All language subtitles for Smrt v sedle (1958).ENG

Barns full of hay
are filling the air,

And bring you closer to the sky.

Smoke rises over hills and valleys.

From afar you hear
the pounding of horses.

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DEATH IN THE SADDLE

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Avolley of shots from Kid's colts
resounded across the canyon.

It marked an end to Gouse's band.

Aflush of vultures was spiralling down
to the dead bodies of the bandits.

Ancher Hawkings was revenged.

By then, Hewery Kid was riding away
in the saddle of his loyal Darling

to his golden-haired Maud.

By then, Hewery Kid was riding away
in the saddle of his loyal Darling

to his golden-haired Maud.

Hewery Kid was galloping
across the boundless prairie

that had always been his home.

Thanks to knowing the native dialect,
he was not struck by a deadly arrow,

an unwelcome companion
on the Comanche warpaths.

The chief kept puffing
at his pipe of peace.

Kid's path was clear.

With a cold heart,
he rushed upon wild buffalos

that were a menace to all horsemen
to the south of the io Grande.

He disposed of the most obtrusive beasts
by hitting them between the eyes.

Yet the animals, excited by the smell
of blood, followed the bold fellow

who had trespassed against
the laws of the reservation.

The Pacific Express
was no obstacle for him.

Faster than the bullet
from Grand Bill's gun,

he rode in front of the engine.

Where do you think you are?
Scoundrel!

Krasov 1 km
State Horse-Breeding Farm

It was a narrow escape
from the set trap.

Once more, his suspicion
did not prove to be false.

With a look in his eyes colder than
a blizzard, he scoured the countryside.

He galloped towards the Double X anch.

Who's chasing you, stranger?
- The gunmen from the STS anch.

The tractor is fixed,
you can pick it up.

Fix your breeches,
they're hanging damned low.

Now wipe your nose, you greenhorn.

You're still wet behind the ears
and yet you want to crow. Well?

I... don't understand.

I see.
I forgot we're in Czechoslovakia.

You forget sometimes too, don't you?

Where were you, shirk?
You won't get away from muck!

Just at the right moment, eh?
It's the last pile.

Leave the gunman alone.
There's no use talking to him.

Where does your fair Maud
send her letters to?

What's all this?
Move it!

Damn it! You rascals!

Which one of you was it?

I'll show you!
I'll have you running round in circles!

Where the hell were you? Halt!

Late again, eh?

Walk the horse for ten minutes!
At walking pace.

Vera! Where are you going?
- To work, Dad.

Did you have lunch?
Won't you kiss me goodbye?

Is it alright now?
- It is. When are you coming back?

Early.
- What does early mean? At what time?

You'll be back at 8 o'clock!

Bye.
What's up?

Don't forget the rehearsal tonight.
- You'll have to rehearse without me.

Alena has some business to see to.
- Hi, Vera. - Hello.

I'm filling in for her today.
Nothing doing.

I'll arrange hall and props tonight.
We can rehearse on stage next time.

What's this gathering about!
Move it!

Didn't you hear?
Move it!

What do you say if we go, eh?

Desperado is jealous.

Ah, Mr. Kosina.

Dry again, Fritz?
- No wonder!

Couldn't I get a small advance?

You couldn't.
It's not possible.

I already told you.
- Come on.

Maybe if I lend you...

But I haven't got much either.

Here's an invoice. Send somebody
for your tractor, it's fixed.

Where was Tomas?
Go and have a look at his horse.

I already did.
- And? - It's sweating.

Sweating?
The horse is run down and broken!

That boy rides like a fireman to a fire!
But I'll put an end to that!

I'll give him something to think about.
When I served in the army...

Calm down. It wasn't so bad
with the horse and Tomas...

Tomas is a swell lad.

The saloon is closed, cowboy.

You won't be begging for leftovers,
will you?

Shoot the cook to pieces
and wash it away with whiskey.

If it isn't Mr. Boucek again!
Your lunch is cold.

Stand still!

There, there!

Come on, come on.

Stand still!

You see how simple it is?

Hey, hey.

The afternoon shift begins!
Are you coming or not?

