When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.
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Cast
| Sylvester Stallone | ... |
Deke DaSilva
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| Billy Dee Williams | ... |
Matthew Fox
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| Lindsay Wagner | ... |
Irene
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| Persis Khambatta | ... |
Shakka
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| Nigel Davenport | ... |
Peter Hartman
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| Rutger Hauer | ... |
Wulfgar
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| Hilarie Thompson | ... |
Pam
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| Joe Spinell | ... |
Lt. Munafo
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| Walter Mathews | ... |
Commissioner
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E. Brian Dean | ... |
Sergeant
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Caesar Cordova | ... |
Puerto Rican Proprietor
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Charles Duval | ... |
Dr. Ghiselin
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Tony Munafo | ... |
Big Mike
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Howard Stein | ... |
Disco Manager
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Tawn Christian | ... |
Disco Hostess
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Designer
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Luke Reilly | ... |
Conductor
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Yvette Hawkins | ... |
Mrs. Ntembwe
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Einar Perry Scott | ... |
Mr. Sostrom
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Erle Bjornstad | ... |
Mrs. Sostrom
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| Jacques Roux | ... |
French Ambassador
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Clebert Ford | ... |
Nigerian Ambassador
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Avind Harum | ... |
Swedish Ambassador
(as Eivind Harum)
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Obaka Adedunyo | ... |
Mr. Ntembwe
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Corine Lorain | ... |
Suzanne Marigny
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Jean-Pierre Stewart | ... |
Rene Marigny
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| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... |
Ripper
(as Thomas Rosales)
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John Shamsul Alam | ... |
Ripper
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José Angel Santana | ... |
Ripper
(as José Santana)
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Patrick Fox | ... |
Reporter
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John Cianfrone | ... |
Mugger - Central Park
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Tim Marquart | ... |
Mugger - Central Park
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Tony Maffatone | ... |
Mugger - Central Park
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Tom Degidon | ... |
Immigration Officer
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Rita Tellone | ... |
Brunette
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| Al Cerullo | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
(as Al Cerullo Jr.)
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Karl A. Wickman | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
(as Karl Wickman)
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Cliff Cudney | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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Joe Dabenigno | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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| Steve Dash | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
(as Steve Daskawisz)
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John Devaney | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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Paul Farentino | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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| Edward Fox | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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Randy Francklan | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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| Roger Caine | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
(as Al Levitsky)
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Richard Noyce | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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| Dar Robinson | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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Judee Wales | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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| Luke Walter | ... |
A.T.A.C. Man
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Zoya Leporska | ... |
Subway Hostage
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Brian Osborne | ... |
Orchard
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| Robert Pugh | ... |
Kenna
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| Catherine Mary Stewart | ... |
Sales Girl
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| Frederick Treves | ... |
Chief Police Inspector
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Sue Vanner | ... |
Girl at Party
(as Susan Vanner)
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Santo Alam | ... |
Ripper (uncredited)
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| Glory Annen | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Maria Baan | ... |
Hostage (uncredited)
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| Jim Beaver | ... |
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
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| Jellybean Benítez | ... |
DJ at Xenon (uncredited)
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| Catherine Carlen | ... |
Disco Dancer (uncredited)
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| Ann Pearl Gary | ... |
Hostage in Cable Car (uncredited)
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Charlie Gray | ... |
London Passer-by (uncredited)
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| Wendy Hammers | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Diane H. Kelly | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Carrie Klein | ... |
