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Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles (2001)
Okay, ladies and gents,|Walkabout Creek Hotel.
Last chance for a coldie|before we hit the outback. G'day, all.|I'm your hostess. You can call me Ruby or love or|anything, but never late for breakfast. [ Laughing ] And what's your pleasure, folks? Gin and tonic, please,|and a Pims for the lady. Gin and tonic, please,|and a Pims for the lady. "G" and "T" and a Pims. No, I asked for|a gin and tonic and a Pims. Yeah, well,|there's no harm in asking. Couple of beers|will be just fine. That's the ticket, old mate. - Hey, Nugget.|- G'day, Sue. - Where's Mick?|- We got a panic call from the Rangers. They spotted a huge croc|in the Tarrabool swimming hole. Actually, we tossed a coin to see|who'd catch it, and Mick won. - He went after it alone, did he?|- No. Jacko Jackson's gonna|meet him out there. And Jacko, as you know, is the second|best crocodile man in the territory. So you got no worries, love. My only worry is I need Mick|to pick Mikey up after school. I'll tell Mick for you.|If he gets tied up with that croc, - I'll pick up the young fella myself.|- Thanks. I thought you were|the second best crocodile hunter. - Oh, well.|- Oh, he's just modest. He's one of the best,|you know? Hey, Sue. If anything ever happens|to Mick, I'm gonna come courtin'. Well, let's just hope|nothing happens to Mick. Now, where are you,|you big ugly bugger? This is as good as it gets. Come on.|Come to Uncle Mick. Big... big... big mistake. Oh, shit. [ Sighs ] - G'day, Mick.|- G'day, Jacko. What are you doing up there? Just sittin' up here, thinking|about a new career, mate. Where's your boat? On the bottom. - How'd that happen?|- Croc pulled it under. Pulled it under? How big was it? That big. Now what? Well, now we scramble ashore|and go to plan "B. " Don't move. Well, could be worse, mate. Oh, yeah?|How's that, Mick? Well, someone could|see us up here, up the tree, outsmarted|by a bloody crocodile. - [ Chattering]|- [ Groans ] [ Chattering Continues ] [Woman ] So help me God, if I see|a snake, I'm gonna drop dead. How are they gonna catch a crocodile|up there in the tree? So, which one is the second best|crocodile hunter in the land? [ All Laughing ] Okay, everyone, we're on|a tight schedule here. We better keep moving.|Don't want to disturb the hunters. Back on the bus,|please, folks. That's the way. Bloody Nugget.|Great, eh, mate? Two best crocodile hunters|in the entire Northern Territory, eh? Yeah. We look like a couple|of real pelicans, don't we, eh? [ Both Laughing ] You know what I hate about crocs?|They got legs. Come on. Oh, remember the good old days|when we just used to shoot 'em? Yeah, mate, but if there were no more|crocs, they wouldn't need hunters. Oh, they'd need hunters...|to keep the wild pigs in control. Pigs?|Oh, not the same. I don't want my kid saying,|"There goes my dad, Pig Dundee. " Do you want to be known|as Porker Jackson? Well, no. Nah, we need the crocs, mate.|They make us somebodies. Without 'em, we're|just a couple of old bushwhackers... with bite marks on our legs. We'll get him tomorrow.|Same time. Hey, I knew a pig farmer called|Porker O'Brien once. Hah! You know why|they called him Porker? I hate it when he does that. Gives me the creeps. - Thanks, mate.|- No worries. So, you got out of that tree|all right, eh? Now, how could you possibly|know about that already? My people have ways of talking|that no white man can understand. Arthur, you're so full of bullshit. No, it's a kind|of mental telepathy, eh? - Yeah, mental, all right.|- [ Cell Phone Ringing] Ah, I think we just found out|which one of us is the white man. Yeah? Yeah, I heard about that. [ Laughing ] Yeah, well,|he's standin' right next to me now. - Oh, great.|- Yeah, okay. Yeah, later. - So, are you doin' a show tonight?|- Yeah. Already did the matinee.|Gotta keep the tourists happy, eh? Oh, well, mate, these days|they're our bread and butter. That's sort of what we are now in|the 20th century-- tourist attractions. As they say,|that's show business, mate. By the way, Mick, it's the 21 st century, mate. it's the 21 st century, mate. Oh, yeah, I-I knew that. - See you, Art.|- See you later. - See ya, Troy.|- See ya, Mikey. - Wanna go fishing?|- Yeah. - So, what did you learn today?|- Oh, just school stuff. But we had an earthquake video, and we learned how they happen|in California, America. - Did you see one when you were there?|- No, I was in New York. They don't have|earthquakes there. People there wouldn't stand for it.|They'd be like, [ Imitating New York Accent ]|"Earthquake? Hey, this is Brooklyn. Get outta here.|Forget about it. " They're tough. Whoa, homework time.|What's that? - It's goanna turd.|- That means he's close by. Find him. - There he is.|- Yep. - You hungry? Want him for dinner?|- Yuck, no way. - Then you better miss.|- Dad, I never miss. [ Gulping ] Whoa. Quick, Dad, there's a big razorback|up there. Can you do it? - Do what?|- You know, that trick. Please. All right, but it won't work|if you're scared. He'll smell it. I know. I won't be scared.|I promise. Don't look at him|till I do. I really won't be scared|if I can carry your knife. [ Imitates Growling ]|Cool. [ Laughing ] Okay, Dad, I'll talk it over|with Mick. Uh-huh. No. No, and if we decide|we need to be married, I promise you'll be|the first to know. Would you like to say hello|to your grandson? Okay. Hang on. Hey, Mikey.|Come say hi to Grandpa. Hi, Grandpa. Pretty good, yeah. - [ Sighs ]|- So, what's new? Oh, Tom Zetland-- he ran|the L. A. bureau of Dad's paper-- was just killed|in a car accident. - What, was he a mate of yours?|- Actually, no. But the thing is, Mick, Dad is now|pleading with me to take his place... while he looks|for a permanent replacement. What you're sayin' is your dad wants|you to go work for him in Los Angeles. Mm. For how long? Well, I told him I might|fill in for a few weeks. Well, tell me this, if we lived|over there in the city, - would you take the job then?|- Oh, sure. I mean, I was raised|by a newspaperman, and, well, I don't know, I guess|it just gets in your blood. That settles it then.|Take the job. At least for the rest of the year.