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Yes, sir,

I'm sorry.

I was wondering if you'd had any further word on the storm.

Yes, as a matter of fact, that was Ciudad Juarez I was talking to.

The weather's finally clearing to the northeast.

Your plane should be ready to board in just a few minutes.

Thanks very much.

Look at that.

Maybe it's the end of the world. What do you think?

You know, it may be.

I didn't really begin to worry until I saw the animals entering the plane two

two.

How do you feel?

I don't know.

Disconnected, ruthless.

I hope I've done the right thing. You have.

It's a lonely step.

I'm lonely even here in Mexico where they at least speak my language.

Where they look like me?

What am I going to do in that extraordinary country of yours?

You make it sound like another planet.

Well, that's the way it's always been.

Cold, enormous.

Always snowing.

Well, it's very much like your own country, Maria.

What about Washington? There was snow in the Newfield.

Oh.

Well... You won't have to be in Washington for long.

You don't even have to go there at all if you don't want to, Maria.

No, I do want to. That's the point.

I think it's important that your officials know for a fact what Roberto's

now. Did you tell him you were leaving?

Oh, yes, a hundred times.

I don't suppose he ever believed me.

I was always just his stupid little cousin.

Too naive to be political and not smart enough to guess what all the communists

in Central America were doing there.

It's a shame, really.

He could have been such a marvelous leader.

I can't remember.

Did you ever meet him, Luis?

I think so. The first time I was down there.

Felipe Ortega just introduced us, and it seems to me Roberto came in for a

minute. Your attention, please.

Aerolíneas Gabilán, flight 7 for Ciudad Juárez is now ready for boarding.

Well, needs to the last laugh.

The Mexican government's been very helpful from the start.

They're going to have a car at the airport to drive us to the border.

And they will get a plane east.

Louise, I don't think I ever really thank you for coming all this way to

me.

I said to myself when I wrote the letter, well, the United States are

think you're crazy asking for an escort.

But I don't really believe I could have made it alone.

Thank you.

Hold the plane. Hold it. Is that plane bound for Juarez?

Yes, sir.

One ticket, one way. How much?

120 pesos.

120.

All right.

10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,

120. Un momento, señor.

Ten pesos para el taxi.

Ten pesos?

Sí.

Double or nothing?

Pull it.

Head.

Come here.

Muchisimas gracias.

How far can I go for a hundred pesos?

As far as San Lucas, senor. The first stop.

One ticket, one way to San Lucas.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, with guest stars

Alejandro Rey, Norman Fell,

Pilar Surratt.

Tonight's episode, The Catalyst.

The detection of Maria Sandoval was vital to the interest of the United

for only she could give accurate testimony as to the extent of communist

influence upon Roberto Sandoval and his country, a country that professed

friendship toward its democratic neighbors in Central America.

At 4 a .m. on the morning of November 26th, Gavilan Airways, flight number 7,

took off from Mogote, Mexico, on its regularly scheduled run to Ciudad

It carried four passengers and the pilot.

It was four hours late in leaving.

It was destined never to arrive.

Muchas gracias.

No mention.

You speak English?

A little.

You're an American?

Mm -hmm.

Victor Green, Modesto, California.

Louis Erskine.

Pleasure to meet you.

That's unusual to meet somebody from one's homeland here in, uh... Where are

Mogote. Mogote.

Are you here on business?

Yeah, in a way.

Huh?

We'll probably be here a couple hours anyway.

I don't suppose you play cards?

Well, I've been known to, Mr. Green.

By an amazing coincidence, I happen to have...

what used to be a deck of cards.

Here's the story of my professional life right there.

Professional life?

Would you believe I'm a gambler?

You're a gambler?

That's a fantastic thing, but I love it, you know? Like cards, dice, roulette,

you name it.

I'll bet you that I know more about odds and percentage than any man in the

business.

It's just that I have this one little problem.

I lose.

Well, that could be a little awkward.

That's why I had to leave the States.

I don't tell everybody, but I'm a bail jumper.

Is that right?

