Original subtitles

[music playing]

I cannot believe it's almost Halloween.

You know, next to Christmas that was

my favorite when I was a kid.

Trick or treating and scary costumes, I loved it.

You like scary movies?

Not in particular, no.

Boy, I do.

Monsters, werewolves, the scarier, the better.

Really like scary stuff, huh?

Like it?

Oh, I love it.

You want to see something real scary?

Yeah.

I'm talking really, really scary.

Come on, I said, I love it.

Give me your best shot.

OK.

You ready?

Come on, I'm ready.

Ah!

That's not funny, Jonathan.

I'm sorry, but you said you wanted to see something scary.

Oh, that's cute.

Cute.

Hey, look, it stopped raining.

Yeah, I know.

This is where I get out.

- What, you got an assignment? - Yeah.

Somewhere around here.

What kind is it?

I don't know yet.

Why don't you get us a place to stay, and I'll meet you later?

And be careful, will you?

What are you talking about?

I don't know.

It's a feeling I got.

Just be careful.

Jonathan?

Well, that's about it, Mr. Gordon.

I have statements from three witnesses

who all say there wasn't a thing you

could have done to avoid it.

It was clearly the kid's fault.

Who cares whose fault it was.

He's just a kid.

Yeah.

Anyway, you can go now.

I think I'll stick around until he comes out of surgery.

Might need a blood donor or something, I don't know.

Suit yourself.

- Excuse me? - Yes?

Can you tell me how the little kid's doing

that just went into surgery?

Are you a member of the family?

I'm the guy who hit him.

I see.

I wish I had better news for you.

He's in very critical condition.

We're doing all we can.

Well, if he needs any blood or anything, I'm right here.

He's going to need more than blood.

He's going to need a miracle.

[suspenseful music playing]

Are you Mr. Gordon?

Yeah.

How's he doing, Doc?

Stone.

Jabez Stone.

It's hard to tell at this point.

I've just stepped into the case myself.

What are you a specialist of some kind?

Well, you might say that.

I specialize in certain kinds of transplants.

Listen, anything that kid needs, anything I have,

you got it.

Anything?

Yeah, I mean if he needs a kidney or anything like that,

I mean, you got it.

Well, that's very generous of you,

Mr. Gordon, but are you quite sure

you're willing to make such a sacrifice for a total stranger?

Doc, I swear by all that's holy, I will do anything.

I will give anything to make sure that kid comes out OK.

Well, that's good to know, Mr. Gordon.

I'll take you at your word and do my best.

I'll see you later.

Dr. Lannigan, report to emergency.

Dr. Lannigan, report to emergency.

Hey, Doc?

Doc?

How's he doing?

Is he going to make it?

Yes.

Yes, it's-- it's the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

That's great.

I mean, you guys are fantastic.

I wish I could take credit for it, but I can't.

It must have been the specialist.

What specialist?

You know, what's his name, Dr. Stone.

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

I told you we'd need a miracle, and we got one.

He's going to be fine.

Johnathon.

I beg your pardon?

Oh, nothing, nothing, Doc.

Thanks again.

All right.

All right, gents, it's just the easiest thing in the world.

I put the pea underneath the shell, and you find it.

It's so easy a child could do it.

That one.

Ah, what I tell you?

You beat me fair and square third time in a row.

Well, friend, you're too good for me.

Here's your money.

I'll go you one more.

This time for some real money.

Oh, I don't know.

That's quite a bit of money.

Hey, you said you'd match any amount.

All right.

Harold, it's a whole week's pay you just put up there.

I know what I'm doing.

Let her rip there, pal.

It's that one.

Oh, well, I'm entitled to win one once in a while, too.

You know, I knew my luck had to change.

Care to go one more?

I could have swore it was under there.

Told you, Harold.

That was the rent money.

I'll stake you to another chance, as long

as you promise to quit if you win.

Ah, yes, a social reformers heart

with the instinct of a gambler.

I like that.

I like you, son.

Mister, you win me my money back,

and I'll never play this game again.

OK.

Looks like we go another round, Mr.?

