1999
During a professional football strike, former college star Shane Falco quarterbacks a team of misfit replacement players for the Washington Redskins. Despite initial struggles and public ridicule, Shane rallies the team to win games and earn respect, while also developing a romance with cheerleader Annabelle Farrell. Their success and relationship are threatened by the return of the striking players and the team's former quarterback. In the final game, the replacement players choose to finish together after the strike ends at halftime, with Shane leading them to victory and finding redemption.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A washed‐up quarterback, Shane Falco, is coaxed into leading an NFL replacement team during a players’ strike.
Open full beat sheetSHANE FALCO is listed as Quarterback. Late twenties, golden boy handsome, former college star, currently living on a boat. In the parsed data, SHANE FALCO is connected to 36 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
36 scenes / 15 dialogue linesJIMMY McGINTY is listed as Head Coach. Handsome, late sixties, retired coach brought back to lead the replacement team. In the parsed data, JIMMY McGINTY is connected to 19 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
19 scenes / 15 dialogue linesJAMAL WILLIAMS is listed as Guard/Bodyguard. Huge, bodyguard. In the parsed data, JAMAL WILLIAMS is connected to 14 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
14 scenes / 3 dialogue linesREESE EVANS is listed as Veteran Center. 38 years old, veteran Redskin player. In the parsed data, REESE EVANS is connected to 13 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
13 scenes / 0 dialogue linesANDRE WILLIAMS is listed as Guard/Bodyguard. Huge, bodyguard. In the parsed data, ANDRE WILLIAMS is connected to 12 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
12 scenes / 2 dialogue linesMICKEY LEE is listed as Left Tackle. 450-pound ex-Sumo wrestler. In the parsed data, MICKEY LEE is connected to 12 scenes, first appearing around scene 22.
12 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLOU PACIFICO is listed as Kicker. Short, dark, handsome, bookmaker. In the parsed data, LOU PACIFICO is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesWALTER COCHRAN is listed as Offensive Tackle. Big, serious, born-again Christian. In the parsed data, WALTER COCHRAN is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 26.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDANIEL BATEMAN is listed as Linebacker. Big, young, psychotic cop. In the parsed data, DANIEL BATEMAN is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesANNABELLE FARRELL is listed as Cheerleader. Pretty, bundle of manic energy. In the parsed data, ANNABELLE FARRELL is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCLIFFORD FRANKLIN is listed as Wide Receiver. Tall, 22, works in a liquor store, struggles to catch. In the parsed data, CLIFFORD FRANKLIN is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 18.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBRIAN MURRAY is listed as Tight End. Deaf, fast, athletic. In the parsed data, BRIAN MURRAY is connected to 7 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 22.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesROLAND LAMONT is listed as Running Back. Ex-high school coach, wears a knee brace. In the parsed data, ROLAND LAMONT is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL is listed as Team Owner. 75 years old, wealthy, dying, obsessed with his football team. In the parsed data, EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAUGUSTINE RIPLEY is listed as Nurse. English male nurse for O'Neil. In the parsed data, AUGUSTINE RIPLEY is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEARL WILKINSON is listed as Safety. Bearded, dangerous, criminal, former All-Pro. In the parsed data, EARL WILKINSON is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 19.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEDDIE MARTEL is listed as Quarterback. Regular Redskin quarterback. In the parsed data, EDDIE MARTEL is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBUD TILDON is listed as Head Coach. Former Redskin head coach. In the parsed data, BUD TILDON is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJEROME LINDELL is listed as Union President. President of the NFL Players' Association. In the parsed data, JEROME LINDELL is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 36.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesWILSON JONES is listed as Defensive End. Huge, regular Redskin player. In the parsed data, WILSON JONES is connected to 2 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShane Falco wakes up on his boat in the rain.
SHANE FALCOShane cleans the underside of a sailboat.
SHANE FALCOShane finds a trophy and imagines a football play.
