Trevor HOWARD and Anouk Eme in the film.
"GOLDEN SALAMANDRA" based on the novel by Victor CANNING
in the film were shot: Herbert LOM, Walter RILLA, Jacques SERNA, Miles MALLESON, Wilfred HEID WHITE
Peter COPLEY, Marcel PONSEN, Kathleen BUTHELL, Eugene DEKERS, Percy WALSH, Sibylla BINDER
scenario: Leslie STORM, Victor CANNING, Ronald BIM
director Ronald BIM
producer Alexander GALPERSON.
KABART, 28 kilometers.
TUNISIA
CABARTA
How did this happen? What were you thinking about?
It was a bloody landslide!
CAFE "FRIENDS"
I think you need brandy.
Help yourself.
Thank you!
And you are the owner?
Unfortunately no.
Anna!
To the left, behind the anisovka.
Thank you!
Are you from afar?
From Tunisia. "From Tunisia?"
This is a sweet place, Tunisia!
I used to live there myself.
Matches? Take it from the counter.
Anna!
"Agnew!" "Yes, Anna?"
Next time I will not answer you.
You know that I'm busy.
What do you want? "I found a business here for you."
Good evening!
Sorry! I did not notice you.
Good evening!
I guess I look like a tramp.
No! Just wet and...
and dirty.
When it rains, the consequences are approximately the same.
This is the country.
Unbearing?
And everything here too.
I poured myself a dose of brandy. Can I have one more?
Oh, of course!
Do not want to get dry by the fire?
It's all right, I'm going to change now.
Now?
You did not expect me, did you?
No.
And I did send a telegram from Tunisia, so that I could book a room.
Oh, but we did not get anything.
Probably, will bring only tomorrow, and even the day after tomorrow.
Do you want a room for the night? "Longer, if possible."
For a week, maybe even ten days.
We'll arrange everything.
I'll see what I can do.
Thank you!
Are you here on business or for pleasure?
I'm afraid that's the case.
With Mr. Paul Seraphis.
With Seraphis?
You know him?
Oh yeah! I know him.
An ancient collection belonging to us, now in its basement.
Oh yes! Antiquities of the Etruscans!
"Have you heard of them?" "Of course not!"
I myself helped to transport them from the beach, where they were rescued.
The whole city took part in this.
"Are you the owner, monsieur?" Oh, if only!
No, I came to collect them.
We will forward them to the London museum.
I see.
Would you like to join?
Thank you!
For good luck!
Kabart will be grateful to you!
We do not have so many strangers here.
True?
You are somewhat away from the main roads for visitors, are not you?
You will give us a reason to talk.
"Good evening, monsieur!" Good evening!
Forgive us for making you wait.
Yes, it's all right.
Your number will be ready in five minutes.
Good.
Do not want to register yet?
Yes of course.
On the road to Tunisia there was a landslide.
I had to leave my car there.
Is there a garage in the city that could bring it to me?
I'll find someone to do it.
Thank you very much!
I hope that you will not need a decryptor to read my writings.
David...
Redfern.
- Arch... - Archaeologist.
Ah, yes... I'll show you the room...
Thank you!
Do you want something for coffee, monsieur?
A little cognac.
Now.
[speaks French] I was surprised. Never saw nothing like that.
I am one of those who must see to believe.
Your cognac, monsieur.
Thank you! "Good night, Dominic!"
Good night! "Good night, Dominic!"
Good night! "Good night, monsieur!"
Goodnight!
Who is it?
Englishman. I just arrived from Tunisia.
He threw his car because of a landslide.
Do you think he saw us?
I don't know.
Invite him here.
Take your drinks and change to us, monsieur.
Thank you!
With pleasure!
- Goodnight! - Good!
Meet Mr. Redfern... Mr. Runkle.
Good evening! "And this is Max, Anna's brother."
- How are you? - Good evening!
"So, have you already met Anna?" Yes.
Good.
Cognac, Dominic! Bring a bottle at once.
And me!
Agnew said that you had a long way to-night.
Yes.
We have the same problems as you.
One of our trucks. He rolled over.
What a failure!
And did not you see what happened... with our truck?
No, I did not.
It's a pity you missed us. We would take you there.
I made a detour - went through the forest.
What time was it?
No idea.
What happened?
Never mind - here this happens from time to time.
Especially when it's raining.
