All language subtitles for 210. Death on the Rocks

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This should remove
the present makeup base,

then we can start
building up from there.

Well, I can't get over
my husband buying me

a beauty treatment and I
don't know whether to take it

as a compliment or not.

Every man likes his wife
to look beautiful, Mrs. Ross.

Why didn't he tell me
about it?

I understood it was
to be a surprise for you.

That's why he asked me
to call on you on your own home.

Is that a mudpack,
Miss Denham?

It's a face beauty pack.

Well, I'm not very fond
of them, you know.

- They cake, don't they?
- Not this one.

This is one of
our own creations.

It has an extremely
fast-setting agent.

It'll dry quite solid
within a few seconds.

Hmm, you're right.

I can hardly move
my face already.

I'd like to remove
a few of those lip wrinkles.

Now breathe through
your nostrils.

Now tilt your head back.

That leaves us just the nose.

The nostrils.

Take a look on at this
ID point, Sid.

What do you reckon?

Oh, there's a slight
flaw on the girdle.

Well, who will see
that when it's set?

Well, I still wouldn't give

more than 20 pounds
a karat for it.

I'm very sorry, I hope
I haven't broken anything.

It's all right.

I'm looking
for a Mr. Van Berg.

He's the security officer,

- I believe,
of the Diamond Federation.
- Van Berg?

He's on the floor somewhere.
I'll see if I can find him.

- Thank you.
- Excuse me, Jack.

Oh, Van?
A gentleman to see you.

How do you do?
My name is Steed.

I telephoned you
yesterday afternoon.

Oh, yes, yes.
Excuse me.

You're the man
who wants a setup

- on the Diamond Bourse
as a dealer.
- That's right.

And I gather I can't do that
unless the Diamond Federation

agrees to supply me
with rough stones.

Yes, that's quite correct.

You deal with
all diamond sales?

- Well, yes, we do.
- You must be new
in this business, Mr. Steed.

The Federation controls diamond
operations throughout the world.

- If you'll excuse us,
Mr. Daniels.
- Yes, certainly.

So you want to buy
uncut stones, Mr. Steed.

May I ask why?

To resell to the diamond cutters
at a profit.

Isn't that the way
dealers usually operate?

I'm asking you why you chose
this aspect of the business.

Oh, I see, I thought
I might be rather good at it.

- Do I need another reason?
- Yes, I'm afraid you do.

That one seems a bit
too simple for me.

You seem very suspicious.

Yes, we have to be
in this business.

- Man: Mr. Van Berg?
- Yes, coming right away.

We'll consider your application,
Mr. Steed,

but frankly,
I wouldn't hold out much hope.

- Any luck?
- I'm afraid not.

- He doesn't seem
to encourage new business.
- Ah.

They're a bit worried
at the moment.

There's some illicit buying
going on at Hatton Garden.

Really?
On a large scale?

Well, they've traced
a million pounds worth

of illegal stones so far.

- Have they now?
- Yeah, probably
a lot more about.

Still, that's not our worry.

I've been thinking,

if you're really keen
to get into this business,

why don't you try going
into a partnership

with an established dealer?

That's a very good idea.
Have you got a suggestion?

There's a man called Ross
who might be interested.

- I understand he's...
- Ross.

Selling his house in Highgate,

so perhaps he's trying
to raise capital.

Ross, Highgate?

Now I've seen that
in the papers somewhere.

Yeah, he just lost his wife.

- Under rather
strange circumstances?
- Terrible business.

Yes, I remember.

I might be interested
in buying his house.

Who knows?

- Thanks for your help.
- Pleasure.

- (animal roars)
- What was that?!

Oh, do be careful.

I told you to move that
if it's in the way.

Look, perhaps I better
shove it in the bedroom.

Yeah, what is it anyway?

- It's the head of
a blue wildebeest.
- Not anymore.

It's a striped one now,
isn't it?

It won't bite, will it?

Would you prefer for me
to move into the bedroom, too?

No. No, no.
You stay where you are.

I don't want to cause
you any bother.

You're very considerate.

Anybody home?

- It used to be a home.
- Oh, there you are.

What a terrible smell of paint
around this place.

Oh, well, if you've
got a visitor,

I'll go do a bit
in the bathroom.

Well, now look, don't tell me
you're gonna go on living here,

all this redecorating?

- (animals roars)
- Jeez.

I'm gonna try to.

How do you turn this off?
There we are.

Look, I'll get it out
of the way for you.

You ought to move out
till it's finished.

Where do you suggest I go,
the YMCA?

I had a stroke of luck.

A beautiful 1930s modern mansion
set in its own grounds,

12 rooms, in the most exclusive
part of Highgate.

Ah, there we are.

- Right.
- Thank you.

- That was a great help.
- It's a pleasure.

You've gone into
the real estate business then?

No, I just happen
to have one going spare.

Won't you be using it?

I thought we might both use it.

Thank you for the offer,

but I prefer to make
my own arrangements.

Oh, don't misunderstand me.

It's just that I need a wife
for a couple of weeks.

So long?

- As a sort of cover
to my business, you know.
- What business?

This.

What are you doing
with rough diamonds?

I'm trying to track down

about a million pounds
worth of them.

