Equal Impact (1995) - full transcript

And here we are at the finals of the Eleventh
Annual Northwest Martial Arts Tournament

where defending champion David Conner
faces newcomer Bobby Souk.

Most of these men have made competitions
getting to the finals. This should be a good one.

This is the match everyone has been waiting to see.

Already there seems to be a lot of tension in the
arena tonight as this is the first time these two
men have met in competition.

Bobby Souk representing WKKA, a new Karate organization

headed by a local businessman Donald Moss.

Honor is Mark Bane by Souk stare down as the two come into
the ring to shake hands.

And Bobby Souk sending a message early,
he's here to take Conner's title.

David Conner comes out uncharacteristically aggressive, and
lands an early point with a front kick.

Conner with his exclusive jumping side kick to
the neck of an extremely perplexed Bobby Souk.



And Souk grabbing Conner out of kidney punches
as the referee steps in to break up the fight.

This could be grounds for disqualification.

No, they will continue the fight.

And an awesome jump spinning back kick
and this baby is the challenger.

Yes the referee has stopped the match. Only one
minute thirty six seconds for the first round.

Once again, David Conner has defended his title

There's mayhem right now in the ring, as
Bobby Souk comes after Conner.

Restraining him, this is unbelieveable.

Souk is looking for a street fight.

This is unbelievable. David Conner has just won his seventh
consecutive martial arts championship

An unbelievable one minute and thirty
six seconds of the first round.

Over newcomer Bobby Souk.

The word is domination

Conner dominated Souk from the start
but they've arrived on...



Tonight we've got Shirley out of Shoreline,
go ahead Shirley on Sports Talk.

Yeah, hi. I had a little comment about Josh Conner.

He used to be really good, what happened to him?

You know, that's an excellent point.

Couple years back those guys were one and two.

And, for those of you that aren't familiar, Josh Conner is
David Conner's identical twin brother.

And in my book just as good, if not better. So,

I'm with you, what happened to him? Look at today...

Come on.

I said, come on.

What an asshole.

Let's go.

What's your problem?

Your attitude.

Just get in the car.

Where are you going?

I said get in the car.

Good match.

Bullshit.

That match was rigged.

Come on Allison.

Whatever.

Don't walk away from me.

Does this happen everytime you lose a match?

I don't know, I've never lost before

Well, you better get used to it.

You think you're pretty hot shit with that points spar.

Let's see how you do out here.

Hey, you lost. Now deal with it.

Hi, we've got Ed from Edmonds, welcome to Sports Talk.

Yeah, hi. First time caller. I love the show.

I was hoping to talk about this Conner Souk fight.

Yeah

Well, you know. I don't know. It's just seems like in a real
fight that Souk could probably kick Conner's ass

I mean in this tournament it's just point sparring.

That's why they call it a sport, Ed.

What a prick.

And he's an instructor?

Yeah.

Where?

World Karate and Kung Fu Association

I've never heard of that.

New in town.

You know, guys like that just piss me off. I have half a
mind to go over there and kick his ass myself.

Wouldn't he be surprised.

[Cell Ringing]

It's for you.

I don't need to talk to anybody right now.

Here.

Yeah?

Alright, Thursday's the deadline.

Excellent, now when we cut the deal

I want two million, Black Moore account, US currency.

Excellent.

Excellent.

Uh, look.

Tell Berman

I want to see him on my yacht, later on
this evening. You understand?

Let's go boys.

You better get that twenty out of your pocket, pretty boy.

It's mine now.

Ain't over yet Jack, you gotta earn it.

Wanna go double or nothing, smart boy?

On this game?

Yeah, on this game. You got a problem with that?

Forty bucks.

This game.

Let's see you make a shot.

You better have the money on you

Close.

Real close.

What can I get you?

Give me a beer.

Oh, this is bullshit.

What's the problem?

I was distracted, asshole. That's what the problem is.

What? I don't think so.

That's forty bucks.

I said I was distracted.

Hey, you lost the game now pay up.

You gonna make me?

Um.

Forget it.

I think you owe me a beer.

Sure.

Two bucks.

My new friend here is paying

Damn, I'm real sorry about that.

It's no problem.

It won't be when you buy me another one.

