The Equalizer (1985–1989): Season 2, Episode 14 - Carnal Persuasion - full transcript
A woman, whose husband was arrested for a crime she knows he didn't commit, is approached by the judge handling her husband's case and is propositioned by the man. She then calls McCall and tells him what happened. McCall first starts by asking another judge what she knows about the man, and learns that he appeared to come from out of nowhere, which means he is in someone's pocket. McCall then goes to see a friend of her husband who tells him that some criminal needs a man in his position for his smuggling operation but the man is honest and wouldn't be a part of it so they frame him. McCall then decides to rattle the judge hoping he'll make a mistake.
I could turn your husband loose on
probation or put him away for 20 years.
20 years ?
I know he's not guilty.
Can you persuade me to
believe that he's not guilty?
You're very beautiful.
They may kill that man and without
your help, I can't get to him.
You know who I am ?
You are the judge who abuses
his power by abusing women.
I want you to enjoy it.
You will, won't you ?
- All ashore !
- And staying ashore !
That's if you make it worth my while.
We'll see what we can work out.
Come here.
Good to see you.
So we're going out tonight
or we're gonna stay in ?
Are you kidding?
We're not going anywhere.
What is this?
Don't move !
What's going on ?
What are you doing ?
Nothing to get upset about, ma'am.
Somebody call the police !
- We are the police.
- Narcotics.
What the hell is going on ?
You have the right to remain silent
and you may refuse to answer any questions.
You understand that ?
Don't worry.
Anything you say may
be used against you.
In the car, let's go.
Don't worry.
Watch your head.
- Okay, let's go to the station house.
- First thing.
Jake Hughes, you have been
found guilty as charged.
Sentencing will be 10 days
from now in this courtroom.
Court is adjourned.
I'm a judge, Mrs. Hughes.
If you're suggesting my reducing sentence, I
would need some sort of valid justification.
I am empowered with a
wide range of discretion.
I could turn your husband loose on
probation or put him away for 20 years.
20 years?
I must tell you now, Mrs
Hughes, things are different.
People are demanding very stiff
penalties for drug dealing.
20 years is a lifetime.
It would kill him.
Don't you see he was framed ?
That heroin was planted on him.
I know this is hard for you.
I know you love your husband very much.
You wouldn't be here if you didn't.
I believe in him.
I know he's not guilty.
Can you persuade me to
believe that he's not guilty?
Really persuade me ?
It's a moral trade off.
You're asking me to nullify a verdict
handed down by a system that I believe in.
If I'm willing to compromise my ethics,
then you're going to have
to bend your rules a little.
You're asking a lot.
Am I ?
Faust gave his soul to the Devil,
for power knowledge.
You're doing a lot less than that.
And look what you're gaining by it.
The life of the man you love.
After all, we're only talking
about a temporary relationship.
- I'd have to live with it.
- And I'd have to live with my decision.
I'm the one who's
going to be compromised.
We both are.
That's what a compromise is.
It takes two.
Think about it.
You could win on appeal.
And you're innocent.
You haven't done anything.
That's what we know.
This lawyer, I don't think
he believes anything I say anymore.
See evidence.
It's that good ?
Why?
Who is doing this to you?
If I knew that, you think
I'd be sitting here, Lisa.
I'm sorry.
I mean, I've tried to think of everything
and absolutely nothing has worked.
Look, what matters now is
what happens to you.
No !
Listen to me !
This lawyer, he thinks Judge Tainey
he's going to go the whole nine yards.
He's gonna lock me up. Boom !
You hear what I'm saying?
Don't say that for God's sakes.
Look at you.
You're young.
You're beautiful.
I'm not gonna let you
wait 20 years for me.
It's not gonna happen, Jake.
Not going to let it happen.
You hear me ?
It's all right.
Mr McCall...
Tugboat Captain's make a lot of money.
Jake didn't have to sell drugs.
He was set up.
Even if he was, I don't
know that I can help you.
But I thought you
have people in trouble.
I try, yes.
Then why don't you help me?
Because I don't think you are
telling me the whole truth.
I can tell you anything
you want about Jake.
Jake ?
Oh, yes, yes.
I wasn't wondering about Jake.
You have done nothing
but talk about Jake.
I was wondering about you.
I don't know what you mean.
You didn't call me when
the trial started, did you?
That means that obviously something
happened that changed your mind.
And it wasn't just
the conviction, was it?
I don't need you to
keep Jake out of prison.
I can do it myself.
Really?
How?
By cooperating with the judge.
He can make it easier for Jake,
perhaps even a get him off entirely.
That I mean, that is, of
course, as long as I am...
As long as you sleep with him ?
Yeah, that's it.
Wow !
What's the name of this judge?
Hm?
Tainey.
His name is Howard Tainey.
I'll be in touch.
Does that mean you'll help me?
Oh, yes, yes.
Let's find out more about this
gentleman and I'll be in touch.
All right.
Judge Howard Tainey.
What do you know about him?
Not as much as I'd like.
You haven't crossed him, Robert.
Me?
No, no, no.
