1 00:00:02,169 --> 00:00:03,547 Mr. Zlinka, you said 2 00:00:03,571 --> 00:00:06,549 That your store's been Vandalized like this before. 3 00:00:06,573 --> 00:00:11,854 Oh, a few times, but that's Part of doing business. 4 00:00:11,878 --> 00:00:14,891 Mr. Zlinka, I don't Think that it... 5 00:00:14,915 --> 00:00:16,093 What the heck? 6 00:00:16,117 --> 00:00:17,694 Uh-oh. 7 00:00:17,718 --> 00:00:22,432 Did you spill something? 8 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:26,770 Just plastic spilled Milk, sergeant. 9 00:00:26,794 --> 00:00:29,739 Keep forgetting you Own a novelty shop. 10 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:31,007 Oh, yes. 11 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:34,444 I like to keep several Samples in my pocket. 12 00:00:34,468 --> 00:00:37,547 People always seem To enjoy being tricked. 13 00:00:37,571 --> 00:00:39,316 Well, I had fun. 14 00:00:39,340 --> 00:00:43,486 You know, this is our Biggest-selling item. 15 00:00:43,510 --> 00:00:46,790 It's less disgusting Than plastic lumpf, 16 00:00:46,814 --> 00:00:50,893 But it's just as funny. 17 00:00:50,917 --> 00:00:54,031 Mr. Zlinka, would You mind sitting down 18 00:00:54,055 --> 00:00:55,599 And going over again 19 00:00:55,623 --> 00:00:57,567 What happened in The shop this morning? 20 00:00:57,591 --> 00:01:00,470 There isn't really very Much to tell, sergeant. 21 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:02,105 Well, tell me anyway. 22 00:01:02,129 --> 00:01:05,875 Well, see, I was in The back of my store 23 00:01:05,899 --> 00:01:08,711 When I heard this loud crash. 24 00:01:08,735 --> 00:01:10,147 I walked out to the front. 25 00:01:10,171 --> 00:01:11,548 My window was broken, 26 00:01:11,572 --> 00:01:14,651 And a brick knocked over My display of dribble glasses. 27 00:01:14,675 --> 00:01:15,785 That's all. 28 00:01:18,011 --> 00:01:19,422 Excuse me. 29 00:01:19,446 --> 00:01:22,225 12th prec... 30 00:01:22,249 --> 00:01:24,727 12th precinct. Wo... 31 00:01:24,751 --> 00:01:26,929 Hello? 32 00:01:26,953 --> 00:01:30,033 For you, sergeant. 33 00:01:30,057 --> 00:01:31,501 It's just kidding. 34 00:01:31,525 --> 00:01:34,904 This is our phony phone... Always good for a big laugh. 35 00:01:37,398 --> 00:01:40,477 Could we stop The tricks, please? 36 00:01:40,501 --> 00:01:42,679 Sorry. 37 00:01:42,703 --> 00:01:47,651 Uh, yeah, a 50/50 mix of Salmon canapés and rumaki. 38 00:01:47,675 --> 00:01:49,419 Oh, and, look, 39 00:01:49,443 --> 00:01:52,555 Make sure the shrimp Gets there cold and fresh. 40 00:01:52,579 --> 00:01:54,591 I hate it when they're rubbery. 41 00:01:54,615 --> 00:01:58,395 Uh... No. 42 00:01:58,419 --> 00:02:01,631 Look, I can't tell you How many squabs I need 43 00:02:01,655 --> 00:02:04,401 Until the guest List is finalized. 44 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:06,903 Yeah, I know you need time, 45 00:02:06,927 --> 00:02:10,874 But, look, rsvps Are still coming in. 46 00:02:10,898 --> 00:02:14,878 Okay, look, I promise I'll let you know by 6:00. 47 00:02:14,902 --> 00:02:17,714 Okay. Bye. 48 00:02:17,738 --> 00:02:20,484 Ha. Caterers... Just Try and deal with them. 49 00:02:20,508 --> 00:02:22,152 Oh. 50 00:02:22,176 --> 00:02:24,787 Having a party? 51 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:27,256 Uh, yeah... Tomorrow night. 52 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:28,725 That's nice. 53 00:02:28,749 --> 00:02:31,961 I mean, it's nothing special... You know, 35, 40 people. 54 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:34,052 Uh-huh. 55 00:02:37,958 --> 00:02:41,371 It's, uh, certainly good to Have those hostages back, huh? 56 00:02:41,395 --> 00:02:42,672 Yeah. 57 00:02:42,696 --> 00:02:44,129 Party for them? 58 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:47,810 Good morning, gentlemen. 59 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:49,011 Morning. Barn. 60 00:02:49,035 --> 00:02:51,514 Barn? 61 00:02:51,538 --> 00:02:54,217 This is werner zlinka. 