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Loosely based on the novel 'Jimmy the Kid' by Donald E. Westlake

Car market? Is Max there?

One moment.

Max, it's for you.

It's the Dice.

- What's up? - Max...

..are you interested in an alfetta? Depends.

If it's stuff that can go abroad, yes.

But if it's a cart it's not worth it.

What did I tell you? Like New.

Come inside and we'll talk.

Pinin was here, he left a book for you.

- What does it mean? - I don't know, she said to read it.

Will be difficult. I can only read in prison.

Your sister on the phone said she needs to talk to you.

- He's waiting for you in the car park. - Is this your answering machine?

He comes with his booklet and tells me...

"I've been at Stradale for ten years ."

Obviously he was Southern.

I tell him that I have been working in taxis for twenty years.

He says that when the report arrived at the station...

..I would have retired.

Luckily I have a good liver, otherwise...

Your brother is coming.

Some misfortune!

Oh, yeah!

Cow, Dada.

Pinin wants to see you, he has a deal on the line.

And I have to read this.

Right back at you?

Who knows what he will have in mind.

- Trousers. - Hurry up.

Pants.

The shoes.

- Shoes. - Yes.

Move.

Hello, hello, hello.

Whatever they ask you, deny.

Elia, do you want to open?

Dai!

Open.

HI. What happened?

It turns out you're a disgrace.

- Where is Elijah? - "Where is Elijah?"

- Skates. - Are you angry with me?

- What have I done? - I figured nothing.

Except that every now and then we have a heart attack.

If they ring your bell at three in the morning, what do you do?

Ah, you thought it was "strength"!

- Ugly... - Oh!

- It's important. - Yes? - I couldn't wait.

- Yes? - I swear.

- Let's not cause tragedies. - Now I'll show you.

- Ouch! - Did you really have to treat him like that?

- He's your friend. - Who, him?

Between him and a policeman, I choose the policeman.

- If you listen to me for 5 minutes... - The last time I did it...

..I found myself running, chased by 500 guards.

You can't always blame me for everything.

So why are you always in my way?

I have a deal in my hands that is the end of the world.

- I feel bad. - Let's hear this thing.

So I tell you no and give it a rest.

You need to read this first.

- Things? - A book.

- I see it, but what does it have to do with it? - Read it first, I'll explain later.

Didn't I hit him too hard?

- Hello, Pinin. - HI.

Let's go, they're waiting for us.

I hope the meeting doesn't last long, I'm on duty today.

Come on, you've finished bringing the taxi!

You thought so! Everyone wants me to change jobs.

- Greetings. - Hey there!

- Very punctual. - Thank you.

But if I listened to my brother we were still on the street.

According to him I had to go through Piazza Duomo.

- Drinking? - Skate!

Then via Dante and North Station.

- Which route did you take instead? - From Lambrate.

Do you pass through Lambrate to come here?

Certain. It's longer but it's straight. Viale Padova has 5 traffic lights...

..synchronized. If the first one is green, I'm immediately in Lambrate.

Here you are. Pinin, sit here, but watch out, he's dancing.

- I'm standing. - Would you like a beer?

- Yes. - Yes. I from Coca Cola wouldn't even drive the truck.

- Everyone drinks from their own can. - It seems hygienic to me.

Can you tell me why you made us read that book?

Haven't you figured it out yet?

No, explain to us.

That book is an exceptional, perfect plan...

..to make a hit worth 1 billion or 2. - 1 or 2?

- Let's say 1. - Calm down! We're talking about a kidnapping here.

- The kidnapping of a child. - But the book explains everything.

Explain how to choose the child, how to kidnap him...

..how to collect the ransom, how to get away with it and that's it.

Kidnapping a child would be dirty.

- You make me wonder! - Leave the moral question alone.

It's just that it's trouble!

Pinin, we often worked together.

- But you don't have to blame me... - I'm not blaming.

- I say that we often worked together. - Yes.

Now do you think that a mystery writer...

..can he have a better plan than mine? - Let me talk.

You've been talking for half an hour, now listen to me.

- You present the plan. - Yes.

The organizer will be the American whose name I don't know.

- "Westly". - But for the realization...

..don't count on me, nor on Rita.

We stay out of it.

Exact.

Mm!

Here's your boss!

- We're doing well. - Good luck.

Pinin is in crisis.

Dada says her brother wants to retire...

..because you don't fit.

Of course she pulls herself out too.

But why do we have to talk about him?

You know that as soon as I hear his name my stomach drops.

I'm worried.

He will do everything wrong in his choice of people.

- He'll get into trouble. - Worse for him.

If something happens to the child you want to have remorse...

..For all life? - To have a clear conscience...

..should I kidnap that child?

One moment.

Something happened here.

Who brainwashed you ?

I'm tired of this bill.

Think. We're in trouble.

He hasn't beaten a nail in months.

Out in the evening with tennis shoes and a lock pick!

If things go wrong, another tightening of the belt and off you go.

- But what if they catch you? - I'm high.

Yes, but you are a repeat offender.

No one can take seven years from you.

Look, it's twenty years for a kidnapping.

It's useless to talk to you. I have my ambitions too.

- What would they be, seeing me in the Court of Assizes? - No.

I want you to stop with the cheap thefts.

I want you to make one big score a year and that's it.