|Me and Mikey'll go with you. - You're kidding?|- No. Good for him. Help him decide. Decide? - Your dad owns a newspaper, right?|- Mm-hmm. You're his only child. Someday|Mikey's gonna have to decide. Does he want to be an assistant|crocodile wrangler... or the owner|of a big-city newspaper? That's a tough one.|And the travel will be good for him. Remember how my trip|to New York... sort of opened my eyes|to the ways of the world? Made me a lot more--|What's the word? - Sophisticated?|- Yeah. By the way, Mick, what are|you doing with that awful trap? You're not going to use that|on some poor animal? No, I'm lending it to Donk. Some mongrel's been sneaking|into the pub at night... and knocking off his grog. [ Chuckles ]|Stealing Donk's beer, well, - I guess they deserve to be mangled.|- Yeah. Well, what about you, Mikey?|What do you think? How would you like to live|in California for a while? - They have earthquakes there, right?|- Well, yeah, they have had. Cool. I thought you might say that.|You're gonna have lots of fun. Actually, you're the one|I'm worried about. No, I'm fine. Um, Mick, I seem to remember|after a few weeks in New York... you did get pretty antsy. Yeah, a bit antsy. Mm, that's what I love about you, Mick.|You're always so unselfish. No worries. # Yeah # # Yeah|Dance, dance, dance, dance# ## [ Woman Vocalizing,|Indistinct ] [Mick ] Beverly Hills, eh?|Home to the movie stars. A lot of 'em, yep. You're not in show business,|are ya? - No, I'm in the tourism game myself.|- Hey, so am I. When I'm out driving this.|Actually, though, I'm a writer-actor. Just, you know, drive the limo|between gigs. Make a lot of connections. Had Tom Arnold in the car|this morning. Tom Arnold? Oh, wife probably knows who he is.|She's- She's in the newspaper business. - A reporter.|- Yeah. Here, take one of these.|You never know. Thanks. There you go. That- That's nice. No, you can keep that.|I got plenty of copies. Crocodile! [Sue ] Okay, tax relief plan.|State tax only. No interest there.|Traffic accidents. Okay, these figures comparing L. A.|to New York drivers, that's good. Follow through on that. Great. So our policy|hasn't changed then? - How so?|- It's like Mr. Zetland used to say, [Imitating Mr. Zetland]|"We're a New York paper. If the news ain't about New York,|then who gives a rat's ass? " Or words to that effect. So he wasn't too happy|about working in L. A., huh? Oh, no, no. Tom loved it here.|No, he loved doing expose features... and investigating|scams and phonies. - What was he working on?|- He was doing this feature... on this new mini studio. He started to get|really excited about it. I think he smelled a rat. But what it was about,|only Tom knew. Maybe you can find out what sparked|his interest in there. Good luck. Oh, hey, how are your boys doing?|Are they out exploring? Oh, yeah. Should be fun too.|For both of them. - [ Chattering]|- [Man ] Come on, people! Thank you. Oh, spontaneous|applause, thank you. Thank you. All right, a couple of tricks.|Behind the back. All right, all right,|all right, under the leg. [Juggler Chattering ] - [ Bones Cracking ]|- [ Man Groaning ] [Juggler Continues|Chattering ] [ Groaning Continues ] Hey, Dad, look.|There's those girls from Baywatch. - What?|- Baywatch. On TV, you know?|The girls that run funny, like this. And Donk and all the men|in the pub go, "Whoa! " - What've you been doin' in the pub?|- Whoa! Hey! - I am so sorry. Whew, muscle fatigue.|- It's okay. - You all right?|- Hey, do you know what time it is? Oh, it's about 12:30,|maybe 12:35. [ Chuckles ] Oh, that's cute,|but you're wearing a watch. - That's not a watch, it's a compass.|- Oh! Yeah, I'm new in town.|I couldn't find my house without this. Really? So where's|your house from here? Eleven point five miles,|two degrees north northeast. Called, uh, Beverly Hills. Bev Hills?|So, you have a nice home? - Yeah, we got eight dunneys.|- Yeah, that's eight bathrooms. - Oh, nice. This-This your boy?|- Yeah, that's Mikey. - So, you married?|- No, he's not married. - So you got custody?|- Yeah. Well, Mikey's my son. - Right. So you're a good parent?|- Well, I'd say. Right. Oh, this is too good.|I finally bump into a cute cowboy. He's more Robert Redford's vintage|than Brad Pitt's, but that's okay... 'cause he's got a mansion in Beverly|Hills, plus he's got custody of his kid. That means he'd be a good dad|to my Cindy and this is-- Oh, there's a catch, right? Nothing this good|ever happens to me. Are you-- You're not available?|You're- You're gay, right? Um, most of the time,|pretty happy, yeah. [ Chuckles ]|Of course. Cute cowboy, Venice Beach,|had to be gay. What was I thinking? - Boy, she was a chatterbox.|- Yeah, mate. American woman. - She's got a nice ass.|- Yeah. Hey, you gotta stop hangin'|around that pub. [ Sighs ]|Who taught you that? Nugget? - Find anything fishy?|- Yeah. Listen to this. Silvergate Pictures make their|first movie, right? Lethal Agent. It's a total bomb. So the very next picture|they make is Lethal Agent II... which, of course, goes straight|to video where no one rents it. And guess what they're doing now|to save their reputation? - Uh--|- Yeah. I don't know.|Did Tom talk to these guys? Yeah. I think he spoke to everybody|from the president of the studio down. That's when he seemed to get|really excited about the story. All I can see here is a bunch of|really dumb business decisions. But, of course,|that's not illegal. Well, you know, that's|the research I did for him. Whatever Tom was working on|is probably in his P. C. I can get the disk from his house,|if you're interested. That'd be great. And I notice they're having a "meet and|greet" for press and industry people. Do you know who would|normally cover that? Fay Olson does entertainment. Okay. Tell her she can have|the night off, and I'll fill in. - Hey, Dad, what sort of car is that?|- I can't look now, mate. These California people are|nice and friendly and polite... till they get in their cars, then|they turn into crazed wombats. Quick, Dad, stop,|there's a dog in the road. Where? - So where's the dog?|- He ducked in there. I'll get him. Be careful. All right, everybody, stay back.|Don't worry, we'll get him. I'm on it. - What's the hell's goin' on up there?