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I wanna die!

Hey, close the door, will ya!

Step on it!

Let's go! Come on!

Get your hands off, will ya?

Now, hands-free.

Great, Piero! Keep it up!

Are you scared?

SEASON FOR ASSASSINS

Oh, thank you for dropping in.

See you next time!

Next time, yeah! Alright!

Get out of that car, or I'll kill you!

Get out, you son of a bitch!

What do you want?

- I wasn't doing anything! - I'll kill you, you lousy piece of shit!

Get your hands off!

Let go!

No! Get your hands off!

We sat out there for three nights, inspector.

They've been coming around the neighbourhood regular.

The little bastard was trying to make contact with the ignition wires.

- I want to see him busted, I tell you! - I'll kill him!

He's a son of a bitch, that's all!

Cool it, cool it.

I understand.

That's no way to handle anybody.

So what do you want me to do, inspector? Sing him a lullaby?

You shouldn't have leaned on him like that. If he presses charges, you're gonna be in a bind.

I get it. We're the guilty ones.

Is it possible?

You beat him up because you say you caught him stealing your car.

You can't prove it! You've got no witnesses, they won't stand up.

But, good Christ, you can't...

Leave him out of it. Blame somebody else. Stay here.

Now watch this.

The six ball gets it. I'll send it out of circulation.

- The eight ball gets putting aside by it. - Says you, kid.

You don't think so? Fuck you.

- Why? - Because I like him and not you.

Piero!

They've busted Adriano.

Three guys beat him up.

- And you left him alone? - I couldn't fight. I was scared.

Come on!

On your feet!

- Cool it. - I told you I'm innocent.

So am I. Out.

You mean you are letting me go?

- You're hard of hearing? Out! - No.

Thanks a lot, inspector.

Take it easy, officer.

- Hi, guys. - Hi.

- Cigarette? - Yeah.

- Where are you going? - They let me go. Got nothing on me.

He's really swinging, that inspector.

Swing your ass round and get back in there.

- In where? - Inside.

- Why? - Come here. I'll tell you why.

Oh, my head!

Oh God, I need a doctor!

Christ...

My head...

- What do you want? - I want to go to the hospital.

Beat it, you're not sick.

I've got my rights and wanna press charges.

I've got internal injuries.

I am a citizen, same as anybody.

It hurts me real bad.

Oh God, it hurts...

- Okay, take him to the hospital. - It feels like a hammer.

Easy, I'll bring you to the hospital. Come on!

Come in.

- You got any cash? - Sure I got cash. What for?

Just give him the money...

...and get the hell out of here.

Don't you recall? That stinking bastard wanted to steal my car!

Okay, I'll leave it to you. It's your funeral.

Is that the way the law operates, the kid's free to go?

That's a lousy law.

The law, my ass. 20 minutes, ago you took the law into your own hands. What are you telling me?

Galassi!

No, wait.

Hey, friends. Do I disturb you?

Let us leave!

Why don't you leave us in peace?

Sure., we're not interested in you.

- Believe me. - Thanks for warming her up.

- We take over from here. - No! No!

- Get out! - No!

Leave her alone!

Let me go! No!

Stay calm. All you've got to do is watch.

No! No! Oh God!

Shut up!

You lay your hands on her and I'll kill you!

Don't get so upset.

Take a good look.

You should thank them.

She'll be glad to give it to you.

Hey. Come on, don't cry.

Don't you cry. Why is he crying?

He's probably found out you're his dad.

Funny! Don't joke about him.

I know. I thought you were the biggest joker around.

See? We're gonna have fun.

My boy. You look like your father.

Don't wish that on the kid.

It's because of you he began to cry. Put him down!

If he cries it means he's sick.

And if he's sick it means you don't take care of him good.

Come on, don't cry, sweetheart.

I stand all day in this house.

I never leave the kid alone, or do you think I'm out whoring?

- Probably. - I ought to take it up again.

I made good money behind the bushes, believe me.

But you don't want your kid's mom to be a hooker, do you, Piero?

You've got the idea your kid is gonna grow up with a decent home life.

And the cash to do it? Who's gonna find the cash?

Are you? That'll be the day.

Well, are you?

I can tell you how far the money goes if I stay here in the house.

I don't want to hear it.

The money I give you is for the kid, to make sure he's alright.

You better watch your step, Romana, and not fool around.

If anything happens to him, I'll kill you.

Remember that.

Don't worry, I'll remember it.

I'll remember it.

My son's gonna grub right.

Strong and healthy.

When he's old enough, ...

