1994
Secret agent Harry Tasker, leading a double life, investigates terrorists seeking nuclear weapons while his neglected wife, Helen, flirts with a man posing as a spy. Harry's attempt to reignite his marriage by involving Helen in a fake mission backfires when they are captured by the very terrorists he's pursuing, who then kidnap their daughter, Dana. Malik, the terrorist leader, takes Dana to a Miami skyscraper, threatening nuclear detonation, prompting Harry to engage in a desperate aerial chase in a Harrier jet. Harry rescues Dana, kills Malik, and a year later, he and Helen are a revitalized spy couple, with Dana still unaware of their true professions.
Save the Cat beat sheet
TRUE LIES follows secret agent Harry Tasker infiltrating a Swiss chateau to steal data, then returning to his cover life as a suburban family man.
Open full beat sheetHarry Tasker is listed as Protagonist / Omega Sector Agent. A highly skilled secret agent who leads a double life as a boring computer salesman. In the parsed data, Harry Tasker is connected to 180 scenes, 311 dialogue lines, 314 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
180 scenes / 311 dialogue linesAlbert Gibson is listed as Harry's Partner. An overweight, cynical, and experienced Omega Sector agent. In the parsed data, Albert Gibson is connected to 96 scenes, 179 dialogue lines, 180 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
96 scenes / 179 dialogue linesHelen Tasker is listed as Harry's Wife. A paralegal who feels neglected by her husband and seeks excitement. In the parsed data, Helen Tasker is connected to 87 scenes, 209 dialogue lines, 210 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
87 scenes / 209 dialogue linesSimon is listed as Antagonist / Used Car Salesman. A con artist who poses as a secret agent to seduce bored housewives. In the parsed data, Simon is connected to 41 scenes, 69 dialogue lines, 80 text mentions, first appearing around scene 105.
41 scenes / 69 dialogue linesAbu Kaleem Malik is listed as Antagonist / Terrorist Leader. The fanatical leader of the Crimson Jihad terrorist group. In the parsed data, Abu Kaleem Malik is connected to 36 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 58.
36 scenes / 25 dialogue linesDana Tasker is listed as Harry and Helen's Daughter. A rebellious 14-year-old girl. In the parsed data, Dana Tasker is connected to 29 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
29 scenes / 37 dialogue linesJuno Skinner is listed as Antagonist / Antiquities Dealer. A captivating and dangerous art dealer with ties to terrorists. In the parsed data, Juno Skinner is connected to 22 scenes, 49 dialogue lines, 52 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
22 scenes / 49 dialogue linesFast Faisil is listed as Omega Sector Agent. A computer expert on Harry's team. In the parsed data, Fast Faisil is connected to 14 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
14 scenes / 22 dialogue linesSpencer Trilby is listed as Omega Sector Chief. The stern, no-nonsense head of Omega Sector. In the parsed data, Spencer Trilby is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
5 scenes / 11 dialogue linesA fortress-like chateau is patrolled by guards under the moonlight.
A formal party is in progress while security scans guests.
A diver cuts through the metal grating of the chateau's canal.
Harry TaskerHarry emerges from the water and contacts his partner.
Harry TaskerGib and Faisil monitor Harry's progress.
Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilHarry prepares his gear and infiltrates the house.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry walks through the kitchen.
Harry TaskerHarry infiltrates the party and spots his target.
Harry TaskerHarry moves to the private area of the mansion.
Harry TaskerHarry enters the library.
Harry TaskerHarry climbs to the third floor.
Harry TaskerHarry hacks into the computer.
Harry TaskerGib and Faisil receive the data.
Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilHarry avoids a guard.
Harry TaskerHarry meets Juno Skinner.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGib identifies Juno.
Albert GibsonHarry and Juno discuss art.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGuards discover Harry's tracks.
Harry is warned by Gib.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Juno SkinnerFaisil finishes the download.
Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilHarry dances with Juno and leaves.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGib questions Harry's exit strategy.
Albert GibsonHarry detonates the office.
Harry TaskerGib sees the explosion.
Albert GibsonHarry escapes the guards and dogs.
Harry TaskerHarry skis down the mountain.
Harry TaskerHarry jumps over the van.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry downs the helicopter.
Harry TaskerHarry pilots the crashing helicopter.
Harry TaskerHarry reunites with Gib.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilThe team arrives back in the US.
Gib drops Harry off.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry prepares to return to his civilian life.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry checks on his daughter.
Harry Tasker, Dana TaskerHarry joins his wife in bed.
Harry Tasker, Helen TaskerHarry gives Dana a gift.
Harry Tasker, Dana TaskerHarry and Helen get ready for the day.
Harry Tasker, Helen TaskerGib enters the house.
Albert GibsonHarry and Helen talk about the plumber.
Harry Tasker, Helen TaskerGib shows Harry the surveillance glasses.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Dana TaskerDana leaves with her boyfriend.
