The Realm of Fortune (1986) - full transcript
A very poor and handicaped man, lives in a small town in Mexico with his mother. He works announcing things along the town ("The priest lost his cow, if someone sees it ..."). He is very interested in the cock fightigs. One day a man gives him a looser cock, thinking to give him something to eat, but instead he takes care of the animal and it becomes a winner cock. He begins to win some money. La Caponera, a very good looking singer, erlier avoided him but now she uses her coquetry to gain some drinks. He thinks she is his talisman so she marries her when he becomes rich, taking her apart from the show-bizz, so she begins to feel very unhappy.
THE REALM
OF FORTUNE
The sun is up already,
hurry up.
They'll punish you
if you get late.
Pay attention!
Today...
...this afternoon...
...amazing film!
"Santo VS Espectro."
Thrill and suspense.
"Ni?os heroes"
High School theater.
Don't miss it!
Pay attention!
Ladies...
...ladies... gentlemen.
Little white cow.
No brand.
R an away from
her yard yesterday.
She belongs to Mr. Natanael...
...this parish's priest.
His Excellence
will reward...
...whoever goes
looking for her.
Come here, you cow!
Sir...
...I brought back your cow.
It's in the yard.
She went where
she usually goes.
We appreciate that...
...that you bother
to do that, Dionisio.
We appreciate it.
You will be paid
for it in Heaven.
You know the parish
doesn't produce much.
Now, come here.
Where is your scapular?
Don't hide it.
Real men are those who serve
the Virgin of the Rosary.
In the name
of the Father...
...and of the Son
and of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
Tall sorrel-colored mare...
...is missing.
The mare is branded by
Secundino Colmeneros.
Seeds and money
will be the reward...
...and there will
be no investigation...
...unlike others, who
don't even say: "Thanks."
It's urgent.
Don't just stay there,
come here.
Go fetch that town crier.
We need an announcer
for the cock fight.
- Come on.
- Yes, sir.
...he wants to
have some coffee.
He says: "Come back, be nice."
She's fifteen and...
Come this way, gentlemen!
Come and see the fair!
Come and see the cock fight!
Bringing a golden cock
from Santa Barbara ranch...
...Parral Chihuahua.
He says that he's girdled...
...and ready to fight
Chicomostoc's White.
He says, "come on",
he's a red flag.
Close...
...the doors!
Pick your cock, gentlemen.
Pick up your cocks,
gentlemen.
The fight is over!
The small fight is over,
the big one's still to come!
The golden one wins!
Open the doors!
It was really tough.
I will have to kill off
this plucked cock.
Don't kill him, sir!
He may be good for breeding.
If you want him...
Come on, let's go.
I will heal you, Blondy.
I will heal you.
This dirt is warm.
It will heal and dry
your wing, you'll see.
I'm telling you.
I will take care of you...
...and when you're fine...
...I'll take you everywhere
with me, Blondy.
And listen to me:
Your opponents will
shiver when they see you.
My wreck ed-wing Blondy.
My Blondy.
You will be fine.
Beautiful Blondy...
...I swear on
the saints with me...
...that you'll be
fine right away.
What do you heal him for?
He'll be a soup, anyway.
He won't be a soup.
I will heal him,
he will be my cock.
Leave that cock
alone, damn it!
Take care of me,
I'm your mother.
That animal is
not God's beast.
It's just that...
...he's mine.
He's my cock,
he knows that.
This is it...
My Blondy!
Fucking cock!
I told you!
I wanted you to
hang out with me.
But no!
You're so ungrateful.
Please don't die
on me, you cock.
Even if you're
a treacherous cock...
...a bastard, Blondy...
...I will save you!
Just wait...
Just don't die
on me, please.
Blondy!
Stay right there,
don't get restless.
I'll be right back.
Water.
Wait.
You see?
I wouldn't let you die.
Did you see it?
This is life's game!!!
!!! Just as it comes, it goes!
Now you will go
and rest a little.
Don't get dumb again.
Stay calm, right there.
Quiet, Blondy.
Did you die already, mom?
My mommy...
You've gone on the journey.
What can I do about it?
Don't worry, my old lady.
You died on me.
I'm coming!
I'm coming!
Oh, it's you...
What can I do for
you, Dionisio?
Good morning, Mrs. Iris.
Excuse me if I bother you
but my mom just died...
...and I came to borrow
something for a proper burial.
Oh, man...
