THE OLD COUNTRY AND HOME SWEET HOME _ MAFIA 2
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00:44My name is Vito Scoletta, I was born in Sicily in 1925
00:52That little guy's me
00:54I'm standing there with my parents and my sister Francesca in front of our old house
01:01I don't really remember too much about the old country
01:05Except that we were pretty hard up and then one day my father decided it was time to move away
01:22Away from Sicily
01:25across the ocean
01:27to start a new life
01:29in America
01:51Never in my life that I seen anything as fantastic as Empire Bay. It was beautiful
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02:06The other hand I'd never seen anything filthier more disgusting than our new shithole of an apartment
02:19The American dream was more like a nightmare
02:23My
02:27Father started working at the port for the guy who arranged our immigration
02:31It was backbreaking work and what little money he made mostly went towards booze
02:39Eventually my parents sent me to school. I had to learn English. I sure as hell wasn't gonna do that in a neighborhood full of Italians
02:46That's where I met Joe
02:50Over time Joe and I got to be best friends
02:53And since we were both poor and it wasn't much work around shit. We've started a little business of our own
03:01Freeze police stop
03:06You know this way
03:09Throw me to bed
03:13Shit okay, you bastard spread your legs
03:17I'm sorry
03:19Well that one time it didn't work out. So good. The year was 1943
03:24America was at war and the army was looking for guys who spoke the language to help with the invasion of Sicily. I was 18
03:31And anything seemed better than jail
03:34Who says you can't go home again?
03:46You
03:51Operation Husky I was assigned to the 504th Parachute Infantry
03:55On the 11th of July we were supposed to be dropped over the southern coast of Sicily. We got hit by flak
04:02Way behind them the lines only three of us made
04:07It wasn't for the local resistance we wouldn't have had a chance
04:11So Muslim any soldiers came into town and started rounding everybody up
04:15He started to return
04:36Alright skeleton take the shot
04:44Oh
04:51Let's move on me
05:07Corporal
05:08This guy's saying there's more troops headed this way terrific
05:11You and Williams take out that machine gun nest then find the prisoners we're gonna need every man we can get a skeleton over here
05:20Knuckle thank you
05:23Hey get through this
05:41I
05:49Yeah, just about get off your ass
06:12Oh
06:18Must have the prisoners upstairs clear the second floor skeleta you take point
06:24Who'd you get behind
06:31Got him
06:37The doors go up. Oh you
06:40Oh
06:51Shit it's like we're going this way
07:06Hey
07:10Shit this balcony isn't gonna work. We got to keep moving
07:40Oh
08:10Oh
08:40Don Caló, the head of the Sicilian army.
09:08An entire garrison of troops surrendered that day.
09:11Why?
09:38A few years later, the Nazis put a bullet in me.
09:56I was in the hospital for a bit, then I got a month's leave so I could go home, at least
10:01for a little while.
10:13Vito!
10:14Over here!
10:16Joe!
10:17Hey!
10:18Welcome home, buddy.
10:19How'd you know?
10:20I got my sources.
10:21Come on, let's take a ride.
10:26Nice car.
10:27Comes with the territory.
10:29I know you're itching to get home, but first, let's get a beer.
10:32Yeah, sure.
10:33There it is.
10:34Empire Bay.
10:35Tell the truth.
10:36You miss it?
10:37Hey, there's a bare shit in the woods.
10:38Not like this place ever done me any favors, but anything's better than a foxhole.
10:39So what's with this shitty weather?
10:40They're saying this is the coldest winter I've ever seen.
10:41I don't know.
10:42I've never seen anything like it.
10:43I don't know.
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11:54Whoa, so you're a real war hero, huh?
11:57And then what?
11:58You screwed a couple of Sicilian bruds and came home?
12:01Yeah, right.
12:02The old country.
12:04Over here, you can screw anything with a heartbeat.
12:06No one gives a shit.
12:07What a country.
12:08Here's to the US of A and to having you back home.
12:15Salud.
12:16Salud.
12:18How come you're back?
12:19They let you out early for good behavior?
12:21Nah, I took a bullet a couple months back, spent some time in the hospital, and now I'm on leave.
12:25Wait, whoa, whoa.
12:26You mean you gotta go back?
12:27Yeah, what'd you think?
12:28The war ain't over yet.
