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A bit more gravy would be much appreciated.

Extra sauce for me too.

Here you go.

What was that?

He's a nice guy, but he always has stomach problems.

He's still getting used to the place.

No problem again, I bet.

No, why?

Gentlemen, a moment of your attention, please.

The warden wants to say a word.

Gentlemen, I want to discuss something with you.

It may sound a bit strange...

...but the Justice Department has picked us...

...with regards to an experiment.

They picked us because we're here for the long term.

Everybody in this room...

...has decided to spend a large number of years here.

When I refer to the Four Day March...

...I'm not referring to the term of your jail sentence...

...but to an event that's organised in the city of Nijmegen every year.

Five of you will be allowed to participate.

Five of you can go stretch your legs, this year.

Of course, you're not supposed to escape.

Well... who?

Yes. -Stay seated, jerk.

Van Veen, sir. -We need five volunteers.

Yes, that's number one. Who else?

I said stay seated, asshole.

If there are no volunteers, I'll pick them myself.

You. -Me? -You.

THE FIVE ARE MARCHING IN

And you.

Thank you for your attention. Enjoy your meal.

Well, that's criminal. -I don't even like cycling.

It's not about cycling. It's about walking.

Walking? On bread and water?

The Four Day March? Where did they get that idea?

But if the men don't want to, we can't force them.

They'll want it. Once they get used to the idea.

Yes, yes.

Well, read it to me.

Hendrik Kater, 31 years old. Pimp, 1,5 years.

Specialised in blackmail.

Cornelis Hoeding, 38 years old. Car dealer.

Three convictions.

And not for changing car tyres.

Johannes Everhart, 49 years old. 42 months for fraud.

The Director. -Excuse me?

That's his nickname. The Director.

Dirk Nachtegaal, 47 years old. Fitter and turner.

Two years. -Specialised in safes.

Pieter van Veen, 23 years old. Student. Two years.

Art theft. -That's number 5, the last one.

I want to have a word with him.

Van Veen, to the warden. -Yes, I'll be there.

Gentlemen, make room, please.

Streetwalker.

Van Veen, warden.

That's fine, thanks.

Yes, Van Veen, come in.

Have a seat.

Cigarette?

There's no need to worry. We've got no complaints about you.

I had you brought over here because of the Four Day March experiment.

Before it starts, I think we should discuss the past.

The Lombardi Venus. My favourite statuette.

I have to show you.

Beautiful, no?

Are they afraid she'll run away?

The insurance requires it.

The day after tomorrow she'll go to the auction.

You say you stole that statuette and you hid it.

And when you were arrested, you told us where you hid it.

But we never ever found the statuette.

That's why you got an extra high sentence.

Also because you were suspected of multiple burglaries in the same gallery.

Student sentenced to two years

Burglary at night

Young student stole statuette worth half a million

Art dealer Vos victimised again

Tonight, a movie will be shown in the canteen.

Except for those with social restrictions.

That was my leg. -Oh, sorry.

How do you like the movie?

I asked how you like the movie. -Oh, not bad.

What?

That wasn't me, man.

Shut up.

Do you do that on purpose? -What?

Farting.

Come on, that wasn't me. -Just shut up.

That's a good movie.

Ass kissers.

They won't last a day.

Go fuck your mattress.

Out of the way, Uncle Dirk. Get lost, Surinamese idiot.

Try that on me, mate.

Come on. Come on.

Cor.

Cor.

Is everything ready for their departure tomorrow? -Yes, everything.

You're already registered as participants and everything's been paid.

And here are your papers. Show them on arrival.

And don't lose them.

And these are your medical statements.

And enough pocket money for everybody. Here you are.

For you. And for you.

And for you.

I count on your full cooperation, just like we agreed.

You won't be accompanied by a guard.

You're responsible for yourself. It's a matter of honour.

And I want to see you all back with a gold medal on your chest.

They're fine men, sir. It'll go well for sure.

I hope so.

Good luck.

Tapu mofo.

What did he say to you? -He told me to shut up.

Four days.

The things you can do in four days. -I could go to Paramaribo and back.

Hang out in Amsterdam and make another kid.

Four days.

You could steal 30 cars. You wouldn't have to work for a year.

It belongs to the Catholics.

At least the food will be good.

Nuns.

