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Poor guy. What will become of him?

What do you mean, poor him?

And what about us, then? We're literally out on our arses.

Hey, girls, calm down. This is not the right time to have a row.

Who's this?

Good evening, ladies.

Forgive my intrusion.

My name is George Vasali, and I think I can be of some help to you.

We certainly don't need your help, not at a moment like this. Please leave us

alone. Wait, don't be so hasty.

Let's see what this fine gentleman has to offer us.

Vanessa, it's the gentleman who runs the brothel.

So what?

Hmm.

Maybe we should keep our job options open. Maybe we could even earn some more

money.

Actually, I've always had a penchant for beautiful and intelligent women like

yourself.

So what do you say? Shall we go to dinner together, miss?

Vanessa, is it wise? You don't know him, for goodness sake.

Don't be silly. I think I can trust him. I'll see you tomorrow for afternoon

tea. Good evening.

Au revoir.

Vanessa's gone completely mad.

Hey, wow.

Voila. This is my room.

What a beautiful house. I hope you like it.

Come on.

Did you enjoy dinner?

Oh. Did you have fun?

Now the fun begins.

Vanessa.

Oh, yes.

You're so beautiful. I know, come on.

Georgia. I can give you the world.

Can you really?

You're a resourceful woman.

Well, actually, you haven't seen them yet.

You're enchanted.

Let me touch you.

Yes.

Let me see.

Do you like it?

George.

Yes, my dear?

Let's go over there.

Certainly.

oh oh

Okay.

Oh, God.

An interesting little project for you and your little clique.

And so, what do you mean?

You're obviously very close, which is what I was looking for.

I need you as much as you need me.

Invite them over tomorrow.

Yes, but I don't understand what you're getting at.

Let's just say that it's something that is perfectly suited to your talent.

You're young and beautiful.

You're good actresses, which is fundamental.

You'll be playing an important role.

Do you accept?

You're being a bit vague.

Can't you fill me in a bit?

Oh, I was almost forgetting.

Your share, darling.

That is rendered.

You sly, treacherous bastard.

I'm not a woman, I've been... Ill repute. I didn't ask for money. I just

to know more about the project.

Well, then, I might as well buy myself a new dress. Hang on. That's a lot of

money.

Oh, well, I'll buy a fur coat as well.

All right. See you soon, my little prince.

Bye -bye.

Bye. See you soon.

I've got a feeling they're perfect for my plan.

I'm worried about Vanessa.

Goodness knows what she did last night.

She's really rash.

I know.

Look, is that really her?

I've got a feeling that something has happened.

What happened? You look great.

Girl, our life is about to change.

That Giorgio is a real gentleman.

What happened last night?

How did you get that fur coat?

She gave herself as a brothel last night, obviously.

Katerina, are you jealous? It's not what you think.

Giorgio is a very generous man.

Actually, he wanted to know if you'd all come to a party at his place. He'd like

to get to know you all.

Actually, he wants to talk business.

He'll be sending his car round to collect her.

Not over my dead body.

Well, why not? We've got nothing to lose, have we? We can take the bull by

horns and see what he's offering.

After all, we're desperate.

Yes, why not?

Let's hear him out, see what he's proposing.

Then we can decide.

None of us have a steady relationship at present or family to take care of us,

and times are hard. We have to survive, and quite frankly, I'm desperate.

I've got to pay the rent, and, Katerina, you need money for your father's

medicines or he'll die.

So what do you say?

Let's give it a go.

Maybe you're right.

We don't have much choice.

We have nothing to lose.

And basically, for a forecut like that...

I'd screw the entire regiment.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Good.

Welcome to my humble abode.

Thank you. Allow me to introduce my dear friend. This is Marco.

These are the girls I was telling you about. Good evening.

This is Angelica.

Enchanté. I'm delighted.

Marco, sorry, but I'd like a word in private with the girls.

Would you please excuse us?

Marco. Ah, yes, excuse me.

I promised to bring her back straight away.

Just a moment.

Follow me.

Angelica.

Angelica.

Please.

Come in and please sit down.

You must swear never to breathe a word of this

to anyone else.

And this is just for starters.

You can keep your money to yourself. We're not prostitutes.

Let me explain.

Please consider my offer very well. I am fully aware of your situation.

I don't want to take advantage.

I know you're out of work.

These are hard times.

But I really can help you.

You'll be able to earn yourself some money.

I know you all need it.

And what I'm offering you is a steady job where you can earn a thousand lira a

month.

Think about it.

I doubt you're offering money simply for our look.

