Financial times 100 index of 11 points
just above the key 38 hundred levels
As for the rest of your stocks skating 9th points to 25 to 32...
The yard capital aren't losing 7 weaker frame weighing on the market
Thank you, Ilsa
Have a nice day
If you are on time this morning according to this
San Francisco's freeways are...
Good morning, sir
Well tell me what we're supposed to do
I mean you may be perched on majority shares
but we all get fucked at the actual crash...
That old man is going to sink us
Soon as I have Baer /Grant's P and L report in hand
I will be speed dialing your number
Is that a promise?
I'm sorry. I'm not aware of that term
Well, what do I do if Anson calls about substantiation procedure?
Take evasive actions have your secretary say you're in a meeting
Thank you, Jack
- Yes, Maria - Invitations
- The museum gala - No
The Fitswilliam botanical annual fundraiser
- No - The Hinchburger wedding
Hinchburger wedding...
Tuxidos and droning conversations... I don't think so no
I'll send your regrets
Honestly, why must I bother
You don't know about society, Maria
you don't have the satisfaction of avoiding it
- Yes - I have an Elizabeth on line 3
- Your exwife - I know who it is
Take a message
Oh, happy birthday, sir
Thank you, Maggie
I don't like her
I wouldn't even mention the following
but he was very insistent...
- It's obviously some sort of prank - What?
Well, a gentleman called requesting to have lunch with you...
I tried to assure him that you're very busy
- What's his name? - A Mr. Seymour Butts
'Under the Bleachers" by Seymore Butts
I'm sorry?
Cancel my lunch
Make a reservation to City Club for myself and Mr. Butts...
My usual table
Maria, put the reservation under my name
- You ready to order sir - No. I'm still waiting
This was ice tea?
- Boo! - Conrad, what a surprise
Happy birthday, Nickie
Seymore Butts... I'll never get tired of that one
That's why it's a classic. This is nice restaurant...
- They give me free jacket - I'm sure they're gonna want it back
I remember being here a long time ago
You I took you here once
No. I used to buy crystalmeth from the maitre d'
- Oh really? - In college
Which college?
Touche
Miss me?
As much as that's possible...
- You look good - So do you
Think I was worried
Worried about me?
How long has it been since Mom's funeral? 2, 3 years?
- I thought you quit - I did. It didn't take
- Well, you can't smoke here - I'm with you
It's illegal to smoke in restaurants in California
Fuck California
How are you?
Couldn't be better
Elizabeth?
We're divorced. She remarried a pediatrician or a gynecologist...
or pediatric gynecologist. Lives in uh... Sausalito
That's too bad
I liked her
And what about you?
What you don't keep track of me anymore?
Not since family week at rehab
So what brings you to town Conrad...
- Everything all right? - Yeah
- Need anything? - Nope
Really?
No. I don't need anything from you. I just...
have myself laying naked on the beach near Bisa
and all the sudden it click... October 12th...
Nickie's birthday
October 11th
Whatever
- This is for you - You shouldn't have
What do you get for the man who has... everything
"Consumer Recreation Services" Well, I do have golf clubs
Call that number
Why?
To make your life... fun
Fun?
You know what that is? That you've seen other people have...
- It's an entertainment service - An escort service?
A profound life experience
- Sorry. Oh, put this napkin... - No, that's all right, just...
Tell me you'd call
- I said I would - No, you didn't
You still on medication?
Why would you say that?
You gentlemen ready to order?
I didn't mean it the way it sounded
I'm not on anything. I'm not even seeing a shrink
And I feel great. Do you mind?
I think you'll like this I did
That was the best thing that ever happened to me
I'll call them
Do it... For you
I said I'll call, ok? All right. I'll call
It's just that, uh... I hate surprises
I know
Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you...
- Happy birthday Mr. Van Orton - Mr. Van Orton
Happy birthday to you
Someones got to fly to Seattle
and drive a stake through Anson's heart...
Have you seen the profitability report?
You can imagine how much more unhappy I am
- So you're gonna deal with Anson? -That's correct
We're furious
- Sleep well, Nicholas - I will
- Good night, Ilsa - Dinner's in the oven
Thank you. Oh, I saw Conrad today
- Did you? How is he? - He's Okay
I think he's in one of those...
personal improvement cults or something
Wel, I send my love if you see him again
- Happy birthday - Goodnight
From companies that defaulted on their payments...
The FCC expects to receive more than 500 million dollars in bids...
as the licenses eagerly soar
Elizabeth, good evening
Happy birthday, Nickie
Eleven Forty.. You almost missed it this year
Have you had a nice birthday?
Does Rose Kennedy have a black dress?
And went not once but twice through the spanking machine
Can only imagine... How are you?
Connie asked me the same thing today
Connie, really? I always liked your brother
Anyway...
I... I just thought this might be difficult for you
Just another birthday
Because of your father...
That's right. He was 48, wasn't he?
I hadn't really thought about it until now
Why do I call?
I honestly don't know...
Please, send Dr. Mel and Rachel my best
She has a little brother on the way. We did the ultra sound
Offical nuclear family
You must be very pleased
We are... We are very pleased
Well, it's good to talk with you
I guess I should let you go
Take care of yourself
You too Nicholas. I mean that. I really do
Uh, huh, be well, bye
A proposal to encourage small businesses
to provide their employees...
with health insurance is now being debated...
by Washington legislators...
The bill which a type is a small business help lands
to those of larger corporations is receiving an initial support
from the number of key Republican leaders
However Democratic lawmakers...
are voicing serious concerns about
claiming that it would under mind local officials...
I just wanna make sure that we understand each other...