...I'll explain to him what kind of shitty world we live in...

...and how he has to act to come out on top.

When he walks by, everybody's gonna shake his hand, ...

...you can be sure.

Yeah, they'll shake his hand and then put the handcuffs on.

You're mistreating me, Piero.

You got a nice house, a nice kid...

...and a woman who loves you...

...and you've got to out and raise hell.

It's more than two months since you've made love to me.

You think I had leprosy?

I bet you forgot what I'm like, ...

...how much I love doing it with you.

We've got a divan for mister Lombardi. What floor is it?

It happens the Lombardis are out of town.

Nobody told me anyone was going to deliver any divan.

I can't tell you how sorry I am.

What are you going to do? Keep us waiting here all day?

What's it got to do with me? There's no one there.

What the hell have I got to do with it? Just a minute! Maria!

There's the damn thing here and it's your problem.

Hey, wait a minute! Don't leave it here.

You want the tenants to be down on my ass? Maria. Maria!

- What is it? - They've got this divan here for Lombardis.

They're gonna leave it. What do I do?

Let them take it upstairs. You got the key to the place.

Damn it all to hell. Holy God, nobody tells me...

I said, women always think of everything.

I'll tell you.

You get married then, you'll see.

This way. Watch it on the stairs.

I don't want the wall all scratched up.

Don't sweat it.

Now what do they want?

Hey, buddy, we made a mistake. The name wasn't Lombardi, ...

...it was Bardi, Mister Bardi. Two blocks down.

You made a mistake. You might have checked.

- I'm sorry. I... - Always the same.

- You got the key? - I got it, I got it.

- Hey, Piero, you want to see what's up? - Sure! What's holding you back?

Open it.

- Can I play with that? - You play with your toys, we'll play with these.

What is it? You don't look satisfied.

- Well, it's not the money. - I understand.

I might have known. It's the usual story.

Mister Poggi, please, I'm sure you can let us handle something big.

I might have something for you.

When?

Drop around in a day or two, will ya?

Sure, Mr. Poggi, thanks.

We've done it, buddy! He'll give us a big job.

- We're in. - It's about time.

- Hi. - Hi. This is Sandra.

And here we've got Piero.

A pleasure.

Listen, why don't we make a date for tomorrow? My mother's expecting me at the house.

Just a moment.

I wait out here for hours and then you want to leave? You got to be kidding.

She's only very shy. She doesn't have to go home now.

You heard what mother said.

Come on, let's go.

Where are you from?

Let's see.

We've met forty minutes ago...

...and all you've told me is you're from Milan and you like Coca Cola.

It's not much, is it?

What's up with this one?

You got to wind her up to make her talk?

I told you she's timid. It takes experience to go out with guys, ...

...with certain guys, that is.

Stop acting like some kind of mute, Sandra.

You're always telling me how much you like men.

Come on now, Marisa.

Never mind her. Look at me.

- Do I scare you? - No.

Then you like me?

Sorry...

- Why are you sorry? - No, I didn't mean that.

I didn't mean sorry. I'm not sorry.

And why the fuck did you say you were?

- I guess I'd better be going now. - No, you don't.

- Stay there. - It's late.

Where did you find this chick anyway?

- Hey, you at the head! - Get lost, can't you see I'm busy?

How do you expect a guy to feel romantic, with you always butting in?

Wait a minute! How romantic are you planning to be?

Look, baby. Don't pretend to be innocent.

Or you and me will show them just how romantic we got the other night, ...

- ...won't you like that? - You're a monster.

Yeah.

- But then, remember, you cooperated. - Okay, let's do it now, so everybody can watch.

- Call the TV stations. - Have them send over a mobile unit.

Don't tell me you can laugh, too.

And you're not make-believe, after all.

Excuse it, please. I know I must sound stupid, ...

...and I guess after all I am a little.

But Marisa is actually right. I'm not quite used to going out with your type of guys.

Next time I'll be a lot less timid.

Three cheers! You've made a speech.

And now I really must be getting home.

- Will I be seeing you again? - If you like.

Bye, Claudio. Bye, Marisa.

Wait a minute for me, Sandra!

Don't leave me alone with this octopus!

I have a giant claw!

Where did you dig her up?

I hardly know her. I only met her down at the hairdresser's.

Nobody told me she'd be frigid.

- She's a pretty broad. - Keep your eyes where they belong!

- Getting rough on me? - What about it?

Well, that's what I like...

Hey, buddy, she's back again.

Forget something?

No. It's some guys down there who...

A couple of fresh guys.

