The Mayor of Successive Miracles
COMEDY DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION WAR ACTION ADVENTURE
1980s & '90s
Hamlin Tallent
Logline
The Mayor of Successive Miracles is about Jack Grant, a self-serving and total ass, who rises to fame in the U.S. Navy on the backs of others.
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Historical Fiction, War, Action, Adventure,
Short Summary
Jack Grant is a selfish and manipulating naval officer who succeeds despite his tremendous character flaws. He becomes a hero in the skies over Iraq and parlays that toward becoming an admiral!
Jack questions his life and the things he has done and resigns from the navy. He travels to a small town where he is confronted by a local lawman.
Setting
Virginia Beach, San Diego, Washington D.C., Iraq
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity, Language/Profanity, Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Jack Grant
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Unapologetic, Charming, Greedy, Insecure, Manipulative, Narcissistic, Power-hungry, Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Grace Grant
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Beautiful, Educated, Gracious, Honorable, Romantic, Selfless, Charming, Empathetic, Insecure, Strong Moral Code, Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: John "Jocko" Barnes
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Patriotic, Adventurous, Faithful, Masculine, Engaging, Heroic, Honorable, Aggressive, Decisive, Educated, Confident, Leader, Skillful, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Frank Wright
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident, Educated, Engaging, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Flexible, Honorable, Leader, Masculine, Patriotic, Skillful, Decisive
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