Once you get it down on paper then you can count on my full support
- We understand - Thank you
We'll talk soon
Well, you shouldn't feel this reflects negatively on now
I can feel that it was negatively done on me
- I received this... - Just a moment
I'm sorry you feel that way
I understand
We hope we haven't caused you any inconvenience
Thank you for choosing C. R. S.
Mr. Feingold, could you assist this gentleman?
Oh yeah... Sure
Jim Feingold. VP Engineering. Data Analysis
I don't know exactly how this works
- My brother sent me this card as a gift -Oh, here we go, yeah
All right, excellent. Well... Um, let's get started
Yeah, I'm sorry about the, you know all this, hullabaloo here...
We're uh... well we're still moving
You mind holding that?
Thank you very much
Thank you... Are you hungry? New Moon Cafe?
- No, thank you - The best of Chinatown
Gift from Conrad Van Orton
- Interesting - What is?
Well your brother was a client with our London branch
We do a sort of informal scoring...
and his numbers are outstanding
Really?
- You sure you're not hungry? - No thank you, I'll be fine
Now need to fill out the these forms
There's an application... and then a...
ouple of psychtests there MNPI and PAP...
Oh uh... for the financial questionnaire...
Don't answer anything you don't feel like
We'I, I run our TRW
I sometimes heard small animals, true or false?
I feel guilty when I masturbate
Well I don't write the questions. I just review the answers
What is this for?
Well, to give us an overall sense of your capability
No what is this for? What are you selling?
- Oh, it's a game - A game?
Specifically tailored to each participant
Think of it as a great vacation. Except you don't go to it
It comes to you
What... what kind of vacation?
- Its different every time - Humor me with specifics
We provide...
- whatevers lacking - And what if nothing is lacking?
May I make two suggestions?
You really think that I'll participate without knowing any...
First, admit to yourself that it sounds intriguing...
Second, you don't have to decide today...
Take the silly test, fill out the stupid forms...
One day, your game begins. You either love it or hate it, decide then
You know we... we are like...
an experiential BookoftheMonthClub
You can drop out at any time with no further obligations
That was my sales pitch
How long will this take?
About an hour for those, another hour for the physical
- Physical? - It's a cursory examination
"Turnyourheadcaugh" sort of thing. You'll be out of here in no time
52. Todos los hombres nacen con... 53. Si me contactara el F.B.I...
54. Si fuera testigo de un accidente...
Confused...
Risky
Bloody...
Oops
Mr. Sutherland called about the Baer /Grant Publishing
Cancel it. Push it back to Wednesday
Grants say they'll go back tomorrow
- Tomorrow? - Yes
How much longer is this going to take?
Shouldn't be long. We're almost done
You said that two hours ago
All right. Put it back until tomorrow...
...before the following emotional responses
you have 0.9 seconds to continue your emotional
Reaction time for the factor
Would you make a selection before the following emotional responses
You have 0. 9seconds to continue...
Is this thing end?
I'm sorry to keep you here waiting
Oh, don't worry
It's been just terrific spending my entire day with your grand team
Well, it's all down to this
This is an insurance company requirement
it states that you're aware that the game exists
and that you're willing to participate in said game...
so on and so forth our guarantee that the payment's entirely...
at your brother's discretion as a gift
it's dependent on your satisfaction
Does that mean that if I'm not happy he doesn't have to pay
Thats never happened. We've never had an unsatisfied customer
I think you mean dissatisfied
That's right. Your leftbrain word fetishist
Initials, initials and you sign there
In blood
Just kidding
All right. Now your copy will be at the front desk in this folder
And I'll... keep the pen. We'll let you know
- What about Monday or Tuesday? - No, that's bad for me
- Well, how about tonight? - I'm working all this evening
Wednesday is the only possibility right now
- Do you wanna do dinner? - Okay
By the way, I went to C. R. S.
Well, they seemed just a little bit disorganized
Well, when I did it in London, they've been around awhile
- Are you gonna do this? - No, I haven't decided yet
Telling you. It's the way to getting in on the ground floor
for the next Disneyland
C. R. S. won't go public. Their family owned
Stranger things have happened
No, they haven't, actually
- They opened here - "The game " in San Francisco?
See? They're doing fine without any of us
- How are you James? Good evening - Good evening, sir
- Get new members here? - Believe so, sir
- Put the next round on me - Got you sir
No, no, no
Last time I played Pebble I swore I'd never pick up another club again
Speaking about games...
Couldn't help to overhear you talking about C. R. S.
Well, the reason I mentioned is...
I took the test today the Montgomery street office
You did? Kudos
So, yours hasn't started yet?
No, not yet. That was one of the questions I had for you
- What is it? - Oh, what is it
The eternal question
You know, I envy you
I wish I could go back and do it for the first time all over again
Here's to... new experiences
Hmm, if you'll excuse me, I got to go. Good night, Ted
- Nicholas... - Nice to meet you
So, you played recently?
Oh, about a year ago
I was working in Los Angeles
Oh, I heard the London office is very good too...
It sounds like lot of fantasy role playing nonsense though
You wanna know what it is?
What it's all about?
John, chapter 9, verse 25
I, um...
...haven't been to Sunday school in a long time
"Whereas once I was blind...
now I can see"...
Good night, Nicholas
Best of luck
Goodnight
If the Baer /Grant meeting...
is not held tomorrow...
may as well not be held at all
When Mr. Van Orton boards his plane on the morrow...
he'll have every agreement and addendum in the complete closing
flawlessly revised
So you will miss another opera... You would of have slept during anyway
We now have an opportunity to show our clients
how well we will rise to his exhilarating challenge
- Yes - Nicholas Van Orton?
- Who is this this? - This is Cynthia from C. R. S.
How did you get this number?
We've finished processing your aplication
- Look, I'm in a meeting right now - I'm afraid it was rejected
I beg your pardon?
