Hurrah for Liberty
ACTION ADVENTURE HISTORICAL FICTION WAR SUSPENSE/THRILLER
17th Century or Earlier
Oran Brucks
TaleFlick Pick!
Submision Type
book
Logline
Following the sudden death of their father, young frontiersmen Travis and Squib Tanner head West with their wolf dog Fidious seeking adventure. Along the way their idyllic adventure takes an unexpected turn when trapped by a chance encounter they become the prey of ruthless killers.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Historical Fiction,War,Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
Aaron Tanner, gunsmith and head of the Tanner family suddenly dies when kicked by a mule. His sons Travis and Squib leave home in a epic coming of age journey down the wild Ohio river seeking their fortune and adventure aimed at joining their uncle Wes in St Lois.
Setting
Pennsylvania/Ohio 1814
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest,Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Travis Tanner
Age: Late teens
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Complex,Patriotic,Aggressive,Masculine
Additional Character Details
Name: Squib Tanner
Age: late teens
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Complex,Confident,Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: Captain Martain Johnson
Age: late 40
Gender: Male
Role: logical
Key Traits: Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Major Smith-Torrens
Age: early 40
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Complex,Confident,Decisive,Badass,Aggressive,Villainous,Narcisstic,Secretive,Manipulative
Genre
ACTION, SUSPENSE, LGBT
Brief
As the war of 1812 rages on, a frontier man dies and his two sons go west to seek their fame and fortune in the new country called America. Along the way they stumble into adventure and intrigue that will shape the direction of their lives and of their new country.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the profile depicts the book correctly.
Draw of Story
The adventure drew me in from the start.
Possible Drawbacks
No, it’s interesting all the way through.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Two young men and a nation battle uncertainty and the wild frontier as they all come of age in the early nineteenth century.
Fanbase Potential
Maybe. There used to be a built in audience for westerns and early American period adventures but I'm not sure if that still exists.
Awards Potential
This could win awards in all major categories with the right talent.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
DANCES WITH WOLVES, JEREMIAH JOHNSON, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
What’s New About the Story
It's a fun take on the "go west young man" trope. It's a little bit too "traditional" or "PG" in its language and dialogue for modern audiences unless it's a kids film.
Lead Characters
They are young and eager for adventure, which makes them exciting.
Uniqueness of Story
This could be a good period piece if it were a little bit more grown up.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
It has the makings of a decent film but it needs more realistic dialogue.