diff --git "a/screenplays/scripts/thefifthelement.txt" "b/screenplays/scripts/thefifthelement.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/screenplays/scripts/thefifthelement.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,6473 @@ + The Fifth Element + + An original script + by + Luc Besson + + Revisions by + Luc Besson + and + Robert Mark Kamen + + August 1995 Draft + + Gaumont and Les Films du Dauphin + +FADE IN: + +1 EXT. DESERT NILE RIVER VALLEY - DAY + + Somewhere in the Nile at the edge of the desert. + + CREDITS ROLL + + WRITTEN: EGYPT 1913 + + OMAR and his mule zigzag along the bottom of sun scorched dunes. + +2 EXT. TEMPLE EXCAVATION - DAY + + The mule and the boy finally reach a camp. A few tents dwarfed by a huge +temple door jutting out of the sand. The camp is deserted except for +some kids by the temple entrance holding large mirrors, reflecting light +into the temple. + Omar leaves his mule in the shade, seizes two goatskins and slips inside +the temple. + +3 INT. TEMPLE - DAY + + Omar makes his way uneasily down a pillared corridor that opens into a +vast room where an old scientist stands on a small wooden ladder in front of +the wall across the room. PROFESSOR MASSIMO PACOLI. A young man is beside +him, BILLY MASTERSON, age 25, an American student. He has a large sketchpad in +his hands. Behind them AZIZ, age 10, whose job is to hold the last +mirror which shines light into the expansive room. + + PROFESSOR + (deciphering) + "..when the three planets are in eclipse.." + + His fingers trace across the wall which is covered with symbols and +strange hieroglyphs as he deciphers. + + PROFESSOR + "..the black hole like a door is open... + Evil comes ... sowing terror and chaos..." + See? The snake, Billy. The Ultimate Evil + ... make sure you get the snake! + + The Professor points emphatically to the snake, the symbol of Evil, +coming through the door between the three planets in eclipse. C.U. +Billy's hand sketches the snake quickly. He is a natural artist. + + BILLY + And when is this door opening snake act + supposed to occur? + + The Professor's fingers touch the signs. + + PROFESSOR + ..if this is the five..and this the thousand.. + + He calculates. + + PROFESSOR + Every five thousand years.. + + BILLY + (kidding) + So I have some time.. + + He reaches for the pad. + + ANGLE ON: Omar. Standing at the entrance to the chamber with the water +bag, entranced by the sight. A skeletal hand falls on his shoulder. Omar +turns to an ancient PRIEST in a rough milled black cannock. + + PRIEST + I will take it to them my son. + + Startled but obedient, Omar gives the water bag to the Priest. + + PRIEST + Go with God.. be safe from Evil.. + + The Priest makes the sign of the Cross on the boy's forehead, dismissing +him. + As soon as he is gone, the Priest turns a worried eye to the Professor. + + ANGLE ON: The Professor is back to translating, Billy to sketching. + + PROFESSOR + "..then arrange the elements of life against + the Terror just so.." + + His fingers run on. + + PROFESSOR + "..Water..fire..earth..air..four + elements around the fifth.." + + His fingers fall on the one element that has a human shape, surrounded by +all the others. + + The Priest opens the water skin and begins to pour a vial of powder into +the skin. + + ANGLE ON: Aziz falling asleep. The mirror falls, the light fails. + + PROFESSOR + Aziz! Light! + + The boy struggles to stay awake. The mirror comes up. + + PRIEST + Lord forgive me.. they already know too, + much.. + + PROFESSOR + "..in which all the history of the Universe resides + ..all the strength..all the hope..Protect us from +Evil.." + + PRIEST (V.O.) + Amen.. + + The Professor turns to the Priest who is pouring water into a tin cup +from the skin. + + PROFESSOR + Father.. it in the most extraordinary thing.. + the greatest find in history..can you imagine + the implications. + + PRIEST + Only too well... here you must be + parched.. + + He hands the cup to the Professor. The Professor takes it, has it almost +to his lips when.. + + PROFESSOR + I mean look.. it is like a battle plan.. + + In his excitement he does not drink, much to the Priest's chagrin. + + PROFESSOR + Here the Good.. Here the Evil.. + + As the Priest looks up, Aziz the mirror boy, tips his mouth under the +water skin, drinking the leakage. + + PROFESSOR + Here.. + + He points to the Five Elements. + + PROFESSOR + A weapon against evil. Amazing! I am + going to be famous. + + PRIEST + Then let us toast to your fame! Here Billy.. + + The Priest hands Billy a cup. + + PRIEST + Drink! + + PROFESSOR + To fame.. salud.. + + The Professor raises the cup to drink, and then... + + PROFESSOR + We cannot toast with water.. Billy ! + In my sack.. the Grappa! + + The Priest watches, disconsolate, as the Professor tosses away his water. +Billy finishes his cup before running off into the tunnel. + +4 EXT. COLONNADE - DAY + + A muffled SOUND grows steadily louder. Outside, a monstrous linear shadow +disturbs the kid's game and gradually darkens the temple entrance. + +5 INT. TUNNEL - DAY + + Billy is looking for the grappa in the Professor's bag. He comes upon a +machine pistol. When the muffled SOUND suddenly grabs his attention. He +leans toward the corridor and sees part of a spaceship appear. Billy is +paralyzed. + +6 INT. TEMPLE ROOM - DAY + + The Professor keeps reading over the inscription. + + PROFESSOR + "..this perfect person.. this perfect + being.." I do not understand this.. perfect? + + PROFESSOR + Where is that boy? Billy! + +7 INT. TUNNEL - DAY + + Billy presses himself against the wall, in the shadows, terrified, but +sketching away like mad, as large shadowed figures lumber past him. He +begins to blink, feeling the effects of the Priest's potion.. + +8 INT. TEMPLE ROOM - DAY + + The Professor reads the wall. + + PROFESSOR + And this divine Light they talk + about.. what is Divine light? + + At that moment, the reflection from Aziz's mirror drops again. The light +fails. + + PROFESSOR + (without turning) + Aziz light! + + The room is flooded with light all of the sudden. + + PROFESSOR + Better.. this is the most unbelievable thing + I have ever seen.. + + The Professor turns around, and is stunned speechless to find himself +face to face with two MONDOSHAWANS. A dozen others fill the hall manning +the source of the light, large luminous globes. Aziz is fast asleep. + + PROFESSOR + (uncomprehending) + ...Uh, yes? + + The Professor is lifted up and carried off to the side by the aliens. +The KOMMANDER stops in front of the Priest who is still on his knees, face +to the ground. + + PRIEST + Master... He was about to discover everything, + but I had the situation under control. + + The two MONDOSHAWAN GUARDS hold the professor three feet off the ground. + + PROFESSOR + (in a panic) + Who are you? Are you Germans? Sprechen + Sie Deutsch? + +9 INT. TUNNEL + + Billy staggers forward, a machine pistol in his hand. + +10 INT. TEMPLE ROOM + + The KOMMANDER holds out his hand to the Priest. + + PRIEST + What did I do wrong? + + The Priest jumps to his feet excitedly. + + KOMMANDER + Servant, you and the thousand guards + before you... You have done your work well, + but we have to recover the elements. War will + soon engulf your planet. We must keep them safe. + + The Kommander goes over to the wall and seems to be looking for a lock. +He finds it and slides in his metallic finger which is more intricate +than a key to a safe. He turns his hand, activating a mechanism that opens +the wall. + + PROFESSOR + Unbelievable!!! + + The Kommander turns around and crooks a finger. One of the MONDOSHAWANS + waves his hand, puts the professor to sleep and heads down the hallway +revealed by the opening. He is followed by his men. The Priest slips in +behind them. + +11 INT. ROOM 2 TEMPLE - DAY + + The Kommander steps into a vast room. The ceiling is very high, pyramid- +shaped. In each corner of the room, four vessels contain four +rectangular twelve-inch stones-, the four elements. In the middle, an +opaque sarcophagus rests on an altar. The Kommander stops and +contemplates it a moment. + + PRIEST + (to himself) + The Fifth Element... + + KOMMANDER + Take them and put them in a safe place. + + His men carry out his order. + +12 INT. ROOM 1 TEMPLE - DAY + + Billy staggers across the floor, struggling to stay awake. + +13 INT. ROOM 2 TEMPLE - DAY + + The Kommander opens a case. His men come and put the four, precious +stones in it, one by one. + + PRIEST + (moved) + Will the elements be gone now forever + from this place? + + KOMMANDER + When mankind comes to its senses. + We will return. + + PRIEST + Knowing mankind as I do, that could take + centuries! + + KOMMANDER + Time is of no importance, only life + is important. + + The Priest nods and lowers his eyes. + + Angle on: Billy staggering forward, raising his pistol, blinking his +eyes to focus.. + + A MONDOSHAWAN puts the fourth element in the case The Kommander shuts the + case and looks at the Priest. + + KOMMANDER + When EVIL returns so shall we. + + PRIEST + (head lowered) + We will be ready, Lord. + + Billy suddenly staggers into the room, brandishing his gun. + + BILLY + Stop. + + Billy trips, the gun goes off. He empties the clip. The Mondoshawan +carrying the case crumples to the ground. The wall immediately begins to +close. Billy fires wildly, unable to control the powerful kicking gun. + + PRIEST + No!!! Don't!!! + + The Priest rushes Billy. The weapon has such a kick to it that Billy +starts shooting into the air, backs up, then stumbles and knocks himself +out. The Priest is on the ground, seriously wounded. So is the Kommander. +The WARRIORS are in a panic. + + CLERK + Hurry, Kommander! The wall's closing!!! + + The wall continues to close. Sand pours in from everywhere. The vast +room fills up like an hourglass. + + KOMMANDER + A mission is a mission, Savoia. + You'll learn that. + + The Kommander picks up the case and reaches the wall but can't get +through it. His + armor is too bulky, the opening too small. He manages to get his arm and +the case through. + + KOMMANDER + My apologies to General Kroi -- and my wife.. + + The wall closes, crushing his arm. The CLERK scoops up the case and runs + through the huge piles of sand. + +14 EXT. COLONNADE - DAY + + The CLERK boards the ship carrying the case. Omar hides in a corner, +frightened to death, hugging Billy's bag of drawings. + +15 INT. TEMPLE ROOM - DAY + + The room fills with sand. The Priest's body is soon buried. + +16 EXT. DESERT - DAY + + The huge ship's main hatch closes. + +17 EXT. TEMPLE - DAY + + The ship lifts off and speeds away. Omar emerges from the temple gaping +at the ship as it vanishes in the sky. + +18 EXT. PYRAMIDS + + A gigantic shooting star flashes above the pyramids. + +19 EXT. EARTH ORBIT + + The ship passes in front of us and heads for the stars disappearing at +unbelievable speed. The background is a star-spattered cosmos. + + WRITTEN: 500 YEARS LATER + + Another, more modern, spaceship, fills the screen. A warship belonging +to the Federal Army. + +20 INT. SPACESHIP CONTROL ROOM + + CU of a digital control screen. Three planets projecting three straight +lines that crisscross at one point. Identical to the one observed by the +professor on the temple wall. GENERAL STAEDERT looks out through the +ship's window at one of the three huge planets in eclipse. + + STAEDERT + Don't you have anything? Not even + a temperature? + + CAPTAIN + The thermo-analyzers have jammed. + One of them reads over a million degrees, + the other's at minus 5000... + Never seen anything like it. + + TECHNICIAN + It's taking shape. + +21 EXT. SPACE + + In the middle of the shadows, a door to the nightmare has just opened. +Evil is back. A round, moving mass, continually changing color. + + CAPTAIN + (in awe) + What the hell can it be? + + TECHNICIAN + Hook-up with the president in one + minute, General. + + General Staedert remains calm. + + STAEDERT + ...Send out a probe. + +22 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE MANHATTAN + + LINDBERG, 50, the president of the United Federations, his features lined +and worn by various delegations, mainly military, enters his office. +There's a crisis in the air. The President's AIDE leans down to his ear. + + AIDE + On air in 30 seconds. + + In the middle of the group is a Priest whose appearance reminds us of +Egypt. A younger man DAVID, 18, shy, a priest-in-training attends the old +man. + +23 INT. CONTROL ROOM / PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + CAPTAIN + President on line sir.. + + General Staedert leans over his screen and seems surprised to see the +room but not the president. + + PRESIDENT (O.S.) + Staedert, do you read me? + + STAEDERT + I can hear you, Mr. President, but I + can't see you . + + The President grabs the mini-camera on his desk and yanks it around to +face him. + His face fills the screen. + + PRESIDENT + (exasperated) + Is that better? + + STAEDERT + Perfect, Mr. President. + + PRESIDENT + I have to address the Supreme Council + in 10 minutes. + Just the facts, General. + + STAEDERT + There are no results from the chemical + and molecular analysis as of yet, all the + calibers are overshot..we're hoping a + thermo nucleatic imaging.. + + PRESIDENT + (exasperated) + What you are saying is you don't know + what this..thing..is. + + Consternation reigns in the President's office. + + STAEDERT + Not yet Sir..The only thing we know is + it just keeps getting bigger! + + PRESIDENT + Options. + + STAEDERT + Wait or act. + + PRESIDENT + Recommendations. + + STAEDERT + My philosophy Mr. President is shoot first + ask questions later. + I don't like uninvited guests. + + PRESIDENT + Gentlemen? + + HEAD CHEMISTS + I think it would be foolish to shoot at an + organism that seems alive, without first + taking the time to study it more! + Besides, it has shown no signs of hostility. + + PRESIDENT + (worried) + No... it's just getting bigger. + + HEAD CHEMISTS + So do people, but that's no reason to shoot + them. + + PRESIDENT + (exasperated) + The security of the Federated Territories is + and remains number one priority. + (to the military) + I suppose General Staedert's "philosophy" is + acceptable to you? + + All the Generals nod "yes" + + PRESIDENT + All right, then! Staedert? + + PRIEST (O.S.) + Mr. President? + + The President scans the room. Staedert remote controls the camera toward +the room. + + PRESIDENT + ...Yes? + + The camera moves up the Priest and we finally discover his face. He is +in his sixties, a shrewd look in his eyes. + Around his neck hangs the Kommander's finger, the key to the temple. + + PRIEST + Cornelius, Vito Cornelius. 50th level parish. + I have a different theory to offer you, + Mr. President. + + PRESIDENT + I'm listening. + + CORNELIUS + Imagine for a moment that this. thing is not + anything that can be identified because it prefers + not to be, because it is the antithesis of all we are. + Because it is evil.. TOTAL EVIL. + + PRESIDENT + (a little sarcastically) + One more reason to shoot first eh? + + All the Generals nod in agreement. + + CORNELIUS + Evil begets evil, Mr. President. + Shooting would only make it stronger. + +24 INT. SPACESHIP + + TECHNICIAN + The probe will attain its objective in + five seconds. + + Staedert moves closer to the ship's window. + +25 EXT. SPACE. + + Evil swallows the probe and immediately bubbles over with activity like a +furious volcano. + +26 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + STAEDERT + Mr. President, we're at crisis point. + + The President looks puzzled. + + PRESIDENT + Your theory is interesting Father but + I don't think we have time to go into it + right now! + + CORNELIUS + Time is of no importance, Mr. President. + Only life is important. + + PRESIDENT + (exasperated) + That's exactly what we are going to try and do: + Protect the lives of some 200 billion of our + fellow citizens! General? + You may fire when ready. + +27 INT. SPACESHIP + + STAEDERT + (cold) (to the CAPTAIN) + ..Up front loading of a 120 ZZR missile. + Marker lights on the objective. + +28 EXT. OUTSIDE SPACESHIP + + All of a sudden, outside the ship, the strange planet's activity ceases. +A black crust immediately covers it. + +29 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + SCIENTIST + (consulting new data) + Its structure has just solidified on the surface, + as if the object felt something. If that's the case, + we are undoubtedly dealing with an intelligence. + + CORNELIUS + The most terrible intelligence imaginable, + Mr. President. + + The President hesitates. + + CAPTAIN + ...The ship is in combat formation. + The missile is loaded, General. + + PRESIDENT + (uneasy) + Staedert? Give me a minute... + I have a doubt. + + STAEDERT + (cold) + I don't, Mr. President. + +30 EXT. OUTSIDE SPACESHIP + + The missile explodes from the ship and penetrates its target. The +explosion is swallowed like a fizzy pill in a small glass of water. +Nothing happens. And then the mass grows larger. + +31 INT. CONTROL ROOM / PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + Staedert looks worried. + + STAEDERT + Load a series of 740 missiles. Maximum + shield protection. + + CAPTAIN + Yes, Sir. + + The President is growing ever more worried. + + PRESIDENT + Staedert? What's going on? Did you + destroy it? + + STAEDERT + I'm about to, Mr. President. + +32 EXT. SPACESHIP + + A series of three missiles heads for the planet, which absorbs them all. +And literally doubles in size. + + SCIENTIST + The planet's diameter has greatly + increased and it's moving toward the ship. + + PRESIDENT + Staedert? Get out of there immediately! + I don't want an incident, do you hear me, + Staedert? + + STAEDERT + (worried) + ...What do we have that's bigger than 240? + + CAPTAIN + Nothing, General. + + PRESIDENT + Staedert, get out of there! That's an order! + + A bead of sweat pearls Staedert's forehead. He is about to give an order +when a gigantic flame emerges from the planet and literally swallows +Staedert's spaceship. + + STAEDERT + (eyes wide) + ... Good God! + + The flame fills the screen with a horrendous NOISE that.... + +33 INT. APARTMENT + + ... wakes up a man trying to escape from a nightmare. KORBEN DALLAS rubs +his head. Thirty five years old, short hair, powerfully built, +unquestionable charm, good looking in spite of the scars here and there. +The alarm clock is still ringing, it shows the date as March 18, 2359. It +in two in the morning. Ha grabs a cigarette, and stops to look for a +light. He shuts oft the alarm. He hears a cat mewing in the hall. But it + still rings. Korben takes a moment and then realizes it in the phone +that is ringing. + + KORBEN + (to the cat) + I'm coming. + + He grabs the phone and crosses his tiny apartment (27 feet long by 6 feet +wide) heading for the door, patting himself for a light. Behind him, the +bed makes itself automatically. + + KORBEN + (on the phone) + Yeah? + + FINGER (V.O.) + Hey bud! Finger here. + + He opens the door for the cat and starts to rummage through a drawer for +a match. Out come a handful of war decorations, a hero's collection. + + KORBEN + + (to the cat) + Hi sweetie! + + ...A Medal of Honor Certificate to Major Dallas + + FINGER (V.O.) + I love you too Major, but you haven't called + me that since basic training. + + KORBEN + I was talking to the cat. + + FINGER (V.O.) + Oh, yeah, I forgot.You still prefer + your cat to the real thing. + + ...A picture of Korben and his ex-wife on their wedding day. + + KORBEN + At least, the cat comes back. + + FINGER (V.O.) + (ironical) + You still pining for that two timing bitch. + Forget her. + There are a million women out there. + + KORBEN + I don't want a million - I just want + one. A perfect one. + + FINGER (V.O.) + Don't exist bud. + + ...A picture of Korben and Finger in uniform next to a space fighter. + + KORBEN + I just found a picture of you. + + FINGER (V.O.) + How do I look? + + KORBEN + Like shit. + + Korben finds a box of matches with three matches. He strikes one. It +does not light. Korben opens the fridge, bare, except for an empty can of +GEMINI croquettes. + On the packet is an ad: + WIN A DREAM TRIP FOR 2 TO FHLOSTON PARADISE. + + FINGER (V.O.) + Must be an old picture.. Listen, you gotta bring + me your hack for the 6 month overhaul. A.S.A.P. + + Korben heats up some brackish water. + + KORBEN + (sighs) + I don't need one. + + FINGER (V.O.) + You forgetting who sat next to you for + a thousand missions. + I know how you drive. + + KORBEN + Finger! I'm driving a cab now, not a + space fighter!! + + FINGER (V.O.) + How many points you got left on your + license? + + KORBEN + (lying) + Uh... at least fifty. + + FINGER (V.O.) + In your dreams! See you tonight! + + Finger has hang up. Korben sighs and does the same. He gets the heated +brackish water and sits down. The cat pounces on the table and meows for +its food. Korben pours half the coffee in the cat's cup. + + The cat meows. Korben taps his cup to the cat's saucer. + + KORBEN + Cheers! + +34 INT. HALL - DAY - OMIT + +35 INT. GARAGE - DAY - OMIT + +36 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The office is emptied, only a few army officers remain. An ancient +manuscript, Billy's drawings, sits in front of the President. Cornelius +turns page after page, illustrating his + point. + + CORNELIUS + (to the President) + We have forty-eight hours, the time it needs + to adapt itself to our living conditions. + + PRESIDENT + (worried) + And then? + + CORNELIUS + And then it will be too late. The goal of + evil is to wipe out life! All forms of life. + For all eternity...Life upsets it. + + The President appears upset himself by this image. + + PRESIDENT + Is there anything that can stop it? + + CORNELIUS + (knowing) + Yes..thank God.. + +37 EXT. SPACE + + The Mondoshawan spaceship bursts through a star cluster and fills the +screen. + +38 INT. COCKPIT - OMIT + +39 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The manuscript is open on the President's desk.. CLOSE ON: + Billy's rendering of the Mondoshawan. + + CORNELIUS + (to the President) + The Mondoshawans don't belong to the + Federated Territories, but they are peaceful... + in their possession are the four elements of life. + These elements when they are gathered around a fifth: + The Supreme Being, ultimate warrior, created to protect + life...... + + The SUPREME BEING is standing, as if frozen in armor. All we see is the +bottom half of his body. Big metallic gloves hold the case engraved with +the emblem of the three suns containing the four Sacred Stones. + + CORNELIUS + ..will produce what the ancients called the + light of creation, the light of total goodness + which is the only thing that can defeat EVIL. + + The President points to the spot occupied by the 5th element. + + PRESIDENT + But what happens if instead of + this... Ultimate Warrior... it is EVIL + who stands here? + + CORNELIUS + White turns to black. Light to Dark. + Life to Death. For all eternity. + + The President's nerves quiver. + + CAPTAIN + Sir, we have a Mondoshawan spaceship at + the frontier requesting permission to enter + our territory. + + PRESIDENT + I guess I should make a decision.. + + CORNELIUS + They are the only ones who can help.. + + GENERAL + Sir..the Mondoshawan do not belong to the + federation. We do not know their intention.. + I must recommend a full trinuclear assault.. + + PRESIDENT + (yells) + Did you see that..thing..swallow our battleship + like a gum drop? You can't even tell me what it is! + I ask you for options you give me bullshit. + Give them permission to enter our territories + with my warmest regards. + + CORNELIUS + (relieved) + Thank you, Mr. President. + +40 INT. MONDOSHAWANS SPACESHIP - OMIT + +41 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE - OMIT + +42 EXT. SPACE / INT. MONDOSHAWAN SHIP + + The MONDOSHAWAN spaceship zips across the Federated Galaxy. + But it is not alone: Two black warships seem to be dogging it. + +43 INT. MONDOSHAWAN COCKPIT + + The MONDOSHAWANS have spotted the spacecraft chasing them. + + FIRST OFFICER + Two non-identified ships approaching. + + CAPTAIN + Must be the welcoming committee. + +44 INT. WARSHIP COCKPIT + + A MANGALORE sits at the controls of the warship. His terrifying features +tell us what sort of welcome they can expect. The pilot fires without +warning. + +45 EXT. SPACE / INT. MONDOSHAWAN SHIP + + The huge ship is badly hit and immediately swerves oft course. + Panic aboard the MONDOSHAWAN ship. + +46 INT. MONDOSHAWAN SHIP + + CAPTAIN + We've been hit! General alert!!! + + Blast after blast hits the defenseless ship. + + CAPTAIN + We're losing control! We have to land fast! + + The huge ship veers oft course and heads for a small red planet, taking +hit after hit. + + CAPTAIN + Send out a distress signal!!! Activate + the emergency landing procedure! + + The huge ship approaches the planet at blinding speed. + + FIRST OFFICER + Impact in less than ten seconds! + + The red planet looms ever closer. + + CAPTAIN + Time is of no importance... + + The ship crashes in a gigantic explosion. + +46A INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY + + A thermo nuclear explosion fills a T.V. screen..Which Korben's cat +watches with interest. + + Korben is about to exit the apartment. + + KORBEN + Don't watch it all day, it'll rot your + mind. Bye sweetie.. + + In response, the cat meows. Korben opens the door to..A huge + gun, brandished by a nervous MUGGER, pointing right in his face. + + MUGGER + The cash man! + + KORBEN + Been here long? + + MUGGER + Don't fuck with me man or I'll blow + you into tomorrow! + + Unperterbed, Korben looks at the mugger's fearsome weapon. + + KORBEN + Isn't that a Z140? Alleviated titanium. + Neuro charged assault model? + + MUGGER + (off balance) + Uh.. + + KORBEN + You know you could hurt someone with + this puppy..good thing it's not loaded.. + + The mugger is lost. He looks at his weapon. + + MUGGER + It's not? + + KORBEN + You gotta push the little yellow button... + + Korben points to the button on the side of the gun. The mugger takes his +advice. + + MUGGER + Thanks.. + + KORBEN + You're welcome.. + + And with lightning speed, Korben blasts the mugger with a straight right +hand, sending him down for the count. Korben retrieves the gun. + + KORBEN + ..you know these things are VERY illegal.. + you could get in a shit load of trouble.. + I better hang onto it for you.. + + As the mugger clears his head, Korben opens a drawer next to him which is +full of similar guns! The mugger's eyes pop out of his head. He scampers +to his feet and runs off. + + Korben shrugs, exits his apartment, and closes the door. The cat watches +a nuclear holocaust on T.V., uninterrupted. + +46B INT. KORBEN'S GARAGE - DAY + + Korben enters his taxi. A robotic voice greets him. + + VOICE + Please enter your license.. + + Korben complies, and starts to push a series of buttons on the dash. + + VOICE + Welcome on board Mr. Dallas.. + + KORBEN + How you doing this morning? Sleep OK? + I didn't. + + Korben hits a button. The garage door starts to open. + + VOICE + Fuel level 6.03..Propulsion 2x4... + + KORBEN + I had the worst goddamn nightmare. + + VOICE + You have nine points left on your license.. + + KORBEN + Thanks for reminding me.. + + As the garage door lifts, the Megalopolis that is New York City in the +23rd century comes into view. Startling in it's height, and breath. + + VOICE + Have a nice day.. + + Korben lets the propulsion build. + + KORBEN + Right.. + + He lets the gear slip. The taxi rockets off into the City. + +47 EXT. TAXI STAND - NIGHT - OMIT + +48 EXT. RED PLANET-OMIT + +49 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + Cornelius collapses in a chair. + + CORNELIUS + We are lost! + + GENERAL MUNRO + Mr. President, the attack was launched by two + unregistered warships. + + PRESIDENT + Close all borders and declare a state of + general alert. + + GENERAL MUNRO + Yes, sir. + + PRESIDENT + (to another OFFICER) + Try to contact these Mondoshawans. We + owe them an explanation. + + CORNELIUS + (lost, to himself) + What are we going to do? + + PRESIDENT + This is government business now. + You ought to go home and get some + rest, Father. + + The President motions to his guards to come and get Cornelius. + + PRESIDENT + I promise to keep you informed. + + A weary Cornelius leaves the room with David's help. + + PRESIDENT + (to the CAPTAIN) + ...Has the rescue team found any survivors? + +50 EXT. RED PLANET - OMIT + +51 EXT. RED PLANET ORBIT - OMIT + +52 INT. LABORATORY 1ST DISTRICT MANHATTAN - DAWN + + An arm, on a surgical cart, moves down the hall of the Nucleological +Center, the most sterile of environments. + + PROFESSOR MACTILBURGH, age 60, hurries alongside GENERAL MUNRO. + + MUNRO + This is all that survived? + + MACTILBURGH + Actually only one cell survived.. + + MUNRO + Have you identified it? + + MACTILBURGH + It's not that easy..we've never encountered + anything like it before..you see normal human + beings have 40 DNA memo groums..which is + more than enough for any species to perpetuate + itself..This one has 200,000. + + MUNRO + Talk English Doc. + + MACTILBURGH + This cell is like a huge library. It has infinite + genetic knowledge stored inside. + Almost like it was...engineered. + + MUNRO + Sounds like a freak of nature to me. + + MACTILBURGH + Yes... I can't wait to meet him. + + They pass into the lab. + +53 INT. LABORATORY + + The two enter a cylindrical laboratory. There is a huge glass turbine in +the middle with the metal glove inside. A DNA chain scrolls on the computer +screen. + + MACTILBURGH + (rather fascinated) + The compositional elements of his DNA + chain are the same as ours, there are simply + more of them tightly packed. + His knowledge is probably limitless.. + + MUNRO + (worried) + Is there any danger? Some kind of virus? + + MACTILBURGH + We put it through the cellular hygiene detector. + The cell is for lack of a better word... perfect. + + Munro hesitates a moment. Then he sighs and uses his personal key to +open the + self-destruct box. + + MUNRO + OK, go ahead! But Mr. Perfect better be polite... + otherwise I turn him into cat food. + + Mactilburgh starts the operation rolling as Munro puts his hand on the +sell-destruct button, ready to use it. Thousands of cells form in the +heart of the generator, an assemblage of DNA elements. Then the cells move +down a tube, like a fluid, and gather in an imprint of a HUMAN body. Step +by step bones are reconstructed, then the nervous and muscular systems. +Whole veins wrap around the muscles. An entire body is reconstructing before +our very eyes. + + DOCTOR + Three seconds to ultra-violet protection. + + A shield comes over the reconstructing body and makes it invisible. + + MACTILBURGH + (to Munro) + ...This is the crucial phase, The reconstruction + of pigment. Cells are bombarded with slightly + greasy solar atoms which forces the body cells + to react, to protect themselves. + That means growing skin. Clever, eh? + + MUNRO + (disgusted) + Wonderful! + + The meter slows, drops to zero. + + ASSISTANT + ... End of reconstruction, beginning of + reanimation . + + A whoosh of air in the glass chamber. Captain Munro has his hand on the +self-destruct button, ready to destroy the being that has barely been +reborn. + + MACTILBURGH + (pushing a button) + Activate life support system. + + An electrical discharge fills the glass chamber causing the body inside +to jerk. + After a few moments of silence, the SOUND of a heartbeat fills the room +over the loudspeaker. + + ASSISTANT + Life support system activated. + + The Supreme Being is alive once again. + + MACTILBURGH + Remove the shield. + + The ASSISTANT automatically removes the ultra-violet shield which slowly +reveals... a woman... nude... young... and very beautiful. Munro stands there +gaping. Not quite his vision of the Supreme Being. Mactilburgh glances +at Munro and gently pushes his hand away from the self-destruct button. + + MACTILBURGH + (with a smile) + I told you ... perfect! + + Munro is hypnotized by the GIRL's beauty. + + MUNRO + ...I'd, uh , like to get a few pictures for the +archives + before she wakes up. + + Mactilburgh looks at him with a grin. A remote-control camera approaches +the girl's face, a flash goes off. Blinded by the flash, the girl jumps and +screams. She cowers in a corner, shaking from the cold, darting eyes +everywhere looking for the case she was holding. + + GIRL + (very angry) + Ouacra cocha o dayodomo binay ouacra + mo cocha ferji akba ligounai makta keratapla. + Tokemata tokemata! Seno santonoi-aypa! + Minoi ay Cheba! Givomana seno! + + MUNRO + (worried) + What's she saying? + + MACTILBURGH + (to his ASSISTANT) + Activate the phonic detector. + + The girl kicks the window repeatedly. + + MACTILBURGH + And give her a light sedative... + and something to wear! + + The ASSISTANT hits a button. A pile of clothes drops out of a trapdoor +in the ceiling. She snatches up the clothes angrily and dresses quickly. +Munro draws closer to the glass window. He watches her dress with +undisguised pleasure. + + MUNRO + (to Mactilburgh) + This thing solid? + + MACTILBURGH + (smiling) + An elephant couldn't crack it. + + The Girl finishes dressing. + + GIRL + (angrily) + Teno akta chataman assin-omekta! + + Munro smiles safely behind his plate glass window. + + MUNRO + (with a smile) + You're gonna have to learn to communicate + better than that angel if you want out. + + Munro dangles the key on a chain that will let her out. The girl rams +her fist right through the window. She grabs the key and yanks it. The +chain snaps tight and Munro slams into the window knocking himself out. The +girl puts her hand through the window again, unlocks the chamber and steps +out. She is still bit wobbly on her legs. Two GUARDS try to grab her. +She sends them flying across the room. Mactilburgh is most impressed. He +sets off a general alarm. + +54 INT. CORRIDOR LABORATORY + + The girl runs through a maze of corridors looking for a way out. A squad +of SECURITY GUARDS appear in front of her and open fire without warning. The +girl takes a leap, grabs an air vent, kicks it out and dives into the air +shaft. The COPS try and jump up to the vent, but none can reach it. + + CHIEF + Get me a chair or a stepladder The rest of you + go through the main ventilation! + +55 INT. VENTILATION DUCT LABORATORY + + The girl moves along unable to see what's ahead of her. She comes to a +dead-end, a grill that leads outside. She pushes it out and exits onto +the ledge. + +56 EXT. LEDGE LABORATORY - DAWN + + She has exited to a ledge on the 450th floor of a building, right in the +middle of Manhattan, which we discover for the first time. The city has +become monstrous. Buildings rise 600 stories. Cars fly. Subways run +vertically...The girl edges along the narrow ledge, unfazed by the height. +The CHIEF leans out the vent, looking out into the void. + + CHIEF + (to his men) + Go on follow her! + + The COPS stare into the gaping void. + + COP + ...No way. + + The CHIEF angrily pulls out his gun and shoots at the girl who ducks +around the corner of the building. Unfortunately the other side in full of +cops as well. A flying police car zooms up in front of her, sirens +blaring. + + VOICE (O.S.) + This in the police. Your status is illegal. + Please put up your hands and follow our + instructions! + + The girl feels trapped. She looks down into the endless 450 below and +all the cars flying underneath her. Then she raises her arms... and dives +off. + +57 INT. POLICE CAR - NIGHT + + COP + (in the car.) + Christ! She dove off! + + In a panic, the COP makes a wrong turn. The girl falls for several +seconds. + She lands on the roof of a flying cab. + +58 INT. CAB - NIGHT + + Korben tries to control his car, reeling from the impact. + + VOICE (O.S.) + You have just had an accident. + Seven points have been temporarily + removed... + + Korben manages to stop his cab, pulls over to the side. + + VOICE / KORBEN + You have one point left on your license. + Have a good day. + + Korben sighs and looks in the back seat to see what the damages are. The +girl, a bit dazed (who wouldn't be), emerges from the debris and sits up. +There's some blood on her face. Korben is stunned. The girl's still alive +and... so beautiful. His heart heads for a meltdown. + + GIRL + Akina delutan, nou-shan. + + KORBEN + (lost) + ...'Scuse me? + + A police car with wailing sirens halts in front of Korben. + + COP + (over a loudspeaker) + You have an unauthorized passenger in your + vehicle. We are going to arrest her. + Please leave your hands on the wheel. + Thank you for your cooperation. + + KORBEN + (obeying) + Sorry, Hon, but I only got one point left + on my license and I gotta get to the garage! + + The police car presses up against the cab. Doors slide open. Huge guns +point at her. Korben feels lousy. The girl's helpless, there are tears in +her eyes, she looks exhausted. + Korben glances at her in the rear view mirror. She's looking all around +to find something to help her communicate with him. + + Her POV: an ad on the back of the seat. An 800 number to help an +orphanage. A teary photo of a kid over the words Please Help. She shoots +to Korben a look of pure distress. + + GIRL + (irresistible) + Please... HELP... + + Korben can't resist her plea. + + KORBEN + Don't put me in this position... + I can't... I'm late as it is... + + But he cannot say no to her eyes. + + KORBEN + Finger's gonna kill me. + + Korben shuts oft the meter and floors it, sideswiping the police car as +he roars away. + + VOICE (O.S.) + Your license has been revoked. + Would you please.... + + Korben whips out a gun and shatters the loudspeaker. + + KORBEN + I hate when people cry... + I got no defense... + + The police car takes out after him, sirens screeching. An insane chase +ensues. + +59 INT. NEW YORK STREETS - DAY + + Korben and his flying taxi are absolute masters of the air. The cops +have trouble following him but then another cop car comes to join in the +fun. Korben drives like a man possessed, nothing can stop him. Except the +dead-end he's just come up against. + + GIRL + Daya deo dono Dato. Dalutan! + + KORBEN + It there's one thing I don't