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Hardly a Delincuent

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This is the story of a city.

It happened, or could have happened, a few years ago.

Then, the prisons were not like they are now.

And the idea for an audacious crime filtered through a small crack in the system.

Jose Moran is Captured Badly Injured

Crespo!
Yes?

Write up the story of Jose Moran, the guy they captured. Talk about his family. See the file on him.

Okay.

This is the city of agitated nerves,

that each day attracts thousands of impatient beings to its center.

It agitates them, devours them, they push, crash into each other in a senseless rush.

Always hurrying. Why? For what?

Where do they want to go? Where are they going?

Almost all work, dream, study,

produce, stimulated by the agitated rhythm of the city.

But some are prisoners of that awful fever, that impatience to arrive too fast, to have it all, even if it means jumping the gate.

Let's look at one of them. He's Jose Moran.

He's 28 years old and he's the most impatient of all.

In his careful elegance he doesn't look like a modest employee who earns 250 pesos per month.

Let's enter into his life. For our man, money is everything.

The master key that opens the door to all his dreams.

Even if he must use it as a skeleton key.

And gambling is his hope for freedom, the magic stairway that will allow him to get there faster.

Like this, eight years of routine.

He's nothing more than a miniscule piece of a giant gearworks.

trapped from 8 to 12,

from 2 to 6. Today, yesterday, tomorrow.

Always the same. Going up and going down.

And never getting off the ground.

Sir?

Have Moran come in.
Yes, sir.

Come in.

Did you cash the payroll check?
Yes, sir. I'm preparing the salaries.

Okay, good. Until then.

Hey man, we rented a car to go to the races at La Plata, are you in?

You know I can't bet.

Oh yeah, that's right.

Continue.

Carlos Mendez: 200. 40 advanced, total 160.

Jose Micheletti: 200, no advance.

Here's yours. Jose Moran: 250. Advance...

How much?
120.

I've got 130 left. Always the same.

Barely enough for cigarettes.

Roberto Musso: 200, no advance.

Charge, please.

To finish, that's it.
Do want anything else?

Give me the one with 33.

3 pesos.

No, the whole sheet.

I need to get out of a hole, and fast.

Don't forget about the fixture tomorrow. It'll pay at least 60 per ticket.

Forget? I've been waiting six months.

What's up?

Today was pay day, no?

Yes, but you'll have to wait.
Don't you think I've waited long enough?

If you're in a hurry we can work something out.

I've got something real good for tomorrow. Give me two more days and I'll make it right.

I've heard that story before. Pay!

Then we'll talk.

Then come by Monday.

Monday, but without fail.

And, how'd it go with the tip?

Bad. It's still running.

I told you it was a donkey. How much did you play? 320.

Oh, man. Should have played the favorite, like me. Paid 4.60, but it was safe.

I gotta win a lot, and fast.

The gentlemen at the corner table.

Hah, that guy's like you, likes to play big.

Shall we dance?

No, have a seat.

Have a drink.

Okay.

Just a coffee.

Why didn't you come home last night?

I was at wake, the father of a colleague died.

Hah, they're all going to end up orphans there.
Pass me the butter.

They put a nice perfume on the cadaver.

You shouldn't go to work. The boss will understand.

Mother, what does the boss have to do with my business?

Today they're coming for the rent.

How much do you need?
50, Carlos gave me the rest.

Tell him to wait a few days, I don't have it right now.

It must have cost you a lot, no?
What?

The crown you gave the cadaver.

Instead of making jokes, find a job that pays better.

I have enough to pay for the university, clothes, and I still bring some home.

Of course this isn't English cashmere...and I don't go to the races.
Shut up!

Rich boy, pretentious and conceited, obsessed with your appearance...
It's impossible to live in this house!

Hello. Yes, who is it?

I'll see if he's here. One moment.

Hey, it's your friend Estevez. Are you here?

Give me that.

Hello? Yes, it's me.

Yeah, I said Monday, but I can't make it. What do you want me to do?

Don't call me here!

Good morning, Moran.
What's up, Ferrari, did you get my notice?

We're about to close out the balance.

