1 00:01:50,333 --> 00:01:54,333 www.titlovi.com 2 00:01:57,333 --> 00:02:01,667 After having worked so hard on this earth, 3 00:02:01,875 --> 00:02:05,833 now he will enjoy his well-deserved rest in Heaven. 4 00:02:06,042 --> 00:02:09,458 "In coelo quies", as they say in Latin. 5 00:02:10,167 --> 00:02:15,125 He doesn't care anymore about us miserable mortals. 6 00:02:15,917 --> 00:02:19,917 Dear Friday, now you... 7 00:02:20,125 --> 00:02:24,750 How can I say it? You don't care much about our tears. 8 00:02:24,958 --> 00:02:29,500 But we can only cry over the emptiness, the void you left behind. 9 00:02:30,500 --> 00:02:33,875 Especially the void you left in the bank. 10 00:02:34,125 --> 00:02:36,167 Will we be able... Will I be able, 11 00:02:36,375 --> 00:02:39,083 your modest successor as bank clerk, 12 00:02:39,292 --> 00:02:41,750 to emulate your integrity? 13 00:02:42,625 --> 00:02:44,625 I will try. 14 00:02:48,583 --> 00:02:50,583 And now, dear Friday, 15 00:02:50,792 --> 00:02:53,792 I will end my speech because time passes and... 16 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,000 You don't care anymore, 17 00:02:56,208 --> 00:02:59,667 but we have to hurry, or we'll be late to the office. 18 00:02:59,875 --> 00:03:02,125 Goodbye, Friday. 19 00:03:02,333 --> 00:03:05,042 Goodbye forever. 20 00:03:13,167 --> 00:03:15,875 - Is she the widow? - No, she's Mrs. Pfiffer. 21 00:03:16,083 --> 00:03:20,917 - She does charity work. - So what does she care? 22 00:03:21,167 --> 00:03:24,917 My God! Why did he die? He shouldn't have left us. 23 00:03:25,125 --> 00:03:28,375 Come on, madam! You must accept it. 24 00:03:28,583 --> 00:03:32,208 Accept it? How can one justify just a void? 25 00:03:32,417 --> 00:03:34,875 It's 90 million! 26 00:03:44,417 --> 00:03:48,375 Oh, no! What matters now is stalling for time. 27 00:03:48,583 --> 00:03:51,583 Trust me. I've been in the bank 20 years. 28 00:03:51,792 --> 00:03:55,500 Besides, you assured me the Finterra shares will rise, right? 29 00:03:55,708 --> 00:03:57,958 His Excellency said it, not me. 30 00:03:58,167 --> 00:04:00,792 He is convinced that they'll be worth double in 15 days. 31 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:03,667 But meanwhile, the new clerk could notice. 32 00:04:03,875 --> 00:04:07,333 Madam, I assure you that the bank accounting 33 00:04:07,542 --> 00:04:10,833 is so complicated that there's no risk of that. 34 00:04:11,042 --> 00:04:14,500 Besides, I chose the new clerk myself. 35 00:04:14,708 --> 00:04:16,958 There he is. Take a good look at him. 36 00:04:17,208 --> 00:04:20,542 - Again, my condolences. - Robotti, come here! 37 00:04:21,875 --> 00:04:25,833 - Yes, sir. - Mrs. Pfiffer wants to meet you. 38 00:04:26,042 --> 00:04:28,792 As you know, she is one of our best customers. 39 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:31,875 I very much wanted to meet you, Mrs... 40 00:04:32,125 --> 00:04:34,958 - Pfiffer. - Right! You are like a lighthouse 41 00:04:35,208 --> 00:04:40,542 that poor people look at. - Thank you. 42 00:04:40,750 --> 00:04:44,042 It's true. We can rest assured. He is just as you said. 43 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:46,417 - What did he say? - Nothing! 44 00:04:46,625 --> 00:04:49,958 I appreciated your funeral speech. It was sincere. 45 00:04:50,208 --> 00:04:54,542 Thanks. I love speaking at funerals, but I don't have many occasions. 46 00:04:54,750 --> 00:04:57,667 If you should need me, I'm at your complete disposal. 47 00:04:57,917 --> 00:05:00,167 - Thank you very much. Goodbye. - Goodbye. 48 00:05:21,792 --> 00:05:23,625 Good morning, sir. 49 00:05:34,750 --> 00:05:37,250 Director! 50 00:05:37,500 --> 00:05:39,875 - Who is it? - It's me, Robotti. 51 00:05:40,083 --> 00:05:43,833 - I'm behind the books. - Robotti, what are you doing? 52 00:05:44,042 --> 00:05:48,042 Excuse me. May I? I'll come out from behind. 53 00:05:48,250 --> 00:05:51,333 Good morning. I was coming to see you, sir. 54 00:05:51,583 --> 00:05:57,542 I wanted to say that I worked all night going over the books. 55 00:05:58,458 --> 00:06:01,000 Why? What's gotten into you? 56 00:06:01,250 --> 00:06:05,042 I arranged all of the financial statements. 57 00:06:05,292 --> 00:06:08,542 There is no need to hurry. 58 00:06:08,750 --> 00:06:11,958 Certain things should be done calmly. 59 00:06:12,167 --> 00:06:15,167 I'll give you 15 days. No, a month. 60 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:18,417 - Two months, if you want. - Sir... 61 00:06:18,625 --> 00:06:21,875 I have good news for you. I've finished. 62 00:06:22,083 --> 00:06:24,250 - What? - I've finished. 63 00:06:24,458 --> 00:06:27,417 Oh! Wonderful! 64 00:06:27,625 --> 00:06:30,625 Since I am taking poor Friday's place, 65 00:06:30,833 --> 00:06:33,458 I wanted to prove that I was capable. 66 00:06:33,667 --> 00:06:35,667 Yes! Very good! 67 00:06:35,875 --> 00:06:37,500 Well? 68 00:06:38,875 --> 00:06:42,500 Sir, guess what I found? 69 00:06:42,708 --> 00:06:44,542 What? 70 00:06:46,292 --> 00:06:48,333 I found that there is a deficit. 71 00:06:48,542 --> 00:06:50,875 If I may, I'd say... 72 00:06:51,083 --> 00:06:53,083 a huge deficit. 73 00:06:53,292 --> 00:06:56,792 It's not a good idea to blab around bank secrets! 74 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,458 - But sir, I don't... - Blab around! 75 00:06:59,667 --> 00:07:02,500 - Thank you. - Come to my office to discuss this! 76 00:07:11,042 --> 00:07:14,292 We'll fix this matter up right now. 77 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:17,542 - Come inside! - May I? 78 00:07:21,042 --> 00:07:23,042 Hurry, and close the door. 79 00:07:23,250 --> 00:07:25,583 - What? - Close the door! 80 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:29,708 I'm here, sir. 81 00:07:31,208 --> 00:07:33,792 Not that way! Over here! 82 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:37,208 Here! Put them there. 83 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:47,042 Alright. Now let's clear up the situation. 84 00:07:47,292 --> 00:07:50,125 Yes, sir. Let's clear it up. 85 00:07:50,333 --> 00:07:55,917 So, in all, the bank is missing 90 million, 93 liras. 86 00:07:57,083 --> 00:08:01,000 Do you realize what you're saying is very serious? 87 00:08:01,208 --> 00:08:03,542 Don't you know that small savers 88 00:08:03,792 --> 00:08:06,500 trust us? 89 00:08:06,708 --> 00:08:10,875 - Of course! That is why... - It is our duty 90 00:08:11,083 --> 00:08:13,500 not to frighten them. 91 00:08:13,708 --> 00:08:18,208 We'll spread panic, if we say that 90 million are missing. 92 00:08:18,417 --> 00:08:20,417 Plus 93 liras. 93 00:08:21,583 --> 00:08:24,875 - You could have made a mistake. - No! No! 94 00:08:25,125 --> 00:08:27,542 Why not? It can happen to anyone 95 00:08:27,750 --> 00:08:31,417 to add or multiply incorrectly. 96 00:08:31,667 --> 00:08:37,125 Yes, but it's a matter of subtraction here! Look. 97 00:08:37,375 --> 00:08:39,792 Would you please check? 98 00:08:47,333 --> 00:08:49,958 Excuse me. Here. You see? 99 00:08:50,167 --> 00:08:53,042 I began with the year of the bank's foundation. 100 00:08:53,250 --> 00:08:55,667 1763. 101 00:08:55,875 --> 00:08:58,542 - Do you follow me? - Yes! Yes! 102 00:09:05,708 --> 00:09:07,375 Here. 103 00:09:08,458 --> 00:09:12,917 The balance statement was signed by the clerk at the time, Lapo Patacca. 104 00:09:13,125 --> 00:09:16,583 It was 2,000 paoli and 4 baiocchi. I checked. 105 00:09:16,792 --> 00:09:20,208 Then there was 1764. Later we'll do one year at a time. 106 00:09:20,417 --> 00:09:22,958 If I may, we'll quickly go over it. 107 00:09:34,625 --> 00:09:36,667 "Anno Domini 1795." 108 00:09:36,875 --> 00:09:39,583 "Currency decrease and sudden rise of the carlino." 109 00:09:39,792 --> 00:09:42,250 Read here, sir. 110 00:09:42,458 --> 00:09:46,708 "The letters of credit were a swindle." 111 00:09:48,583 --> 00:09:52,000 - Shall I continue? - Continue! 112 00:09:55,750 --> 00:09:59,917 - Good morning. May I help you? - Isn't that short, dark haired clerk 113 00:10:00,167 --> 00:10:03,458 here today? - No. For a promissory note deadline? 114 00:10:03,708 --> 00:10:06,125 Yes, but it's not today. It expires tomorrow. 115 00:10:06,333 --> 00:10:11,083 - I just wanted to talk to him. - What's with you and Robotti? 116 00:10:11,292 --> 00:10:14,500 - Who is he? - You don't even know his name? 117 00:10:14,708 --> 00:10:16,875 He is the clerk you are looking for. 118 00:10:17,125 --> 00:10:20,208 He anxiously waits for you at every deadline. 119 00:10:20,417 --> 00:10:25,083 - Really? I don't see him. - He was promoted to chief clerk. 120 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:27,917 I am in charge of promissory notes now. 121 00:10:28,125 --> 00:10:30,917 If you want, 122 00:10:31,125 --> 00:10:34,125 I can come home for deadline payments. 123 00:10:34,333 --> 00:10:36,708 Thanks. Very kind of you. 124 00:10:36,917 --> 00:10:39,333 But I like coming to the bank. 125 00:10:39,542 --> 00:10:43,250 Since you are so kind, will you do me a favor? 126 00:10:43,458 --> 00:10:45,458 Anything you want. 127 00:10:46,375 --> 00:10:49,542 Alright. Tell your friend Robotti 128 00:10:49,750 --> 00:10:52,208 to call me tonight at 10. 129 00:10:53,375 --> 00:10:55,917 Oh! I almost forgot! 130 00:10:56,125 --> 00:10:59,000 If you dare call me, I'll make such a scene 131 00:10:59,208 --> 00:11:01,708 that they'll fire you. Understand? 132 00:11:04,333 --> 00:11:09,208 There. Everything is clear up until 1847. 133 00:11:09,417 --> 00:11:12,292 Then, because of the 1848 revolts, 134 00:11:12,500 --> 00:11:16,292 there is some confusion. - Enough! Enough! 135 00:11:16,500 --> 00:11:19,375 - You are causing confusion! - Me? 136 00:11:19,583 --> 00:11:23,833 Yes! I am the bank director. 137 00:11:24,042 --> 00:11:28,750 And I order you to be silent on this matter. 138 00:11:28,958 --> 00:11:31,458 - And you must obey me. Understand? - Yes, but... 139 00:11:31,667 --> 00:11:34,000 - Go now. - In 1848... 140 00:11:34,208 --> 00:11:37,625 Alright. You pointed this out and I acknowledged it. That's all. 141 00:11:37,833 --> 00:11:41,292 - Then... - I intend to deal with the solution. 142 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:45,125 I will do all the necessary investigation. 143 00:11:45,333 --> 00:11:47,542 - Now leave. - You'll solve it? 144 00:11:47,750 --> 00:11:50,000 You'll solve it and I will rest assured. 145 00:11:50,208 --> 00:11:53,042 As long as someone takes care of it. 146 00:11:53,250 --> 00:11:57,583 - It is something very important. - Yes, certainly. Go now! 147 00:11:59,208 --> 00:12:02,000 - Will you keep the books? - Yes! 148 00:12:02,208 --> 00:12:04,708 Excuse me. Thank you. 149 00:12:12,458 --> 00:12:14,917 Fla... Flavia! 150 00:12:15,125 --> 00:12:17,125 Will you call Mrs. Pfiffer, please? 151 00:12:17,375 --> 00:12:19,500 Hey, chief clerk! 152 00:12:19,708 --> 00:12:22,125 - The big blond came. - Which one? 153 00:12:22,333 --> 00:12:25,583 Your love! The one who comes every 3 months to pay the promissory note. 154 00:12:25,792 --> 00:12:28,875 Don't be funny. The promissory note expires tomorrow. 155 00:12:29,083 --> 00:12:32,000 I guess she's so in love with you that she couldn't resist. 156 00:12:32,208 --> 00:12:34,292 Don't make such offending insinuations! 157 00:12:34,500 --> 00:12:37,500 She is a customer who comes to pay a promissory note. 158 00:12:37,708 --> 00:12:40,500 She bought an apartment and is paying it on instalments. 159 00:12:40,708 --> 00:12:42,708 I didn't know that customers 160 00:12:42,917 --> 00:12:46,000 left their phone numbers to employees. Here. 161 00:12:46,250 --> 00:12:49,333 393614 TONIGHT AT 10 162 00:12:53,292 --> 00:12:56,625 Exactly. Attorney, I am buying 2,000 Montecatini shares. 163 00:12:56,833 --> 00:13:00,375 - What? - I'm buying 2,000 Montecatini shares. 164 00:13:00,583 --> 00:13:04,833 At the closing price. I'll sell them in 8 days at a higher price. 