Those are illicit stones.
You've lived in Africa.

You probably know more about
the illicit diamond business

- than I do.
- Possibly.

And the house goes
with the job, does it?

Hmm. I need someone
to do some entertaining,

you know,
make it look respectable.

(glass shatters)

What's the address?

I'll let you know as soon
as you can move in,

Mrs. Steed.

Man: Oh, miss?

I found this in the bathroom.

Where do you want me
to put it?

I should put it back
in the bath.

It's still alive.

Go open the door.

There's no need
to look so scared.

We thought you were
the customers.

He is a nervous boy, isn't he?

I'm not the only one.

Everyone in Hatton Garden's
on edge.

That's just what
we're aiming for.

Look, I still think it would
be better if these stones

were trickled through
a few at a time.

It would take us 20 years
with the stocks we hold.

This isn't one of your petty
smuggling rackets.

This operation is on a scale
that you don't appear to grasp.

I'm only trying to warn you
that the Federation knows

this stuff's is getting in,
and so do the Customs.

Sooner or later,
somebody is gonna start
mentioning a few names.

Suppose you leave us
to worry about that.

I think that might be wise.

By the way, how is Ross getting
on after his tragic loss?

He's carrying on in business.

He's even talking of going
into partnership.

Is he?
With whom?

A new man called Steed.

This Mr. Steed,
is he backing Ross?

Well, he must be
pretty well loaded

to set up as a dealer
at all, mustn't he?

Besides, I heard
he paid £30,000

for Ross' house in cash.

What about his private life?

He's married,
that's all I know.

Then you better get to know him
a little better, haven't you?

I'll try.

Well,
what are you waiting for?

Better get back the way you came
and take care you're not seen.

And by the way,
I shall need the use

of your workshop again
tomorrow night.

Now look, you can't go on
dealing right in the center

- of the garden.
- Why not?

That's where the dealers are.

Well, couldn't they
come out here?

And run the risk
of being followed?

We run quite enough risk
with you coming here.
Now get out.

Do we really need that boy?

His workshop comes in useful.

And he knows are quite
a few dealers.

Perhaps he's right about
being a bit more cautious.

My instructions are
to dispose of these stones

as quickly as possible.

That means that we must
test our strength

and we can't do that
cautiously.

Well, Mr. Steed,

your bank seems to think
highly of you.

Well, Sir John
is an old friend, Mr. Ross.

- Hmm, so you'd be all right
for an overdraft?
- Mm-hmm.

I've had my solicitor
draw up a draft deed

- of partnership
there as you see.
- I know.

I've checked it.

The only point is,
Mr. Steed,

if you'll excuse me asking,

just how much do you know
about the technical side

of this business?

Oh, as I explained to you,
I'm no expert.

I think I'll leave that to you

until I get to know
more about it.

I think my most
useful contribution

is putting up capital.

- Mr. Steed,
we are in business.
- Excellent.

By the way,
how do you like my house?

Well, my wife's seen it.
She seems very happy.

Seems an awful pity
you have to sell, though.

Well, after what happened
to my wife,

there is just myself
and my daughter.

Why do we need
such a big place?

Well, I'm happy to arrange
the sale for you today.

- So it's all yours.
- Fine.

Is there anything else you would
like to know while you are here?

Yeah, there's one thing
that puzzles me.

I went through your books.

How do you work out the Customs
and excise duty on rough stones?

The Federation works that
out with the Customs

whenever they import stones.

Then the Federation
and the Customs,

they take their whack,

and believe me
it's a big whack.

Unless you're dealing
in illicit stones, too.

Obviously,
if you pay no customs,
you make a fortune.

- That's why people go
to such lengths to do it.
- Mm-hmm.

Mr. Steed,
before we go any further,

I would like to get
one thing clear.

If you are in partnership
with me,

you'll deal legitimately.

- Naturally.
- Sorry I'm late, daddy.

Oh, hello.

This is my new partner,
Mr. Steed.

My daughter, Jackie.
She works for me.

- From now on, for us.
- Very nice, too.

I'll be seeing a lot more
of you then, Jackie.

If you want anything, Ross,
I'll be at the house.

I've got to help
the little woman move in.

Jackie, you know
it's after 10:00?

- I had a late night.
- Who with?

Daddy, I'm nearly 20.

I should be able to go out
with whom I please.

All right, you answered
my question.

Now I suppose we don't talk
for the rest of the day.

Now look, darling,

all I want is that you
don't waste yourself.

You are all I've got left now.

Daddy, I've got a headache.

I don't feel
like another lecture.

Well, you are going to get one
whether you feel like it or not!

Not if you're gonna start on
about Nicky!

That boy is no good for you.

He's already been
in trouble once.

Well, that's all over now.
In any case, I don't care.

Daddy, I love Nicky and there's
nothing you can do about that.

- Can't you knock?
- I did. You didn't hear.

You've got a nerve coming here
during working hours.

Isn't it enough to drag her out
half the night?

- I didn't come to see Jackie.
I came to see you.
- Oh.

Jackie, go down to the café
and bring me a cup of tea. Yes?

Go on.

Now, Mr. Ross,

I'd like to talk to you
about your new partner.