A shot to make well and then sit back for a while.

With money in the bank.

The other night you ate Pinin because he wanted to kidnap...

..a child. - Well?

I convinced myself that he was right.

Change your mind easily!

- See what stuff? - What?

The car, the villa.

How is the child?

These people disgust me!

- Exactly, you have to... - What? - Punish them.

- HI. - Hello Star.

- Hello, skates. - There.

What a record! It took me twenty minutes.

But I didn't go the normal route.

I took the Piazzale Corvetto junction, Ice Palace.

And I avoided traffic. Hello, Elijah.

So you changed your mind!

I try to be objective.

I reread the book and there seems to be something good about it.

It's not the Gospel, it's just a mystery.

It serves as a basis for us, Elijah will then develop the plan.

What a bootlicker!

- Do you dance? - Careful.

- Drinking? - Have two beers.

First of all we must acknowledge Pinin...

..that I did a good job.

- Second, that I found the... - The subject - Exactly.

- So... You speak. - The child's name is Jimmy Sterzi.

- Yes. - His father is called Arturo.

- You know? - Is rich?

- Yes, he's a stockbroker. - The child?

No, dad. Money comes out of his ears.

- Even from your pockets. - Exact.

They live in Carate Brianza in a villa.

- It will be a tragedy for mom . - Not so.

She ran away six years ago abroad with another man.

- And she was never seen again. - Poor child!

- He's without his mother. - What can we do?

These are private matters.

Father and son come to Milan every day.

They drive the car back and forth.

And they make the journey from the villa...

..at the motorway toll booth in exactly 35 minutes.

What snails! It takes me 11 minutes.

Not everyone is Niki Lauda like you.

- Me with my taxi... - Do you want to make Pinin talk?

Sometimes the father stops in Milan to sleep.

And the driver takes the child back to the villa.

And does he sleep alone in the villa?

There are four service people...

..plus the housekeeper and the driver.

That child makes me feel more and more sorry.

He lives with servants, his father only thinks about money...

- Should we kidnap him or not? - I was just saying that.

This is the last time we'll see each other...

..before taking action.

We will divide the tasks.

- But this thing has to work like... - Like in the book.

Like a Swiss watch!

The organization must be a model of precision.

- Clear? - Traffic permitting.

- Drinking? - Yes?

Can you show me?

- What's the kidnapping page? - 110.

- Do you have the book in your pocket? - Yes.

Then compare!

Ah, it's spelled with a "z"!

Put it there, you idiot of an illiterate!

Move!

Come on!

Dai.

Let the truck pass and follow it for a hundred meters.

- What happened? - There's a detour.

When my father isn't around, you drive too fast.

Sorry, I thought you were in a hurry to get home.

There's no one there waiting for me.

From now on you'll do me the kind favor...

..to drive like when my father's here.

All right.

Stop where you are and don't move.

- Don't scare the child. - What?

We won't hurt anyone.

Things?

Let it go!

There's no need to shout, I'm not deaf.

- Come on! - Force.

Who is?

Who rang?

- Who is? - Do we want to move?

You only have to ring if someone comes.

I'm in a hurry, we're having Christmas here!

When we're ready I give two knocks and you go. Understood?

- Things? - The radio telephone, beast!

- What do we do? - He has to talk.

Say nothing happened.

Just don't panic.

Who's panicking? Try to be brief.

Pronto?

Keep the receiver off the hook so we can hear too.

- Ready? Is that Jimmy Sterzi?

Yes.

I'm Valentino, from Radio Pop.

We're live on the radio.

They tell us you always know the answers to our quizzes.

- Even when everyone gets them wrong. - That's true.

- Are you ready for the first question? - Yes.

You have to tell us at least 4 states...

...of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Concentrate and respond.

But what kind of questions!

Baden, Wurtenberg, Assia, Bavaria...

- ..and Rhineland Pallatinate. - Well, correct answer

- I knew it. - Listen.

Joseph Kosma is a successful composer.

Tell me three titles of his successes.

"Barbara"...

.."The boys who love each other" and "The dead leaves".

Yes. The name of the author of the words?

- Jacques Prévert. - Good.

One more question and you become the overall champion.

Let's enter the field of criminology.

I hope you are a reader of crime novels.

- Not so much. - It's an easy question

The San Vittore prison in Milan is divided into how many wings?

Concentrate! The stakes are high.

- Seven. - Did you say "seven"?

That's right. You did it!

Vittoria!

Stop!

- Where's my gun? - Hands up.

- Stay still. - Hey!

Calm down, there are a lot of gassed people here.

Come on here.

You ignorant idiots!

And don't try anymore, I'll bite your ears off.

The program changes. Let's leave in our car.

Take the boy and the mask away.

Come with me.

I'll tie you up so you're good too.

I can't see anymore.

If not, how do we take off our masks?

You can drive like that too.

Tell your master not to notify the police.

We'll be in touch. Street!

- Hey! - Stopped!

Help, stop.

You're an idiot.

I did as the American said.

He's a bigger idiot than you.

- Street. - I am free.

- Come on, go. - Yes. - Go.

- Give me my gun. - No.

- It's mine. - No.

- It's mine. - I'll punch you.

The gun is mine.

- The police must not enter there. - Are we here for beauty?

Call Command. We have captured an escaped prisoner.

- Notify me immediately. - But which escapee?