That's six payments. 1200 pesos. Paying it all?
Yes.

Hello?

I told you not to bother me at the office!

Thanks, Moran, see you soon.
See you soon, Ferrari.

So you don't like to be bothered?
Look, I just need a few days.

Today!

Take 550.
It's 1000!

May it be a lesson to you. Don't play big if you can't handle it.

Laura!

It's you! It can't be, I must be seeing things!

I was passing by...
How nice, I can imagine...

Do you remember?
What?

Look. You told me you liked that style. But you were in love then and making plans.

I haven't changed, Laura, but unfortunately neither has my salary.

I only know I love you, and I can wait.

Wait for what? Like my father, who killed his dreams died one by one?

That's a living death. I won't resign myself to be a beaten man.

Others enjoy life, they have it all. Why should they have more than me?

Don't say such things.

You see? This is our future.

Soon I'll have that resigned look. And those same passive eyes.

Stop, you're embittered. You only talk about yourself.

It's true, sorry.

You haven't even asked about my exam.
I already know, you passed.

Distinguished in property law. And just passed in criminal law.

Congratulations. About criminal law, I have a question for you.

A co-worker lost control and spent a client's payment.

We were arguing if it was robbery or fraud.
It's fraud by betrayal of trust.

And how much could he get?
Article 172 of the penal code:

From one month and six years, depending on the circumstances.

But he only got a thousand pesos.
That has nothing to do with it. The circumstances determine the sentence.

But what's the maximum sentence?
Six years.

So...the amount doesn't matter?
The amount is of no importance. On this the...

The amount is of no importance. Article 172 of the penal code...

Six years.

Six years.

But he only got a thousand pesos.
That has nothing to do with it.

Wait for what? Like my father who killed his dreams died one by one?

But what's the maximum sentence?
Six years.

Six years.

Six years.

Moran!

Sir?
Come to my office.

How can Ferrari be six months behind?

Send him a notification immediately!
Okay, sir.

One moment.
Excuse me, sir.

The board called, you're to call right back.
Put me on.

We have to make this payment. Prepare the check for my signature, then you'll get the money from the bank.

And bring me the other checks too.
All right.

Put me through to the Commercial Bank, with Accounts.

Moran speaking, from Agroamericana.

How much do we have in available funds?

How much?

Thanks.

PAY TO THE BEARER

Five hundred twenty five thousand

We'll resolve that when we get the cable from London.

I hope it arrives tomorrow. Yes, the operation is authorized, we just need to settle on the exchange rate.

What? No.

Those stocks are falling and there's no sign of recovery.

Yes, it's better to wait. The Southern Mines deal was bad enough already.

They started a rumor of a loan but then nothing happened. Oh, well.

Yes, call me tomorrow. I have a board meeting now.

Commercial Bank? With Accounts.

It's Moran from the Agroamerican. In a bit I'll come by to cash a check for 525,000 pesos.

So much in cash?

Yes, we've brokered a big land purchase that needs to be paid in cash.

Okay, I'll just confirm with the manager.

Hello? Alicia? Moran here.

If there's a call from the Commercial Bank for the manager, forward it to me.

That much?
They need to make an urgent payment.

One moment.

Put him through.

Yes. This is the manager. Yes, that's it. In large bills, please.

Thank you.

Fraud: One-Half Million Pesos

Place your bets!

Chips of 100, please.

Here you are, Mr. Echague.

Place your bets!

Bets, gentlemen!

No more bets!

Red, 34!

Place your bets!

Nine!

Win on 8.

3500.

4000.

Thank you, Mr. Echague.

Excuse me. Yours, sir.

Keep the change.
Thank you.

No more bets!

Excuse me.

Why'd you take so long? I was waiting for you.
Let's go!

Tonight I can't make it. Play it alone. If we win send me my part.
Where?

Read the papers tomorrow.

So you lost all the money in five days?
Yep.

And you think we're going to believe that story?
I don't need you to believe me. I gambled it and lost it.

Can you give me the window seat?

What are you afraid of? I like to live...and very well.

Man, you guys always travel second class?

