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[theme music]

I am opposed to the killing of seals

when it is done to make fur coats for women.

I am even more violently opposed to the killing

of whales, which is a monstrous and a cruel business.

The fact that the killer whale will swallow more than 30 seals

for breakfast does not alter my feelings

about these noble creatures.

The whale eats the seals from necessity, not

because it wants a fur coat.

I am also, incidentally, opposed to the killing of people.

But if you must commit murder, then the best way to do it

is with a pencil and paper.

We writers probably kill more people than all the gangsters

in the kingdom put together.

Here is a nice example of this kind of homicide.

[music playing]

Got a ship love?

No.

There's some tea and the pot's getting cold.

I was going to throw away.

It's a beer I could use.

Better off without it.

You heard of anything?

No.

You?

No.

[clears throat]

Have a sandwich.

On the house.

That's good of you.

Why didn't you go back on the ship you came on?

Had an argument with the mate.

I lost.

Hit the crane instead of him.

Needed five stitches.

They sailed without me.

Where do you come from?

Sometimes I wonder.

I was born here, brought up there,

fostered once, adopted twice.

So you have nowhere to go to?

No family, no.

Thank you.

[music playing]

DIANE (ON INTERCOM): Who is it?

Me.

DIANE (ON INTERCOM): Come on up.

[door buzzes]

Well?

Nothing.

Ships come in and out all the time.

Those bloody hotters drive me crazy.

There must be something.

Don't you ever listen to the news?

There's a shipping slump.

They're laying up tankers all over the world.

I'll take anything, even deckhand, but there's nothing.

Here.

No, I'd do anything, but I won't take that.

Not from you.

Soon it--

What?

Nothing.

How did you get into this game?

My dad liked girls.

When I was 10, my mother used to send me off

on my bike to go and find his car,

and then go and tell which girl he was with.

So I didn't have many illusions.

Hardy.

Self-protection

[music playing]

Oy.

I don't want any trouble.

Just your money.

[truck engine accelerating]

I think I've killed him.

Do you have to smoke all the time?

Dropped the knife down a drain, the first place they'll look.

Got it here.

Won it off a guy in the seaman's club, game of gin rummy.

They'll be turning that club inside out until they

trace the knife to me.

Don't you know anyone that could help me?

This is your town, Diane.

You must know someone that could get me on a ship.

I'll send you a postcard saying I miss you.

A lot of Guys miss you.

What about the drug scene?

Ships, yachts, half the crew under false names.

[police sirens]

[tires screeching]

They found him.

For now, they'll be checking every out of work seamen.

Diane, you must know someone.

Well, the man at the top's Sam Madrid.

Sam Madrid?

Mhm.

Dope, girls, gambling, he's in it all.

The trouble is, nobody sees Sam Madrid.

He only talks to mayors and shipowners,

not to bums like you.

Do you know him?

I used to know him once, on and off.

He was a gentleman, but tough.

Would he remember your name?

I wasn't Diane then.

I was, I was Anna.

And I did him a favor once.

He said he was with her one night, when he wasn't.

- Where would I find him? - Well, he moves around.

You could try a pub called, uh, The Grapes.

I'll miss you.

I really will miss you.

That's nice.

But you don't have to say so.

I'll find Sam Madrid, tell him Anna needs a favor.

Hardy.

Yeah?

Good luck.

Hardy.

Just this once, thanks.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): And the quick

build up down that plank.

Cunningham, to Stielike.

Great play.

Cunningham's on his way.

The flag is up, though.

It won't count.

Cunningham is offside.

But certainly Albion were-- - [scoffs]

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): cut wide open there

by their former winger.

Cunningham still protesting about that one,

as we see it again.

Was he onside when the ball was struck by Stielike?

Lager, please.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): And on second viewing,

it looks a doubtful decision.

And Albion immediately under pressure again.

Who's playing?

BARMAN: Us.

Against Madrid.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): Off the ball.

And a free kick.

HARDY: Can you turn it down a bit?

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): Young Moses

bundled off the ball and the Italian referee

is booking another player.

Ah, that referee should be certified.

[cash register rings]

Here's a funny thing.

I came in here to ask you about a bloke called Madrid.

Sam Madrid.

Sam Madrid?

Don't know much, do you?

What you want him for?

HARDY: Need a ship.

BARMAN: Are you in trouble?

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): Great save by Godden there.

Mart nez on the rebound, Godden saves again.

And Godden--

How do I find him?

You don't find him.

If he wants you, he'll find you.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): Half time, Real Madrid nil

HARDY: I'm a friend of Diane's.

Anna's.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): A 90,000 gate here at the--

I don't know any Anna.

Nor Diana.

Said Madrid's man is Doug Schaeffer.

So you go and see Schaeffer.