Well, no.
I can't, no, I can't.
You know how things are.
I don't have any.
Come on, at least for
the coffin, come on.
I don't have any, Dionisio.
Ask the priest.
Aren't you two very close?
Well, yes, but he's not in.
He's working at
other parishes...
...and he's not in.
Come on, be nice, Mrs. Iris.
Anything.
I don't have any, Dionisio.
Look, you must have something.
Don't beg like that, Dionisio...
...don't beg like
that, damn it!
I don't have any...
...and if I did,
I still wouldn't have any.
- What do you want?
- Three pesos of meat.
Now... heads or tails?
Call it!
- Tails.
- Give me the money, come on.
Look, a shoe is missing!
- Now, heads or tails?
- Heads!
Fucking cripple,
what's wrong with you?
I'll kick your ass!
- Heads or tails?
- Heads.
Heads. Tails,
give me the money.
- Okay, now?
- Heads.
Take that down.
It's useless,
take it down.
SANTA CECILIA DISPENSAR Y
AGREED TO HOST THE FAIR
IN ORDER TO
RAISE MORE FUNDS
Hey, don't put that down!
- It's God's reputation!
- People are here to gamble.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
I brought a cock.
How can he fight
in the big one?
He wants to run
before he can walk.
The big one? It's obvious
that he doesn't know.
Come on! You won't even
show your merchandise?
He doesn't look bad... but
he's not for the big one.
Come back tomorrow
to get a godfather...
...to place your bets.
Come on! This will
be a great fight!
Tulancingo's Warrior!!!
!!! Versus Tepeji
del Rio's Ruddy!
Come on, gentlemen!
Let's see who wins!
Come on!
I'm here.
What about you?
I came to see
about a godfather.
Bonifaz!
He's looking
for a godfather.
What can I do for you?
I brought a cock to get
him to fight the big one.
No, I don't like to
fund stranger's cocks.
But this is a
trustworthy cock.
He was born for the
big one, I swear.
Let me see.
Well, if he wins...
...I'll get 80%.
You'll tell me if
that's okay with you.
- Okay.
- Come here.
It's okay.
Gentlemen!!!
!!! Let's see who wins!!!
!!! Tonight's big fight!
Gentlemen!
Pick your cock,
they will fight!
Let's see, what's
your bet, gentlemen?
That's it!
I'll pay fair today!
Green! I go on green,
gentlemen, come on!
This is on green!
The cock fight starts!
Release your cocks,
gentlemen.
Your cock would
beat any other, man!
He's good at responding.
I've been looking for
you since this morning.
We must get our money.
We must go and
get our money.
And now, to please everyone...
...we have the
Pollero Band...
...and Bernarda Cuti?o...
..."La Caponera".
The roses in my rose bushes
colored like the sea.
No one will find.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
The roses in my rose bushes
colored like the sea.
No one will find.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
Gorgeous!
Big legs!
Hips and breasts,
just the way I like them!
I'd like to have
her right here.
Don't be sad, Blondy.
Don't get jealous.
No...
...you and I...
up and down.
That and any other chick
can fool herself.
No one can beat you
and me, Blondy, I swear.
Yes, we are the
arena's champions.
Let me see.
Yes, you are strong.
I even feed you meat.
Don't think that
you'll ever be weakened...
...or that you'll
be hurt in a fight.
Didn't I tell you
I'd take care of it?
I know what's
wrong with you.
You're angry because it's
you who fights in the arena...
...while I'm just looking.
Come on, come on, eat.
If you didn't, how would
I get the money for food?
No, I'm also
thinking about you.
What? Did you think I was
just looking at chicks and...
...didn't care about you?
No, Blondy.
Quit that jealousy.
You and I are alone...
...we keep each other
company, Blondy.
Being alone isn't right.
Did you like that chick's
song? The Caponera's?
Yes.
The roses in my rose bushes
from the sea gardens.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
But you don 't have!
And you need the most
someone to really love you!
Look at me, I am he!
I sowed my roses
amongst soft thoughts.
We've grown fond
of each other.
We've grown fond
of each other.
We've grown fond
of each other.
Because we see
each other happy.
Now it's time, gentlemen!
This is the big one!
Come on! The green one
comes from Almozoc...
...and the red one from
San Miguel. Come on!
Fifty! Fifty over here!
The fight is over, gentlemen.
Pick up your cocks.
San Miguel's wins, red.
