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Please be aware

that you will feel as well as see and hear realistic effects.

The management assumes no responsibility

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of the individual viewer.

[ Seagulls calling ]

[ Waves crashing ]

[ Seagulls calls continue ]

[ Classical music plays ]

[ Classical music continues ]

[ Calliope music playing ]

[ Men chattering ]

[ People chattering ]

[ Cotton candy machine running ]

[ Calliope music continues ]

Hey, Wayne!

First track today?

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

Okay. Look at this.

For the 84th time tonight!

WOMAN: Yeah.

[ Crowd chatter ]

[ Calliope music plays ]

[ Laughing and shouting ]

[ Calliope music continues ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Ladies chattering ]

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

MAN: Okay. Three balls for a quarter.

WOMAN: Step right up here now!

[ Screaming ]

[ People chattering ]

ATTENDANT: Okay, safety bars down, folks!

Okay, you ready?

[ Calliope music plays ]

[ People chattering ]

MAN: Pulling an elephant! You're pulling an elephant!

[ Gunshot ]

[ Middle Eastern music playing ]

MAN: You a hunter?

101st Airborne. Dak To. Where were you?

[ Calliope music plays ]

[ Middle Eastern music playing ]

[ Hooting and hollering ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Continued screaming ]

[ Hooting and hollering ]

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

[ People chattering ]

[ Calliope music playing ]

Are you sure you want to go on?

[ People chattering ]

MAN: Step right up here.

- Norwood, I know. - Sorry.

Thank you.

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

Hello. How are you?

ATTENDANT: Once around for good luck.

Your first time?

- Let's go. - Scared?

I'm scared, too.

Everything okay back there?

[ Engine starting ]

[ Crowd chatter ]

[ Hooting and hollering ]

[ Excited chatter ]

[ Metal clanking ]

This is gonna be fun. You're gonna really like it.

I'm so glad we stayed!

Oh, don't worry about a thing. You've got it made.

- Got it made. - I know one thing.

I'm not gonna hold up my hands.

[ Excited chatter ]

[ Calliope music playing ]

- Here we go! - Hands in the air, everybody!

All right. Here we go.

- WOMAN: Too late to turn back now! - MAN: I'll open my eyes!

Hang on, soldier!

Here we go!

[ Screaming ]

All right!

[ Continued screaming ]

[ Calliope music playing ]

[ Rollercoaster rumbling ]

MAN: Come on, let's go home.

GIRL: I don't wanna go home yet!

I wanna go home. I'm tired.

- I gotta go to work tomorrow. - I don't wanna go home yet!

You're getting spoiled. You know it? It's time to go home.

I'm gonna carry you home like a little baby.

[ Screaming ]

[ Explosion ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Rollercoaster rumbling ]

[ Screaming continues ]

[ Hysterical screaming ]

[ Buzzing ]

- [ Buzzing continues ] - Ow!

[ Buzzing ]

- Too much juice? - No.

[ Buzzing continues ]

- [ Buzzing ] - Ow!

Listen, don't be a martyr.

- If it's getting painful... - That's what I'm paying for.

[ Buzzing ]

- ...Ow. - [ Buzzing continues ]

[ Buzzing ]

Ow!

[ Continuous beeping ]

[ Beeping sound intensifies ]

[ Beeping ends ]

It's not you. It's me.

You got a phone around here?

Yeah. In the reception area.

Be right back.

That's okay. We're finished for tonight.

Time flies when you're having fun.

What was that?

I said, "Time flies when you're having fun."

HARRY: He always says it's important.

All right. Give me the number.

- Here you go. I forgot to print. - Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

[ Dialing a rotary phone ]

Thank you.

[ Customer chatter ]

Simon Davenport, please. Tell 'em it's Harry Calder.

WOMAN: Get off my back, would ya?

MAN: I need a drag.

WOMAN: God, we're coming here to help you.

Just because you want to quit, doesn't mean I have to.

MAN: Give me a drag.

[ Laughter and chatter ]

Excuse me, Mr. Davenport. A Mr. Calder on the phone for you.

Excuse me.

- Harry, I'm sorry to bother you. - HARRY: Then, don't.

- Why do you talk to me like that? - Because I don't like you, Si.

SIMON: After tonight, I may return the favor.

Is Ocean View Park in your jurisdiction?

HARRY: You know it is. Why?

When was the last time a field inspector

from the Southridge office checked out the rides?

Two months ago.

SIMON: Are you sure?

I did it myself.

That's unfortunate.

Did you inspect the rollercoaster?

Of course I inspected the rollercoaster.

What happened?

It just collapsed.

Jesus.

SIMON: People are dead.

I want you to go out there and represent the department.

Find out if there was negligence involved.

You go.

It happens to be my wedding anniversary.

- So take your wife! - You're funny, Harry.

And we both know how much I admire your sense of teamwork.

I didn't inspect that park. You did.

Keep that in mind on your way out there.

[ People chattering ]

MAN: Too weak...

You all right?

It's chilly out here. Why don't you go inside?

Did you see it?

How do you think it happened?

It doesn't make sense.

Better go home and get some sleep.

Wayne was up there. He was walking the track.

Anything wrong, he would have found it.

Who's Wayne?

I've been here 40 years.

Nothing like this ever happened before.

MAN: Just a second!

- Did you have you any figures...? - Go cover a funeral...

WOMAN: We're not leaving until we get the story.

Harry.

Hello, Bert. Tough break.

Jesus, Harry. You know the Rocket.

54 years and not a single accident.

It's the safest ride in the whole damn park.

Until tonight.

Tell me about it.

- Oh, Harry, Lieutenant Keefer. - Hi. Nice to meet you.

This is George Spurting, Golden Pacific Insurance.

- Harry's with Standards and Safety. - Hi.

How are ya?

- Your department inspect this place? - Every three months.

So, what the hell happened?

Good question.

I still can't believe it.

We pay a higher insurance premium on the merry-go-round.

Come on, anybody have any ideas?

You're the experts.

Now, if it was a malfunction...

No way. Last month we had both trains X-rayed for metal fatigue.

Clean bill of health.

Who are you?

Wayne Moore. Head mechanic.

Something may have happened after the test.

Unh-uh.

- I walk that track every day myself. - Including today?

Including today. One solid hour. From 7:00 to 8:00.

It's an act of God.

When you put it back together,

we'll send some stress engineers down to take a look.

- Anybody want coffee? - Black, please.

- Bert, you open at noon, don't ya? - Mm-hm.

I met a guy, old-timer, out there. Carries a broom.

Yeah, that's Benny. Benny Nielson.

What time does he get to work?

You're lucky if he wanders in by 10:00.

He said he saw Wayne up on the rollercoaster.

So?

So, if Wayne inspects between 7:00 and 8:00,

what was he doing up there two hours later?

Hey, Wayne, were you up on the tracks

at 10:00 this morning?

Hell, no, I was home having breakfast.

You finished at 8:00?

8:00, maybe 8:15.

Thanks.

- BERT: That doesn't mean anything. - Why doesn't it?

Look, we carry Benny because he's been around

since the place opened,

but half the time he's isn't sure whether it's day or night.

- He drinks? - No. But he's an old man.

Spends a lot of time talking to his wife.

When'd she die?

BERT: He was never married.

Forget I asked.

It's a yellow Chevy Malibu.

It's right outside in our lot, stall 6.

How long will you be keeping the car?

Oh, just a few hours.

- Short trip. - Just passing through.