Why weren't you there when they kidnapped...

- ..Sterzi's son? - Did they kidnap him?

Jimmy, don't be afraid.

Before taking off his mask, put yours on.

- The mask? - I gave it to my sister.

Do we have four masks in five?

The child never sees all five of us together.

It ends up that we will reread the book in San Vittore!

What kind of hovel!

At the Grand Hotel they do not accept kidnapped children.

Bring him up and lock him inside.

There is a ladder.

Don't worry, I'll guide you.

It's cool!

Are the windows without bars?

The bars are in the asylum for the insane.

Nobody escapes from here.

Bravo.

It went well.

See how I stopped the car in a hundredth of a second?

I've never seen so many hats like that in my life.

- You're angry with everyone! - No, I have it with me...

..that I got involved with a gang of mentally retarded people.

- What do I have to do with it? - Between both of us!

What's up? Shouldn't she have stayed in the villa?

- Who is the gentleman? - I have to speak to the master immediately.

I can't even talk to him.

Can you look for the 06 model for me? And bring it to me.

Aristide, what time were you supposed to return?

It does not matter. Wait there.

Wait a minute, where do you think you're going?

- I'm from the police. - Police?

Aristide, what happened? Has he made any mess?

What have I done?

Inspector Sessa, of the Anti-Kidnapping Division.

We wanted to warn your boss...

..who have already kidnapped his son.

Or do you think it would be better if I read the news in the newspapers tomorrow?

- What a nice smell, what is it? - It is special.

It's canned, they call it Hungarian goulash.

Exquisite! Our cook should learn from her.

Do you know what I do with the ransom money?

- What? - I'm buying the Lamborghini.

- Can't you screw her first? - No.

I want to experience the thrill of driving a purchased car!

I'd love to keep you company, but the others have to eat.

Don't worry, I'm so sleepy that I sometimes end up on my plate.

Good boy. When you're done, put the plate on the floor.

- If you need something, knock. - All right.

-Jimmy? - Yes? - It will all be fine.

I'm sure. I think I'll be home soon.

Good night.

That Jimmy is really nice. Dada, did you hear what he said?

I know the genre.

I worked at a car park in San Babila for a year.

He said, "Exquisite. Our cook should learn from you."

- Is nice? - During the quiz you were rooting for him.

I hate everyone who asks questions on principle.

- What's on TV? - "The police are watching."

It's a beautiful film. There's a chase.

They always make shootout movies.

For us that is school.

Always gentlemen, eh?

I'm going to see if Jimmy is afraid of the storm.

No, Pinin is going.

Pinin, go and see how the boy is.

And put on your mask.

Save my seat.

- What happened? - I'll ask you.

- He's sleeping? - Yes. I was talking about the film.

- They're all dead. - What?

Everyone died except him.

As usual!

Let them say what they want. Money?

The money is there. Here they are.

Holy shit, a check.

Do they want Italian lire, Swiss francs?

Here are the Swiss ones.

We'll know how much they want, right?

- I'll pass the request to the Purchasing Office... - Excuse me...

..this type of request passes to the evaluation...

..from the Purchasing Office? - It's clear.

So he evaluates the request and tells me if the deal is possible...

But what am I saying?

I mean the money is there. Do something.

Now let's do something too, if you allow.

The police don't.

They said the police shouldn't enter there.

- Listen... - Please!

There are rules in this game .

The kidnappers always say that the police must stay out of it.

But they know well that we get busy...

..albeit with the prudence of the case.

Caution?

Do you think Jimmy is in danger?

Drink, it's good for you.

When do you think they will show up?

- Not before tomorrow, I think. - Holy shit!

In the meantime, I'd like to ask you a few questions.

- Of me? - Yes. - What kind?

Does the boy have particular eating habits?

Doe he have any special medical prescriptions?

Does he prefer any comics?

Things the kidnappers might get to keep him quiet.

Right.

- Among the files there is one with "Jimmy" written on it.

But there are only bills, invoices, the ski instructor, the doctor.

Maybe the villa staff know these things.

We are already questioning them.

The best thing is that she gave us a precise portrait...

..of the child, since she is the one who knows him best.

If I know him!

He is my son! I am his father!

I have also been his mother for five years.

- Since my poor wife left. - Deceased?

- No, she went to Venezuela with someone. - Ah!

"Poor wife" because I didn't give her a cent.

Want to go? So get out of here!

I know my Jimmy!

He is my son.

Perfectly.

Jimmy is a boy... Um...

- Pinuccia, how old is Jimmy? - Twelve.

- He was nine the other year! - He is twelve.

Twelve years?

Yes, certainly.

We celebrated his 12th in Como on November 2nd.

No, his grandfather died on November 2nd in Como.

We celebrated Jimmy's birthday in Acapulco.

Yes, December 6th.

On November 2nd his grandfather died.

Why did they kidnap his grandfather? What do they do with him?

It's the child who was kidnapped.

Grandpa had nothing to do with it.

Yes, Jimmy.

Look there, they can't do it.

Of course, they have anti-war gazelles!

Look at that ass.

Well no! They won't catch us?

Pinin, go to the boy to make him calm down.

And what a breathless one.

- Do not open. - They saw the car.

Dai!

I'm lost.

You can't see anything outside.

- I'll... - Come on!

