Future Force (1989) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

In a near-future society where law enforcement has failed, a disillusioned bounty hunter protects a reporter whose evidence exposes corruption within C.O.P.S.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A City Without Reliable Justice

In the near future, law enforcement has become ineffective, and C.O.P.S. is presented as a remaining hope for justice. Tucker is a disillusioned Los Angeles bounty hunter.

Key Events

• Law Enforcement Fails — Ineffective law enforcement leaves C.O.P.S. as a hope for justice. Location: Near-future Los Angeles
• Tucker Takes the Protection Job — Tucker is hired to protect reporter Sims from renegade cops. Characters: John Tucker, Marion Sims Location: Los Angeles

The Reporter Under Threat

Tucker is hired to protect Sims from renegade cops. Sims has uncovered evidence of corruption and ineffectiveness within C.O.P.S.

Key Events

• Sims Uncovers C.O.P.S. Corruption — Sims has proof of corruption and ineffectiveness within C.O.P.S. Characters: Marion Sims Location: Unspecified
• Adams Turns the Organization — The corrupt head of C.O.P.S. turns the organization against Sims. Characters: Jason Adams, Marion Sims Location: C.O.P.S. organization

C.O.P.S. Turns Against Sims

The organization is led by corrupt Adams, and bounty hunters from C.O.P.S. pursue Sims. Tucker continues working to protect her.

Key Events

• Adams Turns the Organization — The corrupt head of C.O.P.S. turns the organization against Sims. Characters: Jason Adams, Marion Sims Location: C.O.P.S. organization
• Bounty Hunters Pursue Sims — C.O.P.S. bounty hunters pursue Sims after her discoveries. Characters: Marion Sims Location: Unspecified
• Tucker Sides with Sims — Tucker chooses to help Sims despite the danger from C.O.P.S. Characters: John Tucker, Marion Sims Location: Unspecified

Tucker Becomes a Target

Once Tucker is openly helping Sims, a bounty is placed on him too. Billy, a computer genius who uses a wheelchair, aids Tucker and Sims.

Key Events

• Tucker Sides with Sims — Tucker chooses to help Sims despite the danger from C.O.P.S. Characters: John Tucker, Marion Sims Location: Unspecified
• A Bounty Targets Tucker — A bounty is placed on Tucker after he helps Sims. Characters: John Tucker, Jason Adams Location: C.O.P.S. organization
• Billy Aids the Pair — Billy, a wheelchair-using computer genius, aids Tucker and Sims. Characters: John Tucker, Marion Sims, Billy Parke Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Broken Justice System — Ineffective law enforcement creates dependence on civilian bounty hunters.
  • Near-Future Los Angeles — The story is set around 1993, when law enforcement has become ineffective.
  • C.O.P.S. as Hope — Civilian Operated Police Systems is presented as a remaining hope for justice.
• Tucker's Disillusionment — Tucker's experience of widespread corruption has left him bitter and drunken.
  • Bounty Hunter — Tucker works as a Los Angeles bounty hunter.
  • Laser Arm — He has a metal arm piece capable of shooting lasers.
• Sims's Investigation — Reporter Marion Sims uncovers evidence about C.O.P.S.
  • Corruption Evidence — Sims has proof of corruption within the organization.
  • System Ineffectiveness — Her findings also concern C.O.P.S.'s ineffectiveness.
• Protection Assignment — Tucker is hired to protect Sims from renegade cops.
  • Tucker Takes the Job — A protection assignment connects Tucker to Sims's situation.
  • Justice Over Payment — Tucker is more interested in right defeating wrong than in payment.
• C.O.P.S. Betrayal — The organization that is supposed to support justice is turned against Sims by its corrupt leader.
  • Adams Leads C.O.P.S. — Jason Adams is identified as the corrupt head of the bounty organization.
  • Hunters Pursue Sims — C.O.P.S. bounty hunters go after Sims.
• Tucker Becomes Target — Tucker's decision to help Sims brings a bounty against him.
  • Tucker Helps Sims — He continues protecting her despite the organization turning against her.
  • Bounty on Tucker — A bounty is placed on Tucker once his support for Sims becomes apparent.
• Billy's Assistance — Billy supports Tucker and Sims as they face the pursuit.
  • Computer Genius — Billy is described as a computer genius.
  • Wheelchair User — Billy uses a wheelchair.

Directed by

David A. Prior

Key Cast

• David Carradine — John Tucker
• Robert Tessier — Becker
• Anna Rapagna — Marion Sims
• William Zipp — Jason Adams
• Patrick Culliton — Grimes