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They're not playing games, Matt.

If I don't give 'em some money, they're gonna bust me up.

That's sludge, Poncherello, and you know it.

'You're here because you once busted me for auto theft'

and you're hoping to hang me for this one too, huh?

Benny got picked up last night.

I think someone's been tipping 'em off.

Why would I do that?

There's only one way to find out.

Freeway is nice and quiet.

And bo-ring!

Bobby, when're you gonna learn life isn't all action?

Sometimes you gotta stop and...smell the roses.

Smell the roses? On the freeway?

Forget it, partner. It's just a saying.

Let's go.

Take off the alarm!

- It's coming from over there. - In the lot.

Space Invaders at 3 o'clock!

Come on, let's go!

- My tokens. - Get in!

That enough action for you, partner?

Ponch. Look, a rose.

It's nice.

You wanted to see us, sarge?

Yes. Come in, Frank, Bobby.

I was just going over your report

of this latest car theft and I wanted to congratulate you.

- Yes.

In the past six weeks there's been a sudden upswing

in stolen muscle cars, Firebirds, Camaros, Mustangs

which suggests the work of a well-organized ring of thieves.

And of all my officers, you two..

...are the only ones to get close enough

to reach out and grab them.

Eh, but we missed.

Frank, uh, if Reggie Jackson hit a home run

every time he came up to bat

he wouldn't be any fun to watch, would he?

That's right.

Unfortunately, the, uh, captain hates baseball.

He's a football man.

Uh, what you're saying is the clock is still ticking.

Right. It's late in the fourth quarter, Frank.

It's time for that game-saving tackle, so, uh..

...go out there and win one for the captain, huh?

We'll do our best, coach. Let's go, water boy.

I don't know what it's all about

and if I did know what it was all about

I wouldn't tell you!

- Roxanne.

Who's Roxanne?

A girl who's been calling here for Harlan.

With a voice like hot fudge

dripping off a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

When did you meet her, Harlan?

I didn't meet her. That's just it.

I don't even know how she got my name.

And furthermore, I don't care!

Now if you'll excuse me..

...some of us around here have work to do.

Harlan, the garage is this way.

I know where the garage is.

Hey, Ponch.

These tokens you found where the Mustang was stolen?

What do you suppose they were used for?

Money!

We figured that much, Grossy. But where?

Well, first I thought they might be used for the subway.

But we don't have a subway in Los Angeles.

'And we don't have trolleys here anymore, either, or..'

Grossy.

Video arcades, Ponch.

These are used to play the games.

- Yeah.

Well, I checked with this company that makes tokens

and these are used at the Castle Arcade

in Sherman Oaks.

- Thanks, Grossy. - Yeah.

I think we entered The Twilight Zone.

Just your average, run-of-the-mill Space Arcade.

Welcome to Castle Arcade.

Tokens are 25 cents each.

Five for a dollar or a roll of 30 for $5.

With a roll, you get a free video fantasy button.

It'd look great next to your badges.

I don't think our sergeant would agree with you.

Besides, we already got a token.

- They sure are.

Well, have fun, and if you need any more, just holler.

Uh, miss..

- Melanie. - Melanie.

Uh, we're looking for two guys who might have lost this.

Um, what do they look like?

Well, that's the problem. We didn't see them.

But they must come here to play the games.

Oh, wow, are you kidding me?

Do you know how many guys come here? Thousands!

'We're only a block away from the prep school.'

- Parkdale High.

I go there myself. Look.

I'd better see if anybody else needs change.

- See ya. - Thank you.

I know somebody who teaches there.

John Casey, auto shop.

- I arrested him four years ago.

Grand theft auto.

Woo! Great stuff!

Woo!

I don't know, Myron, I know she likes me..

...but I don't think she'll ever ask me out.

I asked her out for Friday night.

She said she was booked solid through Christmas.

Christmas '86!

Got a cinch in the third race tonight.

12-1 and guaranteed to win by a mile!

Yeah, just like the cinch you had last night, Benny.

No, man, this is different.

This is for, you know, members of the family only.

Blood relations.

- Yeah. - Come on, Matt.

