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We'll be right

back.

Maybe rainbows, wonderful things.

I'm always hoping because I know.

Yes, I know I'll be happy, yeah.

Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Four-leaf clover. A room's been booked

for me.

Room number three, sir. It's on the first floor.

And the bar?

Over there, sir.

A whiskey?

With ice, sir. Let's drink.

That's a very nice pin you're wearing there. It suits you. It's a lucky charm.

Stop on by a flame hotel and have a lot of fun.

Drink the flowing phenol till the darkness meets the sun.

I'm just an easy rider who's looking for a bed.

I'll stay just for the night, so he said.

If you pass up on my way, just stop and say hello.

We can have a real good time.

The motel has a show.

You can pass the weekend.

You can really get on down.

It's a play motel outside of town.

It's the place to be when you're on the road and know where

to go.

Just stop on by a plain motel and have a lot of fun.

Drink the floor with vino till the darkness meets the sun.

I'm just an easy rider.

Who's looking for a bed?

I'll stay gentle overnight, so he said.

Lie down there, slave.

As you command.

There's always room to play motel.

It's a place to be.

When you're on the road, I know where to go.

If you pass by my way, will you stop and say hello?

We can have a real good time because the motel.

As a show, you can pass the weekend.

You can really get on down.

It's the Play Motel outside the town.

Stop on by the Play Motel and have a lot of fun.

Yes? There's a registered letter for you, sir. Bring it in.

You may go now. Yes, sir.

We would like to draw your attention to some photographs showing you in a

compromising light.

To gain possession of the prints and negatives, you will have to pay us 300

million. You'll be informed as to how and when. If the police are called in,

these photographs will be published. You'll be called regarding the time and

place for the exchange.

Altiere's law office answering service.

I am at present in court, but I shall be in my office after four this afternoon.

You have 30 seconds in which to speak, beginning now.

This is Cortese, Altiere.

Please call me at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

This is Cortese, Altiere. Please call me at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Did you hear that, Louisa? That husband of mine is always in trouble.

It's funny, but usually he gets his secretary to call me.

You've made me curious.

Let me know what's up.

Sure.

I suggest you go straight to the police without any hesitation.

No, Altair, I prefer not to.

I must avoid any scandal at all costs.

I'd be faced with ruin.

I prefer to pay up even when the cost is high.

But if they should blackmail me again, I'll do as you suggest.

I am only giving you advice as your lawyer.

It's up to you whether you accept it or not.

On the other hand, it's your money.

I've no alternative.

I suggest you think about it carefully.

No, I'm going to pay.

Very well.

If that's what you want.

Goodbye, Mr. Cortese.

Louisa? Yes?

I've just spoken to him.

I know that there may be some supposition in what I've said, but I

don't think I'm so far from the truth.

Excuse me, Mrs. Cortese, but this wouldn't be a case of jealousy

originating, shall we say, in a desire to get back.

Listen, Inspector, believe me, I really couldn't care less if my husband goes to

bed with another woman or goes in for mass orgies.

As I've already said, it's been years since I've shared the same bed with my

husband. I've asked him for a divorce.

Or would you have some copies made of these, Sergeant?

And have some blow-ups made of the girl's face in the photographs.

Very well, sir.

You'll have the originals back in a few minutes.

You'd better put them back where you found them.

Your husband shouldn't suspect anything.

I found this publication in records dealing with porn.

The model in the magazine is the same one in the photo.

Thanks very much.

Okay.

Hi, how are you? We're fine.

It's an agent's I saw you. Still modeling, are you? Oh, yeah, I've been

doing a show. Not much fun, either.

It's nice to get away.

Sure, but those traveling salesmen, you wouldn't believe the tricks they get up

to. Let's go in, shall we? All right.

Oh, hi.

Hi, how are you?

Now, I'll go get the car and drive.

Oh, if you're sure.

You're right.

We're too young to die.

Right. Hold it.

Shoot that, Willy.

Okay. That's fine.

All right, let's change the scene a little bit.

Bruno, change the tape and bring me some glasses and a bottle.

Aldo, you sit down on the cushion.

Right here.

There. Okay. Okay.

