BACKFIRE
What are you doing?
Why there?
To look innocent.
Relax!
Smile!
For heaven's sake! Look natural!
And get your top fixed! It's not so nice in this weather.
I'm not stopping!
Hello.
- Passports, please! - Yes.
- Here! - Thank you.
- Anything to declare? - No.
- What are those things? - Tools of the trade.
- We're doing a report in Davos. - Okay, then.
Goodbye, gentlemen.
Okay, let's go!
Go!
- Are they all right? - Yes.
Ever notice how much you want something you don't have?
And how it torments you.
But when you finally get it...
it's different.
It crossed the border. That's all.
You're nervous.
I don't like waiting.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I admire your petulance.
Care for one?
Is it all there?
- Yes. - Good!
I have a new job for you.
- Mr. Grenner, I... - What?
I can't anymore. I'm getting married.
Congratulations!
Mr. Ladislas, will you also be honeymooning?
No.
To happiness!
What can I do for you?
Another report.
But I need a pair. Photographer and reporter.
- I'll find another photographer. - We'll see.
Stop sulking!
I had to tell Grenner. Now, it's clear.
You wouldn't understand.
You just love money.
That's all!
- You scare me. - I scare you?
I just love money.
I guess you don't need money because you're in love.
Love and fresh air!
How will you support a wife?
How will you support a family?
My job with the paper.
You don't make enough.
We have this opportunity, and you throw it away!
Hello.
Where?
I know the place.
See you soon!
- Who was it? - Santa Claus.
- Grenner? - Yes!
Don't go!
Okay, I'll run!
Your coat!
- I found another photographer. - I'm sorry about that.
It doesn't matter.
Can you see my villa? It's across the lake.
- Good you have a boat! - It's nice.
- Aren't you cold? - I'm okay.
The photographer is perfect.
No police record, single, and more experience.
All the better!
This time it's more important, more dangerous, too.
I hope the payment justifies the risk.
Of course.
How much?
$10,000.
- This better not be drugs! - No, it's not drugs.
- What is it, then? - I'll tell you later.
- Tell me now. - No!
- Do you accept? - Okay.
Otto!
I forgot.
Send your passport to this address.
Goodbye, Ladislas. See you soon!
- When? - Next week.
Mrs. Boon forgot her keys again!
Make me a coffee!
Is it cold outside?
Sugar?
- How many sugars, Mr. Ladislas? - Three.
You like it sweet. Me, too.
- I'm Karl Fehrman. - And Grenner sent you?
Yes.
- I hope you'll be more informative. - The less you know, the better.
You haven't changed your mind?
No.
But what am I doing?
Start by packing your bags.
In one hour, we go to Barcelona to meet your photographer.
Then, a nice cruise!
Where to?
Lebanon.
Nice place, but what am I smuggling?
Gold.
Gold?
A lot of gold.
They don't take gold smuggling lightly.
Neither do we. That's why you're paid so well.
You could say that. How will I transport it?
In a car... that will be on the same boat as you.
Well, you'd better hurry up.
- What will I say I'm doing? - A cultural assignment.
You have a contract with Fahr Editions...
making a travel guide on the Middle East.
Artistic. You understand?
Lebanon is big. Where is the final destination?
Your partner has the itinerary.
- What if there's a snag? - What's that?
Some kind of trouble.
The merchandise is insured.
It would still bother us due to the expenses we've made.
But what if I get arrested? Did you think about that?
What if the world...
If the world stopped turning? Did you think about that?
David Ladislas... Miss Celon.
Charmed!
- She'll be your photographer. - For this trip?
- Olga's a great photographer. - Sure, but...
- What? - Oh, nothing.
Does she speak French?
Of course.
What kind of car is it?
How many kilos?
Fifty?
A hundred?
More.
Two hundred?
300 kilos.
300 kilos!
Well!
- What if they weigh it on arrival? - We've planned for that.
It scares me when it's all planned.
Where is the gold?
That's not my domain.
A specialist is handling that.
Wait here!
This is the first time I've worked with such a pretty photographer.
Are you German?
No.
English?
No.
Swedish?
My mother's Swedish. My father's American.
