"LETHAL WEAPON 2" (1989)

1988 November

II WEAPON LETHAL

unloaded and placed on the tarmac beside the Mercedes SUITCASES are quicklySEVERALopen the trunk andpopsKarl

ROLF. KARL andPETER,HANS, South Africans. from the Mercedes.MEN emergeFOUR

GULFSTREAMTHEAND MERCEDESTHE

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SCREAMING in reverse thrust. jet engines SQUEALING;brakes against the runway;

SLAMMINGWheels down. 727 touchesDeltaa Behind him,

rock." bell ••• jingle jingle bell, "Jingle bell, (singing softly) RIGGS

remote section of the airport.that fringe this and tall grass staggering drunkenly through the weeds

MARTIN RIGGS

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of take off. REVVING in preparation The Gulfstream's engines are

JET. GULFSTREAMa LIMO pulls up toMERCEDESawhere

AREA REMOTETHEOF PART ANOTHER

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back in the bottle.isRigg~help us •••

Heaven bag to his lips.brown paperaHe raiseseyes.

sun out of his blood-shotlow to keep thedownpulled A grease-stained baseball capHair matted.Unshaven.

any shape to count anything.to be in Except Riggs doesn't appear he could count the rivets.

low thatSo up at the underbelly of the jet.looksHe

FRAMEINTO STEPS RIGGS MARTIN

... when And thatsROAR. DEAFENINGa and passes overhead with It lifts offrunway.down the 747 barrelsUnitedA

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them. gone very wrong forthat something has look -- knowing instantly The South Africans turn to up to the Gulfstream.as it skidsSQUEALINGBrakes

SCENETHE INTO ROARS BRONCO A FORD

And that's when. . .grimaces.

Hans PUKE his guts out.appears to--at the waist

then stops -- bendssteps, Riggs takes several wobbly

somewhere. Go sleep it off HANS

shove.him a direction and gives him in the oppositepoints Hans spins Riggs around,

good dog.aHe'smean?I what Know find that dog.just gottaI RIGGS

look. a bleary-eyedHans from side to side and givesswaysRiggs shoulder. on Riggs' hand down firmlyhisclampsHans

dog around here.NoCome on, pal. HANS

a weird expression. Riggs contorts his face into

-- like this Face one tail. Four legs ••• dog? A brownhim? you seenMaybe and got lost.Ran offmy dog.· for Lookin'dog?a seen Anybody (speech slurred) RIGGS

you going?Wherebuddy.Hey, HANS

forward to intercept Riggs.

movesHans then look,a The South Africans exchange

men. toward theAdvances Regains his balance. Stumbles. Licks his lips.paper sack.browntheln from the bottle Takes another hit Riggs rolls his eyes.

them. towards weaving drunk isa BecauseWhy?

-- then stops abruptly. the Gulfstreamtowardstepatakesand suitcasestheof

twoup picksHans Mercedes trunk lid.SHUTS theKarl

behind his black-cut shades. Peter's eyes dart furtively

cover. They dive behind the Bronco for

Cops. FIRE scatters the DrugOFBURSTA rapidGUN. SUBMACHINEUZI appears in the cabin doorway brandishing an

PILOT GULFSTREAMTHE

something they didn't count on:but here's

WYLER.TOM PRICE andGARY CAVANAUGH,TIM names are:Their guys again. We'll see theseback.

on the ENFORCEMENT" letteredDRUG"L.A.P.Dthat have jackets jeans and distinctive satinThey weardrawn.

Bronco with service revolversjumped from the Fordhave

COPS THREE

wearing.been WIRE he's YANKS out the expression and disgusteda hand under his shirt withaRiggs sticks

The signal was Jingle bell roll! MURTAUGH

Jingle bell rock!--you the signal!gaveI RIGGS

me the signal! You didn't give MURTAUGH

puke routine!myroutine and my lost doghad to doI You're late! RIGGS

an expression that is hardly welcoming. Murtaugh with Riggs regards out with his pistol drawn. MURTAUGH leapsROGER from another direction.upSKIDS

SEDAN POLICE UNMARKEDAN

NOW! APART! SPREADLEGS CAR!THEON HANDS FREEZE! POLICE! (screaming) RIGGS

have here.we and very sober cop one very dangerous,This ismidday sun. that flashes in the

BERETTA MILLIMETERNINEa silver gripping arm extended,-- flaring nostrils--hellthan wider and alive;clear ~yes and spins around •••upRiggs straightensas

BACK RIGGS'ONIN PUSHES CAMERA

Grab the suitcases!The suitcases! HANS

SPILLING Riggs to the ground.fuselage AWAY from the Gulfstream'sTEARSThe staircaseFORWARD.

TAXI on the staircase when the plane begins toRiggs ise

GULFSTREAMTHEOUTSIDE

MOTION.INTO THROTTLE just enough to put the planeon the FORWARDPUSHESso he away ••• he wants to get the hell but a plane, how to flyknow He doesn't Hans panics.

GULFSTREAMOFCOCKPITINT.

he falls. fuselage as BULLETS through the roof of theSPRAYINGUzi-- the The Pilot is blasted backwards into the Gulfstream,

EXPLODING from its muzzel at point blank range.-- fire

OUT BERRETA face to face with the startled Pilot -- upward from beneath the airplane -- pulling himselfout SWINGShe a cat, and with the agility of••• fast, move makes hisand Riggs grabs hold of the staircase

around him. dance on the tarmac allOVERHEAD)(CHATTERING directly Submachine gunUzifrom the The spent shell casings Now Riggs is directly beneath the boarding staircase.

HOT ENGINES areREVVINGThe way toward the front.his working low under the Gulfstream's fuselage,crouches

RIGGS

GRILL. HOOD and the car's

THROUGHRIP Sedan as bulletsbehind hisducksMurtaugh

UZI in Murtaugh's direction.THESPRAYSThe Pilothis fire. tries to nail the Pilot -- but only succeeds in drawing

Murtaugh GUNFIRE.UZIbydown Cops are pinnedDrugThe

back into the Mercedes.wayBLAST theirandtheir coats from beneath South Africans produce weaponsThe other

disappears into the Gulfstream.

and up the boarding stepsRUNSa suitcase,Hans grabs

gear.

landing behind the ROLLS beneath the Gulfstream,Riggs

happen fast Now things

Oh, shit! MURTAUGH

door used to be. FUSELAGE where theTHEINOPENING the wing toward the

way over He works hison tight. from behind and holds

LEAPS onto the wing--up to itHe catchesa gazelle. moving Gulfstream on foot -- running likechases the

RIGGS

Bronco chasing after it.

The races across the perimeter of the landing field.

LIMO MERCEDESTHE

away. BRONCO and speed DECAPITATED jump into theCopsDrug Murtaugh and the

OFF after the Gulfstream.RUNS

He just Riggs doesn't even wait for Murtaugh's reply.

Benz! 1£!! take themine! That one is (pointing at Gulfstream) RIGGS

the Mercedes has driven off in the other.

and The Glufstream is rolling off in one direction,

him. up to Murtuagh rushes gets to his feet.

RIGGS

CURRENCY spill out.

U.S. BUNDLES ofand OPENS •••themOne of flying. them sending PLOWS into them,The Mercedestarmac. on the SUITCASES restingTWO have forgotten about the

South Africansthe hurry to escape with their lives, But in theirsmoke. away in cloud of exhaustSQUEALS

MERCEDESTHE

Meanwhile •••by. Bronco as it passesFord SHEERS off the roof of the

WING GULFSTREAM'STHEOFEDGELEADINGTHE

Engine as it passes over him.Jet from the TurbofanHEAT expelledSEARING contend with the

must now RiggsBut within inches of crushing him. coming landing gearway -- the He rolls out of harm's

l Oooohhhhhh -- RIGGS

HIM! TOWARDS ROLLINGGEAR LANDING he sees theback -- on his where -- flat TUMBLES beneath the wing,Riggs

OUT. BAILS OPEN the door andKICKSback seat,

in theKARL,But are frozen with fear.RolfPeter and

XERCEDESTHEINT.

leap for safety. see it all unfolding andMEMBERSCREWServiceGround

TRUCK.:'UELa towards SLEWS sideways out of controlpool of oil --ai~SKIDS--

BRAKES The Mercedes i:. front of the Mercedes.uplooms

from the gateAWAYBACKEDbeingthat is727 A BOEING

Suddenly . . .

bumper. articles of clothing from itsdragging--

even furtherluggage destroying the-- Bronco followsThe

scattered everywhere.

Luggage Travels directly through it.SPLITS it apart! it! RAMS CRASH! -- the Mercedesit --avcidtime to No path. that crosses the Mercedes'~INA BAGGAGE

Such as •••area.in the SERVICE trafficGROUND is considerablet=.eredock and This is where the planesAPRON. They reach the AIRPORT

The Bronco right on its tail.AREA.toward the TERMINAL

headed runway, cuts diagonally across theMercedesThe

INFIELDAND Rumi;.YEXT.

on. fight is'.:he cockpit. him out of theYANKSRiggsMisses.sun. FIRES his

Riggs, Hans swirls to facecramped.Veryquaters.Close

GULSTREAMOFCOCK:ITINT.

up into the airplane.himselfPULL£Riggs

on the ground.BOUNCES~dhis belt

from BERETTA -- it slipsHISLOOSESbuthands •..

on tight with bothHe holdsmoving plane.thebeneath He almost fallsSLIPS.His footDCORWAY.THEINTO

SWING He tries to of the Gulfstream.¥ingon theis

RIGGS

to it like glue.sticksBronco

but the some wild evasive turns,Mercedes attemptsThe

two vehicles. GUNFIRE is exchanged out the windows of the Now they're side-by-side.Mercedes.~heovertakes

BRONCOTHE

even look. they hardly-- become blase at the sighthave already

Passengers vaulting to the floor.from his path,of baggage

KICKING pieces down the shute onto the Carousel,SLIDES

MURTAUGH

change direction.

to him CURB outside causesTHETOUPPULLINGVEHICLE

SECURITY But an AIRPORT Karl heads for the Exit Door.

PASSENGERS react to the sight.Startledprocess. luggage in the upending himself and several pieces of CAROUSEL,BAGGAGE SLIDES down the shute onto theKarl

CLAIM BAGGAGE BUILDING TERMINALINT.

He leaps onto the belt as well.where Karl has gone. this isknowshe conveyor belt, And when he sees the without ever breaking stride.He flashes his badge

Police officer!of£icer!Police MURTAUGH

MURTAUGH ARRIVES.Moments later

up the belt.he runs and parcels aside,suitcases

Shoving luggage into the terminal.BELT that carries the CONVEYORTHEONTOHOPSand HANDLERS who try to stop him, BAGGAGE way past severalshouldering hisKarl runs in,

DEPOT BAGGAGEINT.

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men are being brutally punished.

Both Riggs does. much about Martial Arts asknows as Hans Hans beat the shit out of each other.Riggs and

GULSTREAMTHEINSIDE

FENCE at the airport's perimeter.

ANCHOR toward an--controlin no onewith rolling --

GULFSTREAMTHE

RUNS.

and gets to his feet Karl rolls across the pavement,

Bronco swerves to avoid the inferno.The

BALL!FIRE EXPLOSION! SMASHES into the Fuel Truck.It

MERCEDESTHEEXT.

1-

-- We watch as

below. HIGHWAYBUSY

do the The knoll slopes gently downwardthe Airport.

FENCE that surroundsANCHOR the top of the knoll is theAt

HIGHWAYCOAST PACIFICABOVEKNOLL EXT.

guns.

hand look as they holster theirexchange an exhausted

COPS DRUGTHE AND MURTAUGH

PIROUTTES through the broken glass.body SHATTERED and Karl's bullet riddledThe revolving door is

SCREAM and duck for cover.Bystanders

EXPLODE. WEAPONSAll from the opposite direction.arrive

COPS DRUG THREETHE

-- same momenttheAt own gun.up hisswings

MURTAUGH

IT POINTS gun and he raises his--PANICSHelife.

Not on your and surrender?handsthrow up hisheDoes

KARLONIN PUSHES CAMERA

him. towards Murtaugh rushes

can't believe it.

He Stuck inside the revolving door.He's trapped.

what happens to Karl.And that's

SOUNDS.ALARMan LOCK and When pushed the wrong way they one direction. These doors only turn inBut guess what?in. then slips for the doors to clear of people,waitsKarl

Claim area.Baggage arriving flights are using these doors to enter the

from PassengersDOORS. REVOLVING Up ahead are several

PUFFING. PANTING andlegs;

on rubberHe runs Murtaugh. Fatigue begins to set in for

CORRIDOR TERMINAL

• • • a

him down and chases running ahead Murtaugh spots Karl

from the Gulfstream.downhopsRiggshim.path fora

clearing crowd parts,the Sensing Murtaugh's authority,

FLASHING. LIGHTS areBUBBLE SCREAMING. SIRENS areCARS. PATROL HIGHWAYTWOby ROARS up followedFord BroncoThe

him.

look ata forward to get SPECTATORS pushesOFCROWDA

SUITCASE. doorway holding Hans' Riggs appears in the

GULFSTREAMTHEEXT.

U-TURN and escape.amake STEAL one of these cars,

Hans to So it isn't very hard forat the spectacle. gawk from their cars toPeople climb stop for miles. completea come to Traffic has highway. runs along the

HANS

PHEWH! the cliff.ov~r

DANGLINGWHEELNOSE A STOP with itsTOSKIDS The Gulfstream

HIGHWAYTHEEXT.

highway below.the

PLANE ontoTHEOFOUTLEAPSHANS But during this •••

LEVERS.BRAKETHEON HARD BACK

PULLING And that's just what he does --the plane.

Hans, he's got to stopThe hell withapproaching. Riggs glances through the windshield -- sees the bluff

GULFSTREAMTHEINT.

Hans inside the plane.and

Riggs mean certain death for A sheer drop that would BELOW.OCEAN BEACH and the BLUFF that overlooks the a highway toward The Gulfstream continues across the

CRASH! CRASH! CRASH! results.

COLLISIONSREAR-END A CHAIN-REACTION ofa halt.screeches to TrafficHONK. HORNS SQUEAL.BRAKES highway. across the

DUST as it rollsOFCLOUDa giant The Gulfstream trails

HIGHWAYCOAST PACIFICEXT.

down the center aisle. TUMBLING head over heels-- FORWARD as the plane dropsTHROWNHans areandRiggs

GULFSTREAMTHEINT.

Highway. toward the embankmentDOWN the

SLIDESand FENCE ANCHORTHE THROUGHTEARS GULFSTREAMTHE

q.

His face bruised and swollen.

sling.a arm is inHis up in the elevator.Hans rides

ELEVATORPRIVATEA INT.

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stuck in traffic for most of the day. an alternate route or expect to be look for headed in that direction, So if you're a stalled jet plane. That's right! •••LAX area.the on the Pacific Coast Highway in a stalled jet plane tying up traffic a tipster informs us that there's Newsradio trafficKNXTa••• RADIO

LOUDLY: PLAYINGis RADIOCAR Someone's

crowd. through thewaytheir Riggs and Murtaugh pushasAWAYandUPPULLSCAMERA

from here?beach down the few milesa hot dog stand a Speaking of lunch, isn't there a pause)(after MURTAUGH

it's still before lunch.

and •• a suitcase full of moneyand

a plane capturedI my back.Get off RIGGS

away. least they didn't get But at Three bodies.collars.No MURTAUGH

make?you did How many collars What about your guys? RIGGS

guy? your Where's MURTAUGH

happened! that's what stopped the plane,Ihappened??What RIGGS

happened?!What MURTAUGH

up and very pissed off. looks pretty beatenRiggsup to him. Murtaugh marches

changes the subject completely.

he :act,In Rudd doesn't reply to this suggestion.

enormous shipment.one should do it all at one time, inWe dange__-::us. much too slow and much too the money out in small shipments is Taki.::g think it was inevitable.I HANS

mouth. into his

it ?OPSanc Rudd calmly cuts another piece of steak

huh? bad luck,Just (beat) see.I RUDD

nothing to chance. I left out every detail myself. worke::I Rudd.Mr. know, I don't HANS

mention the airplane. to nc~ considerable amount of money, a los~We The police were waiting. Hans -- what went wr:ng?me,So tell RUDD

spc_a.k,Rudd to waiting for Hans sits nervously, a piece and slides it into hi: mouth.slices offHe

lunch.:or a thick steak Rudd is enjoyingHans sits.

Sit down. (beat) some painting done. ha,-:ngI'm Don't mind the plastic. RUDD

the carpet.o,:rbeen laid PLASTIC that hasOFON A SHEET WALKING:s he realizes that hecomes forward,HansAs him. f:om Rudd indicates the chair across the table

J-_:re. down overSit Come in.Hans. RUDD

RUDD ARJEN name isHis lunch.his small table where he is eatingabut at

desk,~is Seated not at Then we notice him.empty. seems glar~e which at first Hans enters the office,

and oriental rugs.antiques appoi:.ted with and expensively, which is tastefully,

office,th: The private elevator opens directly into

DAY OFFICE ELEGANTINT,

become an intolerable nusiance. Certain policemen in this city have RUDD

body in the plastic.wrapping up the wrist beforefrom Hans'WATCHROLEX removes theBenedict

Rudd.Mr. •aropcloth," new meaning to the wordYou give BENEDICT

head wound onto the plastic sheet.his

from pumpingisBlood body. down at Hans'looksHe

playing upon his lips. a perpetual smirkand weasle with madness in his eyes loose-jointeda wiry,He'shand. PISTOL in hisSILENCED

a holding from the bathroom,having enteredappears,

BENEDICTMR.

FOREHEAD. A BULLET through hisin his chair.

