Son of a Gun

Age rating: 17 and older
Think Goodfellas merged with Eight Crazy Nights. Two guys search for a gig & they score big, at an Italian wedding. A diabolical thief steals the bride's diamond ring & the guys are held responsible ultimately. Animation/Comedy/Musical.
Project collaboration: Closed
Synopsis: Jersey City, 25 year old John Redone is an ultimate buzz kill. In a rebellious attempt to get one over on his old man, he gets kicked out of the house. John is now forced to go out by himself & look for a job. He blacks out under the influence, from an early morning alcohol binge, and he finds himself in a chapel. Handed a tuxedo & given a few good words from Father Isaac, he sets out with a new step. Obtaining a new beginning and a new look, he has graduated from being a body to an official grub worm.

The mob life seems to be the only way to turn, so he teams up with his best bud Vincent Carmichael in his search for a job. They land a gig as stand-ins in an Italian style wedding working for the Mafia. When a thief steals the bride's precious wedding ring and other precious valuables, Vincent gets kidnapped so, John has to handle up & become a hero. John has to return what was rightfully stolen in order to get his friend back from the dangerous crime syndicate, ran by the vicious crime boss Frank Calzone; believe me he's no angel.

Given an ultimatum and a fiery Italian sweetheart named Nola Areli, together they embark on a journey to get to the bottom of the heist. How will John ever stand up to the vicious crime syndicate & win his friend back?

Latest Work

All Work

  • Script 2 - Allen's 2nd Draft
    06/18/12
    Creative Notes:
    The way I formatted the story has changed. Mostly the margins, the dialogue & the sluglines have changed.
  • Script 1 - Allen's Original Draft
    05/23/12
    Creative Notes:
    OK finally finished. Here goes another fantastic piece of art. This version turned out beautiful, great for everyone. There are scenes that make you laugh & scenes that make you say this is really good. Full of all the little jokes a comedy needs to fill the screen. Thanks to all the people who wanted this to happen.