War of the Worlds (1988–1990): Season 2, Episode 13 - The Deadliest Disease - full transcript

♪♪

There's rioting breaking
out throughout the city.

Fires continue to
burn everywhere.

Troops are shooting people.

My God, I... I don't know why.

There's a woman dying in front
of me, and no one's helping her.

There are conflicting reports
about who or what started the chaos.

Will someone tell
me what's happening?

This is madness.

What is this world coming to?

Colonel West.



- Colonel.
- Yes?

- There's a Mr. Malcolm to see you.
- What?

All right, let him in.

Colonel West.

Mr. Malcolm,

I thought I told you
never to come here.

He have to move up
the delivery date, Colonel.

I can't do that. There was
a theft at Project Solomon.

The guy breezed
through security,

killed all our personnel.

I just heard about it myself.

- The prototype was stolen.
- Stolen?

The thief knew exactly what
he wanted and where to find it.

He had the combination to
the lab and to the storage vault.



He was in and out before
my men could respond.

- You mean you lost it.
- I'm afraid so.

He blew the lab and
all the research files.

The thief was later found dead,

but the med cell wasn't on him.

We had a deal, Colonel.

I get the med cell, you get
the hyperdrive propellant.

I can't give you what I
don't have, Mr. Malcolm.

You guaranteed
this couldn't happen.

I'm going to assign a special
team to locate the prototype.

I'll do it myself.

- The cell must be found.
- Don't make waves, Malcolm.

I know how to handle
this. It's my territory.

Don't threaten me, Colonel.

Damn.

Run the assay again.

- Any progress?
- No.

- Where's the cell?
- West doesn't have it.

It's been stolen.

Look.

- He's finished.
- Prepare the vaporizer.

We have to stop the
spread of this infection.

Only the cell can seek out
the disease and destroy it.

Without it, there will
be many more like him.

The cell will be found,
and we will survive.

♪♪

All right, all right, all right!

Well, you're right on time.

- Buy you a drink?
- No, thanks.

Back room.

Whoo-hoo!

I'm unarmed, no wire.

- How'd you find us?
- I can't tell you that.

- Who are you working for?
- I can't tell you that, either.

- Fine, I'm out of here.
- Wait a minute.

A lot of people went to a lot of
trouble to arrange this meeting.

Now hear me out.

What people?

Here's our situation, Colonel. Some
time ago, the government cut us off.

They don't know us,
and we don't know you.

So either you answer some
questions, or we walk away.

All right.

Earlier this evening, a high
tech prototype called a med cell

was stolen from a
secret government lab.

Med cell, what's that?

Well, it's... it's sort of
like a micro-robotic doctor.

It analyzes and repairs
damages to cell structures.

Who stole it?

One of our own security
people, Kevin Gray,

turned up dead
minus the med cell.

We want you to find it.

Why us?

I need people with
top security clearance,

people who have been outside
of the organization long enough

where they're
strangers to my people,

just in case some of
them were involved.

Blackwood team fits my needs.

How did you locate us?

Only one person would
know where to reach us.

That's right... General Wilson.

My orders come
from a higher level.

It is imperative that
we find the med cell.

It's strength lies in its
application to medicine,

botany, bio-chemical
engineering.

It could be the greatest
breakthrough of the century.

- I don't know, Colonel.
- Don't take too long to decide

because in 48 hours,
it'll be out of the country.

- We'll let you know.
- Dr. Blackwood,

all my information
is at your disposal.

You'll get all the
support you need.

We're counting on you.

Get away, get away.

Possible live one in
progress, Sector 6-alpha-9.

Request back-up.

Drop it!

Aah! Oh!

Gerry! Gerry!

Get up here. I
want to talk to you.

- Dad.
- I heard you ran into some problems today.

What's the matter with you?

I know I should've
waited for the back-up.

And one day you're going to get stabbed,
and then you'll learn your lesson, right?

- It won't happen again.
- How many times have I heard that?

Now, you've got a collection
to make. Go make it.

Gerry!

Just... just take care of
yourself, son, all right?

We can't stop it,
not without the cell.

I know where it is...
in a market area.

How will we find it?