BACKWARDS Hans is propelledAndPHHHITT!HEAR:wemouth,

Hans leans forward to take the piece of meat in hisAs

and offers it to him.with his fork spears itHans, a piece of steak forRudd slices off

you think.me whatand tell you to taste thiswantIHere. RUDD

know. don't • . .I Well, HANS

Hans? that way, you like itDo Look, it's all black. "Cajun" style.example.for This steak, (smiles) we plan them.out as do not turnsimply Sometimes things RUDD

Thank you. I'm fine. Yes, sir. HANS

of concern.expression by Rudd's Reassured Hans relaxes.

day? another Live to fight (smiling) You all right?arm?How's the RUDD

ti

MURTAUGH.OFPICTUREa Benedict takes the photo ••• it's

look.a Have RUDD

a folder.from PHOTOGRAPHaremovesRudd

Hope they get the message.bow.their a warning shot acrossThen let's fire BENEDICT

we don't have to.Not if RUDD

Ready to declare war? BENEDICT

them? we handle how do about these cops •••Now, (beat) That can be arranged. RUDD

than a suitcase for that. You're going to need something bigger BENEDICT

Move it all out at once. exactly what we're going to do. That's One big shipment.to me: and he just gave itin his life, good idea but he had oneshit ••• an incompetent piece ofwasHans RUDD

onto his wrist. Benedict slips the watchno objections asRudd voices

keep this?IcanSay, Rolex:) (meaning the and waiting.Ready BENEDICT

team assembled?Is your RUDD

proceeds without reaction:He Rudd is familiar with Benedict's peculiar sense of humor.

League. before the Junior speechmy you heardMaybe other day. just the same thing was saying theI BENEDICT

Murtaugh and Captain Murphy arrive.

Riggs. Give it up, WYLER

look on. Price and Cavanaugh)(Wyler,Cops

Drug JACKET while theSTRAIGHTafrom to free himself strugglinga chair, Seated inRIGGS.FIND PANS toCAMERA

amount. impressed at theWHISTLES;Murtaugh

Five point six million. you heard the grand total?Have MURPHY

into step with him. MURPHY fallsCAPTAINroom. Murtaugh strides across the

ROOM SQUAD POLICE INT.

Oh this is going to be lovely. BENEDICT

Benedict practically licks his lips.

cop in charge.He's the RUDD

Who's this? BENEDICT

13-A

now gotten to his feet.hasRiggs

Doesn't that hurt? WYLER

want to.I make it pop out ifcanI my shoulder once ••Dislocated RIGGS

do that?youHow'd PRICE

over having lost the bet.

and groanmoan They also Cops are astounded.DrugThe

jacket and slips it off.unhooks theHeanother. and there's--handoneHere's jacket. free of the suddenly wiggling Cops are startled to see RiggsDrugThe

now. It's all over (smiling) MURTAUGH

up to. knows exactly what Riggs isMurtaughpain. in and Riggs wincesLOUD...,,POP!aHEARWEwhenThat's

~ .' girls and boys llpme,atthistry Don't RIGGS

• . • pop out

neck and the veins in hisflushesfacejacket, histhe

Straining againstto something. Riggs is building up

Riggs. One minute,Sarge. Save your money, WYLER

much?How I'll cover that bet. MURTAUGH

of bills.

a roll and pulls outpocket Murtaugh reaches. into his

himself inside of five minutes. can freeheus Houdini here's bet CAVANAUGH

on? going What's MURPHY

seconds.fifteen one minute, PRICE

she stinks?What if (hushed) seen it yet.Haven'tknow..Don't MURTAUGH

of her? you proudaren't-- What's the matter RIGGS

so loud.NotHey. MURTAUGH

commercial?!a Rianne's in RIGGS

on tonight. commercial isRianne's (softly) MURTAUGH

it.

sound of face at the verya disgustedMurtaugh makes

Chili pizza. RIGGS

What is it? (beat) -.;. Can't tonight. jacket)on his (slipping Ml!~fuJGH

Palace.c~'i'i down at thespecial new out~he me tryandyou Let's RIGGS

him over.followsRiggscoat. and grabs his sports goes to the coat rackMurtaugh

money. need theI winnings)his up he scoops(as Besides a challenge. I can't resist RIGGS

do this to yourself?youdoWhy MURTAUGH

the pain. jaw against clenching histhenwall, shoulder against thehisSLAMMINGby--he doesWhich

back init

popI whenas muchas But notyeah.Oh,

RIGGS

framing studs.two of the

between by walkingroom Riggs enter theandMurtaugh

The windows are in.Some drywall.up.framing isThe Murtaugh house.the being added toADDITION isROOMA

HOUSEOF REAR EXT.

back of the house.around to theRiggsMurtaugh leads

show you something.WannaFollow me. MURTAUGH

climb out.menBothTRUCK. PICKUP curb in his up to the Riggs glides on its trailer.boatfishing SEDAN pulls into the driveway next to hisMurtaugh's

NIGHT HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

She better not stink. MURTAUGH

look in return.soura

him Murtaugh just givesbut smiles at Murtaugh,Riggs

Don't miss it.daughter. The Sarge's beautifulMurtaugh. Rianne commercial debut ofThe Channel five at eight-fifteen.Tonight. "'½IGGS

Room again.th~'squad back to faceRiggs turns

'.;;,'i:'J Five. reluctan(b1.y)(still MURTAUGH

What channel? RIGGS

Eight-fifteen. (reluctantly) MURTAUGH

What time?! RIGGS

man. C'mon, MURTAUGH

time?What (to Murtaugh) Tonight •. Listen up.Hey! Room) Squad entire the (turns to address by dynamite.gonnaShe'skidding?You RIGGS

you.metI ... ever since (pause) Been thinking about it MURTAUGH

wanna retire?You RIGGS

away. couple monthsaOnly MURTAUGH

huh? Fifty-two, RIGGS

ride kicks in. when the whole freeI'm fifty-five Get almost full benefits untilknow.

you I'm fifty-two, can retire whenI

MURTAUGH

-- Then Silence.nods.Riggs

room. Hobby MURTAUGH

Rog? Whaddaya building here, RIGGS

thought.IW¥t That's head)his (s~king MURTAUGH').,

hamme~~a What's C~PENTER

anymore?hammers anybody useDoesn't MURTAUGH

THAWOMP! THAWOMP! THAWOMP!

down today. sub-flooring Wanted to get thisYeah. CARPENTER

were standing there.

MurtaughandRiggsknoweven up, didn'tlooks The Carpenter

Working late tonight. MURTAUGH

sound. THAWOMP!louda gun generates Each applicatic,n of thesub-flooring.

plywoodthe GUN to installNAILPNEUMATIACausingknees hison down CARPENTER isoldyear30 A long-haired,

ADDITIONROOMTHEINT.

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good.:~cktc babymy Want M:?.TAUGH

down.Sit hc:ey. Color's fine, TI:SH

Daddy! ••• F.:.:l.NNE

gooc. Color's not M3TAUGH

TV picture.the meanwhile, is adjustingMurtaug~,face.amakesNick

sister. to your inportantThis isNick! T::SH

me! this forrui:Don't Nick! R:.:l.NNE

instead! wres::ingwatchLet's N::K

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c=~.) knock a totalisway,the

by (Rianne,TV.the wa~=h have already gathered to RIAKNE 19 year-oldandwif:i(Roger's MURTAUGHTRISH Riggs, Murtaugh,wherero::mlivingthe They run into

CARRIE. sister, year-old and his eightMURTAUGHNICK Twelve year-oldthe stairs:do,7. FEET boundingTHUNDERING

ROOM LIVINGTHE INT.

hole in the wall.a

throughhousethe e=~ering laugh together whileThey

hobby.afind-- R::;Gs

-- do is gott:Iall room, hobbyame got: now thatAnyw,1sy, r.?TAUGH

Thanks. R::;GS

TV. glued to the Everyone's attention is

Murtaugh.room formaking on the sofaovermovesGeorge

dcwn.moveBut can stay.YouOkay. MURTAUGH

Very much so.did.Isir.Yes, GEORGE

you? likedI you get the sense thatdid mean,I George? get along,weDid MURTAUGH

room, sir.hobbynewYour GEORGE

About what?We did? MURTAUGH

no recollection of this whatsoever.Murtaugh clearly has

long talk.ahadWe Rianne, picked upIwhenweekLast remember?youDon'tsir.Yes, GE\-RGE

you? .k~.Ido• George. MURTAgF.H ~ ,::,'o sir.••• Hi GEORGE

Daddy. George,That's RIANNE

Who's~?! MURTAUGH

boy friend.Rianne'sisGeorgetime. GEORGE for the first

he noticeswhen on the sofa about to sitMurtaugh is

so? . .Think (unconvinced) MURTAUGH

Rog. Perfect picture, RIGGS

look. from the set with an appraisingawayMurtaugh steps

Nick! RIANNE

a grin at this.has to stifleRiggsEven

• • • George MURTAUGH

liked it!I GEORGE

honey. you didn't,No, TRISH

looked fat.I RIANNE

Rianne breaks the silence.Finally,

squirms in his seat.who glaring threatenly at Riggs,

is Murtaugh room falls silent.Theon the remote.

mute button Trish hits theend of it. And that's the

think so!We MODELMALE & RIANNE

and intone:

camera toward the Model turnMaleand theRianneThen,

safe? know it'syouwhen better .••itIsn't (V.O.) ANNOUNCER'\,

~q, them. supered overis

CONDOMSOF PACKETa kiss~asModelMale and theRianne

~ can~et.it the protection

all needslove ever, more thanNow,

V. 0. )( ANNOUNCER

bathing suit.a who is also wearingMODEL1".ALEaofarms She runs into the

MADE.EVER BIKINI SMALLEST and she's wearing the••• beachaon realize she'sWecamera.fromawayruns and she turnsThen commercial?toothpasteaIs this

beautiful smile.big,Acamera. She smiles into the

COMMERCIAL:RIANNE'SISTHIS

.."J. -- here it I-' RIANNE

SCREAMS!and. TV on she sees herselfThen,

so nervcusI'm on! comingIt'son! comingIt's RIANNE

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Murtaugh stalks out of the house.

a Chili pizza! he wantsbut a walk,forgoin'1-:!!! MURTAUGH

eat.to you somethingme fixLet had any dinner?twoyouHave TRISH

them. comes betweennowTrish

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MURTAUGH

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KITCHENTHEINT.

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becomes now shebut know what to say •••doesn'tTrish

else.

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a talk.have George, let's RIGGS

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out.

worda but doesn't get mouth to speak, George opens his

George? you agree,Don't RIGGS

him. and tries to includeRiggs sees it,jealous. a little becoming George is She's practically swooning.

of you. future aheadbigagot think you'veI RIGGS

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up. light_s Rianne positively

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Georgeand Riannefindto ho~~e from theemergesRiggs

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with. just makes it harder to liveIt (beat) Cochise. You're right, RIGGS

on Murtaugh's shoulder.'handput hisRiggs

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head. nods hisRiggs

bottle. crawl into theyoumadeThat's what MUR'l'AUGH

know.I RIGGS

and the neighborhood. All is quiet in the house

NIGHT- HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

Go with the Stooges. Screw the divers.You're right. (pause) you? sound to How's that Great Barrier Reef. about the Coral Divers of the TV on Public documentaryathere's but tonight Stooges at this time, Three we usually watch theknowI Sam)(to RIGGS

jumps onto the sofa next to Riggs.FLOOR andTHEINDOOR

DOGGIEa the trailer throughente~sSAM,dog,Riggs'

on the sofa to watch.backsettles

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hand. palm of his cap with the KNOCKS off theandedge

neck against the tableangles thea bottle of beer,

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TRAILERTHEINT..

Riggs enters his trailer.

NIGHT TRAILERRIGGS' BEACH EXT.

Rianne.and George leave of Riggs takes hisback,on the slap and an encouraging those comforting words,With

good shot.very a he isn'thand, on the otherBut (beat) George. That's true, RIGGS

gun.a has MurtaughMr. But, sir •.•

GEORGE

down. Don't let her night for Rianne.

biga It's Stick around. RIGGS

a fatherly manner.inhim aside

takesand shoulder arm around George'sputs hisRiggs

to the footboard.s~::uredWRAPPED and

ankles... and secured to the headboardWRAPPE:wrists

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go wide. Trish's eyesup!are heldSISSJRSOFPAIRA

unable to breathe.--pillowainto face pressed-- Murtaugh strugglesmoutl::.over her

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bea. upon the face-d~.nshoved

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the room. streams in, fillingMoonlightLC:DLY.CLATTERS--

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SHADE. WINDOW BANGINGand breezecold window,openAn

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Murtaugh turns and Trish are alseep.Murtaugr.where

BEDROOMTHE

into STAIRSTHEUP through the house ...PROWLINGMOVINGCAMERA

NIGHT HOUSE MURTAUGH'SINT.

them all.

comfortandhug tries toa::dhand FREE oneTEARS Murtaugh bed. climbs onto theE~ein crying. Then Carrie runs

Where's Carrie!? MUR':..!.UGH

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it's Benedict.)'s voice;Figur;;Hooded (We recognize the

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tape.with WJV~?F.DAnkles WRAPPED with tape.

wrists backhis jehir.dpulledArms Murtaugh ••.And

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some pointers. give the rest of us You'll have toRiggs.you can,Well, CAVANAUGH

can play as dirty as they can.We RIGGS

by the rules. they don't play scum is problem with this drugThe WYLER

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carpenter to take the week off. even told theI Bellflower. sister in'l".rish's staying with They're morning.Thisdone.1- Already -':\!5fk>AUGH.

• t~~~ouse your family out of

move do is betc,.eryou The first thing

MURPHY

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A cloud SMOKING.NOTFORYOU THANK desk that says, Murphy'son despite the sign displayed prominently--fiend a smoking liketimeAll the looking out the window. down; sittingup; Getting Riggs is in constant motion.

Cavanaugh are present.andPrice

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DAY OFFICE MURPHY'SCAPTAININT.

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very wide smile.

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look.ahim Murtaugh flashes

family.a You got bachelors. We're allRoger? What about you, RIGGS

Then it's business as usual. MURTAUGH

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WYLER

me. Goes for PRICE

em.• Fuck CAVANAUGH

about that? you all feeldoHow (beat) with us. gonna startthey'recops,onwarmake

gonna drug dealers areIf thecombined.

of the departmentthan the restus the six cftetwEen more arrestsWe got (to all) MURTAUGH

one bit. Murtaugh don't like thisandRiggs

Washington. fromup show the Federal Marshals guy until gonna babysit thisare two You in protective custody. placedbeingHas Leo Getz.Getz.-- him) front of in (checks the file name of -- Guy by the you boys. got something special forI MURPHY

and Murtaugh stop in the doorway.Riggs

you two. a minute,Wait MURPHY

exit as well. and Murtaugh are about toRiggsbegin to file out. The others glare at each other.and MurtaughRiggs

own time.on your Settle thisOkay! MURPHY

his feet.to. Murphy getsCaptain

sheep doga window like head out the you stick your-- while '\-MURTAUGH

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driver!safeaevennot And you're net brought it up.l2£ RIGGS

knew it.Isee!-- MURTAUGH

-- you mention itnow thatWell, RIGGS

me. choose always I and who drives,chooseget to

I meaning have seniority,Ibecause

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behir.dsitwanna You justright. That's

MURTAUGH

Still stinks. RIGGS

lucky. yourselves so considerRiggs, refuses to see you, and the shrinksuspension,atake guys wouldn'tknow youIButShrink. the Departmentwith each of consultation Plus ••• three hoursat the airport. happend out seven days after whatfor be relieved of dutyyou guys would book, by the ran this departmentIIf MURPHY

smoke. the air withfills up his third cigarette,Riggs angrily lightsfumes.Murtaugh

to Disneyland.

him Take know!I should How the hell

MURPHY

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load of bull!aWhat MURTAUGH

job. for themen qualified two are the mostYouguy's safety. I've quaranteed thisnot!it'sNo, MURPBY

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shit~a)~ignment.aThis is not Inquiry.oif. Commissionabefore gonna testify Look ••• this guy's (beat) three days.Couple, Soon as all the red tape is processed. MURPHY

long?How Murphy)(to RIGGS

never agree with Riggs.I MURPHY

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Screw you. MUR'l'AUGH

look over. but doesn'tgaze,Riggs' Murtaugh feelshis thighs.

betweenCokelarge hand, dog in oneHotwheel. behind the

MURTAUGH

-- of sight to along his linePANSCAMERAface.on his expression

bemuseda passenger seat with Riggs is sitting in the

DAY DRIVING SEDAN POLICE UNMARKEDINT.

two partners are out the door.And the

fuck.a I don't givebutYeah ••• RIGGS

smiles.

and from his cigarettea hittakeslooks at it,Riggs

know what this says?youDo (continuing) MURPHY '\-

SM~~~•NOTFORYOU THANK one that saysthehis desk,o~ up the sign Murphy picks

more thing.~~ Riggs •..Oh, MURPHY head for the door.and RiggsMurtaugh

so enjoy yourselves. by the Justice Department,uppicked being All expenses areNice hotel. MURPHY

Murtaugh glances at the address.

This is where he's staying. MURPHY

hands itandpadafrom paper a piece of Murphy rips

fuck."agive "I don't when to say,knowIbecause an ulcer ..havedon'tIwhyThat's (beat) fuck.a don't giveI MURPHY

TO: CUT

eggs.&ham plate ofa PISTOL ontoAUTOMATICanplaces and a dishfromdome The Waiter lifts the the silver

ELEVATORSERVICE

--a and into a corridordownhimFOLLOWSCAMERA away, he wheels the cartAsWAITER.SERVICEROOMa toward Our attention is directedSwirling with activity.