Yes, sir?

[ Sirens wailing ]

[ Sirens continue wailing ]

[ Crowd chatter ]

I hope you come back and see us again.

I might. I like your cotton candy.

[ Tires screeching ]

[ Car horn ]

- Harry? - Hmm?

If you're trying to kill us,

at least let me put on some lip gloss.

Oh, I was thinking about the first cigarette I ever smoked.

It was a Camel. No filter.

- You just passed the house. - What?

The house, remember, where you used to live?

Oh, my God.

[ Barking ]

[ Sighs ]

When you stop smoking, you're supposed to gain weight.

That's the rule.

I think you look cute...

for someone going through male menopause.

[ Birds chirping ]

[ Doorbell ringing ]

[ Birds chirping ]

Morning.

Is she ready?

Mm-hm.

Come on in.

Tracy, your father's here!

[ Sighs ]

Still dating Pam?

Fran. She's outside.

- You've met Dale, haven't you? - No, I don't think so.

Hi.

When are you gonna bring her back?

Not late.

- Your hair is different. - Hmm?

You styling it?

No. It's a... I use a hot comb.

Mmm...

Hi, Dad.

Hi, darling.

[ Grunting ]

- Bye-bye. - Have a good time.

Uh... Nice meeting you, Dale.

[ Birds chirping ]

How do you like the robe?

It's fine, thanks. Yours?

Birthday present.

[ Birds chirping ]

Hope you kept the bedroom door locked last night.

Of course, which is more than we used to do.

Oh, that's because there was a...

- Nothing going on. - Nothing going on, right.

[Animal calls]

- Do they have names? - No, not yet.

Most of them are still just babies.

Can I touch one?

Uh, well, I'd feel better if you'd wait till you get him home.

Helen, will you listen?

Not a dog. Hamsters.

How do I know if they're messy?

Look, it's your house, you decide.

No, I'm not trying to make you the heavy.

[Animal calls]

Yes, she seems like she likes them.

Okay, fine. See ya.

- What do they eat? - Hamster food.

Oh, they like spinach. Or carrots or alfalfa.

Your mother says okay.

Oh, terrific! Can I have a pair?

The troubles is, honey, they don't stay a pair.

You can't dump wall-to-wall hamsters on your mother.

- Okay. - Take your pick.

Can I have the white one, right there?

Oh, the pretty one? Sure.

How are we gonna get him home?

Oh, we have some beautiful hamster caskets.

I think maybe just a little box will be fine.

- When'd you put this paper in here? - What?

The newspaper here at the bottom of the cage.

OWNER: Oh, I just put it in this morning.

Every morning.

- So it's today's paper? - OWNER: Yeah, should be.

There was a fire on one of the dark rides.

We put it out. No one was hurt.

We've been instructed not to release any more information.

Look, we had an accident of our own last week.

I just want to ask a few questions.

I'm sorry.

Who's putting the lid on this? The police?

I'd rather not say.

Oh, come on! What the hell is it? A state secret?

Management.

Who's management?

MAN: The Susquehanna Development Company.

MAN: Now, it's been a long day.

Who do I have to call? The chairman of the board?

He's in the book.

Good night, Mr. Calder.

[ Hangs up ]

[ People chattering ]

Daddy, Confucius say, "With faith, man can move mountain."

I thought Jesus said that.

Well, maybe he did, but according to that fortune cookie...

- Which is yours, by the way. - ...Confucius said it, too.

Don't believe everything you read.

[ Sighs ]

I think Daddy's pissed off.

Where did she learn language like that?

HARRY: Listen, I did some checking this morning.

The park in Pittsburgh never had a problem.

- That's two accidents in one week. - Coincidence.

Maybe. I'll give you another one.

I just talked to Bert Lyons out at Ocean View.

All of a sudden, he's got orders not to be helpful.

They're trying to minimize publicity.

- Calder, what's bugging you? - I'm not sure.

You sending a man to Pittsburgh?

On our budget, we can't afford to send somebody out to lunch.

Calder, do me a favor, will ya?

When you're sure about what you're not sure about,

call me back. Okay?

Yeah, thanks.

[ Office chatter ]

Harry, uh, your call to Susquehanna Development.

The president's name is Quinlan.

He's on his way to Chicago, but if you want,

you can reach him at the Hyatt Regency later today.

- Jackie... - JACKIE: Yeah.

Find out who owns Ocean View Park out here.

- Get the head man for me. - Okay.

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Office chatter ]

[ Phone continues ringing ]

Oh, I got that information you wanted.

Uh, Ocean View is run

by the Leisure Time Corporation based in Seattle.

You call the president?

Not available. He's on his way to Chicago.

- Hyatt Regency? - Hyatt Regency.

[ Elevator bell ]

- WOMAN: Hold the door. - MAN: Hold the door.

The hell you mean you wanna go to Chicago?

Five, Si.

The presidents of five major corporations

are on their way to the same hotel,

including the owners of Ocean View and Wonderworld.

Maybe it's a convention.

You think something's out of line, call the police,

or the city attorney.

The police and the city attorney didn't inspect that coaster.

I did.

Seems to me you rubbed my face in that.

You know, I was hoping your divorce would curb some of your more...

paranoid impulses.

I'm going to Chicago, Si, and you're paying for the trip.

Out of the question.

Funny how things just pop into your mind.

I've been thinking about that medical building last year.

You bastard.

Shame about that roof caving in.

I wish you hadn't pulled me off the inspection team.

I'm pretty good at spotting substandard materials.

It was your nephew's construction company, wasn't it?

- How long will you be gone? - A day or two.

Better go home and get packed.

Thanks a lot, Si.

Harry.

[ Phone ringing ]

You're a big disappointment to me.

HARRY: I feel very badly about that, Si.

I mean it, you should have moved up in the department.

District manager. Supervisor.

You know me, Si. Civil Servant, no ambition.

It's your mouth.

You have a real personality problem.

You never want to fit in.

It depends on what you want fitted and where you want it put, Si.

My love to Sylvia.

[ Typewriters clacking ]

I appreciate all of you coming here on such short notice.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more specific on the phone,

but I think you'll agree

that a face-to-face meeting was necessary.

This was delivered to me by mail yesterday.

I was instructed to play this for you within a 24-hour period.

That is why I told you it was an emergency.

[ Knocking ]

YOUNG MAN: Room service!

I don't believe we ordered any.

Oh, it's all right, compliments of the hotel.

All right. Put it here.

That's all right, we can do that ourselves.

Oh.

I'll just straighten that out for you.

Thank you.

[ Elevator bell ]

[ Sighs ]

- Yes? - Mr. Quinlan?

Who are you?

Harry Calder, Department of Standard and Safety.

I don't understand.

This isn't Chicago jurisdiction.

No, sir. I just flew in this morning.

I'd like to talk to you.

I'm sorry, Mr. Calder. I'm tied up at the moment.

If you'll leave your number at the desk.

Sorry, but I'm prepared to make a nuisance of myself.

I have two dimes.

One for the police, one for the "Tribune".

Either you can invite me in

or else I can start making phone calls.

I'm not your enemy, Mr. Quinlan. We may be on the same side.

Come in.

- Gentlemen, this is Mr... - Calder.

- Apparently, he wants to talk to us. - About what, Mr. Calder?

HARRY: About what you're doing here.

That's really none of your business.

Which one of you, gentlemen, runs the Leisure Development Corporation?

I do.

I was the field inspector on your coaster

out at Ocean View Park, sir.