A man called Jake Hughes
was convicted in his court
on a charge that could
send him up for 20 years.
This man's wife says that
Judge Tainey suggested a deal.
A very nasty little deal.
Can she prove it?
I don't know.
What if she could ?
Well, if she could raise a
strong suspicion of impropriety,
she might get her husband a new trial.
- And if there was no fresh evidence ?
- Then he'd probably be convicted again.
And unless they were clear and
convincing evidence against Tainey,
it would hardly create
a ripple in his life.
He's got rich friends in high places,
and most of them owe him favours.
Paula, whose pocket's he in ?
If I knew that he
wouldn't be in it anymore.
We were both appointed at the same time,
but I spent years waiting
in these halls for my turn.
He suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Someone is pulling
some very long strings.
Jimmy, I failed to understand
how a man who eats as much as you
do can be so damn cold all the time.
It's in my genes.
That's what my doctor says.
He thinks I should move to Florida,
but then I'd have to take
assignments in Central America.
Yes, yes, I'm sure.
I want pictures taken of
everyone who enters that apartment
and a full report on Tainey's movements.
Jimmy,
what exactly is this?
A malted milkshake.
Well, I have to keep up
my nourishment somehow.
Yeah...
Excuse me.
Can I speak to you for a minute ?
About what?
Jake Hughes.
This was his boat, wasn't it ?
I wish I could help you,
but I'm new to the tug.
You didn't know Jake then.
He was the previous skipper.
Was that his name?
The only thing I heard about him was
the cops busted up smuggling smack.
Someone's talking to Hank about
something, and I don't like it.
Hey, we've got to get him out of here.
The truck is on its way already.
Come on.
Why are you interested in
a low life like him anyway?
Because he was set up.
And I'm going to prove it.
I don't see how I can help you.
Well, I'm looking for somebody who
can tell me something about his arrest.
I wasn't here.
There must be someone who
witnessed it when he took place.
Like I said, pal, I can't help you.
All right. Well, can you
suggest somebody who could?
Those guys over there,
they've been around longer than I have.
Thank you.
You know, it's getting sad that a man
can't ask a simple question anymore.
Go home, friend.
There's nothing for you here.
Thank you for your help.
Excuse me.
- Hey, Tainey !
- All right, I'm coming.
Nice view you got up here !
All right ! All right !
So what do you want ?
With Antonio's compliments.
Everything okay with Hughes ?
There's no problem.
Just see that there isn't.
Keep up the good work, Your Honour.
Hello?
Hi.
Where's this?
It's Howard.
You're ready to talk ?
No.
Well, just give me a call.
I don't think so.
Who was that ?
Nobody.
It was just a wrong number.
- Hell ?
- This is McCall.
Thank God !
There was some trouble at the dots.
You might be in danger.
I want you and Jake to sit
tight until I get there.
All right.
I think it's time you
tell him the whole story.
All right.
Who is it ?
Robert McCall.
Come in.
Hello, Jake.
Hello, Mrs Hughes.
Hi.
Well, I presume your wife
has told you all about me.
She says you think we're in danger.
Yes, I do.
I'm getting you out of this.
It's going to be extremely risky,
so I want to make sure that you're
willing to go all the way with me.
It's better than going to
jail for something I didn't do.
Well, that's for sure.
I've been out this all day.
Could I have a cup of coffee?
Sure.
I'm just making something.
Jake, do you want ?
No.
Is there anyone left on
the dock that you can trust ?
No.
Anyone who left recently, quite suddenly,
without any apparent explanation.
Yeah, yeah. There was
this guy named Zeke.
He was fired, like all of a sudden.
He's been a local dispatcher there for years.
How do I get in touch with him?
I don't know.
I could check a few things out.
- I would be grateful if you would.
- Give me a minute.
Sure.
- Here you are.
- Thank you.
You haven't told him
everything, have you ?
No. This is my marriage, not yours.
I've got a right to do
whatever it takes to save him.
He has the right to be told.
Really?
Can you guarantee that
nothing will happen to him ?
No.
Well, if you can't just let
me keep my options open.
20 years is a very
long time, Mr. McCall.
Mr.
McCall.
It's where he is.
Thank you.
What about Lisa's safety ?
Oh, well, before I came here,
I asked a friend of mine
to look after you, both.
- He is licenced to carry firearms.
- Yeah, but is he good enough ?
Or perhaps you can judge for yourself.
Come on in.
Hello, Mickey !
Hi, McCall.
This is Jay Hughes.
Mickey Kostmayer.
Hello.
Mike's gonna haywire.
Interesting.
That's the man from the doc.
He's standing around Tainey's
apartment like he owns it.
Yes.
Tainey doesn't seem at
all pleased, does he ?
Looked to me like he didn't
have much say in the matter.
I think it's about time
I paid the judge a visit.
What the... ?
How did you get in here?
Who the hell are you?
I'm just someone who wants to talk
to you about your nasty little habits.
Do you know who I am?
Oh, yes, yes.
You are the judge who abuses
his power by abusing women.
You also rigged trials.
You are very well known indeed.