62 00:02:54,241 --> 00:02:55,652 He owns a shop Over on christopher. 63 00:02:55,676 --> 00:02:56,920 This is captain miller. 64 00:02:56,944 --> 00:02:58,355 Mr. Zlinka. 65 00:02:58,379 --> 00:02:59,689 Call me bob. 66 00:02:59,713 --> 00:03:00,990 Bob. 67 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:05,395 I was on my way to work, And I came across mr. Zlinka 68 00:03:05,419 --> 00:03:07,731 Sweeping up some Glass on the sidewalk. 69 00:03:07,755 --> 00:03:11,100 Somebody had tossed a brick Through his window this morning. 70 00:03:11,124 --> 00:03:14,471 And then they spray-painted Something on his wall there. 71 00:03:14,495 --> 00:03:16,306 I couldn't read what it said. 72 00:03:16,330 --> 00:03:18,007 Just probably some kids. 73 00:03:18,031 --> 00:03:21,378 A new piece of glass, A little fresh paint... 74 00:03:21,402 --> 00:03:22,779 It'll be fine. 75 00:03:22,803 --> 00:03:29,051 There also was a swastika Painted on the wall. 76 00:03:29,075 --> 00:03:31,053 Are you jewish, mr. Zlinka? 77 00:03:31,077 --> 00:03:32,956 Bob. 78 00:03:32,980 --> 00:03:34,824 No, I'm not. 79 00:03:34,848 --> 00:03:36,393 Hmm. 80 00:03:36,417 --> 00:03:38,060 Well, anyway, uh... 81 00:03:38,084 --> 00:03:40,763 I've asked him to look Through some mug books. 82 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:42,799 Maybe he'll spot somebody. 83 00:03:42,823 --> 00:03:45,668 That isn't really Necessary, captain. 84 00:03:45,692 --> 00:03:47,470 It would really help us. 85 00:03:48,695 --> 00:03:55,077 Don't bother with that. 86 00:03:55,101 --> 00:03:57,447 12th precinct. Captain Miller speaking. 87 00:03:59,406 --> 00:04:03,453 Yeah. 88 00:04:03,477 --> 00:04:06,389 Okay, I'll have Someone right over. 89 00:04:06,413 --> 00:04:09,592 Disturbance at a Library on 6th avenue. 90 00:04:09,616 --> 00:04:11,349 You and harris. 91 00:04:15,856 --> 00:04:18,323 Real funny. 92 00:05:30,731 --> 00:05:32,475 Any luck, mr. Zlinka? 93 00:05:32,499 --> 00:05:34,244 - I'm still looking. - okay. 94 00:05:34,268 --> 00:05:35,879 And, captain, would You mind, please, 95 00:05:35,903 --> 00:05:38,614 A little more coffee? 96 00:05:38,638 --> 00:05:40,449 Certainly. 97 00:05:40,473 --> 00:05:44,120 - how do you take it? - black, two sugars, please. 98 00:05:44,144 --> 00:05:46,978 Black, two sugars. 99 00:05:57,757 --> 00:05:59,102 Problem, captain? 100 00:05:59,126 --> 00:06:01,704 Uh, no, no. Two sugars, right? 101 00:06:01,728 --> 00:06:03,194 If it isn't too much trouble. 102 00:06:08,135 --> 00:06:10,001 Here... Black, two sugars. 103 00:06:12,039 --> 00:06:15,952 I normally don't do things like This, but under the circumstances, 104 00:06:15,976 --> 00:06:18,054 I felt I could Make an exception. 105 00:06:18,078 --> 00:06:19,222 I understand. 106 00:06:19,246 --> 00:06:20,623 This is our disturbance? 107 00:06:20,647 --> 00:06:23,493 Yes, barn. This is Miss louise austin. 108 00:06:23,517 --> 00:06:27,296 She's the assistant librarian At the 6th avenue branch. 109 00:06:27,320 --> 00:06:29,765 I'm in charge of nonfiction. 110 00:06:29,789 --> 00:06:31,634 She pulled out This .22 automatic 111 00:06:31,658 --> 00:06:33,436 From behind the checkout counter 112 00:06:33,460 --> 00:06:35,972 And started threatening Several of the patrons. 113 00:06:35,996 --> 00:06:37,974 They were chattering. 114 00:06:37,998 --> 00:06:41,077 When they didn't stop talking, She fired a shot in the air. 115 00:06:41,101 --> 00:06:44,247 Noise is the only thing These people understand. 116 00:06:44,271 --> 00:06:46,349 So, by the time we got there, 117 00:06:46,373 --> 00:06:49,485 She was just herding People out of the library. 118 00:06:49,509 --> 00:06:51,687 I finally had just had enough. 119 00:06:51,711 --> 00:06:56,659 People abusing books, Never returning them on time, 120 00:06:56,683 --> 00:07:00,463 Vagrants sleeping all Day in the reference room, 121 00:07:00,487 --> 00:07:03,099 Using a dictionary for a pillow, 122 00:07:03,123 --> 00:07:06,035 Young people Meeting in the stacks 123 00:07:06,059 --> 00:07:07,736 For romantic interludes 124 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:11,340 When they could just As easily read about it. 125 00:07:11,364 --> 00:07:15,511 Uh, miss austin... That's what I do. 126 00:07:15,535 --> 00:07:18,581 Well, we're very Sympathetic, miss austin, 127 00:07:18,605 --> 00:07:22,151 But I'm afraid we're gonna Have to book you anyway. 