Black Eagle (1988) Movie Script
This film contains
some strong language.
WOMAN: 'Monitor 0-2-3-2 Zulu time.
'Post-transmission via NAS rota
Spain. Start.'
MAN: 'No further transmission
until we're at the target.
Do you copy, Big Ears?'
WOMAN: 'Big Ears, aye.
Juliet, Tango, Echo, 4-7-1.
'Zulu time, 0-2-3-3.'
'This is Gathered Punch. Here we go.
'Stay on the deck and keep it tight.
This is it.'
'Rapid Angel, commence sortie.'
'Rapid Angel, aye.'
'Wow! Did you see that one? That'll
wait them up!' 'Perfect! Rotate out.
'Nighthawk, commence circuit
and launch.' 'Nighthawk, aye.'
'Very clean! Blockbuster, unload
the racks.' 'Blockbuster, aye.'
'Let's see a nice tight pattern.'
'Blockbuster, aye. Watch this trick.'
'Shotgun group, full military
power, mark II plus.'
'Shotgun leader, aye.
'Six units, commence sortie.
'Hit primary targets on the first
pass. We own this place!'
'Cross back over
and head for home, boys.
'Hit secondary targets
on the way out.'
'What was that?!'
'There's another one.
'Someone, anyone, hit that missile
pad on the harbour. Who's got him?'
'I see him! I'll take him
out in ten seconds. He's mine!'
'Group leader, Shotgun?'
'Group leader, aye.'
'Marking secondary targets.'
'There's another missile launch!
'Haul those missiles away.
Get some heat flares out.'
'I'm hit!' 'Can you get out to sea,
Rapid Angel?' 'I can manoeuvre,
'but I'm losing power.'
'Someone get that missile site now!'
'My wing man is hit!'
'Rapid Angel, where are you?'
'Rapid Angel is heading north,
north-west. I've stabilised.'
'Rapid Angel, try Sicily,
try Malta, try Picket Ship I.
'Sixth Fleet has rescue. Do you hear
me?' 'I copy, group leader.
'I'm gonna make it.'
'I'm there, group leader.' 'Stick
on him, Nighthawk.' 'Roger that.'
'I'm losing fuel.'
'Stay with him, Nighthawk.'
Captain.
'Landfall. Someone's tracking me.
I'm losing power.' 'Stay with it.'
Andrei.
'I'm losing power.'
'I've lost him. Splashdown!'
RUSSIAN ACCENT: Your ship
was near the attack?
The Leontiev was steaming
10km west of the USA Sixth Fleet.
'Gibraltar...'
Alert Naval Affairs, Captain.
A simple yes will do.
I tracked the US plane
to crashpoint.
I can estimate
its position to within 5km.
You'll show me?
You may want
to change your clothes.
Captain, quick! We don't know
how much the Americans know.
'Losing fuel.' 'Stay with him.'
'There's landfall ahead.'
'Someone's tracking me.
I'm losing power.'
Come on! 'Stay with him.'
'I'm losing power.' Come on!
'I've lost him! Splashdown!'
Man!
Scratch 50 million worth
of F1-11!
We lost more than that, Henderson.
Three of those planes had secret
laser guidance systems.
And with our luck, one of those
babies is at the bottom
of the Mediterranean.
We did a computer run
and it put splashdown three miles
south of Swatter Point, Malta.
I'm gonna love Malta this time of
year. Not with the Soviet trawler
the Leontiev in the area.
Fishing must be good! Do you want
to bet that I find that F1-11 first?
I want to know the Leontiev
wasn't with the Sixth Fleet.
Just track the trawler, Steve. Don't
be a hero. We're all heroes, Dean.
That's why you love us.
Is he the best man?
Best man available.
Explain that.
Well, the best man for the job
is Ken Tani, codename Black Eagle.
But he's on assignment.
I don't care what it is,
pull him out.
He's not available.
Every year at this time,
he has two weeks to see his kids.
That's our deal.
He can see his kids later. You tell
him that. I won't tell him anything.
Dean, make it happen...NOW!
Get Patricia Parker for me.
TANNOY: 'All passengers
on Pan-Am flight...'
Boys!
Patricia Parker is taking you to
your father. Hi! You must be Denny.
Hi. And Brian? Hello.
I know your dad was supposed to be
here but he has a project on Malta.
So get your things,
we've got a plane to catch.
'Passengers on Flight 228
from Madrid, please proceed to...'
Buongiorno.
Buongiorno. Sono Padre Bedelia.
Devo incontrare Monsignor Carraldi.
Oh, that monsignor
won't be joining us today.
I have a bottle of white wine,
unless you'd prefer coffee.
What the hell do you want?!
How's your research project
coming along?
Maltese giving you much assistance?
I was through with you 12 years ago.
14. Something's come up.
I don't want to hear about it.
I'm a priest.
A research oceanographer?
Working on a grant
from Georgetown University?
You Jesuits do take care of your own!
Get someone else, Rickert.
His name is Ken Tani. For all
intents and purposes, a marine
biologist at Hawaii University.
You never let go.
We may both get lucky.
I have a man on the scene.
I may not need you or Tani.
Get them alongside!
Who sent you to my boat?
Go fuck yourself!
Captain!
Get back. Get back! Get back!
Do you like wasting your time?
Wasting my time?!
This was on the hull!
So what? You know who he is
and what he wants.
Are you in pain?
Kiss my ass!
Captain,
where is your paramedic?
Argh!
CRUNCH
Captain, damn careless!
How often do we get
a live one like him?
He was not alone.
Take this body away! Captain!
HELICOPTER WHIRRS
THEY SHOU GUNSHOTS
THEY CHEER
Why was I pulled out two days early?
You're not going to New York.
Whatever it is - no!
You're going to Malta.
Dean, I get two weeks off
every summer, no matter what.
Here's the gen on the SX1 laser
guidance system. I don't wanna know!
I don't do enough for my kids!
We know where the plane went down.
All you have to do
is get the guidance pod.
Are you kidding? Malta's never easy.
It's crawling with spies
from all over the world.
