The Dark Knight Rises Page #27

BANE:

The bomb is armed, the bomb is

mobile, the identity of the

triggerman is a mystery. One of you

holds the detonator - we come not

as conquerors, but as liberators to

return control of this city to the

people. At the first sign of

interference from the outside world

or of people attempting to flee,

this anonymous Gothamite, this

unsung hero, will trigger the bomb.

For now, martial law is in effect.

Return to your homes, hold your

families close, and wait. Tomorrow

you claim what is rightfully yours.

Bane turns, leaves the field, followed by his men.

INT. PENTAGON WAR ROOM - CONTINUOUS

The General breaks the silence.

105.

GENERAL:

Pull back the fighters, start

high-level reconnaissance flights.

And get the President on the line.

EXT. GOTHAM BRIDGE - SUNSET

Mercenaries hold the bridge. A tank rolls across from the

mainland, soldiers behind. The Lead Mercenary uses a

bullhorn.

LEAD MERCENARY:

Tanks and planes cannot stop us

detonating our device. Send an

emissary to discuss terms of access

for supplies and communication.

A Captain steps forward, walks to the apex of the bridge.

CAPTAIN:

How many of you are there, son?

(Nothing.) You don't have enough

men to stop twelve million people

leaving that island.

LEAD MERCENARY:

We don't. But you do.

CAPTAIN:

Why in the hell would we help you

keep your hostages?

LEAD MERCENARY:

If people start crossing this

bridge Gotham gets blown to hell.

The Captain considers this. Troubled.

EXT. SKIES ABOVE GOTHAM - CONTINUOUS

As night falls the F-22's peel away from the fire-ringed

city. The voice of the President echoes across the

airwaves...

PRESIDENT:

(OVER RADIO)

The people of our greatest city are

resilient. They have proven this

before, they will prove this

again...

106.

INT. STONE CELL, UNDERGROUND PRISON - CONTINUOUS

Wayne stares at the old TV. At his burning city.

PRESIDENT:

(OVER TV)

We do not negotiate with

terrorists, but we do recognize

realities...

Wayne starts to cry.

INT. CAR - CONTINUOUS (NIGHT)

Blake drives the deserted streets. Gordon is slumped in the

passenger seat, listening.

PRESIDENT:

(OVER RADIO)

As the situation develops, one

thing must be understood above all

others... People of Gotham, we have

not abandoned you.

BLAKE:

What does that mean?

GORDON:

It means we're on our own. I have

to get in front of a camera -

BLAKE:

Sir, they'll kill you the second

you show your face -

GORDON:

The Mayor's dead. I'm the symbol of

law and order. Bane says he's

giving Gotham back to the people -

they need to know that I could

lead.

BLAKE:

Bane's not gonna let that happen -

GORDON:

Then he'll show his true colors.

BLAKE:

And you'll be dead.

Gordon says nothing.

107.

EXT. GOTHAM STREET - DAY

Three camouflage Tumblers roll down the deserted street.

EXT. BLACKGATE PRISON - MOMENTS LATER

A crowd of news crews has gathered. Guards in the towers

look down, apprehensive. The Tumblers roll up, stopping in

front of the gates. Bane emerges from the lead Tumbler.

BANE:

Behind you stands a symbol of

oppression. Blackgate Prison...

INT. CELLBLOCK, BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS

Prisoners strain to hear Bane's words. Selina is there.

BANE (O.S.)

Where a thousand men have

languished for years. Under the

Dent Act. Under the name of this

MAN -

EXT. BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS

Bane holds up a photo of Harvey Dent.

BANE:

Harvey Dent. Held up to you, and

over you, as a shining example of

justice and good...

INT. BLAKE'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS

Gordon sits watching Bane's speech. Blake gathers supplies.

BLAKE:

We're gonna keep moving you, till

we can get you in front of a camera

-

EXT. BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS

Bane sets fire to the picture of Dent...

108.

BANE:

But they supplied you a false idol.

A straw man. To placate. To stop

you tearing down this corrupt

city...

INT. CELLBLOCK, BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS

The Prisoners start cheering, shouting.

BANE (O.S.)

...and rebuilding it the way it

should have been rebuilt

generations ago...

EXT. BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS

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