Do you want to get pneumonia?

- It's not there, stupid! - It's disappeared.

Will you?

Did they kidnap him?

You said a little while ago that everything was fine.

- I swear it was. You go. - Look!

- Oh! - You see?

I'll make this ear like rubber!

- The masks! - The masks!

A towel and a dry blanket.

- How can I do? - You make do.

- My friend... - Stop.

It's all blocked up. How did you get out?

Woe betide you if you touch it!

I just want to know how he got out.

- I told you not to touch it. - Ah!

It will have passed through walls. It's all a joke here anyway.

- Here. - Now we can watch the film in peace.

Children your age are asleep at this time.

According to the districts.

Have you heard? Go up to sleep.

My room is cold, you are warm here.

I have the right to stay warm too.

When he grows up he'll be a trade unionist, look at him.

I don't want to watch the movie with the mask on my face.

Why don't we make a deal? I've seen your faces before.

If you make me watch TV, you can take off your masks.

I'll pretend you have them. I will never identify you.

I will never tell the police that I saw you without a mask.

I solemnly swear.

This would make things easier.

These shots require a bit of seriousness.

I swear I won't talk.

All right, I'll take the kid's word.

I couldn't stand this thing crushing my hair anymore.

They are my best thing!

Okay, let's watch the movie in peace.

Grab a chair and put it next to me.

You don't understand anything. If you don't do the right things...

..then we end up having a breakdown. - Shut up.

And take off your mask because you look like a "gun".

Ready? It's Doctor Sterzi.

- I'm calling because of Roby. - Roby? Who's he?

Are you trying to buy time?

No, but I don't know who Roby is.

Who said "Roby"? What does Roby have to do with it?

I should ask her. She's the one who said "Roby".

Don't confuse me otherwise I won't remember anything.

Eh?

I'm calling about Jimmy's business.

He is my son. He is fine?

Very good.

Are you interested in getting him back right away?

Yes, but later. I don't have time now.

Yes, I'm interested in having him back! And as soon as possible.

It will cost you money.

We pay for everything, I pay.

No, the Commissioner pays, even better.

I mean... What does the police have to do with it?

I mean the Commissioner of the company.

But what does she want? What are those signs?

- Try to get her to talk. - Say it first.

Listen, how's business going?

I mean, how do we move the business forward?

Where are we?

Not now. I'll call you back from another number.

- Where you go? - I'm not stupid.

They're trying to confuse her.

She's the one who confuses me.

He didn't make me understand anything with his gestures.

I wanted to tell you that before you start negotiating...

..he must be sure that Jimmy is in their hands.

He's right.

- Ready? - No. - Let me talk.

Ready? It's Doctor Sterzi.

I'm calling because of Roby.

But it's the phone call from before.

I don't recognize myself.

Do I have that voice there?

Let's go back and start over.

He must recognize that voice.

It's the first time I've listened to myself, but I don't recognize myself.

Not his, the woman's voice.

I don't think I've ever heard of it.

We feel.

Inspector, the ringing... Ah, this is it!

Yes? It's Doctor Sterzi.

The Philombard?

Twenty thousand shares at 890?

Dear God, can anyone be crueler than you?

On a day like this!

All Milan knows, my son is in the hands of 4 bloodthirsty madmen.

I haven't slept for days and I'm waiting.

And you offer me twenty thousand shares at that price?

Are you heartless? It's a jungle!

We are beasts! What do we have instead of a heart?

Twenty thousand shares at 890?

You only buy ten thousand, the price is too high.

At a time like this, jackals!

- You're right, 890 is too high. - Don't make fun of me.

I have to work otherwise I'll go crazy thinking about Jimmy!

- Good morning. - What can I give you?

- Twelve fresh eggs. - Just made.

- And some ham. - How many ounces?

- A little cooked ham. - And a few cans. - Yes.

- Tell me when enough is enough. - Affections.

- Irene? - Yes. - Come help me.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Oh!

The usual.

- Do I continue or is that enough? - A little bit.

Affections, affections. Cuts, cuts.

- Still? - Cuts, cuts.

Need anything else?

Two kilos and four hundred. Eighteen thousand.

But are we crazy?

That's fine. What do you want for eighteen thousand lire?

- A whole pig? - No.

Give me the package. Pay.

Dai, dai!

Dai!

Cow!

You're crazy? They shoot.

Hey, I'll tell her. Where is she going?

I'm going by car...

- Didn't he see he took my gorgonzola? - No.

Ah, I exchanged the package. Here you are.

- Hold your ham. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you, Marshal. - Excuse me.

I'm pinned.

What an adventure!

Go see who it is.

- It's the boys. - Okay. It's your turn.

Dai.

It's yours.

It took you some time!

- Good thing we arrived. - What did you take?

Things?

Clothing for the little lord?

Who told you to buy the striped t-shirt? I hate them.

Get up.

I told you to get it in a solid color.

It was there, but it had stripes for that.

The size is fine.

Do you look after the child by going to town?

- There's Rita. - And who takes care of her?

You know that Rita is more of an idiot than you.

- Things? - Dried ham.

- You will have spent a million. - No, it doesn't cost anything in town.

Oh!

But what is this news that he doesn't believe we have his son?

"It's not that I don't believe it. But before dealing...

..I want proof that you kidnapped Jimmy."