And the Leontiev.
You think I'm walking into that?
You're out of your mind!
I'm going to meet my kids.
That's exactly what you'll do, Ken.
I know that tone of voice.
Your kids are already in Malta.
What?! At the Dragonara Palace
Hotel. Your luggage is there.
You registered yesterday.
Brian? Brian!
I bet my dad's never coming.
You're wrong. He's just busy.
He's always busy!
Let's try and enjoy ourselves.
We can go see the museum.
Terrific(!)
DISTANT CARNIVAL MUSIC
Let's go watch the parade.
Terrific(!)
CARNIVAL MUSIC SWELLS
MUSIC DROWNS SPEECH
ENGINE WHIRRS
Malta Control Centre here.
I've got unidentified traffic
15 miles off Luca, heading west.
Unidentified traffic north-east
of Malta, identify yourself.
'Unidentified traffic north-east
of Malta, identify yourself.'
'Malta Centre again.'
The unidentified traffic is now
ten miles off Luca, heading west.
Unidentified aircraft off Malta,
identify yourself!
Open your chute!
Pull, dammit!
'The unidentified aircraft
has turned out to sea.'
Give me the police, please!
PHONE RINGS
Hello. This is Chief Inspector Borg.
Yes.
Right. Give the area to my sergeant.
I'll send an officer.
Hold the line.
For you! Inspector?
I don't want to hang around here.
You are Father Joseph?
Clothes are in that duffle bag.
Wallet, credit cards, passport -
all the goodies money can buy.
Rickert said there was another
man - Henderson. Steve Henderson.
He was to attach a homing device
to the Leontiev.
Rickert gave me an assistant
to monitor it.
What about it? Nothing, nada, niet!
Nobody's seen Henderson.
For what it's worth, I'm an
oceanographer. I study currents.
Turpidity.
For openers.
BOAT'S ENGINE CHUGS
Dr Tani?
You work for Father Joseph.
I do, but I'm employed by Mr Rickert.
My boys are on the island?
They're at the Medina Museum.
This picture shows the Grand Master
defeating the Turks in 1565.
A city is named after him.
Daddy!
How are you doing? I am very glad
to see you. Both of you!
How long have you worn glasses?
Don't ask!
Remember me? Patricia Parker.
Dean's friend.
The tour's over. Let's step outside.
We've been hoping you could join us.
That work wasn't too difficult.
We've been here two days, Dad!
I'm sorry. I was busy, OK?
Dr Tani, you may want to see this.
I'll wait for you in the boat.
Who is he? Vladimir Klimenko -
colonel in KGB. Sector commander.
He flew in two days ago.
Now on the Leontiev. Hmm.
Be careful, Doctor.
He's dangerous business.
CREW APPLAUDS
Yah!
GENERAL HUBBUB
CREW SPEAK RUSSIAN
According to the computer,
this is where the F1-11 went down.
I'm not getting anything from
the F1-11's emergency transponder.
Let me help you with your tank.
I don't use it.
I've heard about divers who lower
their heart rate to stay underwater.
Tell me about it sometime.
It's a research vessel,
chartered by Father Bedelia
of Georgetown University.
That's an unusual operation here.
Captain, diver in the water -
220m dead ahead.
Shall I arm the depth charges?
I'll let you know.
Take us alongside!
Have you been on this duty long?
Do you like this job?
I do now.
Andrei!
Get the camera.
Ahoy there! Ahoy, Leontiev!
Ahoy, Leontiev! Bear off!
HORN BLARES
You don't need help?
We're fine!
Who is we?
My research associate - Dr Tani.
Look at this!
We have visitors.
Marine life?
Nothing to interest you, sir.
Hardly of
a commercial size or grade,
but then, these waters aren't
noted for their productivity.
It's been six years since fishing
was a factor in the economic life
of this island...
Thank you!
I shall pass the information
on to the Ministry of Fisheries.
Unfortunately, the Ministry
waits a long time to take action.
What's your project? Turpidity.
Turpidity?
These waters here...
Excuse me! Excuse me!
Are you familiar with the 1983
Oceanography Congress in Stockholm?
I'll look it up!
What have you found on turpidity?
I'll know when I collate the data.
But you will be gone by then, sir?
You will know how to find us.
All engines back!
His name's Bedelia?
B-E-D-E-L-I-A.
Bedelia, Joseph. Born Connecticut.
Graduate Fordham University.
But no Intelligence contact.
Served in Vietnam from 1970-73.
Entered seminary in 1974.
Ordained.
Now this one.
Kenji Tani. Born Nara, Japan.
US citizen.
I can read it!
Not enough information.
I'm returning to station.
We can still put divers down.
Where we saw the Japanese.
Your people said there!
My own people are not on the sea!
'Get word to the Embassy,
'I want a surveillance team in place
when Bedelia's boat comes in.'
TOUR GUIDE: This is
the Grand Masters' Palace.
It was built in 1574.
Here's a statue of Neptune.
Follow me and I'll show you
the rest of the palace -
the dining room, the bone room
and the tapestry chamber.
All the weapons and suits of armour
are original
and were used during the Great Siege
of 1565 against the Turks.
It's more fun with you, Daddy.
There are things I had to do.
I just have one more thing
to do tomorrow.
Hey! If I'm lucky, that's it!
My time will be all yours.
Promise? I'll do the best I can.
That's all I can promise. OK, Daddy.
We have company.
The one with a moustache
and the one with a beard.
Peter can handle this. I'll take
care of it. I'll stay with the boys.
We have had 28 Grand Masters
and the first Grand Master...
Wow! Look at those guys!
Excuse me, please.
The Grand Master here is a head
of state, a prime minister...
Hey, where's my dad?
He'll catch up with us later.
Him and his promises!
GUNSHO Arghhh!
WOMAN SCREAMS
Here's your father. Where did you
go? I had to make a phone call.
Can we go back to the beach now?
Back to the hotel now.
We'll hit the beach tomorrow.
Sure you can make it(?)
I'll be there.
Stop!
Sonia,
superimpose the tape
from the palace.