Oh, you're unloaded then.

I thought I saw
a Pantechnicon moving away.

Look, did you really have
to bring all this junk?

Well, I wasn't gonna
leave them in the flat

for that vandal
of a decorator to ruin.

Well, couldn't you have got
the Natural History museum

to take them off
your hands a couple of weeks?

I prefer to keep
my eye on them.

Give me a hand down,
will you?

- Oh, hold on.
- Oh.

Take your fares,
twice round

the children's zoo
for six pence.

- Did you enjoy it,
my love?
- Not much.

By the way,
I'm glad you walked in.

I've just been having a talk
to one of the neighbors.

There appears
to be some mystery

about the previous
lady of the house.

I meant to mention that.

Yes, she had a terrible
accident with a face pack.

How can one have an accident
with a face pack?

Well, it was made of a sort of
plaster of Paris compound,

and it hardened
rather quickly.

The coroner gave
accidental death.

I don't think so, though.
I have my doubts.

- You think she was murdered?
- Yeah, I think so.

Here?

No, up in the bedroom,
I'd say.

I see.

Well, that's all
I wanted to know.

Have you got anything
to drink?

I think under those antlers
there you'll find some.

Have you ever heard
of a fellow called Fenton?

No, I don't think so.
Why, should I have done?

Well, he spent most of
his life in South Africa.

- I was in East Africa.
- Yes, probably there, too.

- Glasses?
- In the bar.

He was a member of the Diamond
Federation out there until

he was sacked for dealing
in illicit stones.

Well?

He left breathing fire
on the Federation,

and came to London
a couple of years ago,

went into hiding.

I think he's the fellow behind
this illegal diamond operation.

I thought the Federation
had their own security people.

Why are you involved?

Well, it's got rather
wide implications.

These people have an unlimited
supply of diamonds,

and I mean unlimited.

They could even take over
the entire market

if they could get buyers
to deal with them.

- Cheers, love.
- Cheers.

And if they moved in
on industrial diamonds,

they could get a grip
on our industry,

particularly armaments.

There's not much you can do
without cutting tools.

All the same, I can't see anyone
breaking the Diamond Federation.

Well, from what
I've heard of Fenton,

he's mad enough to try.

You set yourself up
as a dealer

in the hope that
they'll approach you.

I'd like to see
how they operate.

So you and I will have
to convince them

that we're legitimate.

Are these
all you've got for me?

These are the only ones
I thought I could trust.

- Then you better close up
and set your alarm.
- Right.

Now, gentlemen,
as you've seen,

this first parcel
is of second... brilliance,

total weight
2,200 karats.

Now who'll offer me
12 pounds a karat?

All right.

I'll start at 11.76 pounds
a karat,

ought make a round figure,
£25,000 the parcel.

Who will offer me
25,000 pounds?

I'm offered 25,000 pounds.
Will anyone raise that?

25,850 pounds.

25,850 pounds.
That's 11.76 pounds a karat.

Now come along, gentlemen,
you know very well

that this is at least 2,000
below Federation prices.

- 26,000.
- 26,000.

- 26,400.
- 26,400.

Anything further?

Mr. Van Klee.

This second parcel, gentlemen,
is industrials,

total weight,
4,000 karats.

Do you care to inspect it.

It's all right, gentlemen,
don't be alarmed.

Go and see who it is.

- It's Van Berg!
- Stay where you are,
gentlemen.

- Is he alone?
- Yes.

- Then let him in.
- With this stuff
lying around, are you mad?

I said let him in.

- These yours?
- No.

- Where did they come from?
- That's none of
your business, Van Berg.

You've answered my question.

You all know these are
illicit stones, don't you?

And you know
you can't prove that

because one stone
is exactly like another.

I don't have to prove anything.
I'll leave that to the Customs.

Why didn't you bring
the Customs officers with you?

I'll ask the questions.

I tell you why you didn't bring
them with you, Van Berg,

'cause you know that you're
gonna make a fool of yourself.

I don't know what you think
you're doing here.

I suppose you've been doing
some private sleuthing.

Well, all you'll find
is a few diamond merchants

dealing among themselves.

What do you prefer
to do about them?

I'm not going to argue with you.
I don't have to.

I shall impound these stones
as evidence.

I shall make a report
on each one of you

to the Federation
and the police.

- Now, look here...
- You all know
what that means.

Van Berg?

Those diamonds belong to me.

Your Federation has run
this industry long enough.

It's time we changed that.

No, Fenton,
don't be a fool!

(gunshots)

Pick those stones up.

- Well?
- He won't float.

- Supposing they drag
the Thames?
- Why should they?

Van Berg disappeared
in Hatton Garden.

- He might be anywhere.
- I still don't see why
you had to kill him.

He was starting to breathe
down our necks.

But he couldn't identify
those stones.

The dealers
were getting nervous.

How do you know that
they won't get so nervous

that they'll run straight
to the police for protection?

For the same reason
that you don't, my dear Nicky.

No one can be protected
every minute of the day.

It only takes a few seconds
to kill a man.

Now tell me,
how are you getting on

with our new
acquaintance, Steed?

I'm not sure of him yet.

