HEAVE TO
ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DRAMA SUSPENSE/THRILLER HISTORICAL FICTION
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PETE DEBOER
Logline
HEAVE TO IS A STORY OF DRUG SMUGGLERS, BAD LAWYERS AND PRETTY WOMEN BEING PURSUED BY THE U.S. COAST GUARD AND THE DEA AT SEA IN THE ATLANTIC, CARIBBEAN AND THE GULF OF MEXICO. HISTORICAL CHARLESTON SC IS ALSO A CRITICAL PIECE OF THE STORY.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama,Suspense/Thriller,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
VINCE LUBAR OBSERVES A PHOTO SHOWING THE TRANSFER OF A BRIEFCASE BETWEEN TWO PERSONS AT FORT SUMTER. MARIJUANA SMUGGLERS ARE ADVANCING TO COCAINE. A NEW LITTLE SHIP CARIBBEAN GIPSY BECOMES THE MOTHER SHIP OF THE OPERATION. CAPTAIN CORY HIGGENS AND HIS GIRL FRIEND RUN THE BOAT AND THE MONEY.
SOME GET CAUGHT SOME GET AWAY. SOMEONE DIES, A POLITICAL RACE IN ATLANTA TAKES A HIT, A SHIP SINKS AND THE COAST GUARD/DEA MISSION IS A SUCCESS. CAPTAIN CORY MAKES A BREAK FOR FREEDOM AND MOST SURVIVING CHARACTERS ARE COMING BACK FOR THE SEQUEL.
Setting
CHARLESTON SC, WEST PALM BEACH FL, TURKS AND CAICOS, JAMACIA, BERMUDA, ARUBA.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return,,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending,HIDDEN ELEMENTS,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: VINCE LUBAR
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heroic, Secretive, Unapologetic, Adventurous, Charming, Leader, Masculine, Visionary, Criminal, Decisive, Funny, Educated, Engaging, Honorable, Patriotic, Aggressive, Confident, Modest, Perseverance, Desperate, Aspiring, Blunt,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Masculine,Patriotic,Selfless,Visionary,Strong Moral Code,Leader,Adventurous,Aspiring
Additional Character Details
Name: CHESTER WHITTAKER
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Complex, Funny, Greedy, Visionary, Skillful, Sophisticated, Adventurous, Charming, Confident, Educated, Leader, Engaging, Manipulative, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Aspiring, Blunt, Decisive, Secretive, Criminal, Outspoken,Narcisstic,Decisive,Criminal,Confident,Greedy,Educated,Manipulative,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: CORY HIGGINS
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous, Badass, Skillful, Confident, Leader, Lone Wolf, Complex, Masculine, Romantic, Perseverance, Sophisticated, Aggressive, Funny, Outspoken,Charming,Criminal,Decisive,Skillful,Masculine,Lone Wolf,Visionary
Additional Character Details
Name: LEON MATTHEWS
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Clumsy, Criminal, Complex, Desperate, Gracious, Skillful, Charming
Development Pitch
THE COAST GUARD IS A VERY POPULAR BRANCH OF THE MILITARY. A WELL DONE SERIES HIGHLIGHTING THE ADVENTURES OF THE SERVICE WOULD FILL A VOID ON THE ENTERTAINMENT SPECTRUM. FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS THE COAST GUARD HAS BEEN DEEPLY INVOLVED IN THE WAR ON DRUGS. IN THE 80'S THINGS WERE JUST GETTING STARTED AND MONEY WAS DIRECTED FROM CONGRESS FOR ENHANCED OPERATIONS. AFTER THE CUBAN BOAT LIFT HAD WORN OUT THE RESOURCES OF THE SERVICE, THE OLD NAVY SHIP ESCAPE WAS GIVEN TO THE COAST GUARD TO PROP UP OPERATIONS WHILE OTHER VESSELS AND CREWS WERE REPAIRED AND RESTED. THE AUTHOR SERVED AS AN OFFICER ON THE CUTTER ESCAPE FOR 3 YEARS AND PARTICIPATED IN 30 DRUG INTERDICTION PATROLS. INCIDENTALLY A SISTER SHIP OF THE SAME DESIGN (ACUSHNET) IS FOR SALE IN WASHINGTON STATE. MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE READ THE STORY HAVE SAID IT SHOULD BE SOME SORT OF SERIES. THE STORY HIGHLIGHTS THE BEGINING OF THE USE OF SECRET COMPARTMENTS ON SHIPS IN WHICH CONTRABAND COULD BE HIDDEN. THE CARIBBEAN GIPSY IS ONE SUCH SHIP. CHARACTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY ARE VERY WELL DEVELOPED. FORT SUMTER IN CHARLESTON SC PLAYS AN INTERESTING ROLE AS IT IS BEING USED BY THE CRIMINALS AS A SECRET COMMUNICATIONS BASE TO WARN SMUGGLERS AS TO THE LOCATION AND INTENTIONS OF COAST GUARD SHIP AT SEA. THE SEQUEL, DEALING WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS ABOUT 30% COMPLETE.