Harlem Nights Edit

A deposit? No bullshit?

A fellow could get hurt.

A guy wants to post bail on everybody arrested at the after hours joint.

A lot about what?

A lot of people think that white boy got a shot.

A lot of you got families and can't easily relocate.

About this move, we're jumping the gun.

About Tommy Smalls. You brought him to me, so the money I lost is your fault.

After Sugar Ray starts paying us off, your cut won't be what it used to be.

All night?

All right, bitch, you want to fight? We'll fight, then.

All right, everybody. This is a fucking raid.

All right, I'm going to shoot.

All right, take her.

All right. I'm cool.

All right. Sit down.

All the white people will bet on that white boy.

All told, he beat me for five grand last month. Check.

And afterwards I don't want no hard feelings.

And all afternoon?

And drop off into a deep coma like sleep?

And every box had a note, 'Sorry for the inconvenience.'

And fighting out of Harlem, New York,

And how can you ever trust a criminal?

And I add them up. Know what I come up with?

And I drop it off at another the next day, and I get paid for it.

And I suggest you let me go on my way.

And I'll stick this little Yankee ass, bad luck motherfucker standing here.

And I'm living in a fucking hovel!

And I've got to tell you, the whole thing was going pretty cute...

And please, put the gun down, Ray.

And tell Sugar to send somebody to get some orange juice.

And thank you, too, sir.

And the cops that pulled us over, you win some and you lose some.

And the next time...

And there is one other thing.

And think about who you pissed off, so I'll let you have your space.

And wants to start some shit instead of letting things take their natural course.

And what's your name, darling dear?

And you did something to my brother.

And you would make love to me first, then shoot me?

And you'll miss your fight.

And your interest in me, is that business or is it personal?

And...

Anybody see Quick?

Anybody try to leave, I'll pump one in your ass.

Are we going to talk about your son all night?

Are you blind?

Are you going to take me in for that?

Are you saying I'm stealing?

Are you still worrying about the club?

As far as us breaking into a bank that's been closed for five years,

Asshole.

At 3 1 they are going to make six hundred grand if he wins.

Baby, you know...

Baby.

Band! Play some travelling music.

Barbara, it's Richie. I ain't never coming home no more. Take it easy.

Be careful taking her out of here. Don't kill anyone, just relax.

Be cool. Don't be stupid, now. Let's figure out what to do.

Because I want you to find out where your friend Quick is.

Because I'm tired of playing around with jigs.

Because somebody told me you run an after hours club, 'Club Sugar Ray's'.

Bennie, Slim, Moses, would you help get this dead motherfucker out, please?

Bennie, why did you put this juice back with just a swallow left?

Between 8 and 10.

Both.

Both.

Bring your ass, ******. Come on.

Bring your ass. Get up and come on.

Bugsy is married? The man is married to...

Bugsy said I was to cut his throat.

Business is all right.

Business isn't great, but the crowd is the same the last two weeks,

But Bugsy said it was fair. He's a real softy, Bugsy.

But he's stupid.

But I ain't stole shit!

But I'd better not crap. That's all I know, I'd better not crap.

But if you go... you're a dead motherfucker.

But in the morning he's going to want you dead,

But now that I've told you the truth about myself,

But the one thing I can't figure out

But there's a young hothead who thinks he's tough

But they're not betting on Jenkins.

But you guys are doing 10,000 15,000 a week.

But you know, the strangest thing just happened.

But your place is closed down.

But...

Buy your own drinks from now on.

By the way, Mr Quick,

Calhoune can kill you by snapping his fucking fingers.

Calhoune can kiss my ass. I won't give him shit. We ought to relocate.

Calhoune is a cold hearted killer. He'll have your ass killed.

Calhoune tried to use her to take me out. He tried twice tonight.

Calhoune's going to make a lot of money.

Calhoune's number one boy drops by to snoop a little bit.

Can I have your autograph?

Can we get back to you?

Catch him. Come on. Come on!

Checkmate.

Cheesy backed, twelve sandwich eating bastard like him?

Clean up that mess. Let her in.

CLUB SUGAR RA Y

Coloured guys with guns make me nervous.

Come here.

Come here.

Come on, 6, with your bad ass. Come on!

Come on, 6. I've been waiting all night. Baby needs shoes, new clothes.

Come on, Jack. Come on. The heavyweight champ.

Come on, sucker. Let's get it on.

Come on, Tommy.

Come on, Willie!

Come on!

Come on.

Come on. Come on!

Come on. Don't you want to talk?

Come on. I'm going to beat the shit out of your ass, motherfucker.

Cooperate with the officers so we can get this done as quickly as possible.

Craps!

Creole. Born and raised in Louisiana.

Curtis! Get Mr Smalls and his party one of our best tables.

Damn, I think I broke my nose!

Damn...! Until a couple of seconds ago.

Dice coming out. Get your bets down. All right, shake them up.

Did a Sergeant Phil Cantone come by the other day?

Did you apologise to her for shooting her in the foot?

Did you ever apologise to her?

Did you notice me watching you?

Do come in, Mr Quick.

Do you like him? Do you think he is someone you might want to fuck?

Do you understand me, you smooth talking son of a bitch?

Dominique La Rue.

Dominique says your place was packed Monday night. Nobody is busy then.

Don't get smart with me. You're the dumbest ass in captivity.

Don't hold me, Sugar. No, Sugar, let me go!

Don't mess with Creole women. They can put a root on your ass.

Don't put it back with just a swallow in the container.

Don't take this ass whipping personally.

Don't waste your time. Put your blind ass in the car.

