" How did you know?" "The newspapers." "Fools." " Ciao, Sempresì." " Welcome back." " May I?" "No, no..." " My car's just..." " Your hands are precious." "For what I need them for." "Aren't you still the great Sempresì?" "I don't always say yes to all the games." "They call me the professor now." "Maybe it's my age." "What are you talking about?" "You're always Sempresì for me." "You used to play poker with the best." "You really think so?" "Sure." "And Fantoni?" "Fantoni?" "I don't know, he disappeared." "They say he went to South America." "He had tax problems." " And Gancho?" " Dead..." "They caught him with some Sicilian guy's woman, they stabbed him fifteen times." " And the Turks?" "The twins." " Retired, at least four or five years." "They sell electrical appliances." "They have wives, children." "So everything's changed." "Yes, they come and go." "There are few old timers like us left, now there's Affatato." "Affatato." "Who's he?" "He was Laveschi's henchman." "He controls everything..." " Contraband, women..." " That's still your hand." "My hand, yes..." "But I don't have the money for the big games." "Don't you have any ideas?" "Some plan?" "I knew it..." "Is it something big?" "I know you don't do small time." " I want to meet this Affatato." " That won't be easy." "We'll take care of that later." "For now..." "It might be an idea to pay an old friend a visit." " Where is my money?" " It's a simple delay." "I paid you for the trouble;" "ten million for the trial..." "And ten million to look after for me..." " Where's my ten million?" " A little patience, Destil..." "Give me a few days." "Now!" "I can give you a million now." "'Giovanni Potenza'..." "You're ripping off someone else to keep me calm..." "You'd better find the other nine million, and soon." "I'm kind natured, when I kill someone I don't make them suffer..." "But I think I might make an exception for you." "One more thing..." " I want to meet Affatato..." " Yes, sure!" "You have my address." "Tell him I'm looking for him." "Affatato!" "Here." " Quite a stylish bordello." " Exactly." "Affatato has dozens of them, all classy joints." "He's arrived, and he's with Sempresì." "Let them in." "Friends, this is Destil." "They call him 'half a million'..." " ...because he never loses." " A pleasure." " My sister." " Something to drink?" " You're the famous gambler..." " Famous?" " Do you still play?" " Yes, some small games." "I came to talk to you, but I'll come back another time..." " I see you have company." " Trusted company..." "Get out." "Everyone..." "You as well." "You were looking for me?" " Yes." "What do you want?" "A business proposal..." " It's big." " Half a million?" "Much more." " I'm listening." "You'll come in for a third..." " Excluding expenses." " What is this about?" "This job requires reciprocal trust, my name is worth something..." " I've always been trusted." " But you don't trust me." "It's different." "I'm putting in everything I have..." "I've been preparing this for ten years." "You only have to supply a specialist or two..." "And thirty million in cash." "Looks like you've been out of the game for some time..." "We don't rob people, we run a commercial business..." "No risks." "But this is a business proposal." "You take care of the money and I'll take the risk." "But you won't say what it's about." "No." "You could do business like that in the past..." "But times have changed." "We don't play in the dark." " And too much light hurts my eyes." " I understand..." "Still friends." "Always at your disposal." "But we want to know all the details..." "We have a lot of responsibility." "A lot of people to think about." "If you still want to talk." "You'll let us know." "Just tell the Countess." "And, if you want to take a break from your long enforced abstinence..." "You're a friend." "You can come here for free..." "We have the finest women in Rome." "Look at this one, for example." "I trust your judgement." "Thank you." "No..." " No." " That scum, they were scared!" "It's better this way, I'm used to working with my own crew." "Not with ruffians like them." "They could have given you the thirty million, right?" "Thirty million!" "If I guarantee it then they'll be rushing to pay up." "Yes." "You did well to refuse, I don't trust him..." "He reminds me of my father." "Your father?" "Just the one?" "By the way, what is Cavallo doing?" "Right!" "Cavallo." "He has a house outside the city." "In the hills." " Do you have another Luger?" " It's the last one." "You can have as many Beretta's as you want, or there's this Colt?" " A tough decision." " Give us some of each." "All 9mm..." "A real jewel." "...and 1000 a bullet, but you knew