And for how long?
Sometimes for two minutes, sometimes for two days.
You know, we spent a lot of time upstairs.
Where upstairs?
- Where there was a landslide. - Indeed?
You must have been on the opposite side of us.
I really do not know.
The weather is not the most suitable for orientation.
I was worried only about where you can hide from the rain.
Forgive us, monsieur.
In this part of the world an overturned truck...
this is an important event.
Important and in any other place.
- Aha! Two minutes! - Thank you!
"You've been shaking, have not you?" Yes, I did it.
Want something else, take it yourself.
"And I went to bed." - well!
"Good night, monsieur!" Good night!
Good night, Dominic!
If you'll excuse me, I'll go to the side, too.
Of course. "Last night I was on an airplane from England."
Almost did not sleep. Too shaken.
What about your car?
- I thought... - Anna is already doing this.
Yes!
I rented it in Tunisia. They'll be upset if I lose it.
Good night! "I hope it will be convenient for you."
Of course! I'm sure it will be there.
- Good night! - Calm down!!!
He saw us.
They are more intrusive than flies! Let me introduce myself, mister.
Duve, the chief of police of Kabarta.
How are you? My name is Redfern.
I know. I'm waiting for you.
- I have to help you, than I can. - Thank you!
Do you know where I can find a house called Ben Negro?
Yes, this is the office of Signor Seraphis. It's three kilometers from here.
To take you there?
"No, I'll take a walk." "Then I'll show you the way."
Thank you!
Ignore them. And watch your pockets.
Kabarta seems to be a busy place.
Yes, in the market days - always the same.
For me it's the worst days of the week.
Fifty-two market days a year and so-20 years!
And none of them missed.
And for you and not say. "Oh, it's all an illusion."
My nerves, my temper, my digestion. everything is destroyed!
Here!
Well, here, monsieur.
"Ben Negro" is a large Moorish style villa behind the cape.
Do you see those entrance gates, to the left of the forest?
Great! "I'm glad I could help."
Feel free to contact me, whatever you want.
Thank you! And good-bye!
Bye!
I asked you not to come here until I sent for you.
Well, I came! Last night we had problems.
What problems?
On the road there was a landslide, sir.
One of the trucks rolled over.
- Well? - Max was forced to leave the post...
to take me to the scene of the accident.
The Englishman passed by.
I think he saw everything.
Did he mention it?
He was silent.
This is something to me and suspicious.
There is no logic in this.
I do not think he knows.
Nevertheless - look after him!
And henceforth, please, do not come if I do not call.
Good morning! My name is Redfern.
Can I see Mr. Paul Seraphis?
Would you be kind enough to go inside?
Monsieur Seraphis is waiting for you.
- Follow me. - Thank you!
- Come on in! - Thank you!
Wait here.
It's wonderful, is not it?
Exactly!
Perforated pattern is identical to that adorns the Great Mosque of Isfahan.
The best example of this style is from those that have survived.
Sorry! I speak like a guide.
My name is Seraphis. Maybe you'll sit down?
Thank you!
"Were you waiting for me?" Yes.
The British Consul called from Tunisia...
and Duve - from the village.
I am very glad to see you, Mr. Redfern.
Your visit, I hope, will save us from exhausting correspondence.
I hope so too.
"Do you have an identity card?" Oh sure.
Thank you!
This is your antiques stored in my basement for almost 7 years.
I'm sure it's a great collection.
As far as I know, it even includes a Napoleonic cyst.
"Have they already examined her?" Oh no.
It is still packed - as we found it.
"You have a unique passport, Mr. Redfern." Like this?
In the photo you turned out similar.
Well... I guess you can not wait to start.
Yes, that is right. "I will not torment you any more."
I will be very pleased when you take everyone away from here.
It's too much responsibility to keep it all here.
Thank you!
The boxes are in such a bad condition!
Nothing surprising.
The last few days they were at sea.
You have done a good deed, saving them. It would be a terrible loss!
For you it is possible.
Unfortunately, for me this is of no great value.
I'm afraid I'll have to re-pack everything.
Does this mean that you will bring an army of workers to my house?
With your permission, of course.
"Nice, is not it?" A woman with a mirror...
More like Greek than Etruscan.
When do you expect to start?
I hope that tomorrow.
I believe that we will have to go to the village and hire employees.