KITCHENHOTELINT.

TO: CUT

a little.shell

your coming out of Glad to see you're

MURTAUGH

men continue on.twoand the Murtaugh smiles tolerantly at his partner's behavior,

on it.Count RIGGS

Coining back? BLONDE '\.- \protect.serve andTo (gall~j:ly) R~~ ~ Thanks. BLONDE

some suntan oil to her back.BLONDE applySTUNNINGone even pauses to helpHewomen.gorgeousof several and enjoys the flirtatious glancesand grinssmokesRiggs

in the water.nobody is and virtuallythemselvessunning everyone isAs usual,

deck.pool crowded Murtaugh stride across theandRiggs

DAY· AREA POOL HOTEL HIL1'0N BEVERLYEXT.

head in defeat. can cnly shake hisRiggs

Nope. MURTAUGH

hands? two withdog hota to eat be like wouldit even wonder whatyouDon't RIGGS

Leo gets. need .••you Whatever (beat) name.my That's Leo Getz. LEO

Getz?LeoYou MURTAUGH

bedrooms into the--window glancing out the--roomthe

scoping outhimpast Murtaugh walk rightandRiggs

wardrobe. (though conservative)

expensiveanand back hairslicked ready smile,awith

guy in his mid-thirties,an affable littleLeo Getz is

bad cop. Bad cop,Oh. LEO

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cop.bad cop, Good get it.I chuckle)a(with LEO

room. a livingand

bedroomstwo-- large suiteaIt's Murtaugh to enter. and. Riggs allowingdoor opens the immediat~lyGETZLEO

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police? know you're really theIdoBow VOICE

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from within.HEARDVOICE isAKNOCKS.Riggs

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for.

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MURTAUGH

Riggs. and Sgt. Y.urtaughSg~. RIGGS

guys?you ca:lI What should Nice to meet ya.Grea~. LEO

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MUR'l'AUGH

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CART. SERVINGTHE

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back in the Waiter's directionRiggs to turncausesThis

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gun. moved the plate containing thehashewhere COMPARTMENT,LOWER down into the Now the Waiter reaches

Leo. hamburger,yourgetCome RIGGS

instead.Fries Hamburger andoforder

an There is he doesn't.but• & A GunEggs&Ham

him to findWe expectdome. lifts the silverRiggs

notices except us.

nobodybut and Riggs,Murtaugh reacts to the sight of He window. and parks it in front of thein the cart

The Waiter rolls then opens the door.Room Service, be certain it'speephole tothrough thelooksMurtaugh

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LEO

the door.for Murtaugh heads

room service.Just LEO

No! MURTAUGH & RIGGS

get that?ICan LEO

react.

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LEOlUP BEATINGBEENHE'S and discovers that

curtainthe unwrapsFe arms.hisin limpgo Waiter the Riggs feels on the curtain.STAIN appearsBLOODa

HARD in the face several times untilhimPUNCHESRiggs

HEAD.HIS AROUND WRAPPED now has the window curtainwho Waiter,·theon a grip He's got UP again.POPSRiggsThen

lending assistance.of

incapable frozen in place; horrified expressions;withon look SunbathersWATER.THEUNDERBACKFALL All three

go! Let RIGGS

neck. CLINGING to Riggs' Leo wasn'tif have more luckHe'dback.himto pull by the belt and trieshimGRABSBut Riggsfrom the pool. and starts to climbWATERTHEOFOUTEXPLODESThe Waiter

POOLTHE EXT.

Then he races out the door.

below.pool window to thebroken looks out theMurtaugh

ROO~ HOTELTHEIN BACK

ballele:~ violent underwater

a the Waiter struggle inan~LeoRiggs,of bubbles, malestroma lost within curtai~~andwindow Tangled in the

X, UNDERWATER

deep end. Right into the pool'sSPLASH!

unopened parachute.alikecurtain

windowa sky trailingfrom the Serving Cart fallingaand MEN THREE up to see Riggs talked to earlier lookswho Blondethe above,from GLASS SHATTERING oftheHearing

POOL HOTEL EXT.

them. DRAPES with pulling the--window the sixth story CRASH throughCart and the Servingthe WaiterLeo,Riggs,

everybodythrowshenowand way •••the only getting in Leo is Leo are struggling with the Waiter.andRiggs because a clear shot but can't getgun,draws hisMurtaugh

into DISCHARGRSguntheandhand, grab the Waiter'sto ableis Riggsbut the process,LOUDLY inHEADSBUMP They themselves at the Waiter.throwLeoandRiggs

soaking wet.storm andaupsmoking Riggs in the passenger seat,Murtaugh driving.co~ton. his nose stuffed withluggage,back with hisLeo in

DRIVING SEDAN UNMARKEDINT.

Good! MURTAUGH

think so ••I RIGGS

do that?!youDid Leo's bloody nose) meaning (to Riggs, MURTAUGH

all over the place.

nose is bleedingand his a lot of water,swallowedand he's bewildered,Leo looks hand out.athem Murtaugh gives Leo. dragging swims to the edge of the pool,Riggs

And the Waiter escapes.

gun. lower hishim toforcing line of fire, obstructing Murtaugh's Bumping into each other,and run.

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AREA POOLTHE- SHOT FULL

and runs like hell.comingMutaughsees

WAITERTHE

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way. just get in his

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MURTAUGH

him. save BACK toGOESRiggsand begins to sink •••

immediatelywhoLeo,dropsRiggs side of the pool. on the opposite he sees the Waiter escapingTurning,

Shit! RIGGS

expression.dazedahe wearsand nose is bleedingLeo's

bath robes. one of Murtaugh'swearingis

Riggs Leo sit at the kitchen table.andMurtaughRiggs,

DAY KITCHENTHE- HOUSE MURTAUGH'SINT.

on plastic. standingI'm Just checking to see if BENEDICT

doing?you What are RUDD

as if checking the carpet around his feet.the floor,

down at and looking-- Rudd, he's smirking as usual

But when he turns to facenews.Benedict winces at the

He got away.Missed. (to Benedict) RUDD

a word. up without ever sayingHe hangs

ear. with the telephone to hisRudd is at his desk,

CIGAR. a·THINup

He lights looking out. by the window, Benedict stands

DAY- ARJE!\,RUDDOFOFFICEINT. 'l,,~.•

TO: CUT

~ b~~ POUNDS him on theMurtaugh

COUGH. Starts to swallows his cigarette.almostRiggs

West Coast. on the narcotics trafficking ring the biggestmoney for laundering been years I've For the last five (matter-of-factly) LEO

Then~? MURTAUGH

Nothing like that.no.heavensOh, LEO

something?murder oraWitness do? you What the hell'd puffs) (between RIGGS

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they? They really work, don'tstrips. one of those frabic softeningused I Nice? How's that shirt feel? LEO

up the front of his shirt.buttoningRiggs is

MURTAUGH

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out givingI'm signals.outgiving

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begins to get dressed.androbetakes off hisRiggs

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clothes. Riggs hisBrings the dryer.Empties

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tax I start preparingSoSchool?

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guy. I don't believe this MURTAUGH

crime?!a really Is that from drug dealers.took it

I Besides, your business.None of

LEO

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RIGGS

from hotel to hotel. Moving a suitcase for weeks.out of been livingI'venow. deep shit right why I'm in suchAnd that'sGood answer. LEO

bad guys.The RIGGS

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into the sink. Then he deposits itcigarette.from Riggs'falling

ash HANDS to catch theCUPPEDforward withLeo reaches

a difference.makeman~One LEO

Thanks to you. MURTAUGH

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the airport. busted atyou same guysthe••• LEO

yeah Yeah, RIGGS

hanging onto every word.Riggs is

you this •••telling be really shouldn'tIWell •.• LEO

transparent tactics.eyes at Riggs'Murtaugh rolls his

anything? that stand for Doesn'tLeo. today, saved your lifeI RIGGS

be the "star witness."I'm suppose to (proudly) Inquiry. Commission ofthe for stuffthis some cfsavegotta I everythi~g.you can't telll LEO

on his face.expression very dubiousa from the table withupMurtaugh gets

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shoulder holster.on hisslidesHe Riggs brightens.

you there. could takeIBut (continuing) LEO

looks disappointed.Riggs

up with it.comeCan'tNah. LEO

momerit.aforth~ about Leo thinks

t~e~~me.usGive

Leo. Sunset,above canyon~~reAll they

RI,Q~

Above Sunset. LEO

canyon?Which MURTAUGH

canyon.theIn house. Somebody's LEO

Where in Bel Air? RIGGS

Bel Air. party inaAt once. ExceptOh. (beat) him saw everI the only place That's Right to the bank.Always. LEO

yo~? cash to He'd bring the MUR'l'AUGH

Helpful citizen. - breath)nis under (to Murtaugh; RIGGS

know?I should How the hell OPERATOR

home here?Anybody Tow Truck Operator)(to MURTAUGH

around it.walk

MurtaughandRiggs Tow Truck is blocking the driveway.The

ROADTHE EXT.

Stay here. Leo)(to RIGGS

Leo tries to follow him.out.

jumps Riggs Tow Truck. BEHIND theup Murtaugh pulls

• Leo recognizes. and this is whatvisible, fountainmarbleais But there block the view.and trees hedges road -- from theseen\e house itself cannotThe

\.) the fountain.rel:j;moerIyeah.Yeah, ~~ LEO x:, time? You sure this MURTAUGH

the place.is This Right here. This is it. LEO

window. points out theback seat,from theforwardLeo leans

SEDAN POLICEINT.

seen approaching.becanSedan Murtaugh's Police

HONDA. a stalledof towing bar to the undercarriageOPERATOR connects the

the- whileroad narrow TRUCK blocks most of theTOWA

Beverly Hills.

from away minutes only ten hard to believe we'reit's

and trees thatbushes overgrown withandlushsoJt's

DAY ROAD CANYON NARROWEXT.

~

•

Y canyon.the back deck precariously overhang~ntireand thehouseof the

Most STILTS.ONUP ~~~PPED house to reveals the

ANGLE A REVERSE

presents itself.--ReyDel from the Wilshire District to Marina--ANGELESLOSOF

VIEW COMMANDINGa house until They carefully circle the

be completely innocent.canthis house likea Nobody.who lives in RIGGS

coronary.a taxpayer some innocentwanna giveDon't Keep your shooter under wraps. MURTAUGH

i:ialace. ultra-modern glassAn comes into view.houseThe

HOUSEOF YARD FRONT EXT.

450SL MERCEDESawhere drivewayup thewalk The Partners

LIFE.TO ROAR MOTOR he .hears his Truck's

when Honda up the disabledhookingjust finishedhas

Tew Truck OperatorTheTRUCK.TOWTHEINTOJUMPSand

drivewaytbedown He runs Absolutely. His only choice?

BLOCKING the driveway.Tow Truck is

the he realizes thatwhen 450SL parked thereinto the

He's about to leapfrom the house.Hitman runsThe

DRIVEWAYEXT.

back door. FLEES out theHitmanthe

untilhim, back at LEAD rightPUMPRiggsand Murtaugh

and shatter into small bits.

explode deck railon the Potted plantsWILDLY.SPRAYS UZI The Hitman'sSHOTS. Riggs gets off several rapid

UZI. up an grabbed Hitman has because the weightliftinggood thing,aAnd it'sthe deck.

down onto he crashes even beforedrawnisgunRiggs'

backwards.

them Knocking and Murtaugh.Riggs SLAMMING intoair, the through The barbell sailsEXPLODES.windowThe

WINDO~-~"l,GLASSPLATE'rHE

TEROUGH BARBELLTHEHURLSan~••. SPINShe Suddenly,

~ mirr~. Murtaugh in theandRiggs

can seebut hedoor, to the sliding glassisbackHis

WALL. MIRROREDa he faceshead ashis BARBELL overHEAVYaHe lifts from the opening scene.

Ritmen and blonde -- like thewell builttall,ismanThe

HOUSETHE INT.

body beautiful.The RIGGS

we got here?What've MURTAUGH

house lifting weights.inside the

~~Na They seeDOOR.GLASS SLIDINGlargea They pass

huh? view,Nice RIGGS

walk across the deck.

MUR'l'AUGHANDRIGGS

dismayed.looksRiggs forward. Truck surgesand the ACCELERA'l'ES,Hi trnan• the••downslowing But instead cf

asshole!" "Surprise, as if to say Riggs smiles, over his shoulder.glances

HitmanThe window to get the Hitman's attention.rear

TAPS the barrel of his pistol against the cab'sheas

RIGGSON CLOSE

up to. see what Riggs is

can Murtaugh Tew Truck. behind the speedingupROARS

SEDAN POLICETHE

FISHTAIL in all directions.towing toHonda it'sthe

causingspeeds The Truck is taking the curves at dangerous

in the rearview mirror.

seenbeto taking care not BOOM fer supportTOWING onto theholdingCab, up toward the Truck'swayhis is workingRiggsroad.kanyon narrow down theSPEEDS

"'l, TRUCKTOWTHE

the rear seat. backwardsLeeshoves Murtuagh

up here! See better LEO

you doing?!What're MURTAUGH

back seat.from the climb ever Leo begins tomotor.

th~UP FIRESand in behind the wheeljumpsMurtaugh

SEDAN POLICEINT.

own vehicle. dash for hisamakesMurtuagh

him! Don't kill (yelling to Riggs) MURTAUGH

Tow Truck. back of theonto the

LEAPS Riggs behind it.Honda pulling the••.AWAY SQUEALSTruckthe just as Murtaugh arriveandRiggs

Hey! OPERATOR

move. every Tow Truck's Sedan matches theMurtaugh'sforth.and

back WHIPS towing Honda it's the center line -- the crossing THUNDERS around the hairpin turns,Tow TruckThe

ROAD CANYON WINDING-SHOT FULL

him. behind checks his side mirrors -- sees that Murtaugh is still

HJ:TMANTHE

him. speeds beneathit pavement as SCRAPING on theHEELS of shoesthehim, his legs out in front of Riggs straddles the Winch,

sand.) or softmud RIG used to pull cars cut ofCABLE&WINCHaholds

(This platformbumper. from the Truck's frontprotruding

PLATFORM small triangularaCLINGING toRiggsfinds

TRUCKTHEON ANGLE REVERSEA.

know it isn't •••weof course

But beneath the Truck.~ushedbecer~ainlyhe would becauseRiggs, end of ~the seem tcwouldthis Well,

PATH! dtf'ectly into its off the front of the Truck, ROLLSthen hood,the BOUNCE~~-- is propelled forward

RIGGS

SKIDDING. SQUEALING andBRAKES.THEONHARD

DOWN SLAMS and ••. on the roofRiggs Hitman hearsThe

now clinging to the roof.Riggs isstartled to see that

and is on the Truck's tail ••.Murtaugh stays close

SEDAN POLICETHE INT.

ROOF to escape the vclley.

TRUCK'S LEAPS onto theRiggs back of the Cab's wall.the throughfollowSHOTSMORE FOUR cheek. GRAZES hisbullet and theface, EXPLODES in hiswindowtheaway aspulls

RIGGS

WINDOW!REARCAB'STHE THROUG6: shoulderright

his overit FIRESand an ankle holster --fromPISTOL JUTOMATlCsmalla hand -- pulls dcwn with his leftreaches

HITMANTHE

• . • first

But tire?a Shoot outdriver? Truck.'stheShootit? do with he going toWhat'sband.ingun Riggs has his

inches of daylight to spare.

only lane with back into the proper drivingDARTING-- moving vehicles SWERVING around sloweroncoming traffic --

BLOWING past-- down MulhollandLOWFAST andSpeeding

POV: RIGGS'

up to seventy.Also creeping

SPEEDOMETERMURTAUGH'SONCLOSE

mph.70 up to edges As the needle

SPEEDOMETERTRUCK'STHEONCLOSE

San Fernando Valley. backdrop of the sprawlingthe

against Mulholland,downborefull Both vehicles race

Truck like glue.clings to theSedanMurtaugh'sDrive. SQUEALS onto Mulhcllandanda ,etop signThe. Tow Truck runs -~ ").. DRIVE MULHOLLANDEXT. \,) ~~ . FASTEN his seat belt.to

moment Leo takes thisBLARING.HORNby withspeedsWagon

as the Station Murtaugh also reacts to the near-miss

SEDAN POLICEINT.

enormous breath of relief.anexhalesRiggs SPARKS into the air.OFSHOWERasendingsideTruck's

Tow SCRAPES against theWagonBut the Stationhit. a directavoid second to the last possibleAPART at SWERVE twc vehiclestheand--eyes shuts hisRiggs

WAGON. STATION ONCOMINGan path of the center line directly into thecross;sTrucktheas

Riggs thought that occurs tothee:xactlvAnd this is

bug.a him likesmash head-on collision wculda He's totally unprotected --

him. below by only inches pavement is whizzingThe

very comforting.isn'tand itnow,

right wcrldtheon has Riggs -- that's the perspective vehicle speedingaof bumper being strapped to theImagine

POV RIGGS'

Si

smoke.blue cloud ofain

pavement SQUEALING across theandSCREAMING1,0CK

WHEELSTRUCKTOWTHE

The resulting action happens fast:

floorboard through the he practically sends itBRAKE so hard, on thedown SLAMS his footHeone option:has only

HITMANTHE

him. headed directly forRover .••LandAnd the

and heat.

smoke Its noisy Diesel engine belchinginto his face. and dust Its big tires spitting gravelcanyon wall.

sheet-metalalikehim up besideloomsVanMovingThe

row seat.frontafrom horror-show unfoldingsees this

RIGGS

the opposite direction.

from towards itspeedingROOF isTHETO ATTACHEDBOARD SURFa ROVER withLANDa make matters worse,And to

there. Van is alreadyMoving lane because theowninto its

back it can't getand--itar~nd power to getenough have It doesn'tVan,~ingthe is side-by-side with

\\ TRUCK'.f'OWTHE E,\)

road. windingaon big trucka when you're recklessly passingpower istimes to lose One of the worstmistake. can spot Riggs'youSee if

mph.50 mph,70 needle begins to drop rapidly ••• The speedometerpower. Truck loosingthe is stunned to feel

HITMANTHE

It works.what? And guessa halt.to

mad chase something vital that will bring thisto hit hoping compartment,engine gun into the Truck'sFIRES his

RIGGS

momentsame At the80. up to speed kicking the Truck's pedal,gas on thedown STOMPSHe decides to pass it.

