1 00:03:46,169 --> 00:03:49,138 Do me a favor, will you? 2 00:03:49,172 --> 00:03:52,630 lnvite these people to my box after the second race. 3 00:03:52,675 --> 00:03:54,142 lnteresting list. 4 00:03:54,177 --> 00:03:55,644 Any special reason? 5 00:03:55,678 --> 00:03:58,146 Just in case Struan should ask. 6 00:03:58,181 --> 00:04:01,173 l have an announcement. You can leave it at that. 7 00:04:06,289 --> 00:04:07,984 You come in now. 8 00:04:11,994 --> 00:04:13,621 Anderson, you come in now. 9 00:04:13,663 --> 00:04:15,426 Last horse coming in now, jockeys. 10 00:04:28,844 --> 00:04:32,177 - Ahem. Paul. - Ah, Richard. 11 00:04:32,215 --> 00:04:33,477 You wanted to talk to me? 12 00:04:33,516 --> 00:04:36,144 Uh, yes. l have a proposal for you. 13 00:04:36,185 --> 00:04:38,983 l was going to make one to you. 14 00:04:41,524 --> 00:04:43,754 And they're off! 15 00:04:43,793 --> 00:04:46,523 Listen, Paul, if all the Ho-Pak securities-- 16 00:04:46,562 --> 00:04:49,656 l have a proposal for you that's good until 5:00 today. 17 00:04:49,699 --> 00:04:51,758 The Victoria Bank will bail out the Ho-Pak 18 00:04:51,801 --> 00:04:53,291 and guarantee all your depositors. 19 00:04:53,336 --> 00:04:55,827 ln return, we'll buy your personal holdings at par-- 20 00:04:55,871 --> 00:04:58,396 Par? That's 1I15 of their value! 21 00:04:58,441 --> 00:05:01,842 Actually, it's five cents on the dollar, which is about what they're worth. 22 00:05:01,877 --> 00:05:03,344 The Ho-Pak's in better shape than-- 23 00:05:03,379 --> 00:05:04,846 Than what? 24 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:08,179 These are hard times, and banks must be very careful. 25 00:05:08,217 --> 00:05:09,844 Even the Noble House is desperate for money, 26 00:05:09,885 --> 00:05:11,352 not that we intend to lend them any more. 27 00:05:11,387 --> 00:05:12,854 But the Ho-Pak-- 28 00:05:12,888 --> 00:05:14,446 Kindly shut up and listen. 29 00:05:14,490 --> 00:05:16,856 This is the one chance you have. 30 00:05:16,892 --> 00:05:19,360 Five cents is ridiculous! 31 00:05:19,395 --> 00:05:21,363 l'll agree to a merger, 32 00:05:21,397 --> 00:05:23,365 a seat on the Victoria Bank's board-- 33 00:05:23,399 --> 00:05:26,368 provided you give me your notarized resignation undated in advance 34 00:05:26,402 --> 00:05:28,495 and that you'll always vote exactly as l wish. 35 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:32,371 As to money, l don't want to protract the negotiation. 36 00:05:32,408 --> 00:05:34,376 lt will be settled now or not at all. 37 00:05:34,410 --> 00:05:35,877 57 cents on the dollar. 38 00:05:35,911 --> 00:05:38,209 - That's the very least l'll accept. - Ten, Richard. 39 00:05:38,247 --> 00:05:39,874 - 30. - 11. 40 00:05:39,915 --> 00:05:41,542 You're trying to destroy me. 41 00:05:41,584 --> 00:05:42,881 30 is more than fair. 42 00:05:42,918 --> 00:05:44,545 18, but that is final. 43 00:05:44,587 --> 00:05:45,918 25, and it's a deal. 44 00:05:45,955 --> 00:05:47,980 20. 45 00:05:48,024 --> 00:05:49,389 Good. 46 00:05:49,425 --> 00:05:51,393 Come back here after the fourth race. 47 00:05:51,427 --> 00:05:54,396 l'll have a provisional letter of agreement ready for your signature 48 00:05:54,430 --> 00:05:55,727 and your undated resignation. 49 00:05:55,765 --> 00:05:57,392 Yes, yes, l'll be here. 50 00:06:02,271 --> 00:06:03,829 Who won? 51 00:06:06,709 --> 00:06:08,700 Buccaneer. 52 00:06:14,450 --> 00:06:16,918 l need to win, Alexej. 53 00:06:16,952 --> 00:06:18,920 l need Noble Star to win. 54 00:06:18,954 --> 00:06:20,581 Let me ride Noble Star. 55 00:06:20,623 --> 00:06:21,920 l'll consider it. 56 00:06:21,957 --> 00:06:25,893 We must decide now, Taipan. lt's time. 57 00:06:27,897 --> 00:06:29,922 l can win. 58 00:06:29,965 --> 00:06:31,159 l know l can win. 59 00:06:31,200 --> 00:06:33,964 All right, Alexej, you ride. 60 00:06:34,003 --> 00:06:35,664 And by God, you better win. 61 00:06:51,754 --> 00:06:53,381 What's all this about, lan? 62 00:06:53,422 --> 00:06:55,390 You want to make an announcement? 63 00:06:55,424 --> 00:06:56,982 Yes. 64 00:06:57,026 --> 00:07:00,985 As courtesy, l thought you should all know. 65 00:07:01,030 --> 00:07:04,295 The Noble House is formally contesting the American Superfoods takeover 66 00:07:04,333 --> 00:07:06,961 of your Hong Kong General Stores. 67 00:07:07,002 --> 00:07:09,971 What? But you can't do that! 68 00:07:10,005 --> 00:07:11,563 l already have. 69 00:07:11,607 --> 00:07:14,974 All you have done, lan, is make an announcement. 70 00:07:15,010 --> 00:07:17,478 How are you gonna pay? 71 00:07:17,513 --> 00:07:20,414 ln 30 or 300 days? 72 00:07:20,449 --> 00:07:24,613 The bid's public. We complete in 30 days with a cash down payment 73 00:07:24,653 --> 00:07:26,746 and submit the tender by 9:30 Monday morning. 74 00:07:26,789 --> 00:07:28,984 This is nonsense. 75 00:07:29,024 --> 00:07:31,492 Think you can inspire confidence in Struan's 76 00:07:31,527 --> 00:07:33,495 with an empty show of strength? 77 00:07:33,529 --> 00:07:35,997 The Noble House is crumbling, and everyone knows it. 78 00:07:36,031 --> 00:07:38,625 The Noble House is still the Noble House. 79 00:07:38,667 --> 00:07:40,965 l repeat, Monday morning. 80 00:07:41,003 --> 00:07:43,972 9:30 in cash. 81 00:07:44,006 --> 00:07:45,473 Can l go to press on this, Taipan? 82 00:07:45,508 --> 00:07:46,975 Certainly. 83 00:07:47,009 --> 00:07:49,637 We have a deal. lt's set. 84 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:51,976 We're contesting your offer, Mr. Biltzmann. 85 00:07:52,014 --> 00:07:54,175 Just as it's done in the States. 86 00:07:54,216 --> 00:07:56,980 l presume you don't mind the contest. 87 00:07:57,019 --> 00:08:00,477 My deal is locked. lsn't it? 88 00:08:00,523 --> 00:08:03,321 Well, the directors had agreed, 89 00:08:03,359 --> 00:08:05,486 but the stockholders still have to ratify the agreement. 90 00:08:05,528 --> 00:08:07,996 So it isn't locked, Mr. Biltzmann. 91 00:08:08,030 --> 00:08:10,965 Your own deal stands, except that we would extend by two years, 92 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:13,298 and there's a seat on Struan's board for the full period. 93 00:08:13,335 --> 00:08:14,962 Now, listen-- 94 00:08:15,004 --> 00:08:17,973 You, of course, have the perfect right to counter. 95 00:08:18,007 --> 00:08:19,304 Like hell l do. 96 00:08:19,341 --> 00:08:21,571 l already made my deal. 97 00:08:21,610 --> 00:08:23,271 Well, it wasn't good enough. 98 00:08:24,780 --> 00:08:29,114 How much cash? Why don't you make it all public here? 99 00:08:29,151 --> 00:08:32,177 What is the down payment? 100 00:08:35,691 --> 00:08:38,524 Four million. U.S. 101 00:08:40,029 --> 00:08:42,020 lan, don't you think we should exam-- 102 00:08:42,064 --> 00:08:44,464 Don't worry. l have alternate financing for this. 103 00:08:44,500 --> 00:08:46,195 You break this deal, and l'll-- 104 00:08:51,006 --> 00:08:52,974 l'm getting out of here. 105 00:08:57,513 --> 00:09:00,107 What alternative financing? 106 00:09:00,149 --> 00:09:01,980 From abroad. 107 00:09:02,017 --> 00:09:06,010 Fortunately, the Noble House has friends all over the world. 108 00:09:21,504 --> 00:09:22,994 That was fantastic. 109 00:09:23,038 --> 00:09:24,471 What a performance. 110 00:09:24,507 --> 00:09:25,974 And he's going to pull it off. 111 00:09:26,008 --> 00:09:27,475 Maybe, maybe not. 112 00:09:27,510 --> 00:09:28,977 You know what we just did. 113 00:09:29,011 --> 00:09:31,536 We just bought the Noble House on a promise of four million bucks. 114 00:09:31,580 --> 00:09:33,980 What do you mean, promise? 115 00:09:34,016 --> 00:09:36,484 lf l don't come up with the money, Dunross is finished. 116 00:09:36,519 --> 00:09:37,747 He's down the tubes. 117 00:09:37,786 --> 00:09:39,481 You gave your word. 118 00:09:39,522 --> 00:09:42,491 You agreed to put up the four million, and l agreed to put up the stock. 119 00:09:42,525 --> 00:09:45,494 - Linc, don't you-- - Don't worry. l'll take care of you. 120 00:09:45,528 --> 00:09:47,996 That's not what l'm talking about. 121 00:09:48,030 --> 00:09:49,588 You can't renege now. 122 00:09:49,632 --> 00:09:52,465 Oh, why not? Didn't you see what Dunross did to Biltzmann? 123 00:09:52,501 --> 00:09:54,469 That poor slob didn't even know what hit him. 124 00:09:54,503 --> 00:09:57,472 lf they can do business Hong Kong style, so can l. 125 00:09:57,506 --> 00:09:59,474 You think Dunross wouldn't do the same thing to us? 126 00:10:18,527 --> 00:10:20,995 McMillan, you come in now. 127 00:10:21,030 --> 00:10:22,463 Zy and Wilson, you come in together. 128 00:10:22,498 --> 00:10:24,090 Right, jockeys. 129 00:10:30,005 --> 00:10:31,472 Good luck. 130 00:10:31,507 --> 00:10:33,975 Mmm, did you hedge your bet? 131 00:10:34,009 --> 00:10:36,000 Not even a little bit. 132 00:10:39,682 --> 00:10:42,344 One win is enough for you. This one's mine. 133 00:10:42,384 --> 00:10:46,480 Only if you cross the finish line in front of me, and you won't. 134 00:10:46,522 --> 00:10:47,989 You're not to win. 135 00:10:48,023 --> 00:10:49,490 Who says? 136 00:10:49,525 --> 00:10:50,856 You're not. 137 00:10:50,893 --> 00:10:53,020 You're all locked away. 138 00:10:58,834 --> 00:11:01,268 Stay there, stay there, stay there. 139 00:11:02,738 --> 00:11:04,865 Pull back, come on, come on, come on. 140 00:11:13,215 --> 00:11:15,012 Come on. 141 00:12:22,751 --> 00:12:24,412 Come on! Come on! 142 00:12:25,988 --> 00:12:27,888 Yeah! Yeah! 143 00:12:43,305 --> 00:12:46,103 - Come on, come on! - Noble Star! 144 00:12:50,479 --> 00:12:52,106 - Yes! Get in there! - Noble Star! 145 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:33,988 Excuse me. 146 00:13:34,022 --> 00:13:36,013 Doctor. 147 00:13:38,527 --> 00:13:40,324 Oh, dear God. 148 00:14:04,887 --> 00:14:06,980 Victoria Bank merging with the Ho-Pak. 149 00:14:07,022 --> 00:14:08,990 How do you figure that? 150 00:14:09,024 --> 00:14:10,992 l didn't hear the announcement. 151 00:14:11,026 --> 00:14:12,516 You just weren't listening. 152 00:14:12,561 --> 00:14:14,461 Paul Havergill said he's guaranteeing all the Ho-Pak depositors, 153 00:14:14,496 --> 00:14:16,464 and Richard Kwang will be on the Victoria board. 154 00:14:16,498 --> 00:14:18,466 Must have been one hell of a deal. 155 00:14:18,500 --> 00:14:19,831 l guess. 156 00:14:21,503 --> 00:14:22,697 What's the matter with you? 157 00:14:25,007 --> 00:14:26,338 Oh, l don't know. l'm sorry, Linc. 158 00:14:26,375 --> 00:14:29,867 That accident-- l just keep seeing it. 159 00:14:29,912 --> 00:14:32,972 Yeah. That was pretty awful. 160 00:14:33,015 --> 00:14:35,006 How much did you lose? 161 00:14:39,555 --> 00:14:40,988 Pretty heavy bet. 162 00:14:41,023 --> 00:14:44,959 Should have split it and put half your money on place. 163 00:14:44,993 --> 00:14:46,460 Some bets you don't hedge. 164 00:14:47,996 --> 00:14:50,965 You didn't have your money on the horse, did you? 165 00:14:50,999 --> 00:14:52,466 You had your money on Dunross. 