That fucking cock won!
Hurray to him!
The golden cock
is really good.
No one can beat him.
I saw him eviscerate the
Great Cock in San Juan del Rio.
Yes.
I was unfairly imprisoned
at Celaya's jail.
Because of a lousy pitahaya.
Because of a lousy pitahaya.
My little bird peck ed
It's a lie, I didn't.
It had a hole already
It's a lie, I didn't.
It had a hole already
It's a lie, I didn't.
Oh, my little bird.
It's a lie, I didn't
it had a hole already.
It's a lie, I didn't
it had a hole already.
Fucking kid. You always
lock the cash register.
Wait on the one
with the cock.
Evening. What can I get you?
I want chick en.
Chick en.
We're going to eat soon,
just wait a little.
Mescal, kid.
What?
Any problem?
How much do you want
for your cock, pal?
It's not for sale.
Just don't tell anyone.
I told you,
it's not for sale.
Lorenzo Benavides.
I own the cock...
...your cock fought
with this afternoon.
Lorenzo Benavides.
That's who I am.
One more.
I told you.
It's not for sale.
On top of the money...
...I will give
you two cocks.
Yellow cocks,
like this one.
Damn beautiful animals,
damn beautiful!
You are good at this.
It shows that you
are good at this.
He'll fight good cocks
at every fair.
And as much as
I like to buy...
...I like to offer.
- One more.
- I want no deal.
Do you want some dinner?
Cuaresme?o sauce chick en.
It's tasty.
Do you want some?
We can order some more.
Chick en is never
scarce here.
I never eat chick en.
Much less now
in fair time.
Look, cock breeder...
...this will be the last
time you fight your cock.
We already know his
looks and his game...
...and we will get him someone
who'll give him the last straw.
So you know, cock breeder...
...this is the last fight,
remember, the last one.
What? Did you think
that we were morons?
Or... I can fix two or
three fights for your cock.
You tell me.
Take the deal, cock breeder.
Don't you understand what
Mr. Lorenzo is proposing?
Do you really think
everything's legal?
One must learn how to
play in the big leagues...
...not to waste one's hits.
See you.
See?
You're lame again.
I don't know why
I keep you, bitch.
If I loved you it wasn't
because I loved you.
If I loved you it
was just a pastime.
There you have
your lousy picture.
I don't want to
think of you anymore
It doesn't matter, Blondy.
Don't you worry.
You are the bravest of all.
You'll see,
it won't hurt.
You'll kick his
ass, Blondy.
Release your cocks,
gentlemen.
The red one wins!
The golden one loses!
Pick up your cocks,
gentlemen.
The red one wins...
...San Miguel loses.
Pity, Blondy,
you died on me.
What can I do about it?
Fucking old women! Don't
you know how they died?
This one is my cock!
Give me my cock!
Give me my cock!
Fucking old bitch!
Sons-of-bitches!
They wanted to eat you.
That won't happen, Blondy.
Of course I won't
leave you here.
Pity, Blondy.
They say this is
the way things are.
Another one, Bernarda.
What? Are you staying?
I'll catch you later.
I'll be waiting for you.
I promised Mr. Isabel
I'd cheer his fair up...
...no matter what plaza.
Later we'll heat things
up... the way you like it.
Okay.
Take a seat, gentleman.
We're about to
begin the chance...
...the chance.
- What's your bet?
-Oros, I like that.
Here is your chance,
and it goes...
...ten copas...
...two oros...
...four espadas...
...six bastos...
...posta. Posta wins.
It was close, sir.
- Now the bet's on bastos.
- Cock breeder...
Bet this money on the
king of bastos for me.
I know my chances, bet it.
- Don't be upset.
- I only bet my own money.
Man! Don't be so proud.
It will be okay.
Come on.
Bastos!
The chances go...
...five copas...
...seven copas...
...two espadas...
...king of bastos wins.
Now bet it on cocks,
maybe you'll recover.
Cock breeders'
life is like that.
Everyone has lucky strikes,
and so do you, right?
Now, come on.
Tell me when, Caponera.
With you, never, my friend.
How did you do that,
Ms. Bernarda?
You have a deal with
the dealer, don't you?
I saw it when he
cut the cards.
Bet on that one.
I'll be right back,
I'm going to sing.
I bet this on the white one,
he looks calm.
Yes, sir.
Release your cocks,
gentlemen!
I'll fly...
I'll sing...
