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This film is dedicated to Gian Maria Volonte'

BANKERS OF GOD

THIS FILM IS BASED ON KNOWN HISTORICAL SOURCES UP TO THE PRESENT

Mr. Kane is coming.

Okay.

-What is it, Anna? -Mr. Kane is coming.

The torpedo boats still haven't been paid.

-How many have come? -Five or six, I think.

By the way, what's known for sure about the Ministry of Defence?

That to sell arms, General Sacche must sign our agreement.

-You still alive? -Sindona, it's not time to sleep.

And now what?

It's freezing here. Why do you want to kill us?

The guards warned us that Mr. Kane is already here.

Then tell the guards not to let anybody in after Kane.

Please, Clara.

If Kane's learned about the arms to the Sandinistas, deny it all, huh?

Wake up! Kane is just about here!

Michele, do you feel ill?

The end of the Communist Party poses new problems for us, because

...we have to interpret their changes. Notice the same in Italian society.

I think now it can even be the progressives' mask.

They may already have put it on, in view of the electoral successes.

Italy will be the first country to condemn this. Classic "Il corriere della sera."

(Evening Courier, Milan newspaper)

But: what 'courier'? At least, someone who thinks.

What are they doing? Fighting with Dad?

Let them!

The priority is to remove "The Courier" of Communist influence.

They squabble, but don't worry. Dad knows what he's doing.

What a family! No family would drop one of its members!

A certain amount would suffice for me.

Tell me, you think this time you'd manage to save yourself, or maybe

-...there would only be another tomb. - Speak for yourself!

You had the gall to declare to the press that I hardly knew.

And what should be done? Get me to fix all the mess you made?

The Vatican has given you lots of money.

You have not lost anything; not even a lira.

The same "Immobiliare" was already a squeezed lemon.

(Societ� Generale Immobiliare, real estate company) I have even sent false balance sheets.

Let's not go into all that!

If someone wants to give

...a few million dollars to Sindona, for example--

Forget Sindona!

Alright.

Understood.

So, with regard to activity,

...at what point is the P2 Lodge?

All is well. You will have the complete text very soon.

Sindona, banker of the Mafia and the CIA,

...has been arrested in the States, for bankruptcy.

Archbishop Marcinkus, enveloped in the bankruptcy of Sindona,

... remains chairman of the Vatican bank I.O.R. (Institute for Religious Works)

For the Sindona failure, the I.O.R. vice-president, Luigi Meninni,

...suffers a momentary detention.

Calvi, president of the Catholic Ambrosiano Bank,

...takes the place of Sindona.

As a Spanish journalist writes, Marcinkus and I.O.R. continue with Calvi

...to shape the Catholic financial network

...and global anti-communism.

BANKERS OF GOD

President! The Holy See sent the statement you were waiting for.

Ah yes!

Take special care of the telex.

Cancel at Rizzoli (publishing company).

-Arrange an appointment with Tassandigo. Don't worry, President.

-Have a good trip. -Have a good trip, President.

President, I have been allowed to speak with the president of the Communist Party.

Sorry, I don't understand?

Seems it cost us 250 million lire for them not to publish.

Money wasted. The Pope in a swimsuit doesn't shock anyone.

-Anyway, thank him. -Your Holiness, you need to avoid being in the spotlight,

And in anything more dangerous than a telephoto lens--

Holiness, Marcinkus and Calvi have arrived. They're waiting out there. What do I do?

The story of the wolf!

Marcinkus must properly take charge of my safety.

Go, go! We'll talk at another time.

Here it is. I brought the tapes.

Dear Calvi, how are you?

Well, thank you.

-And the family? -All right, thanks.

Let's have calm. No need to believe that 'Solidarnosc' is a simple trade union.

- Indeed! -Three million Poles are a sign and an instrument.

((As a sign of respect, the face of the Holy Father is not shown in the movie))

My brothers are waking from a long sleep,

...in which they'd hidden the reality of Alter and his iron regime.

Now they have started the fight to boot Poland

...out of its sleepwalking, and I would like to help them.

I need to help them beat the secular offensive,

...whether capitalist or Marxist.

Marxist, Your Holiness, if I may.

There is only one reason for Calvi to be here:

- ...to contribute to this fight. -Right-wing dictatorships are gone,

...the left ones remain. So we must fight them.

The truth is that the dictatorships of Franco and Salazar ...

took more than a little to pass: forty years. And Pinochet

if he's not overthrown, let's see how long he lasts.

You do not know, but he has a different sense of time.

We must not forget that he grew up in a socialist country.

And there, you know that time passes very slowly.

Try a New York contact of his and we'll get a little money from those too.

And we'll try to fight the Russians with some free shots.

To be honest, I don't even like this "Solidarnosc" at all.

Don't ever forget the role they have in this game.

Okay, okay.

They have the money too.

Sir, we are sure that Licio Gelli is not in his office,

...not even in town.

COURT OF MILAN

Has someone found out about his presence in Arezzo?

Not sure. We slept in a secret location.

OK, proceed.

-Stop! Nobody can enter! -It's better to go through her.

-Does she know the captain? -No, but she is the secretary of Gelli.

But what are they doing?

This is diplomatic material! They are secret documents!

Gelli is an economic advisor to the Embassy of Argentina..

-Please, ma'am! -They can not touch them!

-Ortolani here. Need an instant priority. -All other tests ....

Yes, yes, yes, I insist on speaking with the General immediately!

It is urgent!

It is urgent. It is vitally important.

Find it! Do you understand?

Two.

Three.

Yes now. Yes? Finally. If, Gelli is here. Wait, now I pass it to you.

-General, listen to me! -Yes.

Documents obtained show that P2 is a Masonic organization

...linked to the secret services and Licio Gelli seems to be the boss.

In lists we found, persons appear registered to the aforementioned Lodge--

...Ministers, senior officials of the Armed Forces,

...Secret Service agents, deputies, journalists, industrialists, judges.

962 names that mask the existence of a power structure

...parallel to the State,

...which doesn't stop even at murder. According to these documents,

...the chairman of Banco Ambrosiano, Roberto Calvi,

...will be marked as the financial arm of the P2.

Your honor, it's for you, urgent: the commander of the Financial Police.

I called twice!

Yes, tell me, General.

Judge, be careful! You can not violate secret diplomatic documents!

The material seized must be restored to its rightful owner.

But what are you saying? How dare you?

The documents are not going to leave here!

- Who did it? - You think I don't know?

- A very powerful old man! - In Milan?

- Now we'll see pretty things. Yes, yes, but in the meantime, watch this.

- "The P2 fever falls on the government." - Smoke, smoke and only smoke.

"Calvi and his associates risk up to six years in prison. "

Bah, Italy is not America! For us, public opinion

...is pure contrivance.

The important thing is that the names on the list

...don't fall into the hands of our enemies.

Why? You think they will never be published?

Must be Sandin. I tell you the situation is under control.

The prosecution will force the judge in Milan to give me back the suitcase.

-So you can rest easy. -How can I be calm?

- And all the existing funds come from Palermo? - Come, come!

But if we-- - Shut up!

If we do not run risks, why are you tucked in here, in this bunker?

It was my friends who advised me.

Yes, you have at least a month, huh? Time to get everything right.

Ah, President! In the middle of this storm,

...at least "The Evening Courier" is on your side.

Hey!

Let's talk frankly.

With the hundred-and-some billions

...I gave to "Evening Courier," it should never have appeared.

But you don't want to escape.

You see, you've allowed yourself to panic.

But don't you think that behind this entire assembly,

...are those of the Covenant who want to retake power?

And they can achieve that,

...but at the time and price we choose.

Dad? Forgive the delay, but it was because I didn't like the car much.

-I had to change it. -Very well.

-See you later. -Go quickly.

The scandal of the P2 Masonic lodge ignited the parliament and government.

The honorable De Martino says that if the government doesn't publish the payroll

of members of the P2, the Sindona Commission will, which he chaired.

Ah, Giulio, thank goodness! Forlani is reading a telex from Licio Gelli.

Dear president: the names of those enrolled in the P2

...should not be published out of respect for the law,

...and also because the lists contain names of high officials,

- ...Italian and foreign, Giulio!

Gelli asks us not to publish lists. And listen to what he adds!

"NATO itself and the Western Secret Service

...are considering a hard intervention

- ...against those belonging to the P2. - But, that is shameful!

- Absolutely! - This is a clear warning and real!

It's outrageous!

President, Gelli is telling all of us to walk carefully.

It seems to be a message for initiates and participants.

