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Thanks a lot!

Narcotics Bureau?

Will you put me through to Charles Sturgis quickly, please?

- 'Not here.' - Alright, then. Murphy somebody.

'Murphy.' - Hello, Mr Murphy.

I've been trying to locate Charles. Can you get a message to him?

'Go ahead.'

Tell him, I think it's worked.

The man that I'm to meet is from Philadelphia and they call him Mac.

- It's Frank McNally, I'm certain of it. - 'No one's seen him.'

I know no one has seen him, but this is the man.

- 'How did you play it?' - They think I'm an addict and I need it.

Now listen. He's calling here and then we're going to a club.

- Will you have somebody follow me? - 'Sure.'

Chow's, if possible.

- 'You alright?' - Sure, I'm alright.

I'm shaking like a leaf, but it'll pass.

- 'Take it easy.' - Bye.

Hi, sweetie. You look swell this evening.

Hmm...

I should've dressed for you. Hmm...

Forgive me, honey.

Find yourself a table, doll.

Frank! Joe won't let me work behind the bar...

Fade, honey, fade. The usual, Joe.

I could sell the stuff around for you. I'm good enough for that, ain't I?

- How's it going? - Like clockwork.

- I can never understand it. - You ought to, by now.

Yeah, maybe. I still don't get the percentage.

Somebody wants to get real loaded, that I can understand.

It's normal, if you know what I mean. But this, I don't get.

I'll never figure how guys get themselves hooked like this.

Still if it makes you happy, it makes me happy. It's all money.

Joe, I want you to do something for me.

Get hold of Jack, give him some dough, tell him to lie low for a couple of weeks.

Something's cooking on the other side. I want to give it my personal attention.

I'll need to see Jack when I come back.

- Like clockwork. - That's what I said.

I'll see you, Joe.

Move along!

Sorry about your kid sister, Charles. We just couldn't get you in time.

Break it up there! The show's over!

Come along now, break it up there!

♪ I don't go for tennis in shorts

♪ Don't play the Wimbledon courts

♪ I must say, I'm nothing at sports

♪ Anyone for love?

- Yeah? - Straight scotch.

Sure.

♪...I'd probably freeze, fall down, break both of my knees

♪ But one sport I'm really at ease

♪ Anyone for love?

♪ I've never won any medals

♪ For being clever or bright

♪ I'm just a living, loving soul

♪ Who simply wants to rock and roll

♪ I'm clumsy At checkers and chess

♪ Golfing... I'm really a mess

♪ But don't lose my name or address

♪ Anyone for love?

Two Martini and dry. One with ice.

♪ For hockey... I've little concern

♪ I can't skate, I never could learn

♪ But one thing I constantly yearn

♪ Anyone for love?

♪ Duck-hunting... I shoot the decoy

♪ Yachting... run into a buoy

♪ But one sport I really enjoy

♪ Anyone for love?

♪ I've never set any records

♪ At games that take any strength

♪ To lead the field romantically

♪ A girl must save her energy

♪ I hate picnics... can't live out of a can

♪ Outdoors is always so damp

♪ But indoors, shake hands with a champ

♪ Anyone for love?

♪ Anyone for love? ♪

She's got it. We've got customers like that, too.

But they tip good! Ha-ha!

No! No!

No! No!

Let me just...

Let go!

No!

Oh, please...

Well... where have you been?

I crawled around on my belly in the gutter,

looking for dope-peddlers and needle-pushers,

the same filthy thing, day in and day out.

I get a little tired, too.

I'd like to get hold of a couple of million dollars from one of these foundations,

hire a few doctors, find out why people keep sticking needles in themselves.

I'd like to do that a lot, but I'm too busy here,

trying to find out how the junk gets into the country.

I figure that's more important.

I get discouraged, too.

Every now and again, we get some junkie in here who's so far down the line

he's making half-a-buck profit on a $20 shot.

He doesn't even know what year it is, never mind who's hiring him.

It doesn't seem to add up, does it?

- Is that all? - No, that's not all.

