All language subtitles for Mark of the Tortoise (1964)

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This is London.

It's a day like any other day.
And as always at this time in the year,

grey, cold, and of course foggy.

The young man driving is Don Mioklem.

He is a law student at Cambridge
and will soon be taking his final exams.

That is, if his luck holds up
and if nothing unusual happens.

Don isn't a particularly brilliant
student, he is just about average.

Like his friend Harry Mason sitting next
to him. Don is an ordinary young man,

except for that car. But don't hold that
against him, it's a gift from his uncle.

Sir Cyrus Bradley, one of the richest
and most influential men in London.

It's a foregone conclusion that Don will
one day inherit his immense fortune.

But he doesn't know how close
he actually is to that day,

as he greets his aunt, Lady Helen Bradley.
He received an urgent call from her.

Something has happened,
and she is no longer her usual calm self.

I'm very worried about your uncle Cyrus.
- Is he planning to disinherit me?

He is being blackmailed. This morning,
he got a threatening message...

demanding that he paid 50.000 pounds
in unmarked bills or...

Or you'll be kidnapped!
- Or he won't live to see the morning.

And the message was signed
"The Tortoise".

The Tortoise?
That's sound like a practical joke!

That's what uncle Cyrus says.
Only I don't believe it's a joke.

I'm very frightened!
- Yes, well.

When does all this take place?
- This evening at 9.

Someone is supposed
to come and collect the money.

You mustn't let it upset you.
I'll come over this evening.

Thank you, Don.
- I'll be there by 8.

Thank you.

Did you find anybody?
- A knife thrower who can't work anymore.

Why not?
-A bad throw killed his partner.

That's hardly a recommendation.
- I say he can do the job.

Let's hope so.
I want to see him.

You'll see him.

When did you mail him the letter?
- Yesterday. It arrived today.

Tonight, I'll send the messenger
for the money.

What do we do if Bradley pays?
- He won't pay!

He doesn't get scared
that easily.

But his death will frighten
others. That's what matters.

So the next person will know
he better pays if he wants to stay alive.

It worked everywhere!

Car TX 331. Triest?

lt's Triest in the line,
must be the boss.

Yes, yes it's me, boss.

Everything is alright. I picked up
that packet at the airport.

Yes. Goodbye.

The boss. He is always suspicious.

Something the matter?

Couldn't the doctors have done better?
- It's my face, isn't it?

Yes.

But I have to look at it.

Hello, Crantor!

You bring the money?

Who is that doll?
- She is not for you.

She belongs to the boss!

Your boss has a very expensive taste!
- He's been drinking!

He is completely useless. Come on!
- Wait a minute!

What do you think you're doing?

You'll do what he has told
or you'll be killed!

It's the boss who will decide that.

You think I can't do the job?
- I know you can't do it.

Your hands are shaking!

Shapiro!

What did I tell you?

There is no one in England
who can throw better than me.

With this?
- With that. It's what I always work with.

Let's not waste anymore time.
- That's what I say, where is my money?

You said I get paid in advance!

We're business people, Mr. Shapiro.
We'll pay as soon as you've done your job.

This extraordinary looking creature
was delivered here half an hour ago.

By whom?

l have no idea, Sir.

There was a knock and when I answered,
no one was there.

Just this box
in front of the door.

Only a mad man
is capable of something like this!

Take is out of my sight, please.
- Very good, Sir.

We should call Scotland Yard. Whoever
is responsible should be locked up!

Precisely what I've been saying
all day long.

But your uncle won't listen.
- I don't want the police here!

We are to close to the elections!

And if it is a joke
and I run to the police,

it'll make me look quite ridiculous!
- You much rather gamble with your life!

Give me one, too.
- You don't believe all this foolish...

Anyway, we're ready.
Dixon and l are in the house,

and Harry will be waiting
outside in the car.

2minutes to 9.
-And all is well.

Hello Harry! You're alright?
-No, but a whisky could help me.

Wait a minute!

Someone is coming on a motorcycle!
He's coming in front of the house!

Now he's going to the door.

At least they're punctual.

A messenger is outside, Sir.
He came to get the package.

I want to have a look at this messenger!
- You stay here, Uncle, l'll handle it.

Dixon, you get the package!
- Don, you can't go alone.

Don't worry they are not after him!

Yes? What can I do for you?
- Sir Cyrus Bradley.

This is the right house, isn't it?
- It's the right house.

I've got to pick up a package.
- And what are your others instructions?