HITMANTHE

speed. but at half the.Truckthe

theas directionsamein the traveling up ahead,looms -

VAN MOVINGHUGEA

shaken but net hurt.Leo climb out --andMurtaugh

destroyed.been end of Murtaugh's Police Sedan hasThe front

has settled:dust scene after all theThis is the

DRIVE MULHOLLAND-SHOTFULL

in all directions.GLASSSHATTERING the windshield -- EXPLODES throughIt guided missile.ahim liketowards Board is hurtlingA goddamned Surfhis eyes.believecan't

HITMANTHE

Tow Truck. toward theair through the fifteen feet

It slices a rocket. LAUNCHED likeRover isLandatop the

BOARDSURFTHE

Honda. SMASHES into the unoccupiedSKIDS and

ROVERLANDTHE

roadway directly in front of theupon thedownSMASHES

BRAKES him -- towards Honda sees the airborne

DRIVERROVERLANDTHE

head.his over Honda as it passes see the underside of theup tolooks

RIGGS

cab.

of the Truck's above the level OFF everything that extends SHEARING-- Tow Truck PROPELLED over the top of theis

HONDATHE

by the Truck.towedHonda being CRASHES into the

SEDAN POLICETHE

time.

just isn't But there own brakes. hitting hisreacts

MURTAUGH

Platform into the road.WinchOFF theTHROWNis

RIGGS

Police. dickhead.Freeze, RIGGS

of his. smiling that mirthless smileand he'sRiggs,It'shead.

Rudd's BERETTA is pressed to the side ofaSuddenly •••

away! Come out here rightBenedict! (calling off) RUDD

shattered glass door.

and the He sees the barbellon the deck.Rudd appears

NIGHT DECK REAR EXT.

on the house. Cops close in

Drug and the MurtaughRiggs, gone inside •••have

Once they and Benedict.Rudd men get out:twoand

It parks, MERCEDES pulls into the driveway.BLACKA

NIGHT STILTS"ON "HOUSETHE EXT.

TO: CUT "\,

"'(J•

boil. begins to Hi.!;.,bl~od He catches his breath.

\)~ RIGGSON CLOSE

badge. displaying histhem,

approachesMurtuagh jump out. POLICEMAN Uniformed FLASHING. l,IGHTSBUBBLE scene withon the WHITES arrive&BLACK

Wipe out. {softly) LEO

looking at.Riggs is and see whatTow Truck Leo approach theandMurtaugh

Hitman inside.fate of the imagine thehard tonotIt's on the driver's side. Tow Truck's windshieldfrom theBoard protrudesThe Surf

sees:

he This is what but stops short.gun out,with his Tow Truck toward theback He charges madder than hell. and and bruisedBattered climbs to his feet.Riggs

- Driver is uninjured.the But darnaae.end sustained consideratle fronthas alsc which Rover,Land by the been totaledhasHondaThe

moment!a Everybody stand still for MURTAUGH

Go see for yourself! RUDD

look.a exchange Murtaugh and Riggs

the desk.inare and passportscredentials Our diplomatic here in Los Angeles. South African Consulateare with the. We gentlemen is Villem Benedict. This otherRudd. name is ArjenMy RUDD

living.a do this for

We profressional police officers.

We' re about that.•~worrywouldnI MURTAUGH. 41-,\)• . you' re doing:Qvhat You have no idea c~ii! to the( RUDD

Nobody upstairs. WYLER

down the stairs.comeCavanaughandWyler

WALLET to Murtaugh.handing his

down,him and Price patMiguel arms spread apart as

Benedict leans against the wall with histheir work.

been doinghaveCopsDrug we see that theOnce inside,

Rudd. through the sliding glass doors withRiggs enters

STILTSON HOUSEINT.

Inside. him) (shoves a little.just• pleeeease.Oh, RIGGS

resist.won'tI armed. I'm not offiGer.easy,itTake y) 1ml( ca RUDD

'adio. on the get the CaptainCavanaugh, MUR'l'AUGB

been established!~as once his identity be detained or arrested no diplomatic agent canAct,~elations Under the Diplomaticare official!:hey RUDD

Martin. look official,:hese MURTAUGH

hand. and credentials in hishas the passportsMurtaugh

MURTAUGH

orders. start to follow Riggs'Cc;;,sDrugThe

'em!on the cuffs:ut copsf (to the other you shut up!would-- RIGGS

-- of the Vienna Convention~1~ticle

Protected under OiplomatL~if<ouch!a a That's thAt!~ooen ~on't RIJ0)~

I'll take that.-- RIGGS

from her hand.the briefcasetakes

and forward He steps eye contact.makeJ:11andRiggs

-- justISo was open.doorc.,e JILL

':~wnsend. Miss are police officers,c.,ese (to Jill) sake! God's

for Consulate secretary,aonlyS~e•s

cops) (to the RUDD

GASPS in horror.SheHER.ONG'JNSTHEIRTURN who instinctively Her arrival startles the police officers

TOWNSEND.JILLname isHer br:efcase.acarries

evenShe her beauty down-played.suit,businessain dressed She's in her twenties;RCOM.'l'HEENT:E?SWOMANA

moment ..•same

theAt them. retrieve to the desk togoesMurtaugh

back her briefcase.Give the lady (beat) Cool off. All right. MURTAUGH

gonna hurt this sonofabitch. I'm thinkI me back.holdRoger, RIGGS

Riggs positively quakes with rage.

now, officer?"dickhead"aWho's (smiling arrogantly) RUDD

his nostrils flare.jaw;clenches hisRiggs

ticket. a trafficme you can't even giveWhy, RUDD

down!you shut I'm gonnaAnd drug dealer!aYou're RIGGS

Diplomilit!aamI (indign:~,y)

~ ~~ ·credentials! fucking behind your you're hiding and Rudd, a criminal,You're RIGGS

gets right into Esteban's face.Riggs

27. Article Protected under Courier Status. RUDD

What about her?! (points to Jill) anybody?!arrest we Can't don't believe this!l WYLER

Shit. breath) (under his MURTAUGH

as hell. look frustratedMurtaughandRiggsout.ri.:nsCavanaugh

Fight. CAVANAUGH

Price grabs it.RINGS.PHONEThe

the rats. you begin to recognizehave,Ilong as sewer as When you've lived in the RIGGS

sure! that for You can't sayknow that!You don't MURPHY

guy is dirty!ThisWhat!? RIGGS

apology!formal kind ofsomemake have to

Probably down our throats!Department Now we're gonna have the State MURPHY

Leo Getz. nearby isSea~dhim. assembled before

Cops Drug and the Mur~'irghRiggs, Murphy hasCaptain

NIGHT\;)\;) SQUADROOMPOLICEINT. ~ out! Now get It's inviolable! government.myleased tohouse isThis RUDD

the briefcase.away withshe steps the smile asShe returns

Nice guy. RIGGS

conspiratorial smile.a private,give herRiggs

and step away!the briefcase Get damnit!them, Don't talk to (to Jill) RUDD

looks taken aback.Riggs

Honest. It's only paper work. a soft voice)(in JILL - sympathetic expression.ahim withregards

She Riggs to collect the briefcase.towardmovesJill

adamant about that. Murtaugh are veryand Sgt.RiggsSgt. LEO

"Always"?! MURPHY

in the car. always stayI fine. Everything's Don't worry. LEO

protecting!? be supposed to civilian you're

A bust?!aon a civilianYou took

(to Riggs) guy! forgot all about thisIJesus Christ! MURPHY

Nice to meet ya,Leo Getz. LEO

hand to Murphy.extends hisup,Leo gets

is this? •••hel'ltheWho Leo) (~aning 'l;MURPHY~.•

~ comical. is almost expression that~1;3uzzledhim withhe regardsnowBut Leo sitting there.n<c:ticedMurphy hasn'tnow,Up till

own desk. and steps over to hison hold Murtaugh puts the call

my desk. take this call atlemme babe, Listen, Pretty quiet.No. (pause) honey.Hi, (into phone) MURTAUGH

Your wife. PRICE

phone to Murtaugh.Price hands the

law. beyond theguys are because theseone favor,me that do leastAt something!of possessioninhimCatch the act.

in him Catch him red-handed.Catch

Riggs? a diplomatic,wanna nailYou (to Riggs) MURPHY

Double cheeseburger? RIGGS

Leo and across to Murtaugh.stuff back to He's passing FOOD in his lap.FASTOFBAGaRiggs has in back.Leo Riggs next to him. Murtaugh driving.

NIGHT- DRIVING SEDAN POLICEINT.

too. a week's supply,be aboutLooks to MURTAUGH

smile in spite of himself.a Murtuagh cracksEventually,LAUGHTER. convulse withCops

DrugThe They can't hold it in any longer.That's it.

Sarge. a rubber plant,It's CONNERS

barely contain their laughter.

can who CavanaughandWyler in the direction of Price,

He glances slow burn.a~es Murtaugh Riggs smiles.

them. hundred ofaboutc-t:.wobeMust the branches. been draped everCONDOMS\liave and in their placeoff,

been pluckedhave allle~sThe on his desk.BUSHPOTTED SMALLa has placedsomebo~y he notices thatwhenThat's

up the telephone.hangsand goodbye to his wifesays

MURTAUGH

That's his mantra. RIGGS

a fuckl" don't give"I PRICE& CAVANAUGHWYLER,

say?he What'd LEO

looks perplexed.Leo

a fuck. I don't give away) (walks • • • fucka I don't givefuck .•a I don't give (under his breath) MURPHY

top. blow his Murphy is trying not to

on this burger.chili There's my burger. This isn'tHey! LEO

Me!'? RIGGS

him.get !2!:!, his question) answeringRiggs:(to MURTAUGH

Riggs passes out the drinks.

no drink back here.haveIAlso, LEO

· one fry. re still missing.We' RIGGS

ordered rings..! MURTAUGH

ordered fries!Ir¥gs! never order ·I would on':ffly burger!extra onions I've got ord~~rings?!IwouldWhy LEO -::,~ ~ You ordered rings. RIGGS

ordered fries!IYes, LEO

you order fries?Did RIGGS

fries?my What about LEO

Hands Leo's order.bag for through therummagesRiggs

and pickles? Where's my•burger with extra onions LEO

Leo for the night?Who gets (to Murtaugh) RIGGS

Right here. MURGAUGH

Nothing. RIGGS

funny?so What's (annoyed) MURTAUGH

roommates with Murtaugh. becomingLeoofidea Riggs starts to chuckle at the

That's impossible. (sulking) LEO

with what you've got. happyBe Leo. We're not going back, MURTAUGH

go back.have toweTnen Fine. LEO "-t,

~.• me. Not ~GGS

r;;::,r;;:, me. Not MURTA;!GH

has to trade. Somebody refuse to eat this.

I a Filet of Fish sandwich.with

be stuck I will not hate fish! I back here! sandwich I've got a Filet of FishThis isgreat!Oh, LEO

him! you take-- empty house You've got that bigtoo small. My place ishim. I'm not taking (to Murtaugh) RIGGS

Leo something else.handsRiggs

be yours.mustThis RIGGS

mine? Where's LEO

annoyed expression.an

with back to Riggsand hands it rewraps the burgerLeo

mine.be That must RIGGS

Blvd. Monica

Santaand red light at the corner of Wilshireafor It stops down Wilshire Blvd.Mercedes travelsRudd's

DAY INTERSECTIONHILLSBEVERLYEXT.

the car with his eyes.follows

RIGGS

second look.a from the restaurant without giving RiggsawayROARSand the MercedesHe floors expression returning quickly.

His arrogant then recovers: looks momentarily shaken,Rudd

MERCEDESRUDD'SINT.

· cigarette.aon puffing intently•••

threatening expressiona sullen,Rudd withglaring atTruck,

Pickup Leaning against his standing across the street.

RIGGS

sees:

when he and that'swhtiifl, Rudd slides in behind the

ci,~.• · restaurant. lunching at thejust finiBiedwho hasRuddthe keys to

handsand the carfr~jumps ATTENDANT valet parkingA

Q:)

PLATE LICENSE DIPLOMATIC so that itscamerainto the right up to the curb,SQUEALSSEDANMERCEDESBLACKA

DAY- RESTAURANTSTRIP •. SUNSETEXT

TO: DISSOLVE

They're right! LEO

What? MURTAUGH & RIGGS

what?know And youback.come and gonna turn aroundyou're not know and they fucked you,out they find you away before you're miles know because they Drive-Through you at theThey fuck counter. up to the Always walkWindow. Drive-Through Never use theof advice? piece friendlyaguysyougiveI Can LEO

6Z

amazing ubiquity.by Riggs' completely unnervedis

RUDD

him. glowering at

-- a cigaretteonpulling-- on the sidewalkstanding

RIGGS

SEE:TO STARTLEDhe isgate,theopen Guard to

the for Rudd waitsAs Consulate Building driveway.

Blvd. into theWilshireofturns offMercedesRudd's

access to the parking area.

from gaining er vehiclespeople that prevents unauthorized GATE METAL ROLLINGa GUARD opens and closesA UNIFORMED LOT. PARKING UNDERGROUNDSECUREDa The building has

DAY BLVD. WILSHIRE- BUILDING CONSULATEEXT.

ammunity by endangering the lives of innocent pedestrianshis Rudd flaunts do anything but watch asis helpless to

-~' RIGGS

intersece¢on. recklessly through the

hurtling Mercedes,spe~ng by Rudd'srun overnearlyare walk the cross walki3$~nCHILDRENTWO and her A WOMEN

REAR-ENDS another.One car

BRAKE.andHONK Monica Blvd.on Santa Cars traveling

wake. smoke in itscloud of

a and long patch of rubberaleavingLIGHT,REDTEE AGAINST SQUEALS through the intersectionMercedesTr.e

INTERSECTIONTHE-SHOTFULL

..• PEDALGASTHEON DOWN STOMPSHe he does.what

and that's exactly volcano ready to errupt ..•alike

He's on his nerves. This is gettingedgy.growingis

Rt:DD

penetrating stare.aRuddgives

RIGGS

Pickup. behind the wheel of theseeing Riggs

upon double takeathen does-- casually glances over

Pt:DD

him. besideup TRUCK pullsF:CKUP

Riggs'then a full stop,come toRuddhassoonerNe

Rudd. standing behindisBenedict

camera lense. directly into the

peerir.g wide-angle black and white)(in grainy,Riggssees

MONITOR beside his desk,SECURITYlooks into theRudd

OFFICES°l:rnDD'INT.

a closer leek.forward forHe steps

above the door. CAMERA is mounted

SURVEILLANCEa notices thatHe entrance to the building.

toward the frontfrom the Guard,awayRiggs strolls

Asshole. (beat) Change your mind?No? RIGGS

him. Guard just glares at• The '\, sidewalk! Throw·me off theC'mon. tauntj.~him)( RIGG~ ~ ~ Guard slowly retreats.The

A cop. That's right. RIGGS

looks taken aback.GuardThe

Police!L.A. shithead Piss off, badge)his (flashing RIGGS

Move along.go. bud ••• let'sHey, GUARD

up to Riggs.swaggersGuardThe

him. behinddownroll gate metal and the big Rudd disappear into the garage,watches

RIGGS

parking garage. undergroundtheintoMercedes SCREECHES hisRuddThen

him~!Keep Guard)(to RUDD

Riggs grabs the radio.