And your grandfather?
Just kidding.
Ah, there's a bit of dust on your nose!
Stop it!
I can't talk to a girl with dust on her nose.
Good, we'll talk later.
Here's the car's title and registration in your name.
Insurance.
Here's the tickets and travel money.
That's everything. Any questions?
Yes.
What time is it?
Fehrman has good taste.
Sending a classy lady like you, and a gentleman like me.
Don't we make a nice couple?
It doesn't break my heart to leave him behind.
But now we're alone.
Inseparable like two peas in a pod.
Eye to eye, heart to heart.
On the same boat.
What do you say?
You have a week to decide.
Your cabin, ma'am.
- And me? - This way.
- I'll be next door, if you need me. - Tip the steward!
Yes, your majesty!
What are you doing here?
It's my car.
- You're not allowed here. - I didn't know.
- I forgot a letter inside. - Did you find it?
No, but it's not important. Goodnight!
Come in!
Good evening!
It looks like I'm early.
May I?
What are you reading? Fiction?
I hate fiction.
Let's go to dinner!
No.
- You're not hungry? - I'm tired, Mr. Ladislas.
We can eat here! I'll call room service.
I'm not hungry, Mr. Ladislas.
Call me David! I'll call you Olga.
It's nicer that way.
Well, I'll be going.
If you're seasick, I have some great pills.
I just want to rest.
Then, I'll be going.
If you need anything, I'm here.
I know... on the same boat.
But you do your thing. I'll do mine.
- I went to the hold. - You shouldn't have.
But you won't talk to me. I have the right to know.
Your job is to transport a car without getting involved...
from Barcelona to Beirut with me. Nothing more.
- Except we're transporting gold! - Don't talk so loud, please!
In Beirut, you'll know more. Until then, I've nothing else to say.
Hello!
- Did you sleep well? - Yes, thank you.
I didn't sleep at all.
- May I speak. - About what?
Well, I'd like to know about you.
What you do. What we're doing.
What are you looking for?
Nothing! We're born, we die.
In the meantime, I'll live.
- By talking? - Yes, and you can't stop me.
Quiet types tend to have worries. What are your worries?
Heartache... family life?
Then, it's work!
I carry out orders.
Nothing is easier than carrying out orders.
I wish I hadn't come and could forget this job.
I can't stand not knowing! Being in the dark, all this mystery!
I can't!
Never mind.
What can we do on a boat?
Play cards?
Sleep?
Drink?
Flirt?
Would you like to flirt?
No, you're playing hard to get.
Well, I'll have to make do.
Meet you in Beirut!
Ah, there's a bit of dust on your nose!
Oh, it blew away!
A whiskey!
Girls, we can't go on like this! It's been three days, back and forth!
So, it's going to be Heads or Tails.
You're Heads, and you're Tails.
Understand? Sí, Sí, Sí!
Good, because I don't!
And don't get mad when I choose, because I love you both equally.
"Comico," yeah.
Here we go!
And it's heads!
I am sorry.
Lucky girl!
Excuse me a second! I'll be back.
- May I sit here? - If you like.
Have we met before?
David Ladislas, reporter, and you?
Olga Celon, photographer.
- Did we ever work together? - Yes.
On a boat?
That's right.
- What are you doing now? - Nothing.
I was observing you.
You're doing quite well.
I do all right with a pretty girl,
who enjoys good conversation,
and doesn't get jealous.
You're not jealous, are you?
What?
Know what I think of you?
Just a minute. Two more!
Go on.
You're too serious. You're everything I hate.
You're cynical, cold, and unfriendly.
Everything by the book!
- May I cut in? - No, we're talking.
What was I saying?
By the book?
A pain in the ass!
I want to dance.
- What's your sign? - Not sure. Aries or Taurus.
And you?
Virgo.
- Is that funny? - No, it's nice.
I'm thirsty.
Hot kisses!
She had pretty little feet, Valentina.
She had pretty little breasts, Valentina.
- What's wrong? - Your pinching me.
Pinch-Moo and Pinch-Mee are in a boat.
Pinch-Moo falls in. Who's left in the boat?
Pinch-Mee?
Ouch!