Blue painted in blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
And flying, flying, flying
higher in the sky...
...closer to the sun
And the Earth became
smaller and smaller...
...of a strange color
but an angel in heaven...
...sang this sweet song...
I'll fly...
The white cock wins!
I'll sing...
Blue painted in blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A blue a little blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A blue a little blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A chalupa, ma'am.
I've been looking for you.
I didn't want you to leave.
I have some
business with you.
Me and another man.
Look, Pinzon...
...this is the
way cocks are, man.
They give you today, they
snatch from you tomorrow.
I explained that to you...
...but you wouldn't listen.
You back ed down on destiny.
Maybe it was
my cock's time.
My God!
His time, my ass!
It was fixed.
Did you think that cock
fights were all straight?
I warned you right away.
Not fixed.
Who would want
to harm me?
The man who weighted him.
I bet that bastard
crack ed his ribs.
But my Blondy
behaved bravely.
He fought until the end.
Well, you know that.
I want you to come
with me as my releaser.
What are you going to do?
I pay very well.
Either you bend or you'll
be out of the fight...
...as it just happened to you.
You only had one cock.
What will you do?
Sell enchiladas or what?
It showed that
you were starving.
You filled your belly
up with chili, man.
Now you're eating
well, aren't you?
Or what?
Work?
No fucking way!
It shows that you're
not fit for that, man.
Well, I'm not perfect, either.
Don't you see
this fucking leg?
I become lame as soon
as it starts raining.
That's the way things are.
We are not fit for working.
You are useful
for the boss.
You know about animals.
You are good at that.
Besides, no one knows you.
Relax...
...and don't close your legs.
You become our releaser and
we give you money, right?
You already
bit the bait.
You already bit it.
This is Mr. Gil.
He knows everything
about everything.
Mr. Gil.
Mr. Gil, don't fall asleep.
Didn't I tell you
to keep this clean?
Damn it, man!
Look, he is Dionisio Pinzon.
He will be my releaser.
This is a fucking mess!
Oh, no! Not like that!
No... no...
From top to bottom.
Use your palms,
softly, like this.
The animal doesn't even
notice when you crack...
...his ribs.
Your dry hand will be
useful, it can't be seen.
You don't have to worry.
Everything's fixed
from the start.
Fucking fatso!
He look ed like a rabid dog!
So you had a big problem?
I'm glad you came here.
This way you can
work with me.
There's room enough in here.
This used to be
a fucking school.
A school for the rich,
and everything.
A boarding school.
And if that fatso lays hands
on you, he'll kill you!
Now you can't escape...
...we'll play every
day at 19:30.
You just tell me what
to do, Mr. Lorenzo.
Don't worry.
Caponera...
I bring her to please
our eyes, Pinzon.
Hi, Ms. Bernarda.
We missed you
a lot in fairs.
I've been here, just
keeping my man company.
I'll bring you
some drinks.
This is my playing
table, Pinzon.
- Take a seat.
- Thank you.
Here you will learn
everything about cards.
This one's for the pool.
Four.
A jack. Jack.
Six... horse...
...seven... two...
...jack.
I got the winner
again, Mr. Lorenzo.
You're right.
You learn fast, Pinzon...
...you learn fast...
- Stop and eat something.
It will be dawn soon,
the maid is up already.
Okay, woman.
You shuffle.
Benavides... wasn't San Juan
del Rio's fair these days?
Really... it started
three days ago.
It is really beautiful.
I like it.
You learnt really fast, man!
Bernarda, tell Diego
to bring the car...
...and say good-bye
to my friend.
Good luck, Dionisio.
Have a nice time.
You are really good
at it, aren't you?
Those fucking surprises
you gave me...
MOLINA FUNERAL PARLOR
Look at it.
This one is the best.
Look what a perfect finish.
It can't be broken,
not even jerking it.
Jerk it... jerk it!
Careful!
Jelly!
Jelly!
Come on, Mrs. Iris,
bring me a beer...
...just like these men's.
Because I can afford
them now, too.
Even if you're surprised.
My beer... and many more,
if I want them.
What, Damian? What are
you looking at, man?
You envy my clothes, right?
They are very good,
they were expensive.
But now I have money.
That's why I brought
my mom her coffin.
Look at it: R ed laces,
silver ornaments.
Just what you heard:
Silver for Dionisio's mom.
You can't say I
buried her like a dog.
