1 00:01:28,305 --> 00:01:30,220 What have you got? 2 00:01:30,264 --> 00:01:32,744 I got the last one, and after That, we'’re even, okay? 3 00:01:32,788 --> 00:01:35,704 Look, don'’t waltz me around, Matilda. 4 00:01:35,747 --> 00:01:37,749 I'’ll tell you When we'’re even. 5 00:01:37,793 --> 00:01:41,275 It goes on and on. Hey, you gotta give me a break. 6 00:01:41,318 --> 00:01:42,537 Hey, scherb. 7 00:01:42,580 --> 00:01:44,539 I wasn'’t the one That told you, 8 00:01:44,582 --> 00:01:46,976 "Friend, you go To these hotel rooms. 9 00:01:47,019 --> 00:01:48,804 You pick up things That don'’t belong to you." 10 00:01:48,847 --> 00:01:50,066 That was your idea. 11 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:51,546 But if you don'’t like The arrangements, 12 00:01:51,589 --> 00:01:52,982 Look, I could always Send you back to the cooler. 13 00:01:53,025 --> 00:01:56,681 No, no, no. Hey, look. 14 00:01:56,725 --> 00:02:00,250 I ain'’t complainin'. It'’s... 15 00:02:00,294 --> 00:02:01,947 - I'’m scared. - well, good. 16 00:02:01,991 --> 00:02:05,342 Keeps ya On your toes. 17 00:02:05,386 --> 00:02:07,866 If somebody sees me Talkin'’ to you, 18 00:02:07,910 --> 00:02:09,781 I could be... 19 00:02:09,825 --> 00:02:11,479 Hey, scherb, 20 00:02:11,522 --> 00:02:13,524 You, you'’re gonna Live forever. 21 00:02:13,568 --> 00:02:15,570 You know what'’s gonna kill ya? The booze and the broads. 22 00:02:15,613 --> 00:02:17,702 All right now, Tell me what ya got. 23 00:02:20,792 --> 00:02:24,448 You wanna know Where the furs are going. 24 00:02:24,492 --> 00:02:26,407 Okay, I'’m gonna tell ya. 25 00:03:08,797 --> 00:03:10,799 - yeah? - greetings. 26 00:03:10,842 --> 00:03:13,628 This is the police. Would you open up the door? 27 00:03:13,671 --> 00:03:15,020 What? 28 00:03:15,064 --> 00:03:18,807 I said, Would you open up the door? 29 00:03:22,854 --> 00:03:25,030 Hey! 30 00:03:26,728 --> 00:03:29,078 I know. I know. 31 00:03:29,121 --> 00:03:31,863 Well, what do you want me To say? 32 00:03:31,907 --> 00:03:34,866 The--the check Is already in the mail. 33 00:03:34,910 --> 00:03:37,086 I know it'’s tuesday. 34 00:03:37,129 --> 00:03:38,653 Eight years Since we'’ve been married, 35 00:03:38,696 --> 00:03:40,568 Every week I wake up thinking, Tonight'’s the night 36 00:03:40,611 --> 00:03:42,831 I gotta eat Your mother'’s potato pancakes. 37 00:03:42,874 --> 00:03:46,878 So don'’t tell me About tuesday. 38 00:03:46,922 --> 00:03:48,837 - what is it now? - the cops. 39 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:51,448 - where? - they'’re comin' up. 40 00:03:51,492 --> 00:03:53,407 Gladys, hang up And call geach. 41 00:03:53,450 --> 00:03:55,583 Tell her I'’m being arrested. Right. 42 00:03:55,626 --> 00:03:57,367 - did you lock the door? - yeah, yeah, already. 43 00:03:57,411 --> 00:03:59,369 Move the furs. Move! 44 00:03:59,413 --> 00:04:01,415 Come on. 45 00:04:32,097 --> 00:04:33,882 It'’s the police. 46 00:04:39,148 --> 00:04:41,585 I'’ll save you For later. 47 00:04:43,457 --> 00:04:44,936 Come on. Come on. Come on. 48 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:59,124 Halt! Police! Hold it! 49 00:05:19,493 --> 00:05:21,190 Check in there. Check it out. 50 00:05:57,835 --> 00:05:59,837 Hey! 51 00:05:59,881 --> 00:06:02,884 Hey, hold it! Hey! 52 00:06:16,767 --> 00:06:18,813 Police. 53 00:07:30,275 --> 00:07:33,061 Oh. 54 00:07:55,649 --> 00:07:59,304 You just don'’t know How to open doors. 55 00:07:59,348 --> 00:08:00,305 Lee curtin, 56 00:08:00,349 --> 00:08:02,830 Look at you, 57 00:08:02,873 --> 00:08:05,310 A man of your age. 58 00:08:05,354 --> 00:08:07,138 Come here, sonny. 59 00:08:17,758 --> 00:08:20,238 Peekaboo. 60 00:08:25,417 --> 00:08:28,420 And when you apprehended Mr. Curtin, 61 00:08:28,464 --> 00:08:31,467 Did he say anything To you? 62 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:34,339 Yeah, he said, "What the hell Are you doing here?" 63 00:08:34,383 --> 00:08:36,167 That would suggest He recognized you. 64 00:08:36,211 --> 00:08:39,823 We met before. 65 00:08:39,867 --> 00:08:42,347 Did he say Anything else? 66 00:08:42,391 --> 00:08:44,741 Not a word. 67 00:08:48,179 --> 00:08:49,441 "What the hell Are you doing here?" 68 00:08:49,485 --> 00:08:52,706 That sounds like He was surprised to see you. 69 00:08:52,749 --> 00:08:55,099 I assume the words Weren'’t spoken casually 70 00:08:55,143 --> 00:08:57,188 That they were an expression Of surprise and fear. 71 00:08:57,232 --> 00:09:00,714 Well, I'’m a police officer, Not a psychologist, counselor. 72 00:09:00,757 --> 00:09:03,194 The prosecution Is going to tell the jury 73 00:09:03,238 --> 00:09:04,848 That this was the defendant'’s Statement 74 00:09:04,892 --> 00:09:06,981 At the time of the arrest. It is not admissible. 75 00:09:07,024 --> 00:09:10,201 Go ahead. 76 00:09:10,245 --> 00:09:12,073 As quoted By the witness, 77 00:09:12,116 --> 00:09:14,205 The words are subject To such wide interpretation 78 00:09:14,249 --> 00:09:15,511 As to be meaningless. 79 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:18,296 I think we'’ll let the jury Decide that. 80 00:09:18,340 --> 00:09:21,778 Lieutenant, You testified 81 00:09:21,822 --> 00:09:24,041 That your men broke through Two locked doors 82 00:09:24,085 --> 00:09:25,173 In order to get Into the premises. 83 00:09:25,216 --> 00:09:26,783 Yes, that'’s right. 84 00:09:26,827 --> 00:09:28,785 I identified myself And asked to be admitted. 85 00:09:28,829 --> 00:09:30,178 - that'’s right. - mm-hmm. 86 00:09:30,221 --> 00:09:32,049 Without taxing Your psychological insights, 87 00:09:32,093 --> 00:09:35,183 Would you say that your action Caused the defendant 88 00:09:35,226 --> 00:09:37,098 To become frightened And confused? 89 00:09:37,141 --> 00:09:39,361 It'’s entirely possible. 90 00:09:39,404 --> 00:09:41,363 And is it not Entirely possible 91 00:09:41,406 --> 00:09:44,322 That if, as you say, mr. Curtin Was trying to remove evidence, 92 00:09:44,366 --> 00:09:46,194 That he was doing it Out of that fear and confusion? 93 00:09:46,237 --> 00:09:49,458 Speaking hypothetically, Sure. 94 00:09:49,501 --> 00:09:53,070 Did your warrant specify What you were looking for? 95 00:09:53,114 --> 00:09:56,552 - did it say anything about furs? - yes, it did. 96 00:09:56,596 --> 00:09:58,554 Tell us a little bit more About that, will you? 97 00:09:58,598 --> 00:10:01,252 Well, through information That we gathered, 98 00:10:01,296 --> 00:10:05,213 Mr. Curtin was gathering Stolen property. 99 00:10:05,256 --> 00:10:07,128 - information? - that'’s right. 100 00:10:07,171 --> 00:10:08,738 From where? How did you get it? 101 00:10:08,782 --> 00:10:11,219 Sources. 102 00:10:11,262 --> 00:10:14,091 Would you be a little more Forthcoming, please, lieutenant? 