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Put that thing away.

845.

You off that?

Okay. Get moving.

Lock it up do it

You're wasting your time. That door won't open at 9.

It's set for 10 o 'clock.

Didn't your daddy ever tell you it's a mortal sin to lie?

Back to the top, Mr. Manager.

That's one of them silent alarm systems, ain't it?

Get back over there with the others.

Pass me them keys.

Which one opens this?

Don't you mess with this, Archie. Now, which one does it? I can't say. I broke

my glasses. I think it's one of the silver ones.

Just start shucking some cash out here, then. Fill that up for me, will you,

darling?

Go start and drive, Perry.

I know!

The FBI A Quinn Martin Production

Starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, with guest stars

Tim McIntyre, Joan Van Ark, and special guest star

Martin Sheen.

Tonight's episode, The Condemned.

On August 24th, a brazen early morning holdup of a Philadelphia bank, the third

such robbery in the area in as many weeks, provided agents of the FBI with

photographic evidence of a man whose description matched that of the suspect

the other robberies.

Could I see that last movement again, please?

Notice how he favors his right leg.

Doesn't seem to impair his mobility, though.

Let's add that to the bank robbery circuit.

We've compared this with other photos from unsolved bank robberies, but we had

no luck.

May we see a close -up of his hand, please?

He's holding a .38 caliber revolver.

I'll have the Philadelphia office start a check of retail outlets and theft

reports.

Now, let's have a face, please.

Run that back a few frames, please.

Don't mess with this.

Arc E.

Arky. Arky.

You're certain?

The witness's testimony had it as Oaky.

No. He couldn't have formed an O with his lips in that position.

Tom, get a thermoteletype off to Little Rock and the other feather now.

Complete the circular and give her the widest distribution possible.

Yes, sir.

Now let's find him before he kills someone.

I like rum.

I'll tell you, Hitler.

What's the matter with you? Are you crazy?

Here, have a look at yourself, Ace.

Didn't I tell you that bank had cameras?

Didn't I tell you where they were?

Didn't I tell you how to bust them up?

Shepard, if I catch you not paying attention to me again, I'll see you

guns around like this. Harry, I...

What are you pouting for?

You injured my feelings.

I'm sorry, Shepard.

But look, when you hooked up with me to learn this business, we made a deal.

We were going to be a team, right?

My brains and your nerve.

And you got to listen to me, Shepard, and do like I tell you.

Anybody can make a mistake. It's not just a mistake.

Shepard, it's other things. Look at yourself.

I mean, you're nowhere.

The way you dress, the way you talk, you don't try to improve yourself. You got

no class.

Well, you don't give any money to dress up or anything. You hold on to earnings

and you just dish it out to me like it's some kind of poor relation.

Shepard, if I were to give you your share of the money now, what would

it?

I'd probably honk your target's death.

And bring the law down on us five minutes later.

You mean?

Maybe not, too. I mean, it could be I'm not all as stupid as you figure.

I didn't say you were stupid, Shepard.

Well, I mean, maybe if I had a little more responsibility, I might be pretty

fair -handed managing things.

All right.

You get your chance, pal.

Right after this next job.

Uh, what are you holding out on?

This next one could be the jackpot.

Half a million dollars, maybe.

Don't bother me about it now. I'll fill you in when we get to St. Louis.

Oh, what's the matter now?

Nothing, nothing.

I was just listening to old Mr.

Engineer up there.

My daddy hated a train whistle. He said it was Satan's wife riding the night.

looking for one of his kin to carry off.

Now, what's that supposed to mean? You don't think we're going to make it?

I... I wonder if we deserve to.

I mean, I wish we could just sort of roll along with the world a little more

than trying to fight it all the time like we do.

What did the world ever do for you or me?

We don't belong out there, Chef.

Talk like we're some kind of dirt. Not me, they do.

I'm slum dirt, you're farm dirt.

