Original subtitles

doing up at this hour?

You should be asleep.

Now, here you go, Pico. Listen, I'm so stuffy down there, I just couldn't

So you came up tough to get some air, huh? No.

I don't think so, Leon.

I know what you're up to.

What?

You want to take a look at those lights out on that shore and pretend that

you're with a woman, huh?

You read my mind, Pico.

I read my own mind.

Maybe next time we'll be in Port Longano to pull liberty.

Oh, I hope so.

Ten cuidado. Don't fall overboard, huh? Ah, no te preocupes, hombre.

Buenas noches, Big Graham. Buenas noches.

Going ashore kind of late, aren't you? Well, I thought I'd take a little walk,

you know.

What ship are you off of?

The Texan Queen.

You got any identification?

Oh, yeah.

Right here.

William Gates?

Yeah. That's it.

Okay.

Thanks.

What did you call that ship?

Let me see those papers again.

Hey!

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott.

William Reynolds.

With guest stars Eric Braden.

Karen Doerr.

Tonight's episode, The Target.

In the early morning hours of April 12th, a security guard at the port of

finding a rigging knife containing a piece of microfilm, immediately reported

to port authorities.

The knife was believed to have been dropped by William Gates, a seaman from

United States freighter Tucson Queen.

Checking with the captain of the Tucson Queen, authorities learned that there

was no crew member aboard by that name.

The Tampa FBI office was notified.

And while the security guard assisted with an artist's conception of Gates,

special agent in charge Jim Russell received a call from the harbormaster at

port of Tampa.

It seemed that the captain of the tanker San Lucas reported a missing crew

member by the name of Leon Albanus Ortega.

Ortega's description matched that of William Gates.

liaison representative in Brazil.

Authorities down there located Leon Albanese Ortega in Balagua.

He was a merchant marine and hasn't been to sea in five years.

And his papers were stolen.

He lost them about three months ago and simply failed to report it. It could be

the papers that Gates used to sign aboard the San Lucas.

Someone who called himself Gates.

Here's our photograph room. Oh, thanks.

Art, do you remember the Andrea Nega case?

The concert pianist who tried to defect at a London airport.

Yeah, she was caught by the secret police and forced back on the plane?

Yes.

Well, there was something in the port guard's description that reminded me of

the incident.

Take a look at this photograph.

It's taken from a European newspaper.

Not a very good reproduction.

But if you compare it with this artist's sketch, you can see what I mean.

It was the scar that first brought it to my attention.

Yes, you may be right.

Except for the mustache, there's an amazing similarity. Who is that man?

Nicholas Block, a high -ranking member of communist intelligence.

And not someone to be used simply as a courier for that microfilm.

Whatever his mission is, it's more important than that.

From what we know of Block, his specialty is abduction and

Yes?

All right, we'll be right over.

There's cryptanalysis. They have a report on that film.

It's a simple substitution cryptosystem, Mr. Ward.

Odd numbers for vowels, even for consonants.

It was obviously meant to solicit someone's help in this country.

countersign cooperate fully kipper kipper probably a code name because

this microfilm may cause block to change his plans slow him down at least how

soon can you and tom leave for tampa right away

Are you sure that's for me? I didn't order that last night. Oh, it comes with

the room. Didn't you see the sign?

Free breakfast.

You're okay?

Yes, anywhere. Fine.

Thank you.

What are you looking at?

Are you the same guy that registered last night?

My boyfriend was bringing me home and you were signing in.

I live in the back.

Oh.

You sure look different somehow.

Do I?

Well, that was probably due to the fact that it was dark outside.

And I'm sure you were much more interested in looking at your boyfriend

me.

You're probably right.

Well, I hope you enjoy your breakfast.

Thank you.

Bye. Bye -bye.

in Charleston for you now. Thank you.

I've got it.

Katrina's. Victor Dorman, please.

Speaking.

I heard that he once played cricket.

By whom?

Kipper.

Did you find a car in the suitcase?

