NightMan (1997–1999): Season 1, Episode 9 - Lady in Red - full transcript
NARRATOR: Johnny Domino
was one of San Fransisco's
hottest young jazz musicians,
but fate and a cosmic event
were about to change
his life forever.
What the doctors told him
seemed impossible.
WALTON: John,
your brain has managed
to acquire the capacity
to pick up certain
frequencies like a radio.
JOHNNY: But, Doc,
I'm only hearing bad stuff.
WALTON: Yes, exactly.
You're tuned
to the frequency of evil.
JOHNNY: Who sent you?
RALEIGH: Hold it, now.
I'm on your side.
RALEIGH: A whole new line
of super tools
developed for super policemen.
A belt which enables him
to overcome gravity.
Fabrics, which are virtually
bulletproof.
A stealth mode which makes him
seem to disappear.
A holographic display
which makes him appear
to be where he ain't.
Charlie.
I used to date a woman
who looked like that.
Get some therapy, Frank,
you're delusional.
Charlie, what
was the name of that guy,
who used to hang out
down by the wharf
with that punk Lasky, you
know the one with the long
dark hair.
Where are you going
with this, Frank?
Nowhere. Just saw
somebody I thought
looked like him.
Hey, Johnny.
Hey, guys.
You up for some dinner?
You have to ask?
FRANK: You wanna ride
with Charlie and me?
I think I'll take
my own wheels.
Just in case.
Light day, huh?
Night's young.
Who knows.
Hey!
Hey!
Are you alright?
Yes, yes, thank you.
Old boyfriend.
He does not believe
that, it is over.
Hey, Johnny.
Everything okay?
I think so. Ex boyfriend
roughed her up a bit.
You wanna file
a report on him?
She doesn't want
to, Charlie.
In case you
change your mind.
Is this the guy
with long dark
hair, Johnny?
Frank, Frank, come on.
Johnny can handle this.
We'll see you later.
Alright.
Thanks, guys.
Police?
Yeah, well, the older
one used to be.
He's my dad.
I am Petra Medved.
And you're Johnny Domino.
I saw you play tonight.
Very good.
Great bunch of musicians.
He did not like it.
JOHNNY: I am sorry?
He follows me wherever I go.
I thought coming here,
it would be different.
He followed you from?
From Saint Petersburg.
You've had a pretty
dark relationship.
He has a very dark soul.
If you don't mind
my saying,
you should get some help.
And who do I
turn to for this help?
My boyfriend was officer
in KGB.
I know what you're thinking.
You know what I am thinking?
It's a gift
from my grandmother.
But stay out of it.
It's not your problem.
I lost my room key,
I am Petra Medved.
Room 612.
RECEPTIONIST: There you go,
ma'am. Have a good evening.
Ma'am.
Where you been hiding?
I've been looking
for somebody like
you all night.
You're a lady.
Oh, my God.
You got enough body
there for five men.
I am willing to pay.
Six pounds of pressure,
that's all it takes
to crush a wind pipe.
Now go home
and be nice to your wife.
RALEIGH: Yo, Johnny.
Johnny.
You've been up
here all night?
What makes you think that?
'Cos you always put
those shades on
when you've been
up here all night.
Which is to say,
you always put
those shades off.
Yeah.
Doc says I sleep
mnemonically.
What?
He says the lightening
screwed up my sleep cycle
and my body
is finding alternate
ways to rest.
Like playing
the saxophone all night.
Or were you...
playing something else
last night?
Bay view hotel, room 612...
Girl had some trouble
with an old boyfriend,
I gave her a ride home.
She just had to leave
her wallet in your car.
Ooh, nice picture.
Does she really
look this good?
Better.
Oh, well, I just happen
to be going to this
very hotel.
Ex boyfriend,
giving her a hard time?
Mmm-hmm.
Former KGB assassin.
Out of my way.
Yours too if you
had any sense.
Yeah, you're right.
I would be stupid
to be a part of it.
Would you mind?
I did not leave
the key on purpose, Johnny.
No?
I did not think it would
be necessary for you
to want to see me again.
Reading my thoughts again.
What was it like
growing up in Russia?
As a child,
I used to watch
the May day parades
go by with miles
of flags...
and missiles on display.
I was so proud.
There was nothing they
could've asked me to do
that I wouldn't have
done for my country.
And what did they ask?
I was a child.
I wanna do that someday.
Soar amongst the clouds,
free like a bird.
You wanna go up?
Yes.
Will you take me?
Sure.
Hey, Charlie, how's it going?
An earthquake.
What are you doing here?
You never missed opening
day in 20 years.
Oh, Johnny got tied up.
CHARLIE: "Got tied up"?
On opening day?
Well, he is a grown man,
he's got things to do.
It's not like I can order
him to go to the ball game
with me.
Charlie.
That guy at the club
the other night.
Yeah.
Does the name Stepov
mean anything to you?
It's that girl, isn't it?
He's with her.
Stepov. Stepov, have
you ever heard of him?