103 00:10:14,135 --> 00:10:15,745 No, I won'’t, Counselor. 104 00:10:15,789 --> 00:10:17,442 - your honor. - your honor, we'’re prepared 105 00:10:17,486 --> 00:10:19,444 To acknowledge the information Came from an informant, 106 00:10:19,488 --> 00:10:21,098 But that'’s as far As we'’re going to go. 107 00:10:21,142 --> 00:10:23,187 That'’s not far enough. We want him identified. 108 00:10:23,231 --> 00:10:24,841 - him? - or her. 109 00:10:24,885 --> 00:10:27,496 - may I say something? - I wish you would. 110 00:10:27,539 --> 00:10:30,194 I'’ve seen some dead-bang cases In my time, judge, 111 00:10:30,238 --> 00:10:32,196 But this... 112 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:34,372 I mean, what Are we talking about? 113 00:10:34,416 --> 00:10:36,287 There'’s no way I'm gonna send This down the toilet 114 00:10:36,331 --> 00:10:38,986 On some technicality About a warrant. 115 00:10:39,029 --> 00:10:41,075 If I have to give a name, I'’ll do it, 116 00:10:41,118 --> 00:10:44,992 But I think there'’s something We all have to think about. 117 00:10:45,035 --> 00:10:47,995 If lieutenant kojak has to tell Us who the informant is, 118 00:10:48,038 --> 00:10:50,127 He'’s no use to him, Ever. 119 00:10:50,171 --> 00:10:52,477 Now, do we want Law enforcement-- 120 00:10:52,521 --> 00:10:54,871 I want the name! 121 00:10:57,613 --> 00:11:00,311 Answer the question. 122 00:11:35,346 --> 00:11:36,870 Good morning. 123 00:11:36,913 --> 00:11:39,699 Coffee will be ready In a minute, if you like. 124 00:12:58,125 --> 00:13:00,562 One pen, One checkbook, 125 00:13:00,605 --> 00:13:02,738 One cigarette lighter, 126 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:05,828 One handkerchief, Electric razor, 127 00:13:05,872 --> 00:13:08,700 - one tape recorder. - anything on it? 128 00:13:08,744 --> 00:13:10,006 No, nothing, Lieutenant. 129 00:13:10,050 --> 00:13:12,356 And I played both sides And it'’s blank. 130 00:13:12,400 --> 00:13:14,750 - no note, huh? - no, nothing yet. 131 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,708 These messages were scattered All over the floor here. 132 00:13:16,752 --> 00:13:20,016 Let'’s see, Is there a mrs. Haskell? 133 00:13:20,060 --> 00:13:22,149 Yeah, but she can'’t Come up with a reason why. 134 00:13:22,192 --> 00:13:24,673 No, they never do. 135 00:13:31,985 --> 00:13:34,944 Yes, this is lieutenant kojak, Police department. 136 00:13:34,988 --> 00:13:36,903 Mr. Wayne brubaker, Please. 137 00:13:36,946 --> 00:13:38,861 Why did I call haskell? 138 00:13:38,905 --> 00:13:40,907 Very simple. We were investigating him. 139 00:13:40,950 --> 00:13:43,039 What for? 140 00:13:43,083 --> 00:13:45,520 He was doing tricks With his company'’s stock, 141 00:13:45,563 --> 00:13:47,391 You know, manipulation. 142 00:13:47,435 --> 00:13:48,871 And I was Closing in on him. 143 00:13:48,915 --> 00:13:50,568 Routine. 144 00:13:50,612 --> 00:13:54,050 Then this darn thing Happened. 145 00:13:54,094 --> 00:13:57,880 Say, you could be Exactly the man I'’m looking for. 146 00:13:57,924 --> 00:14:00,578 Really? 147 00:14:00,622 --> 00:14:02,754 Let me just finish About haskell. 148 00:14:04,931 --> 00:14:07,847 He was in debt To a loan shark. 149 00:14:07,890 --> 00:14:09,674 No. 150 00:14:09,718 --> 00:14:11,981 Yes, sir. Deep. 151 00:14:12,025 --> 00:14:14,636 So you mind Coming down with me? 152 00:14:14,679 --> 00:14:16,725 Down in washington, They'’re really interested 153 00:14:16,768 --> 00:14:18,292 In this kind of thing, You know, 154 00:14:18,335 --> 00:14:20,990 Penetration by organized crime Into legitimate business. 155 00:14:21,034 --> 00:14:23,906 Well, you can understand--a sour Economy, business in trouble. 156 00:14:23,950 --> 00:14:25,865 We'’d like to zap Some of these money lenders 157 00:14:25,908 --> 00:14:27,692 Before they get an even stronger Grip on businessmen 158 00:14:27,736 --> 00:14:29,172 Than they already have. 159 00:14:29,216 --> 00:14:31,000 Let'’s get back to haskell And the shylock, huh? 160 00:14:31,044 --> 00:14:32,567 You know who he is? 161 00:14:32,610 --> 00:14:34,221 That'’s what I wanted haskell To tell me. 162 00:14:34,264 --> 00:14:35,918 I offered him a deal. 163 00:14:35,962 --> 00:14:38,442 In other words, He knew that you knew. 164 00:14:38,486 --> 00:14:40,836 - well, he knew, didn'’t he? - sure. 165 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,751 All right, did he tell you Where he got the money from? 166 00:14:45,667 --> 00:14:49,801 I told haskell I had him cold On the stock manipulation thing. 167 00:14:49,845 --> 00:14:51,891 And I said, "Look, 168 00:14:51,934 --> 00:14:54,110 "I know you borrowed money From a loan shark. 169 00:14:54,154 --> 00:14:55,938 "So tell me who he is, 170 00:14:55,982 --> 00:14:57,592 "Help me get evidence Against him, 171 00:14:57,635 --> 00:14:59,463 "Testify at the trial, 172 00:14:59,507 --> 00:15:02,553 And we'’ll try to work out a deal On the stock thing." 173 00:15:02,597 --> 00:15:04,251 Well, did anybody else Hear you make that offer? 174 00:15:04,294 --> 00:15:05,905 Nobody. 175 00:15:05,948 --> 00:15:08,124 Well, I mean, obviously I had to have it approved, 176 00:15:08,168 --> 00:15:10,126 You know, But otherwise zero. 177 00:15:10,170 --> 00:15:11,823 What did haskell say? Did he go for it? 178 00:15:11,867 --> 00:15:14,043 Well, he said He had to think it over. 179 00:15:14,087 --> 00:15:16,567 He didn'’t know who put up The money, according to him, 180 00:15:16,611 --> 00:15:19,527 But he paid off somebody By the name of nurse. 181 00:15:19,570 --> 00:15:21,094 - that'’s all he knew. - solly nurse. 182 00:15:21,137 --> 00:15:23,705 He'’s a collector For this joel adrian. 183 00:15:23,748 --> 00:15:25,663 - no fooling. - no. 184 00:15:25,707 --> 00:15:28,057 Well, I'’d better be going. 185 00:15:28,101 --> 00:15:29,972 Thanks a lot. 186 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:31,495 Pleasure. Anytime. Just call me. 187 00:15:31,539 --> 00:15:33,758 Oh! Lieutenant. 188 00:15:33,802 --> 00:15:36,848 I wanted to ask you, 189 00:15:36,892 --> 00:15:39,808 I still have the okay On that operation. 190 00:15:39,851 --> 00:15:42,724 And, well, obviously What I don'’t have now 191 00:15:42,767 --> 00:15:44,204 Is the right guy To stuff in there. 192 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:47,598 Haskell was tailor-made, But he took a dive on me. 193 00:15:47,642 --> 00:15:49,644 Anyway, What I was thinking was 194 00:15:49,687 --> 00:15:51,776 If you have somebody, 195 00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:54,040 We could run the whole thing As a joint operation. 196 00:15:56,129 --> 00:15:58,131 I guess joel adrian Isn'’t exactly lucky luciano, 197 00:15:58,174 --> 00:16:00,002 But there still ought to be Enough goodies there 198 00:16:00,046 --> 00:16:02,962 - for both of us. - you mean, 199 00:16:03,005 --> 00:16:05,094 You can raise the funds For this kind of an operation? 