If there are any difficulties, ask the Arab named Aribi.
"Usually he's at the beach." "Aribi?"
Yes. "Thanks, I'll ask."
Do not you want to see the collection before packing?
No thanks! I do not think it's worth it.
This will make me envious.
I wish the collection belonged to me.
- After you... - Thank you!
- What did he say? - He speaks...
that you are a rich man...
and that these treasures have a fabulous price.
Tell me that the treasure is not mine...
and that I am very poor.
In that case, monsieur, - 100 francs per hour.
- To each? - To each!
Only under this condition will the transaction take place for the joy of both parties.
This question is still worth discussing.
- Hi! - Hi!
- What's happening? - Competition on licking a foreigner.
Here the truth is usually pay carpenters at 100 francs per hour?
Hundred?! Thirty!
I can not so disappoint my friends.
Sixty.
Fifty!
Honor brought by labor costs more than any money.
And when do we need our services?
Tomorrow at 8 am.
"Thank you for helping me!" "I know Aribi."
He is a good worker, but greedy.
He could steal your shoes from you and resell them to you.
- Do you like fishing? - Highly!
Here's Max's boat.
Maybe at the end of the work, you will find time to swim with us?
I would like that.
In Kabart there is nothing to do.
I hope you are not bored here.
I like places where there is nothing to do.
Oh, I still forgot about hunting!
What?
About hunting...
"About hunting?" - Oh, yes!
- Here's an exciting lesson! - Yes, for sure!
I am pleased that there is no additional distracting factors, since I am glad that, which I already have.
Good.
An interesting beast, is not it?
They must have spent a mountain of gold to make this lizard.
Actually, it's a salamander.
Something like a lizard.
The ancients believed that it could pass through the fire without harm...
because they themselves were afraid of fire.
And who can ignore it?
And what is written there?
It's in Greek. Something like an epigram.
[reads in Greek]
"Zeus of Apoldor."
"Ignoring evil, it can not be overcome...
but only by going against him."
In the world of evil more than fleas on the dog.
We are given eyes...
but also the wisdom to know when to close them.
Where did you learn these proverbs, Aribi?
They are the offspring of my own thoughts.
Wow!
"Ignoring evil, it can not be overcome..."
"but only by going against him."
He's kicking! He's kicking!
Let her swallow the bait! Do not rush to drag!
What are you doing?!
Take the net!
- Congratulations! - And what is this fish?
"It's a mirror carp." "The biggest one I've ever seen!"
"Are we far from the shore?" "About two kilometers."
"The view is beautiful from here." Hence yes.
But everything is completely different if you look from the city.
"Not so nice anymore?" No. It's dirty and collapsing.
Nonsenses, sir!
Exiles always say that.
Idealize your country at a distance...
and do not see anything good in others.
So you are exiles?
From France. We arrived from Montélimar.
We fled from there with my father when the Germans invaded there.
If we're lucky, we'll be back soon.
Max always believes in luck.
Yes, I see...
You mean this?
This is Arabic - it is saved from the evil eye.
And you bring good luck?
Including fishing?
Yes. I think so.
Good!
"You go, I'll catch up." - Good!
You like?
Highly! Where is it from?
Birthday gift.
"Oh, I congratulate you!" "No, no, not today."
Three months have passed.
Max had not finished it yet. Max?!
Well yes! He drew this.
Very good!
Max sometimes gets 4,000 francs for one painting.
- Here's how? - Yes it's true!
He has a good dealer in Tunisia.
Anna...
What exactly does Max do?
I mean how he earns.
He works at a cork factory.
And how is he related to Rankle?
He also works there.
Strange friendship, do not you think?
Yes it is.
- I hate him. - Why?
Runkle is a bad person. Because of him, there are always problems.
Did he even get into trouble right now?
I'm sure of that.
I'm very worried about what Max does.
You are very attached to Max, are not you?
Yes.
You see... There are only two of us left.
"We have no one else." "But he's older than you, huh?"
For four years.
But he is very young, but I do not.
What is it?
This is an Arab wedding.
The bridegroom is taken to the hammam.
"To the hammam?" - Well yes!
In the Turkish bath.
What for?
It should be washed before meeting with the bride.
She is a symbol of purity!
Wow!
He is followed by clean clothes.
And then this basket will be filled with money.
Does this seem like a beautiful custom to you?
Wonderful!