166 00:14:52,501 --> 00:14:53,968 Oh, be smart. Learn from example. 167 00:14:54,002 --> 00:14:57,199 Anybody can trip and fall. 168 00:14:57,239 --> 00:14:58,706 What are you gonna do, Linc? 169 00:14:58,740 --> 00:15:01,470 l don't know. l got till 9:00 Monday morning to decide. 170 00:15:01,510 --> 00:15:03,705 We'll just wait and see what happens between now and then. 171 00:15:03,745 --> 00:15:05,542 And when you make your decision? 172 00:15:05,581 --> 00:15:06,980 Chinese have a saying. 173 00:15:07,015 --> 00:15:10,644 ''When pulling weeds, make sure you get rid of the roots.'' 174 00:15:29,504 --> 00:15:32,473 Excuse me for intruding, Taipan, but when l couldn't reach you, 175 00:15:32,507 --> 00:15:34,975 l found Philip and he suggested we wait for you here. 176 00:15:35,010 --> 00:15:36,637 l hope you've been comfortable. 177 00:15:36,678 --> 00:15:38,646 Please, sit down, gentlemen, sit down. 178 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:40,978 We heard about Alexej Travkin. 179 00:15:41,016 --> 00:15:44,417 - Terrible news. - Joss. 180 00:15:44,453 --> 00:15:46,478 l hope you have better news for me, Mr. Tip. 181 00:15:46,521 --> 00:15:49,957 l've spoken to Tsu-Yan and he remembers you well. 182 00:15:49,992 --> 00:15:52,961 He will be willing to see you first thing tomorrow morning in Beijing. 183 00:15:52,995 --> 00:15:54,963 - Call the airport. - No need. 184 00:15:54,997 --> 00:15:58,194 Tsu-Yan has said a plane and a visa will be waiting on your arrival. 185 00:15:58,233 --> 00:16:00,667 Did he give you any indication regarding my request? 186 00:16:00,702 --> 00:16:03,967 That he's invited you is a favorable sign. 187 00:16:04,006 --> 00:16:05,837 Beyond that, no. 188 00:16:05,874 --> 00:16:08,138 You explained the question of time? 189 00:16:08,176 --> 00:16:12,169 l believe you'll find Tsu-Yan to be well-informed in many ways. 190 00:16:12,214 --> 00:16:16,014 The situation here is a matter of serious discussion in Beijing. 191 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:23,586 The Middle Kingdom wishes to protect its interests. 192 00:16:23,625 --> 00:16:26,059 - Of course. - My government is very concerned 193 00:16:26,094 --> 00:16:28,961 with the financial well-being of Hong Kong. 194 00:16:28,997 --> 00:16:34,230 After all, we have considerable interests here. 195 00:16:38,006 --> 00:16:39,974 Well? 196 00:16:40,008 --> 00:16:41,999 lt's beautiful. 197 00:16:43,512 --> 00:16:46,447 - l-- - You earned it. 198 00:16:46,481 --> 00:16:48,972 And l always keep my word, don't l? 199 00:16:49,017 --> 00:16:50,746 Here. 200 00:16:54,022 --> 00:16:55,046 No. 201 00:16:55,090 --> 00:16:56,455 No? What do you mean, no? 202 00:16:56,491 --> 00:16:57,958 l promised you a Jag. 203 00:16:57,993 --> 00:17:00,962 - l mean l don't want it, Quillan. - The hell you don't. 204 00:17:00,996 --> 00:17:02,964 l know you, Orlanda. 205 00:17:02,998 --> 00:17:05,466 l don't want your car. 206 00:17:05,500 --> 00:17:07,968 l don't want anything from you. 207 00:17:08,003 --> 00:17:09,470 Not now. 208 00:17:09,504 --> 00:17:12,473 Not anymore. 209 00:17:12,507 --> 00:17:15,738 Good lord, you've fallen for him, haven't you? 210 00:17:15,777 --> 00:17:17,574 Yes. 211 00:17:17,612 --> 00:17:19,477 l'm sorry-- 212 00:17:19,514 --> 00:17:21,482 Oh, no, no, not to worry. 213 00:17:21,516 --> 00:17:25,475 Real or pretend, the end result will still be the same. 214 00:17:25,520 --> 00:17:27,488 ln fact, this could work out better. 215 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:34,989 Orlanda in love! 216 00:17:46,008 --> 00:17:48,476 Yeah, l'm upset. 217 00:17:48,510 --> 00:17:51,775 No, it's not your fault. 218 00:17:51,813 --> 00:17:53,974 Right. When l get back. 219 00:17:54,016 --> 00:17:55,984 All right. Bye-bye. 220 00:18:06,995 --> 00:18:08,963 Hi. Come on in. 221 00:18:08,997 --> 00:18:10,624 l'm sorry l'm not ready, 222 00:18:10,665 --> 00:18:13,463 but l've been on the phone for the past hour. 223 00:18:15,003 --> 00:18:19,963 Listen, l might as well get the bad news over with. 224 00:18:20,008 --> 00:18:22,306 Doug Murtagh just called from New York. 225 00:18:22,344 --> 00:18:23,675 He couldn't sell it. 226 00:18:23,712 --> 00:18:26,146 No First Central. 227 00:18:26,181 --> 00:18:27,739 l'm sorry, lan. 228 00:18:27,783 --> 00:18:29,978 l guess today's not your day. 229 00:18:30,018 --> 00:18:36,480 Uh, who knows? With luck, l may salvage it yet. 230 00:18:37,859 --> 00:18:39,986 Luck runs pretty thin sometimes. 231 00:18:41,496 --> 00:18:42,963 l'll go get ready. 232 00:18:42,998 --> 00:18:45,626 l'm afraid l have to beg off tonight. 233 00:18:45,667 --> 00:18:48,465 How about tomorrow after Jason Plumm's party? 234 00:18:48,503 --> 00:18:49,868 What's wrong with tonight? 235 00:18:49,905 --> 00:18:52,271 l have to go out of town. 236 00:18:52,307 --> 00:18:54,673 Oh. Want some company? 237 00:18:54,709 --> 00:18:56,677 Well, that's not possible on this trip. 238 00:18:56,711 --> 00:18:58,474 Why not? 239 00:18:58,513 --> 00:19:00,981 l'll tell you when l get back. 240 00:19:01,016 --> 00:19:02,984 l'd like to know now. 241 00:19:03,018 --> 00:19:05,486 Last night was not something l do casually, 242 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:07,613 and l sure as hell don't want to feel like a fool. 243 00:19:07,656 --> 00:19:09,624 Last night was very special. 244 00:19:09,658 --> 00:19:11,455 But tonight you're going out of town? 245 00:19:11,493 --> 00:19:13,461 Alone, if that's what you're asking. 246 00:19:13,495 --> 00:19:14,962 - l have to go. - Then go. 247 00:19:14,996 --> 00:19:17,965 - l'll call you as soon as l can. - lf you want to. 248 00:19:17,999 --> 00:19:19,466 - Casey. - Where are you going? 249 00:19:19,501 --> 00:19:20,798 l can't tell you. 250 00:19:20,836 --> 00:19:23,464 Then if that's the way you want to play the game... 251 00:19:23,505 --> 00:19:25,973 - lt is no game. - No? 252 00:19:26,007 --> 00:19:28,475 l'm sorry, lan. 253 00:19:28,510 --> 00:19:31,001 l'm not sure if l believe you. 254 00:20:19,494 --> 00:20:21,121 Welcome to Beijing, Mr. Dunross. 255 00:20:21,163 --> 00:20:22,960 l hope your trip was a pleasant one. 256 00:20:22,998 --> 00:20:24,465 Yes, it was fine, thank you. 257 00:20:24,499 --> 00:20:26,467 And our offices are closed today. 258 00:20:26,501 --> 00:20:28,469 Tsu-yan is expecting you in Pan-Ching. 259 00:20:28,503 --> 00:20:29,970 lt is less than hour's drive. 260 00:20:30,005 --> 00:20:31,233 Fine. 261 00:22:28,990 --> 00:22:33,484 Yes. You're just as l imagined you to be. 262 00:22:35,997 --> 00:22:37,487 And you as well. 263 00:22:41,803 --> 00:22:44,966 lt's been a while, Tsu-Yan. 264 00:22:45,006 --> 00:22:48,066 Almost 25 years. 265 00:22:48,109 --> 00:22:52,011 We've become a little older, if not wiser. 266 00:22:55,216 --> 00:22:58,947 So my old friend has become taipan of the Noble House. 267 00:22:58,987 --> 00:23:00,955 And my old friend has become chairman 268 00:23:00,989 --> 00:23:03,958 of the China Great Wall lnternational Trust Corporation. 269 00:23:03,992 --> 00:23:06,961 Yes, but you were always destined. 270 00:23:06,995 --> 00:23:08,462 Yes. 271 00:23:08,496 --> 00:23:10,123 And you were always smarter. 272 00:23:10,165 --> 00:23:13,464 No, lan. l think we were quite equal. 273 00:23:13,501 --> 00:23:16,470 That's why we were such good friends. 274 00:23:16,504 --> 00:23:19,473 And now you come to me in friendship. 275 00:23:19,507 --> 00:23:21,475 And in need as well. 276 00:23:21,509 --> 00:23:23,477 Yes, l know. 277 00:23:23,511 --> 00:23:26,810 We've been watching the recent events in Hong Kong carefully 278 00:23:26,848 --> 00:23:29,009 and with little pleasure. 279 00:23:30,485 --> 00:23:33,943 How strange, the turns of history. 280 00:23:33,988 --> 00:23:36,957 l remember when your father was taipan, 281 00:23:36,991 --> 00:23:40,449 and it's impossible to imagine him asking China for help. 282 00:23:40,495 --> 00:23:44,454 Those were different times, and l'm not my father. 283 00:23:44,499 --> 00:23:45,966 You must remember, 284 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:49,959 Noble House has been a friend of the Middle Kingdom for many years. 285 00:23:50,004 --> 00:23:53,963 Friendly acquaintance perhaps might be a better description. 286 00:23:54,008 --> 00:23:55,976 Your famous ancestor, the green-eyed devil, 287 00:23:56,010 --> 00:24:00,470 was, after all, an opium trader and a pirate as well. 288 00:24:00,515 --> 00:24:03,951 The Noble House was hardly built on noble foundations. 289 00:24:03,985 --> 00:24:06,453 l have never made that claim. 290 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:07,978 Wisely. 291 00:24:09,491 --> 00:24:13,120 Unfortunately, the current government of Hong Kong is not equally wise. 292 00:24:13,161 --> 00:24:16,130 No? ln what way do you find them foolish? 293 00:24:16,164 --> 00:24:19,463 The answer is not as simple as the question, lan. 294 00:24:19,501 --> 00:24:21,469 But of course you know that. 295 00:24:21,503 --> 00:24:23,471 Shall l give you an example? 296 00:24:23,505 --> 00:24:24,972 Please. 297 00:24:25,006 --> 00:24:26,871 You were always a good teacher. 298 00:24:26,908 --> 00:24:29,399 Two days ago, Thursday, 299 00:24:29,444 --> 00:24:32,413 the Hong Kong police made a serious error. 300 00:24:32,447 --> 00:24:34,745 They mistakenly arrested a good friend of yours-- 301 00:24:34,783 --> 00:24:36,444 Brian Kwok. 302 00:24:36,484 --> 00:24:38,452 Brian? Why? 303 00:24:38,486 --> 00:24:40,681 He's been falsely accused of espionage. 304 00:24:40,722 --> 00:24:42,849 - That's impossible. - l quite agree. 305 00:24:43,892 --> 00:24:46,019 What would you suggest, lan? 306 00:24:46,060 --> 00:24:48,085 How would the taipan of the Noble House 307 00:24:48,129 --> 00:24:50,097 deal with such an unhappy situation? 308 00:24:50,131 --> 00:24:51,962 As quickly as possible. 309 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:56,960 Yes, some things are best resolved with haste. 310 00:24:57,005 --> 00:25:00,463 But that's not what you've come here to discuss. 311 00:25:00,508 --> 00:25:04,205 Our company might be willing to issue a line of credit 312 00:25:04,245 --> 00:25:06,679 to the Noble House with certain conditions. 313 00:25:06,714 --> 00:25:08,944 How much credit? 314 00:25:08,983 --> 00:25:11,451 First you must accept the conditions. 315 00:25:11,486 --> 00:25:13,954 First you tell me the amount. 316 00:25:13,988 --> 00:25:18,948 You were a scoundrel as a boy, lan. l see you haven't changed. 317 00:25:18,993 --> 00:25:22,952 Very well. 300 million Hong Kong dollars on a revolving basis 318 00:25:22,997 --> 00:25:25,090 at 10% interest. 319 00:25:25,133 --> 00:25:26,464 - 4. - 8. 320 00:25:26,501 --> 00:25:28,469 - 5. - 7. 321 00:25:28,503 --> 00:25:29,993 5.5. 322 00:25:31,506 --> 00:25:33,974 Only for you. 323 00:25:34,008 --> 00:25:35,475 How soon? 324 00:25:35,510 --> 00:25:37,978 That will depend on the conditions. 325 00:25:38,012 --> 00:25:40,981 As l understand it, you need the money tomorrow. 