If you'd quit playing the personal crusader and check in with the department,

you might find out what you're accomplishing.

Just what are we accomplishing?

We got the little joker in here who's supplying your waitress friend.

Just another slimy, broken-down...

Who knows?

Listen...

Alright, so your contact says his name was Cashling.

I-I-I didn't get his name.

Would you recognise him?

I... I guess so. If I saw him.

I got news for you, you're gonna see him...

Now!

Is that the guy?

Take him out.

Sit down, Cashling.

We wanna hear some more about this friend of yours.

- 'What's his name? McNally?' - 'I told you about him yesterday.'

You know what morphine is and what it does to you?

You asked me that yesterday, too.

And you know you can't just bring it ashore like that.

Well, I...

Look, guys, everybody tries to pick up a little extra.

Yesterday, you told us about a man you met in a bar in Bordeaux.

- I'd like to check those names again. - What names?

Start with the name of the man you met in the bar.

We were just having a meeting. It was just a guy, I didn't hear his name.

Well, suppose you tell us the names you did hear!

Look, I don't wanna get in no kind of trouble.

Cashling, you're in so much trouble now, it's gonna make your ears wiggle!

You can help yourself if you quit stalling. Tell us everything you know.

I heard 'em talk about one guy called Salko.

- And Guido. - Go on.

- Then there was this Mac character... - McNally? Concentrate on McNally.

Tell us everything you know about him. Everything.

Oh... he was some kind of a bigshot.

Frank McNally, I think his name was.

But he used to change around quite a bit.

He could be O'Connell sometimes, and O'Hara.

Interpol figures he's back in the same old racket under a new name.

Yeah, whaddya got?

'Radio from Interpol London to Narcotics Bureau New York.

'Information received that McNally's partner Salko living here under false papers.

'Do you require any action from us?'

Tell 'em to sit on him, keep him on ice.

Murphy, I've told you a dozen times that Salko's in Europe.

And wherever he is, McNally can't be far away.

Now, let's stop kidding each other and send me over there.

- I'll think about it. - All you do is think about it!

Will you stop trying to fight a one-man war? I'll let you know!

What's eating him?

He wants to bring in McNally.

Well, why not?

Well, this is a bit before your time...

Sturgis's sister used to work for us.

McNally murdered her.

Before that, I figured Sturgis was the best man we ever had.

He still is.

This is to Interpol Paris.

Notify London: interested Salko.

Hold immediate action,

pending arrival tomorrow our representative Charles Sturgis.

Interpol's making the world smaller every day now for the international criminal.

By turning up a file, Interpol can tell you if a crook smokes Turkish cigarettes,

twitches his nose when talking...

- Or hates spaghetti? - What does Salko hate?

Right...

It was here in the Mediterranean that this group caused the most trouble.

Tangier, Marseille, Naples. Cigarettes on the whole, you understand?

Got quite nasty in the end.

Quite a surprising number of the chaps turned up dead or disappeared.

Most of the survivors, we feel, are doing morphine and heroin now.

That was McNally's old line.

All we have on McNally is a sort of composite mental picture.

No one's ever seen him. There are no photographs.

He works behind other people. We have heard it said that he's insane.

The only way we can find him is through one of his lurid friends.

About this Salko...

Uh-huh, Salko?

He's had a go at a bit of everything, including white slavery.

He's been quite discreet lately, changed everything about himself,

his methods, his habits, his name, even his face.

Taken himself apart, you might say.

But we've put him back together again like Humpty-Dumpty,

with the aid of three or four other countries.

He's in for a big surprise. Here, take a look at the ugly brute.

You'll find him changed, of course. Largely for the worst.

Anyway, we're paying him a visit later on today.

Go inside.

You needn't wait.

Shut your mouth.

How long have you been working for us?

How long have you been working for the company?

I didn't hear what you said.

I'm in a hurry. If everything is alright, may I have the case back?

Why are you so nervous?

Stay around a while.

You know something?

You're very beautiful.

Hmm... What have they done with Salko?

Get Allison over here with his little brush.

Looks as though somebody's taken Humpty-Dumpty apart again.