Barabbas.

CJ Barabbas.

And you are?

Smith.

Jonathan Smith.

Smith, a fine old name.

All right, Mr. Smith, let's see the color of your money.

Oh, my, my, my.

Well, all right, gents, here we go again.

It's just the easiest thing in the world.

So easy a child could do it.

All right, then, where is the little darling?

Pick one, Harold.

Oh, my luck stinks, Mister.

Not any more.

Go ahead, pick one.

Well, I'm sorry, son--

I did it.

Like you said, everyone's entitled

to win once in a while.

I don't know how to thank you, Mister.

All right, make sure you keep that promise.

No more gambling.

Hey, don't worry, I won't.

I won't.

Let's get out here, Steve.

Lucky guy.

Of course, he could have pick this one or this one.

Just who are you, Pilgrim?

Like I said, Jonathan Smith.

Well, Jonathan, you're good.

You're real good.

Thank you very much.

I like you, son.

I mean, I like you.

Now, I haven't seen you in here before, have I?

No.

I came here looking for you.

To help you if I can.

Oh, a partner, huh?

No, not a partner, just a friend.

I was sent to tell you you're getting a second chance.

Second chance?

For what?

To change your ways.

There's a lot of good in you, CJ Barabbas.

Use it.

Hey?

Who are you?

A friend of a friend.

Good evening, Mr. Gordon.

What?

Dr. Stone, what are you doing here?

How'd you know where I live?

I'm not a doctor.

Perhaps, this will explain.

My soul?

What is this, some kind of joke?

It is certainly no joke.

You swore to me, Mr. Gordon, by all that's holy--

those were your exact words-- that you

would do anything, anything, you said,

if the child would recover.

Anything at all.

Well, I kept my part of the bargain.

The child recovered.

Now if you'll be kind enough to sign this note,

you will have kept yours.

Wait, wait, wait.

Let me get this straight.

You want me to sign something that says on the twelfth stroke

of midnight on All Hallows' Eve you can come

and take possession of my soul?

No, no.

Not me.

My boss.

Your boss being the tall guy with the horns and the tail?

The tail, no, that's a rumor.

OK, wacko, out you go.

Then you're reneging on your part of the bargain?

I said out.

Very well, then I shall renege on my part as well.

I suggest you telephone the hospital to see how

the little chap is doing now.

I said out.

When you decide to sign, you can find me at this address.

Get out of here.

Very well.

I wouldn't wait too long to make that call.

The poor little chap is fading quite rapidly.

Good evening, Mr. Gordon.

I trust I shall see you again.

You're going to see my foot right in your keister

if you don't get out of this building.

I can't believe they let people like this walk the streets.

Hello. I'm Mark Gordon.

I wonder if you could tell me how Bobby Crawford's doing?

Just now?

How bad?

Thanks.

[door creaking]

[eerie music]

[door closes]

Ah, Mr. Gordon, what a pleasant surprise.

Well, actually, not a surprise.

I was--

He's dying.

Who?

Oh, the little boy.

Indeed, he is.

And you're telling the truth, you do work for--

Hm-hmm.

But if I sign, the boy will be all right?

Hm-hmm.

You swear to God?

I'd rather not.

After you sign, you can phone the hospital.

All right.

I'll sign.

I rather imagined you would.

Come with me.

I mean, this guy was for real, Jonathan.

I mean, he had a cat there.

This cat's name was Beezlebob, something like that.

Beelzebub.

Yeah.

Anyway, you know who that cat used to be?

It used to be his superior until he fouled up, then do do do do.

And you know who changed him into a cat?

Mark, how could you sign that paper?

Jonathan, I didn't have any choice.

The boy was dying.

The minute I signed the paper, he started getting better.

The boy is fine now.

That's all that matters.

I played it cool, too.

I didn't let on to this Stone character that I was connected.

What does that mean?

That means you, Jonathan.

I mean, you're an angel.

You've got powers.

You'll get me out of this.

Mark, look, I'm sorry, if one of us runs into one of them,

neither one of us has any powers against the other.

It's sort of an arrangement.