- Have you approached him?
- Yes.

I'm seeing him tonight.

He's throwing a party
for some dealers,

and Jackie and I have
got ourselves invited.

Well,
you better get over there.

Would you like Lisa to go
with you to back you up.

No, I can handle it myself.

I hope you can,
for Steed's sake as well.

Thanks, George.
You're a big help.

Hey, you're going
a bit faster than me.

- Speed of the slowest ship, eh?
- There we are, love.

- Turn it right.
- Excuse me.

Darling, could you turn
the sound up a bit?

- Yes.
- Thank you, my love.

Oh, shall we lead them
out there, Mrs. Daniels?

- Would you do me the honor?
- I'm awfully sorry,

but I'm not
very good at dancing.

Now I don't believe it.
Come on, let's give it a go.

- Well, if you insist.
- Careful of the carpet.

Ah, this was a good idea.

- Livens things up a bit,
don't you think?
- Yes.

You are lucky moving here.
I've always liked this house.

Yeah, it's got a very nice
feel to it.

We haven't started
the decorating yet, of course.

Oh, but I shouldn't have
thought that was necessary.

I mean, Mrs. Ross has
such very good taste.

Yes.
(chuckles)

Doesn't go too well with
my wife's trophies, I'm afraid.

No.

I do hope Max is all right.
Come and dance, Max.

No, no, thanks my dear.
I'm quite happy.

He seems to be.

It's awfully kind of you
to invite us, Mr. Steed.

Not at all.
It was a pleasure.

- Excuse me. I think my husband
wants to speak to me.
- Oh.

- Let me take your coat.
- Oh, thank you.

If you'd like to go over
to the bar,

my husband will give you
a drink.

But we've only just arrived,
Max.

I'm sorry, Steed, but we have
to go on down to town.

- I don't wanna be late.
- That's too bad.
Shall I see you to the door?

No, it's okay.
We'll show ourselves out.

- Thank you very much.
- Thank you for the dance.
Good night.

Come along, my dear.
Come along.

Excuse me.

Oh, Jackie, it's very good
of you to come.

- This is Nicky.
- How do you do, Nicky?

What will you have
to drink, eh?

- Oh, a gin and orange, please.
- Gin and orange.

- Orange squash.
- Orange squash.

What happened to
your partner, John?

They had an appointment in town.
They sent you their apologies.

- Will you have
a drink, my darling?
- Oh, no, thank you.

I've got one started
over there.

Mr. Steed, I wonder if
I could have a word with you.

By all means.

Jackie, do come and meet
my mother-in-law.

- She's really quite
a character.
- Oh.

- Oh, you've forgotten
your gin and orange.
- Thank you.

Now what did you want
to see about?

I thought you might be
interested in a proposition.

Proposition?
Hmm. Hi.

I have some diamonds
to sell.

Nothing very subtle about you,
is there?

It could be
a very profitable deal.

How profitable?

You can have a million pound's
worth if you want.

There's no limit.

My partner does the buying,
you know that.

His resources are
somewhat limited.

We... we thought
you might like
to start trading

on your own account.

How will I get it?

You leave that to us.
Now what do you say?

No, I don't think so.
Try someone else.

- Well, everything all right?
- Jackie's in a bad state.

It's quite understandable
coming back to her old home.

Of course,
I quite understand.

Jackie, why don't you,
come and dance.

- Yes, go on.
- Well, thank you.

Let me fill this up for you.
What was it?

- Gin and orange.
- Right.

Nicky:
Just a minute, Steed.

I thought we'd had
our little chat.

You will excuse us,
won't you, my darling?

So what is it now?

I've made you an offer
and you've turned it down.

You're no fool, Steed,
you know what that means?

What does it mean?

It means we shall have to use
some other form of persuasion.

It's not going to be
very pleasant.

You're sweating, Nicky.

Here, miss,
what are you doing here?

Ow!

What's going on?

Is he a friend of yours?

He works for me.

Does he always give your
customers such a warm welcome?

She was in here
when I came in.

- Door was open so I came in
to wait for you.
- No, it couldn't have been

'cause I locked up last night
myself and I set the alarm.

Get out.

I'm terribly sorry about this,
Mrs. Steed.

You do understand with so many
valuables lying around,

- we have to be very careful.
- Oh, yes, that's all right.

You... you wanted to see me
about something?

Um, yes, Jackie was telling me
you specialize

in jewelry repairs.

I manufacture jewelry, yes.

I also do repairs
from time to time.

Is there anything special?

Yes, I was wondering if you
could fix this watch for me.

A couple of stones seemed to
have fallen out of the mounting.

It shouldn't be too difficult.

Where did you get this?

My husband gave it to me
as a present. Why?

You do have a customs receipt
for this, don't you?

We should have one,
but I haven't got it with me.

I'm sorry.
I'm not taking that on.

Then I'll have to try
someone else, won't I?

Jackie seemed to think
you'd be able to.

- Mrs. Steed?
- Yes?

That's a smuggled watch,
isn't it?

I wouldn't have thought that
would have worried you.

What do you mean?

Jackie told me about your bit
of bother 12 months ago.

Did she also tell you
that I was framed?

She claimed that, yes.