165 00:13:05,083 --> 00:13:08,083 Yes. There's no doubt about that. 166 00:13:08,292 --> 00:13:11,875 Movement of the composition of the majority share packages 167 00:13:12,083 --> 00:13:15,500 influenced fluctuation of the market. - What? 168 00:13:15,750 --> 00:13:18,750 Raise the volume or you can't hear me. 169 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:21,167 - Yes. - Did you raise it? 170 00:13:21,417 --> 00:13:23,958 - Fluctuations. - ...Tions. 171 00:13:24,208 --> 00:13:27,292 We are full of fluctuations. 172 00:13:27,542 --> 00:13:31,333 We must buy equity packages. 173 00:13:31,583 --> 00:13:34,625 And packages of cigarettes. These are mine! 174 00:13:37,583 --> 00:13:39,917 - Two, right? - No. Two. 175 00:13:40,125 --> 00:13:42,583 Yes, you can't go wrong. 176 00:13:42,792 --> 00:13:47,583 Equity packages are fluctuating. And I will buy. 177 00:13:47,792 --> 00:13:52,958 - Two? - Two? Three, five, seven, nine... 178 00:13:53,167 --> 00:13:58,000 No, I don't want sugar. 11,000 shares of Safir too. 179 00:13:58,208 --> 00:14:02,958 Even if I should lose 13 million with the closure of Safir... 180 00:14:06,208 --> 00:14:10,292 What do I care? I'd earn 38 million with Electric! 181 00:14:10,500 --> 00:14:14,500 Paolo, why must we follow you every evening in this stupid game? 182 00:14:14,708 --> 00:14:16,833 Stupid? Stupid! 183 00:14:17,042 --> 00:14:19,208 - What? - Stupid! 184 00:14:19,417 --> 00:14:22,417 Mom, if I'd really invested in the stock market... 185 00:14:22,625 --> 00:14:24,792 But you never did. 186 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:29,083 It doesn't matter. What matters is the satisfaction. 187 00:14:29,292 --> 00:14:32,250 If I had invested in the stock market these last four years, 188 00:14:32,458 --> 00:14:34,625 you know how much I'd have earned? 189 00:14:34,833 --> 00:14:37,083 4 billion, 600 million, 800 thousand. 190 00:14:37,292 --> 00:14:42,500 Billions, millions, thousands of liras... That is mean! 191 00:14:42,708 --> 00:14:45,125 No. What is mean is that he smokes my cigarettes! 192 00:14:45,333 --> 00:14:49,458 Teresa! Teresa, if you were alive, 193 00:14:49,667 --> 00:14:54,000 you'd have spared your poor mother this torture. 194 00:14:56,083 --> 00:14:59,000 - What torture? - Yes, it's a torture! 195 00:14:59,208 --> 00:15:01,208 You always talk about millions, 196 00:15:01,417 --> 00:15:05,167 and I have no money for my future! 197 00:15:05,375 --> 00:15:09,417 Come on, Wanda, don't cry. And you stop torturing her! 198 00:15:10,250 --> 00:15:13,208 When will you decide to marry my mother-in-law? 199 00:15:13,458 --> 00:15:17,458 - What are you saying? - Since this is how things stand, 200 00:15:17,667 --> 00:15:21,833 when will you decide to marry my mother-in-law and take her away? 201 00:15:23,667 --> 00:15:26,208 It's 10! I have to call. Excuse me. 202 00:15:26,458 --> 00:15:28,500 I have to call. 203 00:15:28,750 --> 00:15:31,750 - Where is he going? - Don't bother with him. 204 00:15:42,583 --> 00:15:44,583 Please, lower the radio. 205 00:15:44,792 --> 00:15:47,958 I must make an important call. A business call! 206 00:15:48,583 --> 00:15:50,833 Hello? Hello? 207 00:15:52,500 --> 00:15:54,833 The radio! Lower it! 208 00:15:55,042 --> 00:15:57,125 Why don't you raise the attorney's volume? 209 00:16:00,583 --> 00:16:03,917 Marilina, answer. Don't you hear the phone? 210 00:16:04,125 --> 00:16:06,833 I'm not in my home. I wasn't answering to be discreet. 211 00:16:07,042 --> 00:16:09,792 I don't have secrets. 212 00:16:11,792 --> 00:16:13,792 Hello? 213 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,875 Who is it? I don't understand a thing. 214 00:16:17,125 --> 00:16:19,292 This is Mr. Robotti. 215 00:16:19,500 --> 00:16:22,958 What? I am Mr. Robotti. 216 00:16:23,167 --> 00:16:26,292 No, Robotti! Excuse me. 217 00:16:26,500 --> 00:16:28,583 Lower the radio, please! 218 00:16:28,792 --> 00:16:32,083 Robotti. I'm looking for Miss Jeraux. 219 00:16:32,833 --> 00:16:36,625 Is it you, miss? Do you know who I am? 220 00:16:36,833 --> 00:16:39,042 I am the bank clerk. 221 00:16:39,250 --> 00:16:42,375 No, the bank's! The bank! 222 00:16:42,583 --> 00:16:44,792 Yes, the promissory note clerk. 223 00:16:45,625 --> 00:16:48,042 No. Excuse me. It's the radio. 224 00:16:48,250 --> 00:16:49,958 The radio! 225 00:16:50,208 --> 00:16:52,833 What? The promissory note for the radio? 226 00:16:53,042 --> 00:16:57,333 Jeanne isn't here. She's out of Rome. Goodbye. 227 00:16:57,542 --> 00:16:59,875 - Who was it? - I didn't understand. 228 00:17:00,083 --> 00:17:03,750 It was for the radio's promissory notes. I said you weren't here. 229 00:17:03,958 --> 00:17:05,958 Radio? I paid for it. 230 00:17:06,167 --> 00:17:09,500 Was it a man called Robotti? 231 00:17:09,708 --> 00:17:12,125 - Yes, I think so. - Darn it! 232 00:17:12,333 --> 00:17:16,167 I told him to call me. It was for the apartment's promissory note. 233 00:17:16,375 --> 00:17:18,375 - I'm sorry. - Too bad! 234 00:17:18,583 --> 00:17:22,292 With all these promissory notes, I'm going crazy. Let's go. It's late. 235 00:17:31,792 --> 00:17:33,792 Remember that this is my home! 236 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:37,417 What manners! Keeping the radio blasting while I'm on the phone! 237 00:17:37,625 --> 00:17:39,833 - Osvaldo doesn't hear very well. - Oh, really? 238 00:17:40,042 --> 00:17:44,042 Then what's the ear speaker for? Just to snoop into our business? 239 00:17:44,250 --> 00:17:47,708 - I don't snoop! - You see that he can hear? 240 00:17:47,917 --> 00:17:50,333 - Someone rang. - He hears everything! 241 00:17:50,542 --> 00:17:53,125 - Who can it be? - Right? Who can it be? 242 00:17:53,333 --> 00:17:56,417 - Go open and you'll find out. - Me? It's not my home! 243 00:17:56,625 --> 00:17:59,083 Right? It's your home! 244 00:18:02,167 --> 00:18:03,750 I'll go open. 245 00:18:03,958 --> 00:18:06,542 - He threatened me! - Calm down, dear. 246 00:18:06,792 --> 00:18:08,792 Poor loser! 247 00:18:15,292 --> 00:18:16,583 Good evening. 248 00:18:18,042 --> 00:18:20,667 Mrs. Pf... 249 00:18:21,458 --> 00:18:23,458 Come in. 250 00:18:24,167 --> 00:18:28,458 Come, Mrs. Pf... Excuse me if I can't pronounce your name. 251 00:18:28,667 --> 00:18:31,292 - It's so full of "F" s! - Don't worry. 252 00:18:31,500 --> 00:18:35,042 - My friends call me "Fuffi". - What? 253 00:18:35,250 --> 00:18:37,917 - Fuffi. - Oh! That's better! 254 00:18:38,125 --> 00:18:41,542 To what do I owe the honor of this visit? 255 00:18:41,750 --> 00:18:44,333 I am here for a very serious matter. 256 00:18:44,542 --> 00:18:48,292 - A funeral? - No, something more cheerful! 257 00:18:48,500 --> 00:18:51,125 - Please, come in. - Thank you. 258 00:18:51,333 --> 00:18:55,250 No! This way is better. Please. 259 00:18:55,458 --> 00:18:58,167 Excuse me. After you. 260 00:19:00,042 --> 00:19:03,667 - Mother-in-law. Future father-in-law. - My pleasure. 261 00:19:03,875 --> 00:19:06,333 - Mrs. Pf... - Pfiffer. 262 00:19:06,542 --> 00:19:08,542 Attorney Osvaldo Ponchielli. 263 00:19:08,750 --> 00:19:11,458 - I am honored. - We must be left alone now. 264 00:19:11,667 --> 00:19:14,208 - Go to another room. - Keep your hands down! 265 00:19:14,417 --> 00:19:16,708 - Go over there. - What a nerve! 266 00:19:16,917 --> 00:19:20,917 Go over there! Please leave us alone. 267 00:19:23,500 --> 00:19:25,500 Excuse me. 268 00:19:25,708 --> 00:19:27,708 - Please. - Thank you. 269 00:19:29,167 --> 00:19:30,875 Sit down. 270 00:19:31,125 --> 00:19:33,208 It's useless to waste time in small talk. 271 00:19:33,417 --> 00:19:38,083 As you certainly know, I deal with charity works. 272 00:19:39,875 --> 00:19:44,792 I know. A noble occupation. You see, Mrs... 273 00:19:45,667 --> 00:19:49,500 I am a modest employee, 274 00:19:49,708 --> 00:19:52,625 but if you ask me... 275 00:19:52,833 --> 00:19:55,583 It's not the amount that matters, but the intention. 276 00:19:55,792 --> 00:19:59,792 - You're the beneficiary in this case. - Me? 277 00:20:00,625 --> 00:20:03,375 In your case, we are not talking about charity. 278 00:20:03,583 --> 00:20:07,458 Let's say that we want... to reward you. 279 00:20:07,667 --> 00:20:11,083 - Thank you. - For your modest, hidden, 280 00:20:11,292 --> 00:20:14,833 but very useful work as a tireless employee. 281 00:20:15,042 --> 00:20:17,792 I wouldn't say that exactly. 282 00:20:18,042 --> 00:20:21,250 You are a real dreamer, my dear Mr. Robotti. 283 00:20:21,458 --> 00:20:23,583 - Yes, Mrs... - Pfiffer. 284 00:20:25,125 --> 00:20:27,417 In fact, dreams are sort of... 285 00:20:27,625 --> 00:20:29,875 poor people's television. 286 00:20:30,083 --> 00:20:32,083 You don't have to pay the license fee 287 00:20:32,292 --> 00:20:36,083 and you're always in the front row, undisturbed. 288 00:20:36,292 --> 00:20:41,417 Besides, how can you compare my dreams to television programs? 289 00:20:42,333 --> 00:20:44,542 You are a poet, and are content with little. 290 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:47,708 But you deserve a lot more. Don't underestimate yourself. 291 00:20:47,917 --> 00:20:51,083 You've been sacrificing for years. For what? 292 00:20:51,292 --> 00:20:54,250 Where are you now? An apartment that's... 293 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:56,708 dreary. 294 00:20:56,917 --> 00:21:00,583 Let me say it! Dreary, insipid, with no comforts. 295 00:21:00,792 --> 00:21:03,667 - Actually... - And maybe... 296 00:21:03,875 --> 00:21:07,333 - Full of cockroaches. - No! I assure you that's not so! 297 00:21:07,583 --> 00:21:11,042 How do you know? Cockroaches come out at night and you go to bed early. 298 00:21:11,292 --> 00:21:13,500 Yes, but I get up sometimes. I would've seen them. 299 00:21:13,708 --> 00:21:17,042 After many years dedicated to work, you can't even afford the luxury 300 00:21:17,292 --> 00:21:20,042 of going to the theater or out to dinner. 301 00:21:20,250 --> 00:21:24,333 Every night you go to your solitary bed, perhaps even full of fleas! 302 00:21:24,583 --> 00:21:26,583 - But, Mrs... - Pfiffer. 303 00:21:26,792 --> 00:21:29,917 - I can't say it. - Society owes you. 304 00:21:30,125 --> 00:21:34,125 I'm offering you the way to get rid of your cockroaches and fleas. 305 00:21:34,375 --> 00:21:36,125 Did you bring some DDT? 306 00:21:36,375 --> 00:21:41,708 I brought you a tangible sign of our gratitude. 307 00:21:44,375 --> 00:21:48,167 - For what? - The bank matter. 308 00:21:49,292 --> 00:21:51,750 That small, insignificant shortfall. 309 00:21:51,958 --> 00:21:54,292 - Which one? - Come on! 310 00:21:54,500 --> 00:21:57,500 Now that Friday is dead, and you're substituting him, 311 00:21:57,708 --> 00:22:00,167 it is right... if you close an eye... 312 00:22:00,875 --> 00:22:03,625 for you to have the same advantages. 313 00:22:07,333 --> 00:22:09,833 So, the 90 million... You... 314 00:22:10,083 --> 00:22:13,500 Don't ask so many questions. You have a right to this donation. 315 00:22:13,750 --> 00:22:15,750 - Mrs... - Pfiffer. 316 00:22:15,958 --> 00:22:18,625 I'm fine as I am, and I don't accept donations. 317 00:22:18,833 --> 00:22:20,833 Especially when they are suspicious! 318 00:22:21,042 --> 00:22:24,417 Don't be so dramatic! Do you realize how you live? 319 00:22:24,625 --> 00:22:27,625 - Where you live? Why you live? - What? Why do I live? 320 00:22:27,833 --> 00:22:31,667 How can I explain it? Why do you live so terribly? 321 00:22:31,875 --> 00:22:35,292 - I'll bet you don't have a fridge. - That... 322 00:22:35,542 --> 00:22:39,167 We don't! Neither a refrigerator or a tv set, or a washing machine! 323 00:22:39,417 --> 00:22:42,833 See? Accept, Robotti! 324 00:22:43,042 --> 00:22:46,500 Good fortune comes by only once, and you must know how to grab it. 325 00:22:46,750 --> 00:22:51,292 I won't grab anything. I don't need anything. I'm honest. Get out! 326 00:22:51,542 --> 00:22:54,208 - Liar! Fibber! - How obnoxious! 327 00:22:54,458 --> 00:22:56,292 Go away! 328 00:22:57,208 --> 00:23:00,417 I have the impression that you are exaggerating a bit. 329 00:23:00,625 --> 00:23:03,250 I'm not exaggerating at all when I say I'm honest. 