All language subtitles for Desert.Pursuit.1952

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Whoa! Whoa, whoa!

Camel...first one I ever
seen in all my born days.

Yeah.

Camel..

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Hey! Hey, Ford!

Hey, Ford!

Come here, I got somethin'
to tell you.

Come here, Ford.

What's the matter,
you sick or something?

No, but you gotta
get outta here, boy

I'm telling you,
you gotta get outta here.

- Why?
- Why, of course..

The camels are coming,
that's why.

Pop! Pop!
You're drunk.

Well, drunk or sober,
I'm tellin' you

you gotta get outta here.

You gotta get
your dust and head

for San Bernardino
'cause they're after you.

- Who, the camels?
- No, the Arabs.

- The Arabs?
- Yeah.

Why don't you lie down
and relax for a while?

- You'll be alright.
- Now, listen.

Would you listen to me, son?

I'm telling you, boy,
you gotta

get outta here.

Hey, look here, Ford

Ford, you should have
not done that.

You half-drown a man then
ask him does he feel better.

Now what is all this
about the camels?

Well, you remember
when Jeff Davis

fetched a bunch of camels
out here?

Had a bright idea
of totin' mail

and supplies across
Death Valley?

Well, it never did pan out

because you see,
the soldiers

they couldn't find the right
cuss words for the camels.

- Well, what about 'em?
- Well, I'll tell you.

They lost a bunch
of them camels, you see?

And I always had a hunch,
that Hassan the Arab

had somethin' to do about it,
and I was right.

- How do you know?
- Well, I'll tell you.

'Cause he rode in
to Bodie yesterday.

You see, he was selling that,
uh, ol' Mormon whiskey

to the sheep herders
and some of the prospectors.

- They're after your gold.
- How do you know that?

Oh, 'cause I was talking to
a sheep herder on the way back.

And he told me that
they was asking about you.

- Pop.
- Huh?

How'd they know
I had any gold?

- Well, uh.. Mm?
- Pop?

I-I didn't mean to tell 'em.
Honestly, I didn't.

and, and I told 'em
about the gold, you see.

I told 'em it was so thick

that they could dig it out
with a coffee spoon.

I-I-I told 'em, but I-I swear

I didn't mean to,
now, Ford, I-I-I didn't.

Are they on their way here
from Bodie?

Yeah, that's right,
that's right.

Yeah, but-but look here,
th-th-that weigh about 80 pounds

that horse gonna have
an awful load to tow.

- I'll take it easy.
- Well, uh..

Maybe you won't have
a chance to take it easy.

- I know, loose lip.
- Now wait a minute, now, Ford.

I told you
I didn't mean nothin'--

Right. Forget about it, pop,
we'll make it alright.

I got the prettiest girl
in California waiting for me.

Oh, you have, huh,
well, there's

another good way
to lose your poke.

Oh, now, Leatherface,
just because

you've made a few wrong bets

doesn't mean
that the deck is cold.

This is gonna make her
open up her eyes.

I'm gonna buy a ranch,
settle down and marry her.

Well, you are, huh,
well, maybe

she won't wait for you,
you know.

Four years is an awful
long time, boy.

- Betsy's kinda choosy.
- Well, then, alright.

See, you know,
I've been thinking.

Why?

Well, because I've been
tellin' everybody

around here in these parts

'they'll think that you
were me, you see?'

Yeah, that's not a bad idea.

- I'll think it over.
- Yeah..

A gal in Greasewood Flat.
Well, I'll be..

And a hungry one too.
Been ridin' all day.

Well, you step down
off your horse.

- We got plenty of food here.
- Thanks.

I'll water and feed
your horse for you, ma'am.

Oh, thanks.

Yeah, sure, you just
come over and sit down.

I'll have some dinner
for you before you can say..

[stammering]

You know, I can't even
say it myself.

Uh..

You, eh, come far?

- Carson City.
- Oh, you did?

- That's quite a ride.
- Mm-hm.

(Leatherface)
'It's bad country there too.'

- I'll say it is.
- Yeah.

Was awfully glad
to run in to you two.

Oh, that's alright.

You know,
we're always wide open

Now I know other critters
who'd be floatin' around

they wouldn't be
near as welcome.

I'll get some hardtack
here for your tooth.

