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Your passport, sir.

Thank you.

Good day, sir. Just a routine check.

Anything to declare?

No, I didn't buy anything.

Would you mind opening the trunk?

What are those?

They're drawings. I'm a designer.

It's all right. You can put them back.

Here you are, sir. A pleasant journey.

Thank you.

What? And just who are you? I'm sorry, do you have an appointment? Where's Miss

Kendall? I'm sorry, I don't know the lady.

Just a minute. You can't go in there. There's a meeting.

You want to bet?

Well, this time, oil price increases are going to create a more drastic

situation than last year. Sorry,

I told him there was a meeting on.

Yes? What can I do for you?

Well, you can tell me what you're doing in my office.

Your office?

This is my office.

Ah, who said that you could take it?

Who said?

This is my company.

I'm Robert Merring. I'm the chief designer.

But we have no designers here.

We deal in financial operations.

Perhaps you'd like to design our money or stocks.

Maybe something like that could be arranged.

You find my presence so funny. Perhaps you'd help me find out what's happened

my company, Benninger's. Ah, the Benninger company has gone into

Or didn't you know?

No, I didn't.

Where are my drawings? My drawings and models?

They were in this cabinet.

All you'll find in that cabinet are balance sheets and reports.

It was empty when we moved in. Now, do you mind if we continue with our

Thank you.

He pulled the same thing on me.

Here I am, out in the cold.

He's probably off on some beach, sunning himself on the Riviera, cooking up

another big deal with your money.

You want a beer? No, thanks.

At least he waited for you to go on vacation. But as soon as you were out of

sight, that was that.

Well, you know what sort of a guy he is.

I never expected this of him.

What can you do? The man is a con artist.

Guys like that, there's no way to figure him out. He hasn't heard the last of

me, not yet.

Forget it. He's too slippery.

We'll see.

If he's on the Riviera. Yeah?

I'll find him.

And what will you do for money?

There's no other way I'll have to sell my car My car is the one thing he didn't

manage to get

I'm looking for Mr. Benninger's yacht.

Benninger? Oh, that's the Mariella, at the end of the pier.

Thank you.

I'd like an explanation, Benninger.

Sure, sit down.

You ruined the company, sold my original drawings, and made off with my money.

I have a lot of companies.

Get lost, will you, girls?

Sometimes I sell one.

I have the right to do it.

If you like.

But I want half the money.

For my designs and my models.

Really?

Why if they weren't yours?

What? I trust you read a contract before you signed it. Of course I did.

And I have 30 % of the profits.

Yes, but there are no profits.

Maybe not for the company, but for you.

You don't go along if there's no profit.

You know what my work is worth.

With it, you made millions.

You'll have to prove that.

Check it out.

If you like, take it to court.

I let my lawyers fight it.

Got the picture?

I think that the matter is closed.

What the hell's this?

I don't believe it.

I don't believe it.

Here. You get these all day long.

For the record, was your car locked?

Of course it was.

Everybody always says that.

It's easy. Anyone can steal a car.

When was it stolen?

About half an hour ago.

Stolen half an hour ago.

And I suppose it had license plates on it.

You recall what the numbers are?

Probably on its way to South America or Kuwait.

They make millions on stolen cars every year. And they're never caught.

Stealing cars is child's play.

They ship them out overnight.

And all of our paperwork won't catch them.

When the rich come with their big cars, I always wonder why they have to have

those big fat limousines.

I say to myself, why don't they drive small cars like everybody else?

Like mine, for example.

Well, I suppose they expect luxury.

They want to show off, drive up in big cars worth of fortunes.

Here.

Look, you see, these citizens have reported that somebody stole their car.

And not one is a small car.

Thanks for the background, but I'm interested in finding my car. That's all

ask.

It won't do any good. That time, go ahead and make out a report.

No, I don't mind at all. I'm paid for that, after all.

I work here unhappily.

Well, now then, let me have your passport.

And we are on our way.

I can't.

It was in the car.

On the back seat.

All my papers were there.

Oh, that was intelligent.

I can't make out a report if you don't have identification papers.

No passport.

No report.

Hey, monsieur, you haven't paid.

Monsieur. Taxi. Monsieur, come back. Taxi. You haven't paid.

Oh, monsieur, come on. Come on, it's only ten francs.

Taxi.

That'll be ten francs. Okay, okay.

Sorry, I'll wait.

Monsieur.

Just ten francs, monsieur. It is not much. Tip is included.

Ten francs. Put it on my bill. Monsieur. Monsieur. Okay.

Monsieur. Hey, he's stealing my car.

I hope you know what a car like this is worth, senor.

