RULERS OF THE CITY
- Who is it? - Tony. Luigi sent me.
- Give me the money you owe him. - Fuck off.
I would, but Luigi is waiting for me at the pool hall
and I can't go there without his 30,000 liars.
Get lost, asshole!
Are you playing around?
I have lots to do and I'm meeting Luigi at half-past twelve.
And there's a lot of traffic...
It's still 30,000!
Who do you think you are? Zorro?
How many times have you seen "Zorro"?
You're good!
"Ring a ring a roses..." You're still playing games at your age?
That will stop you!
This is no way to behave.
If you get your face smashed in for 30,000 liars,
what will happen for 100,000?
You'll get killed!
Where's the money?
Here it is.
You see? You even get change.
I won't tell Luigi you acted like an asshole. Bye.
Hi, Tony.
Hi, Mario. Careful, you'll tilt it!
- Hi, Camillo! - Hi, Tony.
I've got magic hands!
They used to be swift and light.
Hi, Napoli.
Hi, guys. ls Luigi here?
- When's he coming? - Well, well!
You'll see. As soon as he knows you're here, he'll show up.
What are you doing? Haven't you got any money?
I can lend you some.
Before we were allowed to get on a tram for a mugging,
we had to train for three years.
They let us do it only once we'd passed the test.
- You got me? - That's old school!
Bag-snatching is more modern. Imagine yourself on a big motorbike!
Training? What you need are quick reflexes!
Tony, come here...
- ls Luigi here? - You look nice today!
No, he's not here.
Clara, when are we going to screw again?
Tony, have you slept with her?
I bet they have. You're the only one who hasn't.
Then you say you gave up boxing because you screwed too much!
I reckon you're...
Hi, Luigi.
- I need to talk to you. - Later.
Alright.
- What's up? - I haven't got the money.
- It was for today. - I know.
- When? - The day after tomorrow?
- Thanks. - Alright.
Come and see me at the nightclub, a girl's arrived.
She's Brazilian. She's beautiful and she's a great dancer.
It's true that I went with all three of them.
Beppe's the worst lay, and he's got the biggest mouth.
Fuck off.
See you.
- Hi, Luigi. - Hi.
Everyone in my office, in five minutes.
You lost, pay UP-
The wallet!
Here it is, you idiot! I've got a degree in theft!
Give me the money, you jerk.
Couldn't you let me...?
It's my turn now.
Go, Tony. I know when you'll be ready for big money.
I'm ready, try me.
I always bring you everything.
Good.
Listen...
My wife lent the porter 5,000 liars.
If you get it back, I'll give you 500 liars.
You can see to him, he's a paralytic old man.
Luigi sent me, you owe him 10,000 liars.
10,000!
Don't you have it?
I'll come back this afternoon.
Are you playing games?
- Have you lost your tongue? - No, I can speak.
- Are you deaf then? - No. I can hear you, kid.
So you heard that I'll be back this afternoon.
- I don't have it. - Let's get something straight.
I can't go back to Luigi without the money.
Come back at 3. We're getting some cigarettes, we'll give you the money.
- Who are you? - I'm Anne Allhours..
- At all hours? - Yes, but with me.
Come back, kid.
- I'll be back. - Don't get excited.
Go back to bed, I'll be right back.
You're in trouble.
Guys, there's a money collector.
He must be loaded.
He's going towards the red car.
Go slow, you'll crash! You're not on a racetrack!
- Have you got a license? - No, but I can drive.
I can see that, you look like Niki Lauda!
Get out, the Lotus team's arriving.
- Off you go. - Bye.
- Bravo! - Cassius!
- Where's Mr. Handsome? - Out.
- Shall I come in? - Not now, come back another time.
- I will. - Bye.
See you soon.
- Don't you say hello? - Hello, Tony.
Hello.
I'll bet the lot.
Nine!
Seven!
- How's it going? - Hi.
I saw you!
You got rid of your cards!
I bet you've got more.
YOU jerk!
- I'm one of Manzari's guys. - Who's he?