Where are you taking the package?
-To Piccadilly-Hotel.

A Mr. Montgomery will wait for me.
- How will you recognize Mr. Montgomery?

Do you know him personally?
- No, Sir.

Is there anything wrong?
- No.

Wait here. I'll bring you the package.
-Yes, Sir.

Dixon, give the package to the messenger.

Yes, Sir.
-Be sure to get a receipt!

Alright, Harry, watch out. Here he comes!
Follow him discretely.

We'll soon find out.
He might be lying, you never know!

Here he comes.
lsee him.

They'll be surprised when they open the
package and find old campaign speeches.

Now ,l'm gonna call the police in.
- I suppose you're right.

We should have called earlier!

What is it, Don? - The line is dead.
What?

Hello, Harry! Harry?

Harry! Can you hear me?

Harry!

The range is limited to half a mile.
- Dixon.

Take the car. Go to the nearest
telephone and notify the police!

Very good, My Lady.
- No Dixon, you stay here!

But why, Don?
- Here is the receipt, Sir.

If we all stay here will be
much better. If they do all the trouble...

of cutting the line,
they won't let another one reach a phone.

Hey, what happened?

There was a rope across the road.
- Can you stand up?

What happened to the package?
- You can be sure that it's gone.

We searched the house, but there is
no one. Dixon, you owe yourself a drink.

Thank you Sir, but I really don't think...
- Go ahead, Dixon. It's perfectly alright.

Thank you, My Lady.
- I'll have one, too.

l'll drink mine in another room.

I don't like this.
I'm frightened.

Take it easy, Aunt Helen.
Dixon, where is the fuse box?

In the cellar, Sir.
I'll go and get a flash light.

Have you got a pistol?
- Yes. In my desk.

Stay here.
- It's in the right hand side.

Stay against the wall out of the light.
Don't leave the room till I come back.

Where are the fuses, Dixon?
- There, next to the box.

I'll go first. You will follow.

Excuse me, Sir.

I'm going to get my rifle.

Be careful.

Harry!

You can take him away now.
- We didn't take it seriously.

Not until someone out the telephone line.
Then we began to worry.

A little too late.
- Yes. But even then,

I didn't think that it'll happen so fast.
My friend was posted outside.

Cigarettes?
-No, thank you, I gave up cigarettes.

By the way, where is your friend now?
Why isn't he in touch with you?

I don't know. I ran outside
right after the murder and he was there.

But he got away
before I could stop him.

Chasing criminals is an occupation
that should be left to the police.

That's safer.
- Excuse me. The nurse is here, Sir.

Yes, take her upstairs to Lady Helen.
- Very good, Sir.

Any objections?
-No, no. Take her upstairs.

Inspector.

I'd like to go home now in case
my friend is trying to reach me there.

Ok.
You can reach me at this number.

Hello?
- It's about time! I got him!

Who the man of the Piccadilly?
- He doesn't exist.

The man who is crawling around the garden.
- What do you mean?

I'll explain to you later.
I chased this guy all over London.

Where are you now?
- Outside the Polsen Hotel. He is inside.

Don't let him get away,
I'll be right there!

Looking for someone in particular?
- That might be.

All I meant was maybe
I could be of some help.

Didn't you pay them off?
- Shut your mouth!

We are looking for a man who came here
about half an hour ago.

You said, when I kill him
you give me my money!

What guarantee do l have that he is dead?
- My guarantee!

That's not enough.
- Please give me the money.

Nothing has gone wrong!

Only maybe someone saw me.

Someone saw you.
- I said: maybe!

Don't yell.

You'll get your 1000 pounds when you read
in the papers you've accomplished it.

It's too long to wait!
- They're not from me but from Crantor.

I told you not to come to the hotel.
- Where is Crantor? I wanna talk to him!

He's out making sure you didn't
get in any trouble.

Good evening.

Thank you.

Have you any idea what he looks like?

Why should I waste my time?
I know the money is here somewhere!

Don't move!

What are you doing here?
The police are looking for you.

The police? Where!

Upstais!
I've got to get rid of these!

I'm getting out of here.
I'm getting out of here!

What do you mean you're getting out
of here? Why did you come here?

I think you both ought to get out
and make sure you don't talk!

I won't talk, don't worry.
And I'll see that he doesn't.

Police! Open the door!

In there!

Police, open up!

What's going on?
- No.

Excuse us.

Police, open up!

Police , open the door.

What's all this?
- Excuse us.

Open the door, it's the police!
- Come in!

Oh, excuse me. Just routine.