Yeah.

I'll be right with you, sir.

You go right ahead.

15 ,000. She's worth a lot more than that.

Oh, you think so?

Absolutely. She's like new.

Only 10 ,000 miles on her. Barely broken in. Eight -track stereo with booster

amplifier. Reclining seats to make a bed.

Oh, and inside.

My passport.

And my checks.

What do you say? 17, okay?

20 ,000.

Well, I won't make a profit on it.

I know what you're thinking. We are dishonest.

My uncle is a police commissioner.

In Sicily?

All I want is my little garage.

And Carlo?

His restaurant.

That's it. Getting rich, signore? Who needs it?

None of us. Very interesting. It's in the street just for the taking, signore.

Time is money, you see yourself.

In ten minutes we can make 30 ,000 or more. That's action, you have to agree.

Yes, but not for me.

You offering me a business deal?

A very polished guy is what we need. A guy like you, Signore.

Getting out of cars easy.

Ah, but for handling the sale, closing the deal, you sold the horse pretty

On that one, we are willing to give up our commission.

You did not turn us in, so now we are going to give you the deal of your life,

Signore.

We bring the cars to you, and you sell them for us.

You want a demonstration?

Mario's got a knack. It's some kind of miracolo.

He just has to look at the car door, and it opens.

And now, Signore, you've just made half of 20 ,000 bucks. Have we got a deal?

Signore, we're making you an offer you can't refuse.

Why hesitate?

We've got a deal.

Changing the papers and all we show you.

I know somebody for that.

Deriviere is another thing. You've got to know your way around.

Oh, yeah?

See the guy over there?

That's Baudreau.

He's the boss around here.

The boss of what?

Your business.

You got it. Every car that's stolen goes through his hands.

He's very rich, signore.

Millions. Why don't you work for him? He won't hire us. You've got to be French.

Anyway, we're better.

They make plenty of mistakes, and they don't even know it.

Ah, that's Benninger.

He's a big operator.

Where do you know him from?

He's one of the biggest importers for Porsche.

Big business.

He owns several businesses.

I know him.

Really? You know him, Signore?

I know him all right.

He stalks 40 horses in his showroom in Paris.

Millions, Signore.

Could be I'm in luck today.

First, my business was stolen.

Then you stole my car.

Oh, signore, an accident.

Then the police say to me that car thieves are almost never caught.

Law and order are out to lunch. I might as well get in on the action.

Forty Porsches.

Interesting.

We're going to have a nice time, senor. Don't worry.

Yes, sir. You can take immediate delivery if you wish. We have a large

This one goes for 27 ,000. The price doesn't matter to me.

What colors have you got?

What color would you like, monsieur?

Come, take a look. We have several.

This way.

What color would you like, monsieur?

Impressive collection you have here.

But aren't you a bit scared they'll get stolen?

Oh, no, don't worry, monsieur. The Porsche is not only one of the finest

put on the market, security equipment makes them theft -proof.

Except for Italians, of course.

Let's have that again.

Forty Porsches.

New.

Yes, but I'm only interested in used cars.

I know.

Forty new Porsches.

At used car prices.

You might deliver one or two Porsches, but...

I couldn't manage 40.

Look, I'll pay you for one.

40.

Or it's no deal.

Business is business, monsieur.

Yeah.

They are Porsches.

Okay, if I do, can I have a lower price?

No, it's what I said.

20 thou per car.

It's a good deal.

That's a lot of Porsches.

It mustn't be hasty. There's too much in it.

You've got to look at all the angles. You mustn't panic.

No mistakes.

Take your time.

You wouldn't possibly handle other cars as well, would you? You know, other

makes besides Porsche?

Of course.

Would you happen to know Maurice Baudreau?

Yes, I do.

On the Riviera. You know, he's the right man to see.

Why would you come to see me?

We don't need him.

Yeah, who doesn't?

Well, as you can see, my lot out there is pretty empty.

Just a moment.

Let's see now.

Three Rolls Royces.

Six Jaguars.

Two Lamborghinis.

What else have I got here?

One BMW.

The new one.

Ferraris, Maseratis, two each.

And Mercedes, any quantity you've got, but preferably not the injection model.

The Arabs think they must go to a doctor to be repaired.

May I have the list, please?

Of course. And now, may I suggest a brandy? With pleasure.

Pardon me.

This one is over 60 years old.

For special occasions like today.

Good day, sir.

Hello.

Number 10. Yes, sir.

Sir, may I send someone up for your passport?

No, I'll bring it down.

Thank you, sir.

a drink, Councillor Burnett? No, thank you. Not right now.

