The Dark Knight
1.08 Crossfire
Written by Terence Jordan
[TEASER]
INT-CAFÉ
We see Bruce and Rachel at a table drinking coffee.
Rachel Dawes
Its great to finally catch up once in a while.
Bruce Wayne
Yeah I know. Its been a while since I've seen you. You're busy with getting a case on Thorne.
Rachel Dawes
And your too busy with Vicky.
Bruce Wayne
We broke up. So that's no longer in the equation anymore.
Rachel Dawes
Now its back to the playboy.
Bruce Wayne
I am Bruce Wayne.
Rachel Dawes(serious)
Bruce I have a question. Why haven't you tried to take your company back from Thorne?
Bruce Wayne
I've been busy.
Rachel Dawes
Busy doing What? Going on dates and having fun with your trust fund?
Bruce Wayne(offended)
Why do you care?
Rachel Dawes
I care because your father wouldn't want a guy like Thorne running his company.
Bruce Wayne
Its not your family to worry about.
Rachel Dawes
Oh Bruce What happened to that boy I grew up with?
Bruce Wayne
He died. If you excuse me I have more of my trust fund to spend.
Bruce gets up.
Rachel Dawes
Bruce, wait. I'm sorry, I just want you to realize that Thorne is ruining your families legacy. Trying to anyway.
Bruce Wayne
Don't worry Rachel, I won't let that happen.
Bruce leaves.
INT-WAREHOUSE
We see Carmine Falcone and his men sitting at a table.
Carmine Falcone
We will be the first to strike. Make sure we strike hard. We're going to let Thorne know Gotham will belong to Falcone.
Falcone's Men
Yeah!
Carmine Falcone
Tonight is the night Thorne will fall. I will take everything that is his. Everything!
EXT-THORNE'S MANSION
We're outside Thorne's Mansion there are three black BMWS outside. Rupert Thorne and his men are having a conversation.
Rupert Thorne
Falcone thinks he can come to my city and try to take over. Well he's has another thing coming.
Thorne's Men
Yeah!
Rupert Thorne
We have to strike first. When we do, we let Falcone know this is my city! No one will take it from me!
Thorne's Men
Yeah!
Thorne and his men cock their guns. They get in their BMWS and drive off.
[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]
STARRING
BENJAMIN MCKENZIE…BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN
JAMES GANDOLFINI…RUPERT THORNE
TIM CONWAY…ALFRED PENNYWORTH
HILARIE BURTON…VICKY VALE
JOSHUA JACKSON…HARVEY DENT
MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD…RACHEL DAWES
KEITH DAVID…LUCIUS FOX
KERR SMITH…JACK NAPIER
GUEST STARRING
GARY SINISE…CARMINE FALCONE
WILEY PICKETT…LT. JAMES GORDON
BEN DAVIS…HARVEY BULLOCK
[ACT I]
INT-WAYNE MANOR
We see Bruce is getting ready for an event. Pan to Alfred walking in.
Alfred Pennyworth
May I ask who your date for tonight's event? Maybe Ms. Vale, perhaps.
Bruce Wayne
Vicky and I are through, you know that Alfred. Besides, I'm going with Natasha and Trisha.
Alfred Pennyworth
Ah! The two swim suit models. Very nice sir.
Bruce Wayne
I have to ask you something Alfred.
Alfred Pennyworth
And what's that sir?
Bruce takes out the note with the Vergon symbol.
Bruce Wayne
What's Vergon Alfred?
Alfred Pennyworth
I have no idea sir.
Bruce Wayne
Don't lie to me Alfred. The note was addressed to you. Does this have anything to do with mysterious phone calls?
Alfred Pennyworth
You're going to be late. Don't keep your model dates waiting.
Alfred walks away. Pan to Bruce concerned.
Bruce Wayne
What are you hiding Alfred?
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INT-RACHEL'S APARTMENT
We see Harvey dressed in a grey suit and red tie. Pan to Rachel putting on her dress.
Rachel Dawes
Zip me up Harvey.
Harvey zips up her dress from the back.
Harvey Dent
Do we really need to go to this trust fund event?
Rachel Dawes(teasingly)
Awe. Is Harvey scared of the trust fund kids?
Harvey Dent
Terrified.
Rachel Dawes
(smirks) We need to go, plus Thorne is going to be there. I just love pushing his buttons.
They kiss and exit the apartment.