- Here you are.
- Oh, thanks.

My name is Ford Smith.
This is Leatherface Bates.

How about rustlin' me up
a plate of those beans?

- Mary Smith.
- Yeah?

Where are you
headin' for, ma'am?

Kinda curious, aren't you,
old timer?

Well, uh, I didn't mean
no harm by it, ma'am.

I'm going to San Bernardino.

Well..

[laughing]
I'll swear!

What's so funny?

Well, uh, Ford here

he's going over to Berdoo
in the mornin'.

There you go with that
loose lip again.

Well, what's the matter
with that?

It'd be nice to have company.

Well, now, that's just
what I was thinking.

That's, uh, that's
what I meant, Ford.

You see, with you
ridin' my sorrel--

Shut up!

Well, now, you just
listen to me, you just

shut up yourself,
just hold your tongue.

Huh, now, see,
I was going to tell you

with you ridin' my sorrel

uh, up the canyon with a gal

you see, nobody would ever
suspect it was Ford Smith

going up that canyon unless you
run right smack dab into 'em.

You see, ma'am,
I wasn't plannin'

on havin' company this trip.

- Least of all a woman.
- That's alright with me.

I wasn't planning
on having any company either.

Well, uh, you see,
this is the sort of a

a secret mission
that Ford's going on, you see.

Will you please eat?

Maybe that'll keep
your mouth shut.

Oh, well, well.
Alright then.

What makes you think you can go
across Death Valley alone?

- It's been done.
- Never by a woman.

- I'll take a chance.
- You haven't got a chance.

That, Mr. Smith,
is a matter of opinion.

When you get ready
to go to sleep..

...there's a real nice soft spot
over there by that tree.

Oh..

Well, if it's, uh,
all the same to you

I'd just soon turn in here
by the campfire.

See, I've been sleeping
with one eye open so long

Suit yourself.

Hm. you bet your life
I will, miss.

Hm, see? Ha-ha.

That was a good breakfast,
chef.

Well, I've been called
a lot of things in my time

Let's get started.

Is that an invitation
to go with you?

I was under the impression
you'd rather go it alone.

I knew I was stuck with you
the minute

You're not stuck with me,
Mr. Smith.

Oh, yes, I am, Miss Smith.

Look, it's just like
I told you yesterday.

I never figured on
picking up any company

I ran in to you two
quite by accident.

I can do it,
and I can do it all alone.

Mary, you'll never reach
San Berdoo alive.

Someday somebody will stumble
across a pile of white bones

out there in the desert.

Yours.

Now let's get going.

Looks like you should be
helping him instead of me.

He's kinda loaded down,
isn't he?

Listen, ma'am..
Uh, miss..

Sometimes it ain't too smart
to be too observant.

Don't wanna get your dander up
about Ford today.

But you see, uh, he's, uh,
kinda peeved with me.

Why?

Well, I just can't exactly
tell you, ma'am

but I sinned, miss, uh,
I really did. I-I sinned.

- Oh.
- Yeah, sure did.

Come on, I'll help you
on your horse.

Thanks.

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- Where's that blanket roll?
- Here you are, boy.

Thanks, Leatherface.

You're more than welcome,
ma'am.

- And, uh, miss?
- Yeah?

Here, I want you to..

You better take this
in case you run in to

Thanks, Leatherface.

You're welcome.
Thank you, miss.

- Leatherface.
- Yeah?

You be a good boy.

And watch out
after my horse for me.

Don't you worry about that, boy,
I'll take good care of him.

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- Smith's gone.
- And the old man?

He's down by the stream
panning.

Watch the owls.

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Hassan?

Yes, Hassan.
Where is Smith?

Well, I, I don't know
where he is.

Uh, he maybe
panning up or down

the stream someplace,
I don't..

- I don't know where he is--
- He left this morning.

Too bad I had to smash
an old man like him.

It's just as well.

Alive, he would have
spread news

we were on the trail
of Smith.

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[horse snorting]

You alright?

Sure.

Ammunition!

.32 caliber.
It won't fit.

Stupid fool that you are,
I told you

to buy ammunition
when you were in town.

Yeah, stupid fool
that I am, I forgot.

But they don't know
our guns are empty.

Let's pick up the trail
before we lose them.