Well, here are your keys and the car papers.

I believe that's it. My check be all right for you? Yes, of course.

Two days?

One thousand.

That's right.

Remember, I'll want the rolls once more on Friday. Just one day.

I'm sorry, Councillor Burnett, but my Rolls Royces are all optioned on Friday.

What, you mean you can't do one day?

No, I can't. In Salzburg, the mayor is giving a little reception for

and industrialists.

I'm aware of that. It's where I'm going, as a matter of fact.

And that's why I need the Rolls Royce.

Mm -hmm. The quality's fantastic.

Mm -hmm.

Von Dahlberg, are they only around?

Yes, I found out. There are a few.

But not many of them. No, there's no problem. They're dying out. Quite

you'd meet them.

Will you be a baron, too?

No. I'll be a man of the people.

And let you head the family.

Herman! Where have you been?

The guy downstairs is going crazy. Where's the passports?

I can't perform miracles.

Everything in its own good time.

Here.

Montini.

Montini, Montini.

Why don't you make me a doctor, huh? Dr.

Montini.

Mario, Montini is quite a name. Don't you even know who that family is?

One of them was a pope.

Huh? Yeah.

But don't worry, you're only a very distant relative.

Ah. Yeah.

That's all right, then.

That's great, Herman. I'm three years younger. That's great.

Baron, will you pay in advance now, please?

Is that usual in the hotel?

Baron von Dahlberg, paying in advance isn't our policy. I'm afraid we... I

ask the Baron. Unfortunately, I'm obliged to. I assure you it is very

but another Baron von Dahlberg stayed and left an unpaid bill, unfortunately.

How much?

One moment.

1 ,200, sir.

There's half tomorrow, you'll get the rest.

Thank you, Baron.

Thank you.

Maximilian has a terrible habit of not remembering to pay sometimes I pay his

bills.

Maximilian Theo Magdalena Werner.

His name is?

That's... Of course.

Well, that's how it is in my family. There's no telling what they'll do next.

This is for you.

Oh, thank you, Sir. The Baron must be generous.

Being a baron is costing a lot. What's wrong?

I had to pay the baron's bill. He skipped out of the hotel.

What, the real baron? That's right.

Maxi Teo Magdalena Verna's a crook.

I'm deducting all of it from your share, right? It's a lesson.

Maxi Teo Magdalena.

James, to the festival hall.

Yes, sir.

It was quite a good idea to come to Salzburg.

Rich people means very nice cars.

See that man over there, for instance?

A big clothing manufacturer in Cologne.

This is Rolls -Royce country.

In the Park Hotel, there have to be dozens of them.

And if we sort of drop in in the hotel garage, and if I haven't lost the neck?

when T -Boy is going to get the surprise of his life. A real Salzburg Festival.

Ours.

Yeah. Meanwhile, I sweat all night.

Every night I dream about one thing, cars.

I'm going crazy with cars.

Herman, maybe you'll stop that nonsense and get back to work. You're holding us

up. If we all go to jail, will that hold you up?

One of these days we'll all be making license plates in the prison workshop.

Herman, nothing can go wrong. The setup is perfect.

Perfect, huh? Perfect. Nothing can happen to us.

All we have to do is stay cool and let nature take its course.

That's my kind of car.

Mario. That one I want.

Forget it. That's one of a kind, unique.

I never saw anything like it. There's your answer.

Victor?

There you are.

It was bigger than both of us.

30 luxury cars stolen on Superhighway. Police untimied.

Lousy reporters.

A mania of car napping is going on. It would appear that the police can do

nothing. Is the captain in charge at his desk?

Helljack!

Yes, Captain.

What exactly did you say to that pack of newspaper jackals when they were here

the other day sniffing around?

How many cars did you say were stolen, huh?

I said 23, Captain. You did?

That's right.

But they say 30!

If one of these morons returns to question you again, then you tell the

-for -nothing. He should talk to me. I swear, if I see one article again, just

one article full of errors, like this one, I'll make a charge for every error.

I'll put that reporter in jail so long, he'll be lucky if he gets out to read

his own obituary.

Now, do you understand what I said, Vilcek?

Of course. Of course I understand.

Board of Security got anything?

Negative.

It's a whole operation.

So far, 23 cars vanished, disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Nobody sees anything, nobody knows anything.

I'd like to know how they do it.

In 25 years, I swear, I never saw anything like it.

What I don't need is a lot of idiot reporters reminding me.

Don't forget sir. They won't get across the border any car that's worth more

than $20 ,000 is checked so they've got no chance.

