Treatment

Treatment: Feature film

Film: The Gallants

Duration: 90 Minutes

Audience: Those who are interested in British style gangster thrillers.

15 age rating for imitable behaviour, drugs, violence and strong

language.

Possibly suited for those interested in crime thrillers.

synopsis: Frank is threatening William (Easter) and his gang to get back the money they owe him. They plan to steal a Lowry painting from a local rich businessman. Sergei a Russian criminal and his gang both plan to steal the same painting. Both unaware of the others plans they turn up at different times at night and a gangster war begins to claim the painting. A gigantic blood bath begins where Micky loses his life.

Easter and the rest of the mob begin to plan revenge. They create a trap by paying some other gangsters to lead Sergei's gang to their downfall. Unaware that the police are listening in, Easter’s plan backfires and he gets jailed. His gang plan to get him out. They break him out and have a narrow escape from the police.

Easter and his mob find Sergei’s hideout they trash the place and warn them their days are numbered. A big shoot out occurs in the suburbs of London. Easter his own gang turn against him to steal the painting and get the money. They kill Easter in a gruesome fashion. A final bloodbath occurs for everyone to try and claim the painting. Only Sergei alone becomes victorious. However whilst trying to escape Frank kills him learning the whereabouts of the painting which he claims for himself.

Suggested Elements:

a) Flashback to Sergei bribing Easters gang.

b) Special Effects for explosions and violence

c) Unexpected twist in the story

d) Filmed in local British locations.