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INT-GOTHAM PLAZA
We see people dressed in fancy clothes having conversations. Pan to Vicky Vale dressed in a blue dress. She is taking pictures of the event. Pan to Harvey and Rachel walking in arms linked smiling at each other.
Harvey Dent
Where's that conniving fat bastard?
Rachel Dawes
I'm sure he's around here. How can you miss him?
Pan to Rupert Thorne greeting people. Pan to Carmine Falcone behind him.
Carmine Falcone
Enjoying the party Thorne?
Rupert Thorne
What the hell are you doing here?
Carmine Falcone
I'm just trying to enjoy myself and see an old friend before he dies.
Rupert Thorne
You think you can touch me? At my own event. Think again Falcone.
Carmine Falcone
You'll be surprised on how powerful I am.
Rupert Thorne
Not more than me. The streets belong to me. Gotham belongs to me.
Pan to the opening revealing Bruce with Natasha and Trisha on each arm. All the reporters and photographers surround them. Bruce shows the playboy smile. He shows off Natasha and Trisha. Pan to Vicky upset. Pan to Rachel looking at her than to Bruce. Rachel gets disappointed in Bruce. Bruce walks away from the cameras over to Rachel and Harvey.
Bruce Wayne
Hello Rachel. Harvey. I will like you both to meet Natasha and Trisha.
Harvey Dent
Whoa the two swim suit models. Can you handle it?
Bruce Wayne
I think I can manage.
Natasha and Trisha giggles.
Rachel Dawes
Did you not see Vicky over there Bruce?
Bruce Wayne
Natasha. Trisha. Why don't you go mingle I'll join you later.
Natasha and Trisha walk off. Harvey sees Thorne and Falcone. He walks over to them leaving Bruce and Rachel.
Rachel Dawes
What are you doing Bruce? Didn't you just break up with Vicky.
Bruce Wayne
Yeah and I've moved on. I'm Bruce Wayne, they don't want to see me without an eye candy.
Rachel Dawes
You really are full of yourself, you know that?
Bruce notices Falcone and Thorne.
Bruce Wayne
Hold that thought Rachel
Bruce walks away. He pasts Vicky. Their eyes contact for a second. Pan to Throne and Falcone. Harvey interrupts their conversation.
Harvey Dent
Didn't know criminals donated to Charity?
Rupert Thorne
Mr. Dent. What another pain.
Harvey Dent
Sorry to hear that Thorne.(to Falcone)What's a guy like you doing her Falcone? Here I thought you hated Thorne. Since he's moving on your turf.
Carmine Falcone
I don't know What your talking about Dent. Thorne and I are the best of friends.
He wraps his arm around Thorne's neck in a buddy way. Thorne gets unease. Pan to Bruce approaching.
Bruce Wayne
Didn't know you and Falcone were such good friends.
Carmine Falcone
Bruce Wayne, the prince of Gotham. Surprised your still letting Throne have your family's company.
Bruce Wayne
Not for long.
Rupert Thorne
If you excuse me, I have a place to be.
Thorne walks away. Harvey steps up to Falcone.
Harvey Dent
I'm going to stop this war from happening.
Falcone smiles and walks away. Bruce and Harvey look at each other.
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EXT-V.I.P. PARKING LOT
We see Thorne walking to his car. He beeps it to turn the alarm off. The car explodes knocking Thorne on his back. Pan to the car on fire then to Thorne shocked.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-V.I.P. PARKING LOT
We see Bullock asking Thorne questions. Pan to Bruce, Rachel, Vicky and Harvey watching.
Harvey Dent
I think the war has just started.
Pan to Falcone walks past Thorne with an evil grin.
Rupert Thorne
This isn't over.
Harvey Bullock
Thorne. This is going too far.
Rupert Thorne
I thought I told you to do what I pay you to do. Keep your cop buddies off my back.
Rupert Thorne walks to his limo and gets in. The limo drives off. Pan to Vicky.
Vicky Vale
I just got a new front page story.
Vicky walks off. Bruce meets Alfred at the car and gets in.
CUT TO:
INT-BATMOBILE
We see Batman steering and Alfred on the screen.
Alfred Pennyworth
What exactly are you looking for, sir?
Batman
I have no doubt in my mind that Thorne is going strike back at Carmine Falcone. The questions are when and where?
Alfred Pennyworth
Maybe he'll attack something close to Falcone.