Don't worry about him. He runs errands for me.

Don't worry. Everybody knows that jig is going to kill Kirkpatrick.

Don't worry. He isn't coming here. He's with his wife.

Dropped 200 at the crap table, made a phone call and left.

Either you or them have a problem with arithmetic.

Even when the place is packed the girls come up short.

Every month I do a numbers pick up at one place,

Everybody I know loves you. What are you doing here?

Everybody in the business...

Everybody in this business is a criminal.

Everybody knows the big fight is this week.

Everybody's going downtown on the A train.

Everybody's under arrest.

Everything I say to him means nothing.

Excuse me.

Fat, stank, bloated,

Fighting out of Ireland, weighing in at 250 pounds,

First of all, this guy is an accessory, and what we're going to do...

For the time being, Sugar Ray's is closed.

For the time being? I want it closed permanently.

From here...

From your complaints, I know you can't live on a third of what you earn now.

Fuck and dance at my place?

Fuck this.

Fuck you, bitch.

Fuck!

Fuck!

Gambling is where it's at. If we move, we should concentrate on that.

Gentlemen, enjoy the game.

Get Cantone on the phone.

Get in, Ray.

Get out of here, both of you.

Get that motherfucker now!

Get the car.

Get your little narrow ass off the arm of that sofa.

Give me a half hour. Yeah.

Give me a receipt.

Give me that pistol. Where do you stay?

Give them to her. She loves flowers and candy.

Give up the joy houses and after hours spots. Concentrate on gambling.

Go ahead, shoot. Here it is. Shoot, Quick.

Go legit if you want to, open your own business.

Goddamn. I guess he does have bad luck with kids.

Good.

Good. I want you to take care of Smalls as soon as possible.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Got your boy, too. You are both going to jail for a long time.

Have a seat.

He came by.

He has judges on his payroll. Don't you feel a little uncomfortable?

He messed with the wrong ******'s brother.

He owns all the booking houses except ours.

He proposed to her four times already,

He puts his money with the other money,

He said you were sitting on a goldmine here.

He shot my pinkie toe. I'm gonna put my foot in your ass. I'll kill him.

He told us about your offer. I wouldn't call that a business proposition.

He told you about my business proposition?

He was going to stab us, so I shot him.

He was messing around with a Creole girl, and she put voodoo on him.

He'll think we talked Jenkins into taking a dive to make money to relocate.

He's a good kid. If you hear any

He's a very brilliant man and he's taught me a lot.

He's got a shot. In his ass.

He's got huge balls, big fucking huge balls.

He's hitting him hard.

He's one hell of a motherfucker.

He's so damn ambitious.

He's so damn hot headed.

He's young. He's going to calm down.

He's... confused or something.

Hell, yeah, I'm awake. What is going on here?

Hello, gentlemen... ladies.

Hello, it's Daddy. Darling, put Mommy on the phone.

Hello, Mr Quick.

Hello, Raymond. How are you doing?

Hello, Sergeant Cantone. I'd like you to meet a friend, Mr Quick.

Hello?

Here's the deal. I got a call from a friend by the name of Bugsy Calhoune.

Heroin?

Hey, boss...

Hey, it's the champ!

Hey, man, are you asleep?

Hey, Ray. The candy man.

Hey, Smalls.

Hey, Sugar Ray!

Hey, Sugar. What was the number today?

Hey, you know, Vera...

Hey, your door is open. It's Quick.

Hi, Mr Calhoune. How are you doing? How's things going?

His dick shrunk to the size of a cocktail weenie.

His son already shot off my pinkie toe.

Holy shit!

Holy shit! Somebody fucked you up real bad.

Hottest spot in Harlem. They told me you can gamble, drink, fuck, dance.

How are we going to make $50,000 each?

How are you doing, boys?

How do we make $50,000?

How do you know?

How much money are you talking about, you maggot motherfucker?

How's Sunshine doing?

How's the laugh? I don't believe we've met.

I ain't afraid of Smalls or Calhoune.

I ain't no punk. You try to kill me, I kill you.

I ain't shooting shit. I told you kids bring me bad luck. I can't stand them.

I bet you will.

I can call the dice before they roll. Done it for 40 years.

I can meet with you. Just you, right?

I can't believe it. What are you doing here?

I could really use you there. You could turn it into a hot spot.

I didn't come this far so you could prove you ain't no punk and die.

I do know this, when the majors want to play where you're playing, you move.

I don't care who he is or what he does. Kids bring me bad luck.

I don't either, but Calhoune ain't the type you fuck with.

I don't know about all that shit. I don't do the books.

I don't know what I just found out. How are we going with everything else?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I don't know, maybe he wants more.

I don't know. She wouldn't talk on the phone. We're doing good tonight.

I don't like it.

I don't usually look at coloured women, but she's gorgeous.

I don't...

I get set for orange juice, and there's just a swallow left.

I got a big surprise...

I got a question. You know what we were just doing, was that...

I got to figure out the right move.

I got to figure this out.

I guess that makes you kind of responsible.

I had Lady Heroin in the car with me. I was falling in love with her.

I had nothing to do with it, Mr Calhoune. I'm no thief.

I have a plan where we can all make heavy money.

I have got a girl whose pussy is so good,

I have in here whoever I want.

I haven't had my ass whipped in a while. Probably been like 1911.

I hear a lot of things, Ray. A lot of things.

I hear you are ruining my business with your club.

I hear you don't want to go into business with me.

I heard about her.

I just want to go about my business with nobody after me.

I just want to know if she's still with Calhoune. Witchcraft is your thing.