12:29You don't want to go back, do you?
12:31Of course not, but what can I do?
12:33One minute.
12:34Wait right here.
12:42Hey, Giuseppe.
12:43It's Joe.
12:44Remember last week, you know, the guy's name is Vito Scaletta.
12:51Thanks, Giuseppe.
12:52All right, I'll see you later.
12:57Okay, listen up.
12:58It appears that your injury is much more serious than it first appeared, and the doctors say you can't fight no more.
13:05What?
13:06Oh, whoa, whoa.
13:07Did you just...
13:08Like I said, I know people.
13:10You get all the official paperwork tomorrow.
13:12When it comes to the right stamps and signatures, it's just a question of money.
13:16You're kidding me, right?
13:18Ain't that a bit risky?
13:20It's me that can end up in a slammer, you know.
13:22And how am I going to pay for it?
13:24I got it covered.
13:25Think of it as a welcome home present.
13:27And don't worry, the documents will be clean.
13:30Trust me.
13:31Well, thanks.
13:34You're welcome.
13:35Come on, you're like a brother to me.
13:37Now you can start thinking about what you're going to do next.
13:40Sure.
13:41But first I gotta go home.
13:43All right, you want a ride?
13:44No, thanks.
13:45I want to walk around a little, see what's changed since I've been gone.
13:47No problem.
13:48Say hello to your sister for me.
13:50Come see me tomorrow.
13:51We got a lot to talk about.
13:53Can't believe you just got me out of the service.
13:55Thanks again.
13:56No problem.
13:57I'll catch up with you tomorrow.
14:11Here we are.
14:12All right, thanks. Keep the change.
14:18And since we've no place to go
14:21Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
14:24Come on, Ray.
14:25Let him go.
14:26Yeah, we'll be right back.
14:28Checkmate.
14:32The lights are turned green, I know
14:35Let it snow
14:39When we finally kiss goodnight
14:42No!
14:58Hi, Mama. I'm back.
15:00Vito.
15:01Vito, my boy.
15:04My boy is home.
15:06I thought I'd never see you again.
15:10Francesca and me, we've waited.
15:11Hey, sis, what's going on?
15:12And we waited for you.
15:14Yeah.
15:15Sit down, sit down.
15:16You must be hungry, Vito.
15:18Francesca made you a special dinner.
15:20Zuppa di pollo.
15:22It's good for you.
15:29Wow, looks good, Frankie.
15:31It's a shame your papa didn't live to see this.
15:34He would be so proud, Vito.
15:37Yeah, sure.
15:39Vito, you know better.
15:41Sorry, Mama, sorry.
16:00You should get some sleep.
16:02Your room is just like you left it.
16:09Good night.
16:23I'll see you two in the morning.
16:25Sleep well, mio bambino.
16:35This ain't gonna cut it.
16:36I gotta find a place to stay.
16:39Okay.
17:03So you have to go back soon?
17:05Actually, uh, looks like I won't.
17:08Uh, Joe's taking care of it for me.
17:10Joe! You want to get into trouble again?
17:14Mama, would you rather me go back and get shot again?
17:17No.
17:18Exactly.
17:19Joe probably saved my life.
17:21Promise that you won't get in any more trouble with that Joe.
17:25You know, your papa used to work for this man at the waterfront named Papa Lardo.
17:31He's in the union.
17:33You could talk to him.
17:35Work hard like you were your papa.
17:38Talk to him.
17:40Please, promise me you go talk to him today.
17:44Okay, Mama, okay, I promise.
17:46Grazie, adio.
18:01I don't give a damn.
18:10I'm sorry.
18:11I don't care if you're gonna sell everything you've got.
18:12We'll get the money. I promise.
18:14What the hell's going on here?
18:16Vito!
18:17You mind your business, asshole.
18:18No!
18:19Oh, yeah?
18:23Come on, Junior. I'm gonna take you to school.
18:26Oh, tough guy. Scaring a woman, huh?
18:29Come on, show me what you got.
18:31Vito, please! You're making it even worse!
18:44Stop, stop, please! Vito, what are you doing?
18:47What are you doing?
18:58Please, Vito, this isn't your problem.
19:10You'll get yourself into more trouble, Vito.
19:17Stop, stop, please! Vito, what are you doing?
19:24Ah, fuck this.