- Why the sunglasses? - I don't want to watch.
Hypocrite!
It's the first time I wore my sunglasses.
Did it bother you?
No, I liked it.
David Ladislas. Is that your real name?
That's the name they gave me when they found me.
They found you?
Yes, on Ladislas Street on St. David's day.
If it was on Bonaparte, August 15, I'd be Napoleon Bonaparte.
Poor David!
I can't complain. I'm independent.
It's nice to be born like that.
Born without? Not me.
Born without?
Without any green, without dough, without a dime.
Without any money.
I like your key chain. Is it gold?
Half of it is.
And the other half?
Objects make up half our soul.
Talking about them would give away our secrets.
I love secrets.
A friend gave it to me.
An Italian baron, Mario di Barelli. A refined gentleman.
One of a kind.
What are you thinking about?
About you... and your thoughts.
I'm thinking about the car, and the gold.
And where they hid it.
Is that why you slept with me?
- No. - Yes, you did.
Poor David!
All that work for nothing.
Those look like cops!
It's normal at Customs.
They're here for us.
Just stick to your story.
If they say I confessed, they're lying.
- Understand? - Yes.
Your first name, Mr. Ladislas?
- Who's car is it? - It's mine.
- What brings you to Lebanon? - A travel piece.
For Fahr Editions, in Geneva?
- What does that entail? - Taking photos of local treasures.
Right, you're an artist.
And you crossed the sea with your car?
So what?
- We rent cars here. - True.
But I have a car, so why rent one?
It costs the same, so I took my own.
I understand.
A travel report must be expensive.
- We limit costs. - Did you bring cash?
The allowed amount.
And gold?
Gold? I don't understand.
Don't play dumb!
Gold is my pleasure.
I can smell it through walls.
It's my specialty.
I know all your smuggling tricks. They don't work.
I still don't get it.
Whether you get it or not, you're going to talk.
We made Jory Beckman talk in February '56.
He hid 75 kilos of gold in his bumper.
We made him talk so much, he hasn't spoken since.
So what?
In 1951, Karl Schwarz, 83 kilos in his tail pipe.
He tried to flee, but couldn't with a bullet in his neck.
One last time... Where is the gold?
In the spare tire, door, bumper?
I swear, I don't understand.
That's not what your partner says.
We're doing a report on the Middle East.
I don't know what he could have said.
In May '58, we caught two Spaniards. Their floorboard was made of gold.
They got 15 years.
How old are you?
- Read my passport. - Don't talk to me like that!
Do you have anything to say before you sign?
No.
Before it's too late.
No.
Well, the car talked!
You can go.
But my car's in pieces.
Sorry, it will take a few hours to reassemble it.
Hey, why not slash the top? Maybe it's gold cloth.
Don't shout. It's over now.
I'm shouting because I have a golden voice!
Hey!
Why didn't they find it? We're moving gold, no?
Yes, gold.
They disassembled the car.
You can't hide 300 kilos like that.
Explain it!
We set the price at 500,000. Twice the market rate.
Good deal, no?
I don't care. Where's the gold?
I'll explain later. Let's find a hotel first.
Get a room with a bath.
Did you see a lady in a white car?
She'll be back in 15 minutes.
- Where were you? - I'll tell you later.
- Let's go! - Where?
We're doing a report, remember?
What did you do to the car?
It's slow!
I can't even change gears.
- This isn't the same car! - No, David.
- It was a decoy earlier. - Yes, David.
- Then, you changed cars. - You learn quick.
That was well organized!
It's the Organization!
I did see other Triumphs on the boat.
- The plates were changed, right? - Yes, with the mechanic's help.
- Where's the gold? - Everywhere.
In the tail pipe, in the bumper, in the door.
- A bit everywhere. - Impressive!
You don't believe your eyes. You have to touch it, like St. Thomas.
- What do we do now? - Back to the hotel.
Tomorrow, we go to Damascus to deliver the car.
- Who is Ilmaz? - Our correspondent in Damascus.
He'll put us in touch with the buyer.
- Because he doesn't get the car? - No, he's just a go-between.
What an organization! A boss, an executive, a liaison.
You forgot the assassins.