I knew it. I knew it! That girl the other night mailed me this.

I know a lot about candy. Are you looking for a partner, Ray?

I know of four people Quick killed last night.

I know that's Smalls, but who's that girl with him? She is beautiful.

I know work was being done. I was doing serious work.

I know, but he won't wear them. He says he don't need to.

I know, but you got a way of saying hi. Just check them out.

I know, Snake Eyes, but put on your glasses.

I know.

I like that!

I love that little old boy.

I love to see shit like that.

I love you, too.

I mean, I thought you might pull something so I followed Vento tonight.

I mean, that bothers me.

I mean, that's really funny.

I might see you again.

I punch like a bitch, OK? I punch like a bitch?

I see you are laughing. My name is Vernest Brown.

I shouldn't stand on that corner for half an hour with all that stuff in my bag.

I spoke to Mr Calhoune. He wanted me to say he's mad at you for stealing.

I still have nine toes and I want to keep them.

I suggest you kiss my ass, Quick.

I think I will.

I think I'm going to leave because you probably want to sit by yourself

I think we should have Mr Cantone pay Mr Sugar Ray a visit.

I thought I was the only person who slept with his guns under the pillow.

I thought I was. She put heroin in the trunk with the money.

I thought that thing was forgotten.

I thought you were going crazy, but he's under the bed grabbing asses.

I told you I couldn't stand kids in the room.

I told you she was hot. She wants to fuck.

I use Quick because Vernest Brown is a fucked up name.

I usually kill over something like that. I don't want to talk about it.

I want a nice clean fight. Shake hands and come out fighting.

I want back all the money I lost tonight plus what you took in.

I want to be completely free to do any and every thing you want me to.

I want to talk business with you. Where can we talk?

I want to thank you gentlemen very much. We appreciate it.

I want you to run it with Dominique.

I want you to work for me at the Pitty Pat Club.

I wanted more.

I wanted to tell you, Mr Calhoune, but I knew they'd have killed me.

I wanted to warn you, but Sugar would have killed me.

I was figuring all this out. He ain't getting a third chance, I'm after him now.

I was working. But was that work for you, or was that personal?

I won't ask a customer to roll over so I can punch a goddamn clock.

I wouldn't trust him in the house.

I'd like to change the subject. Can I have a seat?

I'd like to go upstairs. Are you coming?

I'd like to have the people on that list bailed out.

I'd like to wear nice clothes and live in a place like this.

I'll be fine.

I'll be free after the fight tomorrow.

I'll be there. You bet.

I'll blow that little black, crusty toe off your foot. Put the razor away!

I'll get that door. Here.

I'll give it a shot.

I'll put an end to this Sugar Ray shit tonight.

I'll say this one more time. I don't know what you're talking about.

I'll say. There can't be a ****** with a healthy tooth in his mouth.

I'm an honest whore, and all my whores are honest.

I'm an old woman, Mr Calhoune, and I can't stand this fighting no more.

I'm betting a lot of money on you.

I'm coming.

I'm falling in love with you.

I'm getting complaints.

I'm going to beat the shit out of your ass.

I'm going to get you. I'm going to get you, motherfucker!

I'm going to kick your ass if you keep talking to me like that.

I'm going to kill you, Quick!

I'm going to put 500,000 on Kirkpatrick to win.

I'm going to shoot the damn dice. I'll send every one of you home broke.

I'm going to shoot this again and you're going to get this kid out of here.

I'm in trouble here. I'm dying in the street.

I'm new in town and I haven't any friends.

I'm not playing with you.

I'm OK.

I'm ready for hash, and you ain't got no hash. Don't keep fucking with me!

I'm ready.

I'm serious. Nobody's ever made me feel the way you do.

I'm so glad you're not angry.

I'm sorry about the inconvenience.

I'm sorry, forgive me. That's a seven. Pay everybody. All right.

I'm sorry, Junior.

I'm sorry, Mr Calhoune. But I didn't have nothing to do with it.

I'm sorry, Vernest.

I'm sorry. I'm in the wrong place. I thought you were that Sugar Ray.

I'm sure going to miss that place. You know we can never go back.

I'm sure you understand that, Mr Quick.

I've been trying to figure this out since I first saw you.

I've got a very good one for you.

I've got enough sense to get away from you.

I've got some cans of hash in there. Fix me some hash and eggs.

I've got something in my eye.

If everything goes the way I plan,

If everything works out the way I plan, you'll have $50,000 each.

If it was up to me, I'd give you jigs just enough money to function.

If there's a problem, we can talk to Calhoune.

If they kill you, they'll have to kill me because I'm going to kill them.

If you don't, they'll kill you.

If you hadn't had that gun, she'd still be doing it.

If you have any problems, just call me.

If you threw it up in the air, it would turn into sunshine.

If you want to defend Quick, then we can all be fighting tonight.

If you'd join Mr Calhoune's organisation.

In a big, fat, greasy, bloated, stinking, gelatin ass motherfucker?

In every limousine there was a box of candy,

In you go, Champ.

Is he crazy?

Is he here? I thought I felt another hand on my ass a while ago.

Is Quick your real name?

Is that a problem?

Is that all?

Is that right?

Is that right?

Is why you would break into a bank that's been closed for five years.

It ain't cool to die at 27. I won't let you do that. I won't let you do it to me.

It doesn't belong to me. It belongs to Mr Calhoune. I stay here sometimes.

It doesn't make sense, Bugs.

It doesn't make sense. You should just finish it.

It looks like the competition has stopped by to check us out.

It makes sense.

It makes sense. Smalls is skimming off the top.

