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Think I'm stupid? You'll soon find out

Stupid? No, Norma. But you are hysterical

Hysterical?

So who the hell's this Federica?

...phoning every ten minutes with that sexy voice

Cut it out! This Federica, whoever she is

...has got to be a client

Sure, just like all the others

Whores, that's all they are!

I've had enough of your lies, Giorgio and I'm through paying your debts

You'll not get another cent of me

| went to the bank yesterday

You drew ten thousand dollars this month

I'm closing the account

Close the account, I'll have to close the office

- Is that what it is? - Don't be childish

| need that money for the Lewisman project

What do you think...

that | spend it all in nightclubs like in those books you love to read?

Then there's the loan. Two payments due in three days

Ten thousand or I'm dead

That's your problem, Giorgio

The account is in my name now

You are crazy. Totally insane... Sick!

Me, sick?

Yes, sick in the head!

You'll ruin everything...

The projects, the plans, the money | invested

But one thing's certain

I'm leaving you

Take your money and buy yourself a straightjacket

You'll need one in the asylum

And if that woman calls, tell her I'm on my way

Is Federica there?

Who is it?

Mister Mainardi

Sorry, Federica's not here

Well... Can you tell her | called, please

What a nice lighter

And what nice initials, too

So let's light that cigarette, huh?

What do you want?

Nothing much

Just a little chat, that's all

So who was that woman in the car?

None of your business

Of course, but you should watch out

The police don't like fishing corpses out of canals

If that's a threat, | don't like it

A threat? No. But | do have your lighter

| want to make you a deal

I'm offering you twenty thousand dollars

Cash, no questions asked

In exchange for what?

To put on a show like you did tonight

Who with?

A woman

The goose that lays the golden eggs

My wife

And if | refuse?

Not a good idea

Then I'd have to tell the police about that body in the canal

| think they might find my evidence ...very interesting

Surprised?

Didn't expect to see me... Did you?

| thought you'd gone

| did. And now I've come back

Norma, we've been so stupid

Look at the way we're acting

Maybe we fight because our emotions are stronger

It's true and it's all my fault. Giorgio, I'm sorry

No, dear. | was wrong

But I'm going to change

Oh! | love you so much, darling, I'll give you everything you want

| don't care about those other women

You're the only woman | need

Then show me!

| can't live without you

| love you, believe me

- | believe you now, Giorgio - We'll be together, | promise you...

.. forever

You know..

tonight... Yes, this very night...

... think | found a solution to all our problems

Tonight at one o'clock. She'll be coming from the theater

She'll be all alone in the house

I've told her to expect a friend of mine

No blood...

Must look like a kidnapping

And make sure the neighbors don't spot your Mercedes

Don't worry about that

No one would notice a Mercedes in that street

And the cash?

Your money is right here

Don't forget to telephone those numbers | gave you

And call from different phones

It'll come off perfect. Everyone will believe it

The rest of the dough?

You'll get it when the job's done. I'll get it from my father in law

He's a big industrialist with lots of money

Just so long as | get the dough

You'll be getting it all right

Don't worry about that

Who is it?

Mrs Mainardi?

Yes, but who is it?

A friend of your husband's

He's not arrived back yet

[ know, [ spoke to him on the phone. He asked me to come here

He assured me he'd be home in a few minutes

You're a friend of his?

Something very urgent's come up on the Lewison project

We have to work on it tonight, your husband and me

Excuse me, | wasn't expecting you...

...50 late

I'll open the gate

Where's Norma?

My wife couldn't make it. She sends her apologies

Her mother wasn't feeling well

Thank you

She wanted to look after her

But listen up, now. I've got a new one for you

You know why good girls have to be in bed by nine o'clock?

So they can be home by midnight!

| hope he won't keep you waiting

No matter. It's important to get this done

| understand

Come in

Shame your husband didn't have time to warn you

- That's business for you - Yes, | know

Please, sit down

May | offer you a drink?

Water... Just a little water.

Nothing else? It's not a problem

No, just water

So then the girl has a nightmare and wakes all upset

Over here

Thank you

The light there was hurting my eyes

I've a terrible headache

Can | get you something for it?

I'm sure your husband will be here soon

Well... maybe an aspirin, if it's no trouble

No, no trouble at all, Mr..., er, Mr..?

I'm sorry, | didn't get your name

Because | didn't tell you

And for a very good reason, you see

A very important one

I'll get that aspirin

Bottoms up!

