(gentle music) (film reel ticking) (dramatic orchestral music) (pensive music) (door slams) (music continues) (door slams) (music continues) (engine rumbling) (music continues) (dice rattling) (phone ringing) (pensive music) >> Tim: Hello, Pete?

>> You got a wrong number.

(phone ringing) >> Tim: Don't hang up on me again, Pete.

If I was a cop or one of the boys, I wouldn't bother calling, I'd just walk in on ya.

>> I'm tryin' to tell ya, you got the wrong- >> I'm doing the telling, Pete.

I didn't crack to the crook.

Your name's not Johnson.

>> Listen, whoever you are- >> Tim: I'm your one chance to get out from under.

300 grand and a clean getaway out of the country.

>> Who is this?

>> If you're interested come to room 302, Baker Hotel, 10 o'clock tonight.

(receiver clattering) >> Hey, wait a minute.

(pensive music) (buzzer buzzing) >> Come in.

(pensive music) No change eh, Pete?

Still jumpy.

That was a sucker move, burnin' down your boss.

You had 'em all wrong.

He never crossed ya, but you're a guy who shoots first and thinks afterward.

In your spot I'd almost choose the cops, even if it is a first degree murder rap.

It's lucky I spotted ya.

>> What's so lucky about bein' dead?

I'm gonna take care of a guy who gets a little too smart.

Take off the mask.

Come on, take it off!

I don't like games!

(gun thuds) (hand slapping) >> What makes a two bit heel like you think a (indistinct) would give an inch over me?

I oughta ram it down your throat.

What's waitin' for you, Harris, the chair, the gas chamber or just a rope?

>> How do I know that line you handed me on the phone's on the level?

Your voice don't even sound the same.

>> Tim: Neither will yours when you put on a mask.

>> Who else figures in it besides me?

>> Tim: You ask too many questions.

>> Well, I'm not gettin' any answers!

I like to know who I work with, when we make a split and who I take my orders from.

>> Get outta here.

>> All right, I'll get out.

Fat choice you're givin' me.

You know the bind I'm in.

>> Tim: Take it or leave it.

>> You said 300 grand for my end.

>> At least, free and clear, only you do it my way.

(lighter flicking) Nobody sees the others without a mask, even when we make a split and I decide where and when that takes place.

That makes it all foolproof.

>> Okay.

You got yourself a boy.

Now what?

>> Stay in your room, keep out of sight 'til I call ya.

(Pete panting) (gun thuds) Do a little thinking next time before you use it.

>> Okay, don't get any wrong ideas about me.

I don't shove around this easy.

>> I'll give ya a chance to show me how hot you are on the job.

(pensive music) You're a three time loser, Tony.

>> Not yet I ain't.

>> The police know you drove the getaway car.

This time it's life and no chance of parole.

This time, Tony, you go up for life under the Habitual Criminal Act with no chance of parole.

>> You don't have to tell me the score.

>> Tim: Then it's a deal?

>> Okay.

>> Tim: But no dames, understand?

No dames.

>> Look, friend, if you don't like it, don't knock it.

(pensive music) >> What makes you think I can't go on doin' all right?

>> Tim: If I can spot a back of those tricks (indistinct), so can the cops.

>> This job you're talkin' about, I said I'd listen.

>> You're a cop killer.

Ya killed one on that last deal.

>> I don't like heroes.

>> Tim: You can tell that to the warden when they burn ya.

>> So, I'm still listening.

(pensive music) >> Why don't you watch where you're going?

>> I'm sorry, lady, I didn't see ya.

(pensive music) (dramatic music) (women screaming) (men yelling) (shots firing) (dramatic music) (all yelling) >> Now hold up, watch that car!

>> Oh my goodness!

>> Here's the description, Mac.

>> All units stand by.

A 1-1-7.

Attention all units, a 1-1-7.

Here's a description of the suspects involved in the armed robbery of the Southwest Bank.

Three men, masked, waring identical coveralls.

They were driving a light delivery car belonging to the Western Wholesale Florists.

Use extreme caution.

All are armed.

(siren wailing) (dramatic music) (gate clattering) (pensive music) (tires squealing) (music continues) (siren wailing) >> Pull over!

(tires squealing) >> Unit K to Control Two.

I'm at 1-1-7.

We have the suspect florist truck.

20th and Jackson.

>> Hey, what is this?

>> Put your hands on the back of your neck and come out.

>> Come on, come on, get out.

>> Are you guys nuts?

>> Shut up.

>> You in there, come out one at a time.

Put your hands in the air.

>> All right you.

If your pals have any ideas you'd better start talking.

You're gonna open it.

>> Open what?

You're crazy.

There's nothing in there but flowers.

>> Open it!

Where'd you drop 'em off?

Come on, talk!

(flowers rustling) (engine rumbling) >> Pete: We musta rode 300 miles.

If they ain't dropped us by now they'll never get us.

>> Boyd: When do we make the split?

>> The split's what I'm gonna talk about.

Four kings.

A pat hand.

That's just what we're holdin'.

Hang onto those cards.

I've got everything covered but in case something does go wrong and I can't make the payoff myself, the cards will identify you to whoever I send with the money.

>> Say that again.

>> We'll cut up the money when I think it's had time enough to cool off.

>> Right now is good enough for me.

Let's cut this horsing around.

>> How far do you think you'd get with hot money?

Every cop in the state's out lookin' for us.

>> I'll take my chances.

>> Tim: I told you the mask stays on.

>> Pete: Sure, you told us.

>> It's a pat hand only because nobody can rat on ya.

You can't even rat on each other 'cause you've never seen each other without those masks.

I need ya cop proof and stool pigeon proof and it's gonna stay that way.

>> Pete: Talk money.

>> All right.

I got one of these for each of ya with enough money to keep ya comfortable while you're waitin', but not enough to get ya into trouble.

>> Pete: If 300 g's is comin' to me, I can stand a little trouble.

>> Make up your mind, which way's it gonna be?

You'll find tickets for where you're goin'.

You're each goin' to a different foreign country.

Stay there until I wire ya where and when to come and keep those masks.

You'll be wearin' 'em at the payoff.

This is where you get off.

Hit that buzzer.

(buzzer buzzing) Open the door.

(engine rumbling) Jump.

