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Acquitted ©
Written by Matthew Hall 2004
Acquitted - written by Matthew Hall ©
INT. OUTSIDE THE COURT ROOM - AFTERNOON
(JASON STERLING, JAMES POLLAK, REPORTER, ROBERT TAYLOR)
“Revenge is the essence, Revenge is the end.”
Enter scene 1.
REPORTER Voice over
“Attempted murderer James Pollak has been acquitted today after his case was thrown out of the courtroom due to lack of evidence.
Camera follows James Pollak as he walks down the stairs
towards his car. It freezes on his face.
JASON STERLING Monologue
“James “jimmy” Pollak was a murderer and I knew it. How he escaped the jury was beyond me. I wanted to get revenge on this guy and there was something that we had to do about it.
Flash back to the murder scene.
Camera shot on Robert Taylor of his smoking shot freezes
JASON STERLING Monologue (CONTD)
Robert Taylor my partner. I'd been partner's with him since I started as a cop. I could tell that lately he was acting a little strange around me. He was close to the victim but I new there was something else that was on his mind. Maybe it was his new relationship but knowing him he was never going to let me know. Anyway I knew that he too would want revenge for Sarah. Another thing about Rob was he always he had a love for firearms and protection.
JASON STERLING (CONTD)
“Hey we need to get revenge on this guy I still reckon he did it”
ROBERT TAYLOR
“What did you have in mind?”
JASON STERLING
“Oh well, I am sure that nobody would care Jimmy if he was to say go missing if you know what I mean”
ROBERT TAYLOR
“I read you loud and clear”
JASON STERLING Monologue
“Excellent, now that I have gotten Rob's approval I could move on. Everything was going to plan.”
Scene 2 INT. OUTSIDE THE POLICE OFFICE - NIGHT
Car parks outside the police station
IN THE CAR
(Jason Sterling, Robert Taylor)
ROBERT TAYLOR
What's a guy like Jimmy doing involved in crime anyway?
JASON STERLING
I don't but I do no We need to get a hold of Jimmy's file
ROBERT TAYLOR
What for?
JASON STERLING
So we can get some information on the guy and see if there are any people who might know where we can find him and we do not want to get caught out.
ROBERT TAYLOR
OK let's go then
Both get out of the car
Scene 3 INT. POLICE OFFICE - NIGHT
(JASON STERLING)
Jason and Rob both inside the police office walk over to the filing cabinet and get Jimmy's file/
JASON STERLING
OK got it, now let's get out of here.
INT. OUTSIDE THE POLICE OFFICE - LATE NIGHT
(JASON STERLING, ROBERT TAYLOR)
ROBERT TAYLOR
So how's the wife going?
JASON STERLING
I'd rather not talk about it
ROBERT TAYLOR
Oh that bad hey.
Both get into the car. Jason Sterling looks unhappy and slams the door,
the car drives off.
Scene 4 INT. JASON STERLING'S HOME - LATE NIGHT
(JASON STERLING, KATE STERLING)
Jason Sterling walks into his house tired after a big day at work.
JASON STERLING
Hey, what a big day
KATE STERLING
Where have you been, probably been out drinking all night, you said that you'd be home hours ago
Jason cuts Kate off
JASON STERLING
Just a minute, I just came straight home from a huge day at work.
KATE STERLING
Huge day at work, I've been at home all day looking after the screaming kids, I'm really getting sick and tired of it, I have a life as well and your never home!
JASON STERLING
Well if that's how you really feel then I may as well just leave then.
KATE STERLING
Fine then go ahead and just leave, leave forever.
Scene 5 INT IN THE CAR - MORNING
(JASON STERLING, ROBERT TAYLOR)
Phone rings and wakes up Jason who was sleeping in his car
ROBERT TAYLOR
Hey mate, it's Rob here
JASON STERLING
Hey - What's up?
ROBERT TAYLOR
I was looking through Jimmy's files last night and it said that Jay Morris was a mate with Jimmy and so I thought that he might know where he's hiding.
JASON STERLING
Do you know where Jay lives?
ROBERT TAYLOR
Yeah he's living at Jimmy's old place, you know the one?
JASON STERLING
Oh yeah I know, I'll meet you there in like 15 OK?
ROBERT TAYLOR
Sure sounds good, cya there mate
JASON STERLING
Cya
Scene 6 INT. JAYS PLACE - DAY
(JASON STERLING, JAY MORRIS, ROBERT TAYLOR)
Jason Sterling meets Robert Taylor outside the apartment building.
