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Hello, Daddy.

Yes. Nick, this is Pete.

Yeah, Pete.

It's on for the night.

Midnight.

Is your source reliable?

The guy's never even died before.

I'm on my way to pick you up.

Okay.

I'll be ready.

Okay.

Everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole damn block who's dancing to the jailhouse rock.

Number 47, that's your number three.

Go to the jail for the evidence.

I sure would be lying with your company.

Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me. Let's rock.

Everybody.

So what are we waiting for, man? Let's move our asses.

You know what to do.

Think like a man, move like a cat.

At 3 a .m. in California.

What's important is the time in Miami.

Here. Take the money.

One million bucks.

It's all yours.

Just let me go.

Don't make me do it!

Ends over your head.

I wouldn't try if I were you.

You think you're a real tough cop, don't you?

Bet you a hundred bucks you miss.

You're on!

You lost.

Yes.

Jesus.

Goddamn carpenter again.

This guy's giving me a problem.

Just give me the word, bud.

Oh. How I'd love to eliminate that son of a bitch.

I got something else on my mind, Scar.

You'll do it for me, though.

Anything you say, boss.

I told you to stay away from other divisions' jurisdiction.

Last night was the final straw.

Carpenter, you're not running my division.

We got a tip. There was no time to hand it to the narcs.

No time?

Bullshit! The trouble with you is you think you're still in Vietnam.

This is America.

You don't shoot first and ask questions later.

Now I have a mess on my hands.

The commissioner called me, and Quinn wants your head.

You stay away from this case.

Let narcotics handle it.

You got me?

I got you.

I don't trust you.

What am I going to tell Quinn now?

You'll get my report tomorrow, sir.

That was a hell of a show you put up back there.

Jack Lemmon couldn't have done it any better.

That was nothing, man.

Last night, I cooked dinner for my girl.

I was in there cooking.

Thought I was Chef Boyardee.

You know, it's funny.

When you cook for a woman, it's like... It's like butter on a hot skillet. It

melts.

Look out!

Sorry, ma 'am.

Be my guest.

What's going on here?

Hold it.

I'm a cop.

I'm chasing a purse snatcher.

My ID is in my coat.

I'm gonna get it.

Nice and easy, buddy.

Okay.

Got you, you old bat.

Hey, what's going on over there?

Got problems?

Take a seat.

Hey,

was that a bird?

No, a woman.

Well, if that Flanky J can do it, I can.

Shut up.

Since everyone is present, let us start our business.

This meeting has taken very long to organize.

Many of us have come a great distance to offer a proposal to you.

Do you have another name, or shall I call you Fat Cat?

Fat Cat's okay.

Fine.

Fat Cat it is.

We intend to corner the world market.

In three days, you will receive your first shipment.

150 kilos.

Do you intend to be our partner?

Do you have finances for such a venture?

I will have soon.

Do you remember in our preliminary meeting, we made arrangements to have

money up front?

The deadline is in three days.

Is this a problem for you?

It's no problem.

I'll have mine up front.

And in the process, I'll raise enough shit to keep the cops off our backs.

Then we're in agreement.

Make Fat Cat our partner.

Fine.

Let's change the success.

I've been in this business 30 years. I've never had any problem with success.

Do I know you from somewhere?

Maybe.

Have you seen the paper?

Yep.

You do complicate your life, Nick.

Aren't you tired of killing people?

I'm beginning to realize that I don't like the way you make your living.

You've got a life worth living.

Can't you see that?

I think I'm lethal.

Grow old, but they'll never seem to grow up.

One day somebody's going to waste you.

I'm a cop.

That's part of my job.

Besides, they weren't the first ones to try to kill me.

And they were not the first to die trying.

To expect me to accept that?

No. Of course not.

But you have to understand.

I live my whole life in a world where there's no such thing as trust, but

suspicions.

You suspect your colleagues, your friends, your family, even your own

This is the only way to stay alive.

In my job, there's only one thing you can be sure of.

Your enemies.

But I love you, Nick.

I just don't want anything to happen to you.

Yeah, sure.

I said quiet!

All right, tie them up. Then we go.

That cat does not like to be kept waiting.

Take off the blindfold.

Nick Carpenter, Miami special press.

Security bank, savings account, $455 .12.

You're a month and a half behind on your credit card.

Two months ago, Dinah's Club turned you down.

It's not bad for an honest cop.

Look, Nick, I know we work different sides of the law, and I don't like you.

But I admire your dedication to your principles.

Work with me.

In one year, I'll make you richer than your wildest dreams.

