Good evening, Mr. Phelps.
For several years,
Armand Anderssarian has been one of the world's largest dealers
in illegal arms.
Now Anderssarian is about to complete his biggest deal,
involving the purchase and resale of millions of dollars worth
of American arms captured in Vietnam
to guerrilla groups in key troubled areas of the world.
If Anderssarian succeeds,
new violence and bloodshed is inevitable.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it,
is to stop Anderssarian and put him out of business for good.
This tape will self-destruct in five seconds.
Good luck, Jim.
Stand still. Out.
The poker tablecloth is treated with an electrolytic acid,
which transmits exact reproductions of each card to the computer here,
which in turn gives us a read-out on each hand.
Now, number one is the house dealer.
As you see, Numbers 2, 4 and 8
are the only ones playing now.
Tonight at Number 6 will be Mademoiselle Helen Conrad.
In 7, which is permanently reserved for him,
will be the king of the freelance munitions merchants,
Armand Anderssarian.
And in Number 3,
the notorious playboy-gambler, our own Harry Kroll.
Come in, Harry.
- Loud and clear. - Good.
What about the other players?
Any money they lose, we'll return.
The only one we wanna break is Anderssarian.
They've got Jim.
Twelve assault helicopters and six heavy tank batteries."
All right.
There you are. Five million dollars.
Fine.
The Philippine Queen sails from Hong Kong
within the next seven days.
The minute you are notified that the ship has weighed anchor,
you will deliver to me an additional $5 million.
The ship and its cargo are then entirely yours.
However, should you choose to terminate this transaction
by withholding final payment, these moneys will be forfeited.
The ship and its cargo will go to the next highest bidder.
Now, are the terms perfectly satisfactory?
- Eminently. - Fine.
And your representatives in Hong Kong,
have they inspected the cargo?
They have.
Good. Good night.
Good night.
How tough will they be on him, Willy?
Well, they'll wanna know why he was after those plans.
But I can't move until he's had time to establish
that he's tougher than they are.
When will our radar station be ready?
It's ready now, Paris.
The secret radar station across the border.
The abandoned station we remodelled on this side of the border.
Nicole, I don't like your drinking all the time.
Well, it makes things a little easier.
Like thinking about all those women and children that you kill.
Poor Nicole. So beautiful and yet so saturated with alcohol.
So ethical and yet so immoral.
Now, you see this gown you're wearing, for instance.
It must have cost at least four children.
And this...
Oh, about six.
And for this, you can figure about 20 children.
And while you're wearing it, my dear, remember something.
You have a very lovely body, but there are other lovely bodies,
and I am getting rather tired of your drunken virtue.
Now, shall we go?
Yes, Armand.
Is that the Harry Kroll I've heard so much about?
You understand, Mr. Anderssarian, I cannot stop him from playing.
Oh, but I wouldn't have it any different, Monsieur Le Maitre.
I rather enjoy playing with card sharks.
Some are interestingly clever.
But this fellow will probably let me win a hand or so,
and then suggest we raise the stakes.
Why don't you buy Nicole a drink?
You're on a winning streak, I see.
- I've been lucky. - You're too modest.
Number 4, seven of clubs.
Number 6, jack of hearts.
Number 7, ace of clubs.
Number 8, three of spades.
And you have an ace of diamonds, it says here, old buddy.
First time bets, Monsieur Kroll.
One hundred.
Monsieur Kroll.
Five hundred.
- And five. - And up a thousand.
A very soft call.
Five thousand more, please. Dollars.
I'm sorry, mademoiselle.
What do you mean, sorry?
Mademoiselle has already exceeded her limit.
I will allow mademoiselle to play light.
Cash, or she folds.
Well, you're a perfect little gentleman.
Mademoiselle may play for the money already in the pot.
No, thank you.
It appears Mr. Kroll is in desperate need of money.
It's been a pleasure, Mr. Kroll.
The pleasure has been all mine, Miss...?
Deal.
Check.
Anderssarian couldn't win this hand if he cheated.
Five hundred.
Plus 2,000.
I respect a man who bets into an open pair.
Credit my account.
You're quitting?
You play one hand and quit with $2500 of my money?
Twenty-six hundred, Mr. Kroll.
- Thank you, Leon. - My pleasure.
I'll have a brandy.
You didn't play long.
Only as long as I had to.
- Are you quitting for the evening? - Should I?
That all depends.
Allow me to introduce myself.
Armand Anderssarian, at your service.
This is Nicole Dubois.
Helen Conrad.
Miss Conrad is an excellent poker player.
Without very much luck today.
Your luck will change.
Do you really think so?
I guarantee it.
Does mademoiselle find gambling an adequate source of income?
I find it an honest one, mademoiselle.
Monsieur.
