Eli V S Prophecy FBI (Unfinished Draft)
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Eli V.S Prophecy F.B.I
Ewan Povey
Scene 1 INT Mansion EVE
Eli V.S Prophecy is sat watching T.V. He is wearing trunks, a black shirt and sunglasses. He is rather overweight and breathes a little heavy. On the wall there are photos of happier, healthier days. Gold disks, movie stills, pictures from karate competitions. On the ground there is a tiger skin rug complete with head. The phone, which is shaped like a lobster, rings.
Eli V.S
Uh hu?
Producer
Eli V.S?
Eli V.S sits in silence
Producer
Mr Prophecy?
Eli V.S
Speakin.
Producer
Err Mr Prophecy, I was just wondering whether everything was set for next week? Did you get the publicity material we sent you?
Eli lazily picks up a movie poster for 'Karate Kapers,'laying on the couch next to him and peers over his sunglasses.
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Producer
Excellent sir. Um... If you dont mind me asking? Ah, how's the diet going?
Eli V.S looks over at a half eaten sandwich and can of soda
Eli V.S
It's going.
Producer
Excellent... and your sleep pattern? We are going to have a hectic schedule
Eli V.S changes the channel with the remote
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Producer
Can I just say how excited we are,Mr Prophecy, to have you on board for this production.
Eli V.S
Is that right.
Producer
Do you doubt it sir?
Eli V.S
Even though Im fat, old and the last ten movies I made stank?
Producer
The public love you Mr Prophecy.
Eli V.S
Even though Im fat, old and my last ten movies stank.
Producer
Thats not what I said sir
Eli V.S
No but its what you thought.
Producer
No not at all Mr Prophecy sir!
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Producer
Er ok Mr Prophecy... I'll let you get back to your evening.
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Eli hangs up
The television is showing a news reel about world politics. Eli V.S watches over his shades while the images reflect in the lenses.
News Reel V.O.
The march of T.O.T.T.A.L.I.S.M. “Total. Order. Total. Terror. Absolute. Law. Intelligent. Social. Mechanics”! And their leader Derrick Davis. They use all power at their disposal to spread their hateful creed. Devoid of any love for God and hostile to personal freedom, this
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News Reel V.O. (Cont)
band of fanatics are bent on world domination. Is there a
Tottalist living near you? There is Tottalist influence in trade unions politics and the media.
Derrick Davis is shown in front of the Houses of Parliament wielding an AK47, then wearing a business suit. Eli V.S turns over the channel to a show set on a farm. He hears Cherie Esperanto singing beautifully from the shower in the en suite bathroom. Cherie is a cute blond at the start of her career. She enters the room wrapped in a towel.
Cherie
Who was that on the phone..?
Eli V.S.
The President.
Cherie
Sure it was. One of your girlfriends no doubt.
Eli V.S.
Do you think I should wear a white jump suit or the leathers tonight?
Cherie
You're dressing up that much?
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Cherie
You arranged this whole press night as a cover for scouting girls!
Eli V.S.
What?
Cherie
You heard me.
Eli V.S.
C'mon baby. Cant you see I gotta do this for the fans.
Cherie
Hmph!
Music strikes up and Eli V.S gets down on one knee and expresses his feelings with a cheeky little smile. The music is a perky rock n roll number, with a staccato rhythm guitar.
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Eli V.S (Sings)
Come on baby
Dont be proud
Cmon say it
Straight out loud
You love me
Its plain to see
Love really is
Our destiny
Dont be paranoid baby
Dont be paranoid.
I wont be sneakin
Round your back
Dont be peerin
Through a crack
I love you it is
Plain to see
Its just love
You and me
Dont be paranoid baby
Dont be paranoid
I wont be tappin your phone
Dont leave me alone
C'mon baby
Dont be crazy
Big brothers
Gonna love ya
Eli V.S (Sings)
Till you dont know what to do
Please baby dont say we are through.
Dont be paranoid baby
Dont be paranoid
Cherie
Uh hu?
He takes her in a tender embrace
Eli V.S
Cmon baby you know I love you.
Cherie
Do I?
Eli V.S
Sure you do.
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Cherie
Uh hu.
Eli V.S
Dont I show it.
Cherie
Sure you show you like certain things about me.
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Cherie
Hmm.
She gently breaks the embrace and goes to sit at the dressing table.
Eli V.S
Lets not go. Lets stay in together.
Cherie
You stay in if you like. Im not going to disappoint the fans.
Eli V.S
Screw the fans... I love you...
Cherie
Sure you do baby. Im going to my room to get dressed.
