My Dear Brute - A Tragedy / An Original Screenplay

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Copyright 2012 Antonio "Tone" Stone A.M.H

MY DEAR BRUTE

An American Tragedy

Logline:

A troubled man relocates from Detroit to Los Angeles and becomes the bodyguard for an up-and-coming producer, the love interest of a rising starlet, and ultimately the fugitive suspect of a brutish Hollywood murder.

Synopsis:

DeWayne Coltrane, an intimidating young man with a

troubled past, has just recently returned home from his

second imprisonment. Depressed, and mourning the absence of

his parents (his father then his mother each died during

his respective incarcerations), he decides to pick up

and relocate from Detroit to Hollywood. With no specific

plan of action, he makes the move. In accordance with his

typical daring manner, DeWayne imagines that he will go at

Hollywood “head first” and make something happen. One night

on the town he makes an unusual acquaintance with Brian, a

homosexual slickster and native of West Hollywood. Brian

manages to sustain a conversation with DeWayne, in which

they agree on some mutual interests. DeWayne decides to

take Brian up on an invitation to a party in Malibu, where

he is upset to witness Brian’s genuine lifestyle. But, he

is fortunate to make the acquaintance of Absolon Andrews,

a gay trust fund heir who has been cast out by his father

and also just recently settled in LA to pursue a career as

a producer.

Strangely, DeWayne and Absolon take a liking to each

other, share an interest in one another, and begin a

friendship of sorts. Their friendship quickly goes through

the catalogue of emotions, and becomes a macho battle of

the wits. DeWayne intends to benefit from Absolon’s status

in Hollywood. Absolon plans to “flex his muscle” on the

brute. DeWayne begins to work as bodyguard for Absolon, and

they maintain a continuous battle over work and personal

issues. Only the arrival of Simone Blanc can help to cool

things down. Simone is the dear friend of Absolon from

France, an actress who has come to do business on behalf of

her esteemed companion. She tames Absolon’s insensitivities

toward DeWayne. And in the meanwhile, she and DeWayne

develop a relationship. There is still tension between the

two men. But things are starting to look good.

Everything seems to finally be on the right track.

DeWayne and Simone are falling in love, and Simone becomes

pregnant. She asks DeWayne to consider returning to

France with her. Then one night changes everything. This

particular night, Absolon and Simone are at an advanced

screening of a film that Absolon had a hand in producing.

DeWayne is out drinking, reminiscing his parents. He has

decided that he will go to Paris with Simone. But before

he can end the night on a good note, he crosses paths

with Brian. And before the night is over people will be

dead, including Absolon. DeWayne’s life will begin its

descent into ruins. And Simone will experience the most

tragic occurrences ever. Also, the killings that take place

that night lead DeWayne to New Mexico, where he goes into

hiding, and bring him special attention from the television

program AMERICA’S MOST WANTED. A shocking development to a

story hinting of hope.

Antonio “Tone” Stone

(415) 305-9983

hmasstone@live.com

For actual script please contact Antonio "Tone" Stone to discuss confidentiality agreement.