Original subtitles

Good morning, Mr. Cangemi!

You're always the first one here!

And you're always late. Am I right, Patrizio?

But, it's not even seven o'clock yet!

Come on. Open up. I want to take a nice long swim.

Bring me a coffee and a croissant.

It will be ready in five minutes!

Take care of Mr. Cangemi!

Marisa! You're looking good, as always.

Good morning.

Mr. Cangemi!

Don't Mr. Cangemi me!

With that little body of yours you could have jewelry, furs and a more luxurious apartment than Liz Taylor.

- I don't know what you're talking about. - Oh, sure you do!

You always like to kid around!

Would you like to have your breakfast in your dressing room or by the pool?

Why don't you bring it to me in my dressing room, OK?

Lay her down nice and slow.

Do you know her?

Me? No, but she must have had a terrible death!

She was murdered.

Are you sure?

Without a doubt. The handprint ofthe person who drowned her is clearly visible on her neck.

Poor girl! She was very beautiful!

What is it, doctor?

Seaweed.

Seaweed?

Salt water algae.

This girl drowned in the sea...

and not more than two hours ago.

Rigor mortis has not yet set in.

Call the police!

Lino?

It's me, Totò.

Listen, someone wacked Francesca!

And they left her for me to find in the pool ofthe Skorpion!

Yes. Tell our friends.

She was my number one girl! My diva!

She brought in more than half a million lire a day!

Not even the Queen of Holland makes that much!

Who do you think did it?

I don't know.

But what I do know, is that whoever killed Francesca did it to get to me!

Are you sure?

Do you have your head up your ass? How can you not see it?

Think about it!

Francesca was my number one girl.

Why would they throw her in the pool ofthe Skorpion after having killed her God knows where?

Because they know that I am always the first one there in the morning!

- They knew that I would be the one to find her! - That's what they wanted!

Exactly!

But whoever did it is going to pay!

I'm going to suck the blood out ofthis worm one drop at a time!

So help me God!

I don't know who would have done a thing like this to you.

A million people!

Like that bastard Mimmo Pelagonia or Turiddu Colosimo...

or that American I ruined with chemin de fer.

But instead just hanging around, we need to act!

Just like the police!

Actually better than the police...

because we can use any means necessary to do what we need to do!

There's still one thing I don't get.

The club's doctor said that Francesca drowned in the sea two hours before seven o'clock.

Right.

But even if they had killed her at five o'clock, how could they get from Genoa to Milan in less than two hours?

Genoa! Who said anything about Genoa?

Genoa is the closest coastal town to Milan...

or should we discuss Venice, which is even farther?

- Caruso is right! - Maybe the doctor is wrong.

No, he isn't wrong!

Francesca called me at 3.:30 this morning to ask me if she could go out for a glass of champagne with a client.

And I said that she could.

That means that she was still in Milan at 3.:30.

It's a mystery to me.

- We're looking for Miss Vannaccina's apartment. - Fifth floor.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Police! I'm Chief lnspector Contaldi. I have a search warrant.

Holy Mary! Come in!

Make yourselves comfortable.

What is your name?

Carmela.

Carmela Crescimbene.

I'm the housekeeper.

Poor girl! Poor girl!

So you already know of Miss Vannaccina's death?

Yes, sir.

How did you find out?

Just a short while ago, two men arrived...

and they told me that Miss Francesca was dead.

I had never seen them before...

but they barged right in and started searching everywhere!

You don't know who they were?

No, sir.

Look what those men did!

Did they tell you what they were looking for?

No.

How can that be?

They just appeared out of nowhere! They scared me halfto death!

The front door was open?

No! The door was locked, but they must have had the key!

PRODUCE MARKET

Come on! Don't be shy to do some work! Or are you all on strike?

Good morning.

Hello.

Hey! What are you doing? Get to work!

You have to keep them on their toes!

Good morning.

- Good morning, Mr. Cangemi. - Thank you!

Mr. Balsamo and his cousin are waiting to see you.

Fine. Show them in.

Would you mind signing this for me please, sir?

Fine.

- There we are! - Thank you.

To your enemies!

Cheers, Lino!

Totò, my dear friend! Lino Caruso! Nice to see you both!

- Hey, Balsamo! - Hello.

This is my cousin.

What's your name?

Take that thing off.

Virginia, sir.

Let's drop the formalities! This is Milan, not a Sicilian fiefdom!

It's a democracy!

Listen, sweetheart....

your name is Virginia, but you aren't a virgin are you?

I have a six-year-old daughter.

A policeman stole my virginity me when I was sixteen.

Listen, do you want to work?

And you know what kind ofwork I'm offering?

Sure, I have to be a prostitute, at 10,000 lire a pop.

Lift your skirt. Let's see what you've got.

Come on!

A little more. Let's see the goods.

She's crazy! Is this how you go around?

Why? I took a bath this morning!

But you dress like an old lady!

She's a fast learner, Totò!

The tits. Let's see the tits.

Your boobs! Come on!

Here? In front of everyone?

Hurry up!

Take this crap off!

Come on!

Here, put this on.

But...

it's ripped. It's full of holes.

Those aren't holes, stupid. This is high quality French lingerie!

The "holes" are supposed to show offthe nipples. Understand?

