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Rápido, rápido.

I come here.

Ha,

ha, ha.

There are the girls.

I'm going to get them.

I don't want to kill you.

Get in the car.

Oh, Erica.

Any trouble?

Meet Miss Sandra Tate.

This is the man, Joseph Moreno.

Always my pleasure to meet a fascinating, attractive young lady.

Won't you sit down?

Would you like a little wine?

Oh, no, I know what your drink is.

Vanjie, bourbon on the rocks for Miss Tate, and the usual for Erica.

Isn't this wonderful?

Good grape.

Nice warm sun.

Ladies all nice and tan and happy.

By the way, how was Mexico? You know, I've been planning on going down there

someday. I'd like to see one of those bullfights.

Mexico is a pain in the ass.

I can't wait to get my hands on the bastard that set me up for that buster.

Can we get on with it?

Why did you spring me in? What's the price?

Well, we all know how tough you are.

Big question is, how smart are you?

Don't you know?

You know what I drink.

That's right.

I know a few other things about you.

The call girl, Operation 68. The fencing, Operation 70.

And the disappearance of Arnie Bono, Seattle, last year.

You know, I thought that was all cool, didn't you?

There's not a cop around that can connect me with Bono.

Maybe.

You see, what I've put together here is a very comprehensive organization.

We deliver hostesses, personal escorts, private secretaries, and

campaign people.

Whatever a man needs, a man gets.

A kind of a girl for rent.

Where do I fit in?

But what I need is a top -level vice president.

One who can take charge of operation and personnel.

All the women you see here are what you might call upper management.

They're all tops in their field.

I invited all of them here to meet you personally.

You see that young lady? Her name is Lorraine Wilson.

She used to be vice president of the American Bank Note Company until they

her making notes for herself.

She now handles my finance.

payroll and payoffs.

Money, money?

Oh, we do get some calls for that.

Ginny Masters.

She runs our call girl operation.

That's Donna. She's our best call girl. Until she had man trouble and wound up

here in this business.

Who's the bookworm?

Bookworm?

That's Tracy Goodman. Remember that quarter mill jewelry job in Bel Air last

year? She's the brain. The mastermind.

And not only that, she fences the stuff too.

Everybody has a territory.

You get the idea?

And Erica here?

She works for me.

She's my enforcer.

Oh, don't take it personally.

But then don't take it too lightly either.

She's my insurance.

No sweat.

When do I start?

Halloran.

Vincent Xavier Halloran. You know him?

He works for the State Crime Commission, and he's on our payroll.

You might say he's another righteous lawyer humping for the mayor's job.

He's a real cutie. He wants me to throw him some small fries so he can build a

reputation. He says if I don't, he'll blow the whistle.

You want me to hit him?

Well, I'll tell you what, a man... Best to be my age, he likes to keep things

simple.

Study that file and let me know when you decide to do it.

Remember, this has got to be foolproof.

I'm Miss Jenkins, the masseuse you called.

Is it okay if I put my case up here?

If you want to take your robe off and lie down on the bed, we can get started.

No, exactly. Where's this pain that's been bothering you?

Back of my neck.

Okay.

You seem to like your work.

Oh, it's a living, you know.

You make a lot of bucks, huh?

Oh, you have to be kidding.

Oh, once in a while I have a good week.

Otherwise I fight poverty. How'd you like to make some big bread?

Steady.

Oh, yeah, sure.

And who would I have to kill, huh?

Same thing you're doing, just a little more friendly.

Just how friendly?

Do I have to spell it out for you?

Well, I don't think I could handle that.

Suit yourself.

I've got some friends starting a new operation. You can make between $300 and

$400 a week.

Easy.

$300 to $400 a week?

For that kind of money, I think it used to anything.

What would I have to do first?

I'd like to expect the merchandise

Okay

That's

not what I had in mind

Is that better?

Much better. Come here.

It's just what we've been looking for.

We're going to make you one of us.

Just stay with the boys.

You'll take care of everything?

Everything, baby.

No more problems for you.

You know this guy's got a heart condition?

No, I didn't know.

What's his relationship with Donna Taylor?

Not much more than you already have there.

I do know that he's married and it's on the side, but pretty regular, you know?

Does he know she works for Marino? Oh, come on now, baby.

Say you're into something.

I would say something foolproof.

Hi, Joe.

Hello? How are Ernst and Tom?

I'm ready.

Good.

I'm going to use Donna Taylor.

Donna?