330 00:23:03,458 --> 00:23:05,667 I don't understand the reasons for your refusal. 331 00:23:05,875 --> 00:23:08,500 There are 90 million reasons, plus interest. 332 00:23:08,708 --> 00:23:12,208 - If you want, I'll calculate it. - Think it over, sleep on it. 333 00:23:12,417 --> 00:23:14,750 Meanwhile, read this book. 334 00:23:14,958 --> 00:23:17,917 - Maybe you'll change your mind. - "Il Milione" by Marco Polo. 335 00:23:18,125 --> 00:23:21,500 - I read it. - Read it again. Very instructive. 336 00:23:21,708 --> 00:23:24,292 An edition that isn't on the market. 337 00:23:25,625 --> 00:23:29,417 - I'll return it. Please. - Thank you. 338 00:23:33,708 --> 00:23:37,875 If you like the book, keep it. In fact, you can have others. 339 00:23:38,083 --> 00:23:40,708 Thank you, but I've little time to read. 340 00:23:55,125 --> 00:23:59,083 - But this book... - These are 10,000 lira bills! 341 00:23:59,292 --> 00:24:01,292 That woman will soon see! 342 00:24:01,542 --> 00:24:03,667 Paolo! The book... 343 00:24:03,875 --> 00:24:06,167 Did you see it? 344 00:24:06,375 --> 00:24:08,458 Yes, I read it. You can keep it if you want. 345 00:24:08,667 --> 00:24:10,667 - What? - Keep it. 346 00:24:10,875 --> 00:24:13,500 - You're giving it to me? - Yes. What do I care? 347 00:24:13,708 --> 00:24:16,875 Thank you. If that's the case, 348 00:24:17,083 --> 00:24:20,208 I have the honor asking your mother-in-law's hand. 349 00:24:20,417 --> 00:24:24,125 - Without a dowry? - This is enough for us. 350 00:24:24,333 --> 00:24:27,417 Yes, at your age, in bed with a good book... 351 00:24:29,417 --> 00:24:31,917 This is not by Marco Polo. 352 00:24:32,125 --> 00:24:35,083 This is by the Governor of the Bank of Italy. 353 00:24:35,292 --> 00:24:37,542 - And it's real! - It's real! 354 00:24:37,750 --> 00:24:40,917 Corrupting witch! She corrupted me! 355 00:24:41,125 --> 00:24:44,000 - And I didn't know! - Where are you going? Wait. 356 00:24:44,208 --> 00:24:47,167 Wait. Don't be foolish! 357 00:24:47,375 --> 00:24:50,583 - Wait! - Mrs. Pf... 358 00:24:50,792 --> 00:24:55,875 - Paolo, she must have left. - Who knows where she is now! 359 00:24:56,083 --> 00:24:58,833 Come, dear. Come on. 360 00:24:59,042 --> 00:25:01,417 It won't end here! 361 00:25:01,625 --> 00:25:04,250 - Mrs. Pf... - She's not here. 362 00:25:04,458 --> 00:25:06,458 It won't end here! 363 00:25:08,792 --> 00:25:12,583 She corrupted me! You realize that? 364 00:25:12,792 --> 00:25:15,583 She didn't corrupt you. It's just a moral deposit 365 00:25:15,792 --> 00:25:19,333 given with a mental reservation. - I don't understand what that means. 366 00:25:19,542 --> 00:25:24,667 It's a moral deposit given with mental reservation. 367 00:25:25,500 --> 00:25:28,000 You don't understand a thing about such matters. 368 00:25:28,208 --> 00:25:31,250 You are absolutely not obliged to return it. 369 00:25:31,500 --> 00:25:36,500 - A lawyer says you're not obliged. - I don't accept deposits! 370 00:25:36,708 --> 00:25:40,000 Let's rip off a few pages at least. Who would notice? 371 00:25:40,208 --> 00:25:43,125 - I'll read it before going to sleep. - No! I'll read it. 372 00:25:43,333 --> 00:25:46,000 - I'll read it to you! - Nobody will read it. 373 00:25:46,208 --> 00:25:48,625 - I know the right book for you. - Which is that? 374 00:25:48,833 --> 00:25:51,167 - "Les Misérables"! - I already read it. 375 00:25:53,792 --> 00:25:56,375 Sir, I have it! 376 00:25:56,583 --> 00:25:59,292 I have the evidence in my hand. 377 00:25:59,500 --> 00:26:02,417 Hurry up and tell me. I don't have time to waste. 378 00:26:02,625 --> 00:26:04,833 - May I get closer? - Yes, please. 379 00:26:08,375 --> 00:26:10,375 You see this? 380 00:26:10,583 --> 00:26:13,375 Yes. It's Marco Polo's "Il Milione." 381 00:26:13,583 --> 00:26:17,042 You fell for it, too! It's not by Marco Polo. 382 00:26:17,250 --> 00:26:19,667 It's by the Government of the Bank of Italy. 383 00:26:19,875 --> 00:26:22,417 You know who gave it to me? Mrs. Pf... 384 00:26:22,625 --> 00:26:25,083 - Pfiffer? - Pfiffer, exactly. You're right. 385 00:26:25,292 --> 00:26:27,292 She gave it to me to corrupt me. 386 00:26:27,500 --> 00:26:30,000 So, my suppositions were exact. 387 00:26:30,208 --> 00:26:32,208 If they want to corrupt me, 388 00:26:32,417 --> 00:26:35,292 it means that the bank deficit really exists. 389 00:26:35,500 --> 00:26:37,792 - You think that? - You don't? 390 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:41,583 I always doubt. On principle. 391 00:26:41,792 --> 00:26:46,542 Well, go away now. Leave the book and I'll worry about it. 392 00:26:46,750 --> 00:26:49,667 - Will you take care of it? - Yes. Do you doubt it? 393 00:26:49,875 --> 00:26:52,208 No, no, no. On principle, I never doubt. 394 00:26:52,417 --> 00:26:54,667 If you take care of it, 395 00:26:54,875 --> 00:26:58,250 the respectability of the bank is in your hands. 396 00:26:58,458 --> 00:27:00,458 Thank you, sir. 397 00:27:00,667 --> 00:27:02,667 I did my best. 398 00:27:02,875 --> 00:27:06,542 Marco Polo... What scoundrels! Excuse me. 399 00:27:21,083 --> 00:27:22,875 Flavia! 400 00:27:23,083 --> 00:27:26,083 Call Mrs. Pfiffer for me. Hurry! 401 00:27:26,292 --> 00:27:29,000 She's not there? Where is she? 402 00:27:30,667 --> 00:27:33,542 Regina Coeli? In prison! 403 00:27:36,875 --> 00:27:39,500 Moral support to the prisoners! 404 00:27:39,708 --> 00:27:41,708 What a good woman! 405 00:27:41,958 --> 00:27:44,875 Boss, look who is here. 406 00:28:00,167 --> 00:28:02,750 - Good morning. - Good morning. 407 00:28:02,958 --> 00:28:05,167 - Finally I found you! - What? 408 00:28:05,375 --> 00:28:08,042 I came yesterday to talk to you. 409 00:28:09,125 --> 00:28:11,125 I need a favor from you. 410 00:28:11,375 --> 00:28:13,208 Really? 411 00:28:14,708 --> 00:28:17,792 Let's go to wicket three, so we can speak more freely. 412 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,833 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 413 00:28:23,083 --> 00:28:26,083 Sorry. I had to take the long way. 414 00:28:26,292 --> 00:28:30,792 Too bad you signed all these three month promissory notes. 415 00:28:31,042 --> 00:28:36,333 - Why is that? - I'll only see you 4 times a year! 416 00:28:36,542 --> 00:28:39,542 Only once per season. Once wearing a coat, 417 00:28:39,750 --> 00:28:42,792 once wearing a blouse, once with a suit... 418 00:28:43,042 --> 00:28:47,583 I work so hard just to pay these! You want to ruin me? 419 00:28:47,833 --> 00:28:50,833 No, but if you came to pay every month, 420 00:28:51,042 --> 00:28:53,042 I could see you every month. 421 00:28:56,292 --> 00:29:01,292 Excuse me. Do you mind, if we go to wicket four? 422 00:29:09,167 --> 00:29:11,917 Here is your promissory note. 423 00:29:12,125 --> 00:29:14,125 I prepared it like this. 424 00:29:15,375 --> 00:29:17,375 Very kind of you. 425 00:29:19,625 --> 00:29:24,333 "Love, so swift to grasp a tender heart." 426 00:29:24,542 --> 00:29:27,167 Did you write it? 427 00:29:27,375 --> 00:29:29,792 Yes... Yes. 428 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:34,292 - You are very good! - I have a poetic soul. 429 00:29:34,500 --> 00:29:37,292 I write sometimes on Sunday 430 00:29:37,500 --> 00:29:40,708 to forget about the bank, accounts, additions. 431 00:29:42,125 --> 00:29:45,667 Lucky you! I must do accounting every day. 432 00:29:45,917 --> 00:29:48,125 No, no! I am rich. 433 00:29:48,333 --> 00:29:52,333 I'm rich because I don't ask for anything, so I have everything. 434 00:29:52,542 --> 00:29:56,000 When you're somewhat of a poet, you're a bit philosopher too. 435 00:29:58,792 --> 00:30:02,667 I wanted to say I can't pay the promissory note that expires today. 436 00:30:03,500 --> 00:30:05,958 Oh, no! What will you do? 437 00:30:06,208 --> 00:30:08,833 I don't know! That is why I'm turning to you. 438 00:30:09,042 --> 00:30:12,708 Can't you keep it here another week? 439 00:30:12,958 --> 00:30:14,958 It's not possible. 440 00:30:15,167 --> 00:30:18,917 Promissory notes are paid on time, or the following day with a notary. 441 00:30:19,167 --> 00:30:22,250 Can't you tell the notary to keep it there for 6 or 7 days? 442 00:30:22,500 --> 00:30:26,792 No. If you don't pay, the notary will certify it. 443 00:30:27,042 --> 00:30:29,042 Then you tell him not to! 444 00:30:29,250 --> 00:30:32,625 Tell him I'm your friend or your girlfriend. 445 00:30:32,875 --> 00:30:37,125 It's for my apartment mortgage. If I don't pay, I'll lose everything! 446 00:30:37,333 --> 00:30:40,875 Miss, it's not possible. I would certainly do it, if I could. 447 00:30:41,125 --> 00:30:44,792 With the billions you have, do you really need my 50,000 liras? 448 00:30:45,042 --> 00:30:49,458 No, we don't, with all the money we have... 449 00:30:49,667 --> 00:30:51,875 Calm down, miss. 450 00:30:52,083 --> 00:30:54,500 Let's see what I can do. 451 00:31:02,667 --> 00:31:04,667 What'll I do? 452 00:31:04,875 --> 00:31:06,875 I've only 7,000 liras! 453 00:31:16,917 --> 00:31:18,917 Criscuolo, I need money. 454 00:31:19,125 --> 00:31:21,958 What a coincidence! So do I. 455 00:31:22,167 --> 00:31:26,375 Don't joke. It's important. How can I get 50,000 liras? 456 00:31:26,583 --> 00:31:28,833 - You need 50,000 liras? - Yes. 457 00:31:29,042 --> 00:31:32,042 You could've said so right away! If you want 50,000 liras... 458 00:31:32,250 --> 00:31:34,333 - Will you lend it to me? - Of course! Take this! 459 00:31:34,542 --> 00:31:36,542 You are vulgar and ill-mannered. 460 00:31:40,875 --> 00:31:43,542 I'm sorry, miss, but there's nothing I can do. 461 00:31:43,750 --> 00:31:45,500 - Nothing? - Nothing. 462 00:31:45,750 --> 00:31:49,583 You say it with such indifference? First you look at me sweetly, 463 00:31:49,792 --> 00:31:53,667 and when I ask you a favor... - I'm sorry, but it's not my fault. 464 00:31:53,875 --> 00:31:57,083 - It's the bank. - Yes, the bank! 465 00:31:57,292 --> 00:32:00,292 It's only good at taking money and never giving it! 466 00:32:00,500 --> 00:32:03,292 Don't be angry. You're so pretty when you smile. 467 00:32:03,542 --> 00:32:07,000 Stop flirting with me! Who cares about your nice words! 468 00:32:08,250 --> 00:32:11,833 You write poetry, make packages with a ribbon, and then can't even 469 00:32:12,083 --> 00:32:17,500 help a friend! I don't give a darn about your love notes! 470 00:32:22,083 --> 00:32:26,458 - What is going on here? - Robotti is in love. 471 00:32:26,667 --> 00:32:30,875 - Are you sure? - Yes. He even asked me for a loan. 472 00:32:31,958 --> 00:32:36,167 - What did you answer? - Me? No way! 473 00:32:45,917 --> 00:32:49,375 Flavia! Get me Mrs. Pfiffer, right away. 474 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:54,042 I came here because I know you're intelligent. 475 00:32:54,292 --> 00:32:58,500 Dear madam, intelligence isn't necessary in my field. 476 00:32:58,750 --> 00:33:01,000 You're wrong. It is always useful. 477 00:33:01,792 --> 00:33:05,083 I understood the reason for your visit right away. 478 00:33:05,292 --> 00:33:07,708 You are a good person. Everyone knows that. 479 00:33:07,958 --> 00:33:10,167 I do what I can. 480 00:33:10,917 --> 00:33:14,875 I'm sorry, but it's still too soon. 481 00:33:15,083 --> 00:33:17,583 - For what? - For my redemption. 482 00:33:17,792 --> 00:33:20,458 Isn't that why you came? 483 00:33:20,667 --> 00:33:24,000 I have to finish paying for my apartment first, 484 00:33:24,208 --> 00:33:28,500 buy a Bianchina car, and an astrakhan fur. 485 00:33:28,708 --> 00:33:32,958 After which, I promise I'll let you redeem me. 486 00:33:33,208 --> 00:33:35,333 You're up the wrong alley. 487 00:33:36,500 --> 00:33:40,208 I know, but I want to walk on it a bit longer. 488 00:33:40,458 --> 00:33:43,875 I mean you misunderstood. I am here to offer you a deal. 489 00:33:44,125 --> 00:33:46,625 You want to propose a deal? 490 00:33:48,167 --> 00:33:50,375 - To me? - A deal that concerns 491 00:33:50,583 --> 00:33:54,125 certain important people. It's to avoid a scandal. 492 00:33:54,333 --> 00:33:59,167 You came to me to help you avoid a scandal? 