Screenplay data
Star quarterback Joe Kane battles alcoholism and Heisman pressure, while Coach Sam Winters navigates demands for program improvement amidst team struggles, academic scandals, and the recruitment of talented freshman Darnell Jefferson. Joe's reckless behavior and the team's on-field failures, including a critical loss and his subsequent drunk driving arrest, force him into rehab and prompt a period of self-reflection for the entire program. Joe reconciles with Winters and undergoes intense training, while Lattimer passes his drug test, and Darnell and Autumn mend their relationship, setting the stage for a final, pivotal game. In the championship game, following a halftime locker room altercation, Joe leads the team to victory by throwing the winning touchdown to Darnell, securing the program's success and his reconciliation with Camille.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A struggling college football program seeks redemption under a tough coach who recruits disparate players.
Open full beat sheetJoe Kane is listed as Quarterback. E.S.U. star quarterback, Heisman hopeful, struggles with pressure and alcoholism. In the parsed data, Joe Kane is connected to 42 scenes, 52 dialogue lines, 55 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
42 scenes / 52 dialogue linesSam Winters is listed as Head Coach. Intense, wiry, early 50s, deeply committed to the football program. In the parsed data, Sam Winters is connected to 35 scenes, 48 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
35 scenes / 48 dialogue linesDarnell Jefferson is listed as Tailback. Freshman, street-hip, talented, from a difficult background. In the parsed data, Darnell Jefferson is connected to 25 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
25 scenes / 27 dialogue linesSteve Lattimer is listed as Defensive End. Heavily muscled, surf-punk, uses steroids. In the parsed data, Steve Lattimer is connected to 16 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 71.
16 scenes / 4 dialogue linesBud Lite Kaminsky is listed as Offensive Tackle. Teammate, loyal, comic relief. In the parsed data, Bud Lite Kaminsky is connected to 15 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
15 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCamille Schaeffer is listed as Student/Athlete. Southern patrician beauty, tennis player, Joe's love interest. In the parsed data, Camille Schaeffer is connected to 13 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
13 scenes / 43 dialogue linesBobby Collins is listed as Quarterback. 2nd string, ladies man, cheater. In the parsed data, Bobby Collins is connected to 12 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
12 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRay Griffen is listed as Tailback. Starting tailback, middle class, rival to Darnell. In the parsed data, Ray Griffen is connected to 11 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
11 scenes / 8 dialogue linesAlvin Mack is listed as Linebacker. Big, fast, hostile on the field, repressed anger off it. In the parsed data, Alvin Mack is connected to 11 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
11 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAutumn Haley is listed as Student/Tutor. Beautiful, stylish, Darnell's tutor. In the parsed data, Autumn Haley is connected to 10 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
10 scenes / 26 dialogue linesLouanne Winters is listed as Coach's Daughter. 20, needy, loyal, involved with players. In the parsed data, Louanne Winters is connected to 7 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
7 scenes / 10 dialogue linesGrant Wilson is listed as Chancellor. 60, grey-haired, focused on university funding. In the parsed data, Grant Wilson is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesE.S.U. loses a crucial game in the final seconds due to an incomplete pass by Joe Kane.
Joe Kane, Ray GriffenCoach Winters faces the press while players discuss the loss.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Alvin MackChancellor Wilson pressures Coach Winters to improve the program's performance for financial reasons.
Sam Winters, Grant WilsonCoach Winters recruits Darnell Jefferson.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell JeffersonThe team gathers at a bar; Joe Kane is featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Joe Kane, Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Steve Lattimer, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Bobby CollinsJoe Kane and his teammates perform a dangerous stunt on the highway.
Joe Kane, Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Steve Lattimer, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Bobby CollinsDarnell encounters Autumn and Ray Griffen, leading to tension.
Joe Kane, Darnell Jefferson, Autumn Haley, Ray GriffenEstablishment of the new Keller Center.