- It seems logical to me. - How can I give it to him?

As? You can prove it...

"Making us hear Jimmy's voice."

Do you think I go around with the baby?

So describe the kidnapping scene to me like this...

..we compare it with the driver's version.

The car stopped because the truck blocked the road.

Then the Ford arrived with 4 of our people on board...

..with masks on their faces.

No, no masks.

We are not.

How do you mean?

I tell her we're not there.

What car did you put the child in?

On the 124.

Ah! And what does Ford have to do with it? Where did it go?

Which Ford?

You said you got out of a Ford.

Don't get me confused, my head is like a balloon.

I was wrong, there is no Ford.

There's only 124. Now let's talk about serious things otherwise I'll hang up.

You have to prepare the ransom money for me.

One million dollars in cash.

Small denomination banknotes.

The sum must be ready by tomorrow.

What?

A million dollars by tomorrow?

It's not possible, at most I can have five hundred thousand.

Are you pushing back and forth to get your baby back?

No, but having such a large sum in tickets...

..small cuts take time.

The sooner she has it, the sooner she will have her baby back.

Do you understand?

For me it's a big organization.

Mafia?

Mafia, yes.

But... US branch.

United States of America.

And then there's the testimony of his driver.

He said they talked about an American.

And then the fact that they want to be paid in dollars.

They don't trust our devalued bills.

How will he find the currency?

Io?

That's child's play.

It's my job.

I know all about the dollar. Today is...

Oh mama!

Better to go to the cash register straight away.

I have some money changing friends.

Export, import, what I can.

It will take some time. He means that...

What if she calls in the meantime?

They won't be showing up anytime soon.

They know they have to work hard, they are professionals.

- Hello, Dada. - HI.

Elia has called three times now . He said he'll call back.

PHONE It must be him.

Ready? Bar Garibaldi.

- Pass me the idiot. - Here she is.

- Is that you, Elijah? - Who do you want it to be, your grandfather?

You're twenty minutes late.

In this profession you have to be a chronometer.

Take a tour of Milan and see what traffic there is.

Try to follow the paths I do.

- I cut off from Via Torino... Stop it.

I want to know how it went.

How can I tell you if you scream like that?

I'm not screaming.

I just want to know how the phone call went.

Very good. Except he said he's not sure he'll scrape by...

..a million dollars between today and tomorrow.

As you said?

- How did I tell him? - No, like you told me!

He said he's not sure...

To raise a million dollars between today and tomorrow.

A million dollars?

Yes, why are you making that voice?

You wouldn't understand. You are the most played being...

..and the clumsiest I've ever met.

There's no need to offend. What did I do wrong?

You made a colossal hat.

Now rest.

Don't I have to call to find out if he's made money?

No, don't do anything, for goodness sake. I have to think.

Meet me at 04:00 from Busecca, and I will give you instructions.

I never get it right.

Why doesn't he talk to Sterzi?

I got bored.

Good morning. Piazza degli Affari, please.

Take Corso Garibaldi, continue along Via dell'Orso...

..and then via Orefici. It's the shortest.

It's not the shortest, but it's the least cluttered.

It will not start?

I said Piazza degli Affari, please.

I'm in a hurry. I'll give you a good tip, but go quickly.

You could also answer me.

What does he do?

Are you going to Corso Magenta?

So we get stuck in traffic.

I told her to take Corso Garibaldi.

At least there's a fast lane there .

Do you mean to tell me that I've been going by taxi all my life?

Look at the roads he's going to take.

And then, good man, isn't the taximeter lowered?

Sorry, I didn't realize it was a woman.

Take the path you want.

Just take me to Piazza degli Affari.

I don't talk anymore either so I don't disturb her.

With all the desire to talk I have!

Here's Pinin in his famous number "The human battery"!

Oh!

Oh!

Is it a night?

Greetings. It's fantastic, Pinin has a terrific swing.

- Has something happened? - Of everything.

- They took her! - No.

That idiot read the sentences from the book on the phone.

- At that time? -She asked for a million dollars...

..instead of a billion lire.

It's not a bad idea.

- How much is it in lire? - We're there.

I haven't done the math, but still less than a billion.

826 million, 728 thousand. More or less.

At the black exchange rate you need to calculate 6% more.

I just wanted to collaborate.

"A million dollars." Hear how good it sounds.

If you say "a billion lire" you don't give a damn to anyone.

In my opinion the dollar should gain a few points.

The lira, however, is under strong speculative pressure.

Who asked your opinion? I'll tear off your freckles...

...with tweezers! Shouldn't it be upstairs?

Why shouldn't he have his say too?

Now he feels like one of the family.

How long do you make it! Let's just take this money.

I would give him a million dollars to get rid of...

..of him. - Jimmy, you're not telling me right.

- There's something you don't want to tell me. - No.

I have nothing at all.

Drinking?

- Are you crazy? - Boss' orders.

I have to tie him to the bed.

- We don't want things like the other night. - Boss' orders?

I'll go down and smash his head.

Please don't say anything.

I don't care if they tie me up.

I do not care at all.

Just attack.

- Pinin... - Do it for me.

I ask her to do it for me.

I don't want anyone to fight because of me.

It's okay, I'm very calm.

But you have to tell me what's wrong.

Nothing, I thought.

In a situation like this you think about many things.