You'll see, my little Virginia, I'll make you a star.

Salvatore Cangemi.

What the hell is this?

Good evening, my friend.

Please pardon my rude entry into your home, but I had no other choice.

Who are you?

Would you mind telling me who you are and what you're looking for?

My name is Daverty...

Roger Daverty, but they call me "Le Capitaine".

I assume you already know who I am.

And you broke in to my home to tell me this?

No.

I came to make you an offer...

to work together.

You have a vast network of prostitutes on the streets and in apartments.

And I can supply you with the snow.

What can you supply me with?

Snow. Pure heroin.

I can bring in as much as you need from France.

I can make you a lot of money.

Is it a deal?

I get it.

You want to use my girls to peddle your drugs. Is that it, Frenchy?

Yes, with thirty percent for you and seventy for me.

I think it's a generous offer.

Oh, sure! Very generous! I'm jumping for joy!

Oh, I forgot. You aren't Sicilian.

That must be why you're playing with fire.

Listen up, captain or general or whatever.

Let me give you some friendly advice.

Ifyou leave quietly, I'll forget everything that just happened.

Are you trying to say that my offer does not interest you?

Exactly!

You're making a big mistake, my friend.

Besides, some of your girls have already worked for me...

for example, the blond. What was her name? Francesca.

You must be joking!

I never joke when it comes to business.

So, you're the one who killed Francesca!

She didn't want to play by the rules. Too bad, because she was very useful.

You'll soon see that I was trying to do you a favor.

You have three days to consider my offer.

If you want to contact me, you can find me at the Tortue Rouge.

In this tape recorder is a copy of Francesca's testimony against you.

I have the original, naturally.

Oh, I almost forgot...

I've hidden a sizable quantity of drugs in your apartment. Don't bother looking for it.

Ifyou refuse my offer, you'll go to jail for the sale of illegal substances.

Now it's my turn to have a little fun!

Cornuto!

Ah, you mean 'cuckold'. But I'm not married.

My name is Francesca Vannaccina. I'm 26 years old. Model, by profession...

I got my start working for a certain Salvatore Cangemi...

He is the boss of the largest prostitution ring in Milan...

Over the past several years he made over 50 million lire off me...

by forcing me to go to bed with the most disgusting individuals...

Look! It's Clelia!

Francesca's best friend! She's trying to pull one over on us too!

Taxi!

Are you sure it's really necessary?

Piazza del Duomo! Hurry up!

Where is he taking her? Into the subway?

Let's go!

It's open!

All clear!

What do you make ofthis?

TO THEAQUARlUM

Lino! That's sea water!

You're right! So this must be where they killed Francesca!

Before dumping her into the pool ofthe Skorpion.

I don't want to do it anymore, Martin. I'm afraid.

But everything has been going so well.

Exactly! I want us to part on good terms.

Clelia, you're in too deep. There's no turning back now. Understand?

Why? Is it my fault that I'm afraid?

OK, fine. I don't want to force the situation.

Let's go. Say goodbye to Giorgio.

Don't shoot, Lino!

Hey! Wake up!

You were almost a goner!

You bitch! We should have let you die!

What does the French gang use the aquarium for?

They drop a load of drugs off here every evening...

and we come here to pick it up.

Where?

Underneath that tank.

Flush it down the toilet! Hurry up!

POLlCE HEADQUARTERS

Good morning.

I'll be right with you, Mr. Cangemi.

He was a great attorney!

I have always had respect for the "princes of the court."

You wanted to speak with me, inspector?

You're wholesale dealer, right?

Yes. Sicilian Produce, Ltd.

And modestly speaking, we supply half of Milan with the best in Sicilian fruit and vegetables.

Did you know a certain Francesca Vannaccina?

Poor girl! It was a harsh blow for me.

Inspector, we are both men here so I have no problem in confessing this to you...

I was infatuated with Francesca.

Mr. Cangemi, we know perfectly well what your real occupation is!

Miss Vannaccina worked for your organization.

You exploited her and according to the law, this is...

I won't just stand by and allow you to insult me, inspector.

Perhaps I should call my lawyer?

That won't be necessary.

Until we have more evidence against you, you can continue being an honest businessman.

But watch out!

Do you have any more questions to ask me?

No. That's all for now.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention...

if you hear anything about drugs, give me a call.

Drugs?

Who knows anything about drugs, inspector?

I'll take that into consideration, Mr. Cangemi.

Goodbye.

Go ahead! Eat up!

You're worse than that bloodthirsty inspector!

Do you think those French pigs were just making it up?

Those guys don't make anything up, Lupo! Keep looking!

Hey guys! I found it!

Pretty smart, that French guy!

Good work!

GANG WAR lN MlLAN. Showdown in the subway. French man stabbed to death.

Any news on the Sicilians?

No, Capitaine.

Tell Takis that he can get started.

OK.

Go ahead and warm yourself up! You need it!

- Do you want to get a pizza? - I wish!

Well, then what are you waiting for? Let's go!

I need to get my hair done.

Me too, but who has the time?

Hey girls! The police!

You guys are always busting our balls!

Why don't you go get yourselves killed! You're the ones who should be locked up!

Let me go!

Come on! Let's go!

