FILM TITLE: LINCOLN & KNOX
RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES
GENre: ACTION / COMEDY / CHRISTMAS
WRITTEN BY: RICHARD ROSSO & SHAWN WELLING
DIRECTED BY: SHAWN WELLING
MOVIE ASSIMILATION
"OCEANS 11" meets "Planes, TRAINS and AUTOMOBILEs" with A "HELL OR HIGH WATER" FEEL.
MOVIE PALETTE
GREEN BLUE Yellow / NIGHT and DUSK / 80's / Grunge
Film Credit
Actors
JOSHUA PERI / Lincoln Banks
TOM VERA / CHARLIE KNOX
ALEXIS ARNOLD / AVA FOREST
ANDI SAKS / JESSICA FLETCHER
EMMARAIN WELLING / Finn FOREST
LEE MAJORS (RUMORED)
TIM DEKAY (RUMORED)
CREW
DIRECTOR: SHAWN WELLING
SCREENPLAY: RICHARD ROSSO & SHAWN WELLING
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: WARREN PAGE BALMER III
STILL CASTING PLEASE SUBMIT: SHAWNWELLING1@ME.COM
SHORT SYNOPSIS
IN this "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Texas adventure, FOLLOW AN EXCITING STORY OF a GOLD heist with an Ex-Con, Ex green beret and 2 very resourceful sisters who are all trying to get home for Christmas in the next 24 hours.
SYNOPSIS
After being betrayed and left for dead in a Texas prison, Charlie Knox (Tom Vera) plans an elaborate gold heist with a desperate ex-Green Beret, Lincoln Banks (Joshua Peri). both LINCOLN AND KNOX flee from the law with over 1 million dollars in gold bars. Lincoln Banks must soon infiltrate an enemy base, a cartel camp, to pay one half million dollars as Ransom to rescue his daughter held captive with A mexican DRUG LORD, eventually waging anD escalating A one-man war against the cartel.
Meanwhile Knox hopes to rekindle with his son and ex-WIFE in time for Christmas. BOth MEN STEAL FOR A GREATER GOOD, OR SO IT SEEMS. Through this "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Texas adventure, the backbone of this story are two kids caught in the middle of the robbery. Ava FOREST (Alexis Arnold 18) and Finn Forest (EmmaRain Welling 7). Ava finds that her sister Finn has been inadvertenTly traPped in the stolen Armored Car. a chase begins as Ava drives a 1964 Corvette in pursuit of saving her sister. Meanwhile FBI Agent Jessica Fletcher (Andi Saks) and Police Captain Sam Spade (rumored Tim Dekay) fight over jurisDiction to pursue an unlikely robbery with an Ex-Con, Ex green beret and 2 very resourceful sisters who are all trying to get home for Christmas in the next 24 hours.
Introduction
Setting: A large, bustling urban city, where the local law keeps a strong vice on the shadows of crime.
Main Characters:
- Charlie Knox 37 (Tom Vera): An ex-con stealing for all the right reasons, who is on the run.
- Lincoln Banks 41 (Joshua Peri): An ex-green beret with a price tag on his head from the Cartel.
- Finn Forest 7 (EmmaRain Welling): Middle child of the Forest family who is trapped in a stolen armored truck.
- Ava Forest 18 ( Alexis Arnold) Oldest daughter to the Forest family .
- Agent Jessica Fletcher 27 (Andi Saks): A vigilante FBI agent, with a mysterious past, who plays a pivotal role in finding Lincoln and Knox.
- Captain Sam Spade 41 (rumored Tim Dekay): Local law who fights over jurisdiction with Agent Fletcher.
STORY
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Movie Plot Outline: "Lincoln & Knox: A Fantastic Christmas Heist"
In the heart of Texas, a daring story of redemption and resilience unfolds. Charlie Knox (played by Tom Vera), a man betrayed and left for dead in a ruthless prison, seeks justice and a second chance at life. Teaming up with Lincoln Banks (Joshua Peri), a desperate and skilled ex-Green Beret, the duo plans an audacious heist to steal over $1 million in gold bars. Their escapade sets off a chain of events that lead them on a high-stakes adventure against time and the law.