Shouldn't the bar keeper replace it.

Jack, why don't you sit down and I'll pour
you another one on the house.

You can only spill so much beer.

You could buy him another one.

You got that?

I said, have you got that?

You fucking asshole.

Are you deaf?

Or just stupid?

You son of a bitch.

Come on. Get up.

I ain't through with you yet.

That's enough, leave him alone.

You want some more?

Yeah.

You came to the right place.

Guess we haven't met.

My name's Jack.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah

You know, it doesn't look good for the Northwest Karate
Champion to get his ass kicked by some redneck.

Do I know you?

No.

I saw you at the tournament.

My name's Allison.

You're still bleeding.

Let me see that.

Do you always get involved in bar fights?

You always block with your face?

You might need stitches, but I think you'll live.

I guess I'm not the only one.

He caught me by surprise.

It wasn't me.

What wasn't?

At the tournament tonight

It was my brother.

Sorry, you just

I know.

Hold this.

So why'd you let him knock you around?

I know what it's like to have a bad day.

You have a name?

Josh.

Well, Josh, let's get that cut taken care of.

So

Thursday's the deadline.

Do you have a problem with that?

You got a buyer?

Yeah, I got a buyer.

Flying in from Zurich

How much does he need?

Two million.

And if the quality is good

there's gonna be a lot more.

I brought in the best printer on the west coast.

You won't be able to tell it from the real thing.

You better be right.

You looking for someone?

Dwyer.

Don't ever touch me.

Your name Tobin?

Yeah.

Dwyer.

Angel.

Let's see it.

What do you say we have a drink first?

What do you say you give me the stuff
so I can get the hell out of here?

First we drink.

And then we deal.

I still think you should get stitches.

I'm fine.

You're married?

Engaged.

What's that?

It's just a room.

Do you mind?

This is part of your studio?

Yeah.

How many students do you have?

One.

Just you.

You still work out?

Did you compete today?

No.

I was there with my boyfriend.

He sparred your brother in the finals.

Short match.

Yeah.

I better go.

When are you gonna get married?

I don't know.

When are you going to start teaching taekwondo again?

Why? You wanna learn?

Depends.

On?

Whether or not I like it.

Let's find out.

You got the funds?

I ain't here for my health.

Well, let's see it.

This shit better be pure.

Tobin, what are you doing packing here?

That's a lot of cash. I wouldn't want anybody to
take it from me without my permission.

We wouldn't want that.

Now, let's see what we got here.

Not so fast.

Let me see the stuff.

Ninety percent pure.

Don't get any better than that.

Sure doesn't.

What the hell is this?

I'm just having some fun.

Yeah, you having fun now asshole?

What do you say I put a bullet in your head?

What do you say I take your girl home with me?

Fuck you.

Next time check the chamber, asshole.

How long have you been doing this?

Maybe twenty two, twenty three years.

You ever get tired of it?

Yeah. Sometimes.

Then why don't you stop?

Because it's the only thing I was ever good at.

I really have to go.

Tell me something.

Why are you gonna marry someone you don't even like?

I never said I didn't like him.

You didn't have to.

Thanks for the demo.

Take care of your eye.

Why don't you wait for me in the cadillac, Dreg?

Feel that?

What you got for me, Henry?

The man's trying to sell you out.

Which one?

Which one?

Berman.

The feds?

Yep.

What'd you tell them?

Nothing yet.

He's asking for a hundred grand.

And if they decide to pay it

Your time be over.

Are these real?

Why don't you take them to the bank? Find out for yourself?

Where were you last night?

I went out with some friends.

Well, next time I suggest you ask.

You don't own me.

Once we're married I will.

I made one mistake coming out here with you.

You can bet I won't make two.

What's that supposed to mean?

Figure it out.

What's Josh been up to?

I don't know.

Was he at the tournament?

Didn't see him.

Well, when was the last time you did see him?

Last month.

He's fine.

I want you to invite him over for dinner tonight.

Why?

Because he's your brother, silly.

Alright.

You boys wait outside.

Well, uh. What do you got for me?

Pretty good, huh?

Did you do all the serial numbers?

Random, just like you requested.

That is a good one.

Thank you, love.

Smudgy.

