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Do you want a cigarette?

No, thank you.

How much money do we have? I don't know, but please give us the money as soon as

possible. I don't know, but please give us the money as soon as possible. I

don't know, but please give us the money as soon as possible.

I don't know, but please give us the money as soon as possible. I don't know,

but please give us the money as soon as possible.

I don't know, but please give us the money as soon as possible. I don't know,

but please give us the money as soon as possible.

I don't know, but

please give us the money as soon as possible.

Now let us continue where we left off, Americans.

What was your specific mission in Afghanistan?

Crow calling Eagle.

I've reached the objective.

Time is 1526.

I'm starting rescue operation.

Four minutes to zero hour.

Over and out.

Now, Captain Bailey, we shall begin again. I am patient man, but I fail to

understand why you are so obstinate and refuse to collaborate with us. What good

for you is your silence? You are only trying to protect the interests of your

capitalist masters.

Now, what exactly did you hope to accomplish here? Who were your contacts

the Mujahideen?

I said I was patient, but even I have my limits. I warn you.

Now, read the statement I have prepared for you. It can save your life.

I propose that you make a public declaration.

I want you to appear on television.

For you will openly declare that your American government is not only

the Mujahideen rebels, but is sending agents of the CIA on war missions

the sovereign state of Afghanistan.

Screw you.

Son of a bitch.

Oh!

How stupid and naive can you be?

Your government has already ditched you. They have denied officially that you

are even a member of their armed forces.

You are a non -person, Bailey.

They are finished with you.

They don't give a shit for you.

Can't you get it through your thick head? They have left you high and dry.

No.

We haven't forgotten him

Hold on.

Don't move or I'll tell them.

Roll calling Eagle.

What the hell are you waiting for to come and get us?

Run away. Hang in there.

... ...

Hiya, Johnny.

What are you doing in my house?

I'm Ken Ross. I know your father.

Well, what do you want?

How's your arm?

You haven't answered my question.

You have to go to Washington.

But I just got back from Afghanistan.

Your father wants to see you.

He's dying.

Not much.

He wants to see you.

Now.

I'm glad I could see you, Johnny. I heard you just completed a difficult

mission. I'm sorry, Dad.

I had no idea.

No, don't talk, Johnny.

Just listen.

I've got something to tell you before I go.

I want you to... It's okay, Johnny.

I faced death before.

Now I have something very important to tell you, my son. I want you to do what

Ross asks.

The mission has no possibility of succeeding.

None.

But, Johnny, you've got to do it.

Do it for me.

Do it to reestablish my military honor.

Johnny.

Yes, Dad?

I want to give you this.

It served me well.

I don't need it anymore.

Good luck to you.

Goodbye, my boy.

Since I'm the one going in there alone, I'd like to know more.

Sure, it's your right, Andre.

As you know, your father was in command of the American bases in Iran.

At the time, the Shah was overgrown.

He didn't get out with the others because he wanted to try and salvage

-secret documents and material.

Couldn't possibly fall into the hands of the rebels.

We didn't have much time, since all the vehicles, the military vehicles, had

already been confiscated.

He loaded them on a school bus and headed for the Afghanistan border.

What? Oh, Russia hadn't invaded Afghanistan at that time. It was still a

country.

Backward, but free.

Then what happened?

Well, your father ran into a series of adverse circumstances and had to abandon

the bus.

But he took great pains to hide it before leaving the country and returning

the States.

I get it.

You're telling me the bus is still there where he hid it. That's right.

With all the documents and material after all these years intact.

What's in those documents?

Well, no one knows for sure, I'd say.

But what we do know, it's pretty hot stuff.

We can't allow anybody else to get it.

We've got to get it back.

And that's where you figure I fit in.

You seem to be the logical choice. You've already been there.

And how shall I put it?

This is a family matter.

But your father wasn't alone, however.

Captain Boy commanded the squad with him on the bus.

Your father ran into a problem when he returned home alone with a rather

confused version of the bag well Here we are

Beyond

that

Valley

Lies Afghanistan.

I know.

Come in. I'll introduce you to the others.

Good evening.

Men, this is Johnny Hondo.

Johnny, this chowhound here is Billy Lee.

Hi, Billy Lee. He eats too much, but he's the best radio operator I know.

That's Norton, our gunsmith.

He's familiar with all weapons.

Even makes special ones.

How you doing, Johnny?

I'll let you know next week when I come back.

Hello, Ross.

Welcome back.

Thanks. You're looking better than ever, my dear.

Come on down. I want you to meet Johnny Hondo.

Who is she?