And besides, I don't know the streets around the neighbourhood.

No problem.

I'll go with you. Nobody will bother you with me around.

- Where are they? - Who?

- The punks that were bothering you. - Well...

They were here. Maybe they went away.

I bet there was never anybody there in the first place.

I guess, maybe not.

- You're a mess. - A what?

A wreck!

- A total loss? - Well, I wouldn't say that.

Almost...

- Get in. - Thanks.

My father passed away ten years ago...

...and my mother had to manage everything by herself.

All she's got is me which makes her worry.

It makes her upset if I come in late or anything. She's afraid of what could happen.

Is she home all day?

No, she's all day long in a hospital. I have to fix supper.

Will I see you tomorrow?

I can't. Make it the day after.

Around three is good for me.

If you like, maybe we can go dancing, or to a movie. Whatever you like.

Bye.

Sorry, ...

...I acted silly.

Good morning, Piero. Or maybe I should say good night.

This business of the keys has got to stop.

This place is like a damn train station.

What's wrong? Are you afraid of thieves?

Very funny!

I don't like having priests in here.

I think you mean monks.

Anyway...

...your father gave me the key.

It's his house, too.

How is he?

Hm, not too well.

You know what institutions are like.

He's been asking for you.

You'd be doing him a favor if you took him his pension just once.

I pick it up this morning.

You can keep some of it.

He doesn't need much.

He lives on practically nothing.

You can keep it. I want no part of it.

I'm not like my old man, padre. He's stupid enough to let people...

...walk all over him. Let him die in the institution.

He's got the blessings of a ball-breaker like you.

Wait a minute, Piero.

Maybe I've broken a plate or two, ...

...but never anything else.

Do you hear me, Piero?

Listen, father, why don't you stay in your church?

Light your pretty candles, ...

...turn on the electric organ and wait.

Sooner or later people will come and listen to your music.

Music and candles are not what's needed.

My parish is in the streets...

...and I feel free to preach any time I like.

- Now what do you think I'm doing here? - Piero!

- I don't know. Tell me another day. - Hey, Piero!

- Let's go! - Hurry up, will ya?

Come on! We've got things to do!

Where are you going?

That's my business, father. It's still a free world, ain't it?

Let's.

Well, ...

...your move, Angelo.

What's the matter?

You got a fabulous chance here.

You're right.

- I've got to go to the bathroom. - Go ahead, I won't touch the board.

Everything okay? Go ahead.

I'm sorry for you, Angelo. You didn't see it.

That'll teach you to trust a priest.

- Yeah, but I'll get back at you. - Tell me if you want to quit.

No, no, I'm not tired.

If you say so. Well, it's your turn.

Ah, I left that box of pills upstairs.

- If you tell me, I'll get it. - You know what it is?

No, no, I don't. But tell me what it looks like.

No, I can put my hands on it.

You stay here and plan your next move, okay?

Yes...

What do you want?

Father!

Father!

I call you an ambulance!

Oh, Piero...

You stupid son of a bitch! What were you trying to prove anyhow?

You thought of going alone?

No! No! Piero!

Please no! No!

I'm the one who gives orders, Rinaldo. Remember that.

You son of a bitch!

Piero!

You freaking idiot. I don't care if you play around, ...

...but if anything happens, I get the blame.

That idiot had to go rob a church.

As if you cared. What the hell is it with you and that priest?

He put the make on the priest's housekeeper, for Christ's sake!

He got father Eugenio wrapped around his finger.

Which finger?

I'm gonna knock your fucking teeth out, do you understand?

Leave him alone, he's just kidding.

Oh yeah?

We work our asses off trying to get somewhere...

...and now that we get to handle the big stuff he nearly blows it off...

...for a few lousy lire!

What are you going to say if they get you?

That it was all a mistake?

They ain't gettin' nobody. Angelo will keep his mouth shut.

- Oh yeah? Well, what if he doesn't? - We got plenty to tell!

We can claim that Angelo plays around with the priest!

- That's not true! - They're always playing games together!

What's the matter? Are you jealous?

I'll kill ya!

Look, don't give me any stories of a priest falling down the stairs.

Now, you know, the hospital called and informed us...

...that there was a blow on the neck made by a blunt instrument.

And a staircase is not a blunt instrument!

I was looking at the checkerboard in the study...

...and father Eugenio lost his footing on the stairs and fell.

Why don't you ask him?

Look, if that priest wants to crucify himself, that's his business, not mine.

You're not a saint, goddamn it, now talk.

Just make a statement.

I don't know anything!