I'll be damned, single women.

The walkers from Leeuwarden.

You're right on time.

You don't want to miss the flag parade at 7 PM.

Shall I show you the way? -Reverend.

You were right. The food's really good here.

But we can forget about getting laid.

I always put powder in my socks first. -No, I always powder my feet first.

I don't think it makes a difference. -It depends on what you're used to.

I've been doing it like this for years.

No, I always put it in my socks first.

At least I brought enough powder. If you make sure we have band-aids...

I brought everything.

Gentlemen, this is the dorm.

This is your domain for the next couple of days.

I'm sure you'll be happy here. The beds are just fine.

As you see, there are some fellow walkers.

Can I move that bed that way? -That shouldn't be a problem.

We can solve that with a bit of camaraderie.

Gentlemen, I wish you a nice walk.

Bye father. -Move it, jerk.

Let me check the number of that under-blanket.

Mind if I have a look at the number of the under-blanket?

What? -Didn't you hear the father ask for the number?

No. -It needs to be checked.

Take that jacket too.

Get stuffed. -What's wrong?

Have a look for yourself.

I can't say the words.

The fish population is growing again in the Netherlands.

Yes, I heard about that. -Yes, the fish are coming back.

But if they use that American invention, the population might shrink again.

They invented a new way of fishing. -How is that?

It's a very new method. -What?

They use a cuckoo clock.

A water-tight cuckoo clock.

They let the cuckoo clock sink...

...from the boat.

They let it sink on a line.

And the cuckoo clock sinks to the bottom.

So it stands on the bottom and fish are curious.

They researched this in laboratories.

They researched the curiosity of fish.

Fish are curious.

You let the cuckoo clock sink to the bottom.

And when the cuckoo clock's on the ground, the fish come.

They're curious. They want to know what time it is.

They look at the clock and you pull it up.

To the surface of the water.

In the boat you have a little rubber hammer.

And when they come up...

And the great thing is, you never catch small ones.

No, never small ones. -Why is that?

They can't tell the time, man.

What did he say, uncle Dirk? -That we can kiss his ass.

What?

Where are you going, jerk?

I'm going for a walk.

And then I'll go to bed. -Sleep well, kid.

Where are you going? -Amsterdam.

Ok, get in. -Yes?

Have I seen you before? -I wouldn't know.

Yes, I've seen you before. -Maybe from the pub.

No, not from the pub. What does it matter.

Off to Amsterdam.

Here, catch.

Have you see Siddhartha? -What?

My puss. Siddhartha.

Siddhartha. Come up and leave the door open.

Where's Marcia?

Come here.

Where is Marcia?

I live here.

How is that possible? All her things are still here.

I'm renting her room. For a year.

Have you got her address? -She came back once for her suitcase.

She was with a man. Not her father.

A tall blond guy.

Terribly square character. -Vos.

You're Pieter, aren't you? -How do you know?

Your name's on the back of your letters.

I always forward them, but deliver this one yourself.

The address is on the phone book.

Hey, do you love me?

You should know. You had enough time to think there.

Thanks.

If you ran away, you can hide here.

Here.

Thanks a lot.

Where have you been, bastard. I warned you.

I think it's time for a little talk.

Where have you been tonight? -None of your business.

Well? Well?

Leave me alone.

You don't want to put us into a bad mood, do you?

Do what you want. I don't care.

Completely sober.

Come on.

Let's go. We'll deal with it tomorrow.

Are you in trouble? Can I help you?

A bit of water, maybe?

So that broad is now having horizontal fun with that art creep.

And she's living it up, while you're in jail.

That's just great.

Look, rain, asshole.

So she really fucked you over.

Or are you lying, asshole?

What a mess.

Some freedom. Walking my ass off.

Checkpoint

Stop talking about that fucking statuette.

I'm hardly able to walk anymore.

Or did you hide it yourself after all.

Yes or no? -No, I'm not lying about it.

You'd better not. Besides, how did the cops know you were the one?

I don't know. Someone ratted on me.

They pulled me straight out of my bed.

And you confessed like a good boy. -What else could I do?

But the statuette wasn't where you said it was.

Where was it then? -I don't know.

I know one thing. No more holiday trips.

That's it. There are limits.

You never tell me how much you get paid for my work.

What did they think of it in Tokyo?