Ah, a woman. Lovely set of prints.

Couldn't ask for better if you invited her round to the Yard.

Well, let's get to work and see if we can find a few more.

Right, sir.

Well, look who's here.

Frank... please get rid of them.

I can't spoil the party, darling, it only started yesterday.

But, Frank, I've got to talk...

I want to talk to you now. You've been a naughty girl.

Back in a minute, a little business, chums!

A very naughty girl.

I've heard all about it. You scared a little, darling?

Yes, I know how you feel. The first kill's always a bit trying.

I'd no idea you were such a good shot.

You must try one of those relaxing pills or that hot stuff they advertise...

Don't joke, Frank! If you won't help me, I don't know who will.

I'll help you, doll.

It's just going to be a little expensive, that's all.

I'll take care of everything. My partner is no great loss.

You haven't got to worry about anything, you just go on looking beautiful.

I wish someone would paint you. I wish I could.

I'd rather see you hung in the Royal Academy than...

...well, than just hung.

Fortunately, my partner hasn't been around much lately, he won't be missed.

Now, I've got something I want you to do for me.

No.

Things are moving rather fast for me just now, I'm going to need you.

- Find somebody else. - And you're going to need me, Gina.

- Just leave me alone! - Alone?

Hmm... Have you any idea what would happen to you if I left you alone?

Don't you know what happens to girls who shoot people?

The law's very strict about this sort of thing, you know?

It says you can't go around shooting people

no matter how unpleasant you find their advances.

Awfully silly, isn't it? But there you are.

But when you have good friends to take care of things...

Yes, now, I have to go presently to see some people later on tonight.

I'm going to Rome in the morning. I want you to go to Lisbon.

Your tickets are in here. This is where I want you to go in Lisbon.

There's something I want you to pick up and bring over to me in Rome.

What is it?

Just something I want you to pick up, darling.

Will you meet me?

It's all taken care of.

Now, now, now. Don't worry about what's happened today.

Unless you decide not to do as I tell you, then you can start worrying.

You see, doll, we both need each other.

Here's a little present for you.

Hmm?

Hmm... I may borrow it back later, but just now it's yours.

You just want me to get it through Customs.

Oh, Gina. Now don't be so cruel.

Hmm... Say your mum gave it to you. Don't forget to smile at the boys.

- Frank? - Yeah?

Sometimes I think you're a little mad.

Well, I got a certificate a long time ago to say I was sane.

I'll bet you haven't got one.

- Coming through now, sir. - Ah...

It's faster than I imagined. We're in luck, aren't we?

"Have verified finger print code number 845 as Gina Broger.

"Holding Greek passport number 8241 issued Athens 10th April, 1950.

"No known criminal record, but friendly with McNally and Salko.

"Whereabouts at present unknown."

Hmm... very good.

- Gittings? - Yes, sir?

- What are the chances of finding her? - Pretty good.

- Take this down, man. - Yes, sir.

"To Interpol Paris.

"Excellent. And thanks very much.

"Will you please circularise all bureaus

"and alert all immigration authorities?"

- How much Portuguese money have you? - About 5,000 escudos.

How much Portuguese money do you have?

Seven thousand escudos.

Excuse me just a moment, please, senhorita?

Extraordinary, these mañana countries, don't you think, what? Ha-ha!

Don't suppose you've ever been in Bolivia?

I'll give you a tip.

Never arrive in Bolivia on a Saturday, Sunday or Tuesday.

Sorry to keep you waiting, senhorita.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

"Interpol Lisbon to Interpol London.

"Gina Broger arrived this morning.

"Registered Hotel Grande Nacional, Estoril.

"Do you want surveillance?"

Hmm Yes, I think we do, don't we? Reply: "Yes."

How long would it take me to get down there?

- You're quite sure that's the thing to do? - Quite sure.

Ask Paris to tell Lisbon that Charles Sturgis is arriving.

Wait here, please.

Madam.

I'm looking for a valise or case of some sort.

For letters or jewellery?

Your work was recommended by a Mr Silvano of Paris.