Patricia Parker. Born 1960.
Employee of Central Intelligence
Agency since 1981.
Assigned to Korea, escort duties.
Qualified in small arms,
automobile, aircraft, explosives
and electronic transmissions.
I don't think she's important.
Uh-uh, but now we know that HE is.
Aren't you suspicious
that these Russians
both died violent deaths?
I make no assumptions.
Excuse me.
'But this national security case...'
Hey! That was interesting!
Come on, you need your sleep.
Goodnight, boys.
Hey, Dad! How did you get here on
the island? By plane, same as you.
See you in the morning.
Peter will look after the boys.
Am I going somewhere?
We both are. There was a message
for us to be at the casino at 9pm.
I don't know who sent it.
Let's find out. Uh-huh.
THEY SPEAK RUSSIAN
Here they come.
CROUPIER: Rien ne va plus!
Place your bets.
Make a play, Andrei.
Your play.
Part of your project, Dr Tani?
Is it Captain Klimenko?
Colonel.
This is Miss Patricia Parker.
I know quite a bit about Miss Parker.
It's not often I meet a woman who
scores 96 on a Langley firing range.
And is rated triple-A1
as a radio operator.
You're confusing me
with someone else, Colonel.
Make a play!
I don't gamble, Doctor.
It goes against logic
to take unnecessary risks
with so little chance of success.
Tac-toe. Le rouge.
Evens in red.
What do you know,
we came up a winner!
Of course! You backed red!
Let's go back to the hotel.
We're ahead!
The best time to cash in your chips!
Besides, I know a warning
when I hear one.
Shall I check on the kids?
No, I'll do it. OK.
Goodni...
SHE MOUTHS
Would you like a nightcap? Sure.
GUNSHOTS
Huh! Get the boys out!
Let's get out of here!
Sit down, kids. Give me a minute. I
want to be sure we have no problem.
ENGINE REVS
SIREN WAILS
I can't take it any more.
I'm scared!
Relax. Don't panic.
Go on, go on! Everything's ready!
I must check
something.
Is everything OK? Yes. Good.
Dad? Go with Peter, Brian.
Get some rest.
Dad, is someone trying to hurt you?
I am doing a job for our country.
They asked me to find something.
But some people
don't want you to find it?
Yes.
They are bad men, aren't they?
They probably think we are bad men.
There's a lot you're not telling me.
There is a lot I cannot tell you.
Please understand.
Goodnight, Dad.
Goodnight.
Tell Rickert, I don't care
where they come from,
I want more people here
to look after my boys!
I understand you are
to be congratulated.
That can wait till the
laser system is on board
one of our submarines.
There's been a change.
You are to deliver
the apparatus on the Gorky.
I wish to protest.
The Americans would have
no compunction
blowing a fishing
trawler out of the water.
The Gorky is
a 10,000-tonne cargo vessel.
Almost a luxury vessel.
I'll see it's done.
Come on, boys.
This is business. Go with Peter. OK?
You did pretty good.
Another of your skills? Not me!
I'm scared shitless of heights.
Be careful.
Don't worry. You be careful.
Dean's sending more men. He didn't
want to use anyone from the Embassy.
I'll look after your sons for you.
IN RUSSIAN
How many times?! Father Joseph wanted
samples! There are his flasks!
HE SHOUTS IN RUSSIAN
HE SHOUTS IN RUSSIAN
Urgh! Come on!
EXPLOSION
Come on. Hup!
Arrgh! OK!
THEY PAN All right? I'm alive, thanks to you.
HORN BLARES
Let's go.
Father Joseph should be waiting.
There's a hidden entrance
to the grotto.
Look for it now. There it is!
CHURCH BELLS RING
Welcome to the Malta Subways.
There's no graffiti! Give us time!
Father! Father!
My mother enjoyed the service today.
Grazzi. Grazzi.
Please give her your blessing.
Thank you, Father.
Father! Father...
You'll never believe it!
I didn't doubt you for a second!
Right up those steps.
IN MALTESE
Bless you. Grazzi.
Peace be with you.
Thank you, Father. I must go.
WATER DRIPS
Ken? Ken?
Tani?
I'm right here. Come on.
I was only inches from you -
I didn't hear or feel anything!
You weren't supposed to.
PARADE MUSIC PLAYS
Dean Rickert sent me! He did?!
He flew in this morning.
Let's go down to the beach. OK? Yes.
Your father can take care of
himself, Brian. This is what he
does? Things like this?
We really should go.
You work with him. Please, Brian.
That's all you care about -
your jobs. Nothing else matters.
A great deal matters -
the people we're connected to,
the people at home.
Your father loves you.
That's what he cares about.
Then where is he?
Doing his best for you and Denny.
Please, Brian.
Here he comes.
I hope you have some souvenirs
for me. Only one -
the warhead guidance system,
from pathway to missile.
Dammit, I want Rapid Angel.
So do the Russians!
The bay compartment was empty.
It's still here on these islands!
Did you get a flash from Klimenko?
We intercepted a message
sending the Gorky back to Odessa as
soon as it leaves dry dock in Malta.
You're grasping at straws. Rapid
Angel may be in a diplomatic pouch
or on an Ilyushin going to Moscow.
We have every plane covered
in this area.
If Klimenko has Rapid Angel,
he'll put it aboard the Gorky,
then onto to a sub
between here and the Black Sea.
Where did the sub come from?
Odessa.
It's now passing through the
Hellespont. You have two days.
My deal was the F1-11. I delivered.
The job is only half done!
You'll tell me how it turns out.
Dammit, people have died! Tell me
about it! I killed six of them!
Tell him to put his gun away,
Rickert! I don't want
to punch his fucking lights out.
All right. Come on!
All right, call it! I want my kids
off this island.
Come on, you son of a bitch!
It paid off for you. They got me
here, but now it's phase two time.
You send them home.
You know what can happen
if we don't stop Klimenko.
You don't have time for this.
All right. They fly out with me.
I'll put men on them
and put them anywhere you like -
Rome, London, New York. They are due
at Fort St Michael at one o'clock.