The only thing that'll wash it off is money, brother, money.

Lots of it.

We'll fit in then, you'll see.

If we're still alive.

Are you afraid?

You want to back out?

There ain't no way to back out, Pierre.

We'll just make it together.

on down to the end of the old railroad track.

It's shit.

Would you study it again, Mr. Buford?

A friend of your son's identified it to our agents here in Little Rock, but we'd

like to be sure.

It's my boy.

He really do all the things it says in that paper?

Beginning to look like it.

When did you see your son last?

About a year ago, give or take a month.

He allowed he was too proud to tenant the land.

Fancy the big cities.

Packed all his trappings and left without a word.

Has he communicated with you since, Mr. Buford?

One letter, about a month ago.

Ships always hated me.

But I was hard on him as a child.

He didn't always feel like working.

He didn't understand we all had to work.

He didn't allow the board across his back was better than a bloated belly.

He mentions a man by the name of Barry Lester that he met in Baltimore.

Can you give us any more information about him?

Nothing beyond what he says.

Just some fella he took up with in a machine shop back there.

We'd like to keep this if you don't mind.

If you should hear from him, Mr. Buford, we'd appreciate a call.

Mr. Erskine, I'm ashamed for what you have done.

There was no call.

The rest of my family died with nothing, but they died clean.

You'll be...

Posting men around here in case Shep comes back, won't you?

You'll have nothing to be afraid of, Mr. Buford.

I'm purely afraid, Mr. Erskine.

But if he comes back, I'll be obliged to kill him.

Thought we was going to get to stay down in the middle of St. Louis in the hotel

or something.

My friend Albert said to meet him here.

Blackjack.

Thank you.

All right, I tell you, I'll flip you for all of your winnings against the rest

of my holdings.

All right, heads.

All right, two out of three.

All right, let's sweeten the pot.

That's sterling silver.

I won that three weeks ago. You're holding your pants up on charity.

Hi,

Ed.

Ed Albers, Chef Buford.

What do you got there, Ed?

Well, it looks like we got the firepower.

Reference is made to your teletype to state requesting identification Barry

Lester.

Eurofiles disclose Lester identical with Perry Allen Victor.

FBI number 102 -6098.

Wanted for violation of parole, McNeil Island Penitentiary, April 16,

last.

Warrant issued by U .S. Border Patrol.

Victor described as... Marley.

Mr. Ward.

Yes, Art.

Did you receive the teletype on Victor?

It's just coming in now.

Well, the Seattle office has come up with a close associate of his, a

at McNeil Island, Everett Albers.

He was released after Victor and he was broken for old.

An narcotics addict and a long record of armed robbery.

The warden says he and Victor were close friends.

Do we have any leads on him?

Yes, the St. Louis police report a gun shop was burglarized two days ago.

The suspect has been identified as Albers.

What'd he steal?

Three automatic carbines with a large supply of ammunition.

Right. Over here, Shep.

You know anything about Oregon?

Well, in the Northwest, you'd tell they got a lot of mountains and rivers up

there. Yeah, and they're building a dam on one, a big one. Ah, yeah.

And that calls for big construction crews. And big crews call for big

Right. How much?

Maybe a half a million.

That means we better get these guns and work in order.

When do we move?

Right after we finish a job here.

Here?

A currency exchange should be good for 20 grand.

What's she sitting here?

We got this one in the oven.

Why take chances?

Expenses. Hey, Mr. Albers?

Yeah? How do you load one of these things?

Through the muzzle.

I got an inside man at the dam.

An assistant super's name's Ed Ramsey. Now he's in for a heavy payoff.

Hey, Mr. Albers.

I think I got the hang of it now.

Chef, why don't you go out and blow off a little steam?

Right, Barry.

Just be careful.

Yeah, that's him.

Stayed a week and then moved out.

No forwarding address.

Looks like a sketch or a diagram.

Let's get it off to the lab.