Both walk inside and get in the elevator.
ROBERT TAYLOR
**** man where have you been all night? You look terrible.
JASON STERLING
Yeah I slept in the car last night.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Ha why the hell did you do that?
JASON STERLING
I've been having problems with the wife again and she kicked me out.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Geeze, that's too bad man, I mean you always seem to have some sort of problem or fight with her”¦what was it about this time?
JASON STERLING
Look, I don't really want to talk about it OK?
Jason Sterling slams out of the lift and Robert Taylor follows.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Well I might be able to help mate.
JASON STERLING
You best back off now coz I'm beginning to get pissed.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Sorry man just let me know if you want to talk about it.
JASON STERLING
I'll be fine OK”¦ anyway how is your new relationship going?
ROBERT TAYLOR
Couldn't be better it's go”¦
Jason Sterling cuts him off and stops at the door
JASON STERLING
Wait this is the one
ROBERT TAYLOR
OK what should I say to him?
JASON STERLING
Tell him to find Jimmy to meet us tomorrow night down in the back alley at 11.30.
Scene 6.5 Robert Taylor knocks on the door and a guy opens it. Robert and Jason walk in.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Hey kids
Robert Taylor walks up to the guy sitting at the table.
ROBERT TAYLOR (CONT'D)
How you boys doing?
No answer
ROBERT TAYLOR
Am I deaf or did I just ask you a question?
JAY MORRIS
We're fine
ROBERT TAYLOR
Good. Do you know why we are here?
JAY MORRIS
No
ROBERT TAYLOR
Do you know someone by the name of James Pollak?
JAY MORRIS
What?
ROBERT TAYLOR
I said DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE BY THE NAME OF JAMES POLLAK?
JAY MORRIS
I know of him.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Look you little **** I just want to know where I can find him and I know you know him so you can cut this innocent BS and co-operate. (Points the gun at him)
JAY MORRIS
OK, OK, OK I know him but I don't know where he's hiding.
ROBERT TAYLOR
Well then you call up James and you tell him to meet you tomorrow night in the back alley at 11.30. you got that?
JAY MORRIS
Ye-yes
ROBERT TAYLOR
Good, we'll see you boys tomorrow night then.
Scene 7 INT. IN THE CAR - MOMENTS LATER
(JASON STERLING, ROBERT TAYLOR)
ROBERT TAYLOR
God damn it man, did you see the look on that guy's face?
JASON STERLING
Yeah I saw it.
ROBERT TAYLOR
He was scared ****-less
JASON STERLING
OK I have to admit that it was quite amusing.. We better get back to work were running a little late.
ROBERT TAYLOR
I can't wait to see the look on his face tomorrow night.. I love sweet revenge.
JASON STERLING
Yeah me too. (Slight evil smile)
Car drives off.
Scene 8 INT. THE ALLEY - LATE NIGHT
(JASON STERLING, JAY MORRISM JAMES POLLAK, ROBERT TAYLOR)
ROBERT TAYLOR
Thanks Jay now I suggest you get going.
Jay Morris runs off.
JASON STERLING
Hello Jimmy do you know who we are?
JAMES POLLAK
Yeah I remember you at the trial.
JASON STERLING
Hand over the case
James Sterling pulls out a gun and points it at Jimmy - Jimmy gives up the case.
JASON STERLING CONTD.
Thank you. Now I'm sorry to do this Jimmy but”¦
Jason points the gun at Jimmy's head, pauses then turns and points the gun at Robert Taylor
ROBERT TAYLOR
Jason, what are you doing ”¦ this is serious man ”¦ don't play games.
Then flash back to Jason Sterling spying on Robert and Kate sterling at dinner. Doing a deal with Jimmy, Jason Sterling fighting with his wife, the murder scene and Robert with Jason's wife.
Jason Sterling then shoots Robert Taylor
JASON STERLING
Sorry mate, I know about you and my wife.
Jason Sterling then shoots Jimmy, places the gun in Jimmy's hand and walks off with the briefcase.
The end.
Ending explained
Jason did the deal with jimmy so that he could set up a situation so that he could kill Robert Taylor. The reason for killing Robert is because he is having an affair with Kate who is Jason's sterling wife. He then kills Jimmy Pollak so that he can blame him for the murder of Robert. Jason then walks away with the case Scott free. We never understand what is in the briefcase but we recognize that it's something worth having.