Like this?

And don't mess up the cushions.

Louisa, let me see the script a minute.

You sit down there.

Put that over there.

Anna, come on. Come on over and sit. No smoking. Here, give me that.

Hey you, don't run away with that.

Uh, just a minute, miss. Yes?

Good morning. I'm Inspector DeSantis.

Here are the transparencies, Mr. LaCroix. Put them down there.

And the black and white material?

Yeah, be right up. No, that's good.

Say, Max, listen to this.

Youthful, beautiful, passionate woman.

Unsatisfied wife of an oriental diplomat. Past mistress of the arts and

secrets of the Kama Sutra. Would like to share her personal experiences with a

western partner who, like herself, has a great capacity and love for

sadomasochism.

Who is that fellow talking to Laura Donovan?

I seem to have seen him before.

Really? But that's Inspector DeSantis.

Until a short while ago, he was part of the Vice Squad.

And now he's up at Greek.

The Vice Squad is on the rocks.

He came around regularly confiscating material where I worked before him.

Oh, yeah?

Maybe. But what the hell does he want from Lord Donovan?

Right. Hold that.

I want you to turn your head now.

Right kids that'll do that's all for today. I call for when you need your

next see you Come with me we gotta talk over tomorrow's shooting

Well

then

Laurie Donna coming with me forget it Willie I've told you a hundred times No,

no and no.

But as you fuck with everybody else, why don't you go to bed with me?

Because I don't like you.

If it's just a question of money, I could make it and a lot too.

Well, when you do, give me a whistle.

Bye.

Good night, Luigi.

Always the last one to leave, even when we finish early.

Well, it'll be good to get home.

Good night.

Good night.

There's no doubt about it, Sergeant.

It's Laura Donna Sowerby.

So you've really decided to go through with it?

Yes. Why don't you leave it up to the police?

Because I want to do it my way.

Listen, Louisa, if I was in your shoes... But you aren't, are you?

Good evening. Good evening. I'd like a room, please.

May I have your identification card?

Room 21, second floor. And the elevator?

Right there, madam.

May I have the bill, please?

Sure, at once.

Did you order something at the bar? No.

One minute. I'll get your account.

Listen, I'll wait in the car.

Here we are, sir.

Tell me, why did you want to make love in a motel when we're so close to home?

I don't know. It just sort of came over me.

That sign they've got, play motel.

Somehow it seemed very exciting.

Well, I miss the rehearsal.

You should worry. That director's holding that plum part specially for

you.

To be or not to be the lead.

That is the question.

Is it more noble to suffer the slings and arrows?

Of a small part, are to gather tomatoes and cabbages as the leading actor.

To sleep.

Perchance, to dream.

To drive. To hope.

Keep looking at the road. It'll be safer.

Take one guess.

We blew a tire.

Oh, no.

Do you need any help?

We must call the police

Hello,

is

that the police?

A very serious thing's happened. I found a dead body in my car.

What is your name?

Roberto Vinci.

Where are you exactly?

On the Aurelian Road, five miles from Rome at a gas station. Don't touch

anything. Wait.

Thank you.

My body shows signs of death and strangulation.

Death took place some hours ago, but I can't be sure until I've conducted the

autopsy.

Longhi Maria Luisa.

She used her maiden name.

Shall I inspect her?

Yes, of course.

Yes, it's my wife.

You can remove the body.

I would like to ask you a few questions, but if you don't feel like it now,

perhaps you will come to my office tomorrow.

You can bring your lawyer, too, if you wish.

Yes, of course.

Goodbye. Goodbye, Inspector.

Till tomorrow.

I'll be there.

Goodbye.

Wait for me in the car.

Now do you believe me?

I do now, but I won't disguise the fact that when I saw your car's empty trunk

last night, I thought you might have been dreaming.

Does Cortese know that his wife's body was originally in the trunk of my car?

No, definitely not.

I must say, you played the part of a policeman very well. Modesty aside,

acting is my business, you know.

Yes, that's right. You are a stage actor.

You know something? Oh, no, you don't. Don't ask.

My part in this business stops right here.

I've had quite enough of it, thanks.

You've read my thoughts.

