( Thunder booming )
( Birds chirping )
( Wind blowing )
( Bell tolling )
We'll be open in a minute.
What's the name of this place?
You're new here, aren't you?
Where?
Do you want breakfast?
Where is this?
The village?
Yes.
I'll see if coffee's ready.
Where's the police station?
There isn't one.
Can I use your phone?
We haven't got one.
Where can I make a call?
There's a phone box around the corner.
( Dial tone buzzing )
( Beep )
Woman: Number, please.
What exchange is this?
Number, please.
I want to make a call to...
Local calls only.
What is your number, sir?
Haven't got a number.
No number, no call.
( Dial tone )
( Engine revs, tires squeal )
Where to, sir?
Ou desirez-vous aller?
Take me to the nearest town.
Oh, we're only the local service.
Take me as far as you can.
Why did you speak to me in French?
French is international.
I suppose it's a waste of time
asking the name of this place.
As a matter of fact I thought
you might be Polish, perhaps a Czech.
What would poles or Czechs be doing here?
It's very Cosmopolitan.
You never know who you'll meet next.
I did tell you
we're only local.
The charge is
two units.
Units?
Credit units.
Oh, well, pay me next time.
Be seeing you.
( Man speaking foreign language )
Door bell jingles )
( Stops speaking )
Would you help yourself to a pineapple, madam?
Thank you.
Well, good day.
Good day to you, too.
Be seeing you.
Good morning, sir.
What can I do for you, then?
I'd like a map of this area.
A map? Color or black and white?
Just a map.
A map...
Map...
Ah...
Black and white.
Here we are, sir.
I think you'll find that shows everything.
L... l...
I meant a larger...
Map.
Only in color, sir.
Much more expensive.
That's fine.
Uh, that's...
That's not what I meant.
I meant, uh... a larger area.
No, we only have local maps, sir.
There's no demand for any others.
You're new here, aren't you?
Where can I get a hire car?
Self-drive.
No self-drive, ' only taxis.
I've tried those.
Doorbell jingles )
Well, I look forward to the pleasure of your custom, sir.
Be seeing you.
Yes, sir?
( Short fanfare on p.A. )
Woman: Good morning, all. It's another beautiful day.
( Pleasant string music playing )
( Door buzzes )
( Phone beeping )
Woman: Ls your number six?
Yes.
Just one moment.
I have a call for you.
Man: Good morning to you.
I hope you slept well.
Come and join me for breakfast.
Number two... the green dome.
( Bell tolls )
( Door buzzes )
G dank, whining )
At last.
Delighted to see you.
( Whirring )
Come in, come in.
Do sit down.
( Whirring )
( Chuckles )
I'm sorry, I can never resist that.
I hope you don't mind a working breakfast.
Tea or coffee?
Prisoner: Tea.
Indian or China?
Either.
With lemon.
One or two eggs with your bacon?
Two.
That will be all.
Help yourself to toast.
I suppose you're wondering what you're doing here.
It had crossed my mind.
What's it all about?!
( Whirring )
Sit down and I'll tell you.
It's a question of
your resignation.
Go on.
The information in your head is priceless.
I don't think you realize
what a valuable property you've become.
A man like you is worth a great deal on the open market.
Who brought me here?
I know how you feel, believe me.
And they have taken quite a liberty.
Who are "they"?
A lot of people are curious
about what lies behind your resignation.
You had a brilliant career.
Your record is impeccable.
They want to know why you suddenly left.
What people?
Now, personally, I believe your story.
I do think it was a matter of principle.
But, uh, what I think doesn't really count, does it?
One has to be sure about these things.
And that gives you the right
to poke your nose
into my private business?!
Now, please, it's my job to check your motive.
I've been checked!
Of course, but when a man knows as much as you do
a double-check does no harm.
A few details may have been missed.
I don't know who you are...
Or who you work for...
And I don't care.
I'm leaving.
Have you not yet realized there's no way out?
Now, look, I have something
that will interest you.
Oh, feel free.
A most important day, remember?
Getting ready to meet chambers.
About to become late of the foreign office.
You were hoping to persuade him
to change his mind before the big boys found out.
You waited and waited, but he never turned up.
A nice guy, chambers
and so taut.
You see, there's not much we don't know about you
but one likes to know everything.
For instance, do you remember
that time you arrived back from Singapore?
Change of climate, feeling a bit shaky.
You were sickening for a cold.