- Scarf ace. - And I'm Lucky Luciano's brother.
Draw your cards.
- Well? - Well, what?
My money?
- What money? - The money I gambled.
You've lost it.
- I didn't see anything. - You've still lost it.
Damn you!
Napoli, got any ideas?
- Ideas about what? - About how to make money.
If I did, would I be here losing my money?
Let's go and play a game of cards.
Look how lucky you are tonight!
What the hell are you doing here with this lot?
You young guys are always in a hurry.
You're in a hurry to make money...
to steal...
and to die.
- Have you eaten? - No.
There's Scarf ace...
He really is a scary guy.
Can I play at this table?
Riche, get a new pack of cards.
Not this one... yours...
Draw your cards.
I'll match your stake.
Nine and the bank wins.
Tell me how much there is in the bank.
Three million liars.
I'm temporarily out of cash.
- Can you cash a check for me? - Sure.
Who shall I make it out to?
- Whose is this dump? - It's Luigi's.
- Luigi who? - Luigi Cerchio.
Here.
You can cash the check tomorrow morning.
Come by when you want. Tell Luigi...
- Luigi... - Cerchio!
Well, well!
He's serious.
If you don't know how to play, stay out of the gambling dens.
My men don't get ripped off,
but those who do get ripped off can't be my men.
You're unlucky, let's go or you'll get beaten for the third time.
Don't fall asleep in my arms!
Come on, I'll take you home.
Here...
You're alright.
- It's nothing, come on! - Yes...
You could do with a compress.
- What are you going to do now? - Sleep.
I meant now that Scarf ace told you to get lost.
- I'll think of something. - You do that.
Get as much rest as you want.
Make yourself at home.
- I just come here to sleep. - Thanks.
See you.
Luigi will get his money even if it takes a thousand years.
I can't wait that long, see you at three.
No one was at the pool hall, is Luigi in there?
Yes, but there's a storm brewing in there.
What do I care?
They're all angry.
Go easy.
Let's see what's happening.
Look what he's done. Who does he think he is?
Let's go and find that idiot!
Hi, everyone!
You're here! You jerk, did you get pissed on yesterday too?
I'd rather get pissed on than be shot in the face.
You see who works for you?
Get rid of this son-of-a-bitch!
Would you have stopped him?
- Cut it out! - You faggot!
Watch out, you'll get battered.
Smash his face in!
Are you doing a striptease?
Let's see a good fight!
Great right hook!
Hit him!
Stamp on his feet!
50,000 liars on Beppe to win!
You'll lose because the other guy's smarter.
Ten thousand liars are enough for me.
He'll batter you!
Come on!
- Holy cow! - Punch him in the guts!
Hit him!
Come on!
- Have you had enough? - Hit him!
- This is fun. - Sock it to him!
Try with some DDT!
I want to see some blood!
You've had it, you pansy!
That's it, I've had enough!
It's already over!
You won.
You're dead meat!
I'll send you to the cemetery!
Why? ls there someone I have to visit there?
You bastard!
Luigi, do you want me to get Scarf ace's check?
Give it to him, let's see how much it's worth.
Go to hell, all of you!
Luigi... I'll cash it in!
You joker!
They don't respect you.
Are you totally stupid?
He's crazy!
Can anyone be more stupid?
Why am I doing this? Three million liars from Scarf ace.
Right, why are you doing it?
I don't know!
I didn't realize when I said it.
It was like someone else said it and I was listening.
- What will I do with this? - Got any ideas?
Yes... I've got an idea.
And it's a good one!
I could go visit my cousin in Brazil.
He's asked me to go lots of times!
He's made millions.
You know what? I'm going to go there.
No... I've got an idea.
About how to make half a million and pay for a trip to Brazil?
About how to cash the check.
So I'm not the biggest idiot on the face of the earth!
There are worse idiots than me.
- That's a relief! - I'm serious!
So am I !
Do you want to know about my plan or not?
Do you know Scarf ace or not?
You went with him and you got beaten up.
I only saw him once and that was enough.
- I wouldn't confront him... - It's not about confronting him.