Yeah, and the guy
he works for
is the subject of a press
conference I am on my way
to right now.
Yuri Iganoff.
Russian mafia.
I knew it.
You got a file on him?
Frank, that whole area
is a pretty touchy
subject around here.
Just personal
or business?
It's personal.
Third cabinet down.
Frank.
What'd you say if I
offered you your badge back
right now?
First I'd ask when
you're made police chief.
Then I'll tell you
where you can stick it.
Hell, Charlie, you'll
be my boss.
Yeah, guess I would.
So just remember,
you come to me first
before you start operating
like you still got that badge,
we got an understanding?
Yeah, sure.
Lock the door
on your way out.
I have to go.
We just got here.
US program says
one hour in the sun
or I'd burn to crisp.
By the way,
what do you do?
I am a dispatcher.
LUDLOW:
The Governor is here today
to declare war.
War on those few criminals,
who'd come here
from Eastern Europe
in hopes of using
their own ruthless
police state tactics,
to establish crime empires
within these United States.
And people like
Yuri Iganoff,
and those who work for him
in the so called
Russian mafia,
will not be tolerated
in this city.
I can't wait,
to see their giant weapons.
Hello.
MAN: You made contact?
Yes.
But I have no tools.
You'll have anything
you want.
When?
Why is this necessary?
What has this man done?
You'll be in touch.
You have gotten some sun.
The job will be up close
and personal.
Relative darkness.
I want the flash suppressor.
This one.
Make sure the rounds
are Teflon coated
in case of a vest.
It's timing
discretion, Eddie.
My choice.
No.
The venue is the Police
miss undercover ball.
A ball filled
with policemen.
Not a good choice.
Costume ball.
Where the element
of surprise will
be on our side.
I may have a problem.
There will be no problem.
Don't dictate to me.
You have no right
to order me to do
these things.
We have no official standing,
no more justification.
But you do know that, we
all still have loved ones.
We wish to keep
alive in old country.
And you do know,
that if anything
happens to my sister,
I will kill you,
my dear comrade.
Don't think that this
faeces can protect you.
WOMAN ON RADIO:
Sun down in the beautiful
Bay city.
Time for all you day
readers to pull it in.
And all you creatures
of the night,
to resurge, emerge.
And come out to play.
Speaking of which, we'll
be playing live tonight at 8:00.
With the sounds of Johnny Domino
and his musical consummation.
And taking your
request until then,
yours truly, Nightbird.
Yo.
Where's Johnny?
To tell you the truth, Frank,
I haven't the foggiest.
He hasn't been really
communicating really
well ever since...
Well, it's been
a couple of days now.
Well, you got to help
me find him.
He could be in trouble.
I'll do what I can.
Where are you?
Trying to find out
how much trouble.
Put out the word
and have him call me.
Oh, it is all
so beautiful.
I wish that it
would never have to end.
You have beautiful hands.
You think so?
You're very interesting.
Now you're a gypsy.
Are you going
to read my palm?
Well, I could
give it a try.
Think of your darkest secret.
A little boy stepped
in the way...
It wasn't meant for him.
How could you know this?
Who are you?
I wanna help you.
No, you don't.
You're government.
You're CIA.
I am just a musician.
I've done this too long
to be played for a fool.
They're trying to make
you do something you
don't want to do.
How could you know this
if you're not government?
Uh-oh.
Who are you?
Why are you
following him?
If you get personal
with us too,
we take care of our own.
I am on my way.
Johnny, what is it?
My dad's in bad shape.
He was just beat up
by some Russians.
Yeah, I thought you'd
know something about it.
Johnny, I had nothing
to do with it.
CHARLIE:
He was following
this guy Stepov.
The guy who attacked
your lady friend
at the club.
Why was he following?
Your dad
was worried, Johnny.
You didn't show up
for the baseball game
and he called me,
and I told him what
I knew about the girl.
Stepov's Russian mafia.
I am betting
the girl is too.
Based on what?
Based on me.
There he is.
Welcome back to the land
of living, Frankie.
I dropped one of them
pretty good, son.
Trouble was there
was two more.
Dad, you're not
a cop anymore.
Could've been killed.
The bress only took
my badge, Johnny.
Inside I am still a cop.
This girl, doesn't add up.
Twenty years on the force
tells me that.
She is not what you think.
FRANK: Son, what is it
about this girl that has
you so fascinated?
I mean it can't just
be her looks
she got 'em hanging
from the light fixtures
down at the club.
She is trying to do
the right thing.
Some bad things happened
in her past.
It happened a long time ago.
In another kind of world.
Old habits die hard.
You tell me you got
this thing about
knowing when people
are up to no good.
I think you know,
something that you're not
telling anybody.
If something happened to you
kid, I don't think I could
handle that.
RALEIGH: Johnny.
Look at the beating
your father took.
Now if you know something
about this Petra girl...
Stepov is trying to force
Petra into doing something
she doesn't want to do.
Like what?
Like maybe kill me.
Now, where's Stepov?
You work
for the Russian mafia.