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Here's the trail.

Yeah. Two of them.

I wonder who's with him.

I wonder too.

Looks like
they're heading south.

That means San Bernardino.

Come on.

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What, uh, do you think
you're gonna do?

I don't think, I know.
I'm gonna cook supper.

- And build your own fire?
- And build my own fire.

Convince me.

Alright.

I'm convinced.

Thank you, sir.
But don't be too optimistic.

Better wait an hour or two.

[chuckling]
Where'd you learn how to cook?

Mm, picked it up
here and there.

Quite a bit of difference
between this

and that grub that old
Leatherface dishes out.

I didn't think
it was too bad

or maybe I was just
extra hungry.

He claims that all
of his family had indigestion.

I kinda suspect
that he did the cookin'.

[laughing]

What'd you do
up in Carson City?

- Really wanna know?
- Yeah.

I was dealing blackjack
in the casino.

Pretty good job.

If a fellow gets lucky, he's
good for a blue chip or two.

That's right.

How come you quit?

You're getting to be as nosy
as old Leatherface, aren't you?

Well, if you must know,
I was fired.

Accused of cheating.

- Did you?
- No.

- How come then?
- Hm, it's the usual story.

Man was playing against me.

One lone hand
at the whole table.

Show me.

They must come over
on the Ark.

- Want cards?
- Yeah.

Hit it again.

That's good.

Blackjack.

But you didn't deal seconds,
I was watchin' you.

That's right. But you were
watching the top of the deck.

- These came from the bottom.
- Oh.

- Got any dice?
- No.

Ah, that's too bad. I was gonna
show you a few tricks.

[laughing]
What are you going
to San Bernardino for?

There's not much action there
for your cards and your dice.

Yeah, I know it. But you see,
it happens to be my home.

Well, it's a pretty
big place, San Berdoo.

Why are you going there?

- To see my girl.
- Oh.

Betsy Plike.

She was only 18
when I left.

She's a skinny little thing
but she sure is pretty.

and buy the best
darn ranch in California.

I was at her wedding, Ford.

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- At her wedding?
- Mm-hm.

She's now Betsy Fisher.

Mrs. Betsy Fisher.

Did she marry Andy Fisher, the
guy that ran the hardware store?

That's right.

I'm sorry you had
to find it out from me.

It's better to find it out
now though, isn't it?

Yeah. Yeah.

Andy Fisher.

He used to always
take her dancin'.

I never was much
of a hand at dancin'.

with that dream in your head.

Oh, that's life.

Mary, I think
we better turn in.

Get an early start
in the mornin'

before the sun gets too hot.

Alright, fine.

I wanna look nicer
than the horses.

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You better take this
in case you get scared.

I'm not scared of you, Ford.

- Even without Leatherface?
- Even without Leatherface.

Well, you get some sleep.
I'm gonna sit up a while.

Because of those
lowdown coyotes

that Leatherface
was telling me about?

- Alright.
- And you needn't worry.

I won't take those saddlebags.

- Goodnight, Ford.
- Goodnight.

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(Hassan)
Ho!

Nothing.

That must be them.

Kafan, use your eyes.
They're the best.

It is Smith
and the other is a woman.

A woman? A woman!

- By the beard of the Prophet!
- A woman..

...trying to cross Death Valley,
they're both mad.

We'll hide that way.

Hya. Come.

[speaking in foreign language]

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Come on.

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[horses galloping]

Looks like we lost them.

Stay here.

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Why are you afraid, my friend?
All we want is a drink.

We have come a long way.
And all the waterholes are dry.

If you had horses,
I could understand it.

Our camels carry a gallon water
in their stomach each.

When they are thirsty,
they cough up some water

and then they swallow it.

'But that doesn't
do us any good.'

We haven't got any water
to give away, friend.

We'll need every drop
for ourselves.

Heh, if you have no water
for your horses, my dear friend

then you are worse off
than we are.

When they drop from thirst
then what are you

and the lady going to ride?

Get out of the way.
We're in a hurry.

If you are in a hurry,
then consider.

A camel can beat a horse
on the desert.

They can travel 40 miles a day.

And without drinking,
they can travel faster.

Let's go, Mary.

We can't go through
there with a camel.

What's the matter?

This horse is packing
too heavy a load.