What about the girl?

She arrived last night. She's staying at the Charlestonian, room 315.

And her chaperone?

She's down the hall, room 311.

Good. Well, I'm going to need your help when I get there.

Don't push me. I'm bending over backward as it is.

According to the communique, I was just to see that you had a car, a way to

reach the trawler, and to keep an eye on the girl till you got here.

You know, Dorman, seems to me you've been here too long.

You're getting a bit soft, aren't you?

No, not soft. A little cynical, perhaps.

But you can't understand that, can you?

I see the people we helped put in power, and I wonder if they're any different

from the ones they rejected.

Let me tell you something, Dorman.

Kipper has given me additional orders for you. You have to cooperate with me

fully.

Is that understood?

Or am I to report that he refused?

All right, it's understood.

Okay, my plane arrives at two.

Do you know where Maria's plans are this afternoon?

Yes, she's been invited to a luncheon in her honor. My wife and I are catering

it. Okay, then I'll wait for her in a hotel.

If for one reason or another she's not going to make it back, you page me in

lobby. What name?

Sands. T. Sands.

And, Doman, don't disappoint me.

It'll all be over soon.

It's going to be all right.

Gina, do you remember when one of my great passions in life was to play

I remember.

You were very good.

It's a bourgeois sport.

Still, sometimes I think I'd like to try it again.

Now, here's the port of Tampa, Inspector.

A block left by this gate.

Now, we interviewed all the cab drivers on duty at that hour. No one picked him

up.

Of course, he could have had a car waiting in the parking lot.

Yes, it's very possible.

We have agents canvassing all the motels and local hotels now.

Erskine.

Yes, Art.

In 1960, British intelligence began uncovering an espionage operation

by William Crowell.

Crowell, along with two of his close associates, fled the country before the

authorities had a chance to move in.

But upon examining some of the papers he left behind, they found a letter

beginning, Dear Kipper.

They learned this was a nickname he'd picked up in his early childhood, used

only his most intimate friends.

Do they know where he is now?

Only that he's somewhere behind the iron curtain.

What about the two that escaped with him?

A husband and wife team by the name of Denham, Ruth and Howard.

British authorities have no idea where they are. They just fell out of sight.

Do they have any pictures of them?

Only of Denham and Kroll.

And that was when they were in college.

It seems they were on the same cricket team.

British intelligence is sending it to me. I'll see that you get a copy.

Good. Lewis, how are things going?

I'll let you know as soon as anything breaks.

All right.

Well, agents located the motel where Block spent the night.

The manager there has positively identified Block from the photograph.

What strikes me most about America?

The young people.

Those protesters.

Oh, no, not the violent ones, of course.

I don't believe in violence.

But the ones who speak out for what they believe in.

And to be able to do this, that's the most beautiful part.

I bet you can't do that in your country.

Oh, they can.

Some do.

But it's always bad for them when they get caught.

What do you have to say about that, Miss Zola?

She can speak for herself.

When I have made the trip with Maria, I've made it as a chaperone, not a fat

dancer.

What does your father think of your attitude? He is a member of the polling

bureau.

My father is Minister of Economics, and he loved me.

Would you like some? I think we'll go inside now.

They look delicious.

Thank you.

Now, this is the way I thought he looked when he arrived.

What do you mean, when he arrived?

Well, he looked different this morning.

Really? How?

He didn't have a mustache, and his hair was darker.

Anything else different about him?

No, I don't think so.

Blue.

Dark stains.

Probably hair dye.

Better add that to the teletype.

Well, you've been a great help. Thanks very much. You're welcome.

Inspector, I just put out an alert for the car he was driving. I got the

number to make from the motel registration.

He also made a call to Charleston, South Carolina. We're getting the number now.

Better notify Charleston that may be where he's heading.

This was probably to identify the car.

That's a rental, Lou.

Florida Car Rental Agency.

Inspector, the passenger agent remembers seeing someone fitting Block's

description aboard the 1230 plane for Charleston. What about his ticket?