200 00:16:05,138 --> 00:16:06,878 Yes, sir. 201 00:16:06,922 --> 00:16:08,097 This isn'’t what you call Bagels and cream cheese, 202 00:16:08,141 --> 00:16:10,012 You know? 203 00:16:10,056 --> 00:16:11,796 Lieutenant. 204 00:16:11,840 --> 00:16:14,190 Okay, I'’ll think about it. 205 00:16:14,234 --> 00:16:16,758 - terrific. - thanks a lot. 206 00:16:43,219 --> 00:16:45,787 Solly. 207 00:16:51,271 --> 00:16:53,664 Be nice, Or I'’ll huff and I'll puff 208 00:16:53,708 --> 00:16:55,753 And I'’ll blow your house down. 209 00:16:55,797 --> 00:16:57,103 The boss in? 210 00:16:57,146 --> 00:16:59,279 I'’ll find out. 211 00:17:01,281 --> 00:17:03,370 I'’ll find out. 212 00:17:03,413 --> 00:17:06,286 Oh, and when You park my car, 213 00:17:06,329 --> 00:17:08,766 Make sure You don'’t scratch the paint. 214 00:17:13,293 --> 00:17:16,687 But, tommy, you put me In a difficult position. 215 00:17:16,731 --> 00:17:18,863 Look, I appreciate that. 216 00:17:18,907 --> 00:17:21,214 But look, you--you pick An atrocious time 217 00:17:21,257 --> 00:17:23,085 To try To do business. 218 00:17:23,129 --> 00:17:26,088 Look, why don'’t I Send somebody around, 219 00:17:26,132 --> 00:17:28,786 He'’ll bring you down, We'’ll talk about it? 220 00:17:28,830 --> 00:17:31,746 Well, naturally, That sounds ideal. 221 00:17:31,789 --> 00:17:33,661 Well look, Then I'’ll hear from you. 222 00:17:33,704 --> 00:17:35,184 That sounds fine. 223 00:17:35,228 --> 00:17:37,143 Yeah, right. 224 00:17:37,186 --> 00:17:38,709 Lieutenant kojak. 225 00:17:38,753 --> 00:17:41,321 - problems? - problems? 226 00:17:41,364 --> 00:17:44,280 How could a man who owns Parking lots in this town 227 00:17:44,324 --> 00:17:45,890 Have a problem? 228 00:17:45,934 --> 00:17:47,849 Look, You drive an automobile, 229 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:49,242 You gotta Get out of it. 230 00:17:49,285 --> 00:17:51,287 Now, can you imagine The absurdity 231 00:17:51,331 --> 00:17:53,898 Of paying 2, 3, $5 232 00:17:53,942 --> 00:17:55,944 For the privilege Of getting out of your own car? 233 00:17:55,987 --> 00:17:57,859 - yeah. - I think that'’s ridiculous. 234 00:17:57,902 --> 00:17:59,295 I tell ya, I think it'’s offensive. 235 00:17:59,339 --> 00:18:01,384 You know, if people Want something bad enough, 236 00:18:01,428 --> 00:18:03,256 They pay for it. 237 00:18:03,299 --> 00:18:05,084 I guess that'’s what It'’s all about, isn't it? 238 00:18:05,127 --> 00:18:08,217 Like c.W. Haskell. 239 00:18:08,261 --> 00:18:10,915 - ah. - ah. 240 00:18:10,959 --> 00:18:13,179 I read something About that somewhere, 241 00:18:13,222 --> 00:18:15,442 The--the--the newspaper, I think. 242 00:18:15,485 --> 00:18:17,879 You know, that'’s a hell Of a way to get out of debt. 243 00:18:17,922 --> 00:18:19,707 How much Was he into you for? 244 00:18:19,750 --> 00:18:21,100 You been talkin'’ To the feds. 245 00:18:21,143 --> 00:18:22,840 I mean, how much heat Did you put on him? 246 00:18:22,884 --> 00:18:25,452 Enough to make him take That high dive? 247 00:18:25,495 --> 00:18:29,020 We'’re standing in the Financial district of the world. 248 00:18:29,064 --> 00:18:32,850 This is wall street, Banks. 249 00:18:32,894 --> 00:18:35,679 You and me, kojak, we'’re-- We'’re standing in the shadow 250 00:18:35,723 --> 00:18:38,160 Of what made This nation great. 251 00:18:38,204 --> 00:18:41,163 Now, you take usury. What is it all about? 252 00:18:41,207 --> 00:18:44,471 Why is it legal for them To help out a business 253 00:18:44,514 --> 00:18:47,169 At one rate and against the law For somebody else 254 00:18:47,213 --> 00:18:48,866 To help out At another rate? 255 00:18:48,910 --> 00:18:50,390 I mean, do you think They made that law 256 00:18:50,433 --> 00:18:52,174 '’cause they're afraid Of the competition? 257 00:18:52,218 --> 00:18:53,828 Have you ever thought About that? 258 00:18:53,871 --> 00:18:56,744 Yeah. But I never heard That if you stiffed a banker, 259 00:18:56,787 --> 00:18:57,832 He breaks your legs. 260 00:18:57,875 --> 00:19:00,008 No. They take your house. 261 00:19:00,051 --> 00:19:02,706 Hey, joel, c.W. Haskell, Remember? 262 00:19:02,750 --> 00:19:05,187 Well, may his soul Rest in peace. 263 00:19:05,231 --> 00:19:06,362 I never met the man In my life. 264 00:19:06,406 --> 00:19:08,495 Yeah? Well, you listen. 265 00:19:08,538 --> 00:19:11,715 I'’m not interested in you Reciting the gettysburg address, 266 00:19:11,759 --> 00:19:14,153 I don'’t care about Your social contacts, 267 00:19:14,196 --> 00:19:16,416 I mean, I don'’t care what kind Of a great contribution 268 00:19:16,459 --> 00:19:18,200 You made To the american economy. 269 00:19:18,244 --> 00:19:20,246 But I'’m gonna tell you What I do care about. 270 00:19:20,289 --> 00:19:24,250 When you and your gorilla put The fear of god into somebody 271 00:19:24,293 --> 00:19:26,339 Where he goes and takes A swan dive off a building, 272 00:19:26,382 --> 00:19:29,429 Then... 273 00:19:29,472 --> 00:19:32,083 You'’re pullin' my chain, Baby, 274 00:19:32,127 --> 00:19:34,521 So watch out you don'’t get Flushed down the toilet. 275 00:20:07,902 --> 00:20:10,426 "The district attorney agrees To withdraw charges 276 00:20:10,470 --> 00:20:12,211 "On the understanding That mr. Lee curtin 277 00:20:12,254 --> 00:20:13,864 "Will cooperate fully And without delay 278 00:20:13,908 --> 00:20:16,867 "In a criminal investigation to Be conducted by lieutenant kojak 279 00:20:16,911 --> 00:20:18,869 "And such other agents 280 00:20:18,913 --> 00:20:22,438 As lieutenant kojak Deems appropriate." 281 00:20:22,482 --> 00:20:24,832 If you think he hasn'’t got Your tail in a wringer, 282 00:20:24,875 --> 00:20:26,573 You'’re wrong. 283 00:20:26,616 --> 00:20:28,314 The thought Never entered my mind. 284 00:20:28,357 --> 00:20:30,664 "Charges may be reinstated 285 00:20:30,707 --> 00:20:32,883 Whenever the district attorney, At his sole discretion may," 286 00:20:32,927 --> 00:20:34,755 Et cetera, et cetera. 287 00:20:34,798 --> 00:20:36,452 You wanted it, You got it. 288 00:20:36,496 --> 00:20:38,411 How do we Make it look good? 289 00:20:38,454 --> 00:20:41,544 I mean, why do you drop charges In the middle of a trial? 290 00:20:41,588 --> 00:20:43,329 It happens. You lose a witness. 291 00:20:43,372 --> 00:20:45,331 Getting clobbered by the judge, You bail out, 292 00:20:45,374 --> 00:20:47,376 Hope you can come back With a stronger case. 293 00:20:47,420 --> 00:20:49,378 You think He'’ll buy it? 294 00:20:49,422 --> 00:20:50,901 Curtin? 295 00:20:50,945 --> 00:20:53,556 Well, you know, Years ago, 296 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:55,645 We used to play handball Underneath the triborough bridge 297 00:20:55,689 --> 00:20:57,386 In astoria. 