326 00:25:41,015 --> 00:25:43,449 l need it right now, but tomorrow will have to do. 327 00:25:43,485 --> 00:25:44,952 The first condition is that Tip Tok-Toh 328 00:25:44,986 --> 00:25:46,954 be made a director of the Noble House. 329 00:25:46,988 --> 00:25:49,115 And be given a seat on your executive board. 330 00:25:49,157 --> 00:25:52,957 Consider it done. 331 00:25:52,994 --> 00:25:55,087 And the next condition? 332 00:25:55,129 --> 00:26:00,465 Old friends should assist old friends 333 00:26:00,502 --> 00:26:03,494 and help correct mistakes. 334 00:26:13,314 --> 00:26:16,442 l'm sorry, miss, but Mr. Bartlett's gone out. 335 00:26:16,484 --> 00:26:17,951 Did he leave a message for me? 336 00:26:17,986 --> 00:26:20,454 No, no messages for you today. 337 00:26:20,488 --> 00:26:21,978 OK, thank you. 338 00:26:24,993 --> 00:26:26,460 Good morning, Casey! Are you ready? 339 00:26:26,494 --> 00:26:27,620 For what? 340 00:26:27,662 --> 00:26:29,459 We're going boating. Don't you remember? 341 00:26:29,497 --> 00:26:31,465 l thought we'd go to Deepwater Bay. 342 00:26:31,499 --> 00:26:32,966 Sea should be calm there, lunches onboard. 343 00:26:33,001 --> 00:26:34,468 l didn't say-- 344 00:26:34,502 --> 00:26:36,470 And you didn't say you'd come, l know. 345 00:26:36,504 --> 00:26:39,302 That's why l'm here. l shall persuade you. 346 00:26:40,441 --> 00:26:41,465 How? 347 00:26:41,509 --> 00:26:44,478 By telling you about Sundays in Hong Kong 348 00:26:44,512 --> 00:26:46,571 with everyone gone and nothing to do. 349 00:26:46,614 --> 00:26:49,447 l see you've already been for a walk. 350 00:26:49,484 --> 00:26:52,453 Now you can go and sit in your room and watch television 351 00:26:52,487 --> 00:26:55,945 and hear the news about the landslide above Aberdeen, 352 00:26:55,990 --> 00:26:57,958 and that's today's big story. 353 00:26:57,992 --> 00:26:59,459 Or l could read a book. 354 00:26:59,494 --> 00:27:01,655 And after an hour, you'll be restless 355 00:27:01,696 --> 00:27:03,459 and you'll go for another walk 356 00:27:03,498 --> 00:27:05,466 and then back to your room. 357 00:27:05,500 --> 00:27:09,129 While with me, you can enjoy something a little more exciting. 358 00:27:09,170 --> 00:27:10,967 Such as? 359 00:27:11,005 --> 00:27:13,974 Such as perhaps catching me off guard 360 00:27:14,008 --> 00:27:16,636 and learning some information which you can use 361 00:27:16,678 --> 00:27:18,976 to help your friend lan Dunross. 362 00:27:19,013 --> 00:27:21,447 l don't think you're ever off guard, 363 00:27:21,482 --> 00:27:23,313 at least, not about the Noble House. 364 00:27:24,485 --> 00:27:26,453 Come and find out. 365 00:27:26,487 --> 00:27:27,954 And if l don't? 366 00:27:27,989 --> 00:27:30,981 A very fine lunch will go to waste. 367 00:27:32,493 --> 00:27:33,824 Well? 368 00:27:37,632 --> 00:27:38,963 Why not? 369 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:42,993 A more gracious acceptance has never passed my ears. 370 00:27:45,306 --> 00:27:47,968 Maybe another week, ten days at the most. 371 00:27:48,009 --> 00:27:50,978 - And then? - Back to California. 372 00:27:51,012 --> 00:27:53,947 Got a hell of a house there, right on top of a hill. 373 00:27:53,982 --> 00:27:56,143 You'd really like it. 374 00:27:56,184 --> 00:27:57,947 l'm sure l would. 375 00:27:57,986 --> 00:28:00,955 Why don't you come back with me? 376 00:28:00,989 --> 00:28:03,958 To California? 377 00:28:03,992 --> 00:28:07,325 What would l do? 378 00:28:07,362 --> 00:28:09,956 No, Linc. l can't. 379 00:28:09,998 --> 00:28:12,466 Oh, why not? What's holding you here? 380 00:28:12,500 --> 00:28:14,968 My self-respect. 381 00:28:15,003 --> 00:28:19,463 l want to be everything a woman could be for you... 382 00:28:19,507 --> 00:28:21,941 everything that you could desire. 383 00:28:21,976 --> 00:28:23,637 But l won't be your mistress. 384 00:28:23,678 --> 00:28:26,169 l won't be kept by you. 385 00:28:26,214 --> 00:28:28,910 - That's not what l meant. - Then what did you mean? 386 00:28:28,950 --> 00:28:32,181 Just...l want to be with you. 387 00:28:32,220 --> 00:28:37,487 And l want to be with you...always. 388 00:28:37,525 --> 00:28:40,551 And when l'm old and you no longer desire me, 389 00:28:40,595 --> 00:28:44,725 l will fill that part of your life with whatever will make you happy... 390 00:28:44,766 --> 00:28:47,360 openly and freely. 391 00:28:47,402 --> 00:28:49,870 All l ask is to be your tai-tai. 392 00:28:49,904 --> 00:28:52,668 What's that, a tai-tai? 393 00:28:52,707 --> 00:28:55,437 lt means ''supreme of supreme.'' 394 00:28:55,476 --> 00:28:58,570 lt means to be part of your life. 395 00:28:58,613 --> 00:29:03,846 lt means that l love you. 396 00:29:05,386 --> 00:29:06,648 Orlanda... 397 00:29:06,688 --> 00:29:08,155 No, wait. 398 00:29:08,189 --> 00:29:10,054 This complicates things too much. 399 00:29:10,091 --> 00:29:12,025 No, it makes everything perfect. 400 00:29:12,060 --> 00:29:14,551 l want you, Orlanda. l want you with me. 401 00:29:14,595 --> 00:29:19,362 - Always? - Now, always, constantly. 402 00:29:20,601 --> 00:29:22,068 Then keep me, Linc. 403 00:29:24,539 --> 00:29:26,268 Keep me forever. 404 00:29:38,019 --> 00:29:39,384 Hello, Robert. 405 00:29:39,420 --> 00:29:40,819 lt seems as if you're always on duty. 406 00:29:40,855 --> 00:29:42,482 l was just passing by and heard you were coming through. 407 00:29:42,523 --> 00:29:43,990 Thought l'd lend a hand. 408 00:29:44,025 --> 00:29:45,492 But obviously you didn't need any help. 409 00:29:45,526 --> 00:29:46,993 Have a good trip? 410 00:29:47,028 --> 00:29:48,791 l hear you've arrested Brian Kwok. ls that true? 411 00:29:48,830 --> 00:29:51,025 - Who told you that? - An old friend. 412 00:29:51,065 --> 00:29:53,590 - ln Beijing? - Damn it, Robert. Answer me. 413 00:29:53,634 --> 00:29:55,329 l'm afraid l can't, Taipan. 414 00:29:55,369 --> 00:29:56,734 Don't play that game with me. 415 00:29:56,771 --> 00:29:58,068 lf Brian has been arrested, l have the right to know. 416 00:29:58,106 --> 00:29:59,596 That may be so, Taipan, 417 00:29:59,640 --> 00:30:02,541 but l don't have the right to tell you. 418 00:30:13,755 --> 00:30:15,052 Sorry. 419 00:30:18,493 --> 00:30:20,984 lt's the salt air. lt's very relaxing. 420 00:30:21,028 --> 00:30:23,019 And all that wine at lunch. 421 00:30:25,533 --> 00:30:27,194 We'll be heading back soon. 422 00:30:29,036 --> 00:30:30,936 Aren't you glad you came now? 423 00:30:30,972 --> 00:30:32,200 Delighted. 424 00:30:34,876 --> 00:30:38,368 Are you off guard yet, or was that just the bait? 425 00:30:38,412 --> 00:30:40,175 Try me. 426 00:30:40,214 --> 00:30:42,079 What's gonna happen tomorrow? 427 00:30:42,116 --> 00:30:45,381 Oh, tomorrow will take care of tomorrow. 428 00:30:45,419 --> 00:30:46,977 Seriously. 429 00:30:47,021 --> 00:30:50,013 l will win, or l will not win, 430 00:30:50,057 --> 00:30:51,649 but with joss, 431 00:30:51,692 --> 00:30:53,751 l will have lan Dunross where l want him. 432 00:30:53,795 --> 00:30:54,955 And then? 433 00:30:54,996 --> 00:30:56,361 Have any doubt? 434 00:30:56,397 --> 00:31:00,060 l'll take him over lock, stock, and box at the races. 435 00:31:00,101 --> 00:31:02,092 And you really want that, don't you? 436 00:31:02,136 --> 00:31:06,664 Oh, yes. That represents victory. 437 00:31:06,707 --> 00:31:12,703 He and his ancestors have deprived me and mine long enough. 438 00:31:12,747 --> 00:31:14,408 lsn't there enough room for both of you? 439 00:31:14,448 --> 00:31:16,279 Oh, well, once perhaps there was long ago, 440 00:31:16,317 --> 00:31:17,682 But not anymore. 441 00:31:19,353 --> 00:31:21,082 Look, l know Dunross has impressed you 442 00:31:21,122 --> 00:31:23,147 with his great house and his grand manor, 443 00:31:23,191 --> 00:31:25,159 but you've only seen one side to him. 444 00:31:25,193 --> 00:31:27,684 There is another side which is far less attractive. 445 00:31:27,728 --> 00:31:29,025 ln what way? 446 00:31:32,300 --> 00:31:34,791 Dirk Struan was 447 00:31:34,836 --> 00:31:37,669 a grasping greedy bastard. 448 00:31:37,705 --> 00:31:40,139 So was all his line. 449 00:31:40,174 --> 00:31:41,664 lan Dunross is no better. 450 00:31:43,678 --> 00:31:46,738 Although l must admit, he has a certain charm. 451 00:31:46,781 --> 00:31:48,715 Now, that you've described him, 452 00:31:48,749 --> 00:31:50,614 how would you describe yourself? 453 00:31:55,356 --> 00:31:57,517 How you ladies manipulate us men. 454 00:31:59,193 --> 00:32:02,856 ln truth, my dear, l confess l am no better. 455 00:32:04,131 --> 00:32:05,996 l'm glad to hear it. 456 00:32:06,033 --> 00:32:09,969 Good. Come, let me show you around the rest of the boat. 457 00:32:13,641 --> 00:32:15,939 She sleeps six comfortably, 458 00:32:15,977 --> 00:32:18,138 plus the crew quarters, of course. 459 00:32:18,179 --> 00:32:20,170 This is the master cabin. 460 00:32:32,393 --> 00:32:33,860 Come on, Quillan. 461 00:32:33,895 --> 00:32:36,659 - Just don't. - Don't what? 462 00:32:36,697 --> 00:32:39,165 Let's go back up on the deck. OK? 463 00:33:05,359 --> 00:33:07,827 Why don't we have a drink? 464 00:33:07,862 --> 00:33:10,831 - Go to hell. - Oh, l will soon enough. 465 00:33:10,865 --> 00:33:12,162 Now, calm down. 466 00:33:12,199 --> 00:33:13,689 lf l really wanted to rape you, 467 00:33:13,734 --> 00:33:15,292 lt wouldn't be much of a contest, l'm afraid. 468 00:33:15,336 --> 00:33:17,133 lf you were to call bloody murder, 469 00:33:17,171 --> 00:33:19,139 my crew wouldn't care a thing. 470 00:33:19,173 --> 00:33:23,303 - You bastard! - l'm not, actually. 471 00:33:23,344 --> 00:33:24,606 l'm really very legitimate. 472 00:33:24,645 --> 00:33:29,014 Look, it was a prank, that's all. Nothing more. 473 00:33:29,050 --> 00:33:30,881 What can l do to apologize? 474 00:33:32,353 --> 00:33:34,378 Just open the damn door. 475 00:33:34,422 --> 00:33:37,687 Turn the handle the other way. 476 00:33:58,679 --> 00:34:00,146 Did Tsu-Yan agree, Taipan... 477 00:34:00,181 --> 00:34:02,911 Tsu-yan has requested that Brian Kwok be freed from prison 478 00:34:02,950 --> 00:34:05,646 - before the funds are released. - Brian's in prison? 479 00:34:05,686 --> 00:34:08,211 - Yes, l heard yesterday. - Why the devil didn't you tell me? 480 00:34:08,255 --> 00:34:11,281 You no longer consider me comprador of the Noble House 481 00:34:11,325 --> 00:34:13,293 and favor me with your trust. 482 00:34:13,327 --> 00:34:16,490 Claudia, get me Casey Tcholok on the phone, will you? 483 00:34:16,530 --> 00:34:18,828 She's on the Sea WItch with Quillan Gornt. 484 00:34:18,866 --> 00:34:19,992 With Gornt? 485 00:34:20,034 --> 00:34:22,332 Yes. l could leave a message at the hotel. 486 00:34:24,038 --> 00:34:25,369 Call the governor. 487 00:34:25,406 --> 00:34:26,805 l need to see him as soon as possible. 488 00:34:26,841 --> 00:34:28,001 Say it's regarding Brian Kwok. 489 00:34:28,042 --> 00:34:29,669 Philip, you come with me. 490 00:34:32,446 --> 00:34:34,346 You consider yourself trustworthy? 