Passport...

it's right there.
- Thank you, it's not necessary.

Nothing, Sir.
- Excuse us. Sorry we disturbed you.

How long were you watching the hotel?
- Half an hour. I didn't see him come out.

He could have gone out the back exit.
- Next time I'll bring my twin brother.

Did you find anything? You come with us?
-No, I think I'll wait here for Don.

But don't forget to call me
if you come across anything new.

Good night.

When checked the lady on the 2nd floor in?
- Just today.

When exactly?

She made a phone call to Triest at about
7:30. That was not long after she arrived.

She checked in at 7?
- Yes, around 7.

Harry, wait in the car for me.

Hello.
- Well, seen enough?

Hello? Don? Don! Hello!

Taxi!

Oh, excuse me.
- Looking for something?

I wanted to ask you a few questions.
l was here with the police a while ago.

Yes. I remember you.

You might as well come in, it might be
embarrassing if I would come out.

I don't mind if you don't mind.
- You're a policeman?

No, l...

My name is Donald Micklem.
-So your are not a police man,

but you came with the police and now,
you come back to ask me a few questions.

In other words
you're playing detective.

I found myself in a rather
unpleasant situation.

My uncle was murdered this evening!

Murdered?
- Yes. We're looking for the murderer.

In my bathroom?
-No. We are searching all the rooms.

But in your room...

I found this.

What is it?
- A seal, that is a part of the seal.

And strangely enough it's the same color
and has the same coat of arms...

as my uncle's seal.

And the seal is significant?
- It certainly is.

Have you got a cigarette?
- Of course.

And a light?
-Yes.

It makes me a little uncomfortable...

to think a murderer might have stayed
in this room before me!

What time did you check in to this room?
- Let's see.

The plane arrived at 6, then
I spend a few hours with a friend...

I came to the hotel just before
the police got here.

You checked in around 10 o'clock?
- Yes. That's right.

l was completely exhausted,
so I took a little rest.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have barged in.
I hoped you could help me.

l' m afraid I hadn't been
of very much help.

Have you had dinner yet?
- No.

Would you give me the pleasure
of dining with me?

After all, I wouldn't wanna
leave you with a bad impression.

l'd loved to. Wait outside,
I'll be there in a minute.

Mister... Excuse me,
I didn't quite get your name.

Donald Micklem.
- I hope you won't be angry with me,

but I think I'm too tired to go out.
- I understand. Let's have dinner here.

No, I really ought to get some sleep.
- That's a shame.

l was looking forward to our conversation.
I have something important to ask you.

Then why don't you ask it now?

How could place a call to Triest at 7:30
if you checked in the hotel at about 10?

You think I'm lying to you?
- Yes!

I know you're lying to me.
And I want to know why?

What do you mean, why?
- Whoever left the seal in your room...

is involved in the murder.

No! Stop it!

What are you doing?
- I'm going to finish him off!

You fool. This is all your fault,
you've hired that drunken knife thrower!

You are failure!

Here, go on!

Give him his money!

I'm leaving.

Your are not running this show, Lorelli.
- Miss Lorelli to you.

Just you wait. We'll soon see
who is a failure!

Miss Lorelli!

She came down,
paid her bill and run away.

But we frequently have guest here
who don't stay here overnight.

Yes. After she left, you went to her room.
What for?

I noticed that this gentleman wasn't down
yet and I wanted to see what happened.

Here Don, drink this.
- Leave me alone.

My head is killing me.
- This will cure your headache!

And you haven't seen the man?
- Don't you think I would have told you?

You didn't tell me about that seal!
- You shouldn't be so rough on him.

He nearly got himself killed!
- Go on and don't be bashful!

The taxi driver, Sir.
- You drove that taxi as if you were using

atomic power! But with that license number
you should drive slower.

Well, what do you have to say?
- Yes, Sir. It's true. The man told me...

something about an operation.
He promised me an extra 2 pounds,

so maybe I did go a little fast,
but is that any reason to wake me up?

Yes, alright.
You remember where you took him?

Wait a minute. To an old trailer.

On Burly Street.

Hey, wake up, you!

Come on, wake up!

Got the passport?
- Yes.

You're now the Contessa di Lasa.
Your flight is at 8:20.

What about Shapiro?
- Shapiro won't talk.

It's your responsibility
if he gives us away!

Don't worry, Miss Lorelli.
- Did you give him his money?

Naturally.
Only he had a little trouble counting it.

This is car TX 331.