Eli picks up the intercom
Eli V.S
Joe get up here and cut my hair. I'm a bit blue.
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Scene 2 INT Moonbase DAY
Derrick Davis is getting a haircut. He is a wiry man in his early 40s with black hair and a side parting. He is English with a London accent. He is wearing a white shirt, a leather jacket and blue jeans. He holds a red beret tightly in his hands. There is a towel over his shoulders. All around the moonbase minions in silver boiler suits busy themselves. The minion in silver who is cutting his hair makes a mistake.
Derrick Davis
Bloody hell 1127!
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1127
Sorry Mr Davis!
Derrick Davis
Security. Take 1127 away for interrogation. Find out who paid him to kill me.
1127 is led meekly away. Davis stands up, throws the towel off his shoulders and fixes the beret on his head.
Derrick Davis
Minions! We must be forever vigilant! Threats from the forces of the past are everywhere! If we are to lead humanity into the future we must crush those who defend antiquity. Crush them...
A heroic revolutionary piece of musical theatre commences.
Derrick Davis (sings)
Crush them.
Crush them.
Minions (chant)
Crush them!
Crush them!
Derrick Davis (sings)
Must crush the forces of the past.
If our movement is to last.
Arise and crush.
Do it in a rush.
We must.
We must.
Minions (chant)
Crush!
Crush!
Derrick Davis (sings)
Smash we must.
Then replace with Technocracy.
Enough of their Theology.
We have the technology.
We can.
We can.
Minions (chant)
Design!
Design!
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Derrick Davis (sings)
The future we must plan.
We will fight to the last man.
The past we will ban.
That is our plan.
Plan.
Plan.
Minions (chant)
Plan!
Plan!
Derrick Davis (speaks)
Back to work!
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Scene 3 INT Bathroom EVE
Joe Two Trees is trimming Eli V.S's hair in silence.
Joe Two Trees
You've got a couple of split ends there.
Eli V.S.
Do you get women Joe?
Joe Two Trees
Women today have a free spirit, Mr Prophecy. Its not like it used to be.
Eli V.S
No it sure aint...What was it Jesus said? She that is without sin may cast the first dinner plate?
They laugh.
Joe Two Trees
The Lord had a way with words all right. You got that right Mr Prophecy.
They laugh some more then sigh and return to silence.
Scene 4 INT Bathroom EVE
Eli V.S takes a diamond studded toothbrush and brushes his teeth while a gospel record plays on the record deck by the toilet. Fat Leroy, who is extremely obese, knocks on the door and calls through.
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Fat Leroy
Mr Prophecy? Eli? Aunt Sarah is askin if you want somethin fixin to eat before bed?
Prophecy gargles with mouthwash.
Fat Leroy
Also, just so you know, we booked that amusement park tomorrow night. The whole place to ourselves like you asked.
Prophecy takes out a nail brush and scrubs his nails.
Fat Leroy
So how about that sandwich boss?
Eli V.S
I wanna a diamond ring.
Fat Leroy
I'll open the safe and get one out.
Eli V.S
Not for me. For Cherie. Get the jewellery store open for me.
Prophecy trims his nails.
Fat Leroy
Oh...Er...Sure thing Mr Prophecy. I'll call the manager.
He turns to leave.
Eli V.S
Leroy.
Fat Leroy
Yessir?
Eli V.S
You forgot somethin?
Fat Leroy
Um...The sandwich?
Eli V.S
Uh hu. Tinned ham and peanut butter.
Fat Leroy
(Turns to leave) Yessir.
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Eli V.S
Fatty.
Fat Leroy
Yessir?
Eli V.S
Put grape jelly on that.
Fat Leroy
Yes boss.
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Scene 5 EXT Highway EVE
Eli V.S, Fat Leroy and the entourage drive in convoy of convertibles with the tops down. The radio blares out rock n roll.
Fat Leroy
C'mon jerkoffs! Take the left turn! The boss wants to go to the jewelers!
Entourage #1
Hey! Who you callin jerkoff, fatboy?
The entourage laugh.
Fat Leroy
Watch you don't get a smack in the chops.
Eli V.S
Come on fellas. Don't be so mean to Leroy. Ain't his fault he fat. He got glandular problems.
The D.J speaks over the tune.
Howlin Jackson
Ooooweeee! That's some real rock n roll. This is Howlin Jackson. Ya'll know who I am. I just like sayin my name. Now here's the latest by Mr Eli V.S. Prophecy. A personal friend of mine.
The song plays while the fellas goof around in their open tops in the warm summer evening. They take turns at lip syncing the lyrics, while Eli sits serenely.