Well, in my view, we must ask them if it's possible,

with a single broom, to sweep away all the military and civil heads

...linked to Licio Gelli and the P2.

Well, really everyone:

Consider a moment, for example, the heads of the Secret Service,

...the chief of financial police,

...the Prefect, the Minister of Justice.

Perhaps we can bring these ringleaders to the Parliament.

It is too risky a decision.

They're our own people. We'll have to refer them to the head of government.

Today, in the Parliament, I will not mention any names.

Clara! Clara, I'm sorry!

Sorry, but I can't sleep.

I can't sleep because of the shame!

Embarrassed because above all I'm now the financial arm of the P2. Understand?

It's better that you're sorry about it.

It's not that. It's that now they all want money, you know?

Now who is it?

President, someone's asking for you. And doesn't want to say who he is.

Let me see him.

President, 'to trust well it is better not to trust.'

'I hope not to have failed.'

I was waiting for you. Come up.

-And now, who is this? -He was sent by the secretary of the BC (Crime Squad).

He's someone important. Works for the Secret Services, including American.

Speaks seven languages and has business throughout the world. Also he's a Freemason.

-Seems so young ... -Don't trust anyone that moves that fast.

His name is Francesco Pazienza. Put something on, come on!

But what will the politicians do? Will they manage to conceal the names of persons registered in the P2 or not?

No, there's nothing we can do about the lists. They will be published.

What about all the other documents?

Everything the Milanese judge requisitioned has already been made public.

Unfortunately, sometimes we are a democracy.

-Sweetheart! -It's the end, it's the end!

Pardon. Ma'am, allow me to introduce myself.

I'm a mercenary of the old stamp.

But, the government: does it fall down or not?

Falls, Ma'am, it falls.

In fact, because the communists are seizing the moment.

Anyway, it is necessary to cheer up and not to dramatize.

This is the country of the great vigils.

It seems that the world is going to collapse and then...

It won't be the first time we manage a successful outcome, right?

Let's go! In my study we will be more relaxed.

If I may.

Here is the passport.

But it doesn't look like me at all.

He has hair like you, look! The resemblance is perfect.

I do not want to flee.

-Have you heard about Mr. Kane? -Yes, he's disappeared.

Disappeared. That is the stark truth, Roberto.

They can detain you from one moment to the next, understand?

-What does Gelli say? -What does he say?

Gelli has disappeared! Do you want it even more clear?

And I'm going to prepare to follow him.

I am not guilty. I can't leave everything.

OK, but lend me a hand now, While you still can. Come on!

Now it is not a question of being guilty or innocent.

Get it through your head. This isn't the time yet.

But if I flee, they will take the Bank from me.

And without the Ambrosiano I am nothing; just a zero.

I have hurt myself. Is there any disinfectant?

You have not done anything. Courage! Go to the exit.

Grab the documentation. Until you have a moustache!

Nothing presaged a fact So evil and abominable.

Precisely in the Plaza de San Pedro, in Rome, His Holiness went

...aboard his white carriage, to bless the faithful.

A man, young, sharp face, fired two pistol shots at him.

The pope, wounded in the left hand, Fell into the arms of his companions.

Ana!

...two American tourists were also wounded.

The assailant, a Turk named Ali Agca, attempted to flee,

...but was quickly arrested by the police.

Meanwhile, the faithful were disordered and desperate

It's Dad...

He was transported to Hospital Giannelli and it seems that his life is not in danger.

-They have shot the Pope! -Yes, I know. Anything is possible now.

It will be a history like that of the Pope Luciani: a family affair.

-How've you been? -The 'Cat' has given me this.

They advised me to flee.

But if you show up with this in the airport, you'll probably be detained.

Excuse me, but why don't you speak with your friends in Opus Dei?

The Pope and they are very close.

And then with whom?

-With Casaroli or the "Hunchback'?

Sorry, the boss finally is the Pope, right?

Yes, I know. But not so simple as it seems, you know?

Clara!

Clara. The Finance police are here.

So then it's true. They want to go back to stay with the 'Evening Courier'.

I have orders not to leave you for a single moment.

Captain, please let her dress.

-You can't arrest him! He is innocent. -Calm down, ma'am.

- If you arrest him now... - Calm down! I have precise orders.

-I must take you immediately to San Vittorio. - What?

-No, no. No! -Roberto!

-Don't run! -No!

My God, I will not go live in San Vittorio. - Stop, stop!

Stop! Stop, stop!

-Stop! -I won't set foot in San Vittorio!

I won't move from here!

You'll have to take me by force!

If you arrest him, you will also have to do it with me!

Me too!

All right. Where's the phone?

There.

Come, come, doc. You've been lucky.

Lucky?

You're bunking with two members of the International Brigade and a thief.

Better than being in the cells with the Camorra.

It's not like the Grand Hotel, gentleman.

You'll see already how well off you are.

The Christian Democratic adviser Ciro Cirillo was kidnapped in Naples by a commando,

...who assassinated two men of his escort.

The Red Brigades have claimed responsibility for the action, although it also follows the pattern of the Camorra.

The car of the Neapolitan Adviser has been assaulted by four armed men,

...who acted with extreme rapidity and precision.

Arrested in Milan: Roberto Calvi, President of the Banco Ambrosiano,

...together with eight others. They are accused of illegal export of capital.

Roberto Calvi, arrested by the Financial Guard of Milan,

...by order of the substitute for the Attorney General of the Republic, De Ambrosio,

...is in jail today.

You are precisely the symbol of decaying capitalism.

...All were part of the Management Council of the financial center.

And they are accused of violating Article 1 regarding the law of capital export.

As an exponent of Lay Finance, what do you think of the arrest of Calvi??

It doesn't seem fair to give my opinion. There are magistrates working.

It's up to the judge entering in these considerations.

The chaplain has come.

- Calvi, we can meet at five o'clock. Are you doing OK? -Yes.

I admit having familiarity With Licio Gelli,

...but I have never seen these documents before now.

And this? It's a photocopy of the report of the examination carried out at the Ambrosiano,

...by order of the Bank of Italy.

How is it possible that Gelli wasn't able to have access to it?

I don't know; I ignored it completely.

Calvi, please. We've been here six hours.

Will you decide to tell us something?

Excuse me, but I never consulted the bank legislation of the countries where I was.

The Ambrosiano does not allow me to do so.

From the Banco Ambrosiano of Milan, all of that money goes to Luxembourg, then

through Nassau, it returns to Zurich and is then sent to Panama,

...until it reaches the Andean Bank of Peru.

And from there, all these hundreds of millions of dollars

...disappear as if swallowed by A phantom society.

Calvi, the secrets must end.

You must speak about this society.

And this receipt as payment from the trip to Geneva?

You paid $200,000 to get this passport.

I don't know anything.

But if it was Gelli who got that passport, president.

All these documents are false. They are not real, lawyer.

They are truly real.

I am really worried and bewildered.

I know nothing.

Mazzotta!

You, after greeting him and appearing calm, must say to the "Hunchback":

"Rest assured, Your Honor, in Italy we do not have documents."

Okay?

Madam:

It grieves me to find you in such dramatic circumstances.

Rest assured, Your Honor!

We have no document in Italy.

Ah, please sit down! See, In our view, Madam,

... you are the only person in whom we can reasonably trust,

... In the sense that you are the only one who can speak to your husband.

So I have an idea.

Nice to meet you, ma'am.

And your studies? I know that soon you are going to graduate.

You must really love your father, to be so brilliant in some studies

-...that a young man could not do. -Thank you, Ma'am, thank you.

Madam, tell me!

Your honor, I've suggested to tell you

.. .that 30 billion lire are no joke.

Madam, we socialists, we want to help your husband because he is a friend.

Yes, but you know, rather you both know

...that the level of the charge against my husband

....the arrest warrant is not mandatory.

Yes, it's true.

Your Honor,

...it's Laica who's prosecuting him.

But we have very serious documents about their leader.

Well then, why do you and the minister not give us a hand?

Oh, yes, but that takes time!

PRISON OF LODI (MILAN)

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Wait here, ma'am. -Yes, yes.

-Cheer up! -Thanks, Alexis.

-Your father called me this morning. -Yes, I know everything.

Please, ma'am.

Ma'am, you know, you should be brief. Not in the street!

We have come with Benigni, who is waiting outside with the chaplain.

Is it true, Dad, your secretary is a woman?

-On the phone, he denies everything. -Yes, yes, I'll tell you everything.

The "Hunchback" says

...the Bank of Italy may put someone in the Ambrosian.

I not only suggested,

but even introduced him.

But if they put them in, it's going to be our ruin.

