Catch me if you can
The Percentile is against the screenplays in our library.
Percentile | ||
---|---|---|
Overall | 7.8 | 10 |
Concept | 7.1 | 4 |
Plot | 7.9 | 44 |
Characters | 7.7 | 6 |
Dialogue | 6.9 | 6 |
Emotional Impact | 6.9 | 27 |
Conflict Level | 7.4 | 44 |
At least one Character Changes in the scene | 6.4 | 71 |
Story Moves Forward | 8.2 | 71 |
High Stakes | 7.2 | 49 |
Internal Goal Score | 7.8 | 3 |
External Goal Score | 7.8 | 53 |
Originality Score | 5.0 | 5 |
Engagement Score | 8.3 | 18 |
Pacing Score | 8.0 | 8 |
Formatting Score | 8.6 | 3 |
Structure Score | 7.8 | 3 |
Screenplay Story Analysis
How scenes compare to the Scripts in our Library
Percentile | Before | After | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Character Changes | 6.4 | 68 | The matrix: 6.3 | Catch me if you can: 6.4 |
Story Forward | 8.2 | 67 | Killers of the flower moon: 8.1 | Arsenic and old lace : 8.2 |
External Goal | 7.75 | 51 | As good as it gets: 7.63 | Catch me if you can: 7.75 |
High Stakes | 7.2 | 46 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance): 7.1 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde : 7.2 |
Conflict Level | 7.4 | 40 | Fear and loathing in Las Vegas: 7.3 | True Blood: 7.4 |
Plot | 7.9 | 40 | Killers of the flower moon: 7.8 | Everything everywhere all at once: 7.9 |
Emotional Impact | 6.9 | 25 | Madmen: 6.8 | a few good men: 6.9 |
Engagement | 8.25 | 16 | Killers of the flower moon: 8.20 | Catch me if you can: 8.25 |
Overall | 7.8 | 7 | Clerks: 7.7 | sense 8: 7.8 |
Pacing | 7.95 | 6 | Breaking bad: 7.93 | Catch me if you can: 7.95 |
Characters | 7.7 | 4 | the Shining: 7.6 | Dr. Strangelove: 7.7 |
Dialogue | 6.9 | 4 | John wick: 6.7 | Catch me if you can: 6.9 |
Originality | 4.95 | 4 | Breaking bad: 4.71 | Catch me if you can: 4.95 |
Concept | 7.1 | 2 | - | the Shining: 7.1 |
Formatting | 8.58 | 1 | - | Catch me if you can: 8.58 |
Structure | 7.83 | 1 | - | Catch me if you can: 7.83 |
Internal Goal | 7.81 | 1 | - | Catch me if you can: 7.81 |
Story Content | Character Development | Scene Elements | Audience Engagement | Technical Aspects | |||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scene Number | Full Analysis | Tone | Overall Grade | Concept | Plot | Originality Score | Characters | Character Changes | Internal Goal | External Goal | Conflict | Opposition | High stakes | Story forward | Twist | Emotional Impact | Dialogue | Engagement | Pacing | Formatting | Structure |
1 | Introducing Frank Abagnale Jr. on Game Show | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
2 | Frank's Desperation | Desperate, Alarming, Concerned | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
3 | Prison Escape | Desperate, Alarmed, Horror, Cheering, Stunned | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
4 | Frank's Desperate Plea | desperate, concerned, nostalgic | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
5 | Frank's Desperate Plea | Desperate, Alarmed, Concerned | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
6 | Frank Jr.'s Plea for Help | Desperation, Concern, Alarm | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
7 | Frank's First Day at Monroe High School | serious, tense, confused | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
8 | Frank's Secret | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | |
9 | Frank's Revelation | pleading, informative, alarming, confused, defensive, confrontational | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
10 | Bar Confrontation and Court Hearing | Desperation, Confusion, Defiance, Resignation, Disappointment | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
11 | Frank's Financial Struggles | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
12 | Frank's Transformation | Dramatic, Humorous, Hopeful | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
13 | Frank's Father Fights Back | Tense, Defensive, Emotional | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
14 | Frank's Determination | Hopeful, Determined | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
15 | Frank's Journey Begins | Hopeful, Excited, Nostalgic | 8 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Frank's Determination | Hopeful, Determined | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
17 | Frank's Journey Begins | Serious, Light-hearted, Hopeful | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
18 | Undercover Agents and Forged Checks | Humorous, Serious | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
19 | Encounter at the Tropicana | Tense, Suspenseful, Serious | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
20 | The Switch | Suspenseful, Humorous, Serious | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
21 | The Encounter | Suspense, Humor | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
22 | Undercover Investigation | Suspenseful, Humorous | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
23 | Frank's Secret Identity | Suspenseful, Mysterious, Intriguing | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
24 | untitled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
25 | Interruption | Suspenseful, Romantic | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
26 | Frank's Secret | Intrigue, Suspicion, Friendship, Nostalgia | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
27 | Frank's Secret Mission | Suspenseful, Dramatic, Romantic | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
28 | Frank's Counterfeiting Operation | Suspenseful, Intense | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
29 | Frank's Revelation | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
30 | Revelations | Suspense, Romantic, Dramatic | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
31 | The Chase Begins | Suspense, Tension | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
32 | The Escape | suspense, dramatic | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
33 | The Pursuit | Tense, Suspenseful, Emotional | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
34 | Frank discovers the family business | Suspenseful, Intense, Serious | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
35 | The Hunt | Suspenseful, Intense, Determined | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
36 | The Courtroom | Tense, Heartbreaking | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
37 | Frank's Escape | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
38 | Prison Visit | Anxious, Suspenseful, Serious | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
39 | Frank's New Job | tense, serious, suspenseful, awkward, somber, inquisitive, desperate | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
40 | Frank's Decision | Distraught, Awkward, Serious, Hopeful, Resentful | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
41 | An Unexpected Offer | distraught, awkward, hesitant | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Scene 1 - Introducing Frank Abagnale Jr. on Game Show
Written by
Jeff Nathanson
1 INT. - GAME SHOW SET. - DAY 1
BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE FROM 1978
MUSIC UP:
A simple GAME SHOW SET -- one long desk-that houses four
"CELEBRITY PANELISTS," a small pulpit with attached
microphone
for the host, BUD COLLYER, who walks through the curtain to
the delight of the audience. Bud bows and waves to the
celebrities -- ORSON BEAN, KITTY CARLISLE, TOM POSTON, and
PEGGY CASS.