Will you please
give me a line to Triest?

762465.

This one is Mrs. Gladwyll, American,
wife of a Nato official.

She is on her way to Paris.
She took a plane this morning at 7 am.

No.

Valentine Summer. Passenger to New York.
- No, no!

Take it easy. We photographed every woman
who flew out on London airport.

Comtessa di Lasa. Passenger on All ltalia,
the 8.20 flight to Rome.

No.

Wait a second!

Go back to the one before!
- Very well, Sir.

Yes, that's her!

She is now a brunette.
She has changed her hairstyle.

But that's her!

Are you sure?
- Yes, absolutely.

Do you think she is wearing a wig?
- Yes, that's it!

Turn on the lights!

Never mind the others, Horrocks.
- Yes, Sir.

Micklem, tell me, have you thought
about what you're going to do?

Well, no. What do you want me to do?
- Only you can identify Lorelli!

They might try to make sure
you don't talk. Just like Shapiro.

That's cheerful.
- Why don't you just give him a guard?

Yes, that's one solution.

But the best solution is for you
to get out of London for a few weeks.

Take a little vacation, but incognito!
- Why don't you wear a black wig?

We received the report, Sir.

Well, what does it say?
- The plane landed in Rome 30 minutes ago.

Oh, that's a bad break.
Contact Interpol immediately!

Yes, Sir.
- Don't worry, we will find her.

I guarantee it.
With or without the wig!

Now that the Inspector has given us
his professional advise, what will we do?

We're going to take a vacation. - What?
Exactly as the Inspector suggested.

The lady has called Triest last night.
How about a vacation in Triest?

Ingenious idea!

You're keeping it that way? - What?
Your hair.

What's wrong? Don't you like it?
- I like you either way, blond or black!

Glad to hear it.
- You know, you shouldn't make fun of me.

You might need me one day.

Welcome, Signorina.
- Hello, Carlos.

Do you need anything, Signorina?
- No thank you, Carlos.

Felix, I want you here.

How was the flight, Laura?

Boring as usual.

Are you coming?
- In a second.

You wanted me?
- I have a job for you to do, Felix.

Yes.
- I want you to keep it to yourself.

Crantor reports that we may have visitors.
We must give them a warm welcome.

Here are their names.
I want you to pick them up!

What shall I do with them?

Have them kept quiet!

I'm hungry, Carlos.
- It's all prepared, Signorina.

You look very tired.

Yes, completely exhausted.

I detest traveling.

Darling, you are the only person
I could rely on to carry out my orders.

I know.

Now, what have you to report?
- What do you want me to tell you?

You haven't been in touch with Crantor?
- He told me you got your flight.

Nothing else?
- What else should he have said?

That the whole plan nearly fell through.
- Did something go wrong?

Shapiro, the man he found to kill Badley,
came to our hotel.

The police were looking for him.
- Was he arrested?

No, but everyone there was questioned.

Ah, that's not good.
Then you were seen?

Not my face.
- As I say, I can always rely on you!

But Crantor is a failure!
It shouldn't have happened!

Yes. You're right.

All we can do is hope
Shapiro won't be caught.

It could be awkward for you.

Shapiro can't make any more trouble.
Crantor took care of that.

That's good. At least
Crantor makes some for his mistakes.

Murder is all he understands!

You've never minded that before now.
- No.

Except I keep wondering
how long this is going to continue.

You must be rich enough.
What more do you want?

No one is ever rich enough.

When we first began this business,
you promised when you'd have enough,

you would stop all this. Our lives were
all that mattered. How much do you need?

20 million? 30 million?

Dollars? Francs? Pounds?
How far will you go?

When we began, I didn't know I'd have
to spend my life in a wheelchair.

It's no longer the money that counts!
- Then what does count?

You see not that I'm only half a man?
Controlling others...

is the only pleasure that I have left!

Signor Micklem? I am Inspector Andrini.
I'll take you to your hotel.

To what do we owe this honor?
- Interpol contacted us.

They worry about your safety. They asked
to us supply this protection to you.

I really don't think we need protecting.
- You'll never know we are there.

Come this way.

Do you know where you are going to stay?
- We have reservations at the Hotel Savoy.

You'll be comfortable there.
It has a good view over the harbor.

Nice place to hang your head!
- Well, here we are.

I'll see that your bags are brought in.
- Well, thank you for your help.

I hope we won't see you again.
- That'll be easy enough to arrange.

Come on.

Have you got it?
- Yeah, yeah.

Porter!

