Your papers.
You're a magician?
- What are you concealing? - I don't go in for this kind of joke.
Do you have the car's registration papers?
- What papers? I never show any papers. - It all changed yesterday.
If you don't have your papers, I'll have to confiscate your vehicle.
What is this box?
That's a magic box that I use.
We'll see.
Sir, we've got our hands on a very strange vehicle.
We don't know what the box might be for but it's full of electronic equipment.
By all accounts it is very significant.
NATO must be informed.
The electronics contained. in this black box...
...are of a completely new kind.
And they appear to be active.
Our radar systems are practically unworkable.
This man must talk. We'll get to the bottom of it!
You will talk!
My watch, bastard! You'll pay for that!
You would do better to talk.
I will talk.
Untie my hands.
You're a magician. You can do it yourself.
You are lazy.
I will talk.
I have already brought 15 such boxes into Greece.
And I am not the only one.
The others are going to bring in more.
I don't think you will be able to launch your missiles effectively.
You may not even be able to launch them at all.
Now I would like a cigarette.
- It's against regulations. - Ah! Regulations.
At least give me a light.
Thank you.
I prefer...cigars.
You're smart, but not quite smart enough. Where are the boxes you brought in?
You'll have to find them for yourselves.
As for me...
I'll get 90mg.
- Cyanide. - The fool.
My dear Sharps, we are old friends.
But the one time I really need you, you're good for nothing!
- Instead of chewing Turkish Delight... - Don't speak ill of it.
It was your idea and a good one at that.
Don't digress. It's bad enough that our rockets have gone astray...
...sending the Mediterranean defence system down the drain.
I'm sure Greece is full of these black boxes.
I don't believe our tightrope Walker's stories.
That man was boasting like a classic drunkard.
It's the first device they've tried to bring into this territory.
Besides, I had already been informed about it.
You weren't informed of anything.
You're well aware we're kept fully informed.
So how do you explain that half our radar systems aren't working?
Because three quarters of your engineers are good for nothing.
In any case, I advise you to get moving on this.
You've got someone who can deal with this, haven't you?
- I no longer have anyone. - Then take the best person you have.
THE ROAD TO CORINTH
Based on the novel by Claude Rank
I do not ask you to believe, only to dream...
- Now explain yourself. - It's not straightforward.
These boxes are jamming the radar systems.
We called the CIA. This is just between us.
- Sharps is an idiot. - That goes without saying.
- He entrusted me with the mission. - The idiot.
So I start looking and I find it.
- Through the usual channels? - No, I've an informant in Corinth.
That's great, then.
Know what I think?
It's not like that at all.
You know how it works. A guy has an idea.
A second guy adapts it so it can be put into practice.
A third guy comes along. He carries it out and it all changes
But here in Greece it has all been prescribed.
By Aristotle and the gods.
I wouldn't count on it. Don't let naivety get the better of you!
- Let's see Sharps. - No, he'll shout me down.
- Let's see my wife instead. - Later.
- No. Now. - I said later!
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Put those cigars out. You know I can't stand the smell of tobacco.
That lead you were onto is pointless. That's it for expenses.
But I'm getting warm.
If I were you, I'd be thinking...
..."Of course you can have another 24 hours".
I've never seen such zeal from an agent about to go on leave.
The only one to be bothered will be my wife.
I forgot. We will be happy to keep Mrs Ford with us a few more hours.
- What were we talking about? - 24 hours.
Fine, but don't complain. You're getting what you wanted.
- Were you being followed? - No.
Did you arrange to meet anyone?
Go then.
Can I help you? Then get going.
Another prank from those kids.
Their twentieth clever trick to try and rob me.
Bravo, I say.
Do you think such an exposed shop is the ideal place...?
Who would suspect that I'm weaving my spider's web from here?
I'll start worrying the day they stop stealing my Turkish Delight.
And one final remark, gentlemen.
My Turkish Delight doesn't risk attracting attention from the other side...