You're trying to force
Petra to kill for you.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Yes, you do.
You're threatening to kill
Petra's sister if she doesn't
do what you want.
Is this true?
I can tell him.
You just did.
I said nothing.
An assassination
at the undercover ball.
I'll tell them
you talked.
If you don't tell me
where to find the head
of the Russian mafia.
I don't know.
My patience is wearing thin.
Please don't.
I am afraid of heights.
You want me to drop you?
Just... just put me down.
I'll tell you what
you want.
Please.
I am so young.
This is for Frank Dominus.
Hey!
Don't leave me here.
Now what is all this
nonsense about quitting?
This is an American
concept not Russian.
And you're now in America
not Russia.
You made a bad mistake
beating up the musician's
father.
I don't make mistakes.
But I don't know what
you're talking about.
You're lying of course.
Just like you always
lie to me.
And bringing me here
to your new sanctuary will not
change my mind.
The past is over, Victor.
You cannot force me
back to it.
Not even to save
your sister?
I have been
thinking about that.
My sister is 10,000 miles away.
I question the power
that you have
to control things that
you left so far behind.
Do you really...
And even if you were to make
things difficult for her there,
I will make things so much
worse for you here.
Why risking so much
for so little,
what is this
Johnny Domino to you?
Do not tell me the infamous
Ice lady of Petrovia
has a human heart after all.
Forget this foolishness.
My climb to power
can be very important here.
I will not change my mind.
I think you will.
You have five seconds
to reconsider your decision.
Five, four, three...
Stop!
Nice to have you back, Petra.
Shall we talk about
your target?
MAN: Like... How many tools?
Dealer takes three.
Hey!
Where is he?
Where did he go?
Over here, boys.
Drinks are on me.
So you're the guy in charge.
Who are you?
Just a little payback
for a friend of mine.
What business do you and this
friend, have with us?
You're holding Petra's
sister hostage.
Where is she?
I have no idea what
you're talking about.
What sister?
We got no one hostage.
I know nothing of this.
You don't know what
I am talking about, do you?
That is what I said.
Bad idea.
The Russians want somebody
hit at the undercover ball.
A hit?
In the middle
of 2,000 cops, huh?
Who told you that one?
I have my sources.
Hey, you do, don't you?
And I am picking
her up right now
I advise you to stay
out of line of fire.
JOHNNY: Charlie.
That's the last thing
you wanna do.
She is your only lead
in finding out
who the target is
and stopping them.
The governor's gonna
be at that ball, Johnny,
not to mention my boss.
You really think I'm
gonna let next
Rusky gunman
be there after what
you just told me.
She's not gonna
shoot anybody.
Oh, really? And how do
you know that one?
Just like I know there's
gonna be a hit at the ball.
If you bring her in now,
they will just find someone
else to make the hit.
She is feeding
you information
about a hit
but won't tell you
who the target is,
come on, Johnny,
wake up, smell the coffee.
I don't think she
knows who the target is.
If you bring her in now,
they won't tell her.
Just play it out.
Your men'll search
her going in,
I'll be with her after that.
This isn't gonna
be my call.
But if I do recommend
it to the chief I am
giving you fair warning,
I am gonna have
a SWAT team there,
ready to take Petra out
if she so much as flinches.
And, Johnny,
if you're in the way...
Oh, I love dressing up
in costume.
Something I never
got to do back home.
It's such a shame
you have to dress up
to play saxophone.
But you will still be my
handsome Prince Charming.
To us?
Johnny, I want you to know
how much you mean to me.
I would never do
anything to hurt you.
I know that.
But there is something
that I have to do.
They have my sister.
They wish for me
to kill again.
If I don't she dies.
I'll never forget
you, Johnny.
I am sorry for what
has to happen.
Sometimes we are given
only dark choices.
Come on.
Dann here.
I know what's suppose
to happen.
She's gonna be at the ball.
Is she gonna be armed?
Yes.
CHARLIE: Who's her target?
Chief of Police, Ludlow.
"Ludlow"?
I may have to take
her out myself.
Charlie, all we have to do,
is find and free
up her sister
and Petra will turn
States evidence
against entire Russian mafia.
Oh, is that all?
Just find and free her sister
from the Russian mafia
before a ball that's only
a few hours away.
Maybe I should take
a nap first.
I'll find her.
You just be prepared
to send in the troops
to get her
while I look after Petra.
Johnny!
STEPOV: I am telling you,
it was a demon with red eye,
like death,
it came from hell.
You laugh. One day
it will come for you.
And grab you up
into the air.
No!
I'll be good.
I'll be good.
You lied to me.
I told you where to find
the boss of Russian mafia.
Your boss knows nothing
of Petra or the ball.
There is another boss.
What?
He used to be much
higher than Yuri Iganoff
back at home,
but he is here now
he wants to be boss once again.
Yeah, where do I
find this other boss?
This one's for me.
MAN: Blue team,
to eye in the sky.
Don't take your
eyes off her.
SNIPER: Subject is headed
towards the restroom.
Teflon coated.