There must be something we have to do to earn it.

Come to the point.

Let's say that...

You'll have to keep my best clients entertained and keep them amused.

It should be easy for you.

You'll have to satisfy their needs and get hold of secret information.

Ladies, you do understand that the brothel is purely a cover -up.

You have to find out what they're hiding.

Political secrets, strategic plans.

If the fascists find out, I can assure you my days will be numbered.

But I'm afraid to say so will yours.

There's only one other person other than yourself who knows who I really am.

So we'd be risking our lives.

No, there's nothing to fear.

The plan is perfect.

But you'll have to undergo a training program beforehand to learn how...

To behave.

How to avoid sticky situations and defend yourself if necessary.

I don't think I'm up to it.

I'm not that courageous or devious, actually.

To start with, there'll be lessons on etiquette.

Remember, you'll be dealing with people from the upper classes.

Ambassadors, ministers, fascist hierarchy, and maybe even German

They're intelligent and cultured people.

I'm not asking you a personal favour.

You'll be working for your country, not for me.

So, girls, what do you say?

We still need a little more time to think it over.

We can give you a better answer tomorrow.

Yes, that's fair enough.

Very well, then.

I'd like to propose a toast.

Monica.

Thank you.

Angelica.

Here's your glass, Vanessa.

Katerina. A toast to your future.

And health.

Cheers.

Well, we were completely mad to accept his offer.

Who would have ever thought?

We were young and foolish.

And we were willing to do our bit. Full of hope for the future.

Believing we could save the world.

Gosh, so true. And could you remember then?

And how young we were, and that... Can you remember that dishy training

Angelica, I remember him only too well.

Oh, but you were always such a good girl, you know. Can you remember?

But the night the course ended, I remember seeing you... Wait, what was

again?

Ah, Valentino.

No, no, no.

Walter. Yes, Walter.

Wait, miss, just a minute.

Yes, what is it, sir?

Please, Katarina, don't call me sir.

Oh, yes, a Jewish sir. I mean, Walter.

I've been keeping my eye on you.

I just wanted to say, be careful. I know your trainings are over and we may

never see each other again.

But maybe I could take you for tea sometime.

Or even dinner.

Um, I just wanted to say that... There is nothing to say. Don't say anything

else.

Oh.

Bye.

Bye.

Oh.

um um

Our country.

Good evening.

Do you remember the information that you wanted?

You can have it.

In exchange for the girl, Angelica.

Very well.

I think I can organize everything.

I don't think there'll be any problems.

You'll have her.

But... I want the information first, my friend. Remember that.

Do you know who I am?

If I wanted, I could have you arrested this very night.

Well, it seems you've missed the point.

I don't care who you are.

I want that information beforehand.

And then you can have Angelica.

Well, the information will be yours.

To our country.

These are your orders.

You will have to be very careful.

He's a very dangerous person with a lot of power. Remember that.

He asked for you specifically. He picked you out the first evening when you came

here. So what do I have to do, then?

Isn't it obvious? Get any information.

Anything about the troops on the front line, the regime's plans, any imminent

shifts of power, basically anything.

Anything he tells you is useful information.

What's wrong? Your train will see you through.

I don't understand.

You've got cold feet, are you?

Look, don't you worry. I won't let you down.

I've got what it takes to pull off this mission. You'll see.

Right, that's my girl.

But be careful. Whatever you do, don't blow your cover.

You're the last person I want to lose, believe me. If anything goes wrong, I

will deny having ever known you. You'll be on your own.

Have you got that?

Of course I have. Thank you.

Very good Now go and get ready tomorrow evening

will be your big day

Angelica, what's wrong? You look worried.

I noticed too. Has something happened?

No, everything's fine, but... I'm afraid.

I'm very worried.

Basically very afraid.

Actually, Giorgio has given me a mission too, you know. A high -ranking officer.

Please be careful, Angelica.

And remember what you were taught in training, and everything will be fine.

You'll see, it'll be all right.

And they do say, just lie back and put it up.

They also say that Vanessa is unbeatable between the sheets.

That's enough, girls.

Let's wish her all the best.

We'll be thinking of you, really.

But let's not exaggerate.

She's only got to screw him and report back everything that he says.

Let's keep it in proportion.

I agree with Katerina. It's not the end of the world. All the best. To your

health. Cheers.

Here I am.

Good.

Just as I remember.

You're absolutely divine.

The evening that I first saw you, it was as if my world stood still. It was then

that I decided that I had to have you.

And here you are before me.