Now, you... Be nice to me now, Perry. I'm...

I'm a little drunk.

Go upstairs and sleep it off. No, I'm listening.

I've got a surprise.

Pray I'd...

I'd like you to meet Miss Cynthia Scott.

Come on down. Hey, old Perry, honey, come on.

Come on.

Perry, I'm in love.

I really am.

I tell you, we get to dance in that last short ball and we get to boogaloo.

How much did you take him for?

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

Get the road, girl. There's a gas station about a half mile on. You can

cabs from there. Don't believe I'm here to... Move! You've never laid a hand on

her.

This ain't the liquor talking fair. It's me. You best listen, you hear?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I... I meant what I said about being in love, you see.

She's it for me.

And I didn't squeeze her out of no honky -tonk bar rag, neither. She's... She's

a lady.

She's a pure, fine lady.

And I expect to keep her just as long as she can tolerate me.

Now, if you want us to leave, we'll go.

You can fix the place for her upstairs.

We'll sleep down here.

What did he tell you about him and me?

Everything.

Every job you ever hit.

I don't believe it.

He's not that stupid.

He's in love.

And he's not stupid.

Just easily handled.

I see.

And you're figuring on doing the handling from now on?

I wouldn't dream of interfering in your partnership.

Don't unpack.

I'm fixing to get rid of Shep in the morning. You can head out with him.

You won't let him go.

He told me about the arrangement you have.

Your brains and his nerves.

Something tells me you live through his nerve.

I still wouldn't unpack.

When he gets a squint of you in the morning, he'll be back rolling drugs by

noon. That's your own art.

Thank you.

The lab is processing the paper specimen right now. We should be hearing any

minute.

Have the St. Louis police turned up any of those carbines yet?

Nothing.

Teletype from the Philadelphia office.

Western Sun Streamliner. Book two men of Buford and Victor's description.

Pullman to St. Louis.

You arrive at 3 o 'clock Friday.

Assemble a special squad. Put them on a standby alert.

Ready. Aren't you taking a gun, Perry?

What? No, Perry don't have a gun, honey. He just drives.

Drives? You mean he sits safely outside while you take all the chances?

Why don't you shut your... Oh, come on. Let's go.

Yes, Art.

We brought out most of the diagram.

Research the block on Superior between Market and Fifth Streets.

I'm familiar with that area.

There's a restaurant, a few houses, a donut shop, and a currency exchange

across the street.

Art, they may be going for a currency exchange. I'll get back to you.

Right.

Notify the local police. I want to set up a surveillance.

Right.

Let's go!

Where are Buford and Victor?

You'll find them.

I'm out of it now.

You're not out of it if they're in a job you planned.

What job?

Yesterday morning, you bought a first -class ticket to Portland for 2 o 'clock

this afternoon.

Buford and Victor reserved space on the same flight.

You didn't steal three automatic carbines just to hold up a currency

What were you planning in Oregon?

You'll be implicated, Albus, you know that.

So what are you protecting them for?

Maybe they'd do the same for me.

Like running out and leaving you lying in the street?

Unit 6 reports they found the suspect's car. It had been abandoned near Webster

Groves. They're processing it now.

Were there any reports of another vehicle stolen in the immediate

Yes. Witnesses a couple of blocks away said they saw two men fitting Victor and

Buford's description jump into a blue -green sedan with a black vinyl top and

Missouri license number DF6541.

The owner verified the number and said he left the keys in the ignition.

We notified NCIC and the surrounding law enforcement officers.

Any reports from the surveillance at the airport?

Victor and Buford never showed for the flight.

But agents working on an informant's tip think they have a line on Buford.

They traced his movements last night from a 4th Street bar.

Picked up a girl there.

Here's her description.

They were seen together later in a couple of other night spots.

Stuart, you better bring the Portland office up to date on this.

Tell them we're on our way and have Mr. Ward advised.