Go, Tomas.
You too will learn this one day.

It's seven past two!
Gallop!

He wouldn't dare things
like that in the army.

When I served in the army...
- I know, but we're not in the army.

You don't want to, eh!
I'll help you, you beast!

Are you going or not?

Well!
- That's a good boy.

I can't stand it any longer.
- You'll have to get used to it.

Come in.
- May I?

Come in, cowboy.

Thanks for lending it to me.
- Put it over there.

Would you like a bit of fire water?
- No thanks, Mr. Pilc.

Come on. You must jump an obstacle
to get to the finish.

I see you have no practice, boy.

Begin burning off the grass
straight in the morning.

Won't you stay for dinner?
- We're having goulash.

Thank you, Mrs. Mikotova.
But I've already cooked my dinner.

How can you enjoy cooking?
I used to go to a small pub

where they made delicious tripes.

Tripes must be thoroughly cooked,
I prefer quick meals.

Wait. But in that pub,

there was a pretty cook
who fancied dragoons.

And I was a handsome chap back then.

You see, young man,
Fritz Kosina here

he was a clever bugger.
The star of the racecourse.

A rider of nerve.

And Mr. Pilc, my dear boy,
I was somebody too.

I was a renowned bookmaker.

All the big names of the turf
used to bet with me. - We know that.

And today?
I'm a plain maintenance man.

It's fixed, sir.

Be frank, Fritz.
Was I ever a skinflint?

You always got your money
for every tip you gave me. In cash.

I don't mean to remind you
all the time but... - Come in.

Am I disturbing? - You, sir? Never.
We're leaving anyway.

I'm going to town in the morning.
Brand these yearlings.

You can depend on me, sir.
- Oh, Mr. Pilc.

I came to pick Fritz up.
For a game of cards, you see.

I know you don't like me, but I'm not
making money on horses anymore.

I'm building socialism.
- I can imagine that.

Wait, Tomas, I'm coming with you.

Why did he come here?
You'd better wait outside next time.

Do you like talking to him?

Kosina was an excellent hurdler.

He could risk when money was at stake.

Did he tell you about
what happened at Liverpool?

Interference,

reckless run on the hurdle,

a deal with the bookmaker...

And the result? He was banned
from the racecourse. For life.

A pity. Such a downfall
at the peak of his career.

Ivan...

What are you doing here?
Don't you know the regulations? Well?

Any news?
- Here?

How did it go?
- I wonder whether you'll like it.

It has a 3/4 length sleeve and
a Peter Pan collar. Just a moment.

I've got to tell you something.
Ichard went with me.

Our Don Juan? I'm going.
Good night, Mr. Horejsi.

Thanks for filling in for me.

(Herdsmen Songs performed by the Krasov
State Horse-Breeding Farm Choir)

It's an excellent idea, Vera.

You always come up
with something quite original.

I'll sit in the first row
to be close to you.

Are you fond of such songs?

I didn't know that.
- Of course I am.

Especially of cowboy songs.

But we're making fun of them.

If you were a horserider...

You never saw me in the saddle?
- Unfortunately not.

You might be surprised.

Hi.

Do you go swimming here too?

Sometimes.

Are you going home?

Not yet.

The director will be looking for you.
It's getting late.

Not to worry.

Tomas? You aren't scared, are you?
- No.

Would you get a water lily for me?

If I wanted to...
- Tomas...

But I don't want to, you see?

Tomas, please...

I get it.

You don't have a bathing suit, do you?
I'm off.

Maud walked beside Hewery Kid.

She wasn't walking.
She was as if flying.

Kid was holding the reins of his loyal
Darling firmly in his hand.

They were approaching
the Double X anch.

The thought stirred up
Kid's cool mind.

Does this blossom of the prairie
hear his burning heart?

Did you say something?
- No.

I mean...

I can see your hacienda, signorita.

Could I call you Maud, Vera?

You're such a fool!

What?

I'm going, Mummy.
- Bye.

Don't run yourself off your feet.
- Are you awake, signor?

Let's hope your guns don't burn out.

Light bay stud.

A sissy, eh!

Next!