The same as the ones
requested by Petra.
She should just about...
have her weapon by now.
She will move to her post.
And kill her target.
Or not.
In other case,
you will be there
to finish the job.
I will then,
Stepov,
throw this weapon,
and kill her.
And I will at last be rid off
my pompous, perfect sister.
Yes.
You're late.
Well, dry off and pull
yourself together.
You have your custom
and your credentials.
The man in cape.
They all drink too much.
The police are here.
Rear, cover the exit.
Go!
Check the other rooms.
You alright?
Thank God you're here.
It's gonna be okay.
NINA: They left
as soon as you pulled up.
Don't worry.
Thank you so much.
You saved my life.
Well, you're not out
of the woods yet.
I've got to ask you to come
with me so your sister
can see that you're alright.
Hopefully stop her
from making a big mistake.
I will do anything
for my sister.
Good.
You don't have to do it.
Your sister's okay.
I know what you're planning.
You have a gun.
You're waiting
for Chief Ludlow
to arrive,
your gonna fake an attempt
to kill him.
Let the police take you out,
so your sister will be safe.
You frighten me when you
say things that you cannot
possibly know.
You don't have
to be frightened anymore.
Nina's safe.
Hi.
How did you get away?
These policemen,
they broke in,
and captured my guard.
And Victor?
He was not there.
Then he must be here.
There is no way he
could've gotten through
the security.
He's right.
Johnny, Johnny, go on stage,
right now for the opening act,
right.
So lets do our job,
let the police do theirs.
I better send the Chief
and governor in or I'll
be out of mine.
And I'll see you both
after the show.
Ladies.
This officer will escort you
to press room. Don't worry.
You will be safe.
Pass the bag to her.
* It doesn't take
Too much to see *
* This is the scene
It's the place to be *
* Your drapes are pressed
You're ready to jive *
Hey, equipment is up and ready.
I don't get it though
I thought it was cool.
But getting ready
to blow up in our faces.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one of Bay City's
most popular musician
is joining us tonight.
Mr. Johnny Domino.
Do you mind telling me
from which direction
certain ill wind
will be blowing?
Just don't turn
your back on the sister.
The one we just saved?
Yeah.
Didn't I tell you
he was wonderful?
You always attract the best.
Your turn will come.
I've never seen my Nina
look so grown up,
so beautiful.
Except next to you.
We were apart
for too long.
The best is yet to come.
Little sister needs
to powder her nose.
I'll be right back.
Stepov.
How did you recognize me?
I can hear your
slimy thoughts anywhere.
I seem to be asking
the wrong questions.
It's time to get
the right answers.
How do I recognize
your boss?
He's dressed like a cop.
Try to find him.
Sorry, Chief,
this officer person
saw you get off
with some of his men
outside the hall.
We had no choice
but to evacuate you
and the governor.
Well, you better know
what you're doing, lieutenant.
He's gonna be livid.
Better livid than dead.
Good job, sergeant.
You take charge
of the ladies.
Yes, sir.
You must leave
with us now, ladies.
Police orders.
You!
You're away too long,
sister dear.
I have a life
of my own now.
Nina is the back up shooter
if Petra doesn't go through
with it.
Either way Petra
is gonna get the blame
and there is nothing
you could do to stop it.
Got it?
Really?
Hey.
Hey!
Don't you see that
he's using you, Nina.
As soon as you have
done his dirty work
he will kill you just
as he planned to kill me.
You waste your
breath, Petra.
She has become you now.
Watch where you're
shoving, mack.
Who are we
supposed to be?
Show off.
I am very embarrassed,
governor.
I was assured that
something like this
couldn't happen.
Have that car take
those ladies out of here.
On the other hand, sir,
this proves
your recent crime initiative
has been effective.
Shoot now.
They must've been desperate
to try something like this.
Shoot now.
Petra, stop.
Get in the car.
Get him.
Petra, I am so sorry.
I had to make him think
I was on his side
in order to keep him
from killing you.
I shouldn't have
doubted you.
We have to get her
to a hospital.
There's no use.
Please. Whoever you are,
you can't let her die.
She is all I have
in this world.
You wanted that
ride in the sky.
I am gonna give it to you.
You're death, no?
I am a friend.
I am taking you
to hospital.
Told you no good.
Just hang on.
No matter.
I've been dead inside
for so long.
Don't give up.
So beautiful here.
Peaceful.
Johnny was going
to take me.
He would've liked
to have been here.
Yes.
Thank him for me.
He bought me hope.
Like a little piece
of sunshine.
But all the darkness,
that I've done spoiled it.
I did not deserve him.
Petra.
I am Johnny.
Johnny.
Thank you.
Last time free.
Petra.
JOHNNY: People have been
asked to do things,
in the name of honor,
country, even God,
for thousands of years,
all too often the deeds
demand sacrifices,
which in the harsh
light of dawn,
are meaningless.
Such was the life
of Petra Medved.
Who died for her country,
twenty years after
it seized to exist.
I've only known
her three days,
but my life would
be changed forever.