>> Boyd: What about me?

>> I'll tell ya when.

(buzzer buzzing) (engine rumbling) (crickets chirping) >> It's odd that you'd stop at that florist next to the bank twice in the same morning.

>> Once is all I was there.

>> Then the woman who identified you is a liar.

>> No, she's telling the truth.

I did bump into her.

>> And the other witnesses who swear your truck was the getaway car, they're telling the truth, too?

>> They're wrong if they're saying I had anything to do with the robbery.

>> You want me to believe there was a duplicate truck?

>> I wouldn't know, I wasn't there!

>> You were framed then, is that it?

>> Joe: Yeah.

>> And that year you spent in the pen, did anyone frame ya on that wrap?

>> Ask the Captain here, he was the arresting officer.

>> A real model citizen.

>> Look, just because I got in a jam over a gambling bet doesn't make me a bank robber.

>> Detective: Oh, the boy wants pity.

>> Detective: What about the truck?

(Joe chuckles) >> If I knew the answer to that I wouldn't be here now.

>> How's this for an answer?

There was no other truck.

>> Joe: Listen I... >> Mr. Andrews here with the insurance company, he's willing to give you a break aren't you, Scott?

>> He knows we are.

>> Same question, same answers.

You can save your breath.

>> It's my job, Joe.

After all, we've got to make good the loss.

In fact, we're willing to pay out as much as 25% of the money as a reward.

That's 300,000 for a lead, Joe.

You're an industrial engineer, aren't you?

>> I never graduated.

>> That's right.

Left school to enlist with the engineers.

Pretty good soldier, too.

Bronze Star, Purple Heart.

>> Try and buy a cup of coffee with 'em.

>> Came back to resume his studies at night.

Why?

Why I ask myself would a man with such training wanna take a job outside his line?

>> To set up a touch for over $1,000,000, that's why.

>> I got the job through the probation officer, you can ask him.

Mr. Collins, did I ever give you any trouble when I worked for you?

>> No, Joe.

Not at all.

But I'm afraid I've got to let you go now.

Nothing personal you understand.

It's just that, well, we sell to a lot of very conservative people.

You know how it is.

>> Yeah, I know how it is.

>> Detective: Sergeant, see that Mr. Collins gets back.

>> I'll go along with him.

Some questions I wanna ask.

>> All right, Rolfe, you want it the hard way, I can fix that, too.

You've got 20 years staring you right in the face.

>> What do you want me to say, that I did it?

>> Why don't you go ahead, Mr. Martin?

You got a big day tomorrow.

The boys will help me keep Rolfe company.

(door unlatches) >> What do you think, McBride?

>> I think if you left him to me and the boys, I'd have his confession on your desk the first thing in the mornin'.

(pensive music) (dramatic music) We'll be back after first thing in the mornin'.

(pensive music) (water splashing) (music continues) >> [Newspaper Salesman] Extra, extra!

Get the latest news on the big bank stickup!

Extra!

Ex con grilled on the $1,000,000 grab!

(pensive music) >> Okay, we'll take him once more.

>> You got visitors again, Rolfe.

(pensive music) >> Come on, move!

>> McBride?

We've got to turn him lose.

The upstate police found a duplicate flowers truck half an hour ago.

It was inside an abandoned moving van.

>> That still doesn't clear Rolfe in my book.

His part of the job could have been to use his truck as a blind, to draw us away from the real getaway car.

>> It could have been anything.

>> McBride: Just give me a little more time.

I'll sweat it out of him.

>> Forget it, McBride.

I've checked every move he's made, he's clean.

All right, Rolfe, you can go.

Sorry we had to detain you.

>> You're sorry?

>> Detective: These things happen.

>> Thanks for nothin'.

>> McBride: Go on, beat it!

>> Maybe you didn't hear what I said.

I said for nothin'!

>> Extra, extra, why don't you read all about the big bank stickup!

Extra!

Get the latest news on the big bank stickup!

Ex con grilled on $1,000,000 grab.

Get the latest news on the... (newspaper thuds) Hey, that's him.

That's the guy!

(engine rumbling) (horns honking) >> You gotta do it, Rick.

You don't understand, Rick.

I know the spot you're in, Rick, but you gotta help Joe.

Rick?

Rick?

(receiver clatters) Hiya, Joe.

>> Hi, Eddie.

>> Eddie: Get ya somethin'?

>> Yeah, two things.

Cup of coffee and that information you promised me.

>> It's like I told ya.

The first one is easy.

>> Listen, Eddie, I gotta know who set me into this little deal.

Did ya ask him?

>> You're leadin' with your chin, Joe.

>> (chuckles) So I'm leadin' with my chin.

What have I got to lose?

Look Eddie, it's been three weeks.

No job, no angles, nothin'!

>> Hey, okay, okay.

Take it easy on your side.

>> I'll get ya another cup of coffee.

You come back tonight around closing time.

(horn honking) >> Kid brother says you're in trouble, Joe.

>> I gotta find a way to clear myself.

>> Sometimes that's tough, Joe.

Sometimes it's too tough.

>> Look, I want to know who framed me.

>> Wasn't anyone local, that's for sure.

>> Any ideas?

>> Maybe.

Might be why Pete Harris beat it to Mexico.

>> Pete Harris?

Where in Mexico?

>> Tijuana.

Look, from where the dice roll, he's a real sucker for a craps game.

>> Anything else?

>> Kinda dark, got real weird eyes.

You won't have any trouble.

You'll find him by the cigarettes he smokes.

Just follow the chain.

>> Much obliged.

>> Eddie: Good luck, Joe.

>> Rick: Take it easy, Joe.

>> Thanks, kid.

(door slams) >> That's the guy that saved your life in Heiwajima, huh?

I'd buy ya.

(pensive music) (engine rumbling) >> I have the name of Diaz, Senor.

If you're lookin' for a good time, I know all the best places in Tijuana.

>> Long as there's a dice table there.

>> Oh, but gambling is illegal.

>> Yeah?

>> But like in the States, Senor, there are some things the law does not know.

I will show you where there's a nice game of chance.

>> Okay.

(all chattering) >> $3 here.

>> Go on.

>> $3.

>> All right.

>> Man: Place your bets, boys.

>> Come on.

>> Place your bets.

>> Come on now.