Call the Embassy. You meet the kids
and pick up their luggage.
Yes, sir.
Want to go for another boat ride?
Boys!
Boys!
That's it for beach time.
Let's go.
Take that! Hey!
SHIP'S TANNOY:
'We are now entering the creek and
in the harbour is the dry dock.
'It's the main industry in Malta.'
You can just see the ship.
INDISTINCT SPEECH OVER TANNOY
HORN BLARES
Here they come. Let's go.
CHILDREN SCUFFLE AND GIGGLE
Be ready!
We'll be there soon.
Not too close yet! Not too close!
That large merchant ship
on the left is the Gorky.
There should be very tight security.
What are you guys doing?!
Peter, will you pass
that car in front? Sure.
The white car in back of us,
did it pass too? Yes.
Boys, I want you to get down!
Brian, get down now!
I think we got company!
You said you were a good driver -
prove it!
Take the ones in back.
Put the gun on the floor.
Now!
GUN CLATTERS TO THE FLOOR
MEN SHOUT ORDERS
You son of a bitch!
Miss Parker, I want Tani.
Right now, so do I!
Get inside. Come on.
Take them to the fort outside
Medina. I'll see Klimenko. Get in.
Denny...
SHE SPEAKS JAPANESE
DENNY SOBS
What's wrong?
Why's he crying?
The boys are frightened.
I'm trying to calm them.
SHE SAYS A WORD IN JAPANESE
AND DENNY'S SOBS INCREASE
SHE SPEAKS JAPANESE
HORN TOOTS
Oh, my God,
I think he's gonna be sick.
Get off!
Get after him, you fool!
I'm sorry. There's a guy chasing me.
BOAT'S ENGINE DROWNS SPEECH
They're coming.
Ah - Dr Tani.
I should like to know what you can
tell me about this. Nothing.
Nothing.
You checked out of the hotel.
A window was smashed. I paid for it.
There are some bodies at the morgue
you might look at.
I wouldn't know them.
You wouldn't know them(!)
Where are your children, Dr Tani?
Are you all right, Brian?
What did you tell to the police?
Nothing. I didn't want to till
I'd talked to you. You did right.
Do you know where Denny
and Patricia are? Yes.
Ssh!
HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
What he say? He says he has to go
to the bathroom.
It's not the first time you wet your
pants. Come on.
You stay right there.
I wasn't gonna jump!
What was that?
Ha! Too skinny.
There's a landing
over by the west end.
Hey! Somebody's thinking!
What were you doing?!
You're nothing but trouble.
CLINK!
CRUNCH!
Last time - you understand that?
Shut up!
THUD!
Vigo?
Vigo!
Vigo!
That way.
Don't move.
SHE PANTS
Where's Denny? Right here. He's OK.
We've got the boat.
We're going out here - come on.
HE SHOUTS AN ORDER
Igor!
Shit!
Hey! Aagh!
SHO GUNSHO GUNSHO Hyah!
Tsah!
THEY GRUN TANNOY: ..Present your passports
at gate two in the departure lounge.
Dad, when are you coming to Rome?
Soon. Make it quick.
TANNOY ANNOUNCEMEN Come on. You can help me brush up
my Japanese. We'd better. You have
a terrible New York accent.
I spoke to Dean. We're off the hook.
Where do you want to go now?
I want to scout out the Gorky.
OK. I can arrange that.
GULLS CRY
Guess who's here.
WORKERS CHATTER
You didn't have to come.
Priests the world over
have put their lives on the line.
I've been running away. That's over.
I haven't verified all these men!
If you want to get under way at 2200
hours, you'll need all these men.
Well, it's your responsibility.
Come on, lads.
If they're sailing tonight,
Rapid Angel has to be on board.
There isn't time. We will make time.
I will check the captain's cabin.
Do your best to slow them down.
I'll check the navigation circuitry.
DOOR SQUEAKS
SNAP!
What are you doing?
Put your hands up!
CLATTER
They'll find him and know
we're here. No. They won't.
SNAP!
SHIP'S WHISTLE BLOWS
They'll find him. Not till morning.
Where to now? I will leave you here.
Tell Lino to be in the harbour
at 2030 hours. And me?
You've done enough. You can't take
on Klimenko's people by yourself.
It calls for speed and timing.
One person - only one margin
for error. Two people...
There must be SOMETHING I could do.
WHISTLE BLOWS
BELL RINGS TWICE
We'll be getting under way
in ten minutes.
I want no delays.
We are ready - OK.
Ready for sea, Captain.
Prepare to cast off!
Casting off!
Prepare to cast off!
BELL RINGS
All engines start.
Commence sweeping. Power all units.
There's a malfunction, sir.
I report the same, sir.
Something's wrong.
Check on it - now.
Check below. Electronics and
communications officers to bridge.
All communications and navigation.
Tell the port authority
there's a ten-minute delay.
Give me the key to your cabin.
Your package is safe.
The key!
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
How bad is it?
It's sabotage to our
navigation equipment.
We cannot leave.
We must go.
Repairs will take 12 hours.
We can steer manually.
You have magnetic compasses.
It's impossible.
Impossible?!
Captain, I have seen governments
fall, nuclear weapons vanish
and captains disappear at sea.
There is nothing impossible.
HE SPITS
Are you mad?
ALARM WAILS
ALARM CONTINUES
Cut the power!
Andrei?
Let's leave it all.
HE SHOUTS AN ORDER
ALARM BLARES AGAIN AND MEN SHOU Look what I got!
Stay where you are!
Don't shoot. Don't move!
Ken!
What's going on? Kill them!
THEY SPEAK RUSSIAN
Hah!
Andrei!
I'm gonna blow it.
Natasha! Jump!
Get away! Jump now!
Jump!
Andrei?
Andrei!
Aagh!
No! No!
It's loaded. One hundred per cent.
Swim, now.
To the boat.
We meet again, Dr Tani.
I take it your research project
is completed.
Quite. Then may I suggest
you leave these islands
by your first opportunity?