Would you like a list of the people
who are ready to testify against you?
Get the hell out of here !
Whose payroll are you on?
I don't know what you're talking about.
No. Well, it doesn't matter if you
don't want to tell me. I'll find out.
This is beautiful, this apartment.
Really beautiful.
I'll find out, when I do find out,
I will make sure that you go to prison
for the rest of your very miserable life.
Just a word of warning, Your Honor.
Ha ! "Your Honor". Good day !
That's it ? Miserable life ?
I expected you to elaborate somewhat.
- See it's working alright.
- Like a charm.
He's bound to talk about my
visit to the man he works for.
When he does, we've got him.
So keep your ears open, Jimmy, right?
- It is Zeke, isn't it ?
- Sorry we're closed.
I'm a friend of Jake Hughes.
Look, pal, two more years
and I collect social security.
I don't want to shorten
those years by talking to you.
You're that scared, are you?
Let's just say that I
have a lust for life, huh?
I'm sorry you won't talk to me.
Jake said you would help.
He really needs friends at the moment.
- He should have left the hard stuff alone.
- He did.
And I think you know he did.
What if I do ?
There's nothing I can do.
Oh, I think there is.
Why did you leave the dock?
Maybe somebody made me an
offer I couldn't refuse.
But Jake wasn't pressured, was he ?
Of course not.
Jake wouldn't take the
Brooklyn Bridge for a bribe.
He would have fought, he
have gone to the police.
So, no one approached him ?
He was simply set up.
Look, I'm not interested.
I don't know who you are, and I
don't want to know who you are.
But you want to.
You want to hit back, don't you?
And you can.
Just tell me the name
of the man who set Jake up.
Look, it's bad enough you
have to sell this stuff.
- I don't want to end up swimming with them
- His name..
Just give me his name. I will
forget yours, I promise you.
I promise.
- It's Antonio.
- What ?
His name is Antonio.
He's into everything down here.
You want it, he runs it.
Why did he want you
and Jake off the dock ?
The Tugs... The Coast Guard don't search
them when they're escorting those big ships.
So it's perfect for
smuggling stuff, you see ?
All you have to do is dropped
from the boat onto the tugs.
But Jake... Jake was straight
and they were afraid of Jake was working
on the tugs would see something and talk.
Killing him was too
obvious even for those pigs.
So, they set him up.
So, they control all the tugs in and out
of that dock and they have their own crews.
Zeke, can you prove it ?
That will be suicide.
Thank you.
Just get that kid off, okay?
This guy McCall comes waltzing through
my front door like he owns the place.
Must be the same person who had to
talk with you people down on the docks.
Why is he taking an interest
in you and Jake Hughes case ?
I don't know.
I don't pay you not to know.
You remember when you
were a storefront lawyer ?
You were living in our
ready duplex in Queens.
Your wife couldn't take it and she left
you there, feeling sorry for yourself.
That's when you became disenchanted
with the law in the public interest.
And you decided you wanted
the good things in life.
Do you remember?
Yeah.
Yeah, I remember.
I'm grateful for everything
you've done for me, Mr Antonio.
I realise you could
have chosen someone else.
I didn't want someone else.
I wanted you.
I didn't pick you on a whim.
Everything I do is
counted, like with Jake Hughes.
I went to a lot of trouble to
make sure he didn't rock the boat.
I pulled a lot of strains
to get him in your courtroom.
All you have to do is put him away.
I had to wait for the sentencing.
Is that all there is to it ?
I don't know about McCall, but you
don't have to worry about Hughes.
We're looking at a 10 year sentence.
I wouldn't expect anything less.
Well, I've been very concerned about ***
There's no cause for concern.
I didn't have to check up on you.
You don't have to worry about me.
This McCall things got me a
little nervous, that's all.
Howard, we have an
understanding here. You and me.
Lately, I'm not too sure about us.
I'm not sure where your head is at.
I would hate to see some kid finding
you on a Sunday stroll on Jones Beach.
And this is your problem.
You take care of it.
Understand, Howard ?
How'd it go ?
I couldn't get a fix on the
conversation with the judge,
but with the hand signals, I
figured they were talking about you.
- You got plenty of pictures ?
- Plenty, and in focus.
All right, Well, I think
our work is nearly over.
Let's go check on that tug and
see what they're really carrying.
Give me a couple of minutes. All right?
I'm ready.
What's going on ?
What's going on ?
Nothing.
- Jake, what's happening ?
- Some help.
- What's going on here ?
- It's one who I couldn't counter.
This man is out on bail.
Not anymore. Judge Tainey revoked it.
Sorry. Let's go !
- Lisa...
- I'm sorry, Jake. I'll get you out.
So...
How are you?
I'm okay.
Yeah ?
You look great.
You don't.
No. This... Some new friends I met.
I miss you.
I miss you too.
They beat him up just to send
us a message, didn't they?
Didn't they?
Maybe, maybe not.
Oh, my God !
They're going to kill him.
I'll go see Judge Tainey.
You'll do no such thing !
It's far too late for that.
Now, listen to me, young lady.