Coach Winters addresses the football team, smashing Darnell's trophy to emphasize a fresh start.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Steve Lattimer, Bud Lite KaminskyPassing drills and scrimmage where Darnell is injured and Winters pushes the team.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Steve Lattimer, Ray GriffenWinters berates his assistant coaches for lack of ferocity.
Sam WintersCoaches discuss Lattimer's sudden physical transformation.
Sam Winters, Steve LattimerDarnell finds a replica trophy in his room.
Darnell JeffersonWinters forces the team to integrate seating at the training table.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Steve Lattimer, Bud Lite KaminskyJoe meets Camille and challenges her to a tennis match.
Joe Kane, Camille Schaeffer, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Bobby CollinsCamille dominates Joe in a tennis match.
Joe Kane, Camille Schaeffer, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Bobby CollinsOpening day of school.
Darnell is told he needs remedial classes and a tutor.
Darnell JeffersonThe team discusses the Heisman campaign for Joe Kane.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersJoe calls Camille.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferDarnell approaches Autumn to be his tutor.
Darnell Jefferson, Alvin Mack, Autumn HaleyJoe picks up Camille on his motorcycle.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferJoe and Camille ride the motorcycle.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferJoe and Camille ride a motorcycle; Joe performs a dangerous stunt by jumping off a highway bank.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferJoe and Camille have a drink and discuss their backgrounds and relationship.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferCoach Winters confronts Joe about his motorcycle riding.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersAutumn tutors Darnell; Darnell shares his difficult past.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn HaleyDarnell and Autumn argue about their relationship while Ray confronts them, leading to a physical altercation.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn Haley, Ray Griffen, Joe Kane, Bud Lite KaminskyAutumn finds Darnell sitting alone under a tree.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn HaleyJoe and Bud Lite discuss Joe's relationship status while Joe eyes a woman named Sheri.
Joe Kane, Bud Lite KaminskyCamille sees Joe with Sheri and is upset.
Camille Schaeffer, Joe KaneDarnell and Autumn go ice skating and share a kiss.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn HaleyJoe and Camille reconcile and have a passionate encounter.
Camille Schaeffer, Joe KaneLouanne is caught taking a test for Bobby Collins.
Louanne Winters, Bobby CollinsCoach Winters learns about the cheating scandal involving his daughter.
Sam Winters, Louanne WintersWinters confronts Louanne about the cheating.
Sam Winters, Louanne WintersAutumn confronts Darnell about his poor test grade.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn HaleyBobby Collins is humiliated by his teammates and dismissed by Coach Winters.
Bobby Collins, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Sam WintersJoe is interviewed for television while his publicist manages his image.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferJoe and Camille argue, leading to Joe lying on the train tracks.
Joe Kane, Camille SchaefferJoe Kane leads the E.S.U. offense in a tight game against Michigan, scores a touchdown, but is knocked unconscious.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersAlvin Mack intimidates Tim Waymen during a play, but Michigan scores a touchdown.
Alvin Mack, Sam WintersJoe returns to the game, Darnell enters, and E.S.U. loses on a final interception.
Joe Kane, Darnell Jefferson, Ray Griffen, Sam WintersZabriskie wraps up the game broadcast.
The team is silent after the loss; Joe hides from reporters.
Joe KaneDarnell meets Autumn's father, who is condescending toward him.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn Haley, Ray GriffenPost-game party; Lattimer assaults a coed and is stopped by teammates.
Bud Lite Kaminsky, Alvin Mack, Steve LattimerJoe drinks alone.
Joe KaneCoaches discuss the Lattimer incident.
Sam WintersWinters suspends Lattimer for three games.
Sam Winters, Steve LattimerJoe and Darnell get into a brawl with townies.
Joe Kane, Darnell JeffersonJoe is pulled over for drunk driving.
Joe Kane, Darnell JeffersonWinters tells Joe he must go to rehab.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersDarnell breaks up with Autumn.
Darnell Jefferson, Autumn HaleyJoe burns his cardboard standup and leaves for rehab.
Joe KaneJoe arrives at rehab.