I don't think what happened there was an accident.

Or your fire at Wonderworld, Mr. Quinlan.

When are we gonna play that tape?

- MAN: You don't mind his presence? - Play it.

YOUNG MAN: Thank you for coming, gentlemen.

Each of your companies is involved,

either through wholly owned subsidiaries

or long-term lease arrangement with the amusement park industry.

As you know, it's a peculiar business,

more vulnerable than most.

During the past week, I've given you two examples of just how vulnerable.

And I assure you, I have no desire to create further incidents,

assuming you agree to my proposal.

The payment will be $1 million,

to be delivered at a time and a place of my choosing.

You'll be contacted no later than a week from today.

You may or may not wish to bring in the police.

That is entirely up to you.

It will not hamper me in the slightest.

Thank you for your time.

Jesus.

MAN: Polite son of a bitch, isn't he?

MAN 2: He can afford to be. A million, for starters.

MAN 3: And no guarantee it stops there.

QUINLAN: Well, we've heard the proposal.

What do we do?

MAN 3: We pay.

We can't have that bastard running around killing people.

HARRY: Oh, good. Nice to have a humanitarian in the group.

MAN 3: All right, All right.

So, it's not good for business, either.

HARRY: Thank you, you realize...

MAN 3: The answer's the same. We gotta pay.

- HARRY: You mean "pray". - MAN 2: Gentlemen...

HARRY: Why cloud the issue with morality?

MAN 4: Please!

It might be a good idea to wait until he contacts us again.

- We could try and arrange a meeting. - HARRY: Don't.

- Why not? - HARRY: Because you're amateurs.

MAN 3: What is hell is he? The professional?

He's a goddamned psychopath.

HARRY: Whatever he is, he's smart.

MAN 3: We can do without the testimonials.

HARRY: Just don't underestimate him.

He's rigged two accidents, in two parks,

2,000 miles apart

in one week without leaving a trace.

That means a working knowledge of structural engineering,

demolition, and probably electronics.

You're not dealing with some nut with a bomb on a plane.

MAN 3: And it all comes down to the same thing.

Extortion.

No argument.

Mr. Calder...

What do you suggest?

Well, it's your money.

But I'd get some expert advice if I were you.

This is an interstate felony. Call in the federal authorities.

[ Helicopter buzzing ]

[ Engine dying down ]

- You Calder? - That's right!

My name's Hoyt.

Special agent in charge. Fill me in.

- HOYT: Anyone touch the tape? - HARRY: Just Quinlan.

HARRY: Our friend would never leave prints.

Oh, do I have your guarantee of that?

Well, no, but I think it's obvious.

If you don't mind, we'll let our lab make a determination.

We'll send that tape in for voice analysis.

And if it was delivered to Quinlan, see if he kept the wrapping.

The suspect talked about their gross earnings, correct?

Yes.

We're dealing with five public corporations.

I want to know if anyone owns shares in all five.

Maybe he reads the annual reports.

We'll get him.

I didn't make no reservations, man.

I thought you made the reservations!

What did you say?

MAN: We didn't make no reservations.

Oh, man!

- Where are they? - Suite 2308.

Fine. We'll take it from here.

Mr. Calder, we want to thank you.

Contacting us was the proper thing to do.

I only wish more people would give us their trust.

Don't you want me to come upstairs?

No, no, no, no. That won't be necessary.

I'm sure you want to be getting back home.

Thanks again.

Oh, uh, you're with Standards and Safety, aren't you?

Prepare a letter of commendation

to the head of Mr. Calder's department.

Have a nice flight.

[ Phone ringing ]

[ People chattering ]

We'd like to check out.

Could you prepare my bill, please?

[ Children chattering ]

[ Telephone ringing ]

Damn.

BOY: I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

[ Phone ringing ]

BOY: Okay, I will.

[ Phone continues to ring ]

BOY: Oh, damn.

[ Phone continues to ring ]

Yeah.

YOUNG MAN: Hello. Is this Harry Calder?

That's right.

Hello?

YOUNG MAN: I think you're entitled to a vacation, Harry.

Who is this?

YOUNG MAN: That's not really important.

YOUNG MAN: Have you ever been to Virginia?

No, and I don't plan on going there. Who is this?

YOUNG MAN: It's a little hot this time of year,

but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[ Hangs up ]

[ Kids chattering outside ]

Go home and watch "Sesame Street".

[ Kids chattering ]

1F.

Well, hello, Calder.

I see you brought Donner and Blitzen.

Let's talk.

You must be out of your mind.

HOYT: It has to be you.

He was very definite.

But why? I don't even know the crazy son of a bitch.

Apparently, he knows you.

And he wants me to deliver the money?

Yep.

The drop is tomorrow. Kings Dominion Park.

You're to wait by a specified phone booth for his call.

- Where is this place? - Richmond, Virginia.

The son of a bitch just called me.

What?

Ten minutes ago.

He said I deserved a vacation, that I'd like it in Virginia,

and then he hung up.

Calder...

Just, uh, what is this relationship between you and our friend?

- There isn't any relationship. - HOYT: There has to be.

I said there isn't.

Then, I assume you'd be, uh... willing to take a polygraph test?

You know something, you remind me of the man I work for.

I don't like him either.

Really?

He seemed nice enough to me.

- You talked to him? - HOYT: Sure.

You had to have an official leave of absence.

He was very cooperative.

I don't want an official leave of absence.

Yeah, that's what he said you'd say.

Now, listen.

I don't know about you, but I want this man put away.

At the moment, it's not wise to cross him.

Your plane leaves in three hours.

I can always use another letter of commendation.

[ Kids chattering ]

[ Car engine starts ]

[ Telephone ringing ]

[ Telephone continues ringing ]

Hello?

YOUNG MAN: Hello, Harry.

What do you want?

YOUNG MAN: Take a sweater with you.

It gets chilly at night.

Look, you son of a bitch.

I don't know why you're dragging me into this.

I trust you.

HARRY: Bullshit! You don't even know me.

YOUNG MAN: You were the only one in that room

who even had the slightest appreciation what it is I'm doing.

What room?

You bugged that hotel room, didn't ya?

Of course.

You told them not to underestimate me.

And that was a good piece of advice.

Mister, get this straight.

I said you're smart, but I'm not a fan, okay? You kill people.

YOUNG MAN: Do you think they would have paid attention if I hadn't?

Is that was this is about? Attention, for Christ sake?

It's about money, Harry.

Then, get a job.

YOUNG MAN: I've had jobs.

I'm not particularly productive at them.

Can't believe I'm having this conversation.

You're not very sympathetic, Harry.

And I'm trying to communicate with you.

Fine.

Fine, name a place, and, uh, and we'll sit down

and have a cup of coffee.

I'm not my best over the phone.

What do you think of Hoyt?

Says he's going to get you.

No one's gonna get me.

But I'll promise you this, Harry.

They pay me,

and if they do what I say,

I'll never bother them again.

Are you sure? Maybe you enjoy it.

Wrong psychological profile, Harry.

I'm not in this for kicks.

Oh, yeah, I know, it's only the money.

You're a businessman.

In a corrupt society, you're no worse than anybody else.

We all cheat on our taxes,

Detroit makes defective cars...

I'm not enjoying this conversation, Harry.

Then, get yourself another messenger boy.

[ Sighs ]

[ Kids laughing ]

[ Telephone ringing ]

[ Telephone continues ringing ]

Yes?