If you knew what good Pazienza does! He even flew to New York to see Carlo.

What a good boy Carlo is!

He wanted to come here, to be with his father!

But I told him no, because he's much more useful in New York.

Even Pazienza says so.

How good Pazienza is! Although sometimes a bit much.

He says this is a war between armed gangs.

But he never speaks ill of politicians, you know?

I no longer trust politicians.

Even you must not speak to them.

Give me a piece of paper and a pen.

Politicians are dangerous.

"This process is called I.O.R. (Institute for Religious Works). "

Bring this message to Marcinkus.

This process is called I.O.R.

You must not pronounce this name, even in the confessional!

Oh, really?

Ma'am, give me that note!

This process is called I. O. R. There, I've said it. So what?

I.O.R.!

VATICAN -- PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS WORKS

Okay, the name of this process would be I.O.R.

But we are losing it!

How has this happened to this asshole?

Because when you get handcuffed, it's quite a shock.

When they arrested me, all kinds of things went through my head.

I thought that Pope Paul VI, in person, could intervene,

...to clarify our relationship with Sindona.

What this beast wants is that I say to the judges

...that part of the 26 billion lira ended up here.

Yes, but I'm not saying it's necessary to do that.

I say it doesn't look like a crime if Calvi had thought about it

-...to simplify their situation. -Come in!

Ah, just who I was looking for!

Say to Calvi that now he must come to reason. He must understand that this

...is only an assembly, in which few have to see our business.

-It's a "political" price. -Exactly. This time it has touched him;

... but if he falters, he will hand the game to our enemies.

Take care of this!

It is not easy. Calvi is completely shot.

Oh by the way! While we're on it, tell his son

...he must stop sending all these faxes from New York

...to his Holiness and Cardinal Silvestrini.

But what the hell is going through his head?

We have already endured too much. Too much!

New York - UN Headquarters

The bishop is so tired of being here spying on rogue Americans,

...that each time he cares less.

He wants only to finish up with Marcinkus, who's now just a nuisance.

-All this has spoiled the I.O.R Marcinkus, do you hear? --Yes, yes.

Good, very good. Then, any information You have you must give it to Monsignor.

We'll deal with it already, don't you think?

Everyone knows his position is the opposite of Marcinkus, you hear me?

-So, it is with the Opus Dei? -Of course.

-If everyone's ready, the Bishop will receive you. -Well, thank you.

Easy, eh? Everything will be fine.

The important thing is that your father is out of prison as soon as possible.

Your father is not our friend,

...because he frequents the Masons. He is socialist.

You know our big puzzlement about the United Trading Company.

It would be very interesting and also very useful to know just what dates

...management has in its contract with Gotthard Banking.

But this isn't a secret.

Exactly, but we want to know the actual date of this contract,

...not the official date.

Doctor, they've already arrived. Hurry.

I need to know immediately where is your son.

-But, he's just a boy. -And also your wife and daughter.

They'd do better praying instead of moving so much.

In particular, this Pazienza.

Roberto, they are preparing... Good afternoon.

There is a big judicial offensive against the 'Cat' and the 'Fox'.

-Then I get my money back. -I don't know,

...but the "Cat" and the "Fox" will be denounced, for all those who feel they've been cheated.

Swindled? But if they stand in line to enter the P2.

They want you to be at the forefront of those who act decently.

-Decently! -Yes, Roberto, decently!

I get nervous when you act like that!

You've cried!

No! It's that in the cell they have the radio on, day and night.

I can't stand it.

But Dad, are you or aren't you against the 'Cat' and the 'Fox'?

-What did you say? -That they should get me out of here.

Mr. Calvi, the director has come. You must go.

Oh, I forgot!

Pazienza asks what can be done with the Neapolitan politician..

But a number is a number... Furthermore, this Cirillo, I don't like him.

Yes, okay, but Secretary of Cesa, gave false documents to release.

-Think! -Now, that's enough!

Can you increase my number of pills?

But you've only taken them a week.

But I can't sleep.

All right.

Here you are.

-Thank you, thank you. -Go! Go! I come at once.

Hey, what are you afraid of? Walk, walk!

President, you must be very quiet.

For our part, only you have great friends.

Quiet. That's it.

Now, President, who is in disgrace is our worthy fellow citizen,

...which the Red Brigades kidnapped and everyone wants to release.

-Does it seem fair? -Yes.

Oh, then what can we do to meet with the family?

You know who they are that have that gentleman.

We must free him.

My God!

What do you have?

Please tell Roberto that the idea to open his valise was yours.

-But does he trust me or not? - Wait, wait! That's it!

Look! They're the documents against Laica Finance.

They have speculated with tons of gold

...that have circulated through shell companies,

- ...I mean, Liberian companies. It's easy to deduce, right? -Yes.

And not only that, the same Bank director

...has black money outside the country, for illegal affairs.

And put it up against Roberto!

Do you think we should attack Laica Finance?

But, how? Sorry, but they don't have any scruples.

And we, with all that it has cost us...

Here it is!

Here's the letter from the Bank of Italy.

It's Tassan Din! (newspaper publisher)

Quick!

-Let's go there, so no one can see us! -No, no, no, no! Stay here!

Thank you, thank you.

-Oh, I didn't know that was you! -Stay, stay!

Sorry, but this is something delicate.

Oh, do not worry! They have my husband's trust.

We have no secrets.

Pass!

Come, come!

-Tell me. -Well...

It's not just a suggestion and believe me, ma'am, don't take it lightly.

Well, if your husband wants out of prison,

...he must repent.

-Repent? -Yes, repent and say what he knows!

Above all, against the Socialists. The judges only hope that he confesses to those things.

Ana!

If dad repents, he'll get out of prison. Tassan Din came to say so.

He must say everything he knows and attack the socialists.

The lawyer awaits us in his study within an hour.

Put this on quick. This is not going well.

I spoke with the prison. They're allowing us to visit tomorrow.

Take this off. I think it's better that you go it alone. Take it!

But Tassan Din, Mom -- who sent him?

We must not and cannot know. Dad will understand.

Ah! We unstitched the bottom of his briefcase,

...because we needed the document against Laica Finance.

And look what I found. Look! It is the Bank of Italy. Look, read, read!

Dad's right!

They granted him 25 years to form part of the Board of Directors!

What a story! I know their plan.

It's a conspiracy! It's a conspiracy!

I can't stand it anymore in here.

It is you who took charge of the investigation of the Eni Petroven matter.

I could tell you many things, but they must get me out of here.

Calvi, sorry,

...but we have no power to remove someone from jail

...who is being prosecuted for acts other than those for which he is detained.

Look, you are here for violation of the law regarding capital exportation.

Calvi, if you want to collaborate,

...you must speak about the banking operations practiced by you.

Absolutely incomprehensible operations.

What?

I am not the owner of Ambrosiano.

Then why do you behave as if you were?

-I do what the others say. -And who are the others?

I can't say more.

But the fact is that you are saying nothing. Nothing at all!

-Who are these people? -They are...

Well, they're...

One moment.

They're...

I don't want to lose the thread.

They are Gelli and Ortolani... and also Sindona.

They made me understand that to intervene in the financing of political parties,

...I would be very useful. -Yes, I know.

I could have refused, but they made me understand

...under a lot of pressure,

...warning me they could cause serious damage to my group.

What are the parties you funded?

Sorry for the delay, but proceed, please.

The fact that some exponents of the Socialist party

...phoned me to thank me for what I'd done for them,

...confirmed for me the destination of the money allocated.

Who was it who called?

It was the secretary of the Socialist party.

- What is he saying? Do not give names! - Lawyer, don't overreach!

It's unacceptable that you decide what Calvi may or may not say!

Calvi, dressed in black, sitting nervously in a chair

...before the court.

The most vocal leading banker of the brain process

...of Catholic finances - not only have they put him in handcuffs,

...but they have forced him to come in the same arrest wagon

...which has transported the most notable terrorists,

...mafiosos, and addicts of crime.

Handcuffed by the police! Haven't changed their usual routine.

These defendants are like the others.

Photographers have the right to photograph them.

Listen to me! It's already known that you're going to make repentance.

Pay attention! Retract!

They've sent me to tell you that if you continue this way,

...not only will you not leave prison but you'll stay for life.

-Did you hear me? Should I repeat it? -Yes. No, no.

All right.

Madam, your husband has attempted suicide.

Roberto!

Your husband can simulate all the suicides he wants

...but will always return to prison.

The suicide attempt of the banker Calvi

...forcefully restates the problem of a disturbing climate in the struggle for power.

Unprejudiced behavior and with intimidating violence.