The Heist and the Chase
As the pair flees from the authorities, Lincoln discovers his daughter is held captive by a dangerous cartel. Determined to save her, he must infiltrate the enemy base to deliver a ransom of half a million dollars, igniting a one-man war against the cartel's might. Meanwhile, Charlie dreams of rekindling his relationship with his estranged son just in time for Christmas, hoping the heist will secure their future.
The Unexpected Allies
Caught in the whirlwind of the heist are two young sisters, Ava (Alexis Arnold) and Finn (EmmaRain Welling) Forest. When Ava realizes that her seven-year-old sister Finn has inadvertently become trapped in the stolen armored car, she takes matters into her own hands. Behind the wheel of a 1964 Corvette, Ava embarks on a thrilling pursuit to save Finn and reclaim their normal lives.
The Law on Their Heels
The chaos attracts the attention of FBI Agent Jessica Fletcher (Andi Saks) and Police Captain Sam Spade (rumored to be portrayed by Tim Dekay), who find themselves at odds over jurisdiction. The unlikely alliance of an ex-con, a former military operative, and two resourceful sisters challenges the law enforcement's pursuit, as everyone races against the clock to make it home for Christmas in just 24 hours.
"Gold Rush Christmas" is a gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and the power of familial bonds, wrapped in an action-packed, heartwarming journey. As the characters navigate their intertwined destinies, they discover the true meaning of family and the spirit of the holiday season.
Movie Plot Breakdown:
Lincoln & Knox: A Fantastic Christmas Heist
Betrayal and Escape
- Introduction to Charlie Knox: Once a respected figure, Charlie Knox (played by Tom Vera) finds himself betrayed and left for dead in a Texas prison. His life takes a dramatic turn as he plans an elaborate escape.
- Meeting Lincoln Banks: Charlie partners with Lincoln Banks (Joshua Peri), a desperate ex-military Green Beret with his own stakes in the game, to plan a daring gold heist with Knox.
- The Heist: The duo manages to steal over 1 million dollars in gold bars, setting off a high-stakes chase as they flee from the law.
Personal Stakes
- Lincoln's Mission: Lincoln discovers his daughter is held captive by a cartel. He must infiltrate their base to pay a ransom of half a million dollars, leading to a one-man war against the cartel after the Cartel demands Knox's half as well.
- Knox's Hope: Meanwhile, Knox hopes to reunite with his estranged son in time for Christmas, adding emotional weight to his journey.
The Unexpected Heroes
- Introduction to Ava and Finn Forest: Ava (Alexis Arnold, 18) and her younger sister Finn (EmmaRain Welling, 7) find themselves inadvertently caught in the robbery. Finn is trapped in the stolen armored car.
- Ava's Pursuit: Determined to save her sister, Ava takes matters into her own hands, driving a 1964 Corvette in a thrilling chase to catch up with the fleeing criminals. Ava has multiple near, save the day moments.
Law and Order
- FBI Agent and Police Captain: FBI Agent Jessica Fletcher (Andi Saks) and Police Captain Sam Spade (rumored Tim Dekay) are introduced, each vying for jurisdiction over the case. Captain spade stays one step ahead of Fletcher with intel from Ava.
- Conflict and Cooperation: Despite their initial rivalry, Fletcher and Spade must work together to navigate this unlikely scenario involving an ex-con, an ex-military, and two resourceful sisters.
Climax and Resolution
- The Final Showdown: In a dramatic climax, Lincoln wages an escalating battle against the cartel to save his daughter, while Ava closes in on her sister's captors.
- A Race Against Time: As the clock ticks down, all parties are driven by a shared desire to make it home for Christmas.
- Reunions and Redemption: The film concludes with heartwarming reunions, as Knox finds a way to reconnect with his son, and Lincoln rescues his daughter, symbolizing hope and redemption during the holiday season.
- Touching ending: Knox returns Flint home for Christmas dinner reuniting with her sister Ava and secrets unfold with a special Christmas gift come true for all.
Themes and Tone
- Themes: Redemption, family, courage, and the power of unexpected alliances.
- Tone: A thrilling yet heartwarming adventure, blending action with emotional depth, reminiscent of classic westerns like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