493 00:33:59,417 --> 00:34:03,208 It's not very funny. You help me, and I help you. 494 00:34:03,417 --> 00:34:06,500 I heard that a clerk at the Fluvial Bank 495 00:34:06,750 --> 00:34:09,333 has a crush on you. - A clerk? 496 00:34:09,542 --> 00:34:11,875 You mean that little guy who looks like 497 00:34:12,083 --> 00:34:14,458 a grafting between a lily and an artichoke? 498 00:34:14,708 --> 00:34:18,292 Robotti, and he's blackmailing me with a personal matter. 499 00:34:18,500 --> 00:34:20,500 We must silence him forever. 500 00:34:21,417 --> 00:34:23,417 How? 501 00:34:23,625 --> 00:34:26,292 - Kill him? - What are you saying? 502 00:34:26,542 --> 00:34:29,458 All I need, with your help, is for Robotti to get into trouble, 503 00:34:29,667 --> 00:34:32,292 and not know how to get out of it. 504 00:34:35,458 --> 00:34:39,083 - We can discuss it. - I knew you would agree! 505 00:34:39,292 --> 00:34:42,708 For example, I could use the trick of the jealous husband. 506 00:34:42,917 --> 00:34:45,458 It's not very original, but it always works. 507 00:34:45,708 --> 00:34:47,708 I don't care what method you use. 508 00:34:47,917 --> 00:34:51,833 If you can corner him, this will be your reward. 509 00:34:53,792 --> 00:34:56,833 - A million? - Did you notice the signature? 510 00:34:57,042 --> 00:34:59,417 You certainly know the name of His Excellency. 511 00:34:59,625 --> 00:35:02,792 Of course! I am no politics expert, 512 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:05,000 but that name... 513 00:35:05,250 --> 00:35:08,000 I'm convinced of that. But if you don't keep your word, 514 00:35:08,208 --> 00:35:12,542 this check will have no more value and you'll end up in jail. 515 00:35:12,750 --> 00:35:16,458 Don't worry. I'll take good care of your clerk. 516 00:35:16,667 --> 00:35:20,958 He'll become crazy about me and one day my husband will come home, and... 517 00:35:21,167 --> 00:35:23,917 It'll be a trusted friend, of course. 518 00:35:24,125 --> 00:35:26,208 Do as you wish. All I want 519 00:35:26,417 --> 00:35:30,000 is that you hand over to me Robotti in a sea of trouble. 520 00:35:30,667 --> 00:35:33,083 One million! 521 00:35:44,042 --> 00:35:46,208 Excuse me. Do you have the time? 522 00:35:47,500 --> 00:35:49,917 No, I did. 523 00:36:15,458 --> 00:36:17,667 Madam! Excuse me, madam. 524 00:36:17,875 --> 00:36:22,292 I was looking for Miss Jeraux. What time does she usually return? 525 00:36:22,542 --> 00:36:25,417 I know nothing about Miss Jeraux! 526 00:36:25,667 --> 00:36:29,333 Excuse me, but it's urgent. I can't put it off. 527 00:36:29,542 --> 00:36:31,625 - Oh! You're even in a hurry! - Yes. 528 00:36:31,833 --> 00:36:35,792 Since Miss Jeraux isn't here, could you help me? 529 00:36:36,042 --> 00:36:38,042 Me? How dare you? 530 00:36:38,250 --> 00:36:40,625 - I am an honest woman! - What's that got to do with it? 531 00:36:40,875 --> 00:36:44,083 You look so kind, that I thought maybe... 532 00:36:44,292 --> 00:36:47,708 My husband isn't here, or he'd have stopped you 533 00:36:47,917 --> 00:36:50,542 from proposing such things! Pig! - But... 534 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:54,167 Madam! Listen... 535 00:36:54,375 --> 00:36:56,208 Madam! 536 00:36:57,667 --> 00:37:00,417 All this fuss just to accept a letter! 537 00:37:29,875 --> 00:37:32,958 Good evening. Thank you. 538 00:37:49,458 --> 00:37:51,458 - Excuse me. - It's you! 539 00:37:51,667 --> 00:37:54,667 Look! I was just at your home. 540 00:37:54,875 --> 00:37:58,500 My home? Strange, because I looked for you at your home. 541 00:37:58,708 --> 00:38:01,125 - In my home? - Yes. I came to... 542 00:38:01,333 --> 00:38:04,250 We are like the hands of the clock. 543 00:38:04,458 --> 00:38:07,292 At a certain point, they meet. 544 00:38:07,500 --> 00:38:11,375 You mean to say that I'm the shortest hand of the clock? 545 00:38:11,583 --> 00:38:13,583 You must not say that. 546 00:38:13,792 --> 00:38:16,750 - Come. I've many things to tell you. - Tell me? 547 00:38:26,250 --> 00:38:27,958 You see? 548 00:38:28,167 --> 00:38:31,167 If we look for each other, if we find each other, 549 00:38:31,375 --> 00:38:35,208 it must mean something, right? - Of course! 550 00:38:35,417 --> 00:38:37,833 Why did you come to my home? 551 00:38:38,042 --> 00:38:40,958 I confess that I didn't sleep all night thinking 552 00:38:41,167 --> 00:38:44,000 of how I treated you yesterday at the bank. 553 00:38:44,208 --> 00:38:46,083 Can you forgive me? 554 00:38:46,292 --> 00:38:49,042 Of course! It's nothing. 555 00:38:49,250 --> 00:38:52,333 Shall we go sign the armistice? 556 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:54,667 Yes. 557 00:39:02,375 --> 00:39:05,250 Please, come in. Nobody is here. 558 00:39:05,458 --> 00:39:07,458 Come. What are you doing? 559 00:39:09,458 --> 00:39:12,000 Are you shy, by chance? 560 00:39:12,208 --> 00:39:15,625 No, I'm not shy, but... 561 00:39:15,833 --> 00:39:19,542 I'd like to please you, but I'm afraid of failing. 562 00:39:23,417 --> 00:39:27,708 - I wanted to tell you that... - Later. 563 00:39:27,917 --> 00:39:31,375 There's nothing better than a glass of whisky 564 00:39:31,583 --> 00:39:34,458 to toast and work up a little courage. 565 00:39:42,833 --> 00:39:46,625 It's the first time I invite a man to my home. 566 00:39:46,875 --> 00:39:49,292 But I feel I can trust you. 567 00:39:49,542 --> 00:39:51,750 Sit down. 568 00:39:56,042 --> 00:39:58,042 May I? 569 00:40:00,542 --> 00:40:02,375 Here. 570 00:40:07,292 --> 00:40:10,333 How I wish my husband were like you! 571 00:40:12,833 --> 00:40:15,042 So then... 572 00:40:15,250 --> 00:40:17,250 you are married! 573 00:40:17,875 --> 00:40:20,583 Yes, but it's as if I wasn't. 574 00:40:20,792 --> 00:40:23,750 I almost never see my husband and when I do... 575 00:40:23,958 --> 00:40:25,958 he's always drunk. 576 00:40:27,208 --> 00:40:31,833 You don't know how I need a real man! 577 00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:35,583 - Paolo... - Yes? 578 00:40:35,792 --> 00:40:38,333 Would you know how to love me? 579 00:40:39,625 --> 00:40:41,625 I... 580 00:40:41,833 --> 00:40:44,792 I could try, if you like. 581 00:40:45,042 --> 00:40:46,583 Yes, try! 582 00:40:47,875 --> 00:40:51,083 - So I should try? - Yes! Yes! 583 00:40:54,083 --> 00:40:56,500 I will try, then! 584 00:40:57,333 --> 00:40:59,542 I don't know... 585 00:41:01,333 --> 00:41:03,333 If you say so... 586 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,000 Not like this! 587 00:41:11,458 --> 00:41:12,875 How, then? 588 00:41:14,333 --> 00:41:17,875 Excuse me just a moment. 589 00:41:58,167 --> 00:42:00,042 It’s me! 590 00:42:11,417 --> 00:42:13,417 Here I am. 591 00:42:13,625 --> 00:42:15,625 Excuse me if I got comfortable, 592 00:42:15,833 --> 00:42:18,250 but it's so hot! 593 00:42:18,458 --> 00:42:21,583 - Why don't you take off your jacket? - No. 594 00:42:21,792 --> 00:42:24,667 I'm a little chilly. 595 00:42:30,250 --> 00:42:32,000 Do you dance? 596 00:42:32,875 --> 00:42:35,000 I haven't done so in a long time. 597 00:42:35,250 --> 00:42:37,250 Then let's try! 598 00:43:02,417 --> 00:43:07,250 - What's the matter? - I'm getting a bit emotional. 599 00:43:08,292 --> 00:43:12,208 Did you consider that we're two adulterers? 600 00:43:16,958 --> 00:43:20,083 Excuse me. What is that? 601 00:43:26,542 --> 00:43:29,333 This is my expired promissory note! 602 00:43:29,542 --> 00:43:34,625 Yes, it is. I didn't want you to know I'd paid for it. 603 00:43:34,833 --> 00:43:37,250 But after what is happening between us... 604 00:43:38,167 --> 00:43:40,500 Did you pay it? 605 00:43:40,708 --> 00:43:42,833 Yes, but it has no importance. 606 00:43:43,042 --> 00:43:48,708 What lousy luck! Just now that I could've been serene for a while! 607 00:43:49,583 --> 00:43:51,917 What an idiot! A cretin! 608 00:43:52,125 --> 00:43:54,750 Jeanne, I didn't think you'd get offended like this. 609 00:43:55,000 --> 00:43:58,125 You know why I brought you here? 610 00:43:58,375 --> 00:44:01,667 Because you need a real man. You said it. 611 00:44:01,917 --> 00:44:04,958 Don't you realize I took you here because I wanted to ruin you? 612 00:44:05,167 --> 00:44:07,167 I was supposed to ruin you! 613 00:44:08,833 --> 00:44:10,833 Ruin me? 614 00:44:11,042 --> 00:44:13,042 Why? 615 00:44:13,250 --> 00:44:17,083 Because I was in cahoots with Mrs. Pfiffer. 616 00:44:18,958 --> 00:44:23,458 What've you go to do with Mrs. Pf... 617 00:44:23,667 --> 00:44:25,917 with that woman? 618 00:44:26,125 --> 00:44:29,875 She gave me the money to frame you. 619 00:44:30,833 --> 00:44:32,833 So... 620 00:44:33,458 --> 00:44:36,125 So it's not true that I... 621 00:44:36,333 --> 00:44:39,125 That your husband... 622 00:44:39,333 --> 00:44:42,917 It's not true at all! I never had a husband. 623 00:44:43,125 --> 00:44:46,708 I have many... too many! Don't you understand? 624 00:44:51,000 --> 00:44:54,000 What is it? Do you feel ill? 625 00:44:54,208 --> 00:44:56,958 - No, no. - Listen... 626 00:44:57,167 --> 00:45:01,167 You're no longer a child. You're grown up, it seems. 627 00:45:02,667 --> 00:45:06,167 Jeanne, I didn't grow up much, 628 00:45:06,375 --> 00:45:08,375 but why do you do this? 629 00:45:09,417 --> 00:45:11,417 Why? 630 00:45:12,583 --> 00:45:14,708 I don't even know. 631 00:45:14,917 --> 00:45:18,833 At first, I did it almost without realizing it. 632 00:45:19,625 --> 00:45:24,625 I lived with my parents in France, in a town near Moulins. 633 00:45:24,833 --> 00:45:28,250 My father wanted to become rich. 634 00:45:28,458 --> 00:45:32,375 Instead, he ended up with foreclosed furniture. 635 00:45:32,583 --> 00:45:37,958 My mother was a woman who lived for her home and family. 636 00:45:38,708 --> 00:45:42,542 Mothers... One should always listen to them 637 00:45:42,750 --> 00:45:45,083 and follow their advice. 638 00:45:45,292 --> 00:45:48,125 Right! It's true. 639 00:45:48,333 --> 00:45:50,750 In fact, she's the one who said, 640 00:45:51,500 --> 00:45:56,833 "We don't have any furniture left. Go visit the tax inspector." 641 00:45:57,958 --> 00:46:01,042 I went and returned with the living room furniture. 642 00:46:02,000 --> 00:46:04,000 I understand. 643 00:46:04,250 --> 00:46:06,250 Why didn't you stop after that? 644 00:46:06,500 --> 00:46:09,458 What would we have done with only that? 645 00:46:09,667 --> 00:46:11,958 We had to recuperate all the furniture! 646 00:46:12,833 --> 00:46:16,750 From that moment on, I was up to my ears in it. 647 00:46:16,958 --> 00:46:22,125 I always hoped that someone would show up with a capon. 648 00:46:22,333 --> 00:46:25,333 - With what? - With a capon. 649 00:46:25,542 --> 00:46:29,208 In my town, near Moulins, 650 00:46:29,417 --> 00:46:32,500 there's the custom that who wants to marry a girl 651 00:46:32,708 --> 00:46:35,125 goes to her with a capon. 652 00:46:35,333 --> 00:46:38,958 If the girl takes it, it means she accepts to marry him. 653 00:46:39,167 --> 00:46:41,250 Otherwise, she refuses. 654 00:46:42,500 --> 00:46:46,000 And you... no capon? 655 00:46:46,208 --> 00:46:49,125 No. No capon. 656 00:46:49,333 --> 00:46:52,292 Let's forget about this nonsense. 657 00:46:52,500 --> 00:46:55,583 Why don't you close an eye, and accept the money they offer you? 658 00:46:55,792 --> 00:46:58,250 Nowadays it's not worth it. 659 00:46:59,417 --> 00:47:02,875 I can't. Paolo Robotti isn't for sale. 660 00:47:04,250 --> 00:47:08,375 Jeanne, I'd do anything for you, but not this. 661 00:47:08,583 --> 00:47:11,708 - My conscience is at stake. - Your conscience? 662 00:47:12,833 --> 00:47:17,500 Your thoughtlessness! You are driving me mad! Go away! 663 00:47:17,708 --> 00:47:20,667 - I'll get my hat. - Leave before my husband comes. 664 00:47:20,875 --> 00:47:22,875 You said you didn't have a husband. 665 00:47:23,083 --> 00:47:25,083 I don't, but tonight 666 00:47:25,292 --> 00:47:28,667 a fake one was supposed to come and threaten a scandal. 667 00:47:28,875 --> 00:47:31,875 He was supposed to blackmail you. Understand? 668 00:47:32,083 --> 00:47:35,583 Yes. Now I understand. 