Goodbye, Petra.
I loved you.
was one of San Fransisco's
hottest young jazz musicians,
but fate and a cosmic event
were about to change
his life forever.
What the doctors told him
seemed impossible.
WALTON: John,
your brain has managed
to acquire the capacity
to pick up certain
frequencies like a radio.
JOHNNY: But, Doc,
I'm only hearing bad stuff.
WALTON: Yes, exactly.
You're tuned
to the frequency of evil.
JOHNNY: Who sent you?
RALEIGH: Hold it, now.
I'm on your side.
RALEIGH: A whole new line
of super tools
developed for super policemen.
A belt which enables him
to overcome gravity.
Fabrics, which are virtually
bulletproof.
A stealth mode which makes him
seem to disappear.
A holographic display
which makes him appear
to be where he ain't.
Charlie.
I used to date a woman
who looked like that.
Get some therapy, Frank,
you're delusional.
Charlie, what
was the name of that guy,
who used to hang out
down by the wharf
with that punk Lasky, you
know the one with the long
dark hair.
Where are you going
with this, Frank?
Nowhere. Just saw
somebody I thought
looked like him.
Hey, Johnny.
Hey, guys.
You up for some dinner?
You have to ask?
FRANK: You wanna ride
with Charlie and me?
I think I'll take
my own wheels.
Just in case.
Light day, huh?
Night's young.
Who knows.
Hey!
Hey!
Are you alright?
Yes, yes, thank you.
Old boyfriend.
He does not believe
that, it is over.
Hey, Johnny.
Everything okay?
I think so. Ex boyfriend
roughed her up a bit.
You wanna file
a report on him?
She doesn't want
to, Charlie.
In case you
change your mind.
Is this the guy
with long dark
hair, Johnny?
Frank, Frank, come on.
Johnny can handle this.
We'll see you later.
Alright.
Thanks, guys.
Police?
Yeah, well, the older
one used to be.
He's my dad.
I am Petra Medved.
And you're Johnny Domino.
I saw you play tonight.
Very good.
Great bunch of musicians.
He did not like it.
JOHNNY: I am sorry?
He follows me wherever I go.
I thought coming here,
it would be different.
He followed you from?
From Saint Petersburg.
You've had a pretty
dark relationship.
He has a very dark soul.
If you don't mind
my saying,
you should get some help.
And who do I
turn to for this help?
My boyfriend was officer
in KGB.
I know what you're thinking.
You know what I am thinking?
It's a gift
from my grandmother.
But stay out of it.
It's not your problem.
I lost my room key,
I am Petra Medved.
Room 612.
RECEPTIONIST: There you go,
ma'am. Have a good evening.
Ma'am.
Where you been hiding?
I've been looking
for somebody like
you all night.
You're a lady.
Oh, my God.
You got enough body
there for five men.
I am willing to pay.
Six pounds of pressure,
that's all it takes
to crush a wind pipe.
Now go home
and be nice to your wife.
RALEIGH: Yo, Johnny.
Johnny.
You've been up
here all night?
What makes you think that?
'Cos you always put
those shades on
when you've been
up here all night.
Which is to say,
you always put
those shades off.
Yeah.
Doc says I sleep
mnemonically.
What?
He says the lightening
screwed up my sleep cycle
and my body
is finding alternate
ways to rest.
Like playing
the saxophone all night.
Or were you...
playing something else
last night?
Bay view hotel, room 612...
Girl had some trouble
with an old boyfriend,
I gave her a ride home.
She just had to leave
her wallet in your car.
Ooh, nice picture.
Does she really
look this good?
Better.
Oh, well, I just happen
to be going to this
very hotel.
Ex boyfriend,
giving her a hard time?
Mmm-hmm.
Former KGB assassin.
Out of my way.
Yours too if you
had any sense.
Yeah, you're right.
I would be stupid
to be a part of it.
Would you mind?
I did not leave
the key on purpose, Johnny.
No?
I did not think it would
be necessary for you
to want to see me again.
Reading my thoughts again.
What was it like
growing up in Russia?
As a child,
I used to watch
the May day parades
go by with miles
of flags...
and missiles on display.
I was so proud.
There was nothing they
could've asked me to do
that I wouldn't have
done for my country.
And what did they ask?
I was a child.
I wanna do that someday.
Soar amongst the clouds,
free like a bird.
You wanna go up?
Yes.
Will you take me?
Sure.
Hey, Charlie, how's it going?
An earthquake.
What are you doing here?
You never missed opening
day in 20 years.
Oh, Johnny got tied up.
CHARLIE: "Got tied up"?
On opening day?
Well, he is a grown man,
he's got things to do.
It's not like I can order
him to go to the ball game
with me.
Charlie.
That guy at the club
the other night.
Yeah.
Does the name Stepov
mean anything to you?
It's that girl, isn't it?
He's with her.
Stepov. Stepov, have
you ever heard of him?
Yeah, and the guy
he works for
is the subject of a press
conference I am on my way
to right now.