I have a way.

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Okay, here's the story.

Colonel West is for real.

The med cell was being developed
in a secret government lab.

Its applications are
exactly what he said.

It repairs organic structures.

Okay, so that's legit.

Come on, let's face it. We
don't know who's who anymore.

Kincaid, I'd like to give
him the benefit of the doubt.

West and the story check out.

I think we should
give it a shot.

All right, but I'm
not sold 100%.

- Did you get anything on Gray?
- Yeah, I got an address

and a former
employer... Rock Security.

I know that outfit. They
work for the Exchange.

Good. You run a check on them.

We're going to pay a
visit to Gray's apartment.

I don't care what he says.
Either he pays up today,

- or we shut him down.
- The case between

three merchants is escalating... Three
translators... Iranian and Chinese...

Anyone who sees two
kids around 10 years old...

Peters!

I'm going to be gone for a
few minutes. Cover for me.

Okay.

Wait here, sir.

- Mr. Malcolm.
- Mr. Brock.

I'm glad you
received my message.

- What can I do for you?
- I want to hire you, Mr. Brock,

in a private capacity.

- For what?
- Find a missing item

which I believe
is in the Exchange

in the possession of
one of your merchants.

This item... what is it?

It's called a med cell.

It's very small and
very important to me.

We'll meet later to
work out the details.

So small, it cannot be
seen by the naked eye,

yet so valuable.

I will personally
ensure its safety.

Prepare arrangements
for the auction.

Invite this list of
customers only,

and do not permit
anyone else to enter.

Bing, you put yourself
in jeopardy today.

You were involved in a
fight between two boys

in the marketplace.

You showed a lack of judgment.

Yes, Father.

It won't happen again.

Hey, Bing!

- Hey, thanks, man.
- It's okay.

We are a proud
organization here.

I figure we have
the same interests.

I owe you.

Hey, man, no need.

Hey, who knows?

Maybe you'll do the
same for me some time.

Yeah, maybe.

See ya.

- Mr. Malcolm.
- Get in.

The cloning chamber is
infected. It could malfunction.

We don't have any choice. Do it.

We've got to make a
complete test of the clone.

- The system...
- There isn't time.

Mr. Brock, do you
know your task?

Yes. I'll locate and return
the prototype of the cell.

It's somewhere in the Exchange.

It's there. You'll find it.

All available men to...

You have a very interesting
history here, Mr. Wolf.

I think we can
use a man like you.

Why don't you show
up tomorrow morning?

6:00 sharp.

Will do, Mr. Brock.

- Thanks.
- I'll see you then.

Thanks a lot. See you then.

He seems to be
a pretty good man.

That's for letting
a stranger in here.

You shape up.

Suspect is armed.
Repeat, suspect is armed.

Approach with caution.

Mana.

We're working on
identifying the bacteria.

How many more
have been infected?

- Five.
- And the equipment?

The cloning chamber and
two of the feeding stations

are contaminated and
have been shut down.

The clone must succeed.

We can't jeopardize
the original.

Everything is ready.

Now bring in the customers.

As you can see, gentlemen,

this laboratory animal has
several tumors and infected wounds.

Thank you for coming, gentlemen.

Thank you for the bid.

Thank you for the bid, sir.
Thank you and good day.

This is good. We have pre-auction
bids at double the opening price.

Exactly. This sale will
help us finance a larger slice

of the black market.

We will begin
promptly at 10 p.m.

Only permit those we've invited
to enter. Do you understand?

Are we going to need Brock
and his security people?

Absolutely not.

Do not think your white friends will
come to help you when you're in trouble.

Do not get close
to Brock or his son.

Keep your mind

on our business, son.

Empty your pockets
over here, please.

What did you find
out about them?

Three guys run this place...

Black guy, an Iranian,

and a Chinese
named Tao Ching Tai.

He's the biggest player here.

Lots of activity
around his place today.

Look, just... just open the
envelope, will you please?

We found it in Gray's apartment.

That's Tao's symbol.

Better try and get to him.

That's going to be tough.

Watch yourself.

What's with the hired hands?

Business.

Don't lie to me, Bing.