That's right There's no way they can slip through For the captain

Here's the latest

report sir, it's 30 cars now

Hello, may I see your card papers, please?

Thank you.

Just a moment, please.

Don't worry, we'll play it by ear.

A funeral march, I can hear it now.

Check this one out.

Frankfurt CW, 111.

I always said we'd stretch our luck.

Herman, we'll talk about it, but not now.

I gotta go right now.

Go on, I'll be waiting.

I hope so.

What is it?

It's a Maserati.

No, it's a CWC -11.

It's the only one like it in the world. It belongs to some rich guy in

Frankfurt. Hmm.

410 volts.

Huh?

Thanks.

It's registered belonging to Dr. Buchbinder in Frankfurt.

That's the only one.

Right.

If you'd please open the rear.

Thank you.

That's all. Thank you, Dr.

Buchmander. Have a nice trip. Thank you.

Herman, how many times are you going to have to stop and do that? I can't help

it, Robert. Fast cars always do it to me.

If they thought of everything else in this car, they should have installed one

of those.

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

All the cars made it over the border.

I take my hat off to you, gentlemen.

Carlos! Salute, amici!

Bravo! Buon viaggio! E te come stai? Buonissimo, grazie.

Please come, if you'll come to my office.

Now, tell me, how did you do it?

It was very simple.

Nothing to it, just took a little organizing.

My colleagues and I got the cars in Austria and we put on German plates. And

they're German cars.

No one's looking for those.

You're a genius.

You're going to be quite rich.

Oh, it was my intention.

It's why we started all this. Yes, but you don't know how rich you're going to

be, my friends.

Now, I have something else to tell you. Oh, yes.

I spoke yesterday with my Middle East partner.

Your deal on the Porsches, it's on.

We'll deliver next week. Bye.

Now, here's our account to the president. Thank you.

And now we need four trashes for the brandy.

I have a little request.

Is it possible to get a... a Monteverdi?

Monteverdi, Monteverdi. I've been lucky to spot one once in my life.

It's my wife, gentlemen. The truth is I want to buy it for her. It'll be our

30th this year.

We can't disappoint your wife.

It would be a pleasure if you would all dine tonight at the Oasis.

I've reserved a table.

I hope they have good beer.

But do you realize that the Oasis has three stars in the Michelin?

Yeah. A good beer is still a good beer.

There, that's him.

Sir, thank you.

Sir, thank you.

Well, let's talk to him.

I beg your pardon, Baron von Dahlberg. I hope we're not intruding. This is Dr.

Arendt. My name's Barnett.

Do not intrude and have a seat.

Thank you.

We're staying in the same hotel as you are.

And we wondered, would you do us a favor?

And what is the favor?

Well, you see, my Rolls Royce is being repaired. A little accident.

But it was my wife who had the accident. Oh, she heard. Oh, no, no. It was only

the car.

On Friday, as you are aware, I'm sure the mayor is giving a reception.

And we wanted to drive there with you.

Yes, I understand.

But I wasn't going to the reception.

In my position, it's better if I stay clear of any politics.

What a pity.

The trouble is, we have to show up in a limousine. We can't go in an ordinary

car. Well, you know how it is. Oh, yes.

I know how it is.

Do you need my chauffeur as well?

No, that won't be necessary. I'm going to drive the rolls myself.

No problem there.

Well, Baron, very kind.

The keys and registration papers will be at the reception desk.

Thank you very much, Baron. Not at all.

I wish you good night, then, and thank you once again, Baron. My pleasure.

Oh, where did you say the mayor's reception would be taking place?

At Fuchel Castle.

Ah.

Would you like to order, sir?

Very nice, the Baron.

Why didn't you take the chauffeur? Why not?

The car has French number plates.

You can't drive it without plates.

My dear Arendt, what would I do without you?

I am sorry. There is nothing I can do.

The first one we picked up that morning.

Yes, but how can I get it back?

Go to the vehicle registration office first thing in the morning and fill out

the papers.

Five minutes? Did you have to tow it away just like that?

Sorry, we have orders. This is no budget.

But you can't park here. If I must repeat it, I will. Which police station

responsible for this?

Station 5, maybe, or 6. I'm not sure. Go to the big police station.

And they'll take care of it. They're very nice.

But I need my car right now, not tomorrow morning. Look, I'm sorry, Miss,

am on duty.

Oh, really?

Is something wrong?

It's my car.

They took it from me, just like that. I wouldn't worry about it. It's in good

hands, at least.

It's the only place it won't get stolen.

May I offer a consolation and invite you to dinner?

Yours is the best offer tonight.

Do you know Claudia Lething? No.