that already." "What a thief!" "Aren't we meant to do the stealing?" " If you don't like it..." " I didn't say that." "We're friends, right?" "Half now and half later." "Okay?" "Where are you going?" "North?" "How did you guess?" "With the artillery we've got." "Ciao, Cavallo." "You're doing well for yourself." " See who's with me?" " Destil." "You'll have something to drink." "I never expected..." "Good fortune always comes when you least expect it." "This looks like an ideal cover." "Sure it does." "I've been here for two years." "A retired teacher lives upstairs, there's an industrialist downstairs..." "I pass as a retired salesman." "I saw a woman here." "She has to leave." "She's trustworthy." "You're making a mistake." " Who doesn't know won't talk." "Then I'll send her to her sisters'." "Second, spread the word that you're leaving..." " I don't want any strangers around." " There won't be any, I know what to do..." "It's easy..." "I'll put a notice outside so my clients will know not to enter." "Excellent..." "And the materials?" "You're kidding!" "You've got everything here..." "Guns, uniforms, tools, everything." "This is a list of the specialists and materials you need to procure." "Yes..." "We might have some difficulty getting this chemical." "I have someone for that, I'll send the Traveller." " Who's the Traveller?" " Someone who likes to be called that..." "A chess champion; he's supplying me with the info for the operation." " One more thing..." " Just say it." "Thirty million, in cash." "Do you have it?" "Like that, so suddenly..." "Thirty million, no..." "I need thirty million." "Yes, I'll find it..." "For something like this, working with you..." "That won't be a problem, we have as many financiers as we need." "Don't mention me..." "Put the money together as though you need it." "Okay, I'll find it..." "I'll find it." " Have you gone mad?" " One month, 100 percent interest." "Yes, the terms are fine, but you aren't good for it." " Have I ever cheated you?" " Never..." "But if I give you thirty million you might just start." "No, I'm telling you..." "It's a sure thing." "Okay, but thirty million is a lot, even for me." " It's the heist of the century." " We're friends..." "And for old times sake I can give you three million..." "For a month..." "But thirty?" "Do I look like the Bank of Rome?" "Thirty million!" "Where can I get thirty million?" "You know how it is here..." "You know what I'm going to eat tomorrow?" "I'm going to eat a roasted dog." "'Destil in Swiss clinic'" "That journalist has given me a nice cancer for 20,000 lira..." "Pretty cheap." "You don't need to come to the airport, I'll take a taxi." " When will you return?" " I'm officially entering the clinic tomorrow..." "I've already arranged it with doctor Ulmer." "I'll leave immediately and I'll return by train, with a fake passport." "With a job this big, if they know I'm here they'll pin it on me straight away..." "But I'll be in a clinic in Switzerland and beyond suspicion." "You know what to do..." "And that money had better be here when I return..." "Thirty million." "Agreed?" "Don't worry, Destil." "Are you sure you'll be able to get the money in time?" "Are you sure or not?" "No." " I'm sure I won't be able to get it." " Do you realise what that means?" "You can't do this to Destil, or me." "We were going to take care of everyone." "I'm too tired now, I can't go on." "How much did you raise?" "Five million." "I'm out of the high stakes circuit..." "Although, maybe with five million..." "Do you think you can do it?" "I haven't played on the big tables for some time..." "But I could eat them alive, if I wanted to..." "All of them!" "I'll call." "Cover it." "Cover it." " What's wrong?" " Mention credit and the game stops." " We aren't kids here." " Indeed..." "You have debts outstanding." "Okay, just give me 24 hours." "You!" "I own this joint." "Didn't you know?" "And when someone can't pay, the house loses credit." " Always in trouble, Sempresi." " But I can pay!" "When?" "Don't write it down, Carmela." "You can look now." " If you've written it down I'll kill you." " No, I went easy on him." "It's dangerous, getting into trouble at your age..." "But I like you, and I want to help you, right?" "Very true." "You lost five million in cash, and three on credit..." "Okay, I'll cancel the debt..." "And I'll also give you back the five million..." "You're such a fool..." "You can buy those cards from any tobacconist..." "But my business partners make them..." "But anyone who knows them can see they're marked." "What do you want from me?" "Nothing..." "Did you set out to win 25 million?" "Say it!" "Did you want to win 25 