Can't you lend me $100 till tomorrow?

Are you telling me you lost the cut

from the last car already?

It's not like that.

I got a little behind with my bookie

and he was waiting outside of my house today.

My old man would've killed me if he found out.

Hey, that's alright, man. No problem. No sweat.

I'll see you around class.

Ten bucks, next leaf that falls lands shiny side down.

Twenty?

- Hey! - Hey!

Hey, don't shoot.

- We give up. Pow-pow-pow! - They got me!

Which way to the auto shop?

Hey, I'm no snitch.

Hey, don't hit me. Whack! Oh!

Give the chippies a break, stupid.

I think I saw it that way.

Thanks a lot.

Hi, Casey.

This is my new partner, Bobby Nelson.

What can I do for you?

Uh, we were hoping you can give us some help.

What kind of help?

We're investigating a series of auto thefts.

Muscle cars, the kind usually worth more

chopped up for parts than whole.

Well, why come to me?

We figured maybe you heard something.

Heard?

You mean the reason for you being here is you want to ask me

if I've heard something, huh?

That's sludge, Poncherello, and you know it.

'You're here because you once busted me for auto theft.'

And you're hoping to hang me for this one too, huh?

That's not true, Casey, and you know it.

Isn't it, I mean, just because you helped me

get an early release by speaking to the parole board?

That should tell you something.

I'll tell you what it tells me.

That I paid my debt.

I just wanna be left alone.

That's fine with us, Casey.

But we got a job to do, and we'd appreciate it

if you hear anything, you'll let us know.

You guys can forget that.

You want a snitch? You got the wrong man.

Casey, between you and me, that's high school talk.

Hey, teach. Don't let 'em get to you.

Who, me?

No way.

Well, Ponch, what do you think?

I'm not sure, Bobby, but I got this hinky feeling

something is rotten at Parkdale High.

The question is, how do we get on the inside to find out what?

Ah, run this by me again.

Sarge, it's as simple as one-two-three.

One, we're looking for a couple of teenage car thieves.

Two, these tokens are from a video arcade

a block away from Parkdale High.

Three!

The auto shop teacher there once served time

for grand theft auto.

And four, someone young, bright, eager

charming, with good police sense

could probably go undercover at Parkdale High

'and find out what's going on.'

And where are we gonna find such a man?

Sarge, you're looking at him.

Ah...I don't know. It could be dangerous.

Sarge, my brother and I are both willing to take the chance.

Well, sure you are. But what happens if the kid gets hurt?

Who gets blamed? Me.

Yeah, but if he succeeds..

...you also get the credit.

Uh, he's gonna need a backup.

That's us.

You know, it just could work.

Alright!

Hey...you be careful, huh?

Thanks, sarge.

- Oh. Excuse me.

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

He's been walking into walls

ever since he got that letter from Roxanne.

Oh, yeah? What's it say?

She can hardly wait to meet me in person.

She even gave him a picture.

Yeah, look.

Oh, Harlan, she's beautiful.

I think I saw her on the cover of a magazine once.

She sure fills out that bathing suit.

'She must be six feet tall.'

Yeah, but wait till she looks down and sees Harlan.

For those of you who make up in height

what you lack in knowledge

the history books are filled with tall women

who've been attracted to shorter men.

Josephine to Napoleon, for example.

Emperor..

I know where the garage is!

- Never saw him before.

He's a real hotdog.

You guys know where I could find..

Excuse me. I'm looking for--

I'm late for my etiquette class.

I'll catch you at the Grease Hop.

Yeah.

Do you need some help?

You bet. I'm looking for homeroom three.

That's my homeroom! Come on, I'll show you.

Thank you.

My name is Melanie. What's yours?

Bruce. Bruce Hickok.

Hickok

We just finished studying him in American history.

Maybe I should trade him my bike for a horse.

Your bike is awesome.

Anyways, you can't do a wheelie on a horse!

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Thought you were gonna meet me at my locker.

- I guess I forgot.

Pretty face, you're my girl, aren't you?

Yeah, Matt, I'm your girl.

Well, then.

She was just showing me to my homeroom.