Sneezed yourself out of our camera.
Deciding to take a vacation.
Now, where can you go?
Ireland? Bit too cold that time of the year.
Paris! Maybe not.
What was that? Sounded like a click.
Something in the mirror?
Or was it over there?
Yes, over there, too.
As I said, one likes to know everything.
For instance, I had no idea you like lemon tea.
The time of my birth is missing.
Well, there you are.
Now, let's bring it all up to date.
4:31 A.M., 19th of march, 1928.
I have nothing to say.
Is that clear?
Absolutely nothing.
Now, be reasonable, old boy.
It's just a matter of time.
Sooner or later you'll tell me.
Sooner or later you'll want to.
Let's make a deal.
You cooperate, tell us what we want to know
and this can be a very nice place.
You may even be given a position of authority.
I will not make any deals with you.
I've resigned.
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed
briefed, debriefed or numbered.
My life is my own.
Is it?
Yes. You won't hold me.
Won't we?
Let me prove that we will.
Come, I'll show you.
We can take this up later.
Are you receiving me?
Loud and clear.
Quite a beautiful place really, isn't it?
Almost like a world on its own.
I shall miss it when I'm gone.
Oh, it will grow on you.
We have everything here.
Water, electricity...
There's the council building.
We have our own council, democratically elected.
We also use it for public meetings
amateur theatricals.
Fascinating.
Yes, indeed.
There's the restaurant.
Did you know we have our own little newspaper?
You must send me a copy.
( Iaughs )
You'll be the death of me.
We also have our own graveyard.
But you'd be more interested in our, uh, social club, I think.
Members only, but I'll see what I can do for you.
You're too kind.
Now, if you have any problems
there's our citizen's advice bureau.
They do a marvelous job.
Everybody's very n ice.
You might even meet people you know.
Probably see the funny side of that.
I'm told some people even get seasick on it.
What are they here for?
Saint vitus' dance?
( Chuckles )
I'm glad you've still got
your sense of humor.
They're the senior citizens.
Of course, they have every comfort.
You see, you're looked after here...
For as long as you live.
Brilliant background.
You see that old gentleman there?
Ex-admiral, excellent chess player.
Hope he finds a partner.
Taxi!
( Sounding horn )
( Brass band playing )
Woman: Good morning, all.
It's another beautiful day.
Your attention, please.
Here are two announcements.
Ice cream is now on sale for your enjoyment.
The flavor of the day is strawberry.
Here is a warning.
There is a possibility
of light, intermittent showers
later in the day.
Thank you for your attention.
( Band continues playing )
Number two ( On megaphone ): Come along, my dear fellow.
Don't be shy.
Both: Beautiful day.
They didn't settle
for ages.
Now they wouldn't leave
for the world.
You mean you brought them around
to your way of thinking.
They had a choice.
Wait, wait!
( Music stops )
Be still!
( Whooshing )
No!
Stop!
No! No!
Turn back!
( Roaring' )
( Electronic whining )
Aah... aah...
Screaming y
( whooshing, whining )
( Band resumes playing )
What was that?
That would be telling.
Woman: Calling number two. Ready for you at the labour exchange.
Number two: Be right with you.
Come along, my dear fellow.
Bear to your left.
Now straight ahead.
Follow the signs.
Well, how do you like it?
Charming.
It will grow on you.
( Men humming )
Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
Go straight through.
Thank you.
Ah. This is our new friend.
Everything's ready, sir.
Will you sit down?
Well, first of all, the aptitude test.
( Click )
( Chuckles )
Now the questionnaire.
You just fill in your race, religion, hobbies.
What you like to read, what you like to eat.
What you were, what you want to be.
Any family illnesses.
Any politics.
Never mind, you can get all you need from this.
I think we have a challenge.
What are you doing here?
I'm your personal maid.
The labour exchange sent me.
That's another mistake they made. Get out!
( Whirring )
( Pleasant orchestral music playing )
( Music continues )
( Music grows louder )
( Music continues playing )
Woman: Attention, electrics department.
Please go to number six, where adjustment is needed.
( Music continues softly )
I forgot my...
How do you stop this thing?!
We can't.
Why not?
It's automatic.
Who controls it?
Who runs this place?
I don't know!
I really don't know!
You never wondered.
You never tried to find out.
How long have you been here?
As long as I can remember.
And your parents?
They died when I was a child.
You don't remember them?
I found out it's wiser not to ask questions.
