INT. ROOM - DAY

    Wilson and Elaine are held captive and discuss their pasts.

    Wilson, Elaine
  45. 45. INT. OFFICE - DAY

    Wilson meets with Feather to discuss Valentine and the situation.

    Wilson, Feather
  46. 46. INT. POOL HALL - DAY

    Stacy and Uncle John discuss their situation after being fired.

    Stacy, Uncle John
  47. 47. INT. RESTAURANT KITCHEN - DAY

    Ed leaves work to join Wilson and Elaine.

    Wilson, Ed Rama, Elaine
  48. 48. INT. CAR - DAY

    Wilson, Elaine, and Ed drive toward Big Sur.

    Wilson, Ed Rama, Elaine
  49. 49. EXT. BIG SUR HOUSE - DAY

    Valentine visits his ex-wife Susan at her home.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara, Avery
  50. 50. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE - NIGHT

    Valentine and his crew prepare for potential threats.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara, Avery
  51. 51. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Valentine and Avery discuss the missing men while Tom searches for light switches.

    Terry Valentine, Avery
  52. 52. EXT. BIG SUR HOUSE. BACK YARD - NIGHT

    Avery moves from the kitchen to the bedroom.

    Avery
  53. 53. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE. BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Avery retrieves Adhara from the bedroom.

    Adhara, Avery
  54. 54. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Valentine and Adhara hide behind the kitchen counter with Avery and Tom.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara, Avery
  55. 55. EXT. BIG SUR HOUSE. BACK PORCH - NIGHT

    Avery shoots Stacy, then is shot by Uncle John.

    Avery, Stacy, Uncle John
  56. 56. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Tom engages Uncle John while Valentine and Adhara hide.

    Terry Valentine, Adhara, Uncle John
  57. 57. EXT. BIG SUR HOUSE. BACK PORCH - NIGHT

    Tom is wounded and Uncle John is killed by Avery.

    Avery, Uncle John
  58. 58. INT. BIG SUR HOUSE. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Wilson confronts Valentine.

    Wilson, Terry Valentine, Adhara
  59. 59. EXT. BEACH - NIGHT

    Wilson confronts Valentine about his daughter Jenny.

    Wilson, Terry Valentine
  60. 60. INT. PLANE - DAY

    Wilson reflects on his journey while talking to a passenger.

    Wilson

Dialogue examples

they want Southern, I do Southern, they want Midwest, I do Midwest, they want tall, blonde, and twenty-two, I'm shit out of luck.

Elaine / Scene 41

She didn't want to share it, she wanted to stop it. To stop me. She said she'd turn me in.

Terry Valentine / Scene 59

The thing I don't understand ... is every motherfucking thing you're saying.

Feather / Scene 45

If you could afford a house like this you would buy a house like this.

Ed Rama / Scene 32

This bloke she was bunked up with. This Terry what'sit.

Wilson / Scene 7

Tell me you wouldn't prefer a steady income.

Elaine / Scene 44

Turn all the lights out. I'll get Adhara.

Avery / Scene 51

I'm loyal to things that make me happy.

Adhara / Scene 16

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