Who do you think you are? Get the hell off me!

Come on gorgeous, move it! Get in there!

I have kids at home!

What's the problem here? It's not against the law!

Dont touch me!

What do you want from me?

Hey, why don't you let us go? I have two kids waiting for me at home!

And I have a baby that needs to be nursed every three hours.

The police!

Come on! Get a move on!

Hey! Hands off!

Alright, come on! Everyone in!

When the government closed the brothels, we were forced to go on the street!

Yeah, they really stuck it to us this time! Right up the ass!

Where did they find these guys? In the circus?

There's an Attorney Samperi to see you, sir.

Show him in.

Good evening, inspector. I am Attorney Samperi.

I am here on behalf of the humble working women who were picked up by the police not long ago while entertaining some acquaintences...

who they just happened to encounter.

Are you talking about prostitutes?

Get to the point!

Fine! I protest this arbitrary raid by the police which so obviously goes against spirit ofthe Merlin Law!

What are you talking about?

There was no raid by the police tonight!

Where the hell are we?

We don't have all day! Come on!

Let's go, sweetheart! Move it! Come on!

Come on!

Get out! Let's go!

- Now what? Where are you taking us? - Get going ladies!

You too!

- Fuck you! You son of a bitch! - Shut up and get moving!

Whoever organized this raid knew what they were doing.

I've heard enough from you!

Yes? Hello?

Hey, French. Was it you?

Just a little joke, my friend!

A joke that will cost you - if my calculations are correct - about eight million lire.

You're trying to ruin me, is that it?

I could hold your girls for a week or maybe a month. Just think about how much money you'd lose then.

I could even ship them offto work in the brothels of Saudi Arabia.

Is it really worth it, my friend?

What do you want?

To make you richer. That's all.

Well, your three days are up.

Fine. I'm willing to make a deal with you.

Oh, good!

That's good news for you. Maybe you're not so bad after all.

Meet me at the Tortue Rouge tomorrow night!

Be there!

Hi, darling.

There he is.

Did your girls arrive OK?

We made sure they had every comfort. They almost thought they were in a hotel.

You kept your word.

Well?

Well, what's your offer?

Thirty percent for you and seventy percent for me, plus control of the operation.

A fair deal is always fifty-fifty.

You're ambitious.

You mean I'm not stupid.

Fifty percent. Think about it.

Don't worry. We'll work it out.

Maybe we can meet for breakfast one of these days in a nice quiet spot.

Very well, my friend. But not more than thirty percent.

This is not how you treat a beautiful woman.

Hold it.

Thank you. I really couldn't take any more of him! Believe me.

I saw that.

Hey, waiter! Champagne all around, but make sure it's the best!

Do you have a light?

It's true. I can't stand violence.

I wouldn't have thought that considering how you treated my friend.

Yes, but he spoke English and the English language gets on my nerves.

Listen, Jasmine. Let's go. There are too many people here.

I hope you're not going to ask me to have a drink at your place.

No. I just need to you to walk out of here with me. Do you mind?

An alibi?

Perhaps.

Can I call you a taxi, sir?

No, that won't be necessary. My car is right outside. Here you go.

My Mercedes.

Go get the car.

Get going, boys!

That idiot wanted a war, I'll give him a war.

She is very serene. She spends most of her day in prayer.

How is her health?

It's pretty good. She is under constant surveillance by our medical staff.

Don't worry, Mr. Cangemi.

My son!

Mom!

- Mom! - Totò!

My son!

Wait there! Don't move!

- I brought you some chocolates. - Thank you.

What's wrong, Totò? You don't look well.

Not well? Are you kidding me?

What about you? The director said that you are doing well.

Yes, I have everything I need. This place is better than a palace.

Then what's wrong?

I miss Sicily.

I want to go back to my village!

Back to your village! With those peasants!

This is where you belong! Where they treat you like a queen!

But I thought you said that you had a friend here.

Yes, Mrs. Vitale. She's such a nice woman.

But she'll be leaving soon.

Her son can't afford to keep her here anymore.

Why not?

Because his business isn't doing so well.

He sells televisions.

Where?

Near Milan.

Oh, yes. In Gallarate.

Don't worry, mom. Your friend won't be going anywhere.

You bastard!

Look out! Here come the French guys!

Stop!

You're beautiful!

So you're Vicky, the student?

I'll show you!

No!

Enough!

No! Stop! Enough!

Look out, girls!

Stop!

Maria Antonia!

The lousy bitches are listening to music instead ofworking!

Holy shit!

We have to tell the boss right away! Go find him!

More dessert, sir?

No. Why don't you offer some to Mr. Zuffi who doesn't have to watch his weight.

Sir?

No, thank you.

As I was saying, regarding those import licenses, my friend, Mr. Cangemi, and I think that...

Don't worry! You'll get your licenses, as long as your friend, Mr. Cangemi, keeps his promise.

Cangemi always keeps his promises!

We got the building permit. Your competitors finally gave in.

Happy?

Good evening.

I wanted to make sure that you had an enjoyable weekend...

as you can see.

This is Vanessa...

a 1 00% purebred English girl.

Hilda Bormann is from Hamburg.

And this is my dear little Virginia.

Good evening, sir.

I thought I told you to drop the sir.