This is far bigger than
just one crooked judge.
It is far too dangerous
for you to do anything now.
We should have run away.
Never have searched the tug going out.
We could have made it.
Yes.
You've could've made it, couldn't you ?
Even if the authorities changed their policy
about searching tugs for smuggled goods.
They've only searched them coming in.
Mickey, make sure she's safe.
I'll be in touch with you.
- Hello ?
- Jimmy.
Hi, McCall.
Listen, I want you to leave
the judge for the time being
and go over and cover
the tug dock very closely.
- Are you going to be there ?
- I'll be there in about an hour.
You got it !
- I saw John last week...
- Yes ?
... since you've been to a restaurant
called the Phill's or Bill's or something.
***
- All right. How was it ?
- Like ***. It's very large.
It seems very well.
Yes, it does. Very attractive, isn't it ?
I wouldn't know that, but I
found it particular atractive.
- Because you're narrow-minded.
- That's one way of putting it.
All right, now, Robert, what's up?
I need a release order for Jake Hughes.
- I...
- Tainey has revoked his bail.
I warned you, Robert.
But, I... I expected some kind of attack.
I was prepared for it, but I didn't think he
would have the nerve to issue a warrant.
A judge like that has all
the nerve in the world.
Paula, I don't think
you quite understand.
I understand.
You want me to risk my
career on just your saying so.
Do you know how hard it is for
a woman to rise to my position?
You're not a woman, you're a judge.
And what's the point of being a judge
if you don't stand up for justice ?
Can you nail him, Robert ?
Otherwise, they'll all gang up on me.
I don't know, I don't know.
All I know is that Tainey has taken him
into jail to strip him of my protection.
They may kill that man and without
your help, I can't get to him.
I'll called the lock up and
tell them I'm issuing an order.
Thank you, Paula, thank you.
RPG 7 rocket launchers. Russian weapons.
Those damn things are here
illegally in the first place.
They're getting ready to ship them up.
- Rambo used one.
- Rambo who ?
- Mrs. Hughes ?
- Yeah.
Sorry about the delay, but your
husband was released three hours ago.
I mean even before we
got Judge Walsh's order.
That's impossible. He didn't call.
He's not here.
Look, he probably went straight home.
Why did you release him?
Judge Tainey's office
said there was a foul up.
They weren't even
supposed to haul them in.
I'm sorry.
- Well, je wasn't at home.
- What?
- That can't be !
- I call McCall.
McCall.
Yeah, Jake got released before we
got here. I think Tainey snatch him.
Stay with Mrs. Hughes.
Keep in touch.
Right.
Lisa ?
Damn !
Hello.
Come in.
- Where is Jake?
- Just relax.
What you need is a drink.
I didn't come here to drink.
I came here to see my husband.
You'll see your husband.
I just want you to enjoy the evening.
Courting wasn't part of the deal.
Courting... What a sweet way of
putting what I have in mind for you.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
You might even find it exciting.
Besides, courting was
part of the deal Lisa
and I want you to enjoy it.
Just sit back, relax
and let yourself enjoy it.
It will, won't you?
You're quite lovely, you know?
How did you end up with a man like that ?
You're a beautiful woman.
- You can have anyone you want.
- Why did you do it?
Because I want it.
I saw you, price was right.
And you were worth it.
Sending an innocent man to
prison doesn't bother you?
Why should it ? There
are no innocent men,
only naive fools.
Lisa, you're very beautiful.
I'm looking forward tonight,
with a great deal of anticipation.
But we didn't come
here to talk, did we, Lisa ?
Come, Lisa.
Tainey !
- Release her husband !
- This won't work !
It's already working.
The authorities are about
to see those rocket launchers
- And with the tape that I've made...
- Tape ?
I left a little gadget underneath the
table when I paid you my last visit.
Every single would said in this room
has been recorded. Duly recorded.
Now, you are going away
for 20 years at least.
You help me know, and you'll get a
little help with your trial, possibly.
You're a judge. You know
that's the way it works, right?
- No !
- No ?
Where is her husband?
Okay.
Okay.
Okay !
We're going to try to make it look as if
Lisa and Jake left the country on the boat
and had an accident at sea.
I was supposed to
bring Lisa to see them.
All
All right, but it's just
what is going to happen.
You are going to take Lisa to see them.
Did you said something to me ?
I can't hear you.
I can't hear you.
What's with Jake ?
Don't worry. Roz has
him in the engine room.
- Everything all right ?
- Yeah, we got it covered.
He had no trouble, had he?
- Nah.
- Good, good.
*** make her a confirmation.
Next Sunday.
Remind me to send a check.
Hello, Howard. You're right on time.
Mrs. Hughes.
You seem a little nervous, Howard.
Did you sleep well ?
I'm fine.
Frank will take us on board.
Wait a minute !
Something's wrong.
Freeze !
Don't try it !
Just drop it.
Take it easy !
You sucked me up, Howard.
I may do time,
but I always collect my marcus.
You'll pay.
You'll pay, Howard !
You'll pay.
You have quite a lady there, Jake.