Batman
I have to figure what that something is. Don't wait up Alfred.
EXT-OUTSIDE BATMOBILE
Cut off on the Batmobile cutting a corner.
INT-GOTHAM GAZETTE
We see Vicky on the computer.
Vicky Vale
Thorne and Falcone use to be great friends growing up. I wonder what tore them apart. Not much information to go on.
Pan to a reporter approaching Vicky.
Reporter
What are you doing Vicky?
Vicky Vale
Thorne and Falcone, I want to nail these guys. Rumor has it a turf war between the two is about to start. I need to find out when and where.
Reporter
How exactly are you going to do that?
Vicky Vale
Gotham Streets. I know theirs a squealer among them somewhere.
Reporter
Little dangerous isn't it. Just wondering the streets of Gotham.
Vicky Vale
We're reporters. If isn't dangerous then theirs no story.
Reporter
You're not diving yourself into dangerous spot just because of certain billionaire playboy.
Vicky Vale
This is about getting a front page story. I could careless about who you've spoken of.
Vicky takes her tape recorder and camera. She walks out.
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INT-THORNE'S MANSION
We see Thorne in his arm chair. He surrounded by ten of his men.
Rupert Thorne
The time for waiting is over. Carmine has made the first move.
Man 1
What do we do?
Rupert Thorne
We strike back. But we do it a hundred times harder. I know Falcone always eats at his cousins Luigi's Italian Restaurant at Gotham District. I want you to light it up.
Man 3
You got it.
Thorne's men exit's the Mansion.
Cut off on Thorne drinking glass of scotch.
EXT-ALLEY
We see one of Falcone's men coming out of building. Pan to Batman swooping and snatching him.
EXT-ROOF
We see Batman holding Falcone's man by the leg hanging him over the edge.
Batman
I'm going to ask this only once, where's Falcone?
Man
I don't know who you're talking about.
Batman
Do you really take me as an idiot. How does twenty feet sound to you?
Man
Think you can scare me.
Batman
You're really heavy my hand is getting tired. Tell me Now!
Man
Fine! Falcone is at his cousin's restaurant at Gotham District. Luigi's Place.
Batman
Now that wasn't so hard.
Batman throws him to the side and glides off the roof.
INT-HARVEY'S CAR
We see Harvey driving and Rachel in the passenger's seat.
Rachel Dawes
I don't think Falcone is playing around.
Harvey Dent
No kidding. I have a feeling its going down tonight.
Rachel Dawes
The turf war.
Harvey Dent
The car bomb was just the start of it.
Rachel Dawes
I hope we can stop it before it escalates.
Cut off on Rachel and Harvey.
INT-LUIGI'S PLACE
We see Carmine and his men at a table eating pasta.
Carmine Falcone
The car bomb was just a message. But tonight we end it for good. Gotham will know the name Carmine Falcone.
Pan to his men nodding. Pan to the ceiling as Batman hears the conversation. All of a sudden the lights cut off. Pan to the through the window as four BMW'S stop in front. Four of Throne's Men get out and throws fire bottles through the window. Pan to the people running out. Falcone coughs and heads for the door but passes out. Batman jumps from the ceiling and grabs Falcone. He exits through the back.
CUT TO:
EXT-OUTSIDE LUIGI'S PLACE
Cut off on the place burning down.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
EXT-ALLEY
We see Batman and Falcone.
Carmine Falcone
I guess I should say thank you, but I think I'll pass on the gratitude. See you later Bats.
Carmine begins to walk away. Batman grabs him by the collar and slams him on the wall.
Batman
You're going to stop this. You and Thorne peace treaty at the docks.
Carmine Falcone
I really don't think that's going to happen.
Batman
It will happen, I'll make sure of it.
Falcone's Man
Boss!
Falcone's sees his henchmen running towards him. Pan to Batman gone.
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INT-COMMISSIONER FIELDS OFFICE.
We see Bullock, Commissioner Fields, Harvey and Rachel.
Harvey Dent
I think we need to start taking this seriously.
Rachel Dawes
Get off your high horse. This turf war can destroy Gotham and innocent lives.
Harvey Dent
Not to mention its bad for Mayor Hamilton's reelection.
Commissioner Fields
You make valid points. But what do you suppose we do.
Harvey Bullock
COM mish you can't be seriously-
Commissioner Fields
Bullock shut up. Thorne is a powerful man. We have to catch him in the act. Get proof and we can take him down along with Falcone.