|- Come on, buddy! The guy said there's|something on the road. He looks like a nut to me. - Probably a bomb or something.|- It's a what? - He says it's a bomb!|- It's a bomb! It's gonna blow! [ All Screaming ] Come here, boy. Come on. He won't come out.|He's scared. That's not a dog.|That's a-- I don't know what it is.|Some kind of possum maybe. I've never seen|a black and white possum. I've never seen|a black and white possum. I think it's a skunk. How do you know what a skunk|looks like? We don't have 'em at home. It looks like Pepe Le Pew|in the cartoons on TV. [ Chuckles ] I thought skunks were|supposed to stink. [ Sniffing ]|Don't stink. Come on, boy.|Come on. [Dispatcher Chattering] Possible explosive device|and hostage situation. There we go. No wonder he's scared. Those bloody helicopters. Take off! We have a very tricky situation|for the police here. The suspect appears to be|holding a young boy hostage. Stay where you are! Put the bomb down! What? That's not a bomb.|That's a cat. Ah, see, just like at home.|The policeman is your friend. They're here to help us. That's not a cat.|That's a skunk. - You can take it from here, guys.|- Uh-uh. Uh, Mike, I wouldn't|mention this to your mum. She probably wouldn't understand.|It's man stuff. Of course, at that stage,|early this afternoon, we had no idea that the bomb|was, in fact, a skunk. Officers reluctantly placed|the skunk in a squad car... to await the arrival|of animal control. In the meantime, it backed up|traffic on the 101... [ Volume Increases ] from Calabasas|to Pasadena, the worst traffic jam-- - What are you doing, Mikey?|- Uh, it's okay, love, it's me. Oh. Mick, are you sure|you want to come tonight? I mean, it's a social thing,|but it'll be work for me. I'm lookin' forward to it. You know, to see if the local people|are as friendly as New Yorkers. I hope your son feels the same way.|He starts school on Wednesday. Oh, no worries.|He's, uh, he's just like me, really. From what I hear, he has enough charm|to stop a skunk from spraying him. Yeah, well, you know, we were|roarin' down the freeway-- It's okay. - You looked really cute on TV.|- Bloody television. ## [Rap ] Not this time, pal. - [ Gasps ] Mick!|- Call the cops! Let him go. He's the valet.|He's supposed to park the car. Yeah, yeah,|take it easy, dude. - Tip him.|- Sorry. - Honest mistake.|- Sorry. Valet? ## [Rap Continues] - Picture, please.|- Sure. Mind if we get a shot? Don't worry. I'll just get|a drink, blend right in. Okay. I'll come and get you|after I've done the formalities. [Man ]|Big smile for the camera, please. All right, that's your Evian,|and this here's... your sparkling mineral water|with a twist. Oh, and a straight club soda. So, you havin' a drink|or doin' your laundry? G'day. Mick Dundee.|And you're-- Tony. What can I get|for you, Mr. Dundee? Just a cold beer'll do, mate.|Thanks. That's typical of L. A. today.|Health nuts. Worried about what they drink,|worried about what they eat. I used to be like that|till I found the answer. Oh? And, um,|what's the answer? Coffee. Eat and drink whatever you|please, then flush it out with coffee. So you just drink|lots of coffee. No. You don't drink it.|I'm talking colonics. A good coffee enema|leaves you clean as a whistle. [ Chuckles ]|Bottoms up. Hey, Tony.|An enema-- Isn't that where they shove|a hose up the old-- - Yep. Lots of people swear by 'em.|- With coffee? - Cream and sugar?|- It's L. A. Excuse me, Mr. Rothman. I'd love to introduce you|to someone. - Ms. Sue Charleton from Newsday.|- Hello. Arnan Rothman. Delighted.|Didi tells me you've replaced... - our late friend, Tom Zetland.|- [ Cell Phone Ringing] - Excuse me.|- That's a shame. He was a good man, and he really knew his way|around this business. Well, I'm afraid I come up|a bit short in that department. Actually, I was hoping|maybe you could help me out. - Are you in the cast of this flick?|- Me? Oh, no, I'm socializing. Networking. Me too. Have you seen|any of these masterpieces? - No.|- Unbelievable schlock. I kid you not. Makes you embarrassed|to be in the business. The only thing I've seen worse than|Lethal Agent was Lethal Agent II. I read the script on this one,|and it's even worse. I don't know how these clowns|stay in business. I suppose you've heard, then,|they're making Lethal Agent IV. What? No one told me.|Do you know if they're casting yet? I gotta call my agent. I'm planning on following|through on Tom's story... more about your film company|than this particular film. - We shot the whole thing in Greece.|- Oh! [ Gasps ] Allow me to introduce Milos Drubnick,|our international vice president. - Sue Charleton.|- Delighted to meet American star. I'm big fan, all your films. Well, that's very kind of you,|but I'm a journalist. - Sue's from Newsday.|- Huh. Milos handles all our|Eastern European activity. I could not work over there|without him. You'll excuse me. Well, I don't want to monopolize|all your time here. I was hoping we could catch up|at the studio. Absolutely. That's just the way|they do things. You don't want that, love. Get some free food in you.|You'll feel a lot better. You're welcome. - Hey, you're from down under, right?|- Yeah. I don't suppose you know|Mel Gibson. Mel Gibson? Ought to.|Bailed him out of jail twice. You're kidding.|You really do know him? - I could tell some tales about Mad Mel.|- Please do. - I could tell some tales about Mad Mel.|- Please do. I thought you said we were finished|with these prying Newsday people. She's just following up on|the original story. I'll handle it. No. Now she want to come snooping|around studio. You should say no. Look, we're the new boys|in town, right? We're supposed to be begging|for publicity. We start banning the press,|they're gonna be all over us. Leave this to me. - He takes his shoes off-- Thanks, Tony.|- You're welcome. Runs outside stark naked. Sets fire to the building|and burns it to the bloody ground. [ All Laughing ] He's a mad bugger. Excuse me. Mel Gibson's best friend.|They're practically brothers. I've seen them together. Just tellin' 'em a few tales|about Mel Gibson. - You don't know Mel Gibson.|- Yeah, I do. You know him too.|Met him at Donk's pub. Mel Gibson. Tall redheaded fellow,|walks with a limp. Oh, "Mal. " Malcolm Gibson.