What do you--

Jonathan, don't say that.

That guy is coming here tomorrow night with his boss

at the twelfth stroke of midnight.

They're going to unseal that document,

and they're going to take my soul.

You know where they're going to take it.

I know.

I know.

Don't worry, I'll think of something.

Don't worry?

I mean, that's easy for you to say.

Your ticket's already stamped for up there.

That guy has a contract, Jonathan,

that I signed that says I got a one-way ticket South.

Jonathan, I hate the heat.

I can't even take it when the air conditioner

breaks down in the car.

I'm not going to let it happen.

I swear to you.

You just said you haven't got any powers on this one.

I know what I said.

But there just might be someone who could help us.

Now, now, now, let me see if I got all this.

Your fuzzy friend here sold his soul to the devil

in order to save some kid.

Not so loud, huh?

And you two want me to help you con the devil

in order to get back this contract,

and you, you're an angel?

Right.

You mean, full tilt angel, the halo, the wings,

the whole magilla?

Yeah, actually, I don't have my wings yet.

I'm sort of on probation right now.

Me too.

Well, gents, I've heard some good ones,

but this one tops them all.

Hey, we're telling you the truth.

Well, if you believe that, furball, then

you got more birds sitting in your antenna

than anyone I've ever met.

I'll see you boys around.

Look, what do we have to do to convince you?

Make me fly, Angel.

I'd love it.

No.

No.

OK, let's say I help you out?

What's in it for me?

What do you mean?

I mean, I do you a favor, you do me a favor.

I pull your friend's ashes out of the fire here--

Couldn't you put that another way?

Oh, yeah, I see what you mean.

But you catch my meaning.

I do you a favor, you do me a favor.

You get me in upstairs, right?

I'm sorry, CJ, it doesn't work that way.

Your salvation is between you and the boss.

There are no deals.

Well, hey, there aren't any deals, there aren't any deals.

So I pass.

Come on, where's your pride?

My what?

Your pride.

I thought you were a great con man.

You thought?

You thought, young man?

CJ Barabbas is a legend among con men.

Yeah, well, up till now, you've

been a legend in your own mind.

I'm giving you a chance to really be a legend.

What do you mean?

I mean, the ultimate con.

The Super Bowl of all cons.

CJ, I'm giving you a chance to con the devil.

You'd go down in history.

Yeah, to beat the devil.

What do you say?

Gentlemen, you got yourselves a deal.

Excuse me?

You are excused.

I'm Professor Rudolph Hinkeldorf

and this is my brother Henry.

Charmed, I'm sure.

How may I be of service to you gentlemen?

We have a very old book.

It's been in our family for almost 200 years.

Yes, and now we've fallen on hard times,

and we're forced to sell it.

It is our understanding that you do sell books on consignment?

That is correct.

Well, that's what we wish to do then.

We wish to place this book here on consignment.

Say, it's awfully warm in here, isn't it?

Yes, I keep it that way.

It reminds me of home.

Ah.

Where were you born, in a steam bath?

A droll sense of humor.

May I see the book, please?

Oh, yes, yes, of course.

It's right here in this briefcase.

What kind of book is it?

It's a very old, rare copy of the "Holy Bible."

Oh, is there something wrong?

It's a splinter in my finger.

Now, if you gentlemen will sign the standard agreement.

Oh, not so fast, Mr. Stone.

Look, before we leave this very valuable book here,

we have to make certain it's safe,

that you have the proper security precautions.

Professor, let me assure you on that count,

you have nothing to worry about.

Follow me.

As you can see, these are the safe deposit

boxes where our rare books and documents are kept.

In the unlikely event that the vault is broken into,

the doors of the store lock automatically

and the police are summoned by a silent alarm.

Gentlemen, we are impregnable.

Sounds safe to me, Henry.

I don't know, Brother, I think we should think on it.

I understand.

We'll be in touch.

My pleasure, gentlemen.

It must be static electricity.

Yes, I suppose.

Good day, Mr. Stone.

Are you sure there isn't a little devil in you, my friend?

You were very good back there.