BUD COLLYER
Hello, panel, and welcome everyone
to another exciting day on "To Tell
The Truth." Let's get the show
started.
THE CURTAIN STARTS TO RISE
BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINE on the faces of THREE MEN who walk
toward
center stage. All thre n wear identical AIRLINE PILOT
UNIFORMS, each with m; c ng blue blazers and caps.
(cont' d)
Gentleman, please state
your names.
PILOT #1
My name is Frank Abagnale Jr.
THE PILOT IN THE MIDDLE steps forward.
PILOT #2
My name is Frank Abagnale Jr.
THE THIRD PILOT does the same.
PILOT #3
My name is Frank Abagnale Jr.
Bud smiles, grabs a piece of paper.
BUD COLLYER
Panel, listen to this one.
(he starts to read)
My name is Frank Abagnale Jr, and
some people consider me the worlds
greatest imposter.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
2.
1 CONTINUED: 1
As Bud reads, the CAMERA SLOWLY PANS the faces of the three
PILOTS.
BUD COLLYER (cont'd)
(READING)
From 1964 to 1966 I successfully
impersonated an airline pilot for
Pan Am Airlines, and flew over two
million miles for free. During that
time I was also the Chief Resident
Pediatrician at a Georgia hospital,
the Assistant Attorney General for
the state of Louisiana, and a
Professor of American History at a
prestigious University in France. By
the time I was caught and sentenced
to prison, I had cashed over six
million dollars in fraudulent checks
in 26 foreign countries and all fifty
states, and I did it all before my
18th birthday. To this day, I am the
only teenager ever to have been placed
on the FBI' s most wanted list.
My name is a Abagna l e Jr.
Warm applause as the THREE MEN walk behind
a desk that faces the pa They all sit down at exactly
the same time.
BUD COLLY (cont'd )
Okay, panel, you have ork cut
out for you. Kitty Carl , you
have the first question.
KITTY CARLISLE
Imposter number one, how many years
were you in prison?
PILOT #1
I served two years in France, and
five years in Atlanta, Georgia.
KITTY CARLISLE
Imposter number two, I find all this
very fascinating. Who was it that
finally caught you?
SLOWLY PUSH IN ON THE PILOT IN THE MIDDLE --
A thin smile across his lips as he faces the panel -- his
manicured hands out in front of him on the desk -- his back
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
3-
1 CONTINUED: (2) 1
straight in his chair -- his cap pulled slightly forward on
his head -- the way pilots like to wear them.
2 EXT. - PAPIGONE MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON. - MARSEILLE -
NIGHT 2
SUPER: MARSEILLE, FRANCE DECEMBER 25, 1967
A heavy rain falls on JOE SHAPE, 40's, who wears a black
hat
and holds a black umbrella as he bangs on the window of a
small GUARDHOUSE in front of a LARGE GATED PRISON. Joe is
sneezing as he holds up an IDENTIFICATION CARD TO THE GUARD.
JOE SHAPE
Joe Shaye, FBI.
3 INT. - PAPIGONE PRISON WARDEN'S OFFICE. - DAY 3
Joe is walking down a long corridor inside the prison,
struggling to close his umbrella as he faces WARDEN GARREN
and TWO GUARDS.
JOE SHAPE
I have orders see a prisoner named
Abagnale, t e his statement and
solicit a c n ^ n so I can prepare
for tomorrow' tladition.
Joe takes a roll of CASH out of h` ocket, casually slips
the money to the Warden.
JOE SHAPE
If I give you another twenty, will
you turn up the heat in here?
4 INT. - PAPIGONE PRISON - FRANK'S CELL/CORRIDOR. - DAY 4
Warden Garren is leading Joe down a small, isolated corridor
just off the main floor. They pass CEMENT DOORS with metal
SLIDE HOLES and numbers taped to the front. There are no
bars or windows in this area, and complete silence. Garren
stops at the last cell and opens the SLIDE HOLE.
WARDEN GARREN
Don't pass him anything through the
HOLE-
Garren walks off, and Joe immediately starts to smile,
looking
around for a long BEAT as he stares at the cell door.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
4.
4 CONTINUED: 4
JOE SHAYE
Yoohoo. Hello? Is the lady of the
house at home?
Joe tries to control his excitement as he kneels down and
looks through the metal slide hole.
THROUGH THE HOLE
Ratings
Scene 2 - Frank's Desperation
WE SEE FRANK ABAGNALE JR., his face partially hidden in the
dim cell, which gets its only light from a hanging bulb.
Frank is lying on the cement floor, his back up against the
far wall. He wears only a pair of underwear and clutches a
torn blanket.
JOE SHAYE
Jesus, Frank, you look terrible. I
heard about French prisons, but this
is positively barbaric.
WE HEAR a sound come fr)dthe cell, and then heavy coughing.
JO,E YE (cont ' d)
That doesn' t o d(rr4ood. I have a
little cold my
Help me.
JOE SHAYE
Help you? Yes, I'll help you, Frank.
N
Why do you think I've been fighting
to have you extradited. Why do you
think I came to take you home? Do
you know that 21 other countries
want'you in their prisons? I saw the
list -- Egypt was on there. Who the
hell goes to Egypt to write bad
checks?
FRANK
I'm sick... please...
JOE SHAYE
Don't worry, Frank, you just have to
make it through one more night. And
then tomorrow I'll help you onto a
plane, clean you up, and put you in
a cell for the next twenty-five years.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
S.
5 CONTINUED: 5
INSIDE THE CELL
CLOSE ON FRANK ABAGNALE JR.
His face covered by a beard and matted black hair. Frank
closes his eyes and starts to cough.
FRANK
Help me, please. I can't breathe...
