In 1961 Manhattan, when a bookkeeper is caught using the new office machine to help his girlfriend, his unscrupulous boss squeezes him to take part in extortion against the owner, leading to betrayal and murder.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
104pp
Genre:
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Tagline: Copying isn't stealing - it's murder Best-laid-plans mean precious little as the paths of a bookkeeper, his unprincipled boss, the new girl in the mailroom, and the strict Key Operator who's responsible for the photocopy machine, become entangled. The twists never let up as greed, double-crosses and blackmail spin out of control into murder. "Key" is a celebration of office politics, which never changes no matter the era. It's about JFK- and Cold War-era morality, the Mercury rocket program, and even budding women's lib. (Meaning: In this story, the ladies show the guys who's boss, even though the protagonist is a fellow.) If you'd like to view this fun noir, I look forward to sending it to you. Producers: Please contact me for the full script/synopsis, or buy the Kindle version at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UQ8LOO Note: Finalist (Bright International Film Festival July 2022)

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Submitted: 2017-Feb-23
Last Updated: 2023-Feb-12
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The Writer: Steve Garry

I'm an incorporated businessperson, operating as Integer Entertainment, who's actively pursuing attachments for my smaller scale projects before I work my way up. While the status of my scripts here may read 'For Sale', for all but the blockbuster-sized budget titles I'm more likely to be seeking producers, talent and investor collaborators, as a co-producer or EP, wherein I'd bring my screenplay as well as a finance plan, budget, shooting schedule, package elements, and some funding to the table. In addition, with a decade of pitching behind me and being read hundreds of times, I may have connections to enhance the resources that you have available. Don't hesitate to approach me with this… Go to bio
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