He thought you might have something suitable.

I believe I have just what you want.

Entirely handmade, the finest leather.

Thank you, madam.

- Thank you. - Thank you. To the airport, please.

I will make, please, a personal call to Rome.

The name is Guido Martinelli.

Rome 49-86-29.

I think I know who it is.

Alright.

The American.

Probably the one we were told about. He's been following the girl.

Alright. Keep a lookout.

If he shows up here, I'll look after him.

Or you can.

Hi, Baris.

What did you say it is this time, our little cargo?

- I didn't say. - Heroin or morphine?

- Any difference to you? - Ha-ha...

I understand heroin is bringing bigger prices in the States.

That's why it's heroin.

You've been studying the fluctuating market, haven't you, Baris?

How are you getting it into Athens?

Who'd expect Lebanese opium, processed in Naples,

to go to New York by way of Athens?

Brilliant, don't you think?

- When do you sail? - Any time from the 10th on.

I do not control the loading, you know?

How much is there this time?

- Well, I must know. - Hmm?

To judge the space, to make the best arrangements.

About seventy kilos.

Seventy kilos?

I haven't planned for so much.

Do you realise this is worth three million dollars?

You have been studying the market, haven't you, Baris?

I too understand you have made some very good buys in Tangier,

in industrial diamonds.

It should easily cover your expenses.

I see no reason why I shouldn't have a fair profit, too.

No, no, no, no... under these circumstances,

I cannot offer you my facilities for less than $50,000, or the equivalent.

No?

Perhaps you would like to find someone else.

We're not going to quarrel, Baris. There's not time.

Sweet kids, aren't they? They bring out the family man in me...

- We will not quarrel... - No, we will not quarrel.

But I'd like to give you a little warning.

Don't try to blackmail me again or we might.

See you around.

Fasten your seat belts, please.

- Will you put your cigarette out, please? - Sorry.

- How do you do? - Greetings, Your Excellency.

- Madame... - Let's have a smile now.

'Alitalia announce the departure of flight number 11 for Naples.'

Hello, Mr Foster, you remember me?

Go away.

I mistake you. I thought you were a friend of mine, you know?

Ah... I apologise.

Varolli, Captain Varolli. I was asked to meet you.

- Signore? - Niente, grazie.

And the little case, please.

Thank you.

These two, please.

Telephone, Miss Broger!

Telephone, Miss Broger!

Thank you, signora.

Oh, here it is.

I think there was more to that scrimmage than met the eye.

Perhaps so.

That other plane... Could you find out where it's going?

Of course.

Connect me with the airport, please. I wish to speak with Signor Borghese.

Borghese, control.

'This is Captain Varolli. Which local plane left one hour ago?'

Yes, Capitan. That will be number 11 to Napoli.

Arriving there at 18:32. Si.

'Any minute now.'

There's a lot of stuff this time. You could retire...

- I intend to. You retire on this. - How much?

- Five thousand. - Could make it five and a half...?

- No, I couldn't. - But I took a big risk this time.

That's your problem. Give me the keys, I'm in a hurry.

Work with you make me poor all my life.

Life's pretty short, amigo!

- Usual arrangements, Guido. - Right, sir.

I'm going back to Rome. I want you to follow me.

- What about this car? - Never mind, I'll look after it.

Get to work.

- How did you get in here? - You shouldn't leave your key in the door.

Anyone might walk in.

A crook or anyone.

Thanks for the case.

Any trouble with Customs?

Customs? No.

How's my wandering girl?

I suppose you came for those.

Oh, dear, they look much prettier on you than they do on me.

Anyway... they're no problem.

I'm more concerned at the moment about a certain gentleman

who appears to be interested in you.

May have something to do with Salko, of course.

On the other hand, it may have something to do with me.

Anyway, he's following you.

- Frank, I... I can't deal with this... - Oh, nonsense, dear.

Now, look, it's ten o'clock. I want you dressed and out of here in half an hour.

Just take a walk anywhere.

Do you know the Catacombs?

My dear, you haven't been to Rome and not seen the Catacombs?