need advice on, + it's how to drive. + + Korben turns his cab sideways and scrapes through a narrow passageway, + ripping his taxi light from the roof. The police car smashes into the +wall. The other one brakes just in time. + + COP + Shit! Attention all-patrol cars! + + The car makes a U-turn, looking for a wider passageway. + +60 EXT. NEW YORK STREET + + The police car roars up, sirens screaming then slows down and checks out +a dead-end flanked by a large vertical neon billboard. The dead-end is empty . +Korben's cab is hidden vertically behind the billboard. Seeing nothing, the + police drive away. + + KORBEN + We'll wait till things quiet down a bit. + You mind? + + The girl grabs his shirt collar and pulls him close, whispers in his ear. + + GIRL + (weak) + ...Priest... + + KORBEN + You're not that bad... Come on we'll + get you to a doctor. + + The girl hands him the handle of the case, struck with the three Egyptian +suns. + + GIRL + (weak) + Vito... Cor... Ni-lious... Priest... + + KORBEN + Vito Cornelius? + + The girl nods, then faints. Korben is somewhat lost faced with so much +mystery. + +61 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + The door opens. Korben is there with the unconscious girl in his arms. + + KORBEN + (embarrassed) + Excuse me, I'm looking for a priest. + + CORNELIUS + (tired) + Weddings are one floor down. + Congratulations. + + Cornelius closes the door. The doorbell RINGS again. + + KORBEN + She's not my bride, she's my fare. + She's looking for this Vito Cornelius. + According to the phone guide he lives here. + + CORNELIUS + (curious) + That's me. But I don't know who she is... + where did you find her? + + KORBEN + She dropped in on me... holding this. + + Korben hands him the metal handle with the three Egyptian suns, stamped +on it. + + CORNELIUS + (staggered) + The fifth element. + + He faints dead away. Korben, with the girl still in his arms looks +around helpless. + + KORBEN + (sighing) + Finger's gonna kill me... + +62 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + In his armchair, Cornelius gets woken by a slap in the face. + + CORNELIUS + (with a start) + Who are you? + + KORBEN + I brought the girl remember? + + CORNELIUS + The girl? + + Cornalius gets up. He looks at the handle. + + KORBEN + Yeah! She dropped in on me. I mean + on my taxi... talking... this... this bizarre + language... + + And then it dawns on Cornelius who the girl is. + + CORNELIUS + (eyes riveted on her) + He's a she! + + KORBEN + (bemused) + You noticed... + + CORNELIUS + (face shining) + There's not a moment to lose! Wake her up, + but be gentle about it! This woman is mankind's + most precious possession! She is... perfect! + + KORBEN + So you do know her. + + CORNELIUS + Uh yes, we're cousins..distant cousins.. + + Cornelius runs into the next room. Korben looks at the girl, goes to +slap her, then changes his mind. + + Her beauty troubles him. He hesitates, then, gently caresses her cheek. +Her skin seems so soft, so fragile. + + KORBEN + Perfect... + +63 INT. SMALL ROOM + + David, is mending a cassock when Cornelius bursts into the room out of +breath. + + CORNELIUS + It's a miracle!!! + + DAVID + (worried) + What is? + + CORNELIUS + (babbling crazily) + I can't wear these clothes! This calls + for dignity! + I have to dress the part! + + He opens a closet filled with identical robes and plunges in, +disappearing as David looks on, uncomprehending. + +64 INT LIVING ROOM. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT + + Korben gently kisses the girl's cheeks, but she doesn't respond. He +looks around then kisses her on the lips. The girl's eyes snap open. +When Korben straightens up he discovers his own gun jammed under his +chin. + + GIRL + (angry) + Eto Akta Gamat! + + KORBEN + (embarrassed) + I'm sorry, it's just that... I was + told to wake you up gently, so I figured... + + The girl pauses a moment. She stares at him, looks puzzled. + + KORBEN + You're right, I was wrong! I shouldn't + have kissed you... especially since we + haven't been introduced and... + (he pulls out a business card) + Here, it's a bit late, but... my name is + Korben, Korben Dallas. + Keep it, you never know, maybe... you'll + need a cab one day. I'll be happy to open + the door this time!. + + The girl hesitates, then snatches the card like a wild animal. + +65 INT. SMALL ROOM + + Cornelius is lost in the closet. + + DAVID + Father, will you please explain what's + going on? + + CORNELIUS + The Supreme Being, the fifth element is here, + in our parish!!! It's a miracle!!! + +66 INT. LIVING ROOM + + KORBEN + ...What's your name? + + GIRL + (after a moment) + Leeloo Minai Lekarariba-Laminai-Tchai + Ekbat De Sebat. + + KORBEN + (polite) + Hey, that's... cute... Do you have a nickname, + something a little... shorter? + + GIRL + ...Leeloo. + + Korben is falling in love. + + KORBEN + That's... really cute... + + Cornelius bursts into the room. She turns the gun on him. + He bows before her. + + CORNELIUS + Appipulai Leeloo Minai.. + + LEELOO + Corn-i-Lius? + + CORNELIUS + (bowing) + At your service. + + LEELOO lowers her guard starts to laugh. An irresistible childish laugh. + Korben smiles. + + DAVID + Father. You sure she's the Supreme Being? + + CORNELIUS + Absolutely sure There's the triple suns on + her gloves! + + David bows low, but his eyes glance up at Leeloo. Cornelius begins to +lead Korben toward the door, hustling him out. + + KORBEN + They all like this in your family, father? + + CORNELIUS + She's an exception.. + + CORNELIUS + Thank you so much for your help Mr...? + + KORBEN + Dallas. Korben Dallas. + + Cornelius takes his arm. Leeloo stops laughing when she sees Korben +leaving. + + CORNELIUS + Yes. That's fine! Thank you very much. + A thousand times over! + + KORBEN + I might call to check up on her, + you know... to see if she's better? + + CORNELIUS + She's fine, really..don't you worry.. + just needs some rest..she's had a very long trip. + + KORBEN + I know. I was there when she arrived. + + Cornelius is about to close the door. Korben's hand blocks it. + + KORBEN + Excuse me! Just one thing! She said something + to me a while ago and... I don't really get it... + Akta Gamat? + + CORNELIUS + It means, "Never without my permission". + + KORBEN + That's what I thought. + + Cornelius slams the door in his face. + + KORBEN + ...Thanks. + +66A INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY + + Korben beads down the hallway. He passes his NEIGHBOR. + + KORBEN + Evening... + + NEIGHBOR + Fuck you! + + KORBEN + ...Thanks... You, too. + + Korben enters his-apartment. + +66B INT.. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY + + The door slides back and the cat comes rubbing up against him, tail in +the air. + + KORBEN + Oh god. I forgot your food ... I'm really sorry! + How about a nice Thai nosh to apologize? + How does that sound, huh? + + The cat meows, appeased, just an the phone rings. + + KORBEN + Hello? + + FINGER (V.O.) + Hey bud...I'm waiting all day here. + + KORBEN + Finger..man..I'm sorry..listen..I was on the way + over but I had a fare fall into my lap.. + y'know one of those big fares you just + can't resist.. + + FINGER (V.O.) + (suspicious) + So, just how big was this fare? + + KORBEN + 5'7", green eyes... long legs... great skin... + perfect.. + + Korben takes out a cigarette. + + FINGER (V.O.) + Uh huh..and I don't suppose you got the + name of this..perfect fare.. + + KORBEN + (dreamy) + Leeloo.. + +67 INT. GARAGE - DAY - OMIT + +68 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + Leeloo has a towel wrapped around her, it looks like she just took a +shower. She sits in front of a computer wolfing down some chicken. Data +scrolls by on the screen. David watches from the corner, in awe. + + DAVID + What's she doing? + + CORNELIUS + Learning our history! + The last 5000 years that she missed! + She's been out of circulation a while, + you know. + + Leeloo breaks into her childish laughter. + + CORNELIUS + What're you laughing about? + + LEELOO + (pronouncing badly) + Napoleon... small. + + She laughs again and tosses some capsules into the microwave. + + DAVID + (hesitant) + Uh father, I know she's been through a lot... + but the sacred stones..we don't have much + time.. + + CORNELIUS + Yes. Of course.. + + Leeloo takes her plate out of the microwave. A steaming plate heaped +with chicken and exotic vegetables. + + CORNELIUS + Leeloo..I'm sorry to interrupt you but.. + + She sits back down in front of the screen and chomps away heavily on her +second chicken. Cornelius sits opposite her. and holds up the case +handle. + + CORNELIUS + (serious) + The case..with the stones... + Where is it? + + LEELOO + San Agamat chay bet... envolet! + + CORNELIUS + The case was stolen? + + Leeloo nods her head, quite unperturbed and continues to devour the food +in front of her. + + CORNELIUS + (shocked) + Who in gods name would do such + a thing? + +69 INT. CORRIDOR. ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + CLOSE ON: A pair of feet limping heavily. A MAN comes alongside them. + + RIGHT ARM + Excuse me sir, the council is worried about + the economy heating up. They wondered if + it would be possible to fire 500... + + They reach a door at the end of the corridor. Zorg enters a code. + + ZORG + Fire 1000. + + RIGHT ARM + But... 500 is all they need, sir. + + ZORG turns slowly. A small scar across run across his face, his eye +stutters. + This is not a man to cross, or contradict. + + RIGHT ARM + 1000! Fine, sir! + Sorry to have disturbed you. + + The door opens... + +70 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + ... and David enters carrying a bundle of clothes. + + CORNELIUS + There was this guy with a limp who + came a month ago..said he was an art + dealer ... Asking all these questions about + the Sacred Stones..at the time I didn't think + anything of it.. What was his name? I'm so + bad with names... + + DAVID + (to Leeloo, timid) + I didn't know your size. + + Leeloo is happy. She pulls off the towel and stands there nude. Cornelius +and David turn away. + + DAVID + They really made her... + + CORNELIUS + Perfect. + + Leeloo finishes dressing. She is delighted. + + LEELOO + (to David) + Domo danko! + + David smiles, dumb with admiration. Cornelius comes over. + + CORNELIUS + Leeloo? The Stones... + We must get them back. + + Leeloo settles down, sits at the computer and turns it on. + + LEELOO + Ikset-kiba. Me imanetaba oum dalat! + + CORNELIUS + You know exactly where they are! + +71 INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY + + A group of handsome WARRIORS approaches. AKNOT, their leader has the +sacred case in his hands. The metal handle is missing but the second +metal glove is still grasping the case. + + ZORG + (pretending to be worried) + Aknot? Is that you? + + The LEADER nods. A disgusted look stamps Zorg's features. + + ZORG + ...What an ugly face! Doesn't suit you at all! + Take it off... + + AKNOT's face burns away revealing the head of a monstrous MANGALORE. + + ZORG + That's better! Never be ashamed of + who you are... + You're warriors... be proud... + + AKNOT says nothing, but if his eyes could talk! + + ZORG + So what if the Federal Army crushed your + entire race and scattered your people to the + wind... + Your time for revenge is at hand... + Voila... the ZF1. + + He takes out a weapon from one a crate and goes into a sales pitch. + + ZORG + (very fast) + ...It's light... the handle's adjustable for + easy carrying... good for righties and lefties. + + Meanwhile, two MEN set up a mannequin rigged with various defense +mechanisms at the far end of the warehouse. + + ZORG + ... Breaks down into four parts, undetectable by + X-rays.. It's the ideal weapon for quick, discreet + interventions. A word on fire power: Titanium + recharger. 3000 round clip with bursts of 3 to 300. + With the replay button, another Zorg innovation, + it's even easier... one shot. + + He fires at the mannequin. + + ZORG + ... and replay sends every following shot + to the same location... + + Zorg spins around, the rounds all hit the mannequin. + + ZORG + (even faster) + I recharge, but the enemy has launched a + cowardly sneak attack from behind, the + automirror takes care of that. Gives me the + time to turn around and finish the job. + 300 round bursts, then there are the Zorg oldies... + + He fires off each item he names. + + ZORG + ...Rocket launcher. The always efficient + flame thrower... My favorite. + Our famous net launcher, the arrow launcher, + with exploding or poisonous gas heads - very + practical. + And for the grand finale, the all-new ice-cube + system! + + The mannequin has been blasted into a pile of ashes covered by a net,. +stuck with arrows, the whole mess frozen solid. He tosses the weapon into +AKNOT's hands. + + ZORG + ...Four full crates, delivered right on time! + What about you, my dear Aknot, did + you bring me what I asked you for? + + AKNOT sets the case on a crate. Zorg gloats while stroking the case. + + ZORG + ...Magnificent. + + Zorg smiles, takes a deep breath, opens the case. It's empty + +72 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + Leeloo breaks into her childish laughter once again. + + CORNELIUS + (astonished) + What do you mean empty? + +73 INT. ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + AKNOT looks into the case. Things grow tense. + + ZORG + Alright..I've got an open mind here.. + anyone care to explain? + +74 INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + Leeloo explains what happened in her language. + + CORNELIUS + (translating) + She says that the Guardians never really had + much faith in humans. They were afraid of + being attacked. The stones were given to someone + they could trust who took another route. + She's supposed to contact this person in a little less + than twelve hours from now in a hotel. + She's looking for the address! + + A map of the stars flashes onto the screen, Leeloo points. + + LEELOO + Dot! + + The little group comes over to look. + + DAVID + Planet Fhloston, in the Angel constellation + + Cornelius plops down into his armchair. + + CORNELIUS + ...We're saved! + +75 INT. ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + ZORG + I'm fucked! + + Zorg calmly closes the case and gives Aknot a blood-chilling stare. + + AKNOT + You asked for a case. + We brought you a case. + + ZORG + (shouting) + A case with four stones in it. Not one! + Not two or three! But four!!! Four stones!!! + What the fuck am I supposed to do with an + EMPTY case?!! + +AKNOT's men grow edgy. + + AKNOT + (tense) + ...We are warriors, not merchants! + + ZORG + (humored) + But you can still count. Look... + my fingers. + + He holds up four fingers. + + ZORG + ...Four stones, four crates... Zero stones... + (yelling) + ZERO CRATES!!! + (to his men) + Put everything back, we're outta here. + + AKNOT's warriors turn their weapons on Zorg. + + AKNOT + (icily) + We risked our lives. I believe a + little compensation is in order. + + ZORG + (smiling) + So, you are a merchant, after all. + (to his men) + Leave them one crate. For the cause! + + Zorg's men leave a crate and exit with the other three. + +76 EXT. OUTSIDE ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + Zorg walks along the street to his limo. RIGHT ARM carries the empty +case. + + ZORG + I don't like warriors! They're too + narrow-minded, no sublety. Worse, + they fight for hopeless causes..for honor! + Honor has killed millions of people but + hasn't saved a single one. + (pause) + You know what -- do I like though, I like killer. + A real dyed in the wool killer. Cold-blooded. + Clean. Methodical. Thorough. A killer, when + he picked up the ZF1, would've immediately + asked about the little red button on the bottom of + the gun. + +77 INT. HALLWAY ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + The warriors have all taken a weapon. One of them inspects his ZF1. He +turns it over and notices the little red button. He presses it. + +78 EXT. OUTSIDE ZORG'S WAREHOUSE - DAY + + Behind Zorg, an ear-shattering explosion levels the warehouse. + + ZORG + (impassive) + Bring the priest. + +79 INT. GARAGE - DAY - OMIT + +79A INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY + + Korben is finishing a Thai meal, cooked by a Thai on his mini restaurant +anchored at the window. The cat eats next to Korben, contented. + + KORBEN + So you forgive me? + + The cat meows just as a red light blinks, announcing the arrival of a +message in a glass tube. Korben ignores it. + + THAI + Not going to open? + + KORBEN + I've never gotten a message that wasn't + bad news. + + THAI + How someone strong like you scared from + a message? Is good news I sure! + + KORBEN + The last two messages I got? The first one + was from my wife telling me she was leaving! + And the second was from my lawyer telling me + he was leaving too... with my wife. + + THAI + You right that is bad.. but mathematically + luck must change! + Grandfather say: "It never rain every day." + This is good news guarantee.. I bet you lunch! + + Korben hesitates, then gives the envelope to the Thai, who opens it with +a big smile that fades as reads the contents aloud. + + THAI + ...You're fired. Oh! + + Korben smiles at him. + + KORBEN + At least I won lunch. + + THAI + Good philosophy..see good in bad.. + I like..I prepare number one dessert.. + special for you and pussy.. + + The cat meows. + +79B INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY + + Leeloo is polishing of' an immense pile of dessert as David bangs away at +the computer. + + DAVID + I got it! Everything here we need to + know about Fhloston Paradise Hotel... + and a detailed blueprint of the entire hotel! + + CORNELIUS + Good work, my son. Now all we need is + a way to get there. + + The doorbell rings. + + CORNELIUS + I'll get it. Finish your work my son. + + Cornelius opens to Right Arm with armed escort. + + RIGHT ARM + Father Cornelius? + + CORNELIUS + My son? + + RIGHT ARM + Mr. Zorg would like a word with you. + + CORNELIUS + Mr. Who? + +80 EXT. MANHATTAN - OMIT + +81 INT. HALLWAY CORNELIUS APARTMENT - OMIT + +82 INT. REFRIGERATION ROOM - OMIT + +83 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE + + Zorg turns to Cornelius. + + ZORG + Zorg. Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg... + nice to see you again + + CORNELIUS + I remember you now..the so called + art dealer. + + ZORG + I'm glad you got your memory back, Father... + Because you're going to need it... + Where are the stones? + + CORNELIUS + ...Why on earth do the stones interest you? + + ZORG + Personally, they are of no interest to me, + I'd rather sell weapons..but I have a customer... + so tell me... + + CORNELIUS + Even it I did know where the stones were + I would never tell somebody like you. + + ZORG + Why? What's wrong with me? + + CORNELIUS + ...I'm a priest! I'm here to serve life, + All you want to do is destroy it. + + ZORG + Ah, Father... You are so wrong. + Let me explain... + + Zorg leads Cornelius into his inner office. + + ZORG + ...would you like a drink? + + CORNELIUS + No thank you. + + ZORG + Follow me.. Life, which you so nobly serve, + comes from destruction. Look at this empty + glass. + + Zorg pushes the glass with his finger. + + ZORG + Here it is... peaceful... serene... + but if it is... + + Zorg pushes the glass off the table. It shatters on the floor. + + ZORG + Destroyed... + + Small individual robots, both free-wheeling and integrated, come zipping +out to clean up the mess. + + ZORG + ...Look at all these little things... + so busy all of a sudden. + Notice how each one is useful. + What a lovely ballet, so full of form + and color. So full of..life! + + CORNELIUS + They are robots! + + A SERVANT comes in pours water in another glass. Zorg tosses a cherry +into it. + + ZORG + Yes but... by that simple gesture of destruction. + I gave work to at least fifty people today. The + engineers, the technicians, the mechanics. Fifty + people who will be able to feed their children so + they can grow up big and strong. Children who + will have children of their own, adding to the great + cycle of life! + + Cornelius sits in silence. + + ZORG + Father, by creating a little destruction, + I am, in fact, encouraging life! So, in + reality, you and I are in the same business! + + CORNELIUS + Destroying a glass is one thing..killing people + with the weapons you produce is quite another. + + ZORG + Let me reassure you Father..I will never kill + more people in my entire life than religion has + killed in the last 2000 years. + + Zorg smiles, holds up the glass and takes a drink. + Unfortunately, he chokes on the cherry. Unable to breathe, Zorg starts +to panic. + + CORNELIUS + (mocking) + Where's the robot to pat your back? + + Zorg falls, writhing, on his desk, inadvertently hitting buttons which +trigger a slew of little mechanisms. They pop out all over the desk. +True chaos reigns. Even a cage appears, holding a Souliman Aktapan, a fat +multicolored beastie, PICASSO, who seems surprised to be out in daylight. He +licks his half-dead master in thanks. Cornelius gets up and walks around +the desk. Zorg motions for help. + + CORNELIUS + Can I give you a hand? + + Cornelius whacks him on the back. The cherry comes flying out. Zorg +regains control of himself. GUARDS come running in. + + ZORG + You saved my life... So, I'm going + to spare yours. + (to the GUARDS) + Throw him out! + + The GUARDS throw Cornelius out. + + CORNELIUS + You are a monster, Zorg! + + ZORG + (complimented) + I know... + + The GUARDS drag Cornelius out of the office. + + ZORG + ...Torture whoever you want, the + president if you have to but I want + those Stones. You have an hour. + + Right Arm salutes and hurries out of the office. + +84 EXT. MANHATTAN STREET - OMIT + +85 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE - OMIT + +86 INT./EXT. STREET / TAXI - OMIT + +87 INT. REFRIGERATION ROOM - OMIT + +88 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE - DAY - OMIT + +89 INT. HALLWAY - OMIT + +90 INT. REFRIGERATION ROOM - OMIT + +91 INT. TAXI - OMIT + +92 INT. ROOM - DAY - OMIT + +93 INT. TAXI - OMIT + +94 INT. ROOM - DAY - OMIT + +95 INT. TAXI - OMIT + +96 INT. SHAFT - OMIT + +97 INT. GARAGE - OMIT + +98 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE - OMIT + +99 INT. GARAGE - OMIT + +100 INT. LOCKER ROOM GARAGE - OMIT + +101 INT. GARAGE - OMIT + +102 INT. LOCKER ROOM GARAGE - OMIT + +103 INT. KORBEN'S BUILDING - DAY - OMIT + +104 INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - OMIT + +105 EXT. / INT. SPACE / SPACESHIP + + ...The dark planet. Three warships are positioned in front of it. + Communication satellites arrive from all over the place, drawn to it like +a magnet. + + CAPTAIN + (observing) + It's gobbling up all the communication + satellites in the galaxy! + +106 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindberg appears even more crushed by recent events. + + PRESIDENT + Why the hell is it eating up all those + satellites like that? + + HEAD SCIENTIST + (desperate) + ...We're working on it, Mr. President. + We're working on it. + + PRESIDENT + It should only choke on them. + + MUNRO enters the office just as a cockroach crawls onto the desk. +There's a small antenna on its back. + +107 INT. SMALL ROOM + + Zorg's Right Arm wears earphones, monitoring the President's conversation +with the cockroach-spy. + +108 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE / SMALL ROOM + + MUNRO + I managed to contact the Mondoshawan. + They deplore the incident, but accept our + apologies. + + PRESIDENT + (relieved) + And the Stones? Did you find them in the + wreckage? + + MUNRO + The-Stones weren't aboard the ship. + + PRESIDENT + (surprised) + ...What do you mean? + + The President is all ears. + + So is Zorg's Right Arm. + + MUNRO + The Mondoshawan never fully trusted the + human race..they felt we're too unpredictable.. + so they gave up the Stones to somebody they + do trust. Her name is Plavalaguna. She's a Diva + and she's going to sing at the charity ball on + Fhloston Paradise in a few hours. She has the + Stones with her. + + The President breathes easier. + + Zorg's Right Arm is delighted. + + PRESIDENT + (taking off a shoe) + Excellent! + + The President crushes the cockroach with his shoe. + + Right Arm's earphones fly off his head. Good-bye eardrums. + +109 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + PRESIDENT + I want your best man on this! + + MUNRO + Don't worry, Sir. I have the perfect one. + +110 INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY + + C.U. The most disgusting dessert ever made. Korben looks at it shimmying +on a plate as the Thai serves it to him proudly. + + THAI + Stewed jellyfish cake.. my speciality.. + + Korben forces a weak, polite smile as the Thai looks on expectantly. The +phone rings. + + KORBEN + Saved by the bell. + + Korben rises to get his cigarettes, and answer the phone. + + KORBEN + ...Hello? + + MOTHER (V.O.) + You're the nastiest dirtbag I know in + this stinking City! + + KORBEN + (resigned) + Hi Ma... + + MOTHER (V.O.) + I've been playing twice a week for 20 years, + 20 years I've been eating those shitty croquettes. + + Korben goes to light his cigarette. There are only two matches left in +the match box. + Korben strikes one and it fizzles. + + MOTHER (V.O.) + You wouldn't even eat one to help your + poor mother, and you win the big prize? + Know something? The whole thing makes + me sick! + + The Thai starts to clean up. Just as Korben goes to strike the second +match.. + + MOTHER (V.O.) + Are you listening to me, you ingrate! + + KORBEN + (resigned) + Yes ma.. + + Korben sighs and puts the match back in the box. + + Korben enters his code on the keypad the Thai is holding. + + KORBEN + (to the Thai) + Go on... This is gonna take a while! + +The Thai casts oft. Korben closes the window. + + KORBEN + Other than that... You all right? + + MOTHER (V.O.) + ...And now you're making fun of me? + I'm warning you! If you don't take me + after all these years of sacrifice, I'll + never forgive you!! + + The Thai flies off. In the hall, the cat meows-for more food. + + KORBEN + (to the cat) + I'm coming!. Ma, what're you talking + about? + + MOTHER (V.O.) + I get it! You want to make me beg, + is that it? + + KORBEN + All I want is an explanation! I just got + in, I lost my job. I smashed my cab. + I got mugged, but other than that + everything's peachy, Ma, thanks for asking!! + Now settle down and explain to me calmly.. + + A message drops in his tube. The red light goes on. + + MOTHER (V.O.) + You just won a trip, you dolt! + Ten days in Fhloston Paradise for two! + + KORBEN + Ma. If I'd won, I'd know about it. + Someone would have notified me. + + MOTHER (V.O.) + They've been blaring out your name on + the radio for the last hour, blockhead! + + He eyeballs the message still in the tube. The doorbell rings.- + + KORBEN + Ma.. it's the door. I'll call you back. + + Korben hangs up before his mother can say anything and heads for the +door. Before he gets there it opens, General Munro enters followed by a +Captain and a Major. + MAJOR ICEBORG is a woman. All she needs to become a man is a mustache. + Munro opens a file. + + MUNRO + (clipped) + Major Dallas, if our calculations are correct + you still have 57 hours owed to the Federal + Army on your enlistment which is more than + you will need for a mission of the utmost + importance. + + KORBEN + What mission? + + MUNRO + To save the world. + + KORBEN + Where have I heard this song before? + + MUNRO + You're to leave immediately for Fhloston + Paradise. Retrieve four Stones from the + Diva Plavalaguna. And bring them back with + the utmost discretion as possible. + Any questions'? + + KORBEN + (a little bewildered) + Just one... why me? + + MUNRO + Three reasons... One: As part of The Elite + Special Forces Unit of the Federated Army + you are an expert in the use of all weapons + and spacecraft needed for this mission. + + Munro pulls out a long list of documents. + + MUNRO + Two: Of all the members of your unit + you were the most highly decorated. + + KORBEN + And the third one? + + MUNRO + You're the only one left alive... + + Munro removes the message Korben hasn't bothered to look at. + + MUNRO + Don't you open your messages? + + KORBEN + I've had enough good news for today + + MUNRO + (by rote) + You have won the annual Gemini contest + and a trip to Fhloston Paradise. For two. + Congratulations. + Here are your tickets. + + He hands Korben the tickets. Korben gets it. + + KORBEN + You rigged the contest? + + Munro nods. + + MUNRO + Major Iceborg will accompany you... + as your wife... + + The idea of taking a trip with Iceborg makes him sick. + + KORBEN + (sarcastic) + You couldn't come up with something + a little more discreet? + + MUNRO + Old tricks are the best tricks eh? + + KORBEN + I'm not going. + + MUNRO + Why not? + + KORBEN + One reason... I want to stay the only + one left alive. + +110A INT. KORBEN'S HALL + + Leeloo and Cornelius search for Korben's apartment. Leeloo carries the +card Korben gave her. Cornelius finds the apartment, and yanks the. +number off the door. He waves Leeloo over as his hand goes to the bell. + +110B INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT + + The doorbell rings. + + KORBEN + ...Scuse me. + + Korben goes to the door and looks out the peephole: the beautiful Leeloo. + Korben panics, overcome with happiness. + + KORBEN + ...Shit! + + MUNRO + (worried) + What is it? + + Korben has two seconds to make up something to get rid of Munro. + + KORBEN + It's my wife. + + MUNRO + I thought you were divorced. + + KORBEN + I mean my future.. my ex.. My future ex.. + if she sees you here I'm finished. She hates + you guys. It's what killed us in the first place. + Please... + + He puts them in the fridge, shoving the jellyfish cake in Iceborg's +hands. + + KORBEN + ...Sorry, General, but we've got no choice! + It'll only take a minute! Let me set up + another meeting and I'll be back. + + MUNRO + Three of us will never fit in there! + + KORBEN + (pushing him) + Oh, yes you will... + + Korben slams the fridge door. The doorbell RINGS again. + + KORBEN + ...Coming! + + He whips through his place in ten seconds, gathers up things laying +about, + shuts drawers, rolls up his laundry in the folding bed. He brushes his +hair back + and opens the door with a big smile only to discover a gun stuck between +his + eyes held by Cornelius. + + LEELOO + Apipoulai! + + KORBEN + I suppose that means "Hi" ? + + CORNELIUS + I'm sorry to have to resort to such + methods, but we heard about your + good luck on he radio and we need + the tickets to Fhloston. + + KORBEN + Is that the usual way priests go on + vacation? + + CORNELIUS + We're not going on vacation..we're + on a mission.. + + KORBEN + What kind of mission? + + CORNELIUS + (sincere) + We have to save the world. + + KORBEN + (skeptical) + Good luck.. + + CORNELIUS + Of course. + + KORBEN + Father, I was in the Army for awhile + and every time they told us we were + on a mission to save the world the + only thing that changed was I lost a + lot of friends. So thanks for the offer.. + but no thanks. + + Cornelius is disappointed. Leeloo looks crestfallen. + + KORBEN + I'm sorry.. + + VOICE + This is a police control action.. + + Everyone freezes as the whole building resounds with the electronic +voice. + +111 INT. LANDING KORBEN'S BUILDING + + A group of POLICEMEN bursts into the hallway. One of the cops enters a +code on the police wall box. A device descends from the ceiling, a +flashing light-siren, + a VOICE fills the air. + + VOICE + This is not an exercise. + This is a police control. + + Cornelius starts to panic. Korben takes charge. + + CORNELIUS + Oh my god oh my god.. + + Korben pushes a button sending the fridge to the next floor. A shower +takes it's place. + + KORBEN + Leeloo, hide in here and don't move! + + Leeloo hops in. Korben tosses Cornelius on the bed. + + CORNELIUS + What are you doing? + + KORBEN + Trying to save your ass so you can + save the world. + + ..and hits a button on the wall. The bed disappears into the wall. + + Korben grabs his tickets and slides them in his belt. + +112 INT. LANDING KORBEN'S BUILDING - DAY + + Meanwhile, the automatic police voice continues. + + VOICE + ...Spread your legs and place your + hands in the yellow circles, please. + + A COP slaps a viewer device on Korben's door which makes part of it +transparent. + + COP 1 + Put your hands in the yellow circles, + please. + + Korben takes his time hiding his face. The Cop looks at his sheet. He's +looking for + a... KORBEN DALLAS. He has his picture, but it is Korben with long hair +and beard. + + COP 1 + (to COP 2) + Sir? Are you a human? + + KORBEN + No, I'm a meat popsicle. + + COP 3 + (at the other end of the hall) + I found him! + + C.U. Korben's calling card is clumsily stuck to the door of the +neighbor's apartment. COP 3 slaps the viewer on the nasty neighbor's door. +The neighbor is at his sink shaving instead of against the wall, COP 1 +arrives with Korben's picture. + + COP 1 + Sir, this is a control. Please put your + hands in the yellow circles. + + The neighbor steps right up to the viewer, shaving cream on his face. He +could pass for Korben. + + NEIGHBOR + Fuck you!! + +113 INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT + + Korben still has his hands to the wall. + + KORBEN + Wrong answer. + + SHOT O.S. EXPLOSION. Scuffle. + +114 INT. HALL + + The riot police hustle down the hall dragging the neighbor behind them in +a canvas bag. A cop is on the wall phone. + + COP + OK, we got the guy under wraps. + +115 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE + + Right Arm is on the phone, facing Zorg. + + COP (O.S.) + It was not easy, but we bagged him!. + Thanks for the tip! + + RIGHT ARM + (smiling) + Glad to help. + + He hangs up. + + RIGHT ARM + They just arrested the guy for Uranium + smuggling. Everything's going as planned. + + He shows him a plane ticket, and a passport with his picture and Korben's +name. + + RIGHT ARM + All I have to do now is to go to the + airport and take his place. I should be + in Fhloston in less than four hours. + + Zorg sits there quietly for a moment. + + ZORG + Don't come back without the Stones. + +116 INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT + + Korben opens the shower door. Leeloo is soaking wet, her teeth +chattering from the cold. + + KORBEN + I'm really sorry.. there wasn't time. + +His eyes fall on an old blanket. + + KORBEN + Here let me wrap you up. + + Korben wraps her in an blanket and vigoroualy rubs her back. Leeloo +warms gradually and snuggles closer to that warm comfortable shoulder. +Korben's rubbing slows, looking more like caresses. + + KORBEN + ..It's funny. I've met you twice today and + you've ended up in my arms both times. + + Leeloo suddenly realizes that she has maybe gone a bit too far. + She recovers, looking embarrassed too. + + LEELOO + (nicely) + Valo massa... Chacha hamas. + + KORBEN + Uh..you're welcome. + + The intimacy makes him nervous. He looks for a diversion. + + KORBEN + Coffee! That's what you need! + A nice, hot cup of coffee! + + He pushes a button on the coffee machine. + + KORBEN + With some honey! You'll see, honey's + great!... + + Korben rummages through the drawer. Leeloo, innocent, doesn't seem to +quite understand everything that is going on. + + KORBEN + A hot cup of coffee... with honey... + + He rummages through the cupboard, exceedingly nervous. Leeloo smiles and +begins to look around. She opens a drawer and comes upon.. + + KORBEN + (nervously) + I've got this great honey somewhere. + You know about honey? There used to be + these little animals who made it with antenna... + + ..pictures of Major Korben Dallas War Hero. + + KORBEN + ..and these other animals who ate it.. + one were bees the other were bears.. + + She looks back to the man fumbling for honey. + + KORBEN + I forget which ate it and which made it + but.. + + And she smiles. + + KORBEN + Here it is! + + Korben holds up the jar of honey. + + KORBEN + Taste this... + + Leeloo innocently sticks his finger in the jar then puts it in her mouth. + + KORBEN + It... melts in your mouth, doesn't it? + + She savors the honey, slowly; sensually. Her lips shine with honey. Her +eyes narrow with pleasure. Korben is hypnotized by her lips, like a moth +attracted to a flame. He begins to lose control, which makes him nervous. + + An indistinct sound comes from the wall. But Korben is so entranced with +the sight of Leeloo licking her honied fingers, he doesn't hear it until +it becomes quite a racket. + + KORBEN + You hear that? + + LEELOO + (licking) + Cornelius.. + + KORBEN + Oh god! + + Korben pushes the button on the wall. The bed pops out, fully made, with +Cornelius tucked in it, struggling to get out. + + KORBEN + I'm really sorry.. let me help you.. + +Korben begins to pull at the covers when.. + + LEELOO + Achta ge lumitai de matala.. + + Korben turns.. + + KORBEN + What? + + He turns to Leeloo struggling out of her wet clothes. His breath is taken +away by the sight of her perfect body. + + Cornelius whacks him heavily on the head with a lamp. Korben drops to +the floor. + + LEELOO + (displeased) + Vano da, mechteba?! + Soun domo kala chon hammas! + + CORNELIUS + No, I'm not proud of myself... + But we don't have the luxury of choice. + +117 INT. ENTRANCE KORBEN'S BUILDING - DAY + + The POLICE exit the elevator and head for the front door. A cop suddenly +takes a hit from a silencer, then a second. Others are bashed on the head +by MANGALORE warriors. One of them picks up the prisoner bag, takes it +into a small shed. + +118 INT. SHED + + Aknot, the Mangalore leader, is seriously wounded and can't walk. + + AKANIT + Korben Dallas! We got him. + + AKNOT + Perfect... Take command, Akanit. + Go to Fhloston and get the Stones... + If Zorg really wants them... He'll have + to negotiate. Revenge is at hand. + +119 INT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT KORBEN'S BUILDING - DAY + + Korben gets unsteadily to his feet, some blood drips down his face. He +daubs at it. + + KORBEN + Jesus!... Some priest! + + The phone rings, he manages to answer. + + KORBEN + Yeah? + + MOTHER (V.O) + Have you pulled yourself together? + + KORBEN + ...Not yet. + + He hangs up. + + Korben opens the fridge door. The three officers are frozen solid. +Korben grabs some ice, presses it to his forehead. + + KORBEN + I'll take the mission. + + He closes the door. + +120 INT. AIRPORT HALL - DAY + + Cornelius and Leeloo (still damp) arrive at the Manhattan Intergalactic +Airport. + A huge hall three quarters filled with trash piled up to the ceiling. + + There are groups of extra-terrestrials on strike standing in trash +holding picket signs. A SECURITY GUARD picks up a phone off the wall. + + SECURITY GUARD + Illegal gathering in Zone 4. + + A hand taps Leeloo from behind. She whips around catching David in the +face. + + CORNELIUS + Leeloo, be careful. + + He turns to David who in holding his bloody nose. + + CORNELIUS + Did you get them? + + David hands Cornelius two passports. + + CORNELIUS + Excellent... Leeloo Dallas. + + He hands it to her. The name makes her smile. + + CORNELIUS + And Korben David Dallas. + + She frowns. + + LEELOO + Akta dedero ansila do mektet. + + CORNELIUS + I can't pretend to be your husband... + David's in great shape. + + She looks at David holding his bloody nose. + + CORNELIUS + He'll protect you. Go on... See the Diva... + get the Stones... See you at the temple... + God be with you. + + ANGLE ON: Korben comes rushing into the airport. Walking quickly, he +scopes the hall looking for Leeloo. A POLICE PATROL bearing down on the +STRIKERS jostles him. The cops open fire. The strikers dive into the garbage +and disappear. + +121 INT. BOARDING GATE + + David nervously puts tickets and IDs on the check-in counter. + Leeloo tosses her suitcase on the conveyor belt. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + Congratulations on winning the contest. + + David gives her a bleak smile. Leeloo rolls her eyes. + + Back a ways, Korben has spotted Leeloo and... David. He heads right for +them. Leeloo's seen him. She is both delighted and panicked. David's +seen nothing. Korben presses one of his fingers like a gun to David's back. + + KORBEN + (friendly) + Hey! I really thought I was going to + miss my flight! + (to David) + Thanks, kid! You put the luggage on + the conveyor belt? + + DAVID + (freaking) + Uh... yeah. + + KORBEN + (smiling) + Great! Now beat it! + + Paralyzed, David leaves. Korben turns to the attendant. + + KORBEN + Excuse me. I was so afraid I'd miss the + flight that I sent the kid here to pick up + my boarding card. + + He looks at David's fake ID. + + KORBEN + ...My cousin David... + + Leeloo is unable to hold back a smile. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + (looking at Leeloo's ID) + Your wife? + + Korben grabs the ID and reads it. + + KORBEN + Uh, yes... Newlyweds. + (aside) + You know how it is... Love at first sight. + You meet, something goes tilt,. you get + married, you hardly know each other. + Right, darling? + + Leeloo rips her boarding card out of the attendant's hand. + + LEELOO + (sharply) + Dinoine chagantakat! + + KORBEN + Took the words right out of my mouth. + Go on... I'll be right with you. + (to Check-in Attendant) + It's our honeymoon. We're going to use + the trip to get to know each other better. + + He winks at the stewardess. + + ANGLE ON: + + The neighbor and a tawdry young girl cross the airport. The couple in +almost knocked over by a police patrol holding a 500 pound PIG on a +stainless steel leash. The couple panics a moment, the realize the patrol +isn't for them. The pig heads for the pile where the strikers disappeared. + + COP + (to pig) + + Come on, snyffer, go root! + + The pig piles into the garbage. The Cop cuts it some slack. + Cornelius sits at a bar. + + CORNELIUS + (to the bartender) + I feel so guilty sending her to do the dirty + work. I know she was made to be strong + but she's also so fragile... So human. + You know what I mean? + + The bartender, a robot, nods his head as he pours Cornelius a drink. + + ANGLE ON: + + The nasty neighbor and his wife hand their tickets to the check-in +attendant. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + (surprised) + Dallas... Korben... + + NEIGHBOR + (in a different voice) + Yes, that's me. + + The check-in attendant triggers a transparent blue light that shines on +their faces, revealing two other faces: + + Mangalores. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + (smiling) + Just a minute, please. + + She hits a silent alarm, but the Mangalores feel something is wrong. + + NEIGHBOR + We'll be right back ... we're gonna + check out the duty free... + + They spin around and hurry away. + + ANGLE ON: + + Cornelius at the bar, half in the bag. + + ROBOT + The same? + + CORNELIUS + Yeah... + + DAVID (V.O.) + Make that two... + + Cornelius turns to David. + + CORNELIUS + Where's Leeloo? + + DAVID + On the plane... with Mr. Dallas... + the real one. + + CORNELIUS + It's all my fault. I'm the servant... + It's my mission! Here! + + He hands David the Temple Key from around his neck. + + CORNELIUS + Here's the key to the Temple.. + Prepare for our arrival! + + Cornelius tosses David's drink into his own, downs it all in one shot, +and takes off, passing the Mangalore couple headed for the exit. They are +very nervous. + A police patrol is coming. This time, it seems to be for them. + + NEIGHBOR + (to the tawdry girl) + Tell Aknot plan A flopped. + Tell him to go to plan B. + + The tawdry girl nods and peels off. The neighbor takes out a gun and +blasts away at the cops. The cops fire back. A firefight rages in the +hall. The tawdry girl dives into a pile of garbage and disappears. + + COP + (into walkie-talkie) + ...Send in a back-up unit, Zone 7! + + ANGLE ON: + + On one side of the hall, a trap door opens. Three pigs come running out, +grabbed by their police handler. + + Cornelius waits until everyone has left, gets down on all fours and +crawls through the trapdoor reserved for the pigs. + +122 INT. FIRST CLASS LOUNGE + + Leeloo stands at the buffet in the first class lounge eating everything +in sight. + +123 INT. HALL + + Korben is led down the hall by a STEWARDESS. + + STEWARDESS + You are so lucky... Loc Rhod is the + coolest DJ in the universe. + + KORBEN + Listen... I don't want to be interviewed. + I'd prefer to remain anonymous. + + The stewardess stops in the corridor. + + STEWARDESS + Forget anonymous. You'll be doing Loc + Rhod's live show every day from 5 to 7! + + KORBEN + (expression changes) + You gotta be kidding! + + The stewardess smiles and shakes her head. The door next to him suddenly +swings open and smashes him in the face. + + In walks LOC RHOD amidst a tornado of music and security guards. He is +young, good-looking, eccentric, charming as an elf or sly as a fox. A +bundle of energy. He is the 24th century's most popular DJ. + + LOC RHOD + (speedy, in rhythm) + Korben Dallas! Here he is The most hated + man in the universe. The one and only winner + of the Gemini Croquette contest! Ladies, start + melting 'cause the boy's hot! Hot! Hot! The boy + is perfect.. + (he feels his muscles) + ...The right size, right build, right hair. Right on! + Say something-to those 50 billion pair of ears out + there D-man! + + An ASSISTANT hands a totally lost Korben a mike. + + KORBEN + (hesitant) + ...Hi. + + LOC RHOD + Does it get any better or what! + + Loc Rhod grabs Korben's arm and leads him down the hallway, as fast as +the music. + + LOC RHOD + ...Quiver ladies, he's gonna set the world on + fire right here from 5 to 7! You'll know + everything there is to know about the D-man. + His dreams, his desires, his most intimate of + intimates. And from what I'm looking at + intimate is the stud muffin's middle name. + So tell me my main man... you nervous in the + service? + + KORBEN + Uh... not really. + + Loc Rhod lets go of Korben's arm and grabs the Stewardess. + + LOC RHOD + Freeze those knees, my chickadees, 'cause + Korben is on the case with a major face... + + Loc Rhod rubs up against the stewardess. + + LOC RHOD + ...Start drooling, ladies! My man here is a + sharp-tongued Sire who's gonna stroke your + every desire. + + They come to an intersection. The airline company has prepared drinks +for them. Loc Rhod pushes on, grabs a glass of champagne, scribbles his +autograph. + + LOC RHOD + Yesterday's unknown will be tomorrow's Prince + of Fhloston Paradise, the hotel of a thousand and + one follies, home of luxury and beauty. A magic + fountain flowing with non-stop wine, women and + Bootchie Koochie Koo... + + He tosses away his champagne glass. + + LOC RHOD + Beware out there puppy dogs my man is on + the prowl. Owwww! + + Howling, Loc Rhod grabs another stewardess by the arm. + + LOC RHOD + ...And start licking your stamps little girls, + this guy's gonna have you writing home to + Momma! Tomorrow from 5 to 7, I'll be your + voice, your tongue and I'll be hot on the tail + of the sexiest man of the year... D-man... + Your man... My man. + + The stewardess shivers. A BEEP is heard. + + VOCODER (O.S.) + End of transmission. + + The MUSIC suddenly stops. Several assistants come and compliment Loc +Rhod who sighs, lights up a cigarette, and drops his pretense. + + LOC RHOD + Korben sweetheart do me a favor I know this + is probably the biggest thing that ever happened + to you in your inconsequential life. But I've got + a show to do here and it's got to pop. So tomorrow, + when we're on air, give me a hand... Try to make + believe you have more than a one word vocabulary. + OK pal? + + That does it. Korben grabs him by the collar and drags him into a +corner. + Loc Rhod's feet don't touch the ground. + + KORBEN + (pissed) + I didn't come here to play Dumbo on the radio. + So tomorrow between 5 and 7 give yourself a + hand, that clear pal? + + LOC RHOD + (petrified) + Crystal. + +124 INT. AIRPORT + + The Check-in attendant has two more tickets in her hand. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + (alter a moment, reading) + ...Mr. Dallas... Korben Dallas? + + Zorg's Right Arm gives her a big smile. + + RIGHT ARM + That's right. + + The attendant scans the ID with a yellow beam, it checks out, and the +blue light reveals no other face but his. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + The problem is I only have one Korben Dallas on + my list... and he's already checked in. + + Right Arm's smile shatters. + + RIGHT ARM + That's impossible! He's in j... I mean, there + must be some mistake. I have my ticket! + I'm the real Korben Dallas! + + A shrill BELL rings out. + + CHECK-IN ATTENDANT + (smiling) + I'm sorry, sir, boarding is finished. + + The attendant hits a button. A thick window slowly slides up between +them. + Right Arm totally loses it. + + RIGHT ARM + I want to see your boss! Get rid of this + fucking window! Somebody's made a + mistake, goddamnit! + + He pounds on the counter with both fists. A steel curtain comes down. +Red sighting beams target spots on his body, ten gun barrels protrude from +the wall, all aimed at him. + + VOICE (O.S.) + This is not an exercise. This is a police + control. + Put your hands in the nearest yellow circles... + + RIGHT ARM + (slowing down) + Sorry, my fault... Just a little overexcited... + that's all... I'm calm now. + +125 INT. SHUTTLE - DAY + + Korben makes his way in the plane looking for his seat. No more seats in +modern planes, just individual travel boxes lined up like microwaves. He +passes STEWARD holding his bloodied nose. He has found what he is looking +for. He enters to.... Leeloo quietly stretched out in front of a computer +screen. Korben slips in beside her. Leeloo in concentrating on the words +that scroll rapidly past her on the screen. He doesn't understand what she +is doing. + + LEELOO + Apipoulai! + + KORBEN + Not hard to find you...just follow the + Chaos... + + Leeloo smiles, as if complimented. + + KORBEN + Leeloo, listen to me... these tickets... + they're not mine... I mean they are, but + not for vacation like everyone thinks... + I'm on an operation... and if I didn't come + get you, you'd be in a shitload of trouble... + I'd love to be on vacation with you... + but now.... now I've got to work... + And Leeloo... I would love to work in peace. + + Leeloo types in "LOVE" on the keyboard. + + LEELOO + Love... + + KORBEN + Yes! But "love" isn't the operative word + here, PEACE is! + + Leeloo types in this new word. + + LEELOO + (rather pleased) + Peace... and love... + + She brings up a picture of a 60's style Hippie flashing a peace sign. +Korben sighs and switches off the screen. + + KORBEN + Sometimes you can't learn everything + from a screen..sometimes it's better to + ask someone who has experience.. + + LEELOO + (quite happy) + What is... Make Love? + + Korben just stares at her for a few minutes. + + KORBEN + Know what? On that subject maybe you'd + be better off asking the screen. + + He turns the computer back on. + + ANGLE ON: + + A STEWARDESS walks up the aisle of the shuttle pushing the red buttons on +top of each individual box. + + VOICE (O.S.) + ...to make your flight as short and agreeable + as possible, our flight attendants are switching + on the timing sleeper which will regulate your + sleep during the trip... + + ANGLE ON: + + LEELOO + (switching off the screen) + OK! Finished! + + KORBEN + Finished what? + + LEELOO + Learning language. + + KORBEN + Which one? + + LEELOO + All 900. + + Korben doesn't know if he should laugh or not. + + KORBEN + You learned 900 languages in five + minutes?! + + LEELOO + (pleased) + Yes! Now it's your turn! I learned your + language, you have to learn mine! + + KORBEN + I know how to say "Hello". Teach me how + to say "Good-bye", that's all I need. + + LEELOO + Apipoussan! + + KORBEN + Apipoussan? + + LEELOO + Good! Do you know how we say "make love"? + + KORBEN + (fumbling) + Uh... + + LEELOO + ...Hoppi-hoppa. + + Korben literally melts. + + KORBEN + (to himself) + Help... + + Luckily, a stewardess smiles at him through the box window. + + STEWARDESS + Sweet dreams, Mr. Dallas! + + The stewardess sets the timing sleeper. Korben and Leeloo immediately +fall asleep. + + A STEWARDESS at the other end of the shuttle has a problem. + + STEWARDESS 2 + Mr. Loc Rhod you have to assume + your individual position. + + LOC RHOD + (hugging her) + I don't want an individual position, + I want all positions! + + STEWARDESS 2 + (resisting somewhat) + We're going to take off soon, Mr. Rhod! + + LOC RHOD + Now you're talking! + +126 INT. COCKPIT FHLOSTON SPACE SHUTTLE + + Three CREW MEMBERS prepare for liftoff. + + COPILOT + (on the radio) + Molecular axis authorization. Vector 130. + Destination Fhloston. + + Stewardess 1 enters the cockpit. + + STEWARDESS 1 + Zone 1. 217 locked. The sleep regulator is OK. + + PILOT + (checking her out) + Thanks, Miss. + + The Stewardess leaves with a smile. A red light flashes on the vast +control panel. + + MECHANIC + Tell the ground crew we've got parasites + in the landing gear. + +127 INT. AIRPORT LANDING STRIP - DAY + + A GROUND CREW MEMBER goes over to the truck parked under one of the +plane's wings and bangs on the side of it with a shout. + + GROUND CREW MEMBER + Disinfecting! + + Two DISINFECTORS in hermetically sealed suits exit the truck. They go +over to the front landing gear and send up a whooshing beam. The flame +burns everything it touches. A pack of repugnant creatures falls squealing +from the landing gear. A small trapdoor is opened under the shuttle and a +huge slightly phosphorescent tube falls out. + +128 INT. AIRPORT HALL / ZORG'S OFFICE + + Zorg's Right Arm is in a phone booth in the middle of the hall. + + RIGHT ARM + Yeah, it's me... Put Zorg on. + + He is already sweating. + + ZORG + (cold) + I'm listening. + + RIGHT ARM + The real Korben Dallas is on the plane! + He took my place. + + ZORG + This is a joke, right? + +129 INT. SHUTTLE + + Loc Rhod is wrapped around a stewardess like a snake. + + LOC RHOD + No!! I swear to God! I've never been this + sincere with a human before! + +130 EXT. LANDING STRIP + + TWO GROUND CREW MEMBERS stick an enormous, highly phosphorescant tube + into the opening. + + GROUND CREW MEMBER + You're fueled and ready to go. + Have a nice flight. + +131 INT. SHUTTLE + + PILOT + (to copilot) + Everything ready for liftoff? + +132 INT. CABIN + + STEWARDESS + (weakly, to Loc Rhod) + No, no... I'm not ready! I'd like to talk first... + +133 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE / AIRPORT HALL + + ZORG + I cannot hear you. We have a bad + connection here. What's your number? + + Right Arm reads off the phone number. + + RIGHT ARM + 278-500-645-321 + + ZORG + I'll call you back. + +134 EXT. LANDING STRIP + + The runway is now empty. A man slips out of the shadows. It's Cornelius. +He scurries over to the front landing gear. He pauses for an instant, the +climbs up the wheel well and disappears inside the shuttle. + +135 INT. SHUTTLE + + The pilots are going through the pre-flight check list. + + COPILOT + Anti static pressure? + + MECHANIC + Primed. + + The mechanic presses a series of buttons. + +136 INT. CABIN + + Loc Rhod undoes a series of buttons on the stewardess' blouse, behind a +curtain. He whispers a poem. Impossible to resist him. Outside the +curtain the stewardess' legs rise slowly. + +137 EXT. LANDING STRIP + + On the ground, protective fire curtains rise slowly to contain the engine +exhaust on liftoff. + +138 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE + + A keyboard slowly appears in front of Zorg. + + ZORG + (typing the number) + 278... 500... + +139 SERIES OF QUICK CUTS: + + The pilot gradually turns the engines up. + + COPILOT + 10 seconds... + + PILOT + Power increase. + + - The stewardess undergoes a power surge from Loc Rhod that's about to +lift her of. + + - Zorg finishes gleefully typing in the number. + + ZORG + 3... 2... 