OCTOPUS 2
EPISODE FIVE
Have you read this dossier?
How could I give you something I don't know?
What's it about?
This is no longer gossip, sir.
Which we used very discreetly at the time,
just hinting broadly.
But this contains names.
And the evidence for everything.
The dossier is in two parts.
The first refers to a big favour Cannito did his protector.
A nasty business.
It was hushed up...
but Cannito lost his job, for the time being.
And whats in the second part?
It refers to Cannitos recent appointment
as head of Z Division of the Secret Services...
Thanks to Laudeos organisation.
Theres also a story about arms trafficking.
And kickbacks paid to him in Switzerland.
And how did you come by it?
I have friends in the police.
And many people hate Cannito.
And why are you doing it?
I have my reasons.
My relationship with Cannito
and my relationship with you.
Besides, weve discussed it over the phone.
This is your advance.
You're young.
I know how much an inspector earns.
Have fun now. Enjoy life.
Thats good... It's good.
I can see
you're finally understanding a lot of things.
Don't worry about the money.
You just have to ask.
Heres a wad of money, Father. Use it as you see fit.
Wait...
Where are you going?
Listen... Stop. Sir...
This is fantastic!
I'll die laughing thinking about Cannitos face
when we publish this stuff.
He certainly won't find it funny!
You know what,
maybe its a bit ungrammatical
but that's what happens when sergeants
are promoted to secret agents...
Thats the source, isn't it?
You're the destination. Forget about the departure.
As Garibaldi said, I obey.
So, what do we do with this stuff?
You have 2 weeks to put out another edition
with Cannitos photo on the front page,
announcing further revelations.
Okay, first well announce it, then well roast him.
Well be happy with 500 copies immediately.
You be ready with the crucial part.
I don't need to show you how to use the material you have.
In that case, I'd better get going.
No time to catch my breath.
And can I get a lift home? My cars playing up.
I've already told the driver.
Goodbye, sir.
Goodbye.
You agree with the idea to attack them?
Carrisi wants to. We have to comply.
I hope it won't delay the project further.
I don't think so. They'll give in straight away.
Maybe it wasn't worth going to war over their cut.
It's no longer about that.
This is the result of Ferrettis betrayal.
However, this business must end.
- I'll do everything possible. - And the impossible.
If I sink, we all sink. Don't you forget that.
And don't think only I will pay, as a public servant.
You know you can't say you weren't there,
because you are here with me!
Lets keep our cool.
Or well play into their hands.
I want to remind you I acted for the common good.
Anyway, these lies mustn't be published.
Any suggestions?
Suggestions?
You've never hesitated, but you know I can't act now.
I'm in it up to my neck.
I think I know who the journalist is. I'll call him.
Don't waste any time.
Our organisation must make itself felt.
Don't worry.
That pamphlet won't come out anymore.
And I'll start a parliamentary inquiry
into their land purchases in Sicily.
It may not be appropriate. It would mean war.
- Do you have reservations? - No.
Terrasini must pay for his betrayal.
We were his friends.
We got him out of that Sicilian backwater.
He must have given in to Carrisi.
He has stronger ties with the States than with us.
I want to see them all on their knees, those bastards.
I'll let you know.
Gabriele, see Prof. Laudeo out.
Goodbye.
Professor, good evening.
I'm surprised to see you here.
But I'm not surprised to see you.
I must talk to you.
Actually, I'm rather busy at the moment.
It won't take long.
Wait a minute, love.
Come.
Who gave the dossier to Terrasini?
I don't know, and I don't want to know.
The more you know, the more grief you'll have.
Your involvement in this is a great disappointment.
You know my organisation
would have protected you as always.
You only had to call.
- What are they paying you? - Each issue pays 20.
How ridiculous. Thats peanuts! I can give you a TV station
and double what those bloodsuckers pay you.
How can I, Professor?
No amount of money is worth reneging on a deal with them.
I understand. But we can find a way out.
- You'll talk to them? - Don't be naive.
I'm not being naive. Alliances keep changing.
The money and the glory are fine
but what matters to me is my safety.
Don't worry, Maurilli.
We can guarantee your safety.
Just inform me of any future initiatives.
And don't slip up.
No problem.
You're right. A phone call costs nothing.
Actually, it can be very lucrative.
I'm so pleased to see you so happy.
Yes, I'm happy with you and Corrado.
No, wait, this isn't the right wine.
Never mind, I'm no connoisseur.
I can't insult my wifes cuisine. I'll get another bottle.
You've seen that vile publication
with the photo and the threats?
Yes, I saw a copy.
It's disgraceful. Theyre like hyenas.
