1996
Mark Renton, a heroin addict in Edinburgh, attempts to escape his addiction and the destructive influence of his friends, including Spud, Sick Boy, and Begbie. After a period of sobriety and a move to London, Renton's past catches up when his friends follow him, leading to a large, successful drug deal. During a celebratory drink, a fight erupts, and Renton, disgusted by their behavior, steals the drug money from his sleeping friends. Renton then abandons his friends, choosing a new life free from their destructive influence with the stolen money and his passport.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Trainspotting follows Renton’s descent into heroin addiction, his tumultuous relationships, and a high-stakes drug deal that ends with betrayal.
Open full beat sheetMark Renton is listed as Protagonist. A heroin addict struggling to break free from his addiction and his circle of friends. In the parsed data, Mark Renton is connected to 24 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
24 scenes / 8 dialogue linesDaniel Murphy is listed as Friend. A gentle, dim-witted heroin addict. In the parsed data, Daniel Murphy is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
11 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSimon Williamson is listed as Friend. A manipulative, cynical heroin addict obsessed with Sean Connery and pop culture. In the parsed data, Simon Williamson is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesFrancis Begbie is listed as Friend. A violent, psychopathic alcoholic who does not use drugs but thrives on chaos. In the parsed data, Francis Begbie is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDiane Coulston is listed as Love Interest. A sharp, young schoolgirl who becomes Renton's girlfriend. In the parsed data, Diane Coulston is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesTommy MacKenzie is listed as Friend. Initially the only clean member of the group, later succumbs to heroin and dies of toxoplasmosis. In the parsed data, Tommy MacKenzie is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGail is listed as Friend. Spud's girlfriend. In the parsed data, Gail is connected to 3 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSwanney is listed as Drug Dealer. A drug dealer who provides the group with heroin. In the parsed data, Swanney is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAllison is listed as Friend. A heroin addict and mother of Baby Dawn. In the parsed data, Allison is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLizzy is listed as Friend. Tommy's girlfriend. In the parsed data, Lizzy is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRenton and Spud are chased by store detectives after shoplifting.
Mark Renton, Daniel MurphyRenton lies drugged on the floor.
Mark RentonRenton and his friends play a dirty game of football.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis Begbie, Tommy MacKenzie, AllisonThe group prepares to shoot up heroin.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Swanney, AllisonRenton approaches Diane after she leaves a club and hails a taxi.
Mark Renton, Diane CoulstonRenton and Diane kiss in the back of a taxi.
Mark Renton, Diane CoulstonGail confronts Spud about their relationship.
Daniel Murphy, GailRenton and Diane have sex.
Mark Renton, Diane CoulstonSpud accidentally spills vomit and excrement in Gail's kitchen.
Daniel Murphy, GailRenton meets with a doctor to discuss his addiction and potential HIV testing.
Mark RentonA surreal game show sequence where Renton's parents participate in a quiz about HIV.
Mark RentonRenton wins at bingo and reflects on his negative HIV status.
Mark RentonRenton visits Tommy, who is struggling, and gives him money.
Mark Renton, Tommy MacKenzieRenton visits Swanney, who has had his leg amputated.
Mark Renton, SwanneyRenton and Sick Boy discuss their friends and future plans.
Mark Renton, Simon WilliamsonDiane visits Renton, and they discuss his life and future.
Mark Renton, Diane CoulstonRenton works in London as an estate agent.
Mark RentonBegbie arrives at Renton's London bedsit.
Mark Renton, Francis BegbieTommy's funeral.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis Begbie, Tommy MacKenzie, LizzyThe group discusses a potential drug deal.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis BegbieThe group travels to London.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis BegbieThe group negotiates the sale of heroin with a buyer.
Mark Renton, Simon Williamson, Francis Begbie, Daniel MurphyThe group drinks in a pub while discussing their share of the money; a fight breaks out.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis BegbieRenton steals the money from the sleeping group.
Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy, Simon Williamson, Francis BegbieRenton retrieves his passport.
Mark RentonBegbie discovers the theft.
Francis BegbieSo why did I do it? I could offer a million answers, all false. The truth is that I'm a bad person, but that's going to change, I'm going to change. This is the last of this sort of thing. I'm cleaning up and I'm moving on, going straight and choosing life.
Goldfinger's better than Dr. No. Both of them are a lot better than Diamonds are Forever a judgement reflected in its relative poor showing at the box office, in which field, of course, Thunderball was a notable success.
Better than sex, Rents, better than sex. The ultimate hit. I'm a fucking adult. I'll find out for myself. Well, I've found out all right.
Armed robbery? With a replica? How can it be armed robbery? It's a fucking scandal.
I guess this means I'll never get to have sex with Gail.
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