You know, I don't think she's right for an operation like this.

Oh, come on, Joe. Trust me.

Believe me, this is the only way it can work.

And she'll never even know what's really going on.

All right.

But if anything goes wrong, I'm holding you personally responsible.

I understand.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yeah.

Auntie!

Something about this bothers me.

He wants you to bug down his room.

Look, I really don't think I can do it.

Sure you can.

It'll be easy and he'll never even know what happened.

And you're just going to take pictures. That's all.

Look, you said he was a sex weirdo.

That he liked to take you on romantic trips and even play funny games.

I know, but this really makes me feel funny.

I mean, he always treats me right. He never gets violent or anything. Donna,

look, honey. All you have to do is give him the pill. Just drop it in his drink.

Then when he's groggy, we come in and take a picture.

Simple.

Well, is there anything extra in it for me?

I thought you'd never ask.

Two thousand cash?

I think I'm going to like working for you, Sandra.

I thought you'd feel that way.

Now, we'll wait in the car. And as soon as he's ready, turn on the lights.

Come on, let's go.

Just like in my courtin' days.

But, honey, this is your courtin' day, and I'm your best girl.

Ah.

Why is a home like this?

Right now, this is your home, okay?

Then, uh, why isn't someone nagging me?

What's keeping you, sweetheart?

Just fixing us a nightcap, Vinnie.

Here we go.

I really don't need this.

Oh, go on.

It'll make you feel better.

Sweetheart.

Yeah, we've got plenty of time. Come on.

There you go. We've got to go through with this thing.

Oh, come on.

That's it.

Good.

But sweetheart, look, it's only a few hours till dawn.

Oh, I know, and then you're just going to steal away into the sunrise.

Come on, have another drink.

But I... Look, just have one more drink for little old me.

That's it.

Oh, that didn't hurt a bit, did it?

Catch a rush. We've got plenty of time.

What the hell is going on up there?

Hey, now just cool it.

They say if you rush it, you don't enjoy it.

Oh.

My heart.

My heart.

God. What can I do?

Get out.

Get the doctor.

There it is.

Donna, where are his clothes?

Oh, there they are.

I think he's dead.

Let's get him dressed.

You expected this.

You don't even have a camera.

It was the pill, wasn't it? Donna, just forget everything that happened, and

it'll be all right. All right?

Murder's all right? Shut up!

Now, he has just had a heart attack.

It could have happened any time, anywhere.

And we are going to take him and his car and park them someplace.

And you just listen. If there are any questions, and there won't be if we stay

cool, but if there are any questions, it's you that's going to take the fall.

Ready Sandra

We

can

carry you out here the same way to Donna

Hello, Maria.

Listen, I'm really in trouble.

And I've got to find a place to hide.

No, right away.

Well, look, don't you have a sister in Mexicali?

You think she could hide me out?

Good. Wait, what's her name and address?

Okay. Oh, wait. How the hell did I get there?

No, to Mexico.

Okay.

Listen, Maria, I won't forget this.

Erica? Joe.

Yeah, Joe, everything went fine.

Shit.

That stupid broad.

Okay, I hear you. I know what I have to do.

I understand. We're already gone, okay?

Bye.

What happened?

Donna split.

To Mexico. She got scared and poof, she ran.

And scared broads will talk.

So we better get after her. Because Joe wants us to find her and to stop her.

Or else.

We ought to catch a piece.

Yeah, the map says this road goes straight. She's got to be there.

You okay?

Yeah.

Come on, come on.

Oh, you fucker. Come on. Come on.

Son of a bitch.

What a lousy rotten break day.

Well, babe, how's your thumb?

How's your ass, Barney Oldfield?

Howdy, miss.

What'll it be?

Fill it up. Check under the hood, please.

Oh, by the way, where's your ladies' room?

Right around the side of the building.

Miss, will you give me a ride into Phoenix?

I can't. I'm really in a hurry. Oh, I won't hold you up. Just let me off

anywhere near Phoenix.

I can't. I really can't. I got this job waiting on me there. Only if I can get

there today.

And I really need this job.

Now, look.

Maybe I can help you out with some money. But I just can't give you a ride.

sorry. Look, I don't want your money. I just want a ride into Phoenix.

If it's going to hassle you that much, screw it.

What's going on Al?

That lady took that car.

I think it's been stolen, Miss.

Damn.

Is there a phone I could use?

Yeah, but it's out of order.

But the sheriff comes by every couple of days.

