In the 1970s in New York City, the lives of a quick-tempered detective, an unscrupulous defense attorney, and a ruthless drug kingpin, violently intersect in a tale of secrecy, betrayal, and sacrificial redemption.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
107pp
Genre:
Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Copyright Details:
WGAe Reg. No. 1137575
Synopsis/Details
Broken Men is about three men on opposite sides of the law, each desperately trying to keep a damning secret from coming out. Set in the gritty underbelly of New York City in 1978, the story follows Detective Frank Newman, grappling with the death of his former partner, his own corrupt past, and a crumbling marriage after the tragic loss of his baby girl. Unbeknownst to Frank, his fate becomes entwined with that of Alan Glasser, a prominent but shady defense attorney involved in a taboo affair with his step-sister, and Vincent, a ruthless drug kingpin leading a secret life on the down-low – a life he's determined to keep hidden from his dangerous associates. As their paths collide, entangling them in a dangerous web of lies, betrayal, and violence, each man must face the consequences of their choices and confront the harrowing lengths they will go to to protect themselves, even if their actions have devastating consequences for the ones they love.
All Accolades & Coverage

Official Selection - 2022 Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
Winner Best Noir Script - 2022 Oniros Film Awards - New York
Winner Best Feature Script - 2022 New York International Film Awards - NYIFA
Quarter-Finalist - 2022 Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Stage 32 Finalist - 4th Annual Feature Screenplay Contest
Winner Best Thriller Feature Screenplay - Marina del Rey Festivel

"Broken Men is an effective and thoughtful drama, with the action driven by the psychological state of three men in the grip of fear that their darkest secret will be discovered."
Shore Scripts

"Broken Men is an epic crime drama that calls to mind films like Chinatown and L.A. Confidential with a contemporary crime element."
Diverse Voices

"Broken Men is a deeply compelling crime drama that benefits immensely from its focus on its thematic core. The exploration of various cops and criminals interweaving across the gritty underbelly of Manhattan is one that feels effectively fatalistic..."
Screen Craft

"Broken Men is a highly compelling crime drama-thriller, and features a strong ensemble cast of complex, compelling characters."
Launch Pad

"Broken Men... is a compelling, cerebral dramatic thriller with a character driven edge."
Dashiell Finley

"With complex, empathetic characters, edgy, tough and often hilarious dialogue, a solid noir-ish storyline and some fantastic action scenes, Broken Men is certainly a script to be reckoned with."
Leo O'Sullivan

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Submitted: 2022-Oct-02
Last Updated: 2023-Aug-05
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The Writer: Julian Paulsen

Julian was born in Mexico City and discovered his passion for storytelling and art at a young age. He pursued a career in the creative industry and is currently based in Brooklyn, where he works as a Creative Director and Illustrator. In addition to his day job, Julian is an aspiring screenwriter. Last year he finished his first screenplay, Broken Men , a noir caper set in 1970s New York City, and is currently working on Violet's Code , an apocalyptic sci-fi romance. Julian's unique vision and storytelling abilities have gained him recognition within the industry, and he continues to push the boundaries of creativity in his work. Go to bio
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