Your story was that someone
dumped a batch of watches on you

for you to reset into
different mountings.

Yes, and ten minutes later,
the Customs walked in.

Whoever dumped those watches
also tipped off the Customs.

Still, you were lucky not
to go to jail, weren't you?

I would have done
if I hadn't paid up.

But the Customs prefer
to get money out of you.

I would say a 10,000 pound fine,

must have been very difficult
for a small jeweler to find.

- Friends raised it.
- The same friends
who got you in

on this diamond
smuggling racket?

Is that what you're doing now,
paying off your debt?

Who are you working for,
Mrs. Steed,

- the Customs
or the Federation?
- Neither.

By the way, that watch of mine
is quite legitimate.

I bought it
in a Customs auction.

Sid.

Yep.

Are you sure you locked up
last night?

Of course, I'm sure,
I always do.

- And set the alarm?
- And set the alarm.

Come here.
Look at this.

Whoever did that managed
to cut the wires

without setting off
the alarm.

You better report it
to the boss, hadn't you?

I don't have to report
to Fenton

everything that happens
in my own workshop.

Just as you like, mate.

- Nice to see you again.
- I won't keep you.

I just wanted to say
how sorry we were

we had to leave your
party so early.

Oh, that's all right.
Let me take your coat.

Thank you.

All the same,
I do owe you an explanation.

Oh, you had to go into town,
didn't you?

Yes, but it wasn't
as important as all that.

Oh?

Well, I suppose I shouldn't
discuss my husband's business

behind his back.

Oh, I know how you feel,
Mrs. Daniels,

but wives should take an
interest, shouldn't they?

That's exactly what
I always tell Max.

He worries himself sick,
expects sympathy from me,

but he won't tell me
what's the matter.

Sit down.

- Cigarette?
- Thank you.

So you don't know what it is
that's worrying him?

I do now.

I got it out of him eventually.

Well?

- You'll keep it
to yourself, won't you?
- Mm-hmm.

- You know about this
illicit diamond business?
- Yes.

They're putting pressure
on Max.

I see.

Then we both have
the same problem.

I thought so.

I told Max I was sure
that Mr. Steed

had been approached as well.

I suggested he ought
to speak to your husband.

What did he say to that?

Something about wondering
whether Mr. Steed

might be in with
the rest of the gang.

- Oh, but surely...
- I said I couldn't believe
a man like your husband

would get involved
in business like that.

- Well, he's not the type.
- That's nice of you,
Mrs. Daniels.

But that man, Nicky's got
something to do with it.

Because when he turned up
at your party,

Max decided to leave.

Did your husband tell you
what kind of pressure

they've been
putting on him?

No. He didn't.

- But I do know that
it affects me somehow.
- You?

Max insisted I leave London
for a while.

- He wants me to go abroad.
- I see.

Tell me, did you know
Mrs. Ross very well?

Oh, yes.
We were very close friends.

Do you know if her husband

was under any kind of pressure
before she died?

Well, she didn't say so,
not in so many words.

But I knew
there was something wrong.

I think you better do
as your husband says

and go away for a bit.

But if Max is in danger,
I ought to stay and help him.

Mrs. Ross wasn't able to help
her husband much, was she?

No.
I see what you mean.

(telephone rings)

Hello?

This is Mrs. Steed here.
Is my husband there, Mr. Ross?

Yes, he's here.

Your wife.

Ross:
She sounds a bit annoyed.

- Oh, dear.
- Mm-hmm.

- Hello, darling.
- I want to talk to you.

Go ahead.

I can't talk on the phone.
When will you be back?

When I finish my work,
my dear.

Well, you better make it
sooner than that.

Otherwise,
you won't find me here.

In fact, I think it might be
better if we met at my flat.

I'll see you there
in an hour.

But, but...

Everything all right?

She's fused all the lights.

Do you know where the fuse is?

The main fuse box
is in the cellar.

Oh, thank you, I better go
and pacify the little woman.

On second thoughts,
she can calm down.

Can I have a look
at those diamonds

you bought this morning?

What for?

Well, after all,
I am your partner.

All right.

But I thought we agreed

I am in charge of this side
of the business.

Oh, of course, yes.
We'll keep to that.

I've got to learn some time,
haven't I?

Could you lend me
your little glass thing?

- With pleasure.
- Thank you.

- How much
did you pay for them?
- 15,000 pounds.

- Would you like to see
the Federation invoice?
- Not much point.

They didn't come
from the Federation.

- What are you talking about?
- I don't know how you cook
your invoices,

- but these are illicit stones.
- Illicit?

Even an expert couldn't tell
the difference, let alone you.

Late last night the Federation
stopped selling rough stones

until the illicit stuff
could be tracked down.

Anything bought since that time
must have been bought illegally.

I'm not gonna interfere
on your side of the business,

but why did you give me
that fatherly chat

about buying legally?

I didn't want you
to get involved.

Very thoughtful of you.
Why not?

Because I didn't want the same
thing to happen to your wife

that happened to mine.

Why didn't you
tell me this before?

- I didn't dare.
- They killed your wife,
you had nothing to lose...

Or were you frightened
for your own skin?

No, no,
no, not for me.

