Eliminators

Eliminators

Year: 2016

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: James Nunn

ActionThriller

A former US Federal Agent is forced out of hiding when his London home is mistakenly targeted, resulting in multiple deaths. Now hunted by a deadly assassin sent from Europe, he must protect his daughters while evading those who have tracked him down. The agent must use his skills to ensure their safety and confront the escalating threat.

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1

Thomas in witness protection with Carly

Thomas McKenzie lives in London under the alias Martin Parker, keeping his eight-year-old daughter Carly under witness protection. His undercover past with American arms dealer Charles Cooper hangs over him, and Cooper wants revenge and Carly's custody. The murder threat from Cooper colors every choice he makes in the city.

Present London, United Kingdom
2

Cooper's gunproof revenge after arms deal dispute

During a tense arms sale, three mafia members demand their money back and threaten Cooper. In response, Cooper reveals that the guns sold to them were used against them, killing the men and proving he controls the supply. He orders his assistant to retrieve Carly, escalating his vendetta against Thomas.

During arms deal London, United Kingdom
3

Nighttime break-in and Carly's danger

Three armed burglars break into the London home at night, looking for cocaine and confronting Thomas and Carly. A brutal fight erupts; with a gun at Thomas and a knife at Carly, he wrests control and kills the intruders. He phones Gail Callister at the U.S. Embassy before collapsing from a head wound.

Night McKenzie residence, London
4

Hospital wake and Bishop's appointment

Thomas wakes handcuffed in a hospital bed, charged with murder and his face splashed across the news. Carly has been placed in the care of Stacey at Kavendish Place. Cooper immediately dispatches the hitman George 'Bishop' Edwards to kill Thomas and recover Carly.

Immediately after arrest Hospital in London; Kavendish Place
5

Ray Monroe heads to London to manage witness protection

Worried about Carly, Thomas's ally Ray Monroe calls to explain he is flying from the U.S. and will arrive within two hours to sort out the protection plan. Callister and the embassy have proven insufficient, so Ray's help is crucial. The clock is ticking as Cooper's threat remains active.

Two hours later (arrival expected) London, United Kingdom / en route
6

Thomas escapes hospital and Bishop's pursuit

Thomas escapes from the hospital after a brutal fight with three policemen, determined to reach Carly. He tracks Bishop to Kavendish Place, suspecting the hitman is attempting to hack a database to locate Carly. The chase tightens as Bishop closes in.

Soon after escape Hospital; Kavendish Place, London
7

Bishop uses high-tech tracking to close in

Bishop uses his car's sophisticated computer systems to track Thomas and calls a taxi driver to pull over at a petrol station, trying to cut him off. Thomas maneuvers to shake him off, treating the stop as a temporary obstacle. The pursuit continues toward the cable-car route over the Thames.

Continues London streets and petrol station
8

Ropes of fate: Cable car escape and fare fight

Thomas reaches a cable car terminal and climbs into a gondola, narrowly escaping Bishop's pursuit. Bishop offers £10,000 to two thugs to knock him out inside the gondola, but Thomas overpowers them. He borrows a passenger's phone to call Ray, who meets him at the terminal across the Thames.

Night Cable car terminal, across the Thames
9

Bishop shoots Thomas; Ray helps at safe house

Bishop drives up and shoots Thomas in the abdomen as he jumps into Ray's car, sending them toward a safe house where Ray tends the wound. Bishop tracks them with his computer and breaches the safe room, heightening the danger. The pursuit continues with urgent precision.

Immediately after the shot From cable car vicinity to safe house
10

Confrontation with Bishop and escape to Carly

In the safe house, Thomas subdues Bishop and uses his car to race toward Carly. A tense pursuit unfolds as Bishop attempts to regain control, but Thomas remains determined to reach his daughter. The city becomes a backdrop for the final leg of the chase.

After escape Safe house to Carly's location
11

Embassy protection arrives; Cooper attacks Carly's location

Callister has coordinated embassy protection to reach Carly, but Cooper, his assistant Hannah, and three bodyguards crash the scene, shooting Stacey and the protection team. Cooper reveals himself as Carly's grandfather and professes his love for her, intensifying the confrontation.

Moment before showdown Carly's location, London
12

Final showdown and Carly's safe return

Thomas arrives and eliminates the remaining threats, battling Bishop again. He kicks Bishop onto a pickaxe, killing him. Thomas then storms the house, killing Hannah and Cooper, and finally cradles Carly in his arms as she is safely returned to him.

Showdown conclusion House near Kavendish Place

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