Original subtitles

♪ Seems that people can't conceive ♪

♪ That they can't see what they believe ♪

♪ They don't believe what others tell ♪

♪ It's easy to buy but it's hard to sell ♪

(thunder roaring)

♪ You're a hard selling woman ♪

♪ You always take your dues ♪

♪ You're a hard hard selling woman and I got to pay for you! ♪

♪ Go where people always say ♪

♪ You only get for what you pay! ♪

♪ There's only one lesson got to be learned! ♪

♪ Don't look back on the time you got burned! ♪

♪ You're a hard selling woman ♪

♪ And you got me on the run ♪

♪ You're a hard hard selling mother ♪

♪ And I'm your broken son ♪

♪ You're a hard selling woman ♪

♪ You make me do your time ♪

♪ You're a hard hard selling woman ♪

♪ And you sold me down the line ♪

♪ People tell me how I ought to feel! ♪

♪ Letting them know that I've got no deal ♪

♪ Just turn up when the time is right ♪

♪ Can't help me but you can you fill my pipe ♪

(tense music)

(knocking on door)

(knocking on door)

(man screaming)

[Nick] Hey, what's the matter, fellas?

What do you want?

(punches smacking) (Nick screaming)

[Tony] Well, where is it?

(punches smacking) (Nick grunting)

(Tony laughing) (smooth music)

(Nick groaning)

All right, guys, that's enough.

[Tony] Did you find it?

Nothing.

You better get outta town real fast, or you are dead.

(Nick grunts)

(Tony laughing)

(smooth music)

[Woman] Hello?

Hello.

Mr. Banty.

[Woman] Who's calling, please?

This is personal, very personal.

You better put Banty on.

[Woman] Just one minute and I'll get Mr. Banty for you.

[Mr. Banty] This is Mr. Banty talking.

Who is this?

Nevermind.

I want $100,000 or I'm going to the police

with the interstate information.

[Mr. Banty] Interstate information.

Listen, I don't know what you're talking about.

You don't?

Look Banty, don't play games with me.

I know all the figures, all the facts.

A guy like you getting mixed up in this dirty business?

[Mr. Banty] Who am I talking to?

Who is this?

Nevermind who this is.

Now you listen to me,

I'll call you again tomorrow, in the morning.

Early, be home.

I'll tell ya how I want the money and where.

(tense music)

(calming upbeat music)

Larry, you startled me.

Hiya, baby.

Oh Larry, you're impossible.

Mm, you feel so soft and warm, baby.

[Crystal] Larry, stop it, I'm tired.

[Larry] Come on, baby, give.

(couple moaning)

(Crystal giggling)

Mm. (Crystal giggles)

[Crystal] You win.

You big clown.

(Crystal moaning)

You're so strong, Larry.

(pleasant music)

[Larry Voiceover] I'll go the barber's

and get back before Crystal gets up.

A little walk will do me good.

(light risque music)

(lively rock music)

♪ You're a hard selling woman ♪

♪ You always take your due ♪

♪ You're a hard selling woman and I got to pay for you! ♪

♪ Go where people always say ♪

♪ You only get for what you pay! ♪

♪ And only one lesson got to be learned ♪

♪ Don't look back on the time you got burned! ♪

♪ You're a hard selling woman ♪

♪ And you got me on the run ♪

♪ You're a hard hard selling mother ♪

♪ And I'm your broken son ♪

(smooth contemplative music)

[Larry Voiceover] Why should the boss get all the gravy?

He sits on his ass and gives orders.

I take all the risks.

That old bastard deserves a good screwing

and I'm the guy that's gonna give it to him.

They think Nick has it, so I'm clean.

(water sloshing)

(water sloshing)

[Mr. Banty] Hello?

Mr. Banty.

[Mr. Banty] When is this going to stop?

Who the hell is this?

This is your friend.

The fellow that wants to make you forget

that interstate deal.

That is, after we make our deal.

[Mr. Banty] I suggest you forget this telephone number.

If you call me again I'm going to the police.

