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Well, John's looking good tonight.

Yeah, yeah, looking good.

All controlled, Mr. Ambassador.

Temperature, humidity, amount of oxygen in the air. The perfect environment for

a painting.

For a painting, yes.

Dandy, for a man, no.

A little collection of American treasures is now complete.

You've done a superlative job, Dundee.

Thank you, Mr. Ambassador.

In just a matter of weeks now, we can exchange these for American dollars.

I think the United States is going to prove a very generous host country,

you, Dundee?

Indeed, Mr. Ambassador.

We must travel, certain travel style.

Secretary's private plane, you'll understand.

Jen. Jen, I just finished dealing.

What did my card give you, Jen?

130 to 47.

You owe me one kiss.

You probably cheated, Dr. Weston. Of course, Dr. Weston.

I hate to break things up, but I have some background for you now.

A few weeks ago, a routine examination of the national treasury paintings that

hang in the Capitol building was made. X -rays disclosed that five of the most

important pieces were forgeries.

Forgeries in the Capitol? It's an extremely embarrassing and potentially

dangerous situation for Congress as well as the president.

I've seen the bite since the new year.

They know who did it? Government agencies have followed a trail that

the Iberian embassy and Diego de Vega, the ambassador. Why don't they just

arrest him? Because they need proof.

Not especially.

Also, the ambassador happens to be the youngest brother of Iberia's eccentric

old dictator, who only winks at such playful extortions.

I see proof.

Proof. And if the proof is in that embassy, which is considered foreign

therefore outside our jurisdiction, another means has to be tried.

To play a resource?

Me. What?

Right.

Secretary of Security, Chief. One of you is Larson.

Carlson. I'm Walter Carlson.

Nice of you to meet us, Mr. Wood.

These are my associates, Doctors Dan and Kate Weston.

Let me tell you one thing, Carlson.

I'm not used to people overstepping my authority.

Now, this special agency, George, what is it called? The Clay Resource?

There is one, only one stipulation in all of the contracts regarding the use

the resource.

That stipulation is that I head the team. Now, the speaker of the resource

remain intact in order for it to operate properly.

Now, if we're going to work together, you'd better understand that.

The secretary does.

Can we get going?

Yes.

Your reservations are at the Mayfair.

I'll brief you on the way.

Ambassador DeVega, and an ex -con who goes by the name of Tandy.

He works for DeVega, very sharp.

We think he was the artist.

Also, keep your eye open for a man named Vittorio Gregario. We think he's using

DeVega embassy parties for a cover and a shelter for a hot art ring.

Could you get us into one of his embassy parties?

Probably.

If you're caught snooping, you're on your own.

Be the death of me.

Can't you put on your head?

Sorry. Where's Kate?

She's in the shop.

Wood's got an invitation for a party tonight at the embassy.

She's to go as Kate Brandon, photojournalist for Newstime. The beggar

that she's doing an article on him.

Oh, good.

What about my camera?

Clay's newest.

I'm really proud of this.

Smallest, lightest camera in the world.

I bet you still have to focus it. Nope.

Just aim.

Let's shoot.

Amazing what technology can do.

Amazing what it can't do.

Sorry, Dan.

Let me know when you're ready. I'll drive you over.

Right.

Dan, is Walter gone?

Yes.

Didn't want him to see me like this.

Is that really a camera?

Mm -hmm.

Dan, is there film in that? I'll kill you if you took my picture.

Well, there's your camera gear.

You're now Kate Brandon of Newstime magazine.

DeVega thinks you're coming to do an article on him.

Oh, and put that in there, too, will you?

I'll need it later.

Oh, and there's one other thing.

What?

To make yourself attractive to him.

Try to?

Play up to him?

Yes.

Dan, how hard do you want me to play up to him?

Walter wants you to play up to him so that you can get some influence over

Isn't that going to bother you?

Yeah, well, it'll drive me up the wall.

But then they do say he's a sucker for girls with curlers in their hair.

Hurry up. This marble is cold on my feet.

My aides told me I was to be interviewed by a woman journalist.

no idea.

You're stunning.

I'm Diego de Vega.

I'm Kate Brandon, Newstime Magazine.

Please excuse my guards, but cameras are usually not about security.

I understand.

I can leave the case at the door. I have a smaller one inside.

Now, if you don't mind, I would like to follow you around this evening.

Listen to your conversation.

Take a few photographs.

Get to know you.

My dear, I can think of nothing.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You like some dinner, Manuel?

Yes, I'm hungry.

Get out on the table.

Don't touch it. The thing will go off if you look at it.

Is he

ignoring

you, Gorgia?

Danny, what were you... Tell you later.

Just figure a way to get my camera into DeVega's right pocket soon.

Can't you do it?

Too many people.

Maybe you should get a set of training wheels.

Clumsy idiot.

Are you all right? Did you get wet?

Oh, I think my camera bag caught a little.

Would you do me a favor, Diego?

Of course. I want to go put this case with the rest of my gear, but keep my

camera.

Uh, just keep these for me.

I mean, you... My... Oh.

