One-Adam-12, no warrant.
Lincoln X-ray, Ida 483.
One-Adam-12. A
with chains and knives.
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Well, it's getting to
be about that time.
That's just what my
stomach was thinking.
Okay, uh... how
about Chinese food?
Han Low's only a couple blocks.
Look, you know just as well
where we're going as I do.
Okay. Call it in.
One-Adam-12 requesting code 7
at Duke's Roundup Café.
Fifth Street and Pine.
One-Adam-12. Okay, set.
One-Adam-12. Roger.
You go ahead. I'm
gonna buy a paper.
What do you want to eat?
Uh, ranchburger, medium
rare. Side order of chili.
A true gourmet selection.
Oh! Hey! Cop!
One-Adam-12 to Control One.
Officer needs help. sh*ts fired.
Corner of Fifth Street and Pine.
Requesting a sergeant
with a tear gas kit.
All units in the vicinity,
officer needs help.
Fifth and Pine. sh*ts fired.
One-Adam-15. Handle Code 3.
One-Adam-12 is requesting help.
Wha... What are we gonna do now?
Try the back. Keep
your eye on them.
Uhh... Back door locked?
Is it locked?
Keys are on the
wall, by the register.
What happened?
They got the back.
We'd be clay pigeons.
Look. Listen, I... I
got the cop's g*n.
Good. We may need it.
What's going on in there?
My partner must've
walked in on a 2-11.
We were just around the
corner and heard your call.
Did your partner get hit?
I don't know.
Come on.
Hold it right there!
We got a cop in here
with a b*llet in him!
Stay where you are,
or we'll finish him off!
One thing we know for sure.
They can't get out the back way.
What the guy look like?
I'm sorry. I was ducking a slug.
Okay, let's get the traffic
stopped through here.
Take that end of the
street, and I'll take the other.
Let's go!
Go! Fast!
Is... Is he alive?
Yeah.
We... We'd better
give up, buddy.
If... If the cop
dies, we've had it.
Shoulda thought of
that before you shot him.
Gimme a hand.
Hold it, fella.
You're gonna have to go
back the way you came.
We're clearing out the area.
Let's go, folks. Move on back.
What happened, Reed?
I was buying a paper.
Malloy walked into
the Longhorn Café
and caught a b*llet.
Guy said if we tried
to rush him, he'd
finish him off.
How many involved?
At least two.
What makes you think so?
One of the guys tried
to get out the back.
When he was making his
move, not a single customer
ran out the front. I figured
somebody else had a g*n on 'em.
Where's a good spot
for a command post?
Pull ahead and around
the corner to the right.
There's an alley the other
side of that little theater.
You can cover the
front from there. Right.
All right, let's go,
folks. Move on back.
What's... What's
going on out there?
I don't know, but they're
getting a lot of help.
All of you, over here.
Down on the floor.
Come on! Come on!
Where you going?
He needs help.
He could bleed to death.
Let her go. A live cop's
better than a dead one.
Watch her, though.
Let me help her.
Never mind, cowboy.
You and Pop there,
have a seat on the floor.
What're you gonna do with us?
I'll let you know.
One-L-90, this is One-L-20.
Requesting an ambulance
and a SWAT team
be dispatched to our
command post. Code 2.
Roger, One-L-20. SWAT
team has been contacted
and is en route
to your location.
We've got a black-and-white
at both ends of the block.
Good. I've got more
units on the way.
Now, we'll set up a perimeter.
We'll clear out these
stores and offices
that might be in the
line of fire. Then what?
Well, we'll try to
talk 'em outta there.
If that doesn't work,
we'll use tear gas.
Wanna break it out for me?
There's a first aid kit
behind the counter.
May I get it?
Help yourself.
The first aid kit. Nothing else.
What do you think
we ought to do?
I'll tell you what we're
gonna do. Nothing.
Sounds funny,
coming from you, Duke.
That's my girl over there, pal.
I don't want her hurt.
How about Malloy?
He'd tell you the same thing:
Just sit tight and
sweat 'em out.
Hey.
Come on.
Wake up.
Oh, that's better.
You had me worried
there for a minute.
I want every building cleared
that could be hit by a b*llet
from inside that restaurant.
All right, get a move on.
we bust out of jail.
And already we got one
foot in the gas chamber.
Whose fault is it,
Vince, mine or yours?
What difference does it
make? Let's get outta here.
I'm ready. Any suggestions?
Yeah.
Let's throw in the towel.
'Cause if we don't, they're
gonna k*ll us for sure.
I told you a long time ago
if I ever got outta that joint,
I was never going back,
and I meant what I said.
One-L-90, this is One-L-20.
We got some
buildings to evacuate.
Then we're gonna
try to talk 'em out.
Now, what's the ETA
on that SWAT team?
This is One-L-90. Your SWAT
team ought to be there any minute.
One-L-20. Roger.
Easy does it, Pete.
How you feeling?
Rotten.
Well, don't look so sad.
You're gonna live a
little longer. Thanks.
