The Harder They Fall Page #5

Here's your suite.

Go take a look around.

Anybody home?

Hello.

Hello. Is this yours?

Well, it's very pretty.

- I see you took me at my word.

- Thank you.

Why didn't you tell me

you were coming?

I thought Benko would.

He finally let me come.

You didn't have to ask him.

You could have come anytime.

- I wasn't sure you wanted me to.

- Weren't sure?

- No.

- Wait a minute.

I don't know what you've been

thinking, but you'd better stop it.

- All right, I'll try.

- No, don't try. Just stop it.

- I'm glad you came. It's been so long.

- Sure has.

No, I won't go. You can't do that.

- I belong with Toro! I stay!

- Shut up. This is a high-class hotel.

- I get a lawyer!

- You won't.

- I take Toro away from you!

- Shut up.

- What's going on?

- Agrandi's flying home tonight.

- What did he do?

- Nothing. He's bothering me for money.

- He's got it coming?

- No. His visa's expiring...

...and he won't get an extension.

- You fixed it?

- We don't want any troublemakers.

- You can't, the kid will be lost.

- He'll be fine. He trusts you.

- He only talks to Eddie.

He'll forget about Agrandi.

Two more fights and we're home.

- He can get the 10:00 flight.

- Good.

- You're doing it wrong.

- You telling me how to run my business?

- I'm making a wise suggestion.

- Don't.

- You can't revoke my visa.

- I don't want trouble.

I say the guy's gotta go, he goes.

That's all.

- Buy him out.

- You're in the deal too.

- Money comes out of your pocket too.

- I said, buy him out.

Wait a minute,

you're not indispensable.

- I did pretty good without you.

- Then fire me.

What are we arguing about?

We're partners.

I want to see you happy.

Leo, when Agrandi gets on the plane,

give him $5000.

- Now you satisfied?

- It stinks.

Why are you so touchy?

I keep paying out.

I'm a very generous guy. Ask Leo.

- You're generous.

- I'll get his ticket.

Get Agrandi out of here and tell Toro.

Make sure he doesn't act up.

Stick with Toro.

- Right.

- Come on!

Eddie, look, let's not argue in front

of people. It makes us look bad.

And five grand makes us look good,

huh?

Yeah?

What?

When?

I'll be right down.

Toro's run away.

Help me! Eddie, help me!

You wait here.

Help me, Eddie! Help me!

Leave him alone and get out of here.

What's wrong?

I want to go back home like Agrandi.

I don't like these people.

- Come over here.

- These people watch me. I'm afraid.

- Take it easy. Calm down.

- I don't like them. I wish to go home.

I want to talk to you.

- I will not...

- Sit down.

Luis promised he would never go.

Why did he leave?

His visa, his passport expired.

But, why him and not me?

We came together.

The government makes exceptions.

You're special. Agrandi's not.

You are my friend?

I hope. Do as you're told for a little

longer, and you'll go home rich.

The first South American heavyweight

champion of the world.

They'll hold parades, you'll

be famous and treated like a king.

Your parents will be proud.

Maybe you don't care what they think...

...but think of how they're going

to feel if you come home a nobody.

What if they never let me go?

That's nonsense. I'm going to tell you

a secret. I don't like them either.

I did this for the money, like you.

As soon as we get enough, I'll quit.

We'll both quit together, you and me.

That's a promise.

- I believe you, Eddie.

- Back to the hotel.

- Hello, Beth.

- Hello, Art.

- How are you, Art?

- Hello.

- Hi, Nick.

- Hi.

What happened between you and Art?

Oh, nothing.

There's real excitement in

Chicago tonight.

Tonight's winner earns a chance to

meet Buddy Brannen in New York.

We're running a little late. Neither

fighter has made his appearance.

Go down, see what's holding him up.

Go on, move.

- What's wrong?

- Nothing's wrong. Everything's fine.

Hey, what's the stall?

- We're waiting for Dundee.

- What's with him?

- Hold on. Max went. You better wait.

- Why?

They've got commissioners

snooping around.

- That's good, Toro. Keep punching.

- How are you feeling?

I'm okay.

Come on, big fellow, loosen up,

relax those muscles.

- I win tonight.

- Attaboy.

Then one more fight and I go home.

You gotta do more than that.

You have to knock Dundee flat

to get the champ.

- I knock him out.

- Attaboy, Toro, knock him flat.

Leo.

Gus is sick. I don't think he'll show.

- He's gotta show.

- What do you want me to do?

You tell him... No, tell his manager.

Tell him what Nick will do.

- And make it strong.

- Right!

No, Frank, you stay here.

- Dundee's in bad shape.

- What's wrong?

- He can't stomach water.

- How about a shot?

His nose is bleeding.

I'm supposed to cancel the

fight for a nosebleed?

I'll lose the gate. I want him here.

All right. Max will get him up in the

ring if he has to drag him there.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we have at ringside...

...the man who the winner tonight will

meet in New York later this year...

...the heavyweight champion

of the world, Buddy Brannen.

And now, for the main event,

10 rounds of boxing.

Introducing the South American Goliath,

who has scored 25 knockouts...

...at 275 pounds, Toro Moreno.

And his opponent, at 212 pounds...

...the ex-heavyweight champion

of the world, Gus Dundee.

You know the rules for the state of

Illinois. I want a nice, clean fight.

In the event of a knockdown,

go to the furthest neutral corner.

Any questions?

- Which is the furthest neutral corner?

- I'll take care of it.

- Now, shake hands and come out fighting.

- Come on, Gus!

Come on, Gus!

For all the money,

he better make it look good.

Don't worry, he will.

Come on!

Come on!

Get up, you bum!

What's wrong with Gus?

He's not trying.

He better start trying next round.

Oh, what a tanker!

Why don't they stop the fight?

It's too early. The fans have got to

get their money's worth.

Ladies and gentlemen, in one minute,

12 seconds of the third round...

...the winner by a knockout,

Toro Moreno.

Keep the press away from Toro.

And you keep a tab on Dundee.

- I'll get you out of here.

- No, you go on.

I'll ask Art to take me back

to the hotel. Go on.

All right.

You yellow dog! You yellow dog!

You yellow dog!

Art?

Will you take me back to the hotel?

I'd like to talk to you.

Sure, Beth.

- What do you think, doc?

- He's still in a coma.

- Is he bleeding?

- There's seepage from his ears.

Toro didn't hit him hard.

Chances are he didn't. Gus probably

got a haemorrhage in the Brannen fight.

I understand he took a pretty

severe beating from Buddy.

The commission examined Gus.

Why did they pass him?

Damaged tissue can be small,

no bigger than a pinpoint.

It might not show in an examination,

but a tap could start the bleeding.

Gus is strong. He'll pull through.

Gus is a good man.

I'm praying for him.

George, you do that. It's good.

You keep praying for him.

- It was an accident. Right?

- Sure.

- They take their chances in the ring.

- That's right.

The boxing commission

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