Look, Angelo.

I know you're not like the others. I know your parents, they're good people.

Your mother's wearing herself out trying to take care of you.

Now, ...

...if you forget those clowns that you're playing around with, ...

...I personally promise to help you out.

Okay?

Do you agree, Angelo?

What do you want me to do?

I don't understand you.

You don't understand?

Alright.

I'll explain it to you again.

I want you to tell me...

...who hit that priest, goddamn it!

I can't tell you.

They'd kill me.

You do know then, huh?

Well, if you don't tell me, I'm the one...

- ...who's going to kill you! - No! Don't hurt me! Please!

Alright, Angelo.

I can't...

...keep you here now, but I'll get you sooner or later.

Now this is what I want you to do:

Every two days...

...I want you to call me at six o'clock sharp, is that clear?

Six o'clock! Sharp!

I want you to know that I want to know what you and your friends are doing, okay?

And if anything happens that I don't know anything about...

...it's going to be your dead ass in jail. Is that clear?

- Yeah, I understand, inspector. - Okay. Beat it.

Are you going out?

Yes, mom. I told you.

I thought you were going to do something with me today.

Because Sundays we always try to plan to be together as much as we can.

Stop complaining, mom. There's always next Sunday, you know.

Are you going to the movies?

He didn't say and maybe we'll just take a walk.

Sandra, who is this he?

I thought you knew him.

He's a famous actor, ...

...going on seventy and about to be married.

And he pays very well by the hour.

Bye, mom.

- You aren't mad, are you? - Why should I be mad?

It's natural for a girl to freeze up when I lay a hand on her.

It's worse than what they were doing on the screen.

But I didn't mean to act like I was offended. Only I'm not used to that kind of thing.

I want to say I haven't had much real experience that way, that's all.

You don't mean to tell me that you're still a virgin.

Why is being a virgin funny or wrong or something?

I'm not ashamed of being a virgin.

And you can laugh all you like, I don't care.

Well, you've got to start some time.

Why don't you trust me?

Come in!

What do you say?

It's so gloomy.

Then we make some light!

Come in to my den of lechery!

Nobody's going to jump you, come on down!

Light them all!

Let's party!

Sandra. Come on! Come on!

Hey, take it easy, will ya?

Go on over to the curve.

Do you want something to drink?

Champagne for the princess.

Drink! It will pick you up.

You said you like it.

It won't hurt you, drink it!

All of it. Very good.

Go on.

Terrific.

You asshole.

I lost the entrance.

I found it again.

Are you happy, Piero?

Why do you ask?

Whenever you're loving me, ...

...you make a face like...

- It's almost as if you were disgusted. - I don't know what my face is like.

Anyhow, is it so important?

For me it is.

You make funny sounds, like you're mad.

It's normal. All men do that.

But it's so strange.

I know deep inside it's wrong.

What?!

What we've been doing.

Jesus, if you like doing something, you do it.

You don't go around wining and looking for excuses afterwards, when it's too late.

That's the way I feel about it.

Honestly, I'm not wining, ...

...but I happen to believe hiding things is all wrong.

Alright. The next time we'll do it in a stadium on a Sunday.

Will 70,000 spectators be enough?

- Or not? - But I mean it seriously.

After all, I hope some day to be married to you...

...or to be able to live with you openly.

What the hell are you talking about?

I said I hoped you'd feel like getting married or maybe you'd want to live with me.

Where are you going?

Listen, Sandra.

If there's one thing that really brings me down, it's a woman who keeps asking me where I'm going.

- Where do you go doesn't matter. - Then why did you ask me?

Because I hoped you'd want to stay with me a little longer.

And make funny sounds all over again.

It's late and I really have to go.

No, don't go!

- I don't have time. - Please.

Let's make noises!

Oh Piero, I'm so happy!

I told you I didn't want to see you around here!

Why not? You ashamed to know me?

You've got a son and you've left him alone just to come here...

...and break my balls.

- I warn you, if anything happens to him... - Something already has.

- What? - His old man turned out to be you.

Stop treating me like a piece of shit!

Do you always have to act like a bastard?

Huh? It's two weeks now you haven't even bothered to come around.

There's no money in the house and the baby's sick.

He's got to see a doctor right away!

- Doctors are assholes. - Yeah, sure they are.

- We're all assholes except yourself. - Cut it out!

Don't you think they've all heard you by now?

Piero.

Why can't you listen to me for a second?

Piero!

I won't bother you anymore.

But why can't we act like normal people? Tell me that.

I can always work.

You pull yourself together and stay home and take care of the baby.

