Defiance

I took that guy's crap the whole goddamn trip.

If I catch that slug onshore, I'll break his lousy neck.

Hey, here's the top. Now listen, don't worry about it.

Six months. That's all. - Yeah, six months in this place.

But then you get your ticket back. And, hey listen .. fight.

It's history. Forget it.

Yeah, I tell you what Ron, I don't like to mention it.

Oh ..

Hey listen, do me a favor will you? - Yeah, sure.

When you get to Berman, would you buy some flowers?

I figure by tomorrow, I'll tell her I'm sorry. - Okay.

I'll see her when I get there. - Yeah.

You take care of yourself, huh. - Yeah you too, Rocky.

So long, Tommy.

That's a raw deal you got, Tommy.

I know it Ernie. What the hell am I going to do?

Ain't you got a Godfather that's in the union?

Yeah, I got this guy named Karenski.

I'm on suspension. - Shit.

Well, you can't sleep on the goddamn docks.

I've got a brother-in-law that's got an apartment building in the city.

Get yourself a place there.

It ain't Gracie Mansion, but it's cheap.

What the hell am I going to do in this city?

I hate this place. I can't even breathe here.

I haven't got any money, anyway.

Here, have some more orange juice.

New York.

New York.

I need a ship, Karenski. - I ain't a magician you know.

Now you screw-ups give me a real pain-in-the-ass. You know that?

Karenski.

I need a ship.

Maybe I can get you something on one of the Panamanians.

But you got to speak Spanish. You speak Spanish, Gamble?

Yeah .. yeah, sure.

"Buenos días .. Good morning."

Buenos dias .. good morning.

"¿Cómo estás."

¿Cómo estás.

How are you? Muy bueno, gracias.

"Very well. Gracias."

Hey kid. How are you doing?

Muy bueno. Gracias, ¿Cómo estás. Very good. Thank you. How are you?

Wise guy.

Hey, why is a buck like you learning Spanish? Are you a social worker?

No, I'm the Ambassador for Puerto Rico.

Hi babies ..

Hey!

Hey you bastard, I think you just got wet.

Hey mister, I'm really sorry. I was just watering my plants.

I didn't know you were down there. Really.

"Cuál es el nombre de hermanos?"

"What is your brother's name?"

Hello.

Gee mister, I'm really sorry about that. I didn't know you were there.

Did I ruin your clothes? - Uhuh. Don't worry about it.

You're new in the neighborhood, right? I saw you move in yesterday.

I hope you like it here. I know it's not Park Avenue, but it's not too bad.

So you're learning Spanish, huh?

I always wanted to learn French myself.

I never just got the chance.

That's a beautiful picture.

I didn't know you were an artist .. how about that?

Yeah, I'm "Michelangelo".

Oh excuse me, look at me now, would you.

Christ, I didn't even introduce myself. I'm Marsha Bernstein. I live upstairs.

I guess you know that already.

Pleased to meet you, Michael.

A cute apartment you have here.

Oh, what's this? Boats?

You must be in the Navy or something, right?

You know, I always wanted to travel all my life, but I just never got the chance.

Being a hairdresser and all, you just don't get much chance to travel.

I've been to Miami, though.

Twice as a matter of fact. You know, on one of those tours.

Where you get breakfast and the hotel all in the same price.

Last time I got this horrible sunburn. That's how come I have these freckles.

A real, nice guy.

Michael whatever-your-name-is.

Come on Herbie, let's get a picture. Come on .. come on, Herbie.

Come on .. come on Herbie.

Do you guys mind?

I mean, do you mind? First we take one of me and my fish here.

Then I'll let you share in the glory.

Alright, hold it.

What the hell's holding you, Herbie? Come on.

It doesn't work.

What do you mean, it doesn't work? - It doesn't work. It's a piece of junk.

It doesn't work. - For Chrissakes, let me see it.

I got to do everything around here.

What's the matter, can't you do nothing right? You forgot to advance the film.

Try not to screw anything else up, okay?