You... You do not want to finish this?
Oh sure!
Anna!
Let's return for a moment to the conversation about Max.
What do you think, how can Rankle manage to keep him?
I don't know.
Maybe I'm wrong, and it's not like that at all.
But Max is always with him. They spend all evening together.
He looks...
agitated and nervous lately.
I see...
Let's not talk about Max.
Well, let's talk about something else.
Tell me about your work. How is it going?
Good. Even faster than I expected.
"Ignoring evil, it can not be overcome..."
"but only by going against him."
Ignoring the evil...
But only going against him...
"Aribi!" - Yes, monsieur?
I think we're done for today.
"I have to go to the village." "Very well, monsieur."
Better lock up everything! "Yes, monsieur..."
I brought baskets with lobsters. Do not want to join?
What is it?
You better go and see.
So, you still saw the truck.
Yes, I saw him.
So, why did not you just say so?
Because I tried to convince myself that it was not my business.
And they were right! Not yours!
Forgive me, Max, but I'm afraid it's mine.
And I will not say that I like it.
The smuggling of weapons is a very delicate matter in a foreign country.
If I were you, I would not notice it.
People will not like the intervention.
Do not try to threaten me, Max! It will not work.
I'm not going to! I give you advice.
I'm not the only one who can know, you know?
I never thought you were the only one.
Where is the weapon going?
You can guess no worse than I do.
But you do not believe in what they say to you?
Listen to this! I deliver weapons from point A to point B!
And what happens to him is beyond me at all!
And what about the death and suffering that follow him?
Or is it also not for you?
If everything is as you say, you should call the police.
Maybe. I do not know yet.
I have not decided yet.
Who was able to get you into this, Max?
It's not for people like you.
You know the coast, you know people.
You have seen enough of local suffering.
What do you expect when you give these people weapons?
- What do you expect to receive in return? - Money, of course!
Is this not the eternal answer?
Do you really really care about money?
There are other things in life, you know.
Oh well...
Want to know? Well, I do it all for Anna's sake!
- For Anna's sake?! - Yes.
Come in!
Sorry, did not mean to bother you.
I thought you were already on the boat, Max.
I brought you clean shirts.
Thank you!
Where should I put them?
On the bed.
You look so worried...
Something happened?
No, Anna... We just got to talking.
If Max is one of those gloomy moods...
never mind.
This often happens to him.
Do not forget, Max!
I want lobsters for dinner.
I know.
Cigarette?
No thanks!
What did you mean by saying that you were doing this for Anna's sake?
Nothing!
Do you want to earn money to drive it back to France?
Maybe.
Max, I'll give you a chance to get out of this.
- Go out? - Head straight for Kabarta...
Talk to the police.
But where should I go next?
Go to Paris.
Start a new life. Again, take up painting.
And starve!? No, thanks!
You will not starve!
I have a good friend. He is a dealer.
He will help you at first.
I will give you a letter of recommendation.
Yes, it sounds wonderful, does not it?
But you completely forgot about Ranka, are not you?
If he finds out, then nothing will stop, just to stop me!
So do not let him know!
Say that you will go to Tunisia for a couple of days.
And immediately move to France.
This weekend.
Unfortunately I can not!
Nothing holds you.
If I do this, how do I explain to Anna?
The same as Ranklu.
While you are here, I would not tell her the truth.
There is no need to upset her now.
Oh well! I will go!
Good!
But why are you doing this for me?
It's all because of Anna, is not it?
Yes.
How disrespectful are you, a pair of sharks, dealing with the police!
Hello Anna! Why do not you dance?
No time for dancing.
Every day everything is more beautiful.
Hmm...
Hand out better!
Yes...
Cognac... cigarettes...
Thank you! "Too busy to dance?"
- No I do not mind. - Good!
This Englishman can not dance!
Too constrained.
We got a good band. You do not find?
Yes.
If Max and I return to France...
we'll take Agnia with us.
You would very much like to return, do not you?
I can not wait.
Who is it?
Madame Labry. He works at the post office.
Hopes that one day will be Madame Duve.
And those in the corner who always play checkers?
Monsieur and Madame Guillard.
They were friends with our father.
And they have always been very kind to us.
And she's friendly with him, right?
And what?
She just likes it.
In addition, he is a guest here.
And Anna is sociable.
Judging from this, you are also sociable.