Lething Chemical Works.

Get the idea.

She's in the jet set.

They own a bank.

Old man is Mayor of Bruegel, and that's her right there. Oh.

She herself's a practicing lawyer.

A partner in Letting and Barlow.

Well, money goes to money, they say.

I recognized you immediately.

Really, so did I.

I waited after the performance.

I hoped to see you again, but you weren't there.

I was too busy, I couldn't wait.

And you were with somebody.

No, we're friends no more.

They throw one car away, and all the others are still there.

What type of car was it?

A Monteverdi.

What's the matter?

I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

Hello, Mario. You picked up a Monteverdi tonight, didn't you?

How did you know?

I'll tell you later.

Bring it right back and park it exactly where it was.

But we need a Monteverdi. For people.

We don't need that one. Bring it right back.

I don't get it. Do it quick.

Robert, what's going on?

You can't see your work.

The Monteverde belongs to the girl I saw at the opera.

We're at the restaurant where it was parked.

Bring it back, okay?

Oh, and by the way, did you know the mayor's giving a reception at Fusil

next Friday? Think of the cars, Mario.

Was it one like that?

Yes, that's it. I don't believe it.

How did you manage that?

It was very simple.

I talked to the police commissioner and that was all. He's a very good friend of

mine.

And you made the police bring back the car in the middle of the night.

Really?

You must have fantastic connections.

Oh, it's not difficult here in Salzburg to arrange things. I was surprised how

fast he did it. I mean, returned it.

That should do it.

Perhaps we could interest Baron von Dahlberg in our little project.

Certainly.

But I've done a little checking up. The von Dahlbergs, it would appear, haven't

a penny to their name.

Really?

That's very interesting.

Then how can they afford to have a Rolls Royce, a Ferrari, a butler, and a

chauffeur?

In my opinion, we could look a little closer into this, don't you agree?

Mm -hmm.

As usual, you hit the nail on the head.

Is it really so important what you had to do in Paris? Afraid so.

We're preparing a new model.

Did you design this one?

No, I wish I had, though.

Tell me, what about your Kate?

My client hasn't much of a chance.

He stole some cars.

He stole some... What?

How many years will he get for that?

In five years, he might get out. You never know.

Is he a big fish?

Depends on how you look at it. He stole six cars, but lately it's become an

epidemic. The judges are being awfully severe these days.

They're making sentences of deterrence, trying to satisfy public opinion. No

acquittal these days.

Will you open the wine, please?

What's the matter?

What are you thinking about, huh?

Will you come back next Sunday?

Sure.

I have tickets for the marriage at Figaro.

Would you like to see it with me?

You're a bundle of contradictions.

I can picture you going to parties all night, playing tennis, night clubbing,

not going to the opera.

I can't believe it. You're just naturally a great designer whose work

world's awaiting.

I think you'd rather play the piano than dream.

When I hear you talk to me that way, it's my heart I hear talking to you.

We are not interested in Baron von Dahlberg's love life, Mr. Fisher.

Gentlemen, you want information.

I need time.

What we want is far more difficult to get.

We need a good detective.

We want to know one thing.

Exactly what is the Baron involved in?

Well, who said, Robert?

Get him in the cars. Go!

Okay, go.

Avanti!

At this moment, automobile history is rolling through Paris.

Where are they all going?

Some rally, I guess.

My orders didn't say anything.

I don't get it.

It's always like that. No one ever tells you anything.

Bye. Bye.

How'd the trial go?

Gave him a two -year sentence.

And how about you? How was Paris?

It went okay.

But a two -year sentence for stealing only fixed cars, that's not right.

Of course it's not right. But it's always the little guys who get caught.

They pay for the real crooks, the professionals.

Like the ones who got away with 40 Porsches in Paris.

They had to be real specialists.

Like at the mayor's reception, pros.

The way you talk.

Well, it's almost as if you would like to side with the criminals.

When you're a criminal lawyer, you spend most of your time with them. Brings out

the crook in me.

I never thought about it before, but the legal profession is a little like the

church. Without sinners, we'd both be out of business.

Those 40 portions, that's something special, though. Some masterminds behind

that one.

What happened?

Didn't you read about it?

No.

On the TV news last night, it was all they would talk about.

Forty Porsches were stolen in Paris, all out of Benningers.

Clean as a whistle.

Didn't leave one set of fingerprints. It was planned and organized to the last

detail. Real prose.

All of Paris was laughing about it.

Your Baron von Dahlberg is a car thief.

The best one I ever saw.

He masterminded the 40 Porsches in Paris. You read about that? Did it in

minutes. That's amazing.