They love it.

They asked for some more time.

To call in experts, of course.

But I'm not worried about that.

Fantastic.

Can't be distinguished from the real thing.

You'd swear.

Tell me honestly. How long does a Modigliani take you?

Two hours or so. -Unbelievable.

I'm getting so fed up.

If you make 3 more for me, you'll get a couple of weeks of holiday.

Really? Are you serious?

Besides, it's about time you got back to your own work.

I'll organise an exhibition.

Are you sure about that?

I'll tell you something. And don't laugh.

One day, they'll be forging your paintings.

Uncle Dirk, what's that for?

That's to get a tan.

Look at him. He had a whole bottle.

That's not very nice.

I wonder if a dark skin is still a disadvantage these days.

We started with over 13,000 walkers on the first day...

...but you know how it rained and what misery...

Hello.

If you need to go to Amsterdam tonight, I can give you a lift.

Same place, same time? -Yes, well, you know...

This young man isn't going to Amsterdam tonight.

To Amsterdam? You're not going to Amsterdam tonight.

Just come with me. -Oh well, whatever you want.

Who's that chick? -Can't you see?

Who are they? -I don't know all 15,000 walkers.

No, that's true.

Did you take the pictures?

Keep moving your foot. -Yes, moving is the most important.

-Move, move. -Yes, the first day.

The first step is the hardest, you know.

Cor? Come, poker.

Come on, uncle Dirk.

Taking cops to the cleaner's. I've got to see that.

Aren't you playing poker?

No, I'm seeing someone.

Wait a moment, Director. I'll get some more beer.

Am I interrupting anything?

No, of course not. My friend was just leaving.

What? -I said leaving.

Sit down, darling.

Are you going to... -Do you want to watch?

What if someone comes in? -You make sure that doesn't happen.

Me? -Yes, you.

Forgot something? -Oh God. Black and white.

Have fun. Mole with eyebrows.

Maybe the father's still available.

Hello, father. -Had a nice walk?

Yes, yes. -Good.

I always say: Without the Four Day March, we'd forget we had legs.

With all that running these days.

We're always rushing, but never quietly walking.

It was great, with all those people. -So you agree.

We're always surrounded by nerve-wrecking chaos.

This is how we find our true selves again.

We achieve some unity between body and soul.

Are your friends having fun?

Yes, don't you worry about that.

I'm glad to hear that.

They're having fun.

I'll continue on my rounds then. -Bye, sir.

You're still here? -Reverend.

I've done my rounds. And you? Not going to bed?

Yes, I'm also very tired.

In that case...

After this cigarette, I'll be going to bed as well.

What was that?

What did you say? Nothing...

No.

Excuse me.

Good night. -Good night.

I'm going to Amsterdam. -Bye.

Will you keep your mouth shut?

I have to know the truth.

Damn. -Don't count on me.

Hey, having fun?

Hello. -Hello.

Hello. -Hi, beautiful.

Finished walking?

A few more days of that Four Day March and I'll go totally crazy.

If you want me to send somebody else... a correspondent...

No, because... look at this... I've got some pictures.

Do you know him? -No. -The one in the middle?

I know the gorilla, the ape face. Not the little one.

Well let's find out. -Is it important?

It could be relevant to the Four Day March...

...because it's a very strange group of walkers.

Yeah, strange characters.

Darling, give this to Felsenthal. he has a good memory.

Let him have a look.

What are you going to do? Walk or lay down?

Lay down.

Shall I send my correspondent or come myself?

I know you and that sport.

Stupid faggot.

Yes? What do you want?

Where did he go?

Why would I answer that if you don't answer me?

Cheeky. -He can come home any moment.

But who are you?

You?

No shit. Amateurs.

I should beat you up. I saw you yesterday. There.

Believe me, Pieter. He doesn't want to let me go.

Until he knows where the Venus is. -What?

So where is it, Pieter? -As if I know that.

You're lying.

Your story doesn't make sense, sister.

Hello?

I wanted to go home but I saw we had company.

Friends of mine. -No problem?

Yes, absolutely. Don't rush.

Ok, if you prefer it that way. -Bye.

He's not coming. Can't we talk about it, Pieter?

I want to talk to you, Pieter. -Hurry up man.

We've got no time for that. Come along.

Come on. I know bitches like her.