But getting the money from him, ripping him off.
Maybe for a small amount.
Are you going to play gangsters too?
Do you know an amateur actor, aged about 45-50?
A Southern Italian type.
- Mr. Manzari's office. - Second floor.
- Thanks. - Good morning.
I'm Capt. Laverde. I'm here to do a tax inspection.
Is Mr. Manzari here?
Mr. Manzari's not here.
- Where's the accountants office? - What accountant?
- Which one is Mr. Manzari's office? - The office is that one.
When Mr. Manzari's not here, the office is closed and he has the keys.
Open the door and get the seals ready.
One moment, let me call Mr. Manzari.
It's 9 am, he doesn't come before 11.
Alright, call him and ask him to bring his lawyer.
Go ahead.
The Inland Revenue hasn't come here for 5 years.
I wonder what's happened.
Listen, could you...
get rid of the green file that's on the left side of the desk?
- Try. - Alright.
- Can I bribe him? - Maybe...
Are you speaking on his behalf?
He has to check, but if he finds something...
- How much? - Don't ask me. I don't know.
You know how much the fine would be if the accounts are falsified.
If it's a case of false accounts... but if it's something more serious...
Well...
Try... with ten million.
Yes, you know where the money is.
Is ten million alright?
It may be or it may not be...
He'll take the money now, but he'll be back in the afternoon.
So you'd better get rid of what he shouldn't find.
- Here's the money. - You're giving it to me?
Put it in a file, give it to him and say,
"Do you want to examine this?". That way you won't risk anything.
He doesn't always have it so good.
- Do you want to examine this? - Put it on the table.
No, don't worry.
We'll get rid of everything today, so if he comes back it'll be alright.
EXCUSE me a moment.
- When do you open in the afternoon? - 4 o'clock.
I'll be outside the door at one minute to four.
- Everything's sorted. - OK, I'll be right there.
Here's a check for Mr. Manzari. Will you give it to him?
Of course.
Here's your three million.
What do you want me to do? Congratulate you?
No, give me 15%, I have to pay the actor.
Scarf ace won't let us get away with this.
Don't get ripped off, he wasn't expecting to be tricked.
You have to be careful from now on.
But you should've warned us.
What are you talking about?
You were acting the tough guy, you wanted to have his eyes out!
You said I'd acted like a fool.
You wanted to beat me up but I beat you up.
He ripped you off for three million.
He made a fool of you
and now you've had your revenge, you're shitting yourself?
Give him my share. I won't work for a few days.
See you.
Napoli, come here!
I'm coming!
Did Tony tell you?
Do you think he'll let us get away with this?
No, he won't.
- What should I do? - We'll give him back the money.
In my days, when you got ripped off,
you didn't react.
When you got ripped off after doing a scam.
In your days! Things were easy then!
But there weren't guys like Scarf ace on one side
and you on the other. You get me?
Don't talk bullshit!
Don't listen to him, he's an idiot!
What should I do?
Go away for a month until Scarf ace calms down.
- What if he doesn't? - At least he won't be so angry.
It's one thing to react to a blow straight away,
and another when some time has gone by.
Shall I give it back to him?
He'll come here for it.
Listen...
I'm going away for a few days.
I'll look after the gambling den and collect the money.
I'll call you.
I'll stay here.
Thanks, Napoli!
Listen.
What if we tell Scarf ace it was Tony's idea and not yours?
I'm not a rascal, even if I'm in deep shit.
- What's two plus two? - Four.
You're clever!
Do you realize that the scam we pulled with Scarf ace
could be developed on an industrial scale?
We could do ten a day.
And not only gangsters.
Think about what real businessmen have to hide.
I'd work hard. It's like being on holiday when you enjoy working.
- Hi, Tony. - Hi, beautiful.
See you later.
And you, too.
Stand back everyone!
Where's Luigi Cerchio?
- Where? - Maybe he's at the pool hall.
Are you Luigi Cerchio?
Where's Luigi Cerchio?
He's gone away.
Give me the money.
This is only three million.
The money!
You stole ten million from us!