That's why I came back
to this... starved town.
And swallow your anger...
...you fuckers...
...because now
I have the money.
Don't you want another
beer, Mr. Dionisio?
"Mr. Dionisio."
That sounds good,
"Mr. Dionisio".
This used to be my house.
OF FORTUNE
The sun is up already,
hurry up.
They'll punish you
if you get late.
Pay attention!
Today...
...this afternoon...
...amazing film!
"Santo VS Espectro."
Thrill and suspense.
"Ni?os heroes"
High School theater.
Don't miss it!
Pay attention!
Ladies...
...ladies... gentlemen.
Little white cow.
No brand.
R an away from
her yard yesterday.
She belongs to Mr. Natanael...
...this parish's priest.
His Excellence
will reward...
...whoever goes
looking for her.
Come here, you cow!
Sir...
...I brought back your cow.
It's in the yard.
She went where
she usually goes.
We appreciate that...
...that you bother
to do that, Dionisio.
We appreciate it.
You will be paid
for it in Heaven.
You know the parish
doesn't produce much.
Now, come here.
Where is your scapular?
Don't hide it.
Real men are those who serve
the Virgin of the Rosary.
In the name
of the Father...
...and of the Son
and of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
The fair is here!
Tall sorrel-colored mare...
...is missing.
The mare is branded by
Secundino Colmeneros.
Seeds and money
will be the reward...
...and there will
be no investigation...
...unlike others, who
don't even say: "Thanks."
It's urgent.
Don't just stay there,
come here.
Go fetch that town crier.
We need an announcer
for the cock fight.
- Come on.
- Yes, sir.
...he wants to
have some coffee.
He says: "Come back, be nice."
She's fifteen and...
Come this way, gentlemen!
Come and see the fair!
Come and see the cock fight!
Bringing a golden cock
from Santa Barbara ranch...
...Parral Chihuahua.
He says that he's girdled...
...and ready to fight
Chicomostoc's White.
He says, "come on",
he's a red flag.
Close...
...the doors!
Pick your cock, gentlemen.
Pick up your cocks,
gentlemen.
The fight is over!
The small fight is over,
the big one's still to come!
The golden one wins!
Open the doors!
It was really tough.
I will have to kill off
this plucked cock.
Don't kill him, sir!
He may be good for breeding.
If you want him...
Come on, let's go.
I will heal you, Blondy.
I will heal you.
This dirt is warm.
It will heal and dry
your wing, you'll see.
I'm telling you.
I will take care of you...
...and when you're fine...
...I'll take you everywhere
with me, Blondy.
And listen to me:
Your opponents will
shiver when they see you.
My wreck ed-wing Blondy.
My Blondy.
You will be fine.
Beautiful Blondy...
...I swear on
the saints with me...
...that you'll be
fine right away.
What do you heal him for?
He'll be a soup, anyway.
He won't be a soup.
I will heal him,
he will be my cock.
Leave that cock
alone, damn it!
Take care of me,
I'm your mother.
That animal is
not God's beast.
It's just that...
...he's mine.
He's my cock,
he knows that.
This is it...
My Blondy!
Fucking cock!
I told you!
I wanted you to
hang out with me.
But no!
You're so ungrateful.
Please don't die
on me, you cock.
Even if you're
a treacherous cock...
...a bastard, Blondy...
...I will save you!
Just wait...
Just don't die
on me, please.
Blondy!
Stay right there,
don't get restless.
I'll be right back.
Water.
Wait.
You see?
I wouldn't let you die.
Did you see it?
This is life's game!!!
!!! Just as it comes, it goes!
Now you will go
and rest a little.
Don't get dumb again.
Stay calm, right there.
Quiet, Blondy.
Did you die already, mom?
My mommy...
You've gone on the journey.
What can I do about it?
Don't worry, my old lady.
You died on me.
I'm coming!
I'm coming!
Oh, it's you...
What can I do for
you, Dionisio?
Good morning, Mrs. Iris.
Excuse me if I bother you
but my mom just died...
...and I came to borrow
something for a proper burial.
Oh, man...
Well, no.
I can't, no, I can't.
You know how things are.
I don't have any.
Come on, at least for
the coffin, come on.
I don't have any, Dionisio.
Ask the priest.
Aren't you two very close?
Well, yes, but he's not in.
He's working at
other parishes...
...and he's not in.
Come on, be nice, Mrs. Iris.
Anything.