The bell of the Stock Exchange would suffice these days to measure the danger

...of the consequences of this struggle for power.

Power, who has it?

The culprits are many, including judges, whose efforts

...show tendencies devoid of any criteria. -Yeah, yeah, right!

Blame it on the judges! Calvi is a good person!

When he put his hand where it didn't belong, it's hard not to foresee the Stock Exchange...

The truth is that Calvi, although he leaves a free man, must say goodbye to Ambrosiano.

No, I don't think something like this will happen.

The debate is in progress on the motion of confidence to Spadolini,

...first lay president of the Council,

...after nearly 40 years of government led exclusively by the Christian Democrats.

A new fact and a due change, especially

...the P2 scandal, which has found...

(voice of John Paul II) Yesterday, Andreotti met a long time with Casaroli.

-He's very worried. And poor Calvi? -He's getting tougher.

He took 40 tablets and also slit his wrists.

It would have been fatal to many.

He knows how to resist - same as you.

Anyway, this is an extreme act.

If you sent a message, a gesture of detente...

Holiness, Casaroli is here!

The time has come for me to go smoke a cigarette.

Holiness!

The judges have already received the letter.

Marcinkus expected you to appreciate this gesture of detente.

It's a useless gesture.

It is not enough to say that the Ambrosiano has nothing to do with that damn money.

It's necessary to say where it has gone:

...to what accounts.

I'll tell Archbishop Marcinkus.

Good day.

Pazienza said they must reveal....

...the names of the real Ambrosiano owners:

Who's behind it?

Many believe it's you.

They must keep on believing it. Oh, if they did not believe it,

...no one would lift a finger to help me.

But, will you be quiet? You're making me dizzy.

I am looking for spy microphones.

What a mistake I made!

That story of the Socialists:

...it's only a little thing, compared to what it could have revealed.

And they know very well ... and do not hide it.

Excuse me, here come the judges.

-Good day. -Good day.

We only have this chair.

President, I'm sorry. You must not yet be well, right?

I'd like to ask you a question whose response requires ...

...requires some courage on your part.

Is it true that you've been threatened?

-No, I have not been threatened. -Then, why did you?

All the newspapers say that you're broke.

Did you, perhaps, for gains in the stock market?

To me, the Stock Exchange doesn't matter.

Let's say it was clearly

...a desperate gesture.

Where did Gelli's daughter come from?

ROME - SECRET SERVICE The trip was a little long.

ROME - SECRET SERVICE Brazil, Paris, Nice and then Rome.

And after her arrest in the airport, who questioned her?

-The Attorney Domenico Sica. - Where were Gelli's documents?

There, in the false bottom of the bag Gelli's daughter was taking.

These documents: are they authentic?

Maybe yes, maybe no.

For example, this is one of the more impressive, we'd say.

The Pentagon seal is probably authentic.

In fact, we've compared the signature and it's the same as the certificate.

The truth is we know that Gelli hasn't denied that his daughter's arrest...

...has favored him all the same. If Lucio orders, then he says:

Gentlemen, how is it my fault? I had an order and I obeyed.

Don't claim that I also risked my life.

Sure, if you want to catch some of those who are very high up,

...it's essential that the documents are absolutely authentic.

We will have to hold, then, That the documents

...were neither authentic nor completely false.

It's for me.

Speak...

Roberto is too depressed. Too much!

He doesn't see a way out. You know I've always thought little of politicians, right?

But what happened in Parliament is not little. It's been a huge blow.

Suppose... what does Robert have to do to get right with the law?

It's crucial to get him out of there. Fast!

So, dear, you have to decide. Use all your resources and organize.

-It's a very difficult thing. -Yes, very well.

You have to let go of scruples.

Go ahead! Quick!

Who is it?

He's already arrived.

Vincenzo!

Coming, coming! You've arrived at the precise time. The tests have already been completed.

-Hi Vince! -It's all set, right?

We've prepared 20,000. A small sample.

We'll reassess the bank half. Nice color, very good!

With the law of silence of the Bank of Italy,

...half of the banking was trafficked and revalued.

-Won't it be too much? -Too much?

What's important is that he gets out of jail and returns to Ambrosiano.

Then we'll see what we do.

-What about addresses? -Here's the list.

A copy for each envelope and then we hope to have the addresses.

-And what if they don't work? -They'll work, they'll work. Rest assured.

What about Calvi?

-It's the right thing, yeah. -Calvi is a great man.

So we can send Cirillo home.

Mamma mia, what crap! It's worse than you.

The prosecution not only maintains its charge of crime against the State,

...of proper Roberto Calvi, a person capable of unscrupulous conduct,

...Whose relationship with Licio Gelli can be defined objectively,

...as a very serious collaboration between wrongdoers,

...because of the corrupting capacity of Gelli...

...and the P2 association he formed.

Excuse me...

Therefore, this court sentences Roberto Calvi

...to four years in prison and a 16,000 million lire fine.

It's a disgrace! Unacceptable!

The sentence was already more or less a given.

The verdict is benign. If we go by their sentence of conviction, he'll be freed.

We'll look for the right moment to hand over the passport.

Dearest lawyer!

He's ruined.

Now he'll have to go to Banco Ambrosiano.

Everyone's already in the boardroom. We are waiting.

Be ready! Today we'll be distributing the conclusions of the memorandum issued by the Council.

-Sorry, President! -Later, Mennini, later.

At this point I should be retiring.

He knows too many secrets to be able to do without him.

Sit down, gentlemen, sit down!

Gentlemen:

Rumors are that some are astonished I've returned to my post.

Well, before you start work, I'd like to quickly dispel that amazement.

Strictly from a legal viewpoint, the Bank of Italy

...would've had to send a commissioner to the director of Ambrosiano,

...but only

...according to the following three reasons:

First, if they'd detained me for committing a serious irregularity.

Second, if they'd detained me for serious economic losses.

Third, if the board of directors, or you yourselves, had made the request.

The first and second points don't hold water. The third, or at your request,

...seems a senseless attitude, as we will soon see

...during the course of this meeting

...the progress of business in recent months

...is more than satisfactory.

In fact,

...the balance is conclusive.

The rest is only gossip.

What are you doing? Crying?

Tell me! What's the matter?

If you're going to cry like a baby, then don't let them see you.

So I have to pretend, even with family!

-What else is it? -For heaven's sake-- nothing, nothing.

-You don't need to know. -Okay then, be brave!

You're still thinking that all the rest of us are fools.

When you were arrested, the foreign banks didn't grant loans to you.

Rather, it went back with what you'd been granted, right?

-But who told you all those things? -Pazienza.

Yeah, him of course.

But if now we're doing well, it's because of Pazienza.

Sure, why not? While he can continue squeezing money out of me.

It's worse than the 'Cat' and the 'Fox'.

-Surely it's understood by Laica Finance. -Roberto, that's paranoia. -Yes, paranoia!

Why do you think I have to trust him?

Maybe you're right. I made him vice president

...but who is he?

It worries me to have put the Hunchback's man in the Council.

Have I done right or wrong?

And Marcinkus?

He only thinks about becoming a cardinal.

Here, drink this, take care of that damned cough.

You know what? You're exhausted. You're tired.

You know? Pazienza told me the same thing the other day.

How long has it been, Roberto, since you had a vacation

...by the sea?

-Santovito, great to see you. -Hi, buddy!

[Pazienza rents Calvi a chalet]

Here comes Bambune!

-Professor! -Dear Francesco, thanks for inviting me.

-Excuse me one second? -Of course.

You must tell him to stop phoning.

Get him to come outside, because all the others are here.

Yes. If you'll excuse me!

After all, the Latin American covert actions

... are almost all funded by their own partners.

And what percentage do they get? -Very high.

But I don't yet know

...what they did with the stolen money.

London says you're trying to buy

...the Banco Ambrosiano on your own.

- Do you know? I came here in a hurry. - On your own?

-My favorite ambassador! -How are you!

Earlier he was saying that economic relations...

Enough of the telephone! Enough, let's go!

-I'll call you as soon as possible. -Who am I?

Enough of jokes! Come on, Francesco!

But if you know who I am, why are you scared?

Guess who's coming to the door now?

-And that one, who's he? -The one with the hair carrying a cheese is Carboni.

He looks like one of these lords of Sardinia, with his cheeses and his escort.

Look, I'm just telling you...

...there's no one in Italy it's not risky to know.

But keep in mind that he's the intimate friend of the future head of the Masons.

You see how unimportant he seems?

Well, he's a partner in the most prestigious daily newspaper in Sardinia.