A new jacket?
Tomorrow I'm going to Tunisia.
I do not have a suit...
he kindly lent me his jacket.
So what?
Can you explain why you are actually going to Tunisia?
I already told you.
I have to solve some problem with renting a cafe.
And what kind of question?
- I want to know... - Max!
Since Anna dances, can you help me?
Good.
You'll clean all the glasses, okay?
Good.
PERSONALLY IN HANDS I. ROZHE Esmond de la Brettonieri, PARIS.
"I know you will not refuse me this favor.
For personal reasons, he does not want come back to Kabarta, so try he can help in this."
I hope to see you when I return."
I'm leaving, Max. There is still work.
Two cognacs and a pack of cigarettes.
What time do you leave tomorrow?
The first train to Sookel Mars.
If you do not go on foot, I'll take you on a truck.
"But you do not have to..." Yes, it's all right!
I'll pick you up at six. Goodnight!
Turn your face to the sun.
Smile!
Sumptuously!
If you do not hit the focus, as it usually happens.
Do you want to convince me that you know absolutely nothing about Carthage?
I only know that they made good wine there.
You surprise me, dear! I'll have to buy a book on history.
Sidi Bou Said is considered one of the most beautiful villages...
"throughout North Africa." Really?
You look around, and it seems that you have got into the vaudeville.
And what kind of wine is produced here?
Even better than Carthage.
POST TELEGRAPH
No, no! .. No, nothing!
Nothing. There is not even a postcard.
"But does he usually write?" Yes, always.
He left already four days ago.
Surely there is some reason.
- Anna... - Yes?
There's something I did not tell you.
This applies to Max.
Has something bad happened?
No. Not really bad, but...
Let's get out of this pandemonium.
Somewhere where you can talk quietly.
I guess I could have guessed.
He had been gloomy for a long time.
I'm sorry, Anna.
Now he has left and will never return.
You'll meet again. As soon as possible.
But...
He should have told me right away!
We have always been such good friends!
He should have known that I would help him.
You could do nothing, Anna.
I asked him not to tell you anything.
"Did you ask him?" - Yes, Anna.
Why?
Because I wanted you to stay away from it.
But why should you hold me back?
You are a stranger to us, I hardly know you!
I'm not a stranger, Anna.
You yourself know this.
Look, you yourself have always said that you hate Max's connection to Rankle.
Well, now that's over. He returned to France.
I was just trying to help.
If someone should help him, it's me! But not you!
"You had no right to interfere!" "But, Anna..."
Why do not you go back home with their antiquities and do not climb not in their business?
Anna!
Good morning! Good morning, Anna!
"It looks like it's going to be a good day, Dominic." - Yes, monsieur!
I hope you catch fish.
Can I join?
Sure you can! Zaprygivayte!
Caution!
I thought you had more experience with boats.
I want to apologize for being so bad that day.
I did not notice that you ever behaved badly.
You were just trying to help me.
And I behaved very ungratefully.
I did not want any thanks.
Will you forgive me?
Happy?
Very happy, David.
Very very happy.
Maybe we can swim?
In the sea, I'll overtake you!
It's too cold here. I'm swimming!
Do not be so merzlyachkoy!
Anna!
I'm ready to give anything back...
only to know what to console you, Anna.
But words are useless here.
I'll be ok.
Now I must meet Duve.
Stay here until I return.
What are you going to tell him?
All!
Except for what you already know.
I think you'd better stay away from it.
I'll be back! And as soon as possible.
Why did not you come to me at once?
Was this the purpose of your visit, sir?
Yes, now I am well aware of this.
But at that moment it seemed to me that the matter was mine.
"Have you told anyone else?" Not yet.
Good!
This is too dangerous a secret!
While I myself will keep it to myself.
And what do you intend to do?
I'll call my colleagues.
We will turn to the authorities in Tunisia.
I'll stay here to listen to what you tell them.
Well, in truth, monsieur, I...
I think you should leave this question in my hands.
Do not waste your time, I assure you!
But please let me know if you find anything.
I feel my responsibility... "Well, of course, I'll inform you."
And at the same time...
I want you to promise me...
just continue your work, as if nothing had happened.
"That would make it easier for me." Oh well.
Well, good night, monsieur!
Goodnight!
Hello Hello! Give me seven or five! Seven-five, please!
Yes...