million?" " Yes!" " Good..." "Then we'll give you the 25 million." "See what kind of people we are?" "Twenty five plus five, makes thirty..." "Okay?" "We don't want anything from you..." "We just want Destil to pull of this job..." "And while he's planning it, you and I are going to have a little talk." "No." "Now I've won this 30 million, we can get the specialists Destil wanted..." "A marksman with a clean record, around thirty, single." "I know someone, he was the Olympic champ." "Hello?" "Rudy..." " It's for you." " Who is it?" "Yes." "Sure, sure..." "No, I'm sorry Cavallo, I'm not in." "No, no special reason..." "No, I'm just not interested." "It's pointless looking for money, I hid it." " I'm leaving." " That's a relief." "Go and play." " Your son?" " No, he's my friend's son..." "I borrow him sometimes." "Makes me look more respectable." "Look, it's over for you, I'm not a charity." " I always paid you." " Almost always, almost..." "Take it." "Will you look at that!" "I'm guessing it's a fake." "It's my gold medal from the Barcelona Olympics." "Two hits, no more." "I'll use it as a keyring." " I don't like it here." " Yes, let's go somewhere else." "'Farewell'" "Nice shooting." "All three below the neck." "I hate guns, it means it hasn't been planned properly..." "But, if there is gunfire, I want to know where the bullets are going to end up." " He was the Olympic champion!" " I was never Olympic champion..." "I was in the team, but I was one of the reserves." "What's the best way to disable someone without killing them?" "Aim for the collar-bone..." "Painful..." "But curable." " With what weapon?" " I'd say a Walther PK7-65..." "It's a Belgian pistol." "Loaded with rubber bullets..." "It also avoids rebound wounds." "We're like cloistered nuns..." "Once you're in, you can't leave till it's over." "Are you in?" "I'm in, but not for a percentage..." "Two million first, and two after." "I wouldn't dream of it..." "You'll get five million first, and fifteen after." "What was I saying?" "Destil takes care of everyone." "What's wrong with you?" "You look like a ghost." "Nothing..." "It's my stomach." "Very well then, but no one leaves..." "If you have someone, tell them you're going away." "I don't have anyone." "Hello?" "Hello?" "Call an ambulance, call the hospital, the police..." "Hurry, hurry!" "'Attempts Suicide'" " A copy of 'Stop'." " Hold on." "Anything else, sir?" " Do you like it here?" " Very pretty." "The fresh air will do you good." "Wait..." "Well?" "What do you think?" "She looks the part, but we need to see if she's up to it." "She's up to it, I know her, she's desperate." " Women can be very unpredictable." " I told her she's going to be a film star..." "That it's her big chance!" "It's too new, get her a used uniform." "Okay." "She also needs a handbag, one with a long shoulder strap, used." " Used handbag." " I don't want anyone to recognise her..." "From the photos in the newspapers." "We'll need to change her hairstyle, the colour..." "And pull the eyes up a bit." "That should be enough." "Either way, the photos have been retouched." "Let's not take any risks." "Walk around." "No, not like that..." "Loosen up a little, you're not out to conquer anyone..." "Don't sway!" "Walk simply, naturally." "Like this?" "Try these." "I just wanted a general idea, have you told her the economic conditions?" " Yes, she accepts." " Put a million in her account..." "And get her a wig." "Do you know where to go?" " Marlene, she can be trusted." " Excuse me..." " Are you the director?" " Something like that." " If I could read the script..." " Go, go." "And don't worry, the script is all in here." "What do you think?" "You know what she has to do." "I think she's okay." "And you?" " How's your stomach?" " Good, good..." " You sure?" " Of course." " I'll get you some medicine." " Thanks." "Take me with you." "We had a deal." "Okay, come on." "You're still at that restless age." " Are you thinking about your woman?" " What woman?" " Yours." " No, I don't have a woman." " I didn't lie to you." " It isn't normal at your age." " What can I give a woman?" " Risk, trouble..." "It isn't easy in our profession." "Even if you keep her away from everything..." "If they catch you, they'll say she's your accomplice." " It is risky?" " Once, Westminster clock stopped..." "They found acorns in the gears, hidden there by a mole..." "What was the likelihood a mole would take refuge there?" " What if we have a mole?" " A chance in a million..." "That's why you're here..." "To deal with this possible eventuality." "A happy thought." "There's a general rule for this heist..." "The mastermind should never take his mind off it..." "But the assistants