Yeah, while you're on the streets.

Why, is that wrong?

It isn't wrong! Do you think I am the only whore in the world?

You're looking for me, mister Poggi?

I've been looking for you for a week now, but you're never at home, are you?

I've been busy. You know, one thing...

- ...or another... - I know.

I've decided I can use you, but I don't want mistakes.

Mistakes? No, mister Poggi. I never fucked up on a job.

Yeah, you only had the little stuff so far.

But this is a big job.

You're going to break into a jewelery shop.

There's a small entrance inside leading to stairs that go up to an apartment on the second floor.

There's an old wooden chest in the living room, ...

...full of stocks and cash, and that's what I'm after.

But why doesn't he keep it in the safe deposit box?

He knows much better than to trust a vault.

This is for your expenses.

Use three other boys in all, but no guns.

Look at that bunch of misfits.

They're small.

They were born small and they're going to stay small.

Let's have a drink. I'll outline the job.

Hi, Piero.

- Yes? - Hello, inspector.

It's me, Angelo.

Ah, you're right on time.

- What do you want? - Nothing. It's just...

Well, you told me to call.

- What's happening? - That's what I wanted to tell you.

- Nothing is happening. - Nothing?

That's wonderful.

You hang around with a bunch of creeps and you tell me that there's nothing new.

- That's just terrific. - That's right, inspector.

Now, let me tell you something.

You better get down on your knees and pray that there is nothing really new, ...

...because if there is, I'm going to skin you alive. Understand?

I understand, sir. Don't worry.

Who were you talking to?

Why are you asking? To my mother.

Shall we move in?

No, we'll wait.

I want them in there until they realize we're here.

Car 2, stand by on the north side.

Standing by. Over.

Listen, unit 5, stand by on the south side.

- Alright! Everybody, move! - Got it. Let's move!

- Let's get out of here! - Get into the car!

Follow me!

Take him to the hospital.

Fuck! Stop, or they'll kill you!

Aidano!

Come here.

Where can I find Piero?

- How should I know? - I've got to know where he is.

Listen, Romana, I haven't seen him all day.

It's serious. The baby is sick and I'm scared.

You've got to find Piero immediately.

- Tell him to go find a doctor. - Yeah, okay.

And don't be an asshole, understand?

Claudio! I got in by the service entrance.

Listen, somebody might come in at any moment.

Don't tire yourself. I saw Cutroni leave.

I know there's no need, but I want to warn you.

If they ask you any questions, ...

...you don't know anything, okay?

Another thing: They were waiting for us, the owner and the cops.

Somebody must have told them.

I know who it was and you do, too.

Don't worry, Claudio, he'll pay for this.

Claudio, I swear I'll get even for this.

I'll get even for you.

Oh God...

Poggi.

- Poggi! - I'm up here, inspector.

I need your help again.

I'll come down.

I'm sorry for what happened, but I did my part for you fellows.

Easy, hold it.

You can't ask for my protection now.

Two of them got away.

Come in, inspector.

It was made very clear what I was supposed to do.

It wasn't my fault.

I provided you with the opportunity to catch those hoodlums...

...and you were going to forget for a while that I even exist.

I didn't tell the owner of the shop they were coming.

Well, I did. I just wanted him to get his valuable things out.

I didn't know he was going to get scared and start shooting.

He didn't shoot just because he was scared.

His shop had been broken into before.

And you knew it.

What are you trying to say? That I knew he was going to use his gun?

That I was going to let him go ahead?

I'm not trying to say anything. Let's be realistic.

You had a chance to show off.

A kid was shot, he's dying.

But I don't say that because I'm sentimental.

All those kids are going to be shot sooner or later.

That's all the future holds for any of them.

Now, Poggi, just a minute.

Forget it, inspector. These things are like a pile of...

...horse manure. The more you turn it over, the more it stinks.

I've got to do something fast.

Those kids are sure I'm the one who turned them in!

I never turned traitor.

And you know I didn't, inspector.

Please, please, help me!

Those boys are going to kill me, you've got to believe me!

I can tell them that you didn't talk, if you think it'll help.

What good will that do?

You've got to put me in jail!

Why? You haven't committed a crime.

You know that they are going to kill me!

Is this what you want?

Let me put it this way.

If they kill you, that's one less problem I have to worry about.

You son of a bitch!

- You son of a bitch! - No!

Don't, inspector!

- Get him out of here! - Alright, let's go.

Get him out!

I'm on my way.

Your supper's in the fridge.

I want you to eat all of it.