669 00:47:35,792 --> 00:47:40,542 Now please, will you leave? Go away, and don't come around again! 670 00:47:51,042 --> 00:47:53,125 - Well? What is it? - Look! 671 00:47:53,333 --> 00:47:55,833 That scoundrel who insulted me. There he is. 672 00:47:56,042 --> 00:47:59,583 That man? I'll take care of him. 673 00:47:59,792 --> 00:48:01,792 Go back in the house. 674 00:48:14,875 --> 00:48:19,292 I am her husband. Repeat what you said to my wife. 675 00:48:20,500 --> 00:48:24,333 I won't repeat anything to you! You aren't her husband. 676 00:48:24,542 --> 00:48:27,792 - You're just a vulgar blackmailer. - I'm not her husband? 677 00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:30,167 Scoundrel! Rogue! 678 00:48:30,375 --> 00:48:32,958 I'll show you! Take off your glasses. 679 00:48:33,167 --> 00:48:35,375 - Listen... - Take off your glasses! 680 00:48:37,042 --> 00:48:39,958 I can see clearly now. 681 00:48:40,167 --> 00:48:45,375 It's our duty to get to the bottom of this obscure matter 682 00:48:45,583 --> 00:48:48,500 and have the truth surface. 683 00:48:48,708 --> 00:48:53,792 What you want to have surface is trouble for everyone. 684 00:48:54,000 --> 00:48:57,458 If you think I want to cover this mess for a personal advantage, 685 00:48:57,667 --> 00:48:59,875 you are wrong. 686 00:49:00,083 --> 00:49:02,417 My behavior 687 00:49:02,625 --> 00:49:05,750 safeguards the interests that are much more important. 688 00:49:05,958 --> 00:49:09,625 Interests that are greater than mine. 689 00:49:09,833 --> 00:49:14,375 Come. I'll show you something. You have a right to know. 690 00:49:14,583 --> 00:49:16,583 Know what? 691 00:49:17,667 --> 00:49:21,458 See? Your million is there, too. 692 00:49:21,667 --> 00:49:24,375 Always at disposal. 693 00:49:24,583 --> 00:49:26,208 What? 694 00:49:26,417 --> 00:49:30,083 You don't like this sort of literature? 695 00:49:30,833 --> 00:49:33,208 No, sir! 696 00:49:34,625 --> 00:49:38,250 As you wish. Then... 697 00:49:38,458 --> 00:49:43,542 I'll have you see this check. Take it. Read. 698 00:49:43,750 --> 00:49:45,750 Open up your eyes wide. 699 00:49:47,042 --> 00:49:49,042 I can only open one. 700 00:49:49,250 --> 00:49:51,458 Excuse me. 701 00:49:51,667 --> 00:49:55,167 But this... This is His Excellency's signature! 702 00:49:58,167 --> 00:50:02,542 You understand now? He guarantees for Mrs. Pfiffer. 703 00:50:02,750 --> 00:50:05,458 He guarantees for her. 704 00:50:06,208 --> 00:50:08,208 Incredible! 705 00:50:08,417 --> 00:50:11,542 You see now why we must be careful? 706 00:50:11,750 --> 00:50:15,750 You see why we must pour water on fire, and not oil? 707 00:50:15,958 --> 00:50:19,375 If you talk, with the political situation today, 708 00:50:19,583 --> 00:50:24,208 you'll cause a crisis, chaos, a revolution. 709 00:50:24,417 --> 00:50:28,417 You must think twice before having a revolution break out. 710 00:50:28,625 --> 00:50:31,042 Of course! 711 00:50:31,250 --> 00:50:34,458 But you realize that my duty as chief clerk... 712 00:50:34,667 --> 00:50:39,500 Your duty as citizen comes before that of chief clerk. 713 00:50:39,708 --> 00:50:41,708 Think about it, my friend. 714 00:50:41,917 --> 00:50:45,875 Chaos, strikes, a scandal, a revolution! 715 00:50:46,083 --> 00:50:48,500 The country in the hands of the opposition. 716 00:50:48,708 --> 00:50:53,667 Think of the country in the hands of the opposition! 717 00:50:53,875 --> 00:50:58,750 I think of it, but what do we oppose to the opposition? 718 00:51:01,958 --> 00:51:04,167 I will go through with it till the end. 719 00:51:04,375 --> 00:51:07,208 I will immediately speak to the president. 720 00:51:08,208 --> 00:51:12,208 Sir... I am at your service. 721 00:51:24,333 --> 00:51:28,000 Flavia! Mrs. Pfiffer quickly. 722 00:51:36,583 --> 00:51:39,000 Come. The president is waiting. 723 00:51:45,167 --> 00:51:47,000 Come, come. 724 00:51:51,917 --> 00:51:55,333 - Mr. President. - Speak up, dear Robotti. 725 00:51:55,542 --> 00:51:57,375 Speak up! 726 00:51:57,958 --> 00:51:59,958 So, speak! 727 00:52:00,583 --> 00:52:05,250 In front of them? They're the ones responsible for this matter! 728 00:52:05,458 --> 00:52:08,667 Calm down and moderate your terms! Mrs. Pfiffer and Mr. Baldoni 729 00:52:08,875 --> 00:52:13,333 have already illustrated your insinuations regarding them to me. 730 00:52:13,583 --> 00:52:17,042 They aren't insinuations! I have proof of their manipulation. 731 00:52:17,250 --> 00:52:21,375 - Then show it. - Of course I will! 732 00:52:21,583 --> 00:52:25,458 First of all, Mrs. Pfiffer tried to corrupt me but failed. 733 00:52:25,667 --> 00:52:28,792 Do you know Marco Polo's "Il Milione"? 734 00:52:29,042 --> 00:52:31,667 - Do you doubt my culture? - Of course not! 735 00:52:31,875 --> 00:52:35,583 It wasn't by Marco Polo, but by the Governor of the Bank of Italy. 736 00:52:35,792 --> 00:52:40,458 Robotti, did you ever consult a psychiatrist? It's absurd! 737 00:52:41,500 --> 00:52:43,792 Do you think I'm crazy, Mr. President? 738 00:52:44,000 --> 00:52:47,125 I assure you that I have evidence of what I am stating. 739 00:52:47,375 --> 00:52:49,708 Where is this evidence? 740 00:52:49,958 --> 00:52:52,792 In the bank director's safe. 741 00:52:59,667 --> 00:53:01,500 Go ahead and look. 742 00:53:04,042 --> 00:53:07,208 Here, Mr. President, is proof of the corruption. 743 00:53:11,333 --> 00:53:13,750 Very interesting... 744 00:53:13,958 --> 00:53:16,958 Will you later have me read "The Count of Monte Cristo"? 745 00:53:17,167 --> 00:53:20,750 "The Two Orphans"? What clown act is this? 746 00:53:22,958 --> 00:53:26,917 There was the amount of one million, I swear. Someone exchanged it. 747 00:53:27,125 --> 00:53:28,792 It was given to me by Mrs. Pf... 748 00:53:30,542 --> 00:53:32,542 By this lady. 749 00:53:33,458 --> 00:53:35,458 Anyway, look. 750 00:53:35,667 --> 00:53:38,083 Here there is more evidence. You'll see. 751 00:53:38,292 --> 00:53:42,125 An important person is also involved, whose name I won't state. 752 00:53:42,375 --> 00:53:44,750 Here. Here you are. 753 00:53:47,250 --> 00:53:50,458 Excuse me. Where is the letter with the check? 754 00:53:50,667 --> 00:53:56,083 No. What are you saying? The bank deals with lottery tickets 755 00:53:56,292 --> 00:53:59,708 and Totocalcio tickets for people who want 756 00:53:59,917 --> 00:54:04,125 to remain anonymous because of taxes. You know that. 757 00:54:04,333 --> 00:54:08,500 What taxes? There was a check here signed by His Excellency... 758 00:54:08,750 --> 00:54:11,375 Enough, Robotti! Don't you dare pronounce honored names. 759 00:54:11,583 --> 00:54:16,583 You tried to disgrace Mrs. Pfiffer, Mr. Baldoni 760 00:54:16,833 --> 00:54:19,833 and the reputation of the bank! - Mr. President, 761 00:54:20,042 --> 00:54:23,250 I checked the financial statements since 1763. 762 00:54:23,458 --> 00:54:25,458 90 million are missing. 763 00:54:25,708 --> 00:54:29,542 I know the accounts of my bank better than you! Enough! 764 00:54:30,500 --> 00:54:32,917 On the other hand, I want to be indulgent. 765 00:54:33,125 --> 00:54:35,958 I don't want to make matters worse. Present your letter 766 00:54:36,208 --> 00:54:39,667 of resignation today, or I am obliged to fire you. 767 00:54:39,875 --> 00:54:45,083 Mr. President, please. I swear on the memory of my poor wife. 768 00:54:46,208 --> 00:54:48,875 My mother-in-law! 769 00:54:49,083 --> 00:54:52,958 My mother-in-law and the attorney can testify. 770 00:54:53,167 --> 00:54:57,125 Unfortunately, we noticed it, too. 771 00:54:57,375 --> 00:55:00,875 - He has hallucinations. - Are you willing to testify 772 00:55:01,083 --> 00:55:04,750 that today Mrs. Pfiffer came to this home for the first time? 773 00:55:05,000 --> 00:55:07,167 Yes, it's the first time. 774 00:55:07,417 --> 00:55:12,042 Unfortunately, they all begin like this. They seem normal, and then... 775 00:55:12,292 --> 00:55:14,375 And then become furious. 776 00:55:14,583 --> 00:55:16,625 He is almost my son-in-law. 777 00:55:16,833 --> 00:55:18,833 Mr. Robotti, don't worry. 778 00:55:19,083 --> 00:55:21,375 If there will be a trial, I will defend you. 779 00:55:21,583 --> 00:55:25,833 You'll be acquitted for being mentally disturbed. 780 00:55:26,083 --> 00:55:30,375 Don't worry. We realize it's a pitiful situation. 781 00:55:30,583 --> 00:55:34,375 - So we won't press charges. - No, we must! 782 00:55:34,625 --> 00:55:37,792 He offended and disgraced you. He needs to make amends. 783 00:55:38,042 --> 00:55:41,333 - Forget it. It's been forgotten. - What about this? 784 00:55:41,583 --> 00:55:45,375 The refrigerator, new radio, tv set. Who gave them to you? 785 00:55:45,583 --> 00:55:48,083 - They are Osvaldo's. - Yes, it's my stuff. 786 00:55:48,292 --> 00:55:50,375 Some small items to improve the house 787 00:55:50,583 --> 00:55:53,333 since Mrs. Wanda and I will soon be married. 788 00:55:53,542 --> 00:55:56,292 You scoundrel, disgusting loser! He had no money! 789 00:55:56,500 --> 00:55:59,083 He took advantage of me and ate here for years. 790 00:55:59,292 --> 00:56:01,417 But I won't give up. 791 00:56:01,625 --> 00:56:03,917 There is a man who can prove you're lying. 792 00:56:04,125 --> 00:56:07,250 I will go to him, to His Excellency in person. 793 00:56:31,250 --> 00:56:33,667 Bianca! Bianca, is that you? 794 00:56:33,875 --> 00:56:37,583 Excuse me. I'm waiting for a girlfriend and thought it was her. 795 00:56:40,292 --> 00:56:43,958 May I? Mr. Paolo Robotti. 796 00:56:44,958 --> 00:56:47,750 Are you His Excellency's daughter? 797 00:56:48,000 --> 00:56:50,250 No, I'm his pupil. 798 00:56:50,458 --> 00:56:54,417 I came out of boarding school and His Excellency is my tutor. 799 00:56:54,625 --> 00:56:57,875 - My name is Patrizia. - What a lovely name! 800 00:56:58,083 --> 00:57:00,917 - You like it? - Very much. 801 00:57:03,250 --> 00:57:05,250 Do you want a candy? 802 00:57:06,292 --> 00:57:08,708 Yes, thank you. 803 00:57:08,917 --> 00:57:10,917 They must be delicious! 804 00:57:16,250 --> 00:57:18,333 I am the secretary of His Excellency. 805 00:57:18,542 --> 00:57:22,542 - My pleasure! - His Excellency can't receive you. 806 00:57:22,750 --> 00:57:25,792 - Maybe tomorrow? - No, never. 807 00:57:26,000 --> 00:57:30,667 In fact, he asks that you never come around again. 808 00:57:30,875 --> 00:57:32,875 - Never again? - Never. 809 00:57:37,000 --> 00:57:38,833 Right! 810 00:57:40,167 --> 00:57:44,417 - I should have imagined it. - I'm sorry. 811 00:57:44,625 --> 00:57:47,458 You have no blame. 812 00:57:49,667 --> 00:57:52,083 Should I return it to you? 813 00:57:52,292 --> 00:57:56,083 No. Keep it as a memory of me. 814 00:57:58,000 --> 00:57:59,833 Yes. 815 00:58:25,667 --> 00:58:30,542 Jeanne, open, please. It's Paolo. Open! 816 00:58:32,458 --> 00:58:36,333 No use knocking. She's not there. The lady left. 817 00:58:36,542 --> 00:58:41,625 - When is she returning? - She won't. They kicked her out. 818 00:58:41,833 --> 00:58:43,833 - Kicked her out? - Yes. 819 00:58:44,042 --> 00:58:47,250 If it's the same for you, I can get you another one. 820 00:58:47,458 --> 00:58:50,958 She is young, pretty, at the same price. 821 00:58:51,167 --> 00:58:53,833 No. I'm not interested in women. 822 00:58:54,042 --> 00:58:56,167 They don't interest me anymore. 823 00:58:56,375 --> 00:58:59,250 Don't be upset. You're not the only one. 824 00:58:59,458 --> 00:59:01,458 It's widespread today! 825 00:59:02,500 --> 00:59:04,167 Bye. 826 00:59:07,167 --> 00:59:09,000 Dear mother-in-law... 827 00:59:09,208 --> 00:59:11,208 No. Why "Dear"? 828 00:59:13,375 --> 00:59:15,208 Kindest mother-in-law... 829 00:59:15,417 --> 00:59:17,625 Sure, kindest! 830 00:59:20,125 --> 00:59:22,667 Mother-in-law. There! 831 00:59:22,875 --> 00:59:26,875 Mother-in-law, following our verbal disagreement 832 00:59:27,083 --> 00:59:30,417 on the 16th of last month, 833 00:59:30,625 --> 00:59:33,375 I want to specify what follows: 834 00:59:33,583 --> 00:59:36,917 Open quotes. A. 835 00:59:37,125 --> 00:59:41,750 Bank executives make me sick. 836 00:59:41,958 --> 00:59:46,542 B. So do you. 837 00:59:46,750 --> 00:59:52,333 C. Your fiancé, attorney Osvaldo Ponchielli, 838 00:59:52,542 --> 00:59:55,083 even more so. 839 00:59:56,292 --> 01:00:01,625 D. Life has no meaning for me. 840 01:00:05,083 --> 01:00:07,417 Close quotes. 