I may have made a mistake with you, Harry.

We'll see.

Go to Richmond and do as you're told.

[ Hangs up ]

[ Calliope music playing ]

OFFICER: Might help if we had a description.

HOYT: We don't.

OFFICER: Hope you're not expecting any trouble.

HOYT: It's a drop, Mr. Pierce. He'll behave himself.

CAPTAIN: Why did he pick a place like this?

HOYT: Because it's noisy, it's crowded,

and it's hell to cover.

But we have one advantage.

- What's that? - Calder.

Thanks a lot.

This is the telephone booth.

We're instructed to have Calder waiting outside at 11:30 sharp.

By the way, I want an "Out of Order" sign on that booth.

Now, obviously, our friend will contact you by phone

to tell you where to take the money.

Do exactly what he says.

It's in our best interests to expedite the delivery.

Why?

Because somewhere, at some point,

he has to get his hands on that money.

It's his moment of maximum risk. There's no way he can avoid it.

But whatever he does, we'll have our shot at him.

If it's picked up by a third party, we follow him.

If he comes himself, we move in.

We can't stake out the entire park, but we can cover you.

And the money.

Don't you think he knows that?

Of course he does, and he's made provisions.

Where's the bag?

That arrived yesterday.

We're to fill it with unmarked bills.

505 and 1005.

And Calder is to have it with him.

- I don't follow. - He's protecting himself.

We've gone over it in every way.

There's nothing unusual about it, except it's easy to spot.

A switch?

Very good, Calder.

MAN: Glad everybody understands.

Would someone mind explaining it to me?

HOYT: You run Calder and us all over the park.

And at one particular spot,

he'll have a duplicate suitcase waiting.

He gets word to me to make a switch,

and I walk off with the empty suitcase.

Then, while you're following me,

he picks up the one with the money.

Don't say, "Very good."

CAPTAIN: So What do we do?

He can tell Calder to make the switch

in any one of a thousand places.

- How will we know? - Tom?

HOYT: Calder will be wearing that radio.

When he wants to alert us,

he just opens his mouth.

So what's gonna go wrong?

[ Calliope music playing ]

[ Calliope music continues ]

[ Crowd chattering ]

Here you are, sonny.

Don't you dare put that in your mouth!

I got him in view.

Everyone at their stations?

Yes, sir. I just ran a check.

Pierce, do you read me?

10-4. All exits covered by security personnel.

Right.

[ Breathing over radio ]

Calder's mike open?

That's him breathing now.

[ Breathing continues ]

HOYT: Phone booth?

We're tapped in.

[ Calliope music plays ]

11:30.

[ Telephone ringing ]

Start the trace.

Sta rt.

Yes?

YOUNG MAN: Good morning, Harry.

- YOUNG MAN: Sleep well? - Get on with it.

YOUNG MAN: There's a stand near the Mason-Dixon Music Hall.

They sell hats. I want you to buy one.

Have your name stitched on the brim.

And then you'll like this, Harry.

I want you to put it on.

And then?

YOUNG MAN: Just wait. You'll be contacted.

What stand was that? The Mason-Dixon Line?

YOUNG MAN: Don't bother stalling, Harry.

There isn't time to trace this call.

Two other things. First...

When you leave the toadstool,

take off the microphone you're wearing.

What microphone?

YOUNG MAN: Take it off, Harry.

I'll be watching.

I don't want you in voice contact with anyone.

And if you have a second one, I'll know.

Do you have a second one?

No, I don't.

YOUNG MAN: You know something?

I believe you, Harry.

Is that it?

YOUNG MAN: I said, there were two things.

I have a little surprise for everybody.

Are you listening, Mr. Hoyt?

There's a bomb in the park.

- Please follow my instructions... - Go ahead.

...to the letter, or I'll be forced to set it off.

[ Calliope music plays ]

Now go get your funny hat, Harry.

[ Hangs up ]

Any luck?

No.

Damn.

What about the bomb?

Is he lying?

I doubt it.

Go to the service gates.

And park that bomb van out of sight.

Kings Dominion?

Hell, I was there last week with my kid!

[ Car engine starting ]

[ Police siren wailing ]

[ Jazz music playing ]

[ People chattering ]

You make a switch, take off your sunglasses.

There you are, sir. That will be $3.50.

[ Operating cash register ]

Don't get many "Harrys" around here.

Lot of "Jasons" and "Scotts".

[ Jazz continues to play ]

- What's he doing now? - OFFICER: Just standing there.

He has to tell Calder where to make the switch.

Well, how's he gonna do it?

Sky writin'?

[ Laughing ]

[ Applause ]

Virg?

Anything to report from up there?

No, sir, just about 30,000 cases of sunburn.

But I'll keep my eyes open.

[ Jazz music playing ]

[ Sewing machine running ]

Excuse me. Mr. Calder? Mr. Harry Calder?

- Yes. - Package for ya.

- [ Crowd chattering ] - [ Jazz continues ]

Thank you.

Young man, why don't you give that to me.

Police officer.

- What did he look like? - I never even saw the guy.

You can check with my boss. Red Line Delivery Service.

Came in the mail with $100.

- Written instructions? - No. He called us.

It's a radio. Two-way.

He's supposed to go to the Vertigo and turn it on.

When he starts broadcasting, can you pick him up?

Doubtful, sir.

He'll probably use a banded frequency.

Well, try.

[ Calliope music plays ]

[ Vertigo ride rumbling ]

[ Screaming ]

[ People chattering ]

Harry?

If you read me, speak into the grid.

- I read you. - He made contact.

Damn it! You've got to pick up that signal!

It's an illegal band. I can't scan it.

Well, keep at it.

YOUNG MAN: Is my voice breaking up?

A little.

Adjust the squelch button.

One... two... three...

four...

five...

six...

Is that better?

Better. What next?

YOUNG MAN: Get on the ride, please, Harry.

Hey, can't we simplify this?

Have to keep you moving. Sorry, Harry.

Just try to enjoy yourself. Have a good time.

[ Crowd chattering ]

OFFICER: He's getting on the Vertigo.

Come on, pal. Come on.

[ Screaming ]

OFFICER: Headed your way, Tom.

[ Adjusting radio dial ]

I'm sorry, sir.

You have to leave your suitcase here with me.

Miss? You want to let him on with that?

Okay. Go ahead.

[ Screaming ]

GUIDE: The river on your right is called the Zambezi River.

And in Africa it is known for its huge hippo population.

If you look closely at the pond to the right of the train,

you may catch a glimpse of our baby hippo.

When a Baby hippo is born, he is born underwater,

and immediately goes to the surface for air.

The gestation period for a hippo is about 24 months.

To the left of the train, I'm sure you'll catch

a glimpse of our white rhino and our zebra...

YOUNG MAN: Having a good time, Harry?

GUIDE: You are now entering the Kanha Preserve,

home of the Bengal tigers.

The tigers you will see have all been born in captivity.

WOMAN: Congratulations, sir.

You just won a carton of cigarettes.

I don't smoke.

WOMAN: You don't smoke.

[ Cheering ]

OFFICER: He's moving again.

OFFICER: Looks like he's heading for the rollercoaster.

HOYT: Jesus Christ.

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Clapping ]

Hey, I bet you a million dollars we beat you, mister!

[ Metal clanking continues ]

[ Clapping continues ]

Get over here, guys! Come on!

[ Laughing ]

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Clapping continues ]

[ Screaming and cheering ]

YOUNG MAN: Having fun on the coaster, Harry?