298 00:20:57,430 --> 00:20:58,648 - he'’s greek, you know. - curtin? 299 00:20:58,692 --> 00:21:00,346 Yeah. 300 00:21:00,389 --> 00:21:02,565 His name was lee katenis, Something like that. 301 00:21:02,609 --> 00:21:04,350 Anyway, he changed it. 302 00:21:04,393 --> 00:21:06,743 No, she'’s the one We gotta worry about, 303 00:21:06,787 --> 00:21:10,007 That ms. Geach. 304 00:21:10,051 --> 00:21:13,446 You know You'’re gonna get licked, 305 00:21:13,489 --> 00:21:17,319 And so you come to me with this Wild, cockamamy proposition. 306 00:21:17,363 --> 00:21:18,929 I mean, what'’s he Gonna get out of it, 307 00:21:18,973 --> 00:21:21,323 Except an excellent chance Of being killed? 308 00:21:21,367 --> 00:21:22,933 Hey, nobody'’s Going to get killed. 309 00:21:22,977 --> 00:21:25,414 Now, can we just put that aside For a moment? 310 00:21:25,458 --> 00:21:27,503 - we'’re gonna get licked, huh? - that'’s right. 311 00:21:27,547 --> 00:21:29,723 Zip to five, Minimum. 312 00:21:29,766 --> 00:21:31,594 That'’s what He'’s gonna get. 313 00:21:31,638 --> 00:21:33,422 And I think If that'’s all he gets, 314 00:21:33,466 --> 00:21:35,381 You'’ll get a bow For arguing a hell of a case, 315 00:21:35,424 --> 00:21:36,643 And you'’ll deserve it. 316 00:21:36,686 --> 00:21:38,427 That'’s nonsense. 317 00:21:38,471 --> 00:21:40,168 If you believe that, Then turn us down. 318 00:21:40,211 --> 00:21:41,909 We'’ll go back into court, you Play your hand, I'’ll play mine. 319 00:21:41,952 --> 00:21:43,606 We'’ll see what happens. 320 00:21:43,650 --> 00:21:45,347 But if one of these fine days The foreman stands up 321 00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:46,783 And says, "He'’s guilty, Your honor," 322 00:21:46,827 --> 00:21:49,308 Don'’t come around Telling me you wanna talk. 323 00:21:49,351 --> 00:21:51,005 '’cause the boat's sailing, Counselor. 324 00:21:54,835 --> 00:21:56,358 I don'’t believe that. 325 00:21:56,402 --> 00:21:58,839 Why don'’t you Call his bluff? 326 00:21:58,882 --> 00:22:01,363 What do you think? 327 00:22:02,843 --> 00:22:05,628 I think you shoulda stuck To dying and cleaning. 328 00:22:05,672 --> 00:22:07,891 Don'’t tell me What I already know. 329 00:22:07,935 --> 00:22:09,458 How do you guarantee Mr. Curtin'’s safety? 330 00:22:09,502 --> 00:22:10,807 No problem. 331 00:22:10,851 --> 00:22:12,505 He'’ll be under constant Surveillance. 332 00:22:12,548 --> 00:22:14,594 He'’ll be backed up By undercover agents. 333 00:22:14,637 --> 00:22:17,553 And look, If there'’s the, uh... 334 00:22:17,597 --> 00:22:19,033 The slightest smell Of something wrong, 335 00:22:19,076 --> 00:22:21,122 Well then, We'’ll just pull him. 336 00:22:21,165 --> 00:22:22,515 Absolutely. 337 00:22:22,558 --> 00:22:24,560 And after he finishes Testifying for us, 338 00:22:24,604 --> 00:22:26,606 We'’ll give him funds And a whole new identity. 339 00:22:26,649 --> 00:22:28,564 Well, that'’s the longest end Of the story. 340 00:22:28,608 --> 00:22:30,436 The short end is, 341 00:22:30,479 --> 00:22:32,002 He'’s in with Some pretty bad people, 342 00:22:32,046 --> 00:22:33,395 And there'’s no guarantees. 343 00:22:33,439 --> 00:22:34,657 Oh, come on. 344 00:22:34,701 --> 00:22:36,659 Come on, what? 345 00:22:36,703 --> 00:22:40,054 The man'’s entitled to know What he'’s buyin' into. 346 00:22:52,893 --> 00:22:55,722 Hey, look, If, personally, I had a chance 347 00:22:55,765 --> 00:22:58,594 To keep from lousin'’ up my Record with a felony conviction, 348 00:22:58,638 --> 00:23:01,075 What can I tell ya? 349 00:23:18,092 --> 00:23:19,833 All right, I'’ll do it. 350 00:23:19,876 --> 00:23:22,009 Now, you'’re talking. 351 00:23:22,052 --> 00:23:24,577 And if anybody Wants to know, 352 00:23:24,620 --> 00:23:25,752 I'’ll--I'll tell '’em I bought the judge. 353 00:23:25,795 --> 00:23:28,537 That, they'’ll believe. 354 00:24:00,830 --> 00:24:02,832 Got stuck in traffic. 355 00:24:02,876 --> 00:24:04,443 I'’m glad to hear You'’re no exception. 356 00:24:04,486 --> 00:24:06,009 How'’s lee? 357 00:24:06,053 --> 00:24:08,055 He wanted To be here today. 358 00:24:08,098 --> 00:24:11,667 Well, look, you have to Make him understand 359 00:24:11,711 --> 00:24:14,191 That we don'’t exist, Not you, not us. 360 00:24:14,235 --> 00:24:16,933 He'’s just a businessman Looking to make a fresh start. 361 00:24:16,977 --> 00:24:19,240 Gonna borrow money From a shylock, 362 00:24:19,283 --> 00:24:21,808 And we, We'’re not here. 363 00:24:21,851 --> 00:24:23,940 Actually, I think he'’s more Concerned about his son 364 00:24:23,984 --> 00:24:25,594 - than any of this. - his son? 365 00:24:25,638 --> 00:24:27,509 - what'’s wrong with his son? - you mean, besides the fact 366 00:24:27,553 --> 00:24:30,207 That he thinks his father'’s A criminal? 367 00:24:30,251 --> 00:24:31,687 Mr. Brubaker I think you know. 368 00:24:31,731 --> 00:24:33,297 - hello. - hello. 369 00:24:33,341 --> 00:24:35,125 - and this is captain mcneil. - what'’s your first name? 370 00:24:35,169 --> 00:24:37,214 Hi. Eloise. 371 00:24:37,258 --> 00:24:40,043 - eloise. Eloise geach, frank. - ms. Geach. 372 00:24:40,087 --> 00:24:42,045 We were just going over A little game plan I have here. 373 00:24:42,089 --> 00:24:43,612 Hey, crocker. 374 00:24:43,656 --> 00:24:45,962 Now, I want to really milk Every udder on this one. 375 00:24:46,006 --> 00:24:48,095 For instance, the first thing I wanted to do is touch-- 376 00:24:48,138 --> 00:24:49,879 Close the door. He'’s been cleared with security. 377 00:24:49,923 --> 00:24:51,054 It'’s all right. 378 00:24:51,098 --> 00:24:52,795 I want curtin to touch base 379 00:24:52,839 --> 00:24:54,623 With a couple Of banks and loan companies. 380 00:24:54,667 --> 00:24:57,017 That way, if anybody wants To check on him, it'’s all there. 381 00:24:57,060 --> 00:24:58,888 He can'’t just walk into a bank And ask for a loan. 382 00:24:58,932 --> 00:25:00,150 A loan for what? 383 00:25:00,194 --> 00:25:02,805 Tell '’em about Your brother-in-law. 384 00:25:02,849 --> 00:25:05,155 He'’s gone bust three times In the last year and a half. 385 00:25:05,199 --> 00:25:07,027 And what'’s He got goin'’ now? 386 00:25:07,070 --> 00:25:08,811 Trucking. You know, delivery. 387 00:25:08,855 --> 00:25:10,726 But his business Is goin'’ down the tubes, 388 00:25:10,770 --> 00:25:13,512 And he'’s lookin' For a buyer. 389 00:25:13,555 --> 00:25:15,296 I think he'’s got one. Hmm? 390 00:25:31,965 --> 00:25:33,880 Are you Picking up anything? 391 00:25:33,923 --> 00:25:36,143 Not yet. 392 00:25:36,186 --> 00:25:37,579 Are you sure your man Knows what he'’s doing? 393 00:25:39,233 --> 00:25:41,888 Last time a man of mine Knew what he was doing, 394 00:25:41,931 --> 00:25:44,020 He bagged a councilman For soliciting. 