Let's move to first class. I'll pay the difference, I got a few pesos left.

Keep 'em. From now on the state pays all your expenses.
Not for long though.

See that? They envy me. They'd love to do what I did.

But they don't have the courage. Idiots!

Goodbye.

Many poor spirits raised up Jose Moran like a myth.

In him they saw the agent of a revenge they could never take. And they acclaimed him as a hero.

Sir?

Can I speak with him?
Sorry, ma'am, he's in solitary.

Just a few words, I only want to know how he is.
Impossible, judge's orders.

Then what can I do?
The only one who can do something is him. And he doesn't want to.

Let's go, mother.

Talk, already! Where did you hide the money?
I gave it to the manager. He also likes money.

Don't you?

You better talk! Where's the money?

I've told you a thousand times. You saw that roulette wheel, that's where it all went.

Once and for all, where did you hide it?

Okay, I'll tell you.

I hid it in the clock.
Which clock?

The one in the clock tower on the main plaza.

Ramirez!

Mommy, mommy, look who's coming!

If father were still alive, how different everything would be...

Jose wouldn't have chosen that path.

He's been like that since childhood. Strong, but self-centered.

Terribly self-centered.

Jose!

Dad, can you give me five for the ride?
What, five?

Here. Take your brother and Laura too.

Let's go, everybody off!

Jose, can you take me on it again?
With what money?

Look, look!

Let's see!

Get down, it's my turn!
I get another turn! Get off!

In the little details his character came through. Happiness and luck were to be taken by force.

Even if only for another round on the carousel. He never knew how to wait.

Laura, there's no reason for you to suffer our shame.

He's already made you suffer enough.

No, Mrs. Emilia, I still love him and I'll wait.

That's how Jose Moran ended up in jail...

And that's how Jose Moran ended up in jail..

The only criminal willing to exchange six years of freedom for a half million pesos,

convinced he was making a good deal.

Jose Moran. Serafin Sosa. Luis Rivero.

Forward.

Right there.

First time?

Yep.

Jose Moran?

Give me that.

Jose Moran.

Jose Moran!
Yes.

Over here!

Today you enter this penitenciary establishment, sentenced to six years for fraud.
I know.

Don't interrupt me. I warn you that here we are under the severest discipline.

You've lost all civil rights for six years and have only one duty...

In six years you'll be sitting in that same chair, earning the same pay and your future will exist between retirement and death.

But me, in six years...

...here things are very different from what you're used to.

You'll have to get used to it however you can.

Take him away.
Let's go.

Serafin Sosa!

Ready. Stay still!

One second.

Can I keep this?
What is it?

I want to keep count.
Huh, you're gonna need lots of those.

Ain't that so...

It's a shame, it looked so nice on you.

Stay still.

You forgot your smile.

This is your cell. When you hear the order, go in and close the door.

To your cells.

Forward!

How much did they give you? I'm talking to you. How much did they give you?

Six years.
Robbery?

No, not robbery. Fraud.

Worse. It's robbery, but without risking your own skin.

It's what smart guys do. Intelligence in the service of crime.

Attention! Attention! 618, present yourself to the office!

That's you they're calling, man. 618?

You gotta get used to being a number.
618! Let's go!

Go on!

Go in.

It's you!

Jose, we've made an exception.

Your mother wanted to see you so I arranged it.

You shouldn't have.
Why, you don't want to see her?

Yes, but...
She just wants to see her son.

Okay. Can I go now?
One moment.

First I'd like a few words with you.
Yep, that's what I thought.

I was at your house talking with your mother, and I saw the situation up close.

Due to your fault, your brother has been fired.
My fault?

Of course. You didn't think about those details.
He'll find another one.

You think so? Maybe if he changes his name.
You'd have advised him that, no?

They should do it. Life has become very difficult for them.

Why do you insist on making your and their situations worse?
And what do you think I should do?

Save them from shame! Give them back their good name! It's the least you could do!

And how?
Telling us where the money is!

If I give it back, will you give me a discount on those six years? Or do they give you a percentage?

Look! You're not interested in my mother, or me, or my family! The only thing you care about is the money!