See? It's easy to steal a car

Yes, with the door open and the keys still inside

| wonder....

Who does this car belong to?

Whoever it is, he'll be mad as hell

Imagine if someone stole your car

If I had a car | wouldn't leave it unlocked with the keys inside

You OK?

Yes, I'm fine

Now the fun begins, so hold on tight

Sure this is the right road? That man you asked seemed drunk

Yeah, we're fine

| can't believe I'm finally going to be there

Did you see the photos?

The green ocean, the old villa, that gorgeous sun?

Last summer Alberto wanted to drive me there in his Jaguar

Says I'm the only one he'd take there

- Easy for him to say - Why?

Because it's easy for him with daddy's Jaguar

He'd never steal a car to take you to the sea

- Seen a grey Mercedes? - You bet | have

Came through here a few minutes ago like a bat out of hell

Shit! We're going to run out of gas

Oh, no! What are we going to do now?

Don't know I've got no money

Great, neither do |

You can't go in

But | live here

- You're Mr Mainardi? - Yes

We've been looking for you

The inspector wants to see you

Here's the gas station

Just remember. Keep cool

Luca, I'm scared

Just do what | said. All right?

- Evening... - Evening

- Fill her up - Sure

- Now undo your blouse... - But Luca..!

Undo your blouse!

Must | show him everything?

Undo it. It'll be all right

Stay cool

He's almost finished

That'll be ten dollars, sir. It was pretty near..empty

Fine...

Can you change a hundred?

| think so. | had a pretty good day

Damn you! You stinking fucking bastard!

At first, Mr Mainardi, it looked like a routine car theft

One of the neighbors was woken by the noise

Then we saw your front gate was open

That's fine. You can go now

When we had a look round there were signs of a struggle

and the phone had been ripped out

The neighbors saw a man coming out of the house

It starts to look more complicated

There is a very distinct possibility that your wife has been kidnapped

Kidnapped! Why, for God's sake?

Your wife's family is rich and famous and that's reason enough

I know.... But | still don't understand

There are plenty of people with more money than us

Indeed...

But the criminals who did this ...might not be the smartest

What do you mean?

Usually kidnappers are simply after the money

But, in this case, there are things that leave us...

...shall I say... a little perplexed

These kidnappers acted in what seems...

...a quite illogical manner

You know | don't think this was just a kidnapping

What kind of car was it?

It was a grey Mercedes

But they won't get far

| got their license number right here

Burned on my brain. Its M...S..MS3

| know the number

The car belongs to me

The girl is...

my daughter

How much money did they take

It was a hundred and fifty they got

Here is a couple of hundred

Could you forget the whole thing?

Thanks. I'm glad | don't have kids

Where'd they go?

That way. Towards the coast

The telephone's fixed, Inspector

Good work, Somma. You can go

The telephone is fixed and | put atap on it

It could be useful

We might tell a lot from the way this strange kidnapper speaks

What do you mean by strange?

It all seems straightforward

Many things about this case don't add up

Such as?

Just think it through

If this was a kidnapping

It would have been planned well in advance

Right down to the last detail

And then what did they do? They come without a car

They had to break into one and wake the whole neighborhood

Bloody fools

Wait. I'm not finished yet

There's the telephone

These kidnappers came with no means of restraining their captive

No cord or rope, so they resort to using the phone wire

And who opened the door for them?

Strange, no?

Dammit! Someone's following us

Dammit! Someone's following us

- Who? - That car

-You're sure? - When | slow down, they do too

Just someone trying to scare us?

Couldn't be the owner of the car

But it could be the police

They would have stopped us, they wouldn't fool around

Even if that man called them, they couldn't get us so soon

It's got to be the owner

He couldn't have found us SO quickly

How could he know which road we took?

It's impossible

Maybe we better stop, then we can see what he does

But what if it is the police?

| don't know;, dammit

If it is the police, I'...

I'll just throw them some Kind of story

I'll just pull over here

That's it...

Now what?

Stay cool

Good evening

What's up?

One of your tail lights is out, sir. On the left side

| didn't know

You know it's dangerous to drive like that

Yes, | know

| didn't realize it wasn't working

It was fine earlier

I'll fix it tomorrow

Why did you stop here?

Because...

.| felt tired. | didn't want to fall asleep

| see

Can | see your license?

There

The papers for the car?

Should be here

There...