Yuri Iganoff.
Russian mafia.
I knew it.
You got a file on him?
Frank, that whole area
is a pretty touchy
subject around here.
Just personal
or business?
It's personal.
Third cabinet down.
Frank.
What'd you say if I
offered you your badge back
right now?
First I'd ask when
you're made police chief.
Then I'll tell you
where you can stick it.
Hell, Charlie, you'll
be my boss.
Yeah, guess I would.
So just remember,
you come to me first
before you start operating
like you still got that badge,
we got an understanding?
Yeah, sure.
Lock the door
on your way out.
I have to go.
We just got here.
US program says
one hour in the sun
or I'd burn to crisp.
By the way,
what do you do?
I am a dispatcher.
LUDLOW:
The Governor is here today
to declare war.
War on those few criminals,
who'd come here
from Eastern Europe
in hopes of using
their own ruthless
police state tactics,
to establish crime empires
within these United States.
And people like
Yuri Iganoff,
and those who work for him
in the so called
Russian mafia,
will not be tolerated
in this city.
I can't wait,
to see their giant weapons.
Hello.
MAN: You made contact?
Yes.
But I have no tools.
You'll have anything
you want.
When?
Why is this necessary?
What has this man done?
You'll be in touch.
You have gotten some sun.
The job will be up close
and personal.
Relative darkness.
I want the flash suppressor.
This one.
Make sure the rounds
are Teflon coated
in case of a vest.
It's timing
discretion, Eddie.
My choice.
No.
The venue is the Police
miss undercover ball.
A ball filled
with policemen.
Not a good choice.
Costume ball.
Where the element
of surprise will
be on our side.
I may have a problem.
There will be no problem.
Don't dictate to me.
You have no right
to order me to do
these things.
We have no official standing,
no more justification.
But you do know that, we
all still have loved ones.
We wish to keep
alive in old country.
And you do know,
that if anything
happens to my sister,
I will kill you,
my dear comrade.
Don't think that this
faeces can protect you.
WOMAN ON RADIO:
Sun down in the beautiful
Bay city.
Time for all you day
readers to pull it in.
And all you creatures
of the night,
to resurge, emerge.
And come out to play.
Speaking of which, we'll
be playing live tonight at 8:00.
With the sounds of Johnny Domino
and his musical consummation.
And taking your
request until then,
yours truly, Nightbird.
Yo.
Where's Johnny?
To tell you the truth, Frank,
I haven't the foggiest.
He hasn't been really
communicating really
well ever since...
Well, it's been
a couple of days now.
Well, you got to help
me find him.
He could be in trouble.
I'll do what I can.
Where are you?
Trying to find out
how much trouble.
Put out the word
and have him call me.
Oh, it is all
so beautiful.
I wish that it
would never have to end.
You have beautiful hands.
You think so?
You're very interesting.
Now you're a gypsy.
Are you going
to read my palm?
Well, I could
give it a try.
Think of your darkest secret.
A little boy stepped
in the way...
It wasn't meant for him.
How could you know this?
Who are you?
I wanna help you.
No, you don't.
You're government.
You're CIA.
I am just a musician.
I've done this too long
to be played for a fool.
They're trying to make
you do something you
don't want to do.
How could you know this
if you're not government?
Uh-oh.
Who are you?
Why are you
following him?
If you get personal
with us too,
we take care of our own.
I am on my way.
Johnny, what is it?
My dad's in bad shape.
He was just beat up
by some Russians.
Yeah, I thought you'd
know something about it.
Johnny, I had nothing
to do with it.
CHARLIE:
He was following
this guy Stepov.
The guy who attacked
your lady friend
at the club.
Why was he following?
Your dad
was worried, Johnny.
You didn't show up
for the baseball game
and he called me,
and I told him what
I knew about the girl.
Stepov's Russian mafia.
I am betting
the girl is too.
Based on what?
Based on me.
There he is.
Welcome back to the land
of living, Frankie.
I dropped one of them
pretty good, son.
Trouble was there
was two more.
Dad, you're not
a cop anymore.
Could've been killed.
The bress only took
my badge, Johnny.
Inside I am still a cop.
This girl, doesn't add up.
Twenty years on the force
tells me that.
She is not what you think.
FRANK: Son, what is it
about this girl that has
you so fascinated?
I mean it can't just
be her looks
she got 'em hanging
from the light fixtures
down at the club.
She is trying to do
the right thing.
Some bad things happened
in her past.
It happened a long time ago.
In another kind of world.
Old habits die hard.
You tell me you got
this thing about
knowing when people
are up to no good.
I think you know,
something that you're not
telling anybody.
If something happened to you
kid, I don't think I could
handle that.
RALEIGH: Johnny.
Look at the beating
your father took.
Now if you know something
about this Petra girl...
Stepov is trying to force
Petra into doing something
she doesn't want to do.
Like what?
Like maybe kill me.
Now, where's Stepov?
You work
for the Russian mafia.
You're trying to force
Petra to kill for you.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Yes, you do.