Linda Kane.

Welcome aboard.

Thanks.

Linda's a very special member of our little group.

Without her, this operation wouldn't have been possible.

What's her job?

Let's say I'm in charge of public relations.

She knows several useful people in Afghanistan, and she knows everyone

We couldn't get a match through customs without her.

I'll fill you in on the details later. Why don't you get some rest now?

Let me take you to the sleeping quarters.

They're upstairs.

briefing at 2300 hours.

Now, if you need something else... All I need is some sleep.

Thanks, Linda.

You have about two hours before the briefing.

That's enough for me.

The pilot's ready with the copter, but we'll have to wait till the rain lifts.

Now, this is the spot where the damn bus should be.

What makes you so sure that the bus is still there?

Tell him, Linda.

I examined some satellite pictures in Washington two weeks ago.

I can assure you it was still there.

Hey, guys.

What is it, Billy?

I just got the weather report. It says that it should clear up for about half

hour.

This might be our lucky break. They've been forecasting continual heavy rains,

which means we'll have to move immediately.

Right. What about his equipment?

It's all ready.

Ah, good.

Let me check it out.

It's all in there.

Assault rifle, heckler, grenades, explosives, pistols. Let's not waste

time. I'm sure Johnny knows all about your toys.

You've done a good job. Thanks, Norton.

Notify the pilot. We're on our way.

Good luck.

Oh, fuck.

What's the matter? Look for yourself on the radar.

Those are Russian MiGs heading for us.

Sorry, but I gotta turn back.

That means we scratched the mission.

I'm the one who decides whether we scratch the mission or not.

I don't get it, pal.

We're up against two fighter planes.

They can fly circles around us. And this Craig we're flying wouldn't have a

chance.

Now do you get the picture?

How far are we from the objective?

I don't know.

60? 70 miles?

Okay, I'll jump.

You're nuts.

You can't do that. You'll never make it.

Anything is better than staying in this sardine can.

Oh, Christ.

All the nuts I've come across.

This one takes the cake.

If he's still alive, he should have called in.

According to the pilot, this is where he jumped.

The chopper had to turn back.

He's 82 miles from the objective.

How much of a chance does he have?

None.

This waiting is driving me crazy.

Damn it.

Why doesn't he call?

When was the last appointment?

Ten on the nose.

It was already 45 minutes late.

Maybe he just forgot.

Cut that crap out.

Or maybe he lost the radio.

Or maybe they killed him and it's goodbye mission.

Oh, come on, guys.

Johnny knows what he's doing.

He's a Green Beret.

He's got war in his blood.

Cool it, honey.

Or we'll think you're getting a crush on him.

Asshole.

Hey, listen.

It's him.

We reach, all right.

Loud and clear.

Why are you so late?

Over. Indian's on warpath.

I'm a bit off the trail, but moving on. Over.

Roger, Ace.

Confirmed game for tomorrow.

Over. Wilco, same table, same stakes. Over and out.

Good.

At least we know he's alive and the ball game's on.

From here on in, it's anybody's guess.

No one knows how this is going to turn out.

I want you to prepare for any possible conclusion.

I want to be ready for anything.

We can't leave anything to chance.

Will do, boss.

God knows how he's going to react when he finds out the truth.

Can't you reach some sort of agreement?

It's not so easy with him.

So what are you going to do? I told him the mission was official.

But since it isn't, we can't be held responsible for something that never

happened.

Don't shoot, America. Don't shoot.

Captain Boy learned me English, and I learned from American songs.

I like American music, boss.

Is that so?

What do you know?

Tell me more about Captain Boy. Is he alive?

Prisoner. I live but prisoner.

Who's prisoner?

Amir Akami. He's from a tribe here. He's strange in the head. He fight

everybody.

Russian, Afghani.

He say he independent.

What's your name?

Kabir, boss.

How come she's so silent?

Rawa. Sister, she no speak English.

Her no talk to men.

Whose side are you on?

No Russian.

Bad. Burn town.

Kill everybody.

Only me and Rawa live.

You know what's beyond that hill there?

Yes, boss.

Camp of Amin Rakami.

Also, Captain Boy.

And Black Sergeant, too, and Russian prisoner.

You come to free, Captain Boy.

More or less.

Is this camp very far? Walk one day, with horse, to three hour.

Now, if you need horse, we help you, you help us. Okay?

It depends.

What do you want?

You bring us to America.

I want.

To be big freedom fighter like you, boss.

You sure know what you want.

Okay, I give you my word.

You give me a hand and come up with a horse, and I'll take you to America.

Rawa too?