King Sixty •••Four DISPATCHER

comes alive.RADIOhisve.s,Riggs driAs

DAY TRUCK RIGGS'INT.

the monitor.

on view from and disappears crushes out his cigarette Riggs She continues to stare into the monitor until

temperament. and coiled, hair-triggerscruffy appearance by his fascinatedhim; She is obviously taken with

Security Monitor. RIGGS in theOFSIGHTCATCHESshe glancing up,Then,

BAG. MAIL she deposits the envelopes into thewhere

LOBBY CONSULATETHE

follow Jill intoWe

and dignified.bu~ness-like, atmosphere is hushed,The computer terminals.busy wQ.,):tj.ng atSECRETARIES areOther

envelopes.of arm-loadanwi~~room Townsend crosses theJill

~ CONSULATE OFFICEANOTHERINT.

by Benedict.intimidatedback,drawsRudd

Arjenl job,mydo how tome don't tell him) (snapping at BENEDICT

-- to any instructionsyouI didn't give you talking about?areWhat RUDD

hear this.to looks surprisedRudd

Already taken care of. BENEDICT

the Police Department.with a protest" we should "fileMaybe RUDD

trai;;.mousea his dick inwitbup windto is going sonofabitchThat BENEDlCT

he sick?Is PIGGS

all morning. been in thereHe's In the bathroom. LEO

Roger? Where'sLeo?on, going What's RIGGS

MURTAUGH'S·HOUSEINT.

enter the house.They

Come inside. LEO

What's wrong? RIGGS

glad you' re here.~mRiggs,Sgt·. -·~

him. oil: to meetrushesteoup. Riggs drives ~ ~ DAY- HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

Sorry. DISPATCBER

• • • Yeah RIGGS

hope.I dinner, Not for DISPATCHER

been there before.I'veNo thanks. RIGGS

Need the That's the message in full. DISPATCHER

up? What's RIGGS

residence proceed to hisyouthat requests MurtaughSgt. Riggs •••Sgt. DISPATCBER

roger. King sixty, RIGGS

I don't understandReger,-- RIGGS

-- fishing Sea Deep a special section onand new college football season,of the previewa on the baseball play-offs, with articleshas arrived, Sport Magazine

newmy see thatI up the mail.pick I come in the house.Weme.with

Leo's home late.comeI Last night, MURTAUGH

is going on? What in hellRoger. This is weird, RIGGS

on the toilet.who is seated

Murtaugh then turns toLeo,on Riggs closes the door

Leo. downstcl..\.rs,Go ~'½_IGGS,•

G~'bway!Leo!you,Not MU~hGB

him. Leo peeks in behindin.and stepsthe dooropensRiggs

BATHROOMTHEINT.

get in here!Riggs, MURTAUGH

okay?You me. It's Roger. RIGGS

KNOCKS.He bathroom door. Riggs arrives at the

you .. have the dispatcher findand me to call the stationhe told• LEO

him.

behind Leo tags alongSTAIRCASE.up theheadsRiggs

through theme was talking toHe okay. soundsHe so. think don't1 LEO

You've been sitting here all night? RIGGS

just stayed put.I And after that, MURTAUGH

Uh-oh. RIGGS

and reacts. Riggs reads the message

DEAD," YOU'RE "BOOM. been written:message has

following ROLL where thePAPERTOILET Murtaugh indicates the

-- 1h!..! glance over and seeIwhen

Mexico marlin fishing in the Gulf of So I'm sitting here reading about MURTAUGH

wh~?So Okay. ~lGs•·

Magazine!Spo~~ my fuckingread

wannajustI bath2'0Qn, need to use the

I don't reallyme. the door behind bathroom and shutcome into theI (beat) some peace and quiet •••

wantI and me crazy kids are driving

do when theIwhatdoI So finally (beat) and listen!would ya,shutup,-- MURTAUGH

you talking aboutwhat are RIGGS

-- MagazineSportsnewmy readand go upstairsdo iswanna

I and all what all,fuck know the

I don'tand "deferred annuities," and the Eighties," strategies for "investment He wants to talk about puppy.a around likemefollowsHe me alone. Leo won't letButmagazine.

roy readand bed up togo day, I'll longa been th:i.rik to myself, it'sISo

(beat) finish!roelet MURTAUGH

TO: CUT

Trust me. RIGGS

this quiet. try to keepLet's an open frequency. But don't usethem.CallOkay. MURTAUGH

Squad.Bomb need theWe This is sericus!Roger!Dammit, RIGGS

break!a Gimme here! a toilet,on I'm sittingway!No MURTAUGH

need help.I'm gonna RIGGS

so worried about?

I was What a relief. Oh, that's

MURTAUGH

you're okay. you don't stand up,long asAs R}',GS

I'm fucked.

~ detonator. a~vated Weight-compression ex~osives. Class Four plastic RIGGS

fucked. I'm notmeTell MURTAUGH

the situation. and knees to investigatehandson hisdownRiggs gets

times! fuckingFive Yeah. MURTAUGH

magazine. your read you got to Well, at least RIGGS

all night! been sitting hereI'veyes,Hell, MURTAUGH

"extremely sensitive." bomb is beirg described asthe have learned that the location ofwe although type of device discovered, on the exactNo word yetme.behind Bomb Squad entered the housesince the now been almost an hour••• it's REPORTER NEWS FEMALE

circus continues.mediaThe

HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

at Riggs.

He glares embarrassed as hell.on the toilet,sits Murtuagh squeezed into this small space,COPS areTWENTY

BATHROOMTHEINT.

STAIRCASE.CROWDEDup the Squad chargesBombThe

path!a Clear path!a Clear Bomb Squad! COP

Cops. The place is wall-to-wallSquad rushes in.BombThe

HOUSb- MURTAUGH'SINT.

~ BLANKETS.BOMB

leadedheavy each carry'μTheyspacemen. a little like lookingGEAR, wearing\':fROTECT1VEjump outCOPSSQUAD BOMB FOUR the curb andiQou~ TRUCK roarsSQUADBOMBThe

now! Squad Bomb comes theAnd here (beat) discovered inside the house.

beenhas some kindbomb ofa apparently but Details are sketchy at this point,

Department.Police Los Angelesof the twenty year veteranaMurtaugh,Roger home of Detective Sergeantof the lawn we're standing on the•.• REPORTER NEWS FEMALE

CHOPPER circling overhead.POLICEaAndSPECTATORS.of

CROWDA COPS. UNIFORMED DOZENS ofVANS.NEWS Station TV SIX TRUCKS.FIRE THREE AMBUI.At,;CES.TWOLIGHTS. BUBBLE: CARS with flashingPA1'ROLFIVEcircus.rea.lA

DAY- HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

look. a nastyRiggs Murtaugh shoots

good advise to me.Sounds like RIGGS

Flush it! opinion!? "expert" That's your Flush it?! MURTAUGH

· say we flush it.I LEADERSQUADBOMB

course of action:a

suggestto. Members are finally preparedSquadBombThe

WRAPPED in the these blankets.is also

Murtaugh BLANKETS.LEADJiilCroom withtheDRAPEDhas SguadBombthe because~e'n. a padded room looks likeThe

~ BATHROOMTHEINT. ~ so be -:)t.••• word sticks i~theBut I don't think so. hero? some kind ofmemakeDoes (modestly) Yes. LEO

you was That REPORTER NEWS FEMALE

police.the who actually called

one the wasI Sally. That's right,

LEO

discovered. bomb was time the house at the was in theman whoanow ismeWith REPORTER NEWS FEMALf:

GI.ASSES.DARKwearing up to the Reporter,stepsLeoNow

from the house.evacuated

been Everyone else haslike statues. They are frozen,

on the staircase.have gatheredMembersBomb SquadThe

HOUSE MURTAUGH '·SINT.

be over •• breath, waiting for this situation to everyone holds theirasquiet here, have gotten verythingsyou can tell,

Jl.s bomb. now ready to de-activate the

Apparently they arefrom the house.

away back movedbeen we've all•••

OF MIDDLE now standing in theNews Reporter isFemale The from the house.awaybackmo~edbeen Everyone has

HOUSE~"'Is MURTAUGHEXT.

OUTFIT. f/F.~TECTIVEa provide Riggs withThey

o~ Better put this (to Riggs) LEADERSQUADBOMB

My pleasure. RIGGS

Thanks. MURTAUGH

I will. RIGGS

do the flushing?gonnaWho's MURT.i'.UGH

is. that detonation, we get just in caseuh, blast ••• good a pretty and it'll withstand old-fashioned cast iron tub,good,aThat's (he demonstrates) your head like this. up over Pull the blanketbathtub. you dive like hell into thegets flushed, When the toilet Now here's the drill: Murtaugh.Sgt. good solid protection, someyou Those blankets will offer (to Murtaugh) room cleared.want theI LEADERSQUADBOMB

deep sigh of relief. a brea.the this reporter -- can including-- And everyoneaverted. disaster clearlyAcrisis over. The from the house.emergedhas SquadBombThe now. It's all over REPORTER NEWS FEMALE

yard. CHEER as they appear in the frontbig

a Squad getBomband the MurtaughRiggs, laughing. and smilingis Everyone a celebration.It's nearly

HOUSE MURTAUGH'SEXT.

They smile in relief.It worked.No explosion.

from behind the protective clothing.and peek out from the tubup and Murtuagh lift their headsRiggs

BATHROOMTHEINT.

protective outfits. under their Members shield their facesBomb SquadThe

'\, STAIRCASETHEINT.

'\,s.) THUD.heavya land with

theyas and coveringduc~ing DIVE into the tub --both They the toilet.LEAP~~ff Murtaugh FLUSHES!Riggs

Q., . • three!••two••. One RIGGS

for Chrissakes!it,Do MURTAUGH

Ready? On three.three..Qn_ RIGGS

do it? we and thenthreetwo,One,or: on three,do itWe wait, wait.-- MURTAUGH

two --One,go.we Here Okay. RIGGS

Lever. on the Flushhandhas his

Riggs Bomb Blankets. Murtaugh is wrapped in theSuit.

Riggs wears the ProtectiveMurtaugh, all alone.andRiggs

BATHROOMTHEINT.

DOOR.

BATHROOMthetoward STAIRCASETHEUPMOVES CAMERATHE

of it. him out you to talkwantIhim. you to help I don't wantno.No, LEO

him do that. can helpIWell, of course.Yes, ENVOY

country. wants to emigrate to yourMy friend (beat) actually. a rather delicate matter,It's LEO

problem?be the seems toWhat I'll certainly try. ENVOY

me. can helpwhoone You're the only need your help.I LEO

you today?do forIcanWhat ENVOY

Envoy. from the seat across the deskaLeo takes

you. Thank

please.down,Sit ENVOY

That's right. LEO

Jones?Mr. ENVOY

him. to greet

:riseswho ENVOY, DIPLOMATICadesk ofthe Leo approaches

DAY CONSULATEAFRICANSOUTHINT.

fuck!Holy REPORTER NEWS FEMALE

jumps out of her skin.Reporter nearlyNewsFemaleThe

the road.inleft CRATER

GAPINGthefrom SPEW SMOKEand FLAME WATER, the air. into high propelledisCOVER MANHOLEA street.the under SEWERS in the EXPLOSIONAnBOOM!•, And t.hen,

Leo. joins Murtaughas jaw drops The Envoy's

and black-out sunglasses.capDodgerasweat pants, bright red Hawaiian shirt,flowereda Murtuagh wears

GASP.and look up and Secretries

Clerks through the office toward the Envoy's desk. He walks· APPEARANCE.ANMAKESMURTAUGH And then •••

much. you veryThankaway. Right please.Jones,Mr. Send in (into intercom) ENVOY

know.you in America, name herecommon a prettyThat's both Jones.We'ream.I LEO

Jones? you werethoughtI a minute.Wait ENVOY

"\. Jones. "LEO. "'1,,• • • . naine~ Your friend's ~ button) inteE>com(presses some confusion.beenhaveThere must ENVOY

lobby. him to wait in theThey told LEO

Where?now? Here ENVOY

me. came withHenow. he's here--

LEO

-- canwe and week, some time later in thecome aroundto your friendyou ask Why don'tLook. ENVOY

now. rightbe him to the place for

is South Africa just don't thinkI

LEO

Whatever for? him out of it?Talk • ENVOY

Jones.Mr. man, blacka~ You you do.Yes ENVOY

man to you?blacka look likeIDo Envoy) (to the bla.ck.I'm He thinks Hear that? Leo)(to MURTAUGH

•.•I Well, ENVOY

black? me I'm You're tellingI'm black? MURTAUGH

You're black. (softly) ENVOY '\- I'm what? ~TAUGH•• ~ ~ blac~ you 're Because (softly) ENVOY

a situation like this before. never encounteredHe'smoment.a Envoy is silent forThe

Why not? MURTAUGH

to South Africa.

go you really want todon't thinkI

talking about.he'sknows whatHe

here. Sir .•• listen to your friend

ENVOY

Say what? MURTAUGH

threatening manner.aforward inMurtaugh leans

some mistake.must beThere ENVOY

ya doin'?How Envoy) (to the MURTAUGH

7b

building entrance. heading directly towards the Consulateenters,Riggs

GARAGE PARKINGINT.

and Riggs enters the Parking Garage.UP •••

ROLLSIt presses the button that controls the Gate. He shows up.Riggs Guard has disappeared,Once the

Guard hears it andThe next to the parking garage. A BELL at the Guard's StationRINGSThe panic button

BUILDING CONSULATETHEEXT.

BUTTON under his desk.PANICEnvoy presses theThe

furniture.

and lamps CRASHING into two different directions,in FLYINGTHEM SENDING them off, Murtaugh easily throws

go!.we Out Come on.go!Let's CLERK FIRST

off.

him attempting to whisk grab Murtaugh under each arm, They Envoy. rush over to assist theCLERKSMALETWO

-\, '3·• South Africa! go to wannaI le,~! wanna I don't MURTAb);H ~ <I:, from his chair.upjumpsMurtaugh

to leave this building immediately. you I'm going to ask both of enough of this.I've heard ENVOY

MURTAUGH

You certainly are not. ENVOY

too! You, Envoy) (to the you are! I'm as white asShutup! Leo)(to MURTAUGH

you! everyone telldoes What you? I telldidWhat See? Murtaugh)(to LEO

HITMEN.of his

FOURand by BenedictfollowedHe's steps forward. Riggs his telephone.uppicksand even seeing Riggs without from the elevatoroffice charges into theRudd

back against the wall.steps PAD thenNOTETHEFROM PAGETOP THE RIPS He quickly

COMING.SOMEONEHEARShe the desk,

toward moves RiggsAs much attention to itself.so

desk callson Rudd's why the note padMaybe this is

through. Nothing for Riggs to snoopNo paperwork.No files. done here. any work is no indication thatThere is

immaculate.It's Riggs enters the office from the elevator.

PRIVATE OFFICERUDD'SINT.

him!from away flag Take that from there!downhim Get Stop him! the hell!?What RUDD

eyes. Rudd appears -- and he can't believe hiswhenThis is

Africa!S~uthgo towannaI Africa!~outhgo towannaI ~~-il,.UGH

~ head. it over hisWAVEto

and beginsdisplay,~froa that's partFLAG South Africana grabsup, from the waistnow nakedwho isMurtaugh,

SCREAM. Secretaries the floor.

to CRASH Things JUMPS to the next desk top.Murtaugh buy down, Guard tries to pull MurtaughThe Security

man! a whiteamI skin! white This is look like black skin!?Does this MURTAUGH

.. shirt

Hawaiian peeling off hisdesk top,aonstandingis

MURTAUGH

on his lips because •••smile playing

biga look, a closer sneaks in forRiggs by Murtaugh. created ccmmoticnen the Everyone's attention ishim. one seesNo Riggs quietly slips into the Consulate.

CONSULATETHEINT.

dead!" You're "Boom. BenedictHey, (beat)) down.you bring to do what I'llThat's it takes. WhateverRudd. Whatever it takes, RIGGS

door.the toward to backbeginsRiggs Mexican stand-off.move.aNobody makesSilence.

a little nudge.just little push •••

a me Just give on the edge.right

I'm Like now.nuts!gojustI Sometimes bad reputation.agotI me? guys heard aboutyouHaven't RIGGS

them in their tracks.stoppingGUNHISDRAWS a gesture to attack and RiggsHitmen makeThe other

him there with his foot.

Finning him to the floor,SLAMSarm and He grabs the guy's

make your head spin. move on him that wouldaputs and Riggs on Riggs ••• Hitmen advancesOne of the

Show Officer Riggs to the street. Ritmen/ (to the RhDD

~•μ turned around. all ev~r~hinggotyou As usual, ~~ RIGGS

now. you're in right much troublehow you realizehopeI RUDD

wet dream. •• Hitler's look at thisWell, RIGGS

command. waiting for the attack

Dobermans,like poised for action •••They stand there,

Riggs. each one towers everAnd and bluer eyes than the next.

blonder hairhasoneEachHitmen: Riggs glances at the

known.have 1 should RUDD

phone. up the Rudd slowly hangs

I'm already here. Don't bother. Calling the police? RIGGS

you? What about (to Riggs) young again.feltl good time.ahadI enjoyed myself. I iEE_!was Man, thatflag! waved theirand my shirt offtook I when you see their facesDid {laughing) MURTAUGH

Sedan. walk toward their parked PoliceLeoMurtaugh andRiggs,

DAY BLVD. WILSHIREEXT.

go.

him Jill watches continues on toward the door.Riggs

boss.

youron a social calljust making--

RIGGS.

doing

you What are reme&ered.YouYes.

;JI~L 'l,,('\• ~ight? Townsend.• Miss. ~ (beat) (:) Riggs. Martin Riggs. RIGGS

? Officer •••Hello. (hesitant; tentative) JILL

each other. they have reachedmoment,athanIn less the building.

insidehim surprised to seehim,eyes withShe locks Townsend.Jillhim: a familiar face walking towardshe sees

lobby toward the front doors,marches across theRiggsAs

LOBBY CONSULATEINT.

first! The angelfish The angelfish first! RUDD

fish.

most valuable desperate effort to rescue theathe floor in

Hitmen drop to Benedict and theRudd,Riggs exits.

carpet.

Oriental expensive fish flip-fop across theandRarecut. PCURS Water SHATTERS. The glass AQUARIUM.enormous Rudd's FIRES his Beretta past Benedict's ear intoRiggs

a bell.Ringsall. Familiar, that'ssay that.Didn't MURTAUGH

is? she who know You Dane?Nora RIGGS

familiar.Name's MURTAUGH

Whaddaya think? RIGGS

San Pedro."Dane."Nora MURTAUGH

Reads it out loud. Murtaugh takes it.

Rudd's desk.fromtook thisI RIGGS

pad. note from Rudd'she tore Riggs unfolds the page

look at this.atakeRoger,

"\.. fot~-,,;;,oment.on the sidewalkremain

MurtaughandRiggs~ut seM, Leo climbs into the back

Cuba.w~1o good relationshipa suchhad know South Africadidn't I a ten dollar cigar.This is off the Envoy's desk.ittookI LEO

you get that?Where'd MURTAUGF!

in its pleasant smell.

drinkingnose, passes it under hisHehand.a cigar in his has Leo Murtaugh notices thatthe car.They arrive at

showed up.Youth Hitlerhisand before Benedict time much have I didn'tButYeah.

office? Rudd's you get insideDidwith? up comeyou did what mean,I No. MURTAUGli

Great. Yeah. RIGGS

hell is this?

the Who by the unexpected greeting.is startledWyler

How's it hanging?Tommy.Morning, VOICE SCREENOFF

of inverted sit-ups.

routi~e he begins his morningdown,suspended upside Now, HOOKS the boots over the bar.andinto the air high legs swings his from the ceiling,suspendedbar

chrome-platedaup to then reachesBOOTS,INVERSION

GRAVITY a pair ofon He straps physical condition.