shouldn't think about it for a second." "But it will all go well, it's an easy job." " And after?" " I'm out." "You can't do this job anymore if you've been convicted." "No, not like that..." "You have to hold the racket like this..." "Now, bring your arm back, like that..." "Anna." "Yes, it's me." "I read in the newspapers that you were in Switzerland." "Dying of cancer." "You'd have liked that." "No, Fabio, no..." "It's been ten years, and you haven't changed." " What do you want from me?" " Nothing." "I saw fear in your eyes just now..." "After what we've been through, that hurts a lot, that you're scared..." "What is it?" "Another man?" " It's been ten years." " I know, it's a long time..." "You watch your life passing day by day..." "And you realise you're finished." "I've been bad, Fabio." "I couldn't wait for you." "Don't have any pointless regrets." "What would you have now if you'd waited?" "A fifty year old outlaw, marked for life." " My life isn't so great, either." " But it's yours..." "And I hope it's peaceful." " Farewell, Anna." " Fabio." "Why did you come here?" "Why?" "Remember our trip to Greece?" "I wanted to find that memory again..." "It will keep me company, if go back inside." "Good luck, Anna." "Sure, don't worry." "Are you out of your mind?" "You know how much that cost me?" "It's all I've got." "I'm dry." "You can't be!" "You have to give me something!" "I don't have anything." "Maybe next week..." "I don't like you causing a scene..." "Got it?" " 3000" " I'll pass." " Me too." " Call." "So you were bluffing." "You're not going to let Cavallo rob you blind, are you?" " Cavallo makes me laugh." " Well that's okay..." "Because you haven't been right for some time." "It's time to get some rest." "Goodnight." "See anything interesting?" "You know this is private property..." "And strangers aren't allowed here." " Are you one of the people in the villa?" " What's your name?" "This week my name is Andrea or Fernando..." "I'm the Traveller." "Keep it down." "He says he's the Traveller." " And who is this Traveller?" " Destil isn't around?" " Destil knows me." " Destil?" " Who's Destil?" " Never heard of him." " What was he doing?" " Spying, with binoculars." "If he's the Traveller we'll find out straight away..." "A chess problem, they say you're an expert..." "Solve it." "The bishop, check in three moves." " See if he got it right" " Relax, he got it right." " How are you, Traveller?" " Hello, Fabio." "I'm sorry but I must leave tonight." "I'd like to go out." "I'm sorry, but you can't." " Can I make a call, at least?" " No." "You can watch television, if you like." "Am I the leading actress in the film?" "Let's say you're the only woman." "But I only have one scene, and that's all I keep doing." "Cavallo, set her straight." "What do you want?" "Let me work." "And close that door." " No!" " Why not, stupid?" " I don't want to!" " Listen to your friend." "Why don't you try to see sense..." "Two weeks ago, you tried to kill yourself..." "If you hadn't met us, what would you have done?" "Work the streets?" "You say you're an actress..." "I'll give you a scene to act." "and you'll act it out." "You must understand..." "We can't let you go." " I won't say anything." " I know..." "You won't say anything because you'd be incriminating yourself..." "And if you don't work for us, you still won't say anything." "Getting rid of someone who has already attempted suicide isn't a problem." " It could go wrong." " No, you'll be great." "I've never done anything like this, what if I can't?" "It would be very serious." "This is a great opportunity for someone like you..." "It's the most important scene you could ever hope to perform in." "And you'll earn more money than if you'd made ten films..." "And you might even be more famous." "Well?" " Okay, as you wish." " Good, the right decision." "We're weak, you and me..." "We're weak inside." "You can't go up against them." "You, you're a thief like them, worse than them!" "Yes, a thief, a pimp, a killer..." "And a small habit, anything you want..." "There's a worm eating away at me, inside, and I have to feed it." "Like you." "An actress..." "The films, the pool parties, the photographers..." "The idle gossip;" "sleeping with Belmondo..." "Ambition is also a worm that eats away at you." " At least it's clean." " Clean, dirty, what's the point?" "I used to be clean, too." "I was a sports champion..." "They paid our travel expenses, but no extras..." "Training, I dropped out of college..." "I had obligations..." "Don't drink, don't smoke, and no women..." "And I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't have a woman, I'm a good kid." "Then, one fine day, they said..." ""Thanks, it was great having you with us."