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THE TRAP

Can you serve me a coffee?

Yes, of course.

Denise, a coffee for this gentleman.

The hiring office is open until what time? - Until noon.

Noon sharp.

So you're looking for a job in the area?

It's far from here? - No, it's very easy. Take this road,

turn right after the first building, then you'll see the queue.

Thanks a lot.

There's a "Personnel Office" sign on the wall. - OK, thanks.

Truck driver.

Carsone Gino. - Gino Carsone.

Long-haul truck driver. - That's it.

These papers are not in order.

What do you mean "not in order"?

All my papers are here. - There's no work permit.

I need a work permit. You don't have one?

Where do I get one? - Go to the foreigners office at the prefecture.

Next!

For what reason do you need a legalization?

The city hall wants it. - What for?

I can't collect child benefit if I can't collect my military allocations.

Why can't they legalize you at city hall? They've the necessary documents.

But the military office sent me here.

But it's not my job to legalize for them either!

I can't give it back to you now. It was stamped by mistake.

Go back to city hall, fill a new form.

They'll legalize it. You must demand it, it's your right. Next!

What do you want? - A temporary work permit.

Country of origin? - I'm Italian. - Your ID papers and two photos.

Here!

But they won't agree to give me a new form at city hall!

I told you I'm not authorized to legalize you on Military Office's behalf.

City hall must legalize themselves, it's not our job at the prefecture.

City hall's Military Office is a municipal government.

Prefecture is a prefectural government. It's not the same thing.

Then, give it back to me! - I told you it was stamped by mistake.

It's not legal.

But I told you they won't give me another form!

Miss?

Please.

I'll take it.

Keep the change.

You decided to help us today?

Why not? - Serve them coffee.

You're right, I'm not cut out for this job.

Do you have a room? - No, everything is taken.

Why do you lie? All the rooms are vacant.

You know, it's okay to have lunch in this dump but to live in it...

It's a tragedy. You need to be forced to.

Well, you know, I'm at home everywhere.

What about this room? You give it to me or not?

Well, since you're not too choosy, I'll give you one.

Come on, send us the snacks!

You're replacing the old man tonight?

Divorced?

Widow.

Childless? - Yes.

And him?

Who?

The old man.

My father-in-law.

I'm not going to tell you my life story. And I'm not interested in yours either.

It was not my intention to tell you my life story.

That wouldn't teach you anything. - I doubt it.

That's it.

I must go home now.

Alone?

All alone.

Really?

Really ...

It's you!

I've been waiting for you.

I was wondering about you.

It stinks of tobacco in this place.

I was waiting for you so...

Where's the book? - It's there.

Ready?

280...

410...

350...

1980...

The little Duchemin... He hasn't paid yet.

317...

I've got a surprise for you.

A gift.

Guess!

You know who I phoned to?

To the contractor. He made a discount, it's settled.

The workers begin tomorrow.

You have nothing to say?

You could...

Well...

You could give them instructions.

Don't close the door.

And... don't close yours either.

Yes, I know.

Wait!

I think...

that I have something for you.

Why don't you want to admit that you like it?

Come on, say it!

But, this was not planned.

The Miss ordered it, just a little plaster, it's not a big deal.

Hi Denise, always on time. They have just arrived.

Help yourself, my dear.

I'll take "Stop Police" too.

Hi! - Gino! - I've nothing for you today, kiddo.

I've something to show you. - I've no time.

It's really worth it!

I told you I'm in a hurry. - Come on!

Come on!

Close your eyes!

Close your eyes! Come on...

Don't try to cheat!

Don't try to cheat! Okay?

No, I don't.

It's mine.

It's really mine. It's not a gift, I won it.

Come on, it's a gift from your boss! - Are you crazy? I won it in a contest.

You're a genius! - You wanna try it?

Not today. I'm in a hurry. Bye!

I've something for you, my boy.

Maybe this one will help you to win a car. - No, the contest is over.

Bye, detective! - See you tomorrow!

See you tomorrow then? - Sure.

Don't drive too fast with your scooter.

I want you to buy every copy. Do you understand me?

What're you waiting for?

Come in. Mind the step.

This way.

Madame ... - It's you! I'm coming.

Is it working? - It's American, Ma'am.

Look, it's easy.

A 20 francs coin. Very easy.

May I?

What's that junk? - A juke-box, sir.

Is there a lock? - Of course.

With all your keys, you'll eventually make people believe that you're rich.

I'm not rich but I'm old. I close everything like an old man.

Everything will be ready for the inauguration!

On Saturday!

It's bound to be a success, Miss!

See, you're much prettier like that.

You don't seem very motivated today.

Hey, detective! Your paper!

It's for you. - Take it, I don't have time.

You must read it, it's important. - Why?

You've got to read it, Gino! You've got to...

What are you going to do now?

"Mr Gino Carsone, at Caill�'s, Martigues, Bouches-du-Rh�ne."