|Not Mel Gibson. Yeah, Mal Gibson.|They know about him over here! Small world, isn't it? Hey, Mick. Mick,|you give me a call anytime. Okay, dude. Hey!|Maybe we'll do lunch. - Mick, you're starting to scare me.|- I like Hollywood. Good afternoon.|Welcome to Beverly Hills. Thanks. So, your story on the film company|just got red hot. Tom Zetland's place was robbed,|and they took everything. Oh, my God, that's terrible.|But how does it make the story hot? Tom is accidentally killed? His place is cleaned out, leaving|no clues to what he's working on? Maybe Tom was|on to something big, and they had to shut him up. You think the film people|had him killed? It's possible. I had a bad vibe about this|from the start. I think you should be|careful going out there. Well, I'm not exactly going|into a Mafia stronghold. I'm interviewing|a studio head on the lot. I'm even bringing my family along.|They're gonna do the tour. Well, all righty, then. Welcome,|ladies and gentlemen, boy and girls, to the Paramount Pictures tour. This is where the magic happens,|people. But before we actually begin, I'm gonna ask you all|to raise your right hand. Okay, cool. Now what|you're about to witness... are some of the biggest secrets|of movie-making. So I must ask that all of you swear not|to reveal anything you witness here. Do you swear? Uh, just say, "I do. " - [ All ] I do.|- Okay. Righty- o, Jim. Oh, wow, you're in for|a special treat here today, people, 'cause just up ahead|we're actually filming... a giant crowd scene for the latest... Silvergate Studio picture,|Lethal Agent III. I told you we should've gone|to Universal. Because quite simply, losses|on the first two movies... are amortized into the cost|of the franchise. We're making this movie|for practically nothing. Okay, but still, wouldn't it|be cheaper to make your films... either here or in Eastern Europe|instead of both places? Sure, but our movies are set|in Eastern Europe. You can't fake|the locations here? I mean, they're shooting|an African jungle next door. Sue, can you and I talk|off the record? - Will you excuse us for a minute?|- Sure. Quite frankly, the, uh, the success or failure|of these films... is of little importance to us. We're after bigger fish. There are over|300 million people... in what was once|the Soviet bloc. People who are starved|of entertainment. Movies shot in their own backyard,|starring their own people. I'm talking about building|major studios, cineplex chains, even theme parks. The deal I am talking about will make|Euro Disney seem penny-ante. Well, this is a great story.|A Russian Hollywood. And when do we go on record? [ Sighs ]|Two weeks, tops. But for you, Exclusive to Newsday. And in return? Postpone the piece you've|already started. Right now, what is it? It's a-- It's a story|about a small-time studio... and their two|unsuccessful movies. [ Chuckles ]|Who cares? What do you say? - [ Buzzing ]|- Well, if it's a Newsday exclusive,|I guess you got a deal. Claire, why don't you take|Ms. Charleton down to the set. You can see the glamorous|side of the business. I'll be in touch. You are good. [ Tour Guide ]... where we can transform|an ordinary man orwoman... into an ape or a clown. All righty, then. Now, before|we enter this next portal, it is my duty to warn you that several|dangerous jungle creatures... have been sighted on the loose,|so keep inside the tram at all times. I don't want to lose|anyone... again. - Dad, do you have your big knife?|- Didn't think I'd need it here. I might have my pocket knife.|What do you need it for? - In case the jungle animals attack.|- I think we'll be all right. Okay, look out, folks,|it's a giant deadly anaconda! - [ Passengers Gasping ]|- [ Chuckling ] - Well, that's awesome, dude.|- Sorry, reflex action. Okay. Cool. Let's get outta here. [Man ]|Hey, is he part of the show, or what? G'day. - Was that more man stuff, Dad?|- You got that right, mate. - Hey, you two. Did you have fun?|- Yeah, it was cool. Yeah. So how'd your interview go? Creepy. Did you ever talk to someone and think|everything they're saying is a lie? Yeah. Nugget. Well, Nugget's harmless.|This guy-- You know what you should do? Your|paper's got police connections, right? You get the cops to do|a background check on him. That's the way they do it|on NYPD Blue. Hmm. Well, I see Mikey's|not the only one glued... to the TV all day long. But we only watch educational|programs. Right, mate? Yeah. Like wrestling. "Can you smell|what the Rock is cooking? " - Well, did he behave today?|- Yeah, he was good as gold. I wasn't talking to you.|I was talking to Mikey. Oh. And no more TV.|You start school tomorrow. G'day. Mick Dundee. Here to pick up my ankle biter.|It's his first day. Ah, Barry Katz.|What, uh, grade's he in? - Uh, fourth.|- Oh, same as my boy. My boy's in the third.|Eric Berry. - Hi, Eric.|- Well, you look like an outdoors man. What do you think of this|whole survival camp idea? What is it? The school's puttin' it on this summer.|Teach kids how to survive in the woods. Fishing, making campfires.|Dads are welcome. - Oh.|- [Eric ] I think it's a great idea. Gives them a chance to get in touch|with nature. I'm gonna take Gary along. Good for you.|Couple of weeks in the bush, you and your boy,|you'll both love it. You ever take your boy into the outback|where you were? Down under? All the time. Just last month,|I took him into the bush. Taught him how to kill|a wild boar with a stick. Kill a boar?|But he's, like, nine years old! Yeah, well, you know what they say.|Better late than never, eh? Ah.|See you later, fellas. Hey, Dad. Ms. Mathis wants to talk|to you. I'll meet you over there. - Dorothy Mathis, Mr. Charleton.|- Oh, how do you do? Actually, it's Mick Dundee.|But I'm Mikey's dad. Oh, Mr. Dundee. Right. Well, first off, Mikey is|a lovely boy. Bright, friendly. There's just one small problem,|one we run into all the time here. We call it|the "Hollywood Syndrome. " Like when a dad plays|a policeman in a movie, the children often believe|he's actually a policeman. Oh, right, you've got|a lot of actors' kids here. I'm not in the movie business, I'm in|the tourism business. Not so glamorous. Exactly. Which is why|your son tries to make it... sound a bit more colorful|than it really is. Now, it seems harmless,|but little fibs can grow. What's he been sayin'? I'm afraid he told everyone|you're a hunter, and you hunt and kill crocodiles.