Dead on Arrival
A California Noir
Synopsis
In the glamorous, dangerous world of 1960s California, Frank Bigelow finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After discovering he's been poisoned and has only hours left to live, Frank embarks on a desperate search for his killer. His investigation plunges him into a tangled web of organized crime, political corruption, espionage, dangerous women, and deadly secrets.
With time running out and everyone hiding something, Frank must uncover the truth before his final curtain falls. A stylish, darkly humorous homage to classic film noir, Dead on Arrival explores betrayal, ambition, mortality, and the deadly consequences of chasing the truth.
Roles
Frank — The unlucky protagonist. A sharp-witted photographer and reporter caught in a deadly conspiracy.
Hannah — The Journalist. Intelligent, beautiful, ambitious, and mysterious.
Pete — The Captain. A cynical, world-weary police veteran with a dry sense of humor.
Roy — The Rookie. A younger officer whose optimism contrasts with his captain's cynicism.
Sam — The Salesman. A businessman entangled in something far more dangerous than an ordinary transaction.
Amy — The Supplier. A resourceful woman with connections to the criminal underworld.
Rita — The Life of the Party. A lively, charismatic figure in California's nightlife.
Paul — The Businessman. A man navigating a world of money, power, and dangerous associations.
Jack — The Senator. An ambitious political figure with powerful connections and dangerous secrets.
Eleanor — The Heiress. A wealthy woman whose privileged world intersects with the unfolding conspiracy.