He's in greatshorts.gymna pair of wears onlyWyler

HOUSE WYLER'STOM 0FFICER0INT.

TO: DISSOLVE

Benedict! RUDD

is~• moment

And thatpad. from hismissing page isa notice that he will moment,aIn desk. behind~downsitsRudd

~-p-·. wa'h'.er • cups filled withcoffee

and bowls in smalls~~ The angelfish with towels.

aquarium waterl..tfi1Uhe Hitmen are soakingBenedict's

OFFICE RUDD'SINT.

right. pulling over to the

Blvd. on Wilshire amused to see all the trafficRiggs is

Leo! Never play with buttons, MURTAUGH

thought it was the lighter!I LEO

you doing?! the hell areWhat MURTAUGH

dashboard.theonhand back seat with hisfrom theover

Leo leaningsees open the car door,throwsMurtaugh

Murtaugh.andRiggs SCREAM that startlesear-piercing an awful,--WAILTO BEGINSSIREN CAR'Sthe Suddenly,

me. come toIt'll MURTAUGH

once? Somebody you busted RIGGS

SMITHEREENS •.TO.BLOWSwhichboard --on theHARDdowncome

FEET PRICE'S

Play-Doh.ofslata biglike

GRAY,and LUMPY Something Something is stuck there.

BOARD DIVINGTHEOF UNDERSIDETHE

TO: CUT air ••• up into the he springs straight legs, bending hisThen, out to the very tip.and walks BOARD DIVINGtheonto steps the towel, Price discards

up nearly the entire yard.the pool takes small stucco bungalow andaThe house isneck.his

towel arounda backyard pool withcomes out to hisPrice

DAY BACKYARDPRICE'SGARY OFFICEREXT.

TO: CUT "\,

'?.,~,• Listen. ~sy. Take it Tommy.Shhh, BENEDIC'.!:..~~

up. and lightsmouth CIGAR into hisTHINa Benedict puts

you want!?doWhatyou?! Who are w"YLER

from the bar.awayHands BENEDICT

away.jumps hand and Wyler'sbar,

chrome PINGS off theThe bulletgun.FIRES hisBenedict

Tommy! Hold it, BENEDICT

unhook himself. reach for the bar toamakes·wylerAlarmed,

Jesus Christ! WYLER

a silencer attached to the barrel.with

a pistol He holds man is Benedict.we see that theAnd

ITSELF RIG!-ITSCAMERATHE

standingisMANa POV ofDOWN UPSIDE WYLER'Swe getFirst

J

BEHIND Wyler. Benedict steps

cop!a I'm you doing?!areWhat You sonofabitch! WYLER

home. around the more carefulbe People oughta just happened again.think itI Tommy? you believe it,Can BENEDICT

and Wyler hear these additional explosions.BenedictAs

HOUSE WYLER'SINT.

TO: CUT

come. kingdomtobl°'¢.n Cavanaugh and his auto are

'?,\),• powerful than the first.

More ~~~SION.AnotherBAM! open ••• pulling it ••• door~andle reaching out for theblindly ••• groping STUMBLING toward his car •••bloody, •• dazed •• STAGGERS cut of the flames .••Cavanaugh

EXPLOSION that rends it to pieces.

SHATTERING.a and the front of the house detonates --•••

above the groundfoota WIRE stretchedtiny silver

a TRIPS overanddoor comes out the frontCavanaugh

HOUSE CAVANAUGH'SOFFICEREXT.

TO: CUT

They can be killers. (beat) household accident.

seriousa neighbor just fell victim to a Sounds likeTommy? Hear that,

BENEDICT

EXPLOSION.DISTANT Benedict hears the

HOUSE WYLER'SINT.

TO: CUT

toward the sky.BALL climbsA FIRE

house.thein window OUT everyBr.owsand-- into the air high water SPRAYS-- morning stillnesstherocksthat

EXPLOSION SHATTERING~

J4

we dealing with here?psychos are kind ofwhat Riggs, Jesus Christ, box. shoea Cavanaugh to filland enough left of PriceThere wasn't MURPHY

a plastic evidence bag.cigar stub into DETECTIVE to place theHOMICIDEaMurphy signals for

My kinda guy. MURPHY

allow it in the house. Wouldn't evensmoke. Wyler didn't (beat) on the carpet.Found this RIGGS

he's holding.

what sees him, up to comes Murphy Captainhand. in his

comes out of the house with the cigar stubRiggsVan. placl!!d into the Coroner'sbody is beingWyler's covered

'7.,\)•• HOUSE WYLER'S DAY EXT. \)\) stub€) up Benedict's discarded cigarand picks

down bendsRe on the floor.somethingRiggs seesThen,

COPS. CRAWLING withThe house is

OFFICERS.POLICE UNIFORMEDby from the Gravity Inversion Bar down being takenbody is in his eyes because Wyler's anguish look of greataAnd there'sRIGGS.ONCLOSE

HOUSE WYLER'SINT.

TO: DISSOLVE

into the sky.

SMOKE risingOFPLUMESLARGETWOand neighborhood •••

see the entirewe UP ••• untilUP,UP,PULLSCAMERA

be heard in the distance.canSIRENS

in pockets.handsaway, and strolls casuallyfrom the houseemergesBenedict

HOUSE WYLER'SEXT.

and exits.butt away his cigarHe tossesFIRES.ANDHEADWYLER'SOF

BACKTHE AGAINSTgun Benedict places the barrel of his

BENEDIC7"

name. your first I didn't get FIGGS

moves with her.Riggs moves to the next bin.She

very much. jobmy likeI but country ••• my and my boss •••like about I don't a lot of thingsThere are JILL

you? do much,boss You don't like your RIGGS

sly smile.

a He just gives her Riggs doesn't answer directly.

what? me forThank JILL\.

'l,"I.)•• you And to thank E,I.)I.) RIGGS

Just surprised. I wasn't scared. JILL

you that first night. wanted to apologize for frighteningI RIGGS

me? You followed JILL

from the Consulate.you herefollowedI RIGGS

again.meetwe Officer Riggs . . . JILL

•. it's Riggs.·She turns standing behind her.

scmebodv aware ofbecomesShe arm. hooked over her

small plastic basketshe places in thevegetables that hand selectingproduce bins, Townsend is at theJill

EVENINGEARLY SUPERMARKETINT.

troubled expression.

a him with Murphy regards truck parked at the curb.

and heads for hishis heelsonRiggs turnsSo saying,

Captain. dealing with, know exactly who we'reyouthinkI RIGGS

Disappointed? RIGGS

Riggs, Martincop, be an honestYou must JILL

now sees. and what she between her expectations acknowledges the disparity on Jill's face The expression sliding glass door. cramped trailer through theenter theJillandRiggs

SUNSET BEACHTHEAT TRAILER RIGGS'INT.

cook. gourmetI'm a (beat) even make the dinner. I'll beautiful sunset every night. a and from all windows,ocean view of theA on the sand.Right place at the beach.ahaveI RIGGS

but shehim,by Jill is intrigued

me. with Have dinner RIGGS

just direct.He's not flirtatious. charming and he'sHe's notis intense. His expression takes the basket from her hand.Riggs

day to the next.from one hungry forbe never kno. what I'llI (smiling) JILL

Why not? RIGGS

week. for the entire shopping No point That's right. JILL

huh? a time,a~daya Shop RIGGS

Yes. JILL

Dinner? basket) (pointing to her RIGGS

Jill. JILL

around your finger . . .meWrap JILL

Yeah. RIGGS

• head spin .myMake JILL

Maybe. · RIGGS

• • • feet my sweep me off You're trying to JILL

say that? you why do•• you mean?doWhat RIGGS

isn't it? sed~tion,aThis is Jil.'t:

~ smile. knowingahim

and givesFiggsto"t;itlup turns, tilts her headJill

hand on her shoulder.has placed hisRiggsDuring this,

Twinkling like Christmas trees.

· platforms ten miles out to sea.

you can see are those drillingthings and the only are completely black, and the oceanskyThe your face.of hand in frontown you can't see your Sometimes at night, it gets so dark (beat) Oil drilling platforms. RIGGS

up behind her.comesRiggs

Ships? What are those lights? JILL

shade of orange.a fireysky isThe looks at the sunset through the sliding glass door.She

the view. Check outI said. eviarythingIt• s RIGGS

Not in you. JILL

back the blankets,throwsRiggsDoggie-Door.floor Sam hops off the bed and exits the trailer through the

No Stooges tonight.Beat it! RIGGS

him onSLAPS-- up asleepcurledSAMsees--bedthe toward Riggs turns She begins to unbutton her dress.

food container.frozen on the so rightSaysam.I Sure RIGGS

you? cook, aregourmeta And you're not JILL

on the sliding glass door. and pulls closed the curtains

him from away pushes kiss, Jill breaks off theback. herup hands sliding hisrespond~Riggs the mouth. on him and kissesh.i~~eck arms around She puts her

~• • AfterwardsYes. (o,;:.,,JILL

Later? RIGGS

can talk about that later.WeI !'!ill• maybeAnd can.I Maybe•. Well JILL

Uh-huh. RIGGS

Right? way. some you in can helpIthink You his diplomatic credentials. He's hiding behindRudd.to You can't getgoing on. know what'sI JILL

a bit.Not RIGGS

know.you not stupid,I'm JILL

Okay. RIGGS

the trailer. thousand sharp projectiles throughablowingEXPLODES,

door The sliding glassGUNFIRE.AGTOMATICOFERUPTION an by suddenly shattered The silence of the night is

TRAILERTHEINT.

weapons in position.They hold theirparallel to it.

a lineformand up to Riggs' trailerHitmen walkThe

NIGHT TRAILERTHE EXT.

you didn't.glad But I'm do was ask.you had toAll JILL

me in? Can you getTonight.Yes. RIGGS

Yes? You want to put that into Rudd's car. JILL

car gets stolen. In case thefollow. the police can signal thatasends outIt system. the car's alarmi~ ••• it goes R!G~S 'I> in the other.

CHIP COMPUTERah~'e,onein cigarette--nakedbed, on the sitting RiggsN~ Jill is under the sheets.

TRAILERRIGGS'INT.

toward shore.surf wade through theThey and carrying automatic weapons. hop out wearing wet-suitsHITMENAFRICANSOUTHFOURas

ALBATROSSTHEONCLOSE

wake of rippling moonlight.ait

behind its belly, trailingonwater It slides into the

silent.

and smooth and it glides in, pilot kills the engines The low over the ocean.comes inALBATROSSA GRUMMAN

NIGHT OCEANTHE EXT.

bed. down to theher

pullsand her clothingunderhands Riggs slides his her shoulders. opened, falling offandlooseher dresshim, towardsmovingisshe Jill, towardback he turnsWhen

the attack. on the side opposite from under the trailercrawls out

JILL

and gestures for her to get moving.Jill

them to He gives pants pockets for his truck keys.

Riggs digs into hisinto her dress.Jill struggles

up. continues without letGUNFIREofBARRAGEDEFEANINGthe

Above, high. under the trailer is less than three feet The area from the Doggie-Dog.emergeand JillRiggs

TRAILERTHE UNDERNEATH

toward theway inching theirhim •••Jill with

pulling stomach,on his the"'!:loor move acrossbegins to he Now, him. towards Pullji_itIT.GRABS holster.

Beretta and shoulderfo~~isuphand reachesRiggs' C\f above their heads.inches WHIZZES onlyfire~apons Automatic trailer's floor. against thet~~selves have flatenedand JillRiggs

punishing attack. BEND under theBUCKLE and COLLAPSE as the metal sides The ceiling begins toSHREDDED apart.TORN andbeing The trailer is literallyseems never ending.FUSSILADEThe

TRAILERTHEINT.

and methodically slap in another.they calmlyis exhausted,

one clipAs SPRAY the trailer with gunfire.HitmenThe

TRAILERTHEEXT.

blazing weapon's fire.

a hail of CONSUMED in DEMOLISHED;DESTROYED;is being Everything PULVERIZED. Appliances are soap bubbles •••

DISINTEGRATE like burstingWindowsSPLINTERS ...into

CHEWED Wood cabinets are is deafening •••NOISEThe

TEARS through the trailer's metal sides.FIREGUNMACHINE

Jill clutches her dress.them. wiggles intojeans,grabs hisRiggs Both are naked.

~! RIGGS

the floor.toJillpullsRiggs

the door? camera ever about the videoWhat RIGGS

Consulate.

from the and Jill stand across Wilshire Blvd.Riggs

NIGHT CONSULA'l.'EAFRICANSOUTHTHEEXT.

bed. TAILGATE and climb into the cargoTHEONTOLEAPSam to

allo.ing down just enough,truck slowsThe all around him. SANDUP KICKS Machine-gun firehim. legs will carry shortfour as his the truck as fastRUNNING afterISSAM

Slow down! Slow down! RIGGS

SOMETHING in theSEESRiggswheel. Jill is behind the

CAB TRUCK'SINT.

~ , truck. FIRES at the departing'\,He Hitman climbs to his knees.The

~ the cab.into

body SWINGS hisdo~ GRABS the openRiggsdown.~low

The truck dcesr.'topen. The passenger door flieshim.on

down ROARS The Pickup scrambl·es to his feet.Riggs

shoulder.

on his down hardcomesHe in the air. him twenty feet throwing behind,from HitmantheSLAMS A fendersand.

through the fishtailing HURTLES out of the darkness,

TRUCK PICKUP RIGGS'S

GLARE of headlights.BLINDINGTheENGINE.

TRUCKAOF ROARthe Then ••. CHATTERING. machine-gun

Hitman advances,The and rolls to the side.leapsRiggs

direction. FIRE in Riggs'MACHINE-GUNof

VOLLEYa SPRAYSand TURNS Hitman FourththeBut cut.

Hitmen drop like marionettes with their stringsThree

BAM. BAM. BAM. shooting position.aUP intoRISESthen deep breath,aHe takesHitmen.THEBEHINDUP COMESHe

once was.he Commando thatForces trained Specialthelikedunesanda stomach acrosshis

on rapidlyMoving crawls out in the other direction.

RIGGS

t{Z

What's the matter? RUDD

him. something that troublesHe seesroom. Benedict crosses the

APARTMENTRUDD'SINT,

hood of the Mercedes.closes theHedone.isRiggs

GARAGE PARKING UNDERGROUNDINT.

LIGHT is glowing.)GREENand thewall, PAD on the apartmentKEY NOTICE that there is another(We

him. there withis Benedict a drink.pouringbar,

He's at the Rudd lives in the building's top floor.

CONSULATETHEWITHIN APARTMENTRUDD'SINT.

LATCH.HOOD POPS the Riggs slides in,car there.

Mercedes is the onlyRudd's They enter the garage. ~ G~.s.GE PARKING UNDERGROUNDINT,

'\I him. She opens it forkey. requires anotherddt\rThe the Parking Garage Door. until reachingCQS~DORSOFSERIESadownhim She leads

This way. JILL

been disarmed.system has indicating that theON ••.comesLIGHTGREENand the

OFF •.. LIGHT turnsREDThe punches in the code. and PAD on the wallKEY immediately to thegoesJill

and Jill enter.

Riggsand opens The doorLOCK.THEINKEY the HEARWe

NIGHT LOBBY CONSULATEINT.

morning? off everyit think turnsyoudoWho (smiling) JILL

code? know theYou RIGG.S

second delay.45awith system an alarm But there'shours. on during businessIt's only JILL

a kiss. He gives her

Thank you. RIGGS

Riggs walks Jill to her apartment door.

in Beverly Hills.Olympic Blvd.off Like the ones A 30's Style stucco apartment building.

NIGHT COURTYARDHOUSE APARTMENTANEXT.

immediately. care of thisTake RUDD

a cat! lives than fuckingmore guy -- he's gotthis I can't believe She's with Riggs! BENEDICT

'\- Townsend.Jill RUSb'l,;

toward the "!?treet.down the stepsgoing

and door the frontf~away be seen turningcanJill and Riggs M~TOR. look into theRudd Benedict and

APARTMENTTHEINT.

and Jill don't notice this.Riggs

now in use.is

camera indicating that thecomes on,CAMERAVIDEOthe LIGHT onREDthe she closes it behind her,Asdoor.

from the Consulate's frontemerge quietlyand JillRiggs

NIGHT ENTRANCE CONSULATEEXT.

camera!on theTurn BENEDICT

on again.Now it's RUDD

AGAIN.ON COMES RED LIGHTthe

Then, just stare at each other.theymoment,aFor

Someone's shut off the alarm. IC'!'EDBEN

pad.

key on theLIGHT GREEN GLOWINGthe Benedict indicates

• . .huh? deductions,Mere MURTAUGH

more deductions.are you really needWhat to work with, much we don't have on your salary Granted,buckS.some can really save you This is where little more. a play around in the gray areas you gotta do isWhatwhite. Everything black andbook.by the Everything conservative returns. see here are niceIWhat LEO

RETURNS.TAX Murtaugh'sreviewing

Leo is because• nobody is watching.butplaying, is TV The sofa. Leo are sitting on theMurtaugh and

NIGHT HOUSE MURTAUGH'SINT.

hand. apart:::ent with the wave of his them toward Jill'sBenedict directsappear.H:TMENTWO

SPINNING.and SWIRL:NG streetlamps,theth~t:rees,the yard,above,s-:arsThe

in and out.FADE.Sq,SOUNDdown hard. Riggs goesIMPAC':'. HEAD. RIGGS'OF the\liACK end againstthe buttSIJ-.MSHe hands. in his~~le Riggs with an automaticbe~indup looming bushes,theo:t;._shadows from theEMERGES BENED:CT

But he never makes back to his Truck.Riggs hurries

STREETTHE EXT.

need.I More than RIGGS

Just plenty of past. JILL

future.a much ofhaveI don't thinkI good relationship material.I'm not RIGGS

Riggs sighs to himself.

just end it?

or something tonight,startweDid

JILL

I've got to go. FIGGS

r

Leo notices.thatit,with

so preoccupiecBe'shim pause.gives a piece of paper that comes acrossMurtaugh up his tax records,he gathersAs

Fuck. LEO

you don't get legal.get to keep what You don'tLeo. how it is,That's MURTUAGH

are'?!They LEO

can find. Whatever they stocks.CD's, Bank accounts,assets: they're gonna seize all yourAnd possessions.All yourYour car.home.