As you say, Inspector.
some strong language.
WOMAN: 'Monitor 0-2-3-2 Zulu time.
'Post-transmission via NAS rota
Spain. Start.'
MAN: 'No further transmission
until we're at the target.
Do you copy, Big Ears?'
WOMAN: 'Big Ears, aye.
Juliet, Tango, Echo, 4-7-1.
'Zulu time, 0-2-3-3.'
'This is Gathered Punch. Here we go.
'Stay on the deck and keep it tight.
This is it.'
'Rapid Angel, commence sortie.'
'Rapid Angel, aye.'
'Wow! Did you see that one? That'll
wait them up!' 'Perfect! Rotate out.
'Nighthawk, commence circuit
and launch.' 'Nighthawk, aye.'
'Very clean! Blockbuster, unload
the racks.' 'Blockbuster, aye.'
'Let's see a nice tight pattern.'
'Blockbuster, aye. Watch this trick.'
'Shotgun group, full military
power, mark II plus.'
'Shotgun leader, aye.
'Six units, commence sortie.
'Hit primary targets on the first
pass. We own this place!'
'Cross back over
and head for home, boys.
'Hit secondary targets
on the way out.'
'What was that?!'
'There's another one.
'Someone, anyone, hit that missile
pad on the harbour. Who's got him?'
'I see him! I'll take him
out in ten seconds. He's mine!'
'Group leader, Shotgun?'
'Group leader, aye.'
'Marking secondary targets.'
'There's another missile launch!
'Haul those missiles away.
Get some heat flares out.'
'I'm hit!' 'Can you get out to sea,
Rapid Angel?' 'I can manoeuvre,
'but I'm losing power.'
'Someone get that missile site now!'
'My wing man is hit!'
'Rapid Angel, where are you?'
'Rapid Angel is heading north,
north-west. I've stabilised.'
'Rapid Angel, try Sicily,
try Malta, try Picket Ship I.
'Sixth Fleet has rescue. Do you hear
me?' 'I copy, group leader.
'I'm gonna make it.'
'I'm there, group leader.' 'Stick
on him, Nighthawk.' 'Roger that.'
'I'm losing fuel.'
'Stay with him, Nighthawk.'
Captain.
'Landfall. Someone's tracking me.
I'm losing power.' 'Stay with it.'
Andrei.
'I'm losing power.'
'I've lost him. Splashdown!'
RUSSIAN ACCENT: Your ship
was near the attack?
The Leontiev was steaming
10km west of the USA Sixth Fleet.
'Gibraltar...'
Alert Naval Affairs, Captain.
A simple yes will do.
I tracked the US plane
to crashpoint.
I can estimate
its position to within 5km.
You'll show me?
You may want
to change your clothes.
Captain, quick! We don't know
how much the Americans know.
'Losing fuel.' 'Stay with him.'
'There's landfall ahead.'
'Someone's tracking me.
I'm losing power.'
Come on! 'Stay with him.'
'I'm losing power.' Come on!
'I've lost him! Splashdown!'
Man!
Scratch 50 million worth
of F1-11!
We lost more than that, Henderson.
Three of those planes had secret
laser guidance systems.
And with our luck, one of those
babies is at the bottom
of the Mediterranean.
We did a computer run
and it put splashdown three miles
south of Swatter Point, Malta.
I'm gonna love Malta this time of
year. Not with the Soviet trawler
the Leontiev in the area.
Fishing must be good! Do you want
to bet that I find that F1-11 first?
I want to know the Leontiev
wasn't with the Sixth Fleet.
Just track the trawler, Steve. Don't
be a hero. We're all heroes, Dean.
That's why you love us.
Is he the best man?
Best man available.
Explain that.
Well, the best man for the job
is Ken Tani, codename Black Eagle.
But he's on assignment.
I don't care what it is,
pull him out.
He's not available.
Every year at this time,
he has two weeks to see his kids.
That's our deal.
He can see his kids later. You tell
him that. I won't tell him anything.
Dean, make it happen...NOW!
Get Patricia Parker for me.
TANNOY: 'All passengers
on Pan-Am flight...'
Boys!
Patricia Parker is taking you to
your father. Hi! You must be Denny.
Hi. And Brian? Hello.
I know your dad was supposed to be
here but he has a project on Malta.
So get your things,
we've got a plane to catch.
'Passengers on Flight 228
from Madrid, please proceed to...'
Buongiorno.
Buongiorno. Sono Padre Bedelia.
Devo incontrare Monsignor Carraldi.
Oh, that monsignor
won't be joining us today.
I have a bottle of white wine,
unless you'd prefer coffee.
What the hell do you want?!
How's your research project
coming along?
Maltese giving you much assistance?
I was through with you 12 years ago.
14. Something's come up.
I don't want to hear about it.
I'm a priest.
A research oceanographer?
Working on a grant
from Georgetown University?
You Jesuits do take care of your own!
Get someone else, Rickert.
His name is Ken Tani. For all
intents and purposes, a marine
biologist at Hawaii University.
You never let go.
We may both get lucky.
I have a man on the scene.
I may not need you or Tani.
Get them alongside!
Who sent you to my boat?
Go fuck yourself!
Captain!
Get back. Get back! Get back!
Do you like wasting your time?
Wasting my time?!
This was on the hull!
So what? You know who he is
and what he wants.
Are you in pain?
Kiss my ass!
Captain,
where is your paramedic?
Argh!
CRUNCH
Captain, damn careless!
How often do we get
a live one like him?
He was not alone.
Take this body away! Captain!
HELICOPTER WHIRRS
THEY SHOU GUNSHOTS
THEY CHEER
Why was I pulled out two days early?
You're not going to New York.
Whatever it is - no!
You're going to Malta.
Dean, I get two weeks off
every summer, no matter what.
Here's the gen on the SX1 laser
guidance system. I don't wanna know!
I don't do enough for my kids!
We know where the plane went down.
All you have to do
is get the guidance pod.
Are you kidding? Malta's never easy.
It's crawling with spies
from all over the world.
And the Leontiev.