It means put down your gun.

It took a while, but I got it.

It was a mistake. Pull up next to that motherfucker.

It was an accident, Junior. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Junior.

It was business, Quick. I don't make offers. I make business propositions.

It was personal for me and business for Mr Calhoune.

It would be an advantage to all of us,

It's a big world outside Sugar Hill. You know nothing about it.

It's a pretty fair deal.

It's a set up. It's a fucking set up.

It's a woman named Vera. Says she works for Ray.

It's all illegal anyway. I'm not afraid of Calhoune. I have a gun, too.

It's Cantone's badge.

It's cute.

It's done. Our friend's a memory.

It's not about being a punk, OK?

It's not how many people you shoot,

It's only business.

It's real good to see you.

It's who you shoot.

JACK JENKINS

Jack Jenkins, the Heavyweight Champion of the World!

Jack Jenkins!

Jack, Phil starts with a 'P', not an 'F'.

Jenkins drives him against the ropes. He's got him pinned against the ropes.

Jenkins is going to throw the fight.

Jesus, that's a beautiful suit. What is that, Macy's?

Jesus, the cops are coming.

Jesus. Ain't that champ a wonderful fucking human being?

Jimmy estimates there are a couple of days of air in here.

Joe, you don't have to show Mr Quick no place. I can find my way out.

Junior is deader than a motherfucker. You shot him in the back of the head!

Junior, are you OK? Junior?

Just a minute.

Just a minute.

Just a moment.

Just check her out. I mean, don't fuck with her. You'll get in trouble.

Kid, give me my cigarettes.

Kind of feel him out.

Kiss my ass. I have to watch my girls until the last trick is gone.

Kiss my ass. I say nothing when the crap tables and the bar are short.

Kiss my entire ass.

Ladies and gentlemen, and now for the main event.

Lady Heroin. We've been tracking her all night.

Leave me alone.

Leaving New York is the last thing we should do.

Let Joey take a look at it.

Let me see that.

Let's find out.

Let's get moving before somebody comes looking for us.

Let's get the fuck out of here.

Let's get together another time.

Let's kill that bastard now, man. Let's do it for Tommy!

Like about the business.

Listen to this.

Listen, tell the lady I'll accept her offer if she'll come sit with me.

Listen, where are you going to be tomorrow night at 9.30?

Little old boy.

Maybe I'm just dreaming, Ray. I'm a cop, for Christ's sake.

Maybe she likes fat guys. Want to check them out?

Maybe you can clear something up.

Maybe you could help us locate Mr Ray and Mr Quick.

Maybe, if you breathe like this...

Meet me halfway.

Meet Mr Bugsy Calhoune and his assistant, Joseph Leoni.

Mick, get Miss Walker something to drink.

Miss La Rue, your guest has arrived.

Motherfucker.

Mr Calhoune, I'm sorry.

Mr Quick.

My mama's dead.

My name is Dominique La Rue, Mr Quick.

My name is Quick.

My name is Quick. I'm an old friend. Do you think I could knock on the door?

My name is Richie, Richie Vento.

My name is Sergeant Phil Cantone.

My pick up is on Lenox Avenue.

Next time you fight, pick on somebody your own size.

Next week you knock that boy out!

No more bets. The dice are coming out. Let them roll.

No one's asked me that. My real name is... don't laugh... is Vernest.

No, don't kick his ass. Thank you, Roberto.

No, get out of here. Your clothes, they fit you so well.

No, I ain't going to arrest you.

No, I don't think so.

No, I owned a candy store. For 20 years.

No, I think I've got one of those tonight.

No, I'll get back to you.

No, I'm thinking about Quick.

No, is that right? I'm sorry to hear that, Miss...

No, it ain't no misunderstanding. Quick just accused me of stealing.

No, it's OK. The cops who took the money were Cantone's guys.

No, my name is not Quick. My real name is...

No, no. You're robbing the system, Ray.

No, sir, it was red. But that's the least of your problems.

No, that's bullshit.

No, that's not me.

No, tomorrow night's bad. I got something to do.

No.

No. No, I buy off the rack.

Nobody has seen him on the street at all. But he'll show up eventually.

Nobody steals from me.

Nobody touch any

Not tonight, fuck me.

Nothing much, he had a few drinks,

Now I've got to cut you.

Now you're going to shoot me in my pinkie toe.

Now, don't get me wrong...

Now, get the fuck out of here before I kick your ass.

Now, go home and brush that tooth.

Now, why wouldn't he finish this?

Officers, this is our collar and we'll handle it.

Oh, God!

Oh, man, fuck Calhoune.

Oh, really?

Oh, Richie.

Oh, well... I'll see you later, Ray.

Oh, you want to hit people with garbage cans?

OK, let's see.

OK, man.

One of Sugar Ray's people just put a $200,000 bet on the fight.

One old and one young.

One was a pretty young girl I know.

Only thing I'm stealing is your face.

Only you can make 'Vernest Brown' sound good.

Or are you going to make love to me?

Or you'll go downtown with the rest of the jigs,

Pick up a little extra cash.

Please. Thank you very much.

Pull up to his bumper, we'll blow his head off.

Punk m mo...

Put her on him.

Put it away, or I'll blow your pinkie toe off.

Put your hand on the edge.

Quick has nerve problems. People have been trying to kill him.

Quick is mine.

Quick, I want to talk to you.

Quick, you should have seen it. 30 limousines driving off into the sunset.

Quick, you're not a gangster.

Quick? Oh, man. Where did you hear that?

Quick's nerves are bad from people trying to kill him?