Be careful with it, it's very fragile.

That's what I call style!
Just like an Arabian sheikh!

Our personal escort, now
all we need is a harem.

Don't bother to unpack. We're not staying.
- Because there is no harem?

It would be foolish to stay here,
now that they know where we are.

See?

Hello?
- You must get out of your room!

What did you say?
- Your life is in danger, get out quickly!

How did the package get into the suitcase?
- Hello? Hello?

How nice, did you buy an alarm clock?
- Come on let's get out of here!

Try the other door!

That is locked, too!

Somebody warned them beforehand.
A woman!

Who have you been talking to?

Felix?

We know you are a Casanova. An evening
with a playmate looses your tongue!

Well, who is she? Which one of them
have you been boasting to?

I haven't even been out the house.
What makes you think I was the one?

It could have been somebody else.
- But Felix! Just think about it!

Only you and Carlos knew about it!
Willi and Jacobo are in the clear.

Out with it! Who was the woman
who you spoke to?

Me.

You can all go.

What made you warn Micklem?
Have you fallen in love with him?

Your imagination is running away with you.
- I'm perfectly aware of the fact...

that you'll leave me one day.

And living with me now can't be much fun
for a woman like you.

It's not easy to turn your back on this
luxury when you became accustomed to it.

Yes, you're quite right.

It's not at all easy to give it up.
- Is that what you want?

No.
- I'll give you anything you ask for.

But anybody who gets in the way
of my plans is my enemy!

Of course, I know!

What happened between you and Micklem?
- Nothing.

Then will you tell me the reason why
you didn't let Crantor kill him?

Crantor is a fool.

Once he is driven into a corner, the only
solution he can think of is murder!

He doesn't think about whom he kills.
- This Micklem is dangerous.

He has seen you.
- Yes. Even in the bathtub.

Nevertheless, you would have been very
sour if that bomb had killed him.

He is a rich man!
He inherited Bradleys millions.

Why don't you try to collect from him
the money Bradley owed you?

Can I go now?

Laura!

Come here, will you?

I'm sorry.

Why didn't you tell me at once
who this Micklem is?

Because you preferred to receive your
information from Crantor, that's why.

It isn't my fault
that his information is incorrect.

And once more, I don't
appreciate your trying to trap me.

Carlos!

I'm calling from Triest. I thought
you already knew that, Inspector!

Didn't you know about
the police protection?

Are you crazy? How could I?
I didn't know where you were going!

Yes, that is just what I thought.
- You have to get out there!

We assume the gang operates from Triest!
- Isn't he intelligent?

Really? Well, that is a coincidence,
isn't it, Inspector?

What is it? - A letter for Signor Micklem.
Thank you.

Of course. Yes.

Yes, I'll be careful
and I'll keep in touch with you.

There is a letter for you,
it has a crown printed on the back.

"I've heard of the unfortunate incident.
I'm ashamed to think that any of my...

countryman treated you so inhospitably."
- "Would you give me the pleasure...

of being my guest for dinner.
I'll expect you at 7o'clock.

Marquese Mario Orlandi di Alsconi."

Sounds like some kind of ice cream.
Why didn't he invite me, too?

He probably thinks you're my butler.
- Then I come over as your butler.

Better to eat in the kitchen than starve.
- No, you stay here.

You can't go there alone!
- Why not?

But I won't go at 7, I want to find out
what I'm walking into.

You want me to wait for you, Signore?
-No, no thanks.

Grazie, Signore.

Mr. Micklem?
-Yes.

What are you doing here, Mr. Micklem?

I got lost. The Marquese invited me.
- The Marquese is waiting for you. Come!

No. If you don't mind,
I'll go back to the front gate.

Inspector Andrini!
I hope he's been friendly.

Like this way, Mr. Micklem.

If you insist.

Laura, we have a guest for dinner.
Will you come and join us for a drink?

I'll be right in.

Thank you for accepting my invitation.
However, why did you...

chose such an uncomfortable way to enter?

Anyone can make a mistake, Marquese.
- Yes, I suppose you're right.

Jacobo, check our guest's coat for me,
would you, please?

Oh. You brought this little toy
as a present for me?

Yes, just for you.

Thank you. You can go.

Wouldn't you have a seat, Mr. Micklem?

You'd like a whisky?
- Yes, with pleasure. I could use one.

Make us a couple of drinks, Carlos.

I suppose you've been wondering
why I invited you here this evening?

No. You explained it in your letter.

You are ashamed of the reception
your countryman gave for me.