This isn't your car

There's another name here

It's my uncle's

He lent me his car to...

To go to the beach

You're sure he knows you're driving his car tonight?

Well, you know..

..howitis

Where's your triangle?

Triangle...?

In the trunk

- Capone! - What?

Kidnapping in the fourth precinct. Come on, let's go!

Get that light fixed, huh?

What luck!

What they call a close shave, huh?

Know what it was like? Bonnie and Clyde

Leave me out of that one

Why?

Because he was impotent, and I'm just the opposite

Go on. It'll do you good

Why haven't we heard anything?

Calm down

It's all about waiting

If it really was a kidnapping...

So far no ransom note, and no attempt to telephone

And no reports on that stolen car

| know

These things take time

- Why not get some sleep? -No

| couldn't sleep anyway

| understand. But | must get back to headquarters

See if there's been any new developments

Seagull Rock? Straight on. Two or three kilometers past town

There's a sign there

Anyway, it's the only road to the sea

- Inspector, Mr Mainardi is here - Already?

- Yes, sir - Thanks

Any news, Inspector?

Absolutely nothing. Not about the kidnapper or the car

Something will turn up. It always does

| still don't understand

It's like something out of the newspapers

We just have to wait

Can you look at these photos?

You might have seen one of them hanging around your house recently

Never seen them

Could be they're new in town

An unusual lighter

But the initials, they aren't yours, are they?

Where did you get it, if | may ask?

Someone | used to work with who left the country

Said it would bring me good luck

Seagull Rock. How wonderful

Look at the waves... Look at the flowers

The sun's shining. I'm so happy

It's really beautiful

Oh, Luca, It's just like | dreamed

S0 no more moods

Oh, Luca, please... be nice to me

It's stupid, but | didn't want it to be just an adventure

Happy now?

You bet

You'll have to prove it to me

| know you mean making love, but emotions are important to me

| want it to mean something

How much further do you think it will be?

There itis

- There's the sign - Ah! Yes

Are we there?

Should be over there

If the sign was right

It'll be a real drag if there's lots of people on the beach

People or not, it'll be great

Aren't you bored being a virgin?

Not bored but | want it to feel right

And I'm a little frightened

There, look!....

Journey's end

Come on, let's take a look

Two kids in a Mercedes? About half an hour ago

Took the road towards Seagull Rock. The old abandoned house

Having second thoughts?

No...

It's just that I'm not sure we were right coming here

But | brought you here, because you wanted it

So what's wrong?

| don't know | guess...

...when you realize your dreams, it's always a bit disappointing

It's beautiful here, but frightening. Like...

...the colors have become lost

First blue, then becoming darker

The sea has made them strange

The gray beach becoming grayer

| don't see any difference

Is there something else?

Yes, but | don't know what

What's wrong now?

You don't feel it?

No, what?

| don't know it seems as though someone else were here...

| mean like someone watching

Laura, don't do this

This place gives me a sad sort of feeling...

...a sort of presentiment. Maybe we should go

- But, Laura... - Luca, let's go

Laura, wait!

Now what?

Let's try to get in that old house. It looks empty

Just right

But what if it's locked?

| just need something to open it. Something like...

- Can | help? - I know!

The jack in the trunk of that car

- Wait here - OK

Lucal Forget it! We don't need the jack

Why, what did you find?

Look

It's not locked. Just pushed shut

Strange

You're right, it's been forced

A problem with seaside villas

And cars in the city...

Shall we?

Come on...

Into the pirates' lair

Don't joke, I'm scared already

It's a strange house

Nobody's been here in years

It's just like Dracula's castle

It's pretty well run down. This house's had it!

Now that's what | call art

That thing?

Someone once asked me to pose nude like that...

A magazine that offered a thousand dollars

Did you do it?

No

Shame. That was a nice pile of dough

| know, but...

...do you only want me for my money?

Not just that

Don't start all that again

Let's make this place more comfortable

How about it?

Agreed. I'll see what | can find

And if a wolf turns up - whistle

I'll do more than that

Is that you, Luca?...

Behind you!

Oh.. You made me jump, you know?

How's things in the convent?

Not bad...

Just right for the beach

Now we just have to inflate the thing

- Inflate it? - That's right

Always so complicated

Put it down here. We'll be really cosy

Now blow

If I must

Any good?

Not a chance. It's full of holes

Look

So what can we do now?

What can we do?