But I must admit, I was hoping for a different reaction.

Perhaps you'll understand what it means to be a policeman in a situation like

this. No, I'm sorry. This is something way out of my experience.

But that doesn't mean I won't help you with any further inquiries.

Goodbye and thanks.

Goodbye.

Ms. Benchy?

Well, you certainly didn't shine in the courage department.

What do you mean? You think I should get into this up to the hilt?

And, uh, you know...

I was doing it for you. Kindly leave me out of it. Apart from the fact that

helping the police with their work is a civic duty, you would also gain some

useful publicity for your show, wouldn't you?

Unfortunately,

my business keeps me occupied to such an extent that it undermined my

relationship with my wife.

Did you neglect her?

No, not really.

But the time I had available to spend with her was so very little.

But Louisa never really complained.

What were you doing yesterday afternoon?

I was involved in a business meeting that didn't wind up till way after

midnight. And then you went home?

Yes, of course.

And not finding your wife at home didn't worry you?

Well, it wasn't the first time Louisa was late home.

Quite often she stayed the night with her mother.

But didn't she tell you when she's staying the night away from home?

Yes, at the beginning of our marriage, but not afterwards.

Weren't you getting on well?

Not exactly.

It's been some time now since we fell into the habit of leading separate

lives.

So if I haven't misunderstood you, your relationship was somewhat strained.

Is that true?

When your wife went out, did she wear any jewelry or take any money?

Well, yes.

Certainly, there was a ring, which she always wore.

And was the ring valuable?

Perhaps two million.

But do you think that it could have been robbery?

Perhaps.

Poor Louisa.

And what about your lawyer?

He had a hearing of the appeal court.

One might have thought he'd have known about it yesterday.

Your details for the record, please.

Yes, of course.

Rinaldo Cortese.

Do the police really believe the motive to be robbery?

Everything seems to indicate it. I'm really very sorry about all this. Two

serious matters, one after another, the blackmail, and then, above all, your

wife's death.

Yes, it's all been pretty black.

Come on, cheer up. Yes, I must.

I really must.

By the way, what are you going to do about the blackmail business? I still

haven't decided.

Of course, if you didn't phone the police now after the murder of your

wife... Your position would be aggravated because if you, in all good

faith, had told the police your exact relationship with your wife and say you

were the inspector, what would you think?

I think it would be wiser if you paid up.

I'm sorry I won't be able to come to the funeral.

I have a case to be heard in court.

My condolences.

Thanks, Altier. Now, don't mention this to anyone.

Refer everything to me.

Very well, thanks.

See you soon. Yes, goodbye.

Oh, hello, Inspector. Come on in.

Good evening.

I'm sorry to butt in on you like this, but unfortunately this case calls for

some help from you.

Perhaps I can be of some help.

The director of my show has released me from rehearsals, and in any case, the

show won't go on for about three weeks or so.

Don't tell me you've changed your mind about my proposition.

It was my wife who egged me on. But not alone.

I, too, want a hand in this, and don't tell me women should keep out of it.

Well, I'm no male chauvinist pig when it comes to this. Would you like something

to drink?

Yes, a whiskey, please.

I was at Mrs.

Cortese's funeral today, and from a crowd of very respectable people, I

discovered a face. A certain Max Licori. Look at it.

No, I don't know him.

However, I do.

About ten years ago, he was given two years for immoral earnings.

He's now the director of a pornographic magazine.

You sure you've never seen him?

No. And that motel you went to, you'd remember him, wouldn't you?

I'd say we ought to leave for Florence tonight.

The best train is the 120.

That's a honeymoon special.

A night in a sleeping car.

Well, actually, we have a car.

Oh, I do beg your pardon, sir.

Well, he's got a point. Not a bad idea, is that?

What are you doing to me?

What's up?

My name's LaCroix. I reserved a room.

Thanks. Number three, sir.

Come.

Excuse me. After you, please.

Hmm, what an atmosphere.

Et voila.

What do you fancy?

No.

And the domino is for you.

Domino. Domino.

And I, the queen of spades.

Love and mystery.

Beautiful.

No. No. I don't like it.

And why not?