You've looked poorly for the last couple of days.

- You have to eat more, understand? - Yes, mom.

I want you to stay home.

- Get some rest. - Yes, mom.

Bye.

- Did you run into my mother? - No.

Oh, Piero, I've missed you.

Don't leave me alone like this, I beg you.

Don't get carried away. You've seen too many movies.

I'm not carried away, not at all.

I love you, Piero. It's as simple as that.

- I'm afraid. - Of what?

We're going to have a child.

What did you say?

You heard me, Piero. I'm going to have a baby.

Okay. I know how to handle it.

What do you mean?

Get rid of it. An abortion.

But I wanna have the baby!

And I want us to get married.

You're crazy.

Hold it! Don't you even mention marriage to me.

You're out of your head.

And as far as the baby's concerned, get rid of it!

Don't speak to me like that! You're not going to kill my baby!

What baby? Jesus, you're not even through fucking, and you're already talking like you are a mother.

Next time think about taking the pill and get off my back.

You can't be serious. You must be kidding!

Kidding? Listen to me, sweetheart.

I only came around for a couple of good fucks.

A nice, pleasant evening. But you know something?

I'd rather stay home and jerk off than listen to your damn moaning.

Get out!

- Get out! - Shut up! Do you hear me?

What's wrong with you? What do you want from me?

I said shut up!

They didn't have any material to use. I double checked...

- Inspector! - Excuse me, father, I'm busy.

Did you get my contribution last night?

I'm more interested in your contribution to society.

You're injuring an innocent boy.

- Have a seat. - Thanks.

Save that for your congregation, father.

That innocent boy, as you call him, is a delinquent.

He's an enemy to the society that you're so interested in saving.

As far as I'm concerned, he's nothing, he's zero.

- And he can go to hell. - You're talking about human beings.

Father, you keep vomiting up love.

And you hate, inspector.

How should I feel?

If you had seen half the crap that I've seen.

Alright, inspector.

Is that any reason for turning that poor boy's friends against him?

What do you hope to gain by behaving like this?

You close your eyes to all that corruption going on over your head...

...and you sell your conscience for nothing.

Come on! Show me how brave you are!

Take the gun out of your drawer...

...and kill off all that crap in the name of the law!

If your hatred's the only thing that interests you, ...

...that should give you a little satisfaction.

But if you think that you are doing your duty, ...

...then believe me, you are very wrong, inspector.

Killing never solved anything!

The dead can't solve the problems of the living.

Life has to go on!

That may be true.

Father, I don't know what kind of world you think you live in, ...

...but why don't you take a real look around and maybe you'll see what I see.

As the population increases, the people get hungry.

And when they get hungry, they get desperate.

And when they get desperate, they get violent.

Father, you've got your parish and I've got mine, ...

...and there's just one little difference.

I have to take care of 350,000 so-called souls.

60,000 of them have criminal records running from petty theft to homicide.

And 20,000 of that 60,000 are under the age of eighteen...

...and I only have some eighty brothers to help me.

- No! - Keep it going, Angelo!

How does that feel?

I guess this will teach you not to talk, Angelo!

Keep running!

Keep running!

How do you feel now, eh?

Keep running!

Father!

I didn't talk!

Stop! I didn't talk!

Piero!

You've got to believe me!

Stop!

No!

And these human beings that you talk about don't even think twice about killing.

And there's another difference between us, father.

When you finish your work on earth, ...

...heaven is waiting for you.

All I have is my lousy pension and nothing else.

If I last.

Now you tell me why I wasted my life eating my guts out.

- But you represent the law, inspector. - I represent bullshit, father.

Here.

That's the law.

Kill or get killed, unless you have a better idea.

- Yes? - I've got the hospital on line.

Right.

- Inspector Cutroni? - Yes.

Claudio Morin; that boy who was Wounded during the holdup...

...died five minutes ago.

I see.

Thank you. Thank you.

That boy at the hospital...

...died five minutes ago.

Be my guest, father.

Resurrect him.

He won't last.

Angelo.

Angelo.

My God...

God...

Hi.

What do they want?

Piero, who are they?

They're friends. They want to get laid.

You can't say no to friends.

What are you saying?

Piero! What are you saying?!

Let them explain!

Get out of here!

Leave me alone!

Get out of here!

What are you waiting for? Get on with her!

- Let's go! - Hold it!

Hold her still! Hold still, will you, you bitch?!

- Leave me alone! - Bitch!

Hold still!

Unbutton her shirt! Go for it!

Hold her down!

No! No!

No!

Get out of here!

