Citizen X Page #3

Synopsis: Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed over 50 victims, mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a Communist state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Director(s): Chris Gerolmo
Production: HBO Video
  Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 11 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.6
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%
R
Year:
1995
105 min
451 Views


You think a man is what he says,

Don't you Colonel?

He is, if you talks for a living.

A man is what he fights for.

Well, I don't fight for anything.

I know.

He is a doctor with a bad reputation,

if you know what that means.

It is as I suspected, Comrade,

it's fornication, I made some drawings.

Take them in.

You serious?

Take them in.

Why are we arresting so

many perfectly respectful doctors?

Because we've been told to.

You're told told to investigate them,

not necessarily to detain them..

The doctors who are party members

we detain them as briefly as possible.

The sexual deviances who are party members

we intend to keep a little longer.

This is arrogance.

- I will speak to the men about it, Comrade.

I will take care of it.

Why don't you investigate the

police men, Comrade Burakov?

Wouldn't you say that they know

more about getting away with

murder than any other group?

Wouldn't you say that you yourself

will make a good suspect?

I know it's late, I'm sorry.

- I wasn't asleep.

Bondarchuk suspects the Cop, now.

Someone who knows how to

kill and get away with it.

I suppose it's a possibility.

The One he suspects is me ...

That's absurd.

- I'm afraid not.

You do not know what he is like.

Someone could come in the

night and take me away.

If you knew they would come

and take you on Friday,

What would you do different,

this week at work?

Nothing.

- Good. Eat.

Pathetic.

Where are you going all dressed up?

It's Saturday.

I have some work. A trip I have

to take for work. To make up for

something I failed to do

Why does that not surprise me?

I have some vodka in

my bag, would that do?

Use your hands, for God's sake.

Help me in here.

I'm Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry ...

You Okay?

This almost had pissed him off.

A little respect for the dead!

I want every piece of garbage

within 200-yard of radius checked out,

fingerprints, fibers

and body fluids.

every can, every bottle, You understand me?.

If we gonna fail it won't

be because of something left undone.

you understand what

I'm saying, God damn it?!

- Rest assured, I will get them working.

Okay, Let's move out.

- Is he serious?

He's gone crazy.

- Keep moving.

If you see anything interesting,

You let me know.

Police, Citizen ...

- Chikatilo

May I have your bag?

Citizen Chikatilo, You're under arrest

I was on my way home.

I talk to the young people because

I used to be a teacher ...

I always talk to young people

I have rope and a knife in my bag

because I work in a factory ...

and often need them.

What do you think?

- Personally?

I don't think he's a Savage.

Well, How do I know?

I have some more paperwork to do. Stay

with him, okay?. Absolutely.

I have a suspect

What is it?

- The blood test came back negative

What?

Semen sample is of type AB

Chikatilo's is of type A

I don't believe it.

- It's true.

What you talking about is true?

What does that mean?

Our blood test is for 11

variables. The FBI is for 149.

How do you know that?

- I saw it in a movie!

What the hell difference does

it make what the blood test says,

You do not know what you're talking about.

Comarada Burakov!

Are you aware that your prisoner

is a member of the Communist Party?

Is he not aware that this man is a

Party member in good standing?

Are you or Are You not aware?!

Of course I am aware of it, that I'm a

detective, Remember?

You approved my appointment.

And you're holding him anyway?

- That is my right

After The blood test came back negative.

Who told you that?

- What difference does it make?

Did you tell him?

- What difference does it make?!

It makes a difference to me ...

Let him go

Now. ..

Let him go or suffer the consequences

Colonel!

Release Citizen Chikatilo.

Burakov Office.

No, not yet ...

It's strange. They force us not finding bodies,

than finding them.

At least this time, if we found another body,

we might have another chance to find

fingerprint, or a witness.

In this way, I would rather find

three at a time and none in a year.

Let's get out of here. Let's go to work.

What happened to the boy?

He is being held in the cell downstairs.

He is not connected to the murders ...

but he has given us a fascinating

little piece of gossip.

You Let him go.

- What?

You Let him go.

- Why?

Why not? Gave you a God damn gossip.

Why can't you just let him go.

I am Sorry.

Please show

some mercy.

