The Dirty Game (1965) Movie Script
THE SECRET WAR
American army checkpoint.
- That was bad luck, he almost made it.
- Should we get a fire extinguisher?
We are not allowed into the Russian zone.
- He's alive.
- Let's go.
This man spent 17 years undercover
on the other side of that wall.
He escaped now with important information,
and I had to be there in time to receive him.
Unfortunately he had to escape a day earlier
than planned, and I was not present that evening.
Call headquarters, tell
them to send a doctor.
No, I only want to go inside.
You are in no danger here.
This is not Moscow. You
are now in West-Berlin.
That is exactly what worries me.
Oh boy... you were lucky.
I don't see how I can be your brother.
Call the commander and tell him
to get the head of intelligence.
I mean General Bruce.
Are you crazy?
The old man will punish
me if I call him this late.
Still, I am the one giving
orders here, understood?
See what happens if
you do not inform him.
Sergeant, you do not
need to go to the office,
We decide what happens, you may decide.
Listen, I've had enough
of your stupid ideas.
We were going to the office
after all, come along, friend.
Are you going to contact
General Bruce or not?
The general and even the colonels
do not want calls after midnight.
And I must first know what it is about.
I have information, I am an
officer in the Russian army.
What kind of information?
I only speak with someone
from your intelligence service.
- Be sensible, wait until morning.
- No.
You will have to understand that.
You are taking on a great responsibility.
Listen, I am only a sergeant
and I know my duty.
What responsibility?
Take him to headquarters,
to the officer on duty.
Do you always think
you are right? Shut up!!
I must inspect the guard posts now.
Don't let him out of your sight.
Captain Perry, is he on duty?
- Yes certainly.
- Call him.
Better wake a captain than a colonel.
Better wake a colonel than a general.
And a general...
Are you all right, sergeant?
Hello Captain Perry? One moment, sir.
Sergeant Fernandez here.
Nothing important, sir. Just a man
who claims to be a Russian agent.
A deserter. He wants to
speak to General Bruce.
What did you say, Captain?
Yes, yes... They are searching him now.
Yes, of course, immediately.
They are on their way.
Karl here, the military police have him.
Colombo!
Have you ever heard me say
that the first step is not a search?
If you think it affects our sector?
Never, sergeant, but just in case here...
Ah, a weapon, huh.
I could not cross the border unarmed.
Leave the documents, I
need them to identify myself.
Who is in charge here?
If they say it is allowed,
you will get them back.
I have decided to take
you to headquarters.
Colombo, come along.
Come on, hurry up.
- We are not going by jeep.
- Calm down.
You don't like jeeps,
then what do you want?
We are an easy target. For whom?
He has a point, doesn't he?
The American army protects you... Move!
Karl here. He is going to
the American headquarters.
- I will catch up with them after 300 meters.
- Then you will recognize them. Over.
Understood. We are almost there.
There are many taxis.
Karl here... I am going
to overtake the jeep.
Prepare to intervene. Over.
Good, Karl. Everything understood.
Get out.
They are coming!
You and your shorter routes,
we are going the wrong way.
Look what happened.
This is Karl. They are
back, I don't know why.
I am following them. Wait for my order.
He was carrying that, sir.
Colonel Dimitri Koulov.
Everything is on it if
you can read Russian.
Our liaison officer knows it.
Prince George Petchatkin.
Forgive me, Koulov, if I do not
sympathize with your problems.
But my parents and two sisters
were killed by this regime.
That was a long time ago.
Russians do not forget.
You are speaking with a Russian.
And with a "GR1" -agent,
according to what I read here.
You have not forgotten the
Cyrillic characters, have you?
Sergeant Fernandez said
that you have information.
Let's not start again,
you only speak with Bruce.
Are you willing to
declare this in writing?
Only for General Bruce.
We must follow rules here.
Captain, I do not care about your rules.
I risk my life to serve you.
A risk that is well rewarded.
That is correct.
I hope you explain all the problems
to the Prince. I have to make a call.
Listen, you are behaving
foolishly. You have nothing to fear.
Haven't you found him yet?
He is somewhere between
Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.
- There is a telex message to every station.
- Keep trying.
All right, sir.
What is your impression?
Not good. I have nothing concrete
against him, but his behavior...
His silence when questioned...
His insistence on Bruce...
And don't you find it strange that
he could cross the wall so easily?
Yes. Bruce is at a special conference
of military intelligence services.
He will not return until
tomorrow afternoon.
Take him to the transit hotel
and lock him there tonight.
I have decided to put
you in a hotel tonight.
I would rather wait here.
That is not possible. We
have no facilities for civilians.
As soon as General Bruce is back,
he will be informed of your arrival.
Captain, I cannot tell you much.
My escape was planned
for tomorrow, Wednesday.
I got a tip from a friend. I decided
not to wait and crossed tonight.
That is why Bruce is not there to receive
me. You must keep me hidden one more day.
I tell you, it is safer if I
do not leave this barracks.
Sorry, Curlup. I must take
you to the transit hotel.
One condition.
I go in a closed car. No more jeeps.
Let's go.
- You suggested that I put something on paper.
- Yes. Have you changed your mind?
But I would rather record my statement
only on tape. Give me a tape recorder.
Fernandez, on your way out
ask the typists for a tape recorder.
Yes, sir.
Colombo.
Captain Perry. They
called from headquarters.
Yes, sir.
- That sergeant, is he the only guard here?
- Until now that was always enough.
But it is the future that worries me.
Fortunately it is at
least on the third floor.
Can I do anything else for you?
You probably do not want
a doctor for your head?
I think it will last until tomorrow
morning. Hopefully I will too.
Do you know how it works?
- I worked at Technical Research.
- Good night.
We will send a car for
you tomorrow morning.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Major.
Wiesbaden air traffic control,
General Bruce, received.
Officer on duty temporarily unavailable.
- I cannot wait until they locate him.
- Is there permission for takeoff?
We are in contact with
Gatow and Tempelhof.
By the time she reaches the air corridor,
the Russians will already have been informed.
One more thing. Call Berlin directly.
Tell them to watch out
for the man waiting for me.
It is essential that they protect him.
Very good, sir.
Pre-Kulov, born as Kostolovsky, from.
Polish-American parents
in Hazelton, Pennsylvania.
I was sent to Lithuania
with my family in 1938,
with the intention of someday
serving as a deep undercover agent
to serve for the
American foreign service.
During the war, after the
occupation, I was by the
Soviets forced to enlist in the Red Army,
and I remained in their
liaison service until 1948,
was sent on mission in Istanbul.
Mission in Istanbul was sent.
Three years later I was
transferred to the NKVD,
which after the death of Beria
was transformed into the GRU.
I did well in that service,
was quickly promoted and...
I came into a position of trust
as assistant to General Krasin,
current director-general of the GRU.
But during those 17 years
that I was a paid CIA-agent,
I was never asked to
do anything specific, nor
to provide any service,
until five weeks ago,
when I was approached
at the Leipzig fair and told...
Kulov, are you all right?
For God's sake, man,
say that you are safe.
Break the door open,
sergeant, something is wrong.
It is all right!
It is all right, sergeant.
Thank God you are unharmed. When we
arrived, I already thought I was too late...
Sergeant, what happened...
I returned to Berlin
too late. Kulov was dead.
Do you want a doctor, General?
You do not like losing a
deep undercover agent,
and the sensitive information he brought.
I had heard about that
new Soviet-gas pistol, but...
I thought it was something for
"Time Magazine" or something like that.
But it really works?
- Lieutenant.
- Sir?
Get the military police
immediately. Close
off the block, check all
the houses in the area.
Immediately, sir.
I am Dmitry Kulov, born as Koslowski,
from Polish-American parents
in Hazelton, Pennsylvania...
Send this to my office
with the signal report.
Yes, sir.
Opera 3.
Well...
Opera 3.
Opera 3.
What can it mean? How
should we interpret this?
All over the world there are operas,
and our people worked everywhere.
And in Paris we found the trail.
"Opra" is the name of
a telephone exchange.
In Paris you have Place de
l'Opra and Avenue de l'Opra.
A metro station and even an opera house.
We searched the whole
building, from row 3 to row 39.
The seats from 3 to 333. Nothing.
Then someone thought of
the steps of the main entrance.
A secret agent could come at any
moment, leave a message and disappear.
We checked those one by one.
And finally we found under the
33rd outside entrance a small hole.
And in it: microfilm. With
another important message.
Meanwhile we had already found microfilm.
Microfilm with a French label.
I brought it to the French navy and
showed it to a room full of agents.
Admiral.
Each little light represents a NATO-ship
from Operation Delta of last year.
It clearly means that someone
from the other side has observed us.
That was not difficult. The
exercises took place in daylight.
So the film is hardly usable for them.
Yes. But the fact that it was made,
means that there is a reason for it.
Do you think they have a
secret base in the Gulf of Aden?
- An observation post.
- A possible observation post.
Possibly also something offensive.
An offensive? Against whom?
You also know, Admiral, that even
among allies sometimes secrets exist.
You are right about that.
Bring me the file on Djibouti.
I have to report something to you.
The past three weeks our
nuclear submarines were.
Polaris and Nautilus on secret exercises.
- They operate under Code Red.
- Top secret, as if we are at war.
Right. No communication from
subs to bases, or from bases to subs.
And they operate
completely independently.
There are instructions for a rendez-vous.
At a fixed time and a fixed place?
The Gulf of Aden, Somaliland.
The time? In 36 hours and 27 minutes.
Now the films you saw
begin to get meaning.
They were a test to show
that the underwater supply
is ready and works once the
two submarines dive deep.
Ah, I understand.
Until now they focus on us,
but what is the next target?
What if a submarine
disappears? Just bad luck?
Can you contact the submarines in danger?
Impossible... no contact
until the next rendez-vous.
We cannot warn them.
Our only chance is to
destroy the enemy base,
before the two submarines
reach the Gulf of Aden.
One solution: search the whole zone.
But that is like searching
the seabed with a colander.
Why? We know that there
are men working in this area,
but their headquarters
must be a land base.
We must find that base and confront it.
We must search for them
here, here, here and there!
We have 36 hours and 24 minutes left.
Wait a moment. Thank you, Ronar.
This is a report from
our agent in Djibouti.
At first it seemed unimportant, but
now everything begins to come together.
On the 23rd an unknown driver
bought many high-capacity batteries.
On the 25th the same driver bought
more than 600 pounds of soda lime.
On the 26th the same
driver was found dead.
Does that tell you something?
I don't quite see the connection yet.
General Bruce, you have
clearly never lived underwater.
Whoever has ever lived in a submarine
knows that soda lime dries the air.
I am beginning to understand it.
- Do you think your agent can handle the situation?
- Yes, but not alone.
- Lalande, can you swim well?
- Yes.
In your free time you go sea fishing?
As much as possible,
when I have vacation.
Now, my dear Lalande,
consider yourself on vacation.
No playboy, this secret agent. An
average appearance, older, slightly bored.
A tired businessman. Maybe that
is exactly why the navy chose him.
Maybe this was exactly the type of
man the other side did not expect.
Sometimes in this game a
change of pace is the best throw.
Good morning, madam.
I want to cash a cheque.
A traveller's cheque?
From Paris, in my name.
- Do you have a certificate?
- No.
You must speak to the director.
- We close in 10 minutes.
- Thank you, madam.
There.
Do you have an identity document, please?
I have a sea fishing
permit, valid in this district.
Is that enough?
Of course, and a rare document.