>> Pay up.

>> Man: All right, all right.

Come on.

>> Pay up.

>> Man: Come on, come on, boys.

Come on, let's go.

>> Man: Put that down in (indistinct).

(all chattering) >> All right, boys, bets down, come along.

Shooter's comin' out.

(all chattering) Come on along, boys.

That's all.

>> Place your bets.

>> Man: Come along.

>> Man: Watch the dice, boys.

>> Come on.

>> Line up.

>> Seven.

>> All right, come on.

>> I told that guy in the bucket you're wrong.

(all chattering) >> Know any other spots?

>> Si, Senor, but I lose all my money.

Oh, gracias, Senor.

>> Come on.

>> Check the card game.

>> Man: Okay, all bets.

Hands off the table.

>> Man: Come on, come on.

Come on, I'm gonna let mine rock, how 'bout that?

>> Man: Hands down, no more bets.

>> Joe: Light, Mac?

>> Man: $3 here, $3 here.

>> Man: Place your bets.

>> Thanks.

>> Place your bets.

>> All right.

(all chattering) >> All right, move around everybody.

If you're not shootin' get away from the table.

Let them finish him.

All right, let the dice go.

>> Man: And he's comin' out.

>> Come on, dice, get hot.

>> And he went away with a full tray.

It's not your night, bud.

Next shooter.

Come on now, give me somethin' on the pin.

You can't go wrong with a big six and a big eight then don't overlook that (indistinct) craps.

It's overdue, men.

>> 20 if he don't hit.

>> You got a bet, Mister.

Comin' up.

Uh uh, the big miss.

Box cars.

All right, take the inside and pay the outside.

Double up after craps, men.

One good one makes up for all the bad ones.

You might as well be broke.

Does none have enough?

All right, here we go.

>> Let the piece ride.

I'm still saying he can't do it.

>> Man: Make him eat those words, Mister.

>> Joe: And another 20.

>> There they go.

And he's got nine for a number.

He makes nine for rollin' the money.

>> Man: Three to two, you get nine.

>> I'll take 50 to 25 I make it.

>> Man: No bet.

It's a three to two wager.

>> I'll cover that.

(pensive music) >> Man: All right, boys.

Come on now, give me somethin' on the pin.

And the shooter's comin' out on a gravy train.

Uh oh, the devil jumped up.

He went away with seven.

Hank the inside, pay the outside.

>> You wanted me to tell ya when it was 10:30 fella.

>> Oh, yeah.

>> Man: All right.

All right, let the dice go.

>> No more dice.

>> Get hot.

>> Man: Oh, and he went away with a four tray.

>> Four tray, right.

>> And we're comin' out with a brand new shooter.

>> Brand new shooter.

Don't overlook the field, men.

Can't go wrong with >> All right, >> a big six and a big eight.

>> get your bets down.

>> Can somebody >> Get your bets down.

>> give me somethin' for that (indistinct) craps.

It's overdue, men.

Okay, let 'em go.

>> Who's that guy, just then?

>> I don't know some tourist, why?

>> I don't know, he gives me the willies.

He just don't smell right to me.

>> So long, Diaz.

>> Gracias, Senor, gracias.

>> Man: All right, double up half the craps.

Take the inside, take the outside.

Next shooter comin' up.

Don't overlook the field, men.

You can't go wrong with a big six and a big eight.

>> What's your hurry, fella?

>> Do ya mind?

>> For a guy who did all right you seem to be in too much of a hurry.

>> Is there a law against it?

>> Maybe.

Who sent ya here, fella?

>> Diaz, the cab driver.

>> Man: Next shooter comin' out.

All right, fellas.

>> Okay, fella.

>> Let her go.

All right, men.

(pensive music) >> Okay, wise guy.

You found me, now what?

>> What's eatin' you?

>> You've been givin' me the fish eye all night.

>> You better see a doctor, Mac.

You're in bad shape.

>> I ain't that sick.

>> Then stop imagining things.

Get some rest.

(jovial music) (fist knocking) >> Who is it?

>> Joe: A man downstairs to see you.

>> Eh, look, you tell that guy- (door slams) (jovial music continues) >> Now you and I are gonna have a little talk.

>> Pete: You a cop?

(hand slaps) >> That's to teach ya manners.

I'm the guy that drove a florist truck.

>> Pete: I don't know what you're talkin' about.

>> Take a good look, Pete.

You're looking at the pasty who was framed for the kill.

>> You got the wrong guy.

Lay off will ya!

>> When you're ready to talk.

>> You got me wrong.

>> What'd you do with your cut, Pete?

>> I don't follow ya.

>> You will.

>> There's no money in there.

(objects clattering) >> You were one of 'em weren't ya?

>> I don't know what you're talkin' about.

(hand slaps) Listen, this ain't my bag.

I copped it out of a car.

>> Joe: You're lying.

>> Give me that.

(hand slaps) >> What's this plane ticket, this wire?

What's so interesting in Borados?

So we start all over again.

(hand slaps) >> Pete: Go ahead, go ahead, but I still don't know what you're talkin' about!

>> If I can't open ya up maybe the cops can.

>> Wait, no cops.

>> So you were one of the gang.

>> I had other reasons.

>> I'm interested in this one.

Your plane leaves in 50 minutes, Pete.

You're not gonna be on it.

(hand slaps) >> Look, I gotta get to Borados.

That wire means 300 grand to me.

>> Your cut.

>> Yeah.

>> Who set it up?

>> I don't know.

Look, we didn't have nothin' against you.

We didn't even know you.

It just fell that way.

>> Lucky me.

Who else was in on it?

>> I don't know that either.

We all four of us wore masks.

>> I thought there were only three?

>> Three and the big guy.

Look!

Look, I'm givin' it to ya straight.

That's the way it was planned.

We all did business with a mask.

He could know us but none of us could know him, get it?

None of us could squeal that way if one of us didn't get away.

>> That explains everything but this.

>> I won't know what that means 'til I get there.

>> All right, partner, we'll find out together.

>> Partner?

>> The big man set me in on this, so we split five ways.

(Pete chuckles) >> You're kiddin'!

>> If I don't split five ways there's gonna be no split at all.

>> Okay (chuckles), go ahead, hang yourself.

It'll be a pleasure.