What a son-of-a-bitch!
- Who? - I know who.
- Wait, we need to talk. - Yes, let's talk.
Do you realize what Tony did?
He ripped Scarf ace off, and got you in trouble.
- Is everything okay at the club? - Who's going to come there?
They're not crazy.
What about the money collection?
They know you're not there. They say, "When Luigi comes back."
Years of work...
gone up in smoke...
for a stupid move!
These young guys! They take it easy!
They're not here...
Here they are!
Let's go, don't go back to your place!
Wait! You're always in such a hurry!
Wait a minute! Let me sit down!
I'll set the gambling den up for you again and I'll give you...
25%.
How much do you get from the money collecting?
It depends.
Luigi made between three and five million a month.
Obviously, if we're to work together,
it's on the condition that you find Tony.
Or that you tell me where he is.
You can use my men. Speak to Luca.
What the hell!
It's no fun being a criminal nowadays!
Right! Nobody's had an education!
Thieves nowadays are all idiots.
To do a robbery nowadays,
you have to at least know how to use an oxygen lance.
They might think it's a thermometer.
They'll get an electric shock.
And there are illiterate young men trying to be kidnappers!
Even the most stupid people try to have a go.
They call the families, "We've kidnapped your husband,
send us the money".
They should blow raspberries at them.
Because if by chance they got their money,
have they got a base in Switzerland to launder it?
You don't even know what that is!
And you want to pull off scams!
But you should know how to deal in dollars, marks and florins!
You think florins are small flowers.
You're destined to live in the world of liars!
In other words, in the shit up to your neck.
Because no one gives a damn about liars anymore.
Scarf ace doesn't know what you look like,
he's never seen you.
But he knows that you ripped him off, and he'll make you pay for it.
Like that actor,
I read in the paper that he was found with a hole in his head!
Damn!
Who told Scarf ace? Luigi?
It can't be Luigi.
I reckon it was Beppe.
You pulled off the scam, why did you tell everyone?
Did you have to make a speech about it?
They were only four guys there when I said who the actor was
and what we did.
Scarf ace is going to do more than wreck the club
and smash up the pool hall.
Have you got any guns?
I have! Damn you!
- Shall we give Scarf ace his money? - That wouldn't solve anything.
I have to be patient.
What are you doing? Get out of there.
How many times have I told you this is no place for you?
In the medicine cupboard!
Why didn't you tell me what I was getting myself into?
It's not my fault, if you hadn't acted the tough guy
by giving the porter the check, and not bragging about the 3 million,
everything would be alright.
Come over here.
Come here!
What's done is done. Take the guns and get out of Rome.
Go!
Brazil! Are you coming?
My rich cousin is there, we've got the money to get there...
- What could go wrong? - I'm going to the pool hall.
If I hear anything, I'll call you.
And remember that running a criminal organization,
is not like kids playing with pussy.
Thank God Luigi wasn't there.
Luigi made a deal with Scarf ace. Usual business will start again.
Just the loans and the interest rates will change.
The gambling den will re-open tonight.
Luigi's abroad and won't be back for a while.
Maybe that's for the best, but you have to get to work.
Scarf ace will help us now.
But we need to start doing more serious business.
Scarf ace agrees with some of my ideas.
But you have to be smarter.
The gambling den needs to change look.
It can't be the same old place where you gamble your pennies.
You have to bring people in.
I'll only loan money if it's over a certain amount.
No more lending money to losers.
Does Luigi know about this?
You've got guts, what do you do? Mug people?
That's kids' stuff.
If you get experience robbing flats, you'll be ready to rob banks.
You're young! I'll finance you.
I'll give you weapons and pinpoint the banks to you.
I need young, determined men.
Young men!
Not old fogies like him!
He lives on hand-outs and he survives thanks to Luigi.
He made his living by playing pool.
You old fogy! I don't want you here anymore!
You have to get lost!
Where's Luigi?
Luigi's gone abroad.
I'm in charge now.
And if you see you friend Tony...
because he's the one that got us all into trouble!