Well, it's gettting late, but I'll be leaving you in good company.

Have fun! Be good!

- Goodbye, Cangemi! We'll see you soon! - Goodbye.

Come on over here, darling.

- Hello. - How about a little kiss?

I'm getting out here. I want to take a little walk.

Alone?

What are you worried about? I know how to take care of myself.

Good night.

Hello?

Hello, Jasmine?

It's me, Salvatore Cangemi.

How are you?

I didn't realize that we were close friends.

We are now. Happy?

Hello? Are you there? Can you hear me?

It's almost 2 a.m. You don't call someone at this hour unless you are in some kind of trouble.

Exactly.

Thank you. Good night.

How much is the Frenchman paying you?

Bastards!

Enough to teach you a lesson!

Four against one!

You're in trouble, Sicilian scum!

Let's get out of here! The police!

Hey, you!

Hold it! Where are you going?

He's my husband!

What happened?

They attacked him!

A gang ofthugs mugged me at knife point!

They took off in that direction in a grey Mercedes.

Thank you, sergeant.

Don't mention it. We're just doing our job.

Do you want to press charges?

No. It's not worth it. My briefcase didn't contain anything of value.

Good night and thanks again.

Good night.

Come in.

Once again, violence against your will.

You're right. What can you do?

But this time you were the one who got me out of trouble.

Now we're even.

So, tell me what this trouble is. I'm all ears.

Don't worry.

'm not a lesbian or frigid, but I'm also not one of your boulevard whores!

Who told you?

Do you think I live on the moon?

Everyone in Milan knows who you are.

They even talk about you over dinner at Biffi's.

Listen up, sweetheart!

You don't expect me to believe that you bought all this stuff on a department store clerk's salary...

earning 70,000 lire a month.

As you can see, I don't come from the moon either.

What are you trying to say?

Jasmine Sanders. Place of birth: London. Age: 24.

Married to a homosexual baronet. Then divorced.

Ex-escort to the famous 80 year-old oil tycoon Grant...

who mysteriously died seven months ago while vacationing in Las Vegas.

You were there with him, weren't you?

He had a weak heart, if you must know.

So do l...

but there's one big difference between him and me...

50 years.

OK, Sicily.

Besides, I'm leaving for London tomorrow afternoon...

and when I get back you'll already be in jail.

PRODUCE MARKET

PRODUCE MARKET

We can't go on like this, Totò.

We were almost killed...

and the girls are afraid to work.

And what's even worse is...

What's even worse?

Come on! Spit it out, Lino!

I didn't want to tell you, but five of the girls left.

Who?

Definitely Vicky, the student; Nympha; Stella and Venice...

but probably Virginia too.

Virginia? Are you crazy?

Yeah, Nino Balsamo told me some interesting things last night.

What did he say?

Well, I bumped into him downtown and he goes, "Are you happy with Virginia?"

And I say, "We can't complain."

And he says, "She's a goldmine..."

"too bad she's started getting some bright ideas."

Basically he says that Virginia wants to go into business for herself, unless we give her double for each john.

What was that for? What did I do?

I found out that you want to leave me and go into business for yourself!

Leave you? Why should I leave you?

You pay me well. I have a beautiful house.

I go around dressed like a princess.

Who told you this nonsense?

Nino Balsamo! Your cousin!

Nino?

Nino! That bastard!

It's a lie!

In the first place, he isn't my cousin!

He is the one who stole my virginity!

He is the father of my little angel!

That miserable bastard who turned me into a whore!

How could you think that I would...?

That scum!

Of course!

That son of a bitch!

I give him 10,000 lire a day, and he beats me in return!

Look!

I got this because I refused to give him more money!

And now he's convinced some ofthe girls to go with those other guys!

With who?

He tried to convince me too.

He says that the French guys pay better.

And is Vicky one ofthe girls who left?

Yes, her too.

Nino said...

What did he say?

That Vicky is a smart girl...

and that she already works for the French guys.

So Vicky's a smart girl, is she?

Good girl, Vicky! You're phenomenal!

Now let's see what you can do!

Balsamo!

Bad luck, eh?

Hello, Lino.

You guys go take a walk. Come back later.

Not your day, is it?

By the way...

The boss wants to see you.

He'll be waiting for you tonight at the Vecchio Trecento, around eleven.

I ate too much caponata.

Next time at least say excuse me!

This is Milan not your backwards little village!

Play it!

Good evening everyone.

My dear Balsamo! We've been expecting you! Come sit down!

Thank you, Totò.

Luigi!

Bring my friend Balsamo something to eat! Hurry up!

Would you like some paté?

I know that you like French food, Balsamo.

No, thank you. I don't feel like eating.

Well, then have a drink.

Listen, Lino l...

Drink up.

It's a Sicilian bitter, not poison.

Music, maestro!

No, please! What are you going to do to me?

It's finished.

Everything is back to normal, but who knows for how long.

We lost a ton of money!

You didn't lose a goddamn thing!

If anyone lost money, it's me!

But these bastards will pay! Mark my words!

Totò, we can't get out the machine guns.

This isn't NewYork.

And what do you suggest?

We need someone from the outside to help us take care of the Frenchman.

Let's get in touch with Billy Barone.