That's where you should finish your walk.

Be there at twelve.

Your key, honey.

Ciao.

To the Catacombs, please.

What's the matter with you? You crazy?

Here you are! Get your guidebooks to the Catacombs here!

Don't get lost in the Catacombs. Spooky, spooky!

Know where you are all the time!

Aspirin, flashlights...

Alka-Seltzer? Ice pack?

Ah, lady! Everybody needs a guidebook. Wanna able to tell the bones apart...

- No, thank you. - ...Christian bones from the pagan bones.

Complete historical information all about b...

How about a flashlight? Very dark in the Catacombs. Spooky, spooky!

Make sure you don't fall over, get a run in your stocking.

Doesn't anybody wanna buy a flashlight?

Use any razor blades today, Max?

All types and kinds, genuine American razor blades.

Best deal you can buy.

How about a flashlight for the Catacombs? See your way in the dark.

It's awfully dark down there, Max. How about a nice tie?

Genuine American silk ties. You really ought to have some of these blades, Max.

This is the best deal you can buy, no?

How about some nice pictures of pretty girls, huh?

I got a better idea. How about some sunglasses for the Catacombs?

Sunglasses for the Catacombs... Joke!

Look, Max, if you had some sunglasses, I'd buy 'em from you.

You look like a man who writes home. How about a pen?

We come now to what might be historical justification

in terms of the original Catacombs of Rome,

since the ancient topographical name of this ground was catacumbas,

from which the modern word "catacombs" is derived,

and which was later extended to mean any subterranean burial ground.

Throughout the fourth century, interments here were customary,

but they became rarer towards the end of that century,

and were entirely discontinued in the fifth.

I would like everyone to keep together,

as the arrangement of the Catacombs is extremely complicated.

Passages two and a half feet wide...

This way, honey.

...and furnished with loculi or recesses in the walls

exactly the length of the body to be interred.

During the frequent devastations undergone by the city,

the Catacombs were also pillaged.

The first time on the occasion of a siege by the Goths in 537...

Okay... I'm gonna keep you on the move.

- But why? - I don't have to tell you why.

In a few days you're going to Athens. Right now, get back to your hotel.

Not that way. There's an exit over there. And make it fast.

...during the third century, the persecuted Christians

sought sanctuary in the Catacombs.

Many of these unfortunates, as perhaps you know, suffered martyrdom,

here in their very place of refuge.

Now we come to the tombs of four bishops murdered in this very spot

Oh, I'm sorry, I should've warned you. The mask was cast after death.

Miss?

- Miss? - Can I help you, signor?

For a moment, I thought you could.

Hey, you sure you don't want any razor blades today, Max?

I use an electric razor.

- You look like a man with a problem. - I know. Who hasn't?

I'm from New York, myself.

121st Amsterdam Avenue. I got a bad break, you know how it is.

They get one person mixed up with another person

who maybe was possibly mixed up in some kind of racket.

Before you know where you are, they hand you your exhibition papers.

I got no complaints. Some of the boys hold complaints.

My name? Amalio.

I do alright, you know how it is. Buck here, buck there.

Six years now. For me, it's not too bad.

It so happens I'm familiar with the language, I like spaghetti alright,

I keep in touch.

So I sometimes find myself in a position to be of help.

Like now.

As a friendly type offer, just let me say this...

She ain't coming out, Max.

Not today.

You're watching a dry hole.

Her and her friends left.

They ain't gonna show.

- What friends? - Ah!

Introduction-type offer's over now, Max.

From here on in, strictly business.

You wouldn't be, er... interested in money, would you?

I tell what I'm gonna do with you. I'm gonna make you a real reasonable offer.

I think I get the picture here in a general way.

You a cop or something like that?

I see what you mean.

Anyway, first thing I gotta do is ask a few questions around,

find out what the word is on this individual she meets down there,

who, er... I think I recognise.

- Interested? - It all depends who the individual is.

I'll make a few phone calls, arrangements like that,

for which... I get a keeper, eh?

Say... fifty?

Make it twenty-five.

