All language subtitles for Illusion Travels by Streetcar (1954)

Dreams Travel
on Streetcars

Mexico

One of the great
cities of the world

is the setting of the most
varied and puzzling events

that are the pulse

of its daily life

In spite of its transcendence,

millions of men
and women write,

hour after hour,

their brief and simple stories

Their actions and words

always tend towards
the realization of a dream

Of a wish of a fantasy

Together, they

give shape to the huge
swarm that is city life

We will randomly focus
on a corner

of our great city

Thus

this film is
but another anecdote,

simple and almost trivial,

of life in the working

poverty-stricken
classes of the common people

Those who travel
on streetcars

All right, take her away

Again

I told you not to come in here

You're so stubborn,
you're worse than mules

Professor, there goes the train

That's enough, already

Hey, what's wrong with that guy?

He almost blew my head off

I'm getting tired of him

You're too old to play train

Is your livelihood a game?

I never step over the line

If you feel you're so smart,
take my post

Not that smart, professor

We owe everything we know to you

Flatterer

So, did you really fix it?

The problem was in the magnets

Not bad, not bad

But how could you finish
it so fast?

Let's notify the head of shop

- Are you sure it's number 133?
- Sure

- Nobody could've changed the number
- Fine by me

These boys' motives
seem reasonable enough

Let's talk to the head of traffic

Come with me

There's a report on 133

One week to be repaired

It was supposed to be put back

to work exactly on Christmas Eve

You are six days early

- Who fixed it?
- Our buddy here

And who are you?

Tob�as Hern�ndez,
nick named "Tarrajas"

Let me explain, sir

It was practically nothing

What do you all have to say?

Two simple crew members

turned out to be more efficient

than our own
specialized mechanics

They were my apprentices, sir

What will we do with that train?

Give me the information I asked for

Number 133's papers, sir,
and this memo

Number 133 must be sent
to the yard, it's useless

It will be replaced by
one of our new streetcars

Why didn't I see this memo?

I haven't had time
to go over the mail yet

No time, what an excuse

Give the respective orders

You heard him, sit down and listen

Boss, what about us?

You may stay on at the company

Otherwise, you'll get your pay

We proved No 133 isn't useless

- We fixed it
- Good afternoon, gentlemen

Just a minute

Don't any of you forget

that too much of anything
is detrimental

Even efficiency

Hey, where are you going?

- To break down No 133?
- Stop joking around

All right, men

Patience, you will win
on some other day

What about that scrap?

Let's take number 133
to the shops

Leave it to me,
you get rid of the scrap

See you

We've had it, "Curls"

A crooked tree never straightens

Tough luck

You behave, and look at what happens

Poor 133 is off to the graveyard

And with it, our stable job

It dried up, buddy

What about those beer cartons?

It's for the streetcar
inaugural party

I can't wait

Neither can I,
I'm dying for a beer

Why don't we go for it?

No, we have to take
the scrap to the yard

Let's do it tomorrow,
it's already 5:00

We're almost off, aren't we?

You've got to give your body
what it craves for

WELI SO WHAT?

Do you think we like your
stupid television so much?

It's not like we're
going to wear it off

I've been thrown out
of better places

Come on, we don't
need to beg anywhere

- Why don't you stop?
- Come on, leave them alone

No way, what are you
talking about?

Does anyone have a mirror?

Here, Lupita, right away

You don't even need it

You look beautiful

Pablo, cut it off,
you're just teasing me

When will you accept, Lupita?

You know my love
for you is true

- Do you really want to know?
- My future's in your hands

They day you drive your own car

Isn't there a Ford in your future?

I thought you only
cared about true love

Oh, don't listen to me

I'm a joker, you take
things seriously

You get upset right away

Don't touch

Tarrajas

There's Lupe again,
with that damn Pablo

You're her brother,
you should control her

Don't you have any authority?

It's just fun and games

That's how it always begins

Don't you remember?

Don't get confused, I'm
in a class all by myself

You know my
intentions are honorable

- Why are you so late?
- What? What time is it?

Have you been drinking again?

Drinking, yes, I was

- Blow into my eye
- What?! The nerve

You're shameless, and it's
all this perverter's fault

You know, Lupita, today

Tarrajas and I
were greatly disappointed

With great pain do we see
the injustice of the world

You don't say! What happened?

Nothing, our lips are sealed

You couple of busy bodies

What about the Christmas play?

