1997
After a dinosaur attack on Isla Sorna leads to John Hammond's removal as InGen CEO, Ian Malcolm is recruited to document the island's dinosaurs before a rival InGen team can capture them. Malcolm, joined by his daughter, a behaviorist, and a cameraman, establishes a research station, but their efforts are complicated by Kelly's presence and the discovery of the InGen hunters' camp. The two groups clash when Malcolm's team sabotages the hunters' vehicles and rescues a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, inadvertently luring its parents to destroy their trailers. Stranded and pursued by dinosaurs, the combined groups attempt to reach an abandoned village for rescue, ultimately escaping Isla Sorna by helicopter, leaving the dinosaurs to thrive in their wild environment.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Paleontologist Ian Malcolm is drawn into returning to Isla Sorna to investigate dinosaurs living freely.
Open full beat sheetIan Malcolm is listed as Protagonist / Scientist. Fortyish, dressed in black, limps heavily, cynical but wise. In the parsed data, Ian Malcolm is connected to 24 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
24 scenes / 37 dialogue linesNick Van Owen is listed as Cameraman / Activist. Late twenties, freelance, former Greenpeace. In the parsed data, Nick Van Owen is connected to 19 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
19 scenes / 12 dialogue linesSarah Harding is listed as Animal Behaviorist. Thirty, athletic, outdoorsy, passionate about animal behavior. In the parsed data, Sarah Harding is connected to 18 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
18 scenes / 22 dialogue linesDr. Robert Burke is listed as Paleontologist. Ragged, pony-tailed, wire-rimmed glasses. In the parsed data, Dr. Robert Burke is connected to 18 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
18 scenes / 20 dialogue linesPeter Ludlow is listed as Antagonist / InGen Executive. Late thirties, ambitious, profit-driven. In the parsed data, Peter Ludlow is connected to 15 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
15 scenes / 15 dialogue linesKelly Malcolm is listed as Ian's Daughter. Twelve years old, African-American, curious, determined. In the parsed data, Kelly Malcolm is connected to 15 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
15 scenes / 14 dialogue linesRoland Tembo is listed as Hunter. Late sixties, leather-skinned, expert hunter, philosophical. In the parsed data, Roland Tembo is connected to 12 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
12 scenes / 13 dialogue linesEddie Carr is listed as Equipment Specialist. Fortyish, practical, former academic. In the parsed data, Eddie Carr is connected to 10 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
10 scenes / 8 dialogue linesDieter Stark is listed as Hunter / Field Lead. Fortyish, barrel-chested, aggressive. In the parsed data, Dieter Stark is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
9 scenes / 5 dialogue linesAjay Sidhu is listed as Tracker. Late forties, wiry, Roland's partner. In the parsed data, Ajay Sidhu is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesJohn Hammond is listed as Founder of InGen. Elderly, infirmed, visionary, regretful. In the parsed data, John Hammond is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesA family on a luxury yacht visits a beach on Isla Sorna where their daughter Cathy is attacked by a group of Compsognathus.
Kelly MalcolmInGen board members vote to remove John Hammond as CEO.
John Hammond, Peter LudlowDieter Stark receives a phone call while working.
Dieter StarkIan Malcolm is recognized by a stranger on the subway.
Ian MalcolmMalcolm visits Hammond to discuss the mission to Site B.
Ian Malcolm, John Hammond, Peter LudlowRoland Tembo meets Ajay Sidhu and gets into a fight.
Roland Tembo, Ajay SidhuSarah Harding observes hyenas while on a field study.
Sarah HardingMalcolm prepares for the expedition and deals with his daughter Kelly.
Ian Malcolm, Kelly Malcolm, Eddie CarrThe team travels by barge to Isla Sorna.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van OwenThe team sets up their mobile research station.
Eddie CarrThe team sets up a high hide structure while Malcolm warns the group about the reality of the island.
Ian Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Eddie CarrKelly Malcolm is discovered hiding in the trailer.
Kelly MalcolmThe group encounters a family of Stegosaurus.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert BurkeThe group discusses their scientific approach before discovering a fire at base camp.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert BurkeThe group discovers Kelly started a campfire.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert BurkeMalcolm confronts Kelly while the others prepare to move out.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert BurkeLudlow and Roland establish the hunters' camp and set ground rules.
Peter Ludlow, Roland Tembo, Dieter Stark, Ajay Sidhu, Dr. Robert BurkeThe hunters encounter Pachycephalosaurs and Roland prepares his antique rifle.
Peter Ludlow, Roland Tembo, Dieter Stark, Ajay Sidhu, Dr. Robert BurkeThe gatherers track the hunters and realize they are working for InGen.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert BurkeRoland and Ajay discover the T-Rex nest.