I can't stand looking at this.
It hurts them.

You'd rather give every horse
a business card, wouldn't you?

Lmagine you're in the Wild West.

They brand horses just like we do.

Cowboys.

He's really good.

Wait.

Shirk!

You run around all night...
- It makes you annoyed, doesn't it?

We'll make even with you!
- We?

Only if I don't make even with
you first. - What did you say?

Come on then!

That's all.

Fritz, take care of it, will you?

What's this supposed to mean?

It's combat training, sir.

A good horse is
a cowboy's best friend,

Who never lets him down
when times are bad.

At sundown, for us two alone

The land sings its beautiful song.

Barns full of hay
are filling the air,

And bring you closer to the sky.

Smoke rises over hills and valleys.

From afar you hear
the pounding of horses.

You could have learnt it by now.
- I knew it at home, I swear...

Here it is!

I have it right here!

Mr. Vanicek, guys!

For the right mood,
to suit your complexion,

your eyes, nose, hair and all.

Why didn't you stay
with the circus, Mr. Vanicek?

What would you do without me?

Hands up, beautiful Maud!
- Gunmen,

I'd make even with Tomas now.

Mr. Vanicek.
- What is it?

Do they have cowboy costumes
in the costume shop?

Of course they do.
- I've got an idea, guys!

Unlucky at cards,
lucky in love, dear ichard.

That's fifty hellers each.

Afine winning.

Your beer, gentlemen.

Everybody has to make
some side money.

Stop spinning me.

Enough! My head is spinning.
- Jiri!

Wait. Stop it.
What about the director?

I'll explain it to him.
But not a word to anybody else.

It has to be a surprise, Mr. Vanicek.

You can rely on me.
As always.

When can you get it all?

What's he doing here?
- You'll have to wait a day or two.

I'll find some time
and I'll get it for you. - Mr. Vanicek!

I'm coming! - The bill, please!
- That's settled then.

Dark are the woods and the hilltops,

the sun is setting beyond the horizon.

The horses are calm in their pens,

Only I have to stay awake

and ride through the prairie
with my horse.

Darkness is growing as night falls,

I'm riding through the prairie
on my horse.

In my hand I firmly hold my gun,

As unknown land
is stretching far beyond.

Suddenly a gunshot cuts
the silence of the night,

And a lasso dashes over my head.

"Halt" I yell and fire my gun,

the enemy vanishes in the night.

Leave him alone! Quiet!

Leave him alone!
It's spinning. Excellent!

Show us your card trick now.

You must touch penny, gentlemen.

Look!
- Bring a bottle on me!

Everybody has to make
some side money.

One on me too!

You've got to tell us something
about that rope-dancer.

I'll take three bottles then.

I used to do this at a gallop,
gentlemen.

On horseback.

Just a moment. When is your payday?
- On Thursday.

Take it. It's the regulation.

Such stupid formalities.
- I know, you'd even miss a barn.

That's just it.

Good morning.
- Hello.

I see I've got company today.

There's no need to worry
when going with Tomas.

Well.

Don't ride off.

Who are you relieving?
- Josef Kral in the valley.

At least I'll be home early.
When will we get our money?

Not before 4 o'clock.
I've to bag the wages.

I'm stripped like a Sioux.
- What?

I don't have a penny.

Josef.

Josef!

Each of Pete's men
had a reserve gun hanging a bit lower.

Their faces foretold trouble.

They galloped through Devil's Glen and
the pounding of horses ominously...

Joe!

Kralik...

Kralik!
For God's sake! What happened?

Somebody attacked me.

They stole the young stud.
- What?

I felt a blunt hit in the head.

A blunt hit?
- Blunt.

Go... get help.

You must get them.

Hewery Kid sensed
that a decisive moment was coming.

The ominous silence could be interrupted
by a tricky shot at any moment.

Where did the suspicious villains go?
They must be here!

There is no other way
from these devilish rocks.

Kid weighed his guns inlaid with pearl.

A pity he did not have his favourite
Winchester with the sawn off barrel.

Not even the slightest movement
escaped his inquisitive sight.

Caramba! It was a trap.
Where had he seen the strangers before?

