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Oh, that must be for you.

Don't answer it.

Hello?

Flowers for Mrs. Khaled.

Okay, send them up.

Yes, ma'am.

Hey.

You really made it with the spinach that time love.

I told you I'm better at it during the daylight hours.

You're not so bad at night either.

Gotta be a full moon.

Paul, you have to be an Aries, right?

I'm a Scorpio.

A Scorpio?

Ah the sting in the tail.

That's it.

And the temperature is...

Oh, look at the time.

I'm going to miss that plane.

Downtown is 32 degree Celsius for you

die hard Fahrenheit...

Come back soon, love Paul.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Oh, I tell you something if I do not get my ass out of here

immediately, I shall not be going anywhere.

Yeah.

To the greatest piece of scenery in New York.

Oh well, the greatest.

Seemed that way at the time.

Jesus.

After the pleasure the pain lover.

There's nothing else I would rather be where this pleasure

is to a person is in the dark with you,

in this pain where it stood where it's an -- oh,

Paul.

I don't have time for an encore.

Not even time to take a bath?

Well, maybe just a tiny curtsey.

Bitch, uh-huh God help the guy who gets the bitch There's

a bitch I said bitch, uh-huh No one is safe around the

bitch There were good girls and there's bad The bad ones

are all I've ever had I can't tell which is which But just

meet up in the beach Uh-huh, God help the guy who gets the

bitch I said bitch, uh-huh No one is safe around the bitch

She will do it Me, I know hooo but I love her And I can't let

her go She's not the wicked, wicked witch And I push her

like there's a bitch, uh-huh God help the guy who gets the

bitch I said bitch, uh-huh No one is safe around the bitch

Have a good flight, Mr. Cantafora and thank you for

flying TWA.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I think I'll go through.

I can still feel a hot breath on my collar.

These guys have no barriers.

If you're short flight was any bigger they'd blow up the God

damn plane.

Quarter of a million is no bombing matter.

Did you ever see that picture where the Indians hung up a

cat by his pectorals.

No.

They have a little trick of their own.

It's called the Nutcracker's Suite.

Pity, you are not along for the ride.

You're allowed for a minute.

Listen, schmuck.

Keep your mind on the business in hand.

Unload the stone, pay off and no more of the double or quits

routine, okay.

Okay, sure.

The lady just checked in, I'm sure I know her.

Mrs. Khaled?

Yes, of course.

Do you think maybe I could perhaps sit next to her?

I think that could be arranged,

sir.

Thank you.

I wish I had your balls, man.

According to you, they're might be up for grabs.

I don't know what you see in him.

He seems so nice.

Ha-ha, with you around, any man would.

Nice piece of schmink.

You like it?

Ummm...

You don't think it makes me look a little Jewish,

do you?

Ciao, ciao.

Ciao, bellisima.

Now, listen.

When you get to London, you contact my friend,

Hal.

He'll get you the best deal, right?

Right.

I played some lousy tricks in my time,

but lifting a ladies diamond ring uh.

This is no ordinary diamond.

Anyway she gets the insurance.

You have the morals of a Robin Hood.

Ciao. Ciao.

May I refill your glass?

Yes, please.

Thank you.

Sure.

Never say no to a beautiful girl.

Trouble with the first class is they give you so much to

eat and drink.

All you need is a little restraint.

That was never my strong suit.

Ay oh... the problems of being rich.

I don't have any problems.

I'm pretty good at figures.

No, I'm...

I'm just fooling around with the project that most of it's

in my head.

I hate to watch you wracking those beautiful brains.

Avert your gaze.

I miss looking at you.

Oh oh oh, I declare this meeting closed.

Did you pass a vote of thanks to the chairman.

I certainly did and she declared herself a dividend.

Cheers.

That's the kind of business I like.

Salute.

What business are you in Mister?

Cantafora but call me Nico.

Nico.

I guess I'm in the commodities business.

Don't you know?

I tend to move out to one thing into another.

Uh-huh, here comes the mile high gourmet's delight.

And we have five courses of this.

Ummm Well, I have a hearty appetite.

Busy morning in New York?

It was pretty physical.

I can't make up my mind whether it's funny with the

sound or without.

It's not meant to be funny.

Could I interest you in a little backgammon?

The money?

As you wish.

I'm your man.

Are you?

Good.

Let's go upstairs.

Shall we have a drink?

Why not?

What do you want, champagne, brandy?

On the rocks, grazie.

$25 a point?

50?

Okay but be careful, eh.

I'm very careful.

Thank you, over and out.

Double five sounds better.

I should've played with that sweet old lady across the

aisle.

Oh, she's a killer, geriatric version of a river board

gambler.

She is?

Widow Woman.

Husband died, left her a chain of massage parlors.

Like to ask her if she wants to make up a schwert.

Spare me from many rich widows.

How do you rate two-time divorces?

Highly.

I think it's the quest for perfection.

No.

Don't you know there's no such thing?

Get your mind back on the game.

You are in trouble.

Thank you.

We are coming into land.

This is the part I hate.

Flying is civilized boredom, followed by a few minutes of

sheer terror.

Oh, you've never believe I was supposed to be a jet setter,

would you?

Is someone meeting you?

Why?

Well, maybe we can share a cab.

What are you doing later?

Oh, later?

Do you know what time it is?

Nah, I'm still in New York time.

Let's go on the top.

I think my day started a little earlier than yours.

Thank you.

Oh Fontaine, darling.

Polly.

Hey.

How loyal of you to brave the elements tonight.

Well, I felt someone ought to be here to greet you,

darling.

You're sweet, such a schlep.