We have a saying here.
"A still tongue makes a happy life."
People must have tried to get away from here.
How many have succeeded?
Don't ask.
Has anyone ever escaped?
Some have tried.
They've been brought back.
Not always alive.
Go on.
What are you afraid of?
Nothing.
( Music concludes )
I've said too much.
What time tomorrow?
( ﬂying )
I know what you must think of me.
Put yourself into my position.
They offered me my freedom in exchange.
In exchange for what?
To get into your confidence, make you trust me.
Then tell them everything about you.
Then they'd let you go.
You believe that?
With that knowledge in your head
you really believe that they'd let you go?
I hadn't thought about that.
Obviously not.
They might.
They might let me go...
If you give me some sort of information.
Oh, please help me.
Please help me.
Your services will not be required tomorrow.
Don't forget what you came back for.
She was most convincing.
I felt sure she was going to pull it off.
He's no ordinary man.
This has got to be handled very differently.
That could be dangerous.
You know how important this is.
( Motor putter/fig )
Electric, sir.
Sorry about the intrusion.
Help yourself.
Why do you drive those things?
What?
( Music resumes )
Th e... tractors.
Steady. Get you there in the end.
Bit slow.
In an emergency, we walk.
I, uh... I feel like a bit of a walk myself.
( Door buzzes )
Feel free.
Be seeing you.
And you.
Lovely day.
Showers later.
Careful, sir, they're new plants.
Sorry.
Good-bye.
( Whining, whooshing )
( Whooshing )
( Roaring' )
( Whining )
( Roaring' )
Attention, post 14.
Yellow alert.
Yellow alert. Yellow alert.
Now leaving northern perimeter.
Number six.
Repeat, number six.
( Siren wailing )
Now approaching, contact imminent.
Contact imminent.
Northern area, number six heading for outer zone in our vehicle.
Orange alert.
( Whining )
( Whooshing, roaring )
Orange alert, all units.
( Siren wailing )
How are you feeling, son?
You've had a nasty experience.
Where am I?
You're in the hospital, son.
Now... mustn't exert yourself.
I'll just tell the doctor that you're awake.
Cobb?
Cobb.
What are you doing here?
And you?
Don't know. Can't remember much.
How long have you been here?
Three... four weeks.
Months...
It's difficult to work out.
What happened to you?
What are they doing?
Keep asking me questions.
They want to know all about me.
Have you told them?
No... I don't know.
I'm so tired... I must sleep.
Th is is important.
How did you get here?
Who brought you?
I was in Germany.
I remember going back to my hotel...
I went into the bedroom...
I think I went to bed.
Well... I was here.
What are you doing out of bed?
You should be resting.
There's nothing the matter with me.
Perhaps not.
But I'd just like a checkup to make sure.
I'm all right.
I want to leave.
Let me be the judge of that.
The aftereffects can be quite unpleasant.
I'd like to put my mind at rest.
Please come with me.
What if I don't?
It's for your own good.
I'd advise you to.
Very well.
There's nothing to worry about.
The tests are quite routine.
Group therapy.
Counteracts obsessional gu I lt complexes
producing neurosis.
Here we are.
Sit down.
If I agree to this?
My dear fellow, if you're fit
there's no reason to keep you here.
Of course, if you have a relapse
you may have to come back.
Slippers.
My size.
Naturally.
Now... just relax.
I'll just listen to the old ticker...
Excuse me.
No, he's having a medical.
Mm-hmm.
No, of course not.
No, of course I don't mind.
One has to make sure of these things.
There you are.
Everything's in order.
You're absolutely fit.
So?
I told you, you're free to go in the morning.
We'll fix you up with some new clothes.
What about my old ones?
They've been burnt.
Why?
I'll take you to your ward.
( Man laughing wildly )
( Babbling musically )
Doctor: Oh, he's coming along nicely.
( Bell clanging ) What's happened?
The amnesia case... Cobb.
He's jumped out of the window.
He's dead.
Here's your employment card...
Your card of identity...
Your health and welfare card...
Your credit card...
And a free ride home.
Get him!
I have taken his place.
I am the new number two.
Get number one.
As far as you're concerned, I'm in charge.
What can I do for you?
Cobb.
What we do here has to be done.
The law of survival: Them or us.
You imprison people, steal their minds, destroy them.
Depends on whose side your on, doesn't it?
I'm on our side.
Then we have to find out where your sympathies lie.