But she took enough alot on herself.
You should have told me everything, Lisa.
You would have killed Tainey.
At least try to.
But that would
have been foolish.
Tainey was doomed from the
moment he shook hands with Antonio.
What a terrible waste
throwing away one's live.
Yes. But the real waste
was how he lived that life.
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probation or put him away for 20 years.
20 years ?
I know he's not guilty.
Can you persuade me to
believe that he's not guilty?
You're very beautiful.
They may kill that man and without
your help, I can't get to him.
You know who I am ?
You are the judge who abuses
his power by abusing women.
I want you to enjoy it.
You will, won't you ?
- All ashore !
- And staying ashore !
That's if you make it worth my while.
We'll see what we can work out.
Come here.
Good to see you.
So we're going out tonight
or we're gonna stay in ?
Are you kidding?
We're not going anywhere.
What is this?
Don't move !
What's going on ?
What are you doing ?
Nothing to get upset about, ma'am.
Somebody call the police !
- We are the police.
- Narcotics.
What the hell is going on ?
You have the right to remain silent
and you may refuse to answer any questions.
You understand that ?
Don't worry.
Anything you say may
be used against you.
In the car, let's go.
Don't worry.
Watch your head.
- Okay, let's go to the station house.
- First thing.
Jake Hughes, you have been
found guilty as charged.
Sentencing will be 10 days
from now in this courtroom.
Court is adjourned.
I'm a judge, Mrs. Hughes.
If you're suggesting my reducing sentence, I
would need some sort of valid justification.
I am empowered with a
wide range of discretion.
I could turn your husband loose on
probation or put him away for 20 years.
20 years?
I must tell you now, Mrs
Hughes, things are different.
People are demanding very stiff
penalties for drug dealing.
20 years is a lifetime.
It would kill him.
Don't you see he was framed ?
That heroin was planted on him.
I know this is hard for you.
I know you love your husband very much.
You wouldn't be here if you didn't.
I believe in him.
I know he's not guilty.
Can you persuade me to
believe that he's not guilty?
Really persuade me ?
It's a moral trade off.
You're asking me to nullify a verdict
handed down by a system that I believe in.
If I'm willing to compromise my ethics,
then you're going to have
to bend your rules a little.
You're asking a lot.
Am I ?
Faust gave his soul to the Devil,
for power knowledge.
You're doing a lot less than that.
And look what you're gaining by it.
The life of the man you love.
After all, we're only talking
about a temporary relationship.
- I'd have to live with it.
- And I'd have to live with my decision.
I'm the one who's
going to be compromised.
We both are.
That's what a compromise is.
It takes two.
Think about it.
You could win on appeal.
And you're innocent.
You haven't done anything.
That's what we know.
This lawyer, I don't think
he believes anything I say anymore.
See evidence.
It's that good ?
Why?
Who is doing this to you?
If I knew that, you think
I'd be sitting here, Lisa.
I'm sorry.
I mean, I've tried to think of everything
and absolutely nothing has worked.
Look, what matters now is
what happens to you.
No !
Listen to me !
This lawyer, he thinks Judge Tainey
he's going to go the whole nine yards.
He's gonna lock me up. Boom !
You hear what I'm saying?
Don't say that for God's sakes.
Look at you.
You're young.
You're beautiful.
I'm not gonna let you
wait 20 years for me.
It's not gonna happen, Jake.
Not going to let it happen.
You hear me ?
It's all right.
Mr McCall...
Tugboat Captain's make a lot of money.
Jake didn't have to sell drugs.
He was set up.
Even if he was, I don't
know that I can help you.
But I thought you
have people in trouble.
I try, yes.
Then why don't you help me?
Because I don't think you are
telling me the whole truth.
I can tell you anything
you want about Jake.
Jake ?
Oh, yes, yes.
I wasn't wondering about Jake.
You have done nothing
but talk about Jake.
I was wondering about you.
I don't know what you mean.
You didn't call me when
the trial started, did you?
That means that obviously something
happened that changed your mind.
And it wasn't just
the conviction, was it?
I don't need you to
keep Jake out of prison.
I can do it myself.
Really?
How?
By cooperating with the judge.
He can make it easier for Jake,
perhaps even a get him off entirely.
That I mean, that is, of
course, as long as I am...
As long as you sleep with him ?
Yeah, that's it.
Wow !
What's the name of this judge?
Hm?
Tainey.
His name is Howard Tainey.
I'll be in touch.
Does that mean you'll help me?
Oh, yes, yes.
Let's find out more about this
gentleman and I'll be in touch.
All right.
Judge Howard Tainey.
What do you know about him?
Not as much as I'd like.
You haven't crossed him, Robert.
Me?
No, no, no.
A man called Jake Hughes
was convicted in his court
on a charge that could
send him up for 20 years.
This man's wife says that
Judge Tainey suggested a deal.
A very nasty little deal.
Can she prove it?
I don't know.
What if she could ?
Well, if she could raise a
strong suspicion of impropriety,
she might get her husband a new trial.
- And if there was no fresh evidence ?