He's on the point of constructing a residential center in Cala Carcandy

...and that building is just the tip of the iceberg.

Not to mention their special relationship with key sectors of the Vatican.

- Did you say decisive? - Very decisive.

-Carmen! -Hi!

-Flavio, how are you? -And you, how're you doing?

-He's armed! Of course, with so many kidnappings there.

And the others, who are they?

Well, the guy with the tie is the President of the region of Sardinia.

At his side, the undersecretary of the Treasury, very close to the minister.

Sorry, wasn't the professor closest to the minister?

No, he's the adviser, also very close, that is.

-To your health! -To your health!

-And who's she? -A friend.

Yes, a friend! And the Cover Action, who are they?

Well, the Cover Action are from the Secret Service, which are active.

But, that you can ask your husband.

She's a spy...

What spy? She's a high-class lawyer. Hey, let's see Carboni. Come here!

A spy!

Hello!

-Hello, Flavio. Welcome. -Hi.

President, there are people who are a real pleasure to know.

Moreover, it is an honor. You are one of them.

Thank you.

It's also for me.

Count Riva.

Let that despicable being die.

He doesn't see you.

-Let's turn back. -It's useless, we've been seen.

He's coming.

How goes it, Calvi? I see you're back to health, I'm glad.

Well, thanks.

-Do you know my wife? -No.

The lady, however, knows me very well.

She even prints insulting pamphlets.

-If I may. Francisco! -Mara!

Dearest President, have you seen who I brought?

Doctor, how are you?

She's a fragile woman. She has suffered a lot during my detention.

I understand.

Otherwise, she would not have printed the pamphlet.

What do they say in the Ambrosiano, eh?

Anyway, my wife knows that Laica finance is a kind of myth.

A myth or a scarecrow?

But they're waiting for you. Go!

-Well, well! -Ah, yes!

Manzota, quickly!

Could relax, if we'd already seen a signal.

I've received coded instructions.

They ordered me to keep on sending money to the Panamanians.

-But, do you realize? -Calm down!

-We're here to talk. -Calvi, you know.

We have always trusted you, but

...now it's necessary to be sure of all this, which is why I rushed to come here.

Good spy, this priest of yours! He chose you to come and tell me.

Paul, what about that letter of credit?

But if I give you this letter, everyone will think

...that it's we who are backing the Panamanians.

Consider who you need to think about. Don't worry.

How much is the hole?

A billion, more or less.

-What the fuck are you saying? -A billion, more or less.

That I must guarantee a credit of a billion dollars?

No.

No!

But what about the billions I gave to Solidarity?

Sit!

Come on, calm down!

Hey, why don't you try to sell some damn newspaper?

I don't know, the "Evening Courier" is worth at least 200 billion lire.

Now you have to do something and try to do it right away.

But if they don't give me a passport, I can't move and my hands are tied.

Listen!

You know what we do now?

Let us pray.

"My Lord!

"We kiss your holy hands

"...and we put our hope in you.

"Only you can help us.

"Roberto asks me to sign a letter and I will.

"And you will illuminate

"...our future."

Sorry for the delay.

Now you can go back to Lima.

These are the letters of credit. One, addressed to the Andean Bank...

...and the other, the commercial bank of Nicaragua.

The texts are identical and both have been signed by Marcinkus.

You see, the I.O.R. admits it's the owner of the Panamanian company...

-...And... -Therefore, the package majority of shares is the I.O.R's.

And it confirms knowledge of its indebtedness with the Andean and Commercial Banks.

And does it also say how the fuck they should administer the billions

...that the Panamanians owe to our investment partners?

Please, Rosone.

The total corresponds with the debt

...and at least we can compensate for the debt.

Yes, but the debt continues

...and, sooner or later, we'll have to pay it.

At that time, sell the credit package or the order to do it.

Sure, the package!

Inflated to the max, we won't cover even half the debt.

And the rest, who covers it?

You'll see. In a few months, the debts will be reduced.

And then we'll see how to get the Vatican to take the second step,

...since the first one has already been taken.

And what would be the second?

Did you say something?

What's going on?

What time is it? As soon as you hear the dogs you get nervous. What time is it?

-Seven. -Seven! Who can it be?

Quiet! Take care of the dogs!

Check the video.

But no one's there.

However, someone has been.

Are you sure you want to cut yourself off from Pazienza, Roberto?

Look, Dad, Mom is right.

You have to decide whether or not to have Pazienza as a friend.

Also, sorry, but you always say you cannot do business,

...if you're not next to someone in the Secret Service.

What Secret Service?

-And now, who is it? -It's him.

-But who is he? -Go get dressed!

You, shut up the dogs!

President, there's someone looking for you and he doesn't want to tell me his name.

Bring him.

I come at once.

It's too early, president,

...but even we who live in the Capital

...are punctual, when it's worth the effort.

He told me 7 and I've come at 7.

Sorry to receive you this way. You came in your personal plane, I suppose.

Anyway, couldn't say over the phone, but you probably sensed who sent me.

Oh, the cliffs of Capri! If you knew how I talked about you!

If we help you, there's no doubt it'll be the Grand Master of the Freemasons.

And you know better than me what this means.

Ah, yes, for the elections! How much do you need?

-Five billion lire. -Yes.

OK. But now, what presses me are my relations with the Vatican.

I'm not saying that there's a rupture, but Laica finance takes advantage

-and moves hidden forces. -But is there a conspiracy then?

What do you think? That my arrest was accidental?

Attacking me, they want to do it to Catholic Finance.

Is there evidence?

If there was evidence, what plot would it be?

Ma'am,

...it's a real pleasure to be able to see you again.

Sorry, why are we not meeting in your office?

Because in the Vatican, the less you see, the better. Read!

Duita and Duizio come to the Gotthard Bank.

Pretty, eh? They're my nieces.

You don't know my beautiful nieces?

But we'd already talked about

...the indebtedness of the letters of credit.

I remember 300 million dollars. Don't say crap.

The hole gets bigger instead of smaller.

You can't keep this up. Enough!

Enough, enough!

Check out what "enough"

...I can also say.

Bravo! Apart from the 300, don't forget

...that the warranty of my letters of credit expires at the end of June.

See what you can do!

I will.

I will.

GENEVA - SECRET MASONIC LODGE

Time to read the topics to be discussed,

...in today's meeting,

...approved by the commission on September 26.

Trade unions:

They must act and behave according to their natural functions,

...although there may be some exceptions.

Only then will it be possible to limit their right to strike.

Magistrate:

The most urgent amendment

...concerns the judges' responsibility.

And now, these judges have exceeded all limits.

I agree with Mr. Kane.

We must control them better, away from their current course.

And we must increase the number of politicians in the Superior Council of the judiciary.

Excuse me.

Listen, Dad, it's the secret line. What do I tell them?

No, stay with Vittorio. I'll go.

Robertone!

The idea that it's Opus Dei who fills the hole, is brilliant.

Great! I immediately got in touch with friends of the Spansish Opus Dei.

Yes, but those guys are

...too reactionary and anti-Soviet.

If they take control of the I.O.R., you know?

The foreign policy of the Vatican will change completely.

What? Are you afraid of Casaroli? Are you afraid of the "Hunchback"?

- It's understandable since they are moving. - And do you care?

The Pope is influenced by the Opus and can't see the Soviets.

In addition, I have no doubt

...they will fill up the hole for you,

...including Marcinkus, Casaroli, the "Hunchback" and company...

And also Laica Finance!

-Eminence, perhaps a gesture would suffice. -No, no. The crucial issue is another.

Calvi says, well, that by joining this to the Sindona case...

You know what I mean! Calvi said there's a lot of talk

...and that St. Peter's Basilica might have no stone left unturned.

And then, if it's true that Opus Dei

...is so sensitive to the integrity of the church,

... you tell Calvi that everything possible will be done.

-Go, go! -We'll continue in the coming days.

All right. Come on!

Dearest Palazzini,

...we all know that His Holiness has always seen to Opus Dei

...with special attention.

But there is a time for everything.

Calvi! Cardinal Palazzini behaved very well yesterday.

He told me details of when you met. Sit down, sit!

He told me, "Calvi, yes, of course! He's a charming man."

And also it seemed to me that he will always be in good standing with you.

His Eminence doesn't mince words, but neither do I.

So I've told him what I thought, without measuring my words:

"Eminence, it's agreed that we should cover the hole ourselves as a family."

-The hole? -Of course I did not say hole.

I said "clean-up operation." Which, in addition, is better than Laica Finance.

You don't want to stick your nose into the Ambrosiano of New York.

I told him exactly this:

Eminence,

...Opus Dei will be in charge of the clean-up costs.