Oh, was she?

He's new, Matt. This is his first day.

In that case, there's a couple of things you should learn.

Number one, I'm number one.

- Yeah, the biggest.

Best-looking, and the one to watch out for.

Now if you want to change things

all you have to do is try something.

Look, all I wanna do is find my way to my homeroom.

Hey! Get your hands off!

You just bought big trouble, geek.

Take your best shot, pal.

A hundred bucks says Matt punches his lights out!

Hey, cool it, tigers, you guys want some action

come out for the girls' soccer team.

'They'll take you apart.'

Alright, everybody. Show's over.

How come we don't get this kind of turnout

for our football games, huh?

Maybe you should try winning for a change.

I took 30 points and still got clobbered!

Cute. Real cute.

See you around, geek.

I'm here almost every day.

Let's go, baby.

Welcome to Parkdale High.

Thanks.

'Let's check out the car wash. Maybe Murph knows something.'

Why don't you just write the snitch off?

And lose 20 hard Forget it!

Why do I always get the hard part?

Because I'm the specialist and you're the hands.

Brenda, sometimes you ask some dumb questions.

Oh, no!

I was hoping to run into you guys.

- Let's go. - Come on, dude.

Why, so you could give us back the 20 bucks you owe us?

What 20 bucks?

The money we paid you last week.

For telling us about the fence

who was handling those stolen car phones.

Well, I gave you the name.

The LAPD busted the groups the night before.

- You're kidding.

Come on, this is me. Murph, your friend.

You think I'd have charged you for public information?

Yes.

Yes.

Okay, I owe you one. Catch me later.

- Uh, we caught you now.

There's a new midnight auto parts operation in town.

Muscle cars.

We want to know who, what, and where.

That's a lot of wants for the 20 bucks.

Hey, Murph. It's not the money.

It's the friendship.

I'll see what I can do.

Alright!

Let me have the number for Parkdale High.

Well, how do you like Parkdale so far?

It's okay, I guess. One school's like another.

The teachers are different but the homework's the same.

Yeah, Drag City.

That's why I'm thinking of packing up

my locker and moving on.

Dropping out?

There's a whole world out there, and I want to see all of it.

- That takes money, though. - Well, I'll get a job.

- I can do a lot of things.

Maybe I'll go into show business.

I'm terrific on skates.

Maybe I'll team up with a partner

and work at the New Wave Club.

Looks like he didn't believe you this morning.

Do you work?

Part-time. Doesn't everyone?

- Not Matt.

I guess so.

You don't sound too happy about it.

Well, Matt's nice.

Maybe a little conceited at times.

But he really knows how to show a girl a good time.

He's got class.

He must have rich parents too.

Mm-mm. Welfare City.

Where does he get his money from?

He has ways, I guess.

I never really asked him.

Guess I'll have to have another talk with him

today after school, huh?

Hut-one! Hut-two! Hike!

Check this out, coach.

Here goes Myron Handlebaum

bursting off the lines of scrimmage

past seven lockers..

Back!

- Past eight lockers.. - Way back!

Past nine lockers and a water fountain.

It's unrolling.

He leaps, makes an incredible catch!

Myron Handlebaum has stopped just short of the end zone.

Hi, Mr. Kovak. Got a D on my math test.

That high? Well, miracles never cease!

- No.

See you Grease Day.

I'm afraid so.

To think I wanted to teach at a private school.

What do you say, coach?

- Sure.

How about coming around tomorrow and, uh..

...cleaning up the locker room, huh?

No wonder he's not with the pros.

- No eye for talent! - Alright, let's go!

Look, you'll get the money I owe you.

Look, you'll get it!

It's 2:15. Time to rendezvous with the kid.

Knowing my brother..

...he's probably being kept after school.

Boy, am I glad to see you guys.

Yeah, that's what they all say. Come on.

Alright, up against the fence. Spread 'em!

I got to hand it to you, big brother.

I mean, when it comes to undercover work

you must have written the book.

The way you roughed me up just in case they were watching

that's the state of the art.

Yeah, I got news for you, Bruce.

That wasn't the reason.