SHANE FALCOThe Redskins lose a game as a strike is announced.
EDDIE MARTEL, BUD TILDON, REESE EVANS, ANNABELLE FARRELLMadden and Summerall commentate on the game.
O'Neil reacts to the loss and fires Tildon.
EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL, AUGUSTINE RIPLEYPlayers react to the strike announcement.
WILSON JONESO'Neil recruits McGinty to coach the replacement team.
EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL, JIMMY McGINTYMcGinty begins recruiting his replacement team.
JIMMY McGINTY, REESE EVANSBateman is recruited while raiding a lab.
DANIEL BATEMANClifford is recruited while working.
CLIFFORD FRANKLINThe Williams brothers are recruited.
ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSMcGinty recruits Shane Falco.
JIMMY McGINTY, SHANE FALCOLou is recruited.
LOU PACIFICORoland is recruited.
ROLAND LAMONTShane practices at the stadium.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL, JIMMY McGINTY, AUGUSTINE RIPLEYThe replacement team arrives at the stadium.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, JEROME LINDELLThe replacement players ride the bus to the stadium while being pelted with eggs by striking players.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, DANIEL BATEMAN, CLIFFORD FRANKLIN, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSEarl Wilkinson arrives at the stadium in handcuffs.
EARL WILKINSONThe replacements arrive at the stadium and are heckled by the striking players.
REESE EVANS, CLIFFORD FRANKLINMcGinty inspects Shane's helmet and realizes he is a quarterback.
JIMMY McGINTY, SHANE FALCO, AUGUSTINE RIPLEYPractice session where McGinty recruits Mickey Lee and discusses Brian Murray.
ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMS, SHANE FALCO, ROLAND LAMONT, MICKEY LEE, BRIAN MURRAYAnnabelle Farrell introduces herself to Shane.
ANNABELLE FARRELL, SHANE FALCOPlayers prepare for the season.
ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMS, SHANE FALCO, MICKEY LEE, ROLAND LAMONT, EARL WILKINSONStriking players vandalize Shane's car, but are stopped by Andre and Jamal.
SHANE FALCO, EDDIE MARTEL, WILSON JONES, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSShane and Walter Cochran pray while using the urinal.
SHANE FALCO, WALTER COCHRANTeam barbecue at McGinty's house.
JIMMY McGINTY, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMS, MICKEY LEE, LOU PACIFICO, EARL WILKINSONMcGinty gives a pre-game speech.
JIMMY McGINTY, SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, BRIAN MURRAY, WALTER COCHRAN, MICKEY LEEThe team prepares to run onto the field.
SHANE FALCO, DANIEL BATEMAN, JAMAL WILLIAMSThe team struggles to run their first play.
SHANE FALCO, ANDRE WILLIAMS, MICKEY LEE, JAMAL WILLIAMSShane struggles to communicate plays to his teammates while the team suffers penalties.
SHANE FALCO, JAMAL WILLIAMS, ANDRE WILLIAMSO'Neil watches the game in frustration.
EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL, AUGUSTINE RIPLEYThe Redskins attempt a play, but Shane is knocked down by his own teammate.
SHANE FALCO, JAMAL WILLIAMSHalf-time team meeting where McGinty encourages Shane.
JIMMY McGINTY, SHANE FALCO, LOU PACIFICO, MICKEY LEE, WALTER COCHRAN, DANIEL BATEMANPost-game celebration where Shane meets a woman.
SHANE FALCO, ANNABELLE FARRELLJerome Lindell protests outside the stadium with Teamsters while Shane Falco struggles on the field.
JEROME LINDELL, SHANE FALCOShane Falco rallies the exhausted team to execute a new play against Morris.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, WALTER COCHRAN, MICKEY LEEShane Falco gets hit by Morris, then rallies the team to trap the ball in Morris's helmet.
SHANE FALCO, JIMMY McGINTY, MICKEY LEE, WALTER COCHRAN, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSThe team celebrates the touchdown while McGinty demands focus.