You know where they lie.
"Subject shows great enthusiasm for his work.
He is utterly devoted and loyal."
Is this a man
that suddenly walks out?
And I didn't walk out... I resigned!
People change, exactly.
So do loyalties.
Not mine.
All very commendable, but let's be practical.
I'm interested in facts.
Your only chance to get out of here
is to give them to me.
And if you don't give them
I'll take them.
It's up to you.
Think about it.
Good day, number six.
Number what?
Six.
For official purposes, everyone has a number.
Yours is number six.
I am not a number.
I am a person.
Six of one, half a dozen of another.
Good day.
Report on number six.
Normal classification.
On arrival, subject showed shock symptoms
followed by accepted behavior pattern.
Since then, has been uncooperative
and distinctly aggressive, attempted to escape.
Subject proving exceptionally difficult.
But in view of his importance.
No extreme measures to be used yet.
( Brass band playing )
( Sounding horns )
( Band continues playing )
Friend of yours?
You knew him? No!
You're crying.
Funerals make me emotional.
Even those of people you don't know?
Yes.
I knew Cobb.
I'd like to help.
He's dead.
He was a friend of mine.
We met...
Some time ago.
How do I know I can trust you?
Can I trust you?
You know how he died?
He jumped from a window.
I'm sorry.
Had you known him long?
No.
Just a short while.
Where did you meet?
Here?
Yes... yes.
Cobb was a good man.
( Bell tolling )
Get back, quickly.
When can we talk again?
We'd better not.
We must.
12:00, at the concert.
( Band playing )
Thought you weren't coming.
I want to help.
How?
I know a way out.
We planned an escape.
But they found out.
No.
They came sooner than Cobb expected.
He expected them?
In here, you have only so much time
to give them what they want
before they... take it from you.
His time had come, so will yours.
Can you fly a helicopter?
I might.
It's due here at 2:00.
Only stays a couple of hours each trip.
How's it guarded?
Electronically.
You will need an electro-pass.
A what?
An electro-pass.
It's synchronized with the alarm system
and lets you through.
Where do I get it?
From me.
Where is it?
Safely hidden.
If this gadget is so important, how did you get one?
I knew the last pilot.
You did this for Cobb?
I'll meet you by the stone boat
at 2:00.
Good-bye.
( Music concludes )
( Applause )
( Band resumes playing )
He has not volunteered any information so far
but appears to be settling down.
He even attended the regular brass band concert today.
Thank you, my dear.
More tea?
Thank you.
You've done very well.
Pity about Cobb.
Still, it wasn't your fault.
Never mind.
There's no blot on your record.
You'll find the details
of your new assignment in here.
We shall be watching your progress
with great interest.
Come along, young man.
We haven't got all day.
Ah, yes... sorry.
( Helicopter approaching )
Your mind's not on the game.
My apologies, sir.
Checkmate.
What?
I'll give you another chance.
No, no, if you'll excuse me, I'm not on form today.
I think I'll take a little stroll.
Try the boat.
What?
I said try the boat.
Sailed her many a time.
Have a good trip.
Well...
( Humming sea chantey )
Here... the electro-pass.
Hurry, there's not much time.
Who gave you this?
Your boss?
What do you mean?
What were you doing
in number two's house?
You saw me?
I saw you leave... After you'd made
your report.
You're assigned to me?
I was assigned to Cobb, too.
And you'd betray me in the same way.
I haven't betrayed either of you.
We were trying to get out before it was
too late... soon it will be too late for you.
You're coming.
No.
Why not?
I never intended to without him.
You're coming with me.
Go and go now before it's too late.
( Whining, whooshing )
Beeping y
( beeping faster )
( Continues beeping )
( Engine whining )
Admiral: Game of chess, my dear?
I don't play.
You should learn.
We're all pawns, my dear.
Your move.
I think I'll let him keep the watch, Cobb.
Just to remind him escape is not possible.
Don't be too hard on the girl.
She was most upset at my funeral.
She'll be well taken care of.
Yes... that's what I was afraid of.
Oh, well, I better be going.
Got a long journey.
Mustn't keep my new masters waiting.
They'll be delighted with you.
Give them our compliments.
I will. And I'll tell them there are no loopholes.
I appreciate that.
I do hope that your stay had its lighter moments.
Au revoir.
You'll find him a tough nut to crack.
A hf wiedersehen.
( Whooshing )
( Whining )
( Slam echoes )