Yeah, I try to start my own bookie operation in Modesto.

But my very first customer was a cop.

I see what you mean about losing.

Even a losing streak has to stop, even for me. Things are changing.

Like tonight.

You didn't do too well with that cab driver tonight.

Yeah, but I caught the plane.

Luis.

It's all right.

Gavilan 115, calling San Lucas.

San Lucas, do you read?

I look...

Back in your seat. Fasten your belt.

What's wrong with the radio?

Nothing. A little trouble. A little clear up.

Can't you get above these?

Not in this crate.

Now, please, sit down.

Look, don't worry. We'll make it.

It's clear into the north, all along the border.

We'll be fine once we leave San Lucas.

Forget San Lucas. Keep on going north.

What? Keep on going north.

Give me a gun.

I came all the way to Mexico to get the girl.

I am not going to lose her now.

Hand over the gun.

Give me your gun or I kill her.

Why did you meet her in Mogote?

Who are you?

I'm with the FBI.

Oh, that's...

Show me your credentials.

Head east as soon as you can.

And then turn south.

Get out of the storm.

My government will release the plane as soon as we land.

All Roberto wants is you.

Roberto? Who's Roberto?

Land where?

Do you know this man?

Captain Miguel Torres.

Oh, yes.

Captain who?

What does this not want? Where are we going?

Captain, I hope you realize the consequences an act like this could

My commander -in -chief told me to find his cousin and bring her home.

I am concerned with orders, not consequences.

Yes? Tom Colby, Mr. Ward.

Yes, Tom?

I'm at the Bureau.

San Lucas Air Control reports they lost contact with Gavel in Flight 115.

Any other details?

There was a storm.

Apparently it knocked out radio communication, but San Lucas had them on

The plane was coming in from the west on course.

It suddenly veered north. They don't know why.

When they lost it, they notified Nogales and Tucson.

They couldn't establish any contact.

There was enough fuel for another four hours or so.

How long has it been?

Four hours and about 30 minutes.

Tom, how soon can you get down there?

I called the airlines. There's a flight leaving in 45 minutes.

Oh, good.

Listen, Tom, this is all going to work out. Now, call me as soon as you hear

anything.

Yes, sir, I will.

That's what it sounds like.

The end of the auxiliary fuel.

Take your seat. Strap yourself in.

And good luck.

And to you.

Pull your belt as tight as you can.

And when I tell you, bend forward, grab your knees, and turn your head to the

side.

Gavilan 115, Gavilan 115, does anyone read me?

Come in. What are you doing?

This is Gavilan 115.

I'm running low on fuel.

I'm approximately 20 miles west of the Ocho Montañas. Put it down.

Put it down!

the order.

My foot.

My ankle.

Here you go.

Broken?

How's he?

Can you make it to the door?

Yes.

Erskine! Help me!

Let's see if I can find something on the plane to use on that ankle.

The pilot's dead.

He gave our position as 20 miles west of Ocho Montañas.

I will check the map.

Put him over there.

And stay with him.

Tell me this.

If we're dead, why do I hurt so much?

I guess we must not be dead.

You okay?

I think so.

Always carry an extra pair.

They're probably broken, too.

Perfect.

What's happening?

You're getting lucky.

How's the girl?

I think she's got a broken ankle.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I have to find something to make a splint out of.

They loaded a bundle of newspapers aboard before we took off.

We could roll them. I think they'd stay stiff enough.

Okay.

Well, now what happens? I mean, he still has his gun.

I guess he'll try to get it back somehow.

Will she get shot if he gets her all the way home? Probably.

I'm going to need your help, Victor.

What's the penalty for bail jumping?

It's up to the courts.

Could mean prison.

But at least he'd be alive.

Does he mean to kill us?

I think there's a good chance.

I'll go get the papers.

Erskine, if his figures were right, we are approximately here, just into

Arizona.

There should be a highway due south of here.

If we reach it, we can commandeer a car to take us into Mexico.

From there, we can take a plane to fly us into my country. What are you talking

about? She can't be moved.

I can't stay here.