OUTSIDE THE CELL
Joe listens to Frank, who is coughing so hard he starts to
choke.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Can't... breathe...
JOE SHAYE
Don't start this shit, Frank.
FRANK
Can't ...Can't
Joe looks through the slot i e11 door, but can only
see faint images of Frank rol the floor holding his
THROAT-
JOE SHAYE (cont'd)
Frank, what's happening? Damn it,
just calm down! Somebody help me!!
SMASH CUT
6 INT. - PAPIGONE PRISON - FRANK'S CELL/CORRIDOR. 6
THE CELL DOOR IS THROWN OPEN
Frank is being dragged across the floor by Warden Garren and
a second GUARD, each holding an arm as they drag Frank's
emaciated six-foot frame through the halls. Joe Shaye jogs
behind the guards.
JOE SHAYE
He's not breathing. I think he
stopped breathing!
Debbie Zane -
6.
Ratings
Scene 3 - Prison Escape
A small, empty room with four empty hospital beds. Frank is
lifted onto one of the beds, his legs and arms flailing out
to the sides, kicking a thin curtain out from the wall.
JOE SHAYE
What's happening to him?
Garren and the Guard quickly move toward a sink, where they
start to wash their hands.
JOE SHAYE (cont'd)
What are you doing?
ASSISTANT WARDEN GARREN
Washing off the lice.
JOE SHAYE-
He can't breath. You have to call a
doctor.
STANT WARDEN GARREN
The doctor p fnl'sf in the morning.
You can't just t him die. I have
orders from the Embassy!
This man is going t tradited
to the United State am holding
you responsible if ant happens!
Suddenly Garren looks past Shaye -- eyeing the curtain that
partially encloses Frank's bed. Garren slowly moves toward
the curtain, pushes it open.
FRANK IS GONE
CLOSE ON GARREN
drawing his gun and sprinting out the open door of the
infirmary, yelling in French for the Guard to follow. Joe
Shaye stands motionless, staring down in horror at the empty
bed.
JOE SHAYE (cont'd)
Oh, shit.. .Frank!
8 INT. - PRISON. - CONTINUOUS 8
The prison ALARM has sent every prisoner to the front of
their cells, where they see Frank stumbling through the
prison --
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
7.
8 CONTINUED: 8
a thin smile on his lips as he tries to move his starved
legs toward the main door.
As Frank makes his way past a row of cheering prisoners, he
trips and falls, his body too weak to run as he starts to
crawl across the prison floor.
Joe and Garren easily catch up to him, Garren quickly
kneeling
down and holding his gun against Frank's head --cocking the
weapon. Frank stops crawling, rolls over on his back and
smiles up at Joe Shaye.
FRANK
Okay, Joe...let's go home.
9 INT. - NEW ROCHELLE ROTARY CLUB. - BANQUET ROOM. - NIGHT 9
SUPER: NEW ROCHELLE. NEW JERSEY 1964
A smoke filled oak dining room packed with CLUB MEMBERS --
HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE AGED WHITE MEN wearing black suits and
holding long cigars as they drink from brandy glasses.
FRANK ABAGNALE, 15, a BUCKLEY PRIVATE SCHOOL BLUE
BLAZER AND WHITE PANT with his mother, PAULA, 33, at
a center table near themes Paula is a stunning blonde
dressed in diamonds and and since she's the only woman
in the room -- she's getti t of attention. CLUB
PRESIDENT JACK WRIGHT takes rophone at the front of
the stage.
JACK WRIGHT
The New Rochelle Rotary Club has a
history that goes back to 1859. In
all those years, we have only inducted
a handful of deserving men as lifetime
members, an honor that has seen 187
names enshrined on the wall of honor.
Tonight, we make it 188. So please
stand, as I present my good friend,
Frank William Abagnale.
Applause all around as FRANK ABAGNALE SR. steps up to the
MICROPHONE. He is handsome and impeccable groomed -- wearing
a black suit and holding onto his plaque with two hands.
FRANK SR.
Two little mice fell in a bucket of
cream. The first mouse quickly gave
up and drowned, but the second mouse
wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard,
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
8.
9 CONTINUED: 9
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
that he eventually churned that cream
into butter -- and crawled out.
Gentleman, as of this moment, I am
that second mouse.
Laughter from the men in the room as Frank continues.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
I stand here today humbled by the
presence of Mayor Allen, and our
club President, Jack Wright. But
most of all, I am honored to see my
loving wife, Paula, and my son, Frank
Jr., sitting in the front-row. I'm
just a business man, a working stiff --
but tonight you have made me royalty.
And for this, I am eternally grateful.
The men applaud as Frank Sr. smiles down at his wife and
son, giving them a wink as he raises the plaque in the air.
10 EXT. - FRANK'S HOUSE. -/W ROCHELLE. - DAY 10
A tree lined, picture ce of suburbia, with large homes
splashed with snow, Ca n the driveways and kids
sledding in the street.
Ratings
Scene 4 - Frank's Desperate Plea
DEAN MARTIN is singing EVERYBOD SOMEBODY on the radio,
as Frank Sr. hammers his PLAQUE i the wall. in the middle
of the DEN, Frank is dancing with his mother, who is holding
a glass of wine as she dances.
PAULA
You're a better dancer than your
father, Frankie. The girls don't
know what they're in for.
FRANK SR.
Paula, show him the dance you were
doing when we met.
PAULA
Who can remember?
FRANK SR.
The people in that little French
Village were so happy to see
Americans, that they decided to put
on a show for us.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
9.
11 CONTINUED: 11
FRANK
I know the story, Dad.
FRANK SR.
So they cram two hundred soldiers
into this tiny social hall, and the
first person to walk on stage is
your mother. And she starts to
dance...
Paula steps away from Frank, and she starts to dance a
ballet,
smiling as she tries to remember the steps.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
It had been months since we had even
seen a woman, and here's this blonde
angel on stage -- and the men are
literally holding their breath. And
I turned to my buddies, and I said..
FRANK
(imitating his father)
I will not lea France without her.
Paula spins around, accide1 49, ILLS HER GLASS OF WINE --
PAULA
Oh, shit, the rug! I b relieve I
did that. Frankie, run /get a
towel...
