Foster takes the bat and destroys much of the merchandise before leaving. Foster begins ranting about the high prices the owner grabs a baseball bat and demands Foster leave. After his air conditioning fails, he abandons his car and begins walking home across Los Angeles, carrying his briefcase.Īt a convenience store, the Korean owner refuses to give change for a telephone call without a purchase.
William Foster ( Michael Douglas) is stuck in traffic on the hottest day ever recorded in the city's history.