- What're you gonna do?
- Hike a while.

What you men won't do
for that yellow stuff.

Uh, 'course you're talking
about the Arabs.

'Course.

I don't see any signs of them.

Well, I'm gonna walk
a while anyway

or this horse will drop.

Come on.

to the shores
of the Pacific at San Pedro.

My name is Ahmed Bin Ali.

(Ford)
'That's far enough.'

Your name is Hassan the Arab.

Ha. That is just a nickname.

We are three Arabs from Smyrna.

We are going where you go.

My friends and I have
debated this matter.

Your horse is already limping.
Soon, you will need help.

We have decided we will
be brothers of the road.

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(Ford)
Let's catch it.

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I'll help.

Ford! Ford!

In the name
of the Compassionate One

don't shoot.

'I do not look for a quarrel.'

[gunshot]

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'Ford!'

Ford!

[gunshot]

[gunshot]

- Are you alright?
- Yeah, but he's got my gun.

- Won't do him any good though.
- Why not?

He just fired the last shot.

Well, then we made
a pretty good swap.

I've got their rifle
and our ammunition fits it.

- Good.
- Let's fill up those canteens.

- And get going.
- Alright.

Hush. Hush. Hush.

- I got their gun.
- He got my rifle.

You fool, it's empty.
Why didn't you take a horse?

It would've been
worth something.

Well, it was either that
or the camel.

They can't handle a camel.

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Ford, it's no use.
It's only a matter of time.

We're not givin' up.

[sighing]
Ah! I'm dead beat, Ford.

I can't go another step
without a rest.

I'm ready to call it a day.

You must be in worse shape
than I am.

Ah, I'll take good
care of the horses

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- I'm sorry, Mary.
- For what?

You'd have been much better off
taking this trip by yourself.

Leatherface told me
you weren't as full of vinegar

as you pretended.

- He did, uh?
- Mm-hm.

What else did he tell you?

Well, said that you were
really very nice.

I caused you nothing,
but trouble.

- I'm not complaining.
- You're a funny gal.

Why?

Just hard to figure out.

Not much use in having
a ranch by yourself.

Well, I guess not.

Well, I'm gonna try
and get some sleep.

Here, I'll fix this.

Thank you, Mr. Smith.

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- Goodnight, Mary.
- Goodnight.

- Ford.
- Yes?

Don't give up the idea
of that ranch.

I think it'd be good for ya.

Why do you say that?

Hmm.
A man needs to settle down.

Yeah, I guess he does.

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Ford! Ford!

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Let's get outta here.

Have the horses
rested enough?

No, they haven't.

But we'll have to take
the chance.

Alright.

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- Where have you been?
- I went after the rifle.

- And where is it?
- Oh, I just..

You went after the woman.
That's all you talk about.

I went after the woman!
I went after the rifle.

Liar!

You and your woman.

Uh, go to sleep. Hmm.

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[gunshot]

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Why don't you ride
for a while?

- Nothin' doin'.
- Ford!

Come on.

- Mirage.
- Oh.

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[neighing]

Water!

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They must've circled
around us during the day.

They're gonna get us
sooner or later.

No, they're not.

We are almost to the divide.

- Here.
- Oh.

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Mary...we'll separate here.

I'll meet on the other side.

You'll be safe because
they'll figure I have the gold.

I'm not gonna let you.

Why, they'd pick you off
for sure up there.

Then it makes a difference?

I...guess I'm
getting used to ya.

Oh. Well, don't worry.
I'll be safe.

It would make a difference.

A big difference.

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Mary, in case anything
should happen up there..

...I want you to
have the gold.

Divvy it up among
the widows and orphans.

You'll make it.

- I'll pray for ya.
- Sure I will.

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[camel grunting]

Hah, bring it up.

Bring it up.

Bring it up.

Get goin'. Ho!

[gunshot]

[grunting]

Hiya, get back there!

'Get back there.'

(Hassan)
'Ho.'

[grunting]

Over here.

You stay with the camels.

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[gunshot]

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[gunshot]

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[gunshot]

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Give me that gun, after all
I got the ammunition.

Ammunition,
where'd you get it?

The fool dropped it when
the camels stampeded down below.

Don't waste it,
there's only two shots left.