I'm gonna write you down a place we meet later on tonight.

If I come up with anything you want, you pay me, say...

Say two-fifty.

It all depends what it is.

Well, while you're making up your mind, Max, er...

...be my guest, huh?

A-ha-ha! You crazy! Come and dance.

- I'll see you later. - Ah!

- It went wrong. A woman screamed. - Well?

Afterwards, he talked to the Yank, the one that touts outside the Catacombs.

- He sells news to the police. - Does he now?

Let's see if we can cook up something for him.

- Something very special for Mr Sturgis. - He's still tailing the girl.

- Get her on the phone. - But if...

Get her on the phone, I want to talk to her.

Hold up, Max. I got something for you.

Don't feel right in here tonight, if you know what I mean.

One or two individual persons I don't recognise.

We can have our little talk while we promenade along.

- Two hundred okay? - Depends on what you've got.

This individual that interests you, er...

What did you say you thought his name was? Mac-something-or-other?

His name could be McNally. What do you think it is?

I don't have that information yet.

But I get the idea he had to go dark a couple of years ago.

- Something in Tangier. - Dark? What do you mean?

Dark, incognito, skippity-hop.

Bought himself a handful of all kinds of passports,

got himself fixed up with a little plastic surgery,

and the name he uses depends on what day of the week it is.

The only reason I was able to get this is

this is no popularity boy in some quarters I know.

Competitive business, you understand.

- What business? - Happy stuff.

Amalio, I think I should tell you,

if anyone does anything twisty with me, I get mad.

Er, Max, er... we was talking about $200.

The first instalment.

I'll take you to a place.

There's a hotel up that alley on your right.

First floor, room seven. Walk right in, you're expected.

'Allo, baby. Got a light?

Your friend tells me you wanted to see me. Here I am.

I'll make it fast. Sit down.

The minute I'm tired of chasing you, or anything happens to me,

they'll pick you up faster than a $20 gold piece.

I sound fascinating.

I stopped being fascinated by dope-peddlers a long time ago.

You can go on acting like you're brave if you want to,

but you're in trouble, serious trouble.

What I want from you is Frank McNally.

You help me find him, and I'll do everything in my power to help you.

Hey, guard? Egghead?

For the tenth time, someone has made a mistake.

Now would you call Captain Varolli, tell him Sturgis is here?

Have him send someone down and get me out of this dump.

Signore, you are here on Captain Varolli's orders.

- That's impossible. - It is for your own safety, signore.

I'll worry about my safety! Just go call Varolli!

I think this will not be necessary, signore.

What do you mean, it won't be necessary?

- Be seated, Mr Sturgis. - What's the idea of holding me in jail?

I think my men have already explained that to you.

Please sit down.

It may interest you to know that, at this moment,

you are the target of every thug in Rome who carries a gun.

There's only one thug I care about.

I understand that, but there appear to be some things that you do not understand.

Mr Sturgis, I work not only for but with Interpol.

Interpol is an organisation that depends more on cooperation

than on the kind of rash, individual action that you have just displayed.

Commissioner Breckner in London, Commissioner Rocquet in Paris,

they're not only my associates but also my very close friends.

When they ask me to do something, I do it.

In this case, I have tried to work with you. To protect you, I have done my best.

My men have done their best.

In fact, it is quite possible one of them saved your life last night.

If you want our cooperation in the future, then you must give us yours.

We must work together, not at cross purposes.

Alright. I'm wrong.

- Where's the girl? - She left Rome for Athens this morning.

But the Greek police have just arrested someone

who may interest you even more than Miss Broger.

A man, if you can call him that, by the name of Etienne Fayala.

How does he fit in?

London informed me that he worked for Salko

and also probably for McNally.

A-ha!

"Interpol Athens to Interpol Rome.

"Etienne Fayala has confessed he worked for Salko and McNally. Stop.

"He brought Salko to Athens and believes he is still alive and hiding here. Stop.

"Will hold action pending arrival interested parties."

Very interested.

If you go now to Ciampino Airport,

you can make connection with the London-Athens plane.