Rawa too.

Come, I take you to horses.

Are they yours?

Yes, take Bran one.

Follow me, boss.

Ace calling clubs come in ace calling clubs. Can you read me?

Good I got it This

is clubs I read you

What's your position

How the hell did you get

there

Not all Indians bad over and out Come here a minute

come here You know how to read a map I'm

looking for a road which goes from here to here,

you know one

You need anything, honey?

Why don't you drop me?

Another village burned by Russians.

You see nothing left.

No, there's still something, Kabir.

Thank you.

Kavira, where's this town where Captain Bowie's being held?

Not far.

We go?

Be careful, boss.

I got trouble.

What do you come to do?

In my mountain, American?

To get Captain Bowie.

Captain Bowie.

Then maybe you tell me what Captain Bowie know tell me.

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

I only came here to get Captain Bowie.

Let us go.

And I promise you'll be supplied with weapons to fight your enemies.

All the weapons you can use.

I don't need weapons.

I don't need help from nobody.

I am Amin Rakami.

These mountains belong to me. I am master here. I fight Iranians, Russians,

everybody.

Now, American, you will tell me what you want here.

I like that one.

Go with the American.

Go.

Save yourself. Quickly.

Go.

Boss.

Hurry. Try and free me, Kabir.

Okay, boss.

Wait. There's a knife. There's a knife up there.

Let's go.

Oh, no.

That's your sister, huh?

Yes. I lost my tribe now.

I'm sorry.

Watch out. More bandits.

Hold on.

Captain Boy, you're a prisoner down here.

Hold this.

Which one of you is Captain Boyd?

I'm Captain Boyd. Who are you?

The introductions can wait.

Cigarette?

I'm Sergeant John.

Who are those guys?

Prisoners, like us, Russians.

Hello,

Captain.

Sergeant. Ah, come here.

How you doing? Okay.

I have been lost here.

Good boy.

Here, you better keep this. Don't forget you promised to take me to America,

right?

Yeah, I promise.

Hang in there, Tabar. You men okay? Can you walk?

Of course we can.

We've done nothing but rest all these months.

Right, Sergeant?

You said it, sir.

Can't wait to stretch my legs again.

Good. Well, let's get moving. It's getting late.

Wait, you haven't told me who you are.

Johnny Hondo, if that makes any difference.

What?

Don't tell me that you're General Hondo's son.

Yeah.

Well, well, of all things.

Did your father send you?

My father's dead.

Did he ever talk to you about... I mean, did he tell you our story before he

died? What story is that, Captain?

Nothing. Never mind.

We'll talk about it some other time.

You're right.

Let's get moving.

Ace calling clubs. This is ace calling clubs over

Congratulations

ace over Three guests are with me two are old

friends and anxious to see you over What's the man name? He probably found

prisoners. What's he doing the Red Cross? I'm sorry ace There are new

complications. We cannot come to get you.

Over.

What do you mean, Ross?

The Russians have launched an operation near the border and it's impossible for

us to come and get you.

I'm sorry. Over and out.

Shit.

Hey, Sergeant.

Did you ever think you'd be getting out of this country?

Never. But I'm sure glad.

What makes you so sure he'll do it?

I know his type.

No, don't worry, Linda.

He'll do everything possible to get out of that trap he's in.

He'll never let those cases his father left behind fall into the hands of

anyone.

He has morals.

And his own code of honor.

Therefore? Therefore, I'm counting he'll hand the bus and its contents to us.

On a silver platter.

Somehow, I wouldn't be so sure.

Well, I am.

What's the matter, Hondo?

How's it going?

Something wrong?

They're not coming to get us. Seems the Russians started an offensive.

We're on our own.

You got any ideas on how we can get out?

I thought we'd use that.

That bus?

No way.

It's been here nine long years and not even a cannonball could get it to move.

Don't be so negative, Sergeant.

I think it's a good idea to use the bus.

Shit, how can I tell you? Ain't nothing but a wreck.

Nothing but a hunk of yellow junk.

Come on, Sergeant.

You used to be a whiz with engines and there's no reason why you can't use your

skills to get it to run.

Shit, I can't do a damn thing without some spare parts and a new battery.

There's a town near here.

Maybe they have the parts you need.

Oh, I'm sure they will.

I'm sure the Spetnauts will welcome us with open arms, too.

You're being negative again, Sergeant.

Why not, Sergeant?

We'll see to getting the parts, but you see to getting it to work.

Shit, you get a good look at it, huh?

A junkyard will turn its nose up at it.

That piece of junk is going to get us out of here.

No, no, no.