491 00:34:34,382 --> 00:34:36,350 Yes. 492 00:34:36,384 --> 00:34:38,818 l've proved it in the past many times. 493 00:34:38,853 --> 00:34:41,219 So did my father and his. 494 00:34:41,255 --> 00:34:44,850 Even so, if l were you, l would have already decided 495 00:34:44,892 --> 00:34:47,190 the ways and means of my destruction. 496 00:34:48,796 --> 00:34:50,991 Perhaps l have. 497 00:34:51,032 --> 00:34:52,932 Not you. Dirk Struan, yes, 498 00:34:52,967 --> 00:34:54,332 but not you. 499 00:34:54,368 --> 00:34:57,132 And the money? The 40 million you were to raise? 500 00:34:57,171 --> 00:34:59,298 lt is under consideration. 501 00:34:59,340 --> 00:35:00,705 That is not good enough. 502 00:35:00,741 --> 00:35:01,969 lt is still early. 503 00:35:02,009 --> 00:35:04,637 You have given me until midnight. 504 00:35:04,678 --> 00:35:07,579 Again, l ask forgiveness. 505 00:35:07,615 --> 00:35:09,139 Because you think you're finished. 506 00:35:09,183 --> 00:35:12,880 Because l might be finished if once more l cannot prove my worth. 507 00:35:12,920 --> 00:35:14,854 How do you propose to do that? 508 00:35:14,889 --> 00:35:17,983 l promise that l will deal with Four-Finger Wu 509 00:35:18,025 --> 00:35:19,720 long before his request must be granted. 510 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:21,990 - How? - This is China. 511 00:35:22,029 --> 00:35:25,089 l will deal with it in Chinese fashion. 512 00:35:25,132 --> 00:35:27,327 l swear it by the blood of my ancestors. 513 00:35:27,368 --> 00:35:30,701 l will continue to protect the Noble House as l have sworn to do. 514 00:35:30,738 --> 00:35:33,502 But without money, there will be no Noble House 515 00:35:33,541 --> 00:35:35,475 for you to protect. 516 00:35:35,509 --> 00:35:39,707 My resignation. May l ask that it be extended a week? 517 00:35:39,747 --> 00:35:44,116 No. A day, perhaps. 518 00:35:44,151 --> 00:35:46,676 Other extensions may be discussed later. 519 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:48,244 l have heard that tomorrow morning, 520 00:35:48,289 --> 00:35:51,224 Gornt and Bartlett will continue to drive our stock down. 521 00:35:51,258 --> 00:35:52,953 l expect so. 522 00:35:52,993 --> 00:35:54,722 Then you should withdraw it from trading. 523 00:35:54,762 --> 00:35:57,560 l could have a word with the stock exchange committee. 524 00:35:58,799 --> 00:36:01,290 The governor can see you immediately, Taipan. 525 00:36:01,335 --> 00:36:03,166 He's waiting in his office. 526 00:36:06,173 --> 00:36:08,334 Whatever you want, my love. 527 00:36:09,677 --> 00:36:11,338 Whatever you want. 528 00:37:35,129 --> 00:37:39,293 ln this unhappy affair of Brian Kwok, 529 00:37:39,333 --> 00:37:42,632 it would seem to me more a matter for the police 530 00:37:42,670 --> 00:37:45,537 than the concern of the Noble House, 531 00:37:45,573 --> 00:37:49,976 which is why l asked Commissioner Crosse to join us at this meeting. 532 00:37:50,010 --> 00:37:52,808 Exactly what is it that you want, Mr. Dunross? 533 00:37:52,846 --> 00:37:56,475 l would like this situation to be handled wisely. 534 00:37:56,517 --> 00:37:59,918 Beijing considers Brian's arrest to be a serious error. 535 00:37:59,954 --> 00:38:01,922 Oh? On whose part? 536 00:38:01,956 --> 00:38:03,787 They say he's been falsely accused. 537 00:38:03,824 --> 00:38:05,314 They can say whatever they damn please. 538 00:38:05,359 --> 00:38:06,758 That doesn't change the facts. 539 00:38:06,794 --> 00:38:08,159 And what are the facts? 540 00:38:08,195 --> 00:38:10,129 That doesn't concern you. 541 00:38:10,164 --> 00:38:13,656 Now, l must admit, having the taipan of the Noble House 542 00:38:13,701 --> 00:38:16,397 acting as a communist emissary 543 00:38:16,437 --> 00:38:17,961 is a bit of a surprise. 544 00:38:18,005 --> 00:38:22,135 Yes, that does strike rather an odd note. 545 00:38:22,176 --> 00:38:24,644 What is your connection with this, lan? 546 00:38:24,678 --> 00:38:27,647 As an old friend who's trying to rectify a mistake 547 00:38:27,681 --> 00:38:29,114 before it's too late. 548 00:38:29,149 --> 00:38:31,982 There is no mistake. 549 00:38:32,019 --> 00:38:34,317 ls that why you went to Beijing? 550 00:38:34,355 --> 00:38:35,481 No, sir. 551 00:38:35,522 --> 00:38:37,456 l went to meet with Tsu-Yan, 552 00:38:37,491 --> 00:38:40,289 Chairman of the China Great Wall lnternational Trust Corporation. 553 00:38:40,327 --> 00:38:42,488 Would you give me the reason? 554 00:38:42,529 --> 00:38:44,997 To establish a line of credit. 555 00:38:45,032 --> 00:38:48,399 But freeing Brian Kwok is the price, is that it? 556 00:38:48,435 --> 00:38:51,461 Let the spy go to save the Noble House? 557 00:38:51,505 --> 00:38:54,770 l can certainly understand your interest, Mr. Dunross. 558 00:38:54,808 --> 00:38:59,142 Unfortunately, for you, however, l fail to share your enthusiasm. 559 00:38:59,179 --> 00:39:01,147 lf the Reds want Brian Kwok, 560 00:39:01,181 --> 00:39:02,648 let them bloody well ask for him. 561 00:39:02,683 --> 00:39:05,174 That is a demonstration of sublime ignorance, commissioner. 562 00:39:05,219 --> 00:39:07,244 Gentlemen, please. 563 00:39:07,288 --> 00:39:08,778 Let's not be precipitous. 564 00:39:08,822 --> 00:39:10,915 lf you've forced Beijing into making an official request, 565 00:39:10,958 --> 00:39:12,789 then you've forced them to acknowledge what has happened. 566 00:39:12,826 --> 00:39:15,226 But if Brian is simply released and allowed to cross the border-- 567 00:39:15,262 --> 00:39:17,127 We can all pretend it didn't happen. 568 00:39:17,164 --> 00:39:21,396 That might be your style, Taipan, but it is not mine. 569 00:39:21,435 --> 00:39:24,927 Governor, how many banks, how many businesses have failed 570 00:39:24,972 --> 00:39:26,803 in the last few years, and who has come to the rescue? 571 00:39:26,840 --> 00:39:27,932 China. 572 00:39:27,975 --> 00:39:30,808 The entire economy of Hong Kong depends on Beijing. 573 00:39:30,844 --> 00:39:32,505 London may not be happy about that, but they cannot deny it. 574 00:39:32,546 --> 00:39:35,208 No, but they regard it as Beijing's protection 575 00:39:35,249 --> 00:39:37,547 of a future investment. 576 00:39:37,584 --> 00:39:40,451 And if Beijing's protection were to be withdrawn 577 00:39:40,487 --> 00:39:42,751 for all of Hong Kong, what then? 578 00:39:42,790 --> 00:39:45,588 ls the Bank of England prepared to accept the responsibility 579 00:39:45,626 --> 00:39:47,856 not just for the Noble House, but for all of Hong Kong? 580 00:39:47,895 --> 00:39:51,729 All for Brian Kwok. ls that a threat? 581 00:39:51,765 --> 00:39:53,289 That's a possibility, 582 00:39:53,334 --> 00:39:56,565 if Brian Kwok is not released tomorrow evening at the border at 6:00 583 00:39:56,603 --> 00:39:58,070 and allowed to cross. 584 00:39:58,105 --> 00:40:01,336 Her Majesty's Government is not subject to blackmail. 585 00:40:01,375 --> 00:40:03,502 lt is not blackmail! 586 00:40:06,613 --> 00:40:08,012 lt is survival. 587 00:40:23,831 --> 00:40:26,823 Take her back to the yacht club. 588 00:40:34,174 --> 00:40:36,142 l thought you were asleep. 589 00:40:36,176 --> 00:40:38,508 l'm too happy to be sleeping. 590 00:40:38,545 --> 00:40:40,479 l want to be awake to enjoy. 591 00:40:40,514 --> 00:40:42,846 l'm happy that l've pleased you. 592 00:40:47,654 --> 00:40:49,622 You did more than please me. 593 00:40:49,656 --> 00:40:51,590 That was only the beginning. 594 00:40:51,625 --> 00:40:54,617 l've put my soul into your life. 595 00:40:58,465 --> 00:41:01,263 Close your eyes, my darling. 596 00:41:01,301 --> 00:41:03,428 Everything will be done as you desire. 597 00:41:13,714 --> 00:41:16,808 And, yes, you should have seen their faces 598 00:41:16,850 --> 00:41:19,648 when l told them how much opium l could supply. 599 00:41:21,155 --> 00:41:23,715 That is why they elected me chief of the new brotherhood, 600 00:41:23,757 --> 00:41:25,156 which was only right. 601 00:41:25,192 --> 00:41:28,059 There are better uses for your half-coin, Father, 602 00:41:28,095 --> 00:41:29,858 safer and with good profit. 603 00:41:29,897 --> 00:41:32,195 The Noble House could provide investments and-- 604 00:41:32,232 --> 00:41:34,063 Oh, what investments? What profit? 605 00:41:34,101 --> 00:41:38,231 No, my son, the white powder is the most profitable investment 606 00:41:38,272 --> 00:41:39,330 in the whole world. 607 00:41:39,373 --> 00:41:41,637 And now that we have the ships of the Noble House! 608 00:41:41,675 --> 00:41:43,199 But Taipan hasn't agreed yet. 609 00:41:43,243 --> 00:41:44,301 Aiyah! 610 00:41:44,344 --> 00:41:46,972 How could l have a son with such a small mind? 611 00:41:47,014 --> 00:41:50,177 He will agree. Of course he will agree to everything. 612 00:41:50,217 --> 00:41:53,812 Oh, secretly, we will have access 613 00:41:53,854 --> 00:41:56,823 to the Noble House bank accounts to hide our profits. 614 00:41:56,857 --> 00:42:00,020 And the taipan will intercede for me with Lando Mata 615 00:42:00,060 --> 00:42:03,552 so that my name will be chosen for the new gambling syndicate 616 00:42:03,597 --> 00:42:06,760 in Macao. 617 00:42:06,800 --> 00:42:10,964 Ah, yes, everything is possible. 618 00:42:11,004 --> 00:42:12,471 Everything! 619 00:42:37,998 --> 00:42:40,330 You will wait for me in the back. 620 00:43:03,991 --> 00:43:06,425 You didn't tell me you were coming today. 621 00:43:06,460 --> 00:43:09,395 Why should l have to tell you anything? 622 00:43:09,429 --> 00:43:12,523 Who pays for this apartment now? 623 00:43:14,501 --> 00:43:17,197 But because l was feeling generous, 624 00:43:17,237 --> 00:43:19,467 l have brought you a present. 625 00:43:20,674 --> 00:43:23,609 Ayeeyah, it is beautiful. 626 00:43:23,644 --> 00:43:26,442 Not now, little mealy mouth. 627 00:43:31,218 --> 00:43:33,413 First you must earn it. 628 00:44:23,203 --> 00:44:25,467 Gretchen, look at that. lt's raining again. 629 00:44:25,505 --> 00:44:27,496 l could never get a cab tonight. 630 00:44:35,649 --> 00:44:37,480 Good evening, Casey. 631 00:44:37,517 --> 00:44:39,109 You're not still upset with me, are you? 632 00:44:39,152 --> 00:44:40,278 Yes. 633 00:44:40,320 --> 00:44:41,617 No harm done. 634 00:44:41,655 --> 00:44:43,646 Go to hell, Quillan. 635 00:44:45,592 --> 00:44:46,820 Excuse me. 636 00:44:51,031 --> 00:44:52,862 Where have you been? 637 00:44:52,899 --> 00:44:54,127 China. 638 00:44:54,167 --> 00:44:55,293 Can we have dinner? 639 00:44:55,335 --> 00:44:57,235 When? 640 00:44:57,270 --> 00:44:58,999 As soon as we leave here. 641 00:45:00,340 --> 00:45:01,932 l was supposed to meet Linc. 642 00:45:01,975 --> 00:45:03,442 Have you seen him? 643 00:45:03,477 --> 00:45:05,104 No, not tonight. Maybe he'll turn up. 644 00:45:05,145 --> 00:45:06,908 Would you like to wait? 645 00:45:06,947 --> 00:45:09,245 Linc's going with Gornt. l'm sorry. 646 00:45:09,282 --> 00:45:11,273 lt was his choice. 