There will be rescue parties looking all over for us. Erskine, why don't you

face the facts?

You and Green should be on your knees thanking God that the girl is alive and

cannot walk.

Now I need you to carry her.

Otherwise, my only intelligent move would be to kill both of you.

Right here and now.

been any word yes there has about seven this morning a ham radio operator in

bisbee arizona picked up the plane's call letters the message was partially

garbled but he was able to make out the pilot's position 20 miles west of the

ocho mountains that would place it in the extreme southeastern corner of

air search and rescue teams have been combing the area no luck yet oh

incidentally the bureau called and asked us to check on the identity of the

other passengers aboard

There were two other men aside from Erskine, the woman, and the pilot.

Two men?

Yes, we don't have their identities as yet.

Do you suspect the hijacking?

I don't know, Al.

I'd like to go along on the air search. Of course. I'll have a chopper pick you

up.

Seems funny not knowing anything about them. But we had a wife and kids.

They're finished.

Let me see your hands.

Your hands.

That is a very deceitful trick, Green.

I figure it's not how you play the game, it's whether you win or lose.

Let me talk about the game.

I want to treat you like men, not children.

The next one who tries something like this, I'll kill.

Is that clear enough?

Now put it on the stretcher.

This way. This way.

I can't see. It's supposed to fly right overhead.

Cold.

What?

What are you saying?

She said she's cold.

Cold?

Are you?

Freezing. Should I have a blanket or something?

I'll get one out of the plane.

Erskine, what are you doing?

Blanket.

Call it.

Show me your hands.

On fire.

Are there any towns near us on that map?

There were.

Of course, provided that the navigational conclusions of the pilot

So you ought to see a doctor.

That's right.

And I ought to have an airplane.

And you ought to have a dozen FBI agents coming over that hill.

But we can't always have what we want.

Can we, Mr. Erskine?

Listen to me.

Suppose we do get to Mexico.

We could go for days without seeing anyone.

Yeah. Well, are your orders to kill her?

I'm doing everything I can. If that ankle gets infected, she could die from

Look at her.

Okay, put it down.

We'll rest for 15 minutes.

Green.

Let's follow the next path we come to.

Maybe it'll lead to a house or a telephone at least. Or the police.

Or the police. What does it matter at this point?

You could get away. I couldn't stop you.

Without the girl?

No.

Sorry, for God's sake.

No. What's the matter with you? Can't you understand loyalty, even if you're

a soldier?

I understand loyalty.

I also understand there are some people that don't deserve it.

You don't know him.

He deserves it.

You really believe that?

I know you don't believe it.

And that makes me feel sorry for you.

I just hope that one day you are going to appreciate what Roberto has done for

the people.

To the people.

Yeah, all right.

To the people, to his family, his best friends.

Roberto is for Roberto only.

No one else.

He called in the communists because he needed their guns.

They're economic advisors.

Roberto isn't a revolutionary.

He's a self -indulgent egomaniac.

Why don't you discuss something you know about?

Well, then.

Suppose I discuss Juanita.

Your wife, yes.

Do you know my wife?

I've met her half a dozen times.

I don't remember ever meeting you.

You were never with your wife when she came to the palace, Captain.

To see Roberto.

What are you trying to say to me?

Exactly what I said before and what Inspector Erskine said. That there are

men who don't deserve loyalty.

Are you trying to imply that... I'm not implying anything.

I'm stating a fact.

Your wife...

And my cotton have been in love with each other for years.

Everyone in the capital knows him.

Except for you, apparently.

I'm sorry.

You can't save your sympathy.

I don't believe you.

That is your privilege.

Stay down.

Let's take a look.

There's one to chopper.

Chopper, go ahead.

We found it.

southwestern corner of Grid G, just over the Arizona line into New Mexico.

I'll alert the nearest crowd units.

Good job. We're clear.

What's the matter?

Can't we rest a minute?

This shack over there looks abandoned.

I'm going to check it out.

Come ahead.

Come on. There's no one there.

Hurry up.

How is she?

Look at her. You can see for yourself.