Yes. I can't tell you how sorry I am.
It was stupid of me.

Laura!

I believe you know Mr. Micklem.

Yes, ldo.

I'll take this one.
- Don't be quite so prude, Mr. Micklem.

To your health!
To you, darling!

You ought to be grateful to Laura.
She warned you on the telephone!

Thank you.
- It's not the first time either.

She saved you once before in London.
- Why will you do all that trouble?

I find it hard to believe
it was out of concern for me.

Laura had an ulterior motive
for saving your life!

At the last second she remembered you
had an unfortunate death in your family.

And as a result
you've inherited a fortune.

I see.

You consider me as my uncle's successor.

I'm glad to see we understand each other.
Now, I must ask you to write your aunt,

Lady Bradley, a letter. Tell her that
for a reasonable amount of money,

shall we say... 200.000 pounds...

she can have her beloved nephew
in her arms once again.

What do you think about this arrangement,
Mr. Micklem?

I don't like it, Signorina.
- And just why don't you like it?

You're gonna get 200.000 pounds,
but I only get a bullet in my scalp.

That's a very expensive funeral.
- We try to find a way to keep him alive,

and he talks about dying! What do you say?
- Who do you think you're fooling?

You can't afford to let me walk out
of here. I will go straight to the police!

They're gonna be overjoyed when they
find out about this little operation.

You overestimate them! Do you think
the police will take him seriously...

if he would acclaim that the Marquese
Alsconi is an ordinary criminal?

Mr. Micklem, the Marquese is
a distinguished gentleman.

He has made donations to the city
and earned the greatest esteem.

His friends are very influential.

They would only laugh at you if you were
foolish enough to make an accusation...

without any evidence, whatsoever.
- Or have you evidences?

Don't answer now. You need time
to make such an important decision.

You will remain here as our guest
for a few more days.

I hope you can lend me a toothbrush.
- My dear Micklem, none of my guests...

complained about the lack of service.

Would you, Laura?

Wouldn't you like to let your friend know
that you're safe?

Otherwise he may worry about you.

Good idea.
I think I call him from here.

No need to go to all that trouble.
Just speak into this microphone,

and we will record your message.
I have all written down for you.

I must say you're very well organized.
- Did you expect anything else?

Go ahead.

Harry, I'm not coming back and you just
stay at the hotel. I'll see you tomorrow,

I've got to rush now, bye.

Is there anything else I can do for you?
-No, thank you.

Carlos, show our guest to his room.
I imagine you'd like to rest for a while.

We say all the good things come in threes.
I don't suppose you'd be interested...

in saving my life a third?

After you.

Here we are.

Can I get you anything?

Yes, a window!

It wouldn't help very much,
you're now 60 feet under ground.

That's overdoing it, isn't it?
6feet would be enough!

I hope you feel at home, Mr. Micklem.

I'd really feel at home
if you shut that thing off.

If there is anything you need,
don't hesitate to let me know.

Hotel Savoy.
- Mr. Mason, I've a call from Mr. Micklem.

One moment, please.

Hey, Don, where are you?

Harry, I'm not coming back and you just
stay at the hotel. I'll see you tomorrow,

I've got to rush now, bye.

Hey, wait a minute Don,
don't hang up yet!

Hello! Hello!

He was in a hurry! Oh, well.

Enjoy your dinner, Signore.

Hello?

Hello, Don? Can you hear me?

Hello!

Come in, Don!

Hello, Don!

What's the matter with this thing?

You want to see me?
- Yes.

Wait a minute. I know you.

The blond version of Contessa di Lasa!
- Aren't you clever?

You're looking for Don? Won't you
have a seat? He'll be back every minute.

I'm afraid your friend won't be back.
- Why not?

Where is he?
- He was a bit too careless.

He dared to enter the forbidden house
of the green tortoise. - What?

You needn't worry, no one's harmed him.
- Oh, I understand. You kidnapped him!

And now you want ransom money.
- Right. He wrote a letter to his aunt.

I was just on my way to mail it.
Would you like to read it?

Yes.

The minute we receive the money...
- ...your playmates will kill him!

Of course not! We will let him go.
However, there is one condition.

The police are not to hear of it.
And that condition is where you come in!

Thanks for the honor. But I have to be
quickly stupid to fall for that.

What guarantee have I got that he'll be
free when you got the money? - Mine.

How do I know that I can trust you?

What's that for?