Ride it again.

OFFICER: He's riding the son of a bitch again.

[ Screaming and cheering ]

[ Hooting and hollering ]

MAN: Here's your photograph, sir.

HARRY: What photograph?

Man on the phone said,

"Take a picture of the man with the dark glasses

on the rollercoaster."

That'll be $2.50.

Keep it.

I'll take that. What did the man say?

- What? - The man who called.

OFFICER: What exactly did he tell you to do?

[ Screaming and cheering ]

MAN: Whoo!

YOUNG MAN: Harry?

Why don't you get weighed?

[ Music plays ]

Sir, your suitcase.

Sorry, sir, I thought you were thinner.

Go ahead and take a prize.

- Do I have to? - WOMAN: No, sir.

Don't you want me to guess your age?

No.

Okay, sir. Step right up here.

I'll say you weigh 100... 210 pounds.

Go ahead and step right up on the scale, please.

The subject's still moving. No signal.

He's on his way to the Skyride now.

He's trying to wear us down.

He's doing a damn good job.

[ People chattering ]

[ Baby crying ]

[ Screaming ]

Where do I go from here? The Jack And The Beanstalk ride?

YOUNG MAN: As a matter of fact,

this is almost the end of the line.

What do you want me to do?

YOUNG MAN: First, Harry,

I think I should tell you about the bomb.

YOUNG MAN: Would you like to know where it is?

Sure.

YOUNG MAN: You're holding it.

- You bastard. - YOUNG MAN: Now, Harry...

YOUNG MAN: It was activated when you turned it on,

so be very careful.

I wouldn't want to lose you.

And don't throw it, Harry.

It will explode on impact.

Sorry, mom.

YOUNG MAN: Don't try to open it.

There's a tamper switch.

And don't leave it behind.

I want to see it in your hand when you get off.

Okay, Harry?

Now, do I have your full attention?

Screw you.

Hello to Yogi.

Hello to Boo Boo.

Hello to Scooby-Doo.

Barney and Fred say hi.

YOUNG MAN: When you leave the car,

I want you to give the signal.

What signal?

YOUNG MAN: The signal that tells them

you've switched suitcases.

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

YOUNG MAN: Harry, I have the transmitter in my pocket.

You know what happens if I push the button.

Damn it! How can I signal anybody? You made me take off the mike!

YOUNG MAN: They gave you a backup.

I was watching.

[ Animatronic mushrooms singing ]

YOUNG MAN: One more thing...

If they don't move in immediately, I'll know you didn't give the signal.

And that means I'll have to push the button.

So please, Harry, for everybody's sake,

be convincing.

[ Animatronic mushrooms singing ]

SINGING MUSHROOMS: Hello to Yogi.

Hello to Boo Boo.

Hello to Scooby-Doo.

Barney and Fred say hi

[ Mushrooms continue singing ]

- Just gave the signal. - Who's boarding?

OFFICER: What?

The car Calder got out of.

Who's getting in?

Sorry, sir, I wasn't watching for a second.

What's your name?

Lansing, sir.

One of yours.

Patch me through to everybody.

Done, sir.

All units, converge on Skyway platform, south side of park.

Use extreme caution.

Subject may be armed with explosives.

Let's go.

[ Calliope music playing ]

WOMAN: I'm hungry.

MAN: What's going on?

BOY: Hey!

[ Screaming ]

[ Animatronic mushrooms singing ]

Hey!

- MAN: What's goin' on over there? - MAN 2: Something's happening.

- MAN: Come on! - WOMAN: Hey! Watch it!

Federal law. You see that car coming in? The red one?

Yes, sir.

As soon as it docks, stop the machinery.

- I can't do that, sir. - Don't argue.

- Clear the platform. - CAPTAIN: Come on.

MAN: Dennis, prepare to stop the ride!

Get 'em down!

[ Screaming ]

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Children laughing ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Music playing ]

YOUNG MAN: Stop, Harry.

Turn around.

Do you see that bench on your left?

Yes.

YOUNG MAN: Walk over to it.

[ Child crying ]

Put the suitcase on the bench.

Turn to the right.

Now walk away, Harry.

Don't look back.

What the hell am I supposed to do with the bomb?

YOUNG MAN: Give it to the bomb squad.

They'll know how to handle it.

Start walking.

Remember, eyes front.

And, Harry...

Thanks for your cooperation.

[ Screaming ]

This far enough?

Are we finished now?

Hello?

Hello?

[ Rollercoaster rumbling ]

[ Screaming ]

You could have alerted us!

Where the hell were your brains?

I was carrying a goddamn bomb.

Well, you weren't paralyzed.

All you had to do was get a message to one of my men.

What men?

You pulled them all off me, you stupid son of a bitch.

You were so hot to follow that suitcase!

I had you surrounded!

Just one word.

One move.

[ Scoffs ]

That's why he picked ya. Ya can't think under pressure.

Bring it in, boys.

[ Calliope music playing ]

Well?

It's plastic explosive and a detonator cap,

rigged to go off by a radio signal.

It's a beautiful piece of work.

HOYT: Have it sent to Washington. We'll get a make on the components.

BOMB SQUAD MAN: Won't do you much good, sir.

You can buy them in any store.

You can't buy explosives in any store.

Well, no, sir, but this stuff is homemade.

[ Buzzer ]

Administration.

Yeah.

Maintenance vehicle leaving by the service exit.

- Have it searched. - Give it a once over.

[ Hangs up phone ]

Something funny, Calder?

You really think he doesn't have a way to get it out of here?

You know, I'm getting damn tired of your...

misplaced admiration.

Then, drive me to the airport and put me on a plane.

Gladly.

Make the arrangements.

HOYT: Calder.

If your friend does get the money out,

it just might be a terminal error.

Why?

- You marked that money, didn't you? - So what?

He said he wanted unmarked bills.

I don't give a damn what the bastard said.

CAPTAIN: It's done all the time, Mr. Calder.

See, when he starts to pass the money,

then we can get a geographic fix.

- He'll know. - Not the way we've done it.

So I put my ass on the line for nothin'!

Why didn't you tell me?

It wasn't necessary.

I don't know who the hell I trust less.

Him or you.

[ Raining ]

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Phone continues ringing ]

[ Jazz music on the radio ]

[ Music stops ] [ Phone continues ringing ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Phone continues ringing ]

[ Sighs ]

YOUNG MAN: Harry.

Yeah?

YOUNG MAN: I gave them my terms, and they're in default,

and I'm very disappointed.

What happened?

YOUNG MAN: You know exactly what happened, Harry.

Every single one of those bills is marked.

How can you be sure? Maybe you made a mistake.

YOUNG MAN: Pixie dust, Harry.

It's an old police trick.

It shows up under ultraviolet light.

[ Softly] Uh, what?

They didn't tell me.

YOUNG MAN: I don't believe you, Harry.

I don't give a damn if you believe me or not.

They didn't tell me.

YOUNG MAN: Since they don't seem to take me seriously,

I'll have to give them another demonstration.

Look, you proved your point, okay? You're smarter than they are.

Let me make some calls. I'll get you your money.

YOUNG MAN: I'm sorry, Harry, but that's not good business.

What's the sense in making innocent people suffer?

Just give me some time.

I promise they won't screw around with ya.

YOUNG MAN: It's too late for negotiations, Harry.

YOUNG MAN: I won't be calling again.

Listen to me...