But you're wasting your time. I already told you. I gambled it away.

Go. Your mother's waiting.

Why did you come?
I wanted to see you.

Well, how are you and the others?

Just imagine. We don't even go out. The police search the house under all kinds of pretexts.

They dug up the patio, broke the pots.

Don't worry, I'll pay you back, with interest.

Sure, in six years.

What am I supposed to do now?

Now? You should have thought of this before doing that.

There are some things we just can't stand.

Is that why you came? To give me advice?

Is it true Carlos was fired?

Yes, but he'll find another one. He dropped his studies, so it will be easier.

Laura wanted to come but they wouldn't let her.

That's for the best.

Well, I'm leaving.

Goodbye, Jose. Take care of yourself.

Goodbye. Mother?

Tell Carlos to come see me as soon as he can. I need to talk to him.

Let's go.

Okay.
Come on, let's go.

We're in luck.

You continue.

Come here, help me.
Collect the papers.

You like this little job?

Lots of fun.

Do I always have to do the same thing?

Here you'll get used to being part of these machines. If you can handle it.

You got a long time left?

Add it up. They gave me 25 and I've been here 6.

Did they go by fast?

Felt like 60.
What did you do?

He likes to play with bombs.

No. No, no!
I've already told you not to mess with me!

And that goes for you too. Don't ask so many questions. If you want to survive you better shut up and learn.

He'll pay for that. He's a dog.

They're all the same, they think they're better than us.

Who are 'they'?

Anarchists.

They say they have ideas and are here for a cause.

You're not one too?

Me?

My only cause is...me.

I know. You're the half-million guy.

Here everyone knows, and they say you were smart. When you get out you're going to live like a rich man.

How'd you come up with it?
Doing calculations.

Yeah, that's sharp.

I'll explain it. I was earning 250 a month. Count it up.

How many years would I need to save half a million?
What do I know about numbers?

You don't know, eh? I do.

166 years of slavery. You understand now? Of the 166, I save 160.

What a deal!

Hey...

What if they find the money?
They won't find it.

619!

Take those papers to distribution!
Right, sir.

And?

He bought it like an angel. He's not as smart as he thinks.

He's not one of us, no?
Nah, he just thinks of himself.

What did you find out?
He's got the money well hidden.

Attention!

Attention!

The following prisoners, come to the visiting room:

Hey man, they called you.

That's what Francisco thinks.
And what does Zilo say?

That you wait.
We've been waiting eight months. Hurry it up.

We're working as fast as we can. And you?

We have very little to do and lots of time to think. Tell them to hurry, nothing more.

What? Do they suspect?
I think so. But they don't know anything.

There's some news here...

That's it, take 2000, not a cent more.

With that you'll have enough to pay the debts and live for a while.

Be careful they don't follow you.

Got it?

Yes.

That's his brother.

Nothing? Not even a kind word?

Can I tell you the truth?
Yes.

For him, money is everything.
I know.

Nevertheless there's a force that pushes him in all this. Something strange that I can't define.

Yes. He knows what he wants.

He was always impatient. But strong.

No, Carlos. Of the two of you, he's the weaker.

Close to the Riachuelo.

In a place they call Puerto Piedras,

Go down by the north point,

and you'll see the ship cemetery.

Among the reeds there are hulls of abandoned boats.

Look for the one called Don Ramiro.

Be careful when you climb up, the wood is rotten.

Go down through the first hatch.

Although the place is abandoned,

make sure no one sees you.

Under the central beam,

you'll find a can with the money wrapped in rags and tar.

With this you'll be okay for the moment.

And if it's not enough I'll get more.

No, mother, it's not what you think. Take it.

Where did you get it?

Jose helped me. I was with him. Everything's okay.

Answer my question! Where did that money come from?

Didn't I tell you? Jose!

That's a lie! He's in jail and couldn't have given you that.

He's in jail, but his friends aren't.

He told me to go see them.

They owed him money.

Do you want to know from what? From gambling!

Now you know that he also gambled.

Jose's paying his debts.

Carlos!

Clean yourself, you have mud there.