>> All right.

So I'm moving blind but I got you for a bird dog to point the way as we go along.

>> (exhales) You forget, even I don't know the big guy.

>> So I'm takin' a chance, but remember I'm taking no chances with you between here and Borados, partner.

Now get ready, we don't wanna miss our plane.

(announcer speaking in Spanish) >> Announcer: Mexicana de Avacion announces the departure of this flight, 589 nonstop >> Give me some cigarettes.

>> to Mexico City.

>> In the machine, Senor.

>> Announcer: Passengers kindly board your plane to the local gateway.

Flight 589 now loading.

Flight 589 now loading.

(engine rumbling) >> I want a ticket to Borados.

>> Yes, Sir.

You just have time.

You make connections for Borados to Mexico City.

10:30 a.m.

Round trip?

>> One way.

>> [Airline Attendant] That'll be $92, please.

(engine rumbling) >> Hey buddy, look who's here over by the cigarette machine.

Familiar?

(engine rumbling) That's Pete Harris.

>> So it is.

>> Go ahead, race him.

Don't worry about this, boy.

>> You stay here.

(engine rumbling) >> Cops!

(shots firing) (travelers screaming) (travelers clamoring) >> I don't get it.

This man reached for a gun and he's clean.

Don't worry, Senor, this man's wanted for murder.

(Pete speaking indistinctly) >> Pete: All that dough.

>> Detective: What's that he's trying to say about dough?

>> Officer: What dough, Pete?

>> Detective: You haven't got a chance, Pete, but you can go out clean.

>> Officer: He's right, Pete, tell us about the dough.

>> Detective: Who's down here with you?

>> Officer: What were you doin' in Mexico?

Where were ya goin'?

>> Detective: Got anything you wanna tell us?

You haven't got a chance.

(man speaking in Spanish) >> Officer: Is he tryin' to tell us that someone's down here with him?

>> Detective: Sounds like it.

Maybe there is.

>> The ambulance will be here at once.

(Pete chuckles) >> All that dough.

>> What dough?

>> Officer: What dough, Pete?

(Pete gasping) >> Ask... >> Detective: Ask who, Pete?

>> Officer: Come on, Pete, time's running out.

Tell us, who?

>> Ask... >> Detective: Pete, Pete!

(pensive music) (engine rumbling) >> Senor?

You forgot your claimed check, Senor.

Your baggage is aboard the plane.

>> Thanks.

(airline attendant speaking in Spanish) >> Announcer: Attention, will Mr. Pete Harris please board the plane?

Flight 589 now leaving.

(bright music) (Tomaso speaking in foreign language) >> Ah, good morning my customers.

>> Women: Good morning.

>> Tomaso: It looks like maybe today is going to rain finally.

>> Blonde Woman: I hope so.

At least it'll cool off.

>> Then everyone can go outside and play.

(speaking in foreign language) Senor Kane.

>> Well now, Senor Romano, I see you have found something you want.

Perhaps you will like this one.

>> Yeah.

>> Don't you want to buy it?

>> It's not bad for a bottle.

How much?

>> Only 11 American dollars.

>> 11 bucks?

>> But of course, Senor, if you're looking for something cheap... >> I get nothing but the best.

>> Then shall I wrap it into a nice package for you?

>> Don't bother.

I bought it for a nice package.

>> Pardon me?

(Teresa speaking in Spanish) But Senor, you're too generous.

That will be 11 American dollars.

(gentle music) >> Charge it with the rest.

>> Si, Senor.

Gracias.

(Tomaso chuckles) >> That Teresa.

She's a jewel.

The smartest girl that ever worked for me.

That's the twelfth time she has sold that same bottle of perfume.

On that kind of business I can afford to give her 50% commission.

>> Who is that (speaking in Spanish)?

>> Came here yesterday.

You mean to tell me you've been here two hours and not met Tony Romano?

Come, I'll introduce you.

>> Don't bother.

>> Say, Tomaso, why doesn't it rain if it's gonna?

>> Tomaso: The one thing I have no control over, the rain.

>> Yeah, the minute I get outside though it'll start coming down like cats and dogs.

>> Tim: Morning.

>> Tomaso: Ah, Senor Foster.

>> Good morning, Tomaso.

What's everybody so gloomy about?

>> Tomaso: The weather, Senor.

She's so uncertain.

>> Up in the States they're having blizzards.

>> Ah (chuckles), if something like that would only happen here.

But no, nothing but sunshine and people catching fish.

If just once a fish would catch a man.

>> That's possible, Tomaso.

All depends on the bait.

(Tomaso chuckles) (Tim chuckles) >> Ah, Senor Foster, Senor Kane.

>> How do you do, Mr. Kane?

>> You look right at home here.

>> Should be, been coming down here every season for a good many years.

>> Teresa: Senor Foster, I have your tobacco for you.

>> Oh, good, Teresa.

I was almost out.

>> Gracias.

>> Mm hm.

>> Good fishing.

>> Thank you.

When are you gonna try your hand at some of this fishing, Mr. Romano?

>> In this heat?

Uh uh.

I got better sport.

(cash register chimes) How 'bout some cards again tonight?

>> I'll give ya a chance to get even.

Come early and bring a lotta money.

(engine rumbling) (seagulls squawking) (water splashing) >> Hiya, Tim.

>> Tim: Glad to see ya, Scott.

>> Well, you're certainly lookin' in the pink.

That little girl of yours, how is she?

>> Oh, she's a big girl now.

She's home preparing for her bar exams, be a lawyer any day.

>> Scott: It's been years since anyone's seen you around the old haunts.

>> Yeah, two years, one month and eight days since I get my walking papers.

>> Scott: Still bitter, Tim?

>> You spend 20 years of your life being a cop and then get thrown out.

What am I supposed to do, stand up and cheer?

>> Well, maybe it was time to get out.

It was beginning to affect your health.

Call if forced retirement.

>> All right, Scott, forced retirement.

You backed the wrong party, Captain Foster, so now we've got ourselves a new boy.

I call it a frame.

>> Well, whatever it was you've been through it.

It'll only stir up old memories.

How 'bout that urgent telegram to meet you here?

>> How far did you ever get on that Southwest Bank job?

>> Exactly nowhere.

>> You must be hearing plenty from the front office on that one.