YOUNG MAN: You can tell your friends

I'm about to give them another reminder

of how vulnerable they are.

[ Hangs up ]

[ Dial tone ] [ Dialing rotary phone ]

- Who was that? - WOMAN: Operator.

Operator, what's the area code for Washington, D.C.?

- WOMAN: 202. - Thank you.

[ Dial tone ]

[ Dialing rotary phone ]

Would you make us some coffee, please?

No, I will not "make us some coffee, please."

- Harry, what's going on? - [ Sighs ]

- MAN: Vice 702. - Special Agent Hoyt, please.

- MAN: Who is this? - Harry Calder.

- MAN: Harry Calder? - Right, it's urgent.

MAN: Mr. Hoyt's in the air.

He'll be changing planes in Denver at 10:15.

Thank you.

[ Hangs up ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Children chattering ]

[ Horse grunts ]

She's finished.

Hmm?

Your daughter. Remember her?

Oh!

[ Horse neighs ]

- Hey, where are you today? - Sorry. Thinking.

I noticed.

[ Horse grunts ]

[ Firecrackers exploding ]

[ Horse neighs ]

MAN: Knock it off! You're scaring the horses!

BOY: What's the matter? You unpatriotic or somethin'?

[ Kids laughing ]

[ Firecrackers exploding ]

- Tracy, that was terrific! - Thank you.

- Can we get something to eat? - Sure.

- What should we have? - Uh, what do you feel like?

Oh, I don't know, an enchilada?

An enchilada. How 'bout chili?

- Chili's fine. - Terrific.

Hey, listen, uh...

Why don't you two have yourself some ice cream?

I have to make a phone call.

Harry, this is getting to be a habit.

Tell you what.

Next week I'll take a few days off, we'll drive to San Diego.

We can go to the zoo, or we can go sailing...

Promise?

If I don't, you can trade me in, okay?

- Get me one, too. - Okay.

[ Buzzing ]

I have a metal reading.

I need you to empty your pockets of all metal, please?

WOMAN: Paging Mr. Hoyt. Mr. Thomas Hoyt, flight 405,

please pick up a red courtesy phone.

[ Buzzing ]

[ People chattering ]

This is Mr. Hoyt. You have a call for me?

- OPERATOR: Yes, sir. - Thank you.

- Hello? - HARRY: Hoyt, this is Calder.

HARRY: I gotta see ya. I may have something important.

If you want me to miss my plane, "may" is not good enough.

' "May" is all you got. See you in my office.

[ Hangs up phone ]

For Christ sake, don't tell me you had me come all the way out here for this.

The first ride's today. In four hours.

TV coverage, a rock concert, reporters...

Calder, we checked it out.

It's one of three dozen possibilities.

- He's gonna hit it. - Oh, really?

Now, that's very interesting.

I don't suppose you happen to have anything in the way of proof?

I'm telling you, I know this guy. He loves machinery.

And this is too tempting to pass up.

He started with a rollercoaster.

So why not take out the biggest one of all?

Let me show you something.

HOYT: Complete breakdown for the summer.

Fourth of July events schedule.

"Rodeo at Wild West Park in Dallas."

"Enchanted Castle opening today at Funland in Wisconsin."

"Beauty Contest at Sky's The Limit in Detroit."

Go ahead. Read it.

Every fish fry in America doing it up for the Fourth.

Parades, air shows, belly dancers.

There are at least 50 events on that list,

and, all of a sudden, you're down to one.

That's quite a trick.

He's extorting five companies, right?

They own less than a third of those parks.

So we eliminate the others.

We already tried that. Still too many to cover.

But how many are getting this kind of publicity?

It's made to order for him.

You're reaching.

Confucius say,

"With faith, man can move mountain."

Where'd you get that? Out of a fortune cookie?

All right.

Try this on for size.

- I just dug these out of the files. - What are they?

Standard and Safety permits for the Magic Mountain coaster.

It's in our jurisdiction.

Read the name of the field inspector.

There. Under the authorization.

"Approved, H. Calder."

You inspected it?

Three months ago.

It's been in the back of my mind all morning.

And those permits are public record.

Anyone can look them up.

Now, now, what a minute.

Are you suggesting he's gonna tear down that rollercoaster

just because you said it was safe?

Well, I'm not his buddy anymore.

He gets back at me and dumps on the rest of you with the same shot.

Aw, come on!

That's bargain basement Freud.

What've you got that's better?

It's the perfect target on the perfect day.

Calder...

You're asking me to make a total commitment

of men and money on the basis of a hunch.

Nah, I can't do it. I'm sorry.

I'll see ya.

If you get any other ideas, let me know.

Sure.

[ Door closing ]

[ Faucet running ]

[ Telephone ringing ]

Hello?

Me. Listen, I'm gonna be tied up for a while.

Can you do me a favor and take Tracy home?

Yeah, I guess so.

Uh, where are you?

Look, I have to go out to Magic Mountain.

HARRY: It's business.

Magic Mountain.

I'll tell you about it tonight, okay?

Can we go?

Go where?

Magic Mountain.

I have the distinct impression that your father wouldn't want us there.

Well, it's something to do.

[ Car horn ]

Get in.

I'm parked in a red zone.

If you're right about today, we'll get it fixed.

Come on.

[ Funky music playing ]

[ Funky music continues ]

[ Funky music continues ]

Thought we'd lost you.

Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Demerest. The files were locked.

I had to get the key.

All right. That's all.

Whatta ya think?

I'm an inspector, not an engineer.

50 think like a bomber.

[ Funky music playing ]

He'd want momentum,

maximum speed.

Probably coming off the loop.

Somewhere between here and here.

If it's there at all.

I'll send the bomb squad up to walk the track.

Hold it! We got a problem.

If he's planted a bomb, and he's watching,

what happens if he sees 'em?

Soon as they start to decommission it,

he can blow them all over the park.

KEEFER: That's a point.

Let's not take any chances.

We'll clear everybody out, then we'll make the search.

Over my dead body.

And for all you know,

this guy's 3,000 miles away in Coney Island.

And what if he isn't?

So he'll hit us tomorrow. Or the day after that.

Unless you expect us to close down permanently?

Now, there may be a way to work this.

Let's say he's here.

Where would he be?

Who knows? Anywhere.

HOYT: The ride doesn't start for over an hour,

so why would he be hanging around the rollercoaster?

It only becomes important to him at 4:00.

Meaning?

Meaning, if he's isn't there, your men aren't in danger.

Put 'em in maintenance clothes. Nobody will notice 'em.

KEEFER: Still a risk.

[ Telephone ringing ]

HOYT: Why don't you talk to 'em?

If they're not willing, we'll forget about it.

- Demerest here. - All right, I'll see what they say.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

What about that crowd out there?

What about 'em?

When they see a bunch of maintenance men on the tracks,

they're gonna get nervous.

HARRY: Got any bunting?

- What? - Bunting. Streamers.

Whatever the hell you use for decoration.

DEMEREST: Yeah, we have miles of it. Why?

They could be wrapping it around the rails.

It's the Fourth of July, isn't it?

Always thinking, aren't you?

So is he.

[ Roaring applause ]

MC: 65 minutes till zero hour.

All you lucky first-ride ticket holders, hang on to 'em.

The Great American Revolution blasts off at 4:00 on the button,

for the first time ever.

And now, Magic Mountain presents

one of the hottest acts in the country.

Let's hear it for Sparks!

[ Applause ]

SINGER: One, two, three, four!