Now now, that wouldn't be very friendly, or very wise.

[Mr. Banty] What is it you want?

I told you what I want,

but I'm a nice guy and I'll tell you again.

This is what I want.

I want $100,000 in small bills and they better be unmarked.

I'll give ya two days to get the money.

Now listen closely because I won't tell you again.

This is what I want ya to do.

Now get this straight.

(water sloshing)

Crystal.

[Crystal] Larry, where were you?

I went to the barbers.

[Crystal] Oh, I missed you.

Say, how bout some coffee?

[Crystal] I'm coming right out.

Okay.

(pleasant music)

Come and get it.

Mm, that coffee smells good.

[Crystal] What did the barber do to your hair?

The gray in my hair?

Took it out.

[Crystal] You look so.

Not bad for a guy pushing 40, huh?

(Crystal laughs)

Crystal, listen baby, I've gotta run.

(Crystal sighs)

[Crystal] Where to now, Larry?

I've got an important meeting with-

- Oh, Larry, when is this going to stop?

Soon, soon baby.

I want to be your wife, not your mistress.

You're a successful advertising executive.

Beautiful, loads of dough.

I'm nothing but trouble, baby.

Nothing but trouble.

I love you, Larry.

This is the last deal.

It's a big one, baby.

[Crystal] I've heard that before.

And I'll deck you out in diamonds.

- I'll give you. - Just give me love, Larry.

Just love me.

I do, baby.

I do.

Hey, I have to change and go.

(upbeat music)

Do me a favor, baby.

Put this away in a safe place.

I'll pick it up in a few days.

All those telephone numbers.

Blondes or brunettes?

I said put it away.

You do as I tell you, understand?

(door slamming)

[Boss] You're late.

I don't like to be kept waiting.

Traffic was heavy, very heavy.

[Boss] Yeah, well, did you get it?

I turned his place upside down, nothing.

[Boss] You sure about that?

Now we know Nick has it.

And you searched his room and didn't find it?

Nothing.

[Boss] I wanna know every move that son of a bitch makes.

Every move!

I want a tight tail on him.

Real tight!

I'll see to it.

[Boss] Take care of him if you have to,

but get it, understand?

Don't show here again without it.

Do I make myself clear, huh?

Make sure of that!

(Tony grunting)

No more excuses, just get it.

Say, how bout a drink, boys?

Hey, what's the matter, Tony, Larry?

You look real nervous.

Something's bothering you maybe, huh?

Hey, this is the real stuff, the best in town.

But of course nothing's too good for my boys.

Not for my boys.

They treat me right, I treat them right.

Tony,

you're a good boy.

Larry,

a little too smart, maybe.

Salud.

Here's to the punk who thinks he can outsmart me!

(glass shattering)

Crystal.

Hi, father.

Some coffee?

No, thank you.

I only have a few minutes,

but I did want to stop by and see you.

I'm glad you did, I want to talk to you.

What's troubling you, Crys?

Is it your young man?

No.

Why haven't I met him?

What's all the mystery about?

[Crystal] Mystery?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Where does he come from?

What does he do for a living?

I love him.

I have some layouts I want to finish today, I must go.

Goodbye, father.

(tense music)

Where you going, Nicky boy?

All right, where is it?

[Nick] I don't know what you're talking about.

(intense music)

(Nick grunting)

(men fighting)

[Hook] Come on, where is it?

Where'd you stash it?

Talk, I tell ya!

[Nick] I don't have it, fellas.

I swear, I don't have it.

(Nick grunting)

It was in the dresser drawer.

Larry.

(Nick whimpering) (tense music)

(Nick grunting)

(intense music)

Good show. (Chuckles)

Come on, let's go.

(phone ringing)

[Boss] Hello, who is it?

Tony here.

[Boss] Well, did you see Nick?

Uh-huh.

He doesn't have it.

[Boss] Did you take care of him?

Yeah, we took care of him.

[Boss] What did you find out?

Did Nick talk?

Yeah, looks like Larry's the guy we want.