128 00:07:22,175 --> 00:07:23,987 Will this take long? 129 00:07:24,011 --> 00:07:26,655 I have storytelling at 3:30. 130 00:07:26,679 --> 00:07:30,226 Why don't you tell your Story to sergeant harris? 131 00:07:30,250 --> 00:07:32,362 Oh, uh, miss austin, 132 00:07:32,386 --> 00:07:35,064 You want to take a seat Right over here, please? 133 00:07:35,088 --> 00:07:37,100 Are you sergeant Harris, ronald n.? 134 00:07:37,124 --> 00:07:38,267 Uh, yeah. 135 00:07:38,291 --> 00:07:40,403 We have your book. 136 00:07:40,427 --> 00:07:41,971 Oh. Do you? 137 00:07:41,995 --> 00:07:47,410 "Blood on the badge," 364.12 in the crime section. 138 00:07:47,434 --> 00:07:52,515 Well, I certainly hope people Are bringing it back on time. 139 00:07:52,539 --> 00:07:56,519 It's never left. 140 00:07:56,543 --> 00:08:00,289 So if there is nothing Else, I'll be going. Huh? 141 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:03,026 Yeah, uh... 142 00:08:03,050 --> 00:08:04,427 Mr. Zlinka, 143 00:08:04,451 --> 00:08:06,930 If you have any more Trouble, will you let us know? 144 00:08:06,954 --> 00:08:09,432 I certainly will, sergeant. 145 00:08:09,456 --> 00:08:12,035 - goodbye. - goodbye. 146 00:08:12,059 --> 00:08:14,971 The alarm just went off at Bob's novelty on christopher. 147 00:08:14,995 --> 00:08:16,339 That's me. 148 00:08:16,363 --> 00:08:17,573 It sure is. 149 00:08:17,597 --> 00:08:18,774 Look, mr. Zlinka, 150 00:08:18,798 --> 00:08:21,777 I think you should wait Right here, all right? 151 00:08:21,801 --> 00:08:23,201 Dietrich, you and wojo. 152 00:08:28,808 --> 00:08:32,688 I can't understand why Your book isn't more popular. 153 00:08:32,712 --> 00:08:33,922 Well, I... 154 00:08:33,946 --> 00:08:36,225 Personally, I Liked it very much. 155 00:08:36,249 --> 00:08:37,493 Well, you're too kind. 156 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:39,262 I especially enjoyed reading 157 00:08:39,286 --> 00:08:42,231 About all those eccentric Characters you bring in. 158 00:08:42,255 --> 00:08:43,499 Mm-hmm. 159 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:46,870 Although it must be Very difficult for you 160 00:08:46,894 --> 00:08:49,138 Having to deal with So many of them. 161 00:08:49,162 --> 00:08:51,507 No, not really. We Just write 'em up 162 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:52,931 And put them in the cage. 163 00:08:57,404 --> 00:08:58,436 Oh. 164 00:08:59,939 --> 00:09:01,372 Mail gram. 165 00:09:02,442 --> 00:09:03,653 Came in with the usual mail. 166 00:09:03,677 --> 00:09:04,954 Grabbed my attention right away. 167 00:09:04,978 --> 00:09:05,988 Thanks, levitt. 168 00:09:06,012 --> 00:09:07,923 Sir, manpower summaries. 169 00:09:07,947 --> 00:09:09,092 Oh. Thank you, levitt. 170 00:09:09,116 --> 00:09:11,227 Anything going down up here? 171 00:09:11,251 --> 00:09:13,884 Uh, no, it's pretty quiet. 172 00:09:15,255 --> 00:09:18,389 If I may say so, sir, you Look very sharp today. 173 00:09:19,926 --> 00:09:21,192 Thank you. 174 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:26,498 Try fishing for a Compliment up here. 175 00:09:28,701 --> 00:09:31,547 Ha! Ed's gonna be there! 176 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,782 Pardon me? 177 00:09:33,806 --> 00:09:35,784 Oh, um... 178 00:09:35,808 --> 00:09:38,787 I'm just having a little Get-together tomorrow night, 179 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:40,512 And ed's gonna be there. 180 00:09:41,614 --> 00:09:43,526 Ed who? 181 00:09:43,550 --> 00:09:45,428 Ed koch. 182 00:09:45,452 --> 00:09:47,230 The mayor? 183 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:49,265 Yeah! 184 00:09:49,289 --> 00:09:51,067 "Ed"? 