A bunch of bankers. Screenplay

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. BANK – BANKING HALL – CUSTOMERS SIDE OF COUNTER – SOME TIME LATER

TWO POLICEMEN enter the banking hall.

Policemen approach cashiers.

POLICEMAN N1

We need to speak with your manager for a few moments please. Tell him it’s urgent.

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INT. MANAGER'S MR. MCFIER OFFICE – WIDE SHOT – FEW MINUTES LATER

Manager Mr. McFier, two policemen, Sean and Sam.

Mr. McFier sat at his desk, stares at his guests.

Two policemen standing in front of the manager.

Sean and Sam standing either side of the manager, looking at the policemen.

POLICEMAN N1, short, fat man dressed in uniform. Wearing baton and handcuffs on his waist.

POLICEMAN N1

Our informant overheard the conversation in a bar on Brandlesbury Estate.

SEAN (V.O.)

Brandlesbury Estate was known locally as the roughest part of town. Even the police Alsations had to wear body armour on patrol.

POLICEMAN N1

The man told his friend that he was desperate for cash. He had got hold of a firearm and was going to rob a bank on Friday.

Please, be extra vigilant Gentlemen. Keep as little cash as possible on the counter. Our informant is considered reliable but he couldn't tell us which bank is the intended target.

POLICEMAN N2, tall big man. Also dressed in uniform. Joining the conversation.

POLICEMAN N2

If the man points a gun at you do as he says and give him everything he wants. Remember the bank is insured and we do not want any dead heroes.

The staff and the manager look concerned at each other.

ANGLE ON SEAN'S FACE

SEAN (V.O.)

If he points a gun at you do as he says? Are you fucking joking? If he points a gun at me I will make sure he does not leave without the managers wallet and car keys as well. Be A hero? On these wages? I don't think so.

MANAGER MR. MCFIER

Thanks for letting us know so promptly gentlemen. I will advise the staff to be extra cautious.

Turns to Sam.

MANAGER MR. MCFIER

Make sure the staff are aware of the potential threat, although to be honest we are about the smallest bank in town. Anybody that desperate for money would probably go for one of the bigger fish. Who have we got working at the sub branch on Friday?

SEAN (V.O.)

The sub branch was only open on Friday mornings for the market traders. There was only ever a supervisor and one cashier. I loved doing this job. It was never busy. An absolute dawdle.

SAM

Sean is going as supervisor and I was thinking of sending Margaret.

SEAN (V.O.)

Oh shit, not Margaret. Since her husband went off on his round the world expedition for a packet of cigarettes she has been completely spaced out. Most of the time she doesn't know what planet she is on. Please, please, oh please, send gorgeous Rachael. The love of my life.

MANAGER MR. MCFIER

Capital idea Sam. Should be nice and quiet for the old girl. OK back to work gentlemen.

Sam and Sean leave the manager’s office.

INT. MAIN OFFICE – SEAN AND SAM – NEXT

SAM

How are you fixed for money Sean?

SEAN

If I get any more skint Bob Geldof will be arranging a Live Aid concert for me. Why?

SAM

Fancy some overtime and travel expenses?

Sean nods.

SAM