Roland Tembo, Ajay SidhuThe hunters conduct a massive roundup of dinosaurs.
Peter Ludlow, Roland Tembo, Dieter Stark, Ajay Sidhu, Dr. Robert BurkeMalcolm, Sarah, and Nick observe the hunter camp from a ridge, identifying Ludlow and Roland as the leaders.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van Owen, Dr. Robert BurkeLudlow takes a bottle of scotch from the supply tent.
Peter LudlowLudlow and Roland discuss the baby T-rex and the plan to lure the parent.
Peter Ludlow, Roland TemboNick, Sarah, and Malcolm infiltrate the camp to sabotage the vehicles.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van OwenThe triceratops breaks free, causing chaos in the camp.
Peter Ludlow, Dieter Stark, Dr. Robert BurkeNick rescues the baby T-rex.
Nick Van OwenMalcolm, Sarah, and Nick escape with the baby T-rex.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van OwenSarah treats the baby T-rex's leg while the parents approach.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van Owen, Eddie Carr, Dr. Robert Burke, Kelly MalcolmSarah, Nick, and Malcolm emerge from the cliffside after the trailers fall. They reunite with the hunters and Kelly.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Nick Van Owen, Peter Ludlow, Roland Tembo, Ajay SidhuThe two groups argue about the situation and the dinosaurs' behavior.
Ian Malcolm, Kelly Malcolm, Peter Ludlow, Sarah Harding, Dieter Stark, Nick Van OwenThe groups discuss moving to the worker village to call for help.
Roland Tembo, Peter Ludlow, Nick Van Owen, Sarah Harding, Dr. Robert Burke, Ian MalcolmThe group discovers a valley filled with dinosaur skeletons and then reaches the abandoned worker village.
Ian Malcolm, John Hammond, Sarah Harding, Peter Ludlow, Roland Tembo, Kelly MalcolmThe group arrives at the ruined worker village and prepares to secure the operations building.
Ian Malcolm, Peter Ludlow, Roland TemboNick attempts to contact the rescue team via radio.
Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Dr. Robert BurkeRoland and Ludlow hunt the T-Rex, resulting in Ludlow's death.
Peter Ludlow, Roland TemboThe rescue helicopter arrives and destroys the roof.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Dr. Robert BurkeVelociraptors attack the survivors as they flee toward the helicopter.
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding, Kelly Malcolm, Nick Van Owen, Dr. Robert BurkePeter Ludlow is hunted and killed by the adult tyrannosaurs while the baby watches.
Peter LudlowIan Malcolm attends John Hammond's funeral and speaks with Lex and Tim.
Ian Malcolm, Kelly MalcolmA Pteranodon roosts on a nest on Isla Sorna as Malcolm provides a voiceover.
Ian MalcolmPeter, if you want me to run your little camping trip, there are two conditions. First -- I'm in charge, and when I'm not around, Dieter is. Your job is to sign the checks, tell us we're doing a good job, and open your case of scotch when we have a good day. Second condition -- my fee. You can keep it. All I want in exchange for my services is the right to hunt one of the tyrannosaurs. A male. Buck only. Why and how are my business. If you don't like either of those conditions, you're on your own. Go ahead and set up your camp right here, or in a swamp, or in the middle of a rex nest, for all I care. But I've been on too many safaris with rich dentists to listen to any more suicidal ideas. Okay?
Ian, if we recall the boat now, we've made two invasive landings in one day. That'll have to go in any paper I write, and it will leave room for people to say our findings were contaminated. You know the academic world as well as I do, once they smell blood in the water, you're dead. Our presence has got to be one hundred percent antiseptic. That means if we bend a blade of grass, we bend it right back the way it-
I loaded the enhanced venom of Conus purpurascens, the South Sea cone shell. Most powerful neurotoxin in the world. Acts within a two-thousandth of a second. Faster than the nerve-conduction velocity. The animal's down before it feels the prick of the dart.
There's a communication center, here, in the old worker village. Hammond put in some kind of renewable power source replenishing. It may still work. If we could get there, we could send a radio call for the airlift.
You know you were putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation, but you didn't bother to find out how dangerous before you leapt in. You don't have the faintest idea what's going on on this island!
I know, Lex. But even if we're the only ones who ever know, it'll still be true. You see, I've decided that if the world found out about what your grandfather created, it wouldn't be around for very long.
I believe the large herbivores forage in open plains, like bison, which would explain the great variety of heat dots we're reading in the flatlands around this waterhole. Right -- here.
No more smoking. We leave no scent of any kind. No hair tonics, no cologne, seal all our food in plastic bags. We will observe and document, but we will not interact.
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