Oh, darling.

This is Ricky.

Good evening, madam.

Could you get the car, Ricky?

I heard you'd ordered the Rolls so I bummed a ride.

Good.

We may have an extra man aboard.

Oh, someone delectable.

Well, not exactly my type, just a little mature.

Oh, you mean he's over 21.

A touch.

I'd say he's over 31.

Is he loaded?

Well, he looks that way and I've always had a soft spot

for the Latin lover type.

Oh, Fontaine.

You're going to settle down, how nice and how timely.

Ummm what do you mean by timely?

Hobo, you're trendy disco is dying.

, first guy that I met on the plane comes through,

let's take him to the port.

For God's sake Fontaine I have told you it's a disaster area.

It's really that bad, huh?

Uh-huh.

Whatever.

We won't wait for him.

Let's go over there.

I'd like to see it for myself.

Just a moment, please sir.

Have you anything to declare?

Nothing at all.

Would you mind opening this bag,

please?

Okay, okay.

What do you think about, Ricky?

Cute, drives well.

Well, I audition a dozen.

All he has to do is drive, sweetheart.

Dancing, dancing on the edge of a heartache.

It doesn't help.

No matter what you do in the day.

Oh, Mrs. Khaled.

Welcome home.

It's such a surprise.

You've come straight from the airport?

Yes, I couldn't wait to get to the in place or is the out

place?

Oh, it's a quiet night tonight.

The weather is not very...

Mario, it's me you're talking to not some hick from Hackney.

Well, you think you can find us a table?

Or two?

This way.

It's quiet tonight, so on the other days you know what its

like but now you are back on the scene word gets around.

The world is round, already Mario but you are screwing up

in a very, very big way.

So don't you go scurrying off until we've had a chance for a

little chat, alright?

Alright.

Okay, Mrs. Khaled, have a nice time.

Have a nice time, Jesus.

Well, it could be worse.

Fontaine, See those kids on the floor,

six of them are working for the house.

Oh my Gosh!

How low can we get?

To cab drivers next.

It has been suggested.

By whom, Mr. Arnold Rinstead?

Of course, who else?

Well, he is a businessman, darling.

He's only interested in figures.

Excuse me.

Nico Cantafora, you have a reservation for me?

Mr. Cantafora, yes, of course.

Good evening, Mr. Cantafora.

I trust you had a good flight.

Good evening.

Well, the flight was fine.

The airport was something else.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

It's alright, Anna.

I'll take care of that.

Let me show you up to your suite.

Thank you.

Then Christmas... then Sir Matt... then the coral reef,

then Miami, would you believe?

Right now, he's in forest mirror on great food and hot

water.

Hmmm very stimulating.

How's your love life?

Wonderful, if he comes out in the weekend.

Another glass of water.

Right now, I'm going out for a while.

I suppose there is still some action around.

Yes, indeed sir, at all hours.

I'm going to need some cash.

I lost quite a lot to a lady on the plane.

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, sir.

Can you arrange it for me, Mr. Laurence?

About thousand dollars... how much is that,

about 500 pounds?

Yes sir, near enough?

I'll have it waiting for you at the desk.

Thank you.

Your key, sir.

Thank you.

AD, AD, EK, K, so K, K, K, Khaled.

He's talked me into it,.

Yes, yes.

Wow, somewhere else.

Bye.

Ciao.

What do you want?

You are no good to me tonight.

Sweetheart.

Hey, Maria, a word in your shell like ears.

I'm sorry, sir.

I've checked with exchange.

That number is ex-directory.

Okay, thank you.

Just snap your fingers and I'm walking,

like a dog.

This is a real mess, Mario.

Tell my driver I'm leaving.

Okay, Mrs. Khaled.

Goodnight, Mrs. Khaled.

Goodnight.

Send it up, sends those cards, send the garments.

By the way,

Madame is in no mood to wait around.

Shit.

There'll be other nights you bastard, I'll have you back.

Make me feel like dancing I feel like dancing,

oh Dancing, oh Dance the night away.

Yeah, I feel like dancing, oh Dancing Okay.

Sorry, Mrs. Khaled.

Did you win?

I feel lucky tonight.

Tonight could be the big one in my life.

I feel lucky all night.

That look in your eyes tells me So let's play the game I

think tonight is very, very lucky starting tonight.

Mrs. Khaled, we're home.

Oh, Ricky.

That's a lot of nonsense about the ticking off the clock.

I didn't hear a thing.

Damn place looks deserted.

Would you bring my bags in?

Of course.

Take them upstairs, will you Ricky?

It's the second door on the left.

Yes, Mrs. Khaled.

Would you like a cup of tea, Ricky?

Oh yes, please.

This is very kind of you, Mrs. Khaled.

Oh well, I always have tea before I go to bed.

Well some say it keeps you awake,

the caffeine.

It's worse than coffee.

Is that a fact?

Biscuit.

Oh, thank you.

Oh God, that garden is in a state.

Mrs. Walters has left the barbeque out again.

Do you have a garden, Ricky?

No.

Just a couple of window boxes and my brother is growing

grass in one of them.

Oh, he must have a green thumb.

Well, you must both come and help me with this one,

one day.

I love gardening.

Do you? Hmmm, why so surprised?

Oh I don't know.

I wouldn't have imagined you gardening somehow.

What would you imagine?

Sorry?

What would you imagine me doing?

Well... shopping, clubbing, going to the hairdressers.

Well, of course I do.

I do those sort of things.

That is hardly imagination Ricky.

Well, then what else?

Would you imagine me in the sack,

Ricky?

Eh?