Your own. confiscate everything you

Of course, the government's gonna MURTAUGH

for me.narrow straight and on, it's theFrom.,.nowmy lesson. Becali:se I've learnedgood.That's

Could~-.Leo. could be, Co MURTAUGH

No jail time?Right?go free.I••• knowI them all the Feds ••• tell cooperate withI guess ••• afterI LEO

him: has clearly been hauntingthat a subjectup Leo brings large envelope.aback in

everythingputting Murtaugh begins to collect his returns,

remember that.I'llLeo.Thanks, MURTAUGH

a deduction.and takea receiptget high-speed chase •••agas after

buy own credit card touse yourYou

(beat) a deduction.take

and a receiptget a stake-out •••

duringfoodsome buy yourselfyouIf (beat) a deduction. takeand a receiptGet informant. pay off anyou Let's sayRight. LEO

fl

superior strength. no match for the Hitman'sbut he'sand kicks his feet,arms He flails hisHitman. ASPHYXIATED by theLeo's being

shutting out the air.and pulled tight,--neckhis wrapped around--head LOWERED over hisCURTAIN being

SHOWER but all he gets to see is theLeo turns •••

TUB.THEOF OUT

STEPS HITMAN South Africana is quietly pulled back and CURTAINSHOWERthe a closer look, he approaches to takeAs

WINDOW. BATHROOMOPEN about the he is curiousbut no attention to this,Leo paystub. shower curtain is drawn across theTheLeo enters.

BATHROOMTHEINT.

Where is it? . . .Where is it? ~RTAUGH

'μ~.• searching.

the tape; an~advancesFORWARDFAST Murtaugh presses

~ and waving at the camera.Hat a Captain's Murtaugh wearingThere's in her bikini. And Rianne posingon deck.aroundclowningNickThere's

BOAT.THEON OUT FAMILY MURTAUGHTHE

we see:whatis

This PLAY. and pressesVCR He puts the tape into the

down.one and takes TAPES are stored

VIDEO where a shelf goes to Murtaughgone, Leo isOnce

Good night.Leo.Okay, up) looking (without MURTAUGH

guess I'll turn in.Well, LEO

head. turning in his the wheels arehim,on withgoing Something ishand. by the Bill of Sale in hisremains distractedMurtaugh

my fishing Bill of Sale for'I'he MUR'l'AUGB

What's that? LEO

f7.

face. and keals over onto hiskneesto his

He sinks face is almost comical.on hisof surprise

The expression between the Hitman's eyes.RightTHUNK!

a nail. He firesBAM! GUN in his grasp.NAILPNEUMATIC the arm, UP his SWINGS Murtaugh Hitman advances.The

ROOM HOBBY

Murtaugh is beaten back into the:

WHISTLE through the air. JABS that fairlyandKICKS a series of Martial Artswith overwhelms MurtaughHeA VENGEANCE.WITHBACKBOUNCESbut backwards against the wall,Hitman is propelledThe

jaw. against the Hitman's

PUNCHA THROWSHe reacts.justhe-- think doesn'tHe

HITMAN. AFRICANSOUTH face to face with the finds himself--aroundwh~lsHehim! behind Someone

SCREEN.TVTHEIN REFLE~Na Murtaugh seesThen:

'1,, . . ~ Dane.Nora ~ (smiling) b MURTAUGH

name appears.where the Murtaugh actually touches his finger to the screen right

DANE.

NCR.~ bow is: on the Freighter'sname paintedAnd the

ocean-going cargc ship.biggreatAFREIGHTER.ais

one shot background ofIn the looking at?heWhat's

knew it.I (hushed) MURTAUGH

time.a frame atOne Plays it again. Rewinds.hard. Looking Very close to the screen. Slow motion. Plays it again.Rewinds.in close.

Bends Plays it again.He rewinds.we don't.that something Murtaugh seesButboat.familytheon at play Murtaughsthesame; more cf thelikelooks We see what

forward.

plays it a little.rewinds he stops ...Then tai;:e.the through Fcrward contir.ues to FastMurtaugh

ROOM LIVINGTHE INT.

and the shower curtain he finds is the tornBut all

Leo! MURTAUGH

Murtaugh charges in.

BATHROOMTHEINT.

both.'em nailedI Sonofabitch ••• (amazed) MURTAUGH

HEART.HIS THROUGHNAIL

a and falls ••• And the Hitman staggers backwards BAM! gun discharge:HEAR the nailWe They struggle.

gut. toward Murtaugh's his knife pointedHIM,RUSHESHitman

The down. doesn't gobut~ebuckle,knees Mur.taugh's

~ .• skull. it against Murtaugh'sSMASHI~-- table through the air SWINGING the--Q,tmon top of now right Hitman isthe

because to fire,g~ Murtaugh And that's the last nail

THUNK.-- Hitman raises the tableThe•••BAM!-- HIGHERAIMS Murtaugh THUNK •••-- the tablelowers HitmanThe BAM! •••--LOWERAIMS Murtaughhim.of front table in Holding thecoming. Hitman keepsThe

wood. sinks into theThe nailTHUNK. a shield. its top as

and uses by the legsTABLEENDsmalla Hitman grabsThe

BAM!-- and firesHitman

approachihc points it at the--Gun He raises the Nailtook. justhe from the beating on his heels, still unsteady forthand back Murtaugh rocks wounded prey.stalking

predatory animalalikeslowly,forwardcomesHitmanThe

him into focus. moment to bringa

Murtaugh It takeshand. KNIFE in hisaroom withthe

from across approachingHITMANSECONDa Only to see

ROOMNGJvLl THE

back into:sturr.bleshehis side,

Holding reeling.head Murtaugh staggers to his feet,

dead! who's you're the oneRiggsNo, BENEDICT

dead! Yc~•re You're dead! You bastard! RIGGS

something to say!?You got BENEDICT

RIPS it off.Benedict

the tape. ANGER behindINSCREAMING And Riggs is shut as well.

mouth taped but with his Also taped to his chair,Leo.

Seated next toRIGGS. BACK to includePULLSCAMERA

""'dies. spits and nearlyLeo chokes,

' results as before.

same TAB with thePOPS.'l:S~Benedict back around.it Hitman forcesAfricanSoutjl_abutaway,head to turn his Lee tries Le<:Rls nose. He shoves the second beer under

~ . fE;"'lings!my That hurtsfair.not That'sme?! the Feds but not toto talk You'llLeo? What's the deal, BENEDICT

up. shakes itand Benedict grabs another beer

throat.r.~s and tries to clear beer out of his nose blowsHe Leo doesn't answer. taped to their bed. were Mt:rtaughand like Trisha chair,TAPED toLeo is

it?!is Where Lee! We want it back,you take?

did rruchHew Leo? money, Where's the

BENEDICT

of his thin cigars.

one S"'oking BENEDICT. BACK to includePULLSCAMERA

suds.on drowningHe's mouth.

and nosehis from Beer pours GASPS for air,GAGS. SPITS. CHOKES. back in distress.headLeo rears his

up Lee's nose with great force.

SPRAYINGcan,thecf EXPLODES outBeer'I'AB.THESNAPShand The GETZ.LEC cf •••nose under the Shoves itit. ShakesCA~. BEERaup sweeps A HAND as itONCLOSE

NIGHT STlL'l'SONHOUSETHE INT.

/O<J.

back!I'mnow But RIGGS

died. and you crawled into a bottlethat, Because aftertoo.you,killedwe by killing her,was, The funny part BENEDICT

sonofabitch!You fucking RIGGS

wife! damned not your

car, that drivingbe supposed towere.!!2!!

Riggs?! the hell were you,Where BENEDICT

down.him against the tape that holds

strugglesHe pop out.neck The veins in hisface flushes. His Riggs ,ll_ coming unglued.Benedict was right •••

She took awhile. away, either. She didn't die right (beat) woman's face.asawandhair of blood-soakedmatte~opback this pulledI surpris~whenmyImagine 'I,. beat J( in it! weren't Onl~'-3/ou car off the road. fucking'<,ourrailI That's right,it. handledand~youon a contract out was there Long Beach,Narc inaas were workingyouwhenago Four years (beat) come unglued!youmake gonnais because this ready for this, You mind! fucking blow yourgonna something that'syouI'm gonna tell Now you little shit.All right, BENEDICT

hard.

Riggs SLAPS Benedict SPITS in Benedict's face.Riggs

EE_.wasIt enjoyed it.ISo what? him. killedI Tommy.didI Yeah. BENEDICT

on the floor!butt your fucking cigarfoundIhelpless! completelydown,upside hangingwashe him while You killed you sonofatitch!Tom Wyler,You killed RIGGS

(. /0

the middlein Riggs is rightAndCORPSES! turn out to be objects•seen"dimlythose shock of our lives •••the We get Jesus Christ!LIGHT. Suddenly flooded with

UNDERWATER

show.ahim Let's give TWO HITMAN

toward the water. SEARCHLIGHT downa One of the South,Africans angles

BOATTHEIN- WATER ABOVE

lazily in the current.

sway OBJECTSSEENDIMLY sand in the water.cloud ofa

BOTTOM, raisingHITSHe can barely make out Riggs.We

and dark. The water's cold sand bar below.atofeet,

"'

fifteenDOWN, STRAIGHTHIMPULLS weighted vestRiggs'

'l,, ~ SIDE,'1.'HEOVERHIMDUMP then

some more,facei:i..._~he CLOBBER Riggs The South Africans

~ huh? Smart mouth, ONE HITMAN

remain silent. have the right to You You're under arrest. RIGGS

now swollen lips.blood throughand spitscoughsRiggs

Any last words? ONE HITMAN

the face.intimesfewahim

POUND HitmenThe and kicks, Riggs strugglesgunwale.

Riggs to the boat'sHitrnan wrestletwo South AfricanThe

WEIGHTS attachedLEADwithCHAINMETAL VEST made ofa

wearing on deck, Riggs is bobs in the water.The boat

NIGHT,- OCEANTHE- BOAT A FISHINGEXT,

your life.night of be the worstgonna ..• this is something elseyou And J'll tell Riggs. nowhere,ain'tyouHell, BENEDICT

z.../0

POLE. telephonea resembles CHAIN around something thatHEAVYaRiggs is wrapping

on here.going know exactly what'swe don't

NIGHT CANYONA EXT.

TO: CUT

SLAMMING it against the wheel-house wall.by back into its socketSHOULDERhisJAMSheand pain as of anguishSCREAMPRIMALa Riggs releasesthen,And

knee. over bis BACRBONE the other's

SNAPPING one •••ofNECRTHE TWISTING both ••• them kills And he know it. them before theyuponis Riggs chance.a but don't have The South Africans turn,

limp. arm hanging

one demon,mada He leaps into the boat likeside.

WATER on the starboardTHEOFOUTEXPLODESwhen Riggs side of the boatthe')iortlook over The South Africans

~ ~.•. BOATTHEIN- WATER ABOVE

and loosen. chains~ scream of agony as theA silent

h~houlder. POP! -- dislocatesback --across his pulling it tight Riggs thrusts against the chain vest,

UNDERWATER

And still kickin'.Minute ten. ONE HITMAN

long?Row TWO HITAAN

the signs of struggle.TURBULENCE below,

see the South Africans peer into the water,TwoThe

BOATTHEIN- WATER ABOVE

ever. harder than~ now he fightsBut his expression. and pain fillHorror Riggs can't believe his eyes.

body white as marble.nakedHerdeath.

even in JILL! ••• still beautiful,one •••Except

than skeletons.moreSome little away in tatters.

rotted Clothes faces. fish-eatendead,fromup Staring

ocean current.thewith and shiftingRollingchains.

in wrappet1and All in various stages of decomposition

/rJ3

is. l

Murtaugh (This is where remains behind. top of the canyon, the ground aton solid the portion builthouse,the

The rest ofCANYON.THEDOWNSLIDES standing on)js (the half that Benedictby stiltssupportedThe half

TWO!IN SNAPS HOUSETHE

as •••VIEWFROM DROPPED has literally but the shot goes wild because BenedictFIRES •••

and GUN HIS RAISF.SHe Murtaugh inside the house.sees

BENEDICT

only Murtaugh is left standing.clears,

smoke When theBAM!BAM!BAM! BAM!-- ONCEAT FIRES EVERYONE the hallway.from GUNMEN enter SOUTH AFRICANTWO

door. from the frontINRUSHESMURTAUGH

RUPTURING. BURSTING; gas lineswater pipes

SHATTERING;windowsBREAKING; and pull free; plasterbend theyas CREAKINGnails CRACKING;timbers SOUNDS ofThe SHIFT! begun tohas Th~house broken loose.All hell has

· feet.!us SWAY beneathandLIST deck begins to and the ((enyon, echoes across theCRACKLOUDabefore

look of alarma moment to registeraonlyBenedict has

down! housethe and Riggs is pulling is attached to the Truck ••• end cf the chainThe otherthe house. that supports

STlLT CORNER has wrapped the chain around theRiggs

the darkness.

down intoHe peers comes cut onto the deck.below and canyon from theMOTORTRUCK ROARING Benedict hears the

NIGHT HOUSE "STILT"OFDECK EXT.

the in the soft dirt .•.MADLYSPINTIRESBACKThe

THE FLOORSand on the ignitionturnsHehis truck.

climbs into the cab ofthenhim depart,Riggs watches

Sedan. away in his PoliceMurtaugh drives

do it.Let's RIGGS

DETERMINED.andGR!~that is

locka men exchangetwoTheHIM.WITHIS MLURTAUGH

;or:/-.

wide open. and he dies with his eyeshand,from hisThe gun slips

to pull the trigger. doesn't have the strengthbut He tries to aim it at Riggs, holding his pistol.He's stillarm.up histo bring Benedict struggles him with loathing.Riggs regards

• • you? you just won't die, will• out) (barely gets the words BENEDICT

filled with hate.

but His eyes glassy,down at Riggs. Benedict stares

him cautiously.approachesRiggs he's in agony.

and body is visible •••his upperOnly hiswall. the PINNED between the tree trunk andBENEDICT:SEES he And then way through the debris.Riggs picks his

room.much up so

TRUNK takingTREEENORMOUS Especially with thisanymore. housea It doesn't even resembleDEMOLISHED.beenhas The place It's so thick he can hardly see.the dust. on He chokes Riggs enters with his Beretta leveled.

HOUSETHEOF PORTION "DESTROYED"THEINT.

house.adown ever to have broughtL.A.P.D. man in the history of theThe onlyHe is triumphant.

TRUCKHIS FROM HOPS RIGGS

down the canyon. forward progress halting its tremendous force,HOUSE withTHETHROUGH

RIPS The tree trunkSMASH! toward the tree trunk. RUSHES house SCREAMS as theBenedict 45 degree angle. a ground atfrom the It protrudesTREE.OAKDEADA OF TRUNK a collision course with theonhouse isThe

where the deck's sliding glass doors used to be: something out the openingThen he seeshim.FLIES past

FURNITURE doorway with both hands asaBenedict clings to

HOUSETHE INSIDE

DEBRIS. DUST and cloud ofa canyon ininto the

down CRASHES and underbrush as itthrough the trees swath widea plows HOUSETHEOF PORTION SLIDINGThe

circulation. Wiggles his fingers to bring back theLeo stands up. from Leo's ankles and wrists.off the tapeMurtaugh pulls

ask?• Do you have to RIGGS

You want Rudd next? LEO

limb.a You might say he went out onNo. RIGGS

him? Shoot MURTUAGH

no. shakes his head,Riggs

What about Benedict? MURTAUGH

am.I You bet RIGGS

IN. STRIDESRiggs on cue,As if

Riggs is alive!Sgt. LEO

a very logical conclusion:jumps toandturns to see it •••

Leo Murtaugh indicates the gaping hole in the house.

Somebody was. MURTAUGH

down. house pulling the somebody was Sounded likegoing on! know what wasI didn'tyou!see I glad toamGod, Murtaugh!Sgt. LEO

Leo.Hi, MURTAUGH

and eyes.mouthhisfromtapethe then gently removes from the brink of disaster,away He pulls Leo's chair Murtaugh rushes to his rescue.

been taped shut.his eyes have except for the fact thatbeyond,andcanyonVIEW of the PANORAMICa be enjoyingHe'd TEETERING on the edge. his chair practically--house split apartwhere the

HOLE GAPING chair) sits in thea Leo (still taped to

HOUSETHEOF PORTION "INTACT"THEINT.

/06

This thing is going crazy. (meaning the beeper) It's here someplace. RIGGS

I don't see it. MURTAUGH

LOUDER. LOUDER and SOUND growsBEEPINGthe down the pier, As they drive

PICKUPTHE INT.