You think I'm walking into that?
You're out of your mind!
I'm going to meet my kids.
That's exactly what you'll do, Ken.
I know that tone of voice.
Your kids are already in Malta.
What?! At the Dragonara Palace
Hotel. Your luggage is there.
You registered yesterday.
Brian? Brian!
I bet my dad's never coming.
You're wrong. He's just busy.
He's always busy!
Let's try and enjoy ourselves.
We can go see the museum.
Terrific(!)
DISTANT CARNIVAL MUSIC
Let's go watch the parade.
Terrific(!)
CARNIVAL MUSIC SWELLS
MUSIC DROWNS SPEECH
ENGINE WHIRRS
Malta Control Centre here.
I've got unidentified traffic
15 miles off Luca, heading west.
Unidentified traffic north-east
of Malta, identify yourself.
'Unidentified traffic north-east
of Malta, identify yourself.'
'Malta Centre again.'
The unidentified traffic is now
ten miles off Luca, heading west.
Unidentified aircraft off Malta,
identify yourself!
Open your chute!
Pull, dammit!
'The unidentified aircraft
has turned out to sea.'
Give me the police, please!
PHONE RINGS
Hello. This is Chief Inspector Borg.
Yes.
Right. Give the area to my sergeant.
I'll send an officer.
Hold the line.
For you! Inspector?
I don't want to hang around here.
You are Father Joseph?
Clothes are in that duffle bag.
Wallet, credit cards, passport -
all the goodies money can buy.
Rickert said there was another
man - Henderson. Steve Henderson.
He was to attach a homing device
to the Leontiev.
Rickert gave me an assistant
to monitor it.
What about it? Nothing, nada, niet!
Nobody's seen Henderson.
For what it's worth, I'm an
oceanographer. I study currents.
Turpidity.
For openers.
BOAT'S ENGINE CHUGS
Dr Tani?
You work for Father Joseph.
I do, but I'm employed by Mr Rickert.
My boys are on the island?
They're at the Medina Museum.
This picture shows the Grand Master
defeating the Turks in 1565.
A city is named after him.
Daddy!
How are you doing? I am very glad
to see you. Both of you!
How long have you worn glasses?
Don't ask!
Remember me? Patricia Parker.
Dean's friend.
The tour's over. Let's step outside.
We've been hoping you could join us.
That work wasn't too difficult.
We've been here two days, Dad!
I'm sorry. I was busy, OK?
Dr Tani, you may want to see this.
I'll wait for you in the boat.
Who is he? Vladimir Klimenko -
colonel in KGB. Sector commander.
He flew in two days ago.
Now on the Leontiev. Hmm.
Be careful, Doctor.
He's dangerous business.
CREW APPLAUDS
Yah!
GENERAL HUBBUB
CREW SPEAK RUSSIAN
According to the computer,
this is where the F1-11 went down.
I'm not getting anything from
the F1-11's emergency transponder.
Let me help you with your tank.
I don't use it.
I've heard about divers who lower
their heart rate to stay underwater.
Tell me about it sometime.
It's a research vessel,
chartered by Father Bedelia
of Georgetown University.
That's an unusual operation here.
Captain, diver in the water -
220m dead ahead.
Shall I arm the depth charges?
I'll let you know.
Take us alongside!
Have you been on this duty long?
Do you like this job?
I do now.
Andrei!
Get the camera.
Ahoy there! Ahoy, Leontiev!
Ahoy, Leontiev! Bear off!
HORN BLARES
You don't need help?
We're fine!
Who is we?
My research associate - Dr Tani.
Look at this!
We have visitors.
Marine life?
Nothing to interest you, sir.
Hardly of
a commercial size or grade,
but then, these waters aren't
noted for their productivity.
It's been six years since fishing
was a factor in the economic life
of this island...
Thank you!
I shall pass the information
on to the Ministry of Fisheries.
Unfortunately, the Ministry
waits a long time to take action.
What's your project? Turpidity.
Turpidity?
These waters here...
Excuse me! Excuse me!
Are you familiar with the 1983
Oceanography Congress in Stockholm?
I'll look it up!
What have you found on turpidity?
I'll know when I collate the data.
But you will be gone by then, sir?
You will know how to find us.
All engines back!
His name's Bedelia?
B-E-D-E-L-I-A.
Bedelia, Joseph. Born Connecticut.
Graduate Fordham University.
But no Intelligence contact.
Served in Vietnam from 1970-73.
Entered seminary in 1974.
Ordained.
Now this one.
Kenji Tani. Born Nara, Japan.
US citizen.
I can read it!
Not enough information.
I'm returning to station.
We can still put divers down.
Where we saw the Japanese.
Your people said there!
My own people are not on the sea!
'Get word to the Embassy,
'I want a surveillance team in place
when Bedelia's boat comes in.'
TOUR GUIDE: This is
the Grand Masters' Palace.
It was built in 1574.
Here's a statue of Neptune.
Follow me and I'll show you
the rest of the palace -
the dining room, the bone room
and the tapestry chamber.
All the weapons and suits of armour
are original
and were used during the Great Siege
of 1565 against the Turks.
It's more fun with you, Daddy.
There are things I had to do.
I just have one more thing
to do tomorrow.
Hey! If I'm lucky, that's it!
My time will be all yours.
Promise? I'll do the best I can.
That's all I can promise. OK, Daddy.
We have company.
The one with a moustache
and the one with a beard.
Peter can handle this. I'll take
care of it. I'll stay with the boys.
We have had 28 Grand Masters
and the first Grand Master...
Wow! Look at those guys!
Excuse me, please.
The Grand Master here is a head
of state, a prime minister...
Hey, where's my dad?
He'll catch up with us later.
Him and his promises!
GUNSHO Arghhh!
WOMAN SCREAMS
Here's your father. Where did you
go? I had to make a phone call.
Can we go back to the beach now?
Back to the hotel now.
We'll hit the beach tomorrow.
Sure you can make it(?)
I'll be there.
Stop!
Sonia,
superimpose the tape
from the palace.