Milk?

Yeah.

Sugar?

Two please.

In the sack, in the hay, in the pit?

That's very apt, don't you think?

The snake pits, writhing of snakes,

fucking like rattlesnakes.

Do you like to fuck, Ricky?

I never actually knew anyone who had seen rattlesnakes

making it, but I imagine that they must,

don't you?

Yes, I suppose you're right.

You're not just saying that, are you Ricky?

Agreeing with me because I'm your employer,

your mistress?

Eh, Ricky?

No, Mrs. Khaled.

Good.

F**k, you know, we're on the starters orders.

Do you think the cap fits?

Yeah, it looks better on you.

You say the sweetest things.

This and this, like the view?

Oh brother.

Now where have I heard that before?

Mrs. Khaled, do I get the tin tack after this?

What?

The sack, last card in the pack?

Oh no, Ricky.

You'll get a rise.

Oh well, just put the tea on the table,

Ricky.

Did Polly audition you personally?

Well, I gave her a ride around the block.

Ah, not too fast I hope.

She didn't complain.

Polly can be very demanding.

I think I did all right.

Then so can I.

Oh God.

Hello.

Hi, Nico Can...

Cantafora?

Yes, it's me.

This is Hal Leonard.

A mutual friend of ours Bernie Luwen told me to look you up.

Hi, I was just going to call you but I thought maybe you

sleep late.

Nah, I've been up for hours.

I'm down in your lobby right now.

Great, come on up.

Yeah, okay.

No, hey, listen you want to get some fresh air,

there's a nice park right across the street.

Good morning.

Good morning, Ricky.

The guest bathroom is the second door from the left.

Would you like me to scrub your back?

No thanks, Ricky.

Not right now.

Why don't you go down the hall and get into your things.

Mrs. Walters will be back any minute and you can fix

yourself some breakfast.

All right.

All right what Ricky?

All right, Mrs. Khaled.

That is a good boy.

My God, is that the British Army?

No, they got a few more stashed away somewhere.

So tell me about this hot rock.

Well, it's hot and it's big and I need to sell it to pay

off the Mafia and I've lost the f**king thing.

You lost it?

Yeah.

And you're in trouble with the mob?

Does trouble always run in two's with you?

I mean over here the mob outnumber the Arabs.

I thought I was being smart.

I planted it in a lady to get it through,

she took off just as well.

But the customs gave me the business looking for drugs,

being smart you see.

So who is the broad, where is she?

I don't know.

I know she's ex-directory, I know she's a beautiful woman,

very rich who lives here in town.

She must have sailed through the customs.

You mean she stole the thing?

No.

She doesn't know she's got it.

Did you pick up my things from Fortlands?

Yes, Mrs. Khaled.

And the prescriptions?

Yes, Mrs. Khaled.

So I've lined up a fence and you got nothing to fence.

Oh come on, I'll ask around.

There can't be so many people called Khaled.

Khaled...

Fontaine Khaled?

That's the one.

I'll be damned.

Oh you're out of her league man.

What do you mean?

She is the best known cradle snatcher this side of the

Atlantic.

Hal, I like a little jail bait myself.

Look, Fontaine is easier to trace than arrows.

She runs a disco called Hobo.

A friend of mine used to work down there as a greeter.

She was buffing him until he was coming apart at the seams.

He's out now in LA trying to get his head back together.

He couldn't get it up anymore, she gave him the boot...

This can't go on Fontaine.

The day of reckoning is close in hand.

God Arnold, you sound like the voice of doom.

I'm talking as a business man, reckoning is my business.

What about mixing a little cheer,

lead kindly light.

Your ex was a millionaire, zillionaire would be more

appropriate and you still got millionaire's tastes without

I'm afraid the millions to go with it.

I'm not exactly a destitute darling.

You've got the trappings, the house,

the car, the jewelry and you got the club,

but Hobo is not what it was.

Well, it's going to be.

I'm not taking this lying down Arnold.

No pun intended.

God, you're such a son of bitch.

All you ever do is bring me bad news.

I'm you're adviser and I'm trying to give you good

advice.

Oh yes, great advice for your constructive cut downs,

fill this, get rid of that..what do you want me to do?

Stay at home at nights watching the box and the marks

and sparks dressing gown?

You're on your own now and it's cold out there.

Oh well you ought to know?

Are you still seeing that...

what's her name?

Marinka?

Yes, once in a while.

You certainly kept her on a short leash for a long time,

haven't you?

Let's get back to the club.

You are actually losing money, Fontaine.

How does that grab you?

Where it hurts.

The damn thing came adrift at Club 54 and some

would-be-Travolta stomped on it.

No, I'll buy you a new one.

It's all right Arnold, it's insured.

Let me see that one.

We can repair it, Mrs. Khaled.

The needs attention but it'll take time.

How will you manage?

Oh, I'll dial the speaking clock.

Go ahead then, Mr. Marvin.

Certainly madam.

Have this, it'll cut down on your phone bill.

That's very generous of you Arnold but I don't need it.

Have it, as a small memento.

Well, if you're in the giving vain,

buy me some time for Hobo.

Oh that's a business.

This is pleasure.

Here, look after this.

It's a quiet night.

Yeah, got any more good news?

Hi.

Good evening, good evening sir,

welcome.

Hey Mario, good to see you.

You're looking good.

Thank you, sir.

Come in.

Love to. This way ladies.

Boy oh...

Oh everything is great Everything is great Hey Sammy,

where did she leave her school books?

Well, she has got stacks of 'O' levels.

No kidding.

Yeah.

O for orgy, O for orgasm, O for orifice.