..." "And I didn't know anything else." "My back was against the wall, all I had were my cups and medals..." "Is that clean?" " Perhaps I won't be scared." " Destil never fails..." "He got caught once, but that was a stupid accident." " It might even be fun!" " It's like diving into cold water..." "You shiver at first, then you think about swimming." "I've read a lot of gialli..." "The diabolical woman who always arrives at the right time..." "And now, I'm that woman." "Those two are always together, I'm sick of them." " I'm going to have a word with them." " No, leave them be..." "Team spirit is important in an operation like this." "Yes, but they're taking it too far." " Jealous?" " Maybe." " I knew her from before." " Precisely, you aren't so fatalistic now." "Girls go for the hippies nowadays." " Switzerland?" " I have cancer, don't I?" "I'm at the clinic." "Besides, it's the ideal place for the merchandise I have to sell." " Yes?" " Is that you, daddy?" " Yes, Rosanna." " Uncle is leaving today." "Good." "Thanks, Rosanna." " Who was it?" " The Traveller's daughter, it's time." "Good!" "Remove the tooth, remove the pain." "Destil..." " Are you sure about this?" " What's wrong, Sempresi?" " Are you scared?" " No, I just have a bad feeling about it." "Leave it, Destil." "We've kept you on a leash for too long." "Go to bed." "Yes, maybe you're right." "He's in trouble." "It's a good thing we kept him outside of the operation..." " He can't take much more." " Right." "It's happening tomorrow." "It's giving you an appetite." "You could say that." "It's going ahead tomorrow." "Tomorrow..." " Lost your appetite?" " I don't feel like it." "That isn't right, you need to be in shape." "They're leaving now, 9000 kilometres away from here..." "Our millions..." "And they don't even know they're ours." " What time do we arrive in Amsterdam?" " Around midday." " What do you think it is?" " I don't know but it looks like a timer..." "You never know with these damned Negroes, alert the captain." "Captain, it looks like there's a bomb on the plane." "Don't make me laugh." "But it's true, Captain." "Your attention: due to atmospheric conditions we will be landing in Rome..." "We would like to assure all passengers that we will leave as soon as we can." "Flight 471, requesting an emergency landing." "This is Fiumicino control tower." "Flight 471, you are clear to land." "We have a plane landing with a possible bomb on board, we'll need the police here." "Of course..." "Miss. three cappuccinos." "Could you send someone up with three cappuccinos, thank you." "What is it, carnival?" "Let's go." "Police, you'll have to leave the plane as well..." "I'm Inspector Catelli and I will personally answer for your cargo." "That would be difficult, our cargo is too precious." "There's no danger, gentlemen, you're under my protection." "It's too dangerous for us to move, we have orders to disembark in Amsterdam." "We'll escort you to the waiting lounge." "We have to search the plane..." "I ask for your full cooperation, or I'll have to use force." " I'm not moving." " He will, he will." "Come on, let's go." "Don't you dare touch me." "My bag." "Are you hot?" " You're sweating." " No, it's the aspirin..." "With this cold." " What department?" " Local police." " I haven't seen you around." " I've just been transferred." "The Inspector's name is Catelli, and the man's name is Vanderles." "Mr. Vanderles..." "Inspector Catelli would like you to wait in the police cells..." "The Inspector thinks you'll be safer there." "No, we're staying put." "You can't treat us like luggage..." "I don't like this one bit." "Are you all the security he is providing us?" "We assumed he would be here as well." " Where is he now?" " He's on the plane." " Are you also with them?" " That's right..." "And if anyone deserves special treatment, that's me." "There's no need to be upset, this will all be resolved soon." "If you'd like to dine in the restaurant the company will be glad to oblige." "Thank you very much..." "But I insist you treat me like a passenger worth 3 million dollars..." "It's a matter of principle." "As you wish, but you'd have done better going to the restaurant." "I know when I'm hungry." "Is anyone in the office?" "After you." "...a few steps and my heart starts beating like crazy." " What is it now?" " Nothing..." "I was just saying I have a weak heart and I can't run up the stairs like I used to." "Listen here, you go ahead and I'll follow you!" "Where have you been?" " The Traveller?" " He's dead." " And the others?" " The others are all alive except for one..." " The Traveller." " Poor