185 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:53,791 Well, remember, um... 186 00:09:55,095 --> 00:09:56,839 Remember, I met him 187 00:09:56,863 --> 00:09:59,275 When I worked on the Inauguration detail? 188 00:09:59,299 --> 00:10:00,676 Right. 189 00:10:00,700 --> 00:10:04,914 And since then, we've sort Of tried to keep in touch. 190 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:08,105 Anybody else gonna Be there I might know? 191 00:10:10,109 --> 00:10:12,355 Oh, a few newspaper columnists, 192 00:10:12,379 --> 00:10:15,458 Um... Literary people... 193 00:10:15,482 --> 00:10:18,528 Some studio honchos From out on the coast. 194 00:10:18,552 --> 00:10:21,397 Sounds like an Interesting evening. 195 00:10:23,890 --> 00:10:27,325 Uh, I'm gonna give a party For my police friends in april. 196 00:10:29,396 --> 00:10:30,695 I'll keep it open. 197 00:10:35,402 --> 00:10:38,046 So, I hear you're having A party, sergeant. 198 00:10:38,070 --> 00:10:40,048 So? 199 00:10:40,072 --> 00:10:43,419 Here... Just put this next To your hors d'oeuvres, 200 00:10:43,443 --> 00:10:47,178 Sit back, and just Wait for their laughs. 201 00:10:49,582 --> 00:10:50,859 Okay, inside. 202 00:10:50,883 --> 00:10:53,596 He's lucky I haven't Done more with him. 203 00:10:53,620 --> 00:10:56,020 Take it easy, now. Take it easy. 204 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,603 Uh, barn, this is stefan beruit. 205 00:11:00,627 --> 00:11:01,804 This is captain miller. 206 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:03,872 When we got to Mr. Zlinka's store, 207 00:11:03,896 --> 00:11:07,276 Mr. Beruit was putting a couple More swastikas on the wall. 208 00:11:07,300 --> 00:11:10,279 He admitted harassing zlinka For the last two months. 209 00:11:10,303 --> 00:11:12,014 Why? 210 00:11:12,038 --> 00:11:13,783 He knows. 211 00:11:13,807 --> 00:11:18,454 Barn, uh, mr. Beruit is a gypsy. 212 00:11:18,478 --> 00:11:21,357 You know that word I Told you I couldn't read? 213 00:11:21,381 --> 00:11:23,393 It's "Romany." 214 00:11:23,417 --> 00:11:25,894 It means "Murderer." 215 00:11:25,918 --> 00:11:27,696 What's going on? 216 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:31,256 According to mr. Beruit, Mr. Zlinka is a war criminal. 217 00:11:39,466 --> 00:11:42,177 I don't know what He's talking about. 218 00:11:42,201 --> 00:11:44,213 He was at birkenau. 219 00:11:44,237 --> 00:11:45,448 Birkenau? 220 00:11:45,472 --> 00:11:47,583 That's the concentration Camp in poland 221 00:11:47,607 --> 00:11:50,219 Built to handle the Overflow from auschwitz. 222 00:11:50,243 --> 00:11:52,477 There was a special Section for gypsies. 223 00:11:54,514 --> 00:11:58,561 I was brought there in 1943 With my father and brothers. 224 00:11:58,585 --> 00:12:02,365 1,000 other gypsies Were there already. 225 00:12:02,389 --> 00:12:06,869 Those who were strong enough Were put into work details. 226 00:12:06,893 --> 00:12:09,172 We dug canals. 227 00:12:09,196 --> 00:12:12,107 We hauled stones From the rock quarry. 228 00:12:12,131 --> 00:12:17,580 14 hours a day in The cold and snow. 229 00:12:17,604 --> 00:12:19,682 In october, 230 00:12:19,706 --> 00:12:24,442 There were 1,100 men and Women in the work groups. 231 00:12:26,279 --> 00:12:32,116 By spring of 1944, 15 of us were left. 232 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:36,921 Zlinka was in Charge of our detail. 233 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:45,875 Is that true? 234 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:50,100 You... You want a piece of gum? 235 00:12:52,472 --> 00:12:54,171 Why don't you stop that? 236 00:12:59,412 --> 00:13:01,124 I escaped a month later 237 00:13:01,148 --> 00:13:03,748 While I was being Transferred to another camp. 238 00:13:07,254 --> 00:13:09,098 Mr. Zlinka, you Want to have a seat? 239 00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:11,033 We're gonna ask You to stay awhile. 240 00:13:11,057 --> 00:13:12,835 But, captain, this Is all very silly. 241 00:13:12,859 --> 00:13:14,091 Just have a seat. 242 00:13:17,430 --> 00:13:19,909 Dietrich, you want To book mr. Beruit? 