He's my godfather, but more importantly, he's honest and reliable.

They sent him back to Sicily from America, but he still helps run things.

And who is this Billy Barone?

Does he perform miracles or something, Lino?

Sometimes.

In any case, he won't ask for much.

And how much is not much?

Ten percent. And we won't have any more trouble.

The other guys already agree with me.

Where can we find him?

Near Catania.

Good boy, Caruso.

Offer that kid who brought him here something to drink.

Thank you. He's a good kid.

Go on, Carmela. Leave us alone.

She's my sister's daughter, but it's as if she were my own since they locked her father up at Ucciardone.

As I was saying, you should come to Milan because...

Milan! Come on, my boy!

First of all, who is this Salvatore Cangemi?

Don't worry, you can trust him.

But what can I do?

I just got back from America.

I'm out of the loop.

And besides, here I have the sun, the oranges...

Don't talk like that! You still have blood in your veins...

and business is more important than oranges.

So what should I tell Salvatore Cangemi?

He has no one else to turn to! His ass is in the frying pan!

OK, my boy.

I feel like breathing a little smog.

I'll come to Milan...

and make everything OK.

You see, Your Honor, these acts of violence are not isolated episodes.

So you think that they all may be linked to the murder of Miss Vannaccina?

Miss Vannaccina worked for a large drug trafficking organization, but unfortunately we don't know much else.

In my opinion, this is just the beginning.

The beginning ofwhat?

Of a kind ofwar between pimps and drug dealers.

Do you have any more information?

I could give you a few names...

I could also prepare a warrant for the arrest of Salvatore Cangemi...

but I'm sure you wouldn't sign it...

due to lack of evidence.

It's better if we wait for the other players to surface.

For someone to make a false move.

Or for someone to tip us off.

It's a little Chicago!

Don't worry, Totò. This will only take a few days.

I'll give you everything you need. Money is no object, Billy Barone.

OK. Why don't you start by giving me a glass ofwhiskey.

To your health.

To yours.

- Keep the change. - Thank you, sir.

Let's go.

You're the Captain, Roger Daverty, right?

Totò Cangemi sends his regards.

This is better than drugs, isn't it?

Once, in Chicago, someone sent me one of these full of dynamite...

but here I am, alive and well.

Oh, by the way...

My name is Barone.

Billy Barone.

Son of a bitch!

Hurry up! Hurry up!

- What's going on here? - Fuck you!

Two hits.

Hand over the bag!

Passport, please.

Go ahead.

Freeze!

What have you done?! Bastard!

Bastard! No!

Come on! Let's go!

There's nothing in here. They tricked us.

Bunch of idiots! The drugs were hidden in her bra! It says so in the paper!

Maybe it was for the best.

What do you mean, "for the best", Barone?

Those Sicilians! They treat their women so badly!

They were moving a load of heroin from Switzerland.

The woman who was killed was a prostitute and the man was a Greek named Takis.

And you think he'll talk?

I'm sure of it.

I threatened to send him back to Greece where he has been sentenced to death.

It's likely that you will have to sign some arrest warrents today.

- Hello. - Hello.

- They need you to move your car. - Right away.

- Will you stay here? - Yes, of course.

Let's go!

Hurry up! He'll be back any minute!

Wait outside.

So you want to be a spy, eh Takis?

You won't be needing one.

Put her bags in the Mercedes.

- Let's go. I'm in a hurry. - Who told you that I would be arriving today?

The FBl. Satisfied?

You guys take the Mercedes. I'll take the Fiat 125.

- Totò, what are you doing? - It's not safe.

I'm sick and tired of being cautious!

Just do as I say, boys!

You seem a little down, Sicily.

I missed you.

I had a wonderful time in London!

My ex-husband is a treasure! He knows so many fabulous people!

I'm out of cigarettes. Would you mind stopping at that gas station.

Hey, what's the boss up to? I don't see him anymore.

Shit! Let's turn around!

Would you look at this guy!

Everyone freeze!

Hands on your heads!

Come on! Let's go!

They could have killed us! Those sons of bitches!

That was a close one, Totò!

What happened?

The Frenchman's lackeys shot out our tires.

They probably thought that you were in the car.

Obviously.

But what I don't get is why they only shot at the tires.

Are they crazy?

(French)

We won! What did I tell you!

Can I buy some chips with a check.

Of course, sir.

Drop the formalities.

Everyone freeze! Police!

Stay where you are!

Documents please.

Documents?

Documents?

This is my house. We weren't doing anything wrong. We were just playing for fun.

For your sake, I hope that all that we find here is illegal gambling.

My men are searching your house.

I don't understand. He must have friends in high places.

I was counting on his being deported for the illegal gambling charge.

So these are your American methods, Barone?

The days ofAl Capone are long over.

This is the age of diplomacy.

Take America and Russia, for example...

it always seems as if they are on the brink of war...

but neither one has the guts to drop the atomic bomb...

and you and the Frenchman are like America and Russia.

My method is called 'violent diplomacy', or something to that effect.

We have to push them to the edge, understand?

For your sake I hope that you're not wrong, Billy Barone.

Lino.

And they say that English girls are frigid!

Hold on! Let me at least catch my breath!

I like it when you speak Sicilian. I like everything about you, Lino.