I'll show you what

Luca, no...

...I'm...I'm hungry

I'll get something later

Kill a dinosaur and bring it back, 0.K?

But for now..

Hallo

It's me. Have you heard anything?

No-one's telephoned yet

We're asking people at your ofice in case they noticed anything

Right, right

Seen your father in law?

Not yet.. . why?

With you he might let something slip that could be useful to us

I mean...

Something he wouldn't tell the police

Yes, | understand

Good... See you soon

Goodbye, Inspector

Can we have something to eat?

Right now?

Yes, right now please, Luca

I'm hungry

Really?

Yes - I'm really hungry

Sure this isn't one of your dumb games?

No, just do me this one favor, Luca

Al right. But no more games then.. huh?

Be quick

You bet

Car trouble?

Do you think you could have a look?

Sure

Thanks

What happened?

It just stopped

Luca, is that you?

You need a mechanic

- No, really? - Yes

If you like, | could give you a ride

You would?

You're very sweet. I'll get my purse

A piece of luck

Right

Not every day | meet a beautiful blonde like you

My lucky day, too

| might have been picked up by a dirty old man

How come you're out here all alone?

| don't know

But I'm not alone now am |?

I'm in the company of a handsome gentlemen

Thanks

You're welcome. Not in a hurry, are you?

- Where's the car? - What car?

The Mercedes. Tell me!

| don't know

| don't know!

Leave me alone!

Leave me alone

| don't know!

| don't know!

Luca's got it

And where's he?

Gone.. but he's coming back

Let's wait and see

You had a good time with my car huh?

Now it's my turn to have a good time. Lie still or I'll Kill you

No, please.. No...

Luca, can | drive?

Yes, go ahead

| had to take my driving test six times

Now look how good | am

Let's see. First gear...!

Now what have you done?

Sorry, Luca. | was confused. Is it serious?

No big deal

Could be worse

What's wrong?

Just the trunk won't close

Move over, |'d better drive

If you insist

Why are we going to Seagull Rock?

| want you to show my girlfriend some of your groovy tricks

That's sweet of you

Let's see if she's your type

And if the silly cow doesn't want to, we'll just leave her to it

Here we are. This is the place

It's sweet!

Shit!

What's wrong?

- I'd better take a look first - Don't be too long

Where are you?

Now maybe you'll think twice before you steal a car

Easy now... That woman has been killed

We think the young man with you did it

It's all right

The Inspector is waiting inside

You'd better come in

Inspector... What's up?

Have you seen your father in law?

No, | haven't been out. In case they called

| understand. However, | want you to see him

He is very concerned. She's his only daughter

And my wife

Indeed, but a father's love is different

And he's never unfaithful to his daughter

He told us some interesting things about you

He did?

You don't seem to be in his good books

But he's getting the ransom money for you to pick up now

How much?

Sit here

I'll get the Inspector

Have they phoned my father in law?

No... but | think it's important you have it in cash

| don't think kidnappers will take a check

The serial numbers are recorded which should be useful

Norma's more important than money

Indeed. But she is worth ten million

This is his picture

It's the only photo we've been able to find in our files

Little is known about him. Not even his name

He's wanted all over the country in connection with several murders

Your trip to the beach has been very exciting, hasn't it?

If we hadn't stolen...

| mean, borrowed that car...

| know, the other poor girl would still be alive

But we might still have a murderer on the loose

The police won't charge you. You've been punished enough

Laura will start to forget, with your help, Luca

Am | right?

I'll do my best, Inspector

I'm sure that you will

And now to deal with Mr Mainardi...

It won't be easy to catch him

But | think I'll give it a try. You never know...

Hallo!

Mr Mainardi?

It's you, Inspector

You'll be happy to hear there's been developments

What?

From the kidnappers?

No, not the kidnappers

But we found the car that was stolen from your street

That isn't bad news, is it?

And your father in law?

Yes, | took care of that

He gave me half a million dollars

all in the notes you wanted

Think that's enough?

Yes

Shall | come there?

No, that's not necessary

Just go home

Oh, the men on duty at your house have been relieved

But why?

We feel these kidnappers might be less cautious...

...if they feel they're not being watched

Let me know if anything happens

Yes, of course

Good night

Good night, Inspector

Got a light?

This time your friend's lighter didn't bring you luck

He had bad luck too. He was killed this morning

| should have guessed

Let's go, Inspector. I'm starting feel very cold...

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