I don't care about
myself anymore.

But I do care about my Jackie,
my daughter.

Yeah, I see.

Steed... she...
She's all I've got left

in the world now.

Have you told her
what's happening?

How can I tell her?

How can I tell her that
because of my obstinacy,

her mother was killed?

Would she believe me

when she's so in love
with that Nicky creature?

She would think I was trying
to break them up.

Hmm. They really got you,
haven't they?

Yes, that's how they are getting
everyone in the business,

through their families.

That's why everyone
is afraid to speak up.

You better have
your diamonds back.

Steed...

if you'll take my advice,

keep quiet about this.

Remember, you have got
a wife as well.

I haven't forgotten.

Neither have they.

(knock on door)

- Who is it?
- Nicky.

I thought I told you never
to come here in daylight.

The Customs have just
made a swoop on the Garden.

They're going through
everybody's stocks.

That's not
for the first time.

Yes. But this time,
they got more to go on.

Did you know that the Federation
stopped issuing any diamonds?

I heard early this morning,

our dealers have all
been informed.

Well, then haven't we better
lie low for a bit

- until things blow over?
- Certainly not.

This is where
we make ourselves felt.

Federation's played
right into our hands.

By withholding
their own stocks,

they're forcing the dealers
to buy from us.

But you can't force
the Federation out of business.

I believe that we can
take over this industry.

With our stocks,

we could have an annual turnover
of 200 million pounds.

But apart from the Federation,
you're up against the Customs.

You're up against
the government.

When we take over, we shall
make the same deal with them

- that the Federation has done.
- You don't seriously think

- they're going to deal
with murderers, do you?
- Why not?

We shouldn't be the first
monopoly to establish ourselves

over a few dead bodies.

There's a price
for everything.

Now tell me, have you informed
the dealers of our next auction?

- Yes.
- Then you better get back
to Hatton Garden.

What about Steed?

I haven't got anywhere
with him yet.

Well, I think we can tie that
problem up by tonight.

Ooh. Oh, hello.

I was just doing
the squiggly bits.

They always seem
to to leave those.

- Where is that painter
of yours, by the way?
- I don't know.

Whenever I look in,

he's out somewhere
doing another job.

He ought to learn to lock
the door when he goes out.

Anyone might wander in.

What did you want to see
loving hubby about so urgently?

I take it you knew from
the start that this gang

brings pressure on the dealers
by getting at their wives.

Yes, it passed
through my mind.

That's why you set me up
in that house, wasn't it?

As a clay pigeon for someone
to take a potshot at?

You haven't come to
any harm yet, have you?

You're doing your best to make
them try, aren't you?

Look, if it happens,
I'll be around.

Gee.

Now I've been
to Nicky's workshop

and I think you're right.

He is the weak link.

I have a feeling he wants
to get out, but he's scared to.

And I found these,
hold your hand out.

- Were there anymore?
- No. I don't think so.

They obviously keep their
stock elsewhere.

Oh, even with my very,
very limited knowledge,

these must be worth,
what, 10,000 quid?

- You think so?
- Mm.

Give them to me a minute.

Where are you?
Oh, I'm sorry, yes.

Get 'em.

What are you gonna do?

A disappearing act.

(chuckles)
You're still there.

Now, find your diamonds.

Taste it.

- What?
- Taste it.

- Oh, salt.
- Rock salt crystals,

almost identical in
appearance to rough diamonds.

- So don't tell me they're
dealing in this, eh?
- Oh, no.

It might fool you
at a glance,

but it wouldn't fool
a diamond merchant.

But it does indicate
how they're getting them

into the country.

Yes. Real diamonds mixed in
with a cargo of rock salt.

Get them through Customs,
add water,

- dissolve the salt,
then pick out your stones.
- Hmm.

We've still got to solve
the main problem.

Where did they get
these diamonds from
in the first place?

The Federation controls
the world's mines.

Even the Russians
distribute through them.

What about China?
Does that fit geologically?

North China, perhaps.

Or Manchuria,
they also produce rock salt.

My dear, you've been a great
help to your husband's career.

Now you've got a phone?
Where is it?

- Yes, go ahead and use it.
- Thank you. But where is it?

I haven't the faintest idea.

I'm getting the Customs
to give us a list of rock salt...

Mrs. Daniels.

You say your wife rang
you yesterday lunchtime?

Yes.
She rang me at the office.

She said she was going
down into town

to make some arrangements
for going away

and you'd invited her
to your town flat.

- Did she actually say
she'd spoken to me?
- No.

I think she said that
you'd left a message for her.

Whoever left that message,
Mr. Daniels,

it certainly wasn't me.

Steed, I'm not gonna let them
get away with it this time.

I've got to see the police this
morning to make a statement.

I'm gonna tell them
everything I know.

I should have done it
a long time ago.

I quite understand
how you feel, Mr. Daniels.

- Do you think
that's quite wise?
- What have I got to lose now?

- Do you have any children?
- Yes, a daughter,

but she's staying with
my wife's parents in Leeds.

- You're not the only one
that knows that.
- I got to do something!

At least the police could
pick up those we know about.

On what charge?
Defrauding the Customs?