Let me choose something else.

Ah, this is it. This one's for you.

Forbidden fruits.

It suits you, you know. You should have been a priest.

I know, it's true.

It's a play motel outside of town.

There's always room at play motel.

It's the place to be when you're on the road and know

what to do.

Just stop and buy a play motel and have a lot of fun.

Drink the flow with phenol to keep the darkness from the sun.

I'm just an easy rider who's looking for a...

Could you give me room 7 on the phone?

I'll take it in the booth.

My child.

Yes, it's true. I ought to have been a priest

This is stupid.

Jesus, this wig. I can't put up with it any longer.

It looks quite good on, but the heat's impossible. How do women cope with them

every day?

How do they cope with it? They do it for vanity, and they put up with it.

You did it because the inspector suggested it, so for you, it's your

duty. You know, it's just as we suspected.

What have you discovered?

All the hanky-panky is between room three and room four. I'm sure I'm not

mistaken. Be quiet.

I'd give a lot to know what part Max Licori is playing in this dirty game.

Let's follow him

So we went and stayed at the Play Motel, and they really thought we were a pair

of lovebirds on their honeymoon.

But nothing happened for the first two days or so.

But in the meantime, we were busy living up to our story.

That was the least you could do.

But Roberta wasn't happy with the least.

Then on the third day, this Max Licuri arrived with Valeria Manzotti, the wife

of the industrialist, and they stayed in room number... Number three. We're

dealing here with people who are both unscrupulous and well-organized.

We've got to have concrete proof so as to get our hands on the big fish in this

affair

Hello there. Good afternoon.

I called you about doing some photographs. Ah, you're the one. Why

don't you go on through?

I suppose you want to get into movies.

Well, yes, I would.

Before I let my camera do any talking, I'll tell you something. With the way

you're built, you won't have trouble getting into films.

Pulling my leg?

Better still, if you like, I could help you.

I've got lots of friends in the business, you know.

I could give you a real hand.

Take off that jacket.

We'll start with some black and white material.

Oh, and take off your jeans. I want to see your legs.

What, my jeans too?

Certainly.

Nowadays, my dear, you've got to show everything.

Otherwise, a series of photographs are quite meaningless.

Hurry up now. You don't have to worry about me, for God's sake.

I'm a bit shy.

I'm quite hardened to naked girls.

They troop through here daily.

Actresses, starlets, models.

Come on now, hurry up. I can't spend too much time with you. I've other jobs to

do, you know.

Let's see now.

Yes.

More light, I think.

Well, I'm ready.

What? For a family group?

Look, as I was saying...

Photographing you like this will be quite useless.

You've got nothing to be ashamed of. Rather, you've got a lot to show. Come

on, slip off that shirt.

Let's see your tits.

I'll give you a hand here.

You don't have to worry about anything.

Ah, look, they're beautiful.

If you've got them, why not show them off?

Now, leave the shirt open.

Relax. Put your hands up. Let me prick the nipples up a bit. They've got to

stand out.

Alright. No, no, no, no, no. One more time.

Okay. Down with the shirt.

Now just relax.

When you say you will stay

all night.

Nothing can keep me from your heart.

to

Say you'll stay all night

Nothing

And keep it from your heart

Tell me baby please

Excuse me Have you gone crazy? I'm sorry You better be look go fix

yourself up in the bathroom on the left.

I'm gonna take some close-ups. No more of this

When you're through I'm ready to start taking pictures

Oh, good. There you are.

Go and stand over there by the flat.

Let's get out of here.

I only just resisted the impulse of stealing a couple of those negatives.

That would have been very unwise.

You would have made them suspicious and the inspector would never have forgiven

us. That photographer wouldn't have forgiven me had he caught me in the

darkroom. However, playing detective is madly exciting.

But don't forget to be very careful.

I must see you immediately.

Something very serious has happened.

What's it all about? Tell me. I can't talk on the phone. I must see you.

We'll meet in the usual place?

Half an hour.

Okay. Yes, bye.

What filthy swine.

There's no other way out. I'll have to pay. What are you crazy? A hundred

million? And what else can I do?

Chuck my reputation away like that?