|[ Chuckles Nervously ] Oh. He knows|better than that. Crocodiles are protected.|I don't kill 'em. I catch 'em alive. Oh? Well, yes, of course. I'll talk to him.|There'll be no more fibs. Really nice to meet you, Dorothy. Looks like a hunter. Nice butt. Dad, will you tell the teachers|to call me Dundee, not Charleton? Oh, sure. We just had to enroll you|at school under your mother's name... 'cause that's your|legal name over here. Is that 'cause|you won't marry Mum? Oh, no, we're married...|sorta. We just haven't done|the legal bit yet. So what'd the kids say when you told|them your dad was a crocodile hunter? They said, "Well, what's|he doing in Beverly Hills? " Smart kids. Hey, Dad,|what's that man doing? I don't know.|Let's go and ask him. Excuse me, mister.|What are you doing? Well, I'm meditating,|young man. What's meditating? Meditating is a special place I go|in my mind where there's no distraction, and I receive|a great source of power. Cool. Can you|show us how, please? Sure. Come forward|and have a seat. - My name's Mikey. What's yours?|- Hi, Mikey. I'm Mike. Oh, hi, Mike.|I'm Mick, Mikey's dad. Mikey, Mick, Mike.|You gotta be kidding me, right? - No.|- Okay, okay. Hold your legs... like in a Buddha position, grab your ankles to|save yourself some discomfort, and, um, we're gonna take it easy--|close your eyes, relax. [ Inhales Deeply ]|Inhale the positivity, [ Exhaling ]|exhale the negativity. Inhale the positivity, exhale the negativity. Open your eyes.|Wake up. Relax. - How do you feel?|- Very powerful. And that's the ticket, daddy-o--|power. It's all in the power. Mikey, would you just hurry up ahead.|I need to talk to Mike for a minute. - Okay.|- In private. - Thanks, Mike. See ya.|- You're welcome, Mikey. Take care. Now, Mike, I need a favor. You know, Mick, everybody|needs a favor from me. Well, I need you to help me up.|My knees have locked. That's my bad right there.|You got it, buddy. I didn't want my kid to see.|Oh! There. Thank you. Hey, Dad, did you see the size of|Mike's muscles? They were huge. Yeah. You see, you should never|judge a book by its cover. That Mike-- big man,|built like a brick dunney, but I could tell straightaway|he was a gentle man. He wouldn't hurt a fly.|I just know people. It's a gift. [Man On TV] I need you guys|to tear this place apart. Ah, it's the bowlin' ball.|Pure heroin. - I know it's here somewhere.|- Check out the bowlin' ball. - Hey, what about this bowling ball?|- There, I knew it. [ Television Continues ] - Hey, Sue!|- Hmm? - What are you doin', love?|- Trying to think like a journalist again. I used to be|pretty good at it. Not that anyone was gonna put... Sue Charleton and Pulitzer Prize|in the same sentence, but, ah, [ Sighs ]|I'm just stumped. Is it that, uh,|film studio thing? I'm sure it's an elaborate front|for something. But what? They're smugglin'. - Drugs or guns.|- How do you arrive at that? That's what it always is. The big money thing they smuggle|into America are drugs. And the big thing goin' out--|guns. Oh. And where did this insight into|major criminal activities come from? Oh, from TV.|I'm a quick learner. I look like I just fell off the turnip|truck, but I didn't land on my head. You know what you need?|You need a mole. - A mole?|- Me. I'll get a job at the studio. Oh, Mick, I know you need|something to do, but-- I made a lot of contacts|at that movie party. I bet one of them|could get me a job there. Well, what about Mikey? Who's gonna|take him to school in the morning? I'll get him one of those nannies.|I'll get a good one. No worry. Leave it to me.|This is important. See, sometimes I think young Mikey|thinks I'm a bit of a hillbilly. Well, I am, actually. I wanna show him that being a hillbilly|doesn't necessarily mean you're dumb. I wanna show him that being a hillbilly|doesn't necessarily mean you're dumb. [ Man ] So our first group,|stroll up the street, followed by our three businessmen|at a more brisk pace... and then our two|construction workers! - Diego Rosales.|- Yeah, Mick. Mick Smith. Nice to meet you, Mick. Now, we're in Berlin,|so please walk like Germans! How do Germans walk? - One foot after the other?|- Okay. So, this is a rehearsal!|Background only! And... action! What the hell are you doing? I just wanted my kid|to see me in the picture. Yeah, well, if you start looking|at the camera during the take, - they'll take you out of the picture.|- Oh. - You're new, aren't you?|- Yeah, first role. Bit nervous. Cut!|Back to one, please! - Just relax. Watch me, okay?|- Yeah. Forget about the camera. We're two working stiffs|on our way to a bar. - Oh, just pretend it's real life?|- Yeah. Okay, now, people, we will be doing it|for real this time, and remember-- attention, please! - Quiet, everyone! Picture's up!|- Quiet! - Roll!|- Sound speed. Marker. Set.|And... background action. And action. Stop that man! - Cut! Cut!|- Man, are you okay? - What the hell happened?|- It was my fault. I saw him runnin'-- Uh, what happened is that he--|he tried to catch him as he fell. We saw him trip. He went down hard.|Are you sure you're okay? - Thanks for trying, buddy.|- Okay, we'll go again. Back to one! Fast as you can!|We're losing the light! Hey, thanks|for covering up for me. I couldn't help it, you know? Reflex.|Sort of like a football flashback. Football, my ass.|That wasn't exactly a legal tackle. It is at home. It's called a dowel|and coat hanger. Anyway, I owe you one. No, no, it's okay.|I had to keep you here. You're fun. I want to see what you're|gonna do to screw up the next take. Okay. Oh, uh, what's the problem,|Michael? Miss, do people like rats|in America, or are they just pests? - Why do you ask?|- There's a big rat in the bookshelves. [ All Screaming ] [ Gasping, Groaning] - Is it dead?|- No, Miss. I only stunned it. Dad says never kill|anything unless you're gonna eat it. [ All ]|Eww! I think we'll just put it|outside, please. He's my best friend, you know? The key to survival here is you gotta|keep your face away from the camera. That way they can use you|again and again. - I've been in every mob scene.