- What were you thinking about? - To the ransom.

Do you always recommend dollars?

Why were you thinking about the ransom?

I don't think my father will pay such a large sum for me.

- Do you have cash? Certain.

One million in small denomination notes.

- Where is your Mercedes? Under the office.

On my watch it's 09:20.

At 10.15am she, with the briefcase of money...

..gets behind the wheel, leaves town...

- I cannot. - Take the Autostrada dei Laghi.

- I cannot. - Why?

I don't know how to drive, I need a driver.

No, he absolutely must come alone.

I don't know how to drive.

Are you trying to make me believe you don't have a driving licence?

I have two drivers.

And in the city I use a taxi, the most convenient means of transport there is.

He's an intelligent person.

If only people realized how useful taxis are in the city!

Is it worth it too?

It's not just about saving money...

..but also good for your health.

How many nervous breakdowns would be avoided by using a taxi!

Not to mention the costs of petrol, parking...

...the depreciation of the machine. - Let those people understand...

..who persist in circulating in traffic...

...to those urban areas that do not allow vehicles...

..to travel at a decent speed.

I see you know the problem.

An adequate public transport policy should be made .

But what were we talking about?

Are you asking me with the memory I have?

- Redemption instructions. - At that time?

Please come with your driver. I'll take responsibility.

(At 10.15 he must be at the entrance to the motorway...

..with the money briefcase. He gets in his lane...

..and proceeds at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour.

- And then? - We will give you further instructions.)

I have been in the Anti-Kidnapping Division for more than two years

But I've never heard of such a thing.

We don't know where we should stop, where to slow down.

He said they would give us further instructions.

- But how? - If she doesn't know it!

Are you still convinced that it is an American organization?

Absolutely.

Our criminals are not so meticulous and prudent.

They improvise and therefore make mistakes.

Instead this matter seems to be organized by a computer.

Go slow, we still have a minute.

What if we don't meet him at the toll booth?

We start again with the negotiations.

But it will be very punctual. Slows.

But once I paid the ransom...

..what guarantee do we have that they will return Jimmy?

In this type of business there are no guarantees.

The risk is worse than on the stock market.

Mm!

Elijah, here they are.

Go full speed ahead, come on!

Fasten your seatbelts, let's go smoothly!

Please satisfy my curiosity.

Yesterday, when she was shot with that figure...

..offered him half.

- Did you mean to bargain? - It's force of habit.

But if they accepted I would be shocked.

- Why? - When one has a title like Jimmy in hand...

..play on the upside.

He asks for the maximum.

When the woman refused...

..my offer of half...

..I understood that the deal was right.

That they have Jimmy and that he's fine.

Right.

I'm very curious to meet Jimmy.

They told me he is aloof , a special child.

I really hope to make him a good stock trader.

By the way, I have to call. There will be chaos in the office.

Ready? Pinuccia, please.

Have you seen? I took 28 of them.

If that tank wasn't there I would have put 25 in there.

Don't get too excited, we know you're a nice guy!

They should be here in 25 minutes .

Dada has come into contact now.

Call 187.

I have to talk on a radio telephone in a private car

- Do you have the number? - Yes.

- It's urgent. - Oh yes? - Mm.

Will it take long?

It depends on many things.

For example since she gave out her number.

Which number?

The number of the radio telephone in the private car.

Here you are. He could have told me before.

I asked her if she had it. She told me yes, but she didn't give it to me

Okay, let's not argue. Proceed.

- Is that a five? - Yes.

Do they think they have me in their hands because I've been missing for four days?

Do they know that I own 80% of the shares?

Would they be interested in buying them?

How much do they offer?

They make me laugh.

How much do I want?

Tell him I want a million dollars...

..in small denomination notes...

..yes 5, yes 10, yes 15, yes 20 and yes 50.

And they bring them to me where I say at an intersection with a Ford.

We need to start working the American way!

Pass me the Robby

The accountant Monchetti.

- The number is busy. - What?

- Impossible. - Impossible?

Listen to that music!

Make him stop.

With these devices you can't.

Important people who don't like to be interrupted when speaking.

- Try again now. - There's no point in trying again right away.

If you care about your scalp, let me talk to you right now.

- But is she crazy? - Yes.

Buy everything back at breakneck speed.

Everything, do you understand?

Without limit.

Throw all the liquids there.

Even reserves, if necessary.

So we show them who I am!

Three minutes late!

- Where? - There, the second.

Don't call me back.

But what does he do with that damn phone?

- It's that woman. - Damn!

We didn't think about the radio telephone. Give it here.

- What do I tell you? -You hear what you want.

- You can't hear anything. I am here.

- Let's stop it, please. - What he wants? You speak.

- How far along are you? One moment.

We are two kilometers from the airport.

You have gone too far. Damn the radiotelephone!

Follow me, please.

Exit and head back in the opposite direction at full speed.

Exit at the Fino toll booth and take the direction for the lakes.

I understood everything. And then?

At kilometer 92, above the overpass...

..he has to stop, gets out of the car...

..he approaches the parapet without looking down...

..and drops the suitcase.

Then he has to "plug" in the trumpet.

Did we bring a trumpet?

To do what?

Did he say "stopper a trumpet"?

Yes, kicking around, being pretty, what do you call it?

He means we have to leave.

Ah, I understand.

