Picasso Trigger (1988) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A revenge conspiracy expands across multiple locations while covert operatives struggle to survive escalating attacks.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Revenge Operation Unveiled

A package and message reveal Miguel Ortiz's revenge operation against federal agents. Military support and attacks in Las Vegas and Hawaii establish the conspiracy's scope.

Key Events

• Package Delivered — A package from Miguel Ortiz is delivered and opened for a powerful conspirator. Characters: Miguel Ortiz Location: Conspirator's location
• Revenge Message Revealed — The message reveals Miguel Ortiz's revenge operation against federal agents. Characters: Miguel Ortiz Location: Conspirator's location
• Military Support Secured — The conspiracy obtains military support in Texas for planned attacks. Characters: Miguel Ortiz Location: Texas
• Planned Strikes Announced — The conspirators plan strikes in Las Vegas and Hawaii within one day. Characters: Miguel Ortiz Location: Las Vegas and Hawaii

The Philanthropist's Mask

Salazar publicly donates a valuable painting to Paris and presents himself as a philanthropist. His admission of the Picasso Trigger identity exposes the criminal meaning beneath the public image.

Key Events

• Paris Painting Donation — Salazar donates a valuable painting to Paris and presents himself as a philanthropist. Characters: Salazar / Picasso Trigger Location: Paris
• Criminal Name Admitted — Salazar admits that Picasso Trigger is his criminal code name. Characters: Salazar / Picasso Trigger Location: Paris
• Boat Attack Begins — A miniature cargo plane circles Donna and Taryn's boat before crashing into it. Characters: Donna, Taryn Location: Boat
• Boat Escape — Donna and Taryn escape after the miniature plane crashes into their boat. Characters: Donna, Taryn Location: Boat

Fire Across the Water

Donna and Taryn survive an attack on their boat. Travis joins L.G. Abilene and Pantera in a violent confrontation with pursuers during a boat chase.

Key Events

• Boat Escape — Donna and Taryn escape after the miniature plane crashes into their boat. Characters: Donna, Taryn Location: Boat
• L.G. Reports Attack — L.G. tells Travis that someone tried to kill him and believes he is dead. Characters: L.G. Abilene, Travis Abilene Location: Hiding place
• Pursuers Confronted — Travis, L.G., and Pantera confront the men pursuing them. Characters: Travis Abilene, L.G. Abilene, Pantera Location: Boat
• Pantera Kills Attacker — During the boat chase, gunfire is exchanged and Pantera kills one attacker. Characters: Travis Abilene, L.G. Abilene, Pantera Location: Boat

The Molokai Pursuit

Donna is assigned to watch Miguel Ortiz on Molokai while she and Taryn pursue an operation connected to Charles Patterson. The Professor's equipment and Hondo's motorcycle help them escape.

Key Events

• Molokai Surveillance Assignment — Donna is assigned to watch Miguel Ortiz during his routine on Molokai. Characters: Donna, Miguel Ortiz Location: Molokai
• Miguel's Daily Routine — Miguel walks on the beach and dines at Edy's while Donna watches him. Characters: Donna, Miguel Ortiz, Edy Location: Beach and Edy's
• Business Proposal — Donna and Taryn approach performers with a proposal connected to Charles Patterson. Characters: Donna, Taryn Location: Molokai
• Special Device Supplied — The Professor supplies equipment for Donna and Taryn's operation. Characters: Donna, Taryn, Professor Location: Molokai
• Motorcycle Escape — Hondo helps Donna and Taryn escape after they are spotted. Characters: Donna, Taryn, Hondo Location: Molokai
• Boomerang Destroys Vehicle — The Professor's boomerang destroys one vehicle pursuing Donna and Taryn. Characters: Donna, Taryn, Professor Location: Molokai
• Search Divided — Donna and Taryn divide their search between the beach and Miguel Ortiz's house. Characters: Donna, Taryn, Miguel Ortiz Location: Beach and Miguel Ortiz's house

The Mission Refuses To Die

News of Schiavo's death reaches Miguel Ortiz, who orders the mission to continue. The resulting assault wounds Taryn, but her protective vest allows her to survive and return to the hangar.

Key Events

• Las Vegas Death Report — A radio report announces that Schiavo and two associates have been killed. Characters: Miguel Ortiz, Schiavo Location: Las Vegas
• Mission Ordered Forward — Miguel orders his people to secure the grounds and refuses to abort the mission. Characters: Miguel Ortiz Location: Secured grounds
• Coordinated Assault — A coordinated assault uses vehicles, gunfire, explosives, and a speargun. Characters: Donna, Taryn, Miguel Ortiz Location: Secured grounds
• Taryn Wounded — Taryn is wounded but survives because she is wearing a protective vest. Characters: Taryn, Miguel Ortiz Location: Secured grounds
• Emergency Message Received — Taryn returns to the hangar after receiving an emergency message for L.G. Abilene. Characters: Taryn, L.G. Abilene Location: Hangar
• Conspiracy Continues — The larger conspiracy remains active after the assault and Taryn's return. Characters: Miguel Ortiz, Salazar / Picasso Trigger Location: Unknown

Story Breakdown

• Revenge Plot — Miguel Ortiz initiates a revenge operation supported by military resources and coordinated strikes.
  • Package Message — A delivered package reveals Miguel Ortiz's revenge plan.
  • Military Support — The conspirators secure support in Texas and plan attacks in Las Vegas and Hawaii.
• Public Disguise — Salazar uses philanthropy to conceal the criminal identity of Picasso Trigger.
  • Paris Donation — Salazar donates a valuable painting to Paris.
  • Code Name Admission — He admits that Picasso Trigger is his criminal code name.
• Boat Attacks — The conspiracy reaches Donna and Taryn while another pursuit targets L.G. Abilene.
  • Cargo Plane Crash — A miniature cargo plane crashes into Donna and Taryn's boat.
  • Pursuer Confrontation — Travis, L.G. Abilene, and Pantera fight attackers during a boat chase.
• Molokai Surveillance — Donna monitors Miguel Ortiz while she and Taryn conduct a related operation.
  • Miguel Observed — Donna watches Miguel's beach and dining routine.
  • Business Proposal — Donna and Taryn approach performers with a proposal connected to Charles Patterson.
• Escape Machinery — Support equipment and emergency assistance help Donna and Taryn evade pursuit.
  • Professor's Device — The Professor supplies a special device for the operation.
  • Motorcycle Escape — Hondo helps Donna and Taryn escape by motorcycle.
• Las Vegas Assault — The conspiracy's violence culminates in a coordinated assault after Schiavo's reported death.
  • Mission Continues — Miguel Ortiz orders his people to secure the grounds and continue.
  • Weapons Converge — Vehicles, gunfire, explosives, and a speargun drive the assault.
• Wounded Survivor — Taryn survives the assault and returns to the hangar while the larger conspiracy remains active.
  • Protective Vest — Taryn's vest allows her to survive after being wounded.
  • Emergency Return — Taryn returns to the hangar after receiving a message for L.G. Abilene.

Directed by

Andy Sidaris

Key Cast

• Steve Bond — Travis Abilene
• Dona Speir — Donna
• Hope Marie Carlton — Taryn
• Harold Diamond — Jade
• John Aprea — Salazar / Picasso Trigger