Historically, the film appeared after a decade of war in Vietnam, and after the disgraceful Watergate crisis and President Nixon's resignation.Air Traffic Controller: TWA 517, do you want to report a UFO? Over.[No response] TWA 517, do you want to report a UFO? Over.TWA Pilot: Negative.We don't want to report.Air Traffic Controller: AirEast 31, do you wish to report a UFO? Over.AirEast Pilot: Negative.We don't want to report one of those either.Air Traffic Controller: AirEast 31, do you wish to file a report of any kind to us?AirEast Pilot: I wouldn't know what kind of report to file, Center.Arnie Lorch holds a meeting of kingpins at the club.He distrusts Vettori, calling him a "no-good lug," but has respect for underworld crime czar Diamond Pete Montana (Ralph Ince)...You know, Jane.I'm not a romantic sort of a person or anything like that, but if we, uh, if we get through his all right, is there any kind of a chance for me?Jane: With me? I don't know.