Get out of here! I said get out of here!

Get out!

She fainted. I've never done it to a girl who fainted. Have you?

No.

- Go ahead and try. - Why don't you?

- Can I have a cigarette? - Don't push now.

You're stepping on my feet.

I heard a bad word about you...

Hey, officer! You're going to leave me here any longer? All day just creeping up on me.

Yeah! Come on, come on.

Unless you shut your mouth, I'll jail the whole crowd.

Oh, I'm afraid.

Yeah, I'm scared.

I'm wetting my pants!

What have you done?

I've watered your flowers, mister.

Is he a bulldog, or what?

You're a smart young man.

But you're dumb if you think...

...your crimes will lead you anywhere.

If you keep this up, I guarantee that you're going to end up in a can...

...or a box. That's guaranteed.

Now why don't you let me help you find a real job?

Are you kidding? Work my ass off...

...so I can wind up in some old folks' home like my old man?

Not me. I'm not interested in getting old.

I only want to enjoy life now.

And another thing: You realize that since I've been in here you've accused me of killing a friend, ...

...ripping off a jewelery store and throwing a girl out of a window.

All in one night?

Don't you think you're pushing things a little too far?

That jewelery store, ...

...yes, that's where your friend got shot and later died, didn't he?

What happened there?

You want to tell me about it?

How should I know what my friends do?

I told you, I got an alibi.

That's right, you told me.

What about that girl? You knew her pretty good, didn't you?

I mean, you used to go see her when the mother was out.

Is that right?

- Why did she kill herself? - What do I know?

Women are crazy.

No, no.

Not that crazy. Not at that age to...

...kill herself.

Unless she had a good motive.

Why don't you find it? And leave me alone.

I'm going to let you in on a secret, buster.

I made myself a promise.

A promise I intend to keep.

I'm going to get all of you.

One by one.

All I need is the time.

And then I'm going to take you apart.

- You're gonna take me apart? - You heard it right.

- Why? - That's abuse of power.

Come on!

Listen, you little bastard.

As soon as I get any kind of evidence, ...

...I'm going to make you feel sorry you were born.

We'll see...

We'll see.

Get him out of here.

Just a minute.

Here, use it.

Do you think I'm stupid?

No way. That's his problem.

Wipe the blood off.

Come on.

I'm beginning to feel sorry for you.

Come on! Out!

You've distorted the whole concept of the Christian mission...

...and the great authority you represent.

You extend a kind of hypocritical tolerance indiscriminately.

It's cost your respect as a minister in God.

A minister in God serves his flock with all his might, monsignor.

I had to choose between serving God and serving his church.

- I serve God. - Cultivating a gang of infamous...

...delinquents is hardly a Christian act.

You go beyond cultivating them, you protect them, ...

...you seek for their company and their friendship.

Your behavior can cause massive critic...

...that can ruin the church!

Flaunting love for your neighbor...

...is questionable at least, ...

...and perhaps even suspicious!

I suppose those are your fosterlings...

...in an automobile that has been stolen.

- Yes. - And you condone such acts?

No, but I try to understand and forgive.

Jesus Christ taught forgiveness to every man and woman.

This is your justification for what you do?

I'm not in the defensive, monsignor.

Your accusations are directed to our Lord in heaven, ...

...and not to me personally.

I'm sorry that I had to discipline you.

It's not going to be pleasant for you.

This is the layout of the house and this is the gate, over here.

Once you're inside the park, there are two ways to get in.

We just found out the owners will be away the day after tomorrow.

That leaves the two servants. No problem.

Hold it.

What do you want? Checking up on me at night, too?

I came to return the key that your father gave me.

I'm leaving.

But I'm not going far.

I'll still be around to give you and your pals a hard time.

They'll transfer you to another parish?

Apparently I've made a few mistakes lately.

Listen, Piero. You and I have chosen two different worlds, ...

...but we are both struggling against the system.

And we'll probably be torn to pieces.

What kind of bullshit you're talking about now?

You must save yourself, Piero.

There are other ways to fight back. You've chosen the hardest.

Try to change things, but not destroy them.

Others have understood this.

I'm leaving, Piero.

I'm changing parish.

Maybe I won't even have a parish.

But remember, I'll still be working...

...for the same God.

I'll send you my new address.

Don't take it so hard. Life goes on.

That's what frightens me.

Bye, Piero.

Turn your lights down, you jerk! What do you want, a free show?

That'll teach to try and think for yourself.

You're not even capable of looking after my son!

He's not yours.

He doesn't see you and he doesn't know you.

