13 (2010) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A desperate man survives a rigged Russian roulette competition, wins a fortune, and sacrifices himself to protect his family's claim to it.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Stolen Chance

Vince learns about a lucrative job and steals the dead applicant's instructions. He reaches a secluded event and is accepted after a humiliating security inspection.

Key Events

• Vince Hears About the Job — Vince overhears that a dead man was expected to start a highly paid job. Characters: Vince Location: Public place
• The Stolen Instructions — Needing money, Vince steals the envelope containing the job instructions. Characters: Vince Location: Public place
• Arrival at the Secluded Event — Vince follows the instructions and reaches a secluded location. Characters: Vince Location: Secluded event site
• The Security Inspection — Vince is forced to strip while his boot heels are cut open for surveillance checks. Characters: Vince Location: Event site
• Accepted as Participant Thirteen — The organizers accept Vince as the replacement for the dead applicant. Characters: Vince Location: Event site

Rules of the Killing Game

The organizers reveal that the job is a series of Russian roulette games. Jasper watches and bets, while Jimmy brings Jefferson into the competition.

Key Events

• Accepted as Participant Thirteen — The organizers accept Vince as the replacement for the dead applicant. Characters: Vince Location: Event site
• The Roulette Rules — Participants learn they must spin revolvers and fire when the special light is switched on. Characters: Vince, Jasper Location: Game room
• Jasper Places His Bet — Jasper watches the event as a wealthy spectator and bets on his brother. Characters: Jasper Location: Spectator area
• Jefferson Enters the Game — Jimmy brings Jefferson from prison to compete in the deadly event. Characters: Jefferson, Jimmy Location: Game room
• Jefferson Bargains for His Son — Jefferson asks Jimmy to divide the hidden loot between his imprisoned son and Jimmy if he dies. Characters: Jefferson, Jimmy Location: Event site

Survival by Chance

Vince survives three increasingly lethal rounds. The field narrows until only a final duel remains, while the participants face overwhelming pressure.

Key Events

• First Roulette Round — Each participant receives one bullet, and Vince survives after being forced to fire. Characters: Vince, Jefferson Location: Game room
• Second Round Survival — With two bullets in each gun, Vince survives because the man behind him dies first. Characters: Vince, Jefferson Location: Game room
• Third Round Narrows the Field — Three bullets are loaded into each gun, leaving Vince and four other men alive. Characters: Vince, Jefferson Location: Game room
• The Final Duel Is Chosen — Two survivors are randomly selected for a duel while the other three receive money. Characters: Vince, Jefferson Location: Game room

Maps and Betrayals

Jimmy attempts to murder Jefferson for the hidden loot map. Jefferson exposes the fake map and later destroys the real one to protect himself.

Key Events

• Jimmy Attacks Jefferson — Jimmy tries to garrote Jefferson and take the map to the hidden loot. Characters: Jefferson, Jimmy Location: Mansion interior
• The Employee Stops Jimmy — Another employee intervenes and insists that surviving players cannot be harmed. Characters: Jefferson, Jimmy Location: Mansion interior
• Jefferson Reveals a Fake Map — Jefferson shows Jimmy blank paper as the supposed map and mocks him for being deceived. Characters: Jefferson, Jimmy Location: Mansion interior
• The Real Map Burns — After leaving, Jefferson burns the real map so the hidden loot cannot be traced. Characters: Jefferson Location: Mansion interior

A Victory Without Escape

Vince wins the duel and sends the money to his family, but Jasper attacks him before he reaches home. Vince dies after hiding the package receipt.

Key Events

• Vince Wins the Duel — Vince wins the final duel and receives 1.85 million dollars. Characters: Vince Location: Game room
• Money Hidden at the Station — Seeing police arrive, Vince hides the winnings in a garbage can before questioning. Characters: Vince Location: Train station
• The Winnings Are Sent Away — Vince sends the money to his family by registered mail and buys a birthday toy for his sister. Characters: Vince Location: Post office route
• Jasper's Fatal Revenge — Jasper shoots Vince for revenge and takes the bag, while Vince swallows the receipt to protect the money's destination. Characters: Vince, Jasper Location: Road near Vince's home

Story Breakdown

• Vince Takes the Job — Vince's financial need drives him to impersonate a dead applicant and enter the secret event.
  • Overheard Opportunity — Vince hears about a well-paid job connected to a dead man.
  • Stolen Instructions — He steals the envelope and follows its directions.
• The Secluded Recruitment — The organizers test Vince for surveillance and accept him as participant thirteen.
  • Stripped for Inspection — His clothing and boot heels are checked for hidden equipment.
  • Replacement Participant — Vince is admitted in place of the dead applicant.
• The Betting Spectacle — The illegal competition is presented as entertainment for wealthy spectators and bettors.
  • Roulette Rules — Participants must spin revolvers and fire under the special light.
  • Jasper's Wager — Jasper places a bet on his brother's survival.
• Jefferson's Dangerous Bargain — Jefferson enters through Jimmy and tries to secure a division of the hidden loot.
  • Prison Release — Jimmy brings Jefferson out of prison to compete.
  • Loot Agreement — Jefferson asks Jimmy to send part of the loot to his imprisoned son.
• Rounds of Russian Roulette — Vince survives successive rounds as the number of bullets increases and the field collapses.
  • First Round — Vince is forced to fire and survives with one bullet per revolver.
  • Second Round — He survives after the participant behind him is killed first.
  • Third Round — Vince remains alive among only five participants.
• The Loot Map Betrayal — Jimmy turns against Jefferson, but Jefferson uses a fake map and destroys the real one.
  • Jimmy's Garrote — Jimmy tries to kill Jefferson and take the loot map.
  • Blank Paper Trick — Jefferson reveals that the map shown to Jimmy is blank paper.
  • Burned Evidence — Jefferson burns the real map before leaving.
• Victory and Fatal Escape — Vince wins the fortune but cannot escape Jasper's revenge and final theft attempt.
  • Final Duel Victory — Vince defeats his opponent and receives 1.85 million dollars.
  • Money Sent Away — He mails the winnings to his family and buys a birthday toy.
  • Receipt Destroyed — After Jasper shoots him, Vince swallows the receipt to protect the package's destination.

Directed by

Gela Babluani

Key Cast

• Sam Riley — Vince
• Jason Statham — Jasper
• Mickey Rourke — Jefferson
• Ray Winstone — Ronald Lynn
• 50 Cent — Jimmy