841 01:00:07,625 --> 01:00:09,958 As for what was stated above, 842 01:00:10,167 --> 01:00:13,917 and considering the impossibility of having truth triumph, 843 01:00:14,125 --> 01:00:18,583 because it is suffocated by the silence of a corrupted society... 844 01:00:18,792 --> 01:00:21,708 Well... what can one do? 845 01:00:21,917 --> 01:00:24,833 I have decided to end my days. 846 01:00:27,458 --> 01:00:31,833 Since I don't even have a dog to leave my assets to, 847 01:00:32,042 --> 01:00:34,625 my home, my belongings, 848 01:00:34,833 --> 01:00:38,500 closet, bed, buffet cabinet, et cetera, 849 01:00:38,708 --> 01:00:43,000 I reluctantly leave them to you. 850 01:00:43,208 --> 01:00:46,792 Attached is an inventory of the above mentioned assets 851 01:00:47,000 --> 01:00:50,833 and legal notary deeds for such a transaction. 852 01:00:51,042 --> 01:00:56,417 I remain waiting for acknowledgement of receipt. 853 01:00:56,625 --> 01:00:59,292 Where will she acknowledge it? 854 01:01:00,625 --> 01:01:03,375 I take this occasion 855 01:01:03,583 --> 01:01:06,708 to convey to you all my disdain, 856 01:01:06,917 --> 01:01:09,875 and to send you the bad words 857 01:01:10,083 --> 01:01:14,500 that when I was alive, my good manners forbid me to pronounce. 858 01:01:14,708 --> 01:01:16,583 Period. 859 01:01:16,792 --> 01:01:20,792 I am going to commit suicide, and I sincerely say goodbye. 860 01:01:21,000 --> 01:01:24,833 Your Paolo. "Your"? 861 01:01:25,042 --> 01:01:28,083 Accountant Paolo Robotti. 862 01:02:29,292 --> 01:02:32,708 - What are you doing here? - Why are you here? 863 01:02:32,917 --> 01:02:36,000 - I'm obviously committing suicide. - So am I. 864 01:02:36,208 --> 01:02:38,625 - Why? - Because of you. 865 01:02:38,833 --> 01:02:42,958 No! That can't be! Because of me? No! 866 01:02:43,167 --> 01:02:45,917 I'll save you and then jump in the river again. 867 01:02:46,125 --> 01:02:48,958 - Don't you dare touch me! - This time I will dare. 868 01:02:49,167 --> 01:02:51,167 - Leave me alone! - Let's go to shore. 869 01:02:51,375 --> 01:02:54,125 - I'll go by myself. - So you know how to swim! 870 01:02:54,333 --> 01:02:56,708 Fairly well. 871 01:02:56,917 --> 01:03:00,917 Lucky you. I'm not very good. 872 01:03:01,125 --> 01:03:02,958 Let's go! 873 01:03:04,125 --> 01:03:06,125 Don't rush. 874 01:03:07,292 --> 01:03:09,125 Don't rush! 875 01:03:12,792 --> 01:03:16,917 I was evicted for offending public morality. 876 01:03:17,125 --> 01:03:19,917 All this happened because of you. 877 01:03:20,125 --> 01:03:24,375 Don't worry. Now that I've found you, you'll testify for me. 878 01:03:24,583 --> 01:03:27,292 I will be re-instated and everything will go back as it was. 879 01:03:27,500 --> 01:03:30,333 Darn! Didn't you give me enough gyps? 880 01:03:30,542 --> 01:03:33,875 You even want me to testify? What an idiot! 881 01:03:34,083 --> 01:03:38,208 Put this on. I wringed it well. Try it. 882 01:03:39,667 --> 01:03:41,667 - Excuse me. - Even a cold! 883 01:03:41,875 --> 01:03:45,583 - I'll wring it again. - Darn the day I met you! 884 01:03:45,792 --> 01:03:50,833 If you wanted to commit suicide, what do you care about a cold? 885 01:03:51,042 --> 01:03:54,208 Great philosophy! I'll end up dying anyway from the cold. 886 01:03:54,417 --> 01:03:58,333 Now go home, drink something hot, take an aspirin, 887 01:03:58,542 --> 01:04:00,875 get under the covers and perspire. 888 01:04:01,083 --> 01:04:03,708 Yeah, sure! It's easier said than done. 889 01:04:03,917 --> 01:04:07,875 You don't know where I've ended up. It's a real dump. 890 01:04:08,083 --> 01:04:10,208 At least you have a home! 891 01:04:10,417 --> 01:04:13,333 You won't be offended if I propose something? 892 01:04:13,542 --> 01:04:15,542 What? 893 01:04:15,750 --> 01:04:18,583 God bless you! Come to my home this evening. 894 01:04:18,792 --> 01:04:21,375 There is still a vacant bed in my home. 895 01:04:21,583 --> 01:04:24,208 Come, don't be afraid. 896 01:04:24,417 --> 01:04:27,292 - What will your relatives say? - Don't worry. 897 01:04:27,500 --> 01:04:30,792 There's just one relative, and she's a mother-in-law! 898 01:04:31,000 --> 01:04:34,583 She is the mother of my poor dead wife. 899 01:04:34,792 --> 01:04:37,208 Maybe I made a mistake in coming. 900 01:04:40,792 --> 01:04:43,375 - You? - Yes, Mom. Me. 901 01:04:43,583 --> 01:04:46,542 May I? Come. 902 01:04:46,750 --> 01:04:48,292 Me! 903 01:04:48,542 --> 01:04:50,375 Come. 904 01:04:50,583 --> 01:04:53,292 What? You say you'll commit suicide and then... 905 01:04:53,500 --> 01:04:55,583 - I had second thoughts. - Who is she? 906 01:04:55,792 --> 01:04:58,333 - Miss... - Who is she? 907 01:04:58,542 --> 01:05:01,667 Calm down! She is my friend who doesn't feel well. 908 01:05:01,875 --> 01:05:04,833 - So I thought I'd bring her here. - Oh, really? Osvaldo! 909 01:05:05,042 --> 01:05:07,667 - Call him! - Osvaldo, come see. 910 01:05:07,875 --> 01:05:11,208 - Paolo isn't dead! - No, I'm not dead! 911 01:05:11,417 --> 01:05:14,000 No! It's useless. I should have imagined it. 912 01:05:14,208 --> 01:05:17,583 You do everything to make me suffer, to torture me. 913 01:05:17,792 --> 01:05:22,833 You say you'll commit suicide and then you bring home such people. 914 01:05:24,333 --> 01:05:29,000 Did you take me to your home to have me insulted? I'm leaving! 915 01:05:29,208 --> 01:05:32,917 No! I won't allow you to insult my friends. 916 01:05:33,125 --> 01:05:35,708 The lady is momentarily without a home 917 01:05:35,958 --> 01:05:38,750 and she will be staying in my house. - Yours? No! No! No! 918 01:05:38,958 --> 01:05:43,583 It was yours, dear Mr. Robotti. Not any longer. 919 01:05:43,792 --> 01:05:47,500 You don't know how to kill yourself but you know how to donate. 920 01:05:47,708 --> 01:05:49,917 You donated everything to your mother-in-law. 921 01:05:50,125 --> 01:05:53,458 "Justa donatio sine recessione". 922 01:05:56,292 --> 01:05:58,833 May I leave now? 923 01:06:00,625 --> 01:06:05,000 This is a matter of principle. The house is mine! 924 01:06:05,208 --> 01:06:08,583 I am not dead, so I take back what I wrote. 925 01:06:08,833 --> 01:06:12,000 You can't. "Sine recessione". 926 01:06:12,250 --> 01:06:15,625 I can't? We'll see about that! 927 01:06:15,833 --> 01:06:18,833 This house is mine! Shall I tell you in Latin? 928 01:06:19,042 --> 01:06:23,042 "Domus est mea". Only "mea". Understand? 929 01:06:29,958 --> 01:06:32,667 I am sorry to bother you in your home. 930 01:06:32,875 --> 01:06:35,333 You can't sleep out in the street. 931 01:06:35,542 --> 01:06:39,833 Tomorrow morning I'll leave and find a place to stay. 932 01:06:40,042 --> 01:06:44,333 We'll worry about it tomorrow. The night brings good advice. 933 01:06:47,042 --> 01:06:49,375 I am so sleepy! 934 01:06:49,583 --> 01:06:52,833 This place isn't elegant, but at least there's a bed. 935 01:06:54,500 --> 01:06:58,083 - God bless you! - I need it! 936 01:06:58,292 --> 01:07:01,333 If I don't take some penicillin right away... 937 01:07:02,250 --> 01:07:06,125 - The water was cold. - I am ruined. 938 01:07:06,333 --> 01:07:09,083 - Luckily I've everything I need. - Really? 939 01:07:09,292 --> 01:07:12,917 The bed is a bit narrow, but we'll make do. 940 01:07:13,125 --> 01:07:15,125 No, don't go out of your way. 941 01:07:15,333 --> 01:07:18,750 I'll find a place. Maybe on this armchair. 942 01:07:18,958 --> 01:07:22,958 - Thank you. Put down your stuff. - Thank you. 943 01:07:25,042 --> 01:07:27,875 You caught a nice cold. 944 01:07:28,125 --> 01:07:30,542 Can you do me the favor of giving me a shot? 945 01:07:30,792 --> 01:07:33,000 Gladly. 946 01:07:33,208 --> 01:07:37,500 What? I've never given a shot in my life. 947 01:07:37,750 --> 01:07:40,542 I can't wake up the custodian at this hour. 948 01:07:41,625 --> 01:07:43,625 I don't feel up to it. 949 01:07:46,583 --> 01:07:51,542 It's very easy. Just give a little push. 950 01:07:51,750 --> 01:07:54,750 Go on! It's all there. 951 01:07:54,958 --> 01:07:58,167 Syringe, penicillin and needle. 952 01:08:01,875 --> 01:08:03,875 Hurry. 953 01:08:32,042 --> 01:08:36,292 Pull out the liquid from the bottle with the syringe. 954 01:08:37,917 --> 01:08:40,625 It seems easy until now. 955 01:08:41,917 --> 01:08:46,583 During my military service I saw them give shots, 956 01:08:46,792 --> 01:08:50,292 but it's one thing to see them and another to give them. 957 01:08:50,542 --> 01:08:52,708 Hurry, Doctor. 958 01:08:52,958 --> 01:08:56,083 Come on, hurry! 959 01:09:09,708 --> 01:09:13,583 May I turn off the light? I can see better. 960 01:10:04,417 --> 01:10:06,250 Done. 961 01:10:08,000 --> 01:10:10,417 Very good. I didn't feel anything. 962 01:10:10,625 --> 01:10:13,000 You should be a doctor. 963 01:10:13,917 --> 01:10:15,750 Yeah, sure! 964 01:10:17,875 --> 01:10:19,875 If you want... 965 01:10:20,083 --> 01:10:22,667 I can turn the light back on. 966 01:10:22,875 --> 01:10:24,875 Miss Jeanne... 967 01:11:19,250 --> 01:11:22,625 Miss Jeanne. Jeanne, excuse me... 968 01:11:23,625 --> 01:11:26,958 Not now, dear. 969 01:11:27,167 --> 01:11:29,917 No. Listen, Jeanne... 970 01:11:30,125 --> 01:11:32,958 I found a check. Wake up, please. 971 01:11:33,167 --> 01:11:37,625 No! Mr. Robotti, there's a time for everything. 972 01:11:37,833 --> 01:11:42,375 What is this? Why do you have this money? 973 01:11:42,583 --> 01:11:45,542 - Money? Where? - This money. 974 01:11:45,750 --> 01:11:51,417 Oh, that! Mrs. Pfiffer gave it to me to corrupt you. 975 01:11:51,625 --> 01:11:54,875 It's not worth anything now. You can rip it up. 976 01:11:55,083 --> 01:11:57,417 I had forgotten to tell you. 977 01:11:58,375 --> 01:12:00,208 Good night. 978 01:12:03,917 --> 01:12:05,917 It's not worth anything? 979 01:12:07,917 --> 01:12:10,167 It sure is! 980 01:12:12,792 --> 01:12:14,792 This is evidence! 981 01:12:15,417 --> 01:12:18,250 This is evidence! 982 01:12:18,917 --> 01:12:21,750 With this, I'll send them all to jail. 983 01:12:21,958 --> 01:12:24,292 I'll send them all to jail! 984 01:12:29,625 --> 01:12:32,042 Why should I send them to jail? 985 01:12:35,500 --> 01:12:37,833 I won't do that at all! 986 01:12:39,625 --> 01:12:42,292 I will do even better. 987 01:12:46,917 --> 01:12:52,250 Just because a person is honest, must he always be swindled? No! 988 01:12:52,458 --> 01:12:56,833 No! Not on your life! Enough! 989 01:13:00,667 --> 01:13:05,167 Jeanne! Wake up. The sun is out. Jeanne! 990 01:13:05,375 --> 01:13:07,375 - What is it? - It's me. 991 01:13:07,583 --> 01:13:10,625 - You again! - I must tell you something important. 992 01:13:10,833 --> 01:13:13,292 You know what I'll do with this check? 993 01:13:13,500 --> 01:13:17,542 The check! You haven't ripped it yet? 994 01:13:17,750 --> 01:13:21,417 Ripped? You know how much it's worth? 995 01:13:21,625 --> 01:13:24,333 Nothing! I told you, it’s worth nothing. 996 01:13:24,542 --> 01:13:27,542 It's not true. This is worth a billion. 997 01:13:29,875 --> 01:13:32,333 Dear Mr. Robotti, 998 01:13:32,583 --> 01:13:36,125 listen to me! Are we playing with dolls? 999 01:13:36,333 --> 01:13:39,500 Trust me. I am an expert in these things. 1000 01:13:39,708 --> 01:13:43,792 It's just that I was on the other side until last night. 1001 01:13:44,958 --> 01:13:49,042 - What do you plan on doing? - Saying goodbye to honesty. 1002 01:13:50,000 --> 01:13:54,000 With this check, my know-how and a companion like you, 1003 01:13:54,208 --> 01:13:56,208 we'll conquer the world. 1004 01:13:58,667 --> 01:14:00,667 North wind. 1005 01:14:03,750 --> 01:14:05,750 Fog. 1006 01:14:07,875 --> 01:14:11,792 - Tempest. - I repeat it. We'll end up in jail! 1007 01:14:13,167 --> 01:14:15,333 Trust me. 1008 01:14:17,083 --> 01:14:18,958 Storm. 