- Then he'd probably be convicted again.
And unless they were clear and
convincing evidence against Tainey,
it would hardly create
a ripple in his life.
He's got rich friends in high places,
and most of them owe him favours.
Paula, whose pocket's he in ?
If I knew that he
wouldn't be in it anymore.
We were both appointed at the same time,
but I spent years waiting
in these halls for my turn.
He suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Someone is pulling
some very long strings.
Jimmy, I failed to understand
how a man who eats as much as you
do can be so damn cold all the time.
It's in my genes.
That's what my doctor says.
He thinks I should move to Florida,
but then I'd have to take
assignments in Central America.
Yes, yes, I'm sure.
I want pictures taken of
everyone who enters that apartment
and a full report on Tainey's movements.
Jimmy,
what exactly is this?
A malted milkshake.
Well, I have to keep up
my nourishment somehow.
Yeah...
Excuse me.
Can I speak to you for a minute ?
About what?
Jake Hughes.
This was his boat, wasn't it ?
I wish I could help you,
but I'm new to the tug.
You didn't know Jake then.
He was the previous skipper.
Was that his name?
The only thing I heard about him was
the cops busted up smuggling smack.
Someone's talking to Hank about
something, and I don't like it.
Hey, we've got to get him out of here.
The truck is on its way already.
Come on.
Why are you interested in
a low life like him anyway?
Because he was set up.
And I'm going to prove it.
I don't see how I can help you.
Well, I'm looking for somebody who
can tell me something about his arrest.
I wasn't here.
There must be someone who
witnessed it when he took place.
Like I said, pal, I can't help you.
All right. Well, can you
suggest somebody who could?
Those guys over there,
they've been around longer than I have.
Thank you.
You know, it's getting sad that a man
can't ask a simple question anymore.
Go home, friend.
There's nothing for you here.
Thank you for your help.
Excuse me.
- Hey, Tainey !
- All right, I'm coming.
Nice view you got up here !
All right ! All right !
So what do you want ?
With Antonio's compliments.
Everything okay with Hughes ?
There's no problem.
Just see that there isn't.
Keep up the good work, Your Honour.
Hello?
Hi.
Where's this?
It's Howard.
You're ready to talk ?
No.
Well, just give me a call.
I don't think so.
Who was that ?
Nobody.
It was just a wrong number.
- Hell ?
- This is McCall.
Thank God !
There was some trouble at the dots.
You might be in danger.
I want you and Jake to sit
tight until I get there.
All right.
I think it's time you
tell him the whole story.
All right.
Who is it ?
Robert McCall.
Come in.
Hello, Jake.
Hello, Mrs Hughes.
Hi.
Well, I presume your wife
has told you all about me.
She says you think we're in danger.
Yes, I do.
I'm getting you out of this.
It's going to be extremely risky,
so I want to make sure that you're
willing to go all the way with me.
It's better than going to
jail for something I didn't do.
Well, that's for sure.
I've been out this all day.
Could I have a cup of coffee?
Sure.
I'm just making something.
Jake, do you want ?
No.
Is there anyone left on
the dock that you can trust ?
No.
Anyone who left recently, quite suddenly,
without any apparent explanation.
Yeah, yeah. There was
this guy named Zeke.
He was fired, like all of a sudden.
He's been a local dispatcher there for years.
How do I get in touch with him?
I don't know.
I could check a few things out.
- I would be grateful if you would.
- Give me a minute.
Sure.
- Here you are.
- Thank you.
You haven't told him
everything, have you ?
No. This is my marriage, not yours.
I've got a right to do
whatever it takes to save him.
He has the right to be told.
Really?
Can you guarantee that
nothing will happen to him ?
No.
Well, if you can't just let
me keep my options open.
20 years is a very
long time, Mr. McCall.
Mr.
McCall.
It's where he is.
Thank you.
What about Lisa's safety ?
Oh, well, before I came here,
I asked a friend of mine
to look after you, both.
- He is licenced to carry firearms.
- Yeah, but is he good enough ?
Or perhaps you can judge for yourself.
Come on in.
Hello, Mickey !
Hi, McCall.
This is Jay Hughes.
Mickey Kostmayer.
Hello.
Mike's gonna haywire.
Interesting.
That's the man from the doc.
He's standing around Tainey's
apartment like he owns it.
Yes.
Tainey doesn't seem at
all pleased, does he ?
Looked to me like he didn't
have much say in the matter.
I think it's about time
I paid the judge a visit.
What the... ?
How did you get in here?
Who the hell are you?
I'm just someone who wants to talk
to you about your nasty little habits.
Do you know who I am?
Oh, yes, yes.
You are the judge who abuses
his power by abusing women.
You also rigged trials.
You are very well known indeed.
Would you like a list of the people
who are ready to testify against you?
Get the hell out of here !
Whose payroll are you on?
I don't know what you're talking about.
No. Well, it doesn't matter if you
don't want to tell me. I'll find out.
This is beautiful, this apartment.
Really beautiful.
I'll find out, when I do find out,
I will make sure that you go to prison
for the rest of your very miserable life.