I don't have any, Dionisio.
Look, you must have something.
Don't beg like that, Dionisio...
...don't beg like
that, damn it!
I don't have any...
...and if I did,
I still wouldn't have any.
- What do you want?
- Three pesos of meat.
Now... heads or tails?
Call it!
- Tails.
- Give me the money, come on.
Look, a shoe is missing!
- Now, heads or tails?
- Heads!
Fucking cripple,
what's wrong with you?
I'll kick your ass!
- Heads or tails?
- Heads.
Heads. Tails,
give me the money.
- Okay, now?
- Heads.
Take that down.
It's useless,
take it down.
SANTA CECILIA DISPENSAR Y
AGREED TO HOST THE FAIR
IN ORDER TO
RAISE MORE FUNDS
Hey, don't put that down!
- It's God's reputation!
- People are here to gamble.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
I brought a cock.
How can he fight
in the big one?
He wants to run
before he can walk.
The big one? It's obvious
that he doesn't know.
Come on! You won't even
show your merchandise?
He doesn't look bad... but
he's not for the big one.
Come back tomorrow
to get a godfather...
...to place your bets.
Come on! This will
be a great fight!
Tulancingo's Warrior!!!
!!! Versus Tepeji
del Rio's Ruddy!
Come on, gentlemen!
Let's see who wins!
Come on!
I'm here.
What about you?
I came to see
about a godfather.
Bonifaz!
He's looking
for a godfather.
What can I do for you?
I brought a cock to get
him to fight the big one.
No, I don't like to
fund stranger's cocks.
But this is a
trustworthy cock.
He was born for the
big one, I swear.
Let me see.
Well, if he wins...
...I'll get 80%.
You'll tell me if
that's okay with you.
- Okay.
- Come here.
It's okay.
Gentlemen!!!
!!! Let's see who wins!!!
!!! Tonight's big fight!
Gentlemen!
Pick your cock,
they will fight!
Let's see, what's
your bet, gentlemen?
That's it!
I'll pay fair today!
Green! I go on green,
gentlemen, come on!
This is on green!
The cock fight starts!
Release your cocks,
gentlemen.
Your cock would
beat any other, man!
He's good at responding.
I've been looking for
you since this morning.
We must get our money.
We must go and
get our money.
And now, to please everyone...
...we have the
Pollero Band...
...and Bernarda Cuti?o...
..."La Caponera".
The roses in my rose bushes
colored like the sea.
No one will find.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
The roses in my rose bushes
colored like the sea.
No one will find.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
Gorgeous!
Big legs!
Hips and breasts,
just the way I like them!
I'd like to have
her right here.
Don't be sad, Blondy.
Don't get jealous.
No...
...you and I...
up and down.
That and any other chick
can fool herself.
No one can beat you
and me, Blondy, I swear.
Yes, we are the
arena's champions.
Let me see.
Yes, you are strong.
I even feed you meat.
Don't think that
you'll ever be weakened...
...or that you'll
be hurt in a fight.
Didn't I tell you
I'd take care of it?
I know what's
wrong with you.
You're angry because it's
you who fights in the arena...
...while I'm just looking.
Come on, come on, eat.
If you didn't, how would
I get the money for food?
No, I'm also
thinking about you.
What? Did you think I was
just looking at chicks and...
...didn't care about you?
No, Blondy.
Quit that jealousy.
You and I are alone...
...we keep each other
company, Blondy.
Being alone isn't right.
Did you like that chick's
song? The Caponera's?
Yes.
The roses in my rose bushes
from the sea gardens.
No one will find.
No one will find.
They won't destroy them.
But you don 't have!
And you need the most
someone to really love you!
Look at me, I am he!
I sowed my roses
amongst soft thoughts.
We've grown fond
of each other.
We've grown fond
of each other.
We've grown fond
of each other.
Because we see
each other happy.
Now it's time, gentlemen!
This is the big one!
Come on! The green one
comes from Almozoc...
...and the red one from
San Miguel. Come on!
Fifty! Fifty over here!
The fight is over, gentlemen.
Pick up your cocks.
San Miguel's wins, red.
That fucking cock won!
Hurray to him!
The golden cock
is really good.
No one can beat him.
I saw him eviscerate the
Great Cock in San Juan del Rio.
Yes.
I was unfairly imprisoned
at Celaya's jail.
Because of a lousy pitahaya.
Because of a lousy pitahaya.