Whatever their intentions were,
their thoughts were not clean.

The gunmen's creeping steps
seemed suspicious to Kid.

He knew the laws of the prairie well.
He knew that a pack of coyotes

always hunts together.

He was right!

Hewery Kid nobly threw away his guns.

He wanted to prevent bloodshed
at any cost.

The bandits have contemplated
their devilish plan more than well.

He was surrounded!

With a hawk's eye, he penetrated
the masked faces of the bandits.

He recognized Jose's
buffalo moccasins.

He knew who sought to kill him.

Yet he was calmer than
the water in the Arkansas.

Hey!
Do you want to play cowboys?

That's eight, ten, fifteen...
- And five is twenty.

I'd like to see the look
on Tomas' face now.

So would I.
- Excuse me, one ticket.

Yes. Here's the split.
- Oh yes.

This is a cinch bet.

Well, my friend, I hope it is.

The boys will give him a fine beating.
- Do you think so?

You're an idiot, aren't you?
Why are you staring at me?

Let me go! Let me go!

Don't forget my signal, guys.

We're done.

Wait. Let me in.

Is it enough? Measure him!

You're an ass.

Watch your step.

Come on! Hurry up!

Let me see.

Guys, it's as we agreed.

Guys!
- Follow him! Quick!

You blew it.
- He's got my pop-gun!

Hurry up, Ivan!

Hi, cowboys!

Back to the horses!

He got away!

What are you looking for?
- You really blew it.

Let's go across the hill to make sure
he's not sooner on the farm than us.

Ight, let's go.
- Come on, boy.

Come on.

Throw away the bag.

You've scared me. I can't recognize you.
Who are you?

Throw away the bag!
- Look, I've got a gun too.

But it can really shoot.
Let me go now, I have to bag the wages.

Be sensible...

Sulc! It was an accident.
I didn't want this to happen.

Did he recognize you? - No.
- Go to the farm!

But I...
- Hurry!

Who is this
cowardly coyote?

Kid's thirst for revenge
was inextinguishable.

You can't fool me, Mr. Sulc.

Where's your captive?
- It turned out differently.

But it was fun all the same.

Stop blabbering! He got limed.
At first, he didn't recognize us at all.

I tied him.
- You really blew it.

It turned out well after all.
Take it off and groom the horses now.

Alright. Let's go.
- Call the police! Murder!

Sulc! He may be dead.

Wait! What are you saying?

He's at the crossroad!
Call for help!

Our accountant was held up,
Mr. Kosina!

Something had to happen to him,
otherwise he'd be here by now.

Get me Hejzlar, Vera.
Yes, the Police.

Somebody will pay dearly
for this, Mrs. Mikotova.

Is it possible to unleash
the boys like that?

Calm down!
I'm telling you to calm down!

Discipline must be maintained!
Why are you staring at me like that?

Go about your business!

Stop arguing.
- I knew it.

I knew something would happen.
Take off the masquerade. Damn it!

Cizek! - Yes.
- I'm coming with you!

Fritz!

You go ahead with Tomas!

And keep an eye on him.
I suspect something. Let's go.

The rest will get back to work
and wait for my orders.

Be careful!
- Don't worry!

At the crossroad to Svatonice,
end of transmission.

The investigation team and doctor
are on their way, though if this is

some kind of that cowboy game of yours,
then the boys overdid it.

I don't understand it myself.

Yes, I'll see to it.

Nobody will leave the farm.

This mainly applies to you.
Where's Tomas?

Did you speak with Sulc?
- He was unconscious.

And now he may be...
- Who were you chasing?

The killer! - Did you recognize him?
- I know everything, Mr. Kosina.

Let's go!
What exactly happened?

That's enough.
We'll leave the rest for the report.

Such a decent man.
He had a heart of gold.

Who knows what's behind all this.
- What do you mean by that?

Couldn't you pick another day
for such roguery?

The director knew about it?

I'd never imagine...
It was only fun.

Playing with guns is fun indeed!

Will he make it?
- That's hard to say.

Go. Go now.

Take this location
from this angle.

Thank you.

The crime scene
should be searched thoroughly.