I think you're going to need a lift.

I don't need anything from you.

Hey, well, no offense.

I mean, it's just that there is only one bus through here.

Really? That's right.

You'd have a better chance of making connections out of the next town.

It's a little out of my way, but I could run you there.

I'll bet you could.

Well, suit yourself.

Look, when does the next one do?

One what?

A bus, a bus.

When does it go through?

Oh, regular.

Look, is there a timetable or something?

Uh, I think I got one in my office.

Well, let's go take a look at it.

Hey, how about my $9 .35?

Well, it's about time. Oh, man, they just got to stop. Two ladies in

I think we've got trouble with our radiator.

Yep, it's your radiator, all right.

Looks like you're going to need a tow truck in town.

You guys got any water or anything?

Man, we've been here quite a while, and this sun is hot.

You look like you've been out in the sun a long time.

Weren't you girls afraid out here all alone?

Well, no, we're big girls now, honey.

You sure are big girls.

You need help now.

And help don't come for nothing these days.

You can't afford defenseless women like that.

Oh, no, baby.

I'll drive.

You knew the bus was going to be two hours late, and you didn't tell me?

You didn't ask, lady. You didn't ask.

Well, look, is there a car I can rent around here?

Only mine, and I need it.

Well, I'll buy it from you.

It ain't worth anything, and I don't want to sell it.

Look, I think I'm going to use your restroom.

Sure, help yourself.

Did you see a blue Pinto go by here with the girl driving it? Whoa, whoa, slow

down. Oh, Christ, Hicks, we need yet.

Look, old buddy, did you see a blue Ford Pinto?

Yeah, about an hour ago. What's that?

But it was stolen!

Ain't this wind a bitch?

Yeah. Thank God it ain't steady.

Hey, how'd you go in L .A.? Oh, just fine, just fine. I got top dollar for my

jamming stones this month.

Hey, and I got those books you wanted to witness.

You're some kind of a book bug, ain't ya?

Yeah.

Let's see here now.

The end is near. Whoa.

All things are possible through Jesus.

Salvation is for everyone.

Hallelujah, brother, hallelujah.

I really appreciate this.

I've been trying to read these for some time now.

No sweat, no sweat.

Hey, maybe I ought to read those things myself. Hallelujah.

Hey, hey, who's the lady?

Well, somebody stole her car. Oh, you called the cops?

No, the phone was out and... No, the girl was headed for Phoenix.

I figured I'd pick up the car after I got there. If not, then I'll call the

cops. She's waiting for a bus.

You're gonna have a long wait, lady.

Bus is stalled back there on the freeway.

Damn. Must be the fan belt. Charlie's having trouble with the fan belt again.

Yeah, could be.

Now, I always like to help a lady in distress.

If you don't mind riding in this old truck of mine, I'll give you a lift to

town. Thanks.

Hey, what about our checker game?

Not today, Al. I got other jobs to follow. We always play checkers today.

Yeah, I know. Go on, get in, lady. I'll be right there.

Gee, you're sure acting kind of funny.

That's the general idea.

Me? Shut up. We'll ask the questions.

Were you narcs?

Where is she? Where did you get this car? I took it. Oh, God, I didn't mean

take it, but I took it. Hey, just calm down.

Now, you just cool it. All we want is the chick that was driving this car.

Yeah, where is she?

She's back at this old station back there.

That's all I know.

She must mean the one where we stopped before.

Oh, there's only one between here and the last hundred miles.

Listen, you smart -ass...

What did you do that for?

We've got more important things to do, namely Donna.

Now let's move it now.

Well, you see, I'm sort of a half -assed geologist.

My boy and I came out here in 57, and the desert seemed to agree with him.

So here we are. No regrets.

People too much of a hurry these days.

You all right, lady?

Oh, yeah, sir.

Hey, what are you doing?

Now, take it easy, lady.

Just gonna stop off at my place long enough to pick up my boy, Ben, and we're

our way.

Hey, uh, you married, miss?

No.

I bet you got a boyfriend, though, huh?

He's a pretty young thing like you.

Yes, a very jealous one.

You won't be long.

me brother uh fill her up say weren't you girls here earlier yes brother on

a mission of christian charity are you a christian sister i've been saved

hallelujah glory be uh i'm in

yes indeedy brother can you help us find the straight sheep whose car was stolen

well if he wasn't in such an all -fired hurry she was right here when you

stopped son of a

Gone. How did she stray, sister?