CJ, I just don't see how this thing is going to work.

I mean, the man is shrewd.

How are you going to con him out of that contract?

I'm not.

We're going to steal it, or more correctly,

you're going to steal it.

He's an angel.

He can't steal.

Oh, well, if he can't, I'd get used to shoveling

coal, if I were you.

Look, CJ, I'm not a safecracker.

Well, you don't have to be.

Oh, this is going to be so elegant.

We're going to need some help, but that's OK,

because I got some friends that owe me a favor or two,

and they'll work out fine as the attendants and the lineman.

What attendants?

What are you talking about?

All in good time, Pilgrim.

All in good time.

Mark, can you describe that document and the seal to me?

I mean, precisely. - Are you kidding?

I'll never forget it.

Because that's the first step.

Now I have this other friend, a forger,

and he'll make up a duplicate of the document you signed.

Why?

Because it's elegant, that's why.

The elegant con is the one where the sucker

never knows he's been taken.

Now, you, dear brother Henry, will agree to place your Bible

inside the safety deposit box, but once inside the vault,

much to my horror, you will suffer a heart attack.

Ambulance attendants will be called, my friends, of course,

and once alone in the vault, they'll

pop open the safety deposit box, pull out the real contract,

and replace it with the phony, so if Stone does check,

he won't find the thing missing.

It's simple, to the point, and elegant.

What do you think?

I think it's still stealing.

Oh, well, it's either that or you buy your friend

here some asbestos underwear.

I suppose you're right then.

Well, my dears, I've got places to go, people to meet,

arrangements to be made.

I'm going to miss being a crook when I go straight.

Isn't this fun?

Yeah, peachy.

Jonathan, I've been thinking, maybe this isn't

such a good idea after all.

Have you got something else in mind?

Jonathan, it is stealing.

You're an angel.

You can't steal.

You said yourself you're on probation.

And if I don't, what happens to you?

Steal it.

Professor Hinkeldorf, have you made a decision?

Oh, I sure have, and you can forget about the Hinkeldorf.

The name is CJ Barabbas.

I know who you are, Stone, and I know who you work for.

Do you indeed?

Yes, and I know that you hold a promissory note for the soul

of one Mark Gordon.

You are well informed.

If the other side won't make a deal, I figure you guys will.

I'm not sure I understand you.

Well, I want a guarantee that I get a cushy spot

down there, like you got.

Well, yes, we are always open to propositions.

What do you have to offer?

Oh, something that will be worth a lot more to your boss

than the soul of Mark Gordon.

And what is that?

The soul of Jonathan Smith.

Jonathan Smith?

Yes, yes, the soul of an angel.

I'll be right back.

Look, the way I figure it, there was just no way I was

going to get to go to heaven.

I mean, there was just no way, so I

figure I'd do you guys a little favor, maybe you can do me one.

Such as?

Well, a softer gig, if you catch my meaning.

Maybe some place that isn't quite so hot.

Maybe a nice office job with air conditioning.

I mean, from what I hear, your boss can

play rough when he wants to.

He certainly can.

Isn't that right, Beelzebub?

Used to be my superior until he fouled up once too often.

Right.

Well, what I had in mind was I know this cop, see.

Well, I just don't know him.

I mean, I'm his stooly on occasion.

Oh, you are despicable.

Yeah, I know.

Well, so anyway, what I'll do is I'll bring him down here,

and I'll tip him into the whole thing.

He sets a trap, and bingo, the cops catch an angel red handed

in a robbery in progress.

It's grand larceny.

Absolutely sets my blood pulsing.

Hey, you think the big guy upstairs is

going to come to the rescue of an angel who's

committed a crime?

Of course not.

He's so square.

And the angel's soul?

I'm coming to that.

This guy Gordon is his best friend.

Well, with the big guy out of the picture,

you give Smith a chance to save his buddy.

His soul for Gordon's.

Pretty good, huh?

It's not good at all.

It's absolutely wicked.

CJ, you have a future with us.

I'm Lieutenant Yablonsky, 23rd Precinct.

Mr. Stone?