O for what?

Nothing.

Hey, this place isn't exactly like Fort Knox to get into.

Yeah.

We only come in out the court, we're moving on.

Yeah.

I hear Fontaine is back in town.

Yeah?

10-10 I say she's out seeing where all her business has

gone.

Could be.

Help you, sir?

No.

We're just going around the corner.

I liked it there.

There was room to dance.

Room to pitch a tent.

Where is the next place Hal?

Not far, it is the place right now.

A little bit on the gay side but gay is in.

You're the downright expression of beauty You're

the downright expression of love You're the love You make

me cry You make me smile You make me feel like living again

You make me cry You make me feel like living Living again

and again and again and again

You make me smile You make me

cry You make me feel like living again You make me cry

And you make me feel like living Living again and again

and again and again Music, music,

music I love you Come on come on come on Let's get it on

music Music, music I need you If anything,

it's... don't know what's going on to you tonight.

It's the atmosphere darling.

It's obviously catching.

Terry, if you can grab hold of one of those little wickets,

let's have a...

Francine, could we have another one of these.

I've only got one

It make you feel all right

Ah yeah Because you're my kiss

You just washed away Hey.

Hey Marvin, there's just four of us.

We'll only be here for about 30 to 29 minutes.

Nice guy.

I hope you are not here for the boys.

What's the matter?

Some of them look pretty good.

At what?

It ain't baseball, I think you're going to do okay,

Elvira.

Okay, Elvira.

Hey Rose by any other name..

Can you feel the fun?

See if we can get inside?

I'm sorry sweetie, we haven't been done at Hobo recently

but... Leonard's been offered us a drink.

Oh, nothing catching I hope?

It was, it's all right now.

You must admit this is fun.

Yes, it's madly gay.

Darling, aren't you getting a little worried about Leonard?

He can't seem to take his eyes of the one with winsome looks.

He's only window gazing, he's not buying.

The sale is still on.

Ciao.

Nico... Hello.

I'm still waiting for you.

I thought you were going to get a cab.

Well, I looked for you.

Do you know Lee Stokes?

Fontaine Khaled.

How do you do?

Oh and this is Terry Langham.

Hello. Hi Terry.

We know each other, don't we?

Lee.

Too.

Would you like to dance?

Sure.

Welcome to London, I see you found yourself a playmate.

Well, the only thing we got in common,

we like spaghettis.

Well, come and sit down and have some champagne.

Thank you.

This is Vanessa and Leonard Grand and Nico.

Cantafora.

Got your people with your hands on the...

Johnny, all right.

Hey Sammy, it's after midnight.

How come she hasn't turned into a pumpkin?

You mean you'd like a slice, right?

Oh please.

And pull your little heart out I have to move on.

I'm checking out the opposition tonight.

We'll stay...

Tell me what it's all about

I would like to see Hey listen

everybody, let's go to Reggie's.

Terrific guy, yeah.

And yeah, two more darling...

It's the lady herself.

Oh Sammy.

I was in your place earlier, not exactly standing in the aisles.

Well, you know how it is Sammy.

Yeah I do?

Do you know what you need?

What do I need?

Like me to get it together.

Half price for kids.

Leave it off, never mix business with pleasure.

Seriously though, I could get it to them.

What about your business?

The schmutter game.

I've spent half of my life in places like this.

I might as well get paid for it.

You know Sammy it's not a bad idea.

I'll call you, bye.

With you my only partner I'm haven't stopped loving you

less It's all right, it's all right It's all right,

it's all right I'm haven't stopped dancing,

whoa all right, yeah I'm haven't stopped dancing I'm

haven't stopped dancing yet I'm haven't stopped dancing I

haven't stopped dancing.

I ain't stopped dancing yet I'm haven't stopped dancing

Sweeter sweeter I'm haven't stopped dancing I haven't stop

dancing yet, whoa I'm haven't stopped dancing yet Since we

met on our first date I'm haven't stopped loving today

it's all right How lovely to see you.

Do you think you can find us a table,

Louie?

For you, always.

I haven't stop dancing yet With you my only partner I'm

haven't stopped loving you less It's all right,

it's all right It's all right, it's all right

Do you want to dance?

No.

I want to take up art.

Art?

What's that, the football team?

Come on, let's dance.

Cuba Quiero bailar Iasalsa. Cuba Quiero bailar

Iasalsa You dance to the music like nobody does But first

time I saw you I knew it was love Cuba Quiero bailar

Iasalsa. Cuba Quiero bailar Iasalsa My heart is on fire

and night is divine My only desire is making you mine

My feet feel like they're falling off.

Oh no, Nico, don't get out and my driver will drop you home.

It's been a fun evening.

Pity to end it.

Oh, there'll be other nights.

Ciao.

Sure, ciao.

Ricky, will you run Senor Cantafora back to the hotel

please.

And then? And then?

You can go home, Ricky.

Goodnight.

Good night, Mrs. Khaled.

Hello?

You know it's only 10 o'clock in New York.

And it's only 7 o'clock in LA.

I'm glad that I ran into you.

It was quite an evening.

Yes, it was.

Nico, have you ever played backgammon in bed?

What are you doing?

Nothing.

I found this robe.

I hope you don't mind.

Well you didn't find it in there.

No, I was just admiring your furs.

What are you a Furrier?

I like to admire beautiful things.

What's that in your hand?

This?

This is a ring.

Beautiful isn't it?

Yes.

You like it?

Yes.

I would say it's priceless.

Oh, everything has its price.

And you're selling?

Uh-huh.

One of your commodities?

That's right.