As Frank runs off, Paula drops to her knees and scrubs the
stain with the hem of her dress.
PAULA (CONT'D)
This will never come out.
She looks up at her husband.
PAULA (CONT'D)
Whenever I dance for you, I get in
trouble.
12 INT. - FRANK'S HOUSE. - MORNING 12
Frank is asleep in his bedroom. His father walks in carrying
a plate of scrambled eggs.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
10.
12 CONTINUED: 12
FRANK SR.
Wake up, Frank... it's eight-thirty.
Frank opens his eyes, stares at his father.
FRANK
I overslept. Mom's gonna kill me.
FRANK SR.
It's okay. You don't have to go to
school today.
FRANK
Is it snowing?
FRANK SR.
Do you own a black suit?
FRANK
A black suit? Why?
FRANK SR.
We have a vermportant meeting in
the city.
Ratings
Scene 5 - Frank's Desperate Plea
THE WHITE CADILLAC is park ont of A MEN'S CLOTHING
STORE -- Frank Sr. banging o tme lass door, trying to get
someone's attention.
pl�y( l
FRANK SR.
Ma'am, open the door. Just open up,
please, it's important.
THE DOOR OPENS A CRACK AND DARCY, 40's, low cut blouse, a
bagel in her hand, stares at Frank Sr.
DARCY
we don't open for half an hour.
FRANK SR.
What's your name, ma'am?
DARCY
Darcy.
FRANK SR.
Darcy, that's a pretty name. I'm in
a bit of fix -- I need a suit for my
kid. This is my son, Frank, he needs
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
11.
13 CONTINUED: 13
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
a black suit. There was a death in
the family, my father, eighty-five
years old, a war hero, there's a
funeral this afternoon -- a military
funeral -- planes flying overhead,
twenty-one gun salute. Frank needs
to borrow a suit for a couple of
hours.
DARCY
I'm sorry. We don't loan suits, and
we're not open.
As she closes the door, Frank Sr. takes a small GOLD
NECKLACE
OUT OF HIS POCKET, holds it up to the glass.
FRANK SR.
Is this yours, Darcy? I just found
it in the parking lot?
Darcy stares at the necklace through the door.
14 EXT. - NEW YORK CITY. - DAB O 14
The Cadillac is parked somewh
Frank, now wearing a BLACK SUIT a
his father gets out of the car andclimbs into the back seat
FRANK SR.
Slide over. You're gonna take me to
Chase Manhattan Bank. Just head up
to seventy-second and Madison, pull
up to the front and park next to the
fire hydrant.
Frank looks back at his father.
FRANK
Dad...I don't know how to drive.
15 EXT/INT. - CADILLAC. - DAY 15
Frank is driving through Manhattan, his father in the back
seat screaming directions as he teaches him to drive. They
are both laughing as Frank speeds through the city.
(CONTINUED)
DEBBIE ZANE
12.
15 CONTINUED: 15
FRANK SR.
A little more gas -- now slip it
into second. That's good, more clutch,
now pull into this lane here --
slowly!
THE CADILLAC SWERVES HARD, ALMOST HITTING A CAB -- CARS
HONKING AND SLAMMING ON THEIR BRAKES AS FRANK SR. STICKS HIS
HEAD OUT THE WINDOW.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
(yelling out the window)
Don't honk at us you son of a bitch --
I'm teaching my kid to drive! You're
doing fine, Frank, just pick a lane
and slip it into third -- about one-
o'clock -- push it hard.
< A
Frank slips it into third.
FRANK SR_ (cont'd)
Perfect! Now you got it! Look at
you, Frank, t is your town --
you're goin s aight up Broadway!
16 INT. - CHASE MANHATTAN. 16
1
EMPLOYEES ARE HELPING CUST RS the hushed silence of the
MASSIVE BANK. Suddenly all ey to the street, where A
CHAUFFEUR IN A BLACK SUIT AND OPENING THE BACK DOOR
OF A WHITE CADILLAC THAT IS P T TO A FIRE HYDRANT.
17 EXT. - CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. - DAY 17
Frank Sr. steps out of the Cadillac, gives his son a wink.
FRANK SR.
Okay. Stop grinning. When I get inside
you go back to the front seat and
wait. Even if a cop comes and writes
you a ticket, you don't move the
car, understood?
FRANK
Dad... is this really gonna help?
FRANK SR.
You know why the Yankees always win,
Frank?
FRANK
They have Mickey Mantle?
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
13-
17 CONTINUED: 17
FRANK SR.
No. It's because the other teams
can't stop staring at those damn
pinstripes.
Frank Sr. steps out from the Cadillac, grabs his briefcase.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Watch this, Frank. The manager of
Chase Manhattan bank is about to
open the door for your father.
As Frank Sr. casually walks toward the doors of Chase
Manhattan, the MANAGER rushes through the bank to open the
doors for him.
Ratings
Scene 6 - Frank Jr.'s Plea for Help
Frank Sr. is sitting across from a LOAN OFFICER, who is
looking over his file.
LOAN OFFICER
You've owned stationery store
for how man rs?
LOAN OF
Mr. Abagnale, we don' `)1y loan
money to people who hav resolved
business with the I.R.S..
FRANK SR.
That's just a misunderstanding. I
hired the wrong guy to do my books,
a mistake anyone could make. I
wouldn't even consider that if I
were you.
LOAN OFFICER
You want me to ignore the fact that
the government is demanding two years
back taxes?
FRANK SR.
My store is a landmark in New
Rochelle. I have customers all over
New Jersey.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
14.
18 CONTINUED: 18
LOAN OFFICER
Sir, you're not a customer of Chase
Manhattan. We don't know you. I'm
sure you're bank in New Rochelle...
FRANK SR.
My bank went out of business. Banks
like this put them out of business.
Frank Sr. leans in, lowers his voice.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Now I know I made a mistake, I admit
that. But these people want blood --
they want my store -- they've
threatened to put me in jail. This
is America, right, I'm not a criminal.
I'm a medal of honor winner, a
lifetime member of the New Rochelle
Rotary Club. All I'm asking you to
do is help me beat these guys.