guy." "Check the ring road..." "You'll get your share, it's been a pleasure working with you." "Me, too." "Goodbye." "The station." "Let's make this quick." "I have to leave." "Rudy, forget about the woman..." "Sempresi will take care of her." " How much?" " 2300" "Sorry, I don't have change." " Could you change this?" " Yes." " Thanks." " You're welcome." " Keep the change" " Thanks." "If you stop I'll kill you." "Faster." "Over a million..." "As predicted." " It's your masterpiece, Destil." " So it's all over." "No, it isn't over." "A real masterpiece." "You're still the great Destil." "It isn't a lack of faith, but..." " Hands up." " You know I never carry a gun." "It's true, you can lower them." " You need them to pass me the merchandise." " Half, Affatato!" "There's enough for everyone." " Who do you think we are?" " You think we're dumb?" "You heard them." "I'm willing to share but they aren't." "I know you won't let us leave this place alive..." "So make it quick." "Stop shaking, champion." "Get me out of this city!" "Help me." "I'd give her a hand, and a whole lot more." "She may have weak legs, but she's tough!" "Wake up, beautiful." "Come on." "You know I like you." "Don't be stupid, open your eyes and see how lucky you are..." "You've met the man of your dreams." "I'll explain..." "The police aren't so old fashioned, they're modern, organised, now." "It may take a few days, but rest assured they'll make it here." "And then your perfect robbery, your masterpiece..." "Your wonderful dream, will disappear!" "I predicted this as well." "What you didn't predict is that the police will only find three bodies..." "Yours..." "You'll have killed each other trying to divide the loot." " And the diamonds?" " They'll find them as well..." "Not right away, in a few days." "When Sempresi, terrorised and out of his mind..." "Will drown, carrying the loot with him..." "Just think, they'll find over half the diamonds on the river bed..." "And the rest?" "Dragged away by the current..." "A current that will carry half a million into our pockets..." "And it will stay there forever." "For eternity?" "You know what can happen a minute or two after eternity?" "I didn't want to, Destil, I messed up!" "We have to leave." "Help me." "I won't make it to Greece, after all." "Pity..." "We did a good job." "Take cover." "Don't shoot!" "Look out for the woman!" "Lay low for a while and no one will come looking for you." "Take it." "This should be enough for now..." "Then we'll be rich." "Millionaires, Franca..." "If I can make it." "If you can forget..." "I'm staying with you." "Are you crazy?" "Yes, I'm staying with you, I need you." "So much blood was spilt today, and I was a part of it..." "Do you really think I can just go back to my old life?" "Worrying about things I thought were important..." "And seeing all those dead people in my mind." "Try to see sense, no one knows you were involved." "I'll try to make it past the border, it won't be easy..." "But it's my only chance to stay alive, Franca." "I'll stay with you..." "If it's possible to forget, then we'll forget together." "We need a faster car, and I know where." "You're crazy." "No, not this time." " What are you thinking about?" " About Destil..." "He got the best part, he had hope." "Have you ever watched an ant in a bathtub?" "It climbs up a little, then it slides back down..." "And it starts all over again." "I felt I was that ant, in a world without mercy or pity..." "A cruel world that's been pushing me down since I was sixteen..." "It was me dressed as a hostess, but it's like I was someone else..." "Knowing that I was doing something pointless..." "The diamonds, the dead bodies, all of it." "Perhaps we only survived because we didn't believe?" "When you hope for something too much, you're usually disappointed." "How I dreamt of winning the world championships..." "I went to bed early, the night before the finals..." "The maid came in to my room to bring me some water..." "I hadn't slept with a woman for two months, I felt hot that day..." "She was German, it lasted two minutes..." "And because of those stupid two minutes I lost the title." "We talk as though we've been defeated, but we won, we're rich!" "We'll never be happy..." "When can we feel happy?" "We're running away in shame." "I'm not ashamed, those bastards deserved it..." "There are people who are applauded for killing hundreds of people every day..." "Do you want me to cry because I shoot faster than them?" "One day it will be my turn, and no one will cry." "We're near the right place..." "There's a road here that might take us past the border." "Franca..." "We might have a puncture..." "Can you have a look?"