Yes, he's here.

- It's for you, darling. - Who is it?

Pino Scari.

Scaria, not Scari. When are you going to learn ltalian?

When you come to visit me more often.

What is it, Pino?

Can't we ever work in peace?

Fine. I'm on my way. I'll be there in a half an hour.

Get out!

Thank you, Fernando. What time is it?

It's 7.:45, Captain.

They're late.

Come on! Move it!

And your friend, Cangemi?

- What do you want from me? - I just want to talk. Friend to friend.

We're not friends.

We will be soon. It's in our common interest, believe me.

Don't you want to sit down?

Champagne for my friend Caruso!

If you want to kill me, hurry up!

And why should I kill you?

You're a good guy. You're Cangemi's right-hand man.

You know everyone and everything about the operation.

The girls obey you.

So what?

You could be the new boss.

Is he invisible or something?

He was supposed to be here at nine and it's already past ten!

Find him!

Lino's never late.

What are you trying to say?

I don't like it.

I don't like it either.

Could you sign here, please?

- Did Caruso call? - No. Not yet, Mr. Cangemi.

Hello?

Listen Frenchy, I've already got enough on my hands as it is! Go fuck yourself!

No, my friend. I don't think so.

I was just talking about you with a friend of ours.

Your right-hand man is here with me.

You picked up Caruso?

You could say that. We were just having a little chat.

Would you like to hear?

What are they doing to him?

Bastards! Sons of bitches! Why don't you just kill me?!

What do you say, my friend?

What do you want to let him go?

You know what I want. To work together under my conditions.

Payment upon receipt of goods at a price that I decide...

It's still far below what you'd pay on the open market.

Don't give in, Totò! Don't do it!

You have a loyal friend, Cangemi.

I'm sure that you want him returned to you alive and well.

If not...

If not?

I unfortunately will be forced to destroy this beautiful Sicilian specimen.

Bastard! Don't give in to this scumbag!

No guns yet, OK?

So what should I do?

Do I have to just stand by and let them kill Lino?

He's like a brother to me!

Don't forget that he's also my godson, Totò...

which is why we must be careful.

And what do you suggest?....

that we pretend to accept the Frenchman's offer and then pull out at the last minute?

No! He won't fall for it!

Once, in Chicago, I met a killer...

they called him "Mosquito"...

and do you know why?...

because he always found a way to get to his prey. He never gave up!

Let Billy handle it, Totò...

and you'll see that everything will be worked out.

Let's go, Orso.

"Bye-bye, boys!" What does that mean, anyway?

Do you understand? It all depends on you, Virginia.

There's no time to lose!

Go on!

A whiskey. Straight up.

Give me another.

I'm Nino Balsamo's girl...

the Sicilian that was killed two weeks ago by Cangemi's gang.

I want revenge! Even if I have to die for it!

Tell your boss that Cangemi will be at my house tonight at ten o'clock...

alone!

This is it, Fernando.

Good.

I think he's driving away.

What the hell are you doing? Cover the door!

What's the point, Totò? We've been waiting for two hours!

And we'll wait until dawn ifwe have to!

Totò! It's that same car again!

Open it!

Totò!

Look!

They're gone!

Hey! That's...

Lino's tie!

They killed him.

I don't want to wait!

Let's gather up all our men and get rid ofthis Frenchman once and for all!

Yeah, but if Lino's still alive they'll kill him before we get to the villa.

Listen, Totò. ThatAmerican, Billy Barone, may be a pain in the ass...

And?

Well, don't you think he knows his line of work?

And what do you want me to do?! Pull my pants down?!

No. That's not what I meant...

It's one of our guys.

Lino! But...

Hi.

Lino!

Come here!

Are you OK? Come on. Sit down.

He let you go?

Yeah, right! I escaped!

But I almost didn't make it.

Good work, Lino!

That French bastard didn't know who he was fucking with!

Now I'll show him who Salvatore Cangemi really is!

It's not worth it, Totò. And for many of reasons.

Drugs are our future!

Today, even the priest uses it to give Mass!

And the Frenchman controls the market.

What happened? You sound like Billy Barone!

Billy Barone is no idiot. He's proven it. We should listen to him.

So what should I do? Give in?

That's not what I'm saying.

That's not what I'm saying... That's not what I meant...

Can't you people say anything else? God damn it!

Friends!

Lino!

Lino, my godson!

I bet you escaped! Am I right?

Good boy, Caruso!

Good boy!

Give me a little whiskey!

Totò! I know how to get the Frenchman!

He's at a motel in Lambrate... with a certain lady friend.

Good evening, sir. Would you like to rent a bungalow?

Don't be afraid.

Just tell me where I can find the owner ofthat jaguar outside and don't try anything funny.

- Yes, of course, but there's no need to... - Cut the crap!

Now. Where is this bungalow?

Number 17. All the way at the end and to your right.

I guess 17 really is an unlucky number.

Undress, my dear.

Is this a bad time?

Watch yourselves! My men are right outside!

Freeze!

What do you think you're doing? Do you want to destroy our goldmine?

You lousy bastard! This fuck almost fried my balls off!

Well, then at least I'm going to have a little fun with her!

Sicilian style!

Be my guest!