That's right, I forgot

Shepherds, shepherds

Boys change in number 7,
girls change in number 4

You're not dressed,
what are you waiting for?

Go on, we're about to begin

- Lupe
- What do you want?

Why the long face?

You give me no
reason to be happy

It's always me

Somebody is bound
to cheer you up

I'm not a bell to be
rung by anybody

What an intimate conversation

You're hinting,
and right in my face

You're jealous, Pablo

Me, jealous of that scoundrel?

If you could see envy

He quit the union, he
can go anywhere in a car

Look at him now, so fancy
and with all that dough

Oh, he's just a flatterer

No wonder they call him
the polisher

Professor

That's all I needed,
what are you doing here?

You should be dressed

We were on our way

You wanted to set an example,
like real actors

Look at the state you're in
Let's go, move

That way

Come Lupita, dance this
one with me, will you?

- Of course, Pablo
- Come on

I just came to have
a bit of punch, Mercedes

and I'm back at my post

I left the shops all alone

Put some spirit in it

Gladly, and I'll make
it double just for you

Thanks, Mechitas

So, you left the shops unguarded?

What could possibly happen?
The tools

are kept under lock

What else could they steal?

Who would ever take
a streetcar?

Come on, Mechitas

Stop Lucifer, stop

Among all the angels,
I am the Celestial captain

Gabriel and Michael, come forth

May this be a lesson to you

Take that thing away
and change the harness

Since I've been thrown out
of the Catholic world

from this moment on they
shall be my diabolical resolve

I will wear the mask

And frighten with the tunic

Come, plague, pour down, rain

May they not reap wheat,
corn or beans

May you all get diseased

and die of heat

Don't spite me, evil Satan

- Come on, Adam, where are you?
- Here, here I am

Whatcha doing? I can't see you

I'm in the middle of something

Where's Eva?

Fixing me a drink

Is there any fruit?

- She ate it with me
- Come to my presence

So, you're eating an apple

You shall find out what
this evil deed brings

Remember I forbade it?

- Yes, yes
- I don't

Then, get out of here

Just a minute

Who was the inciter?

His excellence over there

Why, it is the traitor himself

Before such defiance,
daughters of my entrails

come a whim of oppression

You shall suffer
your original sin

You wanted to know the science
of good and evil

I'll send you a redeemer
You, perfidious woman

shall bear your children in pain

And you, Adam, for your disobedience

will have to support them
with your breath and sweat

Grab the sword, Michael,
and quickly tend to him

Stand up, brave woman,
I challenge you

Here I am in person
ready to put you out

My God

Bravo

INTERMISSION
5 MINUTES

Meche, pour me another one,
for the road

Well, how many roads
are you taking?

Mr Braulio has many horses

Strong horses that he forsook

to come to this feast

Those strong horses, young man

are nobody's business
but mine

So, what could happen to them?

Nothing, if we flatter
Mr Braulio's taste

Hey Mechita, do you
have two cold ones there?

Oh, I sold out a while ago

Well, what a gloomy party

After coming all the way over
here, there's nothing to drink

We'll change our clothes
in a minute

and go fetch the carton
we saw in the afternoon

The guard has a long
time to go, anyway

Come on, wait over here

If you knew this pain

This pain that is
destroying my soul

Our future, you understand?

We are smaller than dust

I've got a knot in here,
a knot

Look

At who? I don't see anyone

Nobody I'm done talking
to you, that's it

Let's see that carton,
you stone soul

Stone soul, me? Over a carton

Here, I've got my coat anyway

Didn't I say stone?
Can't you see number 133?

Yes, I can I see it
and don't want to remember

Was there ever a streetcar
as dignified as that one?

Quiet, please don't say that

Come on, be a man

Go, don't just stay there
Do something important, Curls

Do something important,
that's true

Don't just stay there, Curls

And call me by my name,
you know my name

Juan God�nez, isn't it?

So, what's wrong with "Curls"?

Isn't that what everybody calls you?

Aren't you the cashier on the
streetcar collecting the coins?

Well, then it's Curls

They call me that
out of sheer envy

No offend intended

Am I to blame for

having been born
with curly hair?

With decent features, huh?

Well, you're making me sick
with all your showing off

Curls, I mean God�nez

Changing the subject,
you think I haven't noticed

that change my name around?

You call me "tall ajas"
instead of Tarrajas

- Tall, me? How tall?
- No

- No
- Why, when?