19:25Yeah, that's right. Get the fuck out of here.
19:27You're gonna be sorry. The both of you.
19:30What the hell was that all about?
19:32I'm sorry, Vito. We didn't want to bother you with this.
19:35Bother me? Bother me with what?
19:37Come on, tell me what's going on here, Frankie.
19:40Right before he died, Papa borrowed money from me.
19:43Frankie?
19:45Right before he died, Papa borrowed money. A lot of money, from a loan shark.
19:50Thinking he'd get a better job and pay him back.
19:53We found out right after you left for the war.
19:56How much?
19:57Two thousand dollars.
19:59What? Shit.
20:01The worst thing is, this guy wants it all back by the end of this week.
20:04Otherwise, the debt goes up again.
20:08I ain't gonna make that kind of money working at the port.
20:11Who is this guy?
20:12I don't know. Mama won't tell me.
20:14It's okay, Vito. We'll manage somehow.
20:17Don't worry. I'll take care of this. I promise.
20:21Thanks, Vito. Take care of yourself.
20:27I gotta get my hands on two grand fast.
20:30I bet Joe could help me out.
20:43Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know where Joe Barbaro lives?
20:46To the right of the stairs. And tell him that racket last night has to stop.
20:50If he don't like it, he can find another place to live.
21:12Hey.
21:21Hey, miss.
21:23We ain't getting out of the hall.
21:24Come on in. Let's talk.
21:27You disgusting pig.
21:30I picked up these broads on my way back from the store. I've been waiting for you.
21:34All right, girls. That's it for now. I got business.
21:38Stop by tomorrow, okay? We'll pick up where we left off. Chop-chop.
21:42Come on, Joey. We need to stop and we can all have fun.
21:46The fun's over, baby. Later, I say.
21:49Me and Vito here haven't seen each other for a long time. We got a lot of catching up to do.
21:54Looks like you're doing okay, Joey boy.
21:56Not bad. I tell you, that little Spanish broad is fucking wild.
22:02So how'd it go at home?
22:03Good. Mama wasn't thrilled when I mentioned your name, though.
22:07You know how she is. She wants me to get a straight job.
22:10You gonna look for one?
22:11I don't know, but I sure as hell ain't gonna make the same mistake my old man did.
22:15I gotta pay off his debts, then get back on my feet and get my own place.
22:18I need to make some real money, and punching a clock ain't gonna cut it.
22:22Hey, you can stay with me as long as you need to,
22:24and we'll find you a job where you can make good money without killing yourself, all right?
22:28Music to my ears. Right now, I'm living off the 20 bucks the state gives me every week.
22:33I know lots of people who pay well for a risky job, so to speak.
22:37I'm sure I can line something up for my oldest friend.
22:40The working man's a sucker, that's for damn sure.
22:42You said it.
22:44Okay, step one. I gotta introduce you to Giuseppe so we can pick up them discharge papers. Let's go.
22:54You made enough cash for all this in the last three years?
22:57More like the last three months. I barely had time to furnish the place.
23:01Three months? Holy shit.
23:03You just gotta know the right people, and you're all set. Cause you know me.
23:20So you thought about what you're gonna do now?
23:22You said you were gonna introduce me to that guy Giuseppe.
23:24No, no, no. I meant, you know, the big picture.
23:27When you was over there, didn't you think about what you was gonna do when you got back?
23:30Not really. Well, besides the usual, you know. Find a nice girl, settle down.
23:36Hey, uh, you think I could, uh...
23:39What? Drive, Vito? The roads are icy. You ain't never drove a car before.
23:44Joe, I was driving almost the whole time I was over there.
23:47Yeah, but this ain't no tank, Vito. This is one of the nicest cars money can buy.
23:51I didn't drive a tank. I drove a jeep.
23:53What the hell's a jeep?
23:55It's, uh... Never mind. You're gonna let me drive a while.
23:58Alright, alright. Here's the keys. Just be fucking careful.
24:02Alright, when it's cold as fuck outside, you gotta give it a little more gas than usual.
24:07That's the pedal over there on the right.
24:09I know, Joe. I know.
24:15Okay, now make a right here. Then just go straight for a while.
24:29Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow it down a bit. No need to get pulled over for no reason.
24:33Hey, Vito. You know what time it is?