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Eli V.S (on the radio)
Oh baby
How I love you
I could never
Never leave you
You are
My one true
My one true
And only one you.
I would die
If you ever left me
It would
Forever bereft me
Baby I will love you
Forever with you
Will you marry me
Will you marry me
Will you marry me...
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Scene 6 INT Jewellery Store EVE
Manager
This I think is what you want Mr Prophecy. A pink diamond on a platinum ring. It's Miss Esperanto's size. The ring I mean. It's for you to say if the rock is big enough of course.
Eli V.S.
Uh hu. I'll take it.
Manager
Scott, would you wrap this up for Mr Prophecy.
Eli V.S.
No need. Just give me the box. Leroy. Give Mr Fry the cash and the pearl handled revolver he admired.
Manager
I couldn't Mr Prophecy.
Eli V.S
I insist.
Manager
Very generous sir. Scott would you write Mr Prophecy a receipt.
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The reflection of a masked man appears in a mirror.
Manager
There you are sir
As he gives him the box containing the ring, a shotgun blast shatters the glass in the door. Two masked gunmen run in. They have English accents
Gunman #1
Freeze or die! Get down on the ground! We are liberating this store in the name of the Tottalist movement!
Everyone gets down. Eli V.S kneels and puts his hands behind his head. Gunman #1 stomps over to him.
Gunman #1
I said get down!
He goes to hit V.S on the head with the butt of his gun. Eli grabs the shotgun and strikes him in the throat as he pulls him down. He falls on his back and shoots the other gunmen. Prophecy's entourage jump to their feet and start kicking Gunman #1.
Eli.V.S
Whoa fellas! Hold him still!
He pulls the mask back.
Eli V.S.
Derrik Davis?
Gunman #1
No you stupid bastard. Im his brother! Derrik will get you for this!
Scene 7 INT Bathroom EVE
Eli washes the sweat from his face while Joe Two Trees brings him a pain killer and a glass of water.
Eli V.S
Whats it all about Joe?
Joe
What do you mean V.S.
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Eli V.S
I mean would God let men like that walk the earth. Men who hate him, hate the family, hate successful people.
Joe
I think its time we did your roots.
Scene 8 INT Bedroom EVE
Eli V.S and Cherie lie like spoons on the bed. Cherie is half asleep in bed.
Cherie
(Muffled) Where you been..?
Eli V.S
Out street fightin.
Cherie
Shut up... Where you really been...
Eli V.S
Out chasin girls.
Cherie
I knew it... What you thinkin bout?
Eli V.S
Im thinkin bout how I love you so much...So much ma heart could burst. How I cant live without you... How I have never loved anyone as much as you...
Cherie
Awhh. You say that to all the girls honey...
Eli V.S
No that aint true... I aint got no eyes. Youre the only one for me...
Cherie
Uh hu?
Eli V.S
So I was kinda wonderin...
He takes out the ring, behind her back.
Cherie
Im tired tonight V.S. How about we just lie like this and try to sleep.
Eli V.S
No you don't understand...
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Cherie
Whats to understand V.S. Lets just sleep...
He puts the ring back in his pocket.
Eli V.S.
Sure lets talk tomorrow...
Cherie
Sure...
She dozes off.
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Scene 9 EXT Badminton court DAY
Eli V.S plays a leisurely game of badminton with Joe Two Trees, his Native American hairstylist.
Eli V.S
Damn Joe...This hair dye is making me sweat
Joe
Sorry Mr Prophecy. I'll use a different brand.
Eli V.S
Uh hu
He serves the shuttlecock languidly.
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Scene 10 INT Kitchen DAY
Aunt Sarah is in the kitchen doing chores. Eli V.S walks in. She doesn't look up from her work
Sarah
Sandwich V.S?
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Sarah
What you want in it?
Eli V.S
You got any'a that tinned pork?
Sarah
Sure do V.S. You wanna milkshake with that honey?
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Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Aunt Sarah prepares the sandwich and milkshake
Eli V.S
Aunt Sarah?
Sarah
Uh hu?
Eli V.S
Do you think there's more'n this?
Sarah
I could fix you some eggs as well?
Eli V.S
No, I mean than THIS.
He gestures round the room. Aunt Sarah looks at him over her glasses.
Aunt Sarah
You ok honey?
Eli V.S.
I guess.
Aunt Sarah
The world aint so easy is it?
Eli V.S
No it aint...
Aunt Sarah
What you gonna do about?
Eli V.S.
Yeah I guess that's the way it is...
Aunt Sarah
It wasn't a rhetorical question V.S. I mean you got a lot of power as a famous person. What you gonna do to make your momma proud?