- Park the car here. - Okay.
Allah be with you!
You want souvenirs? I have all kinds.
Sand bottles, mosaics.
I'm looking for a miniature.
Like this.
You expected us.
Take us to our contact!
I can't do it anymore.
- Fate is against us. - Forget fate.
It's a catastrophe. It's impossible!
Yesterday, the man was arrested.
Why?
No one knows. The police have him secretly.
It's a catastrophe!
Get a hold of yourself!
Those things happen. As to you, you know your orders.
If they question me, I know nothing. Mute like a tomb.
Yes, a tomb!
Let's go! See you, Ilmaz.
That fatso gets on my nerves with his catastrophes.
Don't worry.
He doesn't even know what we're transporting.
We'd better call Fehrman.
Hello.
Geneva? Yes, that's for me.
Olga!
Hello? Yes, it's me.
Hello, Mr. Fehrman.
The albums?
Hello, Fehrman? It's Olga.
We already took some photos, but there's a little problem.
Our "Filter" doesn't work anymore.
That's right.
We can't take any photos with it.
That's a great idea.
See you soon, Fehrman.
Perfect! He'll be here in two days.
Perfect would be no more car, and cash in hand!
You're obsessed!
You should take a shower, or take a walk.
A long walk!
I can't!
- Why not? - What would your wife say?
She's not my wife.
Anyhow, I work until very late.
Just a minute!
You didn't understand. Will you be here later?
Yes, but I can't do anything.
Yes, you can.
When Miss Celon wakes up, tell her this...
That Fehrman called, but her phone wasn't working.
So, you passed the call to me.
Okay?
That's an unusual request.
It's just a little joke.
About you and me... We'll see about that later.
- Your phone's not working! - What's going on?
- Fehrman just called. - What did he say?
He's expecting us tomorrow. We must go ASAP.
- ASAP? - As soon as possible.
That's fine.
It's not fine! All this running around!
It's making me mad!
Did someone call me earlier?
It wasn't working?
- Is it much farther? - Why?
- I want to call Fehrman. - To ask him the way?
- The right way, yes. - I'm going the right way.
- From now on, I call the shots. - What are you going to do?
I'm keeping the car.
You can't!
Yes, I can.
I like this car.
It's also in my name.
I thought this would happen. Your mind is too weak to resist.
My mind is fine.
You think you'll sell it?
I do!
Poor David!
You won't sell the smallest part. Not anywhere!
The organization will stop you. You won't pull it off.
With two of us, there's a chance.
Two of us... You and me?
- You haven't thought this out. - Yes, I have.
You're dumber than I thought.
Poor David! You think you're already a millionaire?
Yes!
Get out if you want.
- Hey, your bag! - Good riddance!
Why did you come back?
Changed your mind?
No.
Come on!
Make your phone call. You can do what you like.
If you're right, maybe you'll convince me on the way.
Mario?
David. What a surprise!
Stop playing around and speak French.
- Okay. Where are you? - Across from you.
- You're in town! - No, across the sea.
Honeymoon, I bet.
So, did you run out of money or did she leave you?
Stop kidding!
Lucky guy! I bet you found some others.
Mario, please listen!
Remember the key chains we bought?
Sure I remember. Why? Did you lose yours?
- You lost our lucky charm? - No, I have mine, and you?
I've got mine right here.
- It's not fake, is it? - Not at all.
I have a carload of it.
- Know anyone interested? - In key chains?
Not key chains! Think about it!
Not a carload of key...
Yes, I understand.
Finally!
There's a carload.
- Will you bring it to Rome? - No, closer!
- Athens? - Yes.
Okay... Stefanidès. He's a dentist.
- Should I say you sent me? - Yes, I'll let him know.
- Then come see me! - Okay.
Ciao!
And good luck!
Who was it?
- Santa Claus. - In April?
Okay, here's the plan!
You don't have to worry. Just tell Fehrman that I fled.
- Where are you going? - Athens.
I'm going to Athens, too.
I knew it!
I'm going to Athens because the car's going there.
What does that mean?
I want to see how you'll sell it.
It should be interesting because you can't sell it!
We'll see.