It's a pleasure, I'm sure.

Mr. Stone, I want to thank you.

We really appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Anything I can do to help the cause of law and order.

Right.

Now, we have to let this Smith character

actually commit the robbery.

We want to catch him with the goods on him

so that we can be sure of a conviction.

I understand.

Now, I'll be right here pretending to be a customer.

We'll have another plainclothesmen in the store

as well, so you'll be fully protected.

What stinks in here?

It smells like sulfur.

It's my aftershave.

Yeah, sure.

Anyway, we'll have two unmarked units

outside and some black and white backup units around the corner.

So there'll be no danger to you, and just in case

the Smith guy is armed--

Oh, he won't be armed.

Hey, you never can tell.

Trust me, Lieutenant.

For a crook, this guy's an angel.

Jonathan, I'm worried about this.

It really is stealing.

I know what it is.

I can't let them take you.

Well, what do you think the boss is going to say?

Everything is all set, Pilgrims.

How we doing?

- I'm ready. - CJ, forget it.

It's off. - No, it isn't.

It's on.

Hey, Mark, we made a deal.

I mean, a deal's a deal, right?

I mean, an angel can't go back on his word.

It wouldn't be right, right?

He's right.

Let's go.

Unit one, Yablonsky.

Yablonsky, here.

Unit one in position, Lieutenant.

Telephone repair truck just pulled around back.

He's one of the gang.

You keep him under surveillance, but don't make a move.

My, you certainly are authoritative, aren't you?

You got it.

I can't let him do this, I can't.

Here they come.

Ah, gentlemen, have you made your decision?

Yes, we have.

We decided to go ahead and trust you.

A wise choice, I'm sure.

Oh, no doubt.

I've convinced my brother that you are

a man who can keep his word.

You won't be disappointed.

Follow me, gentlemen.

What's that guy doing here?

He'll blow the whole setup.

Let's grab him.

Freeze.

I'll open the box.

Thank you.

Here you are.

I beg your pardon?

It's a sinus problem I have.

Oh.

Henry?

Oh.

Henry, what's wrong?

My heart.

My heart.

Quick, call an ambulance.

I'll start CPR on my brother.

Yes, of course.

That was very good.

I just hope He likes it.

[phone ringing]

Emergency.

Cherokee Bookstore near the corner.

He's had a heart attack.

Please hurry.

Don't worry, sir, we'll have a unit dispatched at once.

Thank hell you're here.

Where is he?

In the back, in the vault downstairs.

OK, Voytlander, bust the lineman.

So far, so good.

Jonathan, are you all right?

I'm just praying.

All right, let's do it.

How is he?

I don't think he's going to make it.

That's it, unit four, close in.

[sirens]

Freeze.

Put your hands on your head.

OK, Smith, get up nice and slow.

Game's over.

You lying creep.

Hey, is he in on this, too?

No, no.

You can let him go.

There are other things in store for him tonight.

He's just a dupe.

OK, let's get out of here.

Here it is.

You're under arrest.

Cuff him.

So this is what all the fuss is about?

I'll take that, if you don't mind, Lieutenant.

I'm afraid not.

It's evidence.

I beg your pardon?

That's mine.

He tried to steal it.

I know that, but it's evidence.

You'll get it back after the trial.

But you don't understand.

I need that document tonight.

Like I said, Mr. Stone, it's evidence.

Lieutenant, may I speak with you inside?

It's very important.

All right, but just for a second.

I've got a lot of paperwork to do on these guys tonight.

Now, Lieutenant, this is a fake document.

Why don't you take this one and leave the real one with me?

I'm afraid that's impossible.

But you don't understand.

I need that document for a transaction tonight.

You can use the false one for evidence.

Nobody will know, except you and me.

It's worth a great deal to me, Lieutenant, a very great deal.

I don't know.

Well, it's Halloween.

Buy the kids something special for trick or treat.

I really shouldn't.

I could lose my job, and Christmas is coming.

Christ-- mas.

Something wrong?

It's a speech impediment.

I have a sibilant S. Well, Lieutenant, why quibble?