The Four Day March? -That's what he said.

Well, everything's possible, these days.

And the other one, the black one? Did you know him?

Does he know anything? -Pieter? No.

Certain? -Certain.

It probably doesn't mean much. Just a fool who's in love.

That boy's crazy about you. Don't forget that. -Yes.

He's proven that before.

These type of things are a nuisance.

Are you playing for money? -How much?

Three.

I'll take four.

Oh God.

Another four hundred guilders.

How do you do it, damn.

Cor, it's a queen of hearts.

And it should be a bitch of spades.

Uncle Dirk, do us a favour.

You're all on your own then.

Keep your mouth, uncle Dirk.

Three hundred extra.

I pass.

Uncle Dirk. -Are you insane? -Come on.

We're in it together. Come on.

In the Four Day March, not in this.

Come on.

Hurry, uncle Dirk. You're slowing down the game.

Now what? -More, come on.

I'll be damned.

You're such a greedy old man.

No.

Let's sit down here. Here.

Oh, God. Herma and Sperma.

Did you miss the last liana home, last night?

I think you owe us an explanation. -Do I get a chance?

Let's hear what he has to say.

I don't know exactly, but where his broad lives...

...there's tons of stuff there.

Stuff?

Art, paintings, statuettes, antiques, that kind of stuff.

So what? -There's an enormous safe there.

Don't think that turns me on.

Don't try to talk yourself out of it.

If you don't find it interesting...

What do you call interesting?

Look.

Where did you get these? -From that Vos guy.

From that Vos guy? -What are they?

Stamps. -Stamps?

So he collects stamps. So what?

These? -Yes.

What kind of stamps are they? -Customs stamps.

What's the use? -Did he have any more?

He had a tin full of them. In a briefcase.

Are they worth anything?

They are in his branch. Free import and export.

Bullshit. It's easy to get a suitcase full of diamonds across the border.

Paintings are another story.

Does he forge paintings?

I would think so. Or else he wouldn't need these.

See? I knew he was a con man.

Yes, I'm a good friend of Freddy's. Yes, our Freddy.

I was at Freddy's the other day and I saw a great painting.

A Modigliani.

It was so strange. It was still wet.

How's that possible?

Why do you call me about it?

Aren't you an art expert? -Yes. What do you want?

I would like to meet you, Mr Vos.

Or I can just come to your art gallery tomorrow.

Let's say I get an envelope there with ten 1000 guilder notes.

Let's do that. -And then what? After that?

No, that will be it, of course.

But tomorrow is impossible. You have to wait a day.

The day after tomorrow, at the latest.

Or else I'll talk.

I'll bring the money myself. But where?

I don't want to see you here. -I'll be in the Boyfriend, that bar.

But you don't know me. How do we do that?

That's not a problem. Just ask for Hansje. That'll do.

Can I get a whiskey, darling?

The kid's with the two boy scouts, so let's discuss things.

Vos is a con man.

He has art stolen from his place and the insurance pays.

And then he sells it on the black market.

He must have an awful amount of black money.

I'll pay him a little visit.

Can you get me a car? -Not a problem.

A civilised model?

Good. Pick me up tonight at the motel.

That gives me time to make myself look better.

There's that nosey woman again. We should teach her a lesson.

She doesn't look bad though.

Are you all still in good shape? -You bet. Ready for anything.

Yeah, sure. Can I ask you something?

Yes, what was it that got your attention, young lady?

You're such an interesting group of walkers.

You mean our angling association The Rudd Fish?

Yes, that's the one. Could we discuss this quietly?

I love fishing stories.

You should know that angling is a real men's sport.

The presence of a woman could ruin the concentration...

...and that's terrible, especially when you're reeling one in.

Darling, our chairman doesn't feel like talking.

Go home, find a man, learn to cook...

...get children and grow some breasts.

Bloody asshole. -Stop.

What a fucking bitch. -Those are his tools.

Your balls.

Are you alright, Arnie? Can you walk a bit?

My idea was to surprise my wife with something really valuable.

I was thinking about one of the French impressionists.

I know it'll be very hard to find, but that's why I came to you.

Oh, my wife. Marcia.

Goodbye.

I think he's with your other friends and they're planning something.

But what? I'll wait and see.

I first have to see a work relation tonight.