LFRX OFFICER
This is not estion of winning
and losing. It, question of risk.
I'm very sort
FRAN
You're the largest ion the world.
Where's the fucking
19 EXT. - USED CAR LOT. - DAY 19
A SALESMAN is handing Frank Sr. A CHECK and a set of KEYS.
SALESMAN
The Impala is parked right over there.
Frank and his father glance toward an OLD, DENTED CHEVY
IMPALA
at the back of the lot.
SALESMAN (CONT'D)
it was great doing business with
you.
THE SALESMAN gets in the CADILLAC and drives it toward the
front of the car lot. Frank Sr. looks down at the CHECK in
his hand.
FRANK SR.
Come on, Frank. Let's go return the
suit.
Debbie 7 ana - S
15.
20 EXT. - FRANK'S HOUSE. - DAY 20
A MOVING TRUCK IS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE HOUSE. The Chevy
Impala is packed with boxes as it slowly pulls out of the
driveway, passing the SOLD SIGN on the front lawn as it
follows the moving truck through the neighborhood.
21 EXT. - EASTCHESTER TRAIN STATION. - DUSK 21
A CARGO TRAIN shoots through the rain as it pulls into a run
down station that is flanked by the dilapidated APARTMENT
BUILDINGS AND TENEMENT HOUSES that make up the town of
EASTCHESTER, NEW JERSEY.
22 INT. - EASTCHESTER APARTMENT - NIGHT 22
A TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT with cracks in the ceiling that seem
to grow with each passing train. There are MOVING BOXES
STACKED AGAINST THE WALLS, and a dining room table that
seems
to take up half the apartment.
Frank is in the kitchen making dinner as his father walks in
from work -- his suit wX kled, his briefcase in hand.
J P
ank laughs with him.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I'm making pancakes.
FRANK SR.
We're not gonna eat pancakes for
dinner on my son's sixteenth birthday.
Frank turns to his father.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Why are you looking at me like that?
You thought I forgot?
Frank opens his BRIEFCASE, takes out a CHECKBOOK FROM CHASE
MANHATTAN BANK. He walks over and hands it to Frank.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
16.
22 CONTINUED: 22
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
I opened a checking account in your
name. I put twenty-five dollars in
the account so you can buy whatever
you want. Don't tell you mother.
Frank slowly opens the CHECKBOOK, sees his name at the top
of the first check.
FRANK
But they turned down your loan?
FRANK SR.
Yeah. They all turned me down.
FRANK
So why open a bank account with them?
FRANK SR..
Because one day you'll want something
from these people -- a house, a car --
they have all the money. There's a
hundred check ere, Frank, which
means from i day on -- you're in
THEIR LITTL
Ratings
Scene 7 - Frank's First Day at Monroe High School
O FLL\
THE IMPALA pulls up to the f the local public High
School. Frank wears his BLUE WHITE PANTS as he
gets out of the car and smiles r mother. Paula wears an
OLD FUR COAT over her pajamas.
I
PAULA
See that, it's just a school. No
different than Buckley.
Frank reaches through the window of the car, takes the
CIGARETTE out of his mother's mouth.
FRANK
You promised you were going to quit.
PAULA
Frankie, you don't have to wear the
uniform here. Why don't you take the
jacket off?
FRANK
I'm used to it.
Debbie Zane - 5
17.
24 INT. - MONROE HIGH SCHOOL. - DAY 24
Frank walks through the crowded halls looking lost as he
holds a CLASS SCHEDULE. He gets odd looks and stares from
the kids around him.
25 INT. - CLASSROOM. - DAY 25
Frank walks into a packed classroom, the STUDENTS turning to
stare as he checks his schedule.
FRANK
Is this Ms. Glasser's sixth period
French?
Some of the students laugh, most just turn back to their
friends as Frank nervously adjusts his tie. A GIRL in the
front row stares at Frank.
STUDENT
Are you the sub?
Frank looks around for `� teacher, then slowly starts to
NOD_
Frank walks toward the blac writes his name on the
board -- MR. ABAGNALE. HE S ACK OF AN ERASER against
the board to get the students a n.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I
Listen up, class. My name is Mr.
Abagnale and I'll be your substitute
today. Would somebody please tell me
where you left off in your text book?
GIRL
Chapter seven.
FRANK
Open your books to chapter eight,
read quietly to yourselves.
The classroom door swings open, and a frail, confused
TEACHER
walks in and motions to Frank.
TEACHER
Are you subbing for Roberta?
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
18.
25 CONTINUED: 25
FRANK
Yes.
TEACHER
They sent for me -- they said they
needed a sub. I rushed over here
from Dixon.
FRANK
I always sub for Roberta.
TEACHER
I'll never come to Monroe again.
You tell them not to call me!
The WOMAN storms out, and Frank turns back to the students.
FRANK
I suggest you start reading people.
Ratings
Scene 8 - Frank's Secret
PRINCIPAL EVANS AND VIARINCIPAL BROWN are standing in
front of Frank Sr. an la, who sit in two small chairs
facing the Principal'
been coming to schq�� not?
VICE-PRIN ROWN
Mr. and Mrs. Abagnale, �1� is not a
question of your son's attendance.
PRINCIPAL EVANS
For the past week Frank has been
teaching Ms. Glasser's French class.
PAULA
He what?
PRINCIPAL EVANS
Your son has been pretending to be a
substitute teacher, lecturing the
students, giving out homework.
VICE-PRINCIPAL BROWN
Ms. Glasser has been ill, and there
was some confusion with the real sub --
we're still not sure what happened.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
19.
26 CONTINUED: 26
PRINCIPAL EVANS
Your son held a teacher-parent
conference yesterday. He was planning
a class field trip to a French bread
factory in Trenton. Do you see the
problem we have?
Frank Sr. and Paula seem a bit confused.
PAULA
This is our fault, Principal Evans.
Frank had been at Buckley since he
was a little boy. We had to take him
out for personal reasons, away from
his friends -- you know how kids
are. He's all alone here.
FRANK SR.
He's not alone. He has us.
