Future Man

The original Bottle Rocket Script
[via bitterpill.org]

DIGNAN

So who’s going to know?

BOB

My brother.

ANTHONY

Future Man.

BOB

Who?

ANTHONY

Future Man.

You know. Cause he looks like he’s from the future.

DIGNAN

He looks like he was designed by scientists.

For desert warfare.

There are a lot of hilarious little things like this in the script that never made it into the movie.

5 responses for Future Man

  1. Joe epnrod says:
    July 19, 2003 at 1:03 am

    So that’s why he was Futureman! I don’t remember that explanation in the movie.

  2. dave says:
    July 19, 2003 at 7:28 am

    Thankyou, I love the comment at the end. I own the movie, and I get shaky every couple of months if I haven’t watched it. The part at the end makes me laugh because it probably references some actual history between the three brothers, cause Futureman is a Wilson too. I can see him going through the script and saying, “We’re gonna take that out or else I’ll beat you endlessly.” or something.

  3. benson says:
    July 20, 2003 at 11:47 am

    For some reason I decided it was essential that I transcribe ‘Dignan’s Notebook’

    Initial Five Years -Through a constant regimen of activities, we begin to learn a craft.

    A. Practice Jobs (Goals)

    1. Sharpen timing
    2. Be able to make errors in safe environment

    B. First Real Heist (Goals)

    1. Assemble small team
    2. Create cash base

    Mr. Henry C. Cultivate Relationship with Abe Henry

    1. Work with professionals
    2. Make name for ourselves

    Anthony: Of all our goals the crucial one to bring to fruition is C. Mr. Henry

    Positive values Loyalty Enthusiasm

    Negative Values Sloth Predictability

    The 2nd Five Years

    D. Going Legitimate (w/ Mr. Henry)

    1. Make wise investments
    2. The Robin Hood Principle

    a. Establish good will within community b. Anonymous donations

    E. Develop outside interests

    a. Travel b. Art c. Science

    3rd Phase Years 10-15 -Anthony the ideas for these years are [I can’t tell what it says]

    The Next 25 Years

    F. Obviously these years will be heavily influenced by the years that precede them.

    1. Multiple accommodations
    2. When possible

    a. Meet people from foreign countries. b. Find ways to develop properties

    “Ways of Success” -These are some plans for ways of success

    a. chances b. odds c. bet long

    The Next Fifty

    G. Keep working

    1. Keep developing
    2. No more crime

    Wives and family Very crucial

    1. Houses

    a. Beach house b. Town house c. Beach

    Living into 21st century

    H. Anthony as you know there can be no way of looking this far ahead.

    1. Remain flexible
    2. Don’t be too derogatory

    I. Consider alternatives

    1. Within field
    2. Outside field

    a. College b. Higher degrees c. Honorary degrees

  4. josh says:
    July 20, 2003 at 11:52 am

    That was absolutely essential!

    Thanks!

  5. dave says:
    July 22, 2003 at 8:21 am

    I love the part of about Dignan wearing cowboy boots in gym. I remember playing floor hockey wearing big rubber boots in gym in Canada. I kept forgetting my runners.