Staying Alive (1983) Edit

A little bit of heartache

A little bit of heartache

A little bit of heartache

A moment gone is gone forever

A pre Christmas party. Like to come?

A woman's dancing career is half as long as a man's.

Acting roles...I do dramatic parts. I can do comedy roles.

Again, Tony, again!

Again!

All right, I'll see you at rehearsals then,

All right, starting positions.

All right! I'll see you later.

All right.

All right. Thanks a lot, Jackie.

An accent doesn't make you intelligent. If it did, you'd be Einstein.

And come up empty handed

And get out of the cold before you crack.

And I just wanted to say it's not me, all right?

And I was thinking that I was really...

And I'm expecting someone else.

And I'm finding out the hard way

And I'm finding out the hard way

And push ups, and...

And start worrying about changing yourself!

And then I'd have to cancel my manicure.

And then I'd have to cancel my yoga class.

And when you dance, oh, man, I could watch you for hours. Really!

And with my past, I don't respect many people.

And you spin the wheel of misfortune

And...five, six, seven, eight.

Any messages?

Any messages?

Any questions regarding the routine, please ask me now.

Anybody know whose limo this is?

Anyway, I would like to take you out.

Anyway, I'm freezing out here.

Apologising for what? Are you saying that wasn't the real you back then?

Are you alone? Is there a vacancy next to you?

Are you expected?

Are you sure you don't want something to eat?

Attitude, come on... Molly, watch your line.

Back, two, three... Really stretch it...three, four.

Be proud! You're dancers. You love dancing.

Better than stuff I get in New York.

But it's all right because it comes natural to me?

But so did the people I grew up with. Some of it rubs off.

But someplace informal, because my suits are all being pressed.

But the fact still is, I'm a dancer by nature.

But you blew that because you're different kinds of people.

But you look like you're freezing.

But you look like you're freezing.

Come on, have another piece. I made it speciaI.

Come on, I don't even know her!

Come on, let's go!

Come on, would you?

Come on!

Come on! Come on!

Come on! You'd have to work 1 0 shows to afford this.

Come on... Wait! Well, come on.

Coming up. Some of your groupie friends are here.

Definitely? This is it? I mean, tonight, it's over, that's it?

Did you hear the way she talks? It's so intelligent. I love it.

Did you see how you said goodnight to him?

Did you take funny pills today?

Did you want something? An autograph, or something?

Didn't we just have a fight?

Do you know how many times you've done this to me?

Do you think I'm some little groupie?

Do you think that's a good idea?

Do you think you can play with people?

Do you? Oh, look, Tony.

Don't play this competition thing with me.

Don't play, we've got people here.

Don't touch that phone! Get off!

Don't Walk out and expect to come back!

Don't you want to do something that's all you?

Enough!

Everybody knows you can't trust a guy who plays rhythm guitar.

Everybody uses everybody, don't they?

Except I promised my mother I'd never do any nudity.

Excuse me. Excuse me. Goodnight. Got to go!

Fade away

Fading away

Fading away

Fading away

Fading away

Five minutes!

Five minutes!

Five minutes!

Full house, kids.

Go to black!

Good day.

Good guys are hard to find.

Goodnight, Jackie.

Got any messages?

Guess what? I got a job on Broadway!

Guys like you aren't relationships, you're exercise.

Hang on there, Manero, hang on.

Has she got a lot of guys drooling over her?

He's a dancer, my son. He's very good.

Hearts in the night

Hello, Jimmy.

Hello. It's very cold.

Hello. It's very cold.

Hey, Jackie, wait a minute.

Hey, Jackie! Remember I mentioned a gentleman that was anxious to get out?

Hey, Rico! She's waiting to see you. Really! Come on, she's great!

Hi.

Hold it, Hold it!

Hold on a second... Turn down the radio!

How about a quarter, as a down payment on that $1 ,000,000?

How about getting together and we could appreciate each other?

How about you, warmed up? How do you feel?

How are you feeling? I just want to tell you one thing.

How are you, Margaret? Freddie, where's my order?

How did you know?

I aIready know.

I amazingly respect your dancing talent. And your womanhood.

I bet you are. I'm the assistant choreographer.