Mother - Hostage (uncredited)
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| Ralph G. Morse | ... |
Furtive Customer (uncredited)
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Gerard Murphy | ... |
Detective Mooney (uncredited)
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| Billie Perkins | ... |
Terrified subway woman (uncredited)
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Jerry Schram | ... |
Club Dancer (uncredited)
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| Tieg Thomas | ... |
Disco Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Malmuth | ... | (directed by) |
| Gary Nelson | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| David Shaber | ... | (screenplay by) |
| David Shaber | ... | (story by) and |
| Paul Sylbert | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Bill Badalato | ... | line producer (uncredited) |
| Franklin R. Levy | ... | executive producer |
| Dan Malmuth | ... | producer |
| Herb Nanas | ... | produced in association with |
| Martin Poll | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Kathryn Stellmack | ... | associate producer |
| Mike Wise | ... | executive producer (as Michael Wise) |
Music by
| Keith Emerson | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| James A. Contner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stanford C. Allen | ... | film editor |
| Christopher Holmes | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Darren T. Holmes | ... | assistant film editor (as Darren Holmes) |
| Virginia Katz | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Cis Corman | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Peter S. Larkin | ... | (as Peter Larkin) |
Set Decoration by
| Frederic C. Weiler | ... | (as Fred Weiler) |
Costume Design by
| Robert De Mora | ... | (as Bob DeMora) |
| John Falabella | ||
Makeup Department
| Fern Buchner | ... | makeup artist |
| Romaine Greene | ... | hair stylist (as Romaine Green) |
| Dick Smith | ... | special make-up |
Production Management
| Bill Badalato | ... | production manager |
| Terry Lens | ... | production manager: London |
| Serge Touboul | ... | production manager: Paris |
| Susan Zwerman | ... | assistant unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William J. Cassidy | ... | second unit director (as Bill Cassidy) |
| Robert V. Girolami | ... | first assistant director (as Robert Girolami) |
| Joseph P. Reidy | ... | second assistant director (as Joseph Reidy) |
| Duncan Scott | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Richard T. Allen | ... | construction coordinator |
| Tom Prate | ... | key construction grip |
| Joseph Zackiewicz | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Bub Asman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Fred J. Brown | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Les Lazarowitz | ... | sound mixer |
| Tod A. Maitland | ... | boom operator (as Todd Maitland) |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Robert Sciretta | ... | sound recordist (as Bob Sciretta) |
| Michele Sharp | ... | sound effects editor |
| Richard Tyler | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Ray West | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Caryl Wickman | ... | loop dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Nick Allder | ... | special effects: London |
| Edward Drohan | ... | special effects |
| Walter Tatro | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Dar Robinson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Cliff Cudney | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tony Farentino | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Earl Hatch | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Zoya Leporska | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tony Maffatone | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gary Robert | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dar Robinson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Victoria Vanderkloot | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Enrique Bravo | ... | camera operator (as Ricky Bravo) |
| Gene Engels | ... | gaffer |
| Gary Muller | ... | assistant camera |
| Hank Muller | ... | assistant camera |
| Peter Norman | ... | cameraman: second unit |
| Ed Quinn | ... | key grip (as Edward Quinn) |
| Josh Weiner | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Willoughby | ... | special photographer (as Bob Willoughby) |
Casting Department
| Louis DiGiaimo | ... | additional casting (as Lou Digiamo) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marilyn Bishop | ... | wardrobe: women |
| Tom Bronson | ... | wardrobe: men |
| William A. Campbell | ... | wardrobe: men (as Bill Campbell) |
| Danajean Cicerchi | ... | wardrobe: women |
Location Management
| Nick Chiarolanzio | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Harry Betts | ... | arranger: musical score |
| Kenneth Hall | ... | music editor |
| Zedekiah Morse | ... | Fairlight Music Computer Programmer |
| Godfrey Salmon | ... | conductor |
| Keith Emerson | ... | music producer (uncredited) / musician (uncredited) (keyboards) |
| Joel Fein | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Paul Hardiman | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Stoia | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Fennell | ... | transportation captain (as Mickey Fennell) |
| Patrick Hogan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Charlie Alfano | ... | technical advisor: NYPD |
| Billy Badalato | ... | production assistant |
| Bruce Bahrenburg | ... | unit publicist |
| Fred Baron | ... | production assistant |
| Russell L. Bintliff | ... | technical advisor |
| Celia D. Costas | ... | production assistant (as Celia Costas) |
| Jane Nerlinger Evans | ... | assistant production associate (as Jane Nerlinger) |
| Jean Gilpin | ... | voice looping |
| Jerry Jaffe | ... | production assistant |
| Florence Nerlinger | ... | production associate |
| Gladys Poll | ... | assistant to producer |
| Karen Standard | ... | assistant to producer |
| Clayton Townsend | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Martin Poll Productions
- The Production Company (in association with)
- Herb Nanas Productions (produced in association with)