Harry Tasker, Dana TaskerHarry and Gib discuss Dana.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry and Gib arrive at work.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry and Gib discuss Dana and the possibility of her being involved with a boy while approaching a secure door.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry and Gib walk through a secure corridor discussing their personal lives and money owed.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry and Gib pass through security, interacting with Janice.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Juno SkinnerHarry and Gib enter the Omega Sector headquarters and meet Faisil.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilTrilby reprimands Harry, Gib, and Faisil for their failed mission and discusses the nuclear threat.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Spencer Trilby, Fast FaisilHelen talks to her friend Allison about her marriage and Harry's busy schedule.
Helen TaskerThe team analyzes financial data linking Khaled to Juno Skinner.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilHarry eats a late dinner and Helen asks him to talk to Dana about school.
Harry Tasker, Helen TaskerHarry confronts Dana about cutting class, leading to an argument.
Harry Tasker, Dana Tasker, Helen TaskerGib drives Harry to his undercover appointment.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry meets Juno Skinner under the guise of an art consultant.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerHarry, Gib, and Faisil discuss the surveillance of Juno.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilMalik approaches Juno to speak privately.
Juno Skinner, Abu Kaleem MalikMalik physically abuses Juno for her lack of discipline regarding the surveillance.
Juno Skinner, Abu Kaleem MalikHelen calls Harry's office.
Helen calls Harry at work.
Helen TaskerCharlene connects Helen to Harry.
Harry takes a call from Helen and then from Juno.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry meets Juno in a tomb setting.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGib listens to Harry's conversation.
Albert GibsonJuno seduces Harry in the tomb.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGib tries to interrupt Harry.
Albert GibsonHarry receives a page and leaves.
Harry Tasker, Juno SkinnerGib is relieved.
Albert GibsonHelen and Dana wait for Harry.
Helen Tasker, Dana TaskerHarry and Gib notice they are being followed.
Harry Tasker, Albert Gibson, Fast FaisilThe terrorists follow Harry and Gib.
Abu Kaleem MalikHarry prepares to enter the mall to track the terrorists.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonHarry enters the mall while being followed.
Harry Tasker, Albert GibsonGib monitors the situation.
Albert GibsonGib tracks the suspects from his car while Harry is in the mall.
Albert Gibson, Harry TaskerHarry moves through the mall while being tracked by Yusif and Mahmoud.
Harry TaskerGib calls Helen to provide a cover story for Harry.
Albert Gibson, Helen TaskerHelen and Dana argue about Harry's absence.
Helen Tasker, Dana TaskerYusif and Mahmoud follow Harry into the restroom.
Harry TaskerGib realizes he has lost the third suspect.
Albert Gibson, Harry TaskerHarry fights Yusif and Mahmoud in the restroom.
Harry TaskerNo... I sell cars. That's all! Not even foreign cars. Nothing international, I swear. I'm no terrorist. Everything I said was a lie... you have to believe me. I'm actually a complete coward. If I ever even saw a gun I'd-- faint. Aahhh! Don't kill me. I'm not a spy. I'm nothing. I'm navel lint. I have to lie to women to get laid. And I don't score much. It's pathetic. See, look... would a spy pee himself?
This is a communique from Crimson Jihad. You have heard from your own expert. You have seen the Holy fire with your own eyes. Do not force us to destroy this city. And do not try to use force against us. I can trigger this bomb instantly. All I have to do is turn that key... ... and five million of your people will die.
There's so much I wanted to do in this life, and it's like I haven't done any of it. And the sand's running out of the hourglass. I want to be able to look back and say: See! I did that. It was wild and it was reckless and outrageous and I fucking did it! And I frankly don't give a shit if you understand this or not.
Yeah. You should have seen it. We were the hit of the show with the new model ordering system, the one for the 680... how you can write up an order and the second the customer's name goes into the computer, it starts checking their credit, and if they've ordered anything in the past, and if they get a discount...
You think I care about their cause? Or yours? Not at all. See, America is on top now . . . but so was Rome, once. All civilizations crumble. One nation succeeding over another. What does it mean in the long run? The only important thing is to live well. And... living well takes money.
I'm giving her an assignment. I am offerring you a choice. If you work for us we will drop the charges and you can go back to your normal life. If not, you will go to federal prison, and your husband and daughter will be left humiliated and alone. Your like will be destroyed.
-- But now the Oppressed have been given a mighty sword, to strike back at their enemies. Unless the US pulls all military forces out of the Persian Gulf area, immediately and forever, Crimson Jihad will rain fire on one major US city each week until these demands are met...
Well then this is a vital piece of equipment. Used properly, it can change your life. See, you cruise. No racing. This ain't a Ferrari. You check out the scenery, let the scenery check you out. You got to take it slow. Old cars are like good women... they heat up fast.
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