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Want to get there alive?

I don't plan on.

Can't take a chance. I'll be inspired to buy another plane.

Who around here do you know that can handle a $2 million payment?

Ah, beat me.

Ah, they operate so different these days. Everything is so organized.

You know, they steal something in the morning and by night somebody's wearing

or eating it.

You ought to know, Hellings. You still hang around with the old crowd.

Up here where the party is all.

Now, don't tell me anything goes on around here you don't know about.

I think he could draw us a diagram.

Ah, 30 more hours to go.

Underweight, about a two million. Two million? That's what this haul is worth?

Hey, keep your eyes on the road.

Money in those cartons?

Yeah.

All two dollar bills.

He's a real pride, setting to run off in a van, but fuck.

If I hear any talk from you that I don't like, I'll shut you up permanently.

Is that on the schedule?

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Ephraim Zimbliss Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott and Shelley Novak.

With guest stars Henry Silva, Bird DeBenning,

Jack King, Norman Alden,

special guest star Sharon Farrell.

Tonight's episode, the $2 million hit.

Come on, are you guys on double time or something? We're ten minutes late now.

That's the last of it coming on now.

That's it.

All right, let's go.

See you guys later.

Hey,

you got any beer on board here for the common man?

Sure. And a leggy host.

What about that low -pressure build -up to the south?

Roger.

Stan, reach us an altimeter of 2 .96.

parachute on foot

On August 28th, traveler's checks in the amount of $20 million destined for a

far eastern bank were hijacked at the Denver Airport cargo terminal.

Within a matter of minutes, it was established the plane had crossed the

line, and the FBI immediately entered the gate.

We have some additional information coming in now, Lewis.

Now, the aircraft was originally scheduled to refuel at San Francisco.

The fuel aboard limiting it to a 1 ,500 -mile range.

The serial numbers on the stolen traveler's checks have been entered into

NCIC. Anything new on the plane's heading? Nothing since Denver reported a

below radar crossing into Wyoming.

We're leaving Reno now. I'll call you when we get to Denver.

Can we get there alive?

Gotta fly low.

Can't take a chance on being spotted by another plane.

We're going to wake up every farmer in the territory.

Yep. We're making calls to the local sheriffs.

Now we're going to start dragging to the south.

Just this side of the big horn.

I think the chin ought to be a little broad. It was broader like, you know,

a price fighter or a football player. It had a strong chin.

What about the other two men?

Any distinguishing features?

No, Inspector. I'll tell you, I was so scared.

There's another guy, but I couldn't tell you what he looked like.

But this one guy, the one that he's drawing there, he was with me the whole

we were loading that airplane, and I got a good look at his face.

If I was to ever see it again, I'd recognize it.

Anything unusual about their speech?

Excuse me.

Make that hair a lot heavier and kinky and a lot longer over his ears. It's

of like them fellas are wearing it today.

I'm sorry. You said something about his speech?

No,

nothing unusual that I noticed.

No names used?

No, there wasn't no names.

I'll tell you one thing. I think they really enjoyed throwing me out of that

airplane. I don't think they'd give a darn whether that parachute opened or

I've been so scared all my life.

Now, that's getting real close. That's right there. That's right on it.

I'd see it to be able to get set by a telecopier.

Thanks, Mr. Worth.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

Maybe they didn't make it.

You hoping?

I had a right to know that your boyfriend was stealing a plane.

The only right you've got is the 10 ,000 cash paid in advance.

You know what they're passing out for stealing planes?

It's a rough rap.

How did Selma never pick you anyway?

You touch a gun, and I'm hauling my van out of here.

Hi. You got trouble?

Just stretching our legs.

Yeah.

How's the trip been?

Hot. Been luckin' out missin' the storm.

Stayin' ahead of them.

Thanks for stopping.

Are you sure you don't need any help?

Nothing. Keep luckin' out.

Thanks.

Is that all you could think of to say? Yeah.

You should be touching down by now.

Where are they?

The landing strip is just over the next ridge.

All in hundred denominations.

Yeah, I'll need them assembled.