Pickup Truck traveling slowly down the pier. We see Riggs'PIER.LOADINGa docked besideThe ship is

ship. of the

bow PANS across theCAMERAtime as thea FRAME one at INTO comeE"~N - A - D - A - R - 0 - "N The letters

NIGHT ANGELESLOSOF PORT EXT.

toward Rudd's Mercedes. to the dashboard is directing Riggs

UNIT attachedRECEIVINGa RED LIGHT onBEEPING A FLASHING,

into the seat next to him. Leo are squeezedMurtaugh and behind the wheel.Riggs is

NIGHT PICKUPTHE INT.

of the Harbor. Channel near the mouth bridge that crosses the L.A.

arching Pickup Truck speeds across the high,Riggs'

NIGHT- BRIDGE THOMAS VINCENTEXT.

Riggs just smiles.

him? findto how • any ideasSure

MURTAUGH

you? What about bastard's travel plans.· mood to spoil thatI'm in the RIGGS

look.a Murtaugh exchangeandRiggs

him. he's taking his cash withAnd Today. leaving the country.He's my ears. They taped up everything but him talking to Benedict.heardI Then you better hurry. LEO

a Diplomatic Pouch.This Container is Rog? Know what that means, RIGGS

South Africa."Nation of "Official Diplomatic Seal of the it says)what (reading MURTAUGH

Leo is right behind him.truck to join Riggs. and hurries onto the flatbedLeo,aboutMurtuagh forgets

Look at this.Roger! RIGGS

of the truck on which the Container is resting.

bed climbed onto thehasRiggsexchange,During this

Too late now. LEO

meant to.IWell, MURTAUGH

No. LEO

I tell you to wait in the truck?Didn't MURTAUGH

Leo is tagging along.that Murtaugh notices As they move toward the Container,

from that container.comingIt's RIGGS

LIGHT is going wild.

BEEPINGThe hand. Riggs carries the Receiving Unit in his

as large as the trailers of the biggest eighteen wheelers.)

They're These Containers are enormous.(Note:ships.

TRUCKS awaiting loading onto cargoFLAT-BEDonrest

CONTAINERSSTORAGEGIANT parked beside an area wherehave They Leo climb out of the Pickup.Murtaugh andRiggs,

NIGHT PIERTHE EXT.

Pull over and park. MURTAUGH

Holy shit. MURTAUGH

100 and 1000 Dollar demoninations50,Currency in 20,of u.s.

FEET CUBIC THOUSANDTWO ROWS of it.ROWS andof it. STACKS STACKS andof it. BUNDLESand BUNDLES MONEY!

underneath: And this is what they discoverbrown paper wrapping.

the AWAY Murtaugh and Leo RIP Riggs returns to help

Help us with this.That's great. MURTAUGH

ceiling. SHADOWS against the Container's walls andEERIE casts LIGHT thatHARSHa the Container is filled with Now HEADLIGHTS.on the and turns He opens the door

MERCEDES.RUDD'S be there: knew wouldwhat he

and finds AROUND the large stack of bundlesWALKSRiggs

can fix that.I RIGGS

thing.a Can't seeShit. MURTAUGH

Close the doors. MURTAUGH

Container. rise to ceiling of the--brown paperand wrapped in which are perfectly squareThese bundlesBUNDLES.OF

STACKa Leo are confronted withMurtaugh andRiggs,

CONTAINERTHEINT.

open the doors.

swing Then theylock. SHOTS into theTWOFIRESRiggs

Right. MURTAUGH

Screw Article 27. (beat) Right. RIGGS

of the Vienna Convention. 27 Protected under ArticleRight. MURTAUGH

by Murtaugh's honesty.impressedLeo is

money back. then tosses thethen at Leo, Murtaugh glances at the money,of his conscience.

demons Murtaugh to battle theleavingmoves off,Riggs

you want. do anything you can Roger, my back,turnIWhen RIGGS

look.a Murtaugh and Leo all shareRiggs,Silence.

my pocket. could fit it inIAnd (beat) through college!kids my my hand could put all three of What I'm holding indollar bills! These are thousandLook at this. MURTUAGH

in his hand.BUNDLEWRAPPEDa Murtaugh holds

away with hundreds of millions! These guys are gettingthousand. few hundredawasI stoleAll Jesus! numbers) (taps in the deep ••• stack's about six feet by eight feet wide •••tall This container is about ten feet calculator) pocketa (pulls out five million dollars ••• twenty dollar bills equalsof 27 cubic feet Let's see ..• LEO

a month's worth of profits.just ProbablyRoger. money,drug This is RIGGS

comfort and ease.of lifetimea this is-- This part here two Ferraris.andRoyceRolls a that's-- section over here This Beverly Hills.inhousea that's-- From here to hereYeah. MURTAUGH

here? looking at know what we'reDo you (beat) Holy shit is right. RIGGS

/10,

Men walk along beside it.HitTwoRudd and the

Truck toward the loading area. down the pier on the Flat-Bed The Container is being driven

CONTAINERTHEEXT.

We're moving.Shit. MURTAUGH

What's that? RIGGS

something.they feel Suddenly,

go anywhere.doesn't make sure this ContainerWe've got to RIGGS

CONTAINERTHEINT.

the container! Load any longer! We can't wait RUDD

grow visibly nervous.RuddmakesnewsThis

of order. was outphoneThe Nobody answered. MAN HIT

busy?! Was the line did he answer!?-- RUDD

know I don't MAN HIT

he there?was-- RUDD

I Yeah, MAN HIT

Did you call his house? Where the hell is Benedict?! RUDD

at this watch. He glances Rudd looks upset. toward the container. down the pierwalkMENHIT SOUTH AFRICANTWOandRudd

NIGHT PIERTHE EXT.

DON'T MOVE.but they on the doors, Murtaugh pushes

yes! the situation,Tofil RIGGS

You keep changing your mind. MURTAUGH

jump out.We RIGGS

Now what? MURTUGH

We've stopped. RIGGS

a stop. come totheyThen,

Then stay with me. RIGGS

partners.We're MURTAUGH

Why not? RIGGS

By myself? MURTAUGH

Go ahead. RIGGS

jump.we sayI MURTAUGH

Stay with the container. RIGGS

Now what?Okay, MURTAUGH

No. RIGGS

anybody?See MURTAUGH

passing beneath them. except the pier They can't see anythingdoors meet. out the crack where theLeo peekandMurtaughRiggs,

CONTAINERTHEINT.

UP through the bottom of the Container.RIPbullets

FIRE asGUN MACHINEOFSOUND by the This is followed

Maybe they didn't. RIGGS

saw me.They MURTAUGH

from the opening.jumps backMurtaugh

CONTAINERTHEINT.

open Container doorway. SEES Murtaugh in theUP •••LOOKSMen One of the Hit

PIERTHE EXT.

THE AIR.INFEETFORTY now they'reButOPEN.

SWING and they Murtuagh puts his shoulder into the doors

You better hope not. RIGGS

called "Free Fall." It's been on this ride before.I've LEO

We're going up! MURTAUGH

very strange sensation as the Containerathey feelNow

What the hell was that? (looking up) LEO

CLAMPS onto the Container.

Crab OVERHEAD as theNOISE and Murtaugh hear theRiggs

CONTAINERTHEINT.

· hoist it up. preparing to HOLD of the Container,GRABSItabove.

from lowered CRAB, isacalled A Traveling Carriage,

It straddles the entire width of the pier.)building. a five-story huge four-legged crane that's as tall asa (This isCRANE. LOADING now parked beneath theIt's

CONTAINERTHEEXT.

They won't open.They're stuck. MURTAUGH

lowered. Men watch as the Container isand the HitRudd

PIERTHE EXT.

Blast right through it. RIGGS

What about all that cash? MURTAUGH

on the other side.cargo doors a pair of know there's MONEY ••• but theyOFWALLa and Murtaugh can see out the windshield isAll Riggs

UP. MOTOR FIRESand the crosses the right ones from under the dashboard,a cluster of wiresRiggs pulls

get to drivel,! This time -- RIGGS

as usual. Leo in back, Next to him is Murtaugh.in behind the wheel.climbsRiggs

MERCEDESTHEINT.

Get in the Mercedes! RIGGS

Inspiration strikes Martin Riggs:

down. taking us They'redown!back We're going MURTAUGH

know the odds are against them.but they dodge the bullets,Leo manage toandMurtaughRiggs, THROUGH the bottom of the Container,TEARSGUNFIRE

CONTAINERTHEINT.

down! Bring itdown! Bring it RUDD

lowered. CAGE to have the ContainerOPERATOR'Sup to theSHOUTSRudd

UP into the Container.

SHOOTING Men aim their weapons in the air,two HitThe

PIERTHE EXT.

Murtaugh was right.Sgt.No, LEO

DIVE for safety.MenThe HitBACKWARDS.STUMBLESRudd

them. coming right at and it's CURRENCY •••OFFLURRYa emerging through

MERCEDES AIRBORNE Men look up to see anRudd and the Hit

PIERTHE EXT.

shhhhhitttt!!!Oh, MURTAUGH& LEO RIGGS,

realize that the pier is well below them.

Leo and MurtaughRiggs, money clears, As the cloud of

MERCEDESTHEINT.

THE AIR.INFEET FIFTEEN

SUSPENDED It's still Something got stuck.the pier yet.

the Container hasn't reachedOne little problem •••

it. MONEY ahead of 2,000 Cubic Feet ofPUSHINGOUT •••

FLIES OPEN and the MercedesEXPLODEThe Cargo Doors

CONTAINERTHEEXT.

FORWARD.ROCKETS and the Mercedes lever into Drive •••

jams the gear shiftRiggsRACING •••MOTORWith the

We've hit bottom.That's it. RIGGS

stop.a they feel the Container jerk toSuddenly,

Fasten your seat belts. RIGGS

Container. RESONATING within the metalNOISEthe--RPM's5,000at

SCREAMING motor is literallyThe Mercedes'the floor. pushed to has the gear in neutral and the pedalRiggs

CONTAINER)THE(INSIDE MERCEDESTHEINT.

twenty-five feet •••feet ••• high ••• thirty Thirty-five feetdown.comingIt's

CONTAINERTHEEXT.

Kill those sonsofbitches!! time! away thisthem get Don't let RUDD

from falling.

him keeps him up, Leo holdsarms. He falls into Leo's

Roger!!••• Reger? RIGGS

uncomprehending expression on his face. toward Murtaugh and Leo with an alarmed,STAGGERS

He body. courses through his volts of electricity, thousanda SHOOTING PAIN, likeawide asgoeyesRiggs'

out again. bone -- then pulls it back right above his hipRiggs' STICKS the knife intoRudd The warning is too late.

l-- Riggs MURTAUGH

he's rushing up behind Riggs with it. PULLED A KNIFE and to one of horror because Rudd has and then his expression changesMurtaugh smiles •••

from heaven.moneyRog •••Hey, (smiling) RIGGS

BILL out of the air.DOiLARA HUNDRED SNATCHING back on him, Riggs turns hisexpression. a pathetically bewilderedRiggs withatRudd stares

c...-er. It's allRudd. Ycu're finished, RIGGS

up to him.marchesRiggs

the pier.dow::swirling

and sent by the wind, Some of it is caughthim.around

and lands allSKYTHEFROMFALLSMONEYasdazedlooks

RUDD

AWAY. BLOWN them are shct -- both ofaget off

Men don'tThe Hit BLAZING.GUNS car withthefromleap

MURTAUGHANDRIGGS

feet. their Men scramble toThe Hit

and the car remains intact.tank,a is built likeMercedesabut IMPACT is tremendous,OF

SOUNDThe DOWN onto the pier.CRASHESThe Mercedes

Say it again.You won't. MURTAUGH

RIGGS

him. Murtaugh comfortsin pain.

grimacing on his side, attents to Riggs who liesPARAMEDICA

AMBULANCETHEINT.

into the crowd.DISAPPEARING

AWAY ••SLIPSHe any attention to him.nobody pays

In all the confusion, He watches the Ambulance depart.

BEHINDLEFTIS LEO

OFF. SPEEDS The Ambulance The doors close. Murtaugh hops in with him.AMBULANCE.placed inside an Riggs is beingnow.COPSWITHSWARMING The pier is

LATER MINUTES-SCENE SAME

are heard in the distance.CARSPOLICEAPPROACHINGof

SIRENS a worried expression asLeo exchangeMurtaugh and

You been stuck before.before. been stuckYoubuddy. Take it easy, MURTAUGH

hell. Roger ••• it hurts likeJesus,Oh, RIGGS

down Murtaugh bends Riggs in his arms.Leo craddles

him backwards. impact propellingthe

head, hole through Rudd'sa credentials ••• then tears

A HOLE through Rudd'sTEARSThe bulletMurtaugh FIRES!

Just been revoked! MURTAUGH

Diplomatic immunity!! RUDD

in front of his face.

a shield CREDENTIALS likeDIPLOMATICup hisRudd holds

Rudd. gun at points the

he a blind fury aswith-- He is seething -- quaking

two-handed grip.aPISTOL inHISUPSWINGSMurtaugh

((

How ya been?Leo.Hi, MURTAUGH

LEO

looks surprised.And heIt's Leo.

removes his sunglasses.Murtaugh removes the man's hat.Riggsby the other.Murtaugh

arm; him by onehasRiggs and Murtaugh.It's Riggs

ARMS.

BOTHBY GRABBED few steps before he'saHe only takes heavy suitcase. from the vault area with hisMan emergesThe

LOBBYBANK INT.

bills. DOLLARS in large demoninationTHOUSANDHUNDREDSEVERAL Of course, we're talking about money.a suitcase.into two large boxes empty the contents ofHe proceeds to

down.

brim pulled hat with theaand He wears dark glassesup.

His collar is turned We can't see his face.enters.MAN

A BOXES are kept.DEPOSITSAFETY This is where the

VAULTBANKA INT.

TO: DISSOLVE

more relieved in his life.lookedMurtaugh has never

• • • Go spit (weakly) RIGGS

Got that!you!I tell You're not dead untilDon't die.No! MURTAUGH

for signs of life. The Paramedic urgently checkslooks dead.Riggs sure

You're not dead!You're alive! You're breathin'lwayll!£•••No MURTAUGH

shut.

have flutteredeyesRiggs' Murtaugh stops in mid-sentence.

Keep sayin' Say it again! MURTAUGH

RIGGS

You did the right thing.Leo.No, RIGGS

big mistake! my That was the first place!? ever give myself up inIWhy did LEO

Leo. Shut up, MURTAUGH

'em! who killed you're the ones-- know that You guys shoulddead. gonna testify against iswasI who Everybody anymore. to the Feds I'm no useme in. Don't take a heart.Have Guys, please. LEO

from the crub.away The car pulls Leo in back.him. Riggs next to Murtaugh drives.

SEDAN POLICETHE INT.

at the curb. Sedan parked Leo into the back of the PoliceThey guide

DAY BANKTHE EXT.

him out. They take

Leo. Let's go, RIGGS

me. Don't do this to been through.weAfter allbreak. a Gimme guys. C'mon,no. Oh, LEO

him.on CUFFSTHE SNAP when theyThat's

It's parked right outside. my car? What aboutSure. MURTAUGH

private? can talk in someplace weIs there LEO

looks around in all directions.HeLeo is very uncomfortable.

suitcase? What's in theLeo?up,What'sYeah. RIGGS

WHISTLES.andmouth two fingers into hisputsRiggs turns,

Okay? Because we like you. MURTAUGH

why? But ••• LEO

Leo. You're free, RIGGS

LEO

from Leo's wrists.CUFFSTHEREMOVESRiggs

little apprehensively.

a and them expectantly •••Leo regardssuitcase.

along with his from the back seat,LeoremoveNow they

out.

jump and Murtaugh open and Riggs car's front doors fly The The Police Sedan pulls off the road and parks.

DAY ROAD MEXICANEXT.

he is waved through.and

badge Murtaugh flashes his lane for Official Vehicles. a special however, slides into Murtaugh's Police Sedan,

STATIONS.CUSTOMS autos crawl through the up for miles in both directions asbackedTraffic is

DAY CROSSINGBOARDER CALIFORNIA-MEXICOEXT.

Leo. Shut up, MURTAUGH & RIGGS

the turn-off! You missed we going?WhereHey! LEO

an alarmed expression.window withLeo looks out the

SEDAN POLICETHE INT.

Freeway. South on theSedan races The Police

DAY FREEWAYDIEGOSAN EXT.

now.me Some comfort that is to LEO

name it.You Sure. LEO

me? and Rogerfor Leo ••• will you do somethingHey, RIGGS

Riggs leans out the window.up the motor. Murtaugh starts and Murtaugh climb into the car.Riggs

change our minds.webefore Let's get out of hereCome on. (to Murtaugh) RIGGS

Leo steps back.

knife went in. That's where theLeo.Careful, RIGGS

WINCES in pain.Riggshug.a Leo gives Riggs

you tried. You could if RIGGS

you guys. I'll never forget LEO

Leo turns to Riggs.Now

okay. Okay, MURTAUGH

looks embarrased.Murtaughhug.

a Murtaugh Leo gives But instead of shaking hands,

Leo. Adios, MURTAUGH

Murtaugh reaches out to shakeoverwhelmed.looksLeo

We thought of everything.See? Leo)(to RIGGS

loads the suitcase into the cart.

Riggs CART. two-wheeleda The Burro is pullingrope. a BURRO ona comes over leadingPEPETwelve year-old

Over here!Pepe! RIGGS

{z,,(.

END

hand. Leo watches, silently waving hisMexican dust asof a thick cloudaway inSedan peels And then, the Police

king.a Live like RIGGS