You'll be able to travel, leave the force, be able to buy a villa, marry

have children, etc., etc.

I don't know who the hell you are, but you sure look like a dirty bastard to

I'm too damn tired to buy all that crap of yours.

So why don't you tell the big ape to let us go?

Money.

Money's a commodity like water or oil.

And the best friends that you have in this world.

The American dollar.

I never knew a man that didn't have his price.

Each and every one of us has his price.

Nick, I'm going to give you five days to think it over.

In the meantime, I'm going to keep Stella as my guest.

How long depends on you.

As a matter of fact, your very life depends on you.

Get her out of here.

Let's go.

Move! Do something!

Dick!

He's traveling his pieces.

He'll leave the same way he comes.

Blindfolded.

He'll do it.

He'll work for us.

For us?

For no one.

Would you like something from the bar?

Nick!

This is the guy I've been telling you about.

The source.

Tell him.

D1WDS calling EDR base.

D1WDS calling EDR base.

D1WDS, go ahead.

D1WDS, waiting for order of delivery.

Good. Wait for go signal.

Synchronize watches.

2100. EDR base QRX.

Roger. Copy.

D1WDX, RCY.

D1WDX, RCY.

Where are you taking that?

Do you want money?

Jewelry? Land?

A ticket out?

I'm a powerful man.

I can do anything.

Just don't hurt the boy.

How much is your grandson's life worth to you? Very important.

I love the boy. I'd be willing to give up everything.

I believe you. You sit down by the telephone and wait. I'll call you.

But no police.

If you want to see the boy again.

Stop! Stop!

Bring back my boy!

Bring back my boy!

Please! Please!

Tell him that.

Hey, man.

You don't want to mess around with this guy named Fat Cat.

Tell me something else. And, hey, uh... I want to know about the ape.

Man, this man you're after, he makes things move around.

Hey, come on, man.

Nick, come on, be cool, man.

I want to know what he does, what he eats, where he sleeps, and where he

Man, I got a family to feed, but I'm not that hungry for money.

Hello, Al.

I brought you something.

Get the shit out of here. I don't want it.

What do you mean you don't want it?

What's this turnaround?

What's the matter with you? Are you hard of hearing or something? Get it out of

here. We've been doing business for years.

This is going to make a fat man angry. It makes me angry.

And when Big Willie's angry, somebody gets hurt.

Don't try this heavy shit with me. You know it doesn't work. What's the matter

with you?

Nobody does this to Big Willie. You understand?

Nobody does this to me. And gets away with it.

Hey, Big Willie.

The dude says he doesn't want to do business with me.

Why don't you leave him alone?

You fucking pig.

Who the fuck are you?

Damn, this is an ugly motherfucker.

I might be an ugly motherfucker, but you're a dead boy.

You okay, Pete?

Yeah.

Be careful. I think there's a few more in here.

Now!

Sorry, man. This place is usually pretty cool.

Don't sweat.

It's all in a day's work.

By the way, where's your source?

Hey.

He was right over there when all the shit went down.

I don't think he was telling us the whole truth.

We interrupt this program to bring you a special news bulletin.

Lieutenant Governor Jenkins' grandson has been reported kidnapped from their

Korakaibo residence at 9 .15 this evening.

Police sources saying...

that eight to ten hooded men forced their way into Governor Jenkins' house,

killing three security personnel.

We will keep you up to date with regards to the progress of the police

investigation.

Meanwhile, back to your scheduled program.

I want you to cordon off the whole area. Be sure that no one gets in the house

until special branch arrives. Got it?

And what are we going to do about the TV crew that's pestering us for a story?

Damn, we're trying to conduct a police investigation.

Tell them we'll give them a statement when we're ready. Okay.

Captain Smith.

What's the situation here?

Nothing at all, Chief.

They killed three security guards.

They got Jenkins' grandson.

I have my men searching the area now for evidence.

Let me introduce you to Mr. Jenkins.

Okay. Mr. Jenkins, this is Chief Caruso of the Special Branch.

Chief? Mr. Jenkins, do you think we can go inside and talk some?

Okay. Suppose you... Tell me what happened here.

Mr. Jenkins from the top.

As you can see, they killed my security guards and took my grandson.

Who were they?

I couldn't tell. They were masked.

But I think their leader was a Cuban.

Did they make any demands?

No. I can't remember.

Gentlemen, shall we?

What do you mean you can't remember?

I think you just don't want to tell us.

Am I right?

Would you mind?

This is a police investigation.