|- You're a pro. All right, everyone!|Settle down! - Settling!|- Try again. And background action! Action. Watch this! Watch this!|Kiki, get me a drink. [ Chittering ] Cut!|This isn't working. What's the problem|with the monkey? Sorry. She was fine earlier.|Come here, Kiki. Come here. Come here. I don't understand.|She never does this. Come here, Kiki! She's just a bit nervous.|What do you want her to do? - You ever work with animals?|- Yeah. - Kinda.|- She's supposed to go to the table... and take a soda|to the actor. - Diet or regular?|- Whatever. Diet. - Want a glass?|- She hasn't learned that. - We're running late here.|- [ Whispering ] Can we try one more time?|If this doesn't work, we'll drop it. Okay, back to one.|This is the real thing, everybody. Concentrating. Roll! - Picture's up!|- Speed. Marker. - And background action!|- Action! Watch this. Watch this! Kiki, get me a drink. Make it a diet one. And a glass too!|Thank you, mein Liebchen. Cut! Print!|Check the gate. [Applause ]|Whoo! [ Whispering ]|Book him. Look, uh, I got a problem.|All my animals are on the jungle set, and I can't keep coming|back and forth with the chimp. So if you'll fill in for me,|I'll double what you're getting paid. Will I still be on this picture? Every day.|Kiki's an above-the-title player. - You got a deal.|- [ Clapping] You're looking at|the new monkey wrangler. - Thanks for your help, Diego.|- Dude, Mick! Hey, hey, this is|a positive career move. - Reckon?|- I'm telling you, you're gonna go far. Ah! Don't be a stranger now. Hell of a nice guy. Can't act for shit, but he'll probably wind up|with his own TV sitcom. - [ Kids Chattering ]|- Mikey! Wait just a minute, dear. - See ya, Mike.|- Bye, Mikey. I suppose your father's|picking you up again. Nah, he's at work this week. Oh. Bummer. Well, how are you|getting home then? I've got a nanny|like all the other kids. Oh! Which one's yours? Over there.|The big one. - Your nanny?|- He's Uncle Jacko from back home. - And is Uncle Jacko married?|- No, but he's looking. Hi. Dorothy Mathis.|I'm Mikey's teacher. G'day, Dorothy.|Call me Jacko. G'day, Dorothy.|Call me Jacko. Bloody marvelous. Los Angeles, eh? Funny name. Los Angeles. Yeah, it means, uh,|"lost angels. " It's Italian.|Ah, there it is. I told Sue I'd take you somewhere|really special for dinner. You're gonna love this place.|Trust me. Now, pick out what you want|of the menu here... and you yell it out|into that box. Two minutes later,|you're scarfing it down... without even|getting out of the car. We have these drive-ins|back home in the cities, but this is|where it all started. So you can eat like a pig|and no one can see you. Clever buggers,|these Yanks, eh? Well, this is why L. A. is famous|all around the world-- for its fine cuisine. [ Girl] Welcome to Wendy's.|Can I take your order? Let me handle this.|Good evening, Wendy. There will be four of us|dining in the car this evening. So we're gonna need|four triple burgers with cheese... and four Biggie Fries. So that's four Classic riples... - Uh, wait a minute.|- and four Biggie Fries? Uh, here comes Stan and Harry. Uh, they'll also be|dining with us tonight, so we need...|six triple burgers with cheese... and six Biggie Fries. Okay. Six Classic ripples|with cheese and six Biggie Fries? - You know what I'd really like to do?|- What's that? Go right up on the roof|on one of those skyscrapers. That's easy.|Just find one that's open. S'truth. This is|higher than Ayers Rock. Yeah. Of course, the buildings|in New York are a lot higher. I was there, you know. Old New York. Or as we call it, the "Big Apple. " Big Apple?|Why do you call it that? Well, because|it's really big and, uh-- Yeah, but none of those buildings|are as dangerous as this. What do you mean? Well, they don't have|earthquakes in New York. They have 'em here|all the time, right? Yeah. We could have one right now. God! What do you reckon|it'd do to this building? Hey, I wouldn't wanna be up here|if she started shakin', eh? [ Chuckling ] I've seen enough.|You done? Oh, yeah.|No point in hangin' round. This quake-safe? No worries. Oh, mate, I need a drink|after all those 1, 286 stairs. No worries, mate. Didn't work. Well, you gotta wait. There's hundreds|of cars going through... and just us two trying to cross. Yeah?|Now there's 20 of us, eh? Yeah, but you can't do that.|It's illegal. Well, I don't see any cops. Yeah, but they have cameras|at all these intersections, see? If you do anything wrong, they take|your picture and send you a fine. Yeah, but I ain't wearing|a number plate around my neck, so how the hell are they|gonna know who I am, huh? When you landed here,|you showed 'em your passport, right? - Yeah.|- Got your picture in it, dopey. Oh, yeah, right. I wonder|how much they fine you. It all depends on how many times|you push the button. - This looks like us.|- Great. Texas bar. We're in. This could be a bit of fun. These American cowboys|like a good barroom brawl. - ## [Disco ]|- Howdy, boys. Step on in. Howdy, ma'am. - Ma'am.|- Howdy, cowboys. # It's raining men|Hallelujah # Stone the bloody crows! That must've been|one of those poofter bars. Yup. Only I believe|the correct term is "gay homosexual. " That's what they call|their shirt-lifters over here. The only woman there was|the cowgirl at the door. ## [ Rap ] Give it up, punk,|or I'll blow you away. - ## [Rap Continues]|- Uh, hang on. I can't hear you. ## [Stops] - That's better. Now how can I help you?|- Smart-ass cowboy, huh? - Hand me over your money, man!|- They ain't cowboys. - They're fools dressed up!|- Fools got money too. [ Laughing ] - Give it up or I'll bust a cap in your ass!|- Yeah, hand it over, bitch! Bitch? Son, you have any idea how quick|you have to be to catch a tiger snake? I'm always getting mugged.|I must look rich. It's one of them soft-top cars.|Cave in. - [Punks Yelling]|- [ Horn Honks ] - Ow!|- You know, this must be why they call L. A.|the "City on Wheels. " What do you mean? They don't even get out|of their car to mug you. - Hey!|- [ Groaning] Ow! It's all your fault, homes!