Armand, I'm tired. Let's go upstairs.
No, I think I'd like to stay down here for a while, alone.
Monsieur Anderssarian?
Yeah, thank you.
- Where did this come from? - That gentleman back there.
The man who owns this ring needs your help.
The man who owns this ring is dead.
He's being held by the police.
He's in very serious trouble.
My name is Gottfried Brauner. I am an Argentine citizen.
Then we'll go through it again.
You did not risk your life for a set of worthless blueprints.
The physical plans of a radar station across the border.
What were you really after?
My name is Gottfried Brauner. I am an Argentine citizen.
All right. You're an Argentine citizen.
What are you doing in our country?
I'm a tourist.
The Ministry of Defense is hardly a tourist attraction.
It depends on what your interests are.
And yours are obviously espionage.
If you persist in this, I demand the right to legal counsel.
You demand?
I was under the impression this is a civilised country.
Well, if by that you mean that we will allow you to flaunt your lies at us,
you're mistaken. Tragically mistaken.
Now, whoever you are, talk.
My name is Gottfried Brauner. I am an Argentine citizen.
You will talk, I promise you.
In the end, you will beg me to listen.
- You may leave us. - Minister Sartori...
Shall we call Minister Sartori together?
Telmann, Hans Telmann.
At 25, commander of the most elite group in the Nazi army,
the Telmann Unit.
I was one of a dozen Axis prisoners your unit rescued in 1944.
I never met you, but I sent you this ring in gratitude.
Colonel Telmann was very severely wounded.
A grenade fragment in the neck.
They say you died in the bunker in Berlin.
Hans Telmann died. Gottfried Brauner lives.
Yes, but before Hans Telmann died, he made history in Loch Ayrshire.
He dismantled an entire naval communications centre
and delivered it intact to Germany.
And so now you're here.
And a short distance across the border is a new radar installation
so sophisticated that even the super-powers
will pay a king's ransom to duplicate it and cannot.
That radar station, Telmann, delivered intact to this government,
a prize of pure gold.
Well, I hope your stay here won't be too depressing, colonel.
One moment.
Yes?
You did not tell me your name.
Does it matter?
I'd just like to know the name of the man who came to visit me.
Armand Anderssarian.
The name means something to you, then?
You're a businessman.
A very successful businessman.
There's always a demand for what I sell.
I can be useful to you, if you trust me.
Think about it.
You're really persistent.
Yeah. Sounds interesting.
No, no, no, I surrender.
I'll see you at 10 sharp.
No.
No, I adore older men, but I'm sure you knew that.
Bye.
Yes.
Please send up two bottles of Bernet Grand Cru soixant huit
to my suite, 518.
Oh, and please make sure they're well-chilled.
Thank you.
You are requesting the release of an important prisoner, Armand.
- Why? - Important?
If you want him, he's important.
Karel, I have a proposition that will intrigue you as a radar expert,
and will benefit your government.
And I can also guarantee, for you personally,
a profit of $1 million, cash.
Armand...
Let me fix you another cognac.
Your benefactor.
Thank you. You did all of this for old times' sake.
Of course.
Colonel, what's your price for the basic components of that radar system
delivered to me here intact and operational?
I've decided to sponsor the project.
You mean, you approached the government
and they very eagerly agreed to purchase it from you.
I wish you a great deal of luck, sir.
Colonel.
One word from Monsieur Anderssarian,
you will be back in jail.
This is a very difficult undertaking.
- Ten million dollars. - I'll pay 1 million.
Not interested.
Telmann.
During the war, there was only one man who was qualified to do this task,
and that was Hans Telmann, but that was 25 years ago.
We are wasting time. Ten million dollars is my price.
Two million.
- Seven. - Five, and that's my final offer.
The government must have agreed to a very highly-profitable arrangement.
All right, Mr. Anderssarian,
the basic components for $5 million, in advance.
COD, cash on delivery.
At a predetermined site, you will deliver it to my representatives,
who in turn will pay you the $5 million.
- Very well. - When can you start?
Immediately. My men are all in the city now.
Ag reed.
Your cash reserves.
Five million dollars are committed to the purchase of the munitions ship.
Not my money. The government's.
My good friend, Defense Minister Sartori,
has agreed to advance any initial sums required
against a total payment of $20 million.
You will pick up the initial payment within the hour.
I shall be in the casino. I'm feeling lucky.
The radar station is located on the north slope of Mount Ferrus
at an elevation of 1100 metres.
The gate is manned by one sentry.
There are three others on the inner perimeter.
The watch changes every two hours.
We make initial contact with the enemy at 1000 hours
after the second watch begins.
We leave here 0700 hours,
cross the border at Victory Bridge at 0845.
Colonel...
Just how do you plan to get past the border guards?
You are here to observe, not to ask questions.