It's extraordinary.

I photographed it all.

If you'd like to see them.

His headquarters are in Salzburg.

He uses an old farm.

I photographed the whole collection.

He's got the most beautiful cars in the whole world.

Mercedes,

Ferraris, Porsches.

My compliments, they're good.

You did an excellent job, Mr. Fisher.

Unquestionably, these pictures should be put to proper use. That's my opinion,

too.

All right.

Well, do we go to the police?

Oh, I think we should let them wait.

For a while.

As you wish.

Gentlemen. You'll be getting your check, as usual.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Three quarters of a million done it, and no import duties.

Do you realize?

My dear arms, I certainly do.

The idea was truly aristocratic.

My God.

Here's your share.

The rest stays at the farm.

Tomorrow we settle with Thibault.

And that's the end.

The end?

What do you mean?

That's it.

We quit.

Quit? Why?

It's like gambling. You have to know when to quit. My hunch says it's now.

Your hunch?

You're in love.

That's all.

You're going to walk out on us?

It's always the broad sempre, sempre.

And my printing business, do I forget it?

Always looking for more. Yes!

It's that girl.

Sempre, sempre.

I have to invest.

How will I do it?

It's impossible.

I need new machines to replace these with electronic printers.

600 ,000 at a minimum.

This... This isn't enough.

And I want my own garage.

One that belongs to me.

I'm always doing the work and somebody else gets rich.

I want to make it on my own, with my own hands.

With these hands, Robert.

And my restaurant.

Just one more like we did in Paris.

Then we call it quits.

You fall for some girl and we can go to hell.

That's not nice.

Just one more, okay?

Yes, Robert, one more, that's all. The festival is over in two weeks.

That will be enough.

Think of it. There's a fortune rolling around in the street.

Mercedes, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Jensens, Bentleys, Rolls

One more.

But this time, they'll bring the cars to us.

Professor Carl Kerbic, the president of a large organization specializing in

nuclear medicine.

Born the 27th of June, 1921, in Coinsburg.

Present address, Prenzberg 3.

He drives a Mercedes.

Mercedes?

Do we need any more of them?

It doesn't matter. Lift him.

Ah. Well, it says here that Sherman Venger bought a Lamborghini.

Put him on the list.

Robert, is that a good idea?

That bunch can be dangerous.

I'm against it.

These nightclub owners, you know what they're like.

Herman, you know money has no smell.

His Lamborghini's as good as anyone else's.

All right, but it's not going to be easy to get him.

On the invitation put, Baron Robert von Dahlberg.

As if I didn't know.

Would be honored by your presence at the Rosenau Palace on

Saturday, the 25th of August at 8 o 'clock in the evening.

Quite nice.

This invitation is strictly personal and cannot be used by anyone else.

One more thing.

Notify the media.

Then begin sending out invitations to the finance minister, the minister of

culture, and one to Herbert von Karajan and his wife.

Elliot.

And the minister of the interior.

He'll be delighted.

He's sure to come.

And a couple of film stars. Get a current sex bomb. Any one of them will

And when the minister comes in contact with the sex bomb?

Yes.

Yes, I'll be right there.

Thank you.

You needn't bother notifying the media. It's all over town already. It'll be the

event of the season.

I'm looking forward to it, I admit. I've never understood why one shouldn't mix

business and pleasure. It seems to me the only civilized way to live.

Send them out.

See you.

Baron von Dahlberg.

There's a matter we'd like to discuss with you. You want my car again?

Oh, no, no, no.

No, the matter we were hoping to discuss concerns a certain Benningers in Paris.

I believe you know the company.

Yes. I was going to buy a Porsche there once, but as it happens, I changed my

mind.

We have some photos here, Baron.

They may interest you.

Especially since you were in Paris recently.

You may have complete confidence in us.

No one else has seen the pictures.

For a 50 % split on your entire transaction, no one will ever see them.

They'll be part of your private collection.

Thank you.

I think it was remarkable, Baron.

You think so?

Yes, remarkable.

Well?

50%. Gentlemen, I'm not interested in your kind offer.

We're very sorry to hear it.

I'm sure you are.

Sherman Wenger didn't disappoint us tonight, and he didn't bring his friend.

He figures he's safe.

He is.

They're all safe.

Except for a punctured dignity.

It is refreshing to know that there are still occasions, however rare, when you

can be among your own class, my dear.

Please go right in, sir.

Please go right in, sir.

We did precisely that. Oh, good evening.

Madame. Count.

You're looking lovely.

I'm delighted to see you again, Minister.

I'm pleased.

Now, do you have the invitation?