Patricia Parker. Born 1960.
Employee of Central Intelligence
Agency since 1981.
Assigned to Korea, escort duties.
Qualified in small arms,
automobile, aircraft, explosives
and electronic transmissions.
I don't think she's important.
Uh-uh, but now we know that HE is.
Aren't you suspicious
that these Russians
both died violent deaths?
I make no assumptions.
Excuse me.
'But this national security case...'
Hey! That was interesting!
Come on, you need your sleep.
Goodnight, boys.
Hey, Dad! How did you get here on
the island? By plane, same as you.
See you in the morning.
Peter will look after the boys.
Am I going somewhere?
We both are. There was a message
for us to be at the casino at 9pm.
I don't know who sent it.
Let's find out. Uh-huh.
THEY SPEAK RUSSIAN
Here they come.
CROUPIER: Rien ne va plus!
Place your bets.
Make a play, Andrei.
Your play.
Part of your project, Dr Tani?
Is it Captain Klimenko?
Colonel.
This is Miss Patricia Parker.
I know quite a bit about Miss Parker.
It's not often I meet a woman who
scores 96 on a Langley firing range.
And is rated triple-A1
as a radio operator.
You're confusing me
with someone else, Colonel.
Make a play!
I don't gamble, Doctor.
It goes against logic
to take unnecessary risks
with so little chance of success.
Tac-toe. Le rouge.
Evens in red.
What do you know,
we came up a winner!
Of course! You backed red!
Let's go back to the hotel.
We're ahead!
The best time to cash in your chips!
Besides, I know a warning
when I hear one.
Shall I check on the kids?
No, I'll do it. OK.
Goodni...
SHE MOUTHS
Would you like a nightcap? Sure.
GUNSHOTS
Huh! Get the boys out!
Let's get out of here!
Sit down, kids. Give me a minute. I
want to be sure we have no problem.
ENGINE REVS
SIREN WAILS
I can't take it any more.
I'm scared!
Relax. Don't panic.
Go on, go on! Everything's ready!
I must check
something.
Is everything OK? Yes. Good.
Dad? Go with Peter, Brian.
Get some rest.
Dad, is someone trying to hurt you?
I am doing a job for our country.
They asked me to find something.
But some people
don't want you to find it?
Yes.
They are bad men, aren't they?
They probably think we are bad men.
There's a lot you're not telling me.
There is a lot I cannot tell you.
Please understand.
Goodnight, Dad.
Goodnight.
Tell Rickert, I don't care
where they come from,
I want more people here
to look after my boys!
I understand you are
to be congratulated.
That can wait till the
laser system is on board
one of our submarines.
There's been a change.
You are to deliver
the apparatus on the Gorky.
I wish to protest.
The Americans would have
no compunction
blowing a fishing
trawler out of the water.
The Gorky is
a 10,000-tonne cargo vessel.
Almost a luxury vessel.
I'll see it's done.
Come on, boys.
This is business. Go with Peter. OK?
You did pretty good.
Another of your skills? Not me!
I'm scared shitless of heights.
Be careful.
Don't worry. You be careful.
Dean's sending more men. He didn't
want to use anyone from the Embassy.
I'll look after your sons for you.
IN RUSSIAN
How many times?! Father Joseph wanted
samples! There are his flasks!
HE SHOUTS IN RUSSIAN
HE SHOUTS IN RUSSIAN
Urgh! Come on!
EXPLOSION
Come on. Hup!
Arrgh! OK!
THEY PAN All right? I'm alive, thanks to you.
HORN BLARES
Let's go.
Father Joseph should be waiting.
There's a hidden entrance
to the grotto.
Look for it now. There it is!
CHURCH BELLS RING
Welcome to the Malta Subways.
There's no graffiti! Give us time!
Father! Father!
My mother enjoyed the service today.
Grazzi. Grazzi.
Please give her your blessing.
Thank you, Father.
Father! Father...
You'll never believe it!
I didn't doubt you for a second!
Right up those steps.
IN MALTESE
Bless you. Grazzi.
Peace be with you.
Thank you, Father. I must go.
WATER DRIPS
Ken? Ken?
Tani?
I'm right here. Come on.
I was only inches from you -
I didn't hear or feel anything!
You weren't supposed to.
PARADE MUSIC PLAYS
Dean Rickert sent me! He did?!
He flew in this morning.
Let's go down to the beach. OK? Yes.
Your father can take care of
himself, Brian. This is what he
does? Things like this?
We really should go.
You work with him. Please, Brian.
That's all you care about -
your jobs. Nothing else matters.
A great deal matters -
the people we're connected to,
the people at home.
Your father loves you.
That's what he cares about.
Then where is he?
Doing his best for you and Denny.
Please, Brian.
Here he comes.
I hope you have some souvenirs
for me. Only one -
the warhead guidance system,
from pathway to missile.
Dammit, I want Rapid Angel.
So do the Russians!
The bay compartment was empty.
It's still here on these islands!
Did you get a flash from Klimenko?
We intercepted a message
sending the Gorky back to Odessa as
soon as it leaves dry dock in Malta.
You're grasping at straws. Rapid
Angel may be in a diplomatic pouch
or on an Ilyushin going to Moscow.
We have every plane covered
in this area.
If Klimenko has Rapid Angel,
he'll put it aboard the Gorky,
then onto to a sub
between here and the Black Sea.
Where did the sub come from?
Odessa.
It's now passing through the
Hellespont. You have two days.
My deal was the F1-11. I delivered.
The job is only half done!
You'll tell me how it turns out.
Dammit, people have died! Tell me
about it! I killed six of them!
Tell him to put his gun away,
Rickert! I don't want
to punch his fucking lights out.
All right. Come on!
All right, call it! I want my kids
off this island.
Come on, you son of a bitch!
It paid off for you. They got me
here, but now it's phase two time.
You send them home.
You know what can happen
if we don't stop Klimenko.
You don't have time for this.
All right. They fly out with me.
I'll put men on them
and put them anywhere you like -
Rome, London, New York. They are due
at Fort St Michael at one o'clock.