I am Dupond, director
of the branch in Djibouti.
I had already guessed that. Take a seat.
How is the work, a hotspot, yes?
A rather dangerous climate.
Especially lately.
You must first get completely used to it.
I have someone you must
see, since you like sea fishing.
I will announce your arrival.
His name is Julien, a clever boy.
Until last month he
worked for the competition,
now he is with us and
plays a double game.
Every day he makes a report,
of course in banking terms.
Here is this morning's one.
Important information about the
creditworthiness of the Gulf of Aden.
Immediate action required.
Hello, Mr Julien?
Yes, I am listening.
You are speaking with Somalia Finance.
Good morning, Mr Dupon.
It concerns your message
from this morning.
One of our inspectors
from Paris is calling you.
Do your best for him.
Is he interested in underwater fishing?
Passionate, and we will see that
he ends up buying some equipment.
Goodbye.
Here is the address, he
has a warehouse at the port.
- This is the introduction.
- Thank you.
Let me know what you think of our city.
Our beaches.
Do not forget that you are
a tourist on a business trip.
May I have the cheque back,
or the corresponding money?
Of course. The bank is at your service.
Here it is. Try to use it.
Hopefully. I only have 16 hours
and 23 minutes left to spend it.
Taxi.
Taxi.
Can I help you?
I am looking for a taxi.
- Are you in a hurry?
- Yes. I can take you.
I am going to the port, do you mind?
Not at all, for no money.
A welcome change
from my bureaucratic life.
You are not made for behind a desk.
- Really... why?
- They hide the legs.
- Shall I turn on the ignition?
- Ah, thank you.
I must introduce myself,
Michel Lalande, import-export.
Interesting work?
Yes, but always busy, urgent
appointments, visiting clients.
- That is life...
- Oh, sorry.
Without heels I can walk better.
And it was a shortcut.
Don't you think I could
have taken a taxi instead?
- Do you prefer men?
- For certain transport, yes...
Don't worry, we will
be there in 2 minutes.
If it is so close, I can walk.
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Hello, Is it Dupon?
Yes, it is me, Lalande.
I am with Julien, but he
does not look like a clever boy.
Indeed... even somewhat dazed.
A bullet was enough,
even for a double spy.
Certainly, someone was here
earlier who knew I was coming here.
Police? No question of it. Tell me
rather how many hospitals Djibouti has.
Only one? Good, go now
to the emergency room.
Someone is coming in with
serious burns on face and hands.
Take care of him.
When you have him, call me at the hotel.
See you later.
Hello... Yes, it is me. I will
be there in five minutes.
Seriously burned? Perfect... I am coming.
You are truly a fortune
teller. You were right.
Half skill, half luck.
Fantastic. In a few hours what
we could not do in months.
I did not dare say it.
Where did it happen?
- In a taxi.
- And the driver?
- He was treated and sent home.
- Anything found on the patient?
In his jacket an Egyptian passport.
He spoke five or six languages.
Very dangerous, he could suffocate.
He looks very Egyptian.
Eighteenth dynasty.
- But did he come from a pyramid?
- Sorry, he is not in good condition.
Does not matter, we
try to get satisfaction.
Come on, boy, can you hear me?
Ah, the world of today! You
cannot leave anything lying around...
without it being stolen, What a time!
- Anyway, I am here to.
- Make you an offer.
Give my card back and
we say nothing more.
I bet you lost it? He is also confused.
The worst is not that,
you have stolen something,
- in a place with a corpse.
- You had better tell me everything.
Agreed.
But if you get thirsty, let me know.
Okay.
We give you an hour to think.
But no longer.
Otherwise...
The stamps are not
missing, but they are all fake.
Check with the Egyptian consulate.
Wait a moment. It is getting complicated.
- I need a public telephone.
- Who are you calling?
- Look here.
- Air France 507 Paris-Djibouti.
It is my flight, so I am identified.
I must warn the others.
We will meet here.
Stop that noise. Do you
want me to call the police?
No. The funeral home.
- Lalande, the passport is fake.
- And the message?
I called and was almost run over.
- They drive here like madmen.
- You say that.
In the evening it is
not safe to go out here.
Did you hold out for long?
You get everything you need.
A good doctor, a beautiful nurse.
But you must help us. Who pays you?
You want to talk... yes.
- A little reasonableness.
- The mirror, please.
I don't want to discourage you, but...
- I think you are out of service.
- See for yourself.
What you need is a
quiet life without worries.
Look, Dupon is breathing
against the glass.
No surprise, our friend
is hard of hearing.
Tell me, Dupon, are you
sure the bank staff is correct?
The pharaoh is dead,
and now you blame me.
No, at the Djibouti-branch
they do not just hire people.
You hire no one without
approval from our office?
That is not a great guarantee.
Wait until I speak with our dear nurse.
Madam, can you call the taxi
that was involved in the accident?
Immediately, sir.
You also need the least important one.
So far I have asked you nothing.
- Hello? Mister Achi?
- One moment.
- Call from the hospital.
- Sorry for the trouble.
His last client. Yes, he was burned.
Do you know the address
where he wanted to go?
Wait, I am writing it down.
Good. You have an
excellent memory. Thank you.
The conversation has tired our friend.
He must especially sleep.
Tell about the beautiful
brunette from the bank.
- Monique Dubol.
- Yes.
- How long has she been working for you?
- Three months.
And Julien, when did you hire him?
At the same time, why?
Good to know. Bring me here quickly now.
You know who it is.
And what would our
profession be if we always...
knew where we had to go, who we
had to meet and what would happen?
No, stay here, old
friend, and be careful.
I don't want to burn anyone else today.
- Would that bother you?
- No, but I would have less fun.
What?
Go away or I call for help.
You already have a
spectator, isn't that enough?
Leave. Go away!
Don't be afraid, I had
a strict upbringing.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you again.
An irresistible urge.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
I have known it before.
Yesterday I did not think
you were so passionate.
Yesterday I was in a hurry.
Business before pleasure.
Pleasure, don't exaggerate.
Tell me, are you free?
Don't treat me like a taxi.
I am free, yes... well?
We are here, alone in the night.
You are a beautiful
woman, and I have charm.
I am curious.
Admit that you are fascinated.
In my opinion there
are no virtuous women.
There are only clumsy men and bad timing.
Nice that you came.
No, I am not James Bond.
And we are not in the cinema.
By the way you know your friend,
small and dark, a bit kleptomaniac.
The one who does
fireworks experiments in taxis.
Nothing is going well.
I was very worried in the hospital.
Mister Lalande, you
cannot handle your whisky.
Or you have been in
the sun too long today.
I do not understand
what you are talking about.
But it is simple.
I am a Frenchman who has
been here less than 24 hours.
And many unexpected things have happened.
You are the only person
I know here in Djibouti.
So I trust you.
Since my arrival they tried to kill me.
And one of my best clients
died before I could visit him.
Do you find this normal?
Tell me that it is so.
Do you mean me?
- Why not?
- Beautiful girls know a lot nowadays.
Especially if a modest
salary is not enough.
And from time to time
they do an extra job.
You know what kind of
work. Translations, copying,
A bit of information here
and there, I understand.
Quick. She just left like a madwoman.
- We must catch up with her.
- There is enough time.
- Enough time?
- She is already five minutes ahead.
Five minutes, friend, remember: you have
already been deceived for three months.
For three months Mrs. Dubol has
been watching over you and your agents.
Are you sure?
- Come on, let's go.
- Where to?
I lead you. But you do not know Djibouti.
No, not at all.
Only three hours to save two submarines.
Come on, faster!
And now turn right.
Turn left.
Straight ahead.
Slowly, slowly, we are too close now.
What happened? Has Sputnik stopped?
Speed up, speed up.
The receiver that I hid in
Mrs. Dubol's car is broken.
Haha... Left.
- Oh no.
- Ah, here again. Turn right.
And now straight ahead.
She deceived us.
- Yes, but that cost her dearly.
- And not only her. Us too?
But... what are you doing now?
Look what I discovered.
That the girl has disappeared, of course.
I fear that this trip to
Djibouti will not be reimbursed.
Can you imagine what kind
of report we have to write?
It is not over yet, old man.
Never before were we so close.
It is our greatest luck so far.
- What, that she survived?
- That's right.
- Recognize this can? For your collection?
- Yes.
- This proves that Mrs. Dubol can juggle.
- Just as well underwater as on land.
You must pick me up
within fifteen minutes.
No later, a helicopter with pilot
and complete diving equipment.
Additionally a lookout post and
a group of experienced divers.
And of course a radio link
between helicopter and lookout post.
- Are you sure you don't need anything else?
- Yes, a little luck, old man.
Just a little more luck.
Can't go wrong.
She dived here.
And has a one-hour lead.
So she cannot have
gone outside this radius.
We must search here.
She will see that we have
found her hidden treasure.
Helicopter to launch
base. Do you receive me?
- Launch base to helicopter.
- We receive you clearly. 5:5.
We are approaching point "0"... Delta.
- Helicopter calling launch base.
- Point 0.
Stay hovering around
this area where I am going.
I will detonate the white
charge to mark my position.
If I find the submarine, I will
ignite the black one afterwards.
There is no other way
to give the exact position.
- Do you understand?
- Ciao.
Stop.
Echo of two submarines.
Distance 16 and 19 thousand.
Sector East-Southeast 120 degrees.
I repeat, sector East-Southeast...
Torpedoes 1 and 2 ready for launch.
You again!
Ah yes, I was just nearby.
You were just about to call.
You are about to see a
beautiful fireworks display.
But this show is not free.
I can give you a cheque.
You will have to give up, Mister Lalande.
Here you pay in cash.
But I saw nothing.
Yet you have been able to witness a lot.
With your interest in banks,
hospitals and private houses.
Also secret bases.
Mister Lalande.
You are going to die.
Let's not start this again.
This is an obsession.
Do you want to do it
again with the bottle?
The bottle was necessary
when there was nothing else.
But now we are well equipped.
Ah, commander.
May I introduce Mister Lalande?
The friend from Paris.
Commander Serge.
- Hopefully you are not in a hurry.
- We will have to wait.
We could have killed you
earlier, but I postponed it.
I wanted to have a chat with you.
Thanks, but I prefer to
talk after a good lunch.
- We have specialties.
- The bite-sized prey.
Or rather a torpedo launch?
That will please the sharks.
Yet I want to point out...
that it is better for the
family if they find the body.
Will you tell me how
you found our position?
- Through a victim?
- Or betrayal.
Mister Lalande, it really
pains me. It is sad that we...
our worthy counterparts
must be sent to the afterlife.
But if we cannot
talk... it is impossible.
He can tell everything to the fish.
Don't you think we can
understand each other?
After 11, we are both professionals.
One day it is my turn,
the other day yours.
Let's say
that it was an inspiration
from the afterlife.
I have the impression that
you do not have much time left.
Not yet!
Hello, hello. Black dot
200 meters at nine o'clock.
The two submarines will be
in the attack zone in 4 minutes.
Activate the detonators.
Torpedoes 1 and 3 ready for launch.
And so he will die for nothing.
How nice to have met you.
Why are you waiting to eliminate him?
But what is the point of that now?
Better that I am still alive to
say something good about you.
You know how it goes...
Among professionals.
You arrived just in time.
This charmer wanted to pay my bill.
Take care of Miss.
Help her get dressed.
This time you won, but
next time, who knows.
- That was it... and you, Mrs. Dubol?
- My vacation is over.