>> You don't know the half of it.

Every bank on the country is on the alert to spot the serial number of those bills, and up to now not one of 'em has turned up.

>> How'd you like to crack that job?

>> How would I like to find oil in my backyard?

>> Tim: I don't know, but I might be able to deliver that gang to you.

>> You wouldn't fool an old friend, Tim?

>> Might not be anything and then again, it could be just what you're looking for.

I've been watching a couple of strange characters drift in here one at a time.

Name Boyd Kane mean anything to ya?

>> Kane?

Well, yeah, I want him for a jewelry store holdup.

>> Hm, I knew that when I sent you the wire.

>> Scott: Who else?

>> A prized package by the name of Tony Romano.

Should fit into a touch like that bank job.

They're playing it like they don't know each other, but it's an old act any cop could spot so I listened.

>> Yeah, but there's supposed to be three of them.

>> That's where it begins to make sense.

The third one's due to arrive.

>> That ties in.

Anything else?

>> The talk is about a money split, big money, the kind that could've come out of that Southwest Bank job.

>> What a sweet break.

They get together for a split and put their necks right into a noose.

How do we handle it, Tim?

>> Keep outta sight 'til I call ya.

You better line up the police.

Where can I reach you?

>> El Nacional.

Thanks, Tim.

>> Good.

>> You any idea how much reward this'll bring in?

>> Well, it should be plenty.

>> 25% of what the insurance company stand to lose and that's over a quarter of a million.

>> That's a lotta money.

>> And you're the cop they said was played out.

(pensive music) (bright music) (man speaking in Spanish) >> Gracias.

(gentle music) (birds chirping) Do you like it?

>> Nice.

(engine rumbling) (music continues) >> Ah, Senorita Helen.

What a surprise!

We did not expect you.

>> (speaking in Spanish) Tomaso.

(Tomaso speaking in Spanish) (Helen speaking in Spanish) >> Tomaso: Ah!

>> Oh, take care of your guest, amigo.

>> But of course if the senor wants to sign the register.

>> Thanks.

(gentle music) >> Tomaso: You are from Tijuana, Mexico, Senor?

I have a married sister living there.

>> You have?

(Teresa speaking in Spanish) >> Come with me, Senor.

I will show you which bungalow is yours.

Follow me.

>> I'll see you later.

>> Thanks for the company.

>> My pleasure.

(gentle music) Not bad at all.

>> I am Teresa.

I sell souvenirs.

You are here for fishing?

>> I'm here for a vacation.

>> That is good.

Then you have come to the right place.

>> Tell me, that fellow playing pool, who's he?

>> Oh, he's... Wouldn't you like to buy something?

You know, present, souvenirs, things to send back home?

>> Mm, maybe.

>> Very special lady's perfume?

>> How 'bout the fella at the pool table?

>> Oh, that is Senor Kane.

He arrived this morning but he's not very sociable.

All the time he's chewing bubblegum.

(Joe chuckles) >> And the other fellow?

>> Ah, you mean Senor Romano?

Now that one, he is very sociable.

>> Thanks.

>> Gracias, Senor.

Oh, Senor, you won't forget about the souvenir?

>> What's a vacation without souvenirs?

(gentle music) (card flicks) (engine rumbling) (birds chirping) >> Helen: Hi, fisherman.

What luck.

>> Helen.

>> For a minute I thought you weren't glad to see me.

>> Glad to see ya, you know I'm always glad to see ya, pumpkin.

But you come bargin' in here... What are you doing here?

I thought you had a lotta studying to do?

>> Helen: I've got news, Dad, important news.

>> There's nothing more important than your law exams.

>> Sure there is, you are.

That's why I'm here.

You know, being a law student has its advantages.

I set up a brief and brought it to the mayor myself.

>> Mm, sound just like a lawyer.

Let's have the facts.

>> Helen: All right right, Dad, facts.

I got the Commissioner to reopen your case.

Well, don't you understand, Dad?

It's a chance for you to get back on the force.

>> Forget it, it's too late.

I don't wanna get back on the force.

>> Oh, now, look, Dad, this is your daughter, Helen.

Don't fool me.

I know what it's meant to you being forced into retirement through politics.

This is your chance to come back.

You're not gonna let pride get in the way?

>> All right, pumpkin.

Thanks.

Now you're gonna turn right around and go home to those law books.

>> Uh uh.

I'm taking a week's vacation with study.

Besides, I kinda like a young man who just checked in.

His name is Pete Harris.

(pensive music) >> Our husbands, fishing all day and sleeping all night.

This is supposed to be our vacation.

>> If they only stay awake.

I wouldn't even mind if they played poker.

>> Remember, Alison, biggest sail fish I ever latched onto.

Musta weighed 140 if you weighed the pound.

>> Up 10.

>> Just when I had him softened up, ready to land, the lever breaks on me.

>> Look, fella, right now we're playing stud, remember?

The man just boosted a 10.

>> Oh, sorry.

Beats me.

>> Tony: Go ahead, deal.

>> Oh.

>> Try and outdraw me, huh?

>> Maybe.

You're high, bet your queens.

>> Tony: Check to you.

>> Man: Check.

(chips clattering) >> Tim: 25.

>> Tony: To C. Jack and Jill.

>> Tim: Three fours.

>> Tony: How do ya like that guy?

>> Souvenir, Senor?

>> Ah, Senor Harris, (speaking in Spanish).

Come on over and take a hand.

Sit down, I give you a stack of chips.

>> Shall I deal you in?

>> Looks like you're doing all right without me.

>> Senor Harris, meet Senor Foster.

He wins all the time.

Senor Romano, he lose all the time.

Senor Morelli worries more about fishing.

(Joe chuckles) >> Glad to know you, gentlemen.

>> I'm warning you, don't let that boy scout look of Foster's fool ya.

He's had me on the hook ever since I've been here.

He's dynamite.

>> His daughter warned me about it.

I promise to be careful.

>> He hasn't learned a man should never press bad luck.

>> Yeah.

Expect to be around this tank awhile?

>> I don't know, awhile maybe.

>> Where you from?

>> Kansas City, originally.

>> Used to know a girl there.

Swell cook.

>> You gonna bet that ace of yours?

>> Oh, yeah.