I'll give you a statement when I'm ready.

Look, Mr. Jenkins, we can't help you if you don't tell us anything.

But I can't. They'll kill him.

I'll just have to handle this by myself without the police.

I'm afraid the police are already involved.

Three men were killed here.

It's time you better come clean.

No, I can't.

Look, Mr. Jenkins, our main concern is protecting your grandson.

But what you don't seem to understand is that this is a capital crime.

We can't just negotiate.

Okay.

But promise me that if there's no other way, you'll let me pay them off.

I promise.

They said they'd keep in touch.

And I should sit by the phone.

I want you to put a tap on this line immediately.

We already did, Chief.

Ah, good.

Uh, Mr. Jenkins, we should... Wait.

Before you answer, I want you to talk as much as you can. Keep him on the line

so we can trace the call.

Okay. Tell the boys to hold still. We're tracing this call. Right.

Hello? Are you alone?

Yes, I'm alone.

No police there?

No, no police.

Okay, I want two million in smugglers.

Two million?

That's a lot of money.

You want me to kill the boy?

No, no.

Please. The deal's on.

The two million's on.

Well, I've been touched.

You'll call me in the morning?

Yes. Yes, I'll be here.

What are you doing here?

We heard the news.

Well, I don't want you in on this one.

Before I got here, Quinn gave me a call.

Can't you even drink a beer without shooting up the place?

Listen, Chief.

Chief, we got it.

It just came in.

It's an old cement factory in Fort Lauderdale.

I thought I told you I don't want you in on this.

Mr. Jenkins, you just stay calm.

Leave everything to us.

Let's go

I

know what you're thinking Yeah

Special Force Brigade.

You have no hope of escape.

You are completely surrounded.

This is Caruso, Chief Inspector Caruso of Special Branch.

Are you listening in there?

You can call 3417.

This is a direct line to my car phone.

What's the score, Chief?

I told you I didn't want you here, so buzz off.

You want to know the situation, Lieutenant?

There's ten heavily armed men inside with the boy. I want you to listen to

chief and make it all scarce, huh?

You have exactly 15 minutes to send out the boy unharmed. If any one of you

attempts to escape, before the boy has been handed over, you will be shot down.

You only have nine minutes left.

About that time again, huh?

I don't know.

Smith,

keep an eye on those two.

This is a delicate situation.

I want to handle this myself.

Pleasure, Chief.

Chief,

he's on your phone.

Oh, yeah?

Caruso here.

I didn't ask for you. I want Deputy Governor Jenkins.

All calls from you will be routed directly to me.

Are you in charge?

Yes, you can say that.

All right. I just want to make sure we understand each other.

If we do everything my way.

Nobody will get hurt. You understand?

I understand.

What's your name?

Fuck you.

Okay, fuck me.

Look, if you have any problems, you call that number I gave you.

I'm the one you need to deal with.

I'll talk to the commissioner and see what he says.

If he has anything positive for you, I'll let you know.

Right. Since I'm an idiot, I'm going to go for that.

Here's what you have to do, Pete.

You go get Jenkins.

It is $2 million if he wants to see his grandson alive.

And don't try anything big, because I've got enough armor in my hands to blast

all your rights open.

Raven Jenkins here in an hour.

They got away.

Shit. They'll fuck up everything.

SWAT ready?

They're on standby now, just waiting for your orders.

Get them in position, but no firing until I give the order.

i want that son of a bitch but they've got to be careful with the kid do it

Listen,

you cheap motherfucker.

I told you... Now I prove to you I don't play games.

Okay, Captain.

Say the word.

We're moving in.

Let's go.

Take position. Give them cover.

Captain, if they open fire, I want a full assault.

Okay, let's go. Get them.

Hold your fire, man.

Go ahead, shoot, you big...

Sit down and sit up.

I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, Carpenter.

I'm gonna get you now, you fucker.

So I'm going to be up here in a second to take care of you, okay?

Hey!

There's three down here.

All clear, sir.

Nobody's here but the boy.

What's the story, Captain?

It's strange, Chief.

When we arrived for the assault, all we found were dead or wounded bodies

around. Except for the boy here.

It's Carpenter.

Who?

Never mind.

You two finish mopping up here.

Let's get out of here.

Come on, son.

We're going home. Grandpa's waiting.

Self -defense.

Resisting arrest.

Possession.

Carpenters report is all bullshit.

He left every minute of it, every line.

What about their families?

Insured. What about our families?

What the hell are you trying to get at?