Good morning, madam.

Good morning, Mrs. Walters.

My God, a feast, a real English breakfast.

Nico, what were you doing in my coat?

Getting my ring back.

You bastard.

Oh, come on now.

You're a cheap, hustling conman.

Lady, we are all on the hustle.

Oh, well you can just hustle yourself right on out of here.

Wait, wait... let me explain.

Out.

Let me explain. Get out.

All day you brought it.

Get out of here you crazy...

Nobody was going to stop them...a lady like you.

Hey, okay, okay.

And don't you eat my breakfast.

Get out.

You just take your cheap Italian ass and hustle it

somewhere else.

Have you tried whispering to them?

Yeah, but they don't speak Italian.

Hey Bambino, we got to talk.

Excuse me, one second.

It's a ringer.

What?

It's made out of glass, fucking glass.

Christ!

Incredible!

It's a copy, a good copy but a copy.

Juanez dropped his cookies when I gave it to him.

He couldn't stop laughing for a full goddamn minute and it's

beaut worth maybe a 1,000 to 2,000 bucks.

These dames do that now.

Shit.

Hey, sorry pal.

I was looking for a nice piece of change myself.

That mother fucker, she really put one on me, eh.

Flowers for Mrs. Khaled.

Thank you.

What is it, Mrs. Walters?

Some flowers for you, madam.

Oh, thank you.

Good night, Mrs. Walters.

Good evening, Ricky.

Good evening, madam.

Hello?

Oh, I'm sorry sir.

Mrs. Khaled is out for the evening.

Thank you.

I feel lucky tonight Play. Play.

Hi.

Hi, going to bring me more luck?

That's the idea.

Here, keep them rolling.

I feel lucky alright That look in your eyes tells me

Very good then.

So let's play this game I'm thinking of A very,

very lucky How are you making out?

Holding on.

Good.

Too many.

19, 13, 16?

Wait.

My place or your place?

Yours.

Okay.

Can I see you again?

Maybe.

The Casino?

Maybe.

Mystery lady, eh.

To some.

Lady Luck, don't run out of me now.

You need it.

Do I?

All the luck you can get.

Why do you say that?

The mob sent me.

The mob...

what?

Do you think you left your cares behind when you hopped

that plane?

They didn't take my passport.

Okay so I've extended my line of credit.

You've run out of credit.

You're over drawn in a big way.

What the hell are you doing?

Taking someone on account. Wait a minute.

That's my bloody stake.

Alright loser, but don't forget your playing for us and

if your luck runs out they'll cut your balls off,

and I might even do it myself.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hi Fontaine.

It's Nico.

Get my little present?

No, no hold on.

I'm Polly Logan, PR for Hobo.

If you want Fontaine I'll get her for you.

Hold on a second, Fontaine, Italian friend.

He gets a P for persistence.

Hello Nico.

Fontaine, stop sending me flowers.

They're giving me hay fever.

And what am I supposed to do that with that chunk of glass?

Keep it for laughs and maybe someone would steal it then

you'll know who your friends are.

Where are you?

In the casino.

The casino, this time of day?

It's my line of business and I've got a lot of work to

catch up on.

So how is business?

It's been better, it's been worse.

Well maybe you need a little a break.

How would you like to come to a tea party?

A tea party?

You talking about dope?

No, tea, cucumber sandwiches, tiny crumpets that sort of

thing.

It's a charity fashion show you know,

young, sexy models, rich, old dowagers just your scene,

Nico.

Ouch, when is this tea party?

Right now.

Hey Sammy.

Aren't you a little worried about the truant office?

Yeah, you ready to let me take over Hobo?

Oh, well you're certainly got enough charm and daring.

Fontaine needs someone like that.

Why.

The one she's got is a total turn off.

It's a special talent.

Yes.

I could do it.

You, you couldn't keep your brains unscrambled.

Maybe you could do it, keep you away from the tables.

My game is a special talent too.

Give Sammy a chance.

What have you got to lose?

The best disco in town.

Well, come on, throw a party.

Give him his head.

Give him his worth.

What the hell.

Sammy if you're really serious,

let's give it a whirl.

Oh, I'm serious.

My kid brother can look after the schmutter again.

What are you going to do about Mario?

Oh, I'll either give him back his little white polo neck or

send him back to.

So what do we need then?

A guest list full of faces, press invites,

TV, free shampoo that sort of deal,

right?

Free shampoo?

Darling it would be a marvelous party.

Dancing, dancing I have

to fix myself a drink When you say that we were through It

was quite a blow you know But I'll get over you But baby

I won't ever say please (no,

no) But baby I would never go down on my hands and

knees I'll keep dancing Dancing on the edge of a

heartache No matter what you go out today (it going to be a

heartache) Oh you shut me up like a little man Without

getting over me Ooh I may be bringing love inside But I

still got m...

oh baby Dancing on the edge of a heartache Oh,

Oh, your drinks over there.

Vanessa.

Oh, Jamie.

Hello darling.

Oh Sammy, good luck.

Just miss my table every day and there's some free shampoo.

Oh, I see how lovely. Talk to you later.

Good luck Sammy, enjoy.

Mrs. Fontaine, it's just like the old days.

I know, I'd enjoy it more if I wasn't picking up the god damn

tab.

Oh darling.

Are you with Nico?

Oh he'll be here. He's coming after work.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Hello loser.

What?

Hi.

Tell your friends things are looking good.

Tell them yourself.

We've got a little reception for you.

Look right now...

Look at nothing, you know my playmates,

Luke, John-Jo?

Hi Luke, John-Jo.