Stop giving me nick names
Tarrajas, Tarrajas

My father, may he rest in peace,
left behind his work and energy

for the good of the
family name, that's why

Sorry, buddy

I'm sorry

Look

Here you go

That's where we learned
the trade

They call it "square-wheels"
because it's old

Truck drivers
try to smash into it

There's no need for that,
there's no need

Professor, what happened
in the play?

You should refund the tickets

- Calm down, relax
- Don't give me that

Miss, didn't I ask you
to look after them?

They got away, professor

Writing for people like
that is a waste of time

Where could they be?

They went to get some beer,
they'll be right back

I'm not worried about the devil

I could stand in for him,
but the other one

That's what we get for giving
God's role to anyone

Listen, Lupita

Why don't we go out to look at
the car? Then, you can decide

- Let's go
- Let's

Don't worry, Lupita

They must be out on the town

I'm not worried,
it's not like he's a child

Get in Isn't this
better than a streetcar?

- It is, but the deal is off
- Why?

Come on, you know
I respect you

I'll take you to a lovely
hill overlooking the city

And we'll listen to the radio

That's nice

- In that case, yes
- In that case, no

We're young,
we'll find another job

We could even start a business
together, always together

Thanks, brother

But nothing eases this
pain I feel inside

Hey, Tarrajas

Why don't we push it
so it gets some fresh air?

Swell, that's exactly what
I was going to say

Tarrajas, why don't we
take it to the dance?

We'll take everyone for a ride

You said it, man

I'm already in a rut,
I might as well do something

Whatever you say, driver

- There
- A little more

So, it wasn't me, it was you

Let's call it quits,
what if something happens?

I've been a watchman for 20 years,
nothing has ever happened

Especially now with the
inflation, I won't go until

- It's up to you
- I'll be responsible

You said it was the inflation

There's a lot of money going round

- What's wrong with that?
- What I mean

is that it's both
the cause and the effect

About the money going round

being more than the
merchandise that's sold

That's why prices
keep going up

That's easy to see

And since the workers'
salaries haven't increased

the result is a lower
real value of income

It's the pits

So, that's inflation for you

It causes poverty among
common people

while industrialists
and businessmen

keep getting richer
and fancier

It's grateful, it's working
better than ever

Look, it's getting late

Oh, my

Stop here

The light's off,
they seem to be closed

- Mr Braulio must be coming now
- Braulio who?

- The watchman
- Yes, but he must be pretty drunk

Hey, what's with them?

Looks like they're
coming from a party

Go find out

Yes, sure I'm always
the one doing the dirty work

I'll go then, open up

You're always the chicken

Oh, well, if it isn't
Juanito and Tarrajas

Where are you going?

To the play, where else?

You've got to be jesting

Returning nonchalantly

after standing everybody up

Leave all that to the
faithful, right Curls?

How come you're here
at this hour?

Won't you give us a lift?

There's no transportation

Frankly, that's why we came

Home delivery, now that we can

- Right, Tarrajitas?
- Sure thing, get in

- Thanks
- Thanks a lot

Hey, you're not fooling me

I bet you got in trouble

My buddy here will fill you
in, dear brother-in-law

Just who are you calling
brother-in-law?

Oh, that's just our style,
don't take it seriously

I don't take anything seriously

Come on, they're
going to eat all the food

Let me explain, Lupita

It's an insignificant manifestation
of trust by the company

They entrusted us with the pilot
service as a distinction

Pilot service, what's that?

I'll explain it later,
we're taking you home now

You can't take me anywhere
you want whenever you want

Come on, are we going
to stay here all night?

Juanito, Tarrajitas, hurry,
there won't be any food left

The passengers are complaining

Come on, get in Get in, sis

And now, Lupita

Let me explain to you
and to the rest

what this pilot service is about

We're not charging for the service

We're treating everyone
with the utmost courtesy

That's the pilot service

which will forever

educate the streetcar employees

and the clients,
which will surely reciprocate

Now, for example

I haven't even
asked the musicians

How far are you going?

To the corner of Peru and Argentina,
if you please

Mechitas, do you still live
near the slaughterhouse?

I do, Juanito

To the slaughterhouse, driver

SLAUGHTERHOUSE

Philharmonic gentlemen

It's just a manner of speech

Why don't you play
a song for us all?