I know, it may be an emergency landing.

Hello, beautiful.

Hi.

Get behind that wheel and take the canyon road south.

We had a couple of bikes go by.

I know. I saw the one that was flying over.

Hey! Move it!

Looks like they're going to start using this old field again.

Ready?

Well, maybe she meant they were stretching their legs waiting for the

I don't know. It looks funny.

Yeah, it does.

What do you think? You're going to park that great.

What about

those kids on those bikes?

Redford Lake is the nearest phone. That's an hour away. Now, can't you get

anything wanted, this man?

Not the way it's loaded down.

Ah, 30 more hours to go.

Underway and about in two million.

Go, go!

Two million? That's what this haul is worth?

Hey, keep your eyes on the road.

Talk about the weather from here on in. Money in those cartons? Yeah.

All $2 bills.

He's a real pride. Couldn't have run off with a van before.

If I hear any talk from you that I don't like, I'll shut you up permanently.

That understood?

Now jam that pedal to the floor.

Inspector? Well, they couldn't have selected a better spot.

There's a lot of roads leading out of here.

From the time we got the call, I'd say that van was, oh, had an 80, maybe 100

-mile head start.

You've alerted all police agencies?

All within minutes of those kids reporting it over there.

But like I say, they could have a 100 -mile edge.

I doubt they're going to take that van 100 miles. There's too much chance of

being spotted.

We'll keep in touch, Sheriff.

Pass on anything we can.

Fine, Inspector.

Special Agent Daniels.

Tell us about the couple you saw with the van.

Well, she was really built. I noticed that.

What else did you notice?

Well, the guy was nervous.

I believe you reported they headed south.

Yeah.

How long did you watch them?

Well, not too long.

In fact, they were out of sight in a minute.

We said south because you could see the dust way down there.

Lewis, the artist's conception you mailed to our West Coast offices may

paid dividends.

One of our Los Angeles agents noticed a close resemblance to an ex -convict

living in the Portland area named Ron Selwyn.

Selwyn.

Wasn't he part of the San Pedro ring that smuggled aircraft parts into Latin

America? Right, the same.

And he's got a flight engineer's rating.

When he was released from prison, he was living with a cousin named Alfred

Garrison in Portland.

So Garrison ought to be worth talking to.

You know, Arthur, I was just thinking.

There's a woman involved here.

From her description, she could be the one that was convicted with Selwyn. Lee

Thomas.

That means that same ring could be back in operation.

Stanley Chase is a former commercial pilot, so that would fit.

I'm going to wire all their pictures into Portland and Denver.

You're to be congratulated, Mr. Jason.

You too, Miss Thomas.

Thanks. Let's talk about hard cash. Are you ready?

100 denominations.

All 20 million of it.

Problem? Not insurmountable.

Simply better if they had been in 10 and 20 denominations.

Nobody blinks an eye cashing a $100 traveler's check.

Except I have to use different people working with higher denominations.

A higher percentage is demanded, meaning less on this end. How much less?

My agreement to purchase the entire cargo still stands.

Cash will be waiting at my warehouse tomorrow.

Arrive shortly after 12 o 'clock, when the workmen will have left.

How much less?

I was in contact with Hong Kong only this morning, and there are...

Radical fluctuations in bank paper. Skip this no job.

What's our net?

One half million dollars.

Not an insubstantial sum, even in these days of inflation.

You miserable double -crosser. You guarantee 10 % cash on the line for bank

paper. We have two million coming.

Stan, let him go or we may not have a buyer.

You do well to listen to such advice, Mr. Chase.

It took us six months to set this up. Six months and over $30 ,000 in

In this business, Miss Thomas, there are forever uncertainties.

You agreed to 10 % when I told you what we had planned.

I can only offer my apologies for your disappointment.

Between currency fluctuations, higher expenses.

I had two banks to finance this job.

Mr. Chasen, my own profit has been equally scaled down.

48 hours from the time that shipment hits a Hong Kong dock, that paper will

peddled in a dozen countries at face value.

I'm told what the market offers.

I accept or reject.