This will get you on board the plane.

On it, you will meet Mr Curtis from London.

He is going to Athens to identify Fayala, and also to take care of you.

You better keep my cell dusted, I might be back.

Hey, Max, how'd it shape up? Did you meet the girl alright?

Yeah. But you forgot to tell me that she had six boyfriends.

Ah, now, hold it, Max. Don't get the wrong impression.

Would I be here right now if I was gonna cross you, huh?

Just don't.

- Do you know where she is now? - Athens.

Athens? What would she be doing goofing off to a crazy place like Athens?

Because she's a goof.

Oh, Amalio, if you ever need any extra change, I'll see you there.

You know me, Max, I hate money!

Lovely old city, Athens. Always wanted to go and look at it.

Let me see a picture of Fayala again.

I try, I try to do as you say, but...

Fayala, we are getting very tired of following you around.

- You helped bring Salko from London. - So you should know where he is.

Well, he's never in one place more than one or two days.

He's always moving.

I've got another idea.

I've got a friend, maybe he can help.

We're going now, huh?

Let's go.

Watch the street.

Come on.

Come on!

Where is this? Why am I coming here?

I'm very tired. I'm not so strong to travel. Why is it I'm always moving?

You're coming here because this is where I want you.

Don't worry now, I'm going to take care of you.

You've got everything you need here, so stay put.

I would like to see the girl again.

If you'll let me see her again. I've something to say to her.

I'm very hot. I'm in bad pain, I think I'm going to die.

- These you've got to sign. - I need something now...

I need some ready cash to operate with, in the interests of our partnership.

After you've signed.

It's Salko.

You've gotta move fast, your plane goes at five.

- I'm not coming with you, Frank... - No, we're going separately.

We'll meet in New York. Go straight to the Bellevue on Lexington.

By the way, I'll need those bracelets. I'm running a bit short.

But two weeks from now, honey, don't worry,

I'll have all the money a man can give a woman.

Here are your tickets.

- Frank... - Yeah?

I meant I'm not coming with you.

You are not going to tell me what to do anymore.

You stupid girl.

Here are your tickets.

Do you realise I could've had any doll doing errands for me?

But I never wanted "any doll".

We'll meet on the other side.

If we don't, well... just think of Salko.

See that she catches that plane.

I'm going to busy for a few hours so don't look for me

unless it's very urgent.

- Not in here! - It's okay. Special information.

- Bend your ear a minute, Max? - What did you find out?

I get around, Max, it's my business. My business is your business.

Don't bother with no introductions.

- I got big news for you. - Very interested.

I figure you'd cover my travelling expenses, printing costs, you understand.

Got me a beautiful passport. Cost me a hundred bucks.

Alright.

Well, not to beat the cranberry bush, this is a major-type operation.

Merchandise headed for the States worth maybe, er... five million.

Gina Broger has been located in Athens.

Yeah, also I found out why your girl won't talk.

She is very hot, from both sides.

She put holes through an individual's head in London,

and the individual's name was Silker... Salkie... Sucker...

Some cockamamie name like that. You heard about it.

- You have her covered? - Yes.

- Let's go. - Car!

Please, no! No!

Er... got a light, Max?

I'll stick around awhile. There's a character outside I wanna keep my eye on.

Play your cards right, you'll get a bonus.

I'm trying to find McNally. It's urgent.

The dockyard? Already?

Alright, alright.

Dockyard? I've got to get through to the Rio Allego.

Uh-huh. But this is very important.

Ah!

Excuse me, please.

I'm sorry.

But you know who this is.

No! It can't be, it can't be! It's not true.

He's dead, he's dead! I know he's dead...

You shot him alright. But you didn't kill him.

Someone else had that pleasure. Someone you know verywell.

Captain, what's all this about a refrigerator coming aboard for you?

Ha! To keep my beer cold. I'm paying for it myself.

We held up sailing three quarters of an hour for that?

It must be here at any moment. I'll sail the minute it is on board.

The company makes the schedules, Captain, you follow them!