I bought you a ticket for the show. 26 bucks.

I can't take all the blame now, can I?

I changed the subject. We had a good night.

I didn't always respect womanhood, but since I moved to Manhattan,

I didn't tell him to do a solo!

I don't believe it! And don't get fresh with me!

I don't have time for relationships right now.

I don't have to care about you, or you about me.

I don't know what you did, but she hates me.

I don't know. I just don't like guys like that.

I don't need your hand me downs.

I don't want to hear if you're hot over somebody.

I don't want to lose you.

I feel really comfortable with you and I was thinking

I give it back to you

I give you a chance for a Broadway lead and you Walk out!

I got her here. She's nice. No problem. You'll love her.

I got it? You're kidding?

I got this new, mature outlook. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't curse.

I got to change my residence.

I guess she's afraid that I might get a cold.

I had a lot of attitude and I just didn't like it...

I have a singing Iesson I'll have to cancel.

I haven't. Now try it, and keep your personal feelings out of it! Let's go.

I hope that's all resolved and I'd like to see you.

I hope we never change

I just forgot to call you. I'm really sorry.

I just respect her dancing.

I just want to get something going today.

I just want to talk, clear things up.

I keep reaching out

I keep reaching out

I know I don't.

I know I treat you bad and I got terrible manners.

I know you will take it.

I know, but you can't treat me like this any more.

I love you so much, Tony. Don't you know that?

I love you, Jackie.

I love youse.

I mean, it's becoming a reguIar thing with you.

I mean, what do you want me to do? What do you want, stretch it?

I promise it'll never happen again.

I really don't need any help in that department.

I really like her, too. But she's ordinary.

I think it's time we said goodnight.

I think we had something really comfortable, right.

I told you, it isn't important.

I used to be incredible myself when I lived in Brooklyn.

I usually skip breakfast. Look, I'll see you later.

I want to ask Jesse to have a shot at replacing him.

I want to say something to you, but it's really hard because...

I want to tell you something.

I want to... I want to try Butler's routine.

I want you to know I could have never done this tonight without knowing you.

I wanted to tell you I think you're an incredible dancer.

I was just making an observation, that's all.

I was wondering where you were. You look nice.

I would consider doing a print ad.

I'd consider doing a soap opera

I'd have to cancel my meeting with the mayor.

I'd like to get together and talk some time. Would that be possible?

I'll be your friend, but no more than that.

I'll call you later and tell you all the details.

I'll call you later.

I'll go get him. You just wait here. You'll love him. He's great.

I'll go out with you.

I'll have another piece of this pie. It's very good.

I'll never tell.

I'll see you tomorrow if I don't drown.

I'll tell you what's even better: you learn the routine the way I laid it out!

I'm a dancer by nature. I studied for four years and now I teach.

I'm a friend of Jackie Coll's. Tony Manero.

I'm a hot shot now.

I'm giving you my best come ons and you try to mangle my face.

I'm just not used to saying nice things to you.

I'm making sure the streets are safe for women and children.

I'm not playing with anyone. I invited you because I think you're interesting.

I've got other commitments.

If absolutely necessary, I don't mind doing any kind of extra work.

If I don't see you again, you got beautiful legs.

If I gave you $1 ,000,000 would you be mad at me?

If nothing else, you'll have an interesting chapter for your diary.

If you appreciate me and I appreciate you,

If you forget that you're dancers working for a coupIe of bucks.

If you had half a brain, you'd stop trying to change other people

If you want to dance here, you follow my rules! It's not a democracy!

If you want to leave, that's your choice. Maybe you had better go.

If you're looking for the outdoor type, I'm good at some sports,

If you're mad at me, I apologise. I thought I was being charming.

If you're really her friend, do her a favour.

If you've finished dancing, move off stage!

In case you didn't know.

Is she heavily involved with someone?

Is this a dance or a bloody circus?

It is. You know, I can see them... Sexy.

It takes more than one to lose such a fine line

It was better going downstage.

It was like syrup. I got a cavity just listening to it.

It's a journey through hell. It ends with an ascent to heaven.

It's going to take some tears

It's going to take some tears

It's like water through your hands

It's like you're invisible.

It's like you've done something with your life. You're significant.

