THE HENCHMAN
A powerhouse Army of One ACTION/THRILLER that delivers big hits and humanity. Written along the lines of THE PROFESSIONAL, JOHN WICK, and MAN ON FIRE
LOGLINE: A mute henchman goes rogue after his kingpin boss kidnaps the deaf-mute granddaughter of a rival. But rescuing and returning her safely to avoid a gang war may prove a challenge as a bounty on his head, and a reward for the missing child has every criminal in the city gunning for him.
SUMMARY: After his son’s death, aging mob boss, RAY REDSTONE, seeks revenge against those responsible. However, there’s a problem with his righteous mission, his son overdosed and the parties involved in selling him the drugs have been dealt with. But silently suffering from dementia, in Ray’s mind, justice is yet to be served. His unchecked and impulsive actions are fracturing a long-held truce with a rival crime syndicate, led by MILO CORTEZ. Blaming his adversary for his son’s death, Ray brazenly kidnaps Milo’s DEAF/MUTE seven-year-old granddaughter, JUNE, days before Christmas, determined to satisfy the reprisal he seeks. Among Ray’s men, one of his most trusted, an O.G. henchman named HILLIS. He’s MUTE, doesn’t speak, and to everyone’s knowledge, never has. Being a close, but silent confidant to his boss, Hillis has witnessed Ray’s mental deterioration. But it’s hard to speak up without a voice, and going against a kingpin is a criminal offense among “made” men. Forced to go rogue, Hillis sneaks the girl out. His plan, return June unharmed before Milo finds out who took her. But as a criminal, Hillis can’t just go to the cops, and he can’t just get Milo on the phone and explain the situation. He’s forced to traverse the snowy city, needing to get from one side to the other, with the child in tow. But crossing Ray puts a BOUNTY on his head. And with Milo’s syndicate out searching, there’s a REWARD for June’s safe return. As money talks, every criminal in the city is on notice, gunning for Hillis and the profit capturing him or returning June can bring. Hillis quietly seeks the kindness of friends and strangers, to help save the city from a violent gang war and get June home unscathed.