Written by Mr. Mouseburger 2nd Jun 2005

Richter is rightly upset that for a few weeks now, Douglas Quaid, an unwitting mole designed to root out the rebel underground, has been boning his wife.


No wonder then when the fighting ensues, Richter wants Quaid dead. The fight takes place on an ascending elevator. Tit for tat punches result in Richter being thrown over the side of the elevator. Clinging on to Quaid’s arms, Richter’s aim is to try and drag Quaid with him. The camera then pans up to show the audience that the lift is approaching a cut off. Quaid and Richter see this at the same time. To avoid being decapitated, Quaid lifts Richter partly in to the elevator.


Net result - Richter's arms, which Quaid is holding, become detached from his body and he falls into the abyss below.


Quaid, tossing the arms over the edge says "see you at the party Richter", parodying the line Richter said to him earlier in the film.