You know I'm the only one who can touch this plate.

Tendi, I beg you, leave.

Keep a good distance away from the censor, please.

How many pictures of me do you need?

I need hundreds to choose from on your wonderful model.

Now, right into the camera.

You're a wonderful subject.

I can hardly wait for the interview.

Mr. Ambassador.

Will you excuse me, Kate? Duty is no respecter of

honor.

Friday is much too soon, Gregorio. It's out of the question. It's impossible.

I am not asking you this.

Friday is the only day I can arrange it.

for deserting you.

That was Gregorio, the international art dealer, wasn't it? Yes.

He uses the embassy occasionally for his showings. You know him?

Oh, by reputation only.

Air pressure rises and the bells start ringing.

Gregorio may be right.

Sir?

Gregorio wants to fly these paintings out on Friday by helicopter.

Says it's the only time he can arrange for a pickup.

No, no, that's earlier than we planned. I wouldn't trust him. We have no choice,

Tandy. Things like this, the alarms... Just don't feel right.

The paintings have to come out of here.

Does Gregorio know what these paintings are?

No, I couldn't risk the chance of a leak.

All I had to do was tell him what the collection would bring and that was

enough.

These paintings come out on Friday.

Do not just break off.

A few inches more and something of great value could have been destroyed.

Yes, sir. I'll look into it.

Kate, I'm terribly sorry. Something like this always seems to happen when I am

most enjoying myself.

Nothing serious, I hope. No, no, no.

The only tragedy is that I can't have more time to spend with you tonight.

Tell me something.

Could you act as my host this Thursday night?

Nothing big. One of those little art gatherings at Gregorio's, huh?

And this time, no pictures, no interviews, just you and me. I'd love

in town.

Call me at the Mayfair. Indeed I shall.

Shall we drink to it?

Listen.

Creme Violette.

Complete elixir of love.

Most dangerous, let me say, when used properly.

I almost forgot. Do you have my lens caps and light meters? Oh, yes. I forgot

about them myself.

Here.

And I have more.

I don't know how that happened.

Oh, I must seem absolutely foolish to you.

Until Thursday.

In spite of your great personal success with the ambassador... You told me to

lead him on.

I didn't tell you to drive him to drink. You were doing the driving.

Yeah, well, in spite of your effective support, I'm afraid we failed.

Where did we fail?

You took the photographs?

It was all in vain.

Why? We've got enough evidence right now to get a warrant to search that

embassy. By the time that native agreement is signed, by the time they

in, those paintings are going to be long gone.

How? By helicopter, day after tomorrow.

Force the copper down after it's taken off.

No, DeVega could be over the water in less than 60 seconds. All he has to do

to throw the paintings into the drink.

However, there are two solutions.

The first is to call on Generalissimo de Vega, show him the pictures, and get

him to deal with this. No good.

There's no telling how the Generalissimo will react.

He could cancel that night till lease immediately.

What's the second solution?

Well, at best, it only has an outside chance.

It'll need government help. No problem.

We, uh, we play de Vega's game only in reverse.

We go back into the vault with the forgeries and exchange them for the

originals. Without his knowing it. Danny, you can't. That's impossible.

It's our only chance. If we don't do that, the paintings are gone.

The ambassador's limousine will pick me up in 15 minutes.

Are we all set?

Where are the paintings?

In the truck.

The drug?

The best clay laboratory should come up with according to your specs. It'll keep

a man unconscious for 20 minutes.

The cart? My uniform?

In the truck.

We'll follow right behind.

All right, let's go.

Danny, be careful.

That's it. They're in.

Now we wait.

I don't know, but I can find out.

Gregorio?

Please.

Madame Uppot was very much interested in this little Matisse, Vittorio.

Specifically, how long it's been, shall we say.

Off the shelf.

No problem at all.

This is such a bore.

I want to be alone with you.

Champagne makes me silly.

Does it do that to you?

When I'm around you, everything makes me silly.

You need a refill, Mr. Ambassador.

Stay right here. I'll be right back.

How's he doing?

He's well on his way.

It's time.

Are you ready?

Don't let him go off the town.

I love you, Danny.

Go on.

Oh.

Thank you.

I would love to.

Excuse me.

I'm not feeling very well.

You could stand to lose a few pounds, Mr. Ambassador.

Danny, how long have you been here?

Long enough.

What time is it?

11 .45.

20 minutes.

Put his arm around your neck. He's too heavy.

All right, let's go. I'll push his legs.

Tandy's watching.

Kiss him.

What kind of a girl do you think I am? I said kiss him. He's unconscious.

Will you kiss him?

Excuse me.

Oh, uh, could we go into the library?

Oh, no.

Oh, sir, could you get us some champagne?

Why don't you bring the whole cart?

That one.

Your champagne, Mr. Ambassador.

Okay, find the Vegas, please.

Dan.

Here, take this.

Get back in his lap and check the time.

Seven to twelve.

Smear your lipstick and mess up your hair.

What?

Put his hand on the plate.

Is that correct, sir?

Saba, you stick.

