1 00:01:45,359 --> 00:01:47,217 You do good work, Mr... 2 00:01:47,460 --> 00:01:50,465 - What did you say your name was? - Nitro, Mr. Daggett... 3 00:01:50,763 --> 00:01:52,905 on account of explosives are my business. 4 00:01:53,598 --> 00:01:58,177 I assume Crocker explained the terms of your employment, Mr. Nitro? 5 00:01:58,534 --> 00:02:01,386 Sure. There's an old gas line running under the block. 6 00:02:01,669 --> 00:02:03,942 I make it look like the pipeline ruptured... 7 00:02:04,203 --> 00:02:06,246 so the job can't be traced to you. 8 00:02:06,505 --> 00:02:10,636 It's to be done while I give my speech to the Gotham Better Business Council. 9 00:02:10,975 --> 00:02:13,466 Nine o'clock exactly. 10 00:02:13,742 --> 00:02:17,009 Trust me, when the hands on that watch hit 9... 11 00:02:17,778 --> 00:02:19,504 Boom. 12 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:25,164 As expected, the city zoning board today rejected a request... 13 00:02:25,482 --> 00:02:29,230 by Daggett Development Corporation to raze a block of brownstones... 14 00:02:29,551 --> 00:02:31,245 along Gotham's Park Row. 15 00:02:31,486 --> 00:02:35,289 Thirty years ago, Park Row was Gotham City's most glamorous address... 16 00:02:35,622 --> 00:02:38,528 but in recent years, the area has suffered a decline. 17 00:02:38,823 --> 00:02:42,823 And today, it is a slum better known as the infamous Crime Alley. 18 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:46,996 But to its inhabitants, many of whom spoke at the zoning board today... 19 00:02:47,330 --> 00:02:51,078 Crime Alley is the only home they have, and they fear its loss. 20 00:02:51,398 --> 00:02:55,233 Others, like Roland Daggett, director of Daggett Development... 21 00:02:55,566 --> 00:02:58,288 see the situation differently. 22 00:03:00,836 --> 00:03:04,552 It's tragic. Park Row may be an historical landmark... 23 00:03:04,872 --> 00:03:07,724 but it's also a breeding ground for crime. 24 00:03:08,007 --> 00:03:11,078 As much as we disagree with the zoning board's decision... 25 00:03:11,376 --> 00:03:14,064 our hands are tied. 26 00:03:17,947 --> 00:03:21,881 - Roland Daggett's up to something, Alfred. - That almost goes without saying... 27 00:03:22,215 --> 00:03:26,083 doesn't it, sir? - I don't know what it is yet, but I will. 28 00:03:26,417 --> 00:03:29,389 You don't want to be late for your 8:00 appointment, sir. 29 00:03:29,854 --> 00:03:31,285 Have I ever been late? 30 00:03:32,155 --> 00:03:34,745 No, sir. Not once in all these years. 31 00:04:28,821 --> 00:04:31,607 Help! Help! 32 00:04:38,193 --> 00:04:41,012 Help! Somebody help my mommy! 33 00:04:41,395 --> 00:04:44,914 Those... Those men in our apartment. They'll hurt her. 34 00:04:45,231 --> 00:04:48,979 - I climbed out the window. - Where? 35 00:04:55,504 --> 00:04:58,191 Lady, you and your kid were told to clear out. 36 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,827 You didn't listen. Maybe you'd like to be carried out. 37 00:05:06,410 --> 00:05:08,486 No! Please! 38 00:05:45,599 --> 00:05:47,424 Mommy! Mommy! 39 00:05:51,769 --> 00:05:53,430 - Thank you. - What did they mean... 40 00:05:53,670 --> 00:05:57,418 you were warned to clear out? - Couple days ago, these three show up... 41 00:05:57,740 --> 00:06:02,253 say they're working for some corporation. They tell everyone on our block to leave. 42 00:06:02,608 --> 00:06:04,040 But where are we gonna go? 43 00:06:12,782 --> 00:06:16,300 He's never been late before. I'd better look for him. 44 00:06:17,451 --> 00:06:21,614 - Where you off to, Miss Thompkins? - Just looking for a friend, Maggie. 45 00:06:22,021 --> 00:06:23,300 You be careful. 46 00:06:23,521 --> 00:06:26,788 Maggie, I've lived in Park Row for 30 years. 47 00:06:27,091 --> 00:06:29,997 It's my home. I'm not afraid here. 48 00:07:02,611 --> 00:07:07,025 What are you doing here? This building's condemned. 49 00:07:09,415 --> 00:07:12,420 I saw you on the news. You work for Daggett. 