395 00:25:44,064 --> 00:25:46,588 I came within an inch Of being busted. 396 00:25:46,632 --> 00:25:48,068 Uh-huh. 397 00:26:00,776 --> 00:26:02,909 The camera'’s all set. 398 00:26:07,957 --> 00:26:09,872 Yeah, that looks Pretty good, duff. 399 00:26:09,916 --> 00:26:11,352 - yeah. - hey, you better not 400 00:26:11,395 --> 00:26:13,746 Do anything in here You don'’t want your wife to see. 401 00:26:13,789 --> 00:26:15,095 It'’s too late. She already caught me. 402 00:26:15,138 --> 00:26:17,663 Now, she'’s my ex-wife. 403 00:26:17,706 --> 00:26:18,925 So that'’s the way It works, huh? 404 00:26:18,968 --> 00:26:21,014 Yeah, that'’s the way It works. 405 00:26:21,057 --> 00:26:23,886 Testing. Testing. One, two, three, four. 406 00:26:28,108 --> 00:26:31,067 Testing. Testing. One, two, three, four. 407 00:26:31,111 --> 00:26:33,069 Testing. Testing. 408 00:26:33,113 --> 00:26:35,028 One, two, Three, four. 409 00:26:35,071 --> 00:26:38,031 This is officer duffy here, Hoping this thing works. 410 00:26:38,074 --> 00:26:40,337 Relax, We'’re receiving. 411 00:26:40,381 --> 00:26:42,296 Play it back. 412 00:26:46,735 --> 00:26:48,955 That'’s the way it works, huh? 413 00:26:48,998 --> 00:26:50,652 Yeah, that'’s the way It works. 414 00:26:50,696 --> 00:26:53,133 Great. 415 00:26:56,223 --> 00:26:58,312 You--you--you-- You should-- 416 00:26:58,355 --> 00:27:00,140 You should see the orders, Sheldon. 417 00:27:00,183 --> 00:27:02,359 I have 2,500 In accounts receivable 418 00:27:02,403 --> 00:27:04,274 And I'’ve hardly even Opened up. 419 00:27:04,318 --> 00:27:06,886 I'’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime Shot in this business. 420 00:27:06,929 --> 00:27:08,844 All I need Is a little cash. 421 00:27:08,888 --> 00:27:11,760 - how much? - really, very little. 422 00:27:11,804 --> 00:27:14,023 So give me a number. 423 00:27:14,067 --> 00:27:15,938 40,000. 424 00:27:15,982 --> 00:27:17,984 It'’s not little. 425 00:27:18,027 --> 00:27:19,812 It'’s not big, But it'’s not little. 426 00:27:19,855 --> 00:27:21,422 Two of the trucks, 427 00:27:21,465 --> 00:27:23,685 You wouldn'’t believe the things The guy threw in. 428 00:27:23,729 --> 00:27:25,731 I had to throw a little paint On the office furniture. 429 00:27:25,774 --> 00:27:27,994 And then, like, a week after The plumbing survey, 430 00:27:28,037 --> 00:27:29,691 I'’m clean, right? 431 00:27:29,735 --> 00:27:30,736 The boiler works. 432 00:27:30,779 --> 00:27:32,999 All I need is-- Is 40 grand. 433 00:27:33,042 --> 00:27:35,262 And then what is that today? It'’s nothing. 434 00:27:35,305 --> 00:27:37,133 - well, who have you tried? - everybody. 435 00:27:37,177 --> 00:27:38,874 I'’ve tapped everybody. 436 00:27:38,918 --> 00:27:40,789 Let me show you How desperate I am. 437 00:27:40,833 --> 00:27:42,225 I even asked cronig. 438 00:27:42,269 --> 00:27:44,314 You know, the guy Who had the pickle factory. 439 00:27:44,358 --> 00:27:47,143 He sold out and, you know, He bought florida. 440 00:27:47,187 --> 00:27:48,841 - what a miserable-- - I don'’t lend 441 00:27:48,884 --> 00:27:51,713 - that kind of money, lee. - I can understand, 442 00:27:51,757 --> 00:27:53,759 But what about adrian? Joel adrian? 443 00:27:53,802 --> 00:27:56,022 - I hear he'’s got golden hands. - so they tell me. 444 00:27:56,065 --> 00:27:58,198 Can you tout me On to him? 445 00:28:07,381 --> 00:28:10,036 For you, I'’ll do it. No recommendation. 446 00:28:10,079 --> 00:28:11,428 You'’re in the market. That'’s all. 447 00:28:11,472 --> 00:28:13,256 Sheldon, the deal Will sell itself. 448 00:28:13,300 --> 00:28:14,736 Thank you. Thank you. 449 00:28:58,911 --> 00:29:00,739 - lee curtin. - get in. 450 00:29:04,394 --> 00:29:06,222 Gee, mr. Adrian, It'’s very nice-- 451 00:29:06,266 --> 00:29:08,311 I'’m not adrian. 452 00:29:08,355 --> 00:29:10,009 Oh, I see. 453 00:29:10,052 --> 00:29:12,185 Where'’s your place? 454 00:29:12,228 --> 00:29:14,013 Are you associated With mr. Adrian? 455 00:29:14,056 --> 00:29:16,798 That'’s right. Which way? 456 00:29:16,842 --> 00:29:19,018 Make a left there. 457 00:29:41,605 --> 00:29:44,260 Pretty nice, huh? 458 00:29:44,304 --> 00:29:47,002 You wouldn'’t want A better location. 459 00:30:00,581 --> 00:30:03,453 Hurry! 460 00:30:07,153 --> 00:30:10,286 Step right up here. It'’s the greatest show on earth. 461 00:30:10,330 --> 00:30:13,637 Acres of fun! 462 00:30:13,681 --> 00:30:16,553 - hey, theo! - hi, lee. 463 00:30:16,597 --> 00:30:19,121 This is crazy. 464 00:30:19,165 --> 00:30:21,732 What, are you out Getting some fresh air? 465 00:30:21,776 --> 00:30:25,084 You know my son tony? Tony, this is lieutenant kojak. 466 00:30:25,127 --> 00:30:26,999 You saw him at the courthouse, Right? 467 00:30:27,042 --> 00:30:29,175 - how are ya, tony? - how do you do? 468 00:30:29,218 --> 00:30:31,307 Well, this sure is A surprise. 469 00:30:31,351 --> 00:30:33,135 Tony and I are kinda Doing the town. 470 00:30:33,179 --> 00:30:34,963 It'’s the first time We'’ve been to coney island, 471 00:30:35,007 --> 00:30:36,530 Would you believe it? 472 00:30:36,573 --> 00:30:40,534 And--and--and people come From all over the world-- 473 00:30:44,625 --> 00:30:46,801 I'’m--I'm sorry About this. 474 00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:49,673 What'’s so important That you had to see me? 475 00:30:49,717 --> 00:30:52,546 You'’re gonna have to square me With my son, theo. 476 00:30:52,589 --> 00:30:54,765 I mean, I'’m going crazy. 477 00:30:54,809 --> 00:30:57,464 Me? Why me? 478 00:30:57,507 --> 00:30:59,683 Ever since the bust, It'’s like-- 479 00:30:59,727 --> 00:31:03,035 It'’s like--I mean, I can'’t get through to him. 480 00:31:03,078 --> 00:31:05,689 Like he says, all right, I know you'’re my dad 481 00:31:05,733 --> 00:31:09,302 And I have to see you One day a week, 482 00:31:09,345 --> 00:31:12,783 But I don'’t Have to know you 483 00:31:12,827 --> 00:31:14,829 Because you'’re dirt. 484 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:20,226 I thought you-- You might be able to-- 485 00:31:27,842 --> 00:31:29,670 Hey, look, We all make mistakes. 486 00:31:29,713 --> 00:31:32,064 I didn'’t say We were perfect. 487 00:31:35,502 --> 00:31:37,765 I'’ll try to make it up to you, That'’s all. 488 00:31:48,558 --> 00:31:50,778 So you'’re lee's kid, Huh? 489 00:31:53,824 --> 00:31:56,218 Boy, that'’s some jackpot I got Into, huh, with your old man? 490 00:31:56,262 --> 00:31:59,221 You ready for that? 491 00:31:59,265 --> 00:32:01,832 Ah, it happens. 492 00:32:01,876 --> 00:32:05,488 First we arrest him, That'’s goof number one. 493 00:32:05,532 --> 00:32:08,361 Then the state, 494 00:32:08,404 --> 00:32:10,232 They get all the way to trial Before they realize 495 00:32:10,276 --> 00:32:12,060 They made a mistake. 496 00:32:12,104 --> 00:32:14,541 Let me tell ya Something. 