Eli V.S.
Momma?
Aunt Sarah
Sure. She raised you with values. But you don't seem to be helpin.
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Eli V.S.
(Sighs) No. Guess I aint. Fix me those eggs and I'll think it over.
Aunt Sarah extinguishes her cigarette and takes out the frying pan.
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Scene 11 INT Bedroom DAY
Cherie is reading a book, sat at her dressing table.
Eli V.S.
What ya readin?
Cherie
Some romance.
Eli V.S
What you bother with that junk for? You should be reading some scripture, or meditating.
Cherie
Some of us carry our faith inside V.S. We dont go making a song and dance about and then go around chasin girls.
Eli V.S.
What you talkin about?
Cherie
You heard me.
She goes back to reading her book. Eli gets down on one knee and takes the ring from his pocket.
Eli V.S
Cherie...
Cherie
Oh ma God...
Suddenly a tall bust red head bursts into the room followed by Fat Leroy carrying her luggage.
Leonora
Oh ma God! Eli V.S Prophecy! Get up off the ground and give me a kiss honey!
Eli is a little dumbstruck and stays on one knee.
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Eli V.S
Leonora..?
Leonora
No. The Queen of England. What's the matter you big goof? Been so long since we sat in a jacuzzi together you don't
recognise me with my clothes on?
Cherie
Are you going to introduce me Eli?
Eli V.S
Cherie...This is Leonora...She...Leonora this is Cherie. Cherie is my...
Leonora
Oh my God! She's your fiance!
Cherie
No. No Im not.
Eli V.S
I was just...
Leonora
Thats amazing! You're getting married. Can I be bridesmaid?! I know I just met you honey but me and Eli are really, really close.
Cherie gets up and runs out crying.
Leonora
She's emotional, huh?
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Scene 12 EXT Driveway DAY
Cherie is walking to her car followed by Fat Leroy carrying her bags. Eli is pleading with her but she maintains a thunderous silence.
Eli V.S
C'mon honey... She's an old friend... She's got a brassy sense of humour but shes classier than she sounds...Her brother played pro football so she just jokes like a guy... Cherie please!
Cherie drives away.
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Scene 13 INT Movie Room EVE
Eli watches old home movie footage of himself and Cherie h having fun around the pool. He is slumped in his chair. Fat Leroy pushes his head in the door.
Fat Leroy
Mr Prophecy?
Eli V.S
What?
Fat Leroy
There's some people here to see you...
Eli V.S
Tell em to come back later.
Fat Leroy
Mr Prophecy. They're from...the F...B...I.
Eli V.S
Show em in then I guess...
Two F.B.I agents in suits and shades are ushered in. One of them speaks.
Agent Meclenburg
Mr Prophecy. Pleased to meet you. My name's Agent Meclenburg. If I'm curt its because time is a factor. First let me thank you for capturing the brother of Derrick Davis. We have had him under intterogation for some hours now. Secondly a warning. The Tottalists will be out to harm you now. Lastly a proposal. We would like you to work for the F.B.I in bringing down the Tottalists.
Eli V.S
Listen fellas. Im kinda blue right now...
Agent Meclenburg
Your domestic situation. Yes we are aware of it. Think of your country Mr Prophecy. Think of liberty.
Eli V.S
Why me?
Agent Meclenburg
Mr Prophecy, you are an 8th Dan blackbelt in karate, skilled with fire arms, you can ride horses, drive fast, you know a lot about medicine,
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Agent Meclenburg (Cont)
and more importantly you understand the mind of a rebel.
Eli V.S
Fellas, Im flattered but Im just a singer with a broken heart.
Agent Meclenburg
Very well Mr Prophecy. Here's my card. Call me if you change your mind.
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Scene 14 INT Bathroom DAY
Joe is washing Eli's hair.
Joe Two Trees
Maybe you need to show her whos boss, Boss.
Eli V.S
I could never be angry with her Joe.
Joe dries Eli's hair.
Joe Two Trees
No I mean a big heroic gesture. Show her that you are the man.
Eli V.S
Maybe your right Joe...Maybe your right...
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Scene 15 INT Movie Set DAY
The final musical number 'Kan I karate' is about to be filmed.
Director
(To assistant) Maybe if he'd lost some weight it might even been a smash. HA! (To the cast) Ok, ok, ok this is the final number ladies and gentlemen. So far we are
under budget so can we please get it right first time.
We do the number, karate chicks do acrobatics and then the stuntman has a sword fight with Mr Prophecy and we all go home OK? ACTION!
