Five Came Back Page #6

Listen. They're going to attack us.

No. As long as the drums sound,

We're all right.

It's when they stop

drumming they'll attack.

Come on, Joe.

How much longer?

We're nearly ready.

They've got to know, Joe.

Folks, I've got bad news for you.

I can fix the engine so it

will get us in the air...

but it won't last long.

We've got that mountain

range to go over,

And one engine can't

make it with a full load.

How many will it take?

Four of us and the kid.

I know these planes.

I've tested them at the factory.

I know exactly what they'll do.

So that means five of us get out, and...

the rest stay.

There's need for only one pilot.

That's bill.

Wait a minute.

You're as good a pilot as I am.

I'll stay.

I'll stay, too.

I'm pretty fed up with things outside.

I don't care much what happens.

Now, look here, if you

two want to play hero,

That's all right with me, but...

there's one rule we can use.

Women and children first.

I think the women

Have as much right to

a choice as the men.

We could draw lots.

No. Chance is too tricky.

The wrong people might win.

We've got to be logical.

Excuse me. I think this is necessary.

I don't think so.

It hasn't been decided yet

Whether you go or stay.

Oh, yes, it has. I stay.

Now, some of you want to live,

Others deserve to,

But the question cannot

be decided emotionally.

It's got to be decided

by cold, hard logic,

By one kind of savage

or stretched by another,

I have nothing to gain either way.

I am the only one you can depend on

To decide things logically.

Stay where you are, Mr. Ellis.

I'm the law now.

Legally, the question

ought to be decided

By bill or Joe,

But I for one am quite content

To let the matter lie with Mr. Vasquez.

Thank you, professor.

Don't you see?

You've all formed

attachments, friendships.

I'm the only one who hasn't.

I wish you all well.

So whether you like it or not,

I'm going to choose for you.

All right, Vasquez. Make your decision,

But make it quick.

We'll be ready to take

off in a few minutes.

Come on, Joe.

The drums have stopped.

That means they may attack soon.

Well, what about it? Who gets to go?

I have to think it over

Until the plane is

ready to fly, Mr. Ellis.

Henry?

Mm-Hmm?

The same moon was shining

When we got married.

It was much larger then.

And 35 years younger.

Martha?

Um-Hmm?

Vasquez must not choose us.

I know, dear.

I know.

I'm grateful to you, Martha...

for our life together.

Thank you, Henry.

I'm going to speak to Vasquez.

Vasquez...

my wife and I have grown to like you.

Can't allow that to influence

my decision, professor.

Oh, yes, you can.

Mrs. Spengler and I

Have only a short time left at the best.

The others have a life before them.

Leave us behind.

I ask it as a favor.

If there were more men

like you, professor,

There would be fewer men like me.

Thank you.

Joe?

Sometimes people find out

their mistakes too late, but...

suppose things turn out

that one of us goes back

And one of us has to stay here?

I think I know what you mean...

'cause I've wanted

to say the same thing.

All right, Joe.

Let's turn them over.

Vasquez, I want to talk to you.

I am very rich, you know.

If... If you and

I were to go back

On that plane together,

I'd... I'd hire the finest

lawyer in the world for you.

Thank you.

I'll think it over, Mr. Ellis.

How's the kid?

Asleep.

Never thought I'd be the motherly type.

Chances are you'll be

going back with him.

You stay, I want to stay, too.

If Vasquez says you're to go, you'll go.

I've got some

dough saved up...

Enough to give you and the kid a start.

I'll give you a note to the airport,

They'll let you have the money.

All right, bill.

O.K. Hit the throttle.

Clear the prop.

Give me more gas!

All right. We're ready.

Come on, Vasquez. Let's have it.

First I pick bill.

I think he's the one to fly the ship.

Now, wait

a minute...

What he says goes.

Right. Tommy's second, of course.

Third, Alice,

fourth, Joe brooks...

What?

Please let me finish. Fifth, miss Peggy.

Well, what's the matter with me?

You're not worth saving, Mr. Ellis.

Mr. And Mrs. Spengler are

remaining at their own request,

And as for me,

There was certainly no bravery

involved in my decision.

Now, you better get going.

You haven't much time.

I'm not going to leave

Mr. And Mrs. Spengler.

Me, neither.

Oh, yes, you are.

Martha and I...

My choice goes!

Get them on the plane.

Get them in the plane!

It's all right. It's not serious.

Get him in the plane.

Hurry up, there!

Hurry up, all of you! In the plane!

It's like having children

of our own, isn't it?

Yes. Five young people all going back.

Well, I'll go and fix the fire.

If we're taken alive,

It means torture.

Three shots left.

When she's not looking.

Can I lend you a hand, Martha?

Henry, you old darling.

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