You shouldn't feel this reflects negatively on you...
We hope we haven't caused you any inconvenience
- Uh, this is ridiculous - Thank you for speaking to C. R. S.
- Anything wrong? - Uh.. No, no, nothing's...
You may hang up or press tab for more options
Oh, this is Conrad. Leave a message
Yes, Connie, it's Nicholas. Give me a ring when you get in
Oh, uh... regarding your birthday present
Um... things are a little crazy right now
I don't even know if I can fit it in my schedule
But we'll talk about it at dinner, tomorrow. Thanks, bye
Hello...
...the resulting rise of unemployment are decline...
into buyable small businesses
Meanwhile Republican leaders argue...
that this passage would be the very stimulant...
that a sluggish economy needs
No one has expressed an opinion...
as to how it will impact on pampered existence of Nicholas Van Orton
For one thing on which both Democrats and Republicans seem to agree...
is that most Americans have a serious doubts about the Economic future
A recent pole suggests the staggering 57% of American workers believe...
there is a very real chance they will be unemployed...
within the next 5 to 7 years
But what does that matter to a bloated millionaire fat cat like you...
And now for financial news: stock markets rose both domestically...
and abroad today after the announcement of...
stronger than expected earnings by several high tech companies
but dipped again reacting to report Nicholas Van Orton has sneezed
Are you gonna spend the rest of the evening prying at that clown's mouth?
I... I... I don't...
It's frustrating for me if you don't pay attention
What is this?
This is your game Nicholas, and welcome to it
I'm here to let you in on a few ground rules
You received the very first key and others will follow
You'll never know where you'll find them or how you'll need to use it
So keep your eyes open
How do you.. You can see me?
Let us save the questions to afterwards
How does this work?
There's a tiny camera looking at you... right now
It's impossible
You're right, impossible
You're having a conversation with you television
It's miniaturized
You know how dangerous that it?
- Mr. Van Orton? - and in domestic news
- sunny California... - Yes, Ilsa whats is it?
- Is everything all right? - Fine
...in the petroleum processing plant, yesterday
I finished for the evening. Will you be needing anything else?
- No, I won't Ilsa, thank you. Good night - Good night then
...that broke out in a petroleum processing plant, yesterday
Several weeks...
- Who was that? - Never mind who that is
You wanna know how a camera got into you home, don't you?
Yes, I would
Cold
Co... Colder
Wa... wa... warm?
Warmer?
Write this number down
It's a 24hour Consumer Recreation Services hotline
For emergencies only
But don't call asking what the object of the game is
figuring that out... is the object of the game
Good luck and congratulations on choosing C... R... S...
Great to have the American ambassador expelled after the incident...
who the states department responded quickly with a forward apology
an announcement with the ambassadors will be immediate voluntary...
May I help you?
What is it?
What?
Thank you
Buddy...
Can you help me out?
I need some toilet paper. I ran out
Just, just go out to the next stall
Come on, help me out
Hello?
Didn't expect to see you here
I wanted to wish you luck
Been up all night?
I checked it... personally
I appreciate that Sam. Why don't you go home and get some sleep?
- You're sure you don't want me along? - No. I'll be fine
- Hmm, nice shirt - Don't ask
Chao!
All these years...
The first time ever you stepped forward in these offices...
it's to ask me to step down
You promised to meet the projections, Anson...
A dollar sixty per shares, is what you said...
I don't think this visit comes as a surprise
- Projections were far too optimistic - Admittedly, yes
Our E. P. S. was 150 last quarter we're up 8cents
The expectations were 10
and this case the expectations meant everything
Will you really hold me to it over pennies?
My stock is falling. I don't know about yours...
Those pennies are costing millions
Give me, give me next quarter
If you still feel this way vote your shares
Today is what counts, Anson
You... you intractable son of bitch
Your father could see you know
What?
Your father was a friend. Your friends!
God damn it. I've watched you grew up
Because you went fishing with my father I should sit on my hands...
while you're throwing my money away I...
I'm not finished
You misspoke before when you said you're stepping down
I am firing you
Action is taken, confidence is restored...
- the stock goes up - No
There's no Baer /Grant Publishing...
No Baer/Grant Publishing without... Anson Baer
Where's Stewart Grant? He's probably out there sailing...
and enjoying his golden years
wondering where the hell you are, Anson
I'm sorry...
you failed
I have prepared severance package that is more than...
equitable
Valid until... this evening
I could fight you with this
If I leave without your signature...
this agreement begins to disintegrate
and if it's shrink options narrow
and your compensation will be shriveled
Think it's in your... best interest, Anson
Well, I guess this is your...
lucky day
My lawyers will be in touch with you
Excuse me, has Conrad Van Orton left a message?
- I'll check on it right away Mr. Van Orton -Thank you
- Oh, I'm so sorry. Here - Please, don't do that
I'm so sorry. I wasn't even looking
I'm really having a bad day
How about a bad month
You did almost exactly the same thing to me when I was here last week
- Here - Don't do that
Just get me some a some napkins and uh some soda water
Looks like the, uh...
cleaning's gonna mean more than the suit
I don't think so
- It was an accident, sir - Terrific
I said I was sorry
Asshole
Cristine!
Mr. Van Orton is a valued customer
Fine. Then you kiss his ass
Don't you talk to me like that
I apologized. I offered to help. What do you want me to do?
- Clean out your locker - What?
You heard me
I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Van Orton
If you're not too uncomfortable will
this table suit you for complimentary meal?
Be fine
- I'll fetch your waiter - Thank you
Check, sir
- Miss, pardon me, miss - Oh, great. It's you
I don't know how this works but you have something for me?