Mr. Stefanidès? Mario sent me.
It's very important. It's urgent.
How did you know?
Really?
I'm at the airport.
Okay, I'll see you soon.
I'm going to see my contact. Wait for me here.
Mr. Ladislas?
I'm Stefanidès.
What do you know? Tell me!
There are many people in the Organization.
What?
I worked for them in the past.
I know you have a lot of gold, and you need to get rid of it.
Even though it's not yours.
- I have it. So, it's mine. - I agree.
- So, you're a buyer? - Of course!
It's $1,000 a kilo. That makes $300,000.
- I'll give you $100,000. - A third! Are you crazy?
If I were sane, I'd warn the Organization as ordered.
They don't like being betrayed.
120 or no deal!
You'll have $100,000 in your pocket, and will disappear easily.
But my troubles are just starting.
You're getting the better deal.
All right!
- When will you have the money? - Tonight, at my place.
I also need help getting out of the country.
In Patras, Zampi's Bar...
A captain with a beard, named Libanos, will take you wherever you want.
Perfect! See you tonight. But no funny business!
I like an honest deal, Mr. Ladislas.
That's normal.
Olga.
I sold it.
- What did you say? - I found a buyer.
What?
Do you believe it?
This single bed died from shock.
Olga, in two hours we'll be rich and on our way to Argentina.
We'll buy a big bed, room enough for eight!
Sun, swimming pool, servants waiting at your call.
Stop it!
We'll have a lot of kids! The youngest... an artist.
They'll ask, Who's that charming person you're with?
He'll say, That's my mom.
Enough, David!
And you! You'll be 50, but you'll look 18.
They'll ask what's your secret. You'll look at me and say...
Him!
A Frenchman I met in Athens, in one of the most beautiful places.
Isn't it wonderful?
Finished?
I don't need a pool, a big family, servants, or anything!
- Don't you get it? - What?
I can't take it anymore.
- You're leaving me? - If you carry on.
Let me call Fehrman. I'll fix everything.
Go call him!
I'll be gone.
Think, David!
Reception?
Could you reserve me a ticket for the next plane to Germany?
Yes, thank you.
- Mr. Stefanidès? - Yes, he's here.
Hello, Mr. Ladislas!
You came to see Stefanidès?
Here he is.
Unfortunate for a dentist.
Killed by his own instruments.
Olga called you.
She wasn't involved, was she?
I suspected that. Olga is a sensible person.
- Where's the car? - I hid it.
Does your tooth hurt, Ladislas?
Costa isn't a dentist. He's a bit brutal, perhaps.
But scream all you want. The neighbors are used to it.
It's in a garage.
But if I'm not back in 15 minutes, the person with it calls the police.
Don't risk it!
You're bluffing.
Kill me and you lose everything. Gold and your freedom.
- I'll make you a deal. - You're not serious!
But I'll listen.
Give me the money from Stefanidès, and you get the car.
Mr. Ladislas, you've got some nerve!
But I accept.
Pretty, isn't it?
A little too pretty to be real.
It's yours!
That was the deal!
Now, the car!
Okay, let's go to the garage.
Wait for me downstairs. I'll bring the car around front.
Mr. Fehrman is waiting.
He wants to talk to you.
- Is Miss Celon here? - No, she left.
- With her bags? - Yes.
- Did she leave a message? - No, sir.
- Are you Libanos? - Yes.
- I need to talk to you. - About what?
Not here.
I'm listening.
- I want to go to Italy. - Naples?
Okay.
Italy is far.
It's everything I have.
Okay, I accept.
My car goes, too.
No, not your car!
Take a look at it.
No, it didn't work out! That's why I'm asking again.
David!
You're wearing me out, and I'm already worn out.
You always call at bad times.
Hello, Mario?
Okay, go see Nino... in Naples, yes.
The Vesuvio hotel. He's the concierge.
And stop asking for favors, okay?
I send you a hug, anyhow. Goodbye.
- Are you Nino? - I am.
Mario sent me.
We can't talk here. I'll be at Greco's at 10.
- Greco's? - A bar behind the Galeria.
I'll have a sandwich.
- With ham or... - Both!