- We've got time to spare
- Why, of course

As soon as we're done eating

Curls, after all you aren't

as bad as I thought you were

Thanks a lot

Sticky fingers

- Lupita, kick, kick
- Thank you

Just a kick

MEXICO CITY SLAUGHTERHOUSE

- Thanks a lot, Juanito
- Thank you, Mrs Mechita

We'll be seeing each other, huh?

- See you tomorrow, Mechita
- Yes

See you tomorrow, Mechita

Oh my, look at what's coming

I'm not opening the door

That's really cute

I don't know, I have this feeling

So, pilot service, huh?

- Take the streetcar back
- No

Yeah, too bad

They're expecting the gondola
that picks them up daily

They're going to tell on us

- You must be kidding
- Open up, let them in

We aren't charging for the service

They're taking us just
for the fun of it

Besides, it's warmer than the gondola

Thanks, may the Lord repay you

- Thank you so much
- Thanks

- Can I come on with this?
- Go ahead

Divine Providence sent a
streetcar instead of the gondola

It's freezing,
lucky we're cozy in here

Come on, Mrs Panchita

You have it all, you don't
know what it feels like

But us

Too bad, but if they
sold your tongue in pieces

- What?
- The whole city would be poisoned

Stop blurting those things out

- Come on, we're leaving
- Get on, get on

Mr Prudencio asked you to wait

He's coming with his people

- Yes, but he better hurry
- Okay

Heavens

Who's he?

The Duke of Ordanto

Oh, come on

Let's see

- Mister, mister
- Huh?

- A little present
- No thank you, madam

Don't disdain me,
they're delicious

No, it's not disdain, but

Take it, it's sincere

Yes, ma'am, thank you, but

The lady over here wants some

- You, girl?
- Sure, thank you very much

Miss, take these bears as well

Much obliged, ma'am

No ma'am, we're not charging

Thank you very much, thank you

Look at it

- Oh, it's so cute
- It's the Lord of the Column

- I'm so scared
- What?

That's why I told you to
slowly uncover the crucifix

Maybe that will
make them fear God

The fact that it's free
seems pretty fishy

Nowadays, nobody gives
anything for free

And at this hour

Maybe they'll try to mug
us come a lonely spot

- Really?
- May the Lord help us

Excuse me, where are
you taking your icon?

To be blessed at the church

Why at this hour?

Because it was around this
time that I invoked him

He granted me the grace
of healing this girl

Poor thing, what was wrong?

A miscarriage

We're poor, and don't have
any money to buy indulgences

I had seen these ladies before

always with their little icon

So what?

It's theirs, they can
do with it as they please

It's their conscience, not mine

I don't want any fat
guy meddling in this

- It's your problem
- What's it to you?

- Quiet, busy bodies
- Busy body

Butt out, I wasn't going to
give anything but now I will

May God almighty give you more

- Heretic
- Thanks

- Imagine that, what a fatso
- Thanks

We're here gentlemen,
you can get off now

Well it's about time

Come on guys, it's cold

Go on, hurry up

Let's go

Who sent this one?
Looks like a nut

- Watch that gut
- Whoa

Come right back and
no more fun?

Go to sleep, I'll be right back

I haven't forgiven your
toying with the neighbors

- Good night Lupita
- Good night

Are you sure the watchman
is at the warehouse?

I'm certain of it

- Where do we put it at this hour?
- Well

I don't know
- OK, I got it

We'll put it up in the
storage room

We'll take it to the
shop early

When we figure
the boss has arrived

That's it, we'll figure
when the boss arrives

And when the boss has arrived

What do we tell him?

That we were testing the car

He'll be okay with that

- Tarrajas, Tarrajas
- What's up?

Ask the Lord to
bless my soul

Guadalajara, Guadalajara

- You smell like wet beer
- Stop joking

We need to return the streetcar

- What streetcar?
- The one we took last night

Heavens, what have we done?

- Don't you remember?
- Now I do

I can't stand this hangover

I was dressed like a devil

- My horns still hurt
- Come on

If they notice it missing
they'll think we stole it

Wait, I've always been honest

Yeah?

Well, sort of honest, anyway

Come on, hurry up

Could we get fired?

They would put us in jail

Oh no

But we still have time
to get into the shops

With the other cars

I'll get him to give us
the day off today

Forget it, we can't get in

What do we do now?