- Now it is your turn.
- After you.
I really hope they do
not take too long to repay.
Not at all, Mister Lalande,
I am only a woman,
a weak woman who disarms nothing.
It was quite a little squeak.
The safety of those submarines
was very important for our side.
And we were happy that the job was done.
But I found out that it was not so.
We went back to Monique's house.
I knew it was the meeting point
for the enemy agents.
We searched the place from top to bottom.
From the roof to the floor.
We examined the walls and looked at
the furniture in the most secret corners.
Nothing.
Except in a safe, where
we finally found something.
An envelope. Inside a half
postcard with an Italian ship.
The Enotrla.
Who gave you this half of the card?
Who gave you yours?
An old lady from Liechtenstein.
And you are here to meet an
old man from Liechtenstein?
Dear friend, listen to me.
There are three things in
this life that I do not like.
The first is an American,
the second is an American and
the third is always an American.
The one I meet here is
none of your business.
Come on. Get up. Let's leave here slowly.
And do not make sudden movements.
I have a nervous friend.
Don't get excited, "Calma".
I did not say that I do
not like all Americans.
Let's take a ride.
You start talking and I listen.
Good. I like people who listen.
What do you want to talk about?
Who did you think you would meet here?
I was told that I would meet
someone here who would pay me.
For what?
Work.
What kind of work?
I am a specialist.
- What kind of specialist?
- Specialist, specialist...
And on whom would
you apply this specialty?
I came here with this
boat from Central-Africa,
at my own expense. It cost me a lot,
I met no one and received no payment,
so this was a waste of time.
We pay all costs in dollars.
Tell us where you went
and who you would meet.
And what about the time I lost?
I could have taken another job.
We also pay for lost time.
I take your word for
it. Just like an American.
The only thing I know is that
I should have been in Rome.
20 March at 16:00 at the Forum-pool.
And I would also meet someone there.
Perego was released and
paid every promised cent.
Can I also use a specialist of his kind?
He gave us a good tip.
The people who used him
were very interesting to me.
I left immediately for Rome.
To see an old friend, Colonel
DeLuca. I told him my plan.
The idea is good, but
difficult to carry out.
Where do we find
someone to replace Perego?
They must also look enough
like him so that nobody suspects it.
The appointment is for 20 March.
In two days? How do I do that?
And yet he found the right face.
Not among his agents,
but a former naval officer.
The resemblance is
striking. Can we meet him?
Do you think he stays in the game?
Yes, we can invite
him for a conversation.
He works at the port
authority of Civitavecchia.
He is brave. Completely balanced.
You know the type, shaped
by strict military discipline.
A persistent worker,
devoted to his tasks.
Tireless, dynamic.
We can reach him whenever we want.
Any information about his character?
He has everything under control.
Strong nerves and master of his reflexes.
A perfect shooter, he
does not smoke or drink.
A very moderate life. He
lives with his old mother.
You know those men who kiss
their mother goodnight after tea,
and then go to bed to sleep.
Some notes need to be updated.
What did you expect? We are in Italy.
I tell you something: with
us in America it is the same.
I think we are wasting our time.
Listen, General Bruce, better forget him.
I do not agree with that.
He looks very much like
Perego. But the decision is his.
But I would really like to meet him.
Preferably immediately.
If you insist.
- Captain Ferrari.
- Yes.
The naval commander requests
your presence at 10 o'clock tonight.
- 10 o'clock tonight? It is already 10 o'clock.
- It is now 21:10.
A commander is waiting
for you. Get dressed, captain.
But I do not understand.
Time to get dressed. We
will explain it in the car.
What is happening? I am
only going to get cigarettes.
Of course I had imagined
my trip to Rome differently.
There was more snow.
The Italian was very
restless. He kept talking.
Maybe to keep warm.
So I studied him carefully.
I became more and more convinced.
With some adjustments it could work.
That face told me that he could do it.
What he could not tell me
was about the ancient Romans.
Do you want to explain that?
Why are you taking me through
Rome as this gentleman's guide?
- What is he saying?
- I will tell you later, general.
Did you tell him that it
was for a patriotic cause?
Of course, that is my favorite tactic.
But he is certainly not the type.
Pity... he made a good impression on me.
He could have been very useful.
Why don't you go talk to him, general?
Maybe. Captain Ferrari, immediately.
I want to thank you for
our tour the other day.
I am sorry that you
had to endure the snow.
It was not exactly an ideal day.
If you really want, we can try
again. But today it is raining.
I am not a tourist. Listen,
do not let him convince you.
I completely understand your refusal.
I have been doing this work for 20 years.
If my wife knew, she would kill me.
- Look. Beautiful children, congratulations.
- Thank you.
They worry about me.
That is not pleasant at all.
She could have done in a
week what took me 20 years.
Fa me, success, money.
- Money?
- Yes, it would be many dollars.
In dollars.
But meanwhile... understand
that you are not playing.
Why? From time to time I
want to participate again.
Okay.
You or me. Heads or tails. Ah.
A single mission. I will tell
you why it is so important.
Are we there already?
Heads or tails?
Okay, okay, say nothing.
If this deal does not
take too long, I will do it.
Congratulations, Ferrari.
We even took extra precautions
by having one of our best
watchdogs monitor Ferrego's
health during the operation.
He was instructed to read a
newspaper by the pool and remain alert.
I will be at the bar in six minutes.
Well?
Well?
How is it going?
- How are you?
- Shall we go?
- Let's go.
- Immediately?
- Yes, that is better.
- At my place?
I like you. Fast like a Mercury,
indeed an Apollo of Belvedere.
Get lost with your Apollo
of Belvedere. What nonsense.
Stay seated, please.
I have to ask you something.
Tomorrow evening 21
hours, Madonna Don Orione.
A new trick.
A ballpoint pen with a tip of
poison, curare, the deadliest poison.
It only takes a little prick in
the arm. Point for their side.
Bad business.
Poor Dominici.
Our side would miss Franco. He
was good, until he was no longer alert.
If you do not want to continue,
there is no point in forcing you.
There is still time.
- We cannot even protect you.
- That would disturb the game.
Maybe I am an idiot,
- but now there is an appointment.
- With a beautiful woman included.
How can I go?
Do you usually greet
your friends like this?
Good, stand up.
And continue.
Wait.
- Cigarette?
- No.
Only a matter of principle,
I do not like being shot at.
That is all. Please. Shall we go?
- Welcome, Senor Perego.
- Thank you. Sit down.
Something to drink?
Starka vodka, the Russian.
That is a request I did
not expect from you.
Strange... They do not want
to know this kind of vodka.
It is rarely exported.
Years ago in Algeria I got
a bottle from one of your,
let's say friends.
- If he drank Starka.
- He was certainly a friend.
- Cheers.
- Sant.
And so...
- It is not a simple job.
- That is why you called me.
Have you ever heard of Federico Orsenigo?
Orsenigo? Who, the scientist?
Yes, the scientist who
came from Los Alamos.
After disagreement with the Pentagon.
Look at these newspapers.
The entire world press talked about it.
- The scientist.
- The one who said no to war.
- Federico Orsenigo rebels.
- Against the generals.
"I will not work on - the
destruction of the world."
I understand, a very sensitive humanist.
Orsenigo invented a new
fuel with high buoyancy power.
With one kilo a plane
can fly around the world.
- Do you know what that means?
- That you want the formula.
That we want the man.
- The formula is in his head.
- Ah, so you want him alive.
He is not of much
use if he is not, right?
- What if he refuses to talk?
- That is not easy.
A secret from someone's
head, whoever it may be.
The Americans tried everything.
Bribery, flattery,
idealism, not only words.
And now he hates us as
much as the Americans.
He is now hidden in a
villa on the Via Appia Antica.
Guarded by the secret police.
All servants are of course agents
of the Italian intelligence service.
And that is the man you want to have
kidnapped. Now I understand why you called me.
This is not your first kidnapping.
- You could call it your specialty.
- Thank you. You are very kind.
Sometimes a compliment does
more than ten thousand dollars.
I am sure you will complete the job.
When they gave us your
name from Leopoldstad,
we were more than satisfied.
Your rsum speaks for itself.
Hello? Yes, it is all
right. Richard is here.
Mr Richard is for you.
Hello, yes, Richard.
Yes, he has just arrived.
I will ask.
Goodbye.
The phone calls are about you.
Yes, they want to know
when it can happen.
I don't know, say...
At least give me time to
assess the situation better, right?
I think I can help in some way.
Come with me.
Here are photos and plans
of the Orsenigo-house.
Knowing it well can be very useful.
That is all we can
give you, Senor Perego.
- Of course you get.
- Natalia's help.
She knows the activities, the life and
the wonders of professor Orsenigo.
There is something else I
want to say, Senor Perego.
You must be very careful here in Rome.
- Yesterday afternoon we had to.
- Intervene to protect you.
Yes, I saw that young man,
he was a little confused, huh...
Yes, he was an Italian
counter-espionage agent.
They had noticed your arrival
and were already watching you.
Well, apparently I can
count on your services.
Did you really recognize me?
Certainly, the radio-operator
from the swimming pool?
- Okay. Shall we begin?
- Since we have to work together.
- It seems so. Are you happy?
- Are you Italian?
My father was Italian. What
a coincidence, mine too.
Can we be honest?
- Certainly. Why not?
- You can try.
- I can tell you something interesting.
- By being honest.
Very good. Kiss me.
Do you think it is necessary?
You just took me for an idiot.
It is not the first time I
have had such adventures.
Really? I do not understand
where you are going.
But I do understand it.
And if your boss is listening,
he will understand it easily too.
I am not a lamb to be slaughtered. Clear?
But why do you say that?
Girl, come on, it is
too easy, too simple.
Too well prepared. Everything,
the Starka vodka and even the girl.
It looks like an advertisement
from a travel agency.
You have decided to hand
me over to the Italian police.
To cover the gap, you are mistaken.
I do not understand
why you are so agitated?
That is your job, right?
You earn a lot of money from it.
A matter of viewpoint.
Better that we make it clear now.
- You find a way to.
- Get Orsenigo.
That will not be easy.
In Argentina they speak with
admiration about Senor Perego.
Were you also in Argentina?
For a while, but our
friends do not know it.
I was very eager to meet
Senor Perego in person.
I hope I made a good impression.
For now yes. I want to see you at work.
Good, let us get to work now.
- I want to speak with the professor.
- What do you want?
I come from professor
DeLuca, an antique dealer.
Okay, come in.
Professor DeLuca warned me and gave me
this, in case you have something to report.
How does it work?
Press a little on the box.
- May I ask who sent you?
- Good day, professor. Sorry to disturb.
I was told in Cerveteri about
your interest in this kind of things.
- May I please...
- But I do not buy from strangers.
Oh, in that case...
One moment. Out of
curiosity, may I take a look?
Of course. Here is
something you will like.
Magnificent piece. See for yourself.
Yes, we cherish the past greatly.
Yes, yes.
This piece belongs in a museum.
They have one like this in Tarquinia.
- Come with me to the other room for a moment.
- Yes, yes.
- We even found an entire tomb.
- Really? Where?
Well, last night in Cerveteri.
In Abitone, professor.
Just above Cerveteri.
Ah. Do you like it? Look at this.
Oh yes. Very interesting.
Can you bring the rest here?
No, professor. This is too valuable to
transport. You must go yourself to Cerveteri.
No, that really cannot be done.
What a pity. Really a pity.
It is not difficult at all to get there.
Cerveteri. It is only a few kilometers.
