Mystery of Mamo 1978 quotes

CORONER'S REPORT:
An autopsy was performed on the
executed prisoner who was without question
the real Lupin the Third.
BUT...
THERE WAS A MAN WHO REFUSED TO BELIEVE THAT LUPIN WAS DEAD...

Police Report......
After a recent crime wave the Transylvanian Police
have brought to justice a criminal of immense standing..
After a Coroner's Report it has been
confirmed
that there is no doubt that the man we executed was the real Wolf III...

The Coroner's Report came through from Transylvania on the Telex. There was a whole lotta bullshit about Transylvanian justice and stringing people up. But here's the bit that interested me: "There is no doubt whatever... that the man we executed... was, in fact... the real... Wolf III." But I was one detective who wouldn’t bet his trenchcoat on a Transylvanian Telex! I had to see for myself!

Post mortem complete.
Subject is identified as
Lupin III aka "Wolf".
Probability of error - Zero.
But...
Nobody's Perfect...

The Coroner's Report came over the Telex from Transylvania. They'd performed an autopsy on the prisoner they'd hanged. Fingerprints... dental records... the whole ball of wax. The report left no doubt whatsoever that the dead man was the real... Lupin... the Third. But I wasn't buying it... not until I'd seen his cold, stiff body with my own eyes.

And you must be the one called Flintstone?

No, you're wrong. My name is Gordon. You must be Dan Dunn?

Don't bandy my name about! And what do you want, tailing me like this?

Don Samurai?

Well, you'd better come quietly.

Huh, that's some enemy we have!

Lupin

Yeah, our nest is only ten kilometers from here. [Dan Dunn looks at him incredulously. Lupin returns a defensive look]

I guess this is going to be the end.

Lupin

Then we might as well go underground!

So, this is the genuine American navy?

It's stupid. This is too unrealistic.

You and me are the things that are unrealistic.

Stand up! Special Presidential Aide, Mr. Gissinger! [he presses a button, drawing down automated blinds]

What did he say?

He said... this guy's the mastermind for the biggest man in the world! [Gordon plays a taped recording of a conversation between US President Jimmy Carter and the Secretary General]

Mr. President. Do you really have good control of your government? Do you realize I'm being blackmailed?

Blackmailed?

I am to supply all secret technical data on biochemistry, cytology, gene technology... and if I refuse, they’ll attack with an atomic missile.

I've been threatened the same way. And to prove that they really mean it, they've already destroyed several of our communication satellites!

I must remind you that it has nothing to do with us.

I do realize it.

Then, do you think that man is...?

That's right. It is I, Mamaux! [Gissinger stops the tape]

It is not necessary to explain to you who these people are. We are interested only in the blackmailer who broke in on the hotline… when they were having a secret conversation. [he rewinds part of the tape, and continues playing]

That's right. It is I, Mamaux! The greatest brain in the world. A prophet... or you may call me God!

God?! You must be insane!

For one who calls himself God, your requests are pretty weird...

Requests? This is an order. If you really know what is going on in the world right now, you should know better than this. [Gordon stops the tape]

Let's hear the rest.

Hm? That's enough. The rest is much too sensitive. We are positive that this man really means what he says.

Is that right? [lights a cigarette] Well, anyway... it's got nothing to do with us.

Ah, but it does. Most of the things that Mamaux demands from us was stolen by that man Lupin. The bottom line: we want to know where Mamaux is!

I have no idea at all.

Your hiding won't do you any good! You men have always been working together with that thief Lupin! [Dan hands him Margo’s clue to Lupin’s whereabouts] What is this?

A clue to find Lupin. It’s written by Lupin's double-crossing girlfriend, and it reads "water".

What does that mean?

If I knew that, neither of us'd be here!

Stop kidding me! [grabs Dan by his shirt] There are many ways that we can torture you!

Is that the way you operate democracy?! Well, then, I've got news for you!

What news?

I was a fan of Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart... but not anymore!

Why, you...!

Gordon! These two, they know nothing. [whispers to Gordon, who opens a door] We will approach this problem from a different angle. You will be released immediately.

Be grateful to democracy! [closes the door]

Hm... I didn't have to give up Humphrey Bogart!

Did you see that driving power?

Lupin! Trying to live forever, by doing the same thing as Count Dracula! You've gone too far this time; there are limits to everything! Ah! [stakes the corpse, which promptly explodes. As he recognizes a very alive Lupin, he screams]

Lupin

Mr. Ed Scott, the same old menacing detective!

Lupin! Lupin! Don't you know you're supposed to be dead?!

Lupin

So it seems, and that's what's been troubling me.

This man is definitely the real Lupin III! I'm positive of it!

Lupin

You make it sound simple. So, what's going to happen to me now?

I want to be sure you're dead! [swings a piece of wood at Lupin, who dodges, commencing a chase. By the time Detective Scott catches up, Lupin has already reached his escape vehicle]

Lupin

Old Man! You'll have to tell me all your troubles some other time! [takes off, chuckling] Take care, now!

That bum! That rat! He's the real one, all right! So he's still alive, really and truly alive! [laughs] I won't die until I get him! I'll never give up! I'll follow you down to Hell, and I'll engrave my name on all your stupid bones!

The Coroner's Report came through on the Telex from Transylvania. They had done an autopsy and claimed that there is no doubt whatsoever that the executed man was... the real Lupin III. But... I was one detective who refused to believe it. I had to see for myself.

Accept your fate, Lupin! You'll never escape from this level! Close off all exits! What are you doing standing here? Ah! Lupin is right down here! Switch on the lights!

Well, I see your sixth sense really did work.

And what does this mean?

What's that?

Unless I give them the order, no one is to do any shooting!

Enough is enough!

Interfering with the affairs of my country...!

It's Lupin!

There goes Lupin! Fire! FIRE!

You're trapped, Lupin! That's the only passage leading up!

Lupin

You sure are the classic type. Why don't you take that hat off for a change?

Don't be silly! I can't take the hat off, it happens to be my trademark!

First Unit takes the south level! The Second and Third Guard Units will take the north passage!

Detective Scott, on what authority are you giving or...?

You'd better have faith in my sixth sense! [climbs on top of the nearest vehicle] I know Lupin's in there! Forward! Charge!

Even if I have to disguise myself as an oyster, I'm determined to put an end to Lupin.

Who do you think you are, Count Dracula? Well, I read the book, and Dracula gets his in the end, just like you're gonna get yours. Here! Let me treat you a nice "stake" dinner! [stakes the corpse, which promptly explodes. He recognizes a very alive Lupin] MY!

Lupin

Why, Detective Zenigata! Long time no see, Old Man.

Lupin! You're dead! Wait a second, that stiff in the coffin, that was you, right?!

Lupin

So they say. I'm a little confused myself.

They guaranteed that you were deader than a doornail! There wasn't a shadow of a doubt!

Lupin

It's news to me. Frankly, I've never felt better in my life.

Well, just hold still a second and we can fix that! [swings a piece of wood at Lupin, who dodges, commencing a chase. By the time Zenigata catches up, Lupin has already reached his escape vehicle]

Lupin

Hate to cut this short, but dead or alive, I think it's time I got out of here. [takes off, chuckling] Now don't forget to write!

Ya little...! I'll be writing "rest in peace" on your tombstone when I'm done with you! That lousy little thief, I knew he was still alive! [laughs] You had everyone else falling for it! Not Zenigata; this is one detective you can't shake that easily! This is one guy who's gonna dog your every step to the very gates of Hell!

You don't run me down as easy as that!