I... uh
- I received this note - What're you babbling about, psycho
I need to know what is going on
You wanna know whats going on. I'm going on my second job this month now
looks like I'm going on unemployment
- Maybe I should try to explain - Don't explain, just fuck off
Son of a bitch!
I am... I'm trying to... I'm apologizing
Jesus, what is this?
- What's with him? - I don't know, he just he fell down
Can you hear me?
- Do you know what to do? - I don't even know if he's breathing
Move your head
Don't stand there. Get help
Hey, hey, it's ok
How do we know he's real?
He's pissing his pants, mister. Is that real enough for you?
Help me, god
He's turning blue
Police! Police!
You will have to fill this forms out
I don't know this man
- Here. What do you need? - Can't get involved in this
- Hey, I might have to detain you - Detain me?
- The reports gotta be filled out - She can do the reports
Ride with your wife We'll meet at the hospital
- The hospital? - Two blocks away
She's not my wife
Let's go
This is insane
10 minutes ago, I'm about to enjoy a quiet little dinner...
and received this note
- He's breathing, isn't he? - Yes
Is the siren entirely necessary?
Let's just talk to someone who can get this over with shall we?
Hang on
They need your drivers license number
Oh, no. You've got to be kidding
What is uh... happening?
This was what I was trying to explain to you...
This is a, uh... a game
- A what? - It's a company
They plan elaborate pranks... Things like this
I don't really understand it myself
What are you talking about? This is a...
The lights, they went out. Hundred people ran away
What you mean the guy who just
pissed himself and turned blue was...
Sorry about that
You should be...
Why're they involving you?
There's gotta be a... a flashlight
Oh, great
I thought that guy was going to die gave him a mouth to mouth...
I'll see you around
- How do you know that's the way? - I don't
Where did you all go you motherfucking frat boys?
You'd better hide
Lobby?
My brother got me this gift certificate to this company...
Why? I got the key out of this uh...
out of the mouth of this, uh..
wooden clown
Never mind
I didn't like this
There's no signal
What is the going rate for a trappedinelevatoradventure?
Well, don't even think about it
Read what the sign says
"Warning. Do not attempt to open if the elevator stops
- "use an emergency... - Phone? Phone...
- If there was one... - We'll wait for help, so...
Let's just just wait for help
- Okay, I'll give you a boost - You get up, you go first
This is not an attempt to be gallant. If I don't lift you...
how are you going to get up there?
I don't know, you pull me up
It's easier my way. Come on, step up
- No - Oh, please
I'm not wearing any underwear
Okay, there I said it
Okay
We can use this like a ladder
My hero, let's go
I don't think so
Thank you
Damn it! My briefcase!
I'll wait
Not as if anybody can open it
- Wait a minute. This is C. R. S. - What's C. R. S.?
This is the company that I was telling you about
The one that gave me a gift certificate
This is their building
We'll wait... we'll wait for the security to come...
and we'll just explain
They'll love that!
Explain for both of us!
Wait, wait, wait...
Wait
We don't wanna draw it. Don't draw any attentions...
- Just out for a stroll - Run!
We can't fit down there!
Are you trying to ditch me?!
Hey! You're a grown man. I'm not responsible for
I'm not the one who started running
Well, I'm not the one that started this...
- Go up there! - I'm going
Here
Climb
So where's your modesty around the pet dogs?
Hey! Shut up! Stupid fucking dogs
Let me guess
I go first
There goes a thousand dollars
Your shoes cost a thousand dollars?
That one did
Here
Come on
It's right there
- Meals and miles - What?
It should be here... Fire escape
Yeah, it's classic
Why me?
Who are you?
Nicholas Van Orton
What are you a czar or something?
All right
I think... if we...
drop from here...
the garbage will break our fall
I think not
Be careful!
What the fuck are you looking at?
Oh... shit
Table for two, please
Where're we going?
That tall bright building. It's right near there
Everything okay, miss?
Yeah
How are you doing?
San Francisco's finest...
Is there some place I could throw this?
- There's a waste basket beside the desk - Oh...
Think I have a fresh sweat shirt for you somewhere
That would be great
You know, you've never even asked me my name
Well uh... maitre d'said you're name was Christine
All right
I guess I'll call you a cab
You got a shower in your office?
Yeah
You an athlete or something?
No, I'm an investment banker
I move money from one place to another
Actually, would you mind if I just quickly rinsed off?
No
- Is there a towel I could use? - Yeah, it's behind the door
- Oh, I'll just be a second - No problem
Listen, I know the owner of the city club
and I'd be happy to give him a call... if you'd like
Don't, it was a shitty job anyway. I overreacted
I uh...
I have a confession to make
Someone gave me 400 bucks to spill drinks on you as a...
practical joke
Really? And what did they say?
Well, they said 300, I said 4...
They said: the guy in the gray flannel suit
I think I said: the, uh...
attractive guy in the gray flannel suit?
Mr. Van Orton
- Hello - Mr. Van Orton, it's Maria
- I thought I should call - What time is it?
It's 11 o'clock
I took the liberty of rescheduling your meeting with Alison and...
No, no, no. I'll be in there in an hour
Can you...? I left my briefcase at 1019 Montgomery Street
Could you check with the "Losts and Founds", please
- Anson Baers in town at the Ritz Carlton - Really?
- He's requesting dinner tonight - Well, we'll see about that
And the Hotel Niko called to say...
they have your American Express card at the front desk
You left it there last night?
- Should I send someone? - No, just give me the number
- 555-1111 - I'll call you back
Good morning, Hotel Niko
Yes, this is Nicholas Van Orton
I'm told you have my American Express card
Yes, Mr. Van Orton, everything's in order...
The concierges has arranged for
the wine and flowers in the room
Has he?
And a young woman phoned to say that she's on route...
but running a little late
Did the young woman leave her name?