Who am I, a photographer? - Where's my fish?

Hey, bring back my fish!

Hey! Get the fish .. hey, grab that kid!

Hey Ambassador, catch!

Hey, what are you doing?

Sitting here talking to my fish. What does it look like I'm doing?

He's talking to his fish! What are you, a wise guy? Give me my fish.

Who the hell is this guy?

Some guy just moved into the neighborhood. How do I know?

He's a wise-guy.

You and your fish. - Me and my fish.

Wise guy!

I don't believe this.

"Es usted de los Estados Unidosos?"

"Are you from the United States?"

"Si Señor."

"Puede hablar español?"

"Buenos noches, Don Carlos".

Yeah, yeah! Come on in!

"¿Hablas español?" "Un poco".

"Do you speak Spanish? A little."

Un poco .. a little.

"Puedo presentar mi amigo".

"May I present my friend."

Me presento ..

"Me alegro de conocerte."

"I'm glad to know you."

Don't you think you can you turn the music down a little?

What?

The music. Would you turn the music down? I'm trying to work next door.

Get a day job!

Hey .. Carmine. - Yes?

The man wants us to turn the music down, man.

Oh yeah? That's a sure thing, pal.

Carmine, this guy is definitely not playing with a full deck.

Buenos.

Listen, I haven't got a phone yet. Maybe you can call me at this number ..

It's .. Whitehall .. 4 9 9 4 5.

Yeah.

Yeah, thanks Karenski.

Anything else, young man? - Yeah, I need some aspirin.

Look, I .. I don't have a phone, I was wondering, maybe ..

You want I should take the phone calls for you, right?

Well, if you wouldn't mind, please. Just until I get my phone.

Everybody in the neighborhood wants a phone .. alright.

If you get a phone call, I'll page you.

You'll page me? - I'll page you.

I'll walk out the back and holler your name. If you're home, you'll answer.

If you're not home you won't answer, right? Okay, I hang up the phone.

Okay, great.

You're Abe, aren't you? - Yeah, who else?

What's your name? - Tom.

Tom Gamble. I live right round the corner at 336.

Do what? - 336.

That's good .. won't have to holler so loud.

I need some peanut butter, too. - Next to the top shelf.

Put this on my Mastercharge.

When I was younger ..

Take a little advice .. stay away from those animals.

I'm just passing through. I mind my own business.

Let me tell you something.

It used to be a nice play to live in. Right here .. this neighborhood.

Everybody knew each other. Everybody cared for each other.

All of a sudden, it's changed.

Excuse me. I'm an old man, and I talk too much.

Hey, tough guy.

Before your friends can cross the street, I'll bend this six-pack around your head.

Don't mess with me, punk!

Who is that dude?

Hey. - Dan.

Cómo estás? .. Siéntate.

Bravo .. how you doing, man?

Okay, Angel.

I got a job as a dishwasher.

Over in Brooklyn .. it's not too bad.

And you .. how you doing?

Didn't you hear? I'm studying to be a stockbroker.

That's what I've been, man.

Gracias, Angel.

I got you a present.

Paint me a picture.

My God, it's Whatsisname.

Somebody help me!

Want some coffee?

Alright, look, if you get hungry, there's some Kentucky fried in the refrigerator.

You really gave me a scare last night.

You want to tell me what happened?

You got any aspirin?

Right on the night table.

You're not going to do anything stupid, are you?

Huh?

You know, like trying to get even for what happened.

Don't worry about it. - I am worried about it.

Remember me? I'm the one who dragged you up the stairs last night.

I just want to mind my own business until I can get the hell out of this slum.

That's what I thought. The Souls.

Damn. I've got to get to work. I'm going to get killed.

Listen .. stay as long as you like. You know.

If you're hungry, just eat that chicken.

I guess .. I guess I'll be back about six.

Better get some rest. You look terrible.

See you.

Hey.

My name is Tom .. Tom Gamble.

See you later Tommy Gamble.

Hey kid, look what I've found!

Hey, that looks good, Whacko.