Not to mention my husband and my children.

I'll just pawn my jewelry and pay up. That's all.

The only thing is that I'd like you to come with me when I do so. I'm not sure

that I could keep calm and stop myself from strangling that dirty little

blackmailer.

Come on, let's go.

Here, take this.

Give me that packet.

Here.

I'll be right back.

Is that all of them? Yes, I think so.

Get in. Let's go, Max.

No. I prefer to take a little walk.

You go on, Valeria.

Please come with me.

For God's sake, don't bug me. I've got to calm down my nerves. I'm all wrought

up. You go home. I'll take a walk and catch a cab, okay?

As you wish.

Bye.

Good. Now turn.

Yes.

Now hold it.

That's it.

Perfect.

Again.

Try and be more natural now.

Hold it.

Okay.

Turn around.

Keep moving.

Keep it up.

The shawl over the head.

Uh-huh. Spanish lady.

Now get the fan.

All right.

Go ahead, move, walk.

Turn around.

Let's see one more time.

Relax. From the back.

Heading for the places that we read off in tales.

We are going to Maryland, seed and green grass.

And there you will meet animals.

And you can be whoever you think to be.

Yes, we're going to Maryland, seed and green grass. Can't you hear me?

Just a minute. Let me finish. Come on, baby. What do you want?

First turn her face up, and let's try and do something about her hair. Maybe

up like this.

Okay. Anna,

while Paola's making up, we'll carry on with you.

Now you strip, but just as you feel, spontaneously.

You're in time to pick up the things that you need.

You're in time to let all your senses run free.

You always feel like a humbler.

You'll never feel like a knave.

So come and join us.

We're sure not to fail.

Heading for the places that we read often tales.

We are going to Maryland's even green grass.

And there you won't need any money.

And be whoever you think to be.

Yes, we're going to Maryland City to bring rust.

And nobody cares of your bust.

And everyone's rising.

Just a minute.

Come in.

Would you mind signing these letters, sir? I have no time at the moment. I'll

sign them later. I'll call you. Very well.

Have the bank statements come in yet? Yes, indeed, sir. Here they are.

Hello? Oh, Mr. Zellie. Yes, he's right here. I'll put him on right now.

Your wife on the phone, Mr. Zellie.

Oh, what is it, my dear?

Yes, yes, I do remember.

You mustn't worry. You say the senator's confirmed and his eminence too?

Well, that's marvellous. I'll be punctual.

Don't worry.

Bye-bye, my dear, for now.

I'm expecting big things from the meeting this evening.

Indeed, it's quite something having to coordinate your reception.

Ah, that's the result of a clean life, rectitude and a deep moral sense.

You may go now, my friend.

Young aristocratic lady, refined personality, sensual, would like to

exchange sadomasochistic experience with gentlemen of similar social and cultural

background. Discretion observed.

Right box 218, San Silvestro, Rome.

Mr. Tuselli, I assume. Yes.

My name is I. Mine is Guido.

Do sit down.

Now then.

Well the rabbits in the trap all we need is a skinner and here he is now

We

better

park somewhere else otherwise we'll be noticed

How beautiful you are.

Remove your bra.

Take it off.

Your girdle?

Yes!

We can have a real good time.

The motel has a show.

You can pass the weekend.

You can really get on down.

It's the Play Motel outside of town.

There's always room at Play Motel.

It's the place to be.

and nowhere to go.

So stop on by a flame hotel and have a lot of fun.

Drink the flow, it'll be no tale.

The darkness meets the sun.

I'm just an easy rider who's looking for...

Jesus,

he must be coming around for the fourth time.

Presumably the result of his wife's migraine. Well, in that case, she must

have staved him off since her honeymoon, right?

We followed her so we know where she lives I think it's now time for you to

take a hand but alone Alone

I've got a shrewd idea that if it works out, we'll be making giant strides. But

you've got to stay out of it, at least for now.

Get moving.

All right, I'm coming. Just a minute.

What's your hurry?

What the hell is this? Do you mind telling me who the hell you are and what

the hell you want?

You were with a man at the play motel. So what?

And who are you? His wife? Or maybe his girlfriend?