27 EXT. - PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. - SAME TIME 27
Frank is sitting outsid' he Principal's office wearing his
coat and tie, waiting oI his parents to come out. He
watches
as a FOOTBALL PLAYER hands- SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR a note.
FO IL PLAYER
I have a note fr try om. I need to
miss sixth period she's taking
me to the doctor.
N
SCHOOL ADMI I"RATOR
Thank you, Roger.
As the Football player walks off, Frank leans over to look
at the note. The Administrator catches him looking.
FRANK
It's a fake.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Excuse me?
FRANK
There's no crease in the paper.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
I don't understand.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
20.
27 CONTINUED: 27
FRANK
When your mom hands you a note to
miss school, you put it in your
pocket. And if it was in his pocket,
where's the crease?
28 INT. - PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. - DAY 28
Frank Sr. lights a cigarette as he stands up to leave.
FRANK SR.
Excuse me. I have to go to work.
PRINCIPAL EVANS
Sir, we have no choice but to suspend
Frank for one week, and transfer him
out of French and into German.
FRANK SR.
You're not suspending anyone. if you
go after my son I'll go before the
school board and ask them who's
minding the ste at Monroe High.
I'll ask my4bbd friend Tom Walsh
how it's po s' or a little kid
to teach a Fr n ajZa, t ss for an entire
week without tP incipal of the
school knowing a i%- I might
even mention the f t my son
doesn't speak Frenc
29 INT. - MONROE HIGH SCHOOL. -DAY w/ 29
Frank closes his locker, sees FOUR CHEERLEADERS standing in
front of him. The leader of the group, JOANNA, steps
forward.
JOANNA
Are you that transfer from Buckley?
Frank looks a bit confused as he stares at the girls.
FRANK
Yes.
JOANNA
My name is Joanna Carlson, and I was
wondering if you were going to the
Junior Prom?
FRANK
No. I don't have a date yet. My name
is Frank Abagnale.
(CONTINUED)
21.
29 CONTINUED: 29
JOANNA
Frank, do you think you could buy my'
friends and I some beer before the
dance? All the other guys are afraid
to try.
FRANK
I'm only sixteen. How could I buy
you beer?
JOANNA
If you're old enough to teach French,
you're old enough to buy beer.
30 INT. - FRANK'S APARTMENT. - DAY 30
Frank walks in from school, throws his books on n-a chair
and
opens the refrigerator. The radio is on and there's a bottle
of wine on the counter.
FRANK
Mom, I'm home.
Nobody answers, and Fk'"slowly walks toward the back bedroom
door, which is closed.
Frank's about to knock when th�t b om door suddenly opens,
and Paula walks out with JACK W - the Rotary Club
President -- who wears a tailored ck suit. Paula wears a
dress and holds a tray of food.
PAULA
That's all there is, two bedrooms,
but we're getting used to it. Frankie,
you remember Dad's friend Jack Wright
from the club, he came by looking
for your father -- I was giving him
a tour of the apartment.
JACK WRIGHT
Very spacious, Paula.
FRANK
Dad's at work.
Frank stares at Jack, who walks over and picks up his HAT
off the chair.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
22.
30 CONTINUED: 30
JACK WRIGHT
You look more like your old man every
day. Thanks for the sandwich, Paula.
I'll see ya later.
FRANK
Wait.
Frank walks to the couch, picks up a small ROTARY PIN that
is lying on the cushions. He holds it up to Jack.
JACK WRIGHT
Thank you, Frank. That's the
President's pin. I'd be in big trouble
if I lost that.
Jack clips the pin to his jacket, turns and walks out the
door.
PAULA
Are you hungry, Frankie? I'll make
you a sandwich.
Paula walks into the )Efien, opens the refrigerator and
starts making a sandw
PAWcont ' d)
Jack wanted to t ob ness with
your father. He sa' we should
sue the government, a 's not
legal what they're do us. Why
aren't you saying anyth
Frank stares at his mother, who continues to make his
sandwich.
PAULA (CONT'D)
You're not going to tell him, are
you?
Paula walks over to her son, her hands shaking as she hands
him a sandwich.
FRANK
No.
PAULA
That'sright. There's nothing to
tell.I'mgoing outfor a few hours,
visitsomeold friends from the tennis
club.Andwhen I get home we'll all
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane . 5
23.
30 CONTINUED: (2) 30
PAULA (cont' d)
have dinner together, right? But your
won't say anything, because it's
just stupid, isn't it?
Paula lights a cigarette, walks toward the door.
PAULA (CONT'D)
Do you need some money, Frankie, a
few dollars to buy some record albums?
Here, take five dollars.
Paula holds out five dollars, and Frank walks toward her,
reaches up and takes the cigarette out of her mouth.
FRANK
You promised you were going to quit.
Ratings
Scene 9 - Frank's Revelation
A large stationery store sits right in the middle of the
upscale neighborhood of New Rochelle.
32 INT. - STATIONERY STO A DAY 32
Frank is working behindvt" nter of his father's store,
gently placing a SILVER cross a velvet display pad. A
WOMAN stares down at the p 0
FRANK
This is a 925 sterlihk� �er
Waldmann ballpoint pen V a two-
color twist action top. Just turn it
0.
like this -- the ink changes from
black to blue. Nine dollars.
WOMAN
They have them in the city for six.
As the woman walks out of the store, Frank Sr. comes running
out of his office, which doubles as the stockroom. He holds
a letter in his hand.
FRANK SR.
It's over. I did it, Frank. The sons
of bitches have called off the dogs --
read it and weep. I beat the United
States government. Take a look at
that.
Frank Sr. hands Frank a letter.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
24.
32 CONTINUED: 32
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
See what it says -- the I.R.S is
backing off. They're gonna take their
money and run -- no charges filed,
no further investigations into this
matter. They thought they could get
me, and I sent Uncle Sam running for
the hills.
FRANK
Does this mean we can move home?
FRANK SR.
We're gonna move back here, Frank,
get a new house, a new car --
FRANK
A red Cadillac with white interior.
FRANK SR.
It's gonna take a little time, but
we're gonna get it all back --every
fur coat, eve goddamn piece of
silver! Com o help me lock up.