Your husband has many enemies.
Yes, I know that.
Thats why I'm turning to you.
Stand by him. Protect him. Do something.
Sebastiano hasn't told me,
but I think he asked you here to talk about that...
more as a friend than as a boss.
But I don't know if...
My position allows me to do very little.
It isn't so little.
What you can do isn't so little.
Sorry, Sebastiano. Maybe I shouldn't have...
I raised this nasty business with Corrado.
You did well, darling.
I have no secrets for Corrado.
Sir...
There is a way out of this...
to avoid being blackmailed.
If you can accept it, they won't be able to touch you.
And attacking you will become pointless.
And whats this way?
I'm listening.
Leave your position.
Resign.
Throw away my career by giving in to blackmail?
If it saves your life, your honour...
- Your familys peace of mind. - What do you mean?
Do you think they could destroy me?
Do you think I'm afraid
and so cowardly as to run away?
You don't know me.
Youd keep your name out of the papers.
You could have a more peaceful life.
You really don't know Sebastiano.
My husbands job is his life.
Nothing else matters to him.
He adores me,
but he wouldn't last a day without his job.
Don't insist, Corrado, its no use.
I've often told him to leave everything.
Only you understand me completely.
If only I'd listened to you...
If only I'd been closer to you...
we might not be here today,
discussing this ugly episode.
I apologise.
I spoke as a friend.
I understand your feelings, but...
don't tell me again.
They decided to publish it
so I gave the material to the printer.
This is a small reward for you.
When will you publish?
In three or four days. We print tomorrow night.
- Is it the same printer? - No, it doesn't exist.
The printer is called Stella.
But do me a favour sir,
don't get me into trouble.
Yes, okay. Thank you.
Alice...
Sorry, I can't now. See you later.
Hi, there!
- Who are you mad at? - No one. Why?
You're always grumpy. I'm not sure about you!
What do you mean?
A whisky, please.
Sorry, but I have my duties as a host.
Ambrogio...
Ambrogio!
- Don't neglect that table. - Yes, sir.
Mr Cattani, where are you going?
- Come and join us. - Thank you.
Mr and Mrs Cucillo, Mr Cattani.
You haven't said hello to me yet.
I'm sorry, I hadn't seen you.
You didn't even look for me.
You're right. It's unforgivable.
Alice.
- How are you, dear? - Fine, Daddy. And you?
I'm fine.
I'm exhausted, but its a nice party.
Yes, youve been wonderful. Tomorrow well relax.
- You're a perfect hostess. - Thank you, darling.
What about the American?
Were starting to understand each other.
I see you invited the policeman.
It wasn't my idea. Terrasini wanted him.
- I thought you liked him. - No.
- Why not? - I don't know. I just don't.
- Stop here. - Is this the place?
- Yes, wait a minute. - Okay.
Stand back, please.
Why would someone do this? I never harm anyone.
Please stand back.
Bastards!
I don't deserve this. It's a catastrophe.
- What happened? - They blew up the printers.
- Why would they do that? - It's anyones guess.
Take me to the airport. Right away.
There are plenty of bastards around...
If some poor person was passing by
when the bomb went off, imagine the mess!
These criminals should be hanged.
- Do you know them in there? - Yes.
- Were they hurt? - No, just by a whisker.
Thank goodness.
Wait there.
Hello... Hi, its Maurilli.
I need a big favour.
Sorry, but I need 5 million.
Yes. I'll pay you back in a week, no problem.
What? How much do you have?
I don't believe you.
Whenever I need money, you're broke!
Don't raise my voice? It's only for a week!
I have to disappear, get it? I have a problem.
It's only a few days. I'll pay it all back.
Then lend me your country house in Ovindoli.
I can drop by for the key. It'll only take a minute.
Look, hurry. I only have one phone token.
Lend me your house. Hello...
Hello!
Go and get stuffed.
Is there a problem?
Lets go back.
Goodbye, madam.
Sir... Mr Maurilli is here.
- Hes inside? - Yes, he wants to see you.
Very well.
Sir...
I have bad news.
The printers was blown up. Everything got burnt.
I rushed here to tell you...
I'm sorry you have guests, but...
Go into my study.
You'll have to excuse me,
but I must take Mr Carrisi from you
and Mr Terrasini, too.
I'm sorry to interrupt your dinner.
I didn't expect this, Mr Sorbi.
You're dragging me away from this delicious fish!
Did you know I'd be here?
No, not at all.
Nor did you think I'd be here.
Oh no, not at all.
I like this thing of not arranging our next meeting.
Theres always the element of surprise.
They rang me less than an hour ago.