Ray, I think you'd better go over to Bennie's crap table.

Ray, I won't take you down tonight,

Ray, these things don't have much air in them.

Ray, would you mind if I take a box of chocolate hearts?

Ready? Yeah.

Relax, boy. You're out of your territory, so just cool it. Come here.

Richie, she is smiling at you.

Richie, the lady would like to buy you a drink.

Richie, why would they think it was heroin?

Richie, you know, I have to admit,

Richie, you lucky bastard.

Richie...

Round everyone up. Be at my house in an hour.

Said he'd leave his wife and convert from Catholic to Baptist.

Say goodnight to this bitch now.

See you later.

See, that girl had nothing to do with that cop.

Sergeant Phil Cantone. Are you with this gentleman?

She looks too classy for that. She's beautiful.

She made Smalls bring her here so she could meet me.

She said that, but I think she still was a little hurt.

She still is. She doesn't show it, but inside she is a sweet old woman.

She tried to kill me. That's why she wanted to see me.

She was trying to scare you.

Shit! Sneaky motherfucker. Let's get him.

Shit.

Shut the fuck up! You're always crying, motherfucker.

Shut up, it was a mistake!

Smalls comes here and a cop visits the apartment. So we pack up?

Smalls wouldn't do that. I hand picked him myself.

Smalls!

Smalls?

So have we got a deal or what?

So I let him off for a few days to relax.

So is she still with him?

So it doesn't matter who wins, we're hitting all the money.

So that's what this is about. You're supposed to kill me?

So we're going to find a place where we can lay low

So were you, Vernest Brown.

So what do you do now?

So you shot him. How about some ice cream?

So, everybody's looking for me?

So, how's business, Mr Quick?

So, Lady Heroin, we finally caught you, right?

So, Sergeant Cantone, how can I help you?

So, you have a nice house here, Ray. Real nice.

Somebody better take care of it. You'll take care of my money.

Someday I'll tell you what I do, and we'll both laugh about this.

Step out of the car, please, sir.

Stop it. Stop it. Don't shoot that little motherfucker no more!

Stop the car! Stop the fucking car!

Sugar Ray.

Sugar, let's talk in the office. Can Jack come?

Sugar, stop doing that. Don't do that.

Sugar... Right.

Sunshine.

Sunshine.

Sure you do, Jack.

Sure, I'd like to be my friend. I mean, be your friend.

Take care of your bad hand first,

Take care, Champ.

Take it easy, just relax.

Take this girl and let this guy go about his business.

Take very short breaths.

Take your best shot.

Take your sorry ass in there

Talk to me.

Taxi!

Tell him, or I'll stick your ass, and I'm going to stick him,

Tell me what, punk? What the fuck do you want to tell me?

Tell that old frog faced dude to go out there and bring back the money.

Tell these jigs to get out of here. I'm doing a run for Bugsy.

Thank you so much, Mr Calhoune.

Thank you, but no thanks.

Thanks, man. I'll get back to you.

Thanks.

That bitch was going to cut me with a razor.

That Bugsy would have his number one boy tailing him. That's you.

That doesn't mean you have to sell it.

That girl's been staring at you, Richie. She wants something.

That is so adorable. We have so much in common. This is so cute.

That makes me uncomfortable. You guys keep your eyes out, OK?

That means I have to stand outside in the cold with all that stuff in my bag.

That ******'s going to kill that white boy. I saw him fight 33 rounds.

That son of a bitch. That goddamn son of a bitch.

That voodoo bitch.

That you can't trust anybody.

That you're a smart old man who knows when he's finished and it's time to leave.

That's a lot of money.

That's because just the girls come up short.

That's because you're young and full of vigour and life... and a little ignorant.

That's bullshit, man. You know what I'm talking about.

That's bullshit, OK? When you die at 89,

That's bullshit. Why should we build the market up for somebody else?

That's Calhoune's girl?

That's cute.

That's funny.

That's got to change something in your mind.

That's just dumb.

That's nothing. They're just trying to make some cash before closing down.

That's six, man!

That's some mean pussy to make a man change gods.

That's the mistress of a famous gangster named Bugsy Calhoune.

That's the third time they slapped my number.

That's them suckers losing their money. I'm Bennie 'Snake Eyes' Wilson.

That's Tommy Smalls. He runs the Pitty Pat Club.

That's what I come up with.

That's what I'm talking about.

The bet is fading. Stop talking and shoot the dice. You're fucking up the game.

The candy business is something else.

The candy business? That's great.

The game's over for tonight. I'm taking this boy home to his mother.

The girls are always coming up short.

The Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jack Jenkins.

The Irish iron man...

The man didn't say that. Sit down and shut up.

The man probably doesn't know about La Rue yet.

The next time you bring somebody crooked in, I'm going to fucking kill you.

The only way you are going home is shot, motherfucker.

The same gentleman is doing the pick up this year, Mr Richie Vento.

Them white boys didn't know what to think.

Then cut it.

Then I was going through this green light that was red, and...

Then take your good hand and cut Tommy's throat

Then the son of a bitch had cars and chauffeured everybody home.

Then you'll have to stick us because I ain't giving you shit.

There are 125 people on this list. You're posting bail for 125 people?

There are other cities. We'll find someplace else and start again.

There were four cops. The first two were jigs. Then came Cantone's guys.

There will be 3/4 of a million dollars in the booking houses by Friday.

There you go. Give or take an hour or two.

There's no answer, boss. He's not in.

There's no place like Harlem.

There's no reason for you to get upset. I just want you to think it over.

There's the bell for round one.

They are over at Ray's. But please, don't tell them I told you.