And the mountain air
is so refreshing, isn't it?
Look here.
Masterpieces one by one. Truly.
Etruscan art.
- May I take my car?
- And my driver?
Yes, take whoever you
want, also bring the staff.
Good, when we go.
Tomorrow at twelve o'clock I
will pick you up at the Cypress.
Bar in Cerveteri and
bring you to Abitone.
Good. I think I can meet you there.
- Good.
- I cannot say with certainty.
- I leave everything with you.
- I feel honoured.
- You trust me.
- Who would not trust you, professor?
Come back if I cannot meet
you, then we will arrange the price.
Well, there is always still
time to discuss that, professor.
Antonio, will you escort the
gentleman outside for a moment?
Until tomorrow. Until later.
Bring this back to the colonel.
The professor's servant,
Antonio, worked for us.
He delivered the small
tape recorder within
the hour to the Italian
counterintelligence service.
Perego was privately a real womanizer.
And the assignment in Rome
already made his mouth water.
Natalia proved that not all
secret agents had to be muscular.
And at that moment she
ate out of Perego's hand.
A top scientist, professor Orsonego,
developed a new aircraft fuel.
A cup of it could take
you around the world.
Everything was stored
in his head, so we knew
that they would try to
get him into their hands.
With Natalia's help we spread that.
Perego was a specialist in kidnappings
and was available for assignments.
- The other side took the bait.
- Don't you have work?
In my country I work
as a physics assistant.
- Why a secret agent now?
- Not for the money.
A patriot and idealist?
I understand that you find it difficult.
Yesterday you were still laughing.
Understand that this is not a joke.
Sometimes you make a joke out of fear.
Are you afraid? No, I'm just joking.
You are not completely stupid.
If your bosses follow me,
they are stupid or very clever.
What do you mean? I only mean this.
If they follow me, they want
to get you out of the way.
I will not let you judge my bosses.
Do you want to tell something personal.
Before this is over,
you will give me a kiss.
I mean, I am going to kiss you.
How do you say "stiliaga" in Italian?
- "Stiliaga"? Well... playboy.
- But in Italian?
In Italian it sounds somewhat rude.
I will translate it for you next time.
Bye.
But this is a museum piece.
There is one locally in Tarquinia.
- The professor is serious.
- By the way, commander.
The museum of Tarquinia
wants to know when we return.
When Ferrari has done his
routine, nobody knows when that is.
Will you inform the museum?
Of course.
Can you come with the machine?
- And with the mountain air.
- It is beautiful here.
Tomorrow at twelve o'clock
outside the Bar del Pino in Cerveteri.
But we have a great
responsibility, commander.
The professor was politically naive.
Our task was therefore to make sure
that the others could not reach him.
It was decided that Perego would
take the professor, as planned.
Our Italian comrades would
protect him every meter of the way.
We hoped that the other
party would betray itself.
We should have known better.
Colonel, they have just located them.
Colonel DeLuca here,
position three, keep listening.
Do you want a cigarette?, No, thank you.
They have just passed us.
Checkpoint 3, everything normal.
We woke you at the break of day, right?
Getting up early is a bad habit I
cannot get rid of, so don't worry.
Tell me, are we almost there?
He is the one who discovered the
tomb. We must be almost there, right?
This is the wrong road.
Come quickly!
Take him with you.
We can go.
Oh, God! No, no.
Hello? Control 4.
White station wagon has just passed.
Roman license plate,
four people on board.
And now you sleep all day
like an angel, without waking up.
- What are your intentions?
- Why?
You changed everything
without telling me.
Am I also your prisoner?
Absolutely not.
And why did you take me with you?
You want an assistant for your service.
- After all, you are a professional.
- Certainly.
And now? When will you pay me?
At the end of this journey,
friend, we pay everything.
Attention, order to all checkpoints:
Stop and search all vehicles in the area.
Come... So, yes, like that.
Yes... slowly, slowly...
Stay on that path now and
stop before you get on the road.
Do you understand?
I don't understand. We were
going to leave for Odessa.
- Quiet!
- What "quiet"? Get lost!
You must answer me immediately.
I also have responsibilities.
And I want to know
everything that is happening.
- Let's go.
- Let's go.
Checkpoint number 5. Nothing
to report? That cannot be.
The whole area has been searched.
They cannot have disappeared.
Checkpoint number 3. Nothing to report?
Have you searched all vehicles?
What?
A hearse! That is how they escaped.
Chase them, you idiots!
What game are you playing?
Do you think I am stupid?
Stay calm, no nerves.
A little faster.
The city of the dead is Ponte. From
there we take a helicopter to Albania.
I have heard about them.
Natalia, do you want to sit in the front?
The new scene has
called everyone to come.
We can go through the mountains.
But take the road to Cassino.
- Close that window a little.
- Why?
What is wrong with you?
Have you gone crazy?
I demand politeness and respect!
Close that window, bastard!
- But can this window be closed?!
- Incredible!
Don't make it difficult,
we are almost there.
Your hands on the wheel.
Do you understand that, idiot?
He is doing it on purpose.
Come, we must go back.
The helicopter will arrive soon.
What should I write down, sir?
Nothing, it is nonsense so
far. Let's go through it again.
I have already told you
the whole story three times.
You must call Rome. They have...
an Italian scientist kidnapped, on
whom the future of the world depends.
They are in Pompeii, only
a few kilometers from here.
If you do not intervene,
he ends up dead in Sardinia.
These are American film
ideas. Show me the documents.
I only believe what I see.
- This passport says Perego, Giovanni.
- Argentine resident, accountant.
I am Ferrari,
counterintelligence-agent from Rome.
What do you want me to do?
- I put you in the cell...
- Do what you want.
Then do it quickly. Call
Colonel DeLuca in Rome.
Otherwise it will end badly
for you and me, understood?
Be sensible, calm, we
discuss everything together.
Then you are convinced, right?
But do it quickly, stupid idiot!
Well done, what an
achievement. An empty chest.
We have been deceived again.
How do I look now to
that American, tell me?
That is enough now,
young man. You tire me.
Take him to the security room,
and then we will continue talking.
Look, Maresciallo, you tire me.
- You are a stubborn idiot, understood?
- Now I will explain it.
Ah... Esposito, stand up!
Here, please call Rome
now, tell Colonel DeLuca,
Duty comes first, absolute urgency.
Excuse me, men, it is an emergency.
You are speaking with them
now. Speak, speak, speak...
Hello? Pronto?
What do we do with the girl?
- Leave that to them.
- We let her live?
Why are you asking me that?
That is your business.
She must be in a position
where she cannot talk.
And with some Russian documents with her.
Now I want to see the professor.
You were a great help to us.
I see that we have a new chief.
What are your orders for me?
You guessed it.
We are very satisfied with
the work you have done for us.
And now I want to make you a proposal.
What is it? Is something wrong?
- Gang of traitors!
- We are not traitors.
The traitors are those
who now own our country.
You clearly do not
understand. Take her away!
No!
Stand still! You are surrounded!
Do not move, I said!
Quick!
This way.
There is the helicopter.
Quick, let's bring the professor aboard.
Have they already shot?
- Hey, what are you doing?
- The girl has escaped!
But how did that happen?
Someone shot at us.
Quick, bring the professor aboard.
You are completely alone. You must get
away from here, otherwise you will be killed.
Calm, I am not alone. Headquarters is
warned. We must reach the helicopter.
- Did you see where it landed?
- Yes.
Go on, quickly.
- But how many were there?
- Certainly more than one.
Follow me.
Do not move, otherwise we
will shoot! There is no escape.
- You are completely surrounded.
- Who do you think you are?
Come on.
Go to the helicopter.
Two behind, come with me.
Hello, Mr. Perego.
Stand up.
Surrender!
Let him go, idiot. His life is worth
more than a hundred of you...
Do not shoot! The professor
is here, do not shoot!
I know when I have lost.
Bring them all to
headquarters. Congratulations.
I must say that I missed you, colonel.
Is it the professor?
To headquarters, now.
What have you done?
Commander, come quickly.
- He has swallowed something.
- Leave him alone.
Search the others.
I am solely responsible for you,
and someone hurt me. I am leaving.
Take him now to command,
but keep the press away.
Do what I say.
We have captured them all and
earned the professor's eternal gratitude.
Not to mention the
formula for his secret fuel.
Natalia had been a great help and looked
forward to some relaxation with Parego.
But if she thought she could
win him over, she was wrong.
Bring the girl aboard.
Well, goodbye.
You are in trouble,
but it will be alright.
Next time you are in Rome,
we will go out together.
Let's eat spaghetti in
Trastevere and walk on the Appia.
Something quieter, huh?
Maybe it is easier to meet
each other in Moscow.
That depends on the commander.
Give me leave, I will come immediately.
But leave the machine gun at home.
- Dasvidaniya.
- Goodbye.
That same night we were again
in West-Berlin under
the command of the CIA.
With our prisoners of war.
I am making you a
very attractive proposal.
Freedom, wherever you want in the West.
On condition that you cooperate with us.
And tell us everything we want to know.
Otherwise we will exchange you
tomorrow morning for two of our agents,
who were captured by you last month.
Good. You do not have
to answer immediately...
think carefully about it.
General, if you hand me over to the
Russians, you condemn me to death.
You have a choice. Work with us,
or we hand you over to the Russians.
He was head of a department at the BBC.
And could give us valuable
information about their implants.
And how do you think
you can protect yourself?
No matter what you do,
wherever you hide me, they find me.
With us you at least have
the chance to live longer.
You have a few more hours to decide.
Think carefully about
it, ladies and gentlemen.
Please, my friends, your
cells are waiting for you.
He came our way.
- What is it?
- A prisoner wants to speak to you, sir.
- I must warn Captain Perry.
- Which prisoner?
Klotsov, sir.
Yes, I knew you would come as
soon as you heard that I wanted to talk.
It has been a long
time, George, hasn't it?
General Bruce has given me a choice.
Not really a good one, you must admit.
And now I give you a choice.
Unless you help me
escape to a safe place.
Otherwise I will tell him
who you are and what you do.
Either way, you are lost.
But if you help me escape,
you can try to escape
to East-Berlin yourself.
If you do not do that, I will tell.
And you will probably be shot.
It seems...
that you leave me no choice.
Oh, there you are.
What is it?
The prisoner has decided to cooperate.
I am taking him to General
Bruce. Take him to my car.
Good.
Corporal.
Put him in the back seat.
Sit on either side of him.
What... Hey!
Stop! Come back!
Shoot, Fernandez! Shoot!
Get that jeep!
Blow up the gate!
Well done.
I hope you have the keys.
Unit X-ray. This is Gulf
Hotel. Quebec. Over.
Faster, faster!
Look, they are after us.
Faster! We are losing them!
That is the road to East-Berlin.
Good driver, just drive calmly.
A shitty job for a professional
soldier: counterintelligence.
It is like a permanent chess game.
We lose a few men, they lose some too.
We exchange some of ours for
some of theirs, and so it goes on.
The end is not in sight.
As in chess, not all pieces are
worth the same in counterintelligence.
The tip for which Kurloff died was big.
It revealed a plan to
disable our NATO-air defence
to disable, so we need our best men.
Maybe the two I get
back today will fill the gaps.
I have missed them a lot.
I am looking for a card and a cross.
I put it in the middle on the bridge.
There will be some
caviar waiting for you.
That was it.
We kill one, give back two.
You kill two, give us back three.
Call it a draw.
