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Investigation into Ross's Betrayal
Captain Bennett
I got the report back from the lab, nothing at the hotel. How come they got in?
Bullitt
Ross got to the door, unhooked the chain, from the inside.
Captain Bennett
He let the killers in himself? Well ah, why would he do a thing like that?
Bullitt
I'm waiting to ask him.
Captain Bennett
What about the setup? What do you think about that?
Bullitt
Shotgun and a backup man. Professionals.
Captain Bennett
Yep.
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Demand for Integrity and Accountability
Walter Chalmers
I do not choose to have people accuse me of false promises for the sake of cheap sensationalism, or to be compromised by your lieutenant. Castrate him.
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Miscommunication in a High-Stakes Investigation
Chalmers
Ross.
[mistaking the identity of the man in the photo]
Captain Bennett
Albert Edward Rennick, used car salesman, Chicago.
[reading the passport information on the fax]
Chalmers
Who's Rennick?
[puzzled]
Bullitt
He was the man who was shot at the Hotel Daniels. You sent us to guard the wrong man, Mr. Chalmers.
[picking up a copy of the fingerprint check proving the man's identity]
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Passport Issues and Immigration Coordination
Delgetti
No passports, no tickets.
Bullitt
Call Immigration in Chicago, have them wire Rennick's passport application, I'll get a fingerprint check on Ross.
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A Call for Calm and Silence
Frank Bullitt
Why don't you just relax and have your orange juice and shut up, Delgetti?
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Questioning the Chain of Knowledge
Chalmers
Now what went wrong lieutenant?
Bullitt
Who else knew where he was?
Chalmers
What?
[irritated]
Bullitt
Who else knew where he was?
Chalmers
What are you implying?
Bullitt
Well, they knew where to look for him and used your name to get in.
Chalmers
Are you suggesting I disclosed his whereabouts?
Bullitt
Somebody did. And it didn't come from us.
Chalmers
That's hardly the issue.
Bullitt
Well, it certainly is. I, I've got an officer with a family. And he's shot up pretty bad.
Chalmers
Em'em, and I've got a witness that can't talk.
Bullitt
I want to know about Ross. What is the deal you had with him?
Chalmers
Deal? Lieutenant don't try to evade the responsibility. In your "parlance", you blew it. You knew the significance of his testimony, yet you failed to take adequate measures to protect him. So to you it was a job, no more. Were it more, and you'd the dedication I was led to believe.
Bullitt
You believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine.
Chalmers
Lieutenant I shall personally officiate at your public crucifixion, if Ross doesn’t recover during the course of the hearings so I can at least present his deposition. And I assure you I shall not suffer the consequence of your incompetence. And even if there wasn’t any, I’m rather certain I can prove negligence on your part.
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Unexpected Gratitude in a Routine Encounter
Desk Clerk
Am I helping you, sir?
Delgetti
I never had it so good.
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The Impact of Time on Relationships
Cathy
Your world is so far from the one I know. What will happen to us in time?
Bullitt
Time starts now.
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A Unique Approach to Law Enforcement
Taglines
Detective Lt. Frank Bullitt - some other kind of cop. Pity the guy he works for.
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Bullitt: The Distinction Between Good and Bad Cops
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There are bad cops and there are good cops - and then there's Bullitt.
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A Clash of Integrity and Ambition
Chalmers
He's still my witness. I'll be delighted to let you have him after he testifies tomorrow. The organization... several murders, could do us both a great deal of good.
[pause]
Bullitt
Look Chalmers, let's understand each other... I don't like you.
Chalmers
Oh come on now, don't be naïve lieutenant. We both know how careers are made. Integrity is something you sell the public.
Bullitt
You sell whatever you want, but don't sell it here tonight.
Chalmers
Frank, we must all compromise.
Bullitt
Bullshit! Get the hell out of here, now.
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Authority and Autonomy in Law Enforcement
Captain Bennet
Play it by the book from now on.
Bullitt
Does Chalmers run the case, or do I?
Captain Bennet
All I'm interested in is results. Do whatever you think is best. I'll try to back you up.
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Bullitt: A Classic Action Movie Icon
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Steve McQueen As Bullitt
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A Brother's Disappearance and Consequences
Pete Ross
This is Pete.
Telephone voice
Yeah
Pete Ross
We lost him.
Telephone voice
He's your brother, Ross. If you can't find him, we have people who will. And you're paying for the contract.
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A Mysterious Identity Beyond Being a Cop
Taglines
The word cop isn't written all over him - something more puzzling is.
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