243 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:22,177 No. 244 00:13:22,201 --> 00:13:24,714 Usually that's funny. 245 00:13:24,738 --> 00:13:27,183 Uh, mr. Beruit, would you Have a seat over there, please? 246 00:13:27,207 --> 00:13:29,218 Right there. 247 00:13:29,242 --> 00:13:32,355 You don't believe Me, do you, captain? 248 00:13:32,379 --> 00:13:34,724 Why should you? 249 00:13:34,748 --> 00:13:36,158 I am a gypsy. 250 00:13:36,182 --> 00:13:39,762 Everyone knows that we Are all liars and thieves. 251 00:13:39,786 --> 00:13:43,432 We pick your pockets While we read your palm. 252 00:13:43,456 --> 00:13:44,989 Isn't that right? 253 00:13:52,198 --> 00:13:53,242 Uh, barn? 254 00:13:53,266 --> 00:13:54,377 Yeah? 255 00:13:54,401 --> 00:13:56,712 Um, I checked out Zlinka for priors. 256 00:13:56,736 --> 00:13:58,213 There's nothing here. 257 00:13:58,237 --> 00:13:59,448 Okay. 258 00:13:59,472 --> 00:14:02,351 And, um, we also contacted The justice department. 259 00:14:02,375 --> 00:14:04,387 They're gonna send Somebody down. 260 00:14:04,411 --> 00:14:05,754 Fine. 261 00:14:05,778 --> 00:14:08,991 You don't, uh, mind That we did that? 262 00:14:09,015 --> 00:14:12,260 No, not at all. I Expected you to. 263 00:14:12,284 --> 00:14:14,497 Usually, you want Us to take it slow... 264 00:14:14,521 --> 00:14:17,032 You know, not go out Of our jurisdiction, 265 00:14:17,056 --> 00:14:18,534 Not get ahead of ourselves. 266 00:14:18,558 --> 00:14:21,504 I would say that this situation 267 00:14:21,528 --> 00:14:24,194 Warrants a certain, Uh, flexibility. 268 00:14:26,466 --> 00:14:28,198 We also called poland. 269 00:14:30,403 --> 00:14:32,269 They're gonna get back to us. 270 00:14:34,206 --> 00:14:36,907 Do you remember me, Scharführer zlinka? 271 00:14:37,977 --> 00:14:39,888 I don't know. 272 00:14:39,912 --> 00:14:42,792 So many people Come into the shop. 273 00:14:42,816 --> 00:14:44,893 I was the young zidi 274 00:14:44,917 --> 00:14:46,962 Who played the Concertina for you 275 00:14:46,986 --> 00:14:48,964 While my people worked. 276 00:14:48,988 --> 00:14:52,990 You said it made time Pass more pleasantly. 277 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:56,727 Maybe it was Someone else's shop. 278 00:15:01,668 --> 00:15:03,078 Can I help you? 279 00:15:03,102 --> 00:15:05,814 They told me downstairs you Were holding miss austin up here. 280 00:15:05,838 --> 00:15:07,283 That's right. 281 00:15:07,307 --> 00:15:09,006 I'm returning these. 282 00:15:10,543 --> 00:15:11,609 Over there. 283 00:15:14,814 --> 00:15:16,025 Miss austin? 284 00:15:16,049 --> 00:15:17,560 Yes? 285 00:15:17,584 --> 00:15:19,328 It's me... Neil. 286 00:15:19,352 --> 00:15:20,596 Who? 287 00:15:20,620 --> 00:15:22,297 Neil. 288 00:15:22,321 --> 00:15:25,000 See? My library card. 289 00:15:25,024 --> 00:15:26,035 Oh. 290 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:27,970 Mr. Pomerantz. 291 00:15:27,994 --> 00:15:31,574 You really should Have that laminated. 292 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:34,076 I went to the library This afternoon 293 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:36,344 To check out some how-to books 294 00:15:36,368 --> 00:15:38,514 On auto repair And screenwriting. 295 00:15:38,538 --> 00:15:41,016 They told me you had Become a little upset, 296 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:42,951 Started shooting at people. 297 00:15:42,975 --> 00:15:45,421 Yes, I'm afraid so. 298 00:15:45,445 --> 00:15:47,556 It's my fault. 299 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:49,258 I drove you to it. 300 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:51,026 These are all overdue! 301 00:15:51,050 --> 00:15:53,762 Shh! 302 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:55,230 Can I help you? 303 00:15:55,254 --> 00:15:58,601 William collins from the justice Department criminal division, 304 00:15:58,625 --> 00:16:00,703 Special office Of investigations. 