Rachel Dawes
We request suspension to be lifted from Lt. James Gordon.
Commissioner Fields
Request denied. He disobeyed my orders about the Batman.
Harvey Dent
Maybe if we all did what Gordon did. We wouldn't be where were at now. Working with Batman may not be the worst idea.
Cut off on Commissioner Fields looking at Harvey sternly.
EXT-GORDON'S HOUSE
We see Gordon taking out the trash. Pan to Batman on the fence.
Batman
I need your help.
James Gordon
What can I do? I'm suspended.
Batman
You still have the cops instinct. A turf war is going to start soon. You're the only decent cop to trust.
James Gordon
I've heard rumors of this Turf War. Thorne and Falcone. Talk about a bloodbath.
Batman
I arranged a treaty for them at the docks.
James Gordon
They won't do a treaty. Both are too power hungry.
Batman
Be at the docks and bring back up.
James Gordon looks to see Batman gone.
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EXT-DOCKS
We see Thorne and his men.
Thorne's Man
We're not really considering a treaty are we?
Rupert Thorne
Just keep your mouth shut. Their won't be a peace treaty, Falcone dies tonight.
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INT-DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
We see Rachel and Harvey.
Harvey Dent
Commissioner Fields finally sees the light. I wish he would have lifted Gordon's suspension but the old man is stubborn.
Rachel Dawes
You know Fields better than I do. I was thinking the turf war maybe in Crime Alley.
Pan to Vicky walking in.
Vicky Vale
I don't think their at crime Alley.
Harvey Dent
What are you doing here?
Vicky Vale
I'm here for a story. And following you two is going lead the way for the front page of Gotham Gazette.
Rachel Dawes
Its dangerous. You shouldn't try getting mixed up with Thorne.
Vicky Vale
I'm a reporter its my job to follow a lead. I don't need you to hold my hand I'm big girl.
Harvey Dent
Ladies we have a visitor.
Pan to Batman walking out of the shadows.
Batman
The docks.
Harvey Dent
What about them?
Batman
The turf war will be there. I arranged for a peace treaty between Falcone and Thorne.
Rachel Dawes
You know a treaty is out of the question.
Harvey Dent
You knew that didn't you. You're trying to get them all together.
Pan to Batman gone.
Vicky Vale
How does he do that?
Rachel Dawes
Never mind that, we have to get to the Docks.
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INT-DOCKS
We see Thorne and his men.
Rupert Thorne
He's late.
Pan to three Black jeeps arriving. No one gets out.
Thorne's Man 2
What's he stalling for?
A red dot appears on one of Thorne's men forehead.
Rupert Thorne
Down!
A gun shot fires and hit's the man in the head. Pan to Falcone and his entourage getting out their jeeps.
Carmine Falcone
Let's do this.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
We see an all-out shoot out. Pan to Rupert Thorne shooting and ducking behind his car. Pan to Carmine Falcone doing the same. Pan to Harvey Dent, Rachel, and Vicky arriving at the docks.
Harvey Dent
Jesus.
Rachel Dawes
Harvey, this is dangerous.
Harvey Dent
Rachel, I promise I'll never let anything happen to you.
Rachel Dawes
I know.
Vicky Vale
Let's get closer.
Vicky sneaks down further.
Rachel Dawes
Vicky!
She follows her.
Harvey Dent
Rachel!
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Everyone of Thorne and Falcone's men are falling one by one.
Rupert Thorne
Give it up Falcone. Gotham belongs to me.
Carmine Falcone
Your time is done Thorne.
Carmine notices Harvey, Rachel, and Vicky.
Carmine Falcone
Poking your nose where it doesn't belong, Dent.
Carmine shoots his gun towards Rachel Harvey notices and steps in in front and takes a bullet to the shoulder.
Rachel Dawes
Harvey!
Vicky Vale
Oh my God.
Cut off on Harvey clinching his shoulder.
CUT TO:
EXT-OTHERSIDE OF DOCKS
We see James Gordon. Pan to the police arriving Commissioner Fields and Bullock getting out of the car.
Commissioner Fields
What hell are you doing here Gordon?
James Gordon
I'm here to stop a turf war.
Commissioner Fields
We can take it from here.
James Gordon
With all due respect but your going need all the help you can get.
Commissioner Fields
Fine. Here your going to need this.