...but clumsily torn trousers do.
Dex, that's where it's all going on, where the radar is going off course.
The road to Corinth?
The road to Corinth.
- I think you're brilliant. - I know, I'm great.
You throw yourself right into it.
- I dive right in. - But you need water for that.
And a better boss than that Turkish Delight, Sharps.
- He's foul, he's oily, he's... - He's a dirty, old man.
- Exactly. And rude. - He's a rogue.
You think so too?
Guys like Sharps. I'd tear them to shreds. He gets right under my skin.
What are you looking at?
- What are you looking at? - The Acropolis.
What's with the Acropolis? Nothing special.
It's the same as always.
I can't let my trousers get torn. I've no one to repair them.
- You should get married. - You're taken.
Think I've got it.
ls it such a bad thing your radar systems aren't well?
Another weekend spent on these little black boxes.
Come on, let's not make a big deal. I adore you.
If we don't find Socrates' boxes... he didn't commit suicide for no reason...
...the radar systems are ruined, no radar, no missiles.
If the other side finds out they'll gain from it.
Then there'll be no more weekends.
All you ever think about is fighting.
- There are... - Excuse me.
There things in life other than little black boxes.
If it wasn't little black boxes it would be big red boxes.
That's my job. You knew that when we got married. Excuse me.
You should have had the ice cream. It helps the digestion.
Why have you sent Robert away from Athens?
This mission seems ridiculous to me.
It is.
- ls it so you can seduce me? - Discrete seduction.
If he knew, he'd have you.
He's on good form right now.
I am his boss.
I know he's crazy. But he would never hit me.
He respects me.
Whether or not you're his boss.
You can count on me. I won't say anything.
I knew you would understand.
You son of a bitch!
- Do that again. - I'll do it again. The whole thing.
You son of a bitch!
- Madam, can I be of any help? - Certainly. You can clean the table.
- I'm listening. - Don't act like a child. You're a woman.
A very attractive woman.
- It's love. - What love?
Yes, love.
- You want me, don't you, Sharps? - Oh, my dear child.
What's going on in your head?
Guess.
What can we do here in front of everyone, darling Shanny?
I don't like the way you look at me, Sharps. It makes me feel dirty.
Excuse me.
Sorry, sir. I didn't realise she was your daughter.
Do you have a light?
Thanks.
- What phone number did I give you? - Alcibiade.
- No one followed you? - I'm scared.
These guys aren't to be messed with.
Let's see the dough and I'll tell you what I know.
- $1,000. - $1,000?
$1,000 and I'll tell you everything I know.
- OK, I'm listening. - $1,000.
Understood, but I always pay later. I'm listening.
I see I have no choice.
All the plotting is hatched at the Kahlides Marble Works.
This is exactly how it is. Mr Kahlides...
Alcibiade! Alcibiade!
You can't leave the organisation with impunity.
We've had our eye on you for some time.
You've been making mysterious phone calls.
We won't stand for that.
Come out!
Excuse me.
Do you have a match?
Thank you.
- What are you doing? - I'm looking at you.
Leave me alone. I don't like people looking at me.
- Why? - It makes me feel awkward.
Let me borrow your sunglasses.
- Let me borrow... - No!
Let me borrow your sunglasses.
Stop bothering the tourist.
Hello, darling. Chill the champagne.
Yes, I've found it!
Big kiss.
Carry on. The heafs killing me.
Did I tell you, we've got the radar thing in the bag?
The little black boxes?
Yes, I know who it was.
Your guy in Corinth?
Like all simple things, it's clever.
Get the champagne and I'll explain. You're going to love it.
Lazy thing. I'll wake you up.
You don't know what you're missing.
To conclude my testimony, your Honour...
...which you kindly requested me to give...
...l affirm upon my soul and my good conscience...
...that the Fords were not getting along well.
- You liar! - Madam!
- Did she hurt you? - No.
We're all too aware of Mrs Ford's violent tendency.
Above all, I'm thinking of Robert Ford.