Just a word of warning, Your Honor.
Ha ! "Your Honor". Good day !
That's it ? Miserable life ?
I expected you to elaborate somewhat.
- See it's working alright.
- Like a charm.
He's bound to talk about my
visit to the man he works for.
When he does, we've got him.
So keep your ears open, Jimmy, right?
- It is Zeke, isn't it ?
- Sorry we're closed.
I'm a friend of Jake Hughes.
Look, pal, two more years
and I collect social security.
I don't want to shorten
those years by talking to you.
You're that scared, are you?
Let's just say that I
have a lust for life, huh?
I'm sorry you won't talk to me.
Jake said you would help.
He really needs friends at the moment.
- He should have left the hard stuff alone.
- He did.
And I think you know he did.
What if I do ?
There's nothing I can do.
Oh, I think there is.
Why did you leave the dock?
Maybe somebody made me an
offer I couldn't refuse.
But Jake wasn't pressured, was he ?
Of course not.
Jake wouldn't take the
Brooklyn Bridge for a bribe.
He would have fought, he
have gone to the police.
So, no one approached him ?
He was simply set up.
Look, I'm not interested.
I don't know who you are, and I
don't want to know who you are.
But you want to.
You want to hit back, don't you?
And you can.
Just tell me the name
of the man who set Jake up.
Look, it's bad enough you
have to sell this stuff.
- I don't want to end up swimming with them
- His name..
Just give me his name. I will
forget yours, I promise you.
I promise.
- It's Antonio.
- What ?
His name is Antonio.
He's into everything down here.
You want it, he runs it.
Why did he want you
and Jake off the dock ?
The Tugs... The Coast Guard don't search
them when they're escorting those big ships.
So it's perfect for
smuggling stuff, you see ?
All you have to do is dropped
from the boat onto the tugs.
But Jake... Jake was straight
and they were afraid of Jake was working
on the tugs would see something and talk.
Killing him was too
obvious even for those pigs.
So, they set him up.
So, they control all the tugs in and out
of that dock and they have their own crews.
Zeke, can you prove it ?
That will be suicide.
Thank you.
Just get that kid off, okay?
This guy McCall comes waltzing through
my front door like he owns the place.
Must be the same person who had to
talk with you people down on the docks.
Why is he taking an interest
in you and Jake Hughes case ?
I don't know.
I don't pay you not to know.
You remember when you
were a storefront lawyer ?
You were living in our
ready duplex in Queens.
Your wife couldn't take it and she left
you there, feeling sorry for yourself.
That's when you became disenchanted
with the law in the public interest.
And you decided you wanted
the good things in life.
Do you remember?
Yeah.
Yeah, I remember.
I'm grateful for everything
you've done for me, Mr Antonio.
I realise you could
have chosen someone else.
I didn't want someone else.
I wanted you.
I didn't pick you on a whim.
Everything I do is
counted, like with Jake Hughes.
I went to a lot of trouble to
make sure he didn't rock the boat.
I pulled a lot of strains
to get him in your courtroom.
All you have to do is put him away.
I had to wait for the sentencing.
Is that all there is to it ?
I don't know about McCall, but you
don't have to worry about Hughes.
We're looking at a 10 year sentence.
I wouldn't expect anything less.
Well, I've been very concerned about ***
There's no cause for concern.
I didn't have to check up on you.
You don't have to worry about me.
This McCall things got me a
little nervous, that's all.
Howard, we have an
understanding here. You and me.
Lately, I'm not too sure about us.
I'm not sure where your head is at.
I would hate to see some kid finding
you on a Sunday stroll on Jones Beach.
And this is your problem.
You take care of it.
Understand, Howard ?
How'd it go ?
I couldn't get a fix on the
conversation with the judge,
but with the hand signals, I
figured they were talking about you.
- You got plenty of pictures ?
- Plenty, and in focus.
All right, Well, I think
our work is nearly over.
Let's go check on that tug and
see what they're really carrying.
Give me a couple of minutes. All right?
I'm ready.
What's going on ?
What's going on ?
Nothing.
- Jake, what's happening ?
- Some help.
- What's going on here ?
- It's one who I couldn't counter.
This man is out on bail.
Not anymore. Judge Tainey revoked it.
Sorry. Let's go !
- Lisa...
- I'm sorry, Jake. I'll get you out.
So...
How are you?
I'm okay.
Yeah ?
You look great.
You don't.
No. This... Some new friends I met.
I miss you.
I miss you too.
They beat him up just to send
us a message, didn't they?
Didn't they?
Maybe, maybe not.
Oh, my God !
They're going to kill him.
I'll go see Judge Tainey.
You'll do no such thing !
It's far too late for that.
Now, listen to me, young lady.
This is far bigger than
just one crooked judge.
It is far too dangerous
for you to do anything now.
We should have run away.
Never have searched the tug going out.
We could have made it.
Yes.
You've could've made it, couldn't you ?
Even if the authorities changed their policy
about searching tugs for smuggled goods.
They've only searched them coming in.