A perfumed letter.

Well, it's Mr Carsone's business after all,

if he likes patchouli.

Looking for something, sir?

"Stop Police"? - We sold all copies.

All copies? - Yes, we're sold out.

Usually, I only sell a few copies.

You search in customer's mail now?

I thought that...

I apologize. - Liar! This letter intrigues you.

Not at all! - Liar!

Want me to tell you what's on your mind?

It's a letter from his wife. He wants to bring her from Italy.

Come on, stop reading Marcel! Come dance with me!

May I? - Please do.

I have a letter for you, Mr Carsone.

So?

So what?

That letter! Don't play dumb with me.

You can't talk?

You don't want to talk?

My poor Cora...

You mustn't cry, you must be reasonable.

It's better that you learned the news in time.

Want to know what was in the letter?

Well, finally!

It looks like him, right?

It's smart, these police sketches, very smart!

Listen...

I don't want to give him up. You know me, it's not my style.

But there are limits to my willingness...

We can't shelter a murderer! A monster like him!

Harbouring fugitives is considered as complicity!

I see what's coming...

I won't inform on him but he must go.

You're probably right. He must go.

He'll go, I'll take care of it.

Are you happy now?

Alone!

He must go alone. You must stay here.

If you go, I'll inform on him.

Then you shall never see me again.

Is this your last word?

It is.

So I'm gonna have to put up with him? - I'm not asking for more.

I'm not sure I'll be able to hold on. - Take it or leave it.

Gino, my love, I want you to stay with me.

You learned the news?

Yes, but I don't care. I want you to stay with me.

No! If we go, he'll inform on us.

Ready to run away with me?

If we stay, he'll inform on me, too.

No, he's too afraid to lose me.

Other people will learn about me. - Not here, he bought all the papers.

What about Denise? - She'll do whatever we tell her.

And you?

Me...

Me...

Ah, well done! - It's only luck.

Maybe so...

but sometimes you have to push your luck.

Your turn. - Don't rush me off.

I'm thinking.

A cigarette? - No, thanks.

Your turn.

All in all, you're a good guy.

As I always say: what one has done before should not matter to anyone.

A guy may be mixed up in a sordid story and be as brave as you and I.

Your turn. - Trouble...

happens to everyone.

Your turn. - Hold on your horses.

You have to know where you put your feet.

If I were you,

I would be suspicious...

Are you playing or not? - Because...

It'd be so stupid to ruin everything while there are so many solutions.

There's a whole world of women out there, especially at your age.

So, why persist on the one

that suits you the least?

I speak to you with an open heart.

You know, I even disagreed with my son's wedding.

My son was a strong guy like you, the spitting image of his mother.

Can't you play without chatting? - In other words,

I said to him: You need a leading woman.

You need a caring woman.

Do you realize?

Cora has no brain, no heart ...

Then what's left? Can you tell me what's left?

I'll tell you.

A little slut!

They're great in bed, incomparable, the best. Bravo!

But after...

Nothing. Zilch.

A heart of stone.

A sex and a heart of stone. That's Cora.

Will you shut up!

You're crazy! Calm down!

Punk!

Punk!

I'm scared, Gino. I'm sure he's up to something.

What has changed?

He was jealous.

Now, he's humiliated.

What we gonna do?

You think I should leave?

Of course not! I've already explained to your underlayer that it wasn't an accident.

My case is much more important than that.

You're really unbelievable! I'm in danger!

He's phoning.

So, you'll bring them without fail?

I can see nothing without glasses. See you later.

Is there anybody there?

Let me do it.

Listen to me! - What do you want?

To remind you of a certain promise. - Don't expect too much from me.

Let me go with him. - Never!

You'll inform on him! - Who knows?

Even if you're sure that you'll never see me again. - Anything is possible.

It's not a life for me. - For me neither.

One can't always live in fear. - And always suffer.

If I made you a promise... - Another one? - An offer!

Go ahead.

You know it already.

I would've preferred that it wasn't a deal.

It is one.

First you must give me your word that you won't try anything against him.

So, it's a yes?

Yes.

Where have you been?

Listen, Gino, I... - Where have you been?

In my room.

Liar!

Close the curtains.

Close the curtains!

Where have you been? - In his room.

Hello, give me the Gendarmerie, please.

Hello, Gendarmerie? I'd like to speak to the Brigadier.

No, I want to speak to the Brigadier in person.

Okay, I won't hang up.

Gino!

Five shoots in the red! You won those 2 little fish.

You realize, if only we could leave.

Yes...

We would not even reach the next station.

Look at them!

I'll join you.

Right away? - Yes.

Cora!

No need to hide. I know it's you.

I meant to say goodnight...

but I thought you were already asleep.

Don't you think the best thing is go to prison?

You're crazy!

At first, I thought we had to save time,

that everything would work out little by little.

And now?

