King Con - a screen play. Film Studies Course Work.

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KING CON

FADE IN

1.  INT.  APARTMENT.  DAY.                                                   1.

A brightly lit, stylish apartment. FACE sits on a large leather chair, his back to the extravagant open-plan kitchen. His attractive features are clouded by a look of concentration. Suddenly his eyes light up and his face breaks into a smile.

FACE
I’ve got it! I know how we’re going to do this.

Across a small glass coffee table are three men, one old – wearing a dark suit ALBUS FEWKES, one young in jeans and a jacket – RYAN “FIXIE” CONWAY and one particularly well built, wearing all black – SPENCER COLLINS. They sit alongside a beautiful, young brunette woman, wearing royal blue – CAT CRUSH. They look up with interest.

CAT
Tell us then...

FACE
Alright, here it is.

2.  EXT.  PAVEMENT OUTSIDE HOTEL.  Day.                                  2.

Busy pavement outside an impressive, tall building. A car door is opened by a chauffeur to reveal SIMON ROYALE, a short man, dressed in expensive clothes. He nods at his driver, walking purposefully into the building.

FACE (V.O)
We know from Albus’ extensive enquiries that our only chance to get near The Mark is his stay at the Rochester. This means we’ve got to get in there.

3.  INT.  HOTEL LOBBY.  NIGHT.                                              3.

The Lobby is bright and spacious, expensively furnished with a large desk between the elevators and the doors leading out to the rest of the hotel.

(CONT:)

CONT.

PHONE RINGS, the young, blonde, RECEPTIONIST dressed in red Rochester uniform answers.

ALBUS (V.O)
(voice slightly exaggerated) CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve won our HR raffle, winning a night at Netherfield Spa. Don’t worry – we’ll cover your shift!

Receptionist’s face lights up with a smile.

4.  INT.  HOTEL LOBBY.  DAY.                                                  4.

Simon Royale gives his name to check-in. The red-head girl behind the desk looks up, giving a winning smile, revealing herself to be Cat in disguise. She hands him a key-card and a “Welcome Pack” with an obvious leaflet, reading: “Tonight, World’s Best Elvis Tribute”.

FACE (V.O)
We’ll need Albus in there too.

Simon Royale turns to walk towards the elevator. Behind him Albus, dressed in a red Rochester uniform, is walking past. He gives Cat a subtle wink.

Join now!

5.  INT.  HOTEL 7TH FLOOR CORRIDOR.  DAY.                          5.

Simon Royale exits an elevator and uses his room key to gain entry to room 713.

FACE (V.O)
With Cat planted at the desk we’ll know what room he’s in and when he comes down for the entertainment. We’ll just-

FIXIE (V.O)
Hold on...

6.  INT.  APARTMENT.  DAY.                                                    6.
Look of confusion on Fixie’s face.

FIXIE
What entertainment?!

Face looks to Albus who gives him a nod. Face shuffles uncomfortably in his chair.

(CONT:)

CONT.

FACE
(Slowly) Royale is a HUGE Elvis fan.

FIXIE
Right...So..?

7.  INT.  HOTEL ROOM.  DAY.         ...

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