Well, that's just the last test run. It just takes a while
to get the ink consistency right.

What? You mean we can't use these?

No, we should burn them.

That's a shame.

There's an incinerator at the warehouse.

You'll, uh

You'll have them by tonight.

Yeah, it'll be done.

Dreg.

When Mr. Berman finishes, I want you to finish him.

Okay, bye.

I'll see you at home.

Don't count on it.

Moss wants to talk to you.

That little altercation you had in the
parking lot the other night.

Don't ever let that happen again.

You understand me?

Yes, sir.

You'll get your chance.

You promise?

Enjoy yourself.

You're dropping your shoulder.

Hi Dave.

You should know.

How are you doing Josh?

Gettin' by.

How about yourself?

Doing okay.

You, uh

You wanna come over for dinner tonight?

Thanks, but maybe some other time.

What are you doing?

Changing.

I can see that. Why?

So we can spar.

You just won a big tournament.

What do you want to come down and spar me for?

Because you're the only person that ever beats me.

Not interested.

Come on Josh. You gave up competing
because I always got first place.

Some from badly judging.

Here's your chance.

There's no judges.

What do you say?

I won't spar.

Come on, Josh. You're as good as I was, probably better.

We both know that.

Do we?

What happened to your eye?

Nothing, it was an accident.

I was serious, I don't want to spar, okay?

Sure, we can wait.

This guy you sparred at the tournament?

Bobby Souk?

What do you know about him?

Not much.

Except for he hates losing.

What's for dinner?

What are you doing?

Geez, you scared me.

I was just destroying the test batch.

What the fuck are you hiding?

Nothing.

I was just

Don't give me that shit. I asked you a question.

Okay, okay

I took a few of the twenties.

I'll burn them. I swear.

Yeah, you're gonna burn them.

And then

we're gonna burn you.

I got him, I got him.

Get in there.

Get him!

He's on the other side.

There he is!

Get him!

Go! Get him!

Get him. Get him!

Goddamn it.

Alright, come on.

Damn it!

Go, go , go, get him.

Come on, there he is!

He went left!

Get him!

Hey, I left something in the studio give me your keys.

I'll get it.

Just give me the keys, Josh.

Don't forget to lock it.

Get him!

Come on, come on!

Get him!

Son of a bitch.

Get him!

Get him! Take him down!

You shouldn't have ran.

Now we're gonna have to make this painful.

That's for the two by four.

And that's for pissing me off.

Hey, let him go.

What'd you say?

I said let him go.

This ain't none of your business.

So, why don't you just move on

and you ain't gonna get hurt.

I'm not gonna tell you again.

Yeah, you got that right.

Kick his ass.

Fuckin, son of a bitch.

You asshole!

Shut up!

Now we play for real.

What are you gonna do?

You gonna shoot me?

You're smarter than you look

Blow him away Dreg, blow this mother fucker away

Shut up!

First I'm going to teach him a little lesson

How's that sound?

Painful.

I like that word.

Oh, I do like that word.

You're right. This is gonna be painful.

Not for me.

For you.

He's dead.

Let's get out of here.

What about the cops?

He's dead. He's dead for godsake, come on.

Look, you were right.

We have to call the cops.

Forget it. Just go.

We have to tell them.

Fine. But we do it from a payphone. Now just go.

Remember it's anonymous.

I know.

9-1-1 is this an emergency?

Yeah, someone's been shot.

You're reporting a shooting?

Yeah, in an alley near 6th avenue south and king street.

Sir, did you witness the shooting?

Yeah, I did.

Where are you calling from?

We're at a convenience store

Are you crazy?

We have to tell them.

No.

Why not?

It could have been a drug deal.

It was self defense, Josh.

No cops, you got that?

Now, I'm outta here.

Where you going?

I'm gonna take a little walk, and then I'm gonna go home.

I suggest you do the same.

Josh, what are you afraid of?

Go home!

Josh.

Josh!

Shit.

Fuck. Shit!

[Coughing]

Who were they?

I don't know.

They took my money.

I want it back.

What is that?

Martial arts academy.

They're just around the corner.

Hi.

Where's Josh?

He's not coming.

Why not?

Did you even ask him?

I said he's not coming.

