Screenplay data
Bobby Cooper, a gambler on the run from a Las Vegas loan shark, finds himself stranded in the desolate Arizona town of Superior when his Mustang breaks down. He quickly becomes entangled with the alluring Grace McKenna and her abusive husband, Jake, leading to a series of escalating betrayals and murder plots involving Grace, Jake, and the corrupt Sheriff Virgil Potter. Bobby attempts to escape the town, but his efforts are thwarted by the persistent Sheriff, the arrival of the loan shark's enforcer, and a violent confrontation with a jealous local. After a brutal struggle, Bobby and Grace kill both Jake and Sheriff Potter, disposing of their bodies in a canyon, only for Grace to fatally shoot Bobby and steal his money, leaving him to die in the desert.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Bobby Cooper, stranded in a desert town, becomes entangled in a plot to murder Grace’s husband for money.
Open full beat sheetBobby Cooper is listed as Protagonist. Young, good-looking, driving a 1964.5 Mustang, has a bandaged left hand with missing fingers. In the parsed data, Bobby Cooper is connected to 39 scenes, 171 dialogue lines, 175 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
39 scenes / 171 dialogue linesGrace McKenna is listed as Femme Fatale. Native American woman, raven hair, caramel skin, fortune teller. In the parsed data, Grace McKenna is connected to 22 scenes, 63 dialogue lines, 63 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
22 scenes / 63 dialogue linesJake McKenna is listed as Antagonist. Grace's older husband, large and formidable. In the parsed data, Jake McKenna is connected to 13 scenes, 81 dialogue lines, 83 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
13 scenes / 81 dialogue linesSheriff Virgil Potter is listed as Antagonist. Weathered, handsome, middle-aged sheriff with suspicious eyes. In the parsed data, Sheriff Virgil Potter is connected to 8 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 29 dialogue linesBlind Man is listed as Observer. Blind, raggedy clothes, accompanied by a dead dog named Jesse. In the parsed data, Blind Man is connected to 5 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 22 dialogue linesDarrell is listed as Mechanic. Slow-looking man in grease-caked coveralls, owns Harlin's garage. In the parsed data, Darrell is connected to 4 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 33 dialogue linesToby N. Tucker is listed as Antagonist. Local high school senior, aggressive, jealous. In the parsed data, Toby N. Tucker is connected to 3 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
3 scenes / 17 dialogue linesJenny is listed as Supporting. Toby's girlfriend, nondescript. In the parsed data, Jenny is connected to 3 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
3 scenes / 15 dialogue linesSergei is listed as Henchman. Arkady's goon, wears shiny polyester shirts. In the parsed data, Sergei is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue linesFlo is listed as Supporting. Hard-looking waitress at the truck stop diner. In the parsed data, Flo is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMr. Arkady is listed as Antagonist. Las Vegas based loan shark, silk suit, conspicuous jewelry. In the parsed data, Mr. Arkady is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBobby Cooper drives his Mustang through the desert, his car begins to overheat, and he encounters vultures and a police car.
Bobby Cooper, Sheriff Virgil PotterBobby arrives at Harlin's garage, meets Darrell, and hides his gun in the trunk.
Bobby Cooper, DarrellBobby walks into town, encounters a blind man with a dead dog, and meets Grace McKenna.
Bobby Cooper, Blind Man, Grace McKennaSheriff Potter interrupts Bobby and Grace, then Bobby rides with Grace to her house.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Sheriff Virgil PotterBobby showers and experiences a traumatic flashback of losing his fingers.
Bobby CooperBobby and Grace interact, she reads his fortune, and Jake McKenna interrupts them.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaJake punches Bobby in the nose after a confrontation, then offers him a ride.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaJake picks up Bobby on the road and proposes a murder plot.
Bobby Cooper, Jake McKennaTwo bikers rob the store and are killed by the shopkeeper.
Bobby Cooper, FloBobby argues with Darrell over repair costs.
Bobby Cooper, DarrellBobby encounters Toby and the Sheriff at the diner.
Bobby Cooper, Sheriff Virgil Potter, Toby N. Tucker, Jenny, FloBobby makes desperate calls for money.
Bobby CooperBobby calls Mr. Arkady to explain his situation.
Bobby Cooper, Mr. Arkady, SergeiBobby finishes a tense phone call with Mr. Arkady and struggles with his wounded hand.
Bobby CooperBobby injures his hand further while trying to open a beer bottle and expresses his hatred for the town.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaSergei drives across the desert toward Superior, Arizona.