[rocks rumbling]

[rocks rumbling]

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[horse neighing]

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Come on.

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I stampeded their camels form.

That ought to hold 'em
for a while.

Oh, I hope so.

He has enough of a load.

- Let's go.
- Alright.

[indistinct chattering]

Indians.

Do you think
they're friendly?

It's hard to say.

We might be going from
the frying pan into the fire.

What do we do now?

- Get on the horse.
- Why?

We have to ride like
the Indians expect us to.

A white woman rides
a horse, the man walks.

Alright.

Oh, my goodness..

[goat bleating]

[indistinct chattering]

[speaking in Spanish]

We've travelled many miles.

We're tired and hungry.

[speaking in Spanish]

Uh..

Food.

- Oh! Ah..
- Food, hmm.

[speaking in Spanish]

No, no-no, uh, do you
speak any Spanish, Mary?

- Not a word.
- This is gonna be rough.

Uh..

Arabs.

Three Arabs.

One, two, three, Arabs..

...are following us.

'They're-they're
gonna try to kill us.'

Three Arabs, on camels.

Camels.

Camels.

Mooh, mooh.

[speaking in foreign language]

[all laughing]

have been touched
by the hand of God

and they never harm 'em.

Oh, thank you.

I want a horse.

A horse for myself.

Horse for myself
and a saddle.

A saddle for myself to..

Alright.

[praying in Spanish]

[praying continues]

Ford. We left the camp
on a Tuesday, didn't we?

- Yeah.
- Then this is Christmas Eve.

Yeah. And I wanted
to be home for Christmas.

We always used to go to mass on
Christmas Eve in San Bernardino.

[praying continues]

Oh, no.

[indistinct chatter]

Three wise men
from the East.

The Magi.

Well, what do we do now?

Wait and see.

We'll never be able
to convince these Indians

that they're bandits now.

Mm-mm, but at least they won't
risk a direct attack.

They won't if they
realize the situation.

That's right.

[speaking in foreign language]

[indistinct chatter]

[speaking in foreign language]

and they brought presents.

They must think
we are the Three Wise Men.

[laughs]

We must be careful how we act.

[baby crying]

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

[indistinct chatter]

Hassan's no fool.

He's playing the part
beautifully.

I wonder what his next move is.

We'll soon find out.

It is a night for feast, mister.

You may count on us as
your brothers from now on.

We're not going
to rob you, my friend..

...but your life has been
spared, you should be thankful.

These Indians think
you're saints.

One false move
and they'll kill you.

Observe, how poor
these Indians are.

You are rich.

In return for your life,
you will give us your gold

You have no choice, my friend.
You are helpless.

So do not think of fighting,
huh?

Just hand us
your saddle bags.

Give gladly to
the poor Indians.

You've given me
an idea, my friend.

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

Where is my squaw?

- Squaw?
- Squaw. Squaw.

don't you think one of us
ought to stay awake and watch?

Yeah. I guess
we're supposed to share this.

Why not? Haven't we shared
the whole desert together?

[dramatic music]

Go ahead and get some sleep.
I'll keep one eye open.

Alright.

Thank you.

[dramatic music]

Goodnight, squaw.

What is the trouble?

They say you are loco.
You talk of Arabs.

I'm not loco.

That's the truth
about the Arabs.

They've been chasing the girl
and myself across the desert

for many days
trying to kill and rob us.

They're after
the gold you have.

Yes. And I need the horse
to get to San Bernardino.

One of them.
Hassan, the Arab.

- They ride on camels.
- "Ships of the desert."

- Where is the horse?
- It is over there.

It is a good horse. It will
get you to San Bernardino.

[speaking in foreign language]

He says you'd given an offering
of part of your gold..

...enough to take care
of the old and the sick

for years to come.

He wishes that we guard you

until you're within sight
of the settlement.

This we will do.

More than that, I would show you
a shortcut across the Cajon

[gunshot]

Take cover, Mary.

[horses clopping]

[gunshot]

[gunshot]

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[gunshot]

[gunshot]

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[screaming]

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One of the Arabs
ran off with the camels.

Then there's nothing
to worry about now.

Goodbye, amigo!

[music continues]

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you,
Miss Smith.

Merry Christmas.
And the name really is Smith.

Then we won't have to change it.

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