Sometimes a mere cuff link
can convict the offender.

Have you read
The Gentleman of the Underworld?

A pity, I've already returned it.

Ight at the beginning,
when the offender...

eturn to the farm. Both of you.
- Come, Tomas.

I'd be lost without his advice.
- He's a dreamer.

And I wanted to get him through.

It's Sulc's horse.

It's like he said in his testimony.
- But where is the money?

Did you tell them everything?
What really happened?

I think...
Who had the guns? The guys.

And one of them was no fake.

They got the money
and hid it somewhere.

That's how they always do it,
you see?

I'll investigate on my own
and convict them.

Frankly speaking,
I'd almost believe it.

How is Sulc?
- He's out of surgery.

Though he hasn't gained
consciousness yet.

And what about the gun?
Did you find it?

I've been to the bank
and I bring money for the advances.

So only you were there, nobody else?

Knock it off!
Do you think we're robbers?

Whose idea was it anyway?

Look, we're not talking
about it with you.

Who came up with such a stupid idea?

Vera.

Besides, you could've done it too.

Have you got an alibi?

What?
- Everything is possible.

Cowboy!

That's enough!

The game is over, isn't it?
And you know how it ended.

They'll call you
for interrogation, one by one.

That's all I found out.

None of the boys did it.
What do you think?

I still can't believe it.

And when I think it's all my fault.

Who gave you everything...

Who gave you the cowboy
hats and guns?

Me. And that's just it.

I'm sure I'll get into trouble
because of all this.

A pop-gun did not injure Mr. Sulc.
You can forget about that.

But somebody knew about our plan.
And took advantage of it.

Some news, eh?
The whole town is upside down.

It seems like the Wild West.

Did they find out anything?

Your father sure is close-lipped.

I'll call as soon as I learn anything.

Did they get him?
- Not yet.

They didn't.
And the money is gone.

Everybody has to make
some side money.

Calm down.

I repeat that nobody will leave
the farm without notifying the police.

Has anybody got anything to say?

Me.

I think I speak for everybody.

I propose...

I propose that we all donate 10%% %
of our advance

to the fund for Sulc

when he comes back.

Accepted unanimously.
Thank you, Kosina.

That's all.

You did like Sulc, didn't you?

It's a pity he won't tell us anything.
- What?

He didn't regain consciousness.

Tomas.

Tomas!

Is that all?

If you have anything else,
give it to me.

Don't force me to search you!

I repeat...

I repeat, to search you.

Which of the cowboys
is drying up here?

Don't play with me, fellas!

It's an order!

Dismissed! I'm leaving.

Would you like some candy?

A drop.

No.

Here you have it!

Burning Arizona,
Wild West Gentleman,

The Consience of the Wilderness.
Nothing but rags.

Death in the Saddle.

Death in the Saddle...

Good Heavens!
He's even being strangled here.

Or is he pushing him away?
He's strangling him.

Who is it?
- The Police.

Come downstairs to the office, sir.

I'll be right there.

Come in.

Am I invited for a cup of coffee?

I wouldn't wake you up for that.

But I'll make you one if you like.

Mr. Kosina...
- Yes? - Sugar?

One.
- One it is.

What do you think about Boucek?

About Tomas? You mean...
- You are his friend,

I mean an older friend.

He respects you and he surely
tells you everything.

Thank you. - You're welcome.
- I don't know much.

But assaulting an accountant...
Well, you never know.

I didn't say that. Look,
we've ended our investigation.

Formally.
Boucek is our only witness.

And he arrived late at the crime scene.

He claims that at least.

Excuse me.
- Of course.

Yes.
- There is no progress

in our investigation, Lieutenant.

No other clues have been found.
- Arrested?

Excellent.

Where did he hide the money?

No? It doesn't matter.
- I don't understand.

I don't understand.

We haven't arrested anyone. Hullo!

Do not continue in the interrogation,
I'll do it myself.

What a surprise!

Yes, I'm on my way.

Hullo!

The chief is out of his mind.

It seems they have him.
- They work quick.

Who is it?
- You'll be surprised.

It's confidential of course.
- Excuse me for...