It's simpIe, but if it's going to work, you've got to bust your asses!

It's the lovers, the young lovers.

Jackie, I'm not trying to make you jealous. You're a good dancer.

Jackie, you worked real hard. Yes.

Jesus.

Jump!

Jump! Damn it!

Just because you're in a show and I'm not, that ain't competition.

Just checking.

Just in case you've got to hear it again, it's whoever's right for the show.

Karen, yes... Sorry.

Keep going.

Keep your clothes on. You hear me?

Laura, are you rich or something?

Lay back, Butler. Extend! Extend!

Lf you feel the same

Like weightlifting and stickball

Listen up! This time, try the whole combination right through to the end.

Look in the mirrors at yourseIves. You got attitude. You got strength.

Look in the mirrors at yourseIves. You got attitude. You got strength.

Manero, you've got a way with words!

Mark, this is Tony. Tony was just hired to be in the show.

Maybe it's me, Butler. Maybe I'm not getting across what I want.

Maybe we could have a drink, maybe have some dinner. And...

Maybe we could have a drink, maybe have some dinner. And...

Merry Christmas.

Michelle, Tracy...

Mm...cherry.

Most people here are interesting.

Music.

My pleasure.

My son is in this show.

Nice meeting you and being insulted by you.

Nice meeting you.

No, really, later?

No. Because I love to watch your Walk.

Oh, great! No, how did I say it?

Oh, listen to you!

Oh, no! Oh, Tony, you don't think that, do you? Do you?

Oh, of course. Why don't you come by tomorrow?

Oh, shush.

Oh, thanks. CongratuIations! I heard you're in the show!

Oh, Tony!

Oh, you're sick. You are sick.

OK, bye bye.

OK, music!

OK, now get ready. Joy, count it down.

OK, once again. Five, six, seven, eight!

OK, once again. Five, six, seven, eight!

OK, to hell with it, then.

OK.

Once again.

Once you get to know him, you're going to be crazy about him.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four.

Or even a roadshow, a musicaI of some sort.

Perfect!

Please. How about it?

Put it away, have it for Iunch, who knows?

Put me down!

Really! No, I'll get him.

Ring.

See you.

She was passing. I said she was an OK dancer.

Small world, isn't it? Goodnight.

Smitty...

So don't waste my time going through the motions of emotions.

So I have half as many chances as you of making it.

So you're saying I've always been this bastard,

So, let's try to be sensuaI. Try it. You might like it.

Something really...really nice.

Sorry.

Spot is go.

Spots four and five, standing by.

Standing room only, guys. How are we doing?

Start to fade

Start to fade

Start? Look, you came to me, remember?

Still? That's a beautiful dress you've got on.

Sure, you do! Manero!

Take a break.

Taxi!

Thank you very much.

That boy is strange.

That guy's a musician. I didn't think you was the musician type.

That if you feel the same way, and I feel the same thing for you,

That lies between but holds together

That right?

That singer and you were harmonising a little too well.

That wasn't me.

That's a personal war you're having! Out there, you two are dancers.

That's all right. I got a dance class I'd have to cancel.

That's all right. I'd have to cancel my brain operation.

That's good. That's enough, thank you.

That's it. ReIax!

That's it. We've got potential here. We've got real potential.

That's what got you out of this damn neighbourhood.

The best thing that you ever scored is Laura.

The show will work, you'll be terrific.

The show's called ''Satan's Alley''.

The way I acted towards you was really wrong.

The way I used to act around here. I was very hard on you.

Then I wait all night for you and you bring some guy home with you.

Then maybe we could get back together.

There you go. One, two, three...

There's a gentleman inside here dying to get out. Really.

There's an awfully nice view of New York. Come on.

There's nothing wrong with her dancing.

They make you feel like you're wasting your time.

They'll call. Don't worry.

Think I won't keep it? I will keep it. Believe that.

This attitude you're talking about...

This house seems so much smaller than when I used to live in it.

Three, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Time will make us so much stronger

To do what?

Tony, why did you come today?

Tony! Tony! I wanted to apologise for this.

Tony! Well, it's about time I hear from you.

Tony! What are you doing?

Tony? Where are you?

Tony. I'm having a few friends around tonight.