We will see each other again, I suppose.
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American army checkpoint.
- That was bad luck, he almost made it.
- Should we get a fire extinguisher?
We are not allowed into the Russian zone.
- He's alive.
- Let's go.
This man spent 17 years undercover
on the other side of that wall.
He escaped now with important information,
and I had to be there in time to receive him.
Unfortunately he had to escape a day earlier
than planned, and I was not present that evening.
Call headquarters, tell
them to send a doctor.
No, I only want to go inside.
You are in no danger here.
This is not Moscow. You
are now in West-Berlin.
That is exactly what worries me.
Oh boy... you were lucky.
I don't see how I can be your brother.
Call the commander and tell him
to get the head of intelligence.
I mean General Bruce.
Are you crazy?
The old man will punish
me if I call him this late.
Still, I am the one giving
orders here, understood?
See what happens if
you do not inform him.
Sergeant, you do not
need to go to the office,
We decide what happens, you may decide.
Listen, I've had enough
of your stupid ideas.
We were going to the office
after all, come along, friend.
Are you going to contact
General Bruce or not?
The general and even the colonels
do not want calls after midnight.
And I must first know what it is about.
I have information, I am an
officer in the Russian army.
What kind of information?
I only speak with someone
from your intelligence service.
- Be sensible, wait until morning.
- No.
You will have to understand that.
You are taking on a great responsibility.
Listen, I am only a sergeant
and I know my duty.
What responsibility?
Take him to headquarters,
to the officer on duty.
Do you always think
you are right? Shut up!!
I must inspect the guard posts now.
Don't let him out of your sight.
Captain Perry, is he on duty?
- Yes certainly.
- Call him.
Better wake a captain than a colonel.
Better wake a colonel than a general.
And a general...
Are you all right, sergeant?
Hello Captain Perry? One moment, sir.
Sergeant Fernandez here.
Nothing important, sir. Just a man
who claims to be a Russian agent.
A deserter. He wants to
speak to General Bruce.
What did you say, Captain?
Yes, yes... They are searching him now.
Yes, of course, immediately.
They are on their way.
Karl here, the military police have him.
Colombo!
Have you ever heard me say
that the first step is not a search?
If you think it affects our sector?
Never, sergeant, but just in case here...
Ah, a weapon, huh.
I could not cross the border unarmed.
Leave the documents, I
need them to identify myself.
Who is in charge here?
If they say it is allowed,
you will get them back.
I have decided to take
you to headquarters.
Colombo, come along.
Come on, hurry up.
- We are not going by jeep.
- Calm down.
You don't like jeeps,
then what do you want?
We are an easy target. For whom?
He has a point, doesn't he?
The American army protects you... Move!
Karl here. He is going to
the American headquarters.
- I will catch up with them after 300 meters.
- Then you will recognize them. Over.
Understood. We are almost there.
There are many taxis.
Karl here... I am going
to overtake the jeep.
Prepare to intervene. Over.
Good, Karl. Everything understood.
Get out.
They are coming!
You and your shorter routes,
we are going the wrong way.
Look what happened.
This is Karl. They are
back, I don't know why.
I am following them. Wait for my order.
He was carrying that, sir.
Colonel Dimitri Koulov.
Everything is on it if
you can read Russian.
Our liaison officer knows it.
Prince George Petchatkin.
Forgive me, Koulov, if I do not
sympathize with your problems.
But my parents and two sisters
were killed by this regime.
That was a long time ago.
Russians do not forget.
You are speaking with a Russian.
And with a "GR1" -agent,
according to what I read here.
You have not forgotten the
Cyrillic characters, have you?
Sergeant Fernandez said
that you have information.
Let's not start again,
you only speak with Bruce.
Are you willing to
declare this in writing?
Only for General Bruce.
We must follow rules here.
Captain, I do not care about your rules.
I risk my life to serve you.
A risk that is well rewarded.
That is correct.
I hope you explain all the problems
to the Prince. I have to make a call.
Listen, you are behaving
foolishly. You have nothing to fear.
Haven't you found him yet?
He is somewhere between
Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.
- There is a telex message to every station.
- Keep trying.
All right, sir.
What is your impression?
Not good. I have nothing concrete
against him, but his behavior...
His silence when questioned...
His insistence on Bruce...
And don't you find it strange that
he could cross the wall so easily?
Yes. Bruce is at a special conference
of military intelligence services.
He will not return until
tomorrow afternoon.
Take him to the transit hotel
and lock him there tonight.
I have decided to put
you in a hotel tonight.
I would rather wait here.
That is not possible. We
have no facilities for civilians.
As soon as General Bruce is back,
he will be informed of your arrival.
Captain, I cannot tell you much.
My escape was planned
for tomorrow, Wednesday.
I got a tip from a friend. I decided
not to wait and crossed tonight.
That is why Bruce is not there to receive
me. You must keep me hidden one more day.
I tell you, it is safer if I
do not leave this barracks.
Sorry, Curlup. I must take
you to the transit hotel.
One condition.
I go in a closed car. No more jeeps.
Let's go.
- You suggested that I put something on paper.
- Yes. Have you changed your mind?
But I would rather record my statement
only on tape. Give me a tape recorder.
Fernandez, on your way out
ask the typists for a tape recorder.
Yes, sir.
Colombo.
Captain Perry. They
called from headquarters.
Yes, sir.
- That sergeant, is he the only guard here?
- Until now that was always enough.
But it is the future that worries me.
Fortunately it is at
least on the third floor.
Can I do anything else for you?
You probably do not want
a doctor for your head?
I think it will last until tomorrow
morning. Hopefully I will too.
Do you know how it works?
- I worked at Technical Research.
- Good night.
We will send a car for
you tomorrow morning.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Major.
Wiesbaden air traffic control,
General Bruce, received.
Officer on duty temporarily unavailable.
- I cannot wait until they locate him.
- Is there permission for takeoff?
We are in contact with
Gatow and Tempelhof.
By the time she reaches the air corridor,
the Russians will already have been informed.
One more thing. Call Berlin directly.
Tell them to watch out
for the man waiting for me.
It is essential that they protect him.
Very good, sir.
Pre-Kulov, born as Kostolovsky, from.
Polish-American parents
in Hazelton, Pennsylvania.
I was sent to Lithuania
with my family in 1938,
with the intention of someday
serving as a deep undercover agent
to serve for the
American foreign service.
During the war, after the
occupation, I was by the
Soviets forced to enlist in the Red Army,
and I remained in their
liaison service until 1948,
was sent on mission in Istanbul.
Mission in Istanbul was sent.
Three years later I was
transferred to the NKVD,
which after the death of Beria
was transformed into the GRU.
I did well in that service,
was quickly promoted and...
I came into a position of trust
as assistant to General Krasin,
current director-general of the GRU.
But during those 17 years
that I was a paid CIA-agent,
I was never asked to
do anything specific, nor
to provide any service,
until five weeks ago,
when I was approached
at the Leipzig fair and told...
Kulov, are you all right?
For God's sake, man,
say that you are safe.
Break the door open,
sergeant, something is wrong.
It is all right!
It is all right, sergeant.
Thank God you are unharmed. When we
arrived, I already thought I was too late...
Sergeant, what happened...
I returned to Berlin
too late. Kulov was dead.
Do you want a doctor, General?
You do not like losing a
deep undercover agent,
and the sensitive information he brought.
I had heard about that
new Soviet-gas pistol, but...
I thought it was something for
"Time Magazine" or something like that.
But it really works?
- Lieutenant.
- Sir?
Get the military police
immediately. Close
off the block, check all
the houses in the area.
Immediately, sir.
I am Dmitry Kulov, born as Koslowski,
from Polish-American parents
in Hazelton, Pennsylvania...
Send this to my office
with the signal report.
Yes, sir.
Opera 3.
Well...
Opera 3.
Opera 3.
What can it mean? How
should we interpret this?
All over the world there are operas,
and our people worked everywhere.
And in Paris we found the trail.
"Opra" is the name of
a telephone exchange.
In Paris you have Place de
l'Opra and Avenue de l'Opra.
A metro station and even an opera house.
We searched the whole
building, from row 3 to row 39.
The seats from 3 to 333. Nothing.
Then someone thought of
the steps of the main entrance.
A secret agent could come at any
moment, leave a message and disappear.
We checked those one by one.
And finally we found under the
33rd outside entrance a small hole.
And in it: microfilm. With
another important message.
Meanwhile we had already found microfilm.
Microfilm with a French label.
I brought it to the French navy and
showed it to a room full of agents.
Admiral.
Each little light represents a NATO-ship
from Operation Delta of last year.
It clearly means that someone
from the other side has observed us.
That was not difficult. The
exercises took place in daylight.
So the film is hardly usable for them.
Yes. But the fact that it was made,
means that there is a reason for it.
Do you think they have a
secret base in the Gulf of Aden?
- An observation post.
- A possible observation post.
Possibly also something offensive.
An offensive? Against whom?
You also know, Admiral, that even
among allies sometimes secrets exist.
You are right about that.
Bring me the file on Djibouti.
I have to report something to you.
The past three weeks our
nuclear submarines were.
Polaris and Nautilus on secret exercises.
- They operate under Code Red.
- Top secret, as if we are at war.
Right. No communication from
subs to bases, or from bases to subs.
And they operate
completely independently.
There are instructions for a rendez-vous.
At a fixed time and a fixed place?
The Gulf of Aden, Somaliland.
The time? In 36 hours and 27 minutes.
Now the films you saw
begin to get meaning.
They were a test to show
that the underwater supply
is ready and works once the
two submarines dive deep.
Ah, I understand.
Until now they focus on us,
but what is the next target?
What if a submarine
disappears? Just bad luck?
Can you contact the submarines in danger?
Impossible... no contact
until the next rendez-vous.
We cannot warn them.
Our only chance is to
destroy the enemy base,
before the two submarines
reach the Gulf of Aden.
One solution: search the whole zone.
But that is like searching
the seabed with a colander.
Why? We know that there
are men working in this area,
but their headquarters
must be a land base.
We must find that base and confront it.
We must search for them
here, here, here and there!
We have 36 hours and 24 minutes left.
Wait a moment. Thank you, Ronar.
This is a report from
our agent in Djibouti.
At first it seemed unimportant, but
now everything begins to come together.
On the 23rd an unknown driver
bought many high-capacity batteries.
On the 25th the same driver bought
more than 600 pounds of soda lime.
On the 26th the same
driver was found dead.
Does that tell you something?
I don't quite see the connection yet.
General Bruce, you have
clearly never lived underwater.
Whoever has ever lived in a submarine
knows that soda lime dries the air.
I am beginning to understand it.
- Do you think your agent can handle the situation?
- Yes, but not alone.
- Lalande, can you swim well?
- Yes.
In your free time you go sea fishing?
As much as possible,
when I have vacation.
Now, my dear Lalande,
consider yourself on vacation.
No playboy, this secret agent. An
average appearance, older, slightly bored.
A tired businessman. Maybe that
is exactly why the navy chose him.
Maybe this was exactly the type of
man the other side did not expect.
Sometimes in this game a
change of pace is the best throw.
Good morning, madam.
I want to cash a cheque.
A traveller's cheque?
From Paris, in my name.
- Do you have a certificate?
- No.
You must speak to the director.
- We close in 10 minutes.
- Thank you, madam.
There.
Do you have an identity document, please?
I have a sea fishing
permit, valid in this district.
Is that enough?
Of course, and a rare document.
I am Dupond, director
of the branch in Djibouti.