Man, it's a family matter. It's
none of your concern, okay?

Okay, forget it.

Hey, wait.

I'll give you some free advice.

Keep a low profile
tomorrow night.

Why, what's happening?

Come on, don't ask
me any more questions.

Gerry.

I told you before, stop
hanging around with him!

You can't trust them chinks!

- They'll rip you off every chance they get!
- He's only trying to make a living...

Oh!

Don't ever talk back to me.

Now that Chinee-man,
he wants this market.

If I'm going to control him,

I've got to be able to trust
everybody in my organization,

that includes you.

- You can trust me.
- Yeah.

I can trust you about
as far as I can throw you.

You're not cut out
for this kind of work.

What are you saying?

Stop whining. You
make me want to puke.

Dad, there's something
you should know about Tao.

What?

What about Tao?

I think he's planning
something for tomorrow night.

How do you know that?

I saw a bunch of pros come in.

Good work, kid.

Maybe you're not
so dumb after all.

What can I do for you, Mr...

- Mr. Millcroft.
- Millcroft.

I represent a group of investors

who are interested
in rare commodities.

I cannot offer anything
without the proper introduction.

You can understand that, surely.

If I have the price, what other
introduction would I need?

I believe in tradition.

It is very important to me.

I am not a new kid on
the block, Mr. Millcroft.

Let's be a little more
open with each other.

Why don't you?

There is an item which is of vital
importance to millions of people.

Go on.

It can cure terminal illnesses,

it can repair genetic damage.

I'm inquiring about
its availability.

You do have a
problem, Mr. Millcroft.

I'm sorry, I simply
cannot help you.

Now, if there is
nothing further,

good day, Mr. Millcroft.

If you ever see him
around here again,

report it to me immediately.

Is what he says true?

Son, it's only
business, that's all.

Don't worry.

There's something
wrong with me...

Something you didn't tell me.

Look at this.

- What happened?
- It's the infection.

Infection? Fix it! Fix it!

I can't.

It can only be
cured by the cell.

That's why you must find it.

There's not much time.

It's a big place, I've got
a lot of bases to cover.

Then do it.

- Is the illness because of him?
- No.

Then why are you keeping him?

If he dies, you die.

Go back to the Exchange
and accomplish your task now.

Mana.

Mana.

The cell...

Do we have the cell?

Very soon.

I have failed you.

No, you haven't.

We'll conquer this.

We've always been
successful together.

I cannot discuss this now.

90 minutes? All right.

I got a proposition for you.

Ah. And what's that, Mr. Brock?

I want that med cell.

I don't have the med cell.

Don't lie to me, Tao!

My company is no longer
in need of your services.

Good day, Mr. Brock.

How did he know about this?

You told your white
friends, didn't you?

Didn't you?

You are a disgrace
to this family.

Mo-yung!

Mo-yung.

Yes, I can organize
an assault on the place.

Just tell me where and when.

We know where. We
just don't know the time.

So what's the plan?

I think my group should
go in as soon as it gets dark.

We're going to need back-up
in case we have problems.

You should stay hidden.

When we give a signal, that's
when you come in after us.

Okay. Your party.

All right, guys, we're
closing shop here.

Let's go, let's go,
let's go. Come on.

Uh,

wait here.

Hey, Brock.

You don't look so good.

What's this all about?

I got a tip for you, gentlemen.

Cover your asses.

Chinaman's planning
on cutting you out.

Just what the hell
are you talking about?

We share in this
operation, equally.

Sure you do.

You notice all that activity
going on over there?

What? You think he's having a
birthday party and you're not invited?

How come you're suddenly
so interested in our welfare?

Too much power in one
place is bad for business...

Everybody's business...

including mine.

We'll check it out.
Thanks for the tip.

My pleasure.

Whoa. Oh.

Uh... Uh...

Mana.

You may be right.

The clone could be defective.

It seems to be too independent.

It asks too many questions.

I don't know if it will be
able to perform its task.

So...

I... will retrieve
the cell myself.

- All right.
- We have an armed robbery in progress.

Everyone listen up.

I'm going to be
gone for a while.

Now, if anything comes
down in this marketplace,

you are not to interfere.