You have a visitor.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Great, coming to console me just before I get out.
You could have come when I got here.
All the same, I'll tell you what I think.
It is not God who is speaking to you, but Man.
- ls this some kind of joke? - I met your husband the night he died.
We'd arranged to meet at the Port of Corinth. He stayed.
They've been after me ever since.
- Who are "they"? - The guys I denounced to your husband.
Those with the little black boxes.
He promised me $1,000 and didn't give me it. He owes me.
And you have the audacity to ask me for it?
But I have good reason to.
The information I gave him is still valid, even more so now.
The radar systems are done for.
- How do I know you're telling the truth? - I'm being hunted down.
I haven't a penny.
Give me $1,000 and you'll be saving my life.
You know I have no money.
Making these dolls won't give me what I need to pay you.
I beg you, tell me what you know.
On your knees.
Time.
Carry on with your confession.
I'll be waiting for you, the morning after tomorrow at 8:30.
You and $1,000.
In front of the Chapel of Saint Penelope of the Flowers...
...at the Athens cemetery.
OK, Father. Today, or will it be tomorrow?
Neither today nor tomorrow.
The day after tomorrow at 8:30.
- Go away. - My dear child.
You don't want to see me again?
Here is your chance.
- I don't want to leave. - Ah, but you do.
Greek law is clear. You are a foreigner.
- I got you out. - After you put me in there.
You have three days after which you leave for good.
Three days?
So you can visit your husband's grave.
Mind your own business, Sharps. I'll do as I wish.
I'm doing this one last favour for you.
OK, one last favour, but give me $1,000. I've got a lead.
You have but one lead to follow, to the airport so you can take off.
No, Bob was right.
Whatever it takes, I'll avenge his death...
...and expose your ignominy, your lies and your worthlessness.
Come, come.
I'm staying in Greece and I'll go where I want. You can't stop me.
Let go of me.
I'll have my men follow you.
You won't escape me. I can assure you.
I'm prepared to do anything for those $1,000.
- Anything? - Yes. I'll even sleep with you.
But you'll be tired out before we even begin.
- Well done. - Dex!
I received your letters. Did you know I was getting out today?
What's the matter?
I'm sorry, but Sharps ordered me not to let you out of my sight...
till you're on the plane. Take this. - But you're not going to do that.
- You'll help me, won't you? - Of course.
That's what I'm being paid to do, as far as the plane.
No, Dex. I can't leave.
I've stumbled upon the lead that Bob was pursuing.
Bob's leads. He used to make them up all the time.
We loved him for his flights of fancy.
You as well.
Listen to me, Shanny.
True, Sharps is a fool.
But for once he's right. I can't blame him. I must protect you.
In America you'll be safe.
Dex, I didn't only receive your letters in prison.
I also had a visitor.
The man who was with Bob in Corinth the day he died.
I have to meet him tomorrow and give him money.
Leave it be, Shanny.
I don't want...
I don't want you to die.
What does it matter to you?
It matters a lot to me.
I'm not the same person anymore.
Don't be silly. You have no money. You don't know where to go.
I've got you and I won't let go. Come on.
One minute.
Dex, let me have a little look round the shops. lt's been such a long time.
Five minutes.
- Welcome back, Madam. - Room 212.
- Are we in the same apartment? - It was Sharps' idea.
I can't bear being back here.
That's what Sharps thought.
I'll take the room at the back. You can have the spare room.
- Give me $1,000. - No.
Cut.
So I've been moved from one prison to another.
Talk less if you want to win. Your turn.
- You owe me $250 already. - OK.
- Card. - There you are.
Two.
Show your cards.
Do you trust me, or must I sign something?
- Because I'd like to see. - Go on.
Four queens.
Ah, four kings!
Now that makes it $750.
I'm thirsty.
Madam.
Sir, you've returned. Did you have a good trip, sir?
- Do you need anything, sir? - I rang for the chambermaid.
I am the chambermaid.