305 00:16:00,727 --> 00:16:02,538 I'm art. 306 00:16:02,562 --> 00:16:04,840 I was told that you Have a dispute here 307 00:16:04,864 --> 00:16:06,642 Between a gypsy and a nazi. 308 00:16:06,666 --> 00:16:08,706 That's true. Wait, I'll get the captain. 309 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:17,052 So, who's who? 310 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:19,522 Mr. Collins. 311 00:16:19,546 --> 00:16:21,590 I'm captain miller. 312 00:16:21,614 --> 00:16:24,727 Could you tell me exactly What the situation is, captain? 313 00:16:24,751 --> 00:16:28,030 Uh... Mr. Beruit Here, it appears, 314 00:16:28,054 --> 00:16:30,933 Was an inmate of a Place called birkenau. 315 00:16:30,957 --> 00:16:34,036 Birkenau was a, Uh... I've been there. 316 00:16:34,060 --> 00:16:35,504 Oh. 317 00:16:35,528 --> 00:16:39,375 Well, mr. Beruit says that Mr. Zlinka has been there, too, 318 00:16:39,399 --> 00:16:41,810 And he participated In war crimes. 319 00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:44,012 Is there anyone else In addition to mr. Beruit 320 00:16:44,036 --> 00:16:45,614 Who is making the accusation? 321 00:16:45,638 --> 00:16:48,873 There's no one else Left to accuse him. 322 00:16:51,043 --> 00:16:52,821 Do you have an office, captain? 323 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:53,944 Certainly. 324 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:58,928 What about us? 325 00:16:58,952 --> 00:17:01,552 Maybe just wait out here. 326 00:17:04,791 --> 00:17:06,791 Let's call poland again. 327 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:12,608 Captain, from your Preliminary investigation, 328 00:17:12,632 --> 00:17:14,476 Do you believe That there is a basis 329 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:16,244 In further pursuit Of this matter? 330 00:17:16,268 --> 00:17:18,747 Well, we didn't Spend that much... 331 00:17:18,771 --> 00:17:20,048 It's just that we receive 332 00:17:20,072 --> 00:17:22,350 A great many of these Reports every day. 333 00:17:22,374 --> 00:17:23,519 Someone calls and says 334 00:17:23,543 --> 00:17:25,688 That he saw martin Bormann at the automat 335 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:27,456 Or that dr. Mengele is working 336 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:29,392 As a credit dentist In new jersey. 337 00:17:29,416 --> 00:17:32,394 Now, we have to try to Filter out these complaints 338 00:17:32,418 --> 00:17:33,896 That are without merit. 339 00:17:33,920 --> 00:17:35,731 That's why we called you. 340 00:17:35,755 --> 00:17:38,433 Right. 341 00:17:38,457 --> 00:17:40,836 That's not to even mention 342 00:17:40,860 --> 00:17:43,672 The dozens of malicious Complaints that we receive. 343 00:17:43,696 --> 00:17:46,208 Someone is angry at His next-door neighbor, 344 00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:47,543 Who happens to be german, 345 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:50,378 So he calls and tells us He's got a nazi next door. 346 00:17:50,402 --> 00:17:51,614 Now, are you certain 347 00:17:51,638 --> 00:17:53,916 That what mr. Beruit Is saying is the truth? 348 00:17:53,940 --> 00:17:56,351 Well, he seems quite sincere. 349 00:17:56,375 --> 00:17:59,655 It's not just a matter Of sincerity, captain. 350 00:17:59,679 --> 00:18:02,992 It's been 35 to 40 years since These incidents took place. 351 00:18:03,016 --> 00:18:05,461 Memory, perceptions Become distorted. 352 00:18:05,485 --> 00:18:06,895 I realize that, but... 353 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:10,232 What we need most of all is Concrete and reliable evidence. 354 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:12,567 Most importantly, we Need corroboration. 355 00:18:12,591 --> 00:18:15,793 Otherwise, it is just one Man's word against a gypsy's. 356 00:18:19,866 --> 00:18:25,147 I'm afraid your fines are Going to total almost $11. 357 00:18:25,171 --> 00:18:26,548 That's all right. 