I'm sure I don't know
Of course you don't. Thank you
Sorry, my fault
Ah, Mr. Van Orton. Welcome back
Here we go
Have we met?
I believe so
If you'll just sign here... on the signature card
Thank you
My key?
Don't I get a key?
- Didn't I give you one last night? - No, I don't think so
Cute, that's very cute
This way, sir
Have a nice day
House keeping
Could you come back a little later?
Ah... Shit
Thank you, sir
Where the fuck is he?
- Why are you following me? - What are you talking about?
I'm not following you. I'm just driving it
Hey
Whatever I'm doing...
- is none of your business - Is Anson Baer the game?
Is that what this is all about?
Yo buddy, back off, just back off, huh?
What?!
Oh, that's cute. That's really cute
I suppose the game uses real bullets, huh?
All right. I'm a private investigator
Sombody hired me to keep tabs on you
Who? Who hired you?!
- Mr. Van Orton - Maria, get hold of Sutherland
Have him meet me at the Ritz Carlton. I'm on my way
- What's happening? - Follow me, Sam
Ah, Nicholas!
It's unexpected
Have you really believed...
that just because you publish children's books...
people's gonna care about my reputation?
You could have pictures of me...
wearing nipple rings butt fucking captain kangaroo...
The only thing they care about is the stock!
And whether that stock is up or down...
- Daddy? - It's all right, its all right
And the fact that you bring Conrad into this juvenile game...
is unconscionable
- Are you finished? - No! I'm not finished!
I'd like you to meet my attorney Samuel Sutherland...
I think the two of you have got something to talk about
Oh, we've met this morning
I signed the determination contract for Baer/Grant...
I accepted your settlement, Nicholas
You were right
I'm going sailing. You know? Sailing
You're welcome to join our lunch. Maybe...
we can straighten this out
You remember my wife Mary Carol and my daughterinlaw Kaliegh?
Please, uh...
accept my...
misguided, uh...
- How concerned should I be? - It was a misunderstanding
It looks a lot like you
Well, you should see what they do with the nightly news
What?
- Can I ask you to do me a favor? - You know you can
Find out about a company called Consumer Recreation Services
Sounds like they make tennis rackets
What do you know?
Well, they gave me a waiver
- What is this? - It's a..
I don't believe it. It's invisible ink
Your joking
This is what I'm dealing with
I'm being toyed with by... by a bunch of depraved children, this...
Are you ok?
Tell me not to worry
You don't have to worry
- I promise - Ok
I'll call you later
Right
Maria, the other night... last night
got a taxi for a young woman named Christine...
What's the company that we use?
- United? - What?
- United Taxi Company - United Taxi...
Then, you call United find out who the driver was and...
where they took her
Ilsa!
I have a gun!
...on a chessboard get up and tell you where to go... #
and you just have some kind of mushroom#
and your mind is moving low... #
go ask Alice... #
I think she'll know... #
When logic and proportion have fallen softly dead...#
and the White Knight is talking backwards...#
and the Red Queen's "off with her head!"#
remember what the dormouse said...#
Ilsa? Ilsa! Ilsa!
- Mr. Van Orton - Are you all right?
What do you mean? What's happened?
The house, you haven't seen the house?
What's wrong?
There's been a break in. Now lock your door...
- Stay inside, just lock your door - Oh, be careful
- 911 emergency - Yes, I need the police
There's been a break in to my house
Stay on the line and give me your address
My address is 2210 Broadway
It's the biggest house on the street
Now sir, you said it was a break in?
Yes, yes, there's been a break in
- Are you sure they're gone? - What?
Are you sure there's not still someone somewhere in the house?
Nickie!
Sir? Are you still there?
Meet me in your car
Hello? Sir?
All right. What happened?
- Conrad, where're we going? - Just wait!
What are you doing?
With the facts...
I can't trust a room service in the hotel
I sure as hell can't trust the fucking car
- Who? - C. R. S.! Who do you think!
Jesus! To think what I almost got you into...
- What are you saying? - Oh, I'm so fucked
They just fuck you! And they fuck you! And they fuck you!
And just when you think it's all over
that's when the real fucking starts!
All right, calm down. Just take a breath
They won't stop, Nick
I paid the bill. I gave them their fucking money
They won't leave me alone!
- What're they doing to you? - Everything!
Calm down!
- And why're they keep playing if you've already paid? - I don't know
I don't know
I paid them more to make it stop!
They did this
- It's a flat tire - How do you know?!
Get a grip on yourself, will you? We'll figure it out!
Okay, okay
The phone doesn't work. I can't get a signal
Really?
- You know how to change a tire? - No, don't you?
It can't be that hard
I don't think we should be out in the open like this
Hit the teletrack. It's liftleft compartment
You're with them
What?
You're doing this. You're part of it
Who's are these?
I don't know about those. Somebody put them in the car
You're behind the whole thing aren't you?
What are you talking about? You brought them to me
These were in your car!
Now right there in your fucking car!
Conrad!
Listen to what you're saying
No! You're not gonna control this conversation!
Why would I ever do what you're describing?!
- Because you resent me - Stop being emotional
- It kills you that I'm living my life - Lower your voice! Conrad!
What?! You're afraid somebody's gonna witness the scene?!
Get back in there! Get back to your fucking house!
- Will you stop it?! - I'm calling the cops
You're just so afraid that somebody's gonna see
what a manipulated fucking control freak you are!
What is wrong with you?! What are you on?
Oh, I'm sorry Nick...
I'm sorry I didn't live up to your expectations
Ah, Bullshit
I'm not you. I'll never be you. I don't wanna be you
- There you go again! - I'm your brother!
Always push the responsibility out on me
For Christ's sakes! I'm your brother!
- All I ever tried to do is help you - I don't want your help!