In exchange, it will have a measure of control. But Calvi...Calvi...

...Calvi must stay there.

Because otherwise it would have lethal effects on their work.

Especially in their own areas of administration and security.

-Security? -Yes, security.

President, you must take into account that this is a war.

We are at war. Minute by minute,

...we are all at war. Thank goodness, it could've been worse!

Backing us is an organization...

...ten times stronger than all the Christian Democrats.

You must understand that we, when we want,

...we go with anyone. Understand? With anyone.

Yes.

And when will we go see the Grand Master?

This very afternoon. Oh, I forgot!

"Little brother" thanks you. The dollars have already arrived.

You'll see how everything will be fine.

Who is it?

Sorry, but he's already arrived. He's coming up.

Ah, president! Sorry to interrupt, but they've already arrived.

At last!

Oh good! This way, the lawyer will come to an agreement with the judges.

Courage, President! The appeals process will be just a walk.

I hope so. Right.

BANKER ARRESTED

With all the money it's cost us.

Eh, Carbone!

Flavio.

Flavio!

But we're sure of what Calvi monitors.

800 millon doesn't disappear.

What a question! However, Calvi says the price is a bit high.

-You, what do you say? -What can I say?

I say that obviously the money will never be recovered.

Ah, Monseigneur! Any news?

It hasn't been easy, believe me.

But the Pope has finally consented to receive you.

So?

How you been doing?

But what's going on? What? Tell me!

Great things, wonderful. The Pope wants to see me.

After solving the debt problem,

...we'll clean up the Vatican's finances.

Hurray! Listen, Dad, I'm going to tell Vittorio right away.

-You'll see how happy he will be! -Wait, Ana!

You must tell no one, not even your boyfriend.

It's a secret.

But we're sure.

Again my impression is that by signing,

...I'm bound hand and foot.

Yes, yes. Because here, for example,

...I admit that I've acted without the prior agreement of I.O.R. leaders.

Here I admit to having abused their confidence.

And here, I declare myself ready to leave without any compensation,

...to avoid

...a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions.

But, President,

...if the Cardinals don't believe you're willing

...to sacrifice yourself for the Church, we're lost.

Well, it's true. You admit to having committed such errors, but...

...but only in this way will they realize that you acted in good faith.

Let's cut off the head of the bull!

Having asked me for this letter, Cardinal Palazzini has specified that this

...will serve to give weapons to the enemies of Marcinkus.

Is there better testimony than yours against Marcinkus?

He should've controlled you and he didn't.

And the meeting with the Pope?

President, you are impatient and you are right;

...but we must not forget what is at stake.

At stake ... a shift of power very delicate

...and very dangerous.

I feel bad about how damage is done to the bravest people.

Yes, yes, I understand, but...

President, if you're already going to see the Grand Master--

...this time it will be at the Palace

...and with honor.

You've signed your surrender!

You all must also agree.

Holiness, in addition to everything we proposed,

...there's also a letter from Calvi.

And we've submitted the names of our brethren in Opus,

...who are ready to cover the debt.

Under the absolutely necessary condition that Calvi and Marcinkus be separated.

We'll see what we can do. A financial system

...can be adapted, even transformed,

...if conditions allow.

But, politics...

...policy must be confronted with all the trends.

It's determined by history.

Do you understand? No corpse. In Milan the bodies stink.

Yes, but stay calm. Do as I do.

You'll see it'll be only a short excursion.

Wait, I'm coming! That must be her.

Agoca, wait, will you?

-Okay. -Two minutes.

You see! And they say women are not punctual.

How much must I pay you so far?

At the going rate, it's 100 billion lire.

And thus Calvi will decide to act.

-Let's go! Hurry up! -Taru!

Wait!

-Ask Cirillo for two doses of cocaine. This will be finer. - Bye!

Roberto!

Rosone, Vice President of Ambrosiano, wounded in an attack

Ana!

Ana, Dad is gone. I've called him and he doesn't answer!

Roberto!

I already get it, Mom. Come!

But what are you doing?

When so much money is at stake, people are willing to do anything.

Let me!

Let me!

Roberto!

Roberto!

If they come, I'm going to shoot.

You always have the weapon kept in your briefcase and you have to use the combination.

Go fetch some milk!

So is it true?

Had Rosone asked for it?

But why did they do the Vice President?

And why have they shot him today?

Why do they say it was dirty mob money which you wanted to launder?

And you, what have you to do with the Mafia?

Have the guts to speak!

Tell me!

Who are you afraid of? Marcinkus? Casaroli?

The "Hunchback," the "Cat"? Of Zorro? Of the Mafia?

The socialists? Laica Finance? The Secret Service?

The Freemasons? But aren't these all too many enemies?

You say that money buys everything, it's just a matter of price.

And so you've scattered money left and right,

...with results more absurd than you can imagine.

No.

Don't despair.

You musn't be afraid.

It's true that in carrying out the operation,

...a very delicate change of power is at stake.

Opus Dei is going to hunt down Marcinkus and control Vatican finances, do you understand?

-And you? -I will continue in my post.

Do you understand? It's a complex operation.

It's dangerous. They decide who and where each one remains.

But I'm afraid because I see that you're afraid.

Yes, I'm scared.

Let's go and seek refuge!

I beg you!

Let's go!

I don't want to lose 10 years in power.

-And also we remain friends. -Oh, sure! Pazienza, Carboni...

They're only out to get your money.

And they're also the ones who wounded Rosone.

You know it was Pazienza? -Yes, I know.

And the Secret Service also knew.

Now everyone knows everyone and they do thousands of games.

And I feel cornered, like there's no way out.

Mom.

What is it?

Hey, I know something that Dad doesn't have the courage to tell you.

Tell me what it is.

He's afraid about whether or not his guilt will cause you harm.

I don't want to leave. I can't be outside the family and without you.

I can't stand it! I can't stand it!

In Washington we have friends, you know.

Carlos and you shall hold your peace. You have to go.

We're a little old now and we can love each other from afar.

Come on already! Shoo!

Do you also want a little tea?

Yes!

Holiness!

A letter has arrived. Your enemies Also know how to write, eh?

Read, if you don't feel bad!

Speaking of Panamanians, and the shell company.

Holiness, the shell companies trade deals with the dirtiest.

They launder money and traffic in either diamonds or weapons.

Financed subversive groups on the right.

Conduct financial operations of the secret service and...

...finally, support dictatorships.

-So what? It is an anonymous letter. - Go to the bottom of the page,

...the last paragraph.

Why, in the various letters that Marcinkus has recently addressed to Calvi,

...does the I.O.R. openly declare itself to be sponsor of the shell company,

...in whose shares are deposited the majority of Ambrosiano?

Let's hope that a copy of this letter doesn't reach the Cardinals.

I can imagine Casaroli's face.

The Cardinals don't have to worry.

As if they did not know that without money nothing is done,

...not even charity!

Yes, of course.

It's not we who dictate the laws,

...so that the money will grow.

But, look,

...we should not stop using it.

-Yes. -OK, explain it to me.

Tell me something about the letter of credit to Calvi.

It has no legal value. Consider it only as a friendly gesture towards Calvi.

-Want to have tea with me? -Yes.

-And Calvi? -That man is a mystery.

Today, the cardinals of Opus Dei asked me for your head.

I think it would be an extremely dangerous change.

These Opus Dei are too reactionary.

Well, I don't want to say that your good relations with Reagan were put at risk;

...but at stake would be your own image.

Yes, but we'll have to cut some ties. Milk or lemon?

Lemon.

Come in!

Sit down, Calvi!

Come on here!

This letter, gentlemen, you don't even send to a hot dog vendor.

Leave the stories, Calvi! We don't have time.

The insufficiently identified loans granted by your group to third parties

-...exceeds 1.4 billion dollars. -A huge figure!

A very high risk, Calvi!

Calvi,

...the secrets should already be finished!

We impose on you to convene as soon as possible

...with your Board of Directors.

Menini!

Tell Marcinkus that the Bank of Italy

...has discovered the hole, piece by piece,

...and forces me to convene the Board as quickly as possible.

It's the end, you get it?

Calvi, how is it you can't understand that I too am concerned

...just thinking how you can repeat what happened to Sindona?

They want it to happen again. You do something, at least,

...that I was already in prison and certainly don't want to go back.

-Don't you understand? -No.

Now, things no longer depend on us.

It all depends on the Pope.

Marcinkus!

Marcinkus!

Let's get out of here. Move, let's go!

You shouldn't leave me alone, in the middle of the mud.

For that you gave me the letter of credit, eh?