My little bird peck ed
It's a lie, I didn't.
It had a hole already
It's a lie, I didn't.
It had a hole already
It's a lie, I didn't.
Oh, my little bird.
It's a lie, I didn't
it had a hole already.
It's a lie, I didn't
it had a hole already.
Fucking kid. You always
lock the cash register.
Wait on the one
with the cock.
Evening. What can I get you?
I want chick en.
Chick en.
We're going to eat soon,
just wait a little.
Mescal, kid.
What?
Any problem?
How much do you want
for your cock, pal?
It's not for sale.
Just don't tell anyone.
I told you,
it's not for sale.
Lorenzo Benavides.
I own the cock...
...your cock fought
with this afternoon.
Lorenzo Benavides.
That's who I am.
One more.
I told you.
It's not for sale.
On top of the money...
...I will give
you two cocks.
Yellow cocks,
like this one.
Damn beautiful animals,
damn beautiful!
You are good at this.
It shows that you
are good at this.
He'll fight good cocks
at every fair.
And as much as
I like to buy...
...I like to offer.
- One more.
- I want no deal.
Do you want some dinner?
Cuaresme?o sauce chick en.
It's tasty.
Do you want some?
We can order some more.
Chick en is never
scarce here.
I never eat chick en.
Much less now
in fair time.
Look, cock breeder...
...this will be the last
time you fight your cock.
We already know his
looks and his game...
...and we will get him someone
who'll give him the last straw.
So you know, cock breeder...
...this is the last fight,
remember, the last one.
What? Did you think
that we were morons?
Or... I can fix two or
three fights for your cock.
You tell me.
Take the deal, cock breeder.
Don't you understand what
Mr. Lorenzo is proposing?
Do you really think
everything's legal?
One must learn how to
play in the big leagues...
...not to waste one's hits.
See you.
See?
You're lame again.
I don't know why
I keep you, bitch.
If I loved you it wasn't
because I loved you.
If I loved you it
was just a pastime.
There you have
your lousy picture.
I don't want to
think of you anymore
It doesn't matter, Blondy.
Don't you worry.
You are the bravest of all.
You'll see,
it won't hurt.
You'll kick his
ass, Blondy.
Release your cocks,
gentlemen.
The red one wins!
The golden one loses!
Pick up your cocks,
gentlemen.
The red one wins...
...San Miguel loses.
Pity, Blondy,
you died on me.
What can I do about it?
Fucking old women! Don't
you know how they died?
This one is my cock!
Give me my cock!
Give me my cock!
Fucking old bitch!
Sons-of-bitches!
They wanted to eat you.
That won't happen, Blondy.
Of course I won't
leave you here.
Pity, Blondy.
They say this is
the way things are.
Another one, Bernarda.
What? Are you staying?
I'll catch you later.
I'll be waiting for you.
I promised Mr. Isabel
I'd cheer his fair up...
...no matter what plaza.
Later we'll heat things
up... the way you like it.
Okay.
Take a seat, gentleman.
We're about to
begin the chance...
...the chance.
- What's your bet?
-Oros, I like that.
Here is your chance,
and it goes...
...ten copas...
...two oros...
...four espadas...
...six bastos...
...posta. Posta wins.
It was close, sir.
- Now the bet's on bastos.
- Cock breeder...
Bet this money on the
king of bastos for me.
I know my chances, bet it.
- Don't be upset.
- I only bet my own money.
Man! Don't be so proud.
It will be okay.
Come on.
Bastos!
The chances go...
...five copas...
...seven copas...
...two espadas...
...king of bastos wins.
Now bet it on cocks,
maybe you'll recover.
Cock breeders'
life is like that.
Everyone has lucky strikes,
and so do you, right?
Now, come on.
Tell me when, Caponera.
With you, never, my friend.
How did you do that,
Ms. Bernarda?
You have a deal with
the dealer, don't you?
I saw it when he
cut the cards.
Bet on that one.
I'll be right back,
I'm going to sing.
I bet this on the white one,
he looks calm.
Yes, sir.
Release your cocks,
gentlemen!
I'll fly...
I'll sing...
Blue painted in blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
And flying, flying, flying
higher in the sky...
...closer to the sun
And the Earth became
smaller and smaller...
...of a strange color
but an angel in heaven...
...sang this sweet song...
I'll fly...
The white cock wins!
I'll sing...