You filthy whore! Are you only going to let the Frenchman...

Christ! You pulled her hair off!

I don't know anything! I haven't done anything wrong!

It's a man!

Holy shit! The Frenchman is a fag!

You disgusting pig!

Son of a bitch! You fucking pervert!

I didn't do anything!

Get off me!

Degenerate!

Let him go!

OK.

What do you want?

50 percent!

Payment will be made half upon receipt ofthe goods and half in weekly installments.

Appraisal ofthe goods will be done by a third party.

Fine.

I see that you are a reasonable man.

Do you have anything available now?

About 200 kilos of hash and 20 kilos of pure heroin.

Will that be enough?

That should be sufficient to start offwith.

And where do you keep this stuff hidden?

Now you're asking a little too much, my friend.

Frenchy! If Cangemi asks you for the moon, I want you to bring it to him on a silver platter!

We use a medicine factory as a cover up.

We stash the goods in their warehouse in Segrate.

OK! Now we can go pick up the first load!

And the cash?

Hey! No problem, Frenchy!

The money is all set to go!

Health and happiness to all our friends!

Where are you from? Paris?

No, madam. I was born in Corsica.

Would you like to dance?

I'm sorry. Some other time.

She has a previous engagement.

It wasn't easy, believe me.

Until six years ago I was completely broke and everyone treated me like shit.

I came to Milan with Lino Caruso.

We didn't know how to do anything. We had no skills...

so we had to adapt...

dishwasher... valet... night watchman.

There was no way out.

We Sicilians have "no good" written across our foreheads!

Keep going. I want to know everything about you.

We started stealing - small stuff - but we weren't cut out for it...

so it was back to skid row...

but fortunately I met Teresa, a nice Sicilian girl.

She worked in a snack bar...

and after her shift she used to bring us the leftovers and a little change.

All three of us used to sleep on a folding bed together.

It was a shitty life!

Then one day she got fired and we decided to go back to Sicily...

but then we got an idea.

We were waiting at the station for the night train heading south...

..when Lino suddenly realizes that Teresa has disappered.

Two hours later she comes back with a chicken, a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine...

and she also had 25,000 lire.

A present from Santa Claus?

On her way to the bathroom she met a guy who offered her money for a quick fuck, and she accepted.

It was just 30,000 lire, but it's what gave us the idea!

Then what happened?

We stayed in Milan...

and started bringing some girls up from Sicily...

and that's how I became the boss of this organization...

and today I am Salvatore Cangemi, the businessman! Or "sir", as they call me here in Milan!

I have eleven apartments, a billion lire in the bank - half in Swiss bank accounts...

and I also have it bad for you!

That makes two of us, Sicily!

- 141,600,000 lire! - You see!

Better than Las Vegas!

And all this in just four weeks!

Totò, you can't say that I was wrong now, can you?

OK. Twenty percent for Barone.

What are you talking about! I thought we agreed on ten percent!

Totò! It was ten percent before the war...

but now that everything's running smoothly...

I've had to cover a lot of expenses, you know.

OK.

Only give the Frenchman half of his cut, OK?

Half? But...

Don't worry about it. I'm the one who always covers the expenses.

If that's what you want.

Come on, Giorgino. Don't worry about it...

you're not the first one who couldn't get it up.

It's all over! I might as well just kill myself...

and just think, up until a little while ago...

Do you want to try some drugs?

Just one simple injection and you'll be a gorilla!

Do you have some?

Of course! It'll cost you a little more. 100,000 lire, OK?

Who is it?

It's me. Open up.

Just what we needed! What happened?

After he shot up he started to feel sick and breathe heavy and...

What should we do?

We need to get rid of him. We have to dump him somewhere.

Once he's dead, right?

Shit! He could stay in a coma like this for three days.

Let's give him a hand.

Let's hurry!

Come on!

At your command, Chief lnspector.

Good morning.

Sartori! Have the car impounded!

You can leave the registration with me.

Here it is.

A fucking idiot! That's what you are!

But Totò, I thought...

What did you think! You should have known that he didn't walk there...

and that he would have left his car out front!

And that sooner or later the police would have found it!

Fine. I made a mistake...

but I sent Vanessa back home and the apartment isn't under our name, so relax.

Relax?! How can I relax?!

Did they fry your brain instead ofyour balls?

Listen up, Lino!

I'll be straight with you. You fucked up last night!

Even worse than when you took Barone's side about his percentage!

You're wrong, Totò! You shouldn't say those things!

You've been drinking too much lately.

Lino! Lino! I'm sorry! I don't know what came over me!

Jasmine?

Yes, of course. Fine. See you later. Bye.

Hurry up!

That man must be losing a fortune!

Totò, what are you doing? Are you nuts?

You've already lost more than 30 million lire.

Mind your own fucking business! It's my money and I can do whatever I want with it!

In case you've forgotten, it's my money too!

Don't forget about my twenty percent!

Get lost!

Roger! Another 20!

These combinations are not working tonight.

- Good morning. Would you like to have your car parked? - Yes.

Thank you, Mr. Barone.

Harry, my boy!

Hi, Billy!

You look younger!

Don't bullshit me! Time passes for everyone!

So what's the word in Rome?

Everything's fine, Billy.