LOU PACIFICO, BRIAN MURRAY, REESE EVANS, JAMAL WILLIAMS, ANDRE WILLIAMS, MICKEY LEEBateman recovers an on-side kick and Shane makes a desperate tackle to save the clock.
DANIEL BATEMAN, SHANE FALCO, LOU PACIFICO, JIMMY McGINTYShane visits Annabelle after the game.
SHANE FALCO, ANNABELLE FARRELLShane and Annabelle share an intimate moment and discuss Shane's past failures.
SHANE FALCO, ANNABELLE FARRELLMcGinty and O'Neil discuss the team and the upcoming game against Dallas.
JIMMY McGINTY, EDWARD FRANCIS O'NEIL, AUGUSTINE RIPLEYEddie Martel threatens Shane to stay away from Annabelle and lose the game.
SHANE FALCO, EDDIE MARTELMcGinty gives a pre-game speech before the Dallas game.
JIMMY McGINTY, SHANE FALCOAl, Boomer, and Dan argue during the halftime show, leading to a physical altercation.
JIMMY McGINTY, LOU PACIFICO, ROLAND LAMONTMcGinty informs the team that the strike is over and encourages them to play their best for the final half.
JIMMY McGINTYShane says goodbye to an injured Roland Lamont.
SHANE FALCO, ROLAND LAMONT, JIMMY McGINTYShane returns to the locker room and rallies the team to play hard.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, DANIEL BATEMAN, CLIFFORD FRANKLIN, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSShane kisses Annabelle before the second half begins.
SHANE FALCO, ANNABELLE FARRELLThe Redskins execute a violent, penalty-filled play against the Cowboys.
SHANE FALCO, REESE EVANS, DANIEL BATEMAN, CLIFFORD FRANKLIN, ANDRE WILLIAMS, JAMAL WILLIAMSShane throws a touchdown pass to Franklin, but is injured in the process.
SHANE FALCO, CLIFFORD FRANKLINShane fakes a field goal and runs for a touchdown.
SHANE FALCO, JIMMY McGINTY, REESE EVANS, LOU PACIFICOThe Redskins win the game with a final touchdown pass to Murray.
SHANE FALCO, JIMMY McGINTY, REESE EVANS, MICKEY LEE, BRIAN MURRAYAlright, listen up. The strike is just about history. By tomorrow, you will no longer be Redskins. It's important that you leave here, however, with the knowledge that you have made a difference in your own life, in the owner's life -- or what's left of it -- and especially the fans'. You have proven to a skeptical America that sports is not about contracts, or agents or shoe deals. Sports is about rising to the occasion. We have one more opportunity tonight to do that, one more chance to show what heart is all about. The Dallas Cowboys are waiting out there to kill you. I expect nothing less than for you to win even in your death throes. We have a powerful weapon on our side tonight: there is no tomorrow for most of you. And that makes you very dangerous people. Use it.
No. Somehow, I convinced myself that I couldn't ever win the big game. I got so down, that I was afraid to be playing when a game was on the line. I was afraid to screw up. That's the sure sign of a loser. From there, it wasn't very far to thinking that I'll never win, that I didn't deserve to win at anything. Including love.
... because it's about brothers, and brotherhood and standing together against the oppressors. That's why I am so grateful to our Teamster brothers who have joined us here today in New York to protest the greed squad known as the N.F.L. owners.
That play, my friends, sums up the Redskins' running game all day long. Now Washington calls their last time out.
I know. I lost a ton a money on that Sugar Bowl disaster of yours. Wow. Did you get your butt kicked or what?
There's still a whole half left, Dan. And remember, Falco is proving to be a second-half quarterback.
Yes. I'll explain later. But thank you for believing in me. You give me strength just looking at you.
Oh God, there's Eddie Martel! And Wilson Jones! I love Wilson Jones! Yo, Wilson! Yo, player!
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