Blue painted in blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A blue a little blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A blue a little blue.
Flying amongst blue clouds.
A chalupa, ma'am.
I've been looking for you.
I didn't want you to leave.
I have some
business with you.
Me and another man.
Look, Pinzon...
...this is the
way cocks are, man.
They give you today, they
snatch from you tomorrow.
I explained that to you...
...but you wouldn't listen.
You back ed down on destiny.
Maybe it was
my cock's time.
My God!
His time, my ass!
It was fixed.
Did you think that cock
fights were all straight?
I warned you right away.
Not fixed.
Who would want
to harm me?
The man who weighted him.
I bet that bastard
crack ed his ribs.
But my Blondy
behaved bravely.
He fought until the end.
Well, you know that.
I want you to come
with me as my releaser.
What are you going to do?
I pay very well.
Either you bend or you'll
be out of the fight...
...as it just happened to you.
You only had one cock.
What will you do?
Sell enchiladas or what?
It showed that
you were starving.
You filled your belly
up with chili, man.
Now you're eating
well, aren't you?
Or what?
Work?
No fucking way!
It shows that you're
not fit for that, man.
Well, I'm not perfect, either.
Don't you see
this fucking leg?
I become lame as soon
as it starts raining.
That's the way things are.
We are not fit for working.
You are useful
for the boss.
You know about animals.
You are good at that.
Besides, no one knows you.
Relax...
...and don't close your legs.
You become our releaser and
we give you money, right?
You already
bit the bait.
You already bit it.
This is Mr. Gil.
He knows everything
about everything.
Mr. Gil.
Mr. Gil, don't fall asleep.
Didn't I tell you
to keep this clean?
Damn it, man!
Look, he is Dionisio Pinzon.
He will be my releaser.
This is a fucking mess!
Oh, no! Not like that!
No... no...
From top to bottom.
Use your palms,
softly, like this.
The animal doesn't even
notice when you crack...
...his ribs.
Your dry hand will be
useful, it can't be seen.
You don't have to worry.
Everything's fixed
from the start.
Fucking fatso!
He look ed like a rabid dog!
So you had a big problem?
I'm glad you came here.
This way you can
work with me.
There's room enough in here.
This used to be
a fucking school.
A school for the rich,
and everything.
A boarding school.
And if that fatso lays hands
on you, he'll kill you!
Now you can't escape...
...we'll play every
day at 19:30.
You just tell me what
to do, Mr. Lorenzo.
Don't worry.
Caponera...
I bring her to please
our eyes, Pinzon.
Hi, Ms. Bernarda.
We missed you
a lot in fairs.
I've been here, just
keeping my man company.
I'll bring you
some drinks.
This is my playing
table, Pinzon.
- Take a seat.
- Thank you.
Here you will learn
everything about cards.
This one's for the pool.
Four.
A jack. Jack.
Six... horse...
...seven... two...
...jack.
I got the winner
again, Mr. Lorenzo.
You're right.
You learn fast, Pinzon...
...you learn fast...
- Stop and eat something.
It will be dawn soon,
the maid is up already.
Okay, woman.
You shuffle.
Benavides... wasn't San Juan
del Rio's fair these days?
Really... it started
three days ago.
It is really beautiful.
I like it.
You learnt really fast, man!
Bernarda, tell Diego
to bring the car...
...and say good-bye
to my friend.
Good luck, Dionisio.
Have a nice time.
You are really good
at it, aren't you?
Those fucking surprises
you gave me...
MOLINA FUNERAL PARLOR
Look at it.
This one is the best.
Look what a perfect finish.
It can't be broken,
not even jerking it.
Jerk it... jerk it!
Careful!
Jelly!
Jelly!
Come on, Mrs. Iris,
bring me a beer...
...just like these men's.
Because I can afford
them now, too.
Even if you're surprised.
My beer... and many more,
if I want them.
What, Damian? What are
you looking at, man?
You envy my clothes, right?
They are very good,
they were expensive.
But now I have money.
That's why I brought
my mom her coffin.
Look at it: R ed laces,
silver ornaments.
Just what you heard:
Silver for Dionisio's mom.
You can't say I
buried her like a dog.
That's why I came back
to this... starved town.
And swallow your anger...
...you fuckers...
...because now
I have the money.
Don't you want another
beer, Mr. Dionisio?
"Mr. Dionisio."
That sounds good,
"Mr. Dionisio".
This used to be my house.