Great.

Hey

Is this the guy?

Oh, yeah

That's him.

Hey, we're almost out of beer.

Shit, you got any money?

No. You got any money?

There it is right there.

Check it out Frank.

Right on.

Ask and you shall receive.

Check this out.

The fucks your hurry, asshole?

Pardon me.

Next time watch where you're walking.

I almost forgot, give us your money.

You mean this?

You don't mind do you?

Not at all.

Hello?

Josh?

Hello, Josh are you here?

Josh, you here?

So, we meet again.

What are you doing here?

We got ourselves a problem.

What are you talking about?

That's enough.

Tape him up and search him.

Dave.

No, it's Josh. Where's Dave?

I don't know.

He left a couple of hours ago without telling me anything.

Josh, what happened with you guys

I'll call you back.

Josh?

Give me the police.

We could keep this up all day.

But it's gettin a little old.

So

Where's the money?

You know

truth is, this isn't even the torture part.

That happens later at the warehouse.

You know, I don't even care where the money is.

I'm doing this for the hell of it.

Jack, get this fucker off me.

Goddamn it!

Get the fuck outta my way.

You're gonna regret that.

Alright, let's go over this one more time.

You came home, the door was open and his
car was here, so you think someone kidnapped
your brother, is that what you're saying?

Yeah.

And your brother,

he's also a fifth degree blackbelt?

Yeah.

I see.

And you think this is related to the dead body you,
annonymously reported last night?

Yeah.

The one we couldn't find.

How many times do we have to go through this?

Mr. Conner I'm three hours into overtime this morning.

I don't know what kind of game you're
trying to play, but I'm not interested.

Now why don't you just tell me what's really going on?

My brother's gone.

Someone took him.

Now what are you gonna do about it?

You don't even have a motive. Why would someone take him?

I don't know.

Lieutenant, we've got a homicide downtown.
They want you to stop by for a quick look.

Great.

Look, there's no evidence of foul play.

There's nothing I can do about it for 24 hours.

Let's go.

Lieutenant

What?

Please.

He's my twin brother.

Ray Tobin.

He knows the streets around here, give him a try.

Yeah?

Pitts gave me your name.

What's this bullshit about Pitts.
Start talking motherfucker!

Josh.

Ray.

What are you doing here?

Geez, man, I thought you were dead.

What the hell is going on?

It's a long story, man. Someday I'll tell you about it.

Why did you change your name?

Same story.

Hey babe, would you grab a couple beers?

Sure.

Thanks.

So you talked to Pitts.

Yeah.

Why?

Dave

he's missing.

What? Someone took him?

He's not an easy target.

Nobody's seen him.

I'll be in the shower.

Any ideas who?

No.

I'll ask around. That's the best I can do for ya.

You're sitting there drinking a beer,
and my brother could be dead.

I can't believe this.

Hey,

I'm kinda busy right now.

And you're not even sure he's gone.

Give me a call when you know something.

You know

We worked out together for over ten years Ray.

Doesn't that mean anything to you?

It's not that easy Josh.

There's a lot of things you don't know.

Likewise.

It's Josh.

Meet me at the school.

Come on, tough guy. Gimme a good one.

Enjoying yourself?

He talked yet?

No, nothing.

Alright, come on boys get him outta here
before someone starts to hear him.

Come on, come on, come on.

Take him out the side door.

Good, I want you to take him down to the warehouse. I'll
meet you down there later on the 19th.

What if he doesn't talk?

Then you kill him.

Slowly.

Come on, Eli.

Yeah?

Josh, they're taking Dave to a warehouse.
They're gonna kill him.

Allison, where are you?

I'm across from World Karate. They're gonna kill him.

Put it down.

Allison.

Allison!

What the hell is going on?

What happened to Dave?

They've got them both now.

What are you talking about?

Just come with me.

I'll tell you in the car.

Oh, must have not been wearing your safety glasses.

You can get hurt around this place.

A lot of heavy machinery, a lot of sharp tools.

Kind of a dangerous place, yeah.

I wanna know where that money is.

I didn't take your money.

You, uh

Do you remember that guy from the alley?

You were the last one to see him alive and he had our money,
and guess what, he doesn't have it now.