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Eli V.S (Sings)
Well they say karate kame from the east
But I couldnt care in the least
At karate I am best
We're takin karate way out west
The karate girls do a fast draw and shoot.
Eli V.S (Sings)
Im dodging bullets here and there
Im fighting bad guys without a care
Eli V.S (Sings)
Kan I karate?
Yes I Kan!
Kan I karate?
Karate Chicks (Sings)
Yes you Kan!
Eli V.S (Sings)
Im fightin bad guys near an far
You couldn't kill me with a car.
My master told me just be cool.
Keepin Kalm is the golden rule
Kan I karate?
Yes I Kan!
Kan I karate?
Karate Chicks (Sings)
Yes you kan!
Eli V.S (Sings)
Im a hip samurai
Wont see me cry
Livin legend
I never die
Bring me a karate chop
From the shop
My karate will never stop
Kan I Karate?
Yes I Kan!
Kan I karate?
Karate Chicks (Sings)
Yes You Kan!
A stuntman with a sword appears.
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Eli V.S
Look here buddy you cant go slinging that sword round here. Theres a new sheriff in town.
Eli draws a sword from a stone and he and the stunt man begin to sword fight while musicians play congas. However it soon becomes apparent the the stuntman is actually trying to kill him. The Karate chicks scream and run away. Eli V.S is out of shape, up against a trained martial artist and has to fight for his life. His entourage step in while V.S pants out of breath behind a piece of set. He looks at his sword by the feet of the assassin but shrinks back in fear and exhaustion. The martial artist methodically kills all of Eli's entourage except Fat Leroy who is elsewhere. Finally the assassin looks over and grins maliciously at V.S and approaches with his sword. Suddenly he is shot by a studio security guard. There is silence for a moment. V.S stands and gingerly approaches the dying man.
Stuntman
Curse you in the name of the Tottalist Party of the United States of America... Mr Davis's brother will be released or you will all die...
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Scene 16 Dressing Room DAY
Eli dabs iodine into his wounds. Cherie bursts into the room and throws her arms around him.
Cherie
Oh honey, you were so brave. I came as soon as I heard.
Eli V.S
What in Sam Hill is going on! The whole world is going to hell. A mans not even safe in Hollywood any more!
Cherie
Oh baby...
Eli V.S.
Somebody's gotta make a stand...
Cherie
But not you baby. You could get hurt. That man nearly...
Eli V.S.
But if all Americans stand back this is what happens...
Cherie
Eli!
Eli V.S.
I hear ya baby I dont wanna get hurt. Maybe I should hole up in a log cabin with you.
He nuzzles her ear and kisses her.
Cherie
Oh honey...
Fat Leroy bursts in frantic.
Fat Leroy
Mr Prophecy? You ok? I just got from the hotel!
Cherie
Have'nt you heard! Eli nearly died!
Eli V.S.
Now don't exaggerate baby.
Cherie
Sure you did!The studio guy told me you got attacked by a stunt man and you were too out of shape and he nearly killed you but by luck you got out of it! No more karate kapers for you mister! Im putting my foot down! You're gonna get your act together. You should be a senator, or president. That's how to change things. You've got so much love to share with the world through your music. You just need to rediscover your passion!
Eli V.S.
You dont tell me what to do!
Cherie
Just watch me!
Eli V.S
Leroy. There's a dark cloud over America tonight. I think its time we all served our country. Im through with being a star. I wanna join the F.B.I and fight Tottalism. I'll understand, but if you're not willing to lay your life down for your country you should leave now.
Fat Leroy
I won't lay my life down for the Union Flag but in the name of General Lee I will lay down my life for you V.S.
A big brass section strikes up.
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Eli V.S (Sings)
Can you hear
From over there
There is a land
Where folks do care
A prophecy
Handed down
From man to man
From child to child
Of unity
Of brotherhood
Between the North and South
If I could
For America to be free
Will take both you and me
Walkin hand in hand
Please tell me you understand
Why cant my brothers
Live together
With hearts light as feather
With the light in their eyes
Please lord
Give me strength
To match up
To this test
Of my destiny
My prophecy
Cherie
Uh hu?
They both stare at her.
Cherie
Im going to get coffee while you two cool off.
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Scene 17 EXT Corridor DAY
Cherie walks round the corner and is grabbed from behind and a gloved hand covers her mouth and she is dragged away struggling.
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Scene 18 INT Dressing Room DAY
Eli is surrounded by three chorus girls who are oooing and ahhing at his tale of bravery.
Eli V.S
And then the dumb old security guard had to spoil all the fun by shootin the guy.
Chorus Girl#1
You're so brave V.S.