[Boss] Larry, huh?

That bastard.

You know what to do, Tony.

Do it fast.

You'll hear from me.

[Boss] That son of a bitch.

You can't trust anyone.

(sullen music)

I gotta talk low, I'm not alone.

Well where the hell were you?

I been trying to get you all morning.

Eh, dames again, always dames.

Hey listen, meet me at Fifth and Amsterdam.

What do you mean, why?

We gotta make a hit.

Larry.

Yeah, it's Larry.

(sullen music)

(light pleasant music)

(Crystal crying)

(phone ringing)

Hello?

[Larry] Hiya, baby.

[Crystal] Oh Larry, I'm so glad you called.

[Larry] How would you like

to spend your honeymoon in Hawaii?

Honeymoon?

[Larry] We can get married in Hawaii in two days.

What do you say, baby?

Oh Larry, I'm so excited.

I'm so happy.

Oh, wait a second, there's someone at the door.

(knocking on door)

Who's there?

[Tony] Open up.

(ominous music)

[Larry] What's the matter, boys?

[Tony] Okay Larry, let's have it.

[Larry] I don't know what the hell you're talking about.

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Nick talked.

[Larry] That lying son of a bitch.

You're making a mistake.

You're making a mistake, boys.

[Hook] Sorry, Larry, boss's orders.

(gunshot firing)

(Larry grunting)

[Tony] He had it coming to him. (Laughs)

Ah.

That was a good shot there, Captain Hook.

That was a damn good hit for a guy with one eye,

Captain Hook.

Tony, you call me Captain Hook once more

and I'll blow your brains out.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I just, couldn't help it, you know? (Laughs)

Put that away.

Listen, here's a ticket to Vegas and some dough.

You stay outta town until heat cools off, huh?

Yeah.

Terrific.

(tense music)

[Tony] Go to the Tease Hotel in Vegas.

I'll be at Belmap Hotel in Miami if you need me.

And lay low.

And stay away from those burlesque dames, huh.

Keep out of those burlesque houses.

[Hook] Let's go.

(tense music)

(Crystal gasps)

[Crystal] Larry?

Larry?

Larry!

(upbeat music)

(door closing)

[Eve] Hi honey, I've been waiting for ya.

Yeah.

Where ya been?

Ya been gone an awful long time.

Where ya going?

I gotta go outta town.

Well give me a few minutes, I'll pack.

Take me with you.

You stay here, I gotta go by myself.

I don't want to stay here by myself.

I've been waiting for ya all night.

Will ya get your hands off me?

Oh, please honey, don't leave me here by myself.

Look, will you just leave me alone?

Oh Tony, please.

Can't you see I'm packing and I gotta get outta here?

Will ya leave me alone?

You have a few minutes before you go.

Look, you got your booze and you got your friends

and I'll give you a little bit of money

and you can have a good time.

- I gotta get outta here. - That isn't enough.

Oh it's not enough.

What else you want?

I want you.

(adventurous music)

Tony, make love to me.

(risque music)

(melancholy music)

(hypnotic music)

(melancholy music)

(hypnotic music)

(melancholy music)

(hypnotic music)

[Tony] Go to the Tease Hotel in Vegas, Vegas, Vegas.

Keep outta those burlesque houses,

burlesque houses, burlesque houses.

I'll be at the hotel in Miami, Miami, Miami.

[Hook] Tony, Tony, Tony.

[Tony] That was a damn good hit for a guy with one eye.

(gunshot firing)

(dramatic music)

[Crystal Voiceover] I wonder, can I get away with it?

I am a pretty good dancer.

I should be able to get a job.

I must be out of my mind

to think of doing anything like this, but I must.

Oh, what am I thinking?

I can't do it, I can't do it.

(tense music)

I will do it!

(intense music)

What am I doing?

I must be mad.

(light upbeat music)

[Clerk] Desk clerk here, what can I do for you?

I was wondering if a friend of mine was stopping here,

Mr. Hook.

[Clerk] Just a minute, I'll see.