That's fine. Simply be at the airport...
...tomorrow morning an hour before departure.
The thing is I've changed my mind and I'd like a refund.
One moment, please.
Hello. I would like a refund for this ticket, please.
Certainly. Did you buy the ticket yourself?
No, it was given to me.
How lucky you are. Such things never happen to me.
However, I am obliged to call the gentleman who bought you the ticket.
- It was Mr...? - It's not necessary.
As you wish. We are at your service.
The thing is I've changed my mind. Thank you, I'll go now.
As you wish.
Shann y wandered all night in vain, in search of $7,000.
My child, why are you crying?
Are you being pursued by unhappiness?
Would you care for a drink?
Would you care to watch a film?
Miss FiFi.
The best.
Well?
$1,000.
That's quite a sum.
Half now and the rest on delivery.
She should be here soon.
You don't seem to be bothered.
I thought you wanted to see our ravishing young widow.
If you really feel that way...
...you'd have kept a more watchful eye on her yesterday.
Are you sure she meant her rendezvous was in this cemetery?
Anyway, it's getting warmer.
It's going to be hell.
Stop fidgeting about. We're in a place of rest.
There she is.
She's changed a bit.
She's capable of anything.
Excuse me, Father.
No need to look at the time. Shanny will be here in two minutes.
- What makes you think so? - Intuition. I just have a good feeling.
You might have but I'm doubtful.
Where are you going? What are you up to?
- I order you... - I order you to stay here!
Excuse me. ls this the Chapel of Saint Penelope?
Is this the only. Chapel of Saint Penelope here?
There are five, sir.
Buy my guide. You'll find them all in here.
Saint Penelope of the Flowers, of the Goats, of the Return...
of the Tapestry Makers...
Did you bring the money? Give it to me.
Half now, the rest on delivery.
- I'm guess I'm to trust you. - You don't want it?
I see I have no choice.
You're quite the businesswoman.
OK, tell me, who killed my husband?
It all started in Corinth. The Kahlides Marble Works ring.
Mr Kahlides... Run!
There's no reason to wait here rather than anywhere else.
The church has become decidedly more emancipated.
Even the Orthodox.
Give me back my binoculars.
- Will you give me a ride? - Where to?
- Where are you going? - Corinth.
Perfect, me too.
Thank you.
- Would you like a sardine? - Yes, thank you.
They're good, aren't they? Sardines are delicious.
Here, open it. Taste them. They're great.
I wasn't destined to be a truck driver.
Two years ago, I got to the final of the Apollonian contest. But I lost.
There were others more handsome than you?
No, it was the cultural questions.
Sardines are delicious.
We are going to be terribly late.
We can take another couple of minutes.
As I say, Mr Kahlides is my boss.
That's all there is to be said.
Do you often see him?
We say good evening and good night. That's it really.
- That's all there is to be said. - You're not curious?
I've got my reasons.
I feel good with you.
Yes, I know.
Quite sure of yourself, aren't you?
And the statue? Where are you taking it?
To the temple works site. Don't you like it?
I do. It's beautiful. But it's strange, don't they carve those on site?
It comes straight from the quarry.
Do you know what I'd like, Josio?
I'm sure I can guess.
No, I don't mean that at all.
I'd like to go to this island to see the quarry.
I'm fascinated by marble.
If you're very nice to me, I'll take you.
Yes, Josio, I promise to be very nice.
But now we really must go otherwise, you'll be really late.
Josio. Over here.
You do what you're told to do.
- The statue's there. - Two hours late!
What's the problem? I'm only a bit late.
Who's the woman?
You should know better than to bring anyone here.
- How did you know? - I know everything.
- Understand? Where is she? - The statue's fine. It's in the truck.
- I mean the woman! - She's in the front of the truck.
ls she fine as well?
Let's see.
My dear Josio, normally being an hour late would get you fired.
But unwittingly, you have presented me with an immeasurable gift.
So much the better then.
So the malady runs through the family.