My cars being fixed so I came by cab.
It's a mess. They burnt it down.
Just when we were about to print. Perfect timing.
There must be a mole. Who gave you the stuff?
Thats where the rot lies.
Has it all been lost?
The leads, the plates... It's lucky I made photocopies.
- How long for another edition? - About 10 to 15 days.
No, lets forget it, Sorbi.
What... are we stopping?
Who else knew about the printing shop?
No one.
Very well, well keep you informed.
We have plenty of photocopies too.
Okay, then, if that's all, I'll...
Maurilli, my friend, whats the rush?
Get yourself a drink.
Mr Sorbi, you'll allow me to invite a friend to your home?
Certainly.
Thank you. I need something to pick me up.
Mr Carrisi, sir...
Maurilli...
when you want to leave, well have you driven home.
Thank you.
What are you thinking?
It isn't very clear.
Besides us, who else knew of the dossiers importance?
Maurilli
and Cattani.
It's the first time we dance together.
In fact, its the first time were together in public.
I like it.
Why must we be so secretive?
Because you have links to the Mafia
and I'm a policeman.
Would it be so compromising?
Especially for you.
Inspector Cattani,
not many men have been offered this opportunity.
Which opportunity, may I ask?
To be Countess Olga Camastras official lover.
I'm flattered and honoured, Countess.
- You're silly. - A little.
Mr Maurilli, Mr Terrasini told me to take you home.
- Whenever you're ready. - Thanks, lets go now.
- Mind if my friends get a lift? - Not at all.
Get in.
Mr Cattani, do you play poker?
Sometimes. Why?
Our friend Carrisi feels like a game.
I start early tomorrow. I was thinking of leaving.
I've already invited Countess Camastra...
who has accepted.
I noticed that our Countess
has kidnapped you tonight.
I hate to insist, sir, but I start work early.
Come now, you're a young man. You don't need a lot of sleep.
This game could be very important for you.
Thats if you're lucky.
Where are we going?
You're sure this is the road to Rome?
It's so easy to get lost in the dark.
Hey, whats going on? Where are we?
Oh, I get it...
you all need to answer a call of nature!
What do you want? Help!
What have I done?
Help!
Leave me alone.
I haven't done a thing. Are you crazy?
I'll open with 200,000.
200,000?
Very well.
Me too.
How many cards?
One.
Two.
One.
Two.
I never said a word.
What would I talk about, anyway?
So how did the printers catch fire? By itself?
Talk and well let you go.
Talk!
Go on, who did you talk to?
Who did you talk to?
Go on, out with it.
I didn't... You'll kill me like this.
Go on, tell the truth. Who was it?
I know nothing.
Give us the name. Who did you talk to?
- Who did you talk to? - You'll kill me.
Laudeo.
Bastard.
Cards?
Two.
I'd like one, dear Countess.
Two.
I'll stay.
It's your call.
500,000.
Pass.
One million.
Two million.
It was him.
Don't bother, Countess, I have four kings and an ace.
Excuse me, but its been a long night.
Good night, everyone.
What a funny way of playing.
Why? I'd say its normal.
They kept me here till they got certain news.
Right, Mr Sorbi?
What news?
Nothing. Don't worry about it.
I don't like playing a game I don't know.
Did you win or did you lose, Inspector?
I managed to win.
- You're a lucky man. - Yes... I think so too.
What news were they expecting?
I don't know.
It felt as if...
as if my life was in the balance.
So you were a hostage.
Yes, a hostage...
to myself.
And you? What was your part?
Please!
You should know by now.
I can't stand them anymore, but I'm in with them.
At times I think it would take so little to be happy.
If you loved me
like I love you.
Battered body of journalist Alvaro Maurilli found
Miss... Did you call Prof. Laudeo?
As I told you he isn't at his hotel,
he didn't say where he went and his office isn't answering.
Keep trying.
Try his offices in Milan and Florence.
Yes, sir.
Find him. I must talk to him urgently.
Yes. Also, an envelope has come for you.
- Shall I bring it in? - Very well.
Come in.
Thank you. You may go.
The printers burnt down but the proofs are safe...
You can have them. Well find another printer!
The Two Faces of Sebastiano Cannito
A corrupt man
Miss, send Cattani in right away.
Bomb destroys printing shop
Any news of Prof. Laudeo?
No, his Milan office knows nothing.
Were ringing around.
The phone could be out of order.
Send someone over, but hurry.
If you find him, let me know immediately.
Yes, sir.
Come in, Corrado.
Look at this.
Did you know him? Do you know about him?
Yes, I've heard about him.
Very well. Take care of it.