Five skins just to bring in the suckers.

>> Tomaso: I'm in.

>> Morelli: Pass.

>> Man: By me.

(chips clattering) >> Let's make it 10 to keep him out.

>> See what I mean?

>> I'll call.

>> Looks like you've got yourself a pigeon.

>> There's always room for one more, Tony.

>> Well, you can cash me in.

I think I owe ya about $10.

>> You're not quitting so early.

>> Sure.

I thought I'd take a walk to the village before I turn in.

>> Don't walk too fast.

You'll be outta town without even seein' it.

>> $10 is right, Senor Harris.

Come back some more.

We need loser players.

(pensive music) >> Oh, my good luck piece.

Souvenir of the biggest pot ever sat in on.

Don't let me break up the game.

I'll see ya later, gentlemen.

>> Men: Goodnight.

(men speaking in Spanish) (pensive music) (crickets chirping) (music continues) (dramatic music) (hand slapping) (door latches) >> What's the idea tossin' my joint?

>> I didn't mean nothin'.

I figured you meant to give me the office when you dropped that card on the table.

>> What's with you, chum?

>> Tony: Look, I had to be sure before I cracked.

>> Go on.

>> It don't take no big thinkin' to figure a couple of guys like us ain't in this bananaville on a vacation.

Here.

I'm just goin' for my wallet.

My callin' card.

You musta been one of the guys in the van.

>> Yeah.

You were outside doin' the drivin'.

I'm sorry I had to rough you up.

>> No hard feelin's.

I'd a done the same in your spot.

And one'll get ya 10.

I got the other guy uncovered, too.

>> Who?

>> Kane.

>> Could be.

>> Two more days and we'll be livin' it up.

Just think, over 300,000 smackers.

>> If we get it.

>> What do you mean if?

>> Let's not kill ourselves.

We don't even know who he is.

We wouldn't know where to find him if he didn't show up.

>> But what would he bring us here if he ain't level?

>> Search me, but I don't like workin' for someone I don't know, especially if he can recognize me and I can't recognize him.

>> Neither do I.

>> How 'bout this guy, Kane?

Could he be Mr. Big?

>> Are you kiddin', that gum chewin' character?

>> Could be an act.

>> Yeah, could be.

You know, I think I'll get myself some gum.

>> Joe: Yeah, got ya.

>> See ya.

(pensive music) (crickets chirping) (door latches) >> Helen: Hi.

(pensive music) >> Hi.

>> How'd you make out?

>> A few more hands and your father would break me.

>> (chuckles) Well, don't say I didn't warn you.

>> It's all right, I'll get even tomorrow night.

>> Now, that's one thing I don't understand about men.

>> What's that?

>> Well, you work hard all year and do nothing but talk about your vacation and when it comes you sit indoors and play cards.

>> Yeah (chuckles), doesn't figure does it?

>> A lotta things don't figure.

>> Like for instance?

>> Well, for instance what you do all year.

>> I save up to play cards.

(Helen laughs) >> I guess I shoulda brought along a deck of cards instead of a swimming suit.

>> Oh, I'd say you did the right thing.

You can swim, too?

>> Like you play cards.

>> Tell you what, I'll meet you at the pool tomorrow morning.

You teach me and I'll teach you.

>> That's a deal.

(crickets chirping) (birds chirping) (water splashing) >> Senor Foster, (Tomaso speaking in Spanish).

>> Thanks.

>> De nada.

(paper crinkling) (pensive music) (water splashing) (birds chirping) (Joe chuckles) >> Joe: Morning.

>> Mornin'.

>> Do you always bring a book along when you have a date?

>> Well, it depends on the date.

>> Let's see.

"Civil Code of the State of Missouri: Rules and Procedure."

Translation?

>> Oh, I'm cramming for the bar exam.

No cracks, please.

Don't tell me you're opposed to the higher education of the female?

>> No, it's just that you don't look like a lawyer to me.

>> Well, I've found that people rarely look like what they are.

Now, take yourself for instance.

To look at you, I'd say you were probably um, a fisherman.

Instead you're probably um, a salesman?

>> Would you like it if I were a salesman?

>> Helen: Oh, look, I'm the one that's supposed to get the answers by cross examination.

>> I've always heard that the best witnesses are the ones who want to answer.

>> Thanks for the advice.

>> I got some more for ya and for free, too.

Always arrange to have your cases tried in front of all male juries.

You can't lose, kid.

(Helen laughs) >> Hey, you're beginning to sound promising again.

(birds chirping) >> I left my cigarettes up at the cabin.

I'll be right back.

(pensive music) >> Oh, Mr. Harris?

Milkman?

Iceman?

(Helen laughs) (pensive music) >> Joe: Morning, Mr. Foster.

>> Oh, hello.

How 'bout some cards tonight?

>> Oh, I can't.

I got a dinner date with a lawyer.

>> She may never get to be one if she's kept from her studies.

>> She has to eat sometime.

Why don't you join us?

>> I'd like to.

>> Good, I'll see you then.

(pensive music) (engine rumbling) (music continues) (dramatic music) (fists thudding) (men grunting) (hands slapping) (Joe inhales sharply) (Joe groans) (men panting) >> Get up.

>> You hear what he said, palsy?

Smart boy didn't hear you.

What's the matter, palsy?

Are your ears stuffed?

(Joe grunts) I think he hears ya now.

See?

(Joe gasps) He's cooperating, ain't ya, palsy?

>> What is this?

>> Tony: Smart boy here wants to know what is this?

>> What's your line, Mister?

>> He knows.

>> Believe me for a sucker, palsy?

I don't like that.

(hand slaps) >> You're crazy (panting).

(hand slaps) >> I'll pinpoint it for you, chum.

Pete Harris and me did a deuce together at Joliet.

>> Tony: That makes you a phony.

>> And now we're gonna take a nice, quiet walk and when we get to the right place, you're gonna tell us the story of your life.

>> I don't move.

Yeah, make a noise.

Bring the cops in on ya.

>> Smart boy wants it done quiet.

(fist knocking) >> Come in.

>> Oh, pardon me, I didn't know you had visitors.

>> That's all right.

Come on in.

Miss Foster, you know Mr. Romano.

Mr. Kane.

>> I've seen Mr. Romano around.

