L.A. Confidential Page #7
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- 1997
- 138 min
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EXLEY:
White's a mindless thug.
DUDLEY:
No, Edmund. He's a man who can
answer yes to those questions I
ask you from time to time.
The Chief interrupts with his own concern.
CHIEF:
I want to know who we give the
public in contrast? The
department needs role models.
Clean-cut, forthright men the
public can admire.
EXLEY:
I'll testify, sir. I'm not afraid
to do what's right.
CHIEF:
And I'll promote you. You'll be a
lieutenant immediately.
Exley seizes the moment, going over Dudley's head.
EXLEY:
Detective lieutenant.
The Chief and Dudley exchange a look. Neither approves.
CHIEF:
Ed, you're 30. Your father didn't
make lieutenant until he was 33.
EXLEY:
I know that, sir. I also know
that when he made lieutenant, it
was as a detective.
LOEW:
(interrupting)
laurels, it would look better if
we had a corroborative witness.
DUDLEY:
That'll be hard to come by. The
men hate a turncoat.
EXLEY:
Jack Vincennes. He's the
technical advisor on 'Badge of
Honor,' sir. He lives for it.
That's the way to get him.
CHIEF:
All right, Ed.
(into desk
intercom)
Call Sergeant Vincennes.
As Exley starts out, Dudley pulls him aside, speaks low.
DUDLEY:
You'll reap the benefits, but are
you truly prepared to be despised
within the department?
EXLEY:
Yes, Dudley. I am.
DUDLEY:
So be it.
JACK VINCENNES:
Looking sharp, he strides down the hall, enters the...
CHIEF'S OFFICE
Round two. Centred on Jack. Exley is gone.
DUDLEY:
Sergeant, we'll get right to it.
identified you as hitting Ezekiel
Garcia.
LOEW:
But my office has a stellar
witness who will tell the grand
jury that you hit back only after
being hit.
JACK:
What do I have to do?
LOEW:
Testify against the three officers
pensions. Our key witness will
testify roundly, but you can plead
ignorance to questions directed at
the other men.
CHIEF:
I'll guarantee you a slap on the
wrist. A brief suspension
followed by a temporary transfer
from Narcotics to Ad Vice.
(a beat)
When you transfer out of Vice,
you'll be back on the show.
JACK:
The show, sir?
CHIEF:
Badge of Honor, Vincennes. We
need to tone down your profile for
a bit.
The Chief just got Jack where he lives.
DUDLEY:
John, I doubt you've ever drawn a
stupid breath. Don't start now.
JACK:
Okay. I'll do it.
Smiles all around. Loew smiles at the two-way. A move
not lost on Jack who wonders who might be on the other
side.
CHIEF:
Dismissed, Vincennes.
Jack leaves. The Chief steps to the mirror, looks
through.
CHIEF:
So be it. Detective Lieutenant.
Exley clenches his fist in victory. The Chief continues.
CHIEF:
Ace them at the grand jury
tomorrow, son. Wear the smart-
looking suit and ace them. And,
Ed? Lose the glasses.
INT. ROOM 114 (GRAND JURY WITNESS ROOM) - DAY
Glasses off, Exley waits, looks up as Jack enters.
JACK:
You're the key witness?
EXLEY:
That's right.
JACK:
I should've known. What's the
Chief throwing you?
EXLEY:
Throwing me?
JACK:
Yeah, Exley. What's the payoff?
EXLEY:
You're the payoff expert. I'm
just doing my duty.
JACK:
You're playing an angle, college
boy. You're getting something out
of this so you don't have to
hobnob with the f***ing rank and
file cops who'll hate your guts
for snitching. If they're making
you a detective, watch out. Some
Bureau guys are gonna burn in this
and you're gonna have to work with
friends of theirs.
EXLEY:
What about you?
JACK:
I'm snitching three old timers
who'll be fishing in Oregon next
week. Next to you I'm clean. And
smart.
At that, a CLERK steps in from the hallway.
CLERK:
Edmund J. Exley to chambers.
As Exley's about to go...
JACK:
Just remember, Bud White'll f***
you for this if it takes the rest
of his life. They already
suspended him. Just pray he cops
a deal and stays on the Department
because that is one civilian you
do not want on your case.
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