Well, as you can see, I'm extremely eager to serve our country and its

I think it's only right to offer comfort and solace to our brave

soldiers. Yes, good.

It's girls like your lovely self that make this terrible war worth fighting

We're all destined to die.

But very few of us know how to live.

And as our general says...

Better to die as a lion than live as a sheep.

Well, that's enough talking for now.

Show me what a lion you really are, then, and I'll be your sacrificial lamb.

You are absolutely wonderful.

What are you thinking about?

I can't stop thinking about the Germans.

To our faces, they call us allies.

But they're just playing cat and mouse with us as they take control of Europe

while we sit backstage and lick their boots.

I don't know anything about politics or military matters or such.

But I think Italy should break the alliance.

Hmm, my dear.

Tomorrow in Rome, important heads of state are meeting.

And they will be deciding our future.

Well, let's hope that their decision doesn't drag us into another bloody

conflict.

I'm very pleased you're doing an excellent job.

With the information you've gathered, you've managed to save the lives of

hundreds of Italian troops.

But now the going gets tough.

What do you mean exactly?

The Germans are abandoning Italy.

The Americans are in Sicily.

The entire south is occupied.

So we can say the war is virtually over.

Well, that's good news then, hmm?

But it's not a good reason to lower our guard.

I've got a job for you, Monica.

You're the perfect choice.

It's a very delicate mission.

I know you speak German.

Now's the time to put it to use.

But I haven't spoken German for donkey's years. And I don't know if... I have

complete faith in you.

You have a week to study the plan.

After that, you'll go to Milan.

One of my collaborators is already stationed there.

Discover all you can.

All you have to do is listen.

That's all.

But remember that as far as the Germans are concerned, you speak only Italian.

Have you understood? Very well. As you wish. I'll go and prepare my things. I

don't have much time.

Auf Wiedersehen.

Bye.

There are also orders for you two as well.

You will both go to the brothel.

It's all been organised. And don't worry.

At the brothel, you'll meet up with the Swiss ambassador.

I've always dreamed of having a Swiss boyfriend.

Maybe he'll marry me and whisk me off to Geneva.

It would be so romantic.

There's nothing to joke about.

The Americans and the British are planning a full -out landing, but we

know where.

Try and uncover what their plans are for the French.

Um, and why are we going together this time, on this mission?

Yes, why?

This ambassador has not been in Italy long, but he talks Italian very well.

Because it would seem his parents are both Italian.

Very dependable sources have informed me he's not really an ambassador, but a

spy working for the Americans and British.

And he's very familiar with espionage skills.

I'm sorry, but wouldn't just one of us be sufficient?

You must understand, he'll be a hard nut to crack.

Eh, well, he's not going to tell us his secrets, is he?

His only weakness... is women.

He considers them inferior, simple playthings.

He has rather refined taste.

He likes to have two women at a time.

This is the card up your sleeve.

Now, go and get ready.

Good luck, girls.

Now, come on.

Well, okay, then. Okay, bye.

Good night.

Bye.

It would seem that I'm left knitting socks.

Don't worry.

It will be your turn soon.

But not today.

Walter, is it really you?

Yes, dear.

After that night together, you know, I just couldn't forget you.

I looked for you everywhere, but no one would tell me where you were working and

on what mission.

I actually had to get into the secret service archives, you know.

But, Walter, if you both work for them, why are the clock and dagger stuff? I

don't understand.

It's not that simple.

They're not running this shooting match, but I really can't tell you any more

for now.

Seeing as my friends are risking their lives, I feel I have the right to know

everything.

Can I take you to dinner?

Why not?

And you can tell me all you know.

Thank you.

Yeah.

I didn't realize that he was watching us from the window. He sent a man to

follow us.

We spent the night together.

And he promised to meet me the following day.

But unfortunately...

That was the last time I saw him.

Giorgio was always such a heartless bastard.

He had ice running in his veins.

Sometimes I would shiver just looking at him. When I went to Milan, the Germans

were already hot on his trail.

That bastard had sent me directly into the lion's den.

I had to cope as best I could.

Angelica, do you remember?

That Swiss gentleman.

He certainly knew how to please a lady.

He was so kind.

A real gentleman.

He was absolutely impeccable on the outside, but he had a passionate heart.

Hello?

No?

Well, well.

What a house.

One thing's for certain, he's got plenty of money.

Of course he's rich, do you remember?

He's posing as a French ambassador.

Suisse. Oh, yes, you're right.

What's that?

Oh, oui, d 'accord, je comprends, à toute l 'heure.

Bonsoir, mesdames.