358 00:18:26,572 --> 00:18:29,452 I spend more than That on a night out. 359 00:18:29,476 --> 00:18:33,823 Mr. Pomerantz, you Certainly have eclectic taste 360 00:18:33,847 --> 00:18:35,991 In your reading matter. 361 00:18:36,015 --> 00:18:39,528 "The illustrated Guide to good posture," 362 00:18:39,552 --> 00:18:43,566 "Historical perspectives On the danish monarchs," 363 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:47,269 My story." 364 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:49,004 I didn't read them. 365 00:18:49,028 --> 00:18:50,372 What? 366 00:18:50,396 --> 00:18:52,908 I don't read any of The books I take out. 367 00:18:52,932 --> 00:18:55,778 Then why do you take So long to return them? 368 00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:57,613 I only do that because I know 369 00:18:57,637 --> 00:18:59,347 That, if I keep them Out long enough, 370 00:18:59,371 --> 00:19:01,450 You'll send me one of Your personal little notes 371 00:19:01,474 --> 00:19:04,319 Threatening to Revoke my privileges. 372 00:19:04,343 --> 00:19:05,855 I've saved every one. 373 00:19:05,879 --> 00:19:08,623 I had no idea. 374 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:10,859 Haven't you ever Wondered why I always sit 375 00:19:10,883 --> 00:19:13,328 In the reference room Across from your desk, 376 00:19:13,352 --> 00:19:15,664 Browsing through the Out-of-town phone books? 377 00:19:15,688 --> 00:19:19,602 I just assumed you Had a lot of friends. 378 00:19:19,626 --> 00:19:21,626 I don't. 379 00:19:26,699 --> 00:19:28,777 Mr. Beruit, this is my card, 380 00:19:28,801 --> 00:19:31,480 And I will be in Contact with you 381 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:34,116 To set up an appointment To take your deposition. 382 00:19:34,140 --> 00:19:36,018 Thank you. 383 00:19:36,042 --> 00:19:38,420 Mr. Zlinka, you, of Course, will have the right 384 00:19:38,444 --> 00:19:40,588 To have an attorney Present at the deposition 385 00:19:40,612 --> 00:19:44,114 And to cross-examine mr. Beruit And any other witnesses. 386 00:19:47,286 --> 00:19:48,663 Thank you. Good afternoon. 387 00:19:48,687 --> 00:19:49,865 Hey, wait a minute. 388 00:19:49,889 --> 00:19:51,734 Why can't we deal With this right now? 389 00:19:51,758 --> 00:19:53,802 Sergeant, we are Still at the point 390 00:19:53,826 --> 00:19:55,704 Of unsubstantiated allegations. 391 00:19:55,728 --> 00:19:58,406 When and if we obtain Corroborating evidence, 392 00:19:58,430 --> 00:20:00,508 We will go to the District court, 393 00:20:00,532 --> 00:20:03,445 And we will commence Denaturalization proceedings, 394 00:20:03,469 --> 00:20:04,913 Which, if successful, 395 00:20:04,937 --> 00:20:07,950 Will be followed by a hearing Before an immigration judge. 396 00:20:07,974 --> 00:20:09,417 And we will petition 397 00:20:09,441 --> 00:20:12,755 For the removal of mr. Zlinka's Alien-resident status, 398 00:20:12,779 --> 00:20:16,792 Culminating in his Deportation to his native land. 399 00:20:16,816 --> 00:20:19,427 Figure about a week for that? 400 00:20:19,451 --> 00:20:21,396 Barney? Excuse me. 401 00:20:21,420 --> 00:20:23,365 Barney, I just got off the phone 402 00:20:23,389 --> 00:20:25,500 With the american Embassy in warsaw. 403 00:20:25,524 --> 00:20:26,634 That's my job. 404 00:20:26,658 --> 00:20:27,870 Yeah. 405 00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:30,538 They contacted the Polish government archives. 406 00:20:30,562 --> 00:20:32,841 They do have camp Records from birkenau, 407 00:20:32,865 --> 00:20:34,943 Including a staff roster 408 00:20:34,967 --> 00:20:38,013 Which lists a Sergeant zlinka, w., 409 00:20:38,037 --> 00:20:41,416 Who was stationed there Through august of 1944 410 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:45,253 When the final liquidation Of the camp was ordered... 411 00:20:45,277 --> 00:20:49,313 And approximately 4,000 Gypsies were gassed. 412 00:20:58,457 --> 00:21:00,324 You were there, weren't you? 413 00:21:02,361 --> 00:21:04,840 That's why you didn't Want to come down here. 414 00:21:04,864 --> 00:21:08,643 That's why you keep playing Those stupid jokes all the time. 415 00:21:08,667 --> 00:21:09,745 Right? 