Don't be angry at me

for dragging you out of bed.
- Not at all.

What are you doing here?
- I can't sleep.

Hejzlar left.
- You won't investigate anything now.

Go back to bed, sheriff.

Come on.

We'll learn everything anyway.

There, there!

Mr. Kosina.

Be on the watch,
I've got to make a call.

Yes, declare alert
and await further orders.

Thank you, nurse.
- You're welcome.

Est, Mr. Sulc.

You know that they're mourning
for you at the farm.

We're lucky you recognized Kosina.
He took the bait.

Why didn't you arrest him then?
A lot of money is at stake.

That's why. He'll take us to it.

And maybe we'll catch
the other one as well.

Do you know who ran away with him?

Boucek.

Tomas?

Get up, guys.
- Tomas.

Get up. Hurry! Come on!

Something happened! - Alert!
- Put on your riding clothes!

Where are my pants?
- I don't know.

Second stable, saddle your horses!

I can give you twenty riders.
- That's enough.

What's the matter?
- Alert!

We must close the farm!
On your horses!

Be quick, but calm, fellas!
It's taking you too long!

You're not on the farm
but at the front!

Who's not on his horse yet?
- Only you are left.

We're ready.
- Don't forget that your group

will close out the whole area
on the north side up to the road.

We'll be there. Fire a red signal rocket
in case of emergency.

Of course.
- You lead the southern group.

Close the circle from the other side.
- We will.

First stable, follow me!

Follow me, everybody!

We've taken the road
and the railway track.

The riders will encircle
the pastures and the valley.

The whole area will be
manned in ten minutes.

Start the action.

Did you see that? Something's up.
- I'd bet...

I'm not betting any more.

But why?
This is a cinch bet.

Ichard, please!
- Pardon me.

What are you doing here?
I thought they arrested you.

And I think you didn't want
to share the money.

I wanted to save the money.
Hejzlar said that...

And you took the bait.
What if they're following you?

Align!

I keep telling you
that Boucek has no discipline.

You're going too much to the right.
Keep the direction.

You want to teach an old dragoon
how to orientate, eh?

There's... Vera! Vera!

Dad, I...
- Go home!

That's why I'm here.
- Do you think I believe you?

Besides, you got me into this.
It was all your idea!

You've wanted to rob Sulc
yourself ages ago!

Now you've wanted to rob me too.
- I wanted to hide the money.

We know each other.
Don't you trust me?

That's just it.

You wanted to keep it all.
- What were you up to here?

You wanted to rob me
of my share. You...

Put your hands up!
- But...

Come on!

This is Adam calling.

Close out the ocky Valley area.

I repeat: Close out
the ocky Valley area. Over.

Get out, you rat.

You've been stealing all your life.
In the circus, here, everywhere.

You're no match for me.

No. You won't do it.

Hejzlar knows everything.

I told him everything.
Everything!

Understand?

No! I didn't tell him anything.
I swear!

We've still got time to save ourselves.

Let's split!
No! Don't shoot!

Damn it! Who saddled the horse?
- Come on, hurry up.

I'm coming.

What a mess!

Get him! Wait!

Get him! Scoundrels!

Tomas! Tomas!

Lvan...

Karel Vanicek, you are under arrest.
Get off the horse.

I didn't do it on purpose.

Ivan...

Come now.

You've broken him, son.

You want to...
No, you won't do it!

Wait. You can't do that!

You can't!

Be sensible.
You're a man.

There's nothing else we can do.

It's all my fault.
My fault.

I meant well but who could guess...

We all have our own education methods.

I say one has to be strict
with the youth.

When I was young, hush...

Hello, Dad.
- Good day. - Good day.

You didn't finish.

Well, when I was young...

...I was much worse.

Well, and Hewery Kid,

he vanished beyond the endless
horizon forever.

And golden-haired Maud...

She...
- Did you say something, Tomas?

No, Vera. Well...

You have a very nice name, you know.

Tomas! Wait!

Barns full of hay
are filling the air,

And bring you closer to the sky.

Smoke rises over hills and valleys.

From afar you hear
the pounding of horses.

Cast