Commissioner Fields hands him a gun. Gordon nods. Pan to Bullock grunting.
CUT TO:
EXT-DOCKS
We see Harvey still clinching his arm.
Harvey Dent
You know getting shot really hurts.
Rachel Dawes
This is not the time to be joking.
Pan to the Lt. Gordon and G.P.D. invading.
Lt. James Gordon
Drop your weapons. Now!
Harvey Bullock
You heard him. Now!
Pan to Thorne escaping. Falcone notices and follows him into a warehouse. Pan to the cops catching the rest of Falcone and Thorne's men.
CUT TO:
INT-WAREHOUSE
We see Falcone chasing Thorne.
Carmine Falcone
This is the end of the line Thorne.
Rupert Thorne
Cops got us surrounded. You won't make it out. Why don't we make a deal.
Carmine Falcone
No deals. You die Throne.
Pan to Batman on the ceiling. Pan back to Thorne pulling out his gun.
Rupert Thorne
Should have took a deal. Now Draw.
Carmine Falcone
Gotham City will be mine!
Pan to a batarang knocking Thorne and Falcone's guns out their hands. Batman jumps down and tackles Falcone and punches him out cold. Pan Thorne trying to run away. Batman throws a rope with two metal balls on the each end. They wrap around Thorne securely. Batman walks over to Thorne.
Batman
You're going away for good Thorne.
Rupert Thorne
We'll see about that Bats.
Batman looks at him sternly.
Batman
Your not going to bribe your way out of this. Not this time.
CUT TO:
Lt. Gordon and G.P.D. enter with guns blazing ready to shoot. They look up in confusion. Pan to Thorne and Falcone hanging from the ceiling tied up. Gordon smirks.
Rupert Thorne
Get me down from here. You'll be hearing from my lawyers.
Lt James Gordon
We got you its over Thorne. Its over.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
INT-GOTHAM MEMORIAL
We see Harvey in a hospital bed. Rachel is by his side. Pan to Vicky coming in.
Vicky Vale
Is he okay?
Rachel Dawes
He's fine.
Vicky Vale
I'm sorry for just rushing into things. I just wanted to get a front page story.
Harvey Dent
Its okay you were doing your job as a reporter and I respect that.
Pan to Bruce walking in with a card in his hand.
Bruce Wayne
Hey Harvey. How you doing?
Harvey Dent
Just a flesh wound. I should be going home today. Rachel was really worried. I told her it was just a bullet to the arm.
Rachel Dawes
Harvey. I can't help that I was really worried.
Bruce Wayne
Glad your okay.
He sat the card by the stand. He looks to Vicky. Vicky looks back at him. 'NICKELBACK IF EVERYONE CARED"is playing in the background.
Bruce Wayne
Are you okay?
Vicky Vale
I'm great thank you Mr. Wayne. I never felt better. Thanks for asking.
Vicky gets up and leaves. Leaving a concerned Bruce.
Rachel Dawes
You dumped her Bruce for whatever reason.
Bruce Wayne
I know. I'm glad you guys are okay.
Harvey Dent
What are you going to do about your family's company.
Bruce Wayne
The prodigal son returns. Thorne failed to realize I still own most of the shares. Wayne Enterprises always belonged to the Waynes.
Bruce smiles at Rachel and leaves.
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INT-INTERROGATION ROOM
We see Bullock and Lt. Gordon with Rupert Thorne in a orange jump suit.
Rupert Thorne
What do I have to do to get out of here. Or How much do I have to pay?
Lt. James Gordon
You think you can just bribe your way out of this. You're done Thorne. Get used to a cell and that orange jump suit.
Rupert Thorne
Think about what your say Lt. Gordon. It will be a really shame if something happen to your beautiful family.
Pan to Bullock getting upset. He grabs Thorne and slams him into the wall.
Harvey Bullock
Threatening a man's family. That's low dirt bag.
Cut off on Gordon shocked expression.
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INT-WAYNE MANOR
We see Bruce entering the living room. Alfred looks at him.
Alfred Pennyworth
Its time we talked Master Bruce.
Bruce Wayne
Yes it is. What's going on Alfred and what's Vergon?
Alfred Pennyworth
Vergon is a Russian terrorist group.
Bruce Wayne(shocked)
What?
Cut off on Bruce's shocked face. The song ends.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
BATMAN CHARACTERS CREATED BY
BOB KANE AND BILL FINGER