You have the same option, Mr. Chasen.

All other items have been taken care of.

Your full passport and your ticket.

You have that half million waiting in your warehouse.

One minute past noon.

Tomorrow.

Stan?

He knows he has us. He knows we can't change plans at this stage.

You'll gross at least five million when the boat hits Hong Kong.

And we'll get a little better than a hundred thousand apiece after expenses.

Ah, there go the big plans.

You're the one who set this up.

Settling down in the Riviera with a million in cash.

The Riviera for how long? Two months?

Been planning another job.

It's like spinning a roulette wheel, waiting for the number that says it's

to prison for me.

Look, will you shut up? I'm trying to think. Ah, don't bother.

Chong took you. It's history.

Maybe not.

Maybe our double -dealing Mr. Chong will wind up wishing he had never met me.

So? So is my cousin. So what?

I haven't seen him in a year.

Right, Thelma?

You're telling it.

Well, that's very interesting, because he was living here until two weeks ago.

Listen, I don't want to talk to you. You got a warrant or something that says I

have to talk to you?

Oh, who are you protecting, Al?

What do you owe that creep?

He didn't even pay his rent, and he conned you out of $800 you'll never even

see.

Shut up.

Big shot here.

Skips the horses and the movies to save up for a new roof. And then he empties

the account for that four -flusher.

Go ahead, Buster, and I'll brain you with this.

I gotta go to work.

Let me look at these.

The whole gang was here. They started visiting Salon about three months back.

Thank you.

I'll get these out.

When Salon moved out, did he happen to mention where he was going?

We didn't even get a goodbye.

Not that I care.

You know, I told Al they were up to no good not to get involved.

Maybe that bummo's besides us.

Thanks for your help.

We all set?

Yeah.

Any problems?

Well, it's a snug fit.

But they're all in.

What's your problem?

Our problem, Selwyn.

All we're getting is a half a million instead of two.

You gotta be kidding me, Jason.

We'll talk about it later.

Where's Bishop?

Oh, we'll talk about it now.

You were guaranteed $2 million in cash.

You're not going to let that little rat get away with this, are you? He's not

getting away with anything.

Where's Bishop? Why isn't he cutting up this band?

Took us pickup into town for another tank of gas.

A stand, we got to talk.

Into town for gas this time of night?

You were told not to let him out of your sight.

Well, he's got that girl that worked at the bar. Maybe he lied. Maybe he's with

her.

I gave you an order. Did you want it in writing?

Get this camper buttoned up and on the road now.

Now use the back roads into Seattle and stay clear of Chunk's place until

tomorrow afternoon.

Over and over again, you used to say how glad you were because you got probation

last time instead of going to jail.

Well, I was just stupid.

Fixing numbers on a stolen car.

What do you think this was, Richie?

This was crazy.

How did I know? To me, it looked like a good score.

You never learn, do you?

Listen, all they'd had to do was to mention the word hijacking and I'd still

running.

I got the money that they gave me. Why is she in my pocket?

There's nothing stopping us tonight from just heading down into California.

We can get married.

Open a decent garage, maybe around San Francisco.

And what?

Close it in six weeks when the cops come after you?

There ain't no way out for me, Ruthie.

Yes, there is. There's one.

But talk to the sheriff.

You didn't steal that plane.

Look, you might have to do some time, but it won't be for the rest of your

Rosie, it ain't that easy.

I gotta think.

There's nothing to think about, Richie.

Not for you, there isn't.

But you're not the one who'd have to go to jail.

Look, if you don't talk to the sheriff, I

don't want to see you again.

Never.

Give me the sheriff.

I was just on my way back to the shed.

Let's go.

Okay.

Go ahead chase and take it easy.

Hey, no sweat

Uh,

I was calling the sheriff.

Believe me, Inspector, they could be in Canada by now.

Or on their way to Mexico.

You never heard them say where they were going?

No, they were always...

Careful not to say too much around me.

Even when they hired me, I kept asking, trying to find out what it was all

about.

All they told me was cargo had to pass through my garage.