We're going tg4 brace!
Ratings
Scene 10 - Bar Confrontation and Court Hearing
Frank follows his father int ILLAGE INN BAR, a
neighborhood dive that is ful 'lway workers coming off
the night shift. Frank and his are greeted with cold
stares from a handful of REGULARS are drinking and
watching a mounted black and white TV.
NEWSCASTER (V.0. ON TV)
The Warren Commission has concluded
their investigation into the
assassination of President Kennedy,
and has found that Lee Harvey Oswald
acted alone, with no evidence of
conspiracy, domestic or foreign.
FRANK SR.
(to the bartender)
Bring us a couple of beers and two
shots of Canadian.
BARTENDER
I need to see the kid's I.D..
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
25.
33 CONTINUED: 33
FRANK SR.
This kid is the head salesman in my
company. He's twenty-two and he's
making five bills a week, so just
bring the drinks and mind your
business.
Frank and his father sit at a small table in the middle of
the bar. Frank looks uncomfortable as his father lights a
cigar.
FRANK
Maybe I should wait in the car.
FRANK SR.
Are you afraid of these men? Look at
the way, they sit, the way they dress,
the way they drink. What are they,
railway men? Cargo loaders? Those
men haven't earned the right to judge
us. I beat Uncle Sam, what have they
ever done?
The WAITRESS brings o the drinks, and Frank Sr. quickly
downs both shots. He ak DIME out of his pocket and sets
it on the table.
FRANSR. %cont d)
Frank, I wa nt you that dime
and go put it in th u x. Pick
something loud. We're ating.
Frank glances to the bar, where the MEN are quietly watching
the-TV. The JUKEBOX is directly under the television.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
You know who I like? Lesley Gore.
FRANK
Dad... they're watching TV.
FRANK SR.
Yes. But in a moment they'll be
listening to Lesley Gore. We're gonna
teach the drunks to mind their
manners.
FRANK
I think they know I'm not eighteen.
FRANK SR.
People only know what you tell them.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
26.
33 CONTINUED: (2) 33
Frank Sr. picks up the dime and holds it up to. his son.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Take the dime, son. Just take the
dime and walk over there like you
just closed a big deal. Walk over
there like you got a roll of twenties
right next to your pecker.
Frank gets out of his chair and nervously faces his Father.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
And don't forget to smile while you're
shoving it down their throats.
Frank holds his father's dime as he slowly walks toward the
JUKEBOX. THE MEN AT THE BAR see him coming, slowly turn on
their stools.
MAN #1
Don't play that thing, kid.
Frank nervously stands alt " ukebox. Some of the men have
gotten off their stools drinks in hand.
MAN #2
We asked you not to' , kid.
The President is abou Gd ke a
speech.
Frank looks toward his father, who sits back in his chair,
smoking and smiling. Frank's hand shakes as he reaches out,
drops the dime into the jukebox.
MAN #1
We're not gonna tell you again.
Step away from the jukebox.
FRANK SR.
Why you bothering the kid? You got a
problem, come bother me.
Frank watches as TWO DRUNKS walk toward his father. They
both hold PITCHERS OF BEER in their hands.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Hit the button, Frank. You hit that
goddamn button!
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
27.
33 CONTINUED: (3) 33
As Frank reaches out and hits the button, the men start to
pour their beers over his father's head. FranWSr. does
nothing to stop them, the smile never leaving his face as he
screams at his son.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
That's right, Frank! Who are they!
Who are they!
THE JUKEBOX springs to life, and WE HEAR LESLEY GORE singing
"IT'S MY PARTY." The men continue to pour their beers over
Frank Sr.'s head, the entire bar screaming with laughter.
FRANK SR. (cont'd)
Bus drivers! Security guards! Fry
cooks! Now they understand! They
can't win, Frank, they can't beat
me!
34 INT. - EASTCHESTER COURTHOUSE. - DAY 34
A LARGE COURTROOM -- ONLY FIVE PEOPLE INSIDE. On one side
of
the room WE SEE FRANK S wearing a white suit that doesn't
quite fit -- a notice stain on the shirt. His weathered
black briefcase is on"t k in front of him.
Paula is on the other si the courtroom, wearing a blue
church dress and holding a li% cigarette in her hand.
Paula and Frank Sr. sit with lawyers facing JUDGE
LARKIN, who is examining the E for the first time.
JUDGE LARKI
Would the boy step forward and state
his name for the record.
Frank is seated in the middle of the courtroom -- a backpack
on the floor at his feet. Frank slowly walks toward the
bench.
FRANK
Frank William Abagnale Jr.
JUDGE LARKIN
Frank, the court apologizes for
pulling you out of school this
morning. Are you aware of the fact
that your parents have filed for
divorce?
Frank glances at his mother, then slowly shakes his head
"no."
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
28.
34 CONTINUED: 34
JUDGE LARKIN (cont'd)
Again, I apologize. This is a custody
hearing to determine who you are
going to live with after the divorce.
Your mother and father are leaving
this decision up to you. For the
record, I would like to praise both
parents for showing such confidence
in their son, who they believe will
make the best decision for himself
and his family.
Frank stares straight ahead, his breathing forced as he
stares
at Judge Larkin.
JUDGE LARKIN (cont'd)
Okay, Frank, I'm going to ask you a
difficult question. Who's it going
to be, your mother or your father?
Frank looks to his father, then turns and stares at his
mother
for a long BEAT.
Can I have
it?
35 EXT. - EASTCHESTER. - DAY \Z:�/O 35
town, of sheer desperation
on s hif ace as h e runs pas t dil a� d shops and
abandoned
buildings -- racing a train that lowing pulling into the
Eastchester station. fi
36 INT. - EASTCHESTER TRAIN STATION. - DAY. 36
Frank runs up to the ticket window at the TRAIN STATION.
FRANK
One ticket to Grand Central, please.
TICKET CLERK
Three dollars and fifty cents.
FRANK
Can I write you a check?
