1988
Julius Benedict, a genetically perfect man, discovers he has a twin brother, Vincent, a street-smart con artist in Los Angeles. After Julius bails Vincent out of trouble, they embark on a road trip with their girlfriends to find their biological mother and the scientist who separated them, all while being pursued by a hitman and loan sharks. The twins confront the unethical scientist, learn the truth of their past, and after a climactic showdown, finally reunite with their mother. Years later, Julius and Vincent are happily married, each with their own sets of twins, having found peace and success together.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Twins follows Julius, a naïve island-raised man, discovering his long-lost brother Vincent in Los Angeles.
Open full beat sheetVincent Benedict is listed as Protagonist. Julius's twin brother, a street-smart, hustling con-man raised in an orphanage. In the parsed data, Vincent Benedict is connected to 88 scenes, 206 dialogue lines, 211 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
88 scenes / 206 dialogue linesJulius Benedict is listed as Protagonist. Physically, mentally, and spiritually superior human being, raised on a remote island. In the parsed data, Julius Benedict is connected to 69 scenes, 177 dialogue lines, 178 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
69 scenes / 177 dialogue linesLinda is listed as Vince's girlfriend. A cocktail waitress, trusting and devoted to Vince. In the parsed data, Linda is connected to 24 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
24 scenes / 24 dialogue linesMarnie is listed as Linda's sister. A cocktail waitress, skeptical of Vince, eventually falls for Julius. In the parsed data, Marnie is connected to 21 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 58.
21 scenes / 21 dialogue linesProfessor Werner is listed as Scientist. The scientist who oversaw the experiment that created the twins. In the parsed data, Professor Werner is connected to 17 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
17 scenes / 20 dialogue linesWebster is listed as Antagonist. A professional hitman/enforcer seeking the stolen engine part. In the parsed data, Webster is connected to 13 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
13 scenes / 42 dialogue linesBurt Klane is listed as Antagonist. A loan shark pursuing Vince for money. In the parsed data, Burt Klane is connected to 11 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
11 scenes / 23 dialogue linesMitchell Traven is listed as Scientist. The cold, unethical scientist who supervised the experiment. In the parsed data, Mitchell Traven is connected to 6 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 98.
6 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMary Anne Benedict is listed as Mother. The mother of the twins, an artist who believed her children died at birth. In the parsed data, Mary Anne Benedict is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 118.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesA narrator introduces the story of Julius Benedict.
Professor WernerA sign indicates a restricted area.
Professor WernerWerner and Traven work on an experiment in 1952.
Professor Werner, Mitchell TravenYoung men undergo medical exams.
Professor WernerMary Anne Benedict is prepared for surgery.
Mary Anne Benedict, Professor WernerTraven prevents Werner from entering the delivery room.
Professor Werner, Mitchell TravenThe birth of the twins is revealed.
Professor WernerThe two babies interact in the crib.
Julius learns he has a brother.
Julius BenedictWerner explains the history to Julius.
Julius Benedict, Professor WernerJulius and Werner walk along the cliffs.
Julius Benedict, Professor WernerJulius packs for his journey.
Julius Benedict, Professor WernerJulius departs the island.
Julius Benedict, Professor WernerVince wakes up with Carla.
Vincent Benedict, LindaVince escapes the house.
Vincent BenedictVince lands safely.
Vincent BenedictVince drives back to the house.
Vincent BenedictVince returns to Al and Carla.
Vincent Benedict, LindaStock market crash report.
Vince realizes he is broke.
Vincent Benedict, LindaVince steals a BMW.
Vincent BenedictVince sells the stolen car.
Vincent BenedictJulius stops a hijacking.
Julius BenedictVince visits the bar.
Vincent Benedict, Linda, MarnieBurt Klane arrives at the bar.
Vincent Benedict, Linda, Marnie, Burt KlaneVince is caught.
Vincent Benedict, Burt KlaneVince crawls out of the bar and is confronted by Bob Klane.
Vincent Benedict, Burt KlaneVince is thrown back into the bar by Bob Klane.
Vincent Benedict, Burt KlaneVince meets with the Klane brothers to pay money; Linda tries to help.
Vincent Benedict, Linda, Burt KlaneLinda walks Vince out of the bar.
Vincent Benedict, LindaJulius and Vince are at the same location but do not see each other.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius arrives in Hollywood and observes the city.
Julius BenedictJulius walks through Hollywood and is targeted by bikers.