You'll sail as soon as I get ashore,

whether your own personal comforts are aboard or not!

You can gain nothing by remaining silent.

For the last time, what can you tell us of the man you know as Frank McNally?

This airway ticket to New York, did McNally give it to you?

- Did he? - He'll kill me.

Did McNally give you the airway ticket?

Yes, yes.

And you were to meet him in New York?

Answer the question. Were you or were you not arranging to meet him in New York?

- If you don't try to help us... - I'm trying to help you! I am!

If you really wanna help us, tell me everything you know about McNally.

How does he look now?

Anything and everything you can possibly think of,

regardless of how important you think it is.

He's a man about 40.

Average height and build.

Eyes, blue, very penetrating.

Does he have any special mannerisms of any kind?

Telephone for Mr Sturgis. It is urgent.

Hello?

'Hello, Max? I been calling all over for you.'

Get your hat and coat on. Information grade-A type coming up.

That individual I followed.

Seems like he's trying to get a message through to McNally.

Just now he was onto the dockyard asking for some ship... er...

Ria... Legra...

- 'Some cockamamie name like that.' - Yeah, yeah.

'Anyway, just a minute ago he went out and stole a Fiat van.'

- Did you get the number? - 'Nats, I got the number! A1-595.'

Oh, and Max? I think this information's worth...

A glass of water.

There he is.

"Captain Baris...

"8241, held by police." I think that's Gina Broger's passport number.

Let's check.

Do you have a Captain Baris working for this company?

Yes, sir. He is the skipper of the Rio Allego.

- Where is she now? - She left port 10 minutes ago, sir.

- New York? - Yes, sir, direct.

How long has this captain been working for you?

Not long, sir. He is one of our relief personnel.

Thanks.

'Pan-American Airways announcing the departure of flight 155 to New York.

'Will all passengers prepare to embark immediately?

'Pan-American Airways announcing the departure of flight 155 to New York.

'Will all passengers prepare to embark immediately?'

- Hi. - Hi.

- The girl get here? - Yeah, we got her under wraps.

- Did you bring your statement? - Yeah.

- Sit down, honey. I'll see you in a minute. - Frank...

- Successful trip? - Yeah. Any problems, Joe?

Running low on supplies is the main problem.

Remember what I asked you to do for me?

- Jack? Sure, he's on ice. - I wanna see him right away.

I'm waiting for a boat to come in. When it arrives, we're really turning.

- Hey, Joe! - Like clockwork.

Hmm...

Any luck?

After four days in the guts of that thing, there just isn't anything there.

We did everything but take up the plates. Come on, boys, let's go.

Well, that's that. Come on, Charles, I'll buy you a drink.

You go on back. I'll see you later.

Well, I don't know what you're gonna accomplish.

Have it your own way.

- How long now? - About five minutes.

- How many trips will you have to make? - Three, I guess.

I'll be back the same time tomorrow.

- How will you get the stuff through? - Don't worry, that's taken care of.

Right.

- Watch your step. - I'll do that.

Hey! What do you think you're doing here?

Hey, there!

Stop! Or I'll shoot!

Take it away!

Okay, bud, let's go.

- Murphy. - 'Guy's been shot at the docks.

- 'We think it's McNally.' - What?

'We'll need official identification before we stick him in the morgue.'

- Only one person can identify him. - 'Sturgis says to bring her down.'

Okay.

Have Gina Broger ready to travel in five minutes.

I hope this'll be the last body you'll ever have to identify.

Well, that's it.

Break it up there! Come along now, break it up there!

- Okay, let's go - Move along!

Hey, Max! Max!

My brother give me the word to look you up. My brother Amalio.

He couldn't get here personal on account he's tied up in Italy right now.

Er... just for a little while, if you know what I mean. Couple of years.

The way I get it, there are a little monies due on completion of the job.

He says for you to pay me.

Tell Amalio when he gets out, there's a little bonus for him.

Much obliged, Max.

Hey, if you ever want a receipt, I'll mail it to you.

See you.

Don't take any wooden nickels. I'll see you around!

I'll say hello to the boy for you!