They bury your drawers in the yard so you can't go out.

They made a mistake and took the wrong bag.

They say that you give Calhoune...

They tried to kill me after that dinner,

They're putting their money on Kirkpatrick.

This is a very beautiful house.

This is personal.

This is tailor made. If you want my tailor's number, I can give...

This is too deep for me. I think I'm going to go home.

This is very nice, but no thanks. I'm sorry.

This is your place, but I am in charge of the girls. Just kiss my ass.

This isn't heroin. It's sugar.

Those sneaky bastards. They put the fix on.

To be perfectly honest, Mr Calhoune and myself want some of it.

Tommy, your door is open. It's Quick.

Tommy?

Tommy...?

Tomorrow night at 9.30 I'll pick you up at Lenox and 110th Street.

Tony, would you give Miss Walker my phone number?

Treating me like I'm some kind of dog. I'll kick his ass.

Until we can run this scam and split.

Vera whipped your ass.

Vera, I want you to put somebody on him.

Vera, put that razor away.

Vera, we're going to find your toe.

Vera, you know we tally up at 4 o'clock. What is your problem?

Wait a minute, I ain't no boy. I just met her this week.

Wait a minute. Don't mess around with her.

Wait a second. What's your rush? Here, have some wine.

Wait, I forgot. I'm finished with my work at 9.30.

Wait, wait, wait! Hold it.

Wait! Before you do, I just want to tell you one thing.

Wait. I don't know what you're talking about.

Walker. Vera Walker.

Wally, take over for Bennie. I want to speak to him.

Was that work?

We can't let him come here and do this. Don't run from him.

We can't reopen because they'll bust us every night.

We can't stand up to him, so how can we rob him?

We didn't want to have nothing to do with this, but they made us keep quiet.

We don't know if she's still with Calhoune. I can find out.

We figured with Vento doing a pick up as big as this,

We generally leave them alone,

We have to get rid of his establishment. It's hurting my business.

We'd have paid you if you won, but you lost.

We'll be gone before he realises he's been hit.

We'll make a killing with those odds.

We'll rob Bugsy Calhoune.

We'll see you all tomorrow, then.

We'll tell the police on Monday you are here.

We're doing great. Look.

We're going to have to relocate, I know that.

We're going to pay Mr Ray and Mr Quick a visit.

We're going to shoot the dice now. Get your bets down.

We're in the very small leagues here. Very small.

We're just enjoying the night out.

We're not making a withdrawal... we're making a deposit.

We're not. We're club owners. We run a dancehall.

We've got a tank full of gas and a trunk full of money.

We've got to get cash and put it on that white boy to win.

We've got to, but before we do we're going to kick him in the nuts.

Wearing maroon trunks with a gold stripe,

Weighing in at 220 pounds,

Well, let's try it.

Well, look...

Well, stick around. I'm kind of mad at you, Ray.

Well, that's strange.

Well, you people enjoy your meal. Come on, babies.

Well...

Well...

What about the business?

What about your tombstone? 'Here lies a man, 27 years old.'

What are you doing in there?

What are you doing with this kid in here? Didn't I say they're bad luck?

What are you talking about?

What are you, a fucking moron?

What did you learn about Calhoune's girlfriend?

What difference does it make? As long as you keep knocking them out.

What do you move, 15 20,000 a week?

What do you think you're doing with that little shit?

What do you want to tell me?

What do you want, sympathy from me? You're criminals, for Christ's sake!

What if we made love all night...

What if we made love real hard for 35 minutes

What is this shit about?

What is wrong with her, Sugar?

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you? You accused me of stealing.

What stuff? What do you do, anyway?

What the fuck are you talking about?

What the fuck is wrong with you? Man, look, you shot, you lost.

What the hell is going on here? Phil?

What would a woman that fine want with a fat, nasty, greasy,

What?

What's going on? Why did you punch me? I should jack you up.

What's he doing coming out of my brother's house?

What's that sign say? 'Ray's Place'. That's me. This is my place.

What's that supposed to mean?

What's that, Tony? What doesn't make sense?

What's that?

What's the matter with you? You look at all the other guys but me.

What's this kid doing here? Get out before I kick your little ass.

What's this?

Whatever's required.

When can I see you again?

When he owns almost every after hours spot in the city?

When I see you guys with the fancy suits and cars and nice houses,

When we first met, I was intimidated by you.

When you see Quick, I suggest you guys make plans to go elsewhere,

Where's Quick?

Which was really an invitation to join Calhoune's gang.

Who is Jimmy? Is he a scientist? He measures the fucking air?

Why didn't you tell me this earlier?

Why do we have to relocate? I don't want to leave New York.

Why don't we make love...

Why don't you do what you have to do...

Why don't you go home and get some sleep, Champ? You need your rest.

Why should they be the only ones to benefit from Mr Jenkins's generosity?

Why would a woman like you be interested

Why would Calhoune care about your place

Why would they take your money and leave the dope?

Why would you do that?

With that, you can relocate.

With your children and grandchildren around the bed, that's cool.

Won't you have a seat?

Would you know any

Yeah, Ray, yeah. I think that's all.

Yeah!

Yeah. Give me Hollycourt 55377.

Yeah. Who is it?

Yes, $7,500.

Yes, goddammit. I'm coming.

Yes, I know.

Yes, you should.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes. We'll be out of here soon. We do our thing and then we step.

Yet we're not clearing what we used to.

You ain't got enough of any

You ain't kicking shit.

You ain't lying, Sugar. Let me look at it one last time.

You ain't whupping shit. Shoot the dice, you snaggle toothed motherfucker.