Now, I know it's too late to try to fix anything.

If, on the contrary, everything had to be rushed.

I can't...

I can't...

Come on, say what you think... that I'm a coward.

But it's a fact. There are a thousand solutions to kill a man.

And there's one that should suit you. You see what I mean, right?

Listen to me, Cora.

It's true, I killed a guy.

I was angry and I hit him.

It was a fight.

And I hit him too hard.

You hit a bastard because he's bastard.

It's when he's lying on the ground, at your feet,

that you realize that he looks like any other man.

But here we are,

it's too late.

I can't kill a man in cold blood.

I can't do it, think what you want. Maybe it's true that I'm a coward.

Listen...

A man is not necessarily a coward because he can't kill in cold blood.

You're not a murderer, that's all.

Sadly, this is not what everybody thinks. - What do they know about it?

Look! I could have fallen.

Look!

What's with you?

What's with you?

Nothing. I just realize that I take this road every day.

And then? - And then ...

I could swing the truck down the cliff as if I had missed the turn.

The old man would believe me dead.

The old man and the cops ...

The old man, the cops, and then we go away!

Both of us! - Yes. - But where to? - Anywhere.

Look. Over there, America!

Africa! - Yes, Africa!

India, down there! - China!

Australia!

Peru!

I'll call you when I'm back to confirm that all went well.

Bye!

About your offer...

Well, sure, but not so soon.

Are you kidding me?

Yes, you are!

Let go of me!

Bitch!

Who is it? - Denise.

Wait, I'm coming.

What do you want? - Mr Caill� doesn't answer.

He probably left earlier.

I remember now. He told me about it yesterday.

Why? Did he lock his room?

What can I do? He's always been like that.

National Gendarmerie.

My father-in-law, Mr Caill�, has been murdered.

Phone, please. - At once, sir. - And a cup of coffee.

What number?

The 4 at Martigues.

Okay.

7 calling. I want the 4 at Martigues.

Yes, the call is paid for.

Here.

Hello? - The 4 at Martigues?

Yes. - Hang on, please.

Hello?

Who is it? Who's on the phone?

Okay, thanks.

Here!

25 francs for the coffee and 45 francs for the phone call.

70 francs, please.

What does this mean?

I have orders. See with the cops.

I'm listening!

We have checked, it is confirmed that the number is out of order.

Are you sure?

Of course, sir.

Who's speaking?

20 francs for the call, please.

Here's your change.

Who was on the phone? - I don't know. Nobody answered.

Why did you turn on the sign? We're closed.

I've been asked to turn it on. - I want it turned off.

The Inspector wants it turned on.

No one asked for me? - No one.

Yes, don't worry. Make your call.

What are they doing? - Drinking, smoking, playing at cards...

Why in my room?

I've had it! That's enough!

Tell your boss that I want to speak to him immediately!

Everyone here has been interrogated except me. Why? Why not me?

Tell him that I've had enough of all those whispers and bad manners too!

I have the right to know what is going on here!

Tell that lady that I'm busy.

And then, have the great hall's light turned on.

Light on the great hall, please.

They're hiding their cars.

And they want us to light on the sign. - Maybe they're waiting for someone?

So, what have you decided?

Cora?

Gino, go away!

Well, we'll finish all this at the office.

Let's go!

I killed him! You know it's me who killed him!

It's only words for me.

Who got killed? - Caill�.

You'll tell your story to the examining magistrate. That's what he's paid for.

Meanwhile, I'll remand him in custody.

I swear I killed no one! - Everyone swears, as usual.

The guy in Italy... Maybe the Pope killed him?

Madame swears she's killed her father-in-law,

but don't worry, it's only her love for you speaking.

You know something about that. By the way...

I'm pleased to notice that your accident turned out as a miracle.

Mr Inspector... - Yes, madame?

You don't have the right to do that, since I confess!

Evidence, Madame. I need evidence.

It's you who took it. - What are you talking about?

The key to the room.

You have it. You've searched everything!

I have no key. The show is over now.

You're trying to save time. Let me do my job.

Denise, tell them it's me who did it! - She doesn't know!

Cora, you lie! It can't be! - Speak up!

Come on, Miss, say it, it'd make her so happy.

I was sleeping. I just heard a scream.

Madame screams when she kills somebody! - I was defending myself!

Sure, self-defence, always the same song. But, in a criminal court,

you need a witness to claim self-defence. Is she your witness?

Unfortunately, she's as credible as a witness as you are as a culprit.

But, I killed him! - Later, later!

We'll see later, madame. You'll see, passions subside, points of view change.

The culprits, too. The Police knows its trade.

So, that's what you call Justice! - I'm not Justice. I'm Police.

Will you arrest me, now?

I have better than you.

Come on, guys.

No, not this!

Gino, tell them! Tell them that it's me!

Gino, I swear, I couldn't bear him anymore but it was self-defence...

Now, I have her!