And I'm here for his sake.

They took him to the hospital yesterday.

I haven't got any money!

What do you expect me to do? Starve to death?

Here's what you're gonna do: Tomorrow you're gonna go and get him.

And you're gonna do as I say and take him to a private clinic.

- Is that clear? - I've got nothing!

I'll give you money.

Plenty of it.

You slut!

- Where's Rinaldo? - I don't know.

Hey, this idiot plays with the model railroad.

Come on!

Mario, what's going on?

No! No! No!

- What did you do to her? - Nothing.

- She fainted. - Get out of here!

This is the room. Come on!

This is it.

Turn on the light.

Where is it?

Calling all receivers.

This is an emergency.

There's a robbery in Rome.

Via Cassia number 1310.

This is an emergency.

Calling all receivers.

Contact the police at once. This is an emergency.

Three men have broken into a villa and are now robbing it.

Via Cassia number 1310.

I repeat: Rome, Via Cassia, 1310.

This is an emergency.

Calling all receivers. Contact the police at once.

Attention, attention, Rome.

This is F2 RAK from Paris. I received your message.

Please repeat your message and give me further information.

I'm listening. Attention, attention, Rome.

This is F2 RAK from Paris.

Please repeat your message.

I'm listening. Attention, attention, Rome.

This is 309 from Milan. Come in Paris, I hear you.

I just received to an urgent message from Rome.

I understood even if it was in Italian. The message is as follows:

Bandits have broken into a villa and are now robbing it.

Via Cassia, kilometer 12.

By the time the message is interrupted.

I repeat: Via Cassia, kilometer 12.

Thanks, Paris, I received your message. Will contact police at once.

Over and out.

Police headquarters? I have a message for you.

I'm calling from Milan.

I've just received a message from Paris stating that there's a robbery out on the Via Cassia, ...

...at the 12th kilometer, number 1310.

I'll repeat: Via Cassia number 1310.

Are you kidding? A message from Paris concerning...

- ...a robbery in Rome? - You have to look into immediately.

Piero, we might as well pick up the silver.

Someone's out there!

Turn out the light!

I can't see nothing.

- I thought I heard a car or something. - Go and have a look!

I'm sure there's nothing.

I'll go around the other way and get the car.

Okay, let's go!

Hurry up!

Give it to me.

There you go!

Get a move on!

What the...

- The police! - Leave it!

Leave it, come on!

Car 15 to headquarters.

We need an ambulance on Via Cassia. There was an accident.

Send also the fire department and alert all cars in zone...

...to stop a blue Ford Capri with rally stripes.

He caused a heavy accident.

- He's armed, be careful! - Got your message.

Car 1 to headquarters. Inspector Cutroni please.

Yes?

No, the inspector is not here.

I'm officer Galassi.

Listen, Galassi, there's been a burglary on Via Cassia.

We've got two of them, but the third escaped.

It's that hood, Piero Naldi. Know him?

Sure do.

We've got his home address, we can check there.

But you boys want help?

I'd better inform the inspector.

He'll be there.

Don't move!

Drop the gun, don't be stupid!

Piero, what are you doing here?

I said if the kid wasn't here, I'd kill you.

Where are you going?

To get you a little cotton and some disinfectant.

I don't need it. I want a drink.

Here.

Piero, ...

...give me the gun.

Come on, give it to me.

You still don't understand.

Turn around.

Are you really going to do it?

- Turn around. - Get out of here!

You're the same as you always were.

You always did what you wanted, and then good night!

You never cared about others.

Not even about me!

And if I come to think of it, ...

...you didn't even care about that poor creature!

What wrong did I do?

I always loved you!

You didn't give me anything...

...but I still loved you!

We could've lived together.

Like decent people.

I would've brought you all the money I earned.

All of it!

Oh God, I can't stand it any longer, Piero!

Pull the trigger!

Pull it!

Piero!

Oh, Piero...

Oh, Piero.

Piero...

Oh no...

Don't leave me!

No.

No, no.

Piero...

No, no, no...

Piero...

ALTHOUGH FICTIONAL NAMES AND PLACES MAY LEAD YOU TO BELIEVE...

...THAT THIS STORY IS A WORK OF THE IMAGINATION, THE EVENTS PRESENTED HAVE ALL ACTUALLY HAPPENED.

AND WHILE THERE IS NO NEED TO DENOUNCE VIOLENCE AGAIN, ...

...TO CONSIDER HOW MUCH IT SURROUNDS US MAY HELP TO SAVE US FROM INDIFFERENCE.