This way.

-Please. -But aren't we going to your office?

No, better to go elsewhere, to Klitzer Bank.

There we can speak, without anyone bothering us.

Wait a minute.

No need to put on that face!

Here, it is precisely me who should be afraid

...of your blackmail.

Each envelope contains a photocopy of the correspondence

...between the Bank of Italy and our Institute.

You see, the object is always the same.

The Bank of Italy requests information, always very detailed information

...about our participation and on the foreign debt of the group.

Say what?! Oh, it's you!

No, he's calm and sure of himself.

It may sound absurd, but it's so.

How are things going?

The full correspondence must be examined very carefully.

Therefore, I propose to adjourn the meeting.

We agree that the meeting is lifted.

But I propose that board members take home the correspondence

...to study it carefully.

-The letters should not leave the group. -Then I propose...

...that the auditors also have the capacity to examine them where they want to.

I'm sure that

...a news leak would be the end of the Ambrosiano.

But we can't spend days and days locked in this room.

-What do you think, Rosone? -The truth is that..

The truth is that I'm also in favor of discretion.

-No, they should not get out of here. Better not. -All right.

I put to a vote the Vice President's proposal.

All those in favor of removing the documents, raise your hand.

As far as I'm concerned, I'm abstaining.

I also abstain.

But it's wrong that the documents leave the bank.

You'll regret it!

No, no! I'm tired of seeing how things are going!

They should be moved, you get it? You must tell them.

You tell them that if they don't decide

...to accept my proposal, I'll say everything about everyone!

If I don't do something else!

Look, if I was in your place, I'd go away as fast as possible.

I can't, I can't! I still need some days.

Do as you like, but you don't want the communists of the DA's office

...to issue an arrest warrant for you

...or that someone is waiting for you under your house.

They're possessed like a dog looking for his bone

But that bone I'm going to destroy and disintegrate.

Let's not waste time talking, the facts are needed here.

Facts?

Here they are. Here are the facts.

And there are other documents, in the safe deposit box in Zurich.

You'll see. It'll be a bomb.

They will realize what a squeezed lemon is capable of.

Oh fine, if you go to war, it'll be because they've wanted to!

But as soon as you're gone, they'll realize you're serious.

But first things first, and we must take advantage of the situation.

Pay attention to me!

At a time like this you've gotta admit that funding these wretches,

...has been a great sacrifice for me.

Yes, I agree.

Dad, did you advance your progress? Why did not you tell me before?

I have no choice. I have to get to work immediately,

...if i want to carry out my project.

So act! But listen, Opus Dei is responsible for the debt.

But if there are people who can stop me,

...they'll do whatever it takes to achieve it.

That's why I must hide, understand?

And if the project fails,

...then I'll leave everything.

Wait, I'll be right back!

Ana, listen to me well!

You must also go away.

Here you're in danger.

Dad,

...why is the Mafia against you?

The Mafia is a power

...which goes against all those

...who have secrets to reveal.

Ana,

...go pack your suitcase. Then go to Vittorio's house.

Tonight you'll go to Lugano.

Go, go!

-I'm afraid someone has followed me. -Up, up, quick!

11-06-82 CALVI MEETS THE PEOPLE OF CARBONI

CALVI FLEES TO VENICE WITH PELLICANI AND USES VITTOR TO EMIGRATE

Here's the envelope.

Carboni wants you to phone Rome immediately.

Here is the passport.

Flavio told me the briefcase should not go with you

-and that it's better that I take it. -Why? Is it risky?

No, but you have to be careful. On the border of Yugoslavia and Austria,

...the customs inspectors typically review everything and could identify you.

Ah yes, of course! The passport is Nicaraguan.

Flavio always thinks of everything. Okay.

Listen: be very careful. Inside here are very important documents.

Rest assured, I come from Klagenfurt.

I'm here by chance. And to me, now, they no longer ask for documentation.

See you later! Eh! Go, go!

Gian Roberto Calvini.

Well, they haven't made it puzzling!

CARBONI RETURNS TO ROME WITH HIS FAMILY

Thanks.

Mrs. Kleissing!

Mrs. Kleissing!

-I'm Roberto Calvi. -Welcome.

"Your Holiness.

"There are many who want me to say, if I've provided weapons or other means...

"...to some regimes in South American countries;

"...if I have provided financial means to Solidarity,

"...as well as weapons and funding...

"...to other organizations in the Eastern bloc.

"But I've neither done it nor want to resort to blackmail."

LUGANO - MARCOTI GUEST HOUSE 12-06-82

Hello? Hello?

I've woken you, I'm sorry!

I've traveled all night and I'm half dead with fatigue.

Dad, where are you? How are you?

Don't call me Dad.

I'm in Austria, at the home of some friends.

Tomorrow I'm going to Zurich to retrieve the money and the documents.

Listen, Anne. Call Mom and also Carlo;

...but don't tell them I'm here, understand?

Because Mom, you already know, doesn't know how to lie

-...and if questioned, would tell everything. -But, Pazienza called from London yesterday...

...wondering how you managed to go, since he has your passport.

Also, you can imagine what will happen when it's known that you've disappeared.

You have to reassure her. Tell her I haven't fled, but must hide

...to continue with my project. I'll call you tomorrow. Agreed?

Try to have news from Italy and please, be careful.

Incredible! Roberto Calvi's lawyers have informed the Judiciary...

...of the disappearance of the President of Banco Ambrosiano,

...who has been missing since the night of June 10.

Recall that, after ten days...

Miss, get up! Get up!

Cheer up! Cheer up!

-Flavio. -Hola.

I've been without problems, y'know?

-Here it is. -Thanks.

�President, every day you look younger!

And you have never been so beautiful.

The crisis in the Falkland Islands has sparked a war

...between Britain and Argentina.

How's my girl?

-Dad! -Hi, sweetie!

Look what I bring!

-How did it go? -Everything went well.

-Be right back. -Flavio!

Everything is photocopied.

We'll talk about it calmly.

Most absurd war! They don't say why they do it.

What do you think, Mr. Calvi?

I can't say for sure that they're doing it for the oil.

Flavio.

-This is a little souvenir for you. -No.

No, it's too valuable. No, I can't.

Please, take it!

It's the most beautiful gift of my life.

CALVI REQUESTS BLACKMAIL DOCUMENTS TO AN AUSTRIAN WEAPONS DEALER

"...it's very probable that Carboni has received the order not to take Calvi to Switzerland..." ((Judge Almerighi letter))

Shall we go or not?

No.

I knew it was quite useless.

We're not going to Zurich.

I'm sorry, but it's not my fault.

14-06-82 CARBONI GOES ALONE TO ZURICH

KUNZ, THE WEAPONS DEALER APPEARS

Calvi turned a million dollars to Carboni To be returned to the mafia. (Judgment of the Court of Milan)

And then, in Stalingrad, between hunger, cold and ice,

...it was a living hell. It cost you to ride a horse.

They were forced to walk, kicked in the ass, so they wouldn't freeze.

Many won't believe it,

...but I took all my boys home, safe and sound.

There he is. It's Kunz.

At last!

-How are you, Kunz? -Fine.

So, Flavio, when do we leave for Zurich?

There was a change. Later... I'll explain later.

"..Travel arrangements and the decision to go to London were determined by Carboni.." ((from the statement of judge Almerighi))

Surely he convinces him.

LONDON - GATWICK June 15, 1982

Thank you.

-Take it! -Thank you.

Which do you prefer, president?

But where have you brought me?

Right. Not a place for the president of a European bank.

Indeed, the two beds are horrible. It amazes me that it was Flavio.

The truth is that it was Kunz, who has been busy.

Do you think that in this dump I can receive anybody?

But Carboni always knows what he is doing.

There will be some reason. There must be prioritized security.

We have not seen even the concierge.

I'll go out shopping.

Please do not open for any reason.

-But I'll have to open to you, right? -Okay, but I will make a signal.

Two knocks, a pause, then a third.

Understand?

LONDON - HILTON HOTEL June 16, 1982

Victor! Victor!

We're going to Stockholm to manage for Calvi, you know?

What do you mean, Stockholm! If we're going to Amsterdam.

And you mustn't say what hotel we're going to, understand?

Okay.

-Go on, get that taxi! -Taxi!

Ah, Victor! Victor!

Tell Robert I'm trying to find him another more appropriate accommodation.

-Do you understand? -I'll take care of that.

So long!

Please!

Clara, something will happen soon. Yes.

Soon, everything will be as before. You'll see.

Yes, it's something extraordinary, wonderful.

When you know it, you too will finally feel like...