Neither, my dear. Then what's the big interest in knowing whom I've been with?

It's my business.

But it might just interest the police.

Police?

And for what reason? Just blackmail.

Blackmail? Yes. And don't play smart with me, sweetie.

You've got to be joking.

Is blackmail a joke?

But I haven't blackmailed anybody.

Oh, yes?

Well, then why not call four, five, four, three.

Guido Toselli.

Hello? Hello? Hello, who is it?

Mr. Toselli. Yes, that's right. Guido.

Who is this? It's me. Me, who? Anna.

You lousy bitch. You whore. I'll pay up. I'll pay the 300 million that I hope

that you... One day get cancer of your one salable command.

Are you satisfied?

I know nothing of this.

I'm a call girl.

That's true.

But it's my profession.

And on an average, I don't do too badly.

But so much.

With all the suffering and humiliation I put up with.

As to blackmail, I know nothing. I swear to you.

You won't be able to avoid being involved when this business comes out.

Unless we can... Bye.

Let's go.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. All right.

Ciao. Bye.

Okay, a little late. Let's go.

We'd better wait till they've all gone.

Shall we go in now? Yes.

Willie will be all alone. You know what you've got to do. Yes, don't worry.

Good evening, Luigi.

Good evening. What brings you here at this hour? I've got an appointment with

Willie. I want him to meet my girlfriend.

Go right in.

That's the editor's room.

Be careful.

What are you doing here?

Don't you know you're on call for eight in the morning? Not tonight.

You men never seem to understand anything about women.

Has it never occurred to you that the more I reject you, the more I really

want you?

But maybe I made a mistake.

Maybe I've chosen the wrong night. No, you didn't, baby.

Good evening, Mr. Liguori. Who is that girl who went out of here half an hour

ago? You mean the pretty one wearing jeans? Yes.

I don't know. I've never seen her before.

She came along with Miss Anna.

Anna?

Where is she now? She left with Willie about ten minutes ago.

She never came to collect them.

Little bitch Anna.

She's playing a double game.

Hello, it's Anna.

I can't hear you speak up. It's me Anna.

It's Anna Anna what's

going on?

Anna please answer me

We'd better inform the inspector at once.

Listen,

in the light of recent acts of a criminal type, the last being the girl

discovered last night, we come to a tangled knot that won't be easy to

disentangle.

Your

poor

late wife was murdered under mysterious circumstances.

And now, as never before, it becomes clear that we're not dealing with a

murder connected with a robbery, even though the murderer or murderers have

done everything to make it appear so.

One might be forgiven for thinking that your wife led a double life.

But I don't subscribe to that, Mr. Cortese.

Last night, as I've already told you, another woman was murdered. A certain...

Anna DeMarcus.

In the same way, with the same means with which your wife was murdered.

It must be a maniac.

I'm surprised at you. You, a lawyer, capable of the art of words, coming out

with a judgment like that. A snap judgment.

Anyway, did you know that Anna DeMarcus worked as a model at various levels?

As a photographic one, for example.

And coincidentally, in the same setup as another model.

Loredana Salvi.

Their dossier hasn't yet been filed because hers was more of a case of

murder rather than an accident.

I fail to see any possible connection between... Ah, but you might not see it.

Immersed in your business affairs, it would never have occurred to you that

your wife might have had lovers.

But it does to me.

Also because it seems the two women and the two models hired out their

undoubtedly charming bodies.

To the magazine Four Leaf Clover, owned by a certain Max Licordi, who in point

of fact isn't the owner, but a front man for someone else, and just by chance,

employs you to deal with his legal affairs. Yes, you, Mr. Alcieri.

We took several photographs of the people at your wife's funeral, and

amongst them is this one of Max Licordi.

who appears to know you very well, Mr. Cortese.

Now, for God's sake, don't say anything without talking to me first.

All right, I'll be in touch.

Will you answer me? What were you doing at the Play Motel?

Answer me.

How did you meet Anna?

And when did you meet her?

Where? Who introduced you?

Answer me, you hear me?

And why did you go to Willie with the excuse of having pictures taken?

Come on, speak up.

I want to know the truth. What were you looking for and who sent you?