50 00:07:16,719 --> 00:07:19,406 Oh, my gracious! 51 00:07:47,604 --> 00:07:49,330 I'm looking for Dr. Thompkins. 52 00:07:49,571 --> 00:07:54,597 She... She said somebody was supposed to meet her. You? 53 00:07:54,974 --> 00:07:57,662 - Where is she? - Leslie went looking for you. 54 00:07:57,942 --> 00:08:02,292 I told her to be careful. Bad things happen to people in Crime Alley. 55 00:08:02,813 --> 00:08:04,988 I know. 56 00:08:32,930 --> 00:08:35,902 Urban redevelopment, lady. That's what this is all about. 57 00:08:36,199 --> 00:08:37,925 Tell me if the rope's too tight. 58 00:08:42,903 --> 00:08:46,389 All set. We just gotta do that old hotel down the street. 59 00:08:46,704 --> 00:08:51,797 - And then when 9:00 rolls around... - Boom! Instant slum clearance. 60 00:08:52,175 --> 00:08:56,043 - Next stop: Mini-mall. - You can't destroy that hotel. 61 00:08:56,377 --> 00:08:59,699 This block may be abandoned, but that building has people in it. 62 00:09:00,313 --> 00:09:02,203 Hey, we told them to leave. 63 00:09:02,447 --> 00:09:05,386 They stand in the way of redevelopment, they get bulldozed. 64 00:09:05,682 --> 00:09:07,922 Nothing personal. Just business. 65 00:09:08,184 --> 00:09:11,353 You're insane. You won't get away with... 66 00:09:26,862 --> 00:09:30,380 - Alfred, did Leslie call? - No, sir. 67 00:09:30,697 --> 00:09:33,253 - Is anything wrong? - We missed each other. 68 00:09:33,933 --> 00:09:36,719 I'm on my way to her apartment. 69 00:09:37,301 --> 00:09:40,885 Something's come up, Alfred. I'll be in touch. 70 00:09:57,713 --> 00:10:00,587 Now, you're gonna listen to me! 71 00:10:01,048 --> 00:10:04,349 I want justice, Gotham City! 72 00:10:07,519 --> 00:10:10,688 - Who's the hostage? - Some clerk from Daggett Development. 73 00:10:10,987 --> 00:10:13,479 Wrong place at the wrong time with an eviction notice. 74 00:10:13,755 --> 00:10:16,410 Ten seconds, we make our move. 75 00:10:17,057 --> 00:10:19,745 If you go, the hostage might be hurt. I'll do it. 76 00:10:20,025 --> 00:10:24,505 You'll do it? Who do you think are...? Oh. 77 00:10:24,861 --> 00:10:28,959 You took my job, Gotham City! You took my home! 78 00:10:29,397 --> 00:10:33,714 Somebody's gotta pay for that! I pick you. 79 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:39,023 - Put the gun down! - Who said that? 80 00:10:40,571 --> 00:10:41,915 Batman! 81 00:10:51,011 --> 00:10:53,251 So you're working for Daggett too. 82 00:10:58,014 --> 00:11:00,440 I won't ask twice. 83 00:11:27,065 --> 00:11:30,233 Thanks for the help. Good thing you showed up. 84 00:11:47,110 --> 00:11:49,001 Leslie? 85 00:12:40,975 --> 00:12:44,756 Poor Doc Thompkins. She's in trouble. 86 00:12:45,977 --> 00:12:48,119 - What trouble? - Nothing. 87 00:12:48,379 --> 00:12:50,804 I didn't see them grab her. I didn't see nothing. 88 00:12:51,081 --> 00:12:54,796 - What do you mean? Who grabbed her? - I don't know! Let go of me! Let go! 89 00:12:59,686 --> 00:13:01,697 Where did you get this blasting cap? 90 00:13:01,953 --> 00:13:04,739 And where's Dr. Thompkins? 91 00:13:05,022 --> 00:13:07,546 Two guys, they grabbed her. She dropped it. 92 00:13:07,824 --> 00:13:10,895 - I thought I could sell it. Get a few bucks. - Where are they? 93 00:13:11,192 --> 00:13:15,574 Corner of Finger and Broom. That's all I know, honest. 94 00:13:35,506 --> 00:13:38,413 Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce our speaker... 95 00:13:38,709 --> 00:13:44,019 a bold force for progress, a man of vision with the will to execute his dreams... 96 00:13:44,411 --> 00:13:46,804 Roland Daggett. 97 00:14:10,527 --> 00:14:12,285 - He's hurt! - He's passed out! 98 00:14:12,528 --> 00:14:14,865 - Help! - Help! 99 00:14:19,965 --> 00:14:22,686 Perfect. Just perfect. 100 00:15:15,965 --> 00:15:17,429 - Look out! - Runaway trolley! 101 00:15:17,665 --> 00:15:19,708 Get out of the way! A trolley's coming! 