I want to know if theres a connection
between Maurillis death
and the fire at this printing shop.
Resign.
Please, Mr Cannito...
Listen to me, leave this office.
No...
No.
It would be the end.
It is anyway. This way you'd save face.
Save face? How?
They'll say I killed that journalist
because hed promised serious revelations about me.
Everythings against you.
Theres no other way out?
No, I don't think so.
What official excuse can I find?
How can I just leave?
The usual health reasons.
I don't understand why Laudeo won't answer.
Laudeos playing on two fronts. It's much easier for him.
Hes a simple citizen without public responsibilities.
Unlike you.
Even if I resign,
how can I be sure they won't publish?
Once you resign, theyll all want to avoid a scandal
which would also involve other people.
Leave... with dignity.
What is it?
The hotel desk says Prof. Laudeo has left.
They don't know for how long.
- Where did he go? - They don't know, sir.
I see. Don't call me or put any calls through.
Theyve all dumped me.
Look at this.
The proofs for the pamphlet due to be printed.
Aren't you going to read them?
- I know the content. - How can that be?
- I gave it to Terrasini. - You?
- Who gave it to you? - Ferretti.
It's you...
You're the one who betrayed me.
Yes, but I don't want them to kill you
or force you to carry on
amidst more murder, and illegalities.
Resign. Disappear.
Believe it or not,
I've acted also out of friendship.
I'd like you to be the man you once were
that I always respected.
You've ruined me.
You, of all people.
I could have kept quiet
and kept up my act with you.
But I can't anymore.
Do whatever you like.
You're insane...
The most insane of the lot.
- You're talking nonsense. - Why won't you understand?
No! Anyway, I don't even believe you.
I did it. I gave the papers to Terrasini.
No, I don't believe you.
I don't believe you.
You can't possibly hate me so much. Go away.
Go away.
I don't need someone who pities me.
I need help to save myself.
It's too late.
You won't be saved.
Unless you resign.
Before the dossier comes out.
No point taking each other for a ride.
Well go all the way with Cannito and you know it.
We always finish what we start.
And well do the same with whoever else goes against us.
Besides...
he's a man whos aged.
He's become emotional.
His position is too important.
We must do something.
We can no longer trust him.
Didn't your organisation get him that job?
Are you of the same opinion, Mr Sorbi?
Yes, of course. Of course.
The problem is no longer
whether the percentage is 10% or 15%.
Why is that?
Because I know that things have evolved differently.
You Italians really are something.
You say evolved differently
but its Laudeo who bought that Maurilli fellow!
- So cut the bullshit! - I can't deny it.
Of course not. He told us himself.
Before he died?
Precisely.
What else could I do, sir?
Publishing that dossier would have been a serious mistake.
A political mistake.
Pardon the term, Mr Carrisi,
but Mr Terrasini and Mr Sorbi understand its meaning.
Have some.
Thank you.
You'll accept my peanuts,
but not my friendship.
I never said that. And I wasn't offered it.
But that's what were doing. Why don't you decide?
To do what?
Forget about Cannito and join us.
Professor, commit your organisation
to support us at a political level.
We can go ahead without you. We proved that, didn't we?
I'd be more cautious on that point, Mr Carrisi.
I'm reviewing my relationship with Cannito.
But first, this race to print dossiers must end.
It can lead to a catastrophe that will engulf us all.
Of course.
Professor, you know what you must do.
Cannito is a burnt man, now.
Corrado, I've been trying to get you all afternoon.
I really must see you.
It's urgent.
I've made an important decision. Come right away.
Right away, please.
All right.
I'll come right away. Wait for me.
- Will that be all, sir? - You may go, Gabriele.
Good night.
I give up.
I'm going.
I've made my decision.
You were right.
Yes, you were right.
I'm resigning.
I'm leaving the job, just as you wanted.
I'm glad you listened.
My letter of resignation will go out tomorrow.
I'll leave this filthy sham.
I'll become a man of no importance.
But I'll be a happier man, next to my wife and my friends.
I have so little left to live.
Come, its rather cold. Lets go inside.
I really needed to spend the evening with you.
After all, despite everything, you're my only friend.
The others...
are nothing more than accomplices.
But theyll come unstuck.
I've taken a very interesting file from the archives.
I've taken it to a safe place,
in my country home in Umbria.
And when it surfaces one day,
many important people will tremble.
Yes, and then...
I'll be important again.
Whats that look about? Do you despise me?
- Do you find me repulsive? - No.
But its hard to go back...
for both of us.
Yes, its true.
I haven't always done the right thing by you.
I should have been more honest.
But you weren't.
No, and I was wrong.