I'm here as Monsieur Anderssarian's personal representative.
Good. Then represent him in silence.
I don't know. All he said was the casino manager wanted to see me.
He probably wants to know why the rent isn't paid.
I'll be right back. Save some champagne.
The border.
L.H.A., special clearance.
Nobody has a special clearance, friend.
Open the trailer.
- What's in the boxes? - Medical supplies.
All right, you're clear.
Five-oh-six.
Kroll just left the hotel. The girl's at the tennis court.
Meet you at the room.
Marvellous, absolutely marvellous.
See, Armand? It's just as I told you.
The girl is nothing but a cheap little confidence operator.
You know, if nothing else, I've been honest with...
Oh, do be quiet.
A hundred and thirty-two point five megacycles.
You know what I'm thinking?
A few adjustments, a miniaturized receiver
adjusted to 132.5 megacycles,
and I'll be on more than equal terms with Mr. Kroll.
Armand, at least you can tell me that I did the right thing.
Helen Conrad made you feel insecure, did she?
Insecure?
Well, yes, when I thought you preferred her.
Yeah, but that's why I came to this room last night.
I misjudged you. I thought I'd find you together.
I'm sorry you didn't.
- Oh, you're joking. - Am I?
Armand, all I wanted to do was help you.
Well, you succeeded. Now, does that make you happy?
No. No, it doesn't.
- Oh, what do you want? - You know what I want.
I want your love.
Don't be a fool, Nicole.
You will observe from here.
Wherever you go, colonel, I go.
Very well, as long as you understand the risks.
This is Byrene 12. One breath and you are dead.
- Give him a mask. - Try this one.
No, wait. Not this one, it's cracked. Another.
Have these masks been tested?
Of course they've been tested.
Jack of diamonds for Anderssarian.
His hand didn't improve,
but on the board, his tens look like a winner.
- Your bet, monsieur. - Check.
Paris, I'm now transmitting on 128.5.
Anderssarian is intercepting us on 132.5 as we planned.
In other words, we have him, my friend.
Very astute, Monsieur Anderssarian.
Very astute.
You know, Mr. Kroll, I have a feeling that you are about to suggest
that we raise the stakes again.
Yes.
Well, what do you say, my dear? Shall we raise the stakes?
Definitely, monsieur.
Well, then, if no one else objects,
shall we each of us declare a stake of, shall we say, $50,000?
Why not a hundred thousand?
I'll let the giants battle it out.
I'll stay. Give me some chips, please.
Very well, Mr. Kroll, we have a game.
Good, Paris. Now he thinks he's on top of you.
Take up your positions over there, and there.
Where are they going?
They will stay a while to cover us. In.
Right this way, colonel.
I will take the money now.
Byrene 12.
Have them put their guns in the car.
Do as he says.
(Huff)'-
- Get them back on the stairway. - Do it.
You too.
The money.
Close it.
Over there.
If any of you moves before we're out of sight,
I will release the Byrene 12 by remote control.
Gentlemen, the radar is yours.
This the captured equipment?
Yes, Mr. Sartori.
They look like standard units.
That's impossible, sir.
What kind of a hoax is this?
Mr. Anderssarian, urgent.
Oh, excuse me.
Anderssarian.
No, I can't accept it.
Sartori will be there any minute to demand immediate repayment
of the government's $5-million loan.
Armand, if you pay him,
you will be unable to meet the final payment
for the munitions ship.
I understand.
Anything wrong, my dear?
No, nothing, Nicole, nothing at all.
I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, if I held up the game.
Well, now, Monsieur Anderssarian,
why don't we make the game more interesting?
You are $250,000 behind already, Mr. Kroll.
Isn't that interesting enough?
I would like to win it back and more.
I find the stakes quite adequate.
I'm willing to put up $3 million.
All right. I'll raise the stakes, but to 5 million, not 3.
Five million?
Five million dollars.
Just the two of us, head to head.
A fresh deck and some chips.
- What happened? - Something's gone wrong.
The computer's shorted out.
Harry, we're in trouble.
I'm not getting anything on the computer.
You'll have to stall for time.
One hundred thousand.
One hundred thousand, plus 500,000.
Call.
Check.
Five hundred thousand.
Queen bets.
One million dollars.
Call.
Sevens bet.
Sevens check.
How much of Mr. Kroll's $5 million is left?
Three million, nine hundred thousand.
That is the amount of my bet.
Three million, nine hundred thousand dollars.
Paris, I'm sorry, I can't fix it.
You're on your own.
Does the gentleman wish to call?
Mr. Kroll.
Call.
Three sevens.
You lose, Armand.
Good news. The Philippine Queen has sailed.
The cargo is yours upon receipt of the final payment.
Paris, you won.
Naturally.