Christ came from Croydon
Logline
The story is set 20-30 years in the future when the gap between rich and poor has become a chasm. Multi national terrorist groups believe the time has come for World revolution. A spiritual leader tries to combat this whilst an Investment Analyst tries to make sense of it all.
Genre
Action,Apocalyptic,Drama,Fantasy,Sci-fi,Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
Keith Cole (an Investment Analyst) is on a business trip in New York when the terrorist group - the Movement blow up the stock exchange building in Shanghai. This is the signal for more violence to occur.. Meanwhile, the spiritual leader Russell Morgan holds a rally for his followers in Croydon.
Cole is fired from the World Bank of China and visits contacts in London. He agrees to meet his former associate - Janet at a pub. She returns from the funeral of Russell Morgan who has been assassinated a few days earlier. What Janet finds out at the funeral is totally amazing.
Setting
Croydon, London, Toronto, New York, Shanghai, Geneva, Moscow and San Diego
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Rebellion Against 'The One',Other
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity,Extreme Violence,Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Keith Cole
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Confident,Educated,Underdog,Masculine,Modest,Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: Russell Morgan
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Religious,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: John Smith
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Decisive,Engaging,Leader,Masculine,Outspoken,Visionary,Secretive,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Stoker
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Complex,Criminal,Desperate,Educated,Leader,Masculine,Villainous,Power Hungry,Visionary
Development Pitch
The gap between rich and poor is growing and something has to give. In "Christ came from Croydon" the World erupts into full scale World revolution. As the violence intensifies the World cries out for a Saviour and he arrives - from Croydon of all places. Many believe he is the new Messiah others that he is a complete fake. Trying to make sense of this craziness is one Keith Cole, an investment analyst who must cope with terrorist threats, insects for lunch and sex with robots yet still advise on investment decisions. Like everyone else he could do with a Saviour.