Forward!

Any news?

None.
Do they know outside?

It's not set up yet. We need to know the exact time.

And him, have you told him anything?

Not yet.

Leave him to me.

I hear you're keeping secrets.

Me? You're the guys with secrets.

Every time I'm near you talk about other things.
What other things?

Planning to break out of here.

Did Tarella tell you?
Nah, I figured it out myself.

You're dead if you say one word.

You think I'm a snitch?

Since you know, are you in? It's safe.

I'm moved by your good will. Is this a disinterested invitation?

The truth? No.

We need funds.

And we know you're not lacking.

Thanks, but I have foolproof plan. To wait.

That's a recipe for desperation.

You don't know what's happening outside.

What do you mean?

You're an idiot. You tell your brother where you hid the money,

and now he's out there living the high life on you.

That's a lot of money for him to resist.

Let's go! Hurry!

Wait for what?

For your brother to spend all your money?

Enough!

Stop walking and go to bed!

I won't be able to sleep.

Still haven't got used to it?

I should have, but at night I don't know what happens to me.

It's the trolley number 76,

in 15 minutes it brought me home.

Well, this trip's gonna take you 15 years.

What are you waiting for? For your brother to spend all your money?

That's a lot of money for him to resist.

You don't know what's happening outside.

Take 2000, not a cent more.

What are you waiting for? For your brother to spend all your money?

Money! Money!

I told you, we need twenty.

Okay, once we're outside.

No, we need ten thousand right away.

Right away? Where do expect me to get it?

Tell your brother to get it. The boys outside will get in contact with him. Think it over.

So you're taking out money like it's yours?

I told you it barely covered the lawyer.

And we have other debts.

We have, or you have?

What are you thinking?

That it's real easy for you to take the money.

Look. I'm sick of this. If you steal even one peso from me,

you're dead. I swear it!

All right.

From now on I'll earn whatever we need.

What are you gonna get? You're weak, I've told you a million times.

And you're the strong one. Like this, behind the bars.

Yes, imbecile, and I'll always be. You'll see when I get out!

You, on the other hand, will keep bowing your head like a lamb.
Enough, Jose!

I'll never come back, nor will I touch even a cent.

No, now you're going to do it for me.

Take out ten thousand.

Ten thousand...for what?
That's none of your business!

Someone's gonna come you see you.

Then forget where the money is! I'm telling you for your own good!

You're interested in finding the money.

We're interested in returning the man to circulate in normal life, like a clean penny.

And I don't think Moran will make a mistake.

Well, he had a foolproof plan...

But there's no such thing as a perfect plan.

Especially in crime. Moran forgot one detail: The poverty in which he left his family. Come here.

There goes to overlooked detail. His brother.

He's paid overdue bills, but they have no income in the home.

Soon we'll find out where he's getting the money.

All our nets are set. And one depends on you.

Which?

Allowing Moran any visit he'd wants with his family, especially with his brother. It would be a big help.

Okay.

That's him. See you.
See you.

The brother just left.

Tell Francisco to come.

How many more meters?
We're here, under the wall.

14 meters to get to the printing shop.
That much? How long will it take?

At least two weeks.
No, double the workers. We gotta finish in a week.

Do they suspect?
Rosato thinks so, he sent us a message.

To arms!

It's gonna be right here.
Look!

They're reinforcing the guards!
Don't worry, they'll never imagine this.

Let's go!

And? What's up? All for nothing?

Nah, they suspect, but they don't know anything.

So when is it?

Ask your brother.
He didn't come through?

He disappeared, must be spending it.
That what you think.

Not me, the cops who are following him.
How do you know?

Don't forget we're well organized outside. Do what I say, you should find out.

And, is he biting?

Just about, real close.

Stop the machines.

Stop the machines! In formation!

Keep calm.

Attention! Attention!

The following prisoners to the visiting room:

WARDEN

No, you know it's not possible.

Let's see. One moment.

Put me through to the director, please.

Director?

Yes.

The prisoner Moran asks to see his brother urgently.

Very well.

Allow it.
Very well, sir.