Quite simple! Hostage for hostage!
We're going to call the police...

and ask them to provide a cozy cell.
And I guarantee you that Don...

would buy you a big bouquet of roses.
Or would you prefer lilies?

Just as soon he is free to go
to a forest and get them!

Stop this nonsense. You better listen!

Alright, but make it short, will you?
I have to make a phone call.

Now, you know my official proposition.

Your friend's chances
of survival a very slight.

But perhaps I can offer you a way out.
Perhaps I have a proposition of my own.

Let's hear it.
- I will be personally responsible...

for your friend's freedom
if we can reach an understanding.

Where is Willi?
- I didn't send for you.

I want to know where Willi is!
- What business is it of yours?

You got something against me?
What he told me, you did in for me?

You send him out on a job you always
use me for. - Yes, that's right!

What kind of a job did you give him?

I want to know!

I ought to have your teeth knocked out
for daring to speak with me this way.

Go right ahead!

Why don't you do it?

Come on!

Willi was assigned to protect
the Signorina on a very dangerous mission.

And why couldn't you send me to watch her?
- I'm afraid you watch her much too well.

Yes, Jacobo?

Boss, the police are here.

Get out.

Show our visitors in, Carlos.
- Yes, of course.

Where are you going, Willi?
- I have to talk to the boss.

He has guests! - Who are they?
The police! Oliveri!

Just my luck! I've got to see him
right away!

Oh yeah? Where is she?
- She's coming.

Alone? I thought you're supposed
to watch her?

Who told you about that?

He did.

We've got a problem.
She is double-crossing us!

Who?
- Lorelli!

That's a lie.
- It's true, she is selling us out!

She'll help Micklem to escape, collect
the ransom and then off to New York!

You're crazy.

I'm telling you, I heard them.
They even made a phone call to London.

She sends the money to New York Bank, she
helps him to escape and gets the money.

If that's really true...
- It's true! And this is my big chance.

When I tell the boss about it,
I'll be number one around here.

Capito?

You won't tell him.
-Do you think you can stop me?

Yes!

Willi!

The Marquese has visitors. The police!
- Yes, I saw them.

What do they want?
- I do not know.

Take this up to my room.
- Of course.

Ah, Laura!
- I didn't realize you had guests.

Please, gentleman, sit down.
- They look for our guest from last night.

Why? Do you imagine him breaking the law?
- Oh, no. It's nothing like that.

It's that he hasn't returned to his hotel.
We are notified by Interpol...

to keep an eye of him.

Wasn't it just after 12 when he left?
- Yes, that's right.

I blame myself. Somehow,
I should never let him go home on foot.

I offered him my car, but he refused.
- I hope he hasn't been in an accident!

When you have some news, let us know.
Good -bye. - Good-bye.

I think we better be going now. We have...
-No, please, I insist!

Won't you have another drink with me?
For an invalid, guests are a distraction.

Well, the Lady of the house!
What an honor.

I haven't finished dressing.
- Be quiet!

I bring greetings from your aunt Helen.
- Really?

Don't tell me you called her.
-No not me. Mr. Mason.

She is transferring the founds today
to the New York Bank in your name.

What's the rush? I'd like to have
a few more days to live.

I get you out of here if you cooperate.

You're going to save my life again?
- Yes, on one condition:

When you get out, you'll give
me a check of 200.000 dollars.

Did you say: When I get out?
- Yes.

And what does the master say?
- He hasn't been consulted.

Aha! I get it.

The lady is going into this business
for herself. Just what are you up to?

I don't think that is any business
of yours. Do you agree?

Under the circumstances, I'd say
it's the best offer I've had all week.

I agree!
- I have your word you give me the money.

Yes, the minute I'll get out of here.

Here!

Thank you.
- Just in case.

Well, hello, Felix.

I don't think I...

What's wrong?
Did you think he's gotten off?

He couldn't get out alone.
But someone could help him out.

Who'd want to do that?

You!

You needn't try to deny it.

Willi told me the whole story.

Willi?

What do you mean?
- He heard you.

The boss send him
to keep an eye on you.

Don't worry, he is not
going to give you away.

If you don't make a mistake,
it's a snap.

I mean,
we could have a beautiful life together.

You and I.

You know, I wanted to ask you in on it.
But I didn't know whether you would.

I do anything for you!

Have you got a cigarette?

How much do we get in New York?
- 200.000.

That'll do for the first time.

Well, Felix. What's wrong?
Are you nervous? As I told you,

whenever you turn your head,
you lose control of yourself.

Where is Willi, I'm waiting for him.