They'd get a smart lawyer.
They'd be out next morning.

And what about the rest
of the group?

- They're still on the loose.
- Just what do you
suggest I do?

Now look, you carry back
to the Garden

and you carry on
trading normally.

- Trading with whom?
- With the same people.

- You have no choice.
- Is that what you're gonna do?

If I only have myself
to think of,

I'd probably still hold out.

But there's Cathy.

So they know about my flat.

Killing Mrs. Daniels
is an early warning system.

Do you suppose they also know
that I'm not your wife?

Probably think you keep a flat
for your extramural activities.

(telephone rings)

Yep.

Yep. Oh, hold on a minute,
will you?

- A lady for you.
- Thank you.

- Hello?
- Mrs. Steed,

my name is Liza Denham
of the Denham Beauty Parlor.

We are running a free trial of
a beauty treatment in your area.

You have been selected
from a list of names

in the telephone book.

I wondered when it might be
convenient for me to call.

Would you hold on a moment?
I'll look in my diary.

It's the lady from
the beauty parlor.

She wants to call on me.

Make an appointment.

Darling, it's beautiful.

Well, aren't you gonna
put it on?

Well, it should be
you who puts it on.

There.

Happy?

Well, yes.

You don't sound very sure.

I'm just thinking
you could have chosen

somewhere a bit
more romantic.

Darling, I'm sorry, I couldn't
get away from here today.

Hey, I'll tell you what,

I'll propose to you
all over again

in the most romantic place
you can think of, all right?

All right.
(giggles)

Hey, look, you better
get back to your father

or he'll be wondering
where you are, won't he?

Yes. Should I tell him
we're engaged?

Yes, I think you should.

- Oh, hello.
- Hello, Jackie.

I'll see you at the office.

I hope you can keep her
in the style

to which she's accustomed.

Do you think you'd be able to
get her father's approval?

- He'll do what he's told.
- I wouldn't count on it.

He's quite an obstinate
old fellow, you know.

- You came to discuss business?
- Yes, at your suggestion.

I'm very glad to see
you've come to your senses.

How much would you like?

I'll start with a small sample.

20,000?

Say 10,000 to start with
and we'll build from there.

- How do I take delivery?
- You leave the cash
with your wife.

- We'll do the rest.
- That seems
a bit complicated.

Do you treat everybody
this way?

Until I trust them, yes.

I can't afford
to trust anybody.

You could always try.

I think I'd like to remove
a few of the hairs

from the outer tip
of the brow here.

I might as well take
them out permanently.

All right.

You're well-equipped,
aren't you?

(whirring)

Do you always visit
your clients in their homes?

I prefer to.

My clients are more relaxed
in their own homes.

You run the business
by yourself?

My husband drops in from time
to time to look at the accounts.

Now a few
from the other brow.

Please,
hold your head still.

There.

Now if I might
make a suggestion.

You should do use a slightly
lighter powder base.

I'll bring one along with me
next time I call.

But that is, of course,

if you want me to go on
with the treatment.

Oh, it's really rather
up to you, isn't it?

Well, then I'll call again,
if I may.

I almost forgot.

- I have a preparation
for your husband as well.
- Oh?

How long has he been
taking beauty treatments?

Oh, this isn't from me.

- I'm just delivering it
for a friend.
- I see.

Let's hope he doesn't mistake it
for talcum powder then.

I was told it was
cash on delivery.

There seems to be
some misunderstanding.

My friend was under the
impression it would be in cash.

My husband didn't have time
to go to the bank this morning,

but the check is made out
to cash

you merely have to
present it.

I don't think your
husband's sense of humor

is going to be
appreciated.

Really?
Well, it never occurred to me.

I suppose the bank manager
would be a bit suspicious,

a perfect stranger
walking in with a cash check

for that amount.

What game are you trying
to play with us, Steed?

A genuine mistake.
I write checks automatically.

Just get the cash to me
in the next hour.

I'll see that
it's attended to.

Oh, I'm very satisfied
with the first consignment.

Let's make the other one
a little larger,

don't you think?

We'll deal with this one first,
we will.

- Well?
- I don't trust him.

- He knew we wouldn't
take a check.
- Of course he did.

He wanted to see the diamonds
before he paid up.

I can understand that.

I should have done
the same myself.

As a matter of fact,
I should be rather suspicious

if he had paid up
without seeing it.

But what else did he say?

- He said he wanted
to take some more.
- Good.

Then let's give him
the opportunity.

When he brings
that cash over,

tell him to come
to the auction tonight.

Well, don't look so worried,
Nicky.

We can take care of Steed.

He wants to marry you, eh?

I prefer to get
your approval, but...

If I don't give it,
you'll do it anyway.

We're engaged.

Jackie, if you are
engaged, where is the ring?

I'm not wearing it
for the moment.

It didn't fit very well.

He, a jeweler,
can't make a ring to fit?

Now you better tell me
the whole truth.

You're not wearing his ring

because you're not sure,
are you?

That's why you came
to see me.

- Daddy, I want
to marry him, but...
- But what?

Well, just sometimes
I'm not really sure

if I can trust him.

Now look, darling,
if you are not sure,

why don't you give yourself

plenty of time
to think about it?