We'll have to wait
Back up anyway

Well, let's see what happens

Holy virgin Barbara

dear God, we're in
deep this time

Twisted again

We have to go the whole route

Let's get off and leave it

Let them find out

They'd catch us right away

Everyone we drove last
night will say we did it

I'll put the Special sign on

Then no one will get on

SPECIAL

Let me drive, we may get lucky

- Tarrajas
- What?

Remember that escape route for
gondolas?

I was thinking about that

What if we take that route?

And go back the other way

Okay, give me the keys

Make the sign of the cross

Wait, wait

He won't be long, kids

Maybe it's Lorenzana

You have good eye sight

Try to read the sign there

Yes, miss, it says special

- Are you sure?
- Yes, miss

Then that's the one

Sir

Will you stop the traffic
for the kids to cross?

Children

Order

Run, run

We waited over 15 minutes

Here's the order,
climb on children

Yes, miss

Get on children, but don't push

We thought you weren't
coming Read it

Going to Xochimilco, huh?

Yes, we make this field
trip twice each year

So, only twice a year?

Yes sir, always by streetcar

Because it's a very
safe way to travel

Excuse me

I told you

It'll be worse if you argue

There's a cloud
over our heads

Take off

Good-bye, good-bye

Have fun

Behave, children

Let's have some order

You'll have to take
turns at the window

Guys, shall we
sing our anthem?

Yes, yes, yes

Alright, alright

Ready?

Yes

One, two, three

Get up sleepyheads,
it's time

for work

which is also
the time

that the cuckoo
is singing

Get up, get up, the
cuckoo is singing

Get up, get up, the
cuckoo is singing

Cuckoo, cuckoo

What do we do with them now?

Anything but go
to the terminal

The supervisor might be there

If he see us, we're done for

We'll do it when you're ready

Let's pretend it broke down

Let's dump the
kids and beat it

Go to the back
of the line

Now you can't say
it's hard to see

Everything is
expensive nowadays

- Just a second
- Don't rob me

The days of looting are back

Of course, the
lady is right

You take advantage of us

- How so?
- Don't you know

that prices are capped?

Don't you know this
is a free market?

You can sell it
for up to 20 cents

- Doubling profits
- So people assume

Wholesalers charge
us high prices

Don't gouge us in turn

Then there's no
dough for you

That can't be, it's not fair

I need to talk to you

What is it?

Car 133 was missing
this morning

Turns out that Curls
and your brother stole it

They made the pilot service run

They were finishing

Pilot run, my foot

They drank and were playing

I thought they were
making it up

Just being mischievous

Well I'm afraid I'll
have to report them

Please don't,
they'll get fired

You too, for
not doing your job

Better not say anything more

I'll get them and
bring them right over

What if the company notices?

But supposing they don't

Be a pal, I'll go get them

The scoundrels

- Lupita
- I was looking for you

- For me?
- Yes

I need a big favor from you

Done deal

You'll take me
to find my brother?

Sure, where is he?

We have to find that out

We'll find him, hop in

I just know he's on number 133

Sit down, children

He has no parents

How would you know?

'Cause no one visits him

His name's Lorenzana

There are many
Lorenzanas here

All of the orphaned ones

Hey Petingo, don't push

What's your name, Corpse?

What's yours, Petingo?

I'll get you, Rigoleto

for being so nosy

These kids are like
little demons

Why are you fighting?
Get over here

Now stay there

Yes sir

Watching kids is a
lot of responsibility

Yes, I see that

Sometimes they are too much

Last year

on a field trip to Xochimilco

they told me that
a kid had gone down

Did he drown?

Well imagine

It was a struggle
to get him out

But since bad news
travels so fast

Where are you going, boy?

When do we reach
the hospice?

You should've seen it

Hundreds of mothers

Trying to see the child's face

Naturally

Fortunately he wasn't
any son of theirs

He was a

Lorenzana

What is that for, sir?

Watch it, Chocolate

You heard, Chocolate

How much longer?

Less than before

Hey, where are we?

Churubusco

What time is it?

Time for you not
to ask questions

Hey

Where will you pretend
it broke down?

At the next stop

Will you teach us how to drive?

- You again?
- Show us how

- Go on now
- Oh, please

- Hey Lorenzana
- What?

There's your mom

Go, go

What happened?

We need to stop, we
burned some fuses

Just wait a while

Here comes, here comes

Order

Can we get off
while you repair it?