Poor David! You think you're already a millionaire.
I might know someone.
A Dutchman who has lived here a couple of years.
- What does he do? - Nothing.
- He does nothing at all. - And before?
He used to traffic diamonds.
- Does he have money? - Money? Tons of it!
- And besides him? - I don't know anyone else.
- So, Dutch it is. Where is he? - He has a villa.
- What do you want? - Come here.
You know Van Houde?
- Who? - The Dutchman.
Ah! The Cardinal!
Can you go to his house?
Not for 100,000 lire. He disgusts me.
I mean, can you take my friend there?
Okay, I'll take him.
Rosetta will go with you.
Nino, could you...
I'll get it back from Mario.
No, just if I see him.
Mario picks his friends well.
This is it.
- Should I wait for you? - No, it's all right.
Ciao!
Good evening!
I'd like to see Mr. Van Houde.
- Van Houde. - Don't bother!
He's deaf... from the war.
Are you Mr. Van Houde?
Yes. What do you want?
Nino sent me.
How is Nino? I haven't seen him in ages.
I wondered when he'd drop by.
Why didn't he come himself?
But it doesn't matter since you are here.
He's unpredictable.
Come!
It's best to talk upstairs.
I've always appreciated what Nino has done for me.
I hope it's the same.
Please sit down.
- Show me the photos! - I don't have any.
Nino didn't give you any?
You're mistaken, Mr. Van Houde.
Nino sent me for a different reason.
What reason?
I'll be blunt.
It's because of your smuggling that I'm here.
I like blackmailers.
They have such a rich nature.
I'm listening.
I'm not a blackmailer.
I have a deal for you. I have some gold.
Gold... Lucky you!
I want to sell it.
Bad idea. Gold always holds its value.
I have 300 kilos.
In what form?
In bulk.
Can I see it?
Anytime... Tonight or tomorrow.
How are you moving it?
By car.
Tomorrow, then?
Okay, tomorrow?
No!
Let's meet instead...
The 15 km marker, Route Vesure, two o'clock.
I'll be alone.
I'll be there!
God be with you, friend.
- Nice of you to wait. - Where are you going?
- Don't know. - Come with me, then.
You're right on time! Most people aren't so punctual.
- David! - Yeah, David.
What a surprise! I'm happy!
You look good.
You're happy and bright, and now your rich.
- Are you drunk? - I will be soon.
I'm going to set you straight!
- You hear me? - Yes. What's going on?
I'm here, no thanks to you! You gave me bad leads!
I almost got killed, twice!
The Organization got to Stefanidès and he double-crossed me!
Then a Dutchman set me up!
Everyone's after me. I'm broke. And you think I look great!
Bravo!
What are you saying?
This is the first I've heard of it.
Bandits, huh?
Well, I'll see what I can do.
You don't have any money? That's not a problem.
Here you go. Take this!
Ah, no! Go on, it's real.
It's not mine. She won't mind.
You're going to get hurt. Just let it go.
It doesn't suit you.
Take a look at me!
My silk pajamas, my 25 suits, my bachelor's pad.
Gain women's trust, and they're so generous.
They'll give you everything.
Just keep your women apart.
And don't insist when they have nothing left.
I started out doing odd jobs for men, then I decided that women...
- Mario! - I'm coming.
See! She can't do without me.
David, come here!
This is Countess Urbine D'Olignano.
This is David.
The one they called for yesterday?
Who called yesterday?
Ah, yes, someone called from Bremen.
- Bremen? - A girl.
- Olga? - Yes.
What did she say?
Just that she's in Bremen. I have her address.
Where's that note? Excuse me...
Watch what you're doing, dear!
- Anything else? - No, but she sounded nice.
David wants to move to Rome.
Do you have a friend...
Lucia is 40. No, someone younger.
- Like me? - Yes.
Maybe one of your American friends.
Dorothy, that's better.
Her two kids need an "uncle".
That suits David. Is she rich?
Her husband's a banker.
Perfect!
- Are you hungry? - No.
- Really? - I don't feel like it.
She's watching her weight.
Pardon me.
David.
Thanks for calling Mario.
What's new since Athens?
Nothing.