If these clowns want
to tear each other apart,

you let them.

Everybody got that?

- Yeah, but why?
- Just do what I tell you, Wolf.

Just do it.

Peters, Gerry, come
here. I want to talk to you.

I've got a special job for you.

Have you cut us out?

Word is you acquired something
we all agreed to share in equally.

Gentlemen, please.

These allegations
are completely false.

I would never do anything
to upset this delicate balance

we've worked so
hard to maintain,

nor would I betray our trust.

I am a merchant, not a soldier.

My aim is to make a profit.

Gentlemen, is that a crime?

We had a deal. I want my split.

Same here.

You doubled your
soldiers overnight. Why?

Why this atmosphere
of hostility and mistrust?

We have always
maintained the trust.

It is you that are
threatening to destroy it.

That could make a war.

Gentlemen, please.
We could resolve this.

This is getting us nowhere.

We'll see who takes
control of the exchange.

You've made a big
mistake, Chinaman.

In and out quick. I want Tao.

Okay, Brock. Agreed look
the other way on this one.

Watch out for those Chinese.
They're fast and tough.

You will cover the Arabs.
Chun Lee, take the blacks.

Chin, cover me at all times.

If there's any
movement, shoot to kill.

Hey, what are you doing?

Aah!

I got to make
sure you stay alive.

Where the hell
are West's people?

I don't know.

Hey, Bing.

It's okay.

Damn it.

Harrison, come in.

Yeah?

Something's going down.

Okay. We're on our way.

They took Bing.

- Who?
- Brock's son and two of his security people.

- Where did they take him?
- I don't know.

You must find him.
Take some men. Go.

My God, it's a clone.

We're being watched.

When I tell you, split
apart, turn, and fire.

Now!

- You all right?
- Yeah.

Let's go.

There's got to
be another way in.

This way. Come on.

What's he, a trophy?

Aah!

Aah! Aah!

What's this all about?

Is he helping you to do this?

Do you know what
you're doing, Gerry?

I asked you a question.

He's your friend, and you're
using him as a hostage.

He's our insurance policy.

Insurance against what?

His father arranged this.

He started this whole thing
with Wiley and Abraham

because my father would
not cut a deal with him.

What's the matter? Ain't
we good enough for you?

Shut up. Both of you.

It's your fathers' greed that's
turned you against each other.

Look what's happening out there!

Go on.

Move.

And you.

Aah!

Aah!

Is that what you want, Gerry?

War?

Remember, brothers,
we must have it.

Hey, take this.

Inside now.

Make a decision, gentlemen.

You have to get to your father.

He has the med cell, doesn't he?

Yes.

If we're going to stop this,

we're going to have
to get inside your place.

But we're not going
to make it through that.

There's another way in
from outside the Exchange.

Okay.

Out the back.

Uhh!

What the hell happened here?

I've made millions
for us, that's all.

What are you talking about?

The med cell.

Tao's got it.

I'm going to get it.

You?

You're a copy, and
you're dying at that.

Not for long.

After I get that
med cell, I'm cured.

Where's Gerry? Where's my son?

I sent him to do a job for us.

You sent him out there?

If I didn't need you...

Aah!

What the hell was that?

Stay put.

- We got to do something, Bing.
- I know.

Hey, come on.

Aah!

Aah!

Where's the boy?

I don't speak to messenger boys.

Tao! I got a message for you!

I am listening, Brock.

Med cell for the
life of your son.

Aah!

Pleased to see me?

What happened? Where
the hell's the army?

They never showed.

It's a set-up.

Told you we shouldn't
have trusted them.

Let's get what we came for
and get the hell out of here.

Well?

What's the answer?

Dad!

Dad, it's over.

What you're doing is wrong,
and I won't be a part... I won't!

No, Dad, stop!

Stop this now!

Bing!

Bing!

Bing.

Aah!

Gerry.

Gerry!

Gerry.

Oh, no.

Drink, Mana.

The cell. Drink.

Malzor.

After what time, Malcolm?

As we agreed, the
hyperdrive technology.

Oh, uh, it'll be a while
before I contact you again.

Yes.

Goodbye, Colonel.