How do you do, Mr. Kane?

>> Hello.

>> They were trying to talk me into taking a walk with them.

I explained we had a date.

>> Oh, I don't mind.

>> I told 'em you wouldn't.

Just a couple of nature lovers.

We were chatting about it when you knocked.

>> Well, it must've been a very warm discussion.

Oh, uh, well, I just dropped in to return this to you.

>> Thanks.

I hardly missed it.

I only carry it in case of snakes.

>> We'll be seein' ya, Harris.

>> Yeah.

Hey, Tony, I know a short cure for a nose bleed, a cold knife in the middle of the back.

Nice guys, playful.

>> Don't bother making up any stories for me.

>> I thought the law said a man was innocent until proven guilty?

>> That's right.

>> Considering the circumstantial evidence, if you were my attorney, how would you advise me to answer?

>> I'd tell you not to answer at all unless you could answer honestly.

It might incriminate you.

>> Right, now you're giving me some good advice.

Thanks.

>> And for free.

(pensive music) (engine rumbling) (music continues) (gas can rattling) (music continues) (gas sloshing) (music continues) (music builds) (Tomaso singing in Spanish) >> Oh, Senor Kane (chuckles), I have been looking for you.

I have a letter for you.

She smells like a business one.

(Tomaso singing in Spanish) (Tomaso speaking in Spanish) my customers, (speaking in Spanish).

Ah, Senor Romano, a letter for you.

This one, she also smells like a business one.

(Tomaso humming) (gentle music) A letter for you, Senor Harris.

>> Oh, thanks.

>> Tomaso: You're very welcome.

>> Excuse me.

(gentle music) >> Mail from home.

It'll wait.

I expect you to get in some solid study tonight.

>> Well, isn't that nice of you?

>> How's that, Mr. Foster?

>> Thanks for that and the dinner.

>> Don't forget, I may ask questions tomorrow.

>> Well, I'll look forward to it.

>> Goodnight.

(gentle music) >> Tony, you're not even looking at how pretty they are, and only 11 American dollars.

>> Yeah, everything around here's 11 bucks.

>> Tony, you like?

>> Charge it with the rest.

>> Gracias.

Tony?

>> See you later.

(gentle music) >> I see you got your invitation, Tony.

>> Yeah.

>> How 'bout your friend out there?

He get his, too?

>> Let's go ask him.

(gentle music) >> Pumpkin, it isn't often I butt into your affairs but I'm gonna make like a father.

>> You sound serious.

>> Where you're concerned I'm always serious.

I want you to forget that fellow.

>> But you don't know anything about him, Dad.

>> Tim: Neither do you.

(gentle music) >> Right in there- (Joe grunting) (Tony gasping) >> Drop the gun in the well, Kane.

>> Do as he tells you (gasping)!

>> In the well.

>> Come on (panting)!

Do it!

>> The gun, Kane.

>> Don't, don't.

>> Go on, drop it.

>> I can't breathe.

Drop it (gasping)!

(gun cocks) Don't shoot!

>> Joe: Drop it in the well.

>> Do what he tells you.

Don't shoot.

>> In the well.

>> Do it.

(water splashing) >> All right you two knuckleheads, now you're gonna listen to me unless you wanna join the guns in the well.

I got my invitation to the party.

I take Pete Harris' share.

>> You gave Harris the double shuffle.

>> You got it wrong, pal.

The cops paid him off in full like gambling.

A man puts up his bet, he's entitled to be paid off if he wins.

Harris lost.

>> What did you put up?

>> A possible 20 years in stir.

You're looking at a guy who was framed for the job.

That's why I'm cutting myself in whether you like it or not.

You're smart, you'll play along with me.

You're not, it goes rough on everybody.

>> You talk awfully green for a smart guy.

What happens when Mr. Big sees you?

>> Let's wait 'til we get to that, huh?

Now, you two boys make like friends.

Go to sleep.

Go on.

And in case you get any ideas about visiting me later, forget it.

I sleep light.

(crickets chirping) (pensive music) (music builds) What are you doing here?

>> Simple, I came looking for you.

It's a matter of principle, Mr. Harris.

I just don't like anybody running out on me twice in the same day.

>> Oh, I see.

Well, you see after I got the letter- >> I told you, you didn't have to make up any stories for me.

>> Joe: That's right, you did.

>> Look, Pete, I know I may be butting into something I shouldn't but that's the way I am.

Even when I was a kid I was always the one asking questions.

>> (chuckles) Bet you even cross examined your nurse, huh?

(Helen chuckles) >> You know, if are smart I'd find myself another date and forget all about you.

Only I can't help feeling you're in trouble.

>> I liked it better this afternoon when you stopped asking questions.

>> I'm no fool, Pete.

I've been around cops long enough to pick up a few tricks of the trade.

Those playmates of yours are pretty obvious.

What do they got on ya?

>> One question at a time.

A specialty in cops, where'd you pick that up?

>> Well, my father's a retired captain of police.

>> Oh, I see.

That explains your being a lawyer.

Papa nails 'em and you free 'em, is that it?

>> Helen: What's the got to do with- >> Look, you're a nice girl but in case you're thinking of mothering me, forget it.

I'm no stray dog you can pick up and I like my neck without a collar.

Now get lost.

>> Now I'm supposed to be hurt, maybe even cry, but I won't.

I think you're in trouble and I'm going to help you.

>> Joe: No.

(pensive music) Listen, sister, forget it.

Mind your own business.

(pensive music) (crickets chirping) >> Then you move in.

Ya got it now, Scott?

>> Yep, let me check back.

They meet out on the boat tomorrow at dawn for the split.

I wait out on the police boat for your light signal, then I move in.

>> And you answer my signal first.

>> Scott: Right.

>> Scott?

>> Scott: Yeah?

>> Don't miss.

>> Don't worry.

I won't.

>> Good luck.

(receivers clattering) (pensive music) Well, hello, pumpkin.

Thought you'd be asleep by this time.

>> I've been waiting for you, Dad.

>> Have a little problem?

>> Yeah.

>> Used to happen pretty often when you were younger.

I always knew when something was troubling you.

(Tim chuckles) Matter of fact, I kinda miss it.

>> Were they very tough problems I used to bring to you, Dad?

>> Oh, very tough.