Who is it? -You don't know him.

He doesn't know me yet either. I only talked to him on the phone.

I'll take your car so I'll be back faster.

You look really good, you know.

A whiskey, please. -Go, business.

I see, thank you.

Would you like a drink too? -Yes, please, a whiskey.

Another whiskey, please. -Here you are.

Business? -It depends. I'm not into old.

Is 50 guilders enough? -That's far beneath my price. 100.

Ok, it's a deal.

You look really good for your age, you know?

I'm sure you like some variation. -What did you think?

You've got a nice tan.

Cheers. To our first meeting. -Cheers.

Where are we going? -That's a surprise.

Don't be like that. Where? -First we go for a drive.

For a drive? -Yes.

Well, it goes so.

You have a tientje. -A what?

You have a tientje in the pot.

Op the table, in the midden.

Yes, a tientje like this. Blue, with the king up it.

He has a hat and a beard. See?

In there.

And now you have your tientje up de table.

And your hands up the table with your fingers up.

Understood?

You understand?

That's what it's called.

Now you have to say what you think.

How many matches?

Twelve, I understand that.

I'll remember.

Two times five.

And who is rich?

Three, three. Let me look Nothing.

For the pot.

One more time. One more time.

Uncle Dirk, the Director needs you.

Get lost, please. Get lost. I'm winning.

Uncle Dirk, the Director urgently needs you.

Damn, I almost forgot. What a shock.

Damn, I was just winning.

Thanks a lot.

I don't need this. Once in my life I'm winning and this dipstick ruins it.

You'll get another chance to go after those English hawkers. Listen.

Cor and I went to this Vos character.

You too?

I thought it was finished.

No, it's only beginning. That man is made of gold.

Nice for when you get out of the can.

By that time, somebody else emptied the tree.

No, we're going to do it...

...and you'll do your magic on the safe. -Goodnight. Do you want be back in jail?

Am I disturbing? -No, for the first time in your life.

Sit down, good man. Nice to have you here.

I don't know if you know, but there's a very nice program on tonight.

There's dancing and an orchestra.

I love entertainment. Light entertainment.

Let's go. -I'll offer you a beer.

He offers us a beer. Go right ahead.

No need. I just took some English bobbies to the cleaner's.

Are you coming?

We're going dancing.

Just great, uncle Dirk.

I love that music. We played it a lot at home.

Does your wife like it too? -Yes, even more than me.

On Saturdays, my daughter comes over with the grandchildren.

And then we play in the garden and they make a mess.

And I tell them to leave the plants alone because I look after the plants.

I have a nice rose bush. White one on the left, red on the right.

I look after the plants myself. My wife loves plants.

She's always beautiful. Always beautiful.

On Saturdays, they come from Haarlem, by train.

I'm always sad when they leave.

Those kids are my greatest possession.

When I play in the grass with the grandchildren.

Do you see them often? -They visit every week. Every week.

Sometimes they fight in the garden, but that's normal.

When they leave, I bring them back.

We eat some Chinese and then they go back to The Hague.

It's the highlight of my life.

Everybody needs a bit of company.

That's what keeps me going as an old man.

Everybody needs something to hold on to.

Corry, you're on again. -They're calling you.

I've got to go. Nice to meet you. I hope we'll meet again.

Old liar. That's what you are, Dirk.

What does it all matter?

Marcia, darling, that new work relation is taking a bit longer.

I'm glad I didn't wait until the day after tomorrow.

It would have cost a lot more.

But you understand I have to offer that guy something to drink.

You know how it goes. One pub after the other.

I'll probably have to dump him on some kind of slut as well.

That's the downside of this business.

I've been thinking about the strange visits those last couple of days.

Something's about to happen.

I think those fake gangsters want to make a quick buck while they're out.

I'll take the gamble and buy the Faber collection tomorrow.

I can always sell it in South-America.

Including the insurance money, we'd make a bundle.

Think about it, honey: South-America. Of course I'll take you with me.

You didn't think I'd stay with one of these bitches in those joints?

When I've got you at home...

See you in a bit. Bye.

Don't make me sick.

I don't know what that little devil's doing, but it'll be ok.

Darling, don't you worry.

Everything will be alright with Hans.

That darling can look after himself.

Can you speak freely?

God, Marcia, it's terrible.