HARDY: Where do I look for him?

He's got a restaurant by the yacht club.

At this time of night, he'll be at his flat.

He runs midnight poker games with big spenders.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): And be Cunningham to take it.

God, that referee should be lynched.

He needs glasses!

I say, I'll tell you something.

What's that?

Dressed like you are, you won't

get through Schaeffer's door.

ANNOUNCER (ON TELEVISION): In Albion's defense.

Well, certainly well struck by Cunningham.

Benito went up there completely unchallenged.

And a lot to do to pull this one out of the bag now.

[music playing]

Hey.

What do you want?

I've come to see Doug Schaeffer.

A bit late for deliveries isn't it?

No delivery.

It's business.

What's your name?

He won't know my name.

Tell him it's about Sam Madrid.

[music playing]

OK, you can go up.

32.

And no funny business.

[music playing]

You mentioned Sam Madrid.

Got a message?

You don't need that gun.

You Schaeffer?

You one of Sam's boys?

HARDY: I'm a Seaman.

Just his taste.

I need a ship.

Got any money?

No.

I'm a friend of Diane's.

Anna.

She said Madrid owed her a favor.

Sam owes no one favors. MAN: Dad?

I'll be there in a minute.

Just tell me where to find him.

That's all.

This time of night?

Sam will be in bed.

Where?

SCHAEFFER: You're on the run.

It sticks out a mile.

Sam doesn't run charities.

Go.

Get.

You You've cleaned me out, Doug.

I am skinned.

Better luck next time, eh?

Mhm.

There'll be a next time.

I'll be back.

You can share the elevator with him.

And don't write on the walls.

That game was crooked.

What do you expect in a place where the bloke

opens the door with a gun?

[crying] You don't look like one of Schaeffer's customers.

Are I came to ask about Sam Madrid.

Man at the top.

That Sam Madrid, huh?

The man at the top.

You know Sam Madrid?

Everyone knows Sam Madrid.

I need a ship.

Any ship.

It doesn't matter where' it's going.

Madrid will get you right.

If he takes a shine to you, probably

give you 50 quid as well.

Any idea where I'd find him?

With his girl, I suppose.

His girlfriend now.

Who's she?

Estelle.

Estelle Baker.

Lives in Arbor Buildings.

That's a kind of a slummy district for Sam Madrid,

isn't it?

Sam likes slumming.

That's his kick.

Oh dear.

Oh.

How do I get home.

Look at it.

I still had one chip left.

I could've played one more hand.

You take it.

Take it for luck.

[music playing]

[knocking on door]

ESTELLE: Do you know what time it is?

Who the hell are you?

Come I've come to see Sam Madrid.

He's not here, get lost.

You Estelle?

I am Estelle.

And I haven't seen Sam for a week.

I have to find him.

Look, buster.

You go, or I'll call the cops.

I'm not kidding.

It's Saturday.

Are you sick?

I'm in trouble.

Sam was here earlier.

Where did he go?

You don't ask Sam where he goes.

Maybe he's at home.

He calls there once in a while to collect his mail.

HARDY: Where's home?

With his wife.

A cow called Maria.

HARDY: No, I mean the address.

Sam doesn't like people to find him.

Now I don't want favors or make trouble.

I'd work for a favor.

He lives under another name.

I'm not telling it to you.

How do I know you're not a cop?

Had a cop come here once.

Dressed like a punk.

Trying to make me talk about someone.

Schaeffer sent me.

Schaeffer?

Yeah.

He thought Madrid would be here.

I've got a message.

He did-- Schaeffer didn't want to call in case

the phone was tapped.

If you're a cop, you give a good performance.

And cops don't smell as if they haven't eaten.

OK.

You know the Casino they closed down last year.

Sam's place is just below one of those big houses.

Along that road with the little fence back behind gardens.

Number 12.

Bella Vista. You can't miss it.

Oh don't tell him I sent you.

[music playing]

Sorry pal.

You'll have to drop me off.

Here, sir?

Can't pay for any more.

Don't want to con you.

I should be glad you're not going to mug me.

[laughing]

HARDY: And this.

You keep that.

I'm in a mess, too.

With who?

Mother-in-law.

[music playing]

[dog barking]

He won't grab you unless I say so.

I've got a message for Sam Madrid.

[music playing]

[dog barking]

HARDY: Doug Schaeffer sent me.

Prove it.

What's the message?

I've come a long way.

I need help.

Are you Maria?

S I am Maria.

HARDY: I need your husband.

I need Sam Madrid.

They told me to come to him because he's

the man at the top.

MARIA: Well, you want Sam Madrid, eh?

HARDY: I want him badly.

You are too late.

Sam Madrid is dead.

Someone killed him.

With a knife.

Tonight, down by the market.

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