The children would like that

Sure, they can get off

I'll tell you when

- Oh
- Come on, do it in order

Yeah, huh? Come on

Everybody out

Silence please, this
is a delicate scene

The actors are rehearsing

Please hurry, miss

What are you looking at, son?

Come one, come on, let's go

Step on it

Teacher, the
streetcar is leaving

Let's go

Hey

Wait, wait

They must be just maneuvering

Silence, please

We'll film this one

Okay that's enough,
let me drive

What's going on?

Do you see what I see?

Your sister Lupe with Pablo

Let me

Open the door, please

I said open, can't you hear?

Open

I would never have guessed

How did you find us?

That doesn't matter

I guess you're both happy?

You messed up

Don't get wrapped
up in this

Especially with strangers

You ingrate

- The watchman wants to tell
- No way

What are you staring at?

It's your fault, looking
at you makes me angry

Who's denying it?

Do you want my brother
to get fired

or put in jail?

And to thank you
on top of that

Hey don't even joke
about jail Dingbat

Hey, what are you doing?

Don't butt in, you intruder

Stay there until you rot

This isn't about you

Well, anyway

Get back before the noise starts

I mean now

Are you going back with him?

- If you'll let me
- No

No, how dare you?

Open up, I want to get off

- Open, can't you hear?
- Pipe down

Stop

I said stop

Cut them off

What's wrong?
I don't get it

Don't be an idiot,
cut them off

I can't understand

You're deaf

Cut them off, they're
taking me by force

Oh

Moron, look what
you did to my car

See, see what you've done?

They will beat you
up for this

Now we're really in for it

- What?
- Look

It's an inspector

Run him over

Is this the special
to Xochimilco?

Yes, sir

So why are there passengers?

She's my sister, sir

- How do you do, miss?
- My pleasure, sir

There are orders for this car

Take the Ni�o Perdido route

At San Antonio Abad crossing

Yes, sir

I'll change the sign

Wait until we reach
the intersection

Don't mind me

Whenever you're ready,
I'm going along

Good luck, and good-bye miss

Good-bye, sir

Give me the keys again

Thanks for helping us

Me?

Sure, you distracted him

I did it for you,
but that's enough

I'm leaving, you're on your own

As you like

I'm leaving, it's up to you

Don't go, Lupita

- What?
- Sit down

Please, Mr Julio

Please, Mr Arcadio

No way, I have change

Thank you

Don't pay, there's still time

Excuse me?

You can pay upon arrival

Why is that?

It just is, that's all

If you'd rather pay
now, simply don't pay

No

Never saw anything like it

They're paying, that's stealing

Hello

An American, that's
all we needed

Don't pay, miss

- Why not?
- Because it's free

Smells like communism to me

What'd she say?

Communism

Me pay

Don't pay, miss
- Me pay

Okay, okay, then pay

What's the matter with you?

- See? They're paying
- Well, tough

We have to do something

Get off right here, please

I don't want you implicated

Now I'm staying to the end

I'll take whatever comes

I have no change, sir

So what am I supposed to do?

You can pay tomorrow

What?

Don't worry sir,
I'll pay your fare

- Thank you
- You're welcome

Did you see Mr Enrique?

Such lack of responsibility

Giving away car fare
as if it were theirs

Just like that

With everything so expensive

Sure since it's not theirs

Like the rest of the country

But salaries are
payable no matter what

They can strike when they like

That's why anything
labor related

is repulsive, I can't stand it

Some say they'll
rule the earth

I'd rather die first

Don't worry, Mr Arcadio

That won't be in your time

Is something wrong?

Nothing, thanks

Do you feel ill, sir?

It's Daddy Pinillos

The same

This damned asthma again

And who are you?

Sir, I am Tarrajas

Yes, your face is familiar

Are you new here?

I am, in this line

Are you usurping the
title of driver?

Let me explain it to you

Okay? You'll see

Hey, who's the sour lemon?

Daddy Pinillos, a very sneaky guy

He can get God into trouble

What if he's no longer
with the company?

Why not tell him to buzz off?

Do it the friendly way

Alright

Hello, friend

Hello Daddy Pinillos

You don't drive well

You didn't close that
when you drove through

No matter, there was
hardly any traffic

Regardless, regulations require it

Train number 830

Since when do you
have a conductor badge?

Well

Why are you nervous?

Me?

Yes you; you seem scared

Heh, heh, heh

Back to your post so I can drive

This also has its downs

Especially for people like you

who haven't been
drivers for long

Can't pull that on me

All right

Traffic, Pinillos speaking

Oh, it's you boss?