Hello? Duve is speaking.
Yes...
Something very serious! I must see you immediately!
Yes I know! I know! It's too late, but...
But it's too important to put it off!
Yes, yes, see you immediately!
Yes...
For you it must be a very difficult moment, Duve?
But I am sure that you will act with the utmost care.
I told him not to do anything until I got instructions from Tunisia.
I hope it will.
Strange type, this Englishman.
I was convinced that if he found out about smuggling...
then declare it openly.
I was very stupid, Duve.
"Very, very stupid!" I'm glad that you are amused!
And you do not?
Or are you so worried about your own little luck...
that they even lost their sense of humor?
You laugh to cover up your mistake, monsieur.
I intend to correct this mistake.
You must forget everything you have learned...
"and keep quiet about what you think." It will not happen.
When he finds out that nothing is being done, he will start acting on his own!
He is not at all like us.
He is as mortal as we are, my dear Duve.
His silence should be absolute... and constant.
Do not you want to say that we will kill him?
That's what I'm saying.
No! I will not allow this!
I will not allow more deaths!
Please, control yourself, Duve!
I do not want to dive into it anymore!
The first time I intervened in your business...
I knew that he was not legal...
"but I was sure that he was harmless!" And profitable!
How was I supposed to know that this would make me an accomplice in the murder?
One is after the other, is not it?
Two murders in my village?! I'm not going to lose work and retirement!
I see that you are not aware of the seriousness of your situation.
If it is revealed that you are involved in the murder, then you will lose not only your job and your pension.
I did not know anything about the murder of Max until he was found.
And yet, you are his accomplice.
It's just as important to you as it is to me...
that Redfern kept his mouth shut.
And now... I would like to make the utmost clarity.
Redfern must be sure everything is in good hands.
He must abide in this certainty until the work is completed and will not leave with the collection.
When the boxes are safe to go to Tunisia...
an accident will happen to him.
I have not decided yet what.
"But I'll let you know." I do not want to know.
I do not want to know anything!
Damn it!
Is it really necessary to make such a noise?
"No, Monsieur." So, do not make noise!
No, monsieur...
Give me your knife.
- To borrow a knife - unfortunately, monsieur. - I will risk.
Come on! Well!
Where did you get this?
This can be bought at any market, monsieur.
And where did you buy this?
In the village, in the Sidi Ben Ali store.
If Monsieur wants, I can get the same at a great price.
No thanks... "Only for 500 francs, monsieur."
No thanks!
Whatever you like, monsieur...
"Aribi!" - Yes, monsieur?
You forgot your little fish.
Hey, Duve!
ABOUT! Good afternoon, monsieur!
"I did not notice you." "I know, that's why I called you."
I have not seen you for a long time. Any news?
Nothing yet. I filed a report and wait for instructions.
It's been two days already! It's incredible!
We must be patient, monsieur.
I've been patient for 48 hours, and it's been too long, Duve!
This is a question of prudence.
If we drag the network too early...
some fish can escape.
I would prefer it sooner rather than later.
"Two hundred and fifty, monsieur." Thank you!
When was the last time you contacted Tunisia?
This morning. "And they did not say anything to you?"
There was none of the officers, monsieur.
Well, I'll have to talk to my consul. Let's see if he can find someone.
Oh, monsieur! It would be... Oh well...
That would be completely wrong!
Wrong?! Since when?
Monsieur... Monsieur!
Hello!
I would like to make a call to Tunisia.
With problem lines?
Cafe "Friends".
Redfern.
And wait for the answer.
Yes, if you can. I ask you to! Thank you!
What's up, David? Something new?
Hello Anna! There is nothing. That's the problem.
I just tried to talk to the British consul and ask him for help.
"But the lines are torn." This often happens here.
Bedouins cut the wires.
They make bracelets out of them.
Here's how!
Oh well! Then we'll write there in the morning.
Are you all right, Anna?
Yes, it's okay.
I want to ask you something.
What, David?
After all that happened...
do you still feel the same about us?
I can not live without you.
Well, I'm going to write a letter.
I want to send it by express. You are welcome!
To Tunisia? You have sixty-five francs.
Tell me, is the telephone connection with Tunisia not yet restored?
Not yet, monsieur.
And for a long time with her will mess around?
It's hard to say, Monsieur.
Depends on the damage.
It seems that he is quite determined to intervene.