Comment ça va? Good evening.

Oh, ça me fait plaisir.

Oh, magnifique.

Enchanté.

Vous êtes très charmante.

Mon Dieu.

I love you.

um um

um

Oh.

You wanted to talk to me?

Of course.

I've got another mission for you.

What will I be doing?

There's a rather flamboyant countess, a bit of an exhibitionist. She's asked me

a favour.

She wants me to find her a couple of eager lesbians to celebrate her

There'll be two of you.

There's a new girl.

The countess is vital for her contacts.

I accept, but it's my last mission.

I've decided to leave.

I've got enough money and I've decided to get married.

I've had enough of this, really.

May I ask who the lucky man is?

I don't think it would be a good idea to tell you, but you will find out anyway.

The nice gentleman who helped us with our training, Walter.

Oh, Walter.

He's actually just been given a new mission this morning.

A very dangerous mission, in fact.

Right on the front line.

I don't believe you. Look, he promised to meet me today.

It's not true.

Sorry. You are a liar.

Stop! I think I've seen something.

Carry on.

It must be over there.

Come on, follow me.

What are you doing?

Have a nice trip.

Walter,

something has happened.

Oh,

God.

I'm so sorry.

Where the heck have you been, Katerina? You're at least half an hour late.

Please, I need to know. Has anything happened to Walter? Is there any news?

You shouldn't worry, Katerina. Everything's fine.

Now let the show begin. There are people waiting for you. Listen, George.

Maybe you don't get my drift. I won't do anything until I know Walter's all

right.

Well, you bloody will. Stop it. Now go and perform your duties. No, I'm not

moving from here.

Ah, you really are a stubborn little girl.

Mission accomplished. Re -entry in four days' time. Walter Mattel.

This came half an hour ago.

You must forgive me. I've been rather silly, but I promise to pull out all the

stops this evening. It will be a wonderful evening.

Montez.

I must apologize for the late beginning.

Please send everybody away.

Oh, excuse me. Thank you so much for coming. But the Countess... Goodbye.

As you heard, the Countess... Goodbye.

Thank you. Very good. Yes, I'll be going.

Madam, I'm afraid the Countess has decided that... Yes, of course. Thank

coming, Madam.

Thank you.

And goodbye to you, sir. Pleasure to meet you.

Sit down.

These are my girls.

They are now at your complete disposal.

If I may, let me congratulate you. The girls are absolutely charming.

you

Oh God.

And that is how I completed my last mission.

Well, I have to say it was rather fun.

Giorgio convinced me. He tricked me.

The telegram I saw was a complete fake.

That bastard Giorgio had sent Walter off with a hired killer to get him out of

the way.

Yes, they were really hard times then.

And exciting.

We really did have a lot of adventures, didn't we? No.

Hi, Mum.

Good evening, then, ladies. Have fun, won't you?

He's the spitting image of his father.

It's absolutely amazing.

Yes, and he's got his father's sweet character, too.

Ah, yes, time passes.

I often ask myself if the new generation has learned anything for that atrocious

war. Yes, talk about the war.

Uh, you finished telling us about the story of your mission in Milan?

Yes, where was I?

Ah, yes, I remember.

All right.

We were all around the table.

I've always loved strip poker.

I've got them virtually down to their underpants.

Lost again!

Fuck it!

Come on! Off with the shirt!

What are you

looking at?

Well,

it would seem you have won.

So it's up to me to decide what we'll play.

I like Italian women because they take the initiative.

Yes.

Why don't you come a little closer?

Oratis, my dear.

Bye. Bye.

Mm -hmm.

I love you.

Hmm.

Another game?

That's the story, after which I didn't really care about more important things.

What things?

Getting the information, of course.

So, girls, what happened to Georgia in the end?

I worked for him for another two years.

Until the war finished.

Do you remember the information we got together?

Well, he didn't only sell it to the Americans, but also to the Russians,

When the Americans got wind of it, they captured him and shot him.

A cruel destiny.

We interrupt our program with some important news.

Today, the 20th of February, 1958, a new law has been passed with respect to

houses of ill repute. The law specifies, Article 1, it is forbidden to run

houses for the purpose of prostitution within the state and territories under

Italian jurisdiction.

Article 2, this includes houses, areas, or any other locations where

prostitution is carried out or places declared to be institutions of

prostitution. As defined by Article 190 for Public Safety, approved with royal

decree of 18th of June, 1931, number 273.

These establishments will have to be closed within six months from the date

which this law is issued.

Girls, it looks like we're out of work again.