Sorry to bother you

But it's really important

Two company guys and a woman

They're driving a streetcar
behind our back

It's number 133, sir

133?

Just a moment

Mister Ben�tez

Mister Ben�tez

This is serious, he's
calling the company

Let's go

I took care of
this yesterday

Number 133 was sent
to be dismantled

It's out of service for good

Thank you Mr Ben�tez

Pinillos, you're meddling

in things where
you shouldn't

You're no longer an employee

Your ongoing impertinence

is a waste of our time

Pinillos

He says a
streetcar was stolen

I think his age is
affecting his brain

What is it, "daddy" Pinillos?

Nothing son, nothing

After dedicating my
life to the company

they retired me,
claiming my health

puts passengers at risk

And now that I look
after the company

they say I'm meddlesome

They'll see I'm
not an old fool

Bye, Panchito

Please, "daddy" Pinillos

Where are we going now?

To a closed off street

It's the only safe way

Tell them they must get off

And that this car is finished

I tell them?

If you don't, who will?

You're a bad conductor

I never spoke in public before

Go on

Hey

Well, now what?

- What?
- Don't get nervous

- Relax
- Don't get nervous?

Ladies and gents, everyone off

No, young man

It's beyond our control

Let's go to the depot

And as you know, at the depot

they'll have to help us

They can't just ignore
the public interest

- I won't get off
- Nor I

This is impossible

Same old thing

Calm down now

There's another car behind us

Wait at the intersection

Who will replace our down time?

It's not our fault

- Nothing we can do
- Step off now

I told you we shouldn't
take a streetcar!

- Will it be a long wait?
- I don't know, ma'am

What happened?

Come on, talk

Wait

Nothing so far

- I spoke to the watchman
- And?

He's more scared than you are

So he hasn't told yet

Not a word

The company knows nothing

But old Pinillos telephoned

Maybe, but all is calm there

Are we just going
to stay here?

We're safe here

When the watchman arrives
we'll be at work

No problem

Hi, "daddy" Pinillos
What is it?

Something of interest
for the company

Have you seen 133
pass through here?

I don't think so

No, it hasn't What' up?

Something incredible

That car is
operating irregularly

I have to find it

An irregular streetcar

What's that?

None of your business

And the terminals?

No, it won't go there

There are dispatchers there

Might be switching tracks

I have to find it

I have to find it See you

Okay, good luck

- What are you doing?
- What Lupita?

- Me?
- Watch those hands

- Abusive
- Don't offend me

I'll tell your brother

So, you'll talk to my brother

Why, you coward?

I'm not made of stone

If you think that,
I can't face him

If I break his trust, it's over

Curls, you're exaggerating

It's just that me being a woman

I'm sorry Lupita

Where are you going?

- But I thought
- Sit here with me

You're not mad?

I wasn't angry

Just nervous

about what might happen

Lupe, Lupita

I'm sorry

- Light, anyone?
- Here

- No
- No

Okay then

Evening, boss

Let's unload Why's that there?

It's been there for hours

Bad stuff

I think we're being tricked

Unload anyway

Start, boys

Do you have a light?

I'm out and can't find one

Strange for it to be here, huh?

This track is not in use

Oh We're just waiting

For what?

Actually, we're taking
a little break

Work can get you tired at times

Thanks for the light

Hold up pal, what's the hurry?

Weren't you taking a break?

Don't leave, let's party

Really? Hey, thanks

Big load, huh?

They must be heavy hitters

What's in the cargo?

Can't you read? What's it say?

Oh, I hadn't noticed

- Well, thanks
- Careful

It's corn

Go on in, buddy

Let's talk in private

- But I have to go
- I said go in

Pick it up

Go ahead, friend

Hey, not so fast, buddy

Trying to pull a fast one?

How so, sir?

Come on, don't pretend

He thinks we're as stupid as he is

- What?
- I've no time to argue

- There's two of you right?
- Right

How shall we resolve this?

As friends or not?

Definitely as friends

- Hey, let go
- Leave that corn

- Let go
- You think it's for free?

You looking for a fight?

You want to fight, creep?

Why are you getting in there?

Let her go

Get out of here, go on, beat it

Don't push me

Run, the cops'll be here soon

Bad luck

Things were going well

Where to now?

I'm tired of being on the move

You think I like it?