I'm sorry, miss, but your friend isn't registered here.

Perhaps he has a reservation.

[Clerk] No ma'am, I checked the reservations.

Thank you.

(light upbeat music)

[Crystal Voiceover] He said the Tease Hotel in Vegas.

He must be here.

Maybe the room clerk didn't check very carefully.

I'll try again.

I must find him.

(light upbeat music)

[Clerk] Desk clerk.

I'm sorry to trouble you,

but I was wondering if my friend checked in yet.

Mr. Hook, he.

[Clerk] Mr. Hook has not checked in.

Oh, thank you.

(upbeat music)

[Crystal Voiceover] What's this?

Burlesque strippers wanted.

Apply, Vickie Stein.

I'm going to answer that ad.

(upbeat music)

(lively music)

(knocking on door)

Yeah?

Um, uh, pardon me,

I see you're looking for strippers.

How much experience you got?

Uh, well I.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

You ain't got no experience, can't use ya.

(pleasant music)

(spring boinging)

(arrow zooming)

Yeah.

You got the job.

[Boss] Five minutes to show time.

What am I doing?

I must be mad.

(knocking on door)

[Boss] You're on in three minutes.

(lively music)

(people cheering)

(people cheering)

(men jeering)

[Man] Take it off!

(people cheering)

(lively music)

(knocking on door)

Come in.

I was told that you wanted to see me right away.

Yeah, I do.

That's a great act you got there.

[Crystal] Thank you.

How bout a bite to eat after the show tonight, beautiful?

Oh, I, I'm sorry,

but I have to go and get dressed for the next number.

Hey, wait a minute, now take it easy.

Where you running to, huh?

I wanna talk to ya.

Hey look, I wanna talk to ya.

Get away.

Leave me alone, stop it.

Hey, what's the matter with ya?

You got a great act.

I can make a big star outta ya.

Aw, come on, now.

You gotta be nice to me.

I can do a lot for ya, beautiful, an awful lot.

Come on now, be reasonable.

Ya gotta know the right people in this business.

Aw, sweetheart.

And I'm the right people.

Okay, finish this show and you're fired.

- [Crystal Voiceover] - Well, I guess this is it.

I'll never find Captain Hook now.

Where do I go from here?

Maybe I should have played along with him.

(lively music)

Captain Hook.

- [Crystal Voiceover] - That's him, I know it.

That's him, Captain Hook.

(men jeering)

(people cheering)

[Man] Someone wants to see you at table 10.

And I want to see him.

How bout a drink, babe?

Your room or mine?

[Crystal] Let's make it your room.

Say, you know Tony, don't you?

Tony Barler?

That's right, Tony Barler.

Sure, he's my buddy.

We're in business together.

He's a friend of mine, too.

Yeah, tough guy.

[Crystal] I'm supposed to meet Tony in Miami in a few days

but I can't remember the name of the hotel

he told me he would be staying in.

He'll be terribly angry if I don't show up.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, but he's in Miami at the Delmar Hotel.

Don't tell anyone.

How bout a drink?

Sure.

Well, I'll get it.

(ominous music)

Here's your drink, honey.

Oh, I'll take it.

I had too much.

Can't use my arms.

(Hook groaning)

(intense music)

(thunder roaring)

(thunder roaring)

(Hook choking)

(serene music)

[Clerk] Front desk.

Do you have a Tony Barler registered here?

[Clerk] One minute, I'll see.

Yes, Mr. Barler's registered here.

May I speak with Mr. Barler?

[Clerk] There's a note in his box.

Mr. Barler just left for the swimming pool.

Oh, I see.

Thank you.

(light upbeat music)

- [Crystal Voiceover] - That must be Tony Barler.

(water sloshing) (whimsical music)

Pardon me, do you have the time?

No, I haven't.

Nice hotel, isn't it?

Yes, very.

Are you on vacation?

Yeah.

(light upbeat music)

Honey, I'm glad you're out of the Dogs.

Pair of aces, this guys comes up with three jacks,

and that's that.