Mickey, make sure she's safe.
I'll be in touch with you.
- Hello ?
- Jimmy.
Hi, McCall.
Listen, I want you to leave
the judge for the time being
and go over and cover
the tug dock very closely.
- Are you going to be there ?
- I'll be there in about an hour.
You got it !
- I saw John last week...
- Yes ?
... since you've been to a restaurant
called the Phill's or Bill's or something.
***
- All right. How was it ?
- Like ***. It's very large.
It seems very well.
Yes, it does. Very attractive, isn't it ?
I wouldn't know that, but I
found it particular atractive.
- Because you're narrow-minded.
- That's one way of putting it.
All right, now, Robert, what's up?
I need a release order for Jake Hughes.
- I...
- Tainey has revoked his bail.
I warned you, Robert.
But, I... I expected some kind of attack.
I was prepared for it, but I didn't think he
would have the nerve to issue a warrant.
A judge like that has all
the nerve in the world.
Paula, I don't think
you quite understand.
I understand.
You want me to risk my
career on just your saying so.
Do you know how hard it is for
a woman to rise to my position?
You're not a woman, you're a judge.
And what's the point of being a judge
if you don't stand up for justice ?
Can you nail him, Robert ?
Otherwise, they'll all gang up on me.
I don't know, I don't know.
All I know is that Tainey has taken him
into jail to strip him of my protection.
They may kill that man and without
your help, I can't get to him.
I'll called the lock up and
tell them I'm issuing an order.
Thank you, Paula, thank you.
RPG 7 rocket launchers. Russian weapons.
Those damn things are here
illegally in the first place.
They're getting ready to ship them up.
- Rambo used one.
- Rambo who ?
- Mrs. Hughes ?
- Yeah.
Sorry about the delay, but your
husband was released three hours ago.
I mean even before we
got Judge Walsh's order.
That's impossible. He didn't call.
He's not here.
Look, he probably went straight home.
Why did you release him?
Judge Tainey's office
said there was a foul up.
They weren't even
supposed to haul them in.
I'm sorry.
- Well, je wasn't at home.
- What?
- That can't be !
- I call McCall.
McCall.
Yeah, Jake got released before we
got here. I think Tainey snatch him.
Stay with Mrs. Hughes.
Keep in touch.
Right.
Lisa ?
Damn !
Hello.
Come in.
- Where is Jake?
- Just relax.
What you need is a drink.
I didn't come here to drink.
I came here to see my husband.
You'll see your husband.
I just want you to enjoy the evening.
Courting wasn't part of the deal.
Courting... What a sweet way of
putting what I have in mind for you.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
You might even find it exciting.
Besides, courting was
part of the deal Lisa
and I want you to enjoy it.
Just sit back, relax
and let yourself enjoy it.
It will, won't you?
You're quite lovely, you know?
How did you end up with a man like that ?
You're a beautiful woman.
- You can have anyone you want.
- Why did you do it?
Because I want it.
I saw you, price was right.
And you were worth it.
Sending an innocent man to
prison doesn't bother you?
Why should it ? There
are no innocent men,
only naive fools.
Lisa, you're very beautiful.
I'm looking forward tonight,
with a great deal of anticipation.
But we didn't come
here to talk, did we, Lisa ?
Come, Lisa.
Tainey !
- Release her husband !
- This won't work !
It's already working.
The authorities are about
to see those rocket launchers
- And with the tape that I've made...
- Tape ?
I left a little gadget underneath the
table when I paid you my last visit.
Every single would said in this room
has been recorded. Duly recorded.
Now, you are going away
for 20 years at least.
You help me know, and you'll get a
little help with your trial, possibly.
You're a judge. You know
that's the way it works, right?
- No !
- No ?
Where is her husband?
Okay.
Okay.
Okay !
We're going to try to make it look as if
Lisa and Jake left the country on the boat
and had an accident at sea.
I was supposed to
bring Lisa to see them.
All
All right, but it's just
what is going to happen.
You are going to take Lisa to see them.
Did you said something to me ?
I can't hear you.
I can't hear you.
What's with Jake ?
Don't worry. Roz has
him in the engine room.
- Everything all right ?
- Yeah, we got it covered.
He had no trouble, had he?
- Nah.
- Good, good.
*** make her a confirmation.
Next Sunday.
Remind me to send a check.
Hello, Howard. You're right on time.
Mrs. Hughes.
You seem a little nervous, Howard.
Did you sleep well ?
I'm fine.
Frank will take us on board.
Wait a minute !
Something's wrong.
Freeze !
Don't try it !
Just drop it.
Take it easy !
You sucked me up, Howard.
I may do time,
but I always collect my marcus.
You'll pay.
You'll pay, Howard !
You'll pay.
You have quite a lady there, Jake.
But she took enough alot on herself.
You should have told me everything, Lisa.
You would have killed Tainey.
At least try to.
But that would
have been foolish.
Tainey was doomed from the
moment he shook hands with Antonio.
What a terrible waste
throwing away one's live.
Yes. But the real waste
was how he lived that life.
Transcribed by Adr1an