Belly of the Beast Page #3

Synopsis: Ten years ago, Jake Hopper was a CIA agent who was stationed in Thailand. Then one day, things went sour, and his partner, Sunti barely escaped with his life...after accidentally killing a woman. Jake called it quits and returned to the United States when his wife died, and Sunti became a Buddhist monk to atone for his sins. For the past 10 years, Jake has run a successful private security business, and has been raising his daughter Jessica, who is now an adult. While hiking in Thailand, Jessica and her friend Sarah Winthorpe are kidnapped. A group of Islamic fundamentalists known as the Abu Karaf claims responsibility. Sarah is the daughter of United States senator John Winthorpe. For ransom, the Abu Karaf demand the release of 20 prisoners from American custody. The US Secretary of State urges restraint -- he won't negotiate. Tom Collins, an ex-colleague of Jake's, recognizes Jessica on the ransom tape and tips Jake off. Jake knows that he must rescue the girls himself. An old CIA bu
Genre: Action
Director(s): Siu-Tung Ching
Production: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
 
IMDB:
4.7
R
Year:
2003
91 min
261 Views


with your program...

...while they're jerking our chains?

- You won't leave alive...

...without me. Do you hear?

- We'll see.

Jake.

He's coming with me.

I'll take full responsibility.

Next time I see you,

I put a bullet in your head.

- Go for it.

- Key.

I'll contact you later.

I'm taking you to the airport.

Leave this to us, Jake.

You look smart. We can do this the

hard or easy way. How you want it?

- I hope you're not threatening me.

- You know me better than that.

Listen to me. This is my daughter.

What that means is, anybody

who stands in my way...

...it's gonna be them or me.

- I don't want you in a body bag.

You ain't gonna have to worry

about that.

You got something else to say?

I won't be here the next time, Jake.

Help me!

Jessica! Jessica!

No! No!

No! No!

Stop!

- Boss needs her.

- She killed my brother.

Get the body out of here,

leave her alone.

Get up!

The time will come.

Jade, I'm home.

Jade?

They killed her roommates,

and your hotel is full of police.

This place is safe.

We've gotta find this guy Fernand.

- You think he set up Mongkol?

- No, he'd be screwing himself.

I'll see what I can do.

- I'll meet you back here.

- Thank you, brother.

You need anything?

No.

Is there any chance anybody

saw you go into the office?

No.

It's just... Just Jade.

It was horrible.

- There was blood everywhere.

- I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

She was so strong.

It didn't matter what happened.

She...

She never complained.

And now they're gonna come

for me.

No, you're with me.

You don't have to worry.

You're with me.

You're not always going to be here.

Well, I might not always be here...

...but you can be with me

as long as you want.

Okay?

Don't leave me.

I won't.

I'm sorry, sir.

Leon had Hopper released.

Things like that happen, captain.

Hopper will have his day.

Hold out the apple, captain.

Sir, please, I can explain

what happened.

Closer, captain.

- There was nothing I could do.

- I said, closer.

Closer to your head!

If this happens again,

you will be the apple.

Yes, sir.

Fernand Zadir met with Hopper.

Soon, Fitch will do the same.

Silence them.

Fernand uses this place when his

shipments come in from the river.

Sunti, are you in the mood

for a dance?

We were too late.

He was all we had.

No, no, no.

I don't think so.

Sooner or later, they'll slip up,

and when they do...

...we'll get what we want.

- You think they'll come for you?

- I pray they come...

...because then we'll find out

where my daughter is.

No!

No! Don't hurt me!

- Get off me!

- Jess!

This is a final warning. We will

execute them within 76 hours...

...if our preliminary demands

are not met.

- Where are we going?

- Fitch is all we've got.

- Where are we going?

- Fitch is all we've got.

What...? Is this woman cra...?

Wait here.

Is he gonna offer you a deal?

I don't think so.

Then what does he want?

I don't know and I don't care.