Well, to tell you the gospel truth, brother, she had left the bed and board

her devoted husband, abandoned her five little bitty children, abandoned

the path of true righteousness, abandoned her soul to eternal damnation,

abandoned all that was true and whole.

trade sheep and bring her soul back to God.

I will. I will.

Good. Where is she?

Brother Stringham took her to Phoenix in his pickup truck.

You probably passed him on the way here.

Shit. Come on. Let's go. Hold it, sister.

Brother Stringham might stop by home. Why don't you try there first?

Brother, how do we find this place?

You go down the road about 15 miles to the turnoff. Then you follow the dirt

road to the fork.

I'd better show you on the map.

Brother, you are a kindly soul, and I am sure that the good Lord will reward you

for helping us find the lost sheep that had strayed.

Always willing to help a sister.

Amen.

Amen, brother.

Did you bring me a present?

Did I bring you a present? Don't I always... Lady, how would you like to

and stretch your legs a little here?

Who's the pretty lady?

That's your present, son.

Let me go, you creep. Woo -wee, looky here. Spirit, lots of spirit.

Go!

She's for me?

That's for you, boy.

So you can get that thing done we talked about.

Look, you could get thrown in jail for this. You got any witnesses?

I'm not sure, lady.

You want to get to Mexico, don't you?

Well, it's 34 miles back to the main road, and it's coming on sundown.

Now, you don't want to walk that, do you?

You've been around, lady. I can tell.

After all, what's one more to open the oven, huh?

Come on, boy, take it.

You know what to do now.

Down there by the stream, that nice quiet spot.

That'll do her just fine.

You dirty bastard.

My plate.

Look, come on, take off your clothes.

Come on, take off your pants.

Hey, let's get on with it.

I don't know.

You really don't understand, do you?

Someday, you'll be right.

I'm gonna go now.

I'll be God damn.

Go ahead. You won't get far. I'll tell you that. You won't get far.

Put on your pants, boy.

Somebody's coming.

More ladies.

Yeah, right.

Two of them.

Get back here. Now I want that girl. You better tell me where she is or I'll

blow your brains out.

They mean it, Ben.

They're crazy.

Now you just call it, brother. Just call it.

All we want is Donna.

Pretty lady?

Hey, what's wrong with him? Nothing, just a little slow.

Come on, cut out the small talk. Where is she?

Let him be, and I'll tell you.

She stole my truck and ran off down the road with it.

She won't get very far, though. She's out of gas.

Well, guess what, Grandpa?

You're going to show us where. Now move it!

Come on, Junior, you better go, too.

We got to quit meeting like this.

Hey, easy. Those things make big holes.

That isn't really loaded, is it? Just hold it right there and put your hands

Come on, you remember me. I said up and I mean up.

All right.

You're that guy from the gas station, right?

Thanks. Well, what are you doing out here in the middle of nowhere?

Well, I might ask you the same question.

I'm asking the questions.

I'm camped back there on the mesa.

I thought you might need some help.

Sorry I stopped.

Whose truck?

Well, this guy was giving me a lift into town.

But he decided he wanted to play games with me.

Well, anyway, I got the gun, the truck, the whole thing now. Why?

Well, you're pretty lucky, that's what.

You could have ended ass up in a ditch somewhere.

I know.

You're some judge of character.

You're right with a stranger when you could have rode with me. Look, just skip

the lecture some of the time, maybe. Now get over by the truck.

You got any gas?

Nope.

A couple of gallons, Beth. I mean, how far do you think you're going to get?

It's a long ways between gas pumps.

Okay, then I'll take your truck.

I'll just move over there. You better take another look at this road first.

I mean, the county doesn't even know it.

I've seen it.

Yeah? Well, it's hard enough to drive by day when you can at least see. That's

one thing.

But you'd never make it at night.

You break down and get lost in this desert, and you're in a lot of trouble.

You'll see.

Really? Really.

Well, look, I got to get out of here. I know that.

Now, Jess, what would you suggest?

Okay.

Here's what we're going to do.

First, we're going to get my truck and go back to the mesa.

Back where I'm camped, okay?

Build a fire, cook us something to eat, you know, kind of get our bearings.

I got an extra sleeping bag if you want.

And in the morning, I'll drive you into town.

Believe me, it's your best bet.

Come on, if anybody's got anything to lose, it's me.

Besides, you're not even my type, Red.

Sure.

Uh, you gotta get my purse.

The old buzzard was telling the truth.