I can't tell you more. Sorry, but I must go.

But call me back. Call me, huh?

-Victor? -It's me.

-Have you called Carboni? -Yes, he should arrive soon.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

This is the third time they've called, but then nobody speaks.

You can see it's not you they want to talk to.

I know very well that it's Calvi and also who he wants to talk to.

Rosone!

Rosone, you and I will do great things,

...because all the blame will fall on the absent one.

-Absent! What absent one? -Yes, Calvi.

And how the hell do you know he's not coming back?

I only said that he's absent.

LONDON June 16, 1982

Let's have a little chat!

These documents, dear Monsignor, leave no room for doubt.

Here it is stated that the I.O.R. is the true owner of the Panamanians

...who claim perfect awareness of their indebtedness in their relations

...with our associate Banks of Lima, Managua and Nassau.

1.1 billion dollars, more than 200 millon

...which its bank owes directly to ours.

Or they cover the hole or go bankrupt.

-Do you have Calvi's letter? -Yes, yes.

That's the way things are. These are my letters of credit.

This is one of Manletta's. This latter one

...cancels all of mine. They're worth zero.

They can frame them and hang them wherever they want.

What?

I'm sorry.

But these letters...!

They are

...from the Pope! From the Vatican!

They are not, in any way, those of Mr. Brambilla!

Well, Calvi declares

...and you can verify it yourself, that whatever happens

...the I.O.R. will not suffer any loss, neither now nor in the future.

In fact, we don't owe them a penny.

You've come to that!

While you were signing that debt guarantee,

...at the same time you forced Calvi to write a letter,

...which doesn't guarantee shit!

But then,

...you are just an association of criminals.

Let's get out of here!

I told him what you asked me for.

Look, President, they've arrested Pellicani! He's sunk.

And the worst thing, President, is that they are pressing him

...to make him say where you are hiding. Terrible. Even I felt sorry for him.

Yeah, right. I'll continue reporting. Bye.

Ana!

Listen to me good.

When everything seemed resolved, it's all been complicated.

You must go today to Zurich,

...to meet up with Mom and Carlos. Understand? There's no time to lose.

Sorry, Dad, but is it what I can't even think about?

I'm not in the mood to go, just like that, to Washington.

When will you understand you are in danger?

They've arrested Pellicani and they're pressing and squeezing him.

He'll talk. Eventuallly... to reveal my hiding place.

I have to leave you. Go buy your ticket!

Yes, I'll call back within two hours.

-What is it? -Excuse me, sir.

They've thought you would need a towel for the other gentleman.

I tell you there was no place, at least not in the waiting-list.

But miraculously I found a ticket for tomorrow's flight.

A ticket? But Vittorio has to go with you.

I hope you understand that he's also in danger!

But Vittorio cannot leave. Doesn't have a passport.

Let me talk to him!

Listen, Vittorio, today or tomorrow something big will happen.

Yes, a big scandal. You mustn't stay there, not even you.

-It's an order. -Okay. Then I'll go back to Italy.

Please, go anyplace but not Italy.

If you get caught, you'll end up like Pellicani.

-Now they are tightening the screws. -Yes, I understand.

Good! Listen, the wife of Kunz will be in touch with you.

She'll give you money. Take it and that's that!

One can not rely on certain people.

And then I'll call you tomorrow. At eight, before Ana leaves.

Because later I will be hard to call.

Right! Please be careful.

AMBROSIANO BANK JUNE 17 ABOUT 4 PM

And what's worse: Rosone knew everything and has always lied to us,

- ... in each Council meeting. - Ah, Rosone!

Sit, sit!

Gentlemen, this is my proposal of resolution, which I submit to voting.

Roberto Calvi is unable to perform his functions,

...including the legal exercise of his representation.

Therefore, the Council decides in the interest of the Bank and Calvi himself,

...perhaps bound by actions it would not wish,

...to revoke all powers

...and suspend him from the office of President.

Who agrees with this motion, raise your hand.

Okay, motion granted.

I should clarify that my abstention is not in favor of Calvi,

...but against these political forces

...who would throw the Ambrosiano Bank into the hands of a Commissioner

...on the orders of the Bank of Italy.

You don't want a Commissioner because you want to stay here in Calvi's post.

Why not talk instead of the political forces that got you in here

...while Calvi was in jail?

How long I have to wait for the damn line?

Excuse me, sir. It just freed up now.

I was just about to pass it to you.

450 units in less than two days! The Italians talk too much.

And they are too rude.

That one almost slammed the door to my face.

No, no, no, no. Here, now, at Caporetto.

That poor girl Carrocher has not resisted anymore.

To be thrown from the fourth floor!

But what are you saying? Carrocher!

Now she can no longer speak.

But no one saw she was going to dive from the window?

No, not really. No one saw her.

LONDON - JUNE 17 ABOUT 10 PM

Come, President!

How much will you want?

I only drive. The guy in charge will tell you.

- To the airport? -No, take us to the Sheraton Hotel, please.

But, why hasn't he arrived?

First such a hurry and then...

Easy, calm down! On the way.

Don't worry, everything is prepared. Rest assured!

Hello?

Ah yes, I understand!

Okay. Okay.

A problem has arisen. We must postpone it.

Hello? Yes, but what? This is me.

Understood. All right.

They have changed again.

Agreed.

Let's hurry and get back quickly.

Let's go!

Listen... And the car?

No longer need it. We have a boat.

But, how?

But then where are you taking me? And why in that boat?

You go first, I follow!

But what are you doing? What are you doing?

Help! Help!

I'll pay you! I'll pay you!

Help!

Let's go, let's go!

That's enough! Now we erase the traces of the narcotic.

-Hurry! -That's it.

THAMES RIVER - BLACK FRIARS BRIDGE

Good morning. My name is Vittoni.

-Good morning, Mr. Vittoni! -Good morning.

Do you have any luggage?

-Yes. -Okay.

CARBONI LEAVES EDINBURGH, HEADQUARTERS OF THE ENGLISH MASONS June 20, 1982

Carlo!

Mom! Mom!

-Mom! -They found his body.

They have found him in the Thames! What a tragedy!

No!

-They have killed him, I know it! -It is not possible!

I will return to Italy and tell everything I know.

-Everything they kept him from saying. -Don't! They'll kill you! -Everything!

Mama, we want to live, not die! Mama!

We must escape! We have to leave or they'll kill us!

-The telex, I must destroy the telex. -Yes, the telex.

They are in the drawer, there.

Oh my Lord,

...we know that Roberto Calvi will respond to your divine justice!

He never wanted to harm anybody.

He had reached the end of the road and wanted to stay there.

Oh, my Lord,

...we deliver to your infinite mercy the tormented soul of Roberto Calvi.

A man in whom we put our trust.

A man whose laborious life

...we never could imagine

...would end

...this way.

Francisco Pazienza left London, shortly before the death of Calvi.

The Italian secret service reported to the Ministry of the Interior

...that the fugitive Licio Gelli was on July 15, 1982,

...in the Swiss town of Gland, home of one Peter Notz,

...accompanied by the well known Ortolani, Pazienza and Carboni.

2/20/1983: Milan prosecutors ordered the arrest of Marzinkus and Mennini

...for their part in the fraudulent bankruptcy of Banco Ambrosiano,

"The biggest financial scandal of the century." (C. Row)

Justices of Appeal (Cassation) overturned the arrest order.

The Court in London ruled that Calvi committed suicide,

...although unable to establish if he committed suicide or was murdered.

The Civil Court of Milan, however, ruled "homicide by persons unknown."

Neither I.O.R. and the Vatican were implicated, and the various charges

...of having sent insurance claims intimidating messages:

1) Intimidation against those who would dare challenge, like Calvi,

...the Masonic rules and authorities (Symbolized by the loop, the bricks

...and the bridge with the same name)

2) Intimidation against those who gave political support (Vatican) or weapons (Calvi) to Argentina

...in the Falklands war, whose flag colors match the 'Blackfriars Bridge.'

3) Intimidation against Opus Dei, whose Banco Urquijo

...is within walking distance of the 'Blackfriars Bridge.'

In addition, documents stolen from the portfolio of Calvi,

...were used to blackmail the Vatican over a long time .

In 1997, after years of'judicial inertia', investigations are

...reopened in Rome by el judge Mario Almerighi, who receives death threats.

By order of Almerighi, Pippo Calo and Flavio Carboni

...are arrested for the murder of Calvi.

2002 (THE YEAR OF THIS FILM'S PERFORMANCE):

WHO HINDERS THE VENUE OF THE TRIAL FOR CALVI'S MURDER?