Nice to see you, Mr. Cantafora.

The man wants a meet with you.

Okay, tomorrow.

Where?

No, right now.

Do you want a helping hand?

It's all this violence on the telly.

There's far too much of it, don't you agree?

Oh, would you like a shot, sir?

Grazie tanto.

Oh, it's my pleasure.

Luke, get him a nice glass you know.

Something on account.

Oh that's nice.

John-Jo, would you be kind enough to count it?

How's your friend, Fontaine?

Would you want me tell you what you had for breakfast?

Ah but seriously though, our associates on the other side

of the pond they're really quite cross with you.

You know I mean?

We don't often cement boots over here but there are one or

two .punters helping to hold up the motorways,

it's a bloody shame doesn't even help the flow of traffic,

but it does give it a certain basic stability you know.

Oh well, it's a start.

Sign them on the back.

Oh, John-Jo work him a grand expenses.

Hey, hey.

Don't spend it all at once, eh.

Come on dance.

Got a little job for you.

It's nothing difficult.

We could handle it ourselves only now you're on the payroll

waste not want not, eh.

Thrush, are you going to be long?

Not now dear and put some clothes on.

Hey, do you know the Grants?

What's their names?

Vanessa and Leonard.

Yeah, Vanessa and Leonard, that's right,

yeah.

They're friends of Mrs. Khaled.

I met them.

Oh well, then you'll know she's loaded?

Anyway, they're having what is commonly known as a bit of a

house party for the races at Lingfield.

You know horses and things.

You'll enjoy this tremendous fun.

"Besides, it'll bring the color back to your cheeks.

I'm sure it will.

Get yourself an invitation, and in the meantime I'll send

our mutual friends your little token of good faith.

Oh, and about that bit of fun you had with Luke and John-Jo

here, that was just for starters.

This stuff is great.

Don't be such a wet blanket, Arnold.

Anyone will drink free booze.

Fontaine They'll be back and happy to pay.

And if they don't come back?

I'll throw myself at your feet.

Why wait, until then?

Just tell me what it's all about I don't like to see you

like this, You look so sad.

So sad.

So talk to me, and pour your little heart out.

There you made it.

If you are looking for a certain lady,

she's over there.

Thanks Sammy.

What's the score, going well?

Few more nights like this our troubles will be over.

It should be so easy.

Yeah.

See you later. Yeah.

Hi, Nico.

Ciao.

Now the party has really begun.

Looks like you've made a start.

Well, speaking of parties Leonard and I are playing for

the race week.

Fontaine's coming.

I hope I can persuade you to come too.

You just might.

I like to prove to you.

I think it's outrageous.

Why all the fuss, I had to sign a piece of paper before I

married Vanessa.

Yes, darling but you weren't pregnant.

Oh, my favorite lady.

My favorite man.

Work late in the office?

Something came up.

And you couldn't tear yourself away.

You don't know how hard I tried.

Oh, I do imagine.

You want to dance?

Sure.

Excuse us.

I don't like to see you like this,

You look so sad.

So sad.

So talk to me, and pour your little heart out.

Love can be sweeter The second time around.

Next time your dreams, might get off the ground.

You're just hurting yourself, why don't you give me a

chance?

You're my life, my music, and the way I dance.

Can I get you a taxi, Mrs. Khaled?

Oh, no thank you Johnny.

I think we'll walk.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

No Ricky tonight?

Night off.

You live pretty well, don't you?

Only way to fly.

What about you with your suite at the hotel?

All a front.

Impress anyone?

I found a few punters, passing millionaires.

Clean them?

They went away even richer.

Doesn't seem to ruffle you.

It takes a lot to ruffle me.

Oh, really?

It's been a long time.

Days.

No, it's been a long time.

Never mind.

God, what happened?

A little present, from credit unlimited.

Jesus.

Don't worry about it.

Who are they?

They work for guy called Feather.

Thrush Feather?

Uh-huh.

You really do move around with bad company.

Do you mind if I take this lying down?

No, no.

We aim to please.

Oh, come on, Lucky.

What sort of a dog have you given me?

He'll protect you.

A lady living alone, you need protection.

This is going to protect me?

He'll grow.

He'll probably eat me out of house and home.

Nico, why do you go on shooting up money at that

hotel?

Paid off yesterday.

Those millionaires come back for more.

But this time they went away, poorer.

My little hustler.

How long are you going to be around?

For a while.

You want to be my roommate?

I'd like but you might have some heavies on your doorstep.

Oh, well, I guess I can protect myself.

Are you still in trouble?

Some but I can handle it.

I'm sure you can.

You know that whole business with the ring,

that's not you.

I had no choice.

I guess we're two of a kind.

Yeah.

That's bullshit about attraction of opposites.

Absolute bullshit.

It's quite a pad.

Vanessa calls it her little place in the country.

There's V making one of her grand entrances.

Hello, darling.

Page is going well.

Go Sandy, go.

Is that her little friend?

Top of the jocks.

He can certainly ride.

Both in and out of the saddle according to reports.

"Hey, I said you wouldn't touch my arse for dust didn't I?

That's two pints you owe me, Jack.

Went well today, sweetie.

It's pretty good.

Are you going to win for me tomorrow?

I'll tell you.

Also, I've run the nose, right?

Bye lads.

Sandy.

Don't run off.

Come into the house and have a drink.

I'd love too, but I have to go back at the hotel.

There are few calls I've got to make.

You're always rushing off.

I'll be there tonight.

Good.

I can't wait.

Oh, the horses are as fit as Hans can make'em ma'am can

make a month.

No thanks.

If I let her out of the leash, she'll run away with me.

