Weenie Kleegan
ACTION ADVENTURE COMEDY DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION WAR
1960s & '70s
Hamlin Tallent
Logline
Weenie Kleegan is the story of a smart but unconfident boy from a small town who joins naval aviation and goes to war.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Historical Fiction, War
Short Summary
Weenie graduates from college but is unsure what he wants to do. He joins the navy and gradually develops confidence and a sense of who he is.
Setting
Middle America, Florida, San Diego, Vietnam, The Philippines, Hawaii
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Weenie Kleegan
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Funny, Gracious, Insecure, Romantic, Charming, Clumsy, Educated, Aspiring, Patriotic, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Raoul Hungus
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Educated, Funny, Outspoken, Adventurous, Decisive, Charming, Engaging, Narcissistic, Patriotic, Sexy, Skillful, Sophisticated, Aggressive, Aspiring
Additional Character Details
Name: Grandpa Two Bears
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Empathetic, Engaging, Funny, Leader, Masculine, Patriotic, Unapologetic, Decisive, Educated, Faithful, Heroic, Honorable, Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Cotton Crosby
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Masculine, Secretive, Strong Moral Code, Decisive, Educated, Engaging, Honorable, Underdog, Aspiring, Leader, Patriotic, Perseverance