SergeiBobby confronts Jake about the insurance policy on Grace and they strike a deal to kill her.
Bobby Cooper, Jake McKennaBobby approaches Grace at her home to convince her to go for a drive.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaGrace and Bobby drive into the desert where they discuss their pasts and the possibility of murder.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaBobby and Grace have a sexual encounter, followed by a conversation about money and killing Jake.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaBobby encounters a blind man who speaks cryptically about the town and its curse.
Bobby Cooper, Blind ManBobby encounters the Blind Man, then meets Jenny who tries to flirt with him before Toby interrupts.
Bobby Cooper, Blind Man, Toby N. Tucker, JennySheriff Potter confronts Bobby and takes him to Harlin's garage.
Bobby Cooper, Sheriff Virgil Potter, Jake McKennaBobby argues with Darrell over repair costs and unauthorized work.
Bobby Cooper, DarrellBobby desperately tries to buy a bus ticket to Mexico.
Bobby CooperBobby witnesses the Sheriff arresting Sergei, then is attacked by Toby.
Bobby Cooper, Sheriff Virgil Potter, Sergei, Toby N. Tucker, JennyBobby calls Grace to plan their escape.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaJake and Grace interact in their home.
Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaBobby talks to the Blind Man one last time.
Bobby Cooper, Blind ManGrace unlocks the back door for Bobby.
Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaThe Blind Man takes his coin back from the cup and leaves with his dog.
Blind ManGrace unlocks the back door while Jake yells from another room.
Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaBobby approaches the house with an iron pipe.
Bobby CooperJake and Grace are having a violent sexual encounter.
Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaBobby enters the house.
Bobby CooperJake and Grace discuss the noise in the house.
Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaJake confronts Bobby with a gun.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaBobby enters the bedroom to kill Grace, but she is prepared.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaA violent struggle ensues between Bobby, Grace, and Jake.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Jake McKennaBobby prepares to leave.
Bobby CooperBobby retrieves his car from Darrell.
Bobby Cooper, DarrellBobby returns to pick up Grace.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaBobby and Grace drive away from Superior.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaSheriff Potter confronts Bobby and Grace.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Sheriff Virgil PotterBobby and Grace drive through the desert, discussing the murder of the Sheriff and their pasts.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKennaBobby and Grace dispose of the bodies of Sheriff Virgil and Jake.
Bobby Cooper, Grace McKenna, Sheriff Virgil Potter, Jake McKennaWhen I got back from the garage, and your jeep wasn't there, I thought you'd gone and left me and taken the money. Cause I never had any luck with women, Grace. You don't know what I been through. The shit I've taken. I thought you were like the rest of 'em... but when you came out of the house... well you're here Grace and we might be starting in the shit but we're starting where I never been -- together with someone -- together with you Grace.
Oh Grace, you can say what you want...but, I watched you fuck that pervert for years while you're telling me you loved me? What happened to going to Milwaukee together? You and me -- gonna open up the finest sporting goods store that city ever did see? Get us a place on the north shore, by the lake? Season Brewer tickets! Just you and me, Grace. What happened?
No, but it don't matter anyway when you're lying there with your brains all over my carpet and I'm telling Sheriff Potter about this drifter, didn't have enough money to fix his car. And Darrell happened to find his gun, and through maybe this drifter heard old Jake got some money stashed away, and figgered he might try to break in and steal it!
Used to be a young smartass like you. Then I got smart with the wrong man's daughter. Got some acid poured on my peepers for my trouble. You know human beings ain't always just human -- they got animals living inside 'em too...People give spare change to war heroes not fools. All fools get is pity. May not have eyes, but I see. And you, boy?
Oh, that tears it, Mister. I'm gonna bust you up but good. I'm gonna bust you into a million pieces and then ... and then bust those pieces up, and then ... and then spread them all around. That's what I'm gonna do. You don't know what you're dealing with, Mister. I'm crazy. I'm psycho crazy.
Because I'm sick and tired of her little games. Because you could do it and drift away on your boat and no one would ever see you again. Because I've got a fifty-thousand dollar life insurance policy on her, and I would be more than happy to give the man who does her in a good chunk of it.
You a sailor man? That'd be the life. Drive across the country, step on a boat and just sail away. A man could pretty well disappear like that. Just sail away until all he was was a memory. I guess a little place like this would just be a dot on a map to you after awhile.
Listen to me you sorry sonufabitch. You owe me money, and this car ain't going nowheres until I get it. And if you take another five hours I'll find another fifty dollars worth of work to do on it. Is that clear? Now get out of here 'fore I call the Sheriff, who knows me.
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