Well, my wife and kids are asking a lot of questions. Now, wait a minute. A lot

of embarrassing questions. Look, gentlemen, we're getting away from the

issue here, and that's simply what the fuck are you going to do about bringing

Carpenter and Logan to justice?

Internal Affairs is investigating this situation.

Caruso is considering suspending. My dead ass.

You know that's not good enough.

What the fuck do you want me to do about it? I want that bastard's balls hung

out to dry.

I want him up on indictment for murder one.

You're crazy. Everyone knew your cousin was one of them. But he was involved in

a major crime.

So, of course, that means you're not going to help us. I didn't say that.

It's up to internal affairs to handle this situation.

I'm telling you, if you don't help us, I'll satisfy justice.

How the hell are you going to do that?

I'll nail the bastard.

Do that and I'll have you back. This department will not put up with that

of behavior.

Shove your department.

You've been jealous of Coppita from the beginning. You've been after more

action. You mess with him and you'll get it. Stay away from me.

Len, you and I have been cops together for a long time.

You know I'm going to nail him. Now you stay the fuck out of my way.

Maybe you'd like something a bit sweeter than this month's election.

Let's see what we've got here.

Oh, a wild duck. Yes. All right. Don't move. Don't move.

You, open the safe. Now.

Don't give me that bullshit!

Get over there!

I'll be right back, man. I'll get a couple six -packs.

Just make it fat.

Um... Stay here, man. I'll handle it.

Man, business is closed, so beat it.

You gotta say, where's the safe?

There's people in there. Fucker, we're robbing this place. Yeah, so you better

beat it, man.

Robbers? Real robbers?

Yeah, we're robbers, man. Please, man, don't hurt me.

I'll do anything you want me to.

Please don't hurt me.

You just get out, motherfucker.

Motherfucker, nobody touched my hair. What?

See this?

Dammit. Get in there, dammit. Wait a minute. Just get in.

What are you guys doing here? I told you to guard outside.

Sorry, son.

I'm a small occasion fan.

Who are you?

It's facts and asses.

Move!

Yeah, that's it.

I can see you don't need any help,

partner. Nah, I want a piece of cake.

It's like taking a gun from a baby.

Damn it, Nick.

You killed four men.

Lieutenant Carter of Narcotics was a brother of one of them.

And he wants to get even with you.

They were junkies.

No, this is serious.

He wants you badly.

Okay, I'll meet him.

But if he wants war...

Believe me, he'll get it.

That's what I thought you'd say.

That's why I'm taking your badge.

I won't let this tarnish this department's image.

Nick, don't do it.

I didn't think you'd show up, you chicken shit.

Let's get this over with. Now. He's got no quarrel with you.

Listen.

We didn't come here to kill ourselves.

Let's just talk it out like professionals. There's nothing left to

He shot my unarmed cousin like the coward he is.

Nick Carpenter.

You son of a bitch.

War hero, my ass.

You're afraid to fight.

In fact, your whole reputation is bullshit.

Shit. Run ahead!

Now sit, you set me up. You set me up.

We set you up!

Where are those guys? Look, there's got to be more of them. Right out. Find

them.

What's going on? I don't know.

Let's get up there.

Hey.

I said get up asshole.

Okay. Who sent you here?

Come on. Who sent you here?

Kiss my ass, pig.

Listen, you shithead.

Don't fuck with me or I'll spread your brains all over the place.

Maybe we ought to just kill him here.

Come on, baby.

Ow.

Ow who?

It's from narcotics.

So that's the son of a bitch that was responsible for killing my cousin.

Johnson, you clean up this shit.

Wallace, radio backup. Have them meet me at Al's bar.

No, not the door.

There must be a better way.

What? Shoot the door?

Five's enough for you here.

Oh, you think you're that good, huh?

You greedy little bitch, you.

Be cool, man.

Dad.

Well, don't just stand there. Do something.

What the hell's going on here?

We've got a lot to talk about.

Talk about? What's there to talk about?

You

are

coming with us, right?

Nick, I don't know about this shit, man.

What if somebody catches me?

Nick, you can't keep doing this kind of shit.

It ain't numb.

Pull him up.

Pull him up.

Ready to talk, Al?

Yo, man.

Okay, smartass.

This time you get on for five minutes.

No, make it ten.

Come on, man.

I'm gonna kill him.

Listen,

Al. You better tell him what he wants to know.

You don't know this dude when he gets crazy.

Nothing to say to you.

Many people die because of you.

A scum like you don't deserve to live.

Can't kill him.

Watch me.

I'm getting the hell out of here. You lost your damn mind.