I'm okay.
And Fehrman... Any news?
Yes.
He couldn't blame me. I explained what happened.
What exactly?
I did what he wanted.
I stayed with the car.
Did you sell it?
I left it in Naples. I'll sell it later.
It's good to see you.
Who's that guy?
Heinrich... He's a friend.
He's nice.
I understand.
It was nice coming here, anyhow.
22 Schubert Street. Wait for me.
Who was that?
Some silly guy I met in Paris.
He looks silly. Why is he here?
He's in a travel agency.
Excuse me, I have to make a phone call.
I'm starting to wonder if I was right to have trusted you.
Grenner is still patient. But not me!
You were right.
Ladislas is here.
That's great!
And the car?
In Italy.
He said he left it in Naples.
If he said that, it's anywhere but Naples.
But we don't have time. I want to know everything, now!
But remember! We have a deal.
Yes.
Only until tomorrow.
And if he doesn't talk?
Then, we'll try something else.
The way of the fox or the way of the lion.
If the ruse doesn't work, we'll use force.
But I don't doubt you. You have what it takes.
You hold all the trump cards.
Sorry, I'm taking a bath.
How are you?
- Have you got everything you need? - Oh, yes! Everything.
Ah... your place is amazing!
It wouldn't take much to get me to move in.
You have everything I love!
Flasks, perfume...
Wow! You even have salt!
Perfumed salts!
You know, when you're broke... it's hard to stay clean.
Got a cigarette?
And a razor?
Bravo!
- You have no money? - Not a penny!
- Since when? - Naples.
How did you manage?
I took a little from some people. I scrambled for the rest.
How did you get here?
I hitchhiked.
It's nice parted in the middle.
Don't you think?
Yes, it does.
- You remind me of someone. - Who?
A French professor.
French professor?
Bootyful Marquise, yer eyes give me passion.
May it be spoken another way.
May it become kinder...
Beautiful Marquise, your eyes touch me with passion.
What now?
What are you going to do?
I'll follow Mario's advice.
I'll let someone support me.
Who?
You.
Thank you.
I'll spend half my time sleeping...
- And the other half? - Making love to you.
- That's all? - Yes. Wouldn't you like that?
No!
Then, I'll find a job.
- You're just saying that. - No.
I'd work well with you.
A man never achieves much on his own.
He needs a woman by his side.
- So, I was lucky to find you. - Of course!
Proud of yourself?
Not quite yet.
What's missing?
Who is it?
Heinrich, the boy from the café.
Poor Heinrich! You'll have to tell him tomorrow.
Tomorrow's another day.
- What were we saying? - Silly things.
No, I said I'd work with you.
- That is silly. - Why?
Because that's not what you're thinking.
Your mind is on the car.
Yes.
We work when we're broke. But I've got money.
Enough for a long time.
I thought it was in Naples, and you wanted to wait a while.
I lied.
Where is it?
Why do you care?
I could help you.
You'd really help me?
Great!
We can take it apart, and sell it bit by bit.
On the sly, all in our pockets.
Where is it?
On a boat leaving tomorrow.
Can't you stay with me?
No, I have to go to work.
We spent a whole day in bed.
No, it's been 38 hours.
Hey!
I'll pick you up at 12 with the car. We'll have lunch.
Hello, Ladislas!
You needed a taxi, and here I am!
I'm a man of many trades.
The documents!
Now, get up!
Don't bother. Just get it over with!
You think I'm stupid?
I don't want a murder rap on my hands.
If you died now, that's it.
No problems, no worries!
You're going to taste defeat.
Those 300 kilos will weigh on you every day.
You'll think about it every morning!
That bitch!
It was Olga, but she's not a bitch.
I made a deal with her... You for the car.
You're worth far less.
She accepted, provided that we don't rough you up.
We keep our word, Mr. Ladislas. You wouldn't understand that.
A deal is a deal. Miss Celon will know...
that you left us in good form.
Come on! It's over now.
$300,000
You'll get it back.
- How? - Little by little.
- We have our life ahead of us. - Ahead of us!
- Shh! - Why shh?
I do what I like, when I like, where I like.
I like that.
I hope so.