Win tomorrow?

No problem.

She gave me a lovely feel.

Well ready.

I never thought I'll be jealous of a horse.

Ma'am.

Have a good bet on it.

Be short priced but a license to steal.

Blast!

Always the easy ones?

Yes.

He needs another brandy to steady his aim.

That he doesn't need.

I bet that's the last thing he needs.

Yes.

My last time in Singapore when I was five...

Had enough of this country girl stuff.

Yes.

I think frostbite is setting in.

Come on Lucky, come on.

Oh, my Arnold the great white hunter.

I thought I might bag a hare or two.

Oh, don't shoot the dog.

Your city friends should see you now.

What about you, dog lover, rambler?

You'll be into twin sets and pearls and riding the hounds

before long.

Uh-huh.

And I might get to get like it.

You'll be getting broody next.

Oh, no.

I didn't think so.

Thank you very much.

Hey mama, it's a long home way.

Six try.

You've played this game before.

It passes with the time.

Another one?

Of course.

What's this Nico character all about?

Ask him.

I don't think he'll tell me.

Vetting my suitors now.

Showing a vested interest if you like.

I'm not sure I do like.

You met him in New York?

What's he in?

Commodities.

What company?

Arnold, you're pressing.

Showing a friendly concern.

Well, that's something else I don't think I like.

Is it serious?

Is anything serious?

I wouldn't of thought commodities held enough

glamor for you.

Well, maybe you don't know me as well as you think you do.

Oh, I think I do?

I told you before and I think you miss all the trappings of

the Khaled Empire, not knowing where you're next sable is

coming from.

Oh, I'll survive.

Oh, I'm sure you will.

You could survive very comfortably with me.

Good God. Arnold.

Is this a proposal?

Proposal, proposition, what's the difference?

Well, there's a very big difference.

Alright.

I'll make an honest woman of you if you like.

Honest woman, God.

That makes me angry.

What the hell does being married have to do with

honesty?

Anger suits you.

How about contempt?

Fontaine, where are you going to be in 10 years' time?

I told you.

It's cold out there.

Well, I must say, I've had more flattering propositions.

I'm sure you have.

Mine was meant to be unflattering.

You did it for Marinka.

My ex always said that you were the one to walk.

As a businessman or as the suitor?

As a philanderer.

How did he sort me out from the rest of the pack?

With being an Arab, he had an eye for that sort of thing.

I say Fontaine.

Your friend is awfully good at games.

Isn't he?

How is he at conjuring tricks?

I wonder.

Nice try, Arnold.

Giving up, giving in.

There you are at last.

I thought you'd never arrive.

Sorry about that, but Susan was on the phone carrying on

about wanted my not driving back this afternoon.

She doesn't give you any peace at all,

does she?

Not a lot.

Nor would I mind you.

Come on and have a drink.

Oh, look.

Your friend is merging with a new company.

You want to play with me?

Sure.

I hope you know what you're doing.

I know what I'm doing.

Ah look, this'll get the weight off you in no time,

and look mixed bathing.

I like it.

Can anyone join in?

I don't think so.

Oh, well.

They're too much in love to say goodnight.

Don't you mean.

I'm in love for the very first time.

Hardly.

Anyway, I thought you might like some bareback riding

before our big race tomorrow.

It might help you come first.

Our colors.

Is this how you're going to ride tomorrow?

I might have to flash the wood before you.

Don't flash it, use it.

So you don't want to make friends.

Not with you, sweetheart.

Don't give up, Sandy.

A stud heart and a stick.

"Noble horse to bear the weight of Anthony.

Do you know that one?

Anthony and Cleopatra.

I saw the 'Carry On' film.

Bitch, uh-huh.

Look at the water babies.

Aren't they having fun, why don't we join them?

No, thank you darling.

I'm just going to sit this one out and have some more

champagne.

Done.

But I love her and I can't...

That doesn't sound like the Fontaine I knew and loved.

Oh, come on, Leonard.

It is not my scene anymore, sweetheart.

It's sadly still my wife's and it would appear your

boyfriend's.

Bitch uh-huh No one is safe around you.

I said bitch uh-huh God help the guy who gets the bitch I

said bitch uh-huh No one is safe around you.

I said bitch uh-huh God help the guy who gets the bitch I

said bitch uh-huh No one is safe around you.

She will ruin me I know But I love her and I can't let her go.

Jamie, you are going in.

No, I'm not.

Sandy, just off?

Yeah.

Big day tomorrow.

That's right.

How many months?

Oh, three.

You need all your strength.

Yeah.

I will.

I wish I could wish you luck.

Sorry?

I know it's late but we have to talk.

What about?

Tomorrow.

Look, Mr. Cantafora, isn't it?

Nico.

Yeah.

I'm bushed and I've got to get some sleep.

Goodnight.

Sandy, how's your wife?

Eh?

Your father-in-law is quite a man,

In British racing.

So?

Come into the billiard room.

I won't keep you long.

Mr. Cantafora, I don't know you all that well but I'll

tell you something you can get shafted.

You don't need to know much about me.

Sandy, you are not going to win the big one tomorrow.

What, is that a fact?

I'm afraid it is.

What's going to stop me?

Look.

"Last week in Dukes Bridge, remember?

I can get them blown up if you like.

Thank you.

Don't trouble yourself.

They have the mob here.

Alike they are in America.

I didn't realize that, naive of me.

They have fraternal connections.

I got caught up.

So, why tell me.

You're not making it easy for me,

Sandy.

Up yours, Cantafora.

You have to pull the big one tomorrow.