Did you know? There's a reward, if you tell me where he is.
For you too, granddad. If you tell me your friend's whereabouts.
If I tell you, will you go after him yourself?
We're not playing games,
I'll go and shoot him in the mouth.
I won't be the only one that shoots him.
Scarf ace wants to make mincemeat of him.
Goodbye to you all.
I'm going outside because I feel like throwing up.
Scarf ace pays those who are loyal to him well.
Find Tony for him and he'll give you a position.
- Tell me, Napoli. - Luigi's been killed, I'm sure.
Beppe's running the show here.
He's made a deal with Scarf ace.
They want to kill you. Beppe's offering a reward for finding you.
No one knows where I am.
They've given me the boot.
- Do we have to go? - Don't go anywhere, I'm on my way.
We need to meet to discuss what we should do.
- We 'II wait here for you. - Alright.
Alright, thanks.
Yes, I understand.
Beppe said to try this address.
He could be at a guy called Napoli's place.
- I'll go. - No, send one of them.
He's not sure, but Beppe wants to check out all possibilities.
Have whoever is there killed.
Let's start eliminating Tony's friends.
You... you and you.
Go to this address. Look for Tony.
If you don't find him, kill whoever's in that house.
Go.
Let's go, he's here.
- What cigarettes do you smoke? - I don't smoke.
Where's Tony?
Those butts suggest you have friends.
- How many friends? One? Two? - I don't know.
I don't know!
I just jumped in, I didn't know where I'd land...
- But... - Let's take these guys.
We'll get them out of here then one of you will call Scarf ace.
Wait, let me get my breath back.
I've got bits of glass everywhere.
Holy cow, Ric!
You've got a good aim!
Why does one of us have to call?
Because Scarf ace doesn't know Ric's with us.
You shoot well! You aim good and you're quick!
I'll sign you up for the next Olympic Games in Moscow.
I'll give Tony a hand.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, thank you!
It's for you.
Hello? Mr. Scarf ace?
This will seem like a strange call. You don't know me, I'm Vincenzo Napoli.
- Don Vincenzo to you. - What do you want?
Nothing. Were those three men who tried to kill me yours?
- Yes, they're my men. - Oh, right. Well, they're dead.
I thought they belonged to you so I've brought them back.
Maybe you want to inform their families...
- What did you say? - You heard me.
They're in the boot of your car. I've brought them home.
In front of your porch. Forgive me, the car's not parked very well.
It might get towed away.
I think you should park it properly.
It's out the front.
- What do you want? - Me? Nothing. What do you want?
Your number one man is running like a madman.
He's opening the boot.
He's coming up. He's fast! He's running like the wind!
Is he a champion sprinter?
Is he there?
- Yes, he's here. - Good!
You're not going to send him down? I'm out the front.
What do you want?
Nothing, just tell me something.
Did you kill Luigi or was it Beppe?
Aren't you going to answer?
Are you going to send your sprinter down here?
If he comes down here, I'll put him in the boot!
There's room. These American cars have got lots of room.
- You can fit all sorts in them! - He's standing next to me.
Good. Keep him dose to you.
Keep all your thugs close to you.
Otherwise you'll lose three a day and end up on your own.
What about Luigi then?
I don't know anything.
You're such a noble man!
You sound so well-mannered!
That means Beppe killed him.
I have to say, you're a real gentleman.
See you... l know where you are...
Who's behind all this?
Nobody, I think.
Get the guys together, we have to find him. It's a matter of principle.
Make a list of Tony's friends and the places they hang out at.
Make it a long one, even if it means turning the city upside down.
He can't have that many friends.
What about that guy?
Michele, Mario, Giovanni.
They're dead. And they weren't stupid.
From what I've seen and heard, he'll be lucky to stay alive.
He's got a weak spot. He likes to boast.
It's the last one. It's me or you.
I had to get 4, I got 6...
- Want to play another game? - No, you're too good for me.
Anyone want to play?
I'm here on behalf of Luigi.
I sent Beppe to Luigi to ask for forgiveness.
He was making a list of everyone you know.