The husband sniffs around my warehouses and you on my work sites.
Would you be so kind as to tell me why?
I have nothing to say.
Whatever you want.
I promise you.
I'll tell you whatever you want to know.
Bring me back up!
I'll tell you everything, I promise.
Anything you want.
Thank you, without you I'd be gone.
I take no credit. I can't see a woman be treated badly.
You're on my side then.
I don't want to get mixed up in your business. I just lost my job.
I've been shot at. My boss will be after me. He won't show any mercy.
No, I'm going to my cousin's in Thessalonica.
But I need you. Don't leave.
Nothing doing.When I don't understand things, it scares me.
You'll understand everything soon.
Please stay with me for a little while.
Come to my hotel. You'll be safe there.
I have friends who can help you. You don't have money, do you?
- Precisely. Dex will help you. - At your hotel?
- Yes, the Hilton. - The Hilton? Well, then.
- I'll get my things and I'll be back. - OK, thanks.
Will I be able to park my motorbike at the hotel?
Yes, of course.
See you later.
Let me go.
- You're crazy. - Keep quiet.
Bastard.
At least this way I can sleep in peace.
I told you, I have the proof. Josio will be here.
But he's not here!
Keep quite for a minute!
I trusted you and you gave me the slip!
Sharps is threatening to report me to Washington.
Are you listening to me?
Yes, Dex.
You are completely mad, risking your life all the time.
Don't you understand we're trying to protect you?
You're troublesome.
You're perverse.
You are as stubborn as... an old Mexican goat.
I swear, Josio will be here.
I can't take it any more, Dex.
I can't.
So, Josio.
For the last time, where is the American woman?
What are you going to do to her?
- Where is she? - She's at the Hilton Hotel.
Thank you.
Poor Shanny, betrayed by her truck driver who's left for Thessalonica.
People dream of adventure but at the first hint of it, they're gone.
Deep down all they do is sleep in their little corner...
with their little motor bike, a little photo...
What are we going to do?
They always say madness is contagious.
Where is this marble works?
We're not going to leave it till tomorrow to visit. Let's go.
So here we are.
That's enough.
But we haven't even begun.
I have a plan.
- I'm sorry, over there. - Yes?
- What do you want? - Inspection.
No, thank you.
Still here? I've never seen you before.
- Are you new? - No, but I wanted to...
- Wait a minute, please. - Well done. Very clever.
I have a better plan. Wait here for me and ring again in 20 seconds.
Get out of here!
Show respect for the uniform!
There. Gently.
- Look at the little rabbits. - The rabbits!
Now is not the time. Come on.
- Nothing. - There's nothing over there either.
Maybe Josio is at the hotel now. I'll call them.
There's not much here.
Hello? This is Mrs Ford from room 212.
Has anyone been to seen me?
No one has been to see you, Madam.
Thank you.
Let's try again. You take that room.
- I'll take this one. - We've already looked there.
Impossible. They've done it on purpose. They were already on their guard.
- We're not going to find anything. - But we have to.
Alcibiade told Robert then me that it was in the marble.
They attack me on the site. Their blasted black boxes must be here.
But where?
- Who can that be? - I don't know.
Dex. The head!
- What is it? - The head.
What about the head? It's Artemis, Aphrodite, a woman...
- Break it. - Are you crazy?
Saw it open. I'm sure about this.
Completely mad.
You were right.
- The box. - No. Let's go.
My heel's broken.
We have to get the marble works surrounded. We must see Sharps.
Best to call.
May I make a call?
- I'm going to get some shoes. - Hurry.
613-686.
Perfect timing!
Wait
We weren't dreaming. We saw the black box.
- Inside the head. - Exactly.
There were at least another five just like it.
There's Captain Danielou. We'll soon know.
I'm woken at 6:00, I disturb my best Greek Security contact...
to search a tombstone seller for non-existent heads.
- I look ridiculous. - Unbelievable.
You are ridiculous.
I don't know what they've done with them, but they exist.