- Uh-uh.

He's been wanting to rough you up ever since you were born.

That was just an excuse!

- Sure he's kidding.

I think you were all of about five

before I wanted to rough you up.

Hey, Grossy.

Did you ever talk to Jim Casey's parole officer?

I saw him this afternoon.

He says Casey's been a model parolee.

Yeah, according to the principal..

...he's a good teacher too.

Everybody likes him there.

A real choirboy.

Is Harlan here? He's got a visitor.

You know, Harlan ...the mechanic?

- Oh, that Harlan! - He's not here.

- But I am. - So am I.

Benjamin Webster, at your service.

Frank Poncherello, but you can call me Ponch.

Ponch, will you tell me how you can manage

to get three nails in one tire?

- Roxanne! - Harlan!

I was just in the neighborhood

and I thought I'd surprise you.

You know, you're every bit as handsome as I imagined.

- You are.

Now, why don't you show me where you work?

Where I work..

Oh, oh, yes.

Uh, ah...uh, this way.

Harlan!

Who's that?

Josephine and Napoleon.

There was another Mustang stolen about a half hour ago.

The woman said she thought she saw a couple of young men

hanging around and casing out the car.

Casey.

What is it now, Poncherello?

There was another Mustang theft.

- 3:30 this afternoon.

I've been here since 7:00 this morning.

But your students were out at 2:00.

What my students do on their own time is no business of mine.

Then it wouldn't bother you if a couple of them

were stealing cars.

Yes, it would bother me, Poncherello

but not enough to do your dirty work.

You'd rather take the fall with them, huh?

What's the matter with you, Poncherello?

You don't have anything on me.

Don't we?

'Casey, we checked with the school purchasing office.'

As of the last six weeks, your acetylene bills have doubled.

The car thefts started around that time

and acetylene is what they use to chop them up.

Now you think about that, Casey.

Or maybe that's what you were doing when we got here.

I won! That's three in a row!

You know, I think these machines like you.

Well, they should. I feed them enough.

Come on, I'll give you one more chance.

Maybe another time, okay?

Sure. I'd better get back to work anyways.

Thanks for stopping by.

They're not playing games, Matt.

If I don't give 'em some money, they're gonna bust me up.

You'll get your cut!

As soon as we chop up that last...car.

'I need it now!'

Look.

Why don't we go over to the Tiki Club on Sepulveda?

They've always got a muscle car or two in the parking lot.

Forget it! Let's not push our luck, okay?

My luck's already pushed.

My back's against the wall

and I gotta do something about it.

15 Mary 6 and 7 S-3.

'I just heard from our operator.'

'There's a possible GTA going down'

'at the Tiki Club on Sepulveda.'

He's hot-wiring that car!

LA 15 Mary 6 and 7.

'We have a major accident at the Tiki Club on Sepulveda.'

Roll a paramedic unit and one fire truck.

'10-4 Mary-6 and 7.'

Come on, let's get out of here. It's gonna blow!

Looks like the 4th of July.

Uh-uh. 4th of July celebrates freedom.

You're under arrest. Put your hands on your head.

Come on!

Where's Benny?

What do I look like, his keeper?

Alright, Murph. Lift it up.

Give me a hand with this.

'Great job, coach.'

♪ As I walk along I wonder

♪ Oh what went wrong with our love ♪

♪ A love that was so strong

♪ And as I still walk on

♪ I think of

♪ The things we've done together ♪

♪ Oh while our hearts were young ♪

♪ I'm a-walking in the rain

♪ Tears are falling and I feel a pain ♪

♪ Wishing you were here by me

Hey, Mr. Kovak.

Aren't you going to the Grease Hop?

I thought I was already there.

Poor guy. Doesn't know where he is anymore.

♪ Why why why

♪ She ran away

I dig your pants, daddy-o.

- It's the cat inside, kitten. - Oh, wow.

♪ My little runaway

♪ A run run runaway

Benny got picked up last night.

- No, the Salvation Army.

I think someone's been tipping them off.

- I'm not sure.

But ever since he showed up and started getting friendly

with your girlfriend, things have been going wrong.