It would be unreasonable to postpone the decision further.
You'd better tell Rankloo to be here at five in the evening.
Yes, monsieur...
Your excellent work is nearing completion.
- Good morning! - Good morning!
You must feel completely satisfied.
And there is.
What is it?
A jug for water. Or maybe it's a vessel for spirits.
I was told that you will finish by the evening.
About six.
We should celebrate this event with a bottle of whiskey.
That sounds good.
Then, we will agree at 6.30 in my office?
- Perfectly! - Right!
"I'll leave the inside door open." Thank you!
Come in, Mr. Redfern.
And you are very punctual.
"Sit down!" - Thank you!
Water? "Just a little bit."
You should like whiskey.
"Real, Scottish." - Good!
"The cigar?" - Oh no, thanks!
"A cigarette?" - Yes.
Thank you!
Well, what are your plans?
Well, I'm done.
Boxes will be taken to Tunisia tomorrow.
I hope to leave in a couple of days, but must first finish here some business.
- In Kabart? - Yes.
I already several times wanted to come and discuss it with you.
And how can I help?
Well, the most urgent problem - torn telephone connection with Tunisia.
I know that you are very influential here...
and I need to talk to the British consul.
I suggest you stop worrying about this.
You do not understand.
I'm already involved in this, and I can not just push everything away from myself.
You will make a serious mistake if you interfere.
I have the impression that there is some misunderstanding between us.
I do not think so.
I know what you're talking about.
Are there many chances that you will recognize this little thing?
Be careful!
It's charged.
This is the same type of pistol that you picked up on the night of the landslide.
The night you arrived.
Sit down!
Thanks, I prefer to stand up. "Sit down!"
I must have gone mad if I trusted you with my life.
You're a scientist, Mr. Redfern.
Trust is a flaw in the business world.
I must tell you that the organization...
which aroused in you such dislike, - mine.
That's why I can not allow you to contact Tunisia by phone...
or by mail.
So, did you intercept my letter?
I had to intercept.
There is a subtle difference in this.
You have been at a disadvantage from the very beginning.
You see, this whole city belongs to me.
This is my territory, and most of the people on it are mine!
Go down from heaven to earth!
The French laws are French laws!
The French laws here represent Monsieur Duve.
I own Monsieur Duve!
I have never heard so many stupid things in my life!
"You must be crazy!" "I assure you, I have not lost my mind."
But you own information that can cause irreparable damage...
a case in which I have always believed.
And the benefit of all this business is only Seraphis, as I understand it?
You are going to sell this rubbish to both sides, is not it?
This is not rubbish!
This is an automatic pistol, 7-65.
Modern, with a good caliber...
and exceptionally accurate.
I will not use it, of course. I'm not that stupid.
I'm sure you will go hunting in the morning.
Yes, I will go. "Of course you will!"
Everything is already arranged.
You will go along the coastal road...
after you spend the night here...
as my guest.
And what else?
On the road your car will have an accident...
He accidentally breaks into the sea from the cliff.
I would not put on performances in your place.
I was preparing for this conversation...
You are not.
Good night, Anna!
Goodnight!
Will we play again?
But tonight is very quiet, is not it?
Perhaps this is because the Englishman is not here today?
Do you feel lonely?
I'll be back in a minute.
Anna... What happened?
What is it, Anna?
Does Runkle annoy you?
Oh, Agnew! Where is David?
Where is he?
He said he'll be back by six.
And it's almost eleven!
Do not cry, Anna!
There is nothing to cry about!
Agnew...
There are many things you do not know about.
Terrible things!
But I can not talk about them.
Where is he?
Is he still in Ben Negro? Or...
I can not wait and minutes more!
Anna...
You should try to calm down.
Listen...
I'll call Ben Negro, okay?
I'll find out what happened.
Oh sure.
It's normal that you are worried.
I should have called myself earlier.
Mr. Redfern is here.
We celebrated the completion of his work...
and I convinced him to stay the night here.
Send mademoiselle Anne my compliments...
and tell her that she will meet him tomorrow morning, on the hunt.
Yes...
Goodnight!
What did he say?
It's all right, Anna! He is there.
Stayed overnight.
He will meet you at the farm tomorrow morning.
Well...
What happened, what I do not know about?
Max is dead.
Max!?
Yes...
David found his body in the sea.