[ "Fill-er-up" by Sparks plays]

I'll check out the cars.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

One gallon for that certain start.

Two gallons once around the park

I don't need any servicin'.

Just fill-er-up with anything

[ Screams ]

Just fill-er-up with anything.

Five gallons gets me up the hill.

Six gallons, I don't need no pills

I'm never gonna stop again.

So fill-er-up with premium

[ Yells ]

[ Clapping ]

So fill-er-up with premium.

Ten gallons, everyone's a her.

Eleven gallons, I'm a blur

I'm coming and I'm goin'.

So fill-her-up with premium

[ Screams ]

So fill-her-up with premium.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up.

Twelve gallons gets me out of town.

Where no one's poor or black or brown.

And nothing ever seems to change

I'm past all that, just fill-er-up

[ Screams ]

[ People chattering ]

Hey, look up there, see on the platform.

Isn't that a dog up there?

Nah! Dogs on the platform?

[ Laughs ] You're high.

I'm not that high.

Fill-er-up with gasoline.

Fill-er-up.

Fill-er-up

[ Screams ]

[ Clapping ]

I'm past all that, just fill-er-up

[ Screaming ]

So fill me up with gasoline.

Fill me up

[ Screams ]

[ Woman screaming ]

[ Cheering and applause ]

[ Rock music plays ]

All right.

- The mayor is on his way. - Swell.

Getting something.

This is Hoyt.

OFFICER: We checked out the cars.

Nothing under the seats or the frame.

We'll regroup with the others.

Thanks.

I think he is at Coney Island.

Can I bum a cigarette?

I'm out.

[ Cheers and applause ]

One... two... three...!

[ "Big Boy" by Sparks plays ]

- Find anything? - No.

In five minutes we have to radio in. There won't be enough time.

If you don't run, it's suicide.

Big Boy.

Big Boy.

My name is David, he don't care.

He's never nice, he's never scared.

Big Boy.

Big Boy.

Big Boy comes around.

Throws his weight around.

Throws our girls around.

Leaves without a sound.

- There it is. - Big Boy.

Big Boy.

Stay!

He's well-equipped, the girls are sure.

Is that a guess, or something more.

Big Boy.

OFFICER: We found the bomb. It's on the bridge after the tunnel.

What are you gonna do? Bring it down?

OFFICER: No. Don't wanna jar it.

We're gonna take it apart here.

Well, for God's sake, be careful.

If we're not, you'll be the first to know.

Big Boy.

He's not at Coney Island.

[ Calliope music playing ]

Big! Boy!

[ Big Boy continues to play ]

[ Cheering and applause ]

The earth is shaking, so am I.

If you don't run, it's suicide.

Big Boy.

Big Boy.

No timer.

Big Boy comes around.

Throws his weight around.

Throws our girls around.

Leaves without a sound

[ Telephone ringing ]

Big Boy

Demerest.

- Files? - Big Boy.

Terrific.

The mayor has just arrived. What do I say?

Ask him if he has any cigarettes.

Big Boy.

The earth is shaking, so am I.

If you don't run, it's suicide.

Big Boy.

Big Boy

[ Calliope music plays ]

This is your last cotton candy. No more.

- Do you understand? - Yeah.

Don't ask me again.

Are you sure you wanna ask?

'Cause if you do, you're going to get an absolute no.

Big Boy comes around.

Throws his weight around.

Throws our girls around.

Leaves without a sound.

Big Boy.

Big Boy.

He's well-equipped, the girls are su...

[ Calliope music playing ]

[ People chattering ]

Keep wrapping that stuff.

Big Boy.

Big Boy

[ Clanging ]

[ Groaning ]

The earth is shaking, so am I.

If you don't run, it's suicide.

Big Boy.

Big Boy.

Big Boy

[ Calliope music playing ]

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

[ Scratching metal ]

The earth is shaking, so am I.

If you don't run, it's suicide.

Big Boy.

Big Boy

[ Calliope music playing ]

[ People chattering ]

Big Boy.

Big! Boy!

Big!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

Big! Boy!

I wish to hell they'd give us a progress report.

Maybe they're busy.

It doesn't look like he rigged any traps.

He didn't expect us to find it.

All right, move back.

Excuse me.

My wife would like to ask you something.

Uh, well, all our pictures are of me and the kids

'cause Walter always taking 'em.

Could you take a picture of us with my husband in it?

- Sure. - Oh, thanks very much.

Look, it's all set, all you have to do is...

I know how to work it.

Oh, you do. Oh, good.

Come on, kids. Here we are.

Not now. Not now.

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Rock music playing ]

[ Calliope music plays ]

My wife shot a whole roll of film, but she cut off the heads.

I did not cut them all off, Walter!

WALTER: Well, what she didn't cut off was out of focus.

WIFE: Oh, will you be quiet?

WALTER: Well, if I'm gonna be in the damn picture,

I want to be in focus and not have my head cut off!

WIFE: Young man, just take the picture. Please.

WALTER: Yeah, that's right. You're the photographer.

Okay, everyone, smile.

[ Camera clicks ]

Oh, that's beautiful. Thanks! Thanks very much.

You know, I have a terrible feeling he cut off my head.

[ Rock music playing ]

MC: How about it? Weren't they fantastic?

Super set!

Did you like what you heard?

Come on! Let's hear it!

[ Applause ]

MC: Fantastic!

Super!

Now it's time for the big show, folks.

As you can see by the clock, it's almost zero hour.

And in exactly 15 minutes, the curtain goes up

on the Great American Revolution.

So move up that way and see the world

turn upside down.

Special ticket holders, please assemble at the boarding platform.

Don't be cowards, folks. You only live once.

[ Turnstiles revolving ]

Uh, I'll be back in a few minutes.

Thank you.

Where to now?

Well, let's go on the rollercoaster.

- We'll never get on. - I just wanna see.

Okay.

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

The same device he used in Richmond.

Gentlemen, you've earned our thanks.

With your permission,

I'd like to send letters of commendation to your chief.

Hmm?

Well? Any suggestions?

What can we do?

We know what he sounds like,

but we don't know what he looks like.

Young voice. Can't be more than 30.

So if we eliminate women, old men, and kids...

You're still left with 10,000 suspects.

Listen, I gotta get out of here. Will somebody make a decision?

- About what? - Do we go or don't we?

- Nothing in the cars, huh? - No, sir.

He can't possibly know we've found it.

I think we're safe, at least for today.

Is it a yes or a no?

[ Old-time piano music plays ]

That's a yes.

[ Fumbling with keys ]

[ Marching band plays ]

[ Applause ]

MC: Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?

Will the lucky holders of the special gold tickets

please go to the front of the line.

[ Marching band playing ]

Okay, guys. Let's go.

MAN: Come on.

I wish we had some of those gold tickets.

- So? We'll catch the next one. - Yeah.

Hey! Look at that mother.

Bet it hits 5Gs going into that loop.

Ooh!

Far out.

WOMAN: One damn day. One day.

You didn't have to play golf with your buddies.

MAN: On my only day off!

- How was I gonna know that? - We'll, look at that.

It'll be two hours before they get on anything.

MAN: We knew there was gonna be a line.

We'll just have to go with it.

WOMAN: We haven't even eaten lunch.

MAN: You mind locking the door?

WOMAN: Sure, if it was your mother, you'd be on time.

If it was my mother, we wouldn't have even come.

[ Marching band playing ]

That why you weren't there last night?

Mr. Mayor, Chuck Demerest, general manager.