Yes.

Thank you. Thank you, sir.

Yeah, somebody should be in front of that vault.

I wouldn't want to go in there and interrupt him.

Now, Danny, they're all in the car.

You put, I'll pull. Right.

Give me the Vegas key, quickly.

Uh -oh.

Dan, where are you? What are you going to do?

Never mind. Get your painting in the cart.

Put the keys back.

Hurry, Danny.

I think we ought to think about somebody watching at home.

Sir, have either of you gentlemen seen my service card? We're packing up.

Where's the ambassador?

I thought you two were... I'm not used to having gentlemen pass out on me.

He's out of debt.

Yes, ma 'am.

We're going to have to sober him up. Get some hot coffee from the kitchen. You

wait here. I'll get your card.

Thank you.

Get out.

Now. That's not the plan, Danny. I'm supposed to stay here with the

I don't care. It's too dangerous.

Thank you.

What happened, Kate?

Tell the ambassador to give me a call when he's sober.

Madam?

Yes?

I'll call the ambassador's limousine.

Oh, no, I've called a cab.

No trouble at all, Miss Brandon.

Please don't bother. I'm sure the cab is out in front already.

The chauffeur can be ready to go in a minute.

That won't be necessary. I'm taking a cab.

Oh, no, sweet Kate.

Insist.

Incredible. Almost impossible.

This resource of yours is just... And where's Kate? She hasn't come out yet.

I told you, Diego, you were very drunk.

You opened the drawer and put your hand on that thingamajig, and that panel

opened just like it is now.

And that's when I came out. You told me to take the night off. Never!

Did you set foot in that passageway?

No.

I was with you.

Is there anything else, Stanley? Anything.

Champagne.

The service card.

Oh, no, the collection.

Manuel, you stay with her. Stanley.

I can't tell you.

I cannot.

David. Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

These are the originals.

They are the originals. Now, I don't know whether to believe her or not.

Well, I suppose I am forced to, that's all.

Sir. Yes.

Do you wear earrings, Tandy?

But Kate was supposed to be with DeVega when he woke up. I told you, Laura, I

changed the plan. I told her to get out.

She should have been out by now.

Kate, these men are going to be very rough with you if you do not tell me who

behind all this.

I've been telling you. I am.

You.

And how did you happen to learn about all this?

A bar. I... I've forgotten the name.

You're lying.

Now, why, huh?

You haven't got these paintings anyway, Kate.

Why do you force me to hurt you?

Now, this is your last chance, Kate. Who knew about

this?

Gregorio.

Gregorio did.

Gregorio, my good friend.

Gregorio.

See if he's still here.

Quickly.

All right, that's it.

Weston, come back here.

I've got to give you credit, Weston. You did a fine job.

But I'm not going to stand here and let you go back in there and ruin it. The

project's too important.

He's right, Dad.

What about Kate? She'll be all right.

Go to your paintings, Mr. Wood. I want my wife.

He's your man, Carson. Can't you stop him?

No.

Not in a million years.

Originals? Of course.

Why?

Where could you sell them?

Exactly what I was going to ask you, Gregorius.

Where did you intend to sell them?

This is a joke.

What are you talking about?

This room, these paintings, what?

These paintings are what I'm supposed to help you to move?

You are out of your mind.

Oh, you're a marvelous actor, Vittorio, but now... But you

see, it's too late.

It's over. You are caught.

The girl, Miss Brandon, has taught us everything.

Sorry, Kate.

I know that Gregorio understands.

I hope that you will.

But I can't take the risk that any of this will ever come

out.

Suffocation would have been a much kinder way to kill you, but

My system is out of order.

However, Dundee is very proficient with a gun.

And I assure you, he'll see to it you die painless.

After you've finished, leave their bodies here in the vault overnight. Then

them into the helicopter when we leave tomorrow.

Once we get out over the ocean, we can dump them.

Isn't that romantic, Keith?

Huh? A burial at the...

Just be sure the paintings are wrapped and traded by nine o 'clock. Yes, sir.

And the bodies? The same. Only make certain they sink, huh? Close that

You won't see a thing.

No problem.

Late, sir.

Oh, no.

He was about to shoot.

Then something knocked him.

Something from heaven.

It was our guardian angel, Mr. Gregario. Aren't we lucky to have one that cares?

Kate.

Danny!

What's so funny?

Nothing. Just the first time I've ever seen an angel in chef's clothing.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary.

Say goodbye to Wood for me.

Thank you.

That was the Secretary.

Just wanted us to know that the Vegas helicopter got off on schedule.

As far as they know, with the forgeries.

What's it going to happen to? Well, after they sign the new NATO lease, they

plan to inform the older brother of the ambassador's operations.

Then the Generalissimo will remove him from Washington.

And that will be that.

I feel sorry for Gregario. He'll go to prison. Well, it seems the slimy ones

like the Vega always get away.

Gin. You can't do that. I was talking to Walter.

Gin.

How many kisses do I owe you?

I'll tell you when we get back to Los Angeles.

On second thought, what can I tell you now?