And what about the Frenchman's supplier? Did you find out who it is?

Yes, but it wasn't easy.

Who is it?

A rich Lebanese man who lives in Rome. He uses his rug import business as a cover up.

He tried to make a fool out of me, but he didn't succeed.

What's his name?

Have a look. It's all in here.

Thank you.

What peace!

It's true. If you think about how they live in the city...

the traffic... the smog... and all the rest.

You made me discover what life has to offer, Jasmine.

Mr. Cangemi!

I'm going into town. I'll be back in a few hours if you need anything.

Could you pick up some cigarettes for me please, Giulio. - Yes, ma'am.

Will you get that, Sicily?

You bet!

Yes?

Oh, it's you. What is it?

So that's how it is?

Fine. I'll be in Milan in about an hour.

Who was it?

Lino Caruso.

I have to go to Milan, but I should be back by this afternoon.

Oh! I don't feel like being alone!

Here. Put this in your beauty case, in the false bottom like last time. It's 25 million lire.

Tomorrow we'll go to Switzerland.

Totò, what kind of game are you trying to play?

What the hell are you talking about?

And what is this assembly of blockheads?

The Frenchman is going to cut off our supply ifyou don't cough up what you owe him!

So it's come to this, has it?

You owe me almost 200 million lire. I have to pay my supplier who has to pay his people.

And I came all the way out here for this?

Does it seem like a small thing to you? The Frenchman needs his money and we need the goods.

In two days you'll have your money, OK?

But I see that you have money for villas on the French Rivieria.

You just spent a quarter of a billion lire on a villa for your friend Jasmine.

Mind your own business!

I've always paid you, haven't l?

And in two days I'll pay you again. OK?

Goodbye.

Two days. But no longer.

Here is your ticket and boarding pass. Have a good trip.

It hasn't been delayed has it?

No. Don't worry. The flight is on time.

- My God! For a second I thought you were... - The Sicilian.

No, he doesn't know yet.

You did a good job, my dear.

You destroyed him. I should congratulate myself, but...

perhaps I should congratulate you first. You earned 200 million lire.

250 million.

Oh, my dear. I almost forgot.

You are a rich woman now...

and you can spend your money with whoever you like.

Good luck, Roger.

And watch out for the Sicilian.

Don't worry. He's finished, thanks to you.

Jasmine!

Jasmine!

Jasmine!

Giulio!

Giulio!

I'm coming, Mr. Cangemi!

Yes, Mr. Cangemi?

Where is the lady ofthe house?

I took her to the airport. To Malpensa.

What?

Yes. She said that you would be meeting her there.

Get the hell out of here!

OK.

Whore! Whore! Whore! Whore!

Chief lnspector Contaldi speaking.

I have some good news for you, inspector.

Who is this?

Names are not important. Just listen to what I have to say.

Hello?

Hello?

Good evening.

Good evening, Mr. Cangemi.

I have a search warrant.

What do you have against me, inspector?

I guess I'm just stubborn.

Come on. Let's go. Lead the way.

This way.

And just what do you think you're going to find in my home?

Oh, right. Drugs!

Well, then let's get going! Start searching! The sooner you finish the better!

You guys take the living room and the bedrooms!

Come on.

Proceed.

Let's see. Where do you think you're going to find these drugs?

Perhaps here, in the refrigerator...

or in the oven...

or perhaps in this cabinet next to the bread.

I told you we'd find something.

Don't breathe or I'll kill you!

Find an excuse to get us out of here! Quick!

I'm going down to the garage for a moment. Cangemi is with me.

In the meantime, keep searching.

- Yes, inspector. - Come on! Let's go!

It's no use, Cangemi. It's all over for you.

Shut the hell up, inspector!

This is pure heroin.

Sergeant! Go down to the garage and tell lnspector Contaldi to come immediately!

Right away!

Open up, Virginia! It's me! Hurry!

What happened?

Here's the bag you keep here, Totò.

Don't cry, stupid.

Go to Switzerland! Save yourself! Don't worry about anyone else!

Here.

Take your daughter and go back to your village.

Get out of here while you still can.

Calling all cars! Be on the lookout for a certain Salvatore Cangemi. Age 33.

Physical description: Height: 180 cm...

hair and moustache: dark brown. Cangemi is armed and travelling in a Mercedes coupe. License plate: Ml L09115

Mom!

My son!

I get to see you one last time!

What are you talking about, mom?

When you get better I'll bring you back to Sicily.

No, my son. I'll never see my village again.

But you will.

You have to promise me that you'll go back there.

This is no life for you.

Promise me.

You two follow me! You stay here!

- Lnspector Sartori, Crime Squad. - How can I help you?

We're looking for the owner of that Mercedes coupe parked out front.

I don't know anything. You need to speak to the director. I'm not authorized to give information.

- Call the director! - I don't know if at this hour...

Do as I say!

Don't move, Frenchman!

You never should have crossed me!

Your holiday in ltaly is over!

Stay where you are, Cangemi!

Your holiday is also over!

This organization has undergone a regime change and I'm in charge now!

Your men are all behind me!

Lino.

We came to Milan together...

and together we must leave.

Why did you do it?

We'll do great things together, boys!

There it is! Just look at it!

It really is just a little Chicago!