You are a bad motherfucker. But that's a hundred guns against your gun.

You are a cool, sweet motherfucker, Sugar.

You are a dead motherfucker. I'm going to get you.

You are the only person who can get away with it.

You are unbelievable.

You broke my nose, man.

You can do any

You crazy bitch.

You did the right thing to let them go and not start any shit.

You did?

You don't see the books? That would be pretty stupid.

You fat bitch! You should go talk to her and tell her you're sorry.

You fat motherfucker, I'm tired of your shit!

You gave a million dollars of my money to the cops for a bag of heroin?

You get me?

You got a gun, he's got one. His boys and his cops got guns.

You got it, sir. Right this way.

You got it.

You got to get out of the jungle with that witchcraft jazz.

You guys are doing 15,000. Let's say our cut is 10,000.

You guys are incredible. I can't believe you called me down here and...

You hand picked him?

You know, I hear all these things, Ray.

You know, maybe I should go into the candy business, too.

You know, they say that...

You know, you have to slow down.

You laugh at the wrong shit.

You live in a great place and wear tailor made suits from selling candy.

You look quite friendly. Would you like to be my friend?

You loosen him up, maybe he'll tell you something about Cantone.

You lost. So pass the dice, or buy them from this motherfucker.

You made a mistake with him. A big mistake.

You made me shoot one of my boys in the back of the head.

You make me so happy. You know what I do when you still want to see me?

You mean like 'you might get your ass whipped quick'?

You might want to talk to Tommy Smalls tomorrow.

You must be crazy to pull your gun on me.

You need a...

You received your instructions in the dressing room.

You said you were in the candy business. It was you I was looking for.

You see, 'cause...

You should be in training. Will you be ready for the fight?

You should have told me your last name was Heroin.

You should sc**** together whatever you can and do the same thing.

You shut up, Bennie. I'd tell you to kiss my ass, but you're too blind to find it.

You think that's all? I'm going to blast your teeth out.

You think that's funny?

You understand your people.

You want a sandwich, Quick?

You want to confess?

You want to fight?

You wouldn't want me standing around in this neighbourhood.

You'd love to see any

You'll be fine.

You'll be the biggest limping bitch in Harlem if you don't stop. Put it away.

You're a pick up girl?

You're a smart motherfucker.

You're going to do nothing. We'll take it from here. Thank you, officers.

You're going to have to learn to respect me.

You're robbing us, you son of a bitch.

You're sorry? What are you, fucking retarded?

You're the Heavyweight Champion of the World. My kids love you.

You've got to do something about them eyes.

You've got to stop overreacting.

You've insulted me and I've got to kick your ass.

Your drawers in the yard?

Your place was packed on a Monday. You must be doing great.

3 0 4.

125 people on a class A misdemeanour will be about...

200? You girls have been back there all night. How come only 200?

700 at the bar, 1,300 at the crap tables.

All right? I'm all right and I'm awake.

All right. You got a girl who can turn him out?

And I ain't selling. I ain't buying.

And you need some teeth. Shoot the goddamn dice, man!

Are those flowers and candy for me? No, I brought them for the lady.

Are you all right? I need a second to collect myself.

Are you guys with me? Yeah!

Are you in charge of the girls? I am.

Are you out of your fucking mind? Oh, yeah...

Are you saying I should hide? You're going to hide.

Are you serious? 20 years.

Bitch, please. 'Bitch, please,' my ass!

Calm down, Vera. Kiss my ass. What's Quick saying?

Charmed to make your acquaintance. La Rue, that's a French name, right?

Did you kill them? No, they're just dead.

Didn't I ask you not to mess with her? I just said hi.

Do you know who you got in the car? Who?

Do you want a sandwich? If it's not too much trouble.

Does he run it alone? His son's with him. His name's Quick.

Dominique La Rue. Tommy, would you like a table?

Don't scream. What are you doing?

Don't spend it all in one place. Take care, guys. Thanks.

Don't worry. I'm not worried, just a little concerned.

Eleven. What's the matter with you?

Enjoy the game, gentlemen. Fuck you all, man.

Excuse me? Business over at Sugar Ray's.

For what? He can't be that big a 'Tom'.

Get it out, you blind motherfucker! No more 'motherfuckers', you hear?

Get out of here. No, he's not lying. He's serious.

Get your old ass in the car. Fuck you.

Goodnight to you all. Please see Miss Walker out.

Goodnight, guys. Take it easy. Goodnight, Sugar.

He doesn't have the balls. Don't underestimate Tommy.

He killed my brother. It's all right, we'll get him.

He's all right. Give me five! I ain't giving you shit.

Hello, darling dear. Hey, sweet daddy.

His glasses. I got them yesterday.

How did we do tonight? We made 200.

How is everybody doing? Fine. You ready for next week?

How was it? I killed her.

How you doing, Champ? What's going on?

How's it going, Bennie? Real good.

How's it going? Real good.

How's your right hand? OK? It's OK.

I ain't looking at every guy. Pay attention to me. I'm your date.

I can't say I did. Well, I was.

I don't know nothing about this. You, too, Miss Heroin.

I don't live nowhere. You can stay with me for a while.

I don't need no glasses. I know. Just do me a favour.

I don't think so. Lots of money for you.

I don't want to meet her. I do.

I got Mr Raymond's cigarettes. Go on in the back.

I knew you'd hate me. I'll just leave. Don't be ridiculous.

I really missed you, sweet daddy. Me, too, sweet mommy.

I said not to mess with her. She came after me.

I shot her, man. Was the pussy that bad?

