The Protector Page #3

Shapiro?

Hey, wait a minute.

l think you know why he sent us.

- Oh, Shapiro?

- Mm-hmm.

Oh, sure, he's very angry

at you peopIe, very angry.

Shapiro's angry at us?

That's right, yeah.

- But he's the one who--

- Don't say anything!

These men is New York cop.

[both] Cops?

l ain't no cop, I'm a tourist.

- Maybe he's a cop. You a cop?

- Do I look like a cop?

He doesn't look like a cop.

Take them out.

KiIl them.

TeIl Harold Ko we're in town.

His days are numbered.

It's never wise to make threats,

my young friend.

Especially ones you can't keep.

That's not a threat,

that's a promise.

Let's go.

Whatever you say, partner.

WelI, you're calling the shots, BiIly.

Whatta we do next, huh?

Here.

What is it with this coin?

Tomorrow we're gonna cash this in.

If we use it right,

it may tell us

everything we want to know

about Mr. Ko.

[Garoni] This Lee Hing,

is he an informer?

He used to be.

He's retired, but he's still tapped

into the whole Hong Kong underworld.

WelI, what makes you think

he'lI help us?

He may not, but do you have anything

better to do today?

Well, as a matter of fact,

l could probably think of somethin'.

[speaks Chinese]

[responds in Chinese]

What happened to your eye?

It's swollen,

l think something bit me.

You better watch out for Hong Kong

mosquito wearing high heeIs.

Hey, that's the jumbo restaurant.

Boy, do I remember that.

I don't remember

the rest of this new sh*t.

It aIl looks kinda different

to me, Billy.

[dog barks]

[boat honks]

[Billy] There's Lee Hing's boat.

[Garoni] Looks like

our friend's doing okay.

I bring you greetings

from a friend in New York.

Who is your friend?

His name is Tin Ho.

Tin Ho is a very old

and honorable friend.

Now, Mr. Hing, look,

we've just come--

You are police officers from New York.

You have come here looking for a girl

who was kidnapped by Ko.

Gentlemen, there are no secrets

in Hong Kong.

Come, sit and have some tea with me.

lt's the least I can do

seeing as how you have come

all the way to see me

for nothing.

Soo Ling, cha for our guests.

Why is our trip for nothing?

SureIy, you can help us.

Surely, l could, but I will not.

My father's retired.

[male] Ahoy, Uncle Hing.

I've got a charter in a few hours.

Can I hit you for some supplies?

On credit, I suppose.

[chuckles] At least I'm consistent.

Hey how ya doin' there, buddy?

I got something for ya,

Iook at this--

Straight from the mainland.

There you go.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Mr. Hing, If you know anything

about where Ko is keeping this girl,

you gotta teIl us.

My daughter was quite correct.

l am retired.

But a man like you

must maintain his contacts.

Could you have them find out for us?

Gentlemen,

dealing in information like that

is extremely dangerous.

EspecialIy when it involves people

like Harold Ko.

Listen, if there's something

you're not telling us,

we can take you in

and let the local cops deal with you.

Are these men bothering you, sir?

That is not necessary, Stan.

These gentlemen are simply tired

and frustrated.

Forgive them.

They are dangerous, father.

Make them Ieave

before they bring trouble.

Don't look now,

but I think they aIready have.

Damn it, they must have

foIlowed us, Billy.

No.

[speaks Chinese]

You gonna take me

to Ko right now, a**hole.

Sh*t!

You see--

you see the trouble you cause.

Why wouIdn't you leave us alone?

Hey, give me a break.

Hmph!

Tin Ho has asked a favor of me.

l must honor it.

Do you think that's wise, Uncle?

Maybe not.

But sometimes honor is not wise.

Can you tell me where Ko's

holding Laura Shapiro?

Not yet, but my friends will know.

Uh, do you have a picture of the girl?

Right here.

Come back here tomorrow.

Stan will know where to find me.

Well, thanks, we really appreciate it.

Thanks.

What the f*** is this?

[teIephone rings]

Who's this?

[man on phone]

I hope we can say I'm a friend.

Listen, you creep,

it's not your money we want,

it's your ass.

[man on phone]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Good bye, Mr. Wong.

[phone clunks]

Danny.

[gun shot]

[yells]

HoIy sh*t, Garoni.

Get the window, Billy,

I got downstairs.

You fools failed.

[gunshot]

[speaks Chinese]

[sirens]

[commands in Chinese]

[sirens]

Sit down.

l spoke to your Captain again.

He assured me that a machine gun

is most definitely not standard issue

to New York City police.

I never go anywhere in Southeast Asia

without an UZl.

Do you know what this is?

This is an initial estimate

of the damage you caused.

Look, at least we know

we're getting cIose to Ko.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have tried

to wipe us out like that.

Oh, you have evidence

that Ko is behind the attack?

Jolly good, let's see it then.

l think it's obvious, don't you?

You want to know what kind of

reputation Harold Ko has in Hong Kong?

Read that!

He spent three million American dollars

to purchase that horse.

And he's holding a press conference

this afternoon to announce

that all its race winnings will be

donated to the Colony's Orphan Fund.

He's a real f***in' peach.

l'm warning you two.

I've already wired your commissioner

to ask him to take you off this case.

If I have to set eyes on you again,

there'll be bloody hell to pay!

- Can we go now?

- Get the hell out of here!

This Whitehead's a real schmuck.

So, what are we gonna do next, Billy?

There's still Lee Hing.

Let's hope he comes up with something.

ln the meantime, do you like horses?

l Iove horses.

[applause]

Ladies and gentlemen,

as you all know, Stolen Fortune,

the most successful horse of all time,

sired onIy one son

before he was killed in a tragic fire.

The son, Breakaway Threat,

was the horse they said

no one could buy.

They were wrong.

Thank you.

[speaks Chinese]

It's my pleasure to present

my latest acquisition,

Breakaway Threat,

to the people of Hong Kong.

[applause]

[honks]

[applause]

[male] Mr. Ko, how much money

do you think

Breakaway Threat will be able to earn

for the Orphan Fund?

[Ko] We hope to donate

almost two million dollars

by the end of the next racing season.

Mr. Ko, how soon will Breakaway Threat

be able to race?

Breakaway Threat will be running

one week from Saturday.

[male] Hey, Ko,

you left your briefcase

in our hotel room.

l think you are mistaken, sir.

Well, if this isn't your briefcase,

then this isn't your money either.

[crowd clamors]

I don't think this guy Ko

likes you, Billy.

That's too bad.

Are you surprised to see Garucci here?

Not really, right now we have more

important business to take care of.

You follow Garucci.

l'Il go see what Lee Hing's dug up.

Whatever you say, kid.

[Billy] If your father can help us,

we can shut down one of the worst

criminals in the world.

There's no dishonor in that.

Everything will be fine, you'll see.

Cove ahead.

Oh, sh*t.

[Soo Ling] No!

Oh, no.

Father!

No!

Too late now.

BiIly, for Christ's sake,

keep her back!

Soo Ling!

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