Tony...

Touch at a time

True, but then I changed it to the upstage position.

Try again from the top. Come on, you're dancing! You love it!

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Underneath the curIs, he's a pervert. I can feel it.

Very good. Excellent!

Waking up with my eyes open wide

Waking up with my eyes open wide

Waking up with my eyes open wide

Waking up, you're still sleeping

Waking up, you're still sleeping by my side

Waking up, you're still sleeping by my side

Waking, waking, waking up

Watching all our dreams start to fade

Watching all our dreams start to fade

Watching it turn

Way to go, Manero!

We didn't have a fight, Tony, you did.

We give our love to one another

We had a great night. Great night.

We have a conceptuaI interpretation problem, which is easy to overcome

We met, I liked you, we made it. What do you think it was? True love?

We need pictures, rÈsumÈs, phone numbers.

We'll get back to you. You were all excellent,

We're ready.

Well, if I don't see you any more,

Well, let me tell you something.

Well, thank you but I have to go home early tonight.

What are we doing here?

What are you looking at?

What do you mean, smaller?

What do you mean?

What I want is a much more forceful type movement.

What time? Where? All right! Thank you! Thank you! I'll be there!

What would you like to drink? We have champagne, wine, whisky...

What's really weird is that they all sound like my father used to.

Whatever.

Whatever.

Whatever. You seem to take pleasure in treating women as incredibly stupid.

When did I let you down?

When did I let you down?

When you say that, I know you want me to say something.

When you step out there, remember you're not one of them.

Where did he learn to do this?

Who cares, man?

Whose limo is this?

Why are you up so late? A professional should watch her health.

Why did we even start this thing up, huh?

Why don't we go out on the balcony?

Why don't you teach him some manners?

Why don't you try the army?

Why not? Rejection's a hobby now.

Will you be there?

Yeah, I've got to give in my notice.

Yeah, whatever.

Yeah! Yeah. Double yeah.

Yeah.

Yes, it will. It will if I let it.

Yes, you could say that.

Yes!

Yes! Yes, this is Tony Manero. Are you kidding?

Yes?

You are not the greatest dancer to hit Broadway!

You bastard!

You bring it out from under me You'll get it all for free

You dance for them. Don't dance for yourself, Tony.

You did try to damage my head. But the thing is that I...

You didn't put in a word for me with the director?

You don't have to say anything.

You don't have to say anything.

You don't know me well.

You don't need to apologise. You must have done something right.

You give it all to me

You got a job on Broadway? Doing what?

You got to feel what the hell you're doing.

You have anger and intensity. That's what I need to make this show work.

You keep treating me like this.

You know the way out.

You know what I need? Another week.

You know, I don't care if I ever get a message.

You know, it's weird...

You know, the opposite of bigger. Smaller.

You party too hard. You ought to be a tag team.

You pulled the soul from under me

You spoke so soft and tenderly

You spoke so soft and tenderly

You still ticklish, huh?

You think I used you! What about you using me?

You think you're so terrific you'll score another show?

You told her she's OK!

You want to fight, do it on your own time! The show is the thing, not you!

You're always causing trouble. Get out of here!

You're going to be great! I've got to go.

You're going to meet this really, really sensitive, nice type of guy.

You're lucky. This neighbourhood is dangerous.

You're never going to change that.

You're translators of body language. That's all dancing is: body language.

You're welcome.

You're welcome. Goodnight.

You've been doing choruses for six years.

You've been the heart of me

You've been the one

About what? About how incredible you are.

Again. And...five, six, seven, eight.

All right. Goodnight. Goodnight.

Am I your booking agent? You don't want to share?

And I've got to rehearse tomorrow. Are you serious?

Appreciate? Yeah, like for many hours.

Are you kidding me? No, I'm apologising to you.

Are you sure I was OK? You were great.

Are you sure you don't want to stay? I can't.

Are you sure? I'm positive. You was fantastic.

Are you talking to me? Did what we did mean nothing?

Aren't you coming tomorrow? I knew you wanted to see me again.

black out the curtain warmers. Curtain warmers to black.

Break a leg. Thanks a lot.

But I do respect you. Oh. Thank you.

But I'm very available for TV work. No.