You're threatening to kill
Petra's sister if she doesn't
do what you want.
Is this true?
I can tell him.
You just did.
I said nothing.
An assassination
at the undercover ball.
I'll tell them
you talked.
If you don't tell me
where to find the head
of the Russian mafia.
I don't know.
My patience is wearing thin.
Please don't.
I am afraid of heights.
You want me to drop you?
Just... just put me down.
I'll tell you what
you want.
Please.
I am so young.
This is for Frank Dominus.
Hey!
Don't leave me here.
Now what is all this
nonsense about quitting?
This is an American
concept not Russian.
And you're now in America
not Russia.
You made a bad mistake
beating up the musician's
father.
I don't make mistakes.
But I don't know what
you're talking about.
You're lying of course.
Just like you always
lie to me.
And bringing me here
to your new sanctuary will not
change my mind.
The past is over, Victor.
You cannot force me
back to it.
Not even to save
your sister?
I have been
thinking about that.
My sister is 10,000 miles away.
I question the power
that you have
to control things that
you left so far behind.
Do you really...
And even if you were to make
things difficult for her there,
I will make things so much
worse for you here.
Why risking so much
for so little,
what is this
Johnny Domino to you?
Do not tell me the infamous
Ice lady of Petrovia
has a human heart after all.
Forget this foolishness.
My climb to power
can be very important here.
I will not change my mind.
I think you will.
You have five seconds
to reconsider your decision.
Five, four, three...
Stop!
Nice to have you back, Petra.
Shall we talk about
your target?
MAN: Like... How many tools?
Dealer takes three.
Hey!
Where is he?
Where did he go?
Over here, boys.
Drinks are on me.
So you're the guy in charge.
Who are you?
Just a little payback
for a friend of mine.
What business do you and this
friend, have with us?
You're holding Petra's
sister hostage.
Where is she?
I have no idea what
you're talking about.
What sister?
We got no one hostage.
I know nothing of this.
You don't know what
I am talking about, do you?
That is what I said.
Bad idea.
The Russians want somebody
hit at the undercover ball.
A hit?
In the middle
of 2,000 cops, huh?
Who told you that one?
I have my sources.
Hey, you do, don't you?
And I am picking
her up right now
I advise you to stay
out of line of fire.
JOHNNY: Charlie.
That's the last thing
you wanna do.
She is your only lead
in finding out
who the target is
and stopping them.
The governor's gonna
be at that ball, Johnny,
not to mention my boss.
You really think I'm
gonna let next
Rusky gunman
be there after what
you just told me.
She's not gonna
shoot anybody.
Oh, really? And how do
you know that one?
Just like I know there's
gonna be a hit at the ball.
If you bring her in now,
they will just find someone
else to make the hit.
She is feeding
you information
about a hit
but won't tell you
who the target is,
come on, Johnny,
wake up, smell the coffee.
I don't think she
knows who the target is.
If you bring her in now,
they won't tell her.
Just play it out.
Your men'll search
her going in,
I'll be with her after that.
This isn't gonna
be my call.
But if I do recommend
it to the chief I am
giving you fair warning,
I am gonna have
a SWAT team there,
ready to take Petra out
if she so much as flinches.
And, Johnny,
if you're in the way...
Oh, I love dressing up
in costume.
Something I never
got to do back home.
It's such a shame
you have to dress up
to play saxophone.
But you will still be my
handsome Prince Charming.
To us?
Johnny, I want you to know
how much you mean to me.
I would never do
anything to hurt you.
I know that.
But there is something
that I have to do.
They have my sister.
They wish for me
to kill again.
If I don't she dies.
I'll never forget
you, Johnny.
I am sorry for what
has to happen.
Sometimes we are given
only dark choices.
Come on.
Dann here.
I know what's suppose
to happen.
She's gonna be at the ball.
Is she gonna be armed?
Yes.
CHARLIE: Who's her target?
Chief of Police, Ludlow.
"Ludlow"?
I may have to take
her out myself.
Charlie, all we have to do,
is find and free
up her sister
and Petra will turn
States evidence
against entire Russian mafia.
Oh, is that all?
Just find and free her sister
from the Russian mafia
before a ball that's only
a few hours away.
Maybe I should take
a nap first.
I'll find her.
You just be prepared
to send in the troops
to get her
while I look after Petra.
Johnny!
STEPOV: I am telling you,
it was a demon with red eye,
like death,
it came from hell.
You laugh. One day
it will come for you.
And grab you up
into the air.
No!
I'll be good.
I'll be good.
You lied to me.
I told you where to find
the boss of Russian mafia.
Your boss knows nothing
of Petra or the ball.
There is another boss.
What?
He used to be much
higher than Yuri Iganoff
back at home,
but he is here now
he wants to be boss once again.
Yeah, where do I
find this other boss?
This one's for me.
MAN: Blue team,
to eye in the sky.
Don't take your
eyes off her.
SNIPER: Subject is headed
towards the restroom.
Teflon coated.
The same as the ones
requested by Petra.