1... + + - The engines at full blast. + + - The stewardess in close to screaming. + + PILOT + Liftoff. + + - The copilot pushes a button. + + - So does Zorg. + + - The engines release their full power. + + - The stewardess screams in ecstasy. + + - In the hall, Right Arm literally explodes along with the phone and +everything else within 60 feet. + +140 INT. FHLOSTON SPACE SHUTTLE + + The stewardess' legs slowly descend and disappear behind the curtain. + +141 INT. COCKPIT + + In the cockpit, the atmosphere loosens up. + + COPILOT + (relaxing) + Landing gear secure. Let's light one up. + +142 INT. CABIN + + Korben and Leeloo sleep soundly in their box. Leeloo has a smile on her +face and her hand in Korben's. + +143 EXT. OUTERSPACE - NIGHT + + The spaceship rockets past us, then suddenly vanishes with amazing speed. +Space is now empty and calm. Billions of stars glow in perfect silence. + + +144 EXT. SPACE + + The nefarious planet in still there, immobile, even larger now, writhing +like a serpent. Then, suddenly, for no apparent reason, all activity stops +and it becomes gray and cold. + +145 INT. SPACESHIP + + In the Admiral's starship, scientists watch the measuring device. One of +the devices suddenly starts working. + + TECHNICIAN + All right! We're finally getting something! + +146 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The Head Scientist stands facing the President, who is looking more tired +than ever. + + HEAD SCIENTIST + The thing is sending out radio wavelengths! + + PRESIDENT + What the hell does it want with radio waves? + + HEAD SCIENTIST + ...Probably wants to make a call! + + The President and his Generals look at him in astonishment. + +147 INT. ZORG'S OFFICE + + Picasso purrs contentedly on Zorg's lap. The phone rings. + + SECRETARY (O.S.) + Mr. Shadow on the line. + + Zorg shoots to his feet. Picasso tumbles to the floor. Zorg picks up +the phone, both excited and uneasy. He stands there, almost coming to +attention. + + ZORG + Yes... Zorg here. + + The voice is feeble. It comes from the far reaches of time, from the +bowels of the universe. + + SHADOW + Am I disturbing you? + + ZORG + No... not at all. Where are you? + + SHADOW'S breathing is awesome. + + SHADOW + ...Not far, now. + + ZORG + Really? Maybe I can get you on my screen + and see you at last! + + Zorg brings up a huge screen and pushes a few buttons. + + In the middle of an electronic snowstorm, a blackish, vaguely human, +quiverinq form appears. Two eyes, like lava, give an idea where the head is. +Zorg feels sick. + + SHADOW + Do you have the picture now Mr. Zorg? + + ZORG + Got it. + + SHADOW + How's our deal coming along? + + ZORG + (ill at ease) + Fine, just fine! I'll have the 4 pieces you + asked for any time now. But it wasn't easy. + My costs have tripled. + + Shadow pauses an instant. A black slimy liquid starts to ooze from the +top of the screen. Zorg is feeling worse all the time. + + SHADOW + Money is of no importance... + I want the Stones! + + The black liquid oozes all over the screen which starts to melt. Zorg +sweats profusely, his legs tremble. + + ZORG + The Stones will be here. I'll see to it + personally! + + SHADOW + ...I can't wait to be among you. + + Zorg sighs and sits down totally freaked. + +148 EXT. ORBIT FHLOSTON PARADISE + + The space shuttle fills the screen. It banks left and begins its descent +toward Fhloston, the turquoise planet. Crystal blue water, perfect white sand +beaches. A true paradise. + +149 INT. SPACE SHUTTLE + + The stewardess picks up a microphone to make an announcement. + + STEWARDESS + Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our + descent toward Fhloston Paradise... + + Stewardesses walk down the aisles waking the passengers one by one. They +press a button on the door of each box. + + In the corner, Loc Rhod and the stewardess awake with a start and +straighten their clothes quickly. The stewardess is embarrassed. + + STEWARDESS + (timidly) + I wanted to tell you that... + + Loc Rhod puts on his sunglasses and presses a finger to her lips. He +disappears behind the curtain leaving the sighing stewardess on her own. + +150 EXT. FHLOSTON PARADISE + + The spaceship descends through some clouds and glides over a vast +turquoise sea. Fhloston Paradise looms into view. An enormous oceanliner +floating a dozen yards above the water. On closer inspection it is more +modern than a traditional oceanliner. The shuttle draws near, looking +ridiculously small next to the monster. Like a sardine next to a whale. + +151 INT. COCKPIT + + A blinking light goes on. + + PILOT + Shit! Parasites in Zone 1. Take a look. + + The 1st Mate heads off. + +152 INT. CABIN + + A stewardess opens Korben's box door. He is still heavy with sleep. He +looks over at Leeloo. She's not there. + +153 EXT. FHLOSTON + + The tiny space shuttle clings to the huge oceanliner. + +154 INT. COCKPIT + + The Pilot maneuvers the ship into it's docking area. + + PILOT + Docking activated. + You can let the passengers out. + +155 INT. REAR OF COCKPIT + + The 1st mate pries open the door to an overhead panel. Cornelius falls +out, hanging in a jumble of wires. + +156. INT. ENTRANCE HALL FHLOSTON PARADISE - DAY + + The enormous door opens and the passengers exit. Leeloo is among them. +She appears quite impressed by the beauty and luxury of the 19th century +decoration. + +157 INT. CABIN + + Korben attempts to make his way up the shuttle's aisle. + + KORBEN + (jostling everybody) + Pardon me. Excuse me. I'm trying to + reach my wife.. Sorry! + +158 INT. ENTRANCE HALL + + A dozen policemen wait patiently at the end of the hall. Leeloo stops +and presses against the wall. She spots Korben leaving the shuttle. A +gorgeous HOSTESS comes up to him, drapes a lei around his neck and plants a +kiss on his lips in welcome. + + HOSTESS + (smiling) + Welcome to Paradise. + + Korben's face is covered in lipstick. Leeloo sees he did nothing to stop +the girl and she doesn't like it. + + A HEFTY MAN wearing a sarong drapes some flowers around her neck. Then, + obviously relishing it, he leans down to kiss her. Leeloo bashes him on +the forehead. The hefty man straightens up. He's still smiling, but his +nose is bleeding. He falls slowly to the floor. + + Korben pushes forward trying to spot Leeloo. He also tries to wipe the +lipstick off. Leeloo tries to escape through a door marked PERSONNEL ONLY, +but it's locked. A HOST looks at her with a grin. + + HOST + (playful) + If you don't have the code you can't + open it! + + Leeloo smiles and punches in an old code and twists the doorknob. The +door opens with the sound of a braking lock. Leeloo smiles sweetly and enters +as if nothing were amiss. + + A shriek of joy fills the room. Korben turns around. The HOSTESSES +cluster around Loc Rhod as he comes out of the plane. Loc Rhod spots Korben +and latches onto his arm. It's not going to be easy to remain discrete. + + LOC RHOD + (relieved) + My main man! Please don't leave me here + alone. My head's killing me and my adoring + fans are gonna tear me apart! Get me outta + here! + + KORBEN + I'll take you to the bar, after that, + you're on your own. + + LOC RHOD + (hanging on to Korben) + Oh, yes! Do that! You treat me right, + man. Tell me all about yourself, your + roots, your personal life, your childhood + dreams... + + KORBEN + I don't think this is a good time... + + LOC RHOD + ...You got brothers and sisters? What + about your dad? Tell me about your + dad! What was he like? Physically? + Big, I suppose? + + KORBEN + (evasive) + Yeah, very big, a giant. + + LOC RHOD + I didn't have a dad... never saw him... + never even heard him. 50 billion people + listen to me every day... and he doesn't + hear me... + +159 INT. SMALL ROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE - DAY + + Leeloo is in a small room, ear at the door, listening. Everything seems +normal. She turns and discovers the room for what it is: a rest room +for... three cops who look up from their books and stare blankly at her. +Leeloo doesn't know what to do. So she smiles. + +160 INT. HALL - OMIT + +161 INT. MAIN HALL FHLOSTON PARADISE - OMIT + +162 EXT. ORBIT FHLOSTON PARADISE - DUSK - OMIT + +163 INT. THE CONTROL ROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE - DUSK - OMIT + +164 INT. KORBEN'S STATEROOM + + The door opens. The HOSTESS turns on the light and enters. Korben +follows her, gaping at all the luxury. + + The BAGGAGE BOY enters bringing Leeloo's two suitcases. + + Korben grabs the notice announcing Diva Plavalaguna's concert at 5:30 in +that evening. Dress: Formal attire. + + KORBEN + For the concert it says formal attire... + I didn't bring... + + The hostess pulls back the closet door. Twenty tuxedos in a row. + + HOSTESS + (looking him over) + Here's some champagne. I'll drop by after + the concert to open it. + + She gives him a blinding smile and closes the door. + + Korben pushes a button. The curtains open to reveal a most spectacular +view of the turquoise planet. Stars shoot out into infinity. +Breathtaking. Korben stands gaping. The phone rings, snapping him out of +his reverie. + + KORBEN + Hello? + + MOTHER (O.S.) + You little sleaze bag! + + KORBEN + ...Ma??? + + MOTHER (O.S.) + Don't you ever ask me for another thing + in my life again, you've killed your + poor mother with your own hands! + + Korben drops into an armchair and sighs. His eyes go to the ceiling. + + KORBEN + ...Ma!!! + +165 INT. CONTROL ROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE - OMIT + +166 INT. FHLOSTON PARADISE POLICE OFFICE - DAY + + The Chief of Police has Cornelius in front of him, handcuffed. + + FOG + The Diva's ship is coming in. + + CHIEF OF POLICE + I want maximum security. + + FOG + Yes. Sir! + + CHIEF OF POLICE + (to Cornelius) + OK, let's hear it. + + CORNELIUS + Where was I? + + CHIEF OF POLICE + (bored) + ...You open the door. There's a cabby with + a girl in his arms. + + FOG opens the door. Two COPS come hobbling in all bloody and bandaged. +They hold up a THIRD COP. + + CHIEF OF POLICE + What happened? + A bomb go off in your face? + + BEAT-UP COP + Yeah... A 5 foot 7 inch bomb... + with green eyes. + + Cornelius perks up. + + CORNELIUS + And the smile of an angel? + + They all turn to look at him. + + CORNELIUS + (to Chief) + May I speak to you alone. + +167 INT. CORRIDOR FHLOSTON PARADISE - DAY + + Leeloo watches the Diva's arrival. A door opens and two POLICEMAN clear +the way for DIVA PLAVALAGUNA, her MANAGER, her BODYGUARDS and a gaggle of + PORTERS carrying trunks. + + Not wanting to draw attention to herself, Leeloo feigns interest in a +painting that is obviously upside down. A white chiffon veil covers the face +of the Diva, she stops in front of Leeloo. The Diva reaches out and +strokes Leeloo's face, without touching her. The Diva removes her hand +making a sound of crackling electricity, then passes on. Leeloo is groggy. +The Diva's ASSISTANT comes up to her. + + DIVA'S ASSISTANT + Please forgive this little incident. She wants + you to know that she senses great powers in + you... in the service of a noble cause... She + will give you what you have come to get, but + she wants to sing first... + One last time... + + The Diva's assistant turns the painting right side up. + + DIVA'S ASSISTANT + (nodding) + Miss. + + Leeloo looks at the painting, seems to understand it better. + +168 EXT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Policemen stand at attention in front of the Diva's suite. + + FOG + Hello, I'm head of security. + Everything is in order. You can... + + The Diva enters her suite without letting him finish. + + FOG + ...make yourselves at home safely. + If you need anything...give it a knock! + +169 INT. POLICE OFFICE HALLWAY - NIGHT + + A door opens near the police officer's main entrance. Cornelius looks +both ways. Then crosses the hall, dragging the Chief of Police by the feet. + +170 INT. KORBEN'S STATEROOM + + Korben finishes putting on his tux, still on the phone. + + KORBEN + Listen, Ma! I've only got a few days + vacation and I'll be damned if I'm + gonna spend them on the phone. + + The door RINGS. + + KORBEN + ...Hang on, it's the door. No! + I told you I didn't bring anybody! + I'm all alone... as usual! + + Korben opens the door. It's not the champagne. Even better. It's +Leeloo. + + KORBEN + (to his mother) + ...I'll call you back. + + Leeloo heads right for her suitcase and starts to undress. Korben has to +turn away once more. + + KORBEN + Here we go again... + + LEELOO + (by rote) + You know women normally change five + times more than men. + + KORBEN + You get that off the screen? + + LEELOO + Yes... you know there's a lot of + differences between men women. + + KORBEN + You noticed.. + + LEELOO + OK, you can turn around! + + Korben turns around. Leeloo has put on a very simple dress which is sexy +to the max. He is smitten. So much so that Leeloo wonders if something +isn't quite right. + + KORBEN + Where you going? + + LEELOO + I'm going to see the Diva sing. What's + the matter?... Do I look bad? + + KORBEN + No, not at all! I mean, just the opposite, + you're... you're beautiful! + + Leeloo smiles at him, his compliment pleases her. She turns, revealing +her unzippered back. Korben cannot help but stare at her bare flesh. Her +perfect bottom. + + LEELOO + Do you know how this works? + + Korben's blood boils. She wriggles, pressing her hands together close to +the zipper. + + KORBEN + I have an idea. + + But instead of pulling on the zipper he slips a bracelet on her wrist. A +flourescent beam bursts out of the bracelet and forms a vertical bar going +from the floor to the ceiling. + Stunned, Leeloo is held captive. + + KORBEN + I told you I need to work in peace. + Remember? I need to concentrate. + + LEELOO + And you can't concentrate with me + around?. + + KORBEN + It's difficult. + + She tries to breakout. + + KORBEN + Army issue. I'm sorry. + + Leeloo tries desperately to get out of the handcuffs. Impossible. + + Korben sets the radio down in front of her and turns it on. + Leeloo looks like she'd like to break his head. + + LEELOO + (seething) + You're nothing but a... a... + + KORBEN + The words you're looking for weren't + in the dictionary you studied. I won't + be long. + + The door flies open. Loc Rhod barges in. + + LOC RHOD + Hey Stud we gotta... + + Then he sees the scene, Leeloo cuffed, in a low cut dress. His mind goes +to the obvious. + + LOC RHOD + Korben my man what's happening here? + Who's the chick? What's the gig? + We free forming here? Getting funky + with the monkey? Can I get in on this? + + Korben grabs him by the collar.. + + KORBEN + No..to all of the above. + + And yanks Loc Rhod out of the room. Leaving Leeloo looking extremely +unhappy. + +171 INT. RADIO - OMIT + +172 INT. LOC RHOD'S STATEROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT - OMIT + +173 INT. HALL - OMIT + +174 INT. BATHROOM - OMIT + +175 INT. DIVA'S SUITE FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT - OMIT + +176 INT. FHLOSTON PARADISE OPERA - NIGHT + + Loc Rhod and Korben enter what turns out to be a replica of the Garnier +Opera in Paris. A hostess escorts them to their seats. + + LOC RHOD + (broadcasting) + We have just walked into what is probably + the most beautiful concert hall in the universe. + Totally awesome! Magnificent paintings on the + ceiling. I don't know who painted them, but he + must have busted his balls! I see a row of former + ministers, more sinister than minister! A few generals + practicing how to sleep. And there's Baby Ray, star + of stage and screen, drowning in a sea of nymphets. + He's not gonna get much out of this concert, he's + stone-deaf! + + ANGLE ON: + + Baby Ray bending his ear to a girl asking for an autograph. + + BABY RAY + ...to who? + + LOC RHOD + (moving down the aisle) + ...And over there is Roy Von Bacon, the king + of laserball and the best paid player in the League. + (shakes hands as he goes by) + ...And over there is the Emperor Kodar Japhet + whose daughter Aachen is still at the bar. + "I love to sing, too, but in the shower", she + recently confessed to me. She will no doubt + prove to be as generous tonight as she always is. + + A waiter gives them two glasses of champagne. Track with the WAITER an +he leaves the hall with his empty tray. He enters a small room reserved for +staff. + +177 INT. STAFF ROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT + + The waiter joins some other WAITERS. They are well armed. He opens a +cupboard and pulls out a humongous weapon. Suddenly their faces burn off +revealing AKANIT, the young leader of the Mangalores, and his troops. + + AKANIT + It's showtime! + +178 INT. CONCERT HALL + + The lights dim slowly in the concert hall. + +179 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindbergh and his staff, including Munro, sit at the desk. +Speakers appear. + +180 INT. KORBEN'S SUITE + + Leeloo, still a prisoner, listens to the concert. + +181 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Korben is tense. The curtain rises. The Diva, in a stunning gown, +stands in the center of the stage, head bowed. Behind her, a star filled +window. The MUSIC begins. The Diva looks up, a rare beauty, but an alien. +And then she begins to sing. Her voice is divine, unmatched. Korben is +swept up in the TEARS. + +182 INT. KORBEN'S SUITE + + Leeloo has tears in her eyes + +183 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + The manager couldn't care less about the concert. His main problem is +the bottle of scotch he can't seem to open. The doorbell RINGS. + + MANAGER + (ugly mood) + Yeah!? + + VOICE (O.S.) + Flowers for the Diva. + + MANAGER + She's allergic to flowers!!! + + VOICE (O.S.) + There's champagne as well... + + The manager takes one look at the stubborn bottle and opens the door. And +finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun. A dozen Mangalores rush +in. One of them, with a human face, closes the door and waits out in the hall. + + ANGLE ON: + + Cornelius watching from around the corner. + + CORNELIUS + ...My God! + +184 INT. CONTROL ROOM FHLOSTON PARADISE + + CAPTAIN + Commander, I have a ship with a main + malfunction. He requests permission to + dock for repairs. + + COMMANDER + Did you check out his registration number? + + CAPTAIN + Everything's in order. + + COMMANDER + Put him in the docking garage and inform + the police. + +185 INT. COCKPIT ZFX200 - NIGHT + + CAPTAIN (V.O.) + Permission granted. Dock 575. You have + an hour. Will that be enough time'? + + Zorg sits at the controls. + + ZORG + (cold) + More than enough. + +186 EXT. FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT + + The ZFX approaches Fhloston. + +187 INT. KORBEN'S SUITE + + The ship comes close enough for Leeloo to see it out the window. + + FLASHBACK: + + The same ships with Mangalores at the controls attack the Mondoshawans at +the beginning of our story. + +188 INT. KORBEN'S SUITE + + Leeloo is alarmed. She has to act. She seizes the flourescent bar beam +with great effort and rams it into the ceiling, marking a hole large enough +for her to escape. + +189 INT. CLOSET FHLOSTON PARADISE + + Cornelius bursts into the closet he left the Chief of Police tied and +gagged in. He quickly unties him. + + CORNELIUS + (in a panic) + Mangalores! The Diva's suite! They want + the Sacred Stones! They must be stopped. + We must stop them!. I'm going to free you + but you must promise to help me! + + The Chief of Police nods his agreement. + +190 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + The Mangalores have trashed the suite. One of the Mangalores finally +finds a case engraved with the four elements. + + MANGALORE + I have it. + + The Mangalore is about to open the case when... Leeloo descends quietly +and gracefully from the ceiling. Time stands still. + + LEELOO + (smiling) + Apipoulai! + +191 INT. CONCERT HALL + + The Diva switches from classical music to funk, picking up the tempo. + + INTERCUT': + +192 INT. DIVA'S SUITE / CONCERT HALL. + + A WARRIOR whips out the biggest knife ever made and rushes Leeloo. She +disarms him gracefully. A violent fight breaks out. The Diva sings and +Leeloo dances. The Mangalores pay a heavy price for the show. + +193 INT. CORRIDOR + + Hearing noise from inside the suite, the Mangalore by the door gets +nervous. He runs for reinforcements. + +194 INT. POLICE STATION + + Cornelius enters the police station wearing handcuffs. The Chief of +Police