416 00:21:09,769 --> 00:21:12,580 I assume I'm free To go now, captain? 417 00:21:12,604 --> 00:21:14,449 Hey, there must be Some explanation. 418 00:21:14,473 --> 00:21:16,852 There must be some reason Why you did what you did. 419 00:21:16,876 --> 00:21:20,688 I'm an old man who would Just like to be left alone. 420 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:22,858 Well, you won't be. 421 00:21:22,882 --> 00:21:25,582 You got to say something! 422 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:36,604 You're free to go, mr. Zlinka. 423 00:21:36,628 --> 00:21:38,874 What?! We're not holding him? 424 00:21:40,066 --> 00:21:42,244 This is not a criminal Matter, sergeant. 425 00:21:42,268 --> 00:21:43,378 It isn't? 426 00:21:43,402 --> 00:21:45,380 No. It is criminal When it gets to poland. 427 00:21:45,404 --> 00:21:47,349 Here, it is simply an Immigration matter. 428 00:21:47,373 --> 00:21:49,952 We have documented evidence now. 429 00:21:49,976 --> 00:21:54,023 We're talking about 4,000 People who were murdered. 430 00:21:54,047 --> 00:21:56,658 Ron, your caterer's on line 2. 431 00:21:56,682 --> 00:21:58,393 Huh? 432 00:21:58,417 --> 00:22:00,029 Take the call. 433 00:22:00,053 --> 00:22:02,431 - but, barney... - take the call. 434 00:22:02,455 --> 00:22:04,799 There's nothing more we can do. 435 00:22:07,559 --> 00:22:09,393 Excuse me. 436 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:13,809 As I said... Yeah, yeah, yeah. 437 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:17,935 Can I offer you a ride Someplace, mr. Zlinka? 438 00:22:21,941 --> 00:22:23,440 It's "Bob." 439 00:22:37,290 --> 00:22:39,256 Okay, we can go now, mr. Beruit. 440 00:22:41,660 --> 00:22:43,538 I've finished Booking mr. Beruit. 441 00:22:43,562 --> 00:22:45,274 I'm gonna check him for priors 442 00:22:45,298 --> 00:22:47,397 And take him down For pictures and prints. 443 00:22:48,867 --> 00:22:50,378 I'm sorry. 444 00:22:50,402 --> 00:22:52,614 You did what you could. 445 00:22:52,638 --> 00:22:54,105 We're going. 446 00:22:56,342 --> 00:22:59,955 There is one more Thing I feel I must say. 447 00:22:59,979 --> 00:23:01,957 Certainly. 448 00:23:01,981 --> 00:23:05,649 I have over 700 parking tickets. 449 00:23:09,655 --> 00:23:11,033 It's okay. 450 00:23:11,057 --> 00:23:12,923 Come on, mr. Beruit. 451 00:23:15,762 --> 00:23:16,738 Yeah. 452 00:23:16,762 --> 00:23:18,406 Barn? Woj? 453 00:23:18,430 --> 00:23:21,799 You two, uh, free Tomorrow night? 454 00:23:24,937 --> 00:23:26,681 I think I can make it. 455 00:23:26,705 --> 00:23:27,950 Yeah, sure. 456 00:23:27,974 --> 00:23:29,785 All right. 457 00:23:29,809 --> 00:23:31,887 Uh, yeah, make that Two more squabs. 458 00:23:31,911 --> 00:23:33,410 Uh, dietrich. 459 00:23:35,447 --> 00:23:37,860 Make it three. 460 00:23:37,884 --> 00:23:41,696 Well, I guess I really Should be going now. 461 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:43,821 The movie starts at 6:30. 462 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:47,369 I'm an usher. 463 00:23:47,393 --> 00:23:48,703 Oh. 464 00:23:48,727 --> 00:23:50,572 I say "Shh" a lot, too. 465 00:23:53,699 --> 00:23:55,243 You know... 466 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:58,813 I'll bet you look very Impressive with your flashlight. 467 00:23:58,837 --> 00:24:00,882 I suppose I do. 468 00:24:00,906 --> 00:24:03,986 So, uh, what happens to you now? 469 00:24:04,010 --> 00:24:07,022 Well, I believe I'm Going to be transferred 470 00:24:07,046 --> 00:24:09,557 To another Facility this evening. 471 00:24:09,581 --> 00:24:11,426 And then, tomorrow morning, 472 00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:15,063 I have to appear before the Judge and have my bail set. 473 00:24:15,087 --> 00:24:17,955 So, then, you're Free tomorrow night? 474 00:24:19,425 --> 00:24:21,870 Did you have something in mind? 475 00:24:21,894 --> 00:24:24,761 Well, that guy over There is giving a party.