So that means you do.

And I want it.

You just take a minute.

Think about it.

Put your shirt on.

I've got a class.

You teach it, come on.

Come on, come on.

Ready, position. Stepping back.

Outside blow.

Reverse punch, front kick. Forward. Back to ready.

Wait here.

Don't give me that shit. I'm coming with you.

Ready position. Stepping back.

Outside blow. Reverse punch.

Front kick. Stepping back. Ready position.

One more time. Outside blow.

Hold it.

Can I help you?

I'm looking for my brother.

I haven't seen him.

I didn't tell you what he looks like.

Like I said, I haven't seen him.

Where's the warehouse?

I think you better leave.

Not until I get my answer.

Kay. Have it your own way.

Alright.

Look, even if I knew, I still wouldn't tell you.

That's too bad.

Goddamn it.

Why did they take Dave?

I don't know.

Are they gonna kill him?

They're gonna try.

Come on.

We're going to the police.

I already did.

They won't help us.

What do you mean, they won't help us?

We don't have any proof.

What do you call that?

They caught her talking to somebody.

I wanna know who.

Why, baby? Why'd you do it?

Why don't you just mind your own business.

Now who were you talking to?

Get your hands off me

Come on. It doesn't have to be this way.

Just tell me who.

Go fuck yourself.

Look, they're gonna kill you if you don't give me a name.

Mmhm.

That's better.

Come here.

I'm gonna have to let our friend Eli handle it from here.

She's all yours, Eli.

All I wants a name.

She's here because of you!

And I am holding you personally responsible
for any damage that's done.

Do you see all those damn plates down?

Had enough fuck ups for the night!

What about Conner?

Just find the money.

Uh, oh. Geez. Pull over.

What?

Pullover right here.

Why?

Pullover.

Okay, okay

What's wrong?

That car back there, stay here I'll check it out.

Josh, what? Josh.

Keep it running.

You left the door open, I figured you'd be back.

Any word on Dave?

No.

I wanted to talk to you about that money you spent
at the cafe last night. You know about that?

What about it?

Where'd you get it?

I found it.

Put your hands up against the wall, you're under arrest.

You've gotta be joking.

I said, up against the wall.

Gimme your left hand.

Go, go!

This is twelve-charlie-four.

Go ahead, twelve charlie four.

Have all units on the look out for an
early ninties Honda. License

Repeat that last part.

Forget it.

[Evil Laughing]

You're a pretty girl.

A real pretty girl.

You're a real pretty girl.

Sick fuck.

Yeah. That's why they hired me.

But I grow on ya.

You know what I mean?

Let's see what we got here.

You like it rough?

Yeah, I bet you like it that way. Ain't that so?

Don't you fucking touch her.

You had your chance.

Now you're all mine.

Get rid of Berman's body.

Use the incinerator.

[Knock, Knock, Knock]

Angel?

It's Josh Conner.

What do you want? Who's she?

Karen. Dave's wife.

This is Ray something.

Make yourself at home.

We need your help. They've got Dave at a warehouse.

They're gonna kill him.

Whose gonna kill him?

The people who run World Karate and Kung Fu.

They're new in town.

How do you know it's them?

I was just there.

Anything left of him?

Look, we just need to find that warehouse.

Why don't you call Lieutenant Pitts.

Because now the cops are after me.

Why?

I took some money off a dead guy last night.

You what?

Did you tell Pitts?

No.

What'd you do with the money, Josh?

I've still got it.

Let me see it.

You shit.

They're gonna kill him because of you.

You fuck.

No wonder Pitts wants to talk to you.

This moneys counterfit.

But you're right about one thing.

They're gonna kill him to get this back.

If this shit hits the streets

this towns gonna be crawling with FBI and secret service.

And you can bet whoever printed this
money doesn't want that to happen.

Just tell me where the goddamn warehouse is.

My guess is South King, 4th and 5th street.

That area is deserted at night.

I hope you're right.

I owe you.

You got any fire power?

I don't need a gun.

Hey, tough guy, in case you don't realize it this ain't no
sparring match. These guys play for keeps.

So do I.

Your fifth degree isn't gonna stop a bullet.

We don't have a choice.

You interested?

Yeah.