Okay.

Okay, man.

I'll tell you whatever you want to know.

Don't die again.

Good boy.

Ow!

You talk, you live.

Now, who's behind all this?

Fat Cat.

That's his name, Fat Cat.

They're behind the scenes, man.

Ain't nobody in the streets gonna touch him. He ain't gonna get him.

Maybe not now, but I'm a patient man.

Now, where's the girl?

Girl?

What girl?

Stella.

You know, with the beautiful eyes, nose, lips. Yeah, yeah.

She's with him on this island.

Which island?

This island.

It's about 40 miles off, uh, Key of Biscayne.

Al got what he deserved.

He's gonna spend a long time in the pen.

You think it was worth it?

I said no. Can't you put that into your fucking head? Besides, you're still

under suspension.

And I don't want you messing up things again.

Prostitution, loan sharking, numbers, car napping. I know who he is. Cocaine,

morphine, counterfeit. Why?

Not big enough for you?

Maybe. Maybe, maybe, maybe. Don't give me that maybe bullshit.

I'm talking about a big score here. So put down the goddamn book and give me

back my badge.

The DA wants him. You want that son of a bitch, and I want that son of a bitch.

And I will track him for you, with or without the OK, the department.

You know, I'm right.

You're a natural -born killing machine.

And a no -good social worker.

Thank you, Chief.

What's going on here?

They got caught with us, sir.

Give me a gun!

woman refuses to eat.

For how long are you going to keep me here?

You should learn some patience, Stella.

You know Carpenter better than I do.

I gave him five days to consider my proposal and...

He knows of the consequences if he bullshits me.

The shark would just love your beautiful ass for breakfast.

Damn you.

Damn you and your whole bunch of assholes.

I hope, for your sake, Stella, the carpenter's smart enough.

That's where we will land.

Hey, bring us down and keep her out of sight. We're ready to jump out.

Are you ready, Pete?

Yes, we are.

What? I'm fine. Time to tell me.

I'll push it.

Is that you, Pete?

Gonna make this hell break loose.

Just a reminder, from now on, think like a man.

Move like a...

Give them hell.

That was on the tower.

Yeah, I see him too.

First thought.

Excuse me, I think I'm lost.

Could you show me where I can find McDonald's?

That was really dumb.

Worked all the time, doubt it.

I'll go up there

I

see

people moving around over there

A bunch of uniformed men.

Might be Fat Cat's private army.

A lot of activity going on in their feet.

We must have hit the check.

Can't wait another minute, partner.

That big house down there must be Fat Cat.

Fat rat living in style, huh?

No, wait.

It's her.

Who?

This Ortegas wants to do 200 kilos a month.

Okay.

Tell him we'll do it at 12 ,000 a key if we do the deal down here.

But they don't want to take the risk of moving it.

Why don't we put the risk?

We guarantee delivery, say, as far as Mexico, and they take it from there.

Mexico.

I don't like Mexico. By the time the federales take that piece, there's

left.

Stella, here you are. Come, join us for some breakfast.

Sit down.

I hope you slept well, Stella.

Eat.

I'd like to show you something later.

Tell me, Stella.

Do you like children?

What?

Children.

Kids.

Yes.

I love children.

Three. Four.

Well, that's too bad, because it seems you're never going to have any.

No word from Carpenter yet, eh?

Well, if you're smart, you'll realize that every day he's alive is a good day.

Take care of things.

Depend on you.

Let's do some window shopping.

let's check what's in there I'll take the other one

This is a weird place man.

You're not going to believe it, partner.

Right in front of my eyes, there's enough firepower to start World War III.

What I see here is enough snow to cover the entire world.

Okay, partner.

Let's start leaving our marks.

Okay, Pete.

Let's go shopping in another neighborhood.

I'll fly on the way out.

Look at this pier.

It looks like a garbage dump.

Makes us look bad.

Get somebody to fix it up.

Pete hurry up

Cut the pilot! Bring my number down!

William, you two guys cover the back.

Go.

You two cover the front.

Watch out, Pete. There's a fly on your left shoulder.

They got Queen.

What?

Well, you're in charge now.

What do we do?

Well, we've got to move.

But get to the rocks and stay low.

Let's go.

Shit, man, I lost my headphone.

I've seen this scene before.

Watch out!

I'll go that way.

I'll cover you.

Go check it out.

I'll take care of that son of a bitch.

Farewell, that cat.

Force to base.

Task Force to base.

Mission has been accomplished.

We're bringing in the prisoners.

What about a beer, partner?