24:35It's daytime. How the fuck should I know?
24:37It's time for you to get your own fucking car.
24:39Yeah, I'd love to if I could afford one.
24:41Who says you're gonna pay for it?
24:53You know, you wasn't kidding. They really taught you how to drive?
24:56You know, you wasn't kidding. They really taught you how to drive over there?
24:59At least something good come out of it.
25:17Ooh, get a load of that, baby.
25:19Nice. That's a 42 Jefferson.
25:23Beautiful car like that, it'd be a shame to smash the window.
25:26You should grab yourself some lockpicks over at Giuseppe's.
25:30Welcome to Giuseppe's General Store, a thief's paradise.
25:34You name it, he's got it.
25:36He even sells phony gun permits and discharge papers for guys tired of getting their asses.
25:41Hey, Giuseppe. I brought you a new customer.
25:43Hello, Joe. He's straight up, right?
25:45Yes, sir. All the way.
25:47This here's Vito, my oldest friend.
25:49This is Giuseppe, the best safecracker in Empire Bay.
25:52Retire, please.
25:53How are you? The papers for you?
25:56Yeah, they are. You got them finished already?
25:58It was a pain in the ass, but sure, they're done.
26:01Well, thanks.
26:02This really gonna work?
26:04Nobody from the Army will bother you again, trust me.
26:07You see? What'd I tell you? Here's the money.
26:10Take your papers, Vito.
26:12Here you go.
26:17Uh, we need a set of lockpicks, too.
26:19That we do. And guess who's paying for them?
26:30Grazie.
26:31But you can test it right now.
26:34Here, take this lock.
26:36You just need to insert the pick into the lock and lift all the pins.
26:41You use the wrench to hold the pins one by one.
26:44When all of the pins are set, just turn the wrench and the lock, she opens. Easy.
26:59Ah, dammit.
27:05See you around, Giuseppe. C'est benedito.
27:07Easy, huh?
27:08Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it.
27:10I do it all the time when I lock my keys in the car.
27:20Okay, you still feel like snagging that car?
27:22You kidding me? Absolutely.
27:24Well, here's your chance.
27:40Possible stolen vehicle.
27:46Step on it.
27:49Copy that.
27:50Vehicle theft in progress. In pursuit of suspect.
27:53Is that over yet? Lose him. Quick.
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28:27Alright, looks like we lost him. So how do you like the car?
28:30Not too bad. Think I'll keep it.
28:32Alright, let's go find ourselves a body shop. They provide the kind of services we're looking for.
28:37Hey, that don't sound cheap.
28:39Don't worry about it. I got it covered.
28:41Just find any body shop. I know the guy who runs them.
28:47Here, park right here in front of the garage door.
28:50Okay, now honk your horn.
28:54Well, afternoon to you.
29:00What can I do you for, pal?
29:03No license plate? For you, no problem.
29:12There you go. Gave her a couple of tweaks.
29:33Off it. Bring it by anytime.
29:44Alright, next you should introduce yourself to Mike Bruschi.
29:47He'll probably have some work for you.
29:49Alright, where is he?
29:50He owns a junkyard over in Riverside. You can't miss it.
29:54That's Mike's junkyard, there. Just drive through the gate.
30:02Hey, look who's here.
30:04Hey, Mikey boy, what's going on?
30:06Shit, Mike, you could wash your fucking hands once in a while.
30:09Now I need a fucking bed.
30:11Hey, I've been working. Working people occasionally get dirty, you know.
30:15Besides, I just wiped them off.
30:17With what? The same fucking rag you used to clean the toilet, you filthy fuck?
30:22Yeah, that's right.
30:23You know, I've been working for a long time.
30:25I've been working for a long time.
30:27I've been working for a long time.
30:29That same fucking rag you used to clean the toilet, you filthy fuck?
30:33Put a lid on it.
30:34What are you, from the health department, or you want to do some business?
30:37Business, of course.
30:39This here's my friend Vito.
30:41Vito, this is Mike Bruschi.
30:43But don't shake his hand. He ain't got that much soap at home.
30:46Nice to meet you, Vito.
30:47Hey, me and Vito go way back.
30:49He just come back from overseas and he needs some cash.
30:52So I figure he can help with your supply problem.
30:56I can vouch for him.
30:57Uh-huh. Okay.