Call the Embassy. You meet the kids
and pick up their luggage.
Yes, sir.
Want to go for another boat ride?
Boys!
Boys!
That's it for beach time.
Let's go.
Take that! Hey!
SHIP'S TANNOY:
'We are now entering the creek and
in the harbour is the dry dock.
'It's the main industry in Malta.'
You can just see the ship.
INDISTINCT SPEECH OVER TANNOY
HORN BLARES
Here they come. Let's go.
CHILDREN SCUFFLE AND GIGGLE
Be ready!
We'll be there soon.
Not too close yet! Not too close!
That large merchant ship
on the left is the Gorky.
There should be very tight security.
What are you guys doing?!
Peter, will you pass
that car in front? Sure.
The white car in back of us,
did it pass too? Yes.
Boys, I want you to get down!
Brian, get down now!
I think we got company!
You said you were a good driver -
prove it!
Take the ones in back.
Put the gun on the floor.
Now!
GUN CLATTERS TO THE FLOOR
MEN SHOUT ORDERS
You son of a bitch!
Miss Parker, I want Tani.
Right now, so do I!
Get inside. Come on.
Take them to the fort outside
Medina. I'll see Klimenko. Get in.
Denny...
SHE SPEAKS JAPANESE
DENNY SOBS
What's wrong?
Why's he crying?
The boys are frightened.
I'm trying to calm them.
SHE SAYS A WORD IN JAPANESE
AND DENNY'S SOBS INCREASE
SHE SPEAKS JAPANESE
HORN TOOTS
Oh, my God,
I think he's gonna be sick.
Get off!
Get after him, you fool!
I'm sorry. There's a guy chasing me.
BOAT'S ENGINE DROWNS SPEECH
They're coming.
Ah - Dr Tani.
I should like to know what you can
tell me about this. Nothing.
Nothing.
You checked out of the hotel.
A window was smashed. I paid for it.
There are some bodies at the morgue
you might look at.
I wouldn't know them.
You wouldn't know them(!)
Where are your children, Dr Tani?
Are you all right, Brian?
What did you tell to the police?
Nothing. I didn't want to till
I'd talked to you. You did right.
Do you know where Denny
and Patricia are? Yes.
Ssh!
HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
What he say? He says he has to go
to the bathroom.
It's not the first time you wet your
pants. Come on.
You stay right there.
I wasn't gonna jump!
What was that?
Ha! Too skinny.
There's a landing
over by the west end.
Hey! Somebody's thinking!
What were you doing?!
You're nothing but trouble.
CLINK!
CRUNCH!
Last time - you understand that?
Shut up!
THUD!
Vigo?
Vigo!
Vigo!
That way.
Don't move.
SHE PANTS
Where's Denny? Right here. He's OK.
We've got the boat.
We're going out here - come on.
HE SHOUTS AN ORDER
Igor!
Shit!
Hey! Aagh!
SHO GUNSHO GUNSHO Hyah!
Tsah!
THEY GRUN TANNOY: ..Present your passports
at gate two in the departure lounge.
Dad, when are you coming to Rome?
Soon. Make it quick.
TANNOY ANNOUNCEMEN Come on. You can help me brush up
my Japanese. We'd better. You have
a terrible New York accent.
I spoke to Dean. We're off the hook.
Where do you want to go now?
I want to scout out the Gorky.
OK. I can arrange that.
GULLS CRY
Guess who's here.
WORKERS CHATTER
You didn't have to come.
Priests the world over
have put their lives on the line.
I've been running away. That's over.
I haven't verified all these men!
If you want to get under way at 2200
hours, you'll need all these men.
Well, it's your responsibility.
Come on, lads.
If they're sailing tonight,
Rapid Angel has to be on board.
There isn't time. We will make time.
I will check the captain's cabin.
Do your best to slow them down.
I'll check the navigation circuitry.
DOOR SQUEAKS
SNAP!
What are you doing?
Put your hands up!
CLATTER
They'll find him and know
we're here. No. They won't.
SNAP!
SHIP'S WHISTLE BLOWS
They'll find him. Not till morning.
Where to now? I will leave you here.
Tell Lino to be in the harbour
at 2030 hours. And me?
You've done enough. You can't take
on Klimenko's people by yourself.
It calls for speed and timing.
One person - only one margin
for error. Two people...
There must be SOMETHING I could do.
WHISTLE BLOWS
BELL RINGS TWICE
We'll be getting under way
in ten minutes.
I want no delays.
We are ready - OK.
Ready for sea, Captain.
Prepare to cast off!
Casting off!
Prepare to cast off!
BELL RINGS
All engines start.
Commence sweeping. Power all units.
There's a malfunction, sir.
I report the same, sir.
Something's wrong.
Check on it - now.
Check below. Electronics and
communications officers to bridge.
All communications and navigation.
Tell the port authority
there's a ten-minute delay.
Give me the key to your cabin.
Your package is safe.
The key!
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
How bad is it?
It's sabotage to our
navigation equipment.
We cannot leave.
We must go.
Repairs will take 12 hours.
We can steer manually.
You have magnetic compasses.
It's impossible.
Impossible?!
Captain, I have seen governments
fall, nuclear weapons vanish
and captains disappear at sea.
There is nothing impossible.
HE SPITS
Are you mad?
ALARM WAILS
ALARM CONTINUES
Cut the power!
Andrei?
Let's leave it all.
HE SHOUTS AN ORDER
ALARM BLARES AGAIN AND MEN SHOU Look what I got!
Stay where you are!
Don't shoot. Don't move!
Ken!
What's going on? Kill them!
THEY SPEAK RUSSIAN
Hah!
Andrei!
I'm gonna blow it.
Natasha! Jump!
Get away! Jump now!
Jump!
Andrei?
Andrei!
Aagh!
No! No!
It's loaded. One hundred per cent.
Swim, now.
To the boat.
We meet again, Dr Tani.
I take it your research project
is completed.
Quite. Then may I suggest
you leave these islands
by your first opportunity?
As you say, Inspector.