Synopsis/Details
Tommy Townsend is an up & coming comedian in Los Angeles. Broke and grinding away his days as an Uber driver to pay the bills, he has dreams of becoming a successful working comedian. One night he gets asked to do a private show from some Russian gangsters, and after his set, witnesses the entire crew get murdered. The rival gang realizes he's escaped and a witness to the crime, and spend the next 24 hours pursuing him hoping to eliminate him before he can become a problem. He gets chased across the city until he finds his way to the boss of the family, who ultimately comes to his defense. In the end, Tommy gains worldwide recognition and a chance at the big time due to his harrowing circumstances and incredible story.
Attached Talent
Danny Trejo
All Accolades & Coverage
Top 23% "Consider" from WeScreenplay
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Escape
Story Situation:
Pursuit
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Other on-set effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Young Adult
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Everyman
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action Suspense-Thriller, Comedy, Straight Action
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Near Death Experience
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Writer Style:
Coen Brothers, Guy Ritchie, Robert Rodriguez