30:59Joe told you about our side business, right?
31:01Yeah.
31:02I only want regular cars, nothing fancy.
31:04You get a cut of every car.
31:06I take as many as I can handle.
31:08And don't bring no cops around, okay?
31:10If they follow you here, I don't know your ass from Jesus.
31:13You get me?
31:14Got it.
31:15God damn it, Mike.
31:16You put your grubby mitts on my fucking coat.
31:19I paid a fortune for this thing.
31:21All right, calm down or I'll stick them up your ass, you sissy.
31:25Jesus Christ.
31:28You shut up.
31:30Vito, listen to me.
31:31I need a Walter Coupe today.
31:33I got a few people looking for parts, but I can't find a car.
31:36Because you don't know where to look.
31:38Every time I drive down Hunter's, I see one parked by a bar there.
31:42I think the place is called The Lone Star.
31:45Isn't that a Moulin Yann neighborhood?
31:47I'll stick out like a sore thumb.
31:48All right, look, I'll give you 350 bucks for it.
31:50It's worth the risk, right?
31:52400.
31:54All right, deal.
31:55Vito, come on, let's go. Andiamo.
31:58Meantime, I'll be sending you the cleaning bill for my coat.
32:01Yeah, I'll change my address, you rat prick.
32:04Okay, listen up.
32:05This is your maiden voyage, so to speak.
32:07So try not to fuck it up, man.
32:11Here, Vito, take this, just in case.
32:13Hey, nice.
32:16Hey, Mike, you mind if I test this thing out here?
32:18Sure, knock yourself out.
32:23Here you go.
32:24Aim for that old wreck over there.
32:33Shit.
32:34Can I leave gas in that thing?
32:36There's a Polack joke there, but I'll leave it alone.
32:38Oh, yeah, that reminds me.
32:40Fuck you.
32:41All right, that's enough shooting.
32:43We got work to do.
32:53Fuck you.
33:09It's that cream-colored baby over there.
33:11Be careful.
33:12Do it quick and get the fuck out of there.
33:14Break a window if you have to and go.
33:16I'll wait for you back at Mike's.
33:18What if I run into problems?
33:19Then you deal with them.
33:20Look, consider this a test.
33:22If you fail, I hear they're hiring down at the factory.
33:24Right, just asking.
33:26Good luck, pal. I'll see you back at Mike's.
33:37Hey, what the fuck are you doing over there?
33:40Ah, shit.
33:41He's got a gun!
33:52Shit.
34:03Hey!
34:04Hey, what you doing, motherfucker?
34:22Shit.
34:52Fuck you.
35:22Fuck you.
35:52Fuck.
36:23Hey, hey, mission accomplished. How'd it go?
36:25Yeah, piece of cake.
36:27Except for the fact that the car belonged to a bunch of moolies who immediately tried to kill me right after you left.
36:31Eh, probably the bombers.
36:33Hunter's their neighborhood.
36:35Guys like that, you don't have to worry about them.
36:37They just hang out on the street, talk shit, steal shit, and smoke dope.
36:43Let's see what we got here.
36:45Oh, nice.
36:47No stains.
36:48Clean.
36:49The lowlife get the money for this.
36:51Probably stole it himself.
36:53It's nice, though.
36:55How much did I say I'd give you for it again?
36:58Six hundred.
37:01I like your buddy, Joe.
37:03Here's your four hundred bucks.
37:05Stop by again, okay? We can do some more business.
37:07Yeah, you bet, Mike.
37:08I'll see you, Mike. I'll stop by again real soon.
37:10Me too.
37:11Alright, boys. I'll see you later.
37:12Here's your three hundred bananas.
37:14I'm taking my cut as the middleman.
37:16Next time, you're on your own.
37:17Alright.
37:18Thanks, Joe.
37:21Alright, let's go home. I'm exhausted.
37:40Hey, is there a safe place to park around here?
37:42I don't want to leave this thing out in the street.
37:44Yeah, that's why you're parking your car next to mine in the garage.
37:47The streets are full of criminals these days.
37:50Yeah, the neighborhood ain't what it used to be, huh?
37:52Alright, let's go.
37:54Alright, let's go.
38:19If you're hungry, there's some food in the refrigerator.
38:23You hungry, Vito? Take whatever you want from the fridge.