I had already guessed that. Take a seat.
How is the work, a hotspot, yes?
A rather dangerous climate.
Especially lately.
You must first get completely used to it.
I have someone you must
see, since you like sea fishing.
I will announce your arrival.
His name is Julien, a clever boy.
Until last month he
worked for the competition,
now he is with us and
plays a double game.
Every day he makes a report,
of course in banking terms.
Here is this morning's one.
Important information about the
creditworthiness of the Gulf of Aden.
Immediate action required.
Hello, Mr Julien?
Yes, I am listening.
You are speaking with Somalia Finance.
Good morning, Mr Dupon.
It concerns your message
from this morning.
One of our inspectors
from Paris is calling you.
Do your best for him.
Is he interested in underwater fishing?
Passionate, and we will see that
he ends up buying some equipment.
Goodbye.
Here is the address, he
has a warehouse at the port.
- This is the introduction.
- Thank you.
Let me know what you think of our city.
Our beaches.
Do not forget that you are
a tourist on a business trip.
May I have the cheque back,
or the corresponding money?
Of course. The bank is at your service.
Here it is. Try to use it.
Hopefully. I only have 16 hours
and 23 minutes left to spend it.
Taxi.
Taxi.
Can I help you?
I am looking for a taxi.
- Are you in a hurry?
- Yes. I can take you.
I am going to the port, do you mind?
Not at all, for no money.
A welcome change
from my bureaucratic life.
You are not made for behind a desk.
- Really... why?
- They hide the legs.
- Shall I turn on the ignition?
- Ah, thank you.
I must introduce myself,
Michel Lalande, import-export.
Interesting work?
Yes, but always busy, urgent
appointments, visiting clients.
- That is life...
- Oh, sorry.
Without heels I can walk better.
And it was a shortcut.
Don't you think I could
have taken a taxi instead?
- Do you prefer men?
- For certain transport, yes...
Don't worry, we will
be there in 2 minutes.
If it is so close, I can walk.
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Mr Julien?
Hello, Is it Dupon?
Yes, it is me, Lalande.
I am with Julien, but he
does not look like a clever boy.
Indeed... even somewhat dazed.
A bullet was enough,
even for a double spy.
Certainly, someone was here
earlier who knew I was coming here.
Police? No question of it. Tell me
rather how many hospitals Djibouti has.
Only one? Good, go now
to the emergency room.
Someone is coming in with
serious burns on face and hands.
Take care of him.
When you have him, call me at the hotel.
See you later.
Hello... Yes, it is me. I will
be there in five minutes.
Seriously burned? Perfect... I am coming.
You are truly a fortune
teller. You were right.
Half skill, half luck.
Fantastic. In a few hours what
we could not do in months.
I did not dare say it.
Where did it happen?
- In a taxi.
- And the driver?
- He was treated and sent home.
- Anything found on the patient?
In his jacket an Egyptian passport.
He spoke five or six languages.
Very dangerous, he could suffocate.
He looks very Egyptian.
Eighteenth dynasty.
- But did he come from a pyramid?
- Sorry, he is not in good condition.
Does not matter, we
try to get satisfaction.
Come on, boy, can you hear me?
Ah, the world of today! You
cannot leave anything lying around...
without it being stolen, What a time!
- Anyway, I am here to.
- Make you an offer.
Give my card back and
we say nothing more.
I bet you lost it? He is also confused.
The worst is not that,
you have stolen something,
- in a place with a corpse.
- You had better tell me everything.
Agreed.
But if you get thirsty, let me know.
Okay.
We give you an hour to think.
But no longer.
Otherwise...
The stamps are not
missing, but they are all fake.
Check with the Egyptian consulate.
Wait a moment. It is getting complicated.
- I need a public telephone.
- Who are you calling?
- Look here.
- Air France 507 Paris-Djibouti.
It is my flight, so I am identified.
I must warn the others.
We will meet here.
Stop that noise. Do you
want me to call the police?
No. The funeral home.
- Lalande, the passport is fake.
- And the message?
I called and was almost run over.
- They drive here like madmen.
- You say that.
In the evening it is
not safe to go out here.
Did you hold out for long?
You get everything you need.
A good doctor, a beautiful nurse.
But you must help us. Who pays you?
You want to talk... yes.
- A little reasonableness.
- The mirror, please.
I don't want to discourage you, but...
- I think you are out of service.
- See for yourself.
What you need is a
quiet life without worries.
Look, Dupon is breathing
against the glass.
No surprise, our friend
is hard of hearing.
Tell me, Dupon, are you
sure the bank staff is correct?
The pharaoh is dead,
and now you blame me.
No, at the Djibouti-branch
they do not just hire people.
You hire no one without
approval from our office?
That is not a great guarantee.
Wait until I speak with our dear nurse.
Madam, can you call the taxi
that was involved in the accident?
Immediately, sir.
You also need the least important one.
So far I have asked you nothing.
- Hello? Mister Achi?
- One moment.
- Call from the hospital.
- Sorry for the trouble.
His last client. Yes, he was burned.
Do you know the address
where he wanted to go?
Wait, I am writing it down.
Good. You have an
excellent memory. Thank you.
The conversation has tired our friend.
He must especially sleep.
Tell about the beautiful
brunette from the bank.
- Monique Dubol.
- Yes.
- How long has she been working for you?
- Three months.
And Julien, when did you hire him?
At the same time, why?
Good to know. Bring me here quickly now.
You know who it is.
And what would our
profession be if we always...
knew where we had to go, who we
had to meet and what would happen?
No, stay here, old
friend, and be careful.
I don't want to burn anyone else today.
- Would that bother you?
- No, but I would have less fun.
What?
Go away or I call for help.
You already have a
spectator, isn't that enough?
Leave. Go away!
Don't be afraid, I had
a strict upbringing.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you again.
An irresistible urge.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
I have known it before.
Yesterday I did not think
you were so passionate.
Yesterday I was in a hurry.
Business before pleasure.
Pleasure, don't exaggerate.
Tell me, are you free?
Don't treat me like a taxi.
I am free, yes... well?
We are here, alone in the night.
You are a beautiful
woman, and I have charm.
I am curious.
Admit that you are fascinated.
In my opinion there
are no virtuous women.
There are only clumsy men and bad timing.
Nice that you came.
No, I am not James Bond.
And we are not in the cinema.
By the way you know your friend,
small and dark, a bit kleptomaniac.
The one who does
fireworks experiments in taxis.
Nothing is going well.
I was very worried in the hospital.
Mister Lalande, you
cannot handle your whisky.
Or you have been in
the sun too long today.
I do not understand
what you are talking about.
But it is simple.
I am a Frenchman who has
been here less than 24 hours.
And many unexpected things have happened.
You are the only person
I know here in Djibouti.
So I trust you.
Since my arrival they tried to kill me.
And one of my best clients
died before I could visit him.
Do you find this normal?
Tell me that it is so.
Do you mean me?
- Why not?
- Beautiful girls know a lot nowadays.
Especially if a modest
salary is not enough.
And from time to time
they do an extra job.
You know what kind of
work. Translations, copying,
A bit of information here
and there, I understand.
Quick. She just left like a madwoman.
- We must catch up with her.
- There is enough time.
- Enough time?
- She is already five minutes ahead.
Five minutes, friend, remember: you have
already been deceived for three months.
For three months Mrs. Dubol has
been watching over you and your agents.
Are you sure?
- Come on, let's go.
- Where to?
I lead you. But you do not know Djibouti.
No, not at all.
Only three hours to save two submarines.
Come on, faster!
And now turn right.
Turn left.
Straight ahead.
Slowly, slowly, we are too close now.
What happened? Has Sputnik stopped?
Speed up, speed up.
The receiver that I hid in
Mrs. Dubol's car is broken.
Haha... Left.
- Oh no.
- Ah, here again. Turn right.
And now straight ahead.
She deceived us.
- Yes, but that cost her dearly.
- And not only her. Us too?
But... what are you doing now?
Look what I discovered.
That the girl has disappeared, of course.
I fear that this trip to
Djibouti will not be reimbursed.
Can you imagine what kind
of report we have to write?
It is not over yet, old man.
Never before were we so close.
It is our greatest luck so far.
- What, that she survived?
- That's right.
- Recognize this can? For your collection?
- Yes.
- This proves that Mrs. Dubol can juggle.
- Just as well underwater as on land.
You must pick me up
within fifteen minutes.
No later, a helicopter with pilot
and complete diving equipment.
Additionally a lookout post and
a group of experienced divers.
And of course a radio link
between helicopter and lookout post.
- Are you sure you don't need anything else?
- Yes, a little luck, old man.
Just a little more luck.
Can't go wrong.
She dived here.
And has a one-hour lead.
So she cannot have
gone outside this radius.
We must search here.
She will see that we have
found her hidden treasure.
Helicopter to launch
base. Do you receive me?
- Launch base to helicopter.
- We receive you clearly. 5:5.
We are approaching point "0"... Delta.
- Helicopter calling launch base.
- Point 0.
Stay hovering around
this area where I am going.
I will detonate the white
charge to mark my position.
If I find the submarine, I will
ignite the black one afterwards.
There is no other way
to give the exact position.
- Do you understand?
- Ciao.
Stop.
Echo of two submarines.
Distance 16 and 19 thousand.
Sector East-Southeast 120 degrees.
I repeat, sector East-Southeast...
Torpedoes 1 and 2 ready for launch.
You again!
Ah yes, I was just nearby.
You were just about to call.
You are about to see a
beautiful fireworks display.
But this show is not free.
I can give you a cheque.
You will have to give up, Mister Lalande.
Here you pay in cash.
But I saw nothing.
Yet you have been able to witness a lot.
With your interest in banks,
hospitals and private houses.
Also secret bases.
Mister Lalande.
You are going to die.
Let's not start this again.
This is an obsession.
Do you want to do it
again with the bottle?
The bottle was necessary
when there was nothing else.
But now we are well equipped.
Ah, commander.
May I introduce Mister Lalande?
The friend from Paris.
Commander Serge.
- Hopefully you are not in a hurry.
- We will have to wait.
We could have killed you
earlier, but I postponed it.
I wanted to have a chat with you.
Thanks, but I prefer to
talk after a good lunch.
- We have specialties.
- The bite-sized prey.
Or rather a torpedo launch?
That will please the sharks.
Yet I want to point out...
that it is better for the
family if they find the body.
Will you tell me how
you found our position?
- Through a victim?
- Or betrayal.
Mister Lalande, it really
pains me. It is sad that we...
our worthy counterparts
must be sent to the afterlife.
But if we cannot
talk... it is impossible.
He can tell everything to the fish.
Don't you think we can
understand each other?
After 11, we are both professionals.
One day it is my turn,
the other day yours.
Let's say
that it was an inspiration
from the afterlife.
I have the impression that
you do not have much time left.
Not yet!
Hello, hello. Black dot
200 meters at nine o'clock.
The two submarines will be
in the attack zone in 4 minutes.
Activate the detonators.
Torpedoes 1 and 3 ready for launch.
And so he will die for nothing.
How nice to have met you.
Why are you waiting to eliminate him?
But what is the point of that now?
Better that I am still alive to
say something good about you.
You know how it goes...
Among professionals.
You arrived just in time.
This charmer wanted to pay my bill.
Take care of Miss.
Help her get dressed.
This time you won, but
next time, who knows.
- That was it... and you, Mrs. Dubol?
- My vacation is over.
- Now it is your turn.