And what brings you to this part

of town, Mr. Hopper?

As you know,

I'm here to find my daughter.

And I'm still looking for my money.

I understand that,

but I can't help you.

If I had your daughter,

you wouldn't be here.

I believe you.

This may be a long shot, but who

was that woman at the train yard?

Why should I trust you?

Let me put it this way.

One of the kidnapped girls...

...is the daughter

of Senator John Winthorpe.

You do not want a bunch of these

black-op boys coming in here...

...and tearing up your world.

Her name's Lena.

She works for Bridgeport.

It kind of seems to me

like maybe she's setting you up.

I think you're right.

You know they're gonna

manipulate the CIA...

...into believing you're a threat.

Thank you for saving my life.

Nothing personal.

For me, it's all about the girls.

I'm just here for those girls.

Hey, buddy.

- How you doing?

- Great. How are you?

You know, Fitch, you ain't nothing

but a trailer-park b*tch.

I think I figured it out. You lost out

on the heroin out of the north.

It all went to the Chinese

in the triangle.

You lost out on the Abu Karaf

in their arms dealing...

...because, hey, they're Muslims,

and after 9l11, well...

So you orchestrate the kidnapping

of two poor little innocent girls.

Then you enlisted

Thai Special Forces and the CIA...

...to crush your business competition,

but you made one big mistake.

You kidnapped my daughter.

You done? Good,

because I just wanna say, Jake...

...you're a f***ing dog.

You're gonna die right here...

...and your body's gonna rot

in a hole, just like Jessica's.

I suggest you put your gun down...

...and tell us where his daughter is,

okay?

The general's taking

really good care of her.

What do you think of that?

Great. I like this one.

I want him.

Well, you're not my type, but, hey.

You enjoying this? Good...

...because it's the last thing

you're ever gonna see.

I liked you much better as a b*tch.

Are you enjoying it?

Jake, this is between you and him.

Please don't kill him.

Jake, give me a break, huh?

For old times' sake.

I'm just...

You know, I'm really confused.

Didn't you just say I'm a dog

and I'm gonna die in this hole...

...just like my daughter?

Sunti, this is not a good man.

What are we gonna do? It's not like

I can take him home to Mama.

I guess he sealed his own fate.

It came from the president's office

10 minutes ago.

Do you think we're doing

the right thing?

I don't think we have

any options, sir.

What about the girls?

Senator Winthorpe wanted

more time...

...but the boss has made up

his mind.

Hi, Shirley. Get me Leon.

Yep.

Yes, I think it's for the best.

I can have Colonel Rose mobile

in 12 hours.

- Did you find Hopper yet?

- Still nothing, sir.

Listen, Hopper's a joke. A washed-up

old man. I'll take care of him.

Sir, did you know a Fitch McQuoid?

Sure. He's retired, right?

He was found dead in his club

three hours ago.

Stay in touch.

General, my people have decided

to move forward as planned.

I understand.

I'll let my officers know.

You're doing the right thing, Leon.

Be careful.

I'll be fine.

Listen, I've been thinking.

Not that anything would happen...

...but in the rare event

that I don't come back...

...this will be enough to tide

you over for a while.

The phone number of my good friend

Tom Collins is in there. You call him.

All right?

Keep it.

I will be waiting for you

when you get back.

- Time to go.

- All right.

- You got both of those?

- Yep.

- Yeah.

- Leon.

How'd you get this number?

Abu Karaf don't have my daughter.

You know that.

But Jantapan does,

and I think you know that.

Going to get the girls. Thanks.

Wait a minute. Hopper.

Sh*t.

Clear.

Get us out of here!

Let us out! Please!

Stay here.

You might defeat me...

...but you cannot defeat the magic.

It's okay. It's your father.

You can come out now.

Hey, come here, baby.

What'd you think,

I wasn't gonna come and get you?

Thank you.

Thank you.

- We did it, Jake.

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