Well, he thinks it began with the letter B.

Now, the only two in the manifest were Jay Baylor and George Baker.

Check with Florida Car Rental, Jim. Maybe the same man who rented this.

Come in, Unit 3.

3, go ahead.

Stand by, please. We have a call from the Bureau for you, Inspector.

Oh, Lewis, this just came in.

Dr. Ivan Chernoff, the Minister of Economics, defected last week to Western

Europe. Both the Communists and the country Granagham Asylum are keeping it

secret. And here's something else.

Dr. Chernoff's daughter Maria is touring the United States right now with a

chaperone named Erica Zolder. I doubt if she even knows about it.

Tell me, does Chernoff have any immediate family remaining at home?

No.

Maria's mother died when she was a child.

Well, then Block could well have been sent here to abduct the girl and bring

back. That's right.

And then the Communists would have a lever to use against him.

Do you have her itinerary?

Yes, we got her travel plan from the Immigration Service.

Yes, it is.

And it's almost certain Locke flew there this afternoon.

You better get out there right away, Lewis.

We'll be the next flight out.

Oh, come in. That is really a surprise. I had no idea you were here.

When did you arrive?

A few days ago.

Oh, let me look at you.

You look different.

Oh, yeah, your hair is darker.

Oh, you have shaved off your beautiful mustache.

Oh, Nicholas, you're still playing the fatal soldier, aren't you?

Marie, that never has been a game, but never will be a game. Oh, I'm sorry. I

didn't want to hurt your feelings.

But it's really good to see you again.

How long has it been?

I think it has been about two years.

Oh, you're looking even better now.

You're as beautiful as ever.

Thank you.

Tell me, what are you doing here?

Let me tell you. Sit down.

What is it, Nicholas?

Your father, Maria, has had an attack.

Oh, no.

No, he's still alive, but he's very ill.

And he needs you now.

Oh, yes, I... I make arrangements to return home immediately.

Don't worry, I think it is best if I make those arrangements.

But why can't I make them?

You see, our country is in a very sensitive position.

There are many Western observers who would like nothing more than to find a

weakness in the Communist army.

If they found out about your father's condition, they would start talking

shake -ups, about purges, about all kinds of things.

The very fact that he's economics minister will arouse speculation about

economy. We can't afford that.

I don't care about those things now.

Maria, your father does. He has dedicated his life to them.

Now, listen, he has asked me personally to bring you back, hopefully without

arousing any kind of public suspicion.

No one must know about this, and that includes your chaperone.

You must trust me.

When can I leave?

Right now.

Spackler? Braden? How are you?

Tom? We found the place where Maria Chernoff was staying. Was?

Yes, our men got there about half an hour after she'd left. The bellboy saw

go out with a man who closely fitted Block's description.

We'd been interviewing other possible witnesses and canvassing all the cab

companies.

Oh, and a message came in from Jim Russell in Tampa, Inspector.

Block's car was rented by a George Baker.

George Baker was one of the names on that 1230 flight.

And this came in from Mr. Ward.

The man on the right is William Kroll, also known as Kipper. His friend is

Howard Denham.

His sister was taken about 20 years ago.

Tom, get a copy of this off of the Tampa office. See if the clerk of the car

window recognizes Denham.

You think Denham is Baker?

That way.

You clean this?

Take that.

I want you to meet me over here at the cabin.

How long will it take you?

About an hour.

Okay, so leave right now.

Do you have the girl?

Yes.

He wants me to meet him.

Let me go with you.

No, I think it's best that I go alone.

Who am I talking?

Oh, someone that's going to help us.

I don't understand, Nicholas.

Marie, I've told you before that we're going to have to leave incognito.

Otherwise, the press is going to wonder why you're cutting short your stay.

Look.

For a few seconds, I thought we were back home.

Yeah, hold on, Jim.

It's Jim Russell. I'll put him on the horn.

Yes, Jim.