She did run out of gas.

Well, she ain't here.

What do you suggest we do now?

The way I figure it, she's probably tried to head overland, cross mountains,

the highway and pick up a ride in the morning.

Well, I ain't about to travel this road tonight.

Oh, no way, Jose.

We'll never find her on foot.

Let's say we go back to the old man's place. Then first light, we'll head

to the highway and pick her up.

That's a good idea.

I want that broad.

Uh -uh.

She's mine.

Yeah.

All right, Joe.

Yeah.

I know the way they went.

I'll find them.

I'll make sure that Donna Broad is taken care of.

Wow. I guess they're up there.

Just like back home.

Back home?

Where's back home?

No place you ever heard of.

Little town outside of Wichita Falls.

Texas? Wichita Falls, Texas?

Where the hell else?

Well, now take it easy. Just relax.

Just like this, though.

So many stars, you can't see the sky.

So you're just a homegrown Texas girl.

They always tough you down there?

Texas was a long time ago.

Too long.

I haven't been back since high school.

Well, I bet you just killed them cowboys in high school.

Oh, yeah. Homecoming queen, cheerleader, you name it.

Why am I telling you all this?

Well, it's a desert. It does that to people.

Why do you come out here?

I come out here for a lot of reasons.

You know, your problems seem kind of small when you spend a few nights

up at that.

Not a problem in the world. It's as big as that sky.

Yeah?

Yeah.

This is really dumb.

It's like going to church for some people.

Relax.

Now, can I?

Look, I'm going to tell you why I'm out here.

And when I get through, you just tell me how damn romantic it is.

I was witness to a murder.

Doesn't matter where I just was.

And now there are two hired killers after me.

Still want to talk about the stars?

You know, you better stop guzzling that stuff.

I need something to take my mind off this mess.

Not Donna I'm so worried about. It's Marino.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

But I know Marino, he'll be sore for a little while, but once we get Donna,

he'll get over it.

If we get Donna. We'll get her.

We will get her.

Send that kid on here.

What for?

I want to talk to him.

Your old man brought Donna out here?

He's a present.

What'd

you

do to her?

Nothing. She went away.

You mean you two didn't get it on?

You do know what I mean.

No, you don't know what I mean.

Don't you know what you got down there in those pants, honey?

You know what these are?

Pretty lady.

That's right.

Pretty lady.

Here.

No, don't be afraid.

I'm not going to hurt you.

I'm going to make you feel good.

We're going to have some fun.

Fun? Yeah, you'd like that, wouldn't you?

You'd like to have fun?

Fun? Yeah.

We're going to play this little game with that little toy.

See?

Look.

See what happens.

Mama?

It's you.

Leave them here to identify I

mean

murdering prostitute

That's

a lot to lay on a guy

I'm sorry, you're just going to have to handle this one yourself.

I figured that.

I really didn't expect you to help.

Help?

Who do you think I am, the FBI?

Texas Rangers?

Oh, no.

I don't get involved with a syndicate for nobody.

What are you going to do?

Well, what can I do?

I think if I can just make it to a town, I'll be all right.

How far behind do you think they are?

Who knows? They could be anywhere.

Hey, look, this just isn't my problem anymore.

I don't want to get involved.

Don't ask them any questions.

Well, we'd have to stay off the main roads, that's for sure.

I could drive these back roads for weeks and they'd never find us.

Not on the gas we got.

Of course, we could make a gas run.

Look, Jeff, get me to a town.

I can take care of myself from there.

Sure you can.

Look, just get some sleep.

Just get some sleep.

Watch that bump.

Look out for the rocks.

Will you watch the road?

Will you watch the back for your friends and I'll watch the road?

I think it's good.

That's it.

I'm going to kill you, broad.

Cover me while I reload.

Okay.

There's a lake right over this hill.

You think you can make it? There'll be people down there.

But what about you?

I better be joining you.

I think they're going to try to flank us.

If I can just sneak down and jump the one that's pinning us down, I think

draw the other one back.

That's Erica.

Suicide.

Yeah, well, what do you think this is?

Look, it's our only chance.

Come on, you can do it.

Okay?

What's your name?

Now's a hell of a time to ask.

I know. I'm new at this.

Hey.

Be careful.

Ah! Ah!

How you doing?

Fine. How are you?

Sorry, buddy. I'm going to have to take your dune buggy.

Thank you.

By the way, what's your name?

Now's a hell of a time to ask.

I know, but I'm new at this.