In 200 meters there is a service passage.

Slowly, slowly, slowly.

Go see what happened.

See what happens.

Simply brilliant!

The man who came up with the idea for telephone instructions...

..he's a champion.

Yes, but she's out of her mind!

It's at 180! This is not a plane.

- What do you see? - Wait.

At that time?

I don't understand anything. The Mercedes drove away shot...

..in the opposite lane. What happens?

Have that idiot who wrote the book explain it!

- Chest! - Chest!

Stop.

What happen?

If we go astray I won't pay the ransom.

Either the insurance pays for it or you, if he stays alive.

I have the bag that does this to me.

Don't worry, we are almost at the Fino toll booth.

I'll do another U conversion. Attach to the handle.

Careful!

Go there, but wait for us. Maybe we need help.

One of the few satisfactions of a policeman...

..is breaking codes, sometimes.

Including the road one.

Memories, ninety-second kilometre.

Remind yourself what you have to do.

I don't know if I remember. I'm confused.

I have a ringing in my ears that I don't know what it is.

No wonder he hears a hiss!

I told him!

Damn, we really didn't need this!

They will ruin everything for us. Go away!

Did you see what he did to me? We have to pay a ransom!

Tell him you're a superior. They'll ruin everything!

Elijah, do you hear anything?

- No. - Come no?

- It's the police, move! - Go!

- Do you want to get out of the way? - Shut up.

That's a criminal!

Does he show up like this to pay a ransom?

Put the gun away...

..unless you want to shoot yourself in the head.

- And that would be right. - But what could we know?

- Now what happens? - It begins again.

But this time without an escort.

Such a delay cannot be explained.

Don't tell me because you make me feel bad.

If it fails this time too you've finished your career...

..They were drinking!

What does he say? Who told her it was bad?

She's smart.

Maybe he changes branch and starts robbing banks.

Yes?

What game are we playing?

Let me explain.

Do we want to conclude this deal or not?

Right.

Stay calm, everything will be fine this time.

Everything will go smoothly.

We are a kilometer away. Let's recap.

She stops, I go to the railing and throw the suitcase down.

- Without? - Without the money?

No, without...

- Without looking. - Exact.

- Watch out, we're almost there. - All right.

What do you think it feels like to feel rain on you...

..a million dollars?

UNIFORM

It will take a year to count them.

See what a great show?

I'm sorry, I'm sure my father didn't do it on purpose.

- Let's not talk about it anymore, dwarf. - My father is incapable of violence

Don't worry, no one wants to blame your father.

It was an accident.

- When do we leave this hole? - Tomorrow morning.

Let's go now, we're at chapter 20 of the book.

Don't make me tell you in front of the child what I'm doing...

..with chapter 20 and with the whole book!

Ah! But she still hasn't understood that the book works.

I understand that you will do everything I say.

If not I'll break your head too!

I didn't say anything.

Please eat something.

Forza.

If you take it easy, it will last long enough.

I'm not hungry.

TELEPHONE

It must be for me, I'm waiting for a call.

Does Sterezi speak?

What more do you want? We paid the ransom.

I phone for another reason.

Meaning what?

There is a person who wants to talk to you.

Pass it to me.

Ready, dad?

Dad, I'm Jimmy.

Accidents!

How nice it is to hear your voice!

- Will you let me hear it again? Also hear yours.

How are you?

Well. These people want you to know...

..that didn't hurt me.

They'll release me tomorrow.

- I'm not moving from here. I have to go.

Jimmy?

What would you say tomorrow evening...

..if we had dinner together, you and I? Just the two of us.

If you don't have any commitments.

I will be very happy to go out with you once.

Very happy, I assure you.

Let's hear it all over again.

- No? Why? - No.

Because I would also be capable of starting to cry.

TELEPHONE

It's for her.

Sessa here.

Yes good.

Thank you.

We surrounded them.

The whole gang in full.

This time they don't escape.

- And the child? - The child...

We will only act when he has been released.

Oh!

Who is there?

Good boy! And then Rita says you shouldn't tie yourself up!

Holy shit, the kneecap!

He was touching the briefcase.

See what your friend does so much?

What were you doing there?

I couldn't sleep and went down to put my clothes in my bag.

You were touching the briefcase! SLAP

- Ouch! - Now I'll make you sleep.

- Now you sleep. - Stand still.

Enough! Do you want to know the truth?

I was trying to save you.

Yes! He wanted to steal our money.

Jimmy, don't talk nonsense.

You even woke up my brother.

Bullshit?

- Do you know what this is? - No, and we don't care to know.

I subscribe.

Not even if it's a police transmitter?

Things?

Don't use the name of the "madama" even as a joke!

I am not joking. The house will be completely surrounded.

They're just waiting for daylight to attack.

Oh mama!

This had been placed in place of one of the studs.

Watch.

Ecco.

We're screwed.

There is a way to get out of here.

As long as the transmitter is here and the "madames" are out...

- Is that what they say? - Yes.

The "madame" hear the beep and are calm.

They don't know that I unscrewed the transmitter.

And they are sure that we won't move without the money.

We have to get out of here quietly while it's dark.

If we listen to him we all go to San Vittore.

At this time, without traffic, it takes us 17 minutes.

Please!

#Who ate the duck's beak?

#I ate it, I, I.

My beak, your beak.