Nobody asked you to play Dad!
No! You don't say that!
Did I have a choice?! Did I have a choice?!
Conrad!
What?
I don't want your help!
Nobody asked you to play Dad!
- Did I have a choice?! Did I have a choice?!
Taxi!
2210 Broadway
Hey buddy, you missed a turn
Hey! Do you hear me? You missed a turn back...
No, no, no. Stop the car! Stop the car!
Thank you
Open the door
Unlock the door
Open, the goddamn door!
Listen... I...
am a very wealthy man
And whatever they're paying you...
I'll double it
No
What are you out of your fucking mind?
It's a game... It's game
Here we are
- Detective, I'm Sam Sutherland - Tim Folly
You know where we're going?
It's this way... 14th floor
Okay...
Management for the building
says the space hasn't been officially rented yet
The county recorder has no listing for a "Consumer...
Recreation Service" or any derivation thereof
Drivers they're still looking for the cab...
as soon as they find it they'll pull the plates in the V. I. N
Have you spoken to your brother?
He hasn't called me back yet. No
What about the house?
The graffiti was an oilbased marine marking solution...
illegal in the states
It's not impossible to trace, but it'll take time
The photo...
the gun...
the clown...
the ambulance...
it's all pending
Breaking and entering, we've got solid
Malicious mischief, vandalism harassment. But that's all
Illegal surveillance... wreckless endangerment...
Attempted murder...
Except, you said you hired these guys...
- That's irrelevant - Now look...
It's our job to tell you what we've got...
so far, we don't have motive
What was my father like, Ilsa?
Why do you ask?
I don't know
All the time I've known you, you've never once asked about him
I guess he was just on my mind
Your mother loved your father very much
I think he's just worked too hard
Was he, uh...
morose? I mean...
What I remember most...
was that his manner was so...
slight
You could spend time in a room...
and not even know that he'd been there the whole time...
No, what I mean is...
Before he...
What happened? No... Nobody expected it
I wonder how much of him there is in me?
Not much, I think
Was mother worried about him?
Nobody ever worried about your father
- Yes - It's Maria
I found the address you wanted from United Taxi
- Yeah, give it to me - It's on the Patraro Hill...
Who are you?
Christine, is she here?
She's sleeping
Amian, who is it?
Hey! What're you doing here?
Can we talk?
Sure
- Hi - Hi
Didn't think I'd ever see you again
What can you tell me about these?
Is this you?
- Where did you get them? - My hotel room
Was in my hotel room
Are you telling me that this is not you?
What makes you, um...
think this is me?
Well, um...
the bra, the red bra
Okay
What I thought that...
Can I sit down for a...?
Sure
Are you all right?
You're not all right, are you?
Is it this contest thing that you're in still or...?
I'm sorry. I am being a nuisance. I should go
No, it's ok. We can talk. I'll put some clothes on me. I'll be right back
Do you have an aspirin?
- Can I get you something to drink with this? -Is this you?
Oh, yeah. That's a first comunion
- Show it to me - What's wrong
Take the picture out of the frame...
and show it to me
All right
They're watching
- What? - Not here
They can see here
Smoke detector
What do you say we, uh...
Let's go for a drive or something. We could...
No no. I am tired of this. I am god damn tired of this
We'll go for a drink. There's a...
Who do you people think you are?
Who do you think you are? Come on, out of there!
- Nicholas, please - Let's go, right now
Come on. Just come on. Out of there right now!
Now you've done it
- So what are they going to do? - Get away from the window
What is this?
Wake up, it's a fucking con
Get in, get in!
You all right? Hold on
- Get out of the car - I could've handed you to them
- And they find me now they... - Get out of the goddamn car!
You don't have a choice!
No one else's gonna tell you what's going on!
You wanna know? Cause if I'm gone, you never will
I can't believe they didn't take the time to get the fucking house right
- Who are they? - I don't know. Nobody does. I'm an employee
Then what good are you?!
I know things like who you can trust and...
- that your brother was in it from beginning - That's a lie
Yeah? I was your waitress on your birthday
Connie told me about C. R. S., that day. Ever seen me in there before?
Sorry...
I mean, it wasn't his fault. I guess he thought it was his only way up
- They fleeced him real good - How, how did they get to him?
Same thing to him they did to you
What are you talking about?
They checked your accounts...
That night in your office, I got the number to your private line
and modem that gave CRS remote access to your computer
You gave him everything else
When?
You took their tests, handwriting, voice samples, psychyinfos...
They used it all to figure out your passwords
And Feingold, the... the guy who signed you up...
five years for hackering the City Bank
They only had to keep you distracted...
while they broke into your financial network
transferred your holdings into dummy accounts
Overseas operator, please
Why else would they be willing to shoot at us?
Alamine Bank, Zurich, Switzerland
Beause they're finished with you
Live, dead, the same. Long as you disappear
Guten Tag. Englisch, bitte
Yes, bluetwobackslash 9690 D as in David
That's right
The balance?
- That's impossible - They already got it, Nicholas
They got everything
You've reached the Sutherlands Please leave a message
As you get this message, Sam, I have checked them all, I don't know how
but they have drained my accounts
They're trying to kill me...
Now you call the cops. I got one of them right here...
We'll make her to testify
I know how this sounds...
But you call me...
on my cellular...
And you be careful
Yeah
Cut your card in half so...
my treat
You take 2 sugars, right?
Never mind
My name's not Christine, it's...
- I mean it's not my real name - Who fucking cares?
It is just money. You should be glad you're alive
I'd rather not talk about it right now
- All I mean is someone like you... - How many times have you done this?
- I'm curious - What?
These scams... Con games, how many?