It was Selwyn who first approached you.

He dropped by and asked me how things were going.

I said, lousy.

He slips a hundred dollar bill into my pocket.

Talking money, he said.

If I didn't like his proposition,

the bread was still mine.

Did you do anything else to the camper?

Springs, shocks, gas tank?

You mean rig it for a long trip, like over rough roads?

No.

I just had to make sure that the inside would look okay when I built in the

false compartments.

That's all you know?

That's all.

And you've got to believe me.

When you were driving the van to your garage, nothing was said about where

were going.

No.

Just celebrating like I said.

You know, laughing a little.

Saying he had it made.

Two million dollar haul.

Where'd you get the two million dollar figure from?

I heard one of them say it.

He put it a funny way.

Something about 30 hours.

Something about underway and dividing $2 million.

I remember Chasen didn't like me hearing it.

Inspector, Chasen ain't the kind of a guy that you take him alive.

That suits me just fine.

If they could make... Oh, Miss Blake, give her a few minutes.

If they could name two million in advance, they must have a fence waiting.

Underway in 30 hours. If that actually means sailing, they're going to be

leaving in less than three hours.

Can't be Portland. It must be well north of here.

That's a lot of shoreline to cover.

I know someone who might have narrowed it down for us.

Police still report no leads on the wounding last night of Richard Bishop.

The small -time thief was apparently the victim of a gangland -style shooting.

Hurry up.

They called it a gangland -style shooting.

No, no, no, no word.

No follow -up story.

You're just beginning to bother me.

He's not worth a follow -up story. Just a small -town kid with a police record.

Instead of worrying about Bishop, worry about how you're going to deal with

Chong.

I already got that figured out.

And I'm going to enjoy it.

I'm sorry, mister.

I just didn't see you.

Forget it. No harm done.

It was a dumb thing, trying to adjust the rear view and backing out at the

time. Wait till my dad hears.

Honey, don't worry about it. The car's seen worse.

We have insurance. There won't be any trouble.

Kid, we're in a hurry, so forget it. If my dad ever heard I was in an accident

and didn't take down all the information, my license, if you'll just

yours.

I'll be catching it as it is for having an accident the first week I have my

license.

Keep it to yourself.

Keep your dad happy.

Is there a problem, miss?

The damage was my fault.

I didn't even have any.

And look, the man shoved two $50 bills in my purse and drove away.

Okay, thank you.

I wish we could get out of this traffic.

Those cops are still behind us.

There's a red light ahead.

Don't we have a new one picture on a woman?

Thank you.

out. You got to get down here earlier these days.

Yes, sure, Inspector.

I heard about the heist.

20 million in bank paper.

Pretty ambitious boys.

How'd you hear about it? On the radio, Inspector. You know I ain't in that

business anymore.

Now, fishing for a living beats trying to get a suntan behind iron bars.

You know, I used to get the doggoneest crick in my neck from that... Who around

here do you know that can handle a $2 million payment?

Ah, beats me.

Ah, they operate so different these days. Everything is so organized.

You know, they steal something in the morning, and by night, somebody's

it or eating it.

You ought to know, Hellings. You still hang around with the old crowd.

A beer with a buddy is all.

Now, don't tell me anything goes on around here you don't know about. I

you could draw us a diagram.

Look, Inspector, I swear on the grave of my mother. Knock it off, Hellings.

We've known each other too long.

Well, rumors.

You know, just talk. Go for a cup of coffee, but just talk.

What kind of talk?

Well, the word is Hong Kong.

They're going to fence the bank paper over there.

Well, look, Inspector, I swear on the grave of my mother, I don't. Hong Kong,

you say, huh?

What port are they going to use on this side?

Well, I think you see, yeah?

But don't hold me to it. Don't hold me to it.

Mr. Chasen. Miss Lee. Did you call the truck?

It's on its way.

This stuff's going to go as machine parts. There's no delay in sailing 220.

Cash in there?

Behold.

Even half a million dollars in cash deserves a smile, Mr. Chasen.

Wait a minute. Is that better?

Witness up to our necks.