Slow down, will you?

They got highway cops in Wyoming, too, you know. You said you wanted to be in

Oregon by tomorrow night.

Won't they be waiting for us?

Who'll be waiting for us?

The police.

They got Albers.

Honey, he's probably dead by now.

Shut up too badly to talk.

Is that why you drove off and left him?

Oh, quiet down.

Did you count that money from the currency exchange?

Yeah. Nearly 18 ,000.

Haven't got enough money for now. What do we need with Oregon?

We're going on. That's it.

Well, who's going to help us with a job with Albers gone?

Do you think I can trust Perry?

Handle the car and I'll handle the gun just like always.

And if he panics the way he did with Albers?

Why don't you shut your mouth?

I only asked... Just shut up! Both of you, shut up! Now, I can't think that y

'all pick at each other like that.

What's there to think about?

Quite a bit.

Huh?

Why don't you make yourself clear about what you're driving at?

You thinking what I am, Shep?

That you should take over?

Maybe. Why, you thick -headed cotton chopper.

How far do you think you'd get trying to mastermind a job on your own?

Maybe I ain't as thick as you figure, Perry.

Listen to me, Shep.

We've been together a long time. Just settle back in and keep your peace, will

you?

I'll handle the driver's seat from now on.

It was just wire photo.

Agents in St. Louis located some of her acquaintances. One of them was present

at the bar the night she met Buford.

Cynthia Von Scott, reported age 22, from New York.

Any arrest record? Yes, sir.

Two by New York police for petty larceny and possession of marijuana.

The suspect's car was spotted last night near Casper, Wyoming.

The patrolman tried to stop him for speeding.

He couldn't catch him, but he got their license number, sent it through NCIC,

and they were able to identify it.

St. Louis to Wyoming.

They're making a straight line here to Oregon.

You been able to locate any associates of Albers or the other subjects in this

area? Not so far.

We've brought all law enforcement agencies in the state up to date on

What time are they seen in Casper?

About 10 o 'clock.

Let's get that information off to all agents in Oregon.

It's a nice looking car.

You borrow it someplace?

No, we bought this one legal right here in town after we got rid of the other

one.

All right, fellow, what's the setup?

Barry, I'm doing this.

How about it?

Payroll's going to be airlifted in tomorrow.

Should hit the bank around 7 o 'clock in the morning.

What's the security like in the bank?

Three guards with sidearm.

Got a contact in there?

There'll be an access door at the rear open for you.

All right.

Why don't you give him his down payment, Perry?

You planning to cut me out altogether, Shep?

Don't be stupid, Perry. You're going to be driving just like always. I'm just

calling the shots this time, that's all.

Relax, Perry.

What'd you say?

I said relax.

And, uh, would you give me a savings, Perry?

Because I think it's about time I'd learn to handle money, don't you think?

Give it to me, Perry.

Why don't you wait in the car, Perry?

The license number matches the one on the car stolen in Missouri.

Where'd they go from here? There's no stolen car reported in this area.

We found these gasoline trading stands under the front seat.

We'll call that company, give them those serial numbers, see if we can find the

retail outlet they were issued to.

Thanks very much.

We'll have the car picked up.

Checking the car.

Be back in an hour.

And I want you gone by then.

The bus leaving in 15 minutes. I'll help you patch it.

You can't threaten me.

Maybe I can buy you.

With what?

This.

That's Shep's money.

And mine!

He had it pinned to the inside of his jacket. Now he's carrying around an

envelope full of blank paper.

Here is $8 ,000. You take it and get moving.

And if I don't?

If you don't, you won't be able to go anywhere.

I want more than $8 ,000.

You're not worth it.

What do you think Shep's going to do to you when he comes back and finds me

gone? Don't worry about it.

Shep's my friend, and I'm not going to let you stay around and con him.

And what about you?

You've been conning him since the day you hooked up.

We're partners.