- After you.
I really hope they do
not take too long to repay.
Not at all, Mister Lalande,
I am only a woman,
a weak woman who disarms nothing.
It was quite a little squeak.
The safety of those submarines
was very important for our side.
And we were happy that the job was done.
But I found out that it was not so.
We went back to Monique's house.
I knew it was the meeting point
for the enemy agents.
We searched the place from top to bottom.
From the roof to the floor.
We examined the walls and looked at
the furniture in the most secret corners.
Nothing.
Except in a safe, where
we finally found something.
An envelope. Inside a half
postcard with an Italian ship.
The Enotrla.
Who gave you this half of the card?
Who gave you yours?
An old lady from Liechtenstein.
And you are here to meet an
old man from Liechtenstein?
Dear friend, listen to me.
There are three things in
this life that I do not like.
The first is an American,
the second is an American and
the third is always an American.
The one I meet here is
none of your business.
Come on. Get up. Let's leave here slowly.
And do not make sudden movements.
I have a nervous friend.
Don't get excited, "Calma".
I did not say that I do
not like all Americans.
Let's take a ride.
You start talking and I listen.
Good. I like people who listen.
What do you want to talk about?
Who did you think you would meet here?
I was told that I would meet
someone here who would pay me.
For what?
Work.
What kind of work?
I am a specialist.
- What kind of specialist?
- Specialist, specialist...
And on whom would
you apply this specialty?
I came here with this
boat from Central-Africa,
at my own expense. It cost me a lot,
I met no one and received no payment,
so this was a waste of time.
We pay all costs in dollars.
Tell us where you went
and who you would meet.
And what about the time I lost?
I could have taken another job.
We also pay for lost time.
I take your word for
it. Just like an American.
The only thing I know is that
I should have been in Rome.
20 March at 16:00 at the Forum-pool.
And I would also meet someone there.
Perego was released and
paid every promised cent.
Can I also use a specialist of his kind?
He gave us a good tip.
The people who used him
were very interesting to me.
I left immediately for Rome.
To see an old friend, Colonel
DeLuca. I told him my plan.
The idea is good, but
difficult to carry out.
Where do we find
someone to replace Perego?
They must also look enough
like him so that nobody suspects it.
The appointment is for 20 March.
In two days? How do I do that?
And yet he found the right face.
Not among his agents,
but a former naval officer.
The resemblance is
striking. Can we meet him?
Do you think he stays in the game?
Yes, we can invite
him for a conversation.
He works at the port
authority of Civitavecchia.
He is brave. Completely balanced.
You know the type, shaped
by strict military discipline.
A persistent worker,
devoted to his tasks.
Tireless, dynamic.
We can reach him whenever we want.
Any information about his character?
He has everything under control.
Strong nerves and master of his reflexes.
A perfect shooter, he
does not smoke or drink.
A very moderate life. He
lives with his old mother.
You know those men who kiss
their mother goodnight after tea,
and then go to bed to sleep.
Some notes need to be updated.
What did you expect? We are in Italy.
I tell you something: with
us in America it is the same.
I think we are wasting our time.
Listen, General Bruce, better forget him.
I do not agree with that.
He looks very much like
Perego. But the decision is his.
But I would really like to meet him.
Preferably immediately.
If you insist.
- Captain Ferrari.
- Yes.
The naval commander requests
your presence at 10 o'clock tonight.
- 10 o'clock tonight? It is already 10 o'clock.
- It is now 21:10.
A commander is waiting
for you. Get dressed, captain.
But I do not understand.
Time to get dressed. We
will explain it in the car.
What is happening? I am
only going to get cigarettes.
Of course I had imagined
my trip to Rome differently.
There was more snow.
The Italian was very
restless. He kept talking.
Maybe to keep warm.
So I studied him carefully.
I became more and more convinced.
With some adjustments it could work.
That face told me that he could do it.
What he could not tell me
was about the ancient Romans.
Do you want to explain that?
Why are you taking me through
Rome as this gentleman's guide?
- What is he saying?
- I will tell you later, general.
Did you tell him that it
was for a patriotic cause?
Of course, that is my favorite tactic.
But he is certainly not the type.
Pity... he made a good impression on me.
He could have been very useful.
Why don't you go talk to him, general?
Maybe. Captain Ferrari, immediately.
I want to thank you for
our tour the other day.
I am sorry that you
had to endure the snow.
It was not exactly an ideal day.
If you really want, we can try
again. But today it is raining.
I am not a tourist. Listen,
do not let him convince you.
I completely understand your refusal.
I have been doing this work for 20 years.
If my wife knew, she would kill me.
- Look. Beautiful children, congratulations.
- Thank you.
They worry about me.
That is not pleasant at all.
She could have done in a
week what took me 20 years.
Fa me, success, money.
- Money?
- Yes, it would be many dollars.
In dollars.
But meanwhile... understand
that you are not playing.
Why? From time to time I
want to participate again.
Okay.
You or me. Heads or tails. Ah.
A single mission. I will tell
you why it is so important.
Are we there already?
Heads or tails?
Okay, okay, say nothing.
If this deal does not
take too long, I will do it.
Congratulations, Ferrari.
We even took extra precautions
by having one of our best
watchdogs monitor Ferrego's
health during the operation.
He was instructed to read a
newspaper by the pool and remain alert.
I will be at the bar in six minutes.
Well?
Well?
How is it going?
- How are you?
- Shall we go?
- Let's go.
- Immediately?
- Yes, that is better.
- At my place?
I like you. Fast like a Mercury,
indeed an Apollo of Belvedere.
Get lost with your Apollo
of Belvedere. What nonsense.
Stay seated, please.
I have to ask you something.
Tomorrow evening 21
hours, Madonna Don Orione.
A new trick.
A ballpoint pen with a tip of
poison, curare, the deadliest poison.
It only takes a little prick in
the arm. Point for their side.
Bad business.
Poor Dominici.
Our side would miss Franco. He
was good, until he was no longer alert.
If you do not want to continue,
there is no point in forcing you.
There is still time.
- We cannot even protect you.
- That would disturb the game.
Maybe I am an idiot,
- but now there is an appointment.
- With a beautiful woman included.
How can I go?
Do you usually greet
your friends like this?
Good, stand up.
And continue.
Wait.
- Cigarette?
- No.
Only a matter of principle,
I do not like being shot at.
That is all. Please. Shall we go?
- Welcome, Senor Perego.
- Thank you. Sit down.
Something to drink?
Starka vodka, the Russian.
That is a request I did
not expect from you.
Strange... They do not want
to know this kind of vodka.
It is rarely exported.
Years ago in Algeria I got
a bottle from one of your,
let's say friends.
- If he drank Starka.
- He was certainly a friend.
- Cheers.
- Sant.
And so...
- It is not a simple job.
- That is why you called me.
Have you ever heard of Federico Orsenigo?
Orsenigo? Who, the scientist?
Yes, the scientist who
came from Los Alamos.
After disagreement with the Pentagon.
Look at these newspapers.
The entire world press talked about it.
- The scientist.
- The one who said no to war.
- Federico Orsenigo rebels.
- Against the generals.
"I will not work on - the
destruction of the world."
I understand, a very sensitive humanist.
Orsenigo invented a new
fuel with high buoyancy power.
With one kilo a plane
can fly around the world.
- Do you know what that means?
- That you want the formula.
That we want the man.
- The formula is in his head.
- Ah, so you want him alive.
He is not of much
use if he is not, right?
- What if he refuses to talk?
- That is not easy.
A secret from someone's
head, whoever it may be.
The Americans tried everything.
Bribery, flattery,
idealism, not only words.
And now he hates us as
much as the Americans.
He is now hidden in a
villa on the Via Appia Antica.
Guarded by the secret police.
All servants are of course agents
of the Italian intelligence service.
And that is the man you want to have
kidnapped. Now I understand why you called me.
This is not your first kidnapping.
- You could call it your specialty.
- Thank you. You are very kind.
Sometimes a compliment does
more than ten thousand dollars.
I am sure you will complete the job.
When they gave us your
name from Leopoldstad,
we were more than satisfied.
Your rsum speaks for itself.
Hello? Yes, it is all
right. Richard is here.
Mr Richard is for you.
Hello, yes, Richard.
Yes, he has just arrived.
I will ask.
Goodbye.
The phone calls are about you.
Yes, they want to know
when it can happen.
I don't know, say...
At least give me time to
assess the situation better, right?
I think I can help in some way.
Come with me.
Here are photos and plans
of the Orsenigo-house.
Knowing it well can be very useful.
That is all we can
give you, Senor Perego.
- Of course you get.
- Natalia's help.
She knows the activities, the life and
the wonders of professor Orsenigo.
There is something else I
want to say, Senor Perego.
You must be very careful here in Rome.
- Yesterday afternoon we had to.
- Intervene to protect you.
Yes, I saw that young man,
he was a little confused, huh...
Yes, he was an Italian
counter-espionage agent.
They had noticed your arrival
and were already watching you.
Well, apparently I can
count on your services.
Did you really recognize me?
Certainly, the radio-operator
from the swimming pool?
- Okay. Shall we begin?
- Since we have to work together.
- It seems so. Are you happy?
- Are you Italian?
My father was Italian. What
a coincidence, mine too.
Can we be honest?
- Certainly. Why not?
- You can try.
- I can tell you something interesting.
- By being honest.
Very good. Kiss me.
Do you think it is necessary?
You just took me for an idiot.
It is not the first time I
have had such adventures.
Really? I do not understand
where you are going.
But I do understand it.
And if your boss is listening,
he will understand it easily too.
I am not a lamb to be slaughtered. Clear?
But why do you say that?
Girl, come on, it is
too easy, too simple.
Too well prepared. Everything,
the Starka vodka and even the girl.
It looks like an advertisement
from a travel agency.
You have decided to hand
me over to the Italian police.
To cover the gap, you are mistaken.
I do not understand
why you are so agitated?
That is your job, right?
You earn a lot of money from it.
A matter of viewpoint.
Better that we make it clear now.
- You find a way to.
- Get Orsenigo.
That will not be easy.
In Argentina they speak with
admiration about Senor Perego.
Were you also in Argentina?
For a while, but our
friends do not know it.
I was very eager to meet
Senor Perego in person.
I hope I made a good impression.
For now yes. I want to see you at work.
Good, let us get to work now.
- I want to speak with the professor.
- What do you want?
I come from professor
DeLuca, an antique dealer.
Okay, come in.
Professor DeLuca warned me and gave me
this, in case you have something to report.
How does it work?
Press a little on the box.
- May I ask who sent you?
- Good day, professor. Sorry to disturb.
I was told in Cerveteri about
your interest in this kind of things.
- May I please...
- But I do not buy from strangers.
Oh, in that case...
One moment. Out of
curiosity, may I take a look?
Of course. Here is
something you will like.
Magnificent piece. See for yourself.
Yes, we cherish the past greatly.
Yes, yes.
This piece belongs in a museum.
They have one like this in Tarquinia.
- Come with me to the other room for a moment.
- Yes, yes.
- We even found an entire tomb.
- Really? Where?
Well, last night in Cerveteri.
In Abitone, professor.
Just above Cerveteri.
Ah. Do you like it? Look at this.
Oh yes. Very interesting.
Can you bring the rest here?
No, professor. This is too valuable to
transport. You must go yourself to Cerveteri.
No, that really cannot be done.
What a pity. Really a pity.
It is not difficult at all to get there.
Cerveteri. It is only a few kilometers.