Inspector, we have an identification from the clerk of the car rental agency.

Denham and Baker are the same man.

Well, good work, Jim. I'll get back to you.

Inspector, we have some information on the call block made from the Tampa Sands

Motel. It was to Katrina's Catering Service, 315 Sumpter Avenue here in

Charleston.

You better get right over there, Tom.

How long are we going to be here, Nicholas?

The trawler will be here tonight.

The trawler?

Didn't you say we were going to fly?

Nicholas.

You lied to me.

Marie, I didn't want you to worry, that's why.

Not worry?

My father is ill, Nicholas. I should be there to take care of him. He has plenty

of fine doctors, I'm sure. Oh, that is not the same. I'm his daughter.

Nicholas, a trawler might take days.

I can fly back.

And if anyone asks, then I'll just say that I'm homesick. Maria, you can't see

your father.

But why not, Nicholas? Why not? Because your father deserted his country. He

defected. He isn't ill. That's why.

He defected? Yes.

But, Nicholas, that is... But why do you want me to go back?

Because if you're back, your father will have to return.

That's why.

Listen to me. I'm a soldier.

I may not be wearing a uniform, but I'm fighting for my country.

Please understand that.

Yes.

Yes.

Sit down and try to relax. I will make you something to eat.

Help me, please. I have to get out of here. Come with you.

Weren't you at the lunch?

That's right, Maria.

I told her about her father.

This is the only photograph we were able to find of Dorman, Inspector.

It's from a restaurant trade journal. That's his wife, Katrina.

It looks like denim, all right.

According to this report, they arrived in Charleston in 1965.

Erskine.

Yes, Art.

Luce, there's a couple by the name of Victor and Katrina Dorman living in St.

Louis. Our agents talked to them and learned that they'd visited relatives in

Eastern Europe in 1964, and while they were there, they lost their

identification papers.

The Denhams must have used them to enter the United States.

And once they were here, they just continued to assume the Dorman's

We've matched his picture with that of a local merchant named Dorman.

Have you located them?

We have Mrs. Dorman under surveillance, but so far we haven't been able to find

him.

What about Block and the girl?

They haven't been seen since leaving the hotel.

That's why I thought I'd hold off on the Dormans.

If they feel free to move about, they might lead us to block.

All right, Lewis. Well, let me know as soon as you learn anything.

I will.

I'll be with Tom.

If you locate Dorman, let me know.

I'm going to see what everything is set for tonight.

It is. I told the captain a friend of mine and his wife wanted to charter his

boat to go fishing.

Once you're aboard, you'll have no trouble forcing him to take you out to

trawler.

I hope you're right, Dorman.

For all our sakes, keep an eye on her.

Mr. Domino. I'm sorry.

Don't let me go.

I can't, Maria. I'd like to, but I can't.

But why not?

What difference would it make to you?

You live here now.

I'm still a member of the party.

So is my father. And he left his country.

And do you know why, Mr. Dorman?

Because the things he fought for when he was young, the things he believed in,

never came true.

And the people he helped to put in power turned out to be as bad as those he

helped to overthrow.

I'm not surprised my father defected.

Only that he didn't do it sooner.

You don't run from your responsibilities. You see them through.

Is that it, Mr. Dorman?

Or are you hiding behind them because you're afraid?

Yes.

My father was afraid, too.

Dorman is still inside.

Well, there she is.

Might need a little paint, but the fish won't mind if you don't.

What about the motor?

Oh, I just had her overhauled last month.

Hey, listen, would you mind if we stayed on board overnight? We want to get an

early start in the morning. No, that's fine with me.

What time do you expect to be here?

I'd say about a couple of hours. All right, fine. I'll be in the shack over

there. Just come and get me. Thanks a lot.

Unit 7 to Unit 10.

Unit 10, go ahead.

Subject's car is pulling out.

Yes, sir, we see it.

Stay well back at Brerain.

Nicholas, what difference does it really make if Maria's father returns or not?

