OWEN: Write a 90 minute action feature film script outline consisting of three acts,each act consisting of 2 to 4 scenes. Starring Scarlett Johansson as Jenny Gold; an assistant DA in NYC, Al Pacino as Jimmy the Greek; a good hearted gambler with a shady background , matt damon as ex-Cop Harley Bronson; with a chip on his shoulder, diane keaton as Carolynn Beachwood; an eccentric and wealthy socialite with a secret and Christ Walken as Father Pete Barry; activist priest. The drama centers around a disputed multi billion dollar fortune left to Jenny Gold by long lost relation, Hank Mann; played by Tom Hanks, who is seen only in a flashbacks with Jenny’s mother, Meryl Streep; as Miriam Farnsworth. There is a scene where Jenny is chased by a small airplane, like in the film,North By Northwest and a scene in act two, like the scene in Some Like It Hot, where Matt Damon, while disguised as a woman, escapes from a nightclub as he is pursued by a Soviet KGB assasins.In the final scene Jenny and her love interest, Harley Bronson are awarded the fortune after her Mother, Miriam, reveals that Jenny is the daughter of Pacino’s, Jimmy The Greek, who is also discovered to have been heir to that fortune left to him by grandfather Aristotle Onassis, a fortune based on the vast treasure of jewels once owned by Russian Czar Nicolas given to Onassis by Anastasia Romanov.
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Title: The Fortune’s Heir
Genre: Action/Drama
Duration: 90 minutes
Act 1:
Scene 1: Jenny’s Discovery
INT. JENNY’S APARTMENT – LIVING ROOM – DAY
Jenny Gold (Scarlett Johansson), a dedicated assistant district attorney, sits at her desk, going through her deceased mother’s belongings. She discovers a hidden letter revealing that she is the long-lost heir to a disputed multi-billion dollar fortune left by her relative, Hank Mann.
Scene 2: The Shady Gambler
EXT. BROOKLYN GAMBLING DEN – NIGHT
Jenny visits a secret gambling den, seeking information about her inheritance. There she meets Jimmy “The Greek” (Al Pacino), a charming yet mysterious gambler with a shady past. He promises to help her uncover the truth.
Scene 3: Pursued from the Sky
EXT. NEW YORK CITY STREETS – DAY
Jenny walks down a busy street, unaware that she is being followed. Suddenly, a small airplane swoops down, chasing her in a thrilling homage to “North By Northwest.” Jenny narrowly escapes and realizes the gravity of the situation.
Act 2:
Scene 1: An Eccentric Socialite
INT. CAROLYNN’S MANSION – FOYER – DAY
Jenny seeks the assistance of Carolynn Beachwood (Diane Keaton), an eccentric and wealthy socialite who holds the key to unraveling the secrets of her inheritance. Carolynn reveals that there is more to the fortune than meets the eye.
Scene 2: Escape from the Nightclub
INT. SOVIET NIGHTCLUB – BACKSTAGE – NIGHT
Harley Bronson (Matt Damon), an ex-cop with a chip on his shoulder, disguises himself as a woman to infiltrate a Soviet nightclub. As he gathers crucial information, he is pursued by KGB assassins in a thrilling sequence reminiscent of “Some Like It Hot.”
Scene 3: Uncovering the Truth
INT. CHURCH CONFESSIONAL – DAY
Jenny seeks guidance from Father Pete Barry (Christopher Walken), an activist priest. Father Pete reveals a startling revelation about her lineage, connecting her to the fortune. The truth sets Jenny on a dangerous path to reclaim what is rightfully hers.
Act 3:
Scene 1: Confronting the Past
INT. JIMMY’S APARTMENT – LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Jenny confronts Jimmy “The Greek” about their connection and his involvement in her inheritance. As they delve deeper into their shared history, they realize that they are both heirs to the fortune based on a vast treasure of jewels owned by the Russian Czar.
Scene 2: The Final Showdown
EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE – NIGHT
Jenny, Jimmy, and Harley join forces to confront the individuals who have been trying to claim the fortune for themselves. A thrilling action sequence ensues, filled with intense fight scenes and high-stakes moments.
Scene 3: The Inheritance Revealed
INT. LAW FIRM – CONFERENCE ROOM – DAY
Jenny and Harley, victorious but battered, gather with their allies, including Carolynn and Father Pete, in a law firm. Meryl Streep makes a special appearance as Miriam Farnsworth, Jenny’s mother, in a series of emotional flashbacks. Miriam reveals the truth—Jenny is not only the rightful heir, but also Jimmy’s daughter, making him an heir as well.
Scene 4: The Fortune’s Legacy
EXT. MANSION GROUNDS – DAY
Jenny and Harley stand side by side, holding the documents that prove their rightful claim to the fortune. The media surrounds them, capturing the moment. They reflect on their journey and the responsibility that comes with their newfound wealth, setting the stage for their future together.
THE END
©owen plotkin 2023