Are you sure you're being honest with me now?
Why do you ask?
Because I'd like you
to go all the way with me tonight.
Honest about what?
Your ties with Terrasinis group.
Perhaps...
the advice to abduct my daughter
came from Rome.
It wasn't me!
All I'm responsible for
is a guilty silence.
And trying to hold you back in some way.
And did you have Ferretti killed?
How can you think that? I did no such thing.
Sure, I knew what was being planned,
but it wasn't me who gave the order.
Pity I can't believe you as I used to before.
You're right. I'd think the same way, if I were you.
Why did you get dragged into such a dirty business?
I don't know...
I don't know.
I hardly realised it was happening.
First, a favour done to a friend...
Then, the pressure from a superior...
Another favour done to a politician
to obtain a promotion.
A lavish gift that someone sends you at Christmas.
And then
a boost to my career
by joining Laudeos organisation.
And once you're important, along comes the first cheque,
which you accept as a kind gesture.
Then a second one, a third one...
Then a small compromise
and then a larger one.
Then you're blackmailed,
and you in turn blackmail others...
The blackmail continues and increases
and becomes a part of your life.
Then you realise that
you can't live without being blackmailed
or without blackmailing others.
And after blackmail,
you move on to crime.
You end up living in the company of crime.
You no longer realise how serious your actions are.
All around you
you see people doing things that are out of the ordinary.
People who belong...
to a world that's out of the ordinary.
Always in the spotlight of television,
the press, conventions,
international conferences...
So the bloody price you must pay
to remain in the game...
becomes almost bearable.
For a man to lose himself like that...
Lets drink.
To what?
No, theres nothing to celebrate.
You got what you wanted.
It's true.
You're right.
But they won't destroy me so easily.
I stayed at home and had a long talk with Corrado.
I just want to tell you I love you very much.
I know. I love you too.
Sebastiano, please come up on Friday.
Yes, of course. I'll do my best.
Get some rest now. Good night.
No, wait... Wait...
Tell me
what did you have for dinner tonight?
Would you believe Luisa made me bread broth!
You're telling me to spite me.
You know I'm crazy about bread broth.
Do you remember...
your mother always made it when she invited me over?
Then after lunch
your parents went for a nap
and left us alone.
Why all these memories? Whats happened?
Nothing out of the ordinary.
But I've remembered you as you were then...
in those happy times.
Your happy eyes,
your lovely smile...
I wanted to give you the world.
Goodbye, my love.
You're so sweet.
- Good night. - Farewell, my love.
Corrado...
Why won't you talk?
Why are you so upset?
It's almost as if you had killed Cannito!
Do you want me to say yes?
I'd like you to be clear for once.
I don't understand you. Whose side are you on?
Who are you pursuing? Whats under all this business?
Theres a group of corrupt men.
Blinded by their lust for power and money.
Italo American wheeler dealers, the Sicilian Mafia.
An octopus that wants to take possession of Italy.
And what do you want to do?
I must know. Tell me the truth or I'll go crazy.
You want the whole truth?
You must come out with it now.
The money... even the crumbs you end up with,
you know what it is, where it comes from?
It's dirty lire and dollars
that a huge financial power turns into respectable money.
It's money from arms, drugs, death and violence.
So what do you want from me and the others?
You want to destroy everyone? What do you want?
Do you really think I'd accept Terrasinis blackmail?
I pushed Cannito to kill himself! I want to destroy them all...
Terrasini, Laudeo, Sorbi, Carrisi...
Are you crazy?
Are you still out to avenge your daughter?
I apologise.
No need for apologies between us.
I had a friend I used to report to.
They killed him. He was from the Secret Service.
I used to give him all the information I got out of you.
- Mine too? - Yes, of course.
- So when you spoke to me... - I didn't speak.
I questioned you.
I tried to find out everything you knew.
I never thought you loved me.
And you never dreamed of saying you did,
but you used me.
You lousy bastard. I hate you.
Now where do you think you'll get?
Forward... I'll go forward.
I've decided. I can't stop now.
And nothing will stop me.
Cannito is finished. Now its Laudeos turn.
Then Terrasini, Carrisi...
Forward, as far as I can get.
To me! Until you get to me. To take your revenge on me!
I don't know, but if it were necessary...
You've told me because you don't need me now.
I told you the truth. I can't keep on deceiving you.
I could kill you for the hurt youve given me.
Just call your friends and I'll end up like Maurilli.
Do you really think I could betray you?
I betrayed you.
You trampled on me, humiliated me.
It's as if you'd spat on me.
You lied even when we made love.
No, not that.
Goodbye, my love.
Never again...
Never again.