1009 01:14:23,875 --> 01:14:26,417 I've the impression that they don't have one lira. 1010 01:14:26,625 --> 01:14:29,042 I think we're wasting time. 1011 01:14:31,792 --> 01:14:34,667 - Has the lady chosen? - Yes, yes! 1012 01:14:34,875 --> 01:14:38,833 Good! Excuse me, but before beginning negotiations, 1013 01:14:39,042 --> 01:14:42,292 I'd like to say that it's our custom to only sell with cash! 1014 01:14:42,500 --> 01:14:44,542 Excellent custom! 1015 01:14:44,750 --> 01:14:47,083 The lady will take everything. 1016 01:14:47,292 --> 01:14:50,292 - But Paolo... - Yes. She'll take Fog, Rain, 1017 01:14:50,500 --> 01:14:54,083 North wind, Storm, Tempest, Great Flood! 1018 01:14:54,292 --> 01:14:56,292 Six dresses? 1019 01:14:56,500 --> 01:14:59,625 No, no. Add another six. 1020 01:14:59,833 --> 01:15:04,542 It is our custom to buy dresses by the dozen, like oysters. 1021 01:15:04,750 --> 01:15:07,458 Evelina, show the lady our collection. 1022 01:15:07,667 --> 01:15:11,792 Meanwhile, we'll settle the financial aspect. Come. 1023 01:15:12,000 --> 01:15:14,000 - Listen... - Miss Jeraux, 1024 01:15:14,208 --> 01:15:17,917 don't be uselessly thrifty. There is no reason. 1025 01:15:21,667 --> 01:15:24,083 - Shall we begin with morning clothes? - Yes. 1026 01:15:24,292 --> 01:15:25,958 Thank you. 1027 01:15:27,583 --> 01:15:31,792 Here I am. As for the financial aspect, I must talk to you. 1028 01:15:32,000 --> 01:15:36,833 - I'm sorry, but... - You only sell in cash, I know. 1029 01:15:37,042 --> 01:15:40,042 - Here. For your dresses. - Thank you. 1030 01:15:40,250 --> 01:15:43,417 But the lady will take them only on one condition. 1031 01:15:43,625 --> 01:15:46,667 - Are you willing to accept? - Me? It depends. 1032 01:15:46,875 --> 01:15:49,292 It can't depend. I have to know. 1033 01:15:49,500 --> 01:15:51,833 - Is anyone here? - There are many people today. 1034 01:15:52,042 --> 01:15:54,125 - No. I meant listening to us. - No, nobody. 1035 01:15:54,333 --> 01:15:57,667 Because... it is a secret, 1036 01:15:57,875 --> 01:16:01,875 and if it got around, it could involve people... 1037 01:16:03,042 --> 01:16:05,917 Where are you looking? Very highly located people. 1038 01:16:06,125 --> 01:16:08,792 A revolution could even break out. 1039 01:16:09,000 --> 01:16:11,792 - Let's not exaggerate! - Is that how you feel about it? 1040 01:16:12,000 --> 01:16:14,958 You want a crisis? You want to give the opposition 1041 01:16:15,167 --> 01:16:17,542 the helm of nation's life? 1042 01:16:17,750 --> 01:16:21,333 - Of course not! - Good. Or we won't talk about it. 1043 01:16:21,542 --> 01:16:25,542 - So you accept the agreement? - What agreement? 1044 01:16:25,750 --> 01:16:28,875 Please! Then I didn't explain myself well. 1045 01:16:29,083 --> 01:16:33,333 I've the impression that you are minimizing the opposition aspect. 1046 01:16:33,542 --> 01:16:36,750 Excuse me, but I don't see the connection. 1047 01:16:36,958 --> 01:16:42,583 Please! Don't say "connection"! It must not be known. 1048 01:16:44,125 --> 01:16:46,458 I trust you, I don't know why. 1049 01:16:46,667 --> 01:16:49,917 I'll give you the check, but you must tell me what you'll do with it. 1050 01:16:50,125 --> 01:16:52,250 I'll deposit it in the bank. 1051 01:16:52,458 --> 01:16:55,875 You'll deposit it in the bank? Everything will go to pot! 1052 01:16:56,083 --> 01:16:59,208 If you deposit this check in the bank, what will happen? 1053 01:16:59,417 --> 01:17:03,208 This "connection" will come out in the open. 1054 01:17:03,417 --> 01:17:06,042 That is how scandals take place. They'll say, 1055 01:17:06,250 --> 01:17:09,958 "What was this check for?" "To pay the lady's dresses." 1056 01:17:10,167 --> 01:17:14,042 "Who paid for them?" They'll read the signature and boom! 1057 01:17:14,250 --> 01:17:16,667 The press, big titles, revolution. 1058 01:17:16,875 --> 01:17:19,500 - If you trust me. Otherwise... - I trust you. 1059 01:17:19,708 --> 01:17:21,708 It's just to warn you. 1060 01:17:21,917 --> 01:17:26,125 In certain cases it's better to be cautious. 1061 01:17:26,333 --> 01:17:28,542 But this is His Excellency. 1062 01:17:28,750 --> 01:17:31,750 Oh! So the lady is... 1063 01:17:31,958 --> 01:17:35,958 Now I understand the connection? You could've told me right away. 1064 01:17:36,167 --> 01:17:39,167 - So what'll we do? - The lady can ask for 1065 01:17:39,375 --> 01:17:43,042 all the dresses she wants. Take the check and no rush in paying. 1066 01:17:43,250 --> 01:17:45,250 The name is enough for me. 1067 01:19:09,750 --> 01:19:12,667 Everything was organized according to your orders, sir. 1068 01:19:12,875 --> 01:19:15,292 - You can rest assured. - Thank you, Giovanni. 1069 01:19:15,500 --> 01:19:18,083 - Miss Jeanne? - In her room. Must I call her? 1070 01:19:18,292 --> 01:19:20,292 No, thank you. I'll go. 1071 01:19:31,167 --> 01:19:33,833 - Here I am. - You could knock. 1072 01:19:34,042 --> 01:19:36,625 Excuse me. Go ahead. I won't look. 1073 01:19:36,875 --> 01:19:41,417 - I've the latest news to tell you. - Is the police coming? 1074 01:19:41,625 --> 01:19:44,917 Don't joke like that! The personnel is complete. 1075 01:19:45,125 --> 01:19:47,542 The cook, the butler, the driver. 1076 01:19:47,750 --> 01:19:50,708 The air-conditioning will work in 15 minutes. 1077 01:19:50,917 --> 01:19:53,125 That way your girlfriends won't be hot. 1078 01:19:53,333 --> 01:19:57,208 I don't know why you invited my girlfriends here. 1079 01:19:57,417 --> 01:20:01,167 - To carry out my project. - Turn around, please. 1080 01:20:01,375 --> 01:20:04,667 You organized everything magnificently. Very brilliant. 1081 01:20:04,875 --> 01:20:08,083 You know what? You deserve an Oscar. 1082 01:20:08,292 --> 01:20:11,833 But you forgot something small, but very important. 1083 01:20:12,042 --> 01:20:16,000 Don't tell me. What could I have forgotten? 1084 01:20:16,208 --> 01:20:18,208 The phone book. 1085 01:20:18,667 --> 01:20:21,250 It's something much more romantic. 1086 01:20:21,458 --> 01:20:25,458 That isn't at all practical. So you couldn't have thought of it. 1087 01:20:25,667 --> 01:20:27,417 What is it? 1088 01:20:27,625 --> 01:20:30,208 - You can turn around now. - Thank you. 1089 01:20:30,458 --> 01:20:34,708 You didn't buy flowers. Women love them. 1090 01:20:34,917 --> 01:20:38,625 I remind you because, besides being a business partner, 1091 01:20:38,875 --> 01:20:41,917 I am also a woman. - Right. I'll make amends right away. 1092 01:20:42,125 --> 01:20:45,750 I'll go downstairs and buy ten dozen roses. 1093 01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:48,292 I didn't mean that. 1094 01:20:48,500 --> 01:20:50,833 What will I do with so many? 1095 01:20:51,042 --> 01:20:55,208 I'd have preferred a bouquet of 100 lira violets. 1096 01:20:55,458 --> 01:20:58,167 If it's to save money, don't bother with that. 1097 01:20:58,375 --> 01:21:02,125 But if you like them, I'll be right back. 1098 01:21:14,375 --> 01:21:17,042 - Is this one alright, sir? - Very nice. 1099 01:21:17,792 --> 01:21:21,292 - Sir, the rest... - Keep the change. 1100 01:21:21,500 --> 01:21:26,292 Keep it? You owe me money because violets call 500 liras. 1101 01:21:26,500 --> 01:21:28,500 Strange. They said 100. 1102 01:21:31,042 --> 01:21:32,708 Here. 1103 01:21:36,583 --> 01:21:38,583 Miss! Miss, may I? 1104 01:21:38,792 --> 01:21:42,208 - No, thanks. I don't want flowers. - I am the candy man. 1105 01:21:42,417 --> 01:21:44,417 - Remember? - Darn it! 1106 01:21:44,625 --> 01:21:47,542 - Give me the violets and leave. - But... 1107 01:21:47,750 --> 01:21:49,750 - Listen, I... - Taxi! 1108 01:21:49,958 --> 01:21:53,750 - Sir! Sir, your change. - Keep it. 1109 01:21:54,875 --> 01:21:57,042 But... sir! 1110 01:21:58,292 --> 01:22:01,583 - It's magnificent. - Decorated in good taste. 1111 01:22:01,792 --> 01:22:04,875 Girls, did you see the view? 1112 01:22:05,083 --> 01:22:08,375 Hi, beautiful! Who gave you all this wonderful stuff? 1113 01:22:08,583 --> 01:22:12,917 - It's a secret. - Tell us. We won't steal him! 1114 01:22:13,125 --> 01:22:15,292 - A big industrialist? - A big shot? 1115 01:22:15,500 --> 01:22:19,750 There's no doubt about that. He must be way up there. 1116 01:22:19,958 --> 01:22:23,958 - Not very high. - But full of money! 1117 01:22:24,167 --> 01:22:26,583 If you really want to know... 1118 01:22:26,792 --> 01:22:29,792 The person who got all this for me is my administrator. 1119 01:22:30,000 --> 01:22:33,625 Your administrator? What does he administer? 1120 01:22:35,333 --> 01:22:39,958 It's hard to explain but I assure you he is a real administrator. 1121 01:22:40,167 --> 01:22:42,708 He even has a diploma. 1122 01:22:42,917 --> 01:22:45,250 A very serious person who only wants 1123 01:22:45,458 --> 01:22:48,125 what he is entitled to, according to the union fee. 1124 01:22:48,375 --> 01:22:51,083 Yes, plus a good night kiss! 1125 01:22:53,125 --> 01:22:56,917 He doesn't even want that. He doesn't want anything. 1126 01:22:57,125 --> 01:22:59,625 - Nothing? - Then he's a jerk! 1127 01:23:00,708 --> 01:23:03,125 Be quiet. It's him. 1128 01:23:09,083 --> 01:23:13,000 Finally! Where are the violets? 1129 01:23:13,208 --> 01:23:16,792 Oh, right! I forgot them. 1130 01:23:18,125 --> 01:23:21,292 It doesn't matter. They are useless, anyway. 1131 01:23:22,042 --> 01:23:24,583 Come, I'll introduce you. Girls! 1132 01:23:24,833 --> 01:23:26,917 Here is my administrator. 1133 01:23:27,125 --> 01:23:30,375 - Mr. Paolo Robotti. - Pleased to meet you! 1134 01:23:30,583 --> 01:23:32,625 - My name is Renata. - My pleasure. 1135 01:23:32,833 --> 01:23:36,250 - I am Marcella. - My friends call me Marilina. 1136 01:23:36,458 --> 01:23:38,458 - Good for them! - Is it true 1137 01:23:38,667 --> 01:23:42,208 that you administer Jeanne's money? - Yes, in a certain sense. 1138 01:23:42,417 --> 01:23:46,750 If you administer mine, I'll give you double, triple, with interest. 1139 01:23:46,958 --> 01:23:50,208 - Really? - Dear, he's my administrator! 1140 01:23:50,417 --> 01:23:52,417 He could change his mind. 1141 01:23:52,667 --> 01:23:55,333 - Yes, and come with me! - Why not with me? 1142 01:23:55,542 --> 01:23:59,000 - Wouldn't you administer me? - I could give you great satisfaction. 1143 01:23:59,208 --> 01:24:02,500 - Me too. - Me too. 1144 01:24:02,708 --> 01:24:04,917 Calm down, girls. A little self-control. 1145 01:24:05,125 --> 01:24:08,625 I invited you here for an administrative reason. 1146 01:24:08,833 --> 01:24:11,833 - What do you want to do? - If the ladies want 1147 01:24:12,042 --> 01:24:15,250 to entrust their savings to me, I am ready to administer them. 1148 01:24:15,458 --> 01:24:18,750 Just a moment! You don't plan on neglecting my business 1149 01:24:18,958 --> 01:24:20,958 to administer theirs, huh? 1150 01:24:21,167 --> 01:24:25,708 On the contrary. I intend to form a company 1151 01:24:25,917 --> 01:24:29,417 and to give you the presidency, Miss Jeanne. 1152 01:24:29,625 --> 01:24:34,583 In fact, I've decided to call the company "Jeanne and C". 1153 01:24:34,792 --> 01:24:36,833 What do you think? It's not bad. 1154 01:24:37,042 --> 01:24:39,458 If the ladies trust me, 1155 01:24:39,667 --> 01:24:43,083 I can assure them of a big amount in a brief period. 1156 01:24:43,292 --> 01:24:45,292 - What do you think? - I'm in. 1157 01:24:45,500 --> 01:24:48,458 - Me too! - Very well. Then let's toast 1158 01:24:48,667 --> 01:24:52,667 to the new Jeanne and C! - Cheers! 1159 01:25:00,375 --> 01:25:03,167 Miss President, and shareholder partners, 1160 01:25:03,375 --> 01:25:05,792 please give me your maximum attention. 1161 01:25:06,000 --> 01:25:10,708 Our first objective is to conquer the Fluvial Bank. 1162 01:25:10,917 --> 01:25:13,792 To take possession of it, 1163 01:25:14,000 --> 01:25:16,750 we must take over all of its shares. 1164 01:25:16,958 --> 01:25:20,000 So we must have it nosedive on the stock market. 1165 01:25:20,250 --> 01:25:23,292 What's this market thing mean? I don't understand. 1166 01:25:23,500 --> 01:25:26,375 - I only know one kind of job. - You'll do it! 1167 01:25:26,583 --> 01:25:28,667 If we get organized as I say, 1168 01:25:28,875 --> 01:25:31,625 your job will have repercussions on the stock market! 