|You shouldn't have called him a bitch! Should we call the cops? No point. Over here,|they'd probably end up suing us. Besides, it's not their fault. It's the drugs. I saw all about it|on that Geraldo Rivera. He knows the streets. Let's just get a cup of coffee|and go home. Don't be too hasty|ordering coffee around here. You might not be too happy|with the way they serve it. Trust me. And this is where a big crocodile|almost bit his leg right off. - Whoa!|- Neat! Well, to tell the truth, kids,|it wasn't really that big. No more than 20 feet or so|anyway. [Boy]|Whoa! That's huge! - [ Chittering ]|- Yes, I know. They just don't appreciate|a real artiste. I'd have bit him too. I thought you were fabulous. I don't care what that director said.|He's an idiot. You were really good. - You said black with one sugar, right?|- Oh, yes. - Thanks, mate. Excellent.|- And... I got us a little treat|for our friend here. Oh, great.|That'll hit the spot. - Black and one sugar.|- [ Slurps ] She's a bit grumpy today. Not happy with|the size of her trailer. She wants a big one like Virgil,|but I keep telling her, "Virgil's a lion.|You're only a monkey. " - [ Chittering ]|- Sorry. "Chimpanzee. " Say, have you thought|about changing agents? Diego, you're talking to a chimp.|They don't speak English. Neither did my first wife. Neither did my first wife. Keep moving, Dravos. Don't be stupid!|Mind the painting! [ Muttering ] Just lean it carefully|against the wall for now. - [ Thuds ]|- Carefully! G'day, Phil.|What's happening, mate? Hi, Mick.|The usual continuity nightmare. Right. - What's that mean?|- It means I have to make this set... look exactly like it did|on location in Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia. Is that where|all these paintings come from? Yup. They had them|done there. Dumb. Would've been cheaper here,|and more realistic. Oh, so none of these are valuable.|They're just all copies. Yup, and rather|poor ones at that. And these huge, tacky frames?|For God sakes. Don't they usually cart|the sets and the props... from one country|to another and back again? Maybe in a big-budget international|movie like Mission: Impossible 3. But I haven't seen Tom Cruise|hanging around the set, have you? Tom Cruise.|What's he look like? Like... Tom Cruise. Jeez, Mick, were you|born in a cave? Yeah!|How did you know that? Never mind. Jim, the Van Goghs|are down at the wrong end. See, here they started with|the Gauguins, one above the other. Let's get this right.|We gotta be done in here tonight. They're shooting|in here tomorrow. [ Sniffs ] [Mick ] You see,|you can mix heroin into a plaster, make it any shape you like. So, when I see this guy go nuts 'cause|they bumped the lousy painting, that's when I knew|where the drugs were hidden-- molded into the picture frames. Pure heroin, or|as we call it, "smack. " Jeez, Mick, you really do|think like a detective. Yeah, well, it comes sort of|natural to me, you know? - Hey, Mick.|- Ah. That was the police lab. Sorry. The frames are just plaster.|There's no drugs. Oh, bugger it. I was sure|I cracked the case. I don't know. Maybe they're not|smuggling anything. Oh, no. They're sneaking around|with something. I just haven't found it yet. Look, I read about this fella, he used to push|a wheelbarrow full of cow dung... across the border every day. "Manure for the garden, " he'd say.|Went on for months. And the border guards knew|he was smuggling something, so they'd stop him and rake through|that manure with a fine-tooth comb. Never found a thing. Turned out they were right.|He was smuggling something: wheelbarrows. Right under their noses. See, it's there, and I'm just|not seeing it... yet. But I will. Nah. I reckon he was right|the first time. It's drugs. They wouldn't go to all|that trouble for wheelbarrows. Cut! And print. We'll cut when he throws,|so that'll work fine. - All right!|- Well done, Paul. [Assistant Director] Listen, everyone,|we do not burn down the castle now. That will be|a second-unit shot tomorrow. That means everyone goes home early|and has tomorrow off. - Whoo! All right!|- Okay, see you all Friday! First thing! [ Man ] And you've actually seen|these paintings quite recently. Yeah, today. Well, then that makes it easy.|They're fakes. You can tell that|from the photographs? Well, normally, no.|But, you see, these Rembrandts... and this, The Olive Field|by Van Gogh, unfortunately no longer exist. During the bombing|of Belgrade by NATO, the National Art Museum of Serbia|took a direct hit, burned to the ground along with|the originals of these paintings... and possibly the finest collection|of old masters in Eastern Europe. It was a tragedy|for the art world. Ergo, these must be copies, fakes. That, um, Belgrade,|is that in Yugoslavia? - Yeah.|- Where these paintings come from. What if it wasn't|an accidental bombing... and someone removed|the paintings first? Spoils of war? Maybe I should take a look at these.|Could you take me to them? That's probably impossible. But if I could get one of them|and bring it to you and it was real, that means the rest|are probably real, right? You must call me the minute|you find one. I have to see them. - No worries.|- Thank you. Thank you. - Hey, who drew this?|- Pablo Picasso. I'm a drinking man myself,|but I've never been that hammered. This'll be a piece of cake.|I know this lot backwards. - Wait in the car.|- Uh, Mick? I was gonna say, "Be careful, " but I guess that's kind of a dumb thing|to say to someone who hunts crocodiles. No worries. Of course the difference|is obvious here, but on film,|it's a perfect match. - Isn't it?|- All right, we have the paintings. Now must we continue with|this stupid movie business bullshit? You really don't get it, do you? God is in the details. These came into the country as|film props. Anyone wants to see them-- "Sorry. We burned them. Want proof? Go see the movie. " Dead end. Brilliant. Carl, we need your help. Carl, that painting should be covered. I'll be with you in a moment. - Then who the hell is that?|- [Milos] Stop him! After him! Quickly! Shoot low!|Don't hit the painting! After him!|Seal off the lot! - Quick! Hold this! Thanks.|- What? He ran in here.|Dravos followed him. Cover all the exits.|Go in and help Dravos flush him out. [ Whispering ] Shh. I know, I know.