- Bullshit. - Sharps. You're rude. I'm resigning.
I accept.
At least that's one positive thing. You may leave.
I won't give you an inch till you're on the plane.
- We're out of here. - I need my suitcases from the hotel.
Dex, take care of that. Meet us at the airport.
Are you mad? I've quit.
Do it for me. Meanwhile, I can lay a flower on Robert's grave.
- Only if he apologises. - Sorry for making the face.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm a gentleman. I can't take my eyes off you.
If you were a real gentleman, you'd offer me a coffee.
One last coffee, all right.
What did she say?
These little swine! Old billy goats' wives!
The snake. The time has come for them to go to Hell.
May l?
Hello? Yes.
Which café?
Sir, your mistress gave me this message a short while ago...
behind her husband's back!
She wants you to meet her at the cemetery.
A nice little spot for lovers!
- You're really afraid I'll get away. - I'm not afraid of anything.
I fear neither God nor the Devil.
I'm looking out for you.
Do you like it?
What does it matter to you?
Let's not part on bad terms.
I don't want you to think badly of me.
Would you like it? It's yours.
Would you like to come this way?
Please, have a seat.
My dear friend, you completely misunderstand my intentions.
You didn't make things easy.
I don't like to see people die.
You have been courageous, but naive like a child.
She's crazy.
When mysteries are beyond our understanding...
we act as if we created them.
- Who are you? - I've been waiting for you...
since you left prison. Mr Kahlides was sure you'd come...
...given your undying love for the poor Mr Ford.
Come on.
Have you seen a young woman in green?
No, but a foreign woman bought a rose off me.
You don't forget customers like that.
No need to send relief. I have the caged bird.
When stalking one's prey he who doesn't run always catches it.
Hello. Sharps.
Leave her there.
Come back in half an hour. Be careful.
Yes, boss.
Well, sweetheart.
So you're here.
Do you want to see? You I see.
I have to hand it to you.
It's not every day you see a woman stand by what her husband says.
Well done!
But like him, you've gone too far.
Much too far.
And now you are on my ground.
The sea in all it's splendour. The marble.
Don't you think that the simplest ideas are always the best?
In Switzerland I would have hidden my black boxes...
in cans of condensed milk.
In Italy, inside mandolins.
- In Greece... - Don't tire yourself. I know.
- Inside temples and statues' heads. - Not just heads.
We are not short of ideas.
These four are for the renovation our cherished ruins.
But this one here...
This is to destroy your missiles.
A little marvel, is it not? lt couldn't be easier.
All there is to do is transport it to a temple...
and activate the mechanism...
to ruin your radar systems beyond all repair.
There's nothing more to be done.
Not even for a beautiful spy like yourself.
What folly it is to die in this way, but you leave me no choice.
Your body is so beautiful, so desirable.
It will fall to the rocks below and disappear into the sea.
How foolish you are.
Stop talking. Let's get it over with.
Brave and intelligent.
You are a courageous woman...
worthy of a man such as myself.
If only you had wanted it. I too am a widower.
I understand your confusion.
- If only you had wanted it. - But you never said, Mr Kahlides.
If you wanted that...
I too sometimes suffer...
the glacial cold of solitude.
He won't suffer.
He didn't suffer.
Thanks to my relentless efforts in the face of danger...
l have pleasure in informing you...
that the whole network of black boxes has been eliminated.
One second, boss.
The network of black boxes.
That must have been tough.
More than you could ever imagine.
Are you tired?
You're looking handsome for my departure.
- Come with me. - There aren't any seats left.
Yes, there are. The flight has been put on specially for a conference
- Isn't it too late to buy a ticket? - It can be done very quickly.
Should I come with you?
No, you mustn't. Not yet.
My little Shanny.
Two months are not enough.
It's bad.
I don't love you any more.
Sharps would show me the door and I'd lose my job.
There would be no dignity in that.
Goodbye.
Here.
I'm glad you're here. I was scared.