- How you doing? - Hey there, how are you sir?

Nice night, isn't it?

Beautiful, beautiful.

Went to the Dogs tonight.

Oh, okay.

What are you drinking, honey?

I'll have a margarita.

- Margarita and. - And you sir?

Give me a rum collins, how's that?

Rum collins it is.

Honey, can I have a cigarette, honey?

Mm-hm, sure can.

Thanks.

Now I bet you're glad you brought me with ya,

aren't ya, Tony?

Mm-hm.

Why don't we.

What'll it be, miss?

Whiskey sour.

Can I have a cigarette, please?

Uh yeah, I always carry.

Thank you.

Let's head back to the hotel.

Whatever you say, Tony.

Yeah, we'll make it a shorter night.

[Crystal Voiceover] I was right, he is Tony Barler.

(Tony clears throat)

Who's the broad, Tony, a friend of yours?

I don't know her.

I never saw her before.

Oh come on, cut that out, eh?

We're here.

Hey uh.

- That's enough. - Hey, where you goin'?

I'm going back to the hotel.

Hey, wait.

Can't help every place around here, for Christ sake.

Where you going?

I'm leaving.

Where you going?

I'm finished.

Look, I told ya I didn't know the girl, huh.

Keep your hands off me.

I didn't know the girl, Eve.

That's what you said the last time.

You said that about all the girls.

What girls, what girls?

Who have I ever seen?

The redhead in the restaurant last night.

That broad by the pool this morning.

Eve, I tell ya, I didn't know the girl at the pool.

What girl at the pool?

And I didn't know the girl tonight at the bar either.

What are you getting so upset about?

What a phony you turned out to be.

Eve, I got a problem, you know all about it.

You expect me to believe that.

Eve, I did not know that girl tonight.

I never saw her before in my life, huh.

Let me out of here.

- No, you're gonna stay. - I'm finished.

You're not going anywhere.

I'm not gonna stay.

God.

Eve!

(dramatic music)

[Crystal Voiceover] I must be out of my mind

to think of doing anything like this.

(door slamming)

Ugh.

Where ya going?

Where ya going?

I did not know that girl tonight.

I never saw her before in my life.

What are you getting so upset about?

Eve a

come on.

(couple moaning)

I know what happened to Larry.

- You do? - (tense music)

I do.

(Eve gasps)

(intense music)

(couple struggling)

(Eve choking)

(knocking on door)

(romantic music)

Hello.

Hey, it's uh,

must be getting around eight o'clock

and I got a plane to catch in an hour.

Sorry.

[Crystal] Must you go now?

I can show you a good time.

Not bad for a guy pushing 40, huh?

Not bad for a guy pushing 40, huh?

Not bad for a guy pushing 40.

(ominous music)

[Crystal] Let's have a drink.

Yeah, sure, why not?

(Tony whistling)

Salud.

Ah, boy that's good.

Woo!

Oh.

Must have been one too many, there.

(thunder roaring)

(intense music)

(Tony choking)

(smooth music)

(calming music)

Hello, father.

Crys, where were you?

I was so worried about you.

[Crystal] I'm sorry, I should have phoned.

Is anything the matter?

I must go to the police.

Larry left a book and I think whatever was in that book

was the reason he was killed.

[Father] A book?

And you have this book?

Yes.

Look Crys, why don't you go home

and get a good night's sleep?

I'll pick you up in the morning

and we'll go to see the police together.

Thanks, father.

I knew I could count on you.

Come on, dear.

(melancholy music)

(tense music)

(drawer opening)

(drawer opening)

(drawers opening)

(ominous music)

Father, what are you doing?

Where's the book, Crystal?

I want that book.

(phone dialing)

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

(phone dialing)

Put the phone down, Crystal.

(phone dialing)

I'm too old to spend the rest of my life behind bars.

You wouldn't shoot me, father.

(gunshot firing)

(intense music)

(gunshot firing)

(father grunting)

(tone ringing)

(tense music)

(intense music)