37 INT. - PAPIGONE PRISON. - MARSEILLE. - NIGHT 37
THE CELL DOOR IS PULLED OPEN, and Frank slowly walks out and
faces Joe Shaye, who is holding a pair of HANDCUFFS and
standing with FBI AGENTS EARL AMDURSKY and TOM FOX- All
three
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
29.
37 CONTINUED: 37
AGENTS get a glimpse inside the cell -- and they all
quickly
turn away.
JOE SHAYE
Frank, this is Agent Amdursky and
Agent Fox. They'll be helping with
the extradition.
Joe puts the handcuffs on Frank, who can barely stay on his
feet as he slowly turns to Warden Garren.
FRANK
Your wife is sleeping with one of
the guards. Just thought you should
know.
38 INT. - HOTEL ROOM. - FRANCE. - NIGHT 38
Joe Shaye, Amdursky and Fox are all watching Frank as he
sits naked in a bathtub, his handcuffs still on as he tries
to shave his beard.
39 INT. - HOTEL ROOM. - FF5?% - NIGHT 39
Frank has one hand 4N Ll to a chair, and both legs
SHACKLED to the corner ed. He's eating a sandwich
and drinking a glass of s Joe Shaye sits across from
him.
JOE SHA
Just sit back and get table.
We leave for the airpor nine
hours.
FRANK
I want to call my father.
JOE SHAYE
You can call him when we get to New
York? I apologize for the room --
it's the only place the agency could
afford.
FRANK
Don't worry, Joe. I've stayed in
worse.
40 EXT. - TIMES SQUARE HOTEL. - NIGHT 40
Frank wears blue pajamas as he's THROWN OUT OF A DILAPIDATED
TIMES SQUARE HOTEL ROOM BY THE NIGHT MANAGER, who is
dragging
him toward the door.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
30.
40 CONTINUED: 40
SUPER: OCTOBER. 1964
MANAGER
I don't want to hear your story.
That's two checks that bounced, do
you know how much trouble I'm in?
FRANK
The bank made a mistake, Andy, I'll
write you a check right now! Please,
it's midnight, I have no place to
go.
The Manager pushes Frank into the cage elevator.
MANAGER
You're a goddamn kid. You should be
in school.
Ratings
Scene 11 - Frank's Financial Struggles
A decrepit Times Square hotel room. Frank sits up in bed
staring down at his NEW RSEY DRIVER'S LICENSE -- which is
a simple I.D. CARD wi picture. Frank uses a pen to change
the date of birth fro lf o 1938.
42 INT. - NEW YORK SAVINGS BTKf - DAY 42
O
Frank holds a BLACK BRIEFCAS st ands in front of a
FEMALE BANK TELLER holding a HATTAN CHECK.
FRANK
My boss sent me to Brooklyn, then
Queens, now he wants me in Long Island
and I'm short train fare. It's my
first week -- I don't think I'm cut
out to be a salesman.
ASHLEY
I'm sorry, but we're not allowed to
cash checks from other banks. How
would we know if they were any good?
FRANK
What's your name?
ASHLEY
Ashley.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
31.
42 CONTINUED: 42
FRANK
You do me this favor, Ashley, and
I'll give you this sterling silver
Waldmann pen. It's German. What do
you say?
Frank takes the PEN out of his pocket.
ASHLEY
I feel so bad. I'm really not supposed
to take the check. How about if I
just loan you a few dollars myself?
Ashley takes some money out of her own pocket.
FRANK
That's okay, Ashley. I'll find my
way to Chase Manhattan.
43 EXT. - BANK. - DAY 43
As Frank walks out of the bank, he watches A PILOT AND TWO
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS step of a cab right in front of him.
They are all laughing A s hey head for the revolving doors
of the MAYFAIR HOTEL.
Frank watches as the PIL IPS THE DOORMAN A FIVE DOLLAR
BILL.
Ratings
Scene 12 - Frank's Transformation
Frank follows the Pilot into the 'air, seesthe hotel
MANAGER rushing over to greet him. The entirelobby seems to
be focussed on the Pilot, with BELLMEN runningover to carry
0;
his bags -- the FLIGHT ATTENDANTS following his every move.
Frank turns to an aging BELLMAN.
FRANK
Excuse me, do you know that pilot?
BELLMAN
He's just one of those airline jerks.
Just because you fly at thirty
thousand feet, doesn't make you God.
Frank watches as the Pilot walks into the elevator, the
Flight
Attendants by his side.
FRANK (V.0.)
Dear Dad...I've decided to become an
airline pilot. I've applied at all
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane -
32.
44 CONTINUED: 44
FRANK (V.O.) (cont'd)
the big airlines, and have several
promising interviews lined up.
45 EXT. - PAY PHONE. - NEW YORK. - DAY 45
A packed street corner in the center of New York. Frank is
eating a hot dog as he talks on a PAY PHONE.
PAN AM OPERATOR (V.O.)
Pan Am, how may I help you?
FRANK
I'd like to speak to someone about a
uniform.
PAN AM OPERATOR
Hold for purchasing.
Frank turns and looks directly behind him, where WE SEE the
FIFTY STORIES OF THE PAN AN BUILDING standing tall in the
middle of the city.
HASING SUPERVISOR (V.O.)
Purchasing.
F
Yes. My name is illiams, and
I'm a co-ilot basp of San
Francisco. I flew a into New
York last night, and ving for
Paris in three hours.
PURCHASING SUPERVISOR (V.O.)
How can we help you?
FRANK
I sent my uniform out to be cleaned
through the hotel...
PURCHASING SUPERVISOR (V.O.)
Let me guess. They lost the uniform.
Happens all the time.
46 EXT. - NEW YORK STREET. - DAY 46
As the telephone conversation continues, WE SEE Frank
running
down a busy street, a big smile on his face as he cuts in
and out of an endless stream of people.
(CONTINUED)
Debbie Zane - 5
33.
46 CONTINUED: 46
PURCHASING SUPERVISOR (V.0.)
Go down to the Well-Built Uniform
Company at Ninth and Broadway --
they're our uniform supplier. I'll
tell Mister Ross you're coming.
Frank sprints through the doors of the WELL-BUILT UNIFORM
COMPANY.
47 INT. - WELL-BUI