Some new little trinkets you wanted and money for the movies.

That time you got into your first formal, your beau came down with the measles.

(Helen laughs) (Tim laughs) That was a tough one.

Finally, I had to take you out myself that night.

(Helen chuckles) (match strikes) Once you even wanted to know when we'd get you a new ma to look after you.

>> Oh, that was a real tough one.

>> Most of 'em though we were able to work out.

>> You were right about Harris, Dad.

He's in a jam.

>> Oh?

I forgot to tell ya, you used to take my advice.

In those days you wouldn't have gone running after him if I'd asked ya not to.

>> I want you to help him, Dad.

That way you'll be helping me.

>> Why, professional interest?

>> I don't really know, Dad.

Something's happened.

Oh, I know it sounds crazy and illogical but it's the way it is.

>> He's out of bounds for you, Helen.

Way out of bounds.

>> You said that before, why?

>> Isn't it enough that I tell you?

>> Not this time.

>> All right.

He's an ex con.

I just didn't wanna hit you over the head with it.

>> What else do you know about him?

>> Tim: Isn't that enough?

>> No it's not.

There's more, there's got to be more.

You wouldn't be so positive if there weren't something... What else have you got against him?

>> You're going home tonight, young lady.

>> Is that the way you solved my problems when I was a kid?

>> Tim: This is for your own good.

>> Is it?

>> Believe me, believe me, pumpkin, go home and forget him.

You can start the ball rolling on the re-hearing and I'll be... Helen?

(pensive music) >> Good morning, pals.

>> Hold it!

>> Joe: You'll never learn will ya?

(pensive music) (light clicking) (engine rumbling) (pensive music) >> Good morning.

Don't tell me you boys are going fishing, too?

>> Yeah, we see you get such a kick out of it we decided to give it a try.

>> Tim: Great sport.

I'm on my way to the pier.

Can I give you a lift?

>> You got yourself a passenger.

(pensive music) >> Might as well take us all seeing as the three of us are going fishing.

>> Oh, did you rent a boat?

>> Yeah, we got us a boat called the Manana.

(pensive music) >> I understand you're an ex captain of police, Mr. Foster?

>> Oh, that was a long time ago.

Tell ya, we'll be able to match fish stories tonight, huh?

>> Sure, I'll bring pictures.

(pensive music) >> Tim: Quite a boat.

>> Yeah.

With any kinda luck we all oughta do pretty good.

>> Coming, Harris?

(pensive music) >> Tim: Good luck.

>> Thanks.

(pensive music) (light clicking) (music continues) >> Hold it.

(pensive music) (dramatic music) Freeze.

>> I'll go see if he's still there.

(music continues) >> What's the matter, palsy?

Run outta talk?

>> Not quite.

I got a proposition.

I know where the money is, right here on the boat.

I'll show ya.

All right, look for yourself.

Right in the cupboard there, go ahead, look.

(pensive music) $1,200,000, Tony.

Think of it, a million two for you and me.

Why cut the take four ways when we only have to cut it two?

That's over half a million apiece.

Over half a million.

Why split with Kane?

>> Okay, Tony- (shot firing) (Boyd groans) (dramatic music) (shots firing) >> Why a two way split?

A guy livin' big all the time like me needs dough.

So long, sucker.

>> Drop it, Tony, right in front of you.

(gun thuds) Kick it over here.

(gun clattering) Move back.

Back up.

>> I don't get it.

>> You will.

Let's just take it easy 'til the police get here.

Little fallin' out over the split?

>> You get around a lot for a fisherman.

>> Tim: Part of my job.

>> Ex cop, makin' out like he knew us from nothin'.

>> All depends on what the assignment calls for.

Ya never had a chance.

We had the big guy from the beginning.

Don't let that bother ya, Tony.

It was all marked anyway.

>> Joe: We shoulda figured that.

>> That's right, Joe.

>> The name is Pete.

>> Huh, like in Pete Harris who was shot and killed in Tijuana?

Something bothering ya, Joe?

>> Yeah, the only person who would know Pete Harris was in Tijuana would be the one who sent him there to hide out and wait for a wire.

>> You're a boy with a lot of ideas.

>> Sure, like only a cop would know you couldn't use a million two in hot cash but you could trade it in for a nice, clean reward.

>> Got it all figured out.

>> Uh huh, three little patsies.

One down, two to go.

You're being there to give us the lift, the money on a platter.

Honey for the bees, huh, Captain Foster?

>> Tim: Stay where you are!

>> Sure, sure.

We'll wait 'til the cops arrive, try my story on for size.

If I'm wrong, I'll apologize.

(shot firing) (dramatic music) (fist thudding) (music continues) (pensive music) (shot firing) (dramatic music) (pensive music) (Tim groans) >> Forget it.

My luck had to give out sometime.

I wouldn't mind so much, Joe, if Helen didn't have to find out.

(engine rumbling) (pensive music) You're not part of this.

You got a break coming.

(pensive music) >> Tim, what's happened?

Are you hurt?

What's Rolfe doing here?

>> I've been savin' him.

Surprise for ya.

It was his lead turned the trick.

Only it didn't come off the way we planned it, did it Joe?

>> No.

No, it didn't.

>> The third guy was Pete Harris.

Burned down in Tijuana.

Scott, if anybody deserves a reward, it's him.

>> Let's get him to a doctor.

>> No.

Give her my love, Joe.

Thanks.

(pensive music) >> I know it's just talk now, Helen, but I feel the loss of your father as keenly as you do.

I owe him a lot for what he did, and if there's anything that you ever need, will you call on me?

>> Thanks, Mr. Andrews.

>> Oh, and one other thing.

About Joe Rolfe, he's a fine boy.

That scrape he got into a long time ago, he's more than made up for it.

And the way I feel, my company will underwrite him anytime.

>> I tried so hard to make Dad understand.

>> You did, Helen.

The last thing he said was for Joe to give you his love.

(gentle music) >> How is she taking it, Mr. Andrews?

>> Pretty good, Joe.

She's had time to get over the shock.

But hero's medal isn't enough when you're alone.

>> She and her dad were pretty close, hm?

>> I told her about you.

>> What'd she say?

>> Why don't you ask her?

(gentle orchestral music) (music builds) (upbeat orchestral music) (music builds)