We're gonna make
a trade, even up...
Your life for ours.
Forget it.
You need a doctor.
I'll give them the
Message.
It won't work,
friend. I think it will.
Your buddies out there
aren't gonna just stand around
and wait for you to die.
Don't be so sure.
We'll see.
Bernie.
What? They're getting ready
to sh**t some tear gas in here.
They can't!
Why not, cowboy?
Well, the old man,
that's why. Shut up, Duke
Nah. What is it, cowboy?
Keep talking.
They can't sh**t
tear gas in here.
It'd k*ll Stony. Now, I
know what I'm talking about.
Why?
He can hardly breathe as it is.
It's his lungs. Now, tear
gas would wipe him out.
That's good to know.
Thanks, cowboy.
I'm scared, Pete.
Just take it easy.
Everything's being
done that can be done,
so don't get excited. Okay?
Look, do me a favor. Go over...
sit down next to Duke.
You all right?
Ye... Yeah.
Your boyfriend's...
kind of excitable.
So don't let him do
anything foolish. Okay?
Mind if I sit over there?
Go ahead.
You, inside the restaurant.
Come out with your
hands over your heads.
You've got one minute
before we send
tear gas in there.
You got 40 seconds.
Okay, Pop, on your feet.
What are you gonna do?
I want somebody to hide behind.
Then why not use me, huh?
Sorry, cowboy, you're
too healthy. Come on.
Inside the café.
You've got 30 seconds.
Sarge.
You listening out there?
We're listening.
You know this guy?
His name is Stony!
Says he knows you!
Reed?
Yeah. I know him.
He's an ex-rodeo rider.
We know him.
Then you know
he don't breathe so good.
You send tear gas in
here, he's as good as dead!
That's right, Sarge.
He's got emphysema.
I think we shook
'em up a little, Pop.
You're a stupid man, mister.
So I've been told.
Go on back. Sit down.
What do you think you've gained
by telling 'em about me?
One hour, maybe?
I'll settle for that.
Ever been in prison, Pop?
No.
Then you don't know
how long an hour can be.
Crummy trick, huh?
Yeah.
The old guy was
steady as a rock.
Gotta hand it to him.
What's your last name, Bernie?
Why?
I just like to know who
I'm talking to, that's all.
Not important.
Never was, come
to think about it.
That so?
Unimportant name,
unimportant man.
Till now. Right?
I gotta agree with that.
You fit to walk?
Whenever you're ready.
Old Vinnie over
there'll probably want
to take the girl along.
Wanna bet?
One hostage is enough.
Two would just slow you down.
I couldn't agree more.
You know...
for an intelligent man,
you're playing it pretty dumb.
You, too, huh?
When'd you get out
of the joint, Bernie?
What difference does it make?
I'm out. That's all that counts.
For how long?
I'll tell you for how long.
Yeah? Forever, mister!
Hi, Mac. I'm sorry
I'm late. I had a little
research to do.
You're just in time.
They're still inside. We figure
they've got at least four hostages.
How's Malloy? Any word?
They said he's still alive.
I think I know who
your suspects are.
At any rate, they've been reported
in the vicinity. Who are they?
Couple of hard cases.
Bernie Ryan and Vince Warren.
Over the wall from San Quentin.
That rings a bell.
Yeah, I sent 'em up myself,
about three years ago.
We got word this
morning about the break.
Now, I just pulled a package
on 'em to refresh my memory.
They're both
trigger-happy. Yeah?
But Ryan's the worst of the two.
He'll sh**t to k*ll.
Your people in position?
All set.
They got sn*pers
all over the place.
They want to
k*ll us. I told you.
You're getting nervous, pal.
Come on, Bernie. We
quit now, we got a chance.
Use your head.
Inside the café!
Pay attention!
You're completely surrounded.
There's the door.
You can walk out anytime
you want. I'm staying.
Listen to me, will you?
What would you rather have, a
cell in the joint or... or being dead?
Answer me that. I know about
one. The other's gotta be better.
You're crazy.
Look, Vince, we're still gonna
walk outta here. Believe me.
But not if we start
taking each other on!
Now, trust me!
I know what I'm doing!
There's no chance of escape.
Now, throw your g*ns
out on the sidewalk
and come outta there
with your hands up high.
How about it, boys?
This has gone far
enough, don't you think?
I'll have to admit, they
make a pretty strong case.
I wouldn't wait any longer.
You need a doctor.
Let's see if we can get you one.
What now, Sarge?
It's their move.
Your first partner, Reed?
Yeah.
I know how you feel right now.
Hey, out there!
Your buddy here needs a doctor!
We're ready to
deal! How about you?
That's Ryan... the
voice and the face.
What kind of a deal?
One cop for the two
of us! What do you say?
Keep talking.
Back off, and we'll disappear!
That way, nobody gets hurt.
We'll leave the cop behind.
How about it, Reed?
If it was up to you,
how would you handle it?
He's bleeding. I
want to get him out.
