Screenplay data
Chris Vaughn, a former soldier, returns to his hometown to find it economically depressed and corrupted by the Wild Cherry Casino, owned by Jay Hamilton, and overseen by the complicit Sheriff Stan Watkins. After Chris discovers the casino uses loaded dice and confronts the staff, he is brutally beaten, and Sheriff Watkins refuses to press charges against Hamilton, citing the casino's economic importance. The corruption hits home when Chris's nephew, Pete, overdoses on drugs linked to the casino, prompting Chris to run for sheriff himself. Winning the election, Sheriff Vaughn begins to dismantle Hamilton's criminal enterprise, leading to escalating confrontations, including gunmen attacking his family home. Chris ultimately confronts and defeats Jay Hamilton at the mill, then, with the help of his friend Ray, shuts down the Wild Cherry Casino, restoring order and justice to the town.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Former cop Chris returns to his struggling hometown dominated by a corrupt casino.
Open full beat sheetChris Vaughn is listed as Protagonist. Former soldier, returns home to find his town corrupted. In the parsed data, Chris Vaughn is connected to 21 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 17 dialogue linesRay is listed as Supporting. Chris's childhood friend, reformed drug user. In the parsed data, Ray is connected to 6 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
6 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSheriff Stan Watkins is listed as Antagonist. Corrupt local sheriff. In the parsed data, Sheriff Stan Watkins is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesConnie is listed as Supporting. Chris's mother. In the parsed data, Connie is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDad is listed as Supporting. Chris's father, former mill worker. In the parsed data, Dad is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJay Hamilton is listed as Antagonist. Owner of the Wild Cherry Casino. In the parsed data, Jay Hamilton is connected to 4 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMichelle is listed as Supporting. Chris's sister, a police officer. In the parsed data, Michelle is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDeni is listed as Supporting. Chris's love interest, former casino worker. In the parsed data, Deni is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPete is listed as Supporting. Chris's nephew. In the parsed data, Pete is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJimmy is listed as Supporting. Friend of Chris. In the parsed data, Jimmy is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBooth is listed as Antagonist. Drug dealer associated with the casino. In the parsed data, Booth is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 9.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRalston is listed as Supporting. Deputy under Sheriff Watkins. In the parsed data, Ralston is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesChris visits the closed lumber yard and encounters Sheriff Watkins, who tries to persuade him to visit the Wild Cherry Casino.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan Watkins, RalstonChris and Sheriff Watkins discuss the former sheriff, Harstad, during the drive.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan WatkinsChris arrives home and reunites with his sister Michelle, mother Connie, and father.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan Watkins, Michelle, Connie, DadThe family eats dinner and discusses the town's economic decline and Chris's future.
Chris Vaughn, Michelle, Connie, Dad, PeteChris and Pete share a moment in the bedroom during a rainstorm.
Chris Vaughn, PeteChris reunites with his friend Ray.
Chris Vaughn, RayChris plays a football game against Jay Hamilton's team.
Chris Vaughn, Jay Hamilton, Ray, Pete, JimmyChris and his friends visit the casino, where Chris discovers Deni working as a stripper.
Chris Vaughn, Jay Hamilton, Ray, Deni, JimmyChris confronts the casino staff about loaded dice, leading to a violent brawl.
Chris Vaughn, Ray, Jimmy, BoothChris is treated for his injuries while Sheriff Watkins attempts to get a statement.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan Watkins, Michelle, Connie, DadChris attempts to press charges against Jay Hamilton, but Sheriff Watkins refuses to act, citing the casino's economic importance.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan WatkinsDeni returns Chris's jacket and they discuss the town's corruption.
Chris Vaughn, Connie, DeniChris and Deni talk about the sheriff and the casino.
Chris Vaughn, DeniChris discovers his nephew Pete has overdosed on drugs from the casino.
Chris Vaughn, Michelle, Connie, Dad, PeteChris represents himself in court and declares his intent to run for sheriff.
Chris VaughnSheriff Chris pulls over Jay Hamilton and smashes his tail lights.
Chris Vaughn, Jay HamiltonChris and Deni confront Sheriff Watkins in the station.
Chris Vaughn, Sheriff Stan Watkins, DeniRay and Chris deal with gunmen at the family house.
Chris Vaughn, Ray, DadChris drives to the mill.
Chris VaughnChris confronts Jay at the mill.
Chris Vaughn, Jay HamiltonChris and Ray pack up the casino.
Chris Vaughn, RayThat's how it starts. Next you'll be accepting bribes, setting speed traps all over town, cuttin up trucks. Not to mention the cavity searches.
You wanna know what my new favourite sound's gonna be? The sound of you screaming like a little bitch.
Oh come on you need to be out arresting whoever tried to kill my brother not testing his BLOOD.
Runnin the shower tower with the felons. He's probably blowin on somebody's dice right now.
He's up for re-election you know. Maybe you could take his job.
Speakin of which, do you think Jay's got a casino in the pen?
Just a sec. Remember we used to play hide n seek up here?
Lil' brother.. You come over here and gimme a hug.
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