497 00:32:14,584 --> 00:32:16,325 Your old man, 498 00:32:16,369 --> 00:32:18,762 He coulda had me busted. 499 00:32:18,806 --> 00:32:21,374 I coulda been walkin'’ a beat, If it wasn'’t for him. 500 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,731 Ah, come on. 501 00:32:30,774 --> 00:32:32,820 Really. 502 00:32:32,863 --> 00:32:35,562 Yeah, he'’s terrific. 503 00:32:53,928 --> 00:32:56,191 Ah, I'’m--I'm sorry. 504 00:33:00,500 --> 00:33:02,502 Oh, It happens sometimes. 505 00:33:02,545 --> 00:33:04,286 I mean, People make mistakes. 506 00:33:04,330 --> 00:33:06,941 At least He admitted it. 507 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,552 Yeah, he said he almost Lost his job or something. 508 00:33:09,596 --> 00:33:13,121 Well, that'’s serious. 509 00:33:13,165 --> 00:33:15,732 It'’s serious. 510 00:33:15,776 --> 00:33:17,865 You know, people thought I was a criminal, 511 00:33:17,908 --> 00:33:20,346 I think even you. 512 00:33:22,696 --> 00:33:24,350 How about a hot dog, Tony, huh? 513 00:33:24,393 --> 00:33:25,699 Would you like one? 514 00:33:25,742 --> 00:33:27,570 You--you know what they call '’em In california? 515 00:33:27,614 --> 00:33:29,311 Coney island red hots. 516 00:33:29,355 --> 00:33:31,270 - you want one? - no, thanks. 517 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:32,793 Come on, come on. All right, a soda, ice cream? 518 00:33:32,836 --> 00:33:34,664 Anything. 519 00:33:34,708 --> 00:33:35,883 No, thanks. 520 00:33:35,926 --> 00:33:37,841 Here I am tryin'’ To be a big spender, 521 00:33:37,885 --> 00:33:40,235 And--and you'’re Not interested. 522 00:33:40,279 --> 00:33:42,672 What a crazy kid. 523 00:33:48,374 --> 00:33:50,245 It'’s a beautiful day. 524 00:33:50,289 --> 00:33:53,727 Yeah. Nice. 525 00:33:53,770 --> 00:33:56,251 You remember that guy We were talking about? 526 00:33:56,295 --> 00:33:59,341 He got in touch With me. 527 00:33:59,385 --> 00:34:02,997 I think he'’ll Come up to the office. 528 00:34:09,873 --> 00:34:11,745 You'’re in trouble. 529 00:34:11,788 --> 00:34:14,487 But it'’s all strictly Cash flow, right? 530 00:34:14,530 --> 00:34:16,663 - look--look at the volume. - yeah, look. 531 00:34:16,706 --> 00:34:19,318 I can see why the banks don'’t Even want to know you. 532 00:34:19,361 --> 00:34:22,408 You'’re undercapitalized. 533 00:34:22,451 --> 00:34:24,497 Well, I-I... 534 00:34:24,540 --> 00:34:25,889 I-I'’ve had a couple Of bad breaks. 535 00:34:25,933 --> 00:34:28,283 Bad breaks? 536 00:34:28,327 --> 00:34:31,025 Seems to me that I'’ve heard That story someplace, somewhere, 537 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:32,635 - right, solly? - look at the bottom line. 538 00:34:32,679 --> 00:34:34,463 I'’m--I'm practically In the black. 539 00:34:34,507 --> 00:34:37,684 Here, a couple of debts I have to pay back, 540 00:34:37,727 --> 00:34:39,860 A couple of bills, And then I'’m in solid, right? 541 00:34:39,903 --> 00:34:41,296 I open some new accounts-- 542 00:34:41,340 --> 00:34:43,255 Here, read it, Look at the figures. 543 00:34:43,298 --> 00:34:45,692 Three months, Four tops, 544 00:34:45,735 --> 00:34:48,434 And I'’ll be able To pay you back. 545 00:34:48,477 --> 00:34:50,784 I have no doubt-- 546 00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:52,786 Look, I have no doubt at all That I'’m being foolish. 547 00:34:52,829 --> 00:34:55,310 But I happen to believe 548 00:34:55,354 --> 00:34:57,312 That there are times when you Have to put the country 549 00:34:57,356 --> 00:34:59,401 Ahead of personal Considerations 550 00:34:59,445 --> 00:35:01,534 And this is One of those times. 551 00:35:01,577 --> 00:35:03,666 Now, your being a businessman, You know 552 00:35:03,710 --> 00:35:05,886 What'’s good for business Is good for this country. 553 00:35:05,929 --> 00:35:06,974 That'’s beautiful. 554 00:35:07,017 --> 00:35:08,932 Now, you-- You come up to my office 555 00:35:08,976 --> 00:35:10,412 And you'’ll see I'm a man Who hasn'’t-- 556 00:35:10,456 --> 00:35:12,414 Doesn'’t believe in frills. 557 00:35:12,458 --> 00:35:15,417 Simple. I mean, there-- There are no frills here, right? 558 00:35:15,461 --> 00:35:18,420 Humility And strict cost accounting, 559 00:35:18,464 --> 00:35:19,813 That'’s what made us What we are. 560 00:35:19,856 --> 00:35:22,946 And a measure of charity, Don'’t forget that. 561 00:35:22,990 --> 00:35:26,428 I don'’t. 562 00:35:26,472 --> 00:35:28,038 Now, look, if the banks-- If the banks 563 00:35:28,082 --> 00:35:30,432 Would only stop thinking Of dollars and cents, 564 00:35:30,476 --> 00:35:32,391 Then our great nation Would not be in the-- 565 00:35:32,434 --> 00:35:34,393 In the straits They are now 566 00:35:34,436 --> 00:35:35,872 That we presently Find ourselves in. 567 00:35:35,916 --> 00:35:38,919 I agree with you 1,000%. 568 00:35:41,051 --> 00:35:43,750 I'’m not interested in 1,000%. 569 00:35:43,793 --> 00:35:44,968 How about 3. 570 00:35:45,012 --> 00:35:48,102 3%? 571 00:35:48,146 --> 00:35:50,626 I-I was thinking of A 1-point line. 572 00:35:50,670 --> 00:35:53,542 That--that'’s--that's-- That'’s for old friends. 573 00:35:53,586 --> 00:35:55,457 I don'’t even know you. 574 00:35:55,501 --> 00:35:57,459 Well--well, can you make it 2? How about 2? 575 00:35:57,503 --> 00:36:00,636 It'’s 3% a week, Mr. Curtin. 576 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:03,335 I don'’t know you. What happens-- How--how can I collect? 577 00:36:03,378 --> 00:36:04,727 I mean, How are you gonna pay? 578 00:36:04,771 --> 00:36:06,642 I-I'’ll pay. I'’ll pay. 579 00:36:06,686 --> 00:36:09,645 Well, supposing you get hit By lightning or slip in the tub, 580 00:36:09,689 --> 00:36:11,821 I mean, what--what am I Gonna do, take you to court? 581 00:36:11,865 --> 00:36:14,520 I mean, this--this is An arrangement. 582 00:36:14,563 --> 00:36:18,741 It'’s a $40,000 handshake. I'’m vulnerable. 583 00:36:18,785 --> 00:36:22,397 $1,200 a week In interest. 584 00:36:31,624 --> 00:36:35,018 What am I talkin'’ about? I need the money. 585 00:36:35,062 --> 00:36:37,891 If it'’s 3%, It'’s 3. 586 00:36:37,934 --> 00:36:39,719 It'’s done. 587 00:36:42,983 --> 00:36:46,639 I guess that shows you The kind of confidence I got. 588 00:36:46,682 --> 00:36:48,597 Oh, here it comes. 589 00:36:48,641 --> 00:36:50,817 Who'’s your accountant? Now, is he flexible? 590 00:36:50,860 --> 00:36:52,471 Uh-huh-huh. 591 00:36:52,514 --> 00:36:54,864 I don'’t know. Yeah, I guess so. 592 00:36:54,908 --> 00:36:56,997 - well, is he or isn'’t he? - he'’ll do what I tell him. 593 00:36:57,040 --> 00:36:58,955 He'’s excellent. 594 00:36:58,999 --> 00:37:01,044 You tell him I'’m gonna Have my man talk to him 595 00:37:01,088 --> 00:37:02,481 About your tax situation. 