boat. He feels brave, like his hero Joe DiMaggio, who accomplished great feats despite obstacles, injuries or adversities. After enjoying a few moments of pride, a pack of sharks detects the blood in the water and follow the trail to Santiagos skiff. Santiago has to fend off each shark that goes after his prized catch. Each shark takes a huge bite out of the Marlin, but the old man fends them off
boat or Ill break
every piece of furniture in here!
Here, now.
Have a nice piece of juicy steak.
You dont have to eat it.
Just smell it. Its a poem.
Lower the boats! Catch her!
Come on, men!
She got away, sir.
Of course, shes too smart for you.
Send a wireless
to the Lovington Detective Agency.
"Daughter escaped again.
"Watch roads,
airports and train stations in Miami."
All aboard!
Palm Beach, S
Detectives Ray
Duquette and Gloria Perez.
(beat)
Theyre here to give you what we hope
will be a fresh perspective on these
subjects, and to answer any questions
you night have.
Sam turns to the wings, his hand out to welcome the visitors...
RAY DUQUETTE, mid-thirties, with the lanky build of a light
heavyweight, walks out onto the stage. Hes dressed in a dark
suit, dark hair combed straight back
boat. He stops to watch the
childrens negotiations. Little JACQUES is putting his
flippers on.
JACQUES
Ok. Ill get it, but no fighting,
all right?
The two boys nod as they point to the coin.
JACQUES
Well split it.
FIRST BOY
You cant split a coin. Thats
stupid.
SECOND BOY
Hes right. Youre stupid.
The pope smiles.
JACQUES
Then well buy something and split
that.
SECOND BOY
A helicopter...
JACQUES
It
Night Moves Script
Beep. How I hate these goddamn machines.
Its Nick, babe. I got one for you, Har.
Needs a real live detective
and not one of our computers.
Its a lady called Arlene Iverson.
Sunset Plaza.
Looking to get her daughter home.
Shes an old friend. Used to be
in the movies. Maybe you remember.
If you take the job, stop by the office.
Ill give you what stuff we have on Arlene.
Bye-bye,