|Mick said to wait here. It's his bust, right? I know. I was just looking. How'd you get here anyway?|Who's looking after Mikey? Miss Mathis,|his teacher from school. I followed you in her car. Oh. I'll just keep you on hold. Ah. [ Screams ] Keep you on hold. Ha!|I just come out with them. - Who is this man? How does he--|- I think he's the monkey guy. Mick, the guy that trains|the monkey. Same hat. How would the monkey guy|know about the paintings? Is he alone?|You better hope he's still alive. Get in there. [Man On Walkie-talkie. ]|We're entering stage four. - We'll flush him your way.|- Roger that. [Bell Ringing] [ Laughs ] [ Moos ] - [ Farts ]|- Oh! Shoot low.|We need him alive. [ Whistles ] - Watch out...|- [ Screaming ] for the wall. He's gone to the jungle set. There's only one way|in and out of there. - I'm on it.|- Cover the gate till we get there. [Leaves Rustling] Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! High five. [Man On Walkie-talkie ] Stan, copy.|Boss said don't go in there alone. - Stan? Stan?|- Too late, mate. Stan! Oh, shit. Did it, um-- I- It... missed, I think. I hope. Hi, Mick. I know you're still here. Why don't we stop|playing this silly game? You can come out and... join your friends. I have no more patience for this! [Mick]|Okay, you win. I'm comin' out. Just don't make|any sudden moves. You don't have to be so formal.|We're all friends. You can... lower your hands. I can't really lower this one. - And why is that?|- 'Cause if I put this arm down... and break eye contact, he might come down here|and tear you apart. - Who?|- Fella who lives in there. Look. Up on the rock. [ Growling ] Are you nuts?|Can't kill a lion with a. 38pistol. - You'll just piss him off.|- [ Growling ] If you shoot anyone,|they better not bleed. Lions go berserk|when they smell blood. If I was you, I'd back up slowly|into that cage. [ Gulps, Clears Throat ] Uh, yeah.|Surely, that's a... tame lion. Yeah. You could be right. [ Roaring ] I shoot you. You bleed. - I take my chances.|- But he's not your problem. - It's his missus I'm worried about.|- [ Growling ] I can't handle her. She's got PMS, I think.|Can see it in her eyes. Anyway, you do|what you have to do. I'm getting in the cage... before his mother-in-law|comes down. - No! No!|- [ Roaring ] - Open the door! Open the door now!|- Give me the gun. You held a gun to my wife's head. - Huh?|- That's unforgivable. - I'm gonna help you lose some weight.|- How? Virgil's gonna come down here and|bite a big chunk out of your fat ass. - [ Whimpering ]|- Virgil, lunch! - [ Roars ]|- Sit! [ Roars ] Ah. If you touch me, I will sue you|for every cent you've got. Ha! Well, that sounds fair. Hey, that's about 40 bucks. [ Laughs ]|It's a fair deal. Bargain. And how are you, miss? - What the hell were you doing in here?|- Well, I had to. My cell phone went dead, and I had to come in here|to find a phone to call 911. You're clever, Sue. I never|would've thought of that. Yeah, well, that's because|she's a Dundee. Or she ought to be. Uh, Jacko, keep an eye on|the goons and, uh, block your ears. - What?|- Block your ears. Private talk. No worries, mate. Uh, I have to tell you this. I was just really scared|for the first time in my life. Well, that's okay.|Most people are frightened of lions. No, not the lions.|They're just hungry. It's when I saw that goon|with a gun at your head. That's when I realized|how much I, uh-- You know, um-- Will you marry me? Well, you do rush into things,|don't you, Mick? Are you sure it's not|just the romantic setting? Local experts say the value|of the recovered art... could run as high|as $300 million. For the very latest, let's go live|to Marta Waller at the scene. Marta? Thanks, Hal. Right now|the police are taking... these priceless paintings|into protective custody. The woman behind me talking to|the detective is Ms. Sue Charleton, the Newsday reporter... who led detectives to the cache|of stolen masterpieces. However, earlier tonight, he did tell me he is, in fact,|a known expert in the art world. Isn't that the guy who had|the skunk on the freeway? - [ Man Whispers ] Hey, Hal!|- We'll have more as the story unfolds. Right now|let's go to Malibu... where last night's downpour|of almost a quarter inch of rain... resulted in disastrous flooding|and massive mud slides... along the Pacific Coast Highway. [ Man ]|Sue, do you accept this larrikin... as your wedded husband? - I do.|- Mick, do you accept this lovely lady|as your wedded wife? No worries. Fair enough.|I now pronounce you... husband and wife. [ Cheers And Applause ] - Good on ya, Mick.|- All right! It's official now, mate.|You're Mick Dundee II. - Cool.|- Now I guess we'll wait and see... whether you turn out to be|another Crocodile Dundee... or Michael Dundee,|newspaper tycoon. Oh, that's a no-brainer, Dad. I'm gonna be|Crocodile Dundee, hunter and rich owner|of a big newspaper. I didn't raise a dumbbell. Put this on for the photos. - What for?|- You look like a dork in that suit. - No, I don't.|- You should look like Crocodile Dundee. No, I think my crocodile|huntin' days are over. From here on in, it's...|"Mick Dundee, Private Eye. " Nah. I'm kiddin'. [ Women Yelling ] ## # I come from a land|down under # # The beer does flow|and men chunder # # Can't you hear|can't you hear that thunder # # You better run|You better take cover, yeah # # raveling in|a fried-out combie # # On a hippie trail|Head full of zombie # # I met a strange lady # # She made me nervous # # She took me in|and gave me breakfast # # She said do you come|from a land down under # # Where women glow|and men plunder # # Can 't you hear|can 't you hear the thunder # # You better run|You better take cover, yeah # # Buying bread|from a man in Brussels # # He was six foot four|and full of muscles # # I said do you speak|my language, brother # # He just smiled and gave me|a Vegemite sandwich # # He said I come from|a land down under # # Where beer does flow|and men chunder # # Can 't you hear|can 't you hear the thunder # # You better run|You better take cover, yeah # # Lying in a den in Bombay # # With a slack jaw|and not a lot to say # # I said to the man|Are you trying to tempt me # # Because I come from|the land of plenty # |
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