596 00:37:02,524 --> 00:37:03,873 Now, he'’ll explain a couple Of wrinkles 597 00:37:03,917 --> 00:37:05,092 I want to see programmed Into this. 598 00:37:05,135 --> 00:37:06,615 Well, you can'’t Be in business 599 00:37:06,659 --> 00:37:08,400 If you'’re gonna give it all To the government. 600 00:37:08,443 --> 00:37:09,705 Sounds good. 601 00:37:09,749 --> 00:37:12,534 That'’s the meeting I want on tape. 602 00:37:12,578 --> 00:37:14,884 Solly'’s gonna keep In very close touch. 603 00:37:14,928 --> 00:37:16,799 Aren'’t you, solly? 604 00:37:16,843 --> 00:37:18,671 That'’s about it. 605 00:37:18,714 --> 00:37:21,761 The rest is just chitchat And overlaps, nothing juicy. 606 00:37:21,804 --> 00:37:24,198 We'’re going to get the inside On how they cook their books. 607 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:26,461 This is gonna be Fantastic. 608 00:37:26,505 --> 00:37:28,507 Yeah, do you hear that adrian, How vulnerable he is? 609 00:37:28,550 --> 00:37:31,814 That fake. Sure, he'’s vulnerable, 610 00:37:31,858 --> 00:37:34,121 Like an alligator. 611 00:37:37,777 --> 00:37:40,083 You know, the reason we'’re Still interested in this case 612 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:42,782 Is because mr. Haskell was Associated with, 613 00:37:42,825 --> 00:37:44,827 Connected with, whatever you Want to call it with, 614 00:37:44,871 --> 00:37:47,743 A known criminal. 615 00:37:47,787 --> 00:37:49,136 And I don'’t Have to tell you 616 00:37:49,179 --> 00:37:51,530 How these people prey On the businessman. 617 00:37:51,573 --> 00:37:53,575 It starts off this way-- 618 00:37:53,619 --> 00:37:56,012 The businessman looking For a temporary 619 00:37:56,056 --> 00:37:58,754 Or a quick solution To a problem, 620 00:37:58,798 --> 00:38:01,017 And before he knows it, 621 00:38:01,061 --> 00:38:03,150 He'’s the victim Of extortion. 622 00:38:03,193 --> 00:38:04,934 He panics And becomes terrified. 623 00:38:04,978 --> 00:38:05,979 He starts to juggle. 624 00:38:06,022 --> 00:38:08,024 He starts To embezzle himself, 625 00:38:08,068 --> 00:38:11,506 Anything to save His skin. 626 00:38:11,550 --> 00:38:12,942 All right, Mr. Haskell is dead. 627 00:38:12,986 --> 00:38:16,032 He solved his problem. 628 00:38:16,076 --> 00:38:19,166 But if he discussed this problem With any one of you, 629 00:38:19,209 --> 00:38:22,865 Especially who was putting Pressure on him, 630 00:38:22,909 --> 00:38:25,607 What kind of pressure, 631 00:38:25,651 --> 00:38:27,130 Then I want to know About it. 632 00:38:27,174 --> 00:38:29,437 We'’ve discussed it all Individually, 633 00:38:29,481 --> 00:38:31,483 And now we'’re doing it Collectively. 634 00:38:31,526 --> 00:38:33,572 And let me assure you That anything we discuss 635 00:38:33,615 --> 00:38:37,750 Will be held in total, Total confidence. 636 00:38:51,590 --> 00:38:53,026 And he never said anything To you? 637 00:38:53,069 --> 00:38:55,855 I mean, You'’ve known him 638 00:38:55,898 --> 00:38:57,770 For every day Of your working life, 639 00:38:57,813 --> 00:39:00,076 And he said nothing, and you Didn'’t know he was in trouble. 640 00:39:07,127 --> 00:39:08,737 But I want to thank you all Very much. 641 00:39:08,781 --> 00:39:10,696 It'’s been very inspiring. 642 00:39:25,885 --> 00:39:28,670 - lieutenant kojak. - come on. 643 00:39:28,714 --> 00:39:31,281 Can I talk to you A minute? 644 00:39:31,325 --> 00:39:33,066 Will this place Be all right, 645 00:39:33,109 --> 00:39:34,328 Or do you want to go Someplace else? 646 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:37,070 - I-I got to get back. - okay. 647 00:39:42,205 --> 00:39:45,600 You wanted us To feel like heels. 648 00:39:45,644 --> 00:39:47,515 All right, I'’m a heel. 649 00:39:47,559 --> 00:39:49,038 Okay. 650 00:39:51,563 --> 00:39:54,870 I can'’t believe that you know What you'’re asking. 651 00:39:54,914 --> 00:39:56,872 I know what I'’m asking, And I'’m still asking. 652 00:39:56,916 --> 00:39:58,570 Obviously, you want To say something. 653 00:40:00,963 --> 00:40:04,227 Here, take a look. 654 00:40:07,230 --> 00:40:10,233 See this? 655 00:40:10,277 --> 00:40:14,237 A long time ago, 1938, 656 00:40:14,281 --> 00:40:16,979 I made a mistake. 657 00:40:17,023 --> 00:40:20,722 I got mixed up With the wrong people. 658 00:40:20,766 --> 00:40:22,724 This is what they did To me 659 00:40:22,768 --> 00:40:25,597 To make sure I'’d never forget them. 660 00:40:29,296 --> 00:40:31,907 I never have, Lieutenant. 661 00:41:16,256 --> 00:41:18,432 I thought I was Supposed to get protection. 662 00:41:18,476 --> 00:41:21,696 I mean, what kinda crumb-bum, Two-bit deal are you running? 663 00:41:21,740 --> 00:41:24,351 Adrian definitely told me I wasn'’t supposed to worry 664 00:41:24,394 --> 00:41:26,396 About stuff like that. 665 00:41:26,440 --> 00:41:27,789 That--that was One of the advantages 666 00:41:27,833 --> 00:41:29,704 Of doing business With him, right? 667 00:41:29,748 --> 00:41:31,750 So what happens? Bang! 668 00:41:31,793 --> 00:41:34,404 I'’m jacked up by the first mutt Who comes along. 669 00:41:34,448 --> 00:41:36,189 I mean, What kind of protection? 670 00:41:36,232 --> 00:41:38,147 It could be Not everybody got the word yet. 671 00:41:38,191 --> 00:41:39,584 Well, give it to them! Give '’em the word! 672 00:41:39,627 --> 00:41:41,194 What the hell are you Waiting for, me to go broke? 673 00:41:41,237 --> 00:41:43,718 Hey, anybody Can pick up a crowbar. 674 00:41:43,762 --> 00:41:46,286 I mean, I ain'’t takin' Responsibility 675 00:41:46,329 --> 00:41:49,681 For, like, every juicehead In town, huh? 676 00:41:49,724 --> 00:41:52,422 Well, take it! Take the responsibility. 677 00:41:52,466 --> 00:41:54,816 Hey, pally. 678 00:41:54,860 --> 00:41:57,123 What the hell is that Supposed to mean? 679 00:42:00,692 --> 00:42:02,737 Don'’t tell me What to do. 680 00:42:02,781 --> 00:42:05,261 I don'’t like that. Okay? 681 00:42:05,305 --> 00:42:08,221 Maybe I don'’t give a damn. Did you ever think of that? 682 00:42:08,264 --> 00:42:10,266 What'’s the matter with you, You soft? 683 00:42:10,310 --> 00:42:11,572 - hmm? - no. 684 00:42:11,616 --> 00:42:13,487 No, I'’m trying to run A business. 685 00:42:13,531 --> 00:42:15,620 If it means telling you what To do, then I'’m--I'm tellin'’ ya. 686 00:42:15,663 --> 00:42:17,578 You can get dead That way. 687 00:42:17,622 --> 00:42:20,146 What? 688 00:42:20,189 --> 00:42:22,583 You heard What I said. 689 00:42:22,627 --> 00:42:24,193 - I could get what? - mm-hmm. 690 00:42:24,237 --> 00:42:25,760 - well, what did you say? - you think about it. 691 00:42:25,804 --> 00:42:28,197 I'’ll see ya tomorrow. 692 00:42:28,241 --> 00:42:29,851 Payday, right? 693 00:42:29,895 --> 00:42:32,114 Right? 694 00:42:32,158 --> 00:42:34,160 Yeah, right. 