第六感生死缘Meet Joe Black Movie Script

JOE:

(to Parrish) And we're very grateful.

PARRISH:

Moreover, Agent Joe Black here -- of course that's not his real name -- smelled out your involvement, Drew. He developed evidence you were working both sides of the fence. Unfortunately, that's known as a conflict of interest --

JOE:

Undisclosed conflict of interest --

PARRISH:

An offense --

JOE:

An indictable offense. Silence.

DREW:

I think I'd like to talk to my lawyer --

PARRISH:

No lawyers, Drew. We're going to offer you a deal. Drew is all attention. PARRISH (cont'd) Confess to the Board every details of your participation and then submit your resignation.

DREW:

And what do I get?

PARRISH:

You get not to go to jail.

DREW:

You're talking through your hat. You're offering a deal because you've got no proof.

PARRISH:

Proof? We've got plenty of proof.

JOE:

(to Drew) And he's talking through his lips. Joe steps forward. JOE (cont'd) Make no mistake, Drew, if you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you'll be looking at an outcome that will have a finality that is beyond your comprehension, and you'll not be counting the days or the months or the years, but millenniums in the house with no doors. Drew slumps.

DREW:

All right, you win. As soon as I get back to the city, I'll meet with the Board. Sloane's voice erupts over the SPEAKERPHONE. SLOANE (O.S.) You're meeting with the Board right now, Drew. Resignation accepted. Moreover, I propose a motion to re- confirm William Parrish as Chairman of the Board of Parrish Communica- tions as well as a rejection of the merger with Bontecou International. How say you, Board? A chorus of thunderous "Yes"es resounds through the SPEAKERPHONE. SLOANE (O.S., cont'd) The motion is passed.

PARRISH:

Well, thank you, that's great, but it's more than I bargained for. I just wanted to set the record straight. SLOANE (O.S.) But we want you back, Bill. Mean- while, enjoy your party, celebrate, we'll attend to the nasty details. And Mr. Black, may we say thank you.

JOE:

My pleasure. This is an IRS Agent's dream. I'll be promoted to Chief of Section off of this. Parrish clicks the speakerphone off. Drew is staring at Joe, shaking his head.

DREW:

Who would've ever believed it? You, an IRS Agent -- Silence. Joe shrugs, smiles.

JOE:

'Death and Taxes'. The door flies open, an anxious Allison appears.

ALLISON:

Daddy! We've been looking all over for you - this is your party - what are you doing in here? Never mind. You're on. Let's go. She pulls him out of his chair, hustles him out of the room, Joe right behind them. EXT. LAWNS, COUNTRY ESTATE - NIGHT The guests have formed themselves into a huge audience, the orchestra strikes up "Happy Birthday" as Parrish appears with Allison. An enormous cake is unveiled with one great, lit candle, Parrish beams then laughs. He pauses over the cake, now blows the candle out. APPLAUSE, cries of "Speech! Speech!", Parrish tries to demur but the request becomes loud and rhythmic, he holds up his hand, nods, quiets the crowd. Joe observes from the fringe.

PARRISH:

(to the guests) I thought I was going to sneak away tonight... YELLS of "No!" "Never!" PARRISH (cont'd) ...What a glorious night, every face I see is a memory. It may not be a perfectly perfect memory -- sometimes we had our ups and downs -- but we're all together, and you're mine for a night. (a moment) -- And I'm going to break precedent, and tell you my one-candle wish -- that you would have a life as lucky as mine, where you can wake up one morning and say "I don't want anything more." (another moment) Sixty-five years - don't they go by in a blink?Parrish hesitates, waves and steps away, APPLAUSE that grows into CHEERS, the music resumes, another dance tune. Quince grabs him, pumps his hand and claps him on the back. Now Parrish spots Allison, he wraps her in a tight embrace, they hold each other close for a moment, but then are separated by a surge of guests. Parrish sees Susan, she smiles but there is a tinge of sadness about her. He heads towards her, they are somehow situated as if they were alone in this crowd.

SUSAN:

What a night.

PARRISH:

I'm having a helluva time. A moment.

SUSAN:

You were right about Joe, he is going somewhere --

PARRISH:

(gently) I'm sorry. Susan is examining Parrish very closely.

SUSAN:

Are you relieved?

PARRISH:

Yes, but -- Parrish hesitates.