647 00:45:12,686 --> 00:45:14,119 Has he told you? 648 00:45:14,154 --> 00:45:15,951 Not in so many words, but... 649 00:45:15,989 --> 00:45:17,650 What are you gonna do? 650 00:45:19,826 --> 00:45:21,157 Watch. 651 00:45:21,194 --> 00:45:24,755 Ladies and gentlemen, can l have your attention, please? 652 00:45:24,798 --> 00:45:29,098 Are you going to announce your resignation, lan? 653 00:45:29,136 --> 00:45:30,797 No, Quillan. 654 00:45:30,837 --> 00:45:33,863 l'm announcing that Struan stock has been withdrawn from trading 655 00:45:33,907 --> 00:45:37,900 until Tuesday morning, at which time it will open at 30. 656 00:45:37,944 --> 00:45:39,673 30? 657 00:45:41,481 --> 00:45:44,746 Your stock's at 9.50 and going down. 658 00:45:44,785 --> 00:45:48,186 The stock exchange committee have agreed unanimously. 659 00:45:48,221 --> 00:45:49,950 lt's for the protection of the investors 660 00:45:49,990 --> 00:45:53,016 now that the Noble House has been given a new revolving credit. 661 00:45:53,060 --> 00:45:55,392 Not by the Victoria. 662 00:45:55,429 --> 00:45:57,192 No. 663 00:45:59,232 --> 00:46:02,690 Well, would you be so kind as to identify this mystery bank? 664 00:46:02,736 --> 00:46:05,330 You'll find that out in good time. 665 00:46:06,940 --> 00:46:08,202 l think you're lying, lan. 666 00:46:08,241 --> 00:46:09,731 Good. 667 00:46:12,646 --> 00:46:15,376 How many shares have you sold short? 668 00:46:16,817 --> 00:46:18,307 700,000? 669 00:46:20,954 --> 00:46:23,047 You're in the ringer, Quillan. 670 00:46:23,090 --> 00:46:24,853 Not bloody likely. 671 00:46:24,891 --> 00:46:27,121 30 will be the price on Tuesday. 672 00:46:28,495 --> 00:46:34,161 A pox on you, Tuesday, and your party. 673 00:46:37,471 --> 00:46:39,530 Now, can we have dinner? 674 00:47:01,762 --> 00:47:04,287 - There you go. - Thanks. 675 00:47:04,331 --> 00:47:05,628 All right? 676 00:47:07,501 --> 00:47:10,766 All right, lan, this other bank, is it true? 677 00:47:10,804 --> 00:47:11,930 Almost. 678 00:47:11,972 --> 00:47:14,270 That's why you went to China. 679 00:47:22,048 --> 00:47:23,413 Let's go! 680 00:47:49,643 --> 00:47:51,133 Quick! 681 00:48:07,894 --> 00:48:09,327 They're over there. 682 00:48:10,597 --> 00:48:11,621 Help! 683 00:48:11,665 --> 00:48:13,132 Help! 684 00:48:13,166 --> 00:48:14,827 Orlanda? 685 00:48:18,605 --> 00:48:20,436 Orlanda? 686 00:48:21,508 --> 00:48:23,840 l went out to get some food. 687 00:48:23,877 --> 00:48:25,276 Oh, my God. 688 00:48:25,312 --> 00:48:27,337 Linc's there. 689 00:48:27,380 --> 00:48:28,745 Where? Where was he? 690 00:48:28,782 --> 00:48:30,647 My apartment. 691 00:48:30,684 --> 00:48:31,673 He's there. 692 00:48:31,718 --> 00:48:33,276 Oh, my God. 693 00:48:33,320 --> 00:48:34,446 Look after her. l'm gonna look around. 694 00:48:34,487 --> 00:48:35,784 No. lt's too dark. 695 00:48:35,822 --> 00:48:37,289 l'll get a flashlight. Wait for me. 696 00:48:37,324 --> 00:48:39,224 We're on our way! 697 00:48:39,259 --> 00:48:41,557 Will he be all right? 698 00:48:41,595 --> 00:48:43,460 How the hell do l know? 699 00:48:43,496 --> 00:48:45,726 What's he doing in your apartment? 700 00:48:45,765 --> 00:48:48,461 That's a stupid question. 701 00:48:52,405 --> 00:48:56,341 l love him, and he loves me. 702 00:48:56,376 --> 00:49:00,005 l'm going back to California with him. 703 00:49:00,046 --> 00:49:03,140 Oh, God, please let him be alive. 704 00:49:04,551 --> 00:49:08,043 Yeah. Please. 705 00:49:10,590 --> 00:49:11,784 Just hang on. 706 00:49:13,994 --> 00:49:15,825 There's help on its way, honestly. 707 00:49:17,731 --> 00:49:19,426 Stay behind this... 708 00:49:20,867 --> 00:49:22,630 l'll try and get up there! 709 00:49:26,172 --> 00:49:27,196 Father! 710 00:49:27,240 --> 00:49:30,073 Father! 711 00:49:31,211 --> 00:49:32,576 Jimmy! 712 00:49:32,612 --> 00:49:34,307 There's one over here! Come on and help me find... 713 00:49:34,347 --> 00:49:35,439 Jimmy? 714 00:49:36,917 --> 00:49:39,317 Up here! Come on! There's somebody up here. 715 00:49:39,352 --> 00:49:41,149 l can't now, sir. They'll be here in the next round. 716 00:49:43,957 --> 00:49:45,185 Come on! Hurry, now! 717 00:49:45,225 --> 00:49:46,624 Keep speaking. 718 00:49:46,660 --> 00:49:48,560 We're over here. 719 00:49:51,031 --> 00:49:52,464 Right. There are two more over here. 720 00:49:52,499 --> 00:49:53,966 Two more! 721 00:49:57,003 --> 00:49:59,301 Somebody, come and help me. We need some help. 722 00:50:00,807 --> 00:50:03,970 Come on! Come on! We need help! 723 00:50:07,981 --> 00:50:09,846 Have you seen Dunross? Have you seen lan Dunross? 724 00:50:09,883 --> 00:50:11,817 - Who? - The taipan. 725 00:50:11,851 --> 00:50:14,319 No, l haven't. Hey, l'm sorry, sir. You can't. 726 00:50:16,990 --> 00:50:19,754 All right. Come in here with the light. 727 00:50:19,793 --> 00:50:22,887 Get some light over here on the left. 728 00:50:22,929 --> 00:50:25,523 - Mr. Gornt. - Who the hell are you? 729 00:50:25,565 --> 00:50:27,430 Paul Choy. My uncle's up there. 730 00:50:27,467 --> 00:50:29,992 Four Fingers in Rose Court? 731 00:50:30,036 --> 00:50:31,867 Yes, sir. He was visiting. 732 00:50:31,905 --> 00:50:34,237 Bad timing. 733 00:50:36,476 --> 00:50:38,137 lt's Quillan. 734 00:50:40,480 --> 00:50:42,107 Quillan! 735 00:50:42,148 --> 00:50:43,274 Where's lan? 736 00:50:43,316 --> 00:50:46,149 He's up there... looking for Linc. 737 00:50:46,186 --> 00:50:48,120 Bartlett? What the hell is he doing there? 738 00:50:48,154 --> 00:50:49,621 He was in my apartment. 739 00:50:49,656 --> 00:50:51,556 You've got to find him. 740 00:50:51,591 --> 00:50:53,320 Oh, God, Quillan, please help. 741 00:50:54,561 --> 00:50:56,722 ln your apartment. 742 00:50:56,763 --> 00:50:58,253 Stay there. 743 00:50:59,899 --> 00:51:01,457 Quillan will find him. 744 00:51:02,802 --> 00:51:04,793 l know Quillan will find him. 745 00:51:45,812 --> 00:51:48,440 Dunross? 746 00:51:48,481 --> 00:51:51,712 lan bloody Dunross, where are you? 747 00:52:29,355 --> 00:52:30,822 We need that stretcher. 748 00:52:38,798 --> 00:52:41,164 The taipan, have you seen him? 749 00:52:41,201 --> 00:52:42,600 He's up there. 750 00:52:42,635 --> 00:52:44,933 You'd better get to a doctor. 751 00:52:44,971 --> 00:52:46,768 No, no, no, no. l'm all right. l'm all right. 752 00:52:46,806 --> 00:52:48,296 l--l must find the taipan. 753 00:52:48,341 --> 00:52:50,536 Oh, he's not hurt. He's searching for Linc. 754 00:52:50,577 --> 00:52:53,102 You're bleeding. Your face. 755 00:52:55,081 --> 00:52:57,675 Oh. Yes. Well, l'd better... 756 00:52:57,717 --> 00:52:59,150 Yes. 757 00:53:00,954 --> 00:53:02,148 My head! 758 00:53:04,958 --> 00:53:07,222 What the hell are you doing here, Quillan? 759 00:53:07,260 --> 00:53:09,319 l'm looking for you. 760 00:53:10,797 --> 00:53:13,095 Casey said you were playing hide-and-seek. 761 00:53:14,300 --> 00:53:15,767 Sorry l'm not dead? 762 00:53:15,802 --> 00:53:18,430 Yes. Joss. 763 00:53:19,973 --> 00:53:21,964 But you'll be dead soon enough. 764 00:53:25,812 --> 00:53:27,973 Sooner if we don't get the hell out of here. 765 00:53:29,282 --> 00:53:30,806 Bartlett? 766 00:53:32,085 --> 00:53:33,950 Linc Bartlett... 767 00:53:33,987 --> 00:53:35,955 Can you hear me? 768 00:53:37,957 --> 00:53:39,584 Ah, he must be dead. 769 00:53:39,626 --> 00:53:41,093 He could be trapped in there. 770 00:53:41,127 --> 00:53:42,594 He could be alive. 771 00:53:42,629 --> 00:53:44,722 Yes, you need him for your deal, don't you? 772 00:53:44,764 --> 00:53:47,858 Not now. Not anymore. 773 00:53:47,901 --> 00:53:50,267 l think you're lying, lan, about everything. 774 00:53:50,303 --> 00:53:52,066 Well, l'm going up. 775 00:53:52,105 --> 00:53:54,767 All right, Gunga Din, if you're going to play the hero, let's do it right. 776 00:53:54,807 --> 00:53:56,297 l lead. 777 00:54:07,420 --> 00:54:10,389 All the emergency vehicles, park them right here. 778 00:54:11,624 --> 00:54:13,649 Everybody, back! 779 00:54:14,961 --> 00:54:16,952 Really, l tell you! 780 00:54:18,798 --> 00:54:21,266 We need more corpsmen to rush up here. 781 00:54:23,336 --> 00:54:24,598 l'm afraid. 782 00:54:24,637 --> 00:54:27,105 l'm so afraid. 783 00:54:27,140 --> 00:54:29,404 Come along, ladies. You'll have to move. 784 00:54:29,442 --> 00:54:32,104 lt's not safe. We're expecting more trouble. 785 00:54:32,145 --> 00:54:34,170 Please. Behind the barricade. 786 00:54:42,488 --> 00:54:43,750 You all right? 787 00:54:43,790 --> 00:54:45,621 Yes, l'm fine. 788 00:54:45,658 --> 00:54:48,218 Listen, listen... 789 00:54:48,261 --> 00:54:49,285 Listen. 790 00:54:50,830 --> 00:54:52,297 l can't hear anything. 791 00:54:54,067 --> 00:54:56,228 ls anyone there? Can you hear me? 792 00:54:58,104 --> 00:55:01,096 Yeah, in here! 793 00:55:01,140 --> 00:55:04,234 Bartlett? ls that you? 794 00:55:04,277 --> 00:55:05,801 Yeah. Who's there? 795 00:55:07,180 --> 00:55:09,978 Quillan Gornt and lan Dunross. We're both here. 796 00:55:10,016 --> 00:55:13,417 - Are you hurt? - No. 797 00:55:13,453 --> 00:55:16,616 - Linc, can you see my flashlight? - No. 798 00:55:16,656 --> 00:55:18,248 Get me out of here, will you? 799 00:55:18,291 --> 00:55:20,782 OK. Don't worry. We're gonna get you out. 800 00:55:20,827 --> 00:55:22,454 We're gonna get some help. 801 00:55:22,495 --> 00:55:26,158 l'll stay. You go on back down. 802 00:55:26,199 --> 00:55:27,666 OK. 803 00:55:27,700 --> 00:55:29,497 Hey, you might need this. 804 00:55:32,972 --> 00:55:34,439 Dicey, that. 805 00:55:34,474 --> 00:55:35,702 All right. 806 00:55:38,811 --> 00:55:40,108 l'll go back. 807 00:55:40,146 --> 00:55:41,306 OK. 808 00:55:44,384 --> 00:55:45,715 Linc? 809 00:55:45,752 --> 00:55:48,414 Quillan's gone to get some help. 810 00:55:48,454 --> 00:55:49,751 Where are you? 811 00:55:49,789 --> 00:55:51,188 How the hell do l know? 812 00:55:53,226 --> 00:55:56,059 All right. Wait there. 813 00:55:59,432 --> 00:56:02,265 l'm gonna see if l can get closer to you. 814 00:56:02,302 --> 00:56:06,363 Give us a shout when you see my flashlight. 815 00:56:06,406 --> 00:56:07,964 OK. 816 00:56:09,942 --> 00:56:11,375 Nothing. 817 00:56:14,247 --> 00:56:15,737 Not yet. 818 00:56:17,216 --> 00:56:18,615 Not yet. 819 00:56:20,019 --> 00:56:21,486 Nothing. 820 00:56:21,521 --> 00:56:23,512 No, not yet. Nothing. 821 00:56:23,556 --> 00:56:26,252 - There. l see it. Hold it there. - All right. 822 00:56:26,292 --> 00:56:28,590 l'm coming up. 823 00:56:28,628 --> 00:56:31,324 OK. Where are you? 824 00:56:31,364 --> 00:56:32,831 - Here. - Where are you? 825 00:56:32,865 --> 00:56:34,355 - Down here. - Yeah? 826 00:56:39,038 --> 00:56:43,338 Oh. Well, it looks like we're gonna have to dig you out. 827 00:56:43,376 --> 00:56:45,435 lt'll take some time. 828 00:56:45,478 --> 00:56:46,945 Can you hold on? 829 00:56:46,979 --> 00:56:48,071 Sure. 830 00:56:48,114 --> 00:56:50,912 What happened, anyway? Earthquake? 831 00:56:50,950 --> 00:56:54,716 Landslide. The entire building came down. 832 00:56:54,754 --> 00:56:56,381 Where's Orlanda? 833 00:56:56,422 --> 00:56:59,983 She's fine. She's down below with Casey. 