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!
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