Yeah.
I'll sweeten the deal!
One cop and three solid citizens
for a couple of bust-outs.
That's my last offer.
You're wasting your time.
I don't think so.
I'm getting tired of waiting!
We got a deal?
If you're all right,
Malloy, wave your hand.
Don't do it.
Well, Reed?
You know we can't let 'em go.
All right. Throw down your g*n
and come out with your hands up.
That's the only kind of a deal
I can make.
For a bunch of intelligent men,
they're playing it kinda dumb.
Over there,
alongside the cowboy.
Now what, Bernie?
You're funny, Vince.
What do you mean?
You know the neighborhood.
You know the joint.
This one here.
This whole thing
was your idea, right?
How did I know a cop
was gonna come in?
Yeah. sh**ting the cop.
That was your idea, too.
Now all of a sudden, you
can't think of a thing to do.
They're right.
I'm stupid.
Now, get outta here!
Bernie.
You don't understand.
I don't... I don't want to die!
Don't worry, pal.
You're home free.
Don't sh**t!
Please, don't sh**t!
I'm coming out!
Please! Here's...
Here's the g*n! I got
no g*n! Please don't
sh**t! I want to live!
Hold your fire! Hold your fire!
All right, come on out, Warren.
Keep those hands up high.
Please! Please don't sh**t me!
Here! The hands are up!
Please don't sh**t me.
Please.
Please. Don't sh**t.
Please.
Please don't sh**t me.
Please don't sh**t me.
Take him, Reed.
Don't sh**t. Come on,
mister. Keep moving.
Don't sh**t.
Turn around. Hands on
your head. Don't sh**t.
Don't sh**t.
Please don't sh**t.
Ohh!
Hands on top of the car. Uhh...
How's your shoulder?
Not too good.
You know, you're lucky.
Vince is a good shot.
I'm surprised he didn't
take your head off.
I live right.
Now, which one of you
wants to walk outta here
in front of me?
I thought we had
that all arranged.
Yeah, I been
thinking about that.
You just might cave in there.
Then where would I be?
Where Vince is... alive.
Yeah. You said it yourself.
I'm not too bright.
Okay. Let's get it over with.
Now, take it easy.
You're right, and I'm wrong.
I could be dead before
that cup gets cold.
I want to finish what's in it.
Now, I'm parked right in
front of your black-and-white.
We'll take our time
crossing the street.
When we get to the car,
we'll climb in together...
like Siamese twins.
You're really not too bright,
are you? Don't make
a mistake, cowboy.
Duke, please.
Now, no. Wait a
minute. He'll listen to me.
Malloy's a cop.
They're not gonna spare him if
it means letting you getting away.
So take me, huh?
How about it? No dice, shorty.
But that's what
they pay him for.
I've heard the rumor,
only it's not true.
Okay. Let's go.
He can do it himself.
Thanks for the coffee.
Here he comes.
Hold your fire, everybody.
Real easy, partner.
Don't try to get away.
What are you doing,
Gus? I'm gonna talk
to him. Cover me.
Hey, back!
Get any closer, I'll sh**t.
Don't you know me, Bernie?
Gus Barin.
Yeah, I know you.
Look. I got nothing in my hands.
Let's talk about it.
You mind?
Hold it right there.
What's the matter?
So we yak a couple of minutes.
Or do you scare easier nowadays?
What do you want to talk about?
About you.
And Malloy there.
How you doing, Pete?
I'm okay.
Good. Glad to hear it.
How about the rest of 'em?
I shot 'em.
What else?
Uh-uh. Vince, maybe,
but not you, Bernie.
You got brains.
Thanks. Now, get outta my way.
Gimme the g*n, Bernie.
I was waiting for that.
Is prison so bad you're
willing to die to keep from going
back? Is that the idea?
Exactly.
Only I figure to stay alive.
Is that your car there?
Since 2:00 this morning.
Shoulda kept an eye on it.
What are you talking about?
Well, we pulled the
ignition wires a while ago.
On the police car, too.
You're lying!
Well, go ahead. Try it.
Try the black-and-white, too.
He's telling the truth, Bernie.
I saw 'em out the window
while you were drinking coffee.
How could you?
You were on the floor.
I tried to get up. Remember?
You won't get very
far walking, Bernie.
You went over the wall
at 2:00 this morning.
You're tired, Bernie.
Give me the g*n.
I'll see you get all
the sleep you want.
Yeah, I'm tired.
Easy, Bernie.
Hand me the g*n.
It's all over.
Yeah.
You're right.
Uhh!
Uhhhh!
How you feeling? You okay?
Yeah.
Man, it's good to see you.
It's good to see you, too.
Thanks, Gus.
Anytime.
Hey. Those ignition wires.
Did you guys really pull 'em?
What do you think?
Hey, get that
stretcher over here!
02x12 - Log 43: Hostage
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Set in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division, Adam-12 follows police officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol Los Angeles.
Set in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division, Adam-12 follows police officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol Los Angeles.