Knockin' on Heaven's Door Page #2

Synopsis: Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in Tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Director(s): Thomas Jahn
Production: Phaedra
  8 wins & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
8.0
NOT RATED
Year:
1997
87 min
1,681 Views


I have no idea - we stole it!

You mean I was involved in the theft of a car?

You could say that.

- I can't remember anything!

- You helped pick it out.

- Martin Brest, right?

- Yes, the one from the hospital.

Shouldn't we get going?

We are on our way to the ocean.

You have never been there,

so we decided to go.

I think I don't want to go.

Then you can't talk about it up there!

Yes, I know, I also want to go to the ocean,

but...

... I am afraid.

Let me tell you:

You don't have to be afraid.

Didn't I tell you:

Nobody was to leave the f***ing car?

Didn't I tell you idiots

not to take your eyes of the car?

Didn't I?

Yes, you did, boss!

Why didn't you do it, then?

There was this boy...

I don't want to hear any more bullshit!

I could kill both of you!

I mean, I have the right to do so!

But I want my car back and

therefore I'm giving you another chance.

Bring the car back and the

two motherfuckers that stole it!

And make it quick!

Do you understand?

Good morning!

85.70 please!

I know, but unfortunately I have no money

with me.

Oh, you are driving a big Mercedes,

but you don't have any money?

Then give me your pyjamas!

It seems we've got a problem here.

Should I be afraid or something?

Martin! Don't be stupid!

Finally there is someone with a good idea!

Put the gun away! I don't want to be

involved in this. It's armed robbery!

Oh no! Just forget what I said!

- Rudi, go back to the car!

- No, I won't!

At this moment it is just armed - something-,

since I didn't take anything!

But you plan to do it!

Boys!

- Just a second!

- We don't have money...

Boys!

- One moment! We shouldn't do it!

- Why not?

It's against the law!

BOYS!

WHAT?

Just a hint - before my fingers fall asleep -

maybe you should plan your robberies beforehand!

You're starting to get on my f***ing nerves!

This gun is real!

I believe you, but what can you

really do to me anyway?

It is now 10:
58am. At 11am, my friend will

come by and he is a policeman.

He always comes at 11am.

He walks in and checks if everything is alright,

drinks a "Jaegermeister" and then he leaves again.

IF everything is alright...

Where is Klaus?

Who is Klaus?

Every morning at 11am I come in here

and Klaus is there instead of you.

Oh, Klaus!

He's sick.

Perhaps you are telling the truth

and he really is ill-

- what car is this?

That is a Mercedes 230 SL baby-blue.

Baby-blue?

Who owns it?

You're a tough customer!

Hey, wait a sec!

Me and Rudi stole this car yesterday!

Who is Rudi?

Rudi Wurlitzer!

We want to go to the ocean and we didn't

have a car. What could we have done? Walk?

And Klaus is really not ill.

Well, maybe up there, since he wanted my pyjamas!

But now he is sitting down here

with a gun pointed at his head!

That's a good one!

Really good!

My drink is on the house, like always!

No, it's 2.50!

Maybe you can get away with this with Klaus,

since he is your friend. But with me you gotta

to pay 2.50.

Good day, gentleman!

What can I do for you?

How much is this car?

That is a Mercedes 230 SL - 170 HP.

How much is it?

The way it is now?

Leather seats, special paint,

stereo radio - with CD player!

How much?

Since you are a foreigner

and foreigners have a hard time in Germany...

75,000!

Are you playing us for a sucker?

That is a used car!

I know, but it's a rare item

and rare items cost a lot.

But first we sign the papers.

Do you have money?

Not enough!

Lets bump this motherf***er!

Bump him OFF!

Bump him off and take the car!

Can you hold the car until tonight?

Sure!

That looks great on you, Rudi!

Maybe you should try on the red one again?

I will, but I think I will take this one!

If you plan to rob this shop too, I'm

outta here! Got it?

Sure!

- Am I allowed to smoke here?

- Of course!

How much for all of this?

Your suit alone is 2,300.

2,300?

I'll have to pick up some cash first.

But this is... about...

3,000- for now

These are most amazing clothes I have ever worn.

Just a few Marks from the gas station -

they are a gas company, they won't even notice!

Right!

I'll go and get some money now, ok?

Sorry, we're on lunch break.

Lunch break is cancelled today!

You have to say something or

nothing will happen here!

You got 3 seconds:

Someone will tell me what I want or...

Let's just say that this is

not a water pistol!

You want all the money!

100 Marks for you, the rest goes in the bag!

Hurry up!

Excuse me...

What?

I know it's a stupid question, but

usually my customers don't turn up in pyjamas...

Without shoes even!

Hi, my name is Martin Brest!

As you can see I am robbing your silly bank!

And just because I picked out this suit,

but I can't afford it!

You can stop babbling:

They don't record the audio anyway.

80,000!

Hank! Look at that guy!

What about him?

Look at the amazing suit he is wearing!

Come on!

I'll take the black one!

That should be enough!

Come on, Rudi!

You can keep the rest!

I think we can lower our hands now...

Hands up!

This is a robbery!

What are you looking at a**holes?

Gimme all your money or you're dead!

You've arrived too late, by one minute...

- This red thing looks completely silly!

- Stop bitching...

Red is your colour!

What's in the bag?

Just come on!

Tell me what's in there,

or I'll stay right here.

60... 70...

75!

75,000!

And I am wearing this ridiculous red thing!

We'll buy you a new one.

What? We'll buy you a new one!

Or two?

Trinidad! Tierra del Fuego! Bora-Bora! Hawaii!

Even some places we can't pronounce!

Actually, I only want to go to the ocean.

Do you really believe we will be sitting on

a cloud and talk about the ocean?

Yes, I really do!

Boss!

This just came in from Wiesbaden!

Martin Brest is a Snow White!

Oh, you mean...

No, he is not in our files!

So why did he crack up then?

He's never done anything and now:

bank robbery, gas station...

And what about the car, this Mercedes...?

Nothing.

And now guess why!

Just put out a search warrant, Keller!

OK, boss!

And, Keller?

Nothing...

One million!

And you, like an idiot, are robbing banks!

One million! This is a lucky car!

And now?

If you need something else,

just ring for me.

What?

Oh, yes.

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your stay!

Thank you very much!

Hey! Where are you going?

I quit!

Is there something you can tell me?

Except that you turned this place upside down?

Of course!

Look what I found!

This is for a check-up in the hospital.

In half an hour. We can make it there!

- That was yesterday!

- Oh, we might be late then.

Two number fifteens, please.

Is there anything else you can recommend?

Oh yes - what is it?

I see. Two ice-creams then.

And, one bottle of...

No, two bottles of "Cuvee Dom Perignon" -

and two glasses please!

Ten minutes?

Okay, thanks.

Oh, and a French dictionary please!

Of course, boss!

Yes Franky...

The cops are after the car, too...

We are listening to the cops radio...

You can rely on us, Franky - 120 percent!

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Thomas Jahn

Thomas Jahn (born 9 July 1965) is a German film and television director. more…

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