Julius BenedictJulius is confronted by bikers who try to steal his case.
Julius BenedictVince is ticketed by a police officer.
Vincent BenedictJulius visits the orphanage where Vince grew up.
Julius Benedict, Professor WernerJulius learns more about Vince's history at the orphanage.
Julius BenedictMother Superior dismisses Julius.
Julius BenedictVince is in jail and interacts with other inmates.
Vincent BenedictJulius visits Vince in jail.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictVince and Julius walk to the impound office.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius pays to release Vince's car.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictVince and Julius find the car.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictTwo men arrive in a Cadillac.
The men wipe the car for fingerprints.
Vince arrives at his office to find his furniture being repossessed.
Vincent BenedictVince's office is empty; he receives a call.
Vincent BenedictAl calls Vince.
Vince prepares to leave.
Vincent BenedictVince is attacked by Morris Klane.
Vincent Benedict, Burt KlaneJulius intervenes to save Vince from Burt Klane, defeating him in a fight.
Julius Benedict, Vincent Benedict, Burt KlaneVince and Julius discuss their partnership and Vince's debt.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius learns to drive by reading the manual.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictVince and Julius break into a Cadillac to help handicapped children.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius drives the Mustang poorly.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius and Vince talk on the car phone.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius arrives at the parking lot.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictJulius meets Linda and Marnie.
Julius Benedict, Vincent Benedict, Linda, MarnieVince and Julius leave the supermarket.
Julius Benedict, Vincent Benedict, MarnieVince and Julius arrive home.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictVince and Julius eat dinner.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictWebster discovers the car is missing.
WebsterVince and Julius discuss their origins and mother.
Julius Benedict, Vincent BenedictWebster confronts Garfield and Larson.
WebsterWebster leaves Garfield's office and tells the secretary to hold their calls.
WebsterJulius jogs uphill looking for an address.
Julius BenedictJulius enters the estate grounds.
Julius BenedictJulius meets Granger at the front door and discovers he is one of his fathers.
Julius BenedictJulius and Granger discuss the past and Traven.
Julius BenedictVince arrives at the chop shop.
Vincent BenedictVince hears the instructions on the cassette and discovers the engine part.
Vincent BenedictVince prepares to call McKinley.
Vincent BenedictMcKinley answers the phone.
Vincent BenedictVince talks to McKinley.
Vincent BenedictMcKinley and Vince negotiate.
Vincent BenedictVince continues negotiating.
Vincent BenedictMcKinley gets angry.
Vincent BenedictVince tries to lower his demand.
Vincent BenedictMcKinley reveals the true value.
Vincent BenedictVince realizes the amount.
Vincent BenedictDo you know how many times I've heard stories like this? It's every orphan's fantasy: 'My real Mom and Dad were rich and beautiful, but there was a mix-up at the hospital and I got switched with another baby... But one day there's going to be a knock at the door and there they'll be with open arms, crying... "My darling! My treasure! We didn't know! How can we make it up to you?"' I'm telling you this for your own good, Julius. It's a crock.
Dear Sister Anderson, your request for orphans benefits for Vincent Benedict has been denied. According to our files his mother did not die during birth. We have a current address for her at 172 Canyon Glen Drive, Los Angeles. Vincent's case seems to be one of simple abandonment and as such he is inelligible for aid.
You see, I didn't believe you, I mean who would believe a story like your story -- crazy -- They lied to me all these years... And they lied to you... But you found one another ... And you found me... Please -- God -- one of you say something.
Let me explain something to you. I have a reputation to uphold. People put their trust in me because they know I always deliver the goods and I always come back with the money. This whole thing is making me look very bad... professionally.
I know that -- Geez, you don't think I know that -- ? It's so cute, the way he thinks he's tricking me. Anyway, what's wrong about other people's songs? Some guys tell you dirty jokes. It just proves that Vince has a romantic soul.
That's not gonna help. You got to walk like you're moving in time to music. I'm not talking about military marches now, I mean Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Archie Bell and the Drells and a couple of white guys.
You come here alone, unarmed? You're just a fool who stole a car, aren't you? It's a new, low-cost fuel-injection system for jet engines -- worth a fortune to the company that brings it to the market first.
I don't know about your momma, Miss Perfect of 1952, but my momma was a slut, and if she's still alive, I hope she's in a lot of pain. She dumped me once -- no way she gonna get a chance to do it again --
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