is behind him holding a gun. + +195 INT. DIVA'S SUITE / CONCERT HALL + + Leeloo knocks out the last Mangalore just as the Diva finishes her song +to a burst of applause. The Diva takes a bow. So does Leeloo. + +196 INT. ROOM + + Akanit and his men listen to the concert. The Mangalore guard runs in. + + MANGALORE + They were waiting for us! It was an + ambush! + + AKANIT + If it's war they want it's war they'll get! + Enact the Final Plan! + + All the Mangalores cock their weapons. + +197 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Leeloo is about to open the case when the door EXPLODES. Zorg is there +holding a ZF1. + + ZORG + My compliments, little lady! + ...And thanks for doing all the dirty work! + I couldn't have done it any better myself! + (sharply) + ...Now hand over the Stones! + + Leeloo smiles and hands him the case. Zorg arms the ZF1 and gets ready +to kill her. + + ZORG + Nice knowing you. + + Leeloo catches on quickly. She kicks the scotch bottle on the floor into +the gun which throws Zorg's shot off. She jumps to the ceiling and +disappears in an air vent. Furious, Zorg fires at the ceiling. + +198 INT. AIRSHAFT + + Leeloo dodges the bullets as best as she can. + +199 INT. SUITE + + Zorg fires his 3000 round clip. The ceiling looks like a piece of swiss +cheese. Zorg sticks a small cylinder in the wall and flicks it on. The +numbers flashing by tell us it's a bomb. The timer reads: 19 minutes and 59 +seconds. + + ZORG + (with a crafty smile) + You can run but you can't hide... + +200 INT. POLICE OFFICE FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT + + Cornelius is seated opposite the Chief of Police. A MEDIC is bandaging +the chief's head. The door explodes. The cop outside in riddled with +bullets. A dozen Mangalores attack the police office. Akanit is at +their head. The policemen are caught unaware. + + AKANIT + Nobody move! We're taking over this + ship! + + The Chief of Police is goggle-eyed. Cornelius leans toward him. + + CORNELIUS + (pleased with himself) + I told you... + +201 INT. CORRIDOR + + Zorg has the case and exits the suite just as the general alarm goes off. + He sighs in exasperation. + +202 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Three Mangalores suddenly rush into the opera hall shooting. + + MANGALORE 1 + Everyone down! + + There is panic all around. + + LOC RHOD + (broadcasting, panic stricken) + Ladies and gentlemen, I think we're being... + attacked. The place is crawling with warriors. + +203 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindberg and his generals look very worried. + +204 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Some security guards open fire one of the Mangalores is hit. The others +turn their guns on the cops. People scream, diving for cover. Korben bides +his time. + + More Mangalores rush in from all around shooting. Two cops are killed. + The Diva... takes a bullet. + + She falls from the stage into Korben's arms. He lowers her to the floor. +Korben ignores the panic all around and wraps her in his dinner jacket, +trying to stop the blue blood spurting from her wounds. + +205 EXT./ INT. SPACE AROUND FHLOSTON + + Zorg's ZFX200 speeds away from the boat. Zorg is at the controls, a +devilish smile on his lips. + + ZORG + You want something done, do it yourself! + +206 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Fighting rages all around in the concert hall, but Korben is oblivious to +it. He sets the Diva's head delicately on the floor. Loc Rhod is hidden +nearby, still on the air. + + LOC RHOD + (voice low, panicked) + They're hideous. They've got a crest on + the head, the eyes of a toad and fingers + all over their hands. Totally hideous! + +207 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. + + MUNRO + (worried) + ...Mangalores! + + PRESIDENT + Send a battalion out immediately! + +208 INT. CONCERT HALL + + KORBEN + (to the Diva) + I was sent by the government to help you. + + DIVA + Don't worry. This is my fate... + How was the concert? + + Korben is a little surprised, but... the Diva is an artist. + + KORBEN + I've never heard anything so beautiful + in my life. + + A Mangalore jumps on them from the stage. Korben makes short work of him +and grabs his gun. + + DIVA + (weak) + You're a good man... + She was right to have chosen you... + + KORBEN + Who? + + DIVA + The Fifth Element... + The Supreme Being... Your wife... + + Korben is floored. + + KORBEN + Leeloo... is... she's... + + DIVA + Yes, and more than that... You must + give her the Stones, she's the only one + who knows how to use them. + + KORBEN + (to himself, suddenly + realizing) + ...So Cornelius was telling the truth! + +209 INT. POLICE STATION + + The Mangalores tie up Cornelius and the Chief of Police together. + + CORNELIUS + (to the Chief of Police) + Of course I was telling you the truth!... + If you had listened to me in the first place, + we wouldn't be in this predicament now! + +210 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Korben wastes two more Mangalores. + + DIVA + She needs you. She needs your help and + your love. She's more fragile than she seems... + + Korben looks around, ready for another attack. + + KORBEN + ...Yeah, so am I. + + The Diva takes his hand. + + DIVA + She was taught to love the life of others... + but not her own. You have to teach her + to love if you want her to truly live! + + KORBEN + (uncomfortable) + I'll help her, I promise, but I think you + should tell me where the Stones are! + + DIVA + Do you love her? + + KORBEN + I... I don't know! We hardly know + each other... it takes time! + + DIVA + I don't have time... I need to know. + + KORBEN + Listen, the last time I admitted to a woman + I loved her ... I never saw her again. + + DIVA + I would like to have died in peace... + + The Diva's eyes close. + +211 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + The timer on Zorg's bomb clicks over to "15 minutes". + +212 INT. CONCERT HALL + + KORBEN + You tell me to save the world then + you go off and leave me in the shit! + + He shakes her, gently slapping her cheeks. + + KORBEN + Come on! You're not gonna die in peace! + You're not going to die at all! You hear me? + Where are the Stones? + +213 INT. SPACESHIP + + Zorg sets the Sacred Case on a table in the cockpit. He opens it with a +complacent smile: It's empty! + + He cannot believe his eyes. He goes berserk, destroying everything in +sight. + +214 INT. CONCERT HALL + + Korben slaps the Diva soundly. She comes around somewhat. + + KORBEN + I'm sorry, but... the Stones... + + DIVA + (very weak) + They are... with me... + + The Diva dies. Blue blood streams from her mouth. Korben frisks the +Diva but doesn't find anything. The shooting slowly stops in the theatre. +The Mangalores are now in total control. + + MANGALORE 2 + Stay calm and nobody will get hurt! + Hands on your head and into the hall! + + The guests comply + + KORBEN + (to himself) + ...The Stones are with me? + + and then it occurs to him. + + KORBEN + ...In me? + + He touches the Diva's stomach and senses something hard. Girding +himself, he sticks his hand in the wound and pulls out a Sacred Stone. +Then another. And another. Korben pulls out all four Stones, covered in blue +blood. Everyone has left the theater. The Mangalores check the aisles one +by one. + + Loc Rhod peeks out from under a seat. + + LOC RHOD + Don't you think we'd better be going? + + A Mangalore spots Korben kneeling alongside the Diva. He grabs Korben by +the shoulder and pokes him with his gun. + + MANGALORE + Hey, you! With the others! + + Korben spins and, in one swift motion, breaks his arm. Just for +starters. Another WARRIOR rushes over. Korben punches him into oblivion +and snatches the gun. + + KORBEN + That's it... I've had... all day people + have been sticking guns in my face... + + Korben wraps up the four Stones in his shirt. + + LOC RHOD + Korben man... These dudes are going + to waste us if we don't do what they say. + + Korben gives him the package and grabs his mike. + + KORBEN + You don't do what I say... I'll waste + you myself. Got it? + + LOC RHOD + Got it... + +215 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindberg dabs his sweaty face with a towel. + +216 INT. POLICE STATION + + Akanit is still in the police station facing control screens. He barks +into a + walkie-talkie. + + AKANIT + What's the situation in the hall? + +217 INT. HALL + + Hostages are being gathered in the middle of the hall. They are +surrounded by Mangalores who guard them. + + MUGGER + (into walkie-talkie) + There's no more resistance. + Everything's under control. + + Three Mangalores are suddenly blasted through the glass door leading to +the theater. Korben bursts into the hall, two huge guns in his hands. + + KORBEN + Everybody down! + + Korben takes out two more WARRIORS coming towards him, rolls behind a +column. + Laser bullets stinging all around his head. + + LOC RHOD + This is amazing! Korben, Korben Dallas, + the winner of the Gemini Croquette + contest just killed three warriors like he was + swatting flies... + + Panic everywhere! Heavy firing fills the hall. + + ANGLE ON: + + Roy von Bacon, the laserball player, rises from the floor behind a +Mangalore, grabs him and smashes his head into a column, seizing the gun. + + ANGLE ON: + + Two Mangalores firing a huge machine gun at the column Korben is using +for cover. + He dives for cover behind the bar. + + ANGLE ON: + + Two Mangalores watch awestruck. Roy whistles behind them. The two +Mangalores turn around. Roy bonks their heads together. + + LOC RHOD + It's Roy von Bacon, the Lions center + forward joining in the battle... + + Someone taps Loc Rhod on the shoulder. He jumps with fright. + + PRINCESS AACHEN + (hot to trot) + All this is terribly exciting, hmmm? + + Loc Rhod covers his mike. + + LOC RHOD + GET OFF MY BACK! + + A Mangalore shoots in their direction. Loc Rhod flattens himself on the +floor. A vase falls on the Princess knocking her out. A Mangalore loads +some missiles in his gun and destroys the bar piece by piece forcing Korben to +move forward. Korben motions to Baby Ray hiding under the pool table. + + KORBEN + Toss me the balls! + + BABY RAY + (terrified, still deaf) + What? + + Another piece of the bar explodes. + + KORBEN + The balls for Christ's sake! + + Korben apes playing pool, but Baby Ray really is stone-deaf. + + EMPEROR JAPHET + He wants the balls! You deaf or something? + + The EMPEROR rolls the balls over to Korben. The Mangalore loads more +missiles and shatters another part of the bar. Korben hides behind the last +bit left. + + KORBEN + How far is he from here? + + The EMPEROR glances at the Mangalore, who in reloading. + + EMPEROR + I'd say about thirty yards to the left. + + Korben hefts the ball, jumps up and hurls it with blinding speed. The +Mangalore catches it right in the head. He drops, firing in the air. The +missile strikes the ceiling which collapses on him. The emperor gives Korben +a thumb's up. + + LOC RHOD + ...And our man Korben has literally + knocked out the opposition with an + amazing 90 foot pitch. + + The COPS on the floor rise, scoop up weapons from dead Mangalores and lay +down a line of fire at the last of the fleeing rebels . Roy whirls his arm +in victory. + + FOG + Thanks for your help. + + KORBEN + Forget it. + + Korben grabs Loc Rhod and takes him with him. + +218 INT. KORBEN'S SUITE + + Korben bursts into the room. He stares at the luminous bar still struck +to the ground and sees the hole Leeloo escaped through. + + KORBEN + Leeloo??? + +219 INT. DIVA'S SUITE - CEILING + + Leeloo in bleeding all over. She can barely move. + + LEELOO + (feeble) + Kor... ban... + +220 EXT. NEAR FHLOSTON + + The ZFX 200 speeds back toward Fhloston Paradise. + +221 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + The bomb timer now reads 10 minutes. + +222 INT. POLICE STATION HALLWAY - FHLOSTON PARADISE + + The last of the Mangalores have barricaded themselves in the back of the +station and shoot at anything that tries to enter. Korben joins the +policemen already there. + + COP 1 + Hey, who are you? + + KORBEN + The winner of the Gemini Croquette contest. + + Korben goes to the door and peeks around the corner. Loc Rhod arrives. + + KORBEN + Seven to the left. Five to the right. + + COP + What's he doing? + + Korben leans around the corner and fires rapidly. + + KORBEN + Six to the left. One to the right. + + LOC RHOD + He's on vacation. + + KORBEN + (reloading) + We got to find the leader. Mangalores + don't fight without a leader. + +223 INT. POLICE STATION + + Akanit gets up, grabs Cornelius by the throat and put a gun to his head. + + AKANIT + One more shot and we start killing + hostages, got that? + +224 INT. POLICE STATION HALLWAY + + KORBEN + Found him... + + AKANIT + (tense) + Send someone to negotiate! + + KORBEN + Mind if I go? I'm an excellent + negotiator. + + COP 1 + Uh... Sure, go ahead. + + Korben gets ready. + + COP 1 + We're sending someone in who's + authorized to negotiate. + +225 INT. POLICE STATION + + Korben walks quickly into the room, heads straight for Akanit, raises his +gun and puts a bullet through his head. + + KORBEN + Anyone else want to negotiate? + + COP 2 + (to another Cop) + Where'd he learn to negotiate like that? + +226 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + MUNRO + From us! + + The President gives Munro a hard look. + +227 INT. CONTROL ROOM + + The police round up the remaining Mangalores. Korben is at the control +center screens trying to find Leeloo. Cornelius comes over to him, +embarrassed. + + CORNELIUS + You're probably very angry with me and + I quite understand. But I want you to + know I'm fighting for a noble cause. + + KORBEN + Yeah, I know... to save the world... but + right now all I want to do is save Leeloo. + + CORNELIUS + Leeloo's in trouble? + + KORBEN + When is she not in trouble? + + CORNELIUS + Uh.. Have you tried the Diva's suite? + + Korben realizes that Cornelius in probably right. + +228 INT. FHLOSTON PARADISE LANDING DOCK AND GARAGE + + The ZFX200 settles in the landing dock garage. SECURITY POLICE approach +the ship just as Zorg in getting out holding the ZF1. + + POLICEMAN + More trouble? + + ZORG + Nothing I can't fix myself. + + He brings up the ZF1 and wipes out the garage. + +229 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Korben enters the Diva's suite which is in shambles. He looks +everywhere, but finds nothing. + +230 INT. AIRSHAFT + + Leeloo lies in a pool of blood. She hears something below her. + +231 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Exhausted, Loc Rhod wipes his forehead and finds himself face to face +with the bomb stuck on the wall. + + Korben in busy looking for Leeloo. + + KORBEN + (loudly) + Leeloo? + + Up in the airshaft, Leeloo has heard him. + + LEELOO + Korben... + + Her voice is too weak, Korben can't hear her. + + LOC RHOD + Korben man... what the hell is this? + + Korben gives the bomb a prefunctory glance. + + KORBEN + A molecular bomb. + + Three minutes left on the timer. + + LOC RHOD + (increasingly worried) + And, uh, what're these numbers clicking + by? + + CORNELIUS + Probably the time remaining before it + explodes. + + Cornelius smiles and continues his search. + + LOC RHOD + (weak smile) + You're just saying that to scare me! Right? + If it was a bomb, an alarm would've gone off. + There's bomb detectors in all these hotels! + + A general alarm goes off. Loc Rhod is crushed. + +232 INT. MAIN HALL + + The lights flicker. + + VOICE (O.S.) + This is a Type A alert. For security reasons + the hotel must be evacuated. Please proceed + calmly to the lifeboats located in the main + hallways. + + A wave of panic engulfs the hall. The cops are unable to hold back the +crowd as it stampedes to the exits. + +233 INT. CORRIDOR + + Zorg marches down the corridor shooting everyone in his path. + +234 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Loc Rhod stands paralyzed in front of the flashing timer. Less than two +minutes left. + + LOC RHOD + Maybe we oughta be going, + what do you think? + + KORBEN + Not without Leeloo. + + Loc Rhod cannot take his eyes off the bomb. + + LOC RHOD + Like D-Man, I hate to bother you but uh, + like, we're down to 2 minutes here... + + Korben breathes out, bothered. He turns his attention to the bomb. + + KORBEN + It's the latest model.. I've never seen one + before... it works off a magnetic coded + card... Let's see if I can rig it up. + +235 INT. AIRSHAFT + + Leeloo sticks her fingers out one of the bullet holes and lets some of +her blood drip down. + + The blood splats on Korben's hand. He snaps his head up and knows +immediately who is up there. He forgets about the bomb. + + LOC RHOD + Hey! What are you doing? The bomb! + + Korben drags the desk over, jumps on it and pokes his head in the torn up +airshaft He spots Leeloo who gives him a weak smile. + + KORBEN + Don't worry, I'm here now! + + He pulls her toward him, helps her out of the shaft and stretches her out +on the desk. + + KORBEN + Just relax. I've got the Stones. + Everything's going to be fine. + + 30 seconds left on the timer. + + LOC RHOD + (falling to pieces) + Like Korben, can I have 30 seconds of + your time here? + + KORBEN + (to Leeloo) + I'll be right back. + + Korben dashes over to the bomb. He is stopped by the barrel of the ZF1. +Zorg, in person, holding a magnetic card. + + ZORG + (smiling) + Allow me... + + Zorg slips a small magnetic card in the bomb, it starts to count down +from 5 minutes. + + ZORG + Just for the fun of it. + + Loc Rhod faints. + + ZORG + Well, what do we have here? Is this + Korben Dallas? The famous winner of + the Gemini Croquette contest? + Or is this Korben Dallas from Special + Section sent by old Lindberg himself. + + Korben doesn't reply. + + ZORG + ...In any event, whoever you are, + I was glad to meet you. + + Zorg fires at Korben who figures he is dead. Nothing. Zorg tries again. +Nada. The clip is empty. Zorg starts to panic. + + ZORG + ...A 3000 round clip! I didn't fire off + 3000 rounds... did I? + + KORBEN + Don't you know how to count. + It's not all that hard. Watch! + + Korben punches him square in the face, shows him his index. + + KORBEN + One! That's for trying to kill me! + + Second Punch. + + KORBEN + Two! That's for firing me! Three! + That's for pushing around a priest! + And the rest is for what you did to + my wife! + + Korben pummels him mercilessly. + +236 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindberg prefers closing his eyes. Munro's shoulders move as +if he were beating on Zorg. + +237 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Zorg falls to the floor, beaten to a pulp. The timer clicks over to 3 +minutes. + + KORBEN + We're outta here! + + He picks Leeloo up in his arms. + + Cornelius grabs Loc Rhod and gives him a resounding slap. + + LOC RHOD + Are you nuts, Father? That hurts! I + can't feel my teeth. + + CORNELIUS + Doesn't matter all you need are your + legs. + +238 EXT. FHLOSTON PARADISE - NIGHT + + The lifeboats launch from the hotel and fly out into space. + +239 INT. FHLOSTON PARADISE LANDING DOCK GARAGE + + Korben, carrying Leeloo, Cornelius and Loc Rhod are in the garage. + + VOICE (O.S.) + Two minutes to complete evacuation... + + Korben bursts the lock on the first ship he finds and enters followed by +Cornelius and Loc Rhod. The ZFX200. + +240 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Zorg starts to come around. + +241 INT. ZFX200 + + Korben sets Leeloo down. + +242 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Zorg picks up his ZF1, unaware of the bomb and the countdown. + + ZORG + I didn't fire three thousand rounds... + +243 INT. ZFX2O0 COCKPIT + + VOICE (O.S.) + One minute to total evacuation... + + LOC RHOD + You know how to fly this thing? + + KORBEN + (concentrating) + It's like a cab isn't it? + + VOICE + 30 seconds... + + KORBEN + Anyone know how to release the lines + on this crate? + +244 INT. DIVA'S SUITE + + Zorg is busy with the ZF1 when the bomb starts to BEEP signaling the last +ten seconds. Zorg is terror stricken. He pushes a button and holds the +ZF1 over his head. + + ZORG + (loudly) + Maximum Protection. + + A mauve-colored magnetic shield closes around Zorg like an indestructible + sarcophagus. + +245 INT. ZFX200 COCKPIT + + Cornelius and Loc Rhod are bent over the buttons looking for a way to +release the lines. + + VOICE (O.S.) + 6... 