Ghost of a Chance
Logline
: The ghost of Teddy Roosevelt helps a young West Virginia senator in his third party run for President against a corrupt Republican incumbent and not much better Democratic contender.
Genre
Comedy, Political, Satire,
Short Summary
The time is the present and locations vary on the campaign trail and wild adventure from the home of the senator, to the White House to Madison Square Garden and other campaign locations.
It is a happy ending with Senator Frank Barnes winning the hard fought election and marrying his campaign manager, Angela May.
Setting
Washington DC, New York, West Virginia, Los Angeles
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Happy Ending,Listen to the past
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Frank Barnes
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Educated, Modest, Selfless, Faithful, Underdog, Visionary, Perseverance, Patriotic, Empathetic, Aspiring, Charming
Additional Character Details
Name: Theodore Roosevelt
Age: 61
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Aggressive, Charming, Unapologetic, Visionary, Adventurous, Blunt, Decisive, Leader, Outspoken, Educated, Patriotic, Perseverance, Sarcastic, Strong Moral Code, Confident, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Funny, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Andrea May
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Honorable, Strong Moral Code, Faithful, Modest, Sarcastic, Romantic, Perseverance, Charming, Confident, Outspoken, Aspiring, Blunt, Leader, Selfless, Skillful, Visionary, Beautiful, Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: President Ronald Tate
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Blunt, Confident, Leader, Manipulative, Secretive, Perseverance, Aggressive, Criminal, Villainous, Unapologetic, Greedy, Power-hungry
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