Hansje is... he's dead.

Murdered. Murdered by that bastard.

That con man. That horrible forger.

But I'll get him, Marcia. I swear.

Look what I brought.

The original Faber collection.

A shame they'll steal this tonight. -We can keep it.

Take this to Central Station. Put it in a locker.

And look after the key really well. -Of course.

Some luck. That jerk has a blister like a water bed.

Guys, this is our last chance to discuss it.

Because it's really time to act. At least, if we all agree.

Your friends are in a hurry today. You wouldn't think it was the third day.

They can do what they want. I don't need them.

Denk speaking, Mr Vos. I'd like to meet you again.

Tonight even, if it was up to me.

Can we meet in the Asomoto hotel in Amsterdam?

Good. Around 8 PM?

I would really appreciate the charming company of your wife.

You can reach me around 6 PM under number... one moment... 3484.

Thank you, Mr Vos.

Let's get out of here quickly or else...

Don't look. Keep walking.

Hey, the government hotel in Leeuwarden.

How are you?

The fucking bitch.

Here they come. Here they come.

Bring the car away and get the other one.

And take the Director to his appointment.

Give me that light.

Turn it on.

Wait. I'll have a look.

Vos sent his woman ahead. -Don't panic.

I don't know what he has in mind, but she'll be here soon.

Let's wait.

I see lights.

She's not going beyond the gate. Excellent.

Thank God.

Vos must be very sure of himself. -With the money safe at Central Station.

The poor bastards are being used by Vos and by us.

A signal. The Director. We have to go.

How far are you, Dirk?

She left, the bitch. I couldn't call earlier.

That asshole kept me there. That ball buster.

Now he's on the way to you.

What? We've been had. It's empty.

Get out of there. Don't worry about me. I'll be OK.

Get out. -Where did he go? He must be outside.

That's looking good. Just in time.

I only see three of them.

The young guy isn't with them. -I'll be damned.

At least they're out in time.

Look, the woman starts to drive too.

Damn, there's Vos.

That went well. When you left he wanted to leave to, to call his buddies here.

You should have seen his face.

But there's only one person in charge and that's me.

We're making good money, darling. The insurance has to pay.

The statuette's gone.

The candle. They couldn't know that.

I don't know anything about it. -Sit down.

Hello, police?

Yep, patience is a virtue. -Please shut up.

Now we wait until he calls the station. -About time.

That bastard's a pain in the ass.

The safe's completely empty. Everything's gone.

And I know who did it. I saw them.

One of those guys broke into my place before. The case with the Venus.

Now the Faber collection. And my secretary's dead.

They killed her. Yes, come fast.

You knew about the statuette. I don't trust you anymore.

There's too much going on in your pretty head.

It's much too risky.

Marcia.

Filthy murderer. -Don't.

Listen to me.

I got the suitcase from the station. Here are your things, you rip-off.

It's not true. They ripped me off. They stole my statuette.

Let me explain. -That's quite enough, gentlemen.

Police.

He did it. He killed them. He ripped off the insurance. He did it.

And we heard something about a statuette.

Venus.

Damn, boy.

Hey, hello, you again? You always show up when my puss is gone.

Siddhartha.

Come on up.

Hey, good morning. -What kind of filth is that?

This? -Yes, those photos. -Beautiful, aren't they?

Where did you get them? What kind of dirty game is this?

Bunch of perverts. Assholes. A filthy mess.

If you want to see the bottom half, you have to come in.

Of me? Get lost, man.

That asshole. -We can't find him.

We're fucked. We have to finish together.

We have to find him.

Go back to your mother. Or you won't be able to find her.

...around 20 years old.

A boy.

Have you seen a little boy with a bit of a goat's face?

Hello. -Hello.

You're quite far ahead.

I see that your feet are much better than yesterday.

You've got lots of flowers.

Beautiful, aren't they?

I think he must be behind us

But we walked fast all the time.

I don't think we'll catch up with him before the finish.

Next time, just do a quiet little con job and all will be fine.

There he is. -There's the asshole.

This is costing me 25 years of my life.

Bravo, boys. Fantastic.

I have to say I'm very content with you. Very content.

Truly content.

I'm very happy with you.

You walked the distance. I'm very happy with you.

Glad you're here. -What did I do to deserve that?