Here, take this and stuff it up your stocking.

Lieutenant, if I don't get that document, I'll lose my job.

Believe me, my employer can be more severe than yours.

Well, like you said, it's rightfully yours.

OK.

You'll have to come down for a statement, too, CJ.

All right, boys, let's go.

Oh, Mr. Gordon, take my advice.

Don't run, it's a waste of time.

And remember, at the stroke of midnight,

we have an appointment with my employer.

Of course, you can run, but as they say, you can't hide.

Happy Halloween, big fella.

[dramatic music]

Ah!

What's the matter, Mister?

It's trick or treat.

Oh, yeah.

I'll owe you.

Oh, Master.

My master, how good to see you again.

Did you have a nice trip?

Have you got it?

Have I got it?

Have I got it?

Oh, Master, have I ever let you down?

Well, the question, is it hot in Hades?

Of course, I have it here.

Very good, Stone.

All this and an angel.

You'll get your horns for this.

My horns?

Come.

It's almost time.

Get me a cab.

A cab, Master?

Yes, I like to look at the scene on Halloween.

After all, it is my night to howl.

You're night to howl.

What a card.

What a sense of humor.

Just get the cab.

Yes, of course, Master.

That's quite a costume you got there, Mister.

It is, isn't it?

Yeah, I'm a sucker for tradition.

Hey, there's a no smoking sign back there.

We are not smoking.

What is that?

It smells like smoke.

It's my cologne.

Oh, what do you call that stuff anyway?

Brimstone.

Brimstone.

That Calvin Klein, what a guy.

[giggling]

[cabbie coughing]

Never mind.

Never mind the fair.

Just let me get out of here.

[knocking]

Trick or treat.

Not a very homey looking place.

It would appear you travel light, Mr. Gordon.

All the better.

I assume you know why I'm here.

We both know why you're here.

Ah, Mr. Smith, what a pleasure.

Sorry, I just can't say the same.

Really?

We have a few seconds before midnight.

Still enough time to bargain.

What does that mean?

You've lived your life and for what?

In your hour of need, He let you down.

No, He didn't let me down.

We let ourselves down.

How angelic.

Your soul for your friend's here.

Just sign under his name.

Jonathan, don't listen to him.

Don't do it.

Quiet, you.

Jonathan, you're on probation.

You've been at it for a long time.

I mean, don't blow it now.

Only a few seconds left, Smith, to make up your mind.

Your friend here, your best friend, I'm going

to make it miserable for him.

For you, we could get you a nice position in public relations.

Just a few more ticks.

Jonathan, don't do it.

- I can't let them take you. - You have to.

I can't.

It's my fault you're into this.

[clock chiming]

All right, you made a deal.

I'll sign.

Splendid.

Read it to him, Stone.

I said, read it to him.

I don't understand.

What does the contract say?

Read it.

Trick or treat.

Trick or treat?

Ah, excuse me.

Did I hear trick or treat?

I don't understand.

He stole the contract.

He and his men were in the vault and stole it.

I beg your pardon.

While Mr. Smith was praying, he thought we stole it,

but my guys are going straight now.

They wouldn't steal.

You, Mr. Stone, gave us the real contract.

Well, he didn't actually give it to us.

Sweetest con I ever worked.

That's right, Mr. Stone.

I gave you the fake.

You paid me to take the real contract.

You paid him to take it?

I didn't know.

Here's the real one.

You know, it's like they say, you can't cheat an honest man.

And since you don't have a contract,

you don't have a deal.

Give it to me.

It's mine.

This will not be the last time our paths cross, Mr. Smith.

I promise you.

Master, I'll make it up to you, I swear.

Shall I call you a cab?

We did it.

We beat the devil.

Master, please, I'll make it up to you.

I promise.

I'll do anything, anything at all.

I'll make it up to you.

I'll make it up to you.

What a wimp.

Master, please?

To think I was going to give you your horns.

Perhaps I'll give you a tail instead.

A tail?

A tail would be perfect.

Anything you say.

Yes, anything I say.

[music playing]

[cat meowing]

[theme music]