You're both out of your fucking mind.

Number one, only a miracle to get it to run.

Number two, if we could get it to go, just spitting on it would stop it.

We never get it across 70 miles of enemy territory.

I think it's worth a try, Sergeant.

Anyway, you're free to choose.

You're either with me...

Or on your own?

Oh, he's with you, of course.

We'll get that bus to run, won't we, Sergeant?

Bet your ass we will. With some kicks, maybe.

With whatever.

Hey, I ain't finished yet.

Now what is it?

Well, I need a battery, new tires, spark plugs, distributor, and an air

conditioner would be nice.

Amen.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What's the matter with you, Kabir? I told you we can't bring him with us.

I can't leave you behind.

Get in now.

Let's move it!

Looks like we made it, Hondo.

It's too early to tell.

Five gallons of gas will hardly get us to the border.

That's right.

Anybody know where there's a gas station?

Hey, come here.

Gasoline? Petrol?

Only Russians have gasoline.

Any solutions?

Just keep your eye on the road, Sergeant.

Step on the gas and go for all it's worth.

Hang on, everybody.

Let's hope the brakes pulled out.

It's okay. I get that.

I'll take care of them. You watch.

Hold tight, everybody.

Let's do it again.

Shit! The gas.

We're practically dry.

The map shows a military post a few miles down the road.

Be sure to find gas there.

Get out here, Wright.

You can't be serious.

You figure we just pull in there and tell them to fill her up, huh?

Do you know any other way?

Besides, we've got an advantage.

Yeah, what might that be? I'm all ears.

What advantage?

They're not expecting us.

You can bet your ass they're not.

What makes you think they'll let you rob them?

What do you mean, Rob?

I've got my credit card.

It's just a small supply depot.

Not more than a dozen men, I counted.

Piece of cake, huh?

Well... Depends.

If we take them by surprise.

No, thanks.

You planning to go in tonight?

No, it's too dark. We don't know the layout.

We move at dawn.

Any questions?

Check your weapons out.

Let me know where the helicopter is. I want

your chief.

Here is Lieutenant Igor Brodsky. From the special forces.

Hey, I can see it now.

How close are we?

A few hundred yards.

Then step on it.

It's a year.

Can you make it?

Yeah, I'm all right. Give me one.

Keep down, Kabir.

Okay Bowie.

We just heard a Russian army radio station which reported that some

men attacked a military post to get some gas and are now heading for the

Pakistani border.

And you think it's Handel? Of course. Who else could it be?

Well, I'll be damned.

Looks as if he's going to make it after all.

Wait a minute. He's not alone. Who are the others?

Well, we'll worry about that when the time comes.

Ross?

Would you go as far as killing him to get what you want?

No.

We'll make some kind of a deal.

There's enough in it for everyone.

I don't think he can be bought.

Pretty quiet out there. I don't see anyone.

You okay?

We should be pretty close to the frontier by now, huh?

Yeah.

Hold it right there or I'll blow you away.

So that's where your old man was hiding it.

I had a hunch it was here.

It's part of the Shah's personal treasure.

We were going to take it to a safe place outside of Iran.

And you wanted to steal it.

Yeah, that's what we kind of had in mind.

But your honest -minded father had different ideas.

He hid it.

The only reason.

I've stayed in this shithole of a country with the hope of finding it.

I was even stupid enough to get caught by Amin Rakami.

But who'd ever guess that the General's son himself would deliver it to me?

Looks like the Reds might have other ideas.

Get back and drive.

I'm gonna pick his wagon.

Come on.

Let's go.

Hold it.

Get back in the wheel.

They've been spotted less than five miles from here. It's them, all right.

They're in a bus.

Good. I'm going to welcome him.

Hey, wait.

I'm coming too.

Hey, we made it. There's a jeep with two Americans.

Stop here.

Stop, I said.

Get out.

Go on while you still have the chance.

Get out of here What

do

you want to do sergeant

Well, he's got a kid with him.

What the fuck are you waiting for?

Driver, get out.

Bring it on!

The whole thing went up in smoke.

Years of hard work.

I was almost a rich man.

Listen, they're going to get killed.

After all, they're on our side. Come on, let's help them.

All right, let's get them out of there.

Get in.

Tell me the truth, Ross.

Did you know I was in that bus?

Of course.

And you sent me to fight it for you.

Something like that.

Why are you upset?

No, not really.

Without you, I would have always had doubts about my father.

Besides, I've gained a friend.

This is Kabir. He's a future American.

Right, pal?

Yeah, but you got two friends now.

Huh? You forget my earth.