How many times
should I tell you.

Go away somewhere
for a holiday?

You need it badly.
Why not doing that first?

Oh, no, no,
I don't want to leave him.

You're afraid
he'll change his mind

if you're not here
to keep an eye on him, eh?

No.
No, it isn't that.

I can assure you,
if he really cares about you,

he'll be here
when you come back.

All right, Daddy,
I'll do as you say for once.

That's a good girl.

Now you leave all
the arrangements to me.

I want you to leave tonight.

- Tonight?
- Yes, it's very important
for me, too.

I'm sorry, darling.
I won't be able to see you off

because I have
another appointment.

Customs couldn't give me a list
of all rock salt importers.

All they could say was
that they were unloaded
in these wharfs here

within more than a score
of little warehouses.

Fenton must have them pretty
well hidden anyway.

Couldn't you have
Nicky followed?

I've done it night and day.
The trouble is he knows it.

Now Fenton is holding
his auction tonight.

They'll collect their stones
and bring them to the Garden.

I'm gonna take a walk around
to those wharfs, I think.

Are you going
to the auction?

I don't know.
I may not bother.

It depends what
I find this afternoon.

If you don't,
I suppose I can expect

my second course
of beauty treatments.

A bid of 150,000 pounds
by Mr. Jacobs,

can I take it any further?

Mr. Jacobs?

The next batch is also
of the first water.

Total weight 10,000 karats,
do carefully inspect.

- No sign of Steed yet?
- I warned you.

We'll give him another
10 minutes and that's all.

Now, gentlemen, can anyone
offer me 25 pounds a karat?

- All right, 25 pounds.
- 25 pounds.

Mr. Ross, we haven't
had a bid from your firm.

Fenton:
I know you're a little
pressed for cash,

but I'm sure that your
partner would underwrite it.

I can't act for my partner.

In any case,
I'm no longer interested.

If you're not interested,
Mr. Ross, why didn't you
leave earlier?

- That's my affair.
- You weren't waiting
for the 10:00 train

to leave Victoria?

Your daughter's not on it.

You didn't think we'd
let her get away as easily
as that, did you?

Where is she?

She's quite safe
for the moment.

She just couldn't resist
coming to say good-bye

to her fiancé,
could she, Nicky?

You're not going
to get my Jackie.

You hear? You are not
going to get my Jackie.

You can do what you like,
you are not...

What are we going
to do with him?

Put him in the van
and take him to the wharf.

One starts defying us,
the rest will follow suit.

I don't think we ought
to let his partner

- defy us very much
longer either.
- Very well.

- And Liza?
- Hmm?

Now that Mr. Ross
is out of the way,

you better see that his daughter
doesn't go to the police.

No! Jackie
knows nothing of this.

- She never has.
- I can't take a risk.

- Fenton, you're
out of your mind.
- Nicky.

Fenton, I'm warning you
not to touch that girl.

If anything happens to her,
I shall go straight
to the police.

I don't care if I spend
the rest of my life in prison,

do you hear?

See to Mrs. Steed first.
The girl can wait.

Oh, I'm so glad you come.

How did you find me?

I saw their van coming
out of the wharfs.

They'll be here soon.

Quick.

(footsteps)

- What do you want me
to do with him?
- Put him inside.

We'll get rid of him later.
I'll get the rest
of the diamonds.

(screams)
Look out!

You're late for
your diamonds, Steed.

Liza is already on her way
to your wife.

- Where is she?
- Get out of my way.

(yells)
Where is she?

- I'll get you an ambulance.
- Thanks.

Your father.
Let him go.

I've been expecting you
all evening, Miss Denham.

Then you know what
I've called about?

Yes, but I don't quite see how
you're gonna manage it.

You don't think I'd come
by myself, do you?

Mr. Daniels.

I'd prefer not to have
to shoot you.

The police cause
so much fuss

about the use of guns,
Mrs. Steed.

Let's drop this Mrs. Steed
farce, shall we?

I might as well tell you,

that he's just
an acquaintance of mine

and anything you do to me won't
bother him in the slightest.

Even if I believed you,

we could hardly let you
stay alive now, could we?

Do go along with Liza,
Mrs. Steed.

You'll find her methods
are much gentler.

She's got a gun.

(gunshot)

(gunshot)

(gunshot)

Don't bother to fire,
Mr. Daniels.

Your gun's empty.

(gun clicking)

There you are, my beauty.

Oh, I hope that'll do.

- I didn't think you liked it.
- I don't.

I'm just making quite certain
it doesn't come down

off the wall.

I never expected
my flat to be finished.

I told my painter
to get a move on.

Your painter?

I had to get you out
of here somehow, didn't I?

Oh, they found a million
pounds' worth of diamonds

in those warehouses,

take or leave a few
thousand quid, you know,

and Mr. Daniels has told all.

Mr. Daniels was quite a shock,
wasn't he?

Yeah, It'd have been
quite a shock

if Mr. Daniels
had been using a .38

which fired eight
rounds, wouldn't it?

There is such a thing,
you know?

I know,
but they look different.

Not very.
You took quite a chance.

You sound
as if you care.

My dear,
for better or for worse.

(theme music playing)