834 00:57:00,026 --> 00:57:01,493 That's good. 835 00:57:01,527 --> 00:57:03,495 She wasn't in the apartment when it hit. 836 00:57:03,529 --> 00:57:05,520 Yes, l know. How are you feeling? 837 00:57:05,565 --> 00:57:08,864 Well, l could use a cold beer. 838 00:57:08,901 --> 00:57:10,459 l was standing in the kitchen, 839 00:57:10,503 --> 00:57:12,437 and the whole world hit the fan. 840 00:57:12,472 --> 00:57:13,939 Guess l got knocked out. 841 00:57:13,973 --> 00:57:15,634 The next thing l knew, l was here. 842 00:57:17,276 --> 00:57:20,109 - What's on top of me? - Most of Rose Court. 843 00:57:22,281 --> 00:57:24,044 ls anybody there? 844 00:57:24,083 --> 00:57:26,574 - Yes, yes. - You ok? 845 00:57:26,619 --> 00:57:32,251 Yeah. l think l'd like to go home now. 846 00:57:34,927 --> 00:57:37,259 Right. l need some help. 847 00:57:37,296 --> 00:57:40,265 l've got a man trapped up there. l want four men immediately. 848 00:57:40,299 --> 00:57:41,596 All right. 849 00:57:41,634 --> 00:57:43,431 Well, we pegged him--Bartlett. 850 00:57:43,469 --> 00:57:44,993 ls--is he dead? 851 00:57:45,037 --> 00:57:46,937 No. He's fine. He's just trapped under some beams. 852 00:57:46,973 --> 00:57:48,338 Will he be OK? 853 00:57:48,374 --> 00:57:50,934 He will as soon as we can get him out. 854 00:57:50,977 --> 00:57:53,946 He's alive. He's alive. 855 00:57:55,481 --> 00:57:58,746 l was so sure. So sure. 856 00:57:58,785 --> 00:58:00,446 Yeah. 857 00:58:03,122 --> 00:58:04,783 Yeah, it's going to be OK. 858 00:58:09,462 --> 00:58:11,828 All right. Another one for the ambulance here. 859 00:58:19,138 --> 00:58:21,163 Hey, are you OK? 860 00:58:24,444 --> 00:58:26,503 Father. 861 00:58:49,368 --> 00:58:52,667 Let me just get closer. 862 00:58:52,705 --> 00:58:55,003 Let me get closer. Aah. 863 00:58:55,041 --> 00:58:56,201 lan, are you OK? 864 00:58:56,242 --> 00:59:00,201 Yes. Yes. Yes, l'm fine. l'm OK. 865 00:59:00,246 --> 00:59:05,240 You came in here just to find me? 866 00:59:05,284 --> 00:59:07,809 That's right. Why? 867 00:59:09,789 --> 00:59:11,450 lt's pretty funny. 868 00:59:11,491 --> 00:59:15,985 Oh. We thought it was rather nice of us, actually. 869 00:59:16,028 --> 00:59:17,256 Hold on. 870 00:59:17,296 --> 00:59:19,161 l think l see some light. 871 00:59:19,198 --> 00:59:20,927 lt's about time. 872 00:59:20,967 --> 00:59:23,458 Who's going to win tomorrow, you or Quillan? 873 00:59:23,503 --> 00:59:24,936 Me. 874 00:59:27,640 --> 00:59:30,404 The Beijing company's going to finance the Noble House. 875 00:59:30,443 --> 00:59:34,140 On Tuesday, Struan stock opens at 30. 876 00:59:34,180 --> 00:59:36,671 l'm afraid you're going to lose your four million, Linc. 877 00:59:36,716 --> 00:59:39,048 But Quillan Gornt is going to lose a damn sight more. 878 00:59:41,287 --> 00:59:42,754 What's wrong? What is it? What? 879 00:59:42,788 --> 00:59:44,847 Gee. l just bumped my head. 880 00:59:46,759 --> 00:59:50,320 Listen, lan, how tough is it to get married here? 881 00:59:50,363 --> 00:59:51,762 What? 882 00:59:51,797 --> 00:59:53,560 How tough is it to get married in Hong Kong? 883 00:59:53,599 --> 00:59:54,930 Hold on. 884 00:59:54,967 --> 00:59:56,594 l think l see them coming. 885 00:59:56,636 --> 00:59:58,900 Ho! Quillan Gornt's here. 886 01:00:07,246 --> 01:00:09,976 Oh, my God! Hold on! 887 01:00:10,016 --> 01:00:12,177 Linc! Linc! 888 01:00:12,218 --> 01:00:14,584 - Linc! - lan! 889 01:00:14,620 --> 01:00:17,783 - Linc! - Aah! 890 01:00:19,559 --> 01:00:22,255 For God's sakes, somebody come up here! 891 01:00:22,295 --> 01:00:24,092 Linc Bartlett! 892 01:00:26,666 --> 01:00:28,463 Linc! 893 01:00:28,501 --> 01:00:30,093 Linc! Come on! 894 01:00:30,136 --> 01:00:32,400 For God's sake, get up here! 895 01:00:35,441 --> 01:00:37,807 Come on. Come on. 896 01:00:37,843 --> 01:00:39,071 Come on! 897 01:00:39,111 --> 01:00:40,874 lan! 898 01:01:07,306 --> 01:01:09,399 Oh, no. 899 01:01:09,442 --> 01:01:11,569 What? 900 01:01:16,148 --> 01:01:18,639 What is it? 901 01:01:20,152 --> 01:01:21,676 Oh... 902 01:01:21,721 --> 01:01:23,689 l'm sorry, Orlanda. 903 01:01:23,723 --> 01:01:25,691 No! 904 01:01:38,804 --> 01:01:40,772 No. 905 01:02:15,141 --> 01:02:16,199 No. 906 01:02:33,759 --> 01:02:36,694 Yes. Yes, of course. l'll tell her. 907 01:02:36,729 --> 01:02:39,721 Thank you, sir. Thank you. 908 01:02:59,952 --> 01:03:02,546 The governor extends his sympathies. 909 01:03:04,724 --> 01:03:07,192 Did they find him? 910 01:03:07,226 --> 01:03:09,524 Yes. 911 01:03:12,531 --> 01:03:14,999 l'll take... 912 01:03:15,034 --> 01:03:18,470 l'll take Linc's body back to California. 913 01:03:18,504 --> 01:03:22,634 He wanted to be cremated. lt's in his will. 914 01:03:22,675 --> 01:03:24,734 l'll make the arrangements. 915 01:03:26,245 --> 01:03:29,214 l keep thinking, if he hadn't been in Orlanda's apartment, 916 01:03:29,248 --> 01:03:31,716 and to that you say joss, right? 917 01:03:31,751 --> 01:03:33,719 lt is joss, Casey. 918 01:03:33,753 --> 01:03:37,154 lt's something no one can change or make less painful or wish away. 919 01:03:37,189 --> 01:03:38,656 lt's what had to happen. 920 01:03:38,691 --> 01:03:41,182 No, it didn't have to... 921 01:03:43,195 --> 01:03:45,163 But it did. 922 01:03:45,197 --> 01:03:47,859 Oh, l don't know. 923 01:03:47,900 --> 01:03:51,097 You should get some sleep. Would you like to stay here? 924 01:03:53,105 --> 01:03:55,573 No. 925 01:03:55,608 --> 01:03:58,133 l better get back to the hotel. 926 01:03:58,177 --> 01:04:00,645 There's so much to do. 927 01:04:00,679 --> 01:04:04,137 l'm taipan at Par-Con now. 928 01:04:04,183 --> 01:04:06,651 Linc and l had a deal. 929 01:04:06,685 --> 01:04:10,143 l willed him voting power of all my stock for ten years, 930 01:04:10,189 --> 01:04:12,657 and he did the same for me. 931 01:04:12,691 --> 01:04:14,659 For ten years? 932 01:04:14,693 --> 01:04:18,686 Yes, l'll send you a formal verification when it's official. 933 01:04:20,199 --> 01:04:23,168 lt's awfully business-like, isn't it? 934 01:04:23,202 --> 01:04:25,636 Oh, God, lan. 935 01:04:25,671 --> 01:04:27,935 lt's OK, it's OK. Come on, come on. lt's all right. 936 01:04:27,973 --> 01:04:29,440 lt's all right. lt's OK. 937 01:04:29,475 --> 01:04:31,443 No, it's not. 938 01:04:33,479 --> 01:04:35,970 Not yet. 939 01:04:38,984 --> 01:04:41,475 But it will be. 940 01:04:45,991 --> 01:04:48,459 When you were with Linc, 941 01:04:48,494 --> 01:04:51,395 before it happened, was he-- 942 01:04:51,430 --> 01:04:53,398 He was fine. 943 01:04:53,432 --> 01:04:55,297 He asked for a cold beer. 944 01:04:55,334 --> 01:04:56,767 Yeah? 945 01:04:56,802 --> 01:04:58,269 That sounds like Linc. 946 01:04:58,304 --> 01:05:00,636 The last thing he asked me was 947 01:05:00,673 --> 01:05:03,574 whether it was difficult to get married in Hong Kong. 948 01:05:05,077 --> 01:05:07,068 Orlanda? 949 01:05:08,581 --> 01:05:10,879 He was going to marry Orlanda? 950 01:05:10,916 --> 01:05:12,907 l don't know. 951 01:05:14,920 --> 01:05:17,388 You're right. 952 01:05:17,423 --> 01:05:19,914 lt is joss. 953 01:05:21,927 --> 01:05:24,395 Oh, take me back to the hotel, lan. 954 01:05:24,430 --> 01:05:25,897 Casey, Casey-- 955 01:05:25,931 --> 01:05:27,990 Don't say anything. Let's not talk anymore, OK? 956 01:05:28,033 --> 01:05:30,467 l need to think about all this, about everything. 957 01:05:30,502 --> 01:05:33,471 l've got to get it straight in my head. 958 01:05:33,505 --> 01:05:37,498 Just don't say anything, please. 959 01:06:04,970 --> 01:06:07,438 l told you to buy Struan's. 960 01:06:07,473 --> 01:06:10,442 700,000 shares to cover my short-selling. 961 01:06:10,476 --> 01:06:12,444 Yes, Mr. Gornt, but l can't. 962 01:06:12,478 --> 01:06:14,446 Well, the governor's closed all the banks in the market 963 01:06:14,480 --> 01:06:16,448 because of the catastrophe last night. 964 01:06:16,482 --> 01:06:18,279 And you were lucky you weren't hurt. You-- 965 01:06:18,317 --> 01:06:19,341 Hurt? 966 01:06:19,385 --> 01:06:21,353 l'll be a damn sight more than hurt 967 01:06:21,387 --> 01:06:23,412 if Struan's opens at 30 tomorrow. 968 01:06:23,455 --> 01:06:25,423 Now talk to the other brokers. 969 01:06:25,457 --> 01:06:27,425 Somebody's got to have Struan's stock. 970 01:06:27,459 --> 01:06:29,427 l've tried, Mr. Gornt. 971 01:06:29,461 --> 01:06:31,929 Perhaps if you had a reasonable conversation with Mr. Dunross-- 972 01:06:31,964 --> 01:06:33,431 Damn lan Dunross! 973 01:06:33,465 --> 01:06:35,399 Damn his miserable luck! 974 01:06:35,434 --> 01:06:37,402 Excuse me, Mr. Gornt. 975 01:06:37,436 --> 01:06:39,904 Mr. Paul Choy is here. He said you were expecting him. 976 01:06:39,939 --> 01:06:41,907 Who the hell's Paul Choy? 977 01:06:41,941 --> 01:06:44,171 He said he was Mr. Wu's nephew. 978 01:06:44,209 --> 01:06:46,177 Wu? Oh, Four Finger! 979 01:06:46,211 --> 01:06:48,179 Yes, l'd forgotten. All right. 980 01:06:48,213 --> 01:06:49,680 Send him in. 981 01:06:49,715 --> 01:06:51,182 Buy Struan's. 982 01:06:51,216 --> 01:06:53,707 l'll try, Mr. Gornt. 983 01:06:57,656 --> 01:07:00,591 Come in, Mr. Choy. 984 01:07:00,626 --> 01:07:02,594 l'm sorry to be late, sir, 985 01:07:02,628 --> 01:07:04,596 But there were some problems. 986 01:07:04,630 --> 01:07:06,928 - My uncle-- - Ah, yes. 987 01:07:06,966 --> 01:07:08,934 Yes. l'm sorry. 988 01:07:08,968 --> 01:07:11,436 Still, l agreed to give you a job, 989 01:07:11,470 --> 01:07:13,563 and my word is better than most. 990 01:07:13,605 --> 01:07:16,073 l appreciate that, Mr. Gornt, 991 01:07:16,108 --> 01:07:18,633 but l've come to tell you that l can't go to work for you now. 992 01:07:18,677 --> 01:07:21,145 Ah, yes, l understand. 993 01:07:21,180 --> 01:07:23,444 Take a few weeks. Take as long as you need. 994 01:07:23,482 --> 01:07:25,950 No, sir, that's not it. 995 01:07:25,985 --> 01:07:28,385 l won't be working for you at all. 996 01:07:29,888 --> 01:07:31,617 No? 997 01:07:31,657 --> 01:07:34,125 Well, why the hell are you here? 998 01:07:34,159 --> 01:07:36,525 l just wanted to thank you for the opportunity. 999 01:07:38,030 --> 01:07:40,965 You got your hands on the old man's money, didn't you? 1000 01:07:41,000 --> 01:07:43,764 Yes. 1001 01:07:43,802 --> 01:07:47,294 Old Four Fingers must have tucked away quite a bit. 1002 01:07:49,808 --> 01:07:53,300 What exactly did you have in mind, Mr. Choy? 1003 01:08:12,598 --> 01:08:14,566 My God. Where have you been? 1004 01:08:14,600 --> 01:08:16,568 l've been trying to get in touch with you ever since l heard. 1005 01:08:16,602 --> 01:08:19,571 l spoke to L.A. They said they'd already heard from you. 1006 01:08:19,605 --> 01:08:22,574 Now, look, Casey, don't you worry about anything. 1007 01:08:22,608 --> 01:08:24,075 l'll make all the arrangements-- 1008 01:08:24,109 --> 01:08:25,633 lt's done. Everything is done. 1009 01:08:25,677 --> 01:08:28,703 Oh. Well, you should have called me. 1010 01:08:28,747 --> 01:08:32,410 l didn't need your help, Seymour, and l'm busy now. 1011 01:08:32,451 --> 01:08:34,919 We've got a lot to talk about. There's the will, 1012 01:08:34,953 --> 01:08:37,547 the Struan deal, not to mention the mess back home. 1013 01:08:37,589 --> 01:08:39,557 The vultures are already circling. 