But only a hundred thousand apiece.

What about five million?

When these crates reach Hong Kong.

Mr. Chasen, I would advise you not to be... Shut up.

A five million dollar pot sitting in the middle of that table.

A wild swing.

But any wilder than what we've been through?

We take delivery in Hong Kong.

You think we can get away with it?

We can.

How about a professional opinion, Mr. Chong?

Mr. Jason, Hong Kong has some of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.

Ten minutes after you step off the ship, you'll be on your way to one of them.

How do you plan to get a message to your friends, Mr. Chong?

Through the spirit world.

When we come down to trawlers and fishing boats and other shallow draft

low water, of course, is of no concern to us.

But all the ships you mentioned will be leaving on schedule.

That's correct. Of course, they could be taking a smaller boat, transferring to

one bound for Hong Kong at another port. Couldn't Jason and Lee Thomas have been

passing through Seattle when they were spotted by the police?

Hardly, if the sailing's at 220.

Are you sure Hong Kong is where the paper's being shipped?

It's the best job we have, Arthur.

By now, photographs of Jason should have been circulated up and down the coast.

I'll keep you posted.

Hi.

You making any other stops?

Yeah, two.

Drop this load down to the pier first.

Yes, sir. Sure thing. All right. Thank you.

Right on the nose, Mr. Chum.

It's nice dealing with an honest man.

Yeah.

Reconsider, Mr. Jason.

I meant what I said. What you're doing is very foolish.

Dockside possession in Hong Kong?

Nothing foolish about that.

You wouldn't even know where to begin, who to contact.

No.

Hear those loving whispers?

That's the international language.

The only thing your contact will miss is that magnificent smile of yours.

And he's probably as sick of it as I am.

Could you please give us a tour of the place?

I'm willing to talk about full partnership.

Talk, but please keep moving.

I've already arranged for 35 cents on the dollar, Mr. Chase. That's $7 million

on delivery.

Marvelous. I'll keep that in mind when I'm talking business in Hong Kong.

There's plenty for all.

Well that's the way I felt at the beginning.

SE -14, go ahead.

Inspector, we're at Pier 11, passenger freighter Beulah Ann sailing at 220.

I've been with the purser going over his passenger list.

There's one group of people that booked passage at the same time, three men and

a woman.

It sounds like that. I showed the purser, Chasen, and company's pictures.

The tickets had been bought by a John Chong, a local exporter who runs a

warehouse near the canal.

Any of these people bought it yet?

A negative.

And no luggage has been sent on ahead. At least it hasn't been received.

All right, check on any last -minute freight coming from the Chong warehouse.

And let them go ahead and board until you have other units on hand.

We'll be right there.

sir wellington murray our pleasure to have you aboard

keep

it

We are.

Nice to see you again, Miss Appleton.

Are we leaving on time?

Yes, Miss Chadwick.

We'll have no delay I know of.

Mr. Fowler, pleasant voyage, sir.

Thank you.

I'm gonna.

Excuse me, gentlemen. The lounge is open for buffet and cocktail now.

Right there.

Small sea breezes coming in.

Is something wrong?

What, rakes in the lounge and nobody's sampling them?

There's plenty wrong. Well, let's go.

I'll freshen up. See you all later.

Get a table and order some martini.

They've just boarded the ship, Inspector. Chase and Thomas, Selwyn and

SC Wonderwall Units on the special.

FBI, Chasen.

Be right there.

Behind us, Thomas.

And here's to the...

Whatever's

appropriate.

Our units at the Chong Warehouse Inspector report John Chong was found

to a piling under the warehouse, wounded on his way to the hospital now.

So nothing was wrong?

Sometimes you gotta go it alone, kid.

Even me? You wrote me off?

Now, what's so special about you?

Stanley Chasen, Lee Thomas, Ron Selwyn, Alan Nevins, Richard Bishop, and John

Chong were convicted in federal court of various counts of conspiracy, theft

from interstate shipment, and interstate transportation of stolen property and

aircraft.

Chasen was also convicted of assault on a federal officer and bank robbery.