And the mountain air
is so refreshing, isn't it?
Look here.
Masterpieces one by one. Truly.
Etruscan art.
- May I take my car?
- And my driver?
Yes, take whoever you
want, also bring the staff.
Good, when we go.
Tomorrow at twelve o'clock I
will pick you up at the Cypress.
Bar in Cerveteri and
bring you to Abitone.
Good. I think I can meet you there.
- Good.
- I cannot say with certainty.
- I leave everything with you.
- I feel honoured.
- You trust me.
- Who would not trust you, professor?
Come back if I cannot meet
you, then we will arrange the price.
Well, there is always still
time to discuss that, professor.
Antonio, will you escort the
gentleman outside for a moment?
Until tomorrow. Until later.
Bring this back to the colonel.
The professor's servant,
Antonio, worked for us.
He delivered the small
tape recorder within
the hour to the Italian
counterintelligence service.
Perego was privately a real womanizer.
And the assignment in Rome
already made his mouth water.
Natalia proved that not all
secret agents had to be muscular.
And at that moment she
ate out of Perego's hand.
A top scientist, professor Orsonego,
developed a new aircraft fuel.
A cup of it could take
you around the world.
Everything was stored
in his head, so we knew
that they would try to
get him into their hands.
With Natalia's help we spread that.
Perego was a specialist in kidnappings
and was available for assignments.
- The other side took the bait.
- Don't you have work?
In my country I work
as a physics assistant.
- Why a secret agent now?
- Not for the money.
A patriot and idealist?
I understand that you find it difficult.
Yesterday you were still laughing.
Understand that this is not a joke.
Sometimes you make a joke out of fear.
Are you afraid? No, I'm just joking.
You are not completely stupid.
If your bosses follow me,
they are stupid or very clever.
What do you mean? I only mean this.
If they follow me, they want
to get you out of the way.
I will not let you judge my bosses.
Do you want to tell something personal.
Before this is over,
you will give me a kiss.
I mean, I am going to kiss you.
How do you say "stiliaga" in Italian?
- "Stiliaga"? Well... playboy.
- But in Italian?
In Italian it sounds somewhat rude.
I will translate it for you next time.
Bye.
But this is a museum piece.
There is one locally in Tarquinia.
- The professor is serious.
- By the way, commander.
The museum of Tarquinia
wants to know when we return.
When Ferrari has done his
routine, nobody knows when that is.
Will you inform the museum?
Of course.
Can you come with the machine?
- And with the mountain air.
- It is beautiful here.
Tomorrow at twelve o'clock
outside the Bar del Pino in Cerveteri.
But we have a great
responsibility, commander.
The professor was politically naive.
Our task was therefore to make sure
that the others could not reach him.
It was decided that Perego would
take the professor, as planned.
Our Italian comrades would
protect him every meter of the way.
We hoped that the other
party would betray itself.
We should have known better.
Colonel, they have just located them.
Colonel DeLuca here,
position three, keep listening.
Do you want a cigarette?, No, thank you.
They have just passed us.
Checkpoint 3, everything normal.
We woke you at the break of day, right?
Getting up early is a bad habit I
cannot get rid of, so don't worry.
Tell me, are we almost there?
He is the one who discovered the
tomb. We must be almost there, right?
This is the wrong road.
Come quickly!
Take him with you.
We can go.
Oh, God! No, no.
Hello? Control 4.
White station wagon has just passed.
Roman license plate,
four people on board.
And now you sleep all day
like an angel, without waking up.
- What are your intentions?
- Why?
You changed everything
without telling me.
Am I also your prisoner?
Absolutely not.
And why did you take me with you?
You want an assistant for your service.
- After all, you are a professional.
- Certainly.
And now? When will you pay me?
At the end of this journey,
friend, we pay everything.
Attention, order to all checkpoints:
Stop and search all vehicles in the area.
Come... So, yes, like that.
Yes... slowly, slowly...
Stay on that path now and
stop before you get on the road.
Do you understand?
I don't understand. We were
going to leave for Odessa.
- Quiet!
- What "quiet"? Get lost!
You must answer me immediately.
I also have responsibilities.
And I want to know
everything that is happening.
- Let's go.
- Let's go.
Checkpoint number 5. Nothing
to report? That cannot be.
The whole area has been searched.
They cannot have disappeared.
Checkpoint number 3. Nothing to report?
Have you searched all vehicles?
What?
A hearse! That is how they escaped.
Chase them, you idiots!
What game are you playing?
Do you think I am stupid?
Stay calm, no nerves.
A little faster.
The city of the dead is Ponte. From
there we take a helicopter to Albania.
I have heard about them.
Natalia, do you want to sit in the front?
The new scene has
called everyone to come.
We can go through the mountains.
But take the road to Cassino.
- Close that window a little.
- Why?
What is wrong with you?
Have you gone crazy?
I demand politeness and respect!
Close that window, bastard!
- But can this window be closed?!
- Incredible!
Don't make it difficult,
we are almost there.
Your hands on the wheel.
Do you understand that, idiot?
He is doing it on purpose.
Come, we must go back.
The helicopter will arrive soon.
What should I write down, sir?
Nothing, it is nonsense so
far. Let's go through it again.
I have already told you
the whole story three times.
You must call Rome. They have...
an Italian scientist kidnapped, on
whom the future of the world depends.
They are in Pompeii, only
a few kilometers from here.
If you do not intervene,
he ends up dead in Sardinia.
These are American film
ideas. Show me the documents.
I only believe what I see.
- This passport says Perego, Giovanni.
- Argentine resident, accountant.
I am Ferrari,
counterintelligence-agent from Rome.
What do you want me to do?
- I put you in the cell...
- Do what you want.
Then do it quickly. Call
Colonel DeLuca in Rome.
Otherwise it will end badly
for you and me, understood?
Be sensible, calm, we
discuss everything together.
Then you are convinced, right?
But do it quickly, stupid idiot!
Well done, what an
achievement. An empty chest.
We have been deceived again.
How do I look now to
that American, tell me?
That is enough now,
young man. You tire me.
Take him to the security room,
and then we will continue talking.
Look, Maresciallo, you tire me.
- You are a stubborn idiot, understood?
- Now I will explain it.
Ah... Esposito, stand up!
Here, please call Rome
now, tell Colonel DeLuca,
Duty comes first, absolute urgency.
Excuse me, men, it is an emergency.
You are speaking with them
now. Speak, speak, speak...
Hello? Pronto?
What do we do with the girl?
- Leave that to them.
- We let her live?
Why are you asking me that?
That is your business.
She must be in a position
where she cannot talk.
And with some Russian documents with her.
Now I want to see the professor.
You were a great help to us.
I see that we have a new chief.
What are your orders for me?
You guessed it.
We are very satisfied with
the work you have done for us.
And now I want to make you a proposal.
What is it? Is something wrong?
- Gang of traitors!
- We are not traitors.
The traitors are those
who now own our country.
You clearly do not
understand. Take her away!
No!
Stand still! You are surrounded!
Do not move, I said!
Quick!
This way.
There is the helicopter.
Quick, let's bring the professor aboard.
Have they already shot?
- Hey, what are you doing?
- The girl has escaped!
But how did that happen?
Someone shot at us.
Quick, bring the professor aboard.
You are completely alone. You must get
away from here, otherwise you will be killed.
Calm, I am not alone. Headquarters is
warned. We must reach the helicopter.
- Did you see where it landed?
- Yes.
Go on, quickly.
- But how many were there?
- Certainly more than one.
Follow me.
Do not move, otherwise we
will shoot! There is no escape.
- You are completely surrounded.
- Who do you think you are?
Come on.
Go to the helicopter.
Two behind, come with me.
Hello, Mr. Perego.
Stand up.
Surrender!
Let him go, idiot. His life is worth
more than a hundred of you...
Do not shoot! The professor
is here, do not shoot!
I know when I have lost.
Bring them all to
headquarters. Congratulations.
I must say that I missed you, colonel.
Is it the professor?
To headquarters, now.
What have you done?
Commander, come quickly.
- He has swallowed something.
- Leave him alone.
Search the others.
I am solely responsible for you,
and someone hurt me. I am leaving.
Take him now to command,
but keep the press away.
Do what I say.
We have captured them all and
earned the professor's eternal gratitude.
Not to mention the
formula for his secret fuel.
Natalia had been a great help and looked
forward to some relaxation with Parego.
But if she thought she could
win him over, she was wrong.
Bring the girl aboard.
Well, goodbye.
You are in trouble,
but it will be alright.
Next time you are in Rome,
we will go out together.
Let's eat spaghetti in
Trastevere and walk on the Appia.
Something quieter, huh?
Maybe it is easier to meet
each other in Moscow.
That depends on the commander.
Give me leave, I will come immediately.
But leave the machine gun at home.
- Dasvidaniya.
- Goodbye.
That same night we were again
in West-Berlin under
the command of the CIA.
With our prisoners of war.
I am making you a
very attractive proposal.
Freedom, wherever you want in the West.
On condition that you cooperate with us.
And tell us everything we want to know.
Otherwise we will exchange you
tomorrow morning for two of our agents,
who were captured by you last month.
Good. You do not have
to answer immediately...
think carefully about it.
General, if you hand me over to the
Russians, you condemn me to death.
You have a choice. Work with us,
or we hand you over to the Russians.
He was head of a department at the BBC.
And could give us valuable
information about their implants.
And how do you think
you can protect yourself?
No matter what you do,
wherever you hide me, they find me.
With us you at least have
the chance to live longer.
You have a few more hours to decide.
Think carefully about
it, ladies and gentlemen.
Please, my friends, your
cells are waiting for you.
He came our way.
- What is it?
- A prisoner wants to speak to you, sir.
- I must warn Captain Perry.
- Which prisoner?
Klotsov, sir.
Yes, I knew you would come as
soon as you heard that I wanted to talk.
It has been a long
time, George, hasn't it?
General Bruce has given me a choice.
Not really a good one, you must admit.
And now I give you a choice.
Unless you help me
escape to a safe place.
Otherwise I will tell him
who you are and what you do.
Either way, you are lost.
But if you help me escape,
you can try to escape
to East-Berlin yourself.
If you do not do that, I will tell.
And you will probably be shot.
It seems...
that you leave me no choice.
Oh, there you are.
What is it?
The prisoner has decided to cooperate.
I am taking him to General
Bruce. Take him to my car.
Good.
Corporal.
Put him in the back seat.
Sit on either side of him.
What... Hey!
Stop! Come back!
Shoot, Fernandez! Shoot!
Get that jeep!
Blow up the gate!
Well done.
I hope you have the keys.
Unit X-ray. This is Gulf
Hotel. Quebec. Over.
Faster, faster!
Look, they are after us.
Faster! We are losing them!
That is the road to East-Berlin.
Good driver, just drive calmly.
A shitty job for a professional
soldier: counterintelligence.
It is like a permanent chess game.
We lose a few men, they lose some too.
We exchange some of ours for
some of theirs, and so it goes on.
The end is not in sight.
As in chess, not all pieces are
worth the same in counterintelligence.
The tip for which Kurloff died was big.
It revealed a plan to
disable our NATO-air defence
to disable, so we need our best men.
Maybe the two I get
back today will fill the gaps.
I have missed them a lot.
I am looking for a card and a cross.
I put it in the middle on the bridge.
There will be some
caviar waiting for you.
That was it.
We kill one, give back two.
You kill two, give us back three.
Call it a draw.
We will see each other again, I suppose.
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