Eli V.S
Oh its nothin honey when your an 8th Dan Black belt in karate. Hey where's Cherie with that coffee...Em... Listen girls you better clear off. I call you later.
Chorus Girl#2
Ok V.S.
They giggle and leave.
Eli looks out the window and sees Cherie being dragged across the parking lot.
Eli V.S
Cherie!
He bursts out of the room. Goes running down the two flights of stairs into the parking lot. He runs out of breath before he can make the car and he falls to his knees as it drives away with Cherie. Cherie Shouts out of the window but Eli is too out of breath to shout back.
Cherie
Eli!
Eli V.S. (gasping)
Cherie... I'm...Comin for ya...Honey...
Eli fumbles in his coat and takes out Agent Meclenburgs card.
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Scene 19 INT Phone Booth DAY
Eli V.S
Agent Meclenburg..? That's right... It's Cherie. They taken her!
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Scene 20 EXT Front of Movie Lot DAY
A car with blacked out windows screeches to a halt in front of Prophecy. He gets in.
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Scene 21 INT FBI Car DAY
Agent Meclenburg is not wearing his shades. The car drives at breakneck speed round the streets of Hollywood.
Agent Meclenberg
Alright then Mr Prophecy. Do you take the Tottalist threat seriously now?
Eli V.S
I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to defeat these sons'a'bitches.
Agent Meclenburg
Even though it means risking your life and all your wealth and fame? Even though you may be captured and tortured?
Eli V.S
Without hesitation sir. Nobody messes with ma family and gets away with it.
Agent Meclenburg
Very well, first of all we are going to have to get you in shape. You're a fighting man Prophecy but you've let yourself go.
Eli V.S
There's not time for that!
Agent Meclenburg
This isn't Hollywood Prophecy. We can't just cut to the chase and be mission ready. You've got to put in the work. We need a full six week training exercise.
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Scene 21 FBI Training Camp DAY
Prophecy walks out of the training camp in lean shape wearing a grey track suit and sneakers.
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Scene 22 FBI Briefing Room DAY
Agent Meclenburg is showing slides of leading Totallists.
Agent Meclenburg
Every one of these men and women devoted to the destruction of all we hold dear. Each one fanatical in their beliefs. It's hard to see how any of them could be made to reveal their organisations secrets...However there could be a weak point in their armour... This is Julius Brown of the Young Lions Party, a black nationalist group that is in the Tottalist orbit but is somewhat separate from them. They mainly concern themselves with cases of so called police harassment but they do some operations with Derrick Davis's people as well. If we can work our way into their circle then maybe, just maybe we can turn them.
Eli V.S
Are you suggestin I pretend to be be black? Cos I don't think thats gonna fly...
Agent Meclenburg
Don't be ludicrous Prophecy. You pose as a well meaning
fellow traveler. Someone with a grudge against the system
and work your way in that way.
Eli V.S
Uh hu. Yeah I could do that.
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Scene 23 EXT Street in Watts EVE
Prophecy, dressed down in jeans. Leather trench coat and
woolen hat, wanders up and down the street begging for change. He witnesses police harrasing young black men. He steps in.
Eli V.S
Hey now officer. Leave these boys alone.
Police Officer
Get away from me hobo, or you'll get a taste of this!
Prophecy hobbles off down the street. He finds himself out
side Young Lions HQ. He goes in.
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Scene 24 INT Young Lions HQ EVE
A run down ex cinema, the HQ has posters of leader Julius
Brown everywhere. A young black man sits behind a desk.
Young Lion Secretary
Can, I, help you..?
Eli V.S
I'm here to help!
Young Lion Secretary
You've come to the wrong place.
Eli V.S
Don't jive me man! I seen what the pigs are doin round
here!
Young Lion Secretary
Believe me. I am not trying to 'jive you'. We neither
want nor need your help.
Eli V.S
Cmon man! I got back from Nam, this country don't want or
need me. I gotta find someplace I can call home. I need
somethin to work for!
Young Lion Secretary
As I said, you've come to the wrong place. Now are you
gonna leave or do I need to get some of the brothers
from out the back?
Eli V.S
No, no I'm leavin brother...
Young Lion Secretary
Thank you.
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Scene 25 INT Bar EVE
Prophecy sits with a pen and a note pad trying to figure out
his next move. He has notes all over the page with a sketch of
the block on it. In frustration he crumples it up and throws
it away. In walks the Young Lion Secretary. He doesn't notice
Prophecy and takes his seat with a young white man.They exchange envelopes, make some small talk that Prophecy can't hear over the music, then then the secretary leaves. Prophecy waits then follows the young man, probably a Tottalist Agent,out the bar.