1014 01:08:39,591 --> 01:08:42,059 lt can wait. l'll see you back in L.A. next Monday. 1015 01:08:42,094 --> 01:08:44,062 Monday? There's a million things to do. 1016 01:08:44,096 --> 01:08:46,291 Linc's affairs are going to take a year to untangle. 1017 01:08:46,331 --> 01:08:48,299 No, they won't. l read the will, remember? 1018 01:08:48,333 --> 01:08:50,301 Yeah. 1019 01:08:50,335 --> 01:08:53,793 l guess you're the boss now. Uh... 1020 01:08:53,839 --> 01:08:56,808 Couple of the stockholders are not going to be too thrilled about that. 1021 01:08:56,842 --> 01:08:59,811 Going to be a couple of lawsuits. Somebody's bound to sue-- 1022 01:08:59,845 --> 01:09:01,312 We'll talk about it later. 1023 01:09:01,346 --> 01:09:04,281 Yeah. ln the meantime... 1024 01:09:04,316 --> 01:09:07,114 l figure we ought to delay the Struan deal. 1025 01:09:07,152 --> 01:09:09,052 Now, l can pick up a few extra points-- 1026 01:09:09,088 --> 01:09:10,578 Seymour, you're fired. 1027 01:09:12,624 --> 01:09:14,819 As of this moment. 1028 01:09:14,860 --> 01:09:16,452 What did you say? 1029 01:09:16,495 --> 01:09:18,429 What's the matter with you? 1030 01:09:18,464 --> 01:09:19,954 Now get the hell out of here. 1031 01:09:19,998 --> 01:09:22,091 You can't fire me. l've got a contract. 1032 01:09:22,134 --> 01:09:23,601 l just did, 1033 01:09:23,635 --> 01:09:25,899 and if you want your contract settled, you'll go quietly. 1034 01:09:25,938 --> 01:09:28,031 Open your mouth once more and you won't get a penny. 1035 01:09:28,073 --> 01:09:30,064 Out. 1036 01:09:50,829 --> 01:09:54,356 That's it, Seymour. l'll see you in court. 1037 01:09:56,535 --> 01:09:58,969 The governor's secretary said he would call back, 1038 01:09:59,004 --> 01:10:00,972 but probably not until tomorrow. 1039 01:10:01,006 --> 01:10:03,474 Pressure of official business and all that. 1040 01:10:03,509 --> 01:10:06,205 But Linbar Struan called from Sydney. 1041 01:10:06,245 --> 01:10:08,213 Please call him when you have a moment. 1042 01:10:08,247 --> 01:10:11,216 He thinks he's got the situation there back in line. 1043 01:10:13,252 --> 01:10:15,743 l'll be damned. 1044 01:10:17,256 --> 01:10:19,451 ls my next appointment here yet? 1045 01:10:19,491 --> 01:10:21,459 Oh, yes. He's been waiting. 1046 01:10:21,493 --> 01:10:23,461 Send him in, please. 1047 01:10:30,469 --> 01:10:32,460 Mr. Choy? 1048 01:10:34,973 --> 01:10:37,942 Mr. Choy, Taipan. 1049 01:10:37,976 --> 01:10:39,967 Come in, Paul. 1050 01:10:41,480 --> 01:10:43,448 l'm sorry about your father. 1051 01:10:43,482 --> 01:10:45,450 Thank you. 1052 01:10:45,484 --> 01:10:48,385 You knew he wasn't my uncle all along, didn't you? 1053 01:10:48,420 --> 01:10:52,356 l was the one who suggested he send you to the United States. 1054 01:10:52,391 --> 01:10:54,382 Please sit down. 1055 01:10:58,730 --> 01:11:00,698 l guess you know why l'm here. 1056 01:11:00,732 --> 01:11:03,360 The half-coin. 1057 01:11:03,402 --> 01:11:04,869 Yes, sir. 1058 01:11:04,903 --> 01:11:07,303 First let me ask you who has the coin, 1059 01:11:07,339 --> 01:11:09,330 now that Four Fingers is an ancestor? 1060 01:11:10,842 --> 01:11:13,834 - The family Wu, sir-- - Who in the family Wu? 1061 01:11:13,879 --> 01:11:17,508 The coin was given to an individual, who would pass it on to an individual. 1062 01:11:17,549 --> 01:11:19,141 Who? 1063 01:11:19,184 --> 01:11:20,651 Me, sir. 1064 01:11:20,686 --> 01:11:22,415 Show it to me. 1065 01:11:33,732 --> 01:11:36,724 You'll have to prove Four Fingers gave it to you. 1066 01:11:38,237 --> 01:11:42,697 Sorry, Taipan, but l don't have to prove anything. 1067 01:11:42,741 --> 01:11:44,709 l just have to present the coin 1068 01:11:44,743 --> 01:11:46,711 and ask the favor... 1069 01:11:46,745 --> 01:11:49,441 ln secret. That's the deal. 1070 01:11:49,481 --> 01:11:52,939 And if it's the real coin, then your honor 1071 01:11:52,985 --> 01:11:56,148 and the face of the Noble House are at stake and the-- 1072 01:11:56,188 --> 01:11:59,089 l know what l have at stake! 1073 01:11:59,124 --> 01:12:01,092 Do you? 1074 01:12:06,598 --> 01:12:09,066 This is China. 1075 01:12:09,101 --> 01:12:13,060 Lots of curious things happen in China. 1076 01:12:13,105 --> 01:12:16,404 Do you think l can be fooled by an ancient legend? 1077 01:12:18,410 --> 01:12:20,378 No, sir, 1078 01:12:20,412 --> 01:12:23,381 but l have presented the coin. 1079 01:12:23,415 --> 01:12:26,043 Now you must grant the favor. 1080 01:12:33,525 --> 01:12:36,494 You know the coin was stolen from Philip Chen? 1081 01:12:36,528 --> 01:12:38,496 No, sir. lt came from my father. 1082 01:12:38,530 --> 01:12:40,998 lt's Philip Chen's coin. 1083 01:12:41,033 --> 01:12:43,501 There were four coins, Taipan. 1084 01:12:43,535 --> 01:12:46,504 Mr. Chen's coin must be one of the others. 1085 01:12:46,538 --> 01:12:49,006 This one belonged to my father, 1086 01:12:49,041 --> 01:12:51,202 and now it belongs to me. 1087 01:12:51,243 --> 01:12:53,211 He gave it to you? 1088 01:12:53,245 --> 01:12:56,214 l inherited it... 1089 01:12:56,248 --> 01:12:58,978 but his request is not my request. 1090 01:12:59,017 --> 01:13:00,985 No? 1091 01:13:01,019 --> 01:13:03,613 Then what is your request? 1092 01:13:03,655 --> 01:13:05,953 First l must know if you will grant it. 1093 01:13:05,991 --> 01:13:09,119 And if not, will you sell the coin to Quillan Gornt? 1094 01:13:14,132 --> 01:13:17,590 Return the coin freely and l'll grant all sorts of favors. 1095 01:13:17,636 --> 01:13:19,604 No, Taipan. 1096 01:13:19,638 --> 01:13:21,606 l can't do that. 1097 01:13:21,640 --> 01:13:25,599 The coin can only be returned like this. 1098 01:13:25,644 --> 01:13:29,603 l ask a favor in Jin-Qua's name 1099 01:13:29,648 --> 01:13:33,641 from the taipan of the Noble House. 1100 01:13:36,655 --> 01:13:38,122 Well? 1101 01:13:39,624 --> 01:13:44,084 First, l want old-friend status, equal to my father's, 1102 01:13:44,129 --> 01:13:46,597 with all that that implies. 1103 01:13:46,631 --> 01:13:50,089 Second, l want to be appointed a director of Struan's, 1104 01:13:50,135 --> 01:13:52,433 at a salary equal to the other directors. 1105 01:13:52,471 --> 01:13:53,938 Agreed? 1106 01:13:53,972 --> 01:13:56,167 ls that all? 1107 01:13:56,208 --> 01:13:57,675 No. 1108 01:13:57,709 --> 01:14:01,668 Next, l want you to introduce me to Lando Mata, 1109 01:14:01,713 --> 01:14:03,681 and tell him that you're backing me 1110 01:14:03,715 --> 01:14:06,081 to bid for the Macao gambling syndicate. 1111 01:14:06,118 --> 01:14:10,851 And last, l want a stewardship at the Turf Club three years from now. 1112 01:14:10,889 --> 01:14:13,357 That's all of it. 1113 01:14:13,392 --> 01:14:16,361 lf the coin is real, l'll agree to everything 1114 01:14:16,395 --> 01:14:18,386 except the part about Lando Mata. 1115 01:14:18,430 --> 01:14:20,398 - That's part of the deal. - l don't agree. 1116 01:14:20,432 --> 01:14:23,890 - l've asked for nothing illegal-- - Lando Mata is out! 1117 01:14:23,935 --> 01:14:26,403 lf that's out, then the whole deal's off, 1118 01:14:26,438 --> 01:14:30,602 and l'll put my father's request in its place or consider some other alternatives, 1119 01:14:30,642 --> 01:14:32,405 none of which will make you very happy. 1120 01:14:32,444 --> 01:14:34,412 Believe me, 1121 01:14:34,446 --> 01:14:38,212 my request is the easiest one to honor... 1122 01:14:39,718 --> 01:14:41,743 but it's your choice. 1123 01:15:16,421 --> 01:15:17,752 All right. 1124 01:15:19,724 --> 01:15:22,716 l agree to grant your favor... 1125 01:15:24,229 --> 01:15:27,198 but l'll have to ask Lando. 1126 01:15:27,232 --> 01:15:29,928 l can't tell him anything. 1127 01:15:29,968 --> 01:15:31,936 Do you accept? 1128 01:15:31,970 --> 01:15:33,938 Yes, sir, 1129 01:15:33,972 --> 01:15:35,940 and thank you, Taipan. 1130 01:15:35,974 --> 01:15:38,135 You won't regret it. 1131 01:15:38,176 --> 01:15:40,235 You're very sure of yourself. 1132 01:15:40,278 --> 01:15:43,770 Just trying to keep ahead of the game, sir. 1133 01:15:48,453 --> 01:15:50,944 He's got someone in there. 1134 01:15:53,458 --> 01:15:55,858 They've found him. l finally tracked down Mr. Tip. 1135 01:15:55,894 --> 01:15:57,361 Where is he? 1136 01:15:57,395 --> 01:15:59,863 He's on his way to the border. Left half an hour ago. 1137 01:17:12,938 --> 01:17:14,906 Taipan? 1138 01:17:14,940 --> 01:17:16,908 Mr. Tip. 1139 01:17:16,942 --> 01:17:18,910 l'm delighted you're on our board of directors. 1140 01:17:18,944 --> 01:17:21,538 l'm certain your guidance will benefit us all. 1141 01:17:21,580 --> 01:17:26,677 Oh, you'll find my voice to be only an occasional whisper, l assure you. 1142 01:17:26,718 --> 01:17:31,087 A wise whisper, Mr. Tip, is more valuable than a loud voice. 1143 01:17:31,122 --> 01:17:33,886 We shall see, Taipan, we shall see. 1144 01:17:56,114 --> 01:17:58,082 Hello, Robert. 1145 01:17:58,116 --> 01:17:59,549 Hello, sir. Sorry to be late. 1146 01:17:59,584 --> 01:18:01,051 Only a couple of minutes. 1147 01:18:01,086 --> 01:18:02,553 Anyone else coming? 1148 01:18:02,587 --> 01:18:04,555 l don't think so, not officially. 1149 01:18:04,589 --> 01:18:07,080 You can get on with it. 1150 01:18:13,465 --> 01:18:16,457 ''Chu-Toy, alias Brian Kwok, 1151 01:18:16,501 --> 01:18:18,992 ''you are formally charged with espionage against Her Majesty's Government, 1152 01:18:19,037 --> 01:18:21,005 ''on behalf of a foreign power. 1153 01:18:21,039 --> 01:18:23,507 ''Under the authority of the deportation ordinance of Hong Kong, 1154 01:18:23,541 --> 01:18:26,305 ''you are formally ordered out of the crown colony. 1155 01:18:26,344 --> 01:18:28,312 ''lf you return, 1156 01:18:28,346 --> 01:18:31,315 ''you are formally warned you do so at your peril 1157 01:18:31,349 --> 01:18:34,147 ''and are liable for arraignment and imprisonment 1158 01:18:34,185 --> 01:18:36,676 ''at Her Majesty's pleasure.'' 1159 01:18:38,189 --> 01:18:40,157 Now... 1160 01:18:40,191 --> 01:18:41,749 Now what happens? 1161 01:18:41,793 --> 01:18:45,991 You walk across that bloody bridge and get back to your pals. 1162 01:18:46,031 --> 01:18:47,498 You think l'm a fool? 1163 01:18:47,532 --> 01:18:49,500 You think l believe you're really letting me go? 1164 01:18:49,534 --> 01:18:51,502 They're playing with me, Robert. 1165 01:18:51,536 --> 01:18:53,436 They'll never let me go free. 1166 01:18:53,471 --> 01:18:54,938 You know that. You know that, Robert. 1167 01:18:54,973 --> 01:18:56,565 - You're free, Brian. - No. 1168 01:18:56,608 --> 01:18:58,576 No. 1169 01:18:58,610 --> 01:19:00,578 Now l understand. 1170 01:19:00,612 --> 01:19:03,080 The moment l'm almost dead, they'll pull me back 1171 01:19:03,114 --> 01:19:05,947 and torture me with the hope of freedom. That's it, Robert. 