5... + + KORBEN + Found it? + + Loc Rhod searches frantically. + + LOC RHOD + I don't even know what I'm looking for! + + KORBEN + Fuck it! Hold tight! + + Korben slams the throttle into full forward. The ship roars away ripping +the lines to shreds. + + Loc Rhod is thrown to the rear of the ship. + + CUT TO: + + The counter goes 1... 0 + + -The suite disintegrates - The corridor is consumed. + + -The main hall is no more. + +246 EXT. FHLOSTON PARADISE + + The ZFX200 jets away as the enormous oceanliner explodes behind it. + +247 INT. ZFX200 + + The ship stops shaking. That was a close one. Everyone's relieved. + + KORBEN + Solid little jobs, aren't they? + + LOC RHOD + (broadcasting, exhausted) + Dear listeners, your favorite DJ is alive and + kicking. It's seven o'clock and time for the + news. Tune in tomorrow for another adventure. + + VOCODER (O.S.) + Beep. End of transmission. + + Loc Rhod lets out a huge sigh. + + LOC RHOD + (to the others) + The best show I ever did! + +248 EXT. PLANET FHLOSTON + + A magnetic sarcophagus crosses the Fhloston sky and crashes into a +glacier. + +249 EXT. FHLOSTON + + Zorg appears in the middle of the ice. He takes a portable phone out of +the ZF1. + + ZORG + How's that? Can you hear me better + now? + + SECRETARY (O.S.) + Yes, Mr. Zorg, I hear you perfectly! + So, how was the concert? + + ZORG + Who gives a shit! I didn't come here to + listen to music! Listen up instead of + running off at the mouth! + The batteries on my phone are almost gone. + + SECRETARY (O.S.) + Yes, Sir! + + ZORG + Dispatch me another ZFX200 immediately. + Someone stole mine. + + SECRETARY (O.S.) + Right away, Sir. I'll send you a new one to + the hotel. + + ZORG + I'm not at the hotel! + + ZORG + Hello?... + + BEEPER (O.S.) + Battery dead. + + Zorg is all alone, lost, in the middle of the glacier. + + ZORG + (to himself) + Stay calm.... stay calm... + +250 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + General Munro enters the office with a smile. + + MUNRO + Major Dallas has the Five Elements on + board. The priest is guiding them directly + to the temple. + + President Lindberg closes his eyes in relief. + + PRESIDENT + Thank God! We've been saved! + + A SCIENTIST rushes in. + + SCIENTIST + Mr. President. + + PRESIDENT + Yes? Now, what? + +251 EXT. SPACE + + A ball of fire, all-powerful Evil, speeds across the screen with three +Federal Army warships following along behind it as best they can. + +252 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + PRESIDENT + What do you mean, "its advancing"?! + +253 INT. COCKPIT FEDERATED WARSHIP + + COMMANDER + It's not only advancing, but it's moving at + incredible speed! We're having trouble + following it. + +254 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + PRESIDENT + (to Scientist) + ...And... Do you have any idea where it's + heading? + + The scientist is hard to put to answer, he shakes his head. + +255 INT. ZFX200 COCKPIT - NIGHT + + Korben gently wipes Leeloo's forehead with a cloth. She opens her eyes a +little. + + KORBEN + (gentle, loving) + Apipoulai.. + + Leeloo smiles, weakly, feverish. + + LEELOO + I'm so very sad. + + KORBEN + Why? We did pretty well, wouldn't + you say? + + LEELOO + Five hundred wars... Arms... Drugs... + Money... + Everything you create is used to destroy... + + KORBEN + I told you not to read all that crap! + + LEELOO + Protect life... Until death. + + Her eyes close and she falls back asleep. Korben is worried. She seems +so depressed. Cornelius enters. + + CORNELIUS + There's a General on the phone... + His name's Mambo, I think. + +256 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + MUNRO + Munro here. President Lindberg wants + to talk to you. Hold the line. + + The President clears his throat and takes the phone. + + PRESIDENT + Major, first off, I want to thank you, + in my name and in the name of the + Federation... + +257 INT. ZFX200 / PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + PRESIDENT (O.S.) + For the praiseworthy courage you have + shown us! I'd like to congratulate General + Munro for his choice. He found the ideal + man for such a... + + KORBEN + (to the point) + So now what's the problem? + + The President drops into his armchair and sighs. + + PRESIDENT + There's a ball of fire 1,200 miles in diameter + heading straight for the earth. And we have + no idea how to stop it! ...That's the problem. + + Korben thinks fast. The Priest is with him. The Five Elements are on +board. + + KORBEN + How much time before the collision? + + The President queries the scientist with a nod of the head. + + SCIENTIST + If its speed remains constant... in an + hour and 57 minutes. + + KORBEN (O.S.) + I'll call you back in two hours. + + Korben hangs up. The President looks stunned. + +258 EXT. SPACE + + The ZFX200 shifts to the speed of light and vanishes in the star-studded +cosmos. + +259 INT. CHAPEL + + David is asleep. He is woken by the sound of... + +260 EXT. DESERT - DAWN + + The ZFX200 is parked in the middle of the desert. + + Korben walks ahead carrying Leeloo. Cornelius has the four Stones with +him. + Barely awake, Loc Rhod stumbles along. David appears at the door of the +chapel. + + DAVID + You're all safe. Thanks be to God! + + CORNELIUS + Later, David! Later! + There's not a minute to lose! + + The small group enters the chapel. + +261 INT. CHAPEL + + Cornelius pushes the group onto the altar which is surrounded by a wooden +barrier. Cornelius stands in front of the cross. + + KORBEN + Excuse me, Father, but... could we pray + later? + + Cornelius bends the cross and pushes it down. A mechanism is set off +lowering the altar like a service elevator. + + The altar descends amid rocky walls. + +262 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + MUNRO + They just landed in the desert. + + PRESIDENT + (sweating) + How much time is left? + +263 EXT. SPACE + + Earth is in view. The Dark Planet fills the screen and heads for the +blue planet. + +264 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + SCIENTIST + About nine minutes. + + President Lindberg has trouble breathing. + +265 INT. TEMPLE + + Lit by torches, Korben sets Leeloo delicately on the altar in the exact +center of the four elements. Cornelius looks over the four Stones every +which way. + + CORNELIUS + (panic-stricken) + Uh, this one... must be water! + + It's obvious he doesn't know where to put it. + + KORBEN + Don't tell me you don't know how all + this works? + + CORNELIUS + Theoretically, yes! The four Stones form + the beam and the Fifth Element is supposed + to stand in the middle there, but... + I don't have the reference book. + I've never seen the Stones work! + + Korben can't believe his ears. He tears the Stone out of Cornelius' hand +and studies the inscriptions. He goes over to one of the four bases the +stones rest on and tries to figure it out. The symbol of air is on the Stone, +the same as on the base. + + KORBEN + Match the symbols! + + Korben places the first Stone and picks up another one. Cornelius has +found the symbol for water. Loc Rhod sits down. He is very tired. + + LOC RHOD + What is this some kinda game? Like + chess? + + Korben pulls him to his feet and sticks a Stone in his hands. + + KORBEN + No. It's much simpler. If we don't figure + out where these Stones go in five minutes, + we're all dead! Think you got it? + + Loc Rhod's got it and runs over to put in his Stone. The four Stones are +all in place but nothing happens. + + KORBEN + There's no light! You told me there were + supposed to be four beams of light. + + CORNELIUS + (lost) + Yes, of course, but... The Stones are shut! + They have to be open for it to work. + + KORBEN + And you don't know how they open, + is that what you are saying? + + CORNELIUS + That's what I'm saying. + +266 EXT. SPACE + + The Dark Planet closes in on Earth rapidly. + +267 INT. CHAPEL + + Korben leans over Leeloo. + + KORBEN + Leeloo? The Stones! We have to open + them! How does it work? + + LEELOO + (feeble) + The wind blows... the fire burns... + + KORBEN + I know all that, Leeloo! I'm talking + about the Stones. + + LEELOO + ...The rain falls... + + Korben is desperate. Leeloo's too weak, he won't get anything more out +of her. + He darts over to a Stone and turns it over and over. + + KORBEN + The rain falls... the wind blows? + + Loc Rhod stands in front of his Stone looking at Korben. + + KORBEN + Try and figure out how this fucking thing + opens, instead of staring at me like that! + + Loc Rhod starts feeling the Stone all around. + + LOC RHOD + (afraid) + I'm looking, I'm looking. + +268 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The tension is palpable in the President's office. + + SCIENTIST + ...Three minutes. + + MUNRO + We've lost contact with them. + +269 INT. CHAPEL + + Korben and Cornelius turn the Stones every which way. All to no avai1. +Loc Rhod is discouraged. + + LOC RHOD + ...we'll never make it. + + He sighs. Three hooks pop off the Stone. Loc Rhod can't believe his +eyes. + + LOC RHOD + It... it moved! Korben! Korben! + + Korben rushes over, looks at the Stone. Hooks are undone. + + KORBEN + What did you say? What did you do? + + LOC RHOD + Nothing! Swear to God, I didn't do + nothing! + + KORBEN + Look, you did something that set it off. + Try to remember. Concentrate. Tell me + exactly what you did!! + + Loc Rhod tries to duplicate the same movement. + + LOC RHOD + I was like this... With my hands here and... + I said, "We'll never make it!" That's all! + + Nothing happens. + + KORBEN + Is that all? + + LOC RHOD + Yeah... then I sighed... like this. + + Loc Rhod sighs, really depressed this time. The Stone opens even more. + Korben's got it. + + KORBEN + The wind! The wind blows... + + Korben blows on the Stone which immediately opens revealing a patch of +blue sky with some miniature clouds floating around inside. A yellow beam +pops up like a ray of sunlight, like Korben's smile. + + KORBEN + Quickly, everyone on a Stone! + Water for water! Fire for fire! + Earth for earth! + + The two men move fast. Korben on the 4th Stone: Earth. He grabs a +fistful of earth and throws it on the Stone. A miniature patch of green +appears and immediately forms a green beam. Cornelius wipes his forehead +with a scarf and wrings it out over the Stone. It opens revealing a patch of +miniature raging sea. A blue beam appears. + + Loc Rhod has a problem. + + LOC RHOD + (shaking) + I don't have a light. I stopped smoking + last week! If we'd come a bit sooner... + + Korben pats his pockets, he comes up with a box of matches. There's only +one left. + + KORBEN + Don't breathe. + + Loc Rhod and Cornelius hold their breath. Korben strikes the match. A +small flame appears on the tip. A breeze goes through the room. Korben +feels like he's got TNT in his hands. He approaches the flame to the Stone. +The flame twists, dims, flickers ...but holds on. The Stone opens. A patch +of miniature fire appears. Korben sighs, snuffs out the match. The fourth +beam, a red one, immediately forms. + +270 EXT. SPACE + + A mass of fire fills the screen. The Earth is only a thousand miles +away. + +271 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + SCIENTIST + Two more minutes. + + The President shuts his eyes. His lids move in prayer. + +272 INT. CHAPEL + + Korben helps Leeloo onto her feet where the four beams and four colors +crisscross. + + KORBEN + It's up to you now, Angel! + + LEELOO + I'm so tired... + + KORBEN + You can sleep tomorrow... come on... + + LEELOO + I want to sleep... forever... + + KORBEN + Leeloo! Listen to me! I'll take you on + a vacation afterwards! A real vacation, + this time, for as long as you want. + Come on! You can do it! + + Korben slowly releases Leeloo and steps back from the altar. + Leeloo can barely stand in the center of the four beams. + An indistinct white beam begins to form around her, starts to rise. + + CORNELIUS + Come on Leeloo! Come on! + + The beam loses its intensity. Leeloo crumples to the floor. + +273 EXT. SPACE + + The Dark Planet hurtles toward Earth. A hundred miles before impact. +The African continent is visible. No doubt about it: The fireball is +heading right for Egypt. + +274 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + Seconds tick away relentlessly on the scientist's stopwatch. + + SCIENTIST + It'll be entering the atmosphere in one + minute. + +275 INT. CHAPEL + + The heat in the temple is unbearable. All the walls start to ooze the +same horrible black slimy liquid seen at Zorg's. A drop of liquid falls to +the temple floor and begins to smoke, eating away at it like acid. Loc +Rhod has to dodge another drop of the stuff. Korben quickly straightens +Leeloo up and puts her back in the center of the beams. + + KORBEN + Leeloo! If you don't get on with the + program we're all gonna die! And that's + not on my agenda for today. + + Leeloo wraps her arms around Korben's neck. + + LEELOO + (weak) + What's the use of saving lives... + when you see what you do with them! + + KORBEN + You're right but there are lots of good + things... beautiful things... + + LEELOO + ...Like love... + + KORBEN + Exactly. + + LEELOO + But I don't know love... I'm like a machine + programmed to save other people's lives but + never to have one of my own. + +276 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The Scientist's stopwatch goes from 30 to 29 seconds. + +277 INT. CHAPEL + + LEELOO + I have thousands of memories but none + of them are mine... There is no need for + me other than this. I'm immortal but I have + no life. + + KORBEN + Yes, you do! I need you. More than you + can imagine! Stand up straight! + + LEELOO + Why?... Why would you need me? + + KORBEN + Because... + + CORNELIUS + (to himself) + Tell her, for God's sake! + + A bit of the black acid falls on Loc Rhod's shirt setting it on fire. He +rips if off. + + CUT TO: + +278 INT. CHAPEL + + KORBEN + Because... + + Leeloo has tears in her eyes. The heat is overpowering. Black acid is +everywhere. + + LEELOO + Tell me... + + KORBEN + I love you... + + Despite her fatigue, Leeloo smiles broadly. + + CUT TO: + +278b INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + The stopwatch goes from 3 to 2. + +279 INT. CHAPEL + + LEELOO + Now you're allowed to kiss me. + + - Korben wraps his arms around her and kisses her like he's never kissed +anybody before. - The white beam, the Divine Light, immediately forms +around Leeloo and Korben. - The stopwatch hits zero. - The Absolute Beam +explodes from the top of the pyramid and heads straight into the sky zapping +the fireball smack in the middle, slowing it down. - Korben and Leeloo kiss +like there was no tomorrow. + + - The beam hardens and slowly solidifies the Evil Planet. Inaudible +screeches escape from the dying planet. Screeches of terrifying pain as if a +million souls were dying. + + - Streams of black acid spurt from the pyramid and solidify like +brilliant stalactites. + +280 EXT. SPACE + + The pure beam, the Light of Life, has finished its work. The Dark Planet +nothing more than a dead planet. + Strangely enough, it looks like the moon. Everything is calm around it. + +281 INT. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE + + President Lindberg opens his eyes and realizes he's not dead- + + SCIENTIST + The planet seems to have stopped at... + 62 miles from impact. + +282 INT. CHAPEL + + In the temple, the beam loses its intensity. But Leeloo and Korben +remain stuck together, lost in their kiss. Cornelius has dropped to his +knees, clutching his hands. + + Loc Rhod slips along the wall with a sigh. He gives Cornelius a knowing +smile. + + LOC RHOD + This guy is a killer with the babes. + I knew it from the moment I laid eyes + on him. + + Cornelius and Loc Rhod burst out laughing. Korben and Leeloo keep on +kissing. + +283 INT. LABORATORY + + We are in the Nucleological Laboratory that gave birth to Leeloo in the +beginning of our story. The President enters the lab followed by a group +of officials in ceremonial dress. + + MUNRO + Mr. President, let me introduce you to + Professor Mactilburgh, who runs the center. + + MACTILBURGH + It's an honor to receive you. Mr. President. + + PRESIDENT + (beaming) + Yes.. Well? Where are our two heroes? + + MACTILBURGH + They were so tired from their ordeal that + we put them in the reactor this morning.. + + PRESIDENT + I have 19 more meetings after this one + Professor.. + + PROFESSOR + Of course.. Let me see if they're revived. + + AIDE + We go live in one minute, Mr. President. + + Mactilburgh goes to the reactor and opens a small slot which allows him +to see what is going on under the blue shield. + + Leeloo and Korben are naked, arms wrapped around each other, kissing and +probably engaged in hoppi hoppa. + Mactilburgh looks troubled. + + MACTILBURGH + I.. uh.. they need five more minutes, + Mr. President. + + The President, pressed for time, looks over to his aide who in struggling +with a phone call. + + AIDE + No ma'am... I tried... No ma'am... + + PRESIDENT + Who is it? + + AIDE + Some woman... claims she's Korben's + mother... + + PRESIDENT + Give it here... + + The President takes the phone and goes to the window. + + PRESIDENT + Mrs. Dallas, this in the President. + On behalf of the entire Federation, + I would like to thank... + + MOTHER (V.O.) + Don't pull that crap with me, Finger... + I'd recognize that trash can voice of + yours in a dark alley during a rain storm. + You tell that worthless no account son + of mine he should plotz for the way he's + ignored his mother... when I think of all I + sacrificed for him... + +284 EXT. NEW YORK + + Outside the lab we see the President through the window, holding the +phone away from his ear. + + PAN slowly across Manhattan. + Credits Roll as TWO full rising silver moons ascend in the dark blue sky. + +THE END + + +