He's a victim, not

a criminal. He's a child.

All right, Go ahead. But

don't get anyone else involved.

Thank you.

I'll do it myself ...

You can go in.

You'd rather find three

bodies than none ...

You'd rather find citizens dead,

If it would make your job easier.

Have you become that perverse?

- I do not think this is a

fruitful line of enquiry.

I do!

Viktor Vasilievitj Burakov,

You stand by these remarks?

You stand by statement that you

would rather find bodies than not?

Is this man crying?

Is this the man to whom we trust

the safety of our children? Crying?

Mrs.Burakov?

I am Mikhail Fetisov.

I have your husband here,

He is having a problem.

Yes, Yes, I know.

I have arranged for him to take a

vacation and a rest tour.

Can I persuade you to come and pick him up?

Replace him.

No.

What was that?

What did you say?

After five straight

years on the same assigment,

Lt. Burakov is taking

his first vacation

His job will be

waiting for him when he comes back.

Get out.

All of you! Right now!

If you ever again contradicts me in front ...

I have here ...

I do not care what you have!

Information ...

Who cares!.

From a 19 year old boy whom you

maintain in the town of Sakti!

In the apartment you have arranged for him

and the gifts which you have given him.

And the dates of your last

three over night visits!

If you attempt to fire Lieutenant

Burakov, now or at any time ...

I will send all this to your wife.

I Recommended you for this position.

- I'll always be indebted to you.

Colonel Fetisov stopped

by with a ham.

A whole ham? Where did he get a ham?

He's very well connected.

I bet he knows everyone in pork.

He is very proud of himself,

for defending you.

I think, he feels that,

he has finally earned your respect.

Has he?

Will you tell him when you go back to work?

I think it would mean a lot to him.

I knew, I could talk you into it.

Lieutenant Burakov, You're 10 days early.

- I feel much better.

I am glad. You haven't been home?

I came to see you first.

I want to thank you for taking care

of my family while I was away.

And for saving my job.

You were right by knowing which

skirmishes to ignore.

Not really. I have just,

when you spent enough time with the lion ...

the idea of roaring, starts becoming

more and more reasonable.

There is something I wanted to ask you about.

- What is it?

While I was away

I spoke to a psychiatrist.

I would like to bring one into the case.

Maybe you know someone from the Institute.

You are aware, I am sure that,

never in the history of the...

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes

Robert Cullen

All Robert Cullen scripts | Robert Cullen Scripts

0 fans

Submitted on August 05, 2018

Discuss this script with the community:

0 Comments

    Translation

    Translate and read this script in other languages:

    Select another language:

    • - Select -
    • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
    • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
    • Español (Spanish)
    • Esperanto (Esperanto)
    • 日本語 (Japanese)
    • Português (Portuguese)
    • Deutsch (German)
    • العربية (Arabic)
    • Français (French)
    • Русский (Russian)
    • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
    • 한국어 (Korean)
    • עברית (Hebrew)
    • Gaeilge (Irish)
    • Українська (Ukrainian)
    • اردو (Urdu)
    • Magyar (Hungarian)
    • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
    • Indonesia (Indonesian)
    • Italiano (Italian)
    • தமிழ் (Tamil)
    • Türkçe (Turkish)
    • తెలుగు (Telugu)
    • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
    • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
    • Čeština (Czech)
    • Polski (Polish)
    • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
    • Românește (Romanian)
    • Nederlands (Dutch)
    • Ελληνικά (Greek)
    • Latinum (Latin)
    • Svenska (Swedish)
    • Dansk (Danish)
    • Suomi (Finnish)
    • فارسی (Persian)
    • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
    • հայերեն (Armenian)
    • Norsk (Norwegian)
    • English (English)

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this screenplay to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Citizen X" Scripts.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Jul 2024. <https://www.scripts.com/script/citizen_x_5599>.

    We need you!

    Help us build the largest writers community and scripts collection on the web!

    Watch the movie trailer

    Citizen X

    Browse Scripts.com

    The Studio:

    ScreenWriting Tool

    Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features.


    Quiz

    Are you a screenwriting master?

    »
    In screenwriting, what is a "logline"?
    A The title of the screenplay
    B A brief summary of the story
    C A character description
    D The first line of dialogue