I hope you haven't lost it. Don't worry, it's right here.

Get it ready.

It is ready.

Hello, Fisher.

They sent you an invitation?

No.

But I'd like to make you a little proposition.

Well, we're in a hurry, but what is it?

It's about your 50 % share in Aaron von Dahlberg's business venture.

I would like to be a partner.

Look, my dear Fisher, I'm... Shall we say 30 %?

You're asking for a lot of money for so little work.

30 % is fair.

Five. That should hold him.

Here you are, my dear Fisher.

Five thousand.

And if the deal goes through, we'll pay you the same.

As you wish.

Good evening, Fisher.

Good night.

Bye -bye.

I'll go see whether the finance minister has come.

What a success tonight, wouldn't you say?

I beg your pardon, Baron. May I ask you something?

Certainly. What time do you expect the finance minister tonight?

I'd say in half an hour.

Oh, thank you.

We're having a wonderful time. I'm so glad.

It's very nice, all of it. It's quite nice.

I'd rather look at you. Thank you.

Question of time now.

I must say they paid me very well for my silence.

Well paid. This is peanuts.

Why? The insurance companies are offering just a little more. A hundred

thousand, I think.

That's what it's worth.

Tony,

how

did you ever meet this baron anyway?

It was just by pure chance one day. You know how it is, Captain.

We're changing our destination.

Genoa.

I think I know why.

Oh, Professor.

How nice of you. My dear. It's been so long, you haven't changed.

Really amazing you don't look a bit older.

Oh, I do. It's the truth, my dear.

And my dear, he's never home anymore, but you know what it's like.

Husbands are always like that. My God, have you seen how old she looks?

Thirteen more of them left their briefcases.

Go to work, Herman.

This is the area.

We check every vehicle circulating there.

Every single vehicle.

I don't care if it's a kiddie car.

Synchronize watches. 11 .27.

In exactly one hour, the Rosenau Palace will be surrounded.

Are you all clear on your operation?

Yes, sir.

Right.

Okay, let's go.

Now, we'll find out whether our bright little masterminds outsmarted us or not.

I've been looking forward to this moment.

Look okay? Looks good.

Right, let's go.

It's time that we got started.

Right.

Hey, Robert, if one of the guests decides to leave early, finds his car

what then?

No one's going to leave before the minister arrives. It's not done.

Ragazzi, avanti.

A brilliant idea.

Not only that, he also hired the right people.

I'll find out if he's coming.

Man from Dahlberg!

Man from Dahlberg!

Man from Dahlberg!

Oh, there you are.

Baron, I've been looking for you.

I'm sorry to disturb you.

Well, Baron, as it happens, my wife and I are giving a dinner party Saturday. We

were wondering if you would care to come.

No, thank you very much. Yes, I would. I'd be delighted.

Well, I see the finance minister still hasn't arrived yet. Well, in fact, he

just telephoned to say that he would be a few minutes late. Oh, really? If you

like, I'll introduce you when he arrives. Oh, thanks, but that won't be

necessary. Oh, I've already met the minister at the airport.

I also have a private plane, if I can ever be of service. If you're wondering

why I have a plane, it's because it's written off as a tax deduction.

Yes, it's the only way to avoid taxes. I spend everything I make, precisely why

I bought the Rolls -Royce.

My motto is...

You only save what you spend. Yes.

Besides, you know what's happening. The government throws money out the window.

I intend to take it up with the minister tonight. The fact is, I've given

considerable thought to the economy.

And they can't go on the way they are. There, I agree.

Would you excuse me, please?

We are okay. How do you want to ship the cars out?

All of them will go together.

I'll be right there.

Okay.

Well, Baron.

How about it? Are we associates?

I guarantee you'll always treasure an experience like that, right?

Come.

That was only the beginning. Later it became... Shut up!

It seems to be in order. It appears the grand total is over a hundred.

We will expect payment upon delivery in Milan as soon as possible.

Perhaps you should leave straight away.

Yes, I would say that.

Anyway, the situation... Well, it's precarious. That's right. The matter

been decided in about a week.

Yes, sir. The monetary situation is very clear.

Unfortunately, now it's too late.

And my advice is... Wait right here.

Would you like one, sir?

Gentlemen, good evening.

You are under arrest.

I truly am sorry, Baron, requesting you to leave your party in a humble police

wagon. I'm awfully sorry, you see, they stole our Ferrari.

We can pay you...

100 ,000. And in two more days, you'll get another 100 ,000.

You're the only lawyer we want. Please.

You're dreaming. You can't win your case.

Ask anything of it and we'll do it.