And just what were you doing at the magazine?

Or I'll turn your face into hamburger.

Yes.

Has she talked? No, not yet. But we'll loosen her tongue even if we have to.

Forget it.

I want her alive. Lock her up in the cellar. Okay.

And what if they've made her talk?

Could be.

But she would have given a different version of the facts, I'm sure, as we

agreed before.

More than that, I'm worried for her life.

Patrizia alive is the only bargaining point they have.

She's a very precious hostage.

We must proceed with great cunning in order to make sure that our next move is

the right one.

You know what you've got to say.

Hello?

Mr. Cortese. Yes, speaking. Who is this?

You don't need to know that. In that case, you have nothing to say. I don't

speak to anonymous callers. I've got a certain jewel.

A jewel that might interest you.

A pin in the form of a four-leaf clover.

I don't deal in jewelry. I'm not interested.

But it's something that could interest the police.

Well, are you listening?

Yes, yes.

But give me a moment to think it over.

Call me back in ten minutes.

Five minutes.

And no later.

That business of your being blackmailed could come out over those photos.

The murder of that girl, whom you were with in that motel.

You'd be in a real mess.

And a serious one too. I advise you to accept their terms.

These people are dangerous.

Try again.

So what's your decision?

Tell me what you want of me.

Twenty million.

And what guarantee do I have that you won't go to the police?

You've got no choice.

Yes, yes, I accept.

But I don't have so much money here in cash.

I'll have to go to the bank tomorrow morning. I can't do it any earlier.

Tell him you can't wait till tomorrow.

I'm very sorry.

Either you give me the money today or I'm going to the police.

But how can I manage that?

That's your own business.

I can't possibly get the money together.

Please give me this all tomorrow morning.

All right.

So where should we fix our meeting?

Shall I come over to your place?

Yes, but no funny business, understand?

How should there be?

You've got me very neatly tied over a barrel.

And what time is your appointment?

Ten tomorrow. Where?

At a cottage 16 kilometers along the country road to the lakes.

That seems clear.

Pay up and let's get this settled once and for all.

I'm sorry, but I've got to ring off, Mr. Cortese.

Bye now.

Who is it?

Cortese.

Cortese? But I thought we were supposed to meet tomorrow morning.

As you can see, I have decided to anticipate the appointment.

Where's that pin? Over here.

You

see

that?

Even the wiliest of fish fall into the net.

And now, we must land the big one.

You? What's the matter with you? You were told never to come here. The

magazine was crawling with police.

I got away just in time.

They missed catching me by a hair.

We've been busted!

Calm down now.

Yeah? Bring off the girl.

Okay.

Come with me. Where to?

Never mind. Come on.

an inch or I'll blast her brains.

Surprised? He's lying horizontal.

I paid him in the same coin that you intended for me.

And yet on the phone we agreed, no funny business.

And you better not try any now.

I've got the pin.

Where did you find it?

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that.

You should be more concerned that your game is over.

Sure was a clever way of making money.

Not bad to install two front men to run the motel and the magazine.

So as to blackmail the rich and depraved with compromising photographs.

And to blackmail yourself to create an alibi.

Only that you couldn't have foreseen that your wife's suspicions might have

been aroused.

So just as she was about to find out, you didn't think twice about removing

her permanently.

Just as you did with Loredana Salvi and Ana de Marquez.

I haven't killed anybody.

That's worse.

To kill someone, you need a lot of guts.

You're yellow.

You had them killed.

Well, there's no time like the present to remedy that little defect.

Hold it, police.

Hold it there.

You see now how an unloaded gun can be useful?

Well, no. I might just as well have been unarmed.

Oh, no. You don't walk into danger unarmed. It's suspicious.

If Mr. Cortese had guessed, God knows what might have happened.

It's like the proverb, all's well that ends well.

Well, the next time you feel like making love, try and find a motel without

mirrors. Don't worry, Inspector. The next time we feel like that, we'll bring

our own mirrors.

Oh, don't forget. My name and photograph all over the papers.

All right.

Maybe rainbows, wonderful things.

I'm always hoping because I know.

Yes, I know I'll be happy, yeah.