1169 01:25:31,875 --> 01:25:34,292 - That's a good one! - Who would ever have imagined? 1170 01:25:34,542 --> 01:25:37,667 Please, will you be quiet? 1171 01:25:37,875 --> 01:25:43,542 First of all, we must act on various sectors of national economy. 1172 01:25:44,500 --> 01:25:47,750 - Miss Bettina of Bologna. - I'm present. 1173 01:25:48,000 --> 01:25:51,708 Please be seated. You will work in Bologna. 1174 01:25:51,917 --> 01:25:54,542 - Miss Lucia of Milan. - Here she is. 1175 01:25:54,792 --> 01:25:56,667 Naturally, you'll work in Milan. 1176 01:25:56,917 --> 01:25:59,542 - What about us Romans? - You'll work in Rome. 1177 01:25:59,792 --> 01:26:01,833 It's the capital, there must be many of you. 1178 01:26:02,083 --> 01:26:05,625 - What should we do? - I'm getting there. 1179 01:26:05,833 --> 01:26:09,500 President, together we'll coordinate operations. 1180 01:26:09,708 --> 01:26:12,917 - Will you help me, please? - Gladly. What should I do? 1181 01:26:13,125 --> 01:26:16,125 Write on the blackboard what I tell you. 1182 01:26:16,333 --> 01:26:18,875 - Here's the chalk. - Thank you. 1183 01:26:19,083 --> 01:26:21,667 Ladies, I will show you now 1184 01:26:21,875 --> 01:26:24,708 how your professional know-how 1185 01:26:24,917 --> 01:26:28,167 can influence the stock market. 1186 01:26:28,375 --> 01:26:32,708 Secular experience shows that 1187 01:26:32,917 --> 01:26:37,417 the psychic control of the male is directly proportioned 1188 01:26:37,625 --> 01:26:40,958 to the number of garments that a woman wears. 1189 01:26:41,167 --> 01:26:46,375 So, if a woman takes off a shoe, 1190 01:26:49,417 --> 01:26:51,583 or a stocking... 1191 01:26:54,042 --> 01:26:56,792 - Be quiet! - We'll call the first operation 1192 01:26:57,000 --> 01:26:59,167 "Operation A". 1193 01:26:59,417 --> 01:27:01,250 Write, please. 1194 01:27:03,542 --> 01:27:07,917 We'll have a reaction from the males that we'll call "reaction X". 1195 01:27:10,250 --> 01:27:11,917 That's it. 1196 01:27:18,458 --> 01:27:20,458 X! Therefore, A equals X. 1197 01:27:23,167 --> 01:27:26,417 If the female goes on to the second operation, 1198 01:27:26,625 --> 01:27:29,625 which is taking her dress off... 1199 01:27:34,583 --> 01:27:36,792 Don't laugh! 1200 01:27:37,000 --> 01:27:40,042 In indicating this delicate operation with the letter "B", 1201 01:27:40,250 --> 01:27:43,792 the male will more or less react like this. 1202 01:27:47,375 --> 01:27:49,375 Y! 1203 01:27:49,583 --> 01:27:52,042 Therefore, B equals Y. 1204 01:27:52,292 --> 01:27:55,417 The reactions of the males, which we'll symbolically call "Z", 1205 01:27:55,625 --> 01:27:58,875 will always be proportioned to the female's operations. 1206 01:27:59,083 --> 01:28:01,750 Did I explain it well enough? Your attention! 1207 01:28:02,792 --> 01:28:05,750 Away with the slip's strap. 1208 01:28:06,917 --> 01:28:11,000 The male doesn't say that. It's the letter E. Write it. Thanks. 1209 01:28:11,208 --> 01:28:15,583 Away with the other strap. F. 1210 01:28:15,792 --> 01:28:18,500 Then very, very slowly, away... 1211 01:28:18,708 --> 01:28:20,917 with the slip. 1212 01:28:23,417 --> 01:28:25,250 Like this. 1213 01:28:28,708 --> 01:28:31,708 At this point, the male manifests 1214 01:28:31,917 --> 01:28:35,833 that determining reaction that we'll call "incognito". 1215 01:28:36,083 --> 01:28:38,667 Come on! What incognito reaction? 1216 01:28:38,875 --> 01:28:42,625 It's the usual reaction! You think you know it better than us? 1217 01:28:42,875 --> 01:28:46,208 I was expecting that answer. 1218 01:28:46,417 --> 01:28:50,417 And here is the subtleness... allow me to say it... 1219 01:28:50,625 --> 01:28:52,625 of my strategy. 1220 01:28:52,833 --> 01:28:56,292 Miss President, the reaction that I intend 1221 01:28:56,500 --> 01:28:59,375 is not the one you're thinking of. 1222 01:28:59,583 --> 01:29:04,833 We must take advantage of the male's lack of control, 1223 01:29:05,042 --> 01:29:10,375 and insert in his brain the information needed for our aim. 1224 01:29:10,583 --> 01:29:15,208 In saying male I mean "the big shots", 1225 01:29:15,417 --> 01:29:18,167 the Fluvial Bank shareholders. 1226 01:29:18,375 --> 01:29:23,125 Listen to me. In starting from position A, 1227 01:29:23,333 --> 01:29:25,750 you will begin by saying... 1228 01:29:27,583 --> 01:29:29,667 Do you have many shares in Fluvial Bank? 1229 01:29:29,875 --> 01:29:32,417 - What do you care? - Not one bit. 1230 01:29:32,625 --> 01:29:35,167 - But I thought of something. - What? 1231 01:29:35,375 --> 01:29:37,542 - Promise you won't tell anyone. - No. 1232 01:29:37,750 --> 01:29:40,292 It's a secret I was told by... 1233 01:29:42,083 --> 01:29:45,458 Really? You know him? What did he say? 1234 01:29:45,667 --> 01:29:49,417 He said that the Fluvial Bank is about to go bankrupt. 1235 01:29:50,333 --> 01:29:53,958 - What did he say? - Why? Is it something serious? 1236 01:29:54,167 --> 01:29:57,000 Serious? It's terrible! 1237 01:29:58,375 --> 01:30:01,625 Bye, dear. I have to run. See you some other time. 1238 01:30:01,833 --> 01:30:03,917 Bye. Sorry, but I must run. 1239 01:30:04,125 --> 01:30:07,542 See you some other time. Bye. 1240 01:30:08,583 --> 01:30:11,167 The incognito reaction! 1241 01:31:08,167 --> 01:31:12,042 - Fluvial Bank, 29. - I'm selling! I'm selling at 28! 1242 01:31:12,292 --> 01:31:14,917 27, Fluvial Bank... 1243 01:31:15,125 --> 01:31:17,583 - Yes, I know! - What? 1244 01:31:17,792 --> 01:31:20,417 It's at 20? Still going down? 1245 01:31:20,625 --> 01:31:24,042 What happened? Where will we end up? 1246 01:31:24,250 --> 01:31:27,583 - What could have happened? - Something is fishy. 1247 01:31:27,792 --> 01:31:30,667 Wait a second. We must put a stop to this. 1248 01:31:30,875 --> 01:31:34,500 Whatever it costs. Hello? 1249 01:31:34,750 --> 01:31:38,458 Let me go. Have you decided to sell? 1250 01:31:38,667 --> 01:31:42,500 No, I won't. I want to buy another 100,000 shares of Fluvial Bank. 1251 01:31:42,708 --> 01:31:45,375 Are you crazy? Can't you see it's nosediving? 1252 01:31:45,583 --> 01:31:47,708 The shares are worth nothing now. 1253 01:31:47,917 --> 01:31:51,417 Don't worry. Buy them for me or I'll turn to someone else. 1254 01:31:51,625 --> 01:31:54,292 Alright! 100,000, Fluvial Bank! 1255 01:32:00,542 --> 01:32:02,792 No, Excellency. I don't know who is behind it. 1256 01:32:03,000 --> 01:32:06,417 I only know that the majority now belongs to Jeanne and C. 1257 01:32:06,625 --> 01:32:10,000 Jeanne and C. J as in jinx. 1258 01:32:10,208 --> 01:32:14,125 E as in exterminate, A as appalling, N as in neurosis. 1259 01:32:14,333 --> 01:32:16,250 Neurosis, I said. 1260 01:32:16,458 --> 01:32:20,042 The shareholding majority of our glorious bank 1261 01:32:20,250 --> 01:32:22,708 is now in the name of Jeanne and C. 1262 01:32:22,917 --> 01:32:28,375 So I am here to present the executives of Fluvial Bank. 1263 01:32:30,958 --> 01:32:33,000 With our best wishes, 1264 01:32:33,208 --> 01:32:36,333 Miss Jeanne Jeraux, our new president. 1265 01:32:36,542 --> 01:32:39,667 And our future illustrious CEO, 1266 01:32:39,875 --> 01:32:43,125 Mr. Paolo Robotti. 1267 01:32:50,167 --> 01:32:54,292 Let's stop with introductions and get to the point. 1268 01:32:54,500 --> 01:32:56,708 We didn't come here to waste time. 1269 01:32:56,917 --> 01:32:58,917 Our president is here 1270 01:32:59,125 --> 01:33:01,917 to assign the new executive positions. 1271 01:33:02,167 --> 01:33:06,833 - What? - You're not re-confirming? 1272 01:33:07,083 --> 01:33:09,375 The positions have all been re-confirmed. 1273 01:33:11,167 --> 01:33:14,500 Except for the president and Mr. Baldoni. 1274 01:33:15,667 --> 01:33:18,125 You want to ruin us? I have a family. 1275 01:33:18,333 --> 01:33:22,375 Oh, no. You want revenge. This is not honest. 1276 01:33:22,625 --> 01:33:25,875 Please, I give the word to my administrator. 1277 01:33:26,083 --> 01:33:28,083 Thank you, President. 1278 01:33:28,917 --> 01:33:31,125 Go to your places. 1279 01:33:37,542 --> 01:33:41,208 We know how to appreciate your praiseworthy work. 1280 01:33:42,042 --> 01:33:44,333 Therefore, you will have positions worthy 1281 01:33:44,542 --> 01:33:47,667 of your dignity and your capacities. 1282 01:33:47,875 --> 01:33:50,708 You, Baldoni, will be assigned to entrances. 1283 01:33:50,958 --> 01:33:55,417 Thank you! Entrance of shares or currency? 1284 01:33:55,667 --> 01:33:59,500 No, at the entrances, at the doors. 1285 01:33:59,708 --> 01:34:01,458 You'll be an usher. 1286 01:34:02,333 --> 01:34:05,875 What? Me? 1287 01:34:07,250 --> 01:34:12,542 As for you, Mr. former president, 1288 01:34:14,167 --> 01:34:17,000 considering your connections in the financial field, 1289 01:34:17,208 --> 01:34:19,417 you'll keep contact in an important sector. 1290 01:34:19,625 --> 01:34:21,833 Foreign commerce? Treasury? Finances? 1291 01:34:22,042 --> 01:34:26,625 Don't be funny. I don't like jokes. 1292 01:34:26,833 --> 01:34:29,458 I want the bathrooms to be clean. 1293 01:34:29,667 --> 01:34:34,000 Miss President, I have nothing else to add. 1294 01:34:34,417 --> 01:34:36,250 Shall we go? 1295 01:34:38,833 --> 01:34:40,583 The flowers. 1296 01:34:41,792 --> 01:34:43,458 Thank you. 1297 01:34:58,000 --> 01:35:01,875 What are you doing, Marilina? You're a bank shareholder. 1298 01:35:02,083 --> 01:35:04,625 - For you, "commendatore". - I'm not a "commendatore". 1299 01:35:04,833 --> 01:35:07,000 - It's written on the envelope. - Oh, it's true. 1300 01:35:07,208 --> 01:35:10,167 - Thank you. - What is it? 1301 01:35:10,375 --> 01:35:12,375 I was expecting it. 1302 01:35:12,583 --> 01:35:16,208 His Excellency honors us with an invitation to his home for tea. 1303 01:35:16,417 --> 01:35:19,500 - What do you plan on doing? - We can't refuse. 1304 01:35:19,708 --> 01:35:23,375 Also because we owe all this to him. 1305 01:35:23,583 --> 01:35:26,875 The time has come to put the cards on the table. 1306 01:35:27,083 --> 01:35:31,167 - In front of everyone? - It'll be a scandal! 1307 01:35:31,375 --> 01:35:33,042 Please. 1308 01:35:34,417 --> 01:35:36,625 - Marilina! - Yes? 1309 01:35:40,792 --> 01:35:42,542 This is a habit! 1310 01:36:06,667 --> 01:36:08,875 Oh, dear Mr. Robotti! 1311 01:36:10,125 --> 01:36:12,708 What a pleasure to see you again! 1312 01:36:12,917 --> 01:36:15,917 - Finally! How are you? - But... 1313 01:36:16,167 --> 01:36:20,583 - You recognize me? - A man like you cannot be forgotten. 1314 01:36:20,875 --> 01:36:23,792 And yet, not long ago I tried to stop you in the street, 1315 01:36:24,042 --> 01:36:28,167 but you didn't recognize me. - What are you saying? When? 1316 01:36:29,667 --> 01:36:32,500 One day when I had a bouquet of violets in my hand. 1317 01:36:32,750 --> 01:36:35,417 - Do you remember? - Was that you? 1318 01:36:35,667 --> 01:36:39,042 - Yes, it was me. - That's where my violets went! 1319 01:36:39,292 --> 01:36:43,583 You don't know each other. My president, 1320 01:36:43,833 --> 01:36:46,375 Miss Jeraux. 1321 01:36:46,625 --> 01:36:49,750 My pleasure. Isn't His Excellency here? 1322 01:36:50,000 --> 01:36:53,792 Oh, right! His Excellency is very sorry, but he won't be with us. 1323 01:36:54,000 --> 01:36:56,333 He was detained at a convention. 1324 01:36:57,375 --> 01:37:00,833 If it was a convention, we have to accept it. Right, dear? 1325 01:37:01,042 --> 01:37:04,625 Right! But we only came for His Excellency. 1326 01:37:04,833 --> 01:37:08,042 So we might as well leave. Right, dear? 1327 01:37:08,250 --> 01:37:12,125 What? You want to go? Wouldn't you like to stay here a bit? 1328 01:37:12,333 --> 01:37:15,333 Yes. Maybe the lady didn't explain clearly. 1329 01:37:15,542 --> 01:37:17,625 She meant that we don't want to disturb. 1330 01:37:17,833 --> 01:37:20,833 What? Disturb? We had come for that check. 1331 01:37:21,042 --> 01:37:24,750 - Did you forget, dear? - What check? 1332 01:37:24,958 --> 01:37:28,625 Nothing. You wouldn't understand. You're too young. 1333 01:37:28,833 --> 01:37:31,458 With your freshness, your innocence, 1334 01:37:31,667 --> 01:37:34,708 you should live sheltered from the bitterness of life. 1335 