Joe KanePlayers discuss the team's situation.
Bud Lite Kaminsky, Alvin Mack, Steve LattimerWinters and Howard discuss bringing back Bobby Collins.
Sam WintersWinters pleads for Bobby Collins' reinstatement.
Sam Winters, Bobby CollinsWinters pleads for Bobby Collins' reinstatement before a committee.
Sam Winters, Grant Wilson, Bobby CollinsLearnihan and Winters clash after the meeting.
Sam WintersBobby Collins is welcomed back by teammates.
Bobby Collins, Sam WintersWinters destroys his video equipment in a fit of rage.
Sam WintersCamille tries to call Joe.
Camille SchaefferJoe refuses to speak to Camille and takes his anger out on the wall.
Joe KaneLouanne discovers Bobby Collins is with another girl.
Bud Lite Kaminsky, Louanne WintersWinters confronts Joe about his self-destructive behavior.
Sam Winters, Joe KaneLattimer flushes his steroids.
Steve LattimerJoe wakes up and shares a moment of progress with Winters.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersWinters pushes Joe through an intense, grueling workout, questioning his commitment to the team.
Joe Kane, Sam WintersLattimer undergoes a procedure to swap his urine for a clean sample.
Steve LattimerLattimer prepares for the game by using the clean urine sample.
Sam Winters, Steve LattimerWinters gives a pre-game speech to the team.
Sam Winters, Steve LattimerThe game begins, and Darnell fumbles after Ray intentionally misses a block.
Darnell Jefferson, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Bobby Collins, Ray GriffenAlvin listens to the game on the radio.
Alvin MackThe team fights in the locker room at halftime; Winters reprimands them.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Steve Lattimer, Ray GriffenJoe struggles in the second half; Winters encourages him.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Ray GriffenLattimer makes a key defensive stop.
Sam Winters, Steve LattimerJoe throws the winning touchdown to Darnell.
Joe Kane, Sam Winters, Darnell Jefferson, Bud Lite Kaminsky, Ray GriffenThe administration celebrates the victory.
Grant WilsonJoe, I know that Rehab was good for you. Got rid of a lotta bad habits. But what about the rest of you? What happened to the Joe Kane that used to take command of this team, the Joe Kane these guys i'd run through a bulldozer for? They put him out with the trash? What are you waitin' for, somebody to feel sorry for you cause you've had some problems? Nobody in this stadium gives a shit. It's time to step up, Joe. Time to sit at the head of the Table.
I'm a Kane, Camille. That's all it takes. We're cut out to be drunks and fuck-ups. We never live up to expectations. It's in our blood. My dad, brothers, uncles -- we all drink and sooner or later we all fuck up. My dad went the longest. Waited till he was playin' triple A ball, before he hit the wall. Sometimes I feel like I'm just waiting for my turn. The better I do, the closer it gets.
I started hangin' with the J.B.M., gang-bangin'... Did some time in the Hall. Reverand Wallace saw me playin' football on a juvenile probation team. Took me in, got me into high school. Only reason they accepted me was 'cause I could play football. Sorta like here. Football saved my life. I'd be nowhere without football.
What the hell difference does it makes? They'll grease him through no matter what he does. Nobody's ever gonna see his graduation. Don't tell me you're falling for this guy. He's just another gang-banger with speed.
Not everybody with a Southern accent has their own plantation. My dad could never afford to send me here. I learned to play tennis on public courts. Mighta been able to play pro someday, if I hadn't hurt my knee.
Don't tell me who started it. I don't care. All I care about is this football team. We win together. We lose together. So whatever your problem is, get over it. I don't want any more of this shit. Understand?
Don't know that much about him. He was off in Detroit workin' in a car plant when I was born. Got laid off, tried to rob a jewelry store to get us some money. He died in prison. Some kinda heart problem.
I'm concerned about our Program. It's always been a source of pride to our students and alumni, but two straight so-so seasons are having a damaging effect on our fund-raising, both public and private.
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