Original subtitles

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS)

(MACHINE GUNFIRE)

(WHISTLE BLOWS)

(GROANING)

(GROANS IN PAIN)

Oh...

(SINGING TO POP MUSIC ON RADIO)

Come on! Tania, come on.

(TANIA LAUGHS)

(MUSIC STOPS)

(DISTANT GUNFIRE)

So we have the money, we have the weapons.

All we need to do now is regain our respect.

And with this, we can eliminate everyone.

And he has much more power than Kohl.

Right. And he wants more - every fucking day.

Yeah.

That's why we need to stop him.

We could kidnap him for more money.

Or, I mean, his wife.

He'd pay anything for her. Are you crazy?

No, we don't kidnap any women, OK? Never.

But we could kidnap him.

No!

Why are you looking at me?

You are more free in your own country than I will ever be.

I don't have the privilege to think twice

before I act like you do.

So I'm gonna just sit here and watch you think.

Go ahead.

So why don't we test the new device?

We're going to do that anyway.

Kidnapping would get us way more money.

OK, then, check it out, Volker.

What about the bomb?

You should take that with you.

Maybe we'll need it soon.

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

Mr Kissinger? Thank you.

All good.

Are your kids still at school?

Actually, they just graduated from college, Mr Kissinger.

Is that so?

Time flies.

As you can see, Mr Kissinger,

your friend's activities are extensive.

So is your collection of photos.

Do you have a collection of me, too?

He's everywhere, from Mexico to Moscow...

Well, in a job like his, people travel.

So what's the problem, David?

Russia.

Russia is the problem.

You know him very well.

You're... You're good friends with him.

Don't worry, David. Herrhausen is a sensible person and a friend.

I guess you just have to trust us.

I trust you.

(CLUB MUSIC THUMPS)

(GROANS IN PAIN)

(PANTS)

(LAUGHTER)

(PHONE RINGS)

Oh, Henry. Hello.

Frau Pinckert said you were on a trip.

Where are you right now?

Me too. Every day.

Congratulations for your Russian strategy.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

I wanted to know your take on Gorbachev.

Do you think this is the way to lasting peace?

Oh, yeah. He's, uh...

He's a sensible man.

And trade seems possible.

Interesting. And bold.

Alfred,

do you think maybe we can meet and discuss it further?

Oh, yes, of course. Yeah. Yeah, in New York?

Yeah. Wonderful idea. So let's meet in New York.

Then you can try to convince people over here about perestroika.

Oh, yes. With pleasure. Yeah, Henry, with pleasure.

So it's a deal.

See you in New York.

Yeah, see you in New York. Bye, Henry.

(SIGHS)

The bomb consists of a few kilograms of TNT explosives

and a curved copper plate.

The explosion deforms a concave plate

into a large projectile

that easily can go through households, steel plates

several centimetres thick...

..with precision and unimaginable force.

MAN: Alright, stay on it. WOMAN: Right.

I gotta get going.

If they keep this up,

the Germans will take over the market in Russia.

A market that shouldn't even exist.

(OVER TANNOY) Dear passengers...

Are you trying to tell me what capitalism is?

No, but there are rules.

The only one I know is supply and demand.

The Germans have never stopped doing business with the Russians.

And with Gorbachev, they've got a pretty good buddy

for making unbridled profits.

I don't think Kohl is interested in profits.

He is testing the limits.

It really surprises me

that you put up with all that from the Germans.

Just because we're trying to get a general picture

doesn't mean we put up with it.

Maybe that's the common ground for us to cut a deal.

I know you guys need money.

I'm an independent businessman with brand-new technology to offer.

I know.

And I know that you're working with everybody else

in the meantime.

I've already found some prospective customers

for our new armour-piercing weapon.

High precision. Take a look.

If you are interested...

..just get in touch.

(INTERPRETER SPEAKS RUSSIAN)

(PHONE RINGS)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Thank you very much. It's up for today.

I wonder who should go first, you or me.

Well, according to the tradition, it's me.

Yes, but perestroika...

I don't want to spoil the party, so I suggest I begin.

Then you can be more optimistic,

as the meeting should end on a positive note.

You're the guest. As you wish.

But why are you so pessimistic, Henry?

Up to now, Gorbachev has been a hope for the West.

From now on, the West is a hope for Gorbachev.

Also, with regard to your own safety.

(DOOR OPENS)

Good job.

My pleasure.