But we're gonna play it my way.

We don't give these guys a second chance.

Got it?

Two mil?

Two million.

How's the quality?

See for yourself.

Thread structure is good.

But the colors a bit off.

The colors fine.

Fifteen cents on the dollar.

We agreed on twenty.

I expected a higher quality.

Fifteen cents on the dollar.

Take it or leave it.

You think you're pretty smart, don't you tough guy?

How's your eye?

Looks like your times up.

You're gonna die tonight.

Three inch stainless.

Goddamn that's impressive.

Yes, that's very impressive Mr. Moss.

But I'm afraid if you won't agree to the terms

my business here is concluded.

Concluded?

Concluded?

Well, I'll tell you what

Mr. Dubai

You agreed to twenty.

Now

either you accept those terms,

or you're concluded.

Okay, you son of a bitch!

Twenty!

So what's your story?

About five years ago I walked in on a big drug buy.

In the back of some rundown bar.

I tried to walk out the same way I came in.

One of the buyers came at me with a gun.

I broke his neck. I shot one of the dealers.

That dealer turned out to be an undercover cop.

Lieutenant Pitts was the first on the scene.

And when the rest of the cops arrived they put me in cuffs.

And they worked me over real good.

After a few days

they made me an offer.

Work for them and they'd drop the charges.

Are you a bleeder?

I bet you're a bleeder.

Yeah

I want a name.

Okay. Please stop.

I'll give you a name.

Let's hear it.

There's the warehouse complex up ahead here.

Did you get an answer?

Who?

Conner.

Conner?

Dave Conner.

You dumb fuck.

I want you to kill the bitch.

And make it painful.

You think you're one funny bitch, don't you?

Wait here for a minute, I'm gonna go check it out.

Was he telling the truth?

Yeah.

It all fits.

They think Dave has their money.

I know.

But I promise I'll get him out.

Alive?

If I have to kill ever last one of them.

How you doin asshole?

You're very persistent.

And you're very dead.

Is this about Ricky?

Well, you broke his neck.

I didn't have a choice.

Neither do I.

Yeah, that's it.

Go for your gun.

[Gun Shot]

Josh.

Ray.

Ray.

They're playing for keeps, Josh.

Don't die on me Ray. No, not again.

Slowly.

Twins.

Find a phone, call Lieutenant Pitts.

Tell him there's gonna be a massacre.

Take this.

Take it!

Dreg? Dreg is that you?

What the hell is this supposed to be?

You told me to bring him to you

I really don't have time for this Mr. Moss.

Relax.

Mr. Conner

Your lack of cooperation is most distressing.

Now, perhaps my

my men have not impressed on you

the importance of finding that money.

I don't have your money.

But you know who does.

Blow me.

Blow me?

Shoot the prick.

You promised me.

A promise is a promise.

A promise is a promise.

First

I'm gonna give you a little pain.

Then I'm gonna kill you.

Aw, you little bitch.

It's okay. It's just me.

I'm gonna get you out of here.

I'm going with you.

It's too dangerous.

Bullshit.

It's payback time.

Hey, I gotta use the phone.

I really need to use this phone.

Back off, bitch.

People are so pushy.

Uh, huh.

Well when did you wanna do that?

Oh, that sounds great.

Ok, so we'll go get the guys

uh, huh.

It's your choice.

I'll call you back.

Let's see what you've got. Come on.

This is too easy.

You shoot him, he don't fight.

You hear that?

These people want a show, now you gonna give it to them?

Come on, Bobby!

Come on!

What do you want me to do with him?

Break his neck.

Why don't you try me?

You want your money?

Yeah.

You give me a go with him.

Then we'll talk about it.

Be my guest.

Look out.

Come on.

Get up! Get up.

Come on, Bobby.

First time, do you, don't do him.

You think that's gonna stop me?

Yeah.

You put up a pretty good fight.

But uh

business is business.

Now where's the money?

We all walk outta here, then I'll tell you where to find it.

No deal.

I'll uh

I'll shoot him first.

Now, which Karate move is it that stops a bullet?

How about this one?

It's okay. It's over.

Now listen, Allison.

It's okay.

You stupid fuck.

[Gun Shot]

Police, everybody freeze!