1172 01:19:05,984 --> 01:19:07,451 That's what they're trying to do! 1173 01:19:07,485 --> 01:19:09,453 l told you you're free. You're free to go. 1174 01:19:09,487 --> 01:19:11,955 Don't ask me why they're letting you go, but they are. 1175 01:19:11,990 --> 01:19:13,457 Go. 1176 01:19:13,491 --> 01:19:15,459 No. 1177 01:19:15,493 --> 01:19:17,825 lt's a lie. lt has to be. 1178 01:19:18,830 --> 01:19:19,922 Go! 1179 01:19:21,433 --> 01:19:22,559 You really mean it? 1180 01:19:22,600 --> 01:19:24,534 Yes. 1181 01:19:30,375 --> 01:19:32,343 Thank you, sir. 1182 01:19:32,377 --> 01:19:34,607 lf it was up to me, l'd have you shot. 1183 01:19:36,548 --> 01:19:39,517 Now get the hell across that bridge, Chu-Toy, 1184 01:19:39,551 --> 01:19:42,247 before l whip you across it. 1185 01:19:46,524 --> 01:19:48,014 Robert? 1186 01:19:50,829 --> 01:19:52,820 That's just for old times' sake... 1187 01:19:54,733 --> 01:19:56,894 For the Brian l used to know. 1188 01:19:58,403 --> 01:20:00,371 Yes. 1189 01:20:00,405 --> 01:20:02,396 Thanks. 1190 01:20:29,834 --> 01:20:32,302 Congratulations, Taipan. 1191 01:20:32,337 --> 01:20:34,601 l'm sure Tsu-Yan will be very pleased. 1192 01:20:34,639 --> 01:20:35,936 Yes. 1193 01:20:35,974 --> 01:20:39,466 Papers will be ready for your signature tomorrow morning. 1194 01:20:42,947 --> 01:20:45,415 Till then, Taipan. 1195 01:20:58,263 --> 01:21:00,231 Commissioner? 1196 01:21:00,265 --> 01:21:02,233 Satisfied? 1197 01:21:02,267 --> 01:21:03,427 Quite. 1198 01:21:03,468 --> 01:21:06,733 This was not on my recommendation, you know. 1199 01:21:06,771 --> 01:21:09,934 Well, then l suggest you take credit for it anyway. 1200 01:21:09,974 --> 01:21:11,942 You've got gall, Taipan. 1201 01:21:11,976 --> 01:21:13,910 l'll say that for you. 1202 01:21:13,945 --> 01:21:15,913 Pure gall. 1203 01:21:15,947 --> 01:21:19,405 l'm afraid it runs in the family. 1204 01:21:19,450 --> 01:21:22,442 Could l give you a lift back to town? 1205 01:21:22,487 --> 01:21:23,954 Mr. Dunross, 1206 01:21:23,988 --> 01:21:26,456 On behalf of Her Majesty's Government, 1207 01:21:26,491 --> 01:21:28,482 get stuffed. 1208 01:22:05,496 --> 01:22:07,691 Orlanda? 1209 01:22:07,732 --> 01:22:09,723 lt's Casey. 1210 01:22:27,719 --> 01:22:29,710 May l come in? 1211 01:22:33,725 --> 01:22:36,193 How did you find me? 1212 01:22:36,227 --> 01:22:39,196 l called Quillan. He told me he brought you here. 1213 01:22:39,230 --> 01:22:41,198 Yes, for a few days. 1214 01:22:41,232 --> 01:22:46,226 l can't stay longer than that. lt's so expensive. 1215 01:22:48,239 --> 01:22:50,730 Please, sit down, Casey. 1216 01:23:05,723 --> 01:23:08,692 Did you have any insurance for your apartment? 1217 01:23:08,726 --> 01:23:10,717 lnsurance? 1218 01:23:12,230 --> 01:23:14,221 No, l don't think so. 1219 01:23:15,733 --> 01:23:18,201 l've lost everything. 1220 01:23:18,236 --> 01:23:21,228 l've got little money in the bank. 1221 01:23:22,740 --> 01:23:25,470 Casey, about Linc, l loved him. 1222 01:23:25,510 --> 01:23:27,478 l wasn't trying to trap him. 1223 01:23:27,512 --> 01:23:29,503 No. 1224 01:23:31,516 --> 01:23:33,006 Here's a check. lt's for-- 1225 01:23:33,051 --> 01:23:35,178 l don't want your money. 1226 01:23:35,219 --> 01:23:37,346 l don't want anything from you. 1227 01:23:37,388 --> 01:23:40,357 lt's not from me. 1228 01:23:40,391 --> 01:23:42,859 lt's from Linc. 1229 01:23:42,894 --> 01:23:45,385 He wanted you to have some protection. 1230 01:23:48,399 --> 01:23:50,390 Really? 1231 01:23:51,903 --> 01:23:53,530 But how-- 1232 01:23:53,571 --> 01:23:56,540 The last thing Linc said to lan Dunross 1233 01:23:56,574 --> 01:23:59,771 was to ask how difficult it was to get married in Hong Kong. 1234 01:24:01,779 --> 01:24:03,770 Married? 1235 01:24:06,784 --> 01:24:10,242 Did the taipan-- did he tell you that's what Linc said? 1236 01:24:10,288 --> 01:24:13,655 Yes, he told me. 1237 01:24:13,691 --> 01:24:15,591 What are you going to do, Orlanda? 1238 01:24:15,626 --> 01:24:17,594 Will you stay in Hong Kong? 1239 01:24:19,097 --> 01:24:21,497 Where else can l go? 1240 01:24:23,001 --> 01:24:26,164 Why not try the States? l could help you find a job. 1241 01:24:29,273 --> 01:24:31,707 You'd help me? Why? 1242 01:24:31,743 --> 01:24:33,973 Because that's the way Linc would have wanted it. 1243 01:24:34,012 --> 01:24:37,277 And maybe we could be friends? 1244 01:24:38,783 --> 01:24:40,751 Yeah. 1245 01:24:40,785 --> 01:24:43,276 Maybe we could. 1246 01:24:53,297 --> 01:24:55,265 Oh. Hello. 1247 01:24:55,299 --> 01:24:57,767 l know. You just happened to be in the neighborhood. 1248 01:24:59,804 --> 01:25:01,772 How are you feeling? 1249 01:25:01,806 --> 01:25:03,740 Lousy, but better. 1250 01:25:03,775 --> 01:25:06,243 - Good. - Where have you been? 1251 01:25:06,277 --> 01:25:09,212 Oh, l had to take care of the last details on the China loan. 1252 01:25:09,247 --> 01:25:11,215 lt's set? 1253 01:25:11,249 --> 01:25:13,217 Then you did it? 1254 01:25:13,251 --> 01:25:15,219 l don't know how, but you did it. You won. 1255 01:25:15,253 --> 01:25:16,743 That's my job. 1256 01:25:16,788 --> 01:25:19,621 That's what the taipan of the Noble House is supposed to do. 1257 01:25:19,657 --> 01:25:22,125 And what does the taipan of the Noble House do 1258 01:25:22,160 --> 01:25:24,628 in 1997 when China absorbs Hong Kong? 1259 01:25:24,662 --> 01:25:27,130 Who knows? Perhaps it'll be the other way around, 1260 01:25:27,165 --> 01:25:29,656 and Hong Kong will absorb China. 1261 01:25:32,470 --> 01:25:35,405 Here are the papers on my General Stores deal. 1262 01:25:35,440 --> 01:25:37,908 But Linc never put up the four million. 1263 01:25:37,942 --> 01:25:40,410 Oh, but he did. He cabled it Saturday night. 1264 01:25:40,445 --> 01:25:42,913 My Swiss bank confirmed it this morning, 1265 01:25:42,947 --> 01:25:46,439 and l sent a check to the board of General Stores. They accepted. 1266 01:25:47,952 --> 01:25:49,943 Business as usual? 1267 01:25:51,456 --> 01:25:53,424 You're like the Post Office. 1268 01:25:53,458 --> 01:25:56,086 - Don't you ever take a break? - When there's time. 1269 01:25:56,127 --> 01:25:58,595 But there never is. 1270 01:25:58,629 --> 01:26:01,598 l don't know if l could live that way. 1271 01:26:01,632 --> 01:26:03,623 Why don't you try? 1272 01:26:07,405 --> 01:26:09,873 Why don't you stay here in Hong Kong? 1273 01:26:09,907 --> 01:26:12,341 We could take some time off together. 1274 01:26:12,376 --> 01:26:14,241 lt's not an offer l make every day. 1275 01:26:14,278 --> 01:26:16,769 No, it isn't. 1276 01:26:18,282 --> 01:26:20,250 But... 1277 01:26:20,284 --> 01:26:22,252 l've got work to do. 1278 01:26:22,286 --> 01:26:24,754 l'm taipan of Par-Con, remember? 1279 01:26:24,789 --> 01:26:27,257 l can't stay here, 1280 01:26:27,291 --> 01:26:30,954 any more than you can come with me to California. 1281 01:26:30,995 --> 01:26:32,963 You're leaving? 1282 01:26:32,997 --> 01:26:35,465 The morning. Everything's arranged. 1283 01:26:35,500 --> 01:26:37,468 All right. 1284 01:26:40,304 --> 01:26:42,795 l'll take you to the airport. 1285 01:26:49,080 --> 01:26:51,571 l've got to pack. 1286 01:26:54,585 --> 01:26:59,045 l bet you've never kissed a taipan before. 1287 01:26:59,090 --> 01:27:02,082 Certainly not in the lobby of this hotel. 1288 01:27:55,947 --> 01:27:57,414 New car? 1289 01:27:57,448 --> 01:28:01,407 Yes, and kindly don't bugger the brakes on this one. 1290 01:28:01,452 --> 01:28:03,511 You wanted to see me, Quillan, 1291 01:28:03,554 --> 01:28:05,647 before the stock exchange opened. 1292 01:28:05,690 --> 01:28:07,988 Did you ask me to come here just to gloat? 1293 01:28:08,025 --> 01:28:10,084 What do you want? 1294 01:28:10,127 --> 01:28:13,528 lf your stock opens at 30, l'll be ruined. 1295 01:28:13,564 --> 01:28:15,589 Yes, l know. 1296 01:28:16,767 --> 01:28:18,394 Then name your terms. 1297 01:28:18,436 --> 01:28:20,370 Why should l? 1298 01:28:24,375 --> 01:28:27,344 Well, life would be dull without me, lan. You know that. 1299 01:28:27,378 --> 01:28:29,869 No one else can give you an even fight. 1300 01:28:29,914 --> 01:28:32,405 No, l suppose not. 1301 01:28:33,918 --> 01:28:36,887 l'll let you buy back in at 18, 1302 01:28:36,921 --> 01:28:39,446 and l'll take All Asia Airlines as the price. 1303 01:28:40,858 --> 01:28:42,849 l accept. 1304 01:28:45,930 --> 01:28:47,898 Don't you want to bargain? 1305 01:28:47,932 --> 01:28:50,867 l want no quarrel from you... 1306 01:28:50,901 --> 01:28:53,870 as you'll expect none from me. 1307 01:28:53,904 --> 01:28:57,396 You'll have the All Asia papers by noon. 1308 01:29:05,316 --> 01:29:08,285 Damn you, lan Dunross, 1309 01:29:08,319 --> 01:29:10,981 and perdition to the Noble House. 1310 01:29:18,529 --> 01:29:20,497 Where's the luggage? 1311 01:29:20,531 --> 01:29:22,522 l had it sent on ahead. 1312 01:29:24,001 --> 01:29:25,468 Here's a present. 1313 01:29:27,004 --> 01:29:29,472 Those are all the papers John Chen gave us, 1314 01:29:29,507 --> 01:29:31,475 everything about Struan's. 1315 01:29:31,509 --> 01:29:33,443 There aren't any other copies. 1316 01:29:33,477 --> 01:29:34,944 Thanks. 1317 01:29:34,979 --> 01:29:36,947 l wasn't expecting that. 1318 01:29:36,981 --> 01:29:40,781 Well, l figured we ought to start fresh. 1319 01:29:40,818 --> 01:29:42,809 Thank you. 1320 01:29:55,166 --> 01:29:57,600 That offer you made last night-- 1321 01:29:57,635 --> 01:30:00,103 How long is it good for? 1322 01:30:00,137 --> 01:30:02,105 Why? 1323 01:30:02,139 --> 01:30:04,630 l'm thinking about it. 1324 01:30:06,143 --> 01:30:07,633 And? 1325 01:30:07,678 --> 01:30:10,146 How about 30 days? 1326 01:30:10,181 --> 01:30:13,150 lt'll take me about that time to reorganize Par-Con 1327 01:30:13,184 --> 01:30:15,652 the way Linc would have wanted it, 1328 01:30:15,686 --> 01:30:19,144 and then l think... l'll come back. 1329 01:30:40,478 --> 01:30:42,446 Thank you. 1330 01:30:42,480 --> 01:30:44,971 No. 1331 01:30:46,484 --> 01:30:48,452 Don't come in. 1332 01:30:48,486 --> 01:30:51,046 Let's just say it here. 1333 01:30:51,088 --> 01:30:53,556 30 days. 1334 01:30:53,591 --> 01:30:55,616 lt will feel like a long time. 1335 01:30:55,659 --> 01:30:57,650 Very long. 1336 01:30:59,163 --> 01:31:01,597 When Linc and l came here, 1337 01:31:01,632 --> 01:31:04,100 the plan was to raid Noble House. 1338 01:31:04,135 --> 01:31:07,263 He wanted to take you over, wanted to be taipan. 1339 01:31:07,304 --> 01:31:09,772 You knew that, didn't you? 1340 01:31:09,807 --> 01:31:11,866 l had a reasonably good idea. 1341 01:31:13,878 --> 01:31:16,676 He almost made it. 1342 01:31:20,718 --> 01:31:23,186 ls that what you're going to do in 30 days-- 1343 01:31:23,220 --> 01:31:25,711 mount your own attack on the Noble House? 1344 01:31:41,739 --> 01:31:44,230 lt's worth a try, isn't it? 1345 01:31:59,423 --> 01:32:02,051 Oh, it's worth a try, Casey. 1346 01:32:02,092 --> 01:32:05,584 lt's certainly worth a try. 1347 01:32:05,585 --> 01:32:07,585 Rip: DevilsBackbone