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Scene 26 EXT Street EVE
Prophecy follows the agent through the streets of Watts. Dodging and weaving as he goes. The agent arrives at shop selling Tarot cards and other paraphernalia. Looking up at the windows of the shop, Prophecy sees the silhouette of a man handing cash to a woman and then undoing his tie and taking his hat off. He goes into the shop. There is a middle aged woman behind the counter.
Magic Woman
Can I help you honey.
Eli V.S
I was just looking for someone. Thought maybe he came in here.
Magic Woman
Uh hu?
Eli V.S
Guess he aint here. Dunno, maybe you can look in your ball and tell me where he went?
Magic Woman
Let me look at your palm... I see you going upstairs...
I see you giving one of my girls ten dollars... They will tell you more...
Eli V.S
Thank you mama.
Magic Woman
Thats ok honey.
Eli goes through the door behind the counter.
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Scene 27 INT Brothel EVE
Prophecy walks up the stairs in a red lit haze. At the top a girls hand comes out of a doorway and pulls him in.
Tarot Girl
Ten dollars.
Eli V.S
I paid at the door.
Tarot Girl
Ten dollars, Mr.
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Eli V.S
Hmp! There you go.
She gets a pack of cards from a shelf, lights some incense and whirls around the room in a semi trance. She sits in front of prophecy and starts to deal three cards. She turns them over one by one.
Tarot Girl
The first card...Your past...I think recent past...The Falling Tower... Your life has been thrown into confusion...The second card... Your immediate present... Right now...The lovers...
Eli V.S
Uh hu.
Tarot Girl
The third card... Your immediate future...
She turns over the card, Death, with a skeletal reaper on it.
Eli V.S
Death...
Suddenly a garrotte appears around Eli's neck and he is being throttled by the Totallist Agent. Prophecy struggles with him and does a Judo throw taking the agent off his feet. As they recover their feet the agent grabs a knife from a shelf. They circle the room till the agent lunges. Prophecy side steps, and karate chops him in the throat. The agent collapses on his knife.
Eli V.S
Speak damn you, speak!
The agent however is dead. Prophecy quickly searches his jacket and finds a Tottalist ID card. He takes it and flees.
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Scene 28 INT Young Lions HQ EVE
Young Lion Secretary
Look, 'brother', I already told you once...
Eli V.S
That was a security check. You passed.
He flashes the ID card.
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Young Lion Secretary
I see...
Eli V.S
I need to talk to Julius Brown
Young Lion Secretary
Uh hu. Well I'll see what he has to say about that. Wait here a minute.
Prophecy waits for what seems to be a very long minute as the clock ticks on the wall. The Secretary returns.
Young Lion Secretary
Follow me.
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Scene 29 INT Young Lion Main Hall EVE
The former movie hall with its vaulted roof, is full with up to one hundred Young Lions training in black karate outfits. The Secretary leads him through the crowd.
Julius Brown
This him?
Young Lion Secretary
Yes brother leader.
Julius Brown
Leave us... So how can I help you?
Eli V.S
Im here to check security...
Julius Brown
Is that so. We run our own security, you run yours you know that.
Eli V.S
Sure I do, but it don't hurt to make sure.
Julius Brown
Make sure of what?! That the black people are keeping their end of the bargain? That we are 'capable' of running our own affairs? You know I'm getting pretty sick of the eurocentric obsessions of you Totallists.
Eli V.S
Cmon now...
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Julius Brown
In fact lets run some security right now. Someone get me the file on known threats.
He is handed a paper file.
Julius Brown
Lets see... Oh my oh my! Mr Eli V.S. Prophecy! Known enemy of the people! Brothers! We have a star with us this evening!
The Young Lions stop training and gather round in a massive circle.
Eli V.S
Now cmon fellas...
Julius Brown
The FBI have sent their top agent into the Lions Den!
What do you have to say for yourself Mr Prophecy? The tape is running...
Eli V.S
Ok look now... I came here to convince you that you shouldn't be working with the Tottalists, that you should be doing your own thing, sticking up for your own rights.
Julius Brown
Is that right. And you're gonna help us with that are you?
Eli V.S
Yeah... I seen what you guys have to go through here in the uh...ghetto...
Julius Brown
Brothers! We have a champion! Another white man has appeared to save us!.. Well I tell you what, Mr Prophecy.
Lets put your ideas to the test. I challenge you to a street polemic.
The Young Lions chant a rhythm and beat chests in time. Prophecy and Brown spar verbally in rhyme.