I was going to give him half of the money, but you wanted to take it all.

Well, I won't go.

He's got your money

Shepard

wait, let me explain.

Here's $8 ,000. I got all the money. I got it all right here. Look Look,

another 8 ,000 that's $16 ,000 No, don't kill

him let's just get out of here you and me

We got that payroll job left.

No, we don't have to go through with it.

We got enough money. It ain't the money this time.

You come along on a job all the way.

You don't know what it's like inside when the heat's on, Perry.

All right, thanks very much.

Stamps were traced to a gas station in Fawcett City.

It's here, on the Columbia River. I believe they're building a dam there.

Get us a helicopter.

Yes, sir.

What time you got?

7 .22.

All right. Now, you go in that back door.

And right at 7 .30, I'll make a big fuss out here and draw the guards off.

And then I'll come in the front and join you.

Okay.

Well, he's got to be in place by now.

Are you kidding?

I bet he can't wait at Seattle by now.

Go look and make it back.

Inspector, we've discovered what the suspects were probably after. It was a

large payroll delivered to the Fawcett City Bank at 7 o 'clock.

We're trying to reach the bank now.

Have you notified the resident agent?

Yes, sir. He's moving in with his men and some local officers.

Good. We should be there in a few minutes.

You all right?

Huh? Yeah.

We'll do it at 7 .30?

Right.

At least what?

Go on. I saw him running out of the other end of the alley.

Come on. Let's get out of here.

Nobody move.

All right.

Eat your meal, unbuckle your gun belt, and give them to the man in the middle.

Let's go. Make it snappy.

All right, now, fellow, you put them in the vault.

All right, close the door to the vault.

Come on, shepherd.

Come on, come on, let's go.

Hurry up, let's go.

All right, you two, put all the money in the bag.

Come on, let's go. Make it fast.

What are you doing?

I just thought, I don't need that little feather merchant. I'm going to go in

there and pull this off myself.

Look, I lied.

He didn't run away.

He's probably in the bank now.

No, no, look, I did it for your own good. I did not... Please don't go back.

They've probably got him now.

All right,

go back over and sit down.

Now, nobody moves for ten minutes.

I'm not kidding.

Can you give us a description of the car?

It's a bronze Ford Fairlane station wagon.

Oregon license MEN875.

They're heading up the main access road to the dam project.

We're going to try a shortcut to intercept.

Subjects have entered the tunnel about two miles north of the main highway.

Move in to seal off all units.

What's the matter?

Yeah, it's burning my ankle.

I sent four.

The exits are covered, Lou.

But I just got word from the project engineer.

They've started to test flooding of all the feeder outlets.

It'll take them at least an hour to stop it.

We'll have to go in after them.

or else she lied.

So what?

You had your money. Why didn't you just keep moving?

Thick -headed redneck. I could never teach you anything.

Well, would you have done the same to me?

You know I would.

What are you waiting for?

Why don't you get moving before they cut off all the exits? Don't wait for me.

Move!

Now, you didn't mean what you said before about running out on me, did you?

How stupid can you get?

Can't you see you were played for a patsy?

After this job, I'll drop you flat.

This is the FBI.

All the exits are blocked.

Come out with your hands in the air.

Do you have to come in and get us?

That chamber is set to be flooded any minute. There's no way to stop it.

We don't need any of your lies.

Come on in here and shoot it out with us if you've got the sand.

Anything else?

It's opening.

All of this was my idea, you know.

I pulled every job myself.

He had nothing to do with it.

That's not the way it looks to us.

What do I do?

What do you want me to say?

Tell me, Perry.

You're on your own now, Shepard.

I'm sorry.

Barry Victor, Shep Buford, and Cynthia Scott, along with Ed Ramsey, and an

employee of the Fawcett City Bank, were convicted of bank robbery.

Everett Albers was found guilty in state court of armed robbery.

All are serving sentences in federal and state penitentiaries.