No, today you're going to see him upstairs. You must have behaved well.

What's up with you?

Did you go get it?
No.

The police are following me.
Lie, you want to keep it all for yourself.

What?
Look, you can't fool me.

Cut the crap! I swear, if you keep ripping me off...
Let me go!

That's why you called me?

Yeah, with that innocent face you're a rat!

You think I don't know it? You think I'm in here so you can have a good time?

You're crazy...
Admit it! Admit you're stealing from me!

Don't shout! They can hear you!

It's true, no? That's why you don't want me to shout! I'm gonna shout all I want!

What's up?

Where are you going?

Listen!
Let's go.

Let's go!

What do you want?

You were right, he's stealing from me. Now I really gotta get outta here!

It's too late, you failed us.
Please, let me in! I'll do whatever!

And the money?
Don't worry, outside I'll give you lots more.

Will you have any left?

All right, I'll talk to the others. We'll let you know.

Do we have to wait long?

You're impatient. Two or three days, no more.

Nervous?

It's only three days, contain yourself. Your ambition's got fast feet.

Leave me alone!

It's useless. You've got city sickness, in a hurry to get nowhere.

Leave me alone, I said. I'm bored with your words.

Pass the word. Tomorrow at 1:00 the truck arrives. We have a half hour while the guards watch them unload.

1:00 in the basement of the printing shop.

How much time will you take?

There's not much to do. With the bar I'll open it up in two minutes.

And if something happens, Sosa knows what to do. If he needs to knock out the guard he's ready.

Looks like he's real nervous.

Tell him at the last moment.

I hope everything turns out okay.

The bar?

Come help me.

I'll go out first. Make sure Moran doesn't stay behind.

Okay, it's ready.
Yeah. Let's go!

Quick!

Let's go! There's no time to lose!

Hurry!

Not yet!

They should already be here!

Here's one of them! He's already here!

Everything ready?

Yeah, don't waste time! Is Moran coming?

Yeah, I think he's right behind me, should be right here.

Hurry, here come the others! Here's the clothes. Fast, give me your hand!

Hurry, the cars are ready to go!
Let's go!

Let's go, what are you waiting for?
Go ahead, I've got a place to hide. I'll get you the 20 soon.

What 20 grand? You're coming with us, that's it!

Extra, extra! The jailbreak!

This idiot resists too much!

Half a million pesos makes a hero.

It's a matter of patience.

Gimme that jar!

What's up? Should we continue a bit more?

Murderers!

Listen, you won't be able to stand it, you'd best share.

Half and half?

No,

you'll not trick me any more!

Let's finish this once and for all.

We can't stay here any longer. Finish him off and let's split.

Wait.

You prefer that?

What do you want? To die slowly for money?

I guarantee you no one resists. The sooner you talk, the less you suffer. Choose!

Kill me, but you're not getting anything.

All right, but you're not getting your way either.

Come here!

No! No!

Son of a...!!!

But don't you realize they sprung your brother to find out where the money is and then...

Okay, don't ask me any more, I know nothing about the money.

Do you know who they are?

Rosato: robbery and homicide.

Tarella: murdered a shopkeeper.

A gang of merciless criminals.

For you, chief, it's very important!

Hello.

Yes.

Good.

Wait for orders.

You think it's a trick, no?

I've just been informed your brother was tortured in a warehouse.

The police arrived late.

Now do you understand now it's a matter of seconds?

Your brother's life depends on you!

Let's go!

Where?

There.

You and you, stay here. Let's go!

There. In that hull.

Between the two hatches, under the central beam.

Tarella. Get it.

It's almost all here!

You believed the story about your brother. Don't you see you're a fool? To make it you gotta have guts.

Right there.
Let's go!

Let's go out.

Don't shoot, please.

And the others?
There's no way. Let's go!

Garcia!

Put on the gear and shoot a smoke bomb in there.

Crespo!

Yes?

Did you finish the piece on Moran?

All but the end.

You have to add something. Write this:

No. He no longer belongs to us.

Is he a criminal?
No, hardly a delinquent.

Just a regular guy tempted by money.

They never learn.

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