She should just about...
have her weapon by now.
She will move to her post.
And kill her target.
Or not.
In other case,
you will be there
to finish the job.
I will then,
Stepov,
throw this weapon,
and kill her.
And I will at last be rid off
my pompous, perfect sister.
Yes.
You're late.
Well, dry off and pull
yourself together.
You have your custom
and your credentials.
The man in cape.
They all drink too much.
The police are here.
Rear, cover the exit.
Go!
Check the other rooms.
You alright?
Thank God you're here.
It's gonna be okay.
NINA: They left
as soon as you pulled up.
Don't worry.
Thank you so much.
You saved my life.
Well, you're not out
of the woods yet.
I've got to ask you to come
with me so your sister
can see that you're alright.
Hopefully stop her
from making a big mistake.
I will do anything
for my sister.
Good.
You don't have to do it.
Your sister's okay.
I know what you're planning.
You have a gun.
You're waiting
for Chief Ludlow
to arrive,
your gonna fake an attempt
to kill him.
Let the police take you out,
so your sister will be safe.
You frighten me when you
say things that you cannot
possibly know.
You don't have
to be frightened anymore.
Nina's safe.
Hi.
How did you get away?
These policemen,
they broke in,
and captured my guard.
And Victor?
He was not there.
Then he must be here.
There is no way he
could've gotten through
the security.
He's right.
Johnny, Johnny, go on stage,
right now for the opening act,
right.
So lets do our job,
let the police do theirs.
I better send the Chief
and governor in or I'll
be out of mine.
And I'll see you both
after the show.
Ladies.
This officer will escort you
to press room. Don't worry.
You will be safe.
Pass the bag to her.
* It doesn't take
Too much to see *
* This is the scene
It's the place to be *
* Your drapes are pressed
You're ready to jive *
Hey, equipment is up and ready.
I don't get it though
I thought it was cool.
But getting ready
to blow up in our faces.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one of Bay City's
most popular musician
is joining us tonight.
Mr. Johnny Domino.
Do you mind telling me
from which direction
certain ill wind
will be blowing?
Just don't turn
your back on the sister.
The one we just saved?
Yeah.
Didn't I tell you
he was wonderful?
You always attract the best.
Your turn will come.
I've never seen my Nina
look so grown up,
so beautiful.
Except next to you.
We were apart
for too long.
The best is yet to come.
Little sister needs
to powder her nose.
I'll be right back.
Stepov.
How did you recognize me?
I can hear your
slimy thoughts anywhere.
I seem to be asking
the wrong questions.
It's time to get
the right answers.
How do I recognize
your boss?
He's dressed like a cop.
Try to find him.
Sorry, Chief,
this officer person
saw you get off
with some of his men
outside the hall.
We had no choice
but to evacuate you
and the governor.
Well, you better know
what you're doing, lieutenant.
He's gonna be livid.
Better livid than dead.
Good job, sergeant.
You take charge
of the ladies.
Yes, sir.
You must leave
with us now, ladies.
Police orders.
You!
You're away too long,
sister dear.
I have a life
of my own now.
Nina is the back up shooter
if Petra doesn't go through
with it.
Either way Petra
is gonna get the blame
and there is nothing
you could do to stop it.
Got it?
Really?
Hey.
Hey!
Don't you see that
he's using you, Nina.
As soon as you have
done his dirty work
he will kill you just
as he planned to kill me.
You waste your
breath, Petra.
She has become you now.
Watch where you're
shoving, mack.
Who are we
supposed to be?
Show off.
I am very embarrassed,
governor.
I was assured that
something like this
couldn't happen.
Have that car take
those ladies out of here.
On the other hand, sir,
this proves
your recent crime initiative
has been effective.
Shoot now.
They must've been desperate
to try something like this.
Shoot now.
Petra, stop.
Get in the car.
Get him.
Petra, I am so sorry.
I had to make him think
I was on his side
in order to keep him
from killing you.
I shouldn't have
doubted you.
We have to get her
to a hospital.
There's no use.
Please. Whoever you are,
you can't let her die.
She is all I have
in this world.
You wanted that
ride in the sky.
I am gonna give it to you.
You're death, no?
I am a friend.
I am taking you
to hospital.
Told you no good.
Just hang on.
No matter.
I've been dead inside
for so long.
Don't give up.
So beautiful here.
Peaceful.
Johnny was going
to take me.
He would've liked
to have been here.
Yes.
Thank him for me.
He bought me hope.
Like a little piece
of sunshine.
But all the darkness,
that I've done spoiled it.
I did not deserve him.
Petra.
I am Johnny.
Johnny.
Thank you.
Last time free.
Petra.
JOHNNY: People have been
asked to do things,
in the name of honor,
country, even God,
for thousands of years,
all too often the deeds
demand sacrifices,
which in the harsh
light of dawn,
are meaningless.
Such was the life
of Petra Medved.
Who died for her country,
twenty years after
it seized to exist.
I've only known
her three days,
but my life would
be changed forever.
Goodbye, Petra.
I loved you.