The short way is dangerous. The long way takes 3 hours.
The long way.
We leave at noon.
What are you working on?
Our big non-fiction book, if I ever finish editing it.
"COL. ETIENNE DeBRAY OF THE FOREIGN LEGION"
adventure and the glory of Colonial France...
Another soldier poet?
More philosopher than soldier.
"When I lowered my hand the cannons would commence firing.
I saw a woman carrying a jar on her head.
In seconds my gesture would remove her from this world.
Whose gesture would remove me?
When and how?"
Did he lower his hand?
Yes.
Just another soldier.
No one is just anything.
"IN THE TENTH YEAR OF FOREVER"
You like it?
I never know, Victor. Does it please you?
I love it...
and I love you.
Still?
Always.
The problem is one of criminal fraud.
False representation of collateral.
Fifteen million Francs.
We've made arrangements to cover the deficit.
The full amount?
How?
A guarantee.
What guarantee?
My father-in-law.
I must turn over all information now.
Can you not see a way to give 24 hours to a firm
that is over a hundred years old?
If the PRÉVILLE family is destroyed they won't be alone.
I received this yesterday.
The intention is clear.
Unbelievable!
Let's stay with fraud, and not add bribery.
If I stop prosecution
there will be fines and suspension.
If tomorrow you offer collateral
I will hold back the charges.
I have your word?
Absolutely!
"Your long association with my family
would be strengthened by your personal consideration
I guarantee that you will have our gratitude."
Every cent I have is in this company,
and you come up with this...
You asked me to write.
Not this!
We could be in jail, instead we have 24-hours.
Call your father.
He already refused.
The Baron would let me go to jail, but not you.
Call him.
I can't reach him.
You have to. There's no other choice.
They say Vera Cruz has the best lobster.
To me they were just second-rate.
It's the water... too warm. They must have cold.
Right, Victor?
Victor's father was a fisherman.
Monsieur Manzon...
A gentleman outside to see you.
I just have to sign something. I'll be right back.
He says we took the risk,
we must bear the consequences.
You've got to speak to him again.
This is hard for you,
but you must make him understand.
It could destroy the family.
And if he refuses?
He'll act to save the firm.
Talk to him again.
Tell my wife. I had to leave on business.
Can I get two eggs?
Yes, Herr Serrano... Four minutes?
Careful you idiots! That man is hurt.
I haven't seen that before.
It's only for special customers.
Is he your friend?
When were these cases turned?
I don't know.
Which road leads to Poza Rica?
Do you want to go home?
No... Which road goes to Poza Rica?
Poza Rica is dead.
He won't come out... Should I kill him?
No... Don't shoot at the truck.
He says the truck carries supplies.
Bring the other one... We'll kill them in the road.
The little dove won't leave her nest.
Should I shoot him?
We'll do them together in the road.
Who's gonna drive?
You're a good driver.