Ask anything at all, we'll be glad to do it.

There's nothing anybody can do.

He realized he could be given a long sentence.

Ten years.

It would finish him.

He couldn't take it.

Finito, right?

I was in for three years. It was her.

Two years that I did.

Yes, but Robert, he's a baron. He wouldn't make it.

There is a way.

But it's one chance in a million.

Take it.

Try everything.

Anyone taken into custody must either be released or appear before a magistrate

to be charged. That's the law.

Which one of you is the printer?

I am.

Can you make a couple of these and put the official stamp on them?

Yes.

Order for transferring prisoner.

Prison gate pass.

Summons to appear before a magister. First you print all the passes and then

fill in Robert's name. Oh, I mean the Baron's.

Yes, and then?

Anytime, gentlemen. How you like our new police wagon?

We've been ordered to take the prisoner to the magistrate.

These are the...

Authorizations for prisoner release.

I mind you make me get nervous.

I'm practicing what I gotta say.

A printer doesn't usually have to say all these words.

Sir, may I have... I'll never learn it. We'll all go to jail.

Never do it, never. We'll all go to jail.

Hello? I have a magistrate's order here and a prison gate pass

and a transportation order.

Go up to 220. They'll arrange it.

I'll never do it. We'll all go to jail.

Hello there.

Hello.

Summon for a prisoner to go before a magistrate. That's it.

Oh, it's Baron von Dahlberg.

We're supposed to be very careful. No chances with us for a prisoner.

Hey, they're charging the Baron.

You want the other two as well? The doctor and the counselor?

No, you can keep them. Right. Go get the Baron.

Sit down.

Thank you.

No, Stan, I'd rather... We're always sitting.

You see what happened last night?

Against the Italians?

No, I didn't.

On duty.

Oh, you must have been at the palace.

Yes, that's right. Well, I think it was some game.

I think the Germans looked stupid next to the Italians.

Couldn't set up one good play. It's the coaching. My mother -in -law could coach

better.

There are only two people in the whole world who haven't any idea about playing

football.

The trainer of the German team and my mother -in -law.

When you sign these, you can take them.

I'll bring him back.

Anytime.

What the hell is going on?

Appearing before the magistrate, sir.

Magistrate? Which one?

I'm afraid I don't know which it is. That's most interesting.

Return the prisoner.

I can't. I was given explicit orders to get him.

I can't disobey my orders. I'm sorry, sir.

You'll take this man to his cell at once.

We got him.

That was close.

And we've got official passes for getting out, for being on the road, and

out of these.

I always say it's a lot better to do things legally.

Ha ha ha!

Hello Did you have a nice time a great time and thanks for what you did So

driving to fly I booked us a room at the Michelangelo and I reserved a table for

two at Sabatini Claudia You can't go

Okay, you're a free man Nobody

can force you. I mean I'll come or not as you like I understand really

It shouldn't be hard for you to just go on playing the role of a baron.

I'm not trying to play that role, Claudia.

But with a hunted man, you'd never find any peace.

My dear Robert, I want to find my life. Claudia, I won't let you do it. Be

involved in a criminal offense.

If I get caught, I'll be in for ten years.

Baron von Dahlberg?

They have to catch you first.

Robert, I could be very happy with you.

I know that.

I don't know why.

I don't want to dream my life. I want to live it.

Once you asked me to run away to the end of the world. Do you remember?

Or was that just the Baron talking?

Robert, I want to go. Don't tell me that my happiness can wait. It can't wait.

I want a chance.

That's all.

They finally wrote. Look.

Castellani wants to see your work.

Good.

Are you Robert Mary?

Yes.

You are ordered to report.

Will you please come along?

Signore, the commissioner is waiting.

The police commissioner of Sicily wants to talk to Robert.

Robert told me he was your uncle.

Well, with a little bit of luck, he will be my uncle.

Do you know why you are here?

Well, you have stolen 45 cars in Salzburg.

And 35 Porsche in Paris in one night.

40, Mr. Commissioner.

40.

40.

And to these we add another 60 at the party.

Very well organized.

Right?

Yes, sir.

Have you stolen any cars since you've been in Sicily?

No, Mr. Commissioner.

Good.

I'm glad you didn't.

I'd like to drive a Mercedes.

May I invite you to lunch?

I always wanted one, you know.

The telephone in it, I find stereo with all the extras on it. Air conditioner,

automatic windows.

The color, I like it rather discreet.

But you know what to be discreet.

Salute.

Commendatore.

Buongiorno.

Oh.

That is my nephew, Mario.

How are you doing?

Thank you. Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. The same thing. Yes, sir.