We must be close to the border by now.

We ought to be able to make it before dark.

Torres, she can't make it.

Look, you go on if you want to. Green can stay here with her.

Torres, don't you want to?

I've got your breath.

Are you going to waste it talking?

Inspector, don't look at me.

Can he hear us?

No, what's the matter?

Nothing's the matter. I feel fine.

It's all been an act, a bluff.

He thinks I'm out of the game, right?

You better get some rest while you can.

Trump ace, Inspector.

Take it easy, Green.

Just tell him I'm sick.

Tell him I'm unconscious.

And then when he bends over, I'll lay his head open.

You grab the guns and we're in business.

It's too big a risk.

Well, let me run the risk. I'm on a streak now.

With my new luck, I can do it.

Not now. You better get rid of that thing.

No. The bets are down, Inspector.

Now let's see what he's got.

What was that?

What's wrong?

I don't know.

All the way.

Against the wall.

Sit down.

Go ahead.

Well, they all got out of the plane.

There's one grave, which would seem to indicate that four of them survived.

The signs are they headed south.

I'll alert the Border Patrol and the Mexican authorities.

By the way, we have some new information now on the two male passengers.

One is an American named Victor Green.

The other gave his name as Pablo Montoya Hermosillo.

but Hermosillo has no record of his name or address.

Our liaison representative in Mexico City advises us, however, that a Captain

Miguel Torres of Roberto Sandoval's elite corps is rumored to be in the

now, searching for Roberto's cousin.

Torres' description matches that of Passenger Montoya's.

All right.

The two ground units you called for just came in.

We'll follow the trail as far as we can.

You better concentrate your air search over this immediate area.

Check. One clear.

Stay with us.

Pick up the stretcher.

Or what?

How far do you think you'd get carrying her alone?

I wouldn't try to carry her alone.

Meaning what?

I'd kill her.

You doubted Erskine?

Roberto wants her back to keep her from telling your people whatever she thinks

she knows.

If he cannot have her back, he wants her dead.

It's a second choice, but it's a choice.

What kind of man are you to serve a monster like that?

No more lies from you, okay?

They aren't lies.

She laughs at you behind your back.

She tells Roberto the secret names you have for each other.

And they laugh at you together.

What secret names?

Captain, believe it or not, I don't want to hurt you.

What secret names?

On your honeymoon, you tried to carry her across a muddy stream.

You fell halfway across.

She calls you the Black Prince.

He's your little face.

Captain, does this man deserve loyalty?

Turn that way.

Wait, wait.

Pull it down.

Move here, under the tree.

All right.

Let's go.

Corporate Air, search one.

This is air search one. Go ahead.

We found the passenger, Victor Green, with a minor shack about five

miles due south of the plane crash.

Green has been shot to death.

The body's still warm, so they shouldn't be too far ahead.

You better seal the border along the entire southern leg of grid G.

Roger. We'll continue to follow.

Chopper out.

You go ahead. Continue to follow. I'm going to stay with the radio.

Keep on going.

What's wrong?

There's the Mexican border.

Who are they?

Border patrol.

Go with the stretcher.

They can't stay there forever.

After sundown, we're... Behind?

It's all over, Torres. You better drop the gun.

I'm not going to betray Roberto.

You better do as I say.

Maria. Hello, Louis. Let me look at you.

Where's the cast? Where are the crutches?

Off. Gone.

Wonderful. No bad effects?

None. As a matter of fact, after I finished my testimony about Roberta to

subcommittee today, I took a walking tour.

I saw the Senate, the House. You know, I'm proud of you.

For what?

For quite a few reasons.

What are you doing tonight?

Nothing. Yes, you are. Are you having dinner with me?

Oh.

I will.

If you promise to find a place with a little dance floor and an orchestra.

I already have.

Oh.

Testimony by Maria Sandoval was to expose the Sandoval dictatorship in

America as communist -inspired and oriented.

Captain Miguel Torres was tried on charges of kidnapping and sentenced to a

in the federal penitentiary.

State charges against him for the murder of Victor Green are still pending.