But is it good enough? Yeah.

But why did you have to kiss her? Oh, God, that didn't mean nothing.

But you're very good. Where are you coming from?

Butler, sit this one out. What do you mean?

Butler, would you mind? This is bullshit!

Can I get you something else? No, I'm full.

Come here! Take your bloody hands off me!

Come in. You nearly broke my face with the door.

Come on, Tony, don't. No, really.

Come on! Are you sure you'll be there?

Come on! I can't!

Come on. What happened really? Tony! Come on, you're late!

could I ask you something? What?

could we get together after the show? Why?

Count it down. And five, six, seven, eight.

Dancing! Don't you remember I dance? No nudity, I hope!

Definitely. Are you a dancer? Yeah, couldn't you tell?

Did you? No!

Do you know what I want to do? What?

Don't you want to stay for breakfast? No, I'm not hungry.

Everyone uses everyone, don't they? Go to hell, Manero!

Excuse me? The three of us.

Forget it, man! Too right!

Great things will happen for you. Oh, really? What great things?

Great! Are you alone? What?

Have another piece of pie. No, really, I'm full now, Mom.

Have you got emotional problems? You think I need a shrink?

Haven't you learnt anything? What do you mean? Are we in school?

He plays rhythm guitar at the club. Rhythm guitar? That's the worst!

He's just a friend. Why is he staring at you like that?

He's staring at you. What is wrong with you?

Hello? Jackie!

Hello? Ma.

Hey, Tony, how's your love life? All right.

Hi, I'm Joy. I'm happiness.

Hi! You're doing great.

How are you doing? I'm all right, I'm fine! OK.

How are you doing? I'm fine.

How are you doing? Strong draught in there, huh?

How can you tell when I'm lying? Who's your commitment with?

How did you get in here? The window.

How is the show going? Great. How's your eye?

How late are you working tonight? Till three.

How was that last scene? Wonderful. Honey, you were great.

I am? Yeah!

I can tell when you're lying. How?

I could put in a good word for you. No, don't do that. Please.

I didn't do nothing. Come on, Tony, stop lying.

I didn't say anything. But I... Shoot me. Shoot me twice.

I didn't think you were showing up. I'm sorry. The show ran late.

I don't believe this. Believe it!

I don't believe this. What?

I don't know what came over me. It was nothing. Forget it.

I don't know. Consider yourself officially invited.

I don't want anybody Iaughing at me! Who are you, somebody speciaI?

I know what you must be thinking. Do you?

I mean it. Really?

I need to ask you something. Me, too.

I think I can do it. Do what?

I think so. Let's go.

I think so. Well...do you want to help me?

I think you're a little jealous. No way.

I want you to try it with him! You've been taken in...

I was nervous knowing you were here. You shouldn't have been.

I won't. I can't always be second choice.

I'll change. will you wait? Yeah.

I'll meet you outside. Sure, why not?

I'll miss you. You don't have to say that, Jackie.

I'll talk to you later. Fatima!

I'm talking to you! I said later.

I've got a lot of things on my mind. Like what? What things?

I've got to be real with myself. I don't know, I guess so.

I've got to get going. I'll give you a call later, all right?

I've got to! There's nobody else here! That's true. Well...

I've never been asked to leave. Don't take it personally.

If it happens, good. If not, too bad. How could you think that way?

Is it? Yeah. Well... Goodnight.

Is something wrong? I don't like being Ied on.

Is that right? You Walk out now, you're over!

It didn't happen. Imported, indeed!

It was nice. Nice, everyday! Like breakfast?

It's a very sensuaI show, Butler. Right.

It's all right, really. I got hung up. What can I say?

It's important to have friends. I was saying that over breakfast.

It's like watching smoke move. I know.

It's not me, is it? Nope. You're fine.

It's the last show. I don't think I can make it.

It's Tony! Oh, whatever.

Jackie, I'm sorry. I don't want to see you tonight.

Just informally. How did you meet her?

Just one more thing. What?

Lately, I've been career oriented. What's that mean?

Listen, thanks, Carl. Is everything all right?

Look, we had a good time. What? Did I miss something here?

Looks like a demented paratrooper. He is just a friend!