It can not be true!
But this is the truth, Agnew!
Runkle killed him!
I'm sure it was him who killed him!
Time to go!
Hunting begins early.
It's bad for her to be late.
Oh well! Sit down behind!
Wait here!
No one is absolutely reliable.
Even Seraphis.
I hid the knife in the back seat.
Hurry up!
Go to the farm!
Anna is there.
Hurry up!
Agnew!
Go back and tell Seraphis!
Heck!
Come on! We are hunting for a wild boar.
"Anna! You will go with us, will not you?"
I must wait for Mr. Redfern.
Leave him a message.
I'd rather wait. Thank you!
- You are ready? - Well, let's go!
Dominic, come on!
"Stay with you?" "No, of course, Dominic..."
- Sure? - Yes!
Well, I'll see you later!
Anna! Come with us!
Oh, sorry! I'm here waiting for someone.
Well, well...
Anna!
"David!" - Anna...
We will be safer only among friends!
"Where did the Guillards go?" The path.
We need to catch up with them!
Left!
We have gone too far!
Did you see this?
What... What road they went?
I do not know what happened there... But I'm not going to chase them!
Which way did they go?
That's enough, Runkle!
Everything is over!
You're not going after them!
Well! Where did they go?
They went there!
Look there...
There is a connection with the fire station...
in Sukel of Mars.
Hello!
Nothing!
Hello!
Why does nothing work in this damned country?!
Is it Sukel Mars?
Hello? "Sukel Mars?"
"How are you, Monsieur Seraphis?" "Hello, Duval!"
Long time no see!
I'll introduce you: Monsieur Geoffrey... Monsieur Seraphis!
How are you?
"Mr. Jeffrey is the British consul in Tunisia." - Great!
"Sit down!" - Thank you!
Well...
How can I serve? "Perhaps Duval will explain to you..."
Oh well!
Here was a young Englishman...
which was supposed to control the delivery of that Etruscan collection...
which brought you so much trouble several years ago.
"Do you mean David Redfern?" Yes.
You, of course, met him while he was working, I suppose?
Yes, we became good friends.
Then you should be shocked by what I tell you.
He is dead.
Dead?
Yes.
There has been an accident?
Looks like that...
But this is not an accident.
We suspect something more serious behind this.
Forgive me, Duval, but this is very disturbing.
Although we thought at first the same way when we found it last night.
Last night?
His corpse was found yesterday morning on the beach near the observatory.
He lay there for about a week in the water.
- A week!? - Yes!
He was identified by a label on the inner lining of his jacket.
On it is written his name.
Obviously, gentlemen, this is some kind of mistake.
I have to tell you something...
Last night, Mr. Redfern sat on the same place where you sit, Monsieur Duval...
with a glass of whiskey in his hand.
He spent the night here...
and left this morning...
to hunt a wild boar.
I myself saw him in good health.
I even lent him my gun.
Where are the boxes?
Sent to Tunisia. Such was the contract, was not it?
After you!
Upward!
Not the most normal behavior, do not you think?
What the hell are you doing!?
Do not come near me!
I do not know who you are, but I'm ready to shoot!
What's going on here? "Geoffrey!"
Your Englishman has gone mad.
Are you David Redfern?
Yes it's me!
I'm here to investigate the circumstances of your death.
Congratulations! But you're too early!
It is obvious that Mr. Redfern is ill.
If you'll excuse me for a second, gentlemen...
I'll call his account.
Do not move!
I think you'd better stay here...
until we clarify the situation.
Everyone stay on the ground!
Jeffrey, get the gun.
You better go back to the cafe, Anna.
I will join you as soon as I can.
"But, David, I..." "Please do as I say!"
Now everything is all right! "I think you'd rather..."
to do exactly as Mr. Redfern says.
Oh well... "May I take this?"
I'll hold him, Jeffrey, if you do not mind.
Well, hold on. But you'd better tell us what all this means!
I think Seraphis will be able to explain everything that happened much better than I did.
And in your place, I would not have staged performances.
This time I'm ready!
EGNYU
You look like a person who needs a portion of brandy!
You are absolutely right, Agnew! I need!
Allow me to treat.
Thank you!
David...
Oh, David!
END
All the full-scale species in this film were shot in Tunisia, North Africa.
We are grateful for the cooperation and assistance of the French and Arab authorities.