I've never and will not in my life.

The big boys say you have to, not me.

Otherwise those pictures go to the old man,

your wife, the stewards and God knows who.

You can't put the anchors on a hot pot like Plato.

It's not a selling plate at Newton Abbot you know.

It's a big one.

Do it how you like.

Lose a line.

Come out the side door.

Whichever way you do it, you got to do it.

She isn't even a good fuck.

I know you're not going to let Plato win.

And I would like a piece of the action.

So you want to be a bookmaker?

You want a lady's favorite?

But what about your friend, Vanessa... Mrs.

Grant?

She'll never know.

She is very careful with her millions,

doesn't really like to bet just enjoys the thrill.

They'll be other days, other races.

Yeah, that's a point.

It's quite a point, really.

Darling, I'll cut you in.

Oh it makes sense from my point of view and anyway I

like to do the odd favor, you know,

give a favor, take a favor back and you know what I mean.

You might even make me a member of your club.

Good luck, Sandy.

So all we do now is sit back and collect.

I'll always knew there were easier ways of making money

nevertheless, I think a quickie might be in order.

A drink you mean?

Well, it's a bit damp for anything else.

"What've you had on?

No.

You can always sell a farm or two.

Well, Once we owned half the county,

but not anymore.

What was that you said on the plane,

the problems of being rich?

This will solve a few problems.

How?

My all is riding on this one.

Lock, stock and tiny ball.

You mean... you haven't?

You didn't back-why didn't you tell me this before?

Nico, I'm a big girl.

I can make my own decisions.

Nico... Nico...

Come on darling, we've just got time for a quick drink.

Yes, but I've got to find Nico.

Sandy, Sandy...

He's running away like that.

I have six cards.

Hello there, my son.

Was looking for you.

We'll be giving you that one on a second.

Thanks a lot.

"Foreigners, got no fucking manners.

Here we are, Nico.

Where did you rush off to?

Something I had to do.

Did you do it?

It's in the lap of the gods.

Come on darlings.

Let's drink up.

They're down at the starting post.

Come on.

Oh good afternoon.

Oh, hello.

How did you know that one?

Fontaine knows everyone.

Who is anyone?

They're under starters orders and they're off.

All punters going into straight into an early lead

with Francesca close up, then

wedding, Burton's Choice, Riverside Delight,

Jade Hope, Plato's there Catherine,

Estrada and last in the field is John,

here they come.

The first jumps well fair...

How's Plato doing?

Too early to tell.

What?

I don't know darling.

He's in the pack somewhere.

They're all in the first as they come to the second is out

after first, followed by Francesca.

Coming to the third now and its current leads of a length

Fear of Fur and Joy, here is 23 followed by the last.

Piss.

Oh, boy.

No this stuff.

And just winning of that one, but the rest...and the next

stop is the place before they turn off into the country and

it's still I don't know where our first choice is Riverside

Delight, after that it is Jade Hope and Plato is still going

well.

Francesca Exotic.

There's no change in the order. Darling.

Is he doing well?

Yes, darling.

He's having us on, because he is fucking...

Estrada and they lost a lot of ground.

Plato has moved up in the field,

I don't know, still going well in spite of that mistake,

then Katherine takes over and John.

"I think there might be some sorting out to do.

And now Burton's Choice and Riverside Delight are neck and

neck.

These two are neck and neck.

Plato is going very easy...

Come on, Sandy.

These three are well clear of Plato,

Riverside Delight jumps fractionally in front of Joy

and he's gone... he only has to take Plato,

now he is in... pretty hard on that first jump...

I must go to him.

He isn't bad as he seems to be.

Come on, come on, come on you kick,

come on kick.

What's he doing?

Now its Burton's Choice and so first in the post now the

winner is Burton's Choice, second is...

Oh, you doll.

You beautiful doll.

You Bella.

It's first, Burton's Choice?

To me it is 20 to one.

I even took a piece of eighteen,

favorites too get pitched you know and out of the woods.

Aren't you the clever little hustler?

If you'd only told me what you were doing.

Look, take this to the door.

I've got to collect from the books.

Take it.

I'll meet you in the bar, okay?

So once again, It's first, Burton's Choice well

favored...

So much for easy money.

Thank you, madam.

That's 170,210 pounds, and 82 pence,

thank you.

Thank you.

And you backed the winner as well,

nice days' work, isn't it?

Thrush is waiting for you in the car park.

He's in the car park?

He's ready to settle with you.

He prides himself on prompt payments.

Thrush always pays.

Shall we go?

Sandy is all right, darling.

I think it's a dislocation.

He's gone for an x-ray.

And what about Plato?

He's a bit lame, a nasty gash on his...

Blast the horse?

Can we go to the hospital?

I hardly think so, darling.

His wife got into the ambulance with him.

Oh.

Well same day you leave it with me and you tell Sydney to

find me tonight, right?

Okay.

Thrush.

Oh, Fontaine.

Well, what did I say?

How does it feel to be rich?

I'm not unaccustomed to the feeling.

John-Jo?

Thank you.

My pleasure.

And what happens to Nico?

I'll think he'll be returned to sender.

Back to the States?

Economy, I hope.

He'll be lucky to go by catapult.

Well, goodbye Mr. Feather.

Goodbye, Fontaine.

Thank you for everything.

It's been a pleasure.

Silly bitch.

"Aren't they all.

Hello loser.

Not anymore.

Want to bet?

Hello Sammy.

Ma'am.

Little spot of aggravation.

A friend of yours, feather by name,

sitting at the table over there.

Strong armed his way in with few friends.

He tells me, he's the new boss.