I'll clean up. Please.

I'm sorry, baby. Don't 'baby' me.

I'm sorry, Richie. Don't sorry me.

Is she going to buy us a drink, too? Sorry, she only said this gentleman.

Is Smalls up there? Sometimes the buzzers don't work.

Is your real name Quick? Excuse me?

Isn't that Quick? Yes, that's him.

It slips my mind. Slips your mind?

It's done. I'll call Cantone right now. Wait a minute.

It's my wife's birthday. Help yourself. Any

It's time to pay the piper, Tommy. What are you talking about?

It's true what they say about you two? And what is that?

Jenkins will kill that boy. Exactly.

Jimmy, was that the right calculation? Give or take a couple of hours.

Joey, is it broke? Yes, it's broke pretty good.

Just scaring her a little. Don't hold me! You fucking with a heavyweight.

Lenox and 110th? Yes.

May I be of some assistance? No, no. Not at all, Mr Quick.

May I? Please do.

Me and you got to step out back. It was a misunderstanding.

My office. Where's your office?

******, you hit like a bitch. You're slower than you thought.

No, he's not here. Well, where is he?

No, I'm not. It's nice to meet you.

No. You don't?

Over there. Oh, shit!

Overreacting? Yes.

People are complaining about him. Why?

Quick like in 'fast'? Quick like in 'quick to whip ass'.

Quick's pulled up in a cab. What's he doing in a cab?

Ray, look. Tommy is coming. Where?

She put 40lbs of smack in your trunk. Heroin?

Swallow it and shut up. Blind motherfucker!

Tell me about Sugar Ray's. I figure he's pulling in 10, 15 a week.

Thank you. Do you want me to kick his ass?

Thanks for the help. Get out of here and stay out of trouble.

Thanks, Richie. You're welcome, baby.

That five grand you lifted. Five who that lifted what?

That sounds like a sweet combination. Sweet as sugar.

That's a lot of numbers, baby. I know. Throw them in the trunk.

That's not hash, it's tuna fish. Make some tuna, then.

The candy business? 20 years.

The point is four. It was seven, man!

There's nothing to think about. Joe, show Mr Quick to his car.

There's nothing wrong with ambition. It is in the wrong circles.

They're bad luck. You wouldn't listen. I'm listening.

This guy? Can I speak to you privately?

Tommy Smalls. Sugar Ray.

Tore the pussy up? No, man, I killed her.

Understand? Yes.

Vera hasn't brought the girl's money. Go tell Vera to bring her ass in here.

We don't know if he's with Calhoune. It could all be coincidence.

Well, I trust my partner, Ray. Never trust anybody.

Well, your daddy. My father's dead, too.

What about what you had to do? I'll pick you up along the way.

What are you doing in my place? I needed to speak with you, Ray.

What did we do on the door? About 300.

What do we have here, officers? Lady Heroin and her boyfriend.

What else happened? Smalls' people think I fingered Smalls.

What is going on here? Are you awake now?

What? Is that all?

What's a root? It's a voodoo curse Creole girls do.

What's his name who had that curse? Wallace Wallcott.

What's with all the sad faces? Give me my money and get out.

What's with Tommy Smalls? I don't know. I put Romeo on him.

What's wrong with him? He lost a number.

When the doctor slapped your ass. That's the last time. I'm looking for him.

Where did she get that French name? She's Creole.

Where do you want to go, Pop? I don't know, son.

Where's my money? They took the wrong bag.

Where's the hash? Middle cabinet on the third shelf.

Who do I make this out to? 'To my good friend Phil.'

Who is he? Some fancy coloured guy.

Who took the wrong bag? I had an accident and the cops came.

Who's that? The cop who came by my house.

Why are you mad at me? You lied to me.

Why did she get rid of that guy? She wants us. The three of us, Richie.

Why didn't you say? I just did.

Why should I sit down? Sit down, man.

Why would the cops take my money? They thought it was heroin.

Will I see you tomorrow? Yes.

Yeah, you might. I might.

Yes, there you go. You look good. I don't feel no different.

Yes. Good.

You are in trouble. That light was green.

You boys ain't open tonight? We wanted a change of atmosphere.

You didn't have to shoot her. She was trying to kill me.

You in a cab? That ain't your style. I had a little fender bender.

You know Phil Cantone? We work for him.

You OK? Yes, I just can't stand a lot of silly shit.

You punch people in the eyes? Bitch. Is that all you got?

You think Smalls is that stupid? I know he's that stupid.

You understand what I'm saying? I understand now.

You want any

You were? And when we made love, I held back.

You're in charge of the girls, right? I am in charge of the girls.

You're in, Richie. You're in. I'll tell you when I'm in. I'll call you.

...$7,500.

...and talk about my son in the morning?

...and then after you finish, you come back and you pick me up?

...and then made love all morning?

...come next week...

...I appreciate everything you've done for me.

...I never said 'I'm sorry' to nobody for nothing I did.

...I think I'm falling in love with you.

...I wish what happened never happened, and...

...is a criminal.

...l'm knocking somebody the fuck out.

...Michael Kirkpatrick!

...sign autographs.

...stuff.

...there's always going to be after hour places.

...to here.

...until some real boys showed up. They spoiled it for you guys.

...you accuse me of stealing, I'll kick your ass again.

...you get ready to be a rich ******.

'Dear Mr Quick, I couldn't help but acknowledge our mutual attraction.'

'He died, but he ain't no punk.'

'Perhaps we should have dinner and talk. Please respond, EV2 0304.'

'Truly, Miss Dominique La Rue.'

$7,500?