Lots
Well, whatever nickle dime bullshit you pulled in the past...
this is more than just me
This is pension plans...
payrolls...
this is 600 million dollars
- Yes - Nick, it's Sam. I got your message
I was disturbed to say the least
So what are we gonna do?
I'm been on the phone for an hour already
Nicholas, your funds are intact...
Nothings been touched
What are you talking about? I checked on it myself
Who is it?
- I made the calls - Nothing's changed
I'm telling you not one cent is unaccount
Who is it?
My attorney says that nothing is missing
He's in on it
I don't know what the hell is happening, but stay where you are
- until I get there - Sutherlands in on it
Nicholas, I have another call
Give me your precise location
Nicholas?
Got to get out of here
How did they get to him?
Why did...
I wouldn't worry about it
What do you mean?
It's out of your hands
Cellurar calls can be intercepted
Those calls you made...
to B of A France, B of A Switzerland, France, Switzerland...
you were talking to us... you were talking to us...
Filled in the blanks...
access codes, passwords... access codes passwords...
stuff even your lawyer didn't have stuff... your lawyer didn't have...
but...
we have it now so we're done
Bye Nicholas
Things have happened...
- It's important that... - Sh, sh, sh!
No money, no identification, no passport...
What happened to you?
Where to begin...
- It's complicated it - Always is
I was on holiday, alone, and I was robbed by two men
Robbed?
And what hotel were you staying at?
I don't remember
Have you gone to the police?
I don't speak Spanish
And I just need enough to get out of here
Oh, we'll help with the local law enforcement
if you wanted to bother...
As far as money is concerned...
can I make a suggestion?...
You say you were mugged? And they didn't take that watch...
How much is the watch like that worth?
A couple of hundred at least...
Man with a watch like that doesn't necessarily have the passport problem
Excuse me?
Can I be attentioned please?
Thank you
Anybody here going to San Francisco? I need a ride
I've got 18 dollars and 70.. 78cents
for a ride to San Francisco
Anybody?
"To kill a mockingbird" Harper Lee
- Keep the change - Thanks, pal
Conrad Van Orton. Could you ring his room, please?
One moment please
- Is there a problem? - ou're here for Conrad Van Orton
- Subtítulo no traducido -
- Yes - I'm the hotel manager
- Will you come with me sir? - Wait a minute, is there a trouble?
Sir, this is a private matter for you
There were some complaints by other guests, damage to his room...
We did the best we could to accomodate his behavior
- His behavior? - Yes, sir
There was an incident a few days ago. A nervous breakdown, they said
The police took him. They left this address in case anyone came
It's a hospital in Napa, sir
Terribly sorry for him
Elizabeth... I need to borrow your car
Nickie...
What happened to you? I mean...
Look at you...
Look at me what happened tonight?
I don't know. I have these things I have to worry. I need your car
Of course you can have it if you need it
Can't I get you something to eat?
You know you're the only person...
that I can trust?
Everyone else...
if Sam Sutherland calls you...
You don't tell me, talk to me. You lie to him
And whatever else happens before he speaks...
Ok, coffee...
english muffin...
and your water
This bottle...
- is open. Who opened this bottle? - Yeah, I opened it
I don't want an opened bottle. I want a unopened bottle
I don't want ice like this. I want just a glass...
please
Nickie, talk to me
You're scaring me...
I don't even know what you're saying
I'm sorry Liz. I don't mean it. I'm sorry
You know, I've been...
thinking last couple of days. I've had some... some spare time
And I wanted to tell you...
I understand why you left me
And I know that I... resented it
I want to apologize to you...
for shutting you out...
and not being there
And I hope that you can forgive me
Yes, I... you've been on the go for days...
There's nothing to forgive
Then...
pain sets in
the on set of a migrating pain...
If this sounds all too familiar...
relief... is here at last
Oh, no... You bastards
Taggarene...
For nearly a decade doctors have been prescribing...
How did you find me here?
Taggarene strong that has...
tags... two things...
He's an actor
So if you trust your doctor... trust taggering
He's an actor on television
Can't explain now
Can I borrow your yellow pages?
New Moon Cafe, "the best of Chinatown"...
Get out of the car, fucker
Open the door and leave it running
You're making a mistake here
Now get the fuck out of the car
Get the fuck out of the car
I am extremely fragile...
right now
New Moon Cafe
He does commercials
Do you know how many customers we have? Hundreds, thousands
I know he ordered from you. He went to the Montgomery Street 1019...
Is there anybody here that can help me?
He's an actor. If I blow these people you have here upon you...
Hey! Why are you taking my picture?
We were hoping he would auditon today
He'd really be perfect for this part
Oh, this will break his heart
Well, is there any place we can contact him?
Well, his beepers here on the table
He took the kids to the zoo
The zoo? That's very very sweet. Which zoo?
Oh, it's the one with the White Tiger
Lyno Fisher, I love your work
Ok, please... Look, I, uh... I got my kids
Get rid of them
Guys uh.. guys come on snack time... One more snacks
Here, go, go, go
It was just a job
Nothing personal
You know I mean... Play my part...
- provise a little, I mean... - I need to talk to who's in charge
Nobody knows
and nobody gets a big picture...
Hey, Tammy, Alex, cut it out, Damn it, why do they do that?
Offices are empty. I need to find out where they are
Ok
They own the whole building
They just move from floor to floor
And you work for them, right?
You can get me in
- No, I can't - Oh, yes you can
You can tell them the police called. You got to speak to someone...
Tell them I'm gonna blow the whistle on them
What whistle? There's no fucking whistle
This is very dangerous
I don't think you understand
Right now...
I am...
extremely...
dangerous
Michael, guys. Come on, we're leaving
Well, we're here
Drive in
What're you gonna do anyway?