It must have been Scarf ace's idea. He'll have all his men out.
I don't know anyone who'll put us up.
Let's go to Clara and the hookers. They'll let us stay and we'll screw.
One night. Then they'll get angry and kick us out.
- I know a safe place. - Alright.
I think this is an ideal place.
This used to be a slaughterhouse, I worked here as a kid.
I used to carry big pieces!
But I got tired of it and I left my job.
It's not very clean. It's been abandoned for 15 years.
I've come here occasionally.
But I only stayed for one night.
Alright, it seems like a good place.
And we can see anyone coming from here.
During the day. What about at night?
We'll sleep in three different places.
Let's go ahead with our plan.
No, we'll do that later.
I've got another idea.
Gentlemen...
Have you come to have a coffee? Come in, Tony's paying.
- You like showing off. - Yes, we do.
I know it's risky meeting you. But I'm not here to show off.
I'm here to do you a favor.
Beppe sent this for you.
He couldn't come because he's dead.
See you. Goodbye.
Come on!
Come and get me!
Put your indicators on, we're turning!
You go that way!
Listen...
Don't you want a rest?
What are you doing? Do you have to play here?
Let go, you idiot!
- I'm taking you to the police! - Alright.
- Off we go! - Just look at this...
Peek-a-boo!
There were three of you, right? Bye, and don't move!
GANGSTER'S SHOOTOUT
A BOY WITNESSES HIS FATHER'S MURDER
- Where's Ric? - He's already left.
- Is this all the money that's left? - Yes, 5 million liars.
I bought the rifles, guns, ammunition, walkie-talkies...
You spent 1 million on hookers and Ric took the rest for the stuff.
- What's the news? - This is an old paper, from 1960.
I don't read the 1976 papers, let alone the ones from the 60's!
It's good stuff.
And it's a good price.
- Did you say one kilo? - Yes, minus those 50 grams.
A guy like you doesn't come into possession...
of a kilo of cocaine just by chance.
It's not mine.
I met two South Americans yesterday, I've known them for years.
They asked me if I knew someone who wanted a quick deal.
I thought of you right away.
- Did they steal it? - I don't know.
- Are they leaving again tonight? - Yes.
Why did you choose me?
I don't know anyone else.
If I do this deal, you'll come back to work for us.
Where can I find the South-Americans?
If you're interested, they'll be at the old slaughterhouse in 3 hours,
where the headquarters used to be.
Yes, I know that place.
Alright, I'll come.
Tell them I won't be late.
Hello?
Scarf ace is on his way.
- How many of them are there? - Three cars, not less than 12 men.
Damn you and damn them!
You've got us into deep trouble!
You know everything now, you don't have to risk your lives for me.
You're still in time to go.
Where?
I might as well hang around now.
Here they come. Over and out.
I hope it's not over for us.
It looks safe.
Wait here.
Where are the South Americans?
Here... this is the money.
- Are we going to do this deal? - There is no deal.
You're here for something else.
Remember the place? You know how many years have gone by? 15.
Come on, run!
Napoli, where the hell are you?
I'm in a safe place.
Be careful, there's a car about.
I'll get into position then.
I could've done with a lift here.
This is a cross-country race!
What brand is this?
Stop, Agostino!
The barrel must be bent, it's not possible!
I'll take it back.
Come on, Faster!
He was better off before... holy Mary!
Let's see if my pool skills come in handy.
Bingo!
He was the last one!
We can go.
If anyone loves peace and tranquility, that's me.
We're finished here, right?
Shots, bangs... our work's over, right?
Well, excuse me... St. Genaro, thanks a bunch.
You've been very kind, I owe you!
If it wasn't for him, we'd have gone to pot.
- Let's go. - Where?
To Brazil! I've got family there.
- I've never been there. - Why not?
Because him, that son-of-a-bitch,
he'd call me, but he hasn't got a cent, a lira, a pesos.
He's a toilet cleaner.
But now that we have money we can go there.
We're rich!
Let's go and have fun in Brazil!
You're so smart! Maracas!
THE END