Julius Brown
So you say what?
I live in Watts
An I aint got a lot
Let me tell you brother
We aint got the same mother
Yo people aint even bother
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Julius Brown
Genocide is on the cards
It aint that hard
Truth this aint a shard
From slavery and servitude
You sold a people and stole a land
You put chains on our hands
Why should I trust your system
Yo ethics you pissed em
Yo leaders can't truss em
Eli V.S
Sure we made mistakes
Time to put on the brakes
On the system that takes
But what Im sayin is this
We got freedom that would be missed
Goodbye to democracy would be kissed
We voted for the president
Cos we resident
Democracy has a precedent
We cant have too much control
We cant swallow the economy whole
Julius Brown
Well allow me to retort
This was what you been taught
Democracy is a sham
Ya'll high like Pan Am
When the majority is white
Where is my bite
Of apple pie
Oh my oh my
The cat aint got the cream
Know what I mean
Eli V.S
Sure perfect it aint
But at least it aint paint
There aint a white wash
Just a police cosh
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Eli V.S
You know what I mean...er
Julius Brown
Looks like you ran outa polemic Mr Prophecy. Lets put it to the brothers. Brothers! Who votes we follow our saviour to the promised land?
Silence
Julius Brown
Who votes we tear him limb from limb and throw him to the dogs?
A roar of approval
Julius Brown
That, is democratic centralism at work 'brother'
Suddenly a rocket shell bursts in through a window and explodes killing many and injuring the rest. Eli crawls through the smoke to Brown.
Julius Brown
Damn eurocentrics...Don't truss us to do a simple job... Here prophecy, take this... Do your worst...
He hands him a microfilm. Prophecy lurches to his feet and flees.
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Scene 30 EXT Street EVE
Prophecy runs raggedly through the streets, chased by tottlist
agents. He runs and runs through the streets onto the freeway he runs dodging traffic to the end of his endurance. Finally he manages to get in a police car.
Eli V.S
Prophecy! FBI. Take me to Agent Meclenburg!
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Scene 31 INT FBI Briefing Room DAY
Agent Meclenburg
Very well. The microfilm you obtained tells us the following.Its not good news. They have been brainwashing large numbers of key individuals. Their plan is to put in place a shadow government, kill the real leaders of America then declare a permanent martial law.
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Eli V.S
I dont dare ask. Does this mean maybe they have brainwashed Cherie
Agent Meclenburg
Well they've found you too hard to kill, they have maybe decided to break your heart, so yes it is possible. Sorry...
He shows a slide of a map of an armed compound.
Agent Meclenburg
This is the compound where we believe she may be kept, however we cannot make a direct assualt as it seems it is booby trapped with an atomic device.
Eli V.S
What if I surrender myself?
Agent Meclenburg
What?
Eli V.S
I serious. I surrender myself, escape, defuse the bomb then send a signal for you to attack.
Agent Meclenburg
I can't sanction a suicide attack. Not even for America.
Eli V.S
I'm not doing this for America. I'm doing it for love.
Meclenburg thinks for a moment.
Agent Meclenburg
OK Prophecy. There's no stopping a man whos in love. Lets try it. It might just be our only chance...
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Scene 32 INT Surgical Theater DAY
Prophecy undergoes surgery to fit a number of devices under his skin: a lock pick, a tiny magnetic device to disable the bomb and a tiny radio transmitter.
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Scene 33 EXT Industrial Dairy DAY
Prophecy knocks on the window of the security guard.
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ELI V.S
Take me to Derrick Davis!
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Scene 34 INT Compound DAY
Prophecy is led into the main chamber wearing a siver jump suit.
Derrick Davis
Has he been searched?
Minion
Yes Mr Davis.
Derrick Davis
So! The great Eli V.S Prophecy! Rock and roller, movie star FBI agent, devout Christian hypocrite. Where is your
God now? Taking a vacation while I get on with the real work no doubt.
Eli V.S
Where's Cherie.
Derrick Davis
Ahh ma Cherie. How lovely that girl is. First of all tell me what is it we are all missing by not following your creed of God, family and country? What have we all to lose by embracing the future.
Eli V.S
Well Mr Davis, I guess things have got to change, they always do I guess, but sometimes you gotta hold on to some continuity in that. What is it they say in France? Plus ca change, plus ce la meme chose. The king is dead long live the king. Better the devil you know... If you'll pardon the expression...
Derrick Davis
I'm bored. Bring out Ms Esperanto. Perhaps she can talk some sense into this clod.
Cherie comes out dressed in a black mini skirt, black tights, red roll neck and black leather jacket topped off with a beret