You won't get your money back
I don't care about money. I'm pulling back the curtain
I wanna meet the wizard
He's eyeing us like Tiffany towers
Pull in somewhere where they won't see you
Stand staff Mr.
- You're not allowed to be here - They called me back
I got a fitting
He's with me
- You don't need me - Shut up
- Get in this - Oh my God
Cuff him to the rail
What floor?
You're fucked! You're both. They're gonna listen!
Where?
I told you they hired me over the phone
Where did you pick up your checks?
- It was a different floor - Guess?
Like you know, we're on... this way... sort of... I don't know
All right, take it easy
Say you're surprised
Oh, fuck
What are you doing here?
Back from the dead
Nicholas, you're not about to shoot anyone
Turn around
You're gonna come with me
Everybody down!
Stop!
All right, what do you think you're doing?
You tell me!
Who's behind this?
Who did this to me? Why?
What do you mean why?
- Who is responsible for this? - How deluded can you be?
It wasn't you...
It wasn't personal...
It could've been any asshole with a couple of hundred million in the bank
Get on my radio, all right? You get your boss...
You tell them I'm gonna shoot somebody
Who am I gonna call, Nicholas? They won't do it
Oh, yes. They will. You get somebody up here...
because I'm gonna kill you
They don't care about me Nicholas. They'll let me die...
You're not in a position to threaten anyone
- Where'd you get that? - What?
- That gun, that's not an automatic - What the fuck are you talking about
We all had an automatic. Where did you get the gun?
This is my gun
But we've searched the house
Well, I guess you missed this, didn't you?
Listen, we got a real Goddamn gun up here
What... what are you doing?
This is fake... It's a part of your game
- Don't you start with me now - No, no, listen to me
- Don't you fucking start with me - I'm telling you the truth now...
This is all "The game "
Bullshit, all right? Bullshit. I know what happened to that guy...
They shot that guy Feingold... whoever they killed him
- Think about it. What'd you see? - I saw them kill him
No, what'd you really really see, this whole time? Special effects...
squibs squibs like in the movies. Nicholas, Nicholas, listen
Damn it, he's got a real gun with the goddamned bullets...
Ok, ok. I'll put it down
Feingold, Mr. Fisher, he's on the other side of that door...
- He's an actor - You're trying to kill me
No one's trying to kill you, Nicholas. Please put that gun down...
You're about to make the biggest mistakes of your life...
Nicholas, I mean... there's always a safety net
The taxi there was a driver at my house
It's that they shot at us with blanks
It's not true
It is. It's what you hired us for
They're waiting on the other side of that door with champaign
Nicholas...
Pleas, goddamn it. Conrad, Conrad's there
It's your birthday party
You stop lying!
Let me show you
Don't you move
He's got a gun. Get back from the door
You shot him
Someone...
Someone call an ambulance!
He's dead
We thought you knew
How did you let this get so out of hand?
He wouldn't listen to me at all
Almost through this it's over
Aren't your responsibility
Never...
Never let them mark and take over
I'm sorry
He could of killed him
I had a walkietalkie
I used walkietalkie
We're going to jail
We're all going to jail for the rest of our lives
Oh, god
Nicholas!
We've got him
We have him there. He came on right on target
Standby for further medical treatments
Keep everyone back until we clear away the breakaway glass
Mr. Van Orton, don't open your eyes
Breakaway glass but it can still cut you
Just gonna take a look at you
I'm gonna take your pulse
Just take it easy. It was a quite a fall
Happy birthday, Nickie
What is this?
It's your birthday present
I hurt you with something, really. You were becoming such an asshole
Ladies and gentlmen, my brother Nicholas Van Orton
Amazing. I justed wanted to tell you
This was the best ever
Thank god you jumped because if you didn't...
I was supposed to throw you off
Thanks
I have to head home. I just wanted to say goodbye
Rachel...
sweet dreams
Thanks Mal, for coming I'm sorry about your car...
I left it at the zoo
No problem
Happy birthday, Nicholas
I'll call you. I really will
Nicholas, I haven't a clue what this is all about...
but your taste in champaign is excellent as always
It was great entrance
Yes, and I want you to know that what happened on Sunday was...
Oh, no, no... por favor
I've never been happier my whole life
I thank you
Aand my wife thanks you
Thank you for coming
Thank you, Sam
What's this?
This...
is...
the bill...
The bill?
Keep the pen
Thank you...
both
You wanna split?
Oh god, yes please. I'll take you up on that
Oh, my god
Thank you, Connie
What happened to that, um... waitress? What was her name, um...
Christine?
She said something about catching a plane
I just saw her out front waiting for a cab
Christine?
I, um...
I didn't have chance to say goodbye
Thank you I... I... I... um...
You know, I never did ask you your name, did I?
No
It's... Clair
So you um... catching a plane or?
Yeah, we have a gig starting next week in Austrailia so...
- Gonna shear some more sheep - Just a walk on this time
Well when you get back...
Maybe dinner. We gotta have some dinner
You don't know anything about me
No, I don't
- So you tell me - Well, what...
Where you're from?
O... Oklahoma
Colorado?
I've been doing this way too long
You know uh...
Would you like to
have a coffee with me at the airport?
One pill makes you larger
and one pill makes you small
and the ones that mother gives you
don't do anything at all
Go ask Alice
when she's 10 feet tall
And if you go chasing rabbits
and you know you're going to fall
tell 'em a hookah
smoking caterpillar
has given you the call
Recall Alice...
when she was just small
When the men on the chessboard
get up and tell you where to go
and you just have
some kind of mushroom
and your mind is moving low
go ask Alice
I think she'll know
When logic and proportion
have fallen softly dead
and the White Knight
is talking backwards
and the Red Queen's
"off with her head!"
remember
what the dormouse said:
FEED YOUR HEAD