- Layton Productions (by arrangement with)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1981) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of India (1984) (India) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1984) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Rai 2 (1985) (Italy) (tv)
- CIC Video (1986) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- CIC Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Canale 5 (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Rai 1 (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2002) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2002) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Universal Home Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paragon Movies (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paragon Movies (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- LA7 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Reel One Entertainment S.L. (2017) (Spain) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- 88 Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Arcadès (2018) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Arcadès (2018) (France) (DVD)
- Aventi (2007) (France) (DVD)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1995) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC1 airing)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1992) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Canal Jimmy (2008) (France) (tv)
- Canale 5 (1990) (Italy) (tv)
- Direct Star (2011) (France) (tv)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- FilmNet (1985) (Netherlands) (tv) (as ATN/FilmNet)
- France 2 (FR2) (1999) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- France 3 (1993) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- ITV - Independent Television (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv) (Original UK Airing)
- ITVX (2023) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- La Cinq (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Plaion Pictures (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- RTL Plus (1990) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL-TV (1985) (Luxembourg) (tv) (dubbed version)
- RTL9 (2007) (France) (tv)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (1988) (Belgium) (tv) (RTBF1) (French speaking region)
- Rai 1 (1992) (Italy) (tv)
- Rai 1 (1994) (Italy) (tv)
- Rai 2 (1989) (Italy) (tv)
- Rai 3 (1993) (Italy) (tv)
- Rai 3 (1995) (Italy) (tv)
- Seven Sept (2011) (France) (DVD)
- Shout Select (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 (1997) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Universal Pictures Video (2002) (France) (DVD)
- Veronica Omroep Organisatie (1988) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Advision Studios (music recorded at)
- Backstreet Records (original soundtrack album available on)
- Compass Point Studios (music recorded at)
- Elite Studio (music recorded at)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound)
- International Sound (courtesy of: Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument)
- Panavision (Panaflex camera and lenses)
- R/Greenberg Associates (main and end titles)
- The Village Recorder (music mixed at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Deke DaSilva (Sylvester Stallone) and Matthew Fox (Billy Dee Williams) are two New York City cops who get transferred to an elite anti-terrorism squad. About this same time, an infamous international terrorist shows up in New York City looking to cause some chaos. It's up to DaSilva and Fox to stop him, but will they be in time?
Written by Afterburner |
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| Taglines | Wulfgar, an international terrorist holds the City of New York hostage, but Deke DaSilva, the most dangerous cop known to man, can take him down. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,525,360, 12 Apr 1981 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Rutger Hauer lost his mother and his best friend during the production of this movie. He returned to his native Netherlands for both of their respective funerals, but returned to the production each time within a few days. Despite all of the personal drama and all the difficulties on the set, Hauer stated in his autobiography that he was happy he stayed aboard as this movie caused him to be noticed in Hollywood and started an impressive international career. See more » |
| Goofs | When Fox is loading his rifle just before the confrontation at the bus, you can clearly see the crimped ends of the blank rounds he's loading. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Nighthawks/Modern Romance/Heaven's Gate/Excalibur/Napoleon (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Getaway See more » |
| Quotes |
Deke DaSilva:
Lieutenant? I just got these latest transfer orders from the Captain. Lt. Munafo: Yeah, don't sing me any operas. I'm not feeling well right now and I'm in a bad mood. Deke DaSilva: I'm not gonna sing any operas. I'm talking about these transfer orders. Come on, Munafo. I've been working Decoy for nine years and now I'm pulled and I'd like to know why. Lt. Munafo: Hey, don't start with me. It's Lieutenant. You don't know me well enough to call me Munafo. But I know you, DaSilva. The gung-ho Lone Ranger of the street crime unit. Well, you can forget about that because we've been asked to cooperate with a special federal/state unit, and we will. You and Fox have been assigned to an ATAC unit. Matthew Fox: Come on! Terrorism is hijackers and hostages. That's FBI stuff. What the hell do they want with us? Lt. Munafo: I don't know. Your service records may have something to do with it. How many times have you been hospitalized last year? Five? Well, consider this squad a vacation from Decoy. Deke DaSilva: I don't need a vacation. Lt. Munafo: Yes, you do. Now, they need someone who knows the local rat holes and you're nominated. Anything goes down, you're the man. Deke DaSilva: You mind telling me where this came from? Lt. Munafo: From the Commissioner, and he got it from Washington. They're sending a specialist from Europe... Interpol... to help organize it in conjunction with Federal funding. And this department will extend every courtesy. Do you understand? Deke DaSilva: [grabs Munafo] No, I don't understand... Lt. Munafo: Get your hands off me! Understand this, sucker! You're a cop and you'll go where you're assigned! Now, you and Tonto be here at eight o'clock tomorrow, sharp! End of story! See more » |