I haven't seen him. He isn't back!
- What is taking him so long?

You would have been smarter to let me
do the job. Not everyone is that reliable!

I know!

I want you to escort our guest
to the waiting room.

Laura? - Yes.
The police are gone. You can come in.

Did it go alright?
-Yes.

You mailed the letter?
- Yes.

Must I squeeze every single word
out of you?

What do you want to know?

I went to see the young man

He won't go to the police.
- Go down and look after our guest!

We want to keep him in good spirits.

Tell him that he won't have to wait
much longer before we release him.

He'll be glad to hear it.

Laura!

Do you have any idea where Willi is?

Isn't he downstairs?
- No.

I send him on an errand.
And I wonder why he hasn't come back yet.

I do hope he hasn't decided
to abandon us.

He is too intelligent!
He knows he wouldn't get very far.

Yes, you're right.

Carlos?
- Yes, boss.

Alright, now is the time!

You know what you have to do, don't you?
- Yes, boss.

Let's go!

Where to?
- We're going to give you a new room.

Why? I'm comfortable here.

Now, are you ready?

That way.

I must say,
the other room had more charm!

Just wait.
You won't be bored in here.

Take your hands out of your pockets.

Why should I? It's cold in here.

Take your hands out of your pockets!

What are you doing?

The boss told me to bring him in here.

Take him back to his room at once!

Are you the one
who is giving the orders, now?

No, you still take your orders from me!

We are locked into!

Yes, Felix. I realize that.

What's he up to?

Don't you understand yet, you idiot?

We're all going to die in here!

Yes?
-This is Crantor. I just got here.

What took you so long? I've been waiting!
- Sorry, boss. I couldn't...

I talk to you later.

Everything is all set.
- Did you get the boat ready?

All ready, 3 extra cans of gas.
- Excellent, Carlos!

I want you to burn these.
- Yes, boss.

Laura, I'm leaving.
I'm sorry that I can't take you along,

but you made other plans.

Aren't you going to say goodbye?

Talkto him!

You are the only one he listens to!

That monster!

Leaving us here to die like rats!
- To die? No!

Boss! I never double-crossed you, honest!

It's your fault. It's all your fault.

He had planned this for us
from the very beginning!

This is the way he always
repays his friends!

Give me my gun, Laura.

Are you crazy?

It's better to be shot...

than crushed to death like an insect.

You gave us away.
- Me? But I didn't know anything!

You're always spying on everyone.
You told the boss what we planned,

didn't you?
- Leave me alone!

Get hold of yourself, Laura.
You mustn't give up!

I promise,
I'll shoot you when the time comes!

But only then!

What are you waiting for?

Everything he does always works.

Here I am, boss.
- It's about time.

I expected you this morning.
What happened? Did you have some trouble?

You always used to be very punctual.

We ran into fog. The plane couldn't land
and I had to a car, but...

What happened to Carlos?
- What's the difference?

It's none of your concern.
I decided you're coming with me Crantor!

You have never let me down.
- I try not to.

I appreciate it. Bring me downstairs.

No, wait, just a second!

See if anyone is there.

What's the matter with you?
Come here, help me!

Left!

Hold it!

Slide over!

Turn your face away!

I stopped it!

I stopped it, Laura!

Watch out for the broken glass.

Hey Don! Don! Where are you?
- Harry!

Why aren't we taking the car?
- Because the boat is safer.

Go on, go back and get the cases!

It won't be much longer.

We'll soon be out of here.

Wasn't it a good thing that we hung on?

For you, perhaps.

That's better.

Yes, Harry!
It's going up now!

It's on his desk.
- What?

Press the lowest button!

Harry!

Go to the desk and press
the lowest button on the left.

The line is dead.

We're locked in.

What's wrong now?
- Leave me here.

I can't take it anymore.
- You've got to show me the way!

They're heavy, what's in there? Gold?
- But them in the cabin.

How far do we have to travel?
- Venice, from there we take my yacht!

Are the cases just for you or both of us?
- We'll talk about that later.

We have to do something about your face!
- A man in a wheelchair...

is easy to spot, too!
- Go untie the rope.

What do you think you're doing?
- I call certain things to your attention.

I'm a cripple but I'm also a good shot!
So remember who is giving the orders.

Boss, there are 2 things I can't stand:
Somebody reminding me of my face...

And the other?
- Being pointed out by a gun!

You just have to get used to it!
Alright, carry me on board!

No, no!

Help!

Help! Help! No!

If you untie the rope,
we will be even!