Manero! What are you doing out there? I'm dancing.

Meet me after work? Yeah, two o'clock.

Nervous. Of course you are. You look good.

No talking to strangers. Nobody's stranger than you are.

No, I don't think I can. I will owe you for life if you do.

No, no. We all set?

No! I got this on my own?

No. Well, you're wrong.

Nor will I. He's an amateur!

Now you're with the director. I'm not with anybody.

OK, that's it. Next group! OK, men please!

OK, what do you want to talk about? I don't know. What about you?

OK. Are you sure you can't go out tonight?

OK. Thank you.

OK. I'll see you at two. You got a commitment.

One, two, three, four, five... Hold it!

Oooh, oooh! I like that! Great Walk.

Really! All right!

Really? Yeah. You'll audition, won't you?

Really? What happened? I moved to Manhattan.

See you later. will you come tonight?

She comes from money. Really?

So do you. Listen up!

So what are we doing here? I wanted to ask you a favour.

So what do you do? I'm sort of into telling the future.

So what do you think? No, it's what you think.

Somebody's got to do it. Are you OK?

Something like that. Yeah?

Something to that effect. She's a great dancer!

Sure! You would?

Sure? Positive. Thanks anyway.

Thank you, but I aIready know that. Say what?

That bad, huh? That bad.

That boy is crazy. When do I start?

There's a vacancy. Why? I was just curious.

There's an audition tomorrow. I told you a week ago.

They're acquaintances. How about sharing the wealth?

They're out. Give me a white spot.

Things are happening. Yeah. Are you going to work now?

Tony, you remember Carl. Carl, Tony. How are you doing?

Tony! Hey, Jackie! You were great!

Two, two, three, four... Hold it, Hold it!

Very good. See? I know.

Wait! I don't want to talk about it.

Walk you home? No, it's OK.

Want to come over? Last time, I aImost got brain damage.

Want to eat? I got to get to the club.

Was it? Much better.

We're auditioning for the new show. Are you in it?

Well, he'd like to Walk you home. OK.

Well, Jimmy, you see... Tony!

Well, what is it? Envy!

What about him? He's good, but he's too mechanicaI.

What about you? What about me?

What are you doing later? I've got commitments.

What can I say to you? I... Nothing.

What can I say? Don't play these games.

What do you mean? I turned them down.

What do you think? She's good.

What favour? could you meet me here tonight?

What games? I'll see you tomorrow.

What happened? Typical.

What if I come over about nine? How do I know you'll show?

What time? Oh, ten ish.

What would you do? I'm not the one who's on the line.

What? Teach her to dance.

What's this? I thought we decided to go downstage.

What's wrong? Nothing! It's just 3.00.

What's wrong? Nothing.

What's your problem? What?

Where are you going? If I don't get out, I'll explode.

Where to? Laura Revell's place, where else?

Who cares? Nobody has to care!

Who? Those friends of yours.

Who's leading you on? I call you up, you're not home!

Whose is the limo? I think it belongs to her.

Whose limo is this? I'll see you about ten.

Why are you late? My Rolls got towed away.

Why be upset? There are pretty girIs. I came to be with you!

Why do you have to go? It's only six. I want to get something going today.

Why do you work at that club? Extra money.

Why the excuses? What excuses?

Why? Is it some secret? It's just furniture.

Would you like a drink? I've got to be going.

Yeah, you want disability? I'll see you Wednesday.

Yeah. Definitely?

Yeah. Oh, no, this is a fIash. You can't...

Yeah. Sounds like you appreciated me.

Yes. Really?

You amaze me. I don't like him.

You are crazy tonight. Maybe I'm feeling a little emotional.

You did nothing? It was just me. Whatever.

You didn't give that musician a key? No!

You do, too. Thank you.

You do? Yeah, I do.

You don't. You don't think I have other pIans?

You hear me? Come on, come off it.

You know why I order so many drinks? You're an alcoholic.

You know. I don't!

You remember that! I'll remember that.

You think I ought to try it? You've got the routine.

You warmed up? Yep.

You were very good. Thank you.

You will. I'll see you later.

You're being unreasonable! I won't jeopardise my career...

You're kidding? No. You think I can do it?

You're not. I am, and you know I am.