695 00:42:42,211 --> 00:42:45,606 I don'’t think He oughta pay. 696 00:42:45,650 --> 00:42:47,913 - are you outta your mind? - I'’m not saying never. 697 00:42:47,956 --> 00:42:49,828 - all I'’m saying is-- - all you'’re saying is 698 00:42:49,871 --> 00:42:52,134 You want curtin To stick his head into an oven. 699 00:42:52,178 --> 00:42:54,180 You tell him something Like that, and he'’ll freak out. 700 00:42:54,223 --> 00:42:55,616 Let him. Who cares? 701 00:42:55,660 --> 00:42:57,531 Look, we'’re pulling His string. 702 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:58,401 He'’ll do what he's told. 703 00:42:58,445 --> 00:43:00,621 Yeah, up to a point. 704 00:43:00,665 --> 00:43:03,624 Hey, You don'’t understand. 705 00:43:03,668 --> 00:43:05,800 You said yourself He'’s doing a good job, right? 706 00:43:05,844 --> 00:43:08,498 He'’s not just going along. He'’s playing it to the hilt. 707 00:43:08,542 --> 00:43:10,500 Why would you Wanna ruin that? 708 00:43:10,544 --> 00:43:12,154 I think he knows He'’s got a good deal 709 00:43:12,198 --> 00:43:13,895 And he'’ll do exactly What we tell him. 710 00:43:13,939 --> 00:43:16,506 Well, I'’m not gonna tell him, Because there'’s no point in it. 711 00:43:16,550 --> 00:43:19,640 Hey, you may not give a damn What happens to him, but I do. 712 00:43:19,684 --> 00:43:21,642 Look, lieutenant, If there was no point in it, 713 00:43:21,686 --> 00:43:23,209 I wouldn'’t Even suggest it. 714 00:43:23,252 --> 00:43:24,819 The point is, We can really set the hook 715 00:43:24,863 --> 00:43:26,255 By having him miss The first payment. 716 00:43:26,299 --> 00:43:27,996 That'’s when the gloves Come off. 717 00:43:28,040 --> 00:43:29,737 Isn'’t that what you're saying? That'’s when they get rough. 718 00:43:29,781 --> 00:43:31,652 That'’s exactly What I'’m saying. 719 00:43:31,696 --> 00:43:34,612 All right, that'’s exactly What we wanna hear. 720 00:43:34,655 --> 00:43:35,830 I mean, You get your kicks 721 00:43:35,874 --> 00:43:38,616 Hearing about bones Being busted? 722 00:43:38,659 --> 00:43:40,443 You'’ll have your people there. 723 00:43:40,487 --> 00:43:42,576 It'’s--they're--they'’re not gonna Let it come to that. 724 00:43:42,620 --> 00:43:44,404 - and neither am I. - all right. 725 00:43:44,447 --> 00:43:46,406 Look, I'’ll make you A compromise. 726 00:43:46,449 --> 00:43:47,755 Compromise With a man'’s life? 727 00:43:47,799 --> 00:43:49,714 What the hell Are you talkin'’ about? 728 00:43:52,586 --> 00:43:55,676 Lieutenant, I haven'’t wanted To say anything before, 729 00:43:55,720 --> 00:43:57,896 And I hate To bring it up now, 730 00:43:57,939 --> 00:43:59,724 But I have spent a lot Of the government'’s money 731 00:43:59,767 --> 00:44:00,899 On this particular case. 732 00:44:00,942 --> 00:44:02,988 I see. 733 00:44:03,031 --> 00:44:05,686 They get to break curtin'’s arms, And we get his legs. 734 00:44:05,730 --> 00:44:07,557 Is that your idea Of a compromise? 735 00:44:07,601 --> 00:44:09,429 No. 736 00:44:09,472 --> 00:44:10,909 He makes the first payment And he holds back 737 00:44:10,952 --> 00:44:12,693 On the vigorish, 738 00:44:12,737 --> 00:44:14,782 Or the other way around, Whichever you say. 739 00:44:19,395 --> 00:44:21,615 Love it. 740 00:44:31,016 --> 00:44:33,583 Hey, what-- 741 00:44:33,627 --> 00:44:35,455 Why you'’re-- You'’re short. 742 00:44:35,498 --> 00:44:37,718 Yeah, I know. 743 00:44:37,762 --> 00:44:39,546 I'’ll get the rest for ya Next week. 744 00:44:39,589 --> 00:44:42,418 - oh, next week? - yeah. Why not? 745 00:44:42,462 --> 00:44:44,986 Well, on account of That ain'’t the way it's done. 746 00:44:45,030 --> 00:44:47,728 Now, you pay every week. 747 00:44:47,772 --> 00:44:50,644 You pay on time and you pay Every penny you'’re supposed to. 748 00:44:50,688 --> 00:44:52,602 - now, get it up. - I don'’t have it. 749 00:44:52,646 --> 00:44:55,605 What the hell do you wanna do, Search me? 750 00:44:55,649 --> 00:44:57,782 What are you, Some kind of a dummy? 751 00:44:57,825 --> 00:45:01,394 I think you are some kinda Dummy, you know that? 752 00:45:01,437 --> 00:45:03,875 You really want me to tell him You didn'’t pay? 753 00:45:03,918 --> 00:45:05,833 I paid. 754 00:45:05,877 --> 00:45:07,748 '’cause if he thinks You'’re stiffin' him... 755 00:45:07,792 --> 00:45:09,489 Why? What'’s he gonna do, Kill me? 756 00:45:09,532 --> 00:45:11,926 Me. 757 00:45:11,970 --> 00:45:13,754 With my two hands. 758 00:45:13,798 --> 00:45:16,931 I mean, who do you think You'’re doing business with, 759 00:45:16,975 --> 00:45:19,455 Your smiling neighborhood Loan company? 760 00:45:19,499 --> 00:45:20,848 Not for two minutes. 761 00:45:20,892 --> 00:45:22,458 I know Who I'’m doin' business with, 762 00:45:22,502 --> 00:45:24,896 A gonif and his goon. 763 00:45:24,939 --> 00:45:26,854 Watch your mouth. 764 00:45:26,898 --> 00:45:28,682 Shh. Shh. 765 00:45:31,816 --> 00:45:33,948 How the hell Did I get into this? 766 00:45:33,992 --> 00:45:36,777 You asked. 767 00:45:36,821 --> 00:45:39,084 Listen, solly, I mean, can we talk, 768 00:45:39,127 --> 00:45:41,695 I mean, Like real people? 769 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:43,784 Yeah. Except there ain'’t Nothing to talk about. 770 00:45:43,828 --> 00:45:45,743 Sure there is. 771 00:45:45,786 --> 00:45:48,746 Listen, I'’m due to collect On three, four accounts. 772 00:45:48,789 --> 00:45:50,835 The minute I get it, Adrian gets it. 773 00:45:50,878 --> 00:45:52,967 Listen, You made your point. 774 00:45:53,011 --> 00:45:54,969 I'’m--I'm scareder Than I ever been in my life. 775 00:45:55,013 --> 00:45:56,884 Right? 776 00:45:56,928 --> 00:45:58,668 From now on, I'’m mr. Reliable. 777 00:45:58,712 --> 00:46:00,758 Even if I have to steal To get it. 778 00:46:00,801 --> 00:46:03,673 Oh, now, You'’re gettin' the idea. 779 00:46:03,717 --> 00:46:06,851 You tell me, Personally, I-I don'’t see it. 780 00:46:06,894 --> 00:46:09,505 Does it make any sense To put me in the hospital? 781 00:46:09,549 --> 00:46:11,725 A lot. We got a reputation. 782 00:46:11,769 --> 00:46:13,509 Yeah, what am I gonna do, Run around saying, 783 00:46:13,553 --> 00:46:16,904 "Boy, these guys Are easy to snow"? 784 00:46:16,948 --> 00:46:20,038 Easy? Damn, I'’m dying. 785 00:46:20,081 --> 00:46:22,562 My--my--my mouth'’s goin', But I'’m dying. 786 00:46:24,782 --> 00:46:27,828 Look, do-- Do me a favor, huh? 787 00:46:27,872 --> 00:46:29,917 Give me a little more time And I'’ll pay you back. 788 00:46:29,961 --> 00:46:32,137 And I-I won'’t say a word, Honest. Not a word. 789 00:46:35,575 --> 00:46:37,795 I'’ve seen some talkers. 790 00:46:37,838 --> 00:46:39,971 You'’re a beaut. 791 00:46:40,014 --> 00:46:42,451 Yeah, sometimes outta trouble, Sometimes in. 792 00:46:42,495 --> 00:46:45,367 Yeah. 793 00:46:45,411 --> 00:46:47,413 Hey. 794 00:46:47,456 --> 00:46:50,982 Now, you'’re that close.