Welcome to Magic Mountain.

Thank you.

[ Applause ]

- Photographers ready? - Ah, yes, sir.

[ Cameras clicking ]

[ Drops screwdriver ]

All I can tell you is

be on the lookout for any kind of suspicious behavior.

He'll be carrying a miniaturized transmitter.

When the coaster starts its run, watch the crowd.

He thinks his bomb is still in place. He'll try to set it off.

Where you going?

Fresh air. It's like a sauna in here.

- OFFICER: Get over here! - Get your hands off me!

- Let's see what you got in that bottle! - What?

Hey, it's Fourth of July. It's a holiday.

OFFICER: No drinking allowed in the park.

- I just wanted to... - OFFICER: Get out of here.

[ Breaks bottle ] [ Marching band playing ]

That's a hell of a balloon.

[ Marching band continues playing ]

[ People chattering ]

[ Marching band stops ]

Please show your tickets.

Only special gold ticket holders for the first ride.

[ Marching band plays "The Stars and Stripes Forever" ]

Hey, look!

Oh, wow!

Can you take a picture?

MAN: Hey! We've got two gold tickets, right here!

We'll be right there!

Right there!

- Excuse me. Excuse me. - Far out.

I'm sorry we're late.

- Did you want to sell your ticket? - No. They're not for sale.

I'll give you, uh... $100.

- You gotta be crazy! - WOMAN: But I wanna go!

Listen, baby, a 100 bucks is a 100 bucks.

I'll be happy to take her with me. I only need one ticket.

Yeah, sure. Go ahead. I'll wait for you here, baby.

- It's a deal. - Thank you.

You're gonna miss the first ride, man?

Yep.

[ Scoffs ] He's crazy!

WOMAN: You don't have to worry about it.

TRACY: Dad!

I don't think it's worth it.

What the hell are you two doing here?

Having fun. Do you wanna join?

HARRY: Fran, take Tracy and get out of here.

This is not the place to be right now.

Harry, does this have anything to do with those phone calls?

Yes. Now, please take her home.

We can all come back next week. Okay?

Aww!

Maybe the line will be shorter.

Well, you're gonna miss it! It's terrific.

[ "The Stars and Stripes Forever" continues ]

- All set? - Yeah. Thank you.

[ Screaming ]

[ Hooting and hollering ]

They started.

[ Marching band playing ]

WOMAN: I'm gonna make...

Whoo!

[ Excited chatter ]

MAN: Whoo!

WOMAN: Hey...

[ Metal clanking ]

[ Screaming and laughing ]

ALL: Here we go!

Here we go!

[ Screaming and laughing ]

[ Screaming ]

MAN: There's...

[ Screaming continues ]

Hey, there's the loop! There's the loop!

WOMAN: Here we go!

[ Marching band plays "The Stars and Stripes Forever" ]

[ Clapping ]

Over here! Okay, everybody! Everybody, come this way!

Come on! It won't take a minute!

Thank you.

ATTENDANT: Did you have a good time?

Okay, sir, if you could just hurry it up a little bit.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, here they come!

Our first survivors!

Congratulations, folks!

How'd you enjoy the ride?

It's incredible! It was fantastic!

I've got to go on it again! We've got to re-get in line again!

What about you, ma'am?

You don't seem any worse for the wear.

Oh, it was so exhilarating! I loved it!

MC: What about your husband? He doesn't look too happy.

Did he keep his eyes open the whole ride?

'Course he did.

We want to get in line and go again!

Sir, I'm a reporter. How'd you like the ride?

Sir?

It was fine.

Just fine.

REPORTER: You can tell your grandchildren

you were the first to ride on The Great American Revolution

and live to tell about it.

How would you compare it to other rides?

YOUNG MAN: It think it will get a lot of attention.

REPORTER: So what's it like?

MAN: Well, I didn't ride it. She rode it.

REPORTER: You... you look white as a sheet.

- Play that back. - What?

The guy you were just interview...

- Who are you? - Play it back!

[ Tape rewinding ]

REPORTER: Sir, I'm a reporter. How'd you like the ride?

REPORTER: Sir?

YOUNG MAN: It was fine. Just fine.

REPORTER: You can tell your grandchildren

you were the first to ride on The Great American Revolution

and live to tell about it.

How would you compare it to other rides?

YOUNG MAN: It think it will get a lot of attention.

Let's grab the last car! The whole whiplash effect!

HIPPIE GIRL: Run! Let's hurry!

Yeah!

I'll take the bear.

No! It's a buffalo.

And it's been on every ride in the country.

And it's going on this one.

This is Selby, it looks like Calder's after somebody.

- Who? - SELBY: I don't know who he is.

Well, help him, for Christ sake! Close in!

- Put me through to all units. - Right.

Okay.

Excuse me.

What the...?

[ People chattering ]

That's him. He just got off the coaster.

Tell Hoyt.

SELBY: Mr. Hoyt, Calder says our man just got off the coaster.

- He was on the first run. - Could have planted something.

Call 'em! Tell them to stop it.

And clear out the passengers.

Ah, I feel like I'm on top of the world! Oh!

HIPPIE BOY:..we go!

[ Woman screams ]

[ Screaming ]

Look this damn thing over.

See if you can find the frequency he was using.

Right.

They're over the lift. It's too late to stop them now.

Christ.

[ Screaming ]

I feel like I'm flying!

[ Calliope music playing ]

WOMAN: Hey!

Hold it! Hold it!

Harry...

Don't come any closer.

It's a detonator.

Hold your fire.

[ Calliope music continues ]

[ Girls screams ]

The bomb...

...is in one of those cars.

He's got a transmitter. Damn it, put those guns away.

If you shoot, he can still push the button.

Suppose he's bluffing.

Harry.

- Tell them I don't bluff. - Put 'em down!

[ Calliope music plays ]

Now, have them clear me a path.

Quickly.

- Get back! - Move back!

Make room!

[ Screaming ]

If he's using the same trigger frequency,

I think I can jam it.

Then, what the hell are you waiting for? Go!

[ Calliope music plays ]

Now what do you want me to do?

Now, Harry, get me a gun.

- You heard him. - To hell with him.

- [ Woman screams ] - MAN: What's goin' on?

MAN: I don't know what's goin' on.

Now, listen to me. It's not gonna work.

When the ride's over,

you won't have anything to bargain with.

Harry, Harry. You still don't understand.

You'll be my leverage.

If they don't let me out,

I'll kill you.

Come on, come on.

Harry, the gun.

[ Calliope music continues ]

Let's feel the force.

- HIPPIE GIRL: Put your hands up! - HIPPIE BOY: Let's do the force!

[ Screaming ]

- It's jammed. - Take him!

HOYT: Take the son of a bitch!

We jammed his frequency!

[ Gunshot ]

[ Transmitter hits ground ]

[ Screaming and yelling ]

[ People chattering ]

MAN: Get out of the way!

[ Groaning ]

MAN: Hey!

[ Grunts ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Explosive thud ]

[ People chattering ]

MC: Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?

[ Crowd cheering ]

MC: The rides and concessions are reopening now

for your enjoyment.

We apologize for the delay. Have a happy Fourth of July,

and a wonderful time at Magic Mountain.

- Can I bum one of those? - What?

- A cigarette. - Su re.

[ Calliope music plays ]

Got a light?

Keep 'em, okay?

[ Calliope music continues ]

[ Rollercoaster rumbling ]

[ Screaming ]