We can't go on like this

Seven o'clock is not far

Half an hour isn't bad

The fuzz is after us

We're done for

Let's make it count

Come on

So you thought you'd
get rid of me?

You're in for it

No need to be angry

No need?

Who said you could take it?

It was stolen

We're getting tired
of you, old man

You're not an employee

You're just making trouble

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe

Boys, don't be dumb

Respect his white hair

His white hair

I can handle this pair

You gangsters

Gangsters?

Enough already, do it for me

Cowards

Thank the lady

Take the car

But no more arguing

I'll take it, son

With us inside

There's no stolen train

You'll pay dearly for this

We're going to the company

For the love of the Lord

Are you okay?

See, "daddy" Pinillos?
Come on over here

It's okay, it's okay

Let go

Somebody drive

But straight to the depot

Please help me

What'll the company do for you?

All the guys will
single you out

For being a snitch

Come on, please

Stop begging him

Looks like his mind is made up

Then let's let things
take their course

Don't worry

I took it, I'm to blame

Are you nuts?

Think I'll let you take the rap?

We both did it

Stop and open the door

Sorry gramps, this is our stop

I drove streetcars
before you were born

- Bums
- A century ago

We can carry you if need be

Thought you could beat an old man?

Straight to the compa

Pinillos, don't do this

- He's cold
- Are you sure?

God, what do we do now?

Hey, come here

- What is it?
- He's hurt

What's going on?

This passenger got ill

He got ill, or did you make him?

Let's see

Any contusions?

When I saw him I felt

something bad would
happen to him

- He was pale
- As a sheet

Still breathing

To the drugstore

He needs a doctor

Hold on

You wait here

And what if a car comes?

Let them wait

Curls, what if the old man dies?

It's up to God

We didn't kill him

But, what if?

While they investigate

What happened?

Streetcar accident

Let's see

Do we have to pay?

- Any family with him?
- None

He's alone, maybe just fainted

Let's see what we can do

I'll call the Red Cross

I don't think you need to

I'll try to revive him

He'll react to this right away

Hey, look

Must be in a hurry

If he can run

we're out of here

Thank God he's okay

We thought he was a goner

"Daddy" Pinillos will bury us all

Shall I see you home?

No, leave me, go away

I'm warning you as gentlemen

This isn't over yet, you'll see

Taxi

Taxi

The streetcar depot in Indianilla

Here you are, sir

Okay

Mr Pinillos has
waited a long time

Let him wait or leave

- Hold on
- Thanks

- Good bye Mr Manuel
- Good bye

The meeting is over at one

- Hope to see you
- I'll be there

Mr Manuel

Pinillos

I forgot about you

Forgive my insistence

This is a grave matter

Can it wait until tomorrow?

It must be now, sir

A streetcar was stolen

You don't say!

I do say, and I have the details

- Come in
- After you, Mr Manuel

Did you hear?

He's nuts, how can that happen?

- He said it
- Wait

Can our company

be so easily fooled?

No sir, but I was
on that streetcar

And the crooks confessed

This is absurd

I mean no harm

I'm protecting the company

I swear this is all true

To make you stop this

I'll show you
we make no mistakes

Come along

You'll see that 113
is in its place

You did say 113, right?

Yes sir, exactly: 113

- There you have it
- Huh?

What do you say?

They must've just brought it

These are the crooks

May I help you, sir?

Glad you're here

Has it left today?

No, it hasn't moved from here

Do you think we'd dare to

And the company's so organized

How can a car leave unknown?

I totally agree

You agree, sir?

Don't you?

- No sir
- Look, Pinillos

A streetcar cannot be stolen

They travel on rails

belonging to the company

Stealing means taking away

But I know they took it

Excuse me, Pinillos

Who knows more than Management?

But we appreciate your interest

Stop by the cashier tomorrow

Good night, Pinillos

Mr Manager, sir

I'm not looking for a handout

But now everyone, from

managers down to employees

watchmen and workers all hide

their tracks and incompetence

Not another word, sir

You don't want it known

You've no right to meddle
in the company

You're not an employee

But you do receive a pension

A pension

I will not allow your insults

Braulio

- Sir
- Escort him please

This was the story

For some, uneventful

Ignored by the majority,

but memorable to its stars

who return to the simple
rhythm of their lives

as their steps fade
into the streets

They have so often walked

ever deeper

into their still unknown future

Meanwhile,

the city continues to
spawn and create

thousands of different stories