102 00:15:37,711 --> 00:15:38,989 Don't leave us! 103 00:16:25,439 --> 00:16:28,510 - My goodness. Thank God. - Thank goodness. I was so afraid. 104 00:16:28,808 --> 00:16:30,271 Let us out of here! 105 00:16:31,943 --> 00:16:34,882 - I've never been so scared in all my life. - Oh, thank gosh. 106 00:17:06,696 --> 00:17:09,570 Hello, Crocker. Long time no see. 107 00:17:09,865 --> 00:17:13,482 Batman? What are you doing here? 108 00:17:14,333 --> 00:17:17,404 Meeting a friend. What are you doing here, Crocker? 109 00:17:17,702 --> 00:17:19,363 No... None of your business. 110 00:17:19,603 --> 00:17:22,837 Somebody's trying to run the people here out of their homes. 111 00:17:23,139 --> 00:17:26,657 Your boss, Daggett, wouldn't know anything about this, would he? 112 00:17:26,974 --> 00:17:30,143 No. No, of course not. 113 00:17:31,144 --> 00:17:32,969 How about you, Nitro? 114 00:17:34,179 --> 00:17:37,763 You told your parole board you gave up the arson-for-hire game. 115 00:17:38,081 --> 00:17:40,736 I did. I'm clean. 116 00:17:41,016 --> 00:17:42,611 Really? 117 00:17:44,518 --> 00:17:46,888 Then what's this? 118 00:17:47,919 --> 00:17:50,793 You crazy? This stuff is dangerous. 119 00:17:51,188 --> 00:17:54,772 Talk to me, Nitro. After Daggett lost his appeal to the zoning board... 120 00:17:55,090 --> 00:17:58,543 Crocker hired you to level this whole neighborhood, didn't he? 121 00:17:58,860 --> 00:18:02,215 That's it. That's right. You got it. Don't tell Daggett I talked. 122 00:18:03,095 --> 00:18:06,417 - Where's Leslie Thompkins? - The old lady? In there. 123 00:18:06,731 --> 00:18:10,631 Listen, we gotta get out of here. It's almost 9:00. 124 00:18:34,146 --> 00:18:37,927 Don't worry about me. They're blowing up the old SRo Hotel. 125 00:18:38,249 --> 00:18:40,971 You've got to get the people out. 126 00:18:41,851 --> 00:18:45,599 Gentlemen, Gotham City is at a crossroads. 127 00:18:46,053 --> 00:18:49,124 As businessmen, the choice we face is clear. 128 00:18:49,523 --> 00:18:51,982 It's time we decide where we stand. 129 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:55,262 Are we for progress or against it? 130 00:18:55,559 --> 00:18:58,597 For the future or for the past? 131 00:18:58,895 --> 00:19:01,004 For the weak or for the strong? 132 00:19:17,906 --> 00:19:22,703 In short, we cannot allow the underclass to hinder us... 133 00:19:23,075 --> 00:19:25,796 from building a better tomorrow. 134 00:19:57,461 --> 00:20:00,433 Mr. Daggett. Mr. Daggett. Any comments on this tragedy? 135 00:20:00,730 --> 00:20:04,511 Does this affect your plans for redevelopment, Mr. Daggett? 136 00:20:05,301 --> 00:20:10,939 It's a sad fact, but you have to expect violence in Crime Alley. 137 00:20:11,469 --> 00:20:14,736 These people don't value human life like we do. 138 00:20:15,039 --> 00:20:18,208 Nobody values human life like you do, Daggett. 139 00:20:18,507 --> 00:20:19,556 Batman? 140 00:20:20,409 --> 00:20:22,420 I diffused the bomb at the hotel. 141 00:20:23,077 --> 00:20:27,011 All your punks managed to destroy were a few condemned buildings. 142 00:20:27,413 --> 00:20:30,647 Once they confess, you're finished. 143 00:20:31,115 --> 00:20:32,743 I'm shocked. 144 00:20:32,983 --> 00:20:37,212 Shocked to learn that arson was the cause of this tragedy. 145 00:20:37,552 --> 00:20:40,655 Thank heaven the criminals responsible have been caught. 146 00:20:40,954 --> 00:20:46,943 - But, Mr. Daggett, you told us to... - officers, I believe your duty is clear. 147 00:20:51,093 --> 00:20:53,201 Excuse me. 148 00:21:02,433 --> 00:21:04,192 Let it go. 149 00:21:04,434 --> 00:21:08,784 Daggett won't escape the law forever. There's nothing you can do now. 150 00:21:09,137 --> 00:21:11,628 And besides, you have an appointment to keep. 151 00:21:17,508 --> 00:21:20,098 This used to be a beautiful street. 152 00:21:20,377 --> 00:21:22,748 Good people lived here once. 153 00:21:23,012 --> 00:21:25,437 Good people still live in Crime Alley.