Because her father's a member of the Politburo, and I think it would

us in the eyes of the world if he didn't. That's why.

But he's already defected. The news is bound to get out.

Then he'll deny it.

And you think this will keep the world from knowing the truth?

Yes, Stallman, I think so.

I can't let you take her, Nicholas.

Pull him and move away.

Nicholas, let me go! Come on! You cannot leave Norman alone!

Unit 7 to 10.

10, go ahead.

We'll take over from here.

Once she reaches her destination, have the other units block off the area.

Yes, sir.

I'll get you to a doctor, darling.

FBI, Mrs. Denham, stand still.

There must be some mistake. Please, my husband is hurt.

Get an ambulance.

Did he come here to meet Block and Maria Chernoff?

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

Mrs. Denham, your husband's been shot.

If you help us now, we may be able to prevent something worse happening.

Now, where is Block taking the girl?

There's a trawler coming to meet them after dark.

How are they planning to get to it?

My husband charted a fishing boat for them. From whom?

He didn't tell me that.

Blue, the ambulance is on its way. All units in position.

Have Unit 3 contact the Coast Guard. Asthmouth has a communist trawler

nearby.

They're just leaving like that.

Do you expect me to arrange a state funeral for him?

Dorman got exactly what he deserved.

Poor ambiguous.

When our country tried to decide what to exhibit at the World Fair, I think they

should have sent you.

Typical product of our society.

No heart, no feelings, just plain dedication.

coming with me, dear.

Inspector, a car just turned north off the highway onto the beach to avoid the

roadblock. What's your location?

Coast Road, one mile west of the Rainbow Cove intersection.

They've abandoned their car. We're following on foot.

Unit 7 to all units, move in.

Unit 1 to 7.

Go ahead, 1.

Inspector, I just got word from the Coast Guard there's a communist trawler

operating just beyond the three -mile limit.

What's his present position?

Due east of Rainbow Cove. That cove's about five miles long, Inspector.

a lot of beach to cover.

Ask the Coast Guard to intercept any small boats approaching the trawler.

10 -4.

If he gets around to that trawler a little, we can't cut him.

Let's go. I can't anymore.

Let me just... Sally, my orders are to get you aboard of that ship. If I can't,

I'm supposed to kill you. Do you understand that? Now I can try to get on

myself. Let's go. Come on.

Let's go.

Unit 7.

Go ahead.

Inspector, there's a Ben Whalen who works out of Rainbow Cove. He has a 40

powerboat he sometimes charters.

Where is he tied up?

There's a wooden dock there.

Now, let me have the exact location, please.

All right.

All right.

Oh, Jill.

Listen, we want to get on board.

All right, just let me go in and have one more nip and we'll be on our way. I

think you've had enough.

What? Just get the keys to the boat.

I don't understand.

Now, listen. You want to go somewhere.

If you do exactly as I tell you to, nothing will happen to you, all right?

Now, let's go.

It's just cold.

I'd rather try it again. Come on, let's go.

Get in there.

Blacks! This is the FBI.

Drop the gun.

Miss Janoff, I'm Inspector Erskine.

Hello. You found out what they were trying to do? Are you all right?

Yes, thank you.

Thank you, Miss Chenow. You've been most helpful.

Oh, thank you, Inspector.

How's the hospital?

Denham's going to be all right.

Oh, I'm glad.

He really did try to help me.

When does your father's plane arrive?

At noon.

You must be anxious to see him. Oh, yes.

I would like you to meet him.

I look forward to that.

Thank you very much again. Goodbye, Inspector.

Goodbye, Miss Chenow.

I'm sorry, Nicholas.

I wish it didn't have to be this way.

So am I, Maria.

But for entirely different reasons.

Nicholas Block was tried in state court and found guilty of kidnapping and

assault with intent to kill.

Howard and Ruth Denham were granted asylum after complying with the Foreign

Agents Registration Act.

and making full disclosure of their earlier communist intelligence