Yeah, well, maybe we should have a little talk with him, huh?

Yeah. Let's do that.

♪ I'm a-walking in the rain

Today!

♪ Tears are falling and I feel a pain ♪♪

Ten to one, I don't graduate with the rest of my class.

Right now you're just lucky to be alive.

You call this lucky? Don't go to the track.

How'd you get mixed up in this?

A junkie steals to buy dope, right?

I'm a gambling junkie.

I steal to bet on the horses

basketball games, football, you name it.

If there's more than one possibility..

...I'll take the odds.

Who's in this with you?

- I work alone. - It's too big, Benny.

- No one.

Benny, you almost got killed last night.

Your buddy might not be so lucky.

- 'Son.'

You're young, you made a mistake

and you're gonna have to pay for it..

...but you're gonna get a chance to start over.

Isn't that what you want?

- You tell us.

To quit gambling.

Just to quit.

We'll see you get some help.

Now, who are the others, Benny?

There's a guy named Murph

who, he works at a car wash.

He sells the parts.

There's a chop shop at school?

We pay off the night custodian.

Who's the boss, Benny? Who gives the orders?

Coach Hutton.

So that clears Casey.

I'll have Webster pick up Murph.

You two better get over to the school

and Grossman'll meet you there.

♪ Let's go to the hop

♪ Let's go to the hop ♪ Oh baby

♪ Let's go to the hop ♪ Oh baby

♪ Let's go to the hop

♪ Come on

♪ Let's go to the hop

- You're terrific! - It's the "Grease!"

Never thought you and I'd be a team.

We're not.

♪ When the record starts spinnin' ♪

♪ You chalypso when you chicken at the hop ♪

♪ Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation ♪

Hey, Mr. Kovak.

You are really gone, daddy-o!

Mrs. Winslow...someday I'm personally gonna wring

Jo-Jo Benelli's neck!

♪ All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop ♪

♪ Let's go to the hop

♪ Let's go to the hop ♪ Oh baby ♪

Young ladies, young gentlemen..

Boys, girls!

Fellow Greasers!

Thank you, thank you.

It's the time we've all been waiting for to see

who'll be king and queen of the Grease Hop.

Okay, now, keep your fingers crossed.

I am, but it's not me!

'And the winners'

for lack of a less civilized word

are Kelly Bohack..

...and, oh, dear.

Myron Handlebaum.

I now pronounce you king and queen.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Kovak.

'And all my fellow Greasers..'

There you are.

Don't sweat it, pretty face.

Bruce, uh, can I have a word with you?

- Sure.

Maybe I was wrong about you, huh?

Maybe, uh...we could do a little business together.

Alright, let's get it on!

Hey, look. I don't know what you guys are talking about.

We're talking about you tipping off the cops about Benny.

Tipping off the cops? Why would I do that?

Because you're a squealer.

- That's crazy!

There's only one way to find out.

Ow.

- Let's get him into the van.

- But.. - Come on!

Hey! Hey, what's going on over there?

Hey, no problem. You guys..

There's a kid named Bruce in the back of that van.

- There's an officer on his way. - Thanks a lot, Casey.

Aw, forget it, Poncherello.

LA 15 Mary-6 and 7 are in pursuit of a white van

California license plate 1-E-4-9-9-1-1.

'West on Sherman Way between Harper and Sawtell.'

'Officer being held hostage.'

- Yes, I'm alright.

Get out of the van, put your hands on your head.

See, Ponch? It's like I said.

The Nelson boys are never afraid to take a chance.

Nelson boys?

You're right, Bruce, the only short cut

to a dream is hard work.

Does that mean you're not gonna quit school?

No way!

In fact, I might even go on to college.

That's great!

Thanks for the dance.

And thank you for coming in to give us your statement.

Hey, glad to see you back in blues, buddy.

It'll do, till I'm wearing tans like you guys.

What's all this?

Everything the single man needs around the kitchen.

Roxanne sells home products.

Harlan, tell us the truth.

How much did all this cost?

Well, Ponch, if you have to ask

you can't afford it.

But I'll tell you this. It was worth every penny.