Come here to eat duck.

Come here to eat duck.

#Come here to eat duck.

We left them there waiting for the rooster to crow.

Too bad I won't be there to enjoy the scene.

I don't care to see that scene.

- What do you have to make that face? - Nothing.

I'm sorry to leave Jimmy.

I'm sorry too, I'm serious.

Everything is fine that...

I'll steal another child from you, come here.

Hello, dumpling.

- Without rancor. HI. - Certain.

I've never had so much fun in my life.

Well no! The money stays here. Did you take us for fools?

Or.

The usual smart one.

Sorry, I was distracted. I wanted to get my stuff.

- All right. HI. - HI.

Take that bridge, go a hundred meters.

To the right is a well-stocked taxi stand.

You take one and run.

- HI. - Until we meet again.

The most beautiful moment has arrived , that of the division.

It was time!

Magic moment!

I didn't do anything to myself.

Now that you're rich, I hope you buy a new one.

I haven't opened the suitcase yet , I wanted you all here.

As in the agreement, once the expenses have been paid...

..is divided into five equal parts.

As in the book, page 218.

Yes, like in the book.

Oh!

But what is it?

Leaves!

- Things? - Things?

"The notes have been marked."

Let me see.

("The numbers of the banknotes are marked.

They're too hot to leave them there.

Hello everyone, Jimmy.")

- Hate! - I'll stay in the taxi business.

Have you understood your Jimmy? He stole our money from under our noses.

This is the scam of the century!

At that moment the Commissioner decided... Ah, the champagne.

Tonight we'll have a champagne meal.

It means I'm going to bend the rule.

Congrats on your tie.

Beautiful, original, fantastic, unique.

But yours is even more original.

Oh yes?

Who gave it to you?

Mum sent it to me for Christmas.

Ah! Me too.

Mommy has a diabolical imagination!

Do you know that I am proud to be your father?

You make me turn red, everyone will notice.

Rather, you were very strong.

You conducted things with great skill.

Well, I've been on the stock market for years.

Experience, business and a little tact...

But there were moments when I was afraid.

Have you ever been afraid?

No, those guys weren't bad at all.

Especially the boss's girl, a great girl!

Oh!

I would have hated to charge you a million dollars.

It's a lot, but I was immediately ready to pay.

If they had asked me two...

What would you have done?

Um...

I would have given them to him.

I would have given him two, three, four, five.

Everything they wanted because for me...

..you are worth more than everything I have.

This champagne stings.

It is strong.

But you haven't drunk yet.

Already. Are we here getting emotional instead of celebrating?

Do you know that in recent days I have earned a billion?

- Really? - A billion.

You must know that the gang you met...

..is made up of angels compared to some people...

..what's in the bag. They knew I was in crisis for you...

..and they thought they could take advantage of it.

But your father, who is a lion, tore them to pieces.

And now I have a billion more.

A billion? You are fantastic.

So those guys are the only ones left high and dry.

They're good, I'm sure they'll do it again.

In my opinion they are already making a sensational coup.

Jimmy, to their luck.

We unmasked them in record time.

- Are you sure it's them? - Yes.

Now with Jimmy's recognition they are settled.

So Jimmy, are we there?

Actually no. I don't know anyone at all.

Jimmy, what do you mean you don't know anyone?

I assure you that I looked very carefully.

Feel good.

How can you say with certainty that you don't know them...

..since you told me they were wearing masks?

It's true, maybe I should see them with masks.

We thought about this too.

Marsala, distribute the masks we found...

..and the ones we procured.

Yes, Inspector.

Observe carefully.

Look carefully at the masks, the details...

..the attachments of the ears.

Do we want to make this little memory effort?

I think you're right.

- Now I seem to recognize them. - Are you sure?

I think so.

Then you'll point the finger at me...

..your captors.

One.

Due.

Three.

Four and five.

Well done, you hit the mark all five times.

Meet our social worker...

...the typist...

..and the other three are from the Flying Squad.

Jimmy, tell Mr. Sessa.

Dad!

Tell him if you don't remember the faces it's not your fault.

It's a family vice.

I'm also not much of a physiognomist.

I don't remember the faces of my employees...

..after ten years of working together.

Not for voices!

If I hear a voice just once, I would recognize it...

..even in the midst of the La Scala choir.

Let's hear from her.

At that time?

If she doesn't let me hear her voice I'll throw her in.

I want my lawyer.

Rita, Rita!

What does this fainting represent to me?

It was the mask that took her breath away.

Yes, the mask.

- It's the... - The mask.

This is a truly special child.

After all, you have all been of great use to me.

You're welcome, it was a pleasure.

Whenever it comes to collaborating with justice...

..we will always be ready, right Jimmy? - Yes, dad.

I'm sorry, I thought I recognized them.

This is how miscarriages of justice happen.

- You should never be impulsive. - It is true.

Never abandon yourself to instinct.

- Goodbye, Commissioner. - Until we meet again.

Dada, you had exceptional presence of mind.

If you didn't make that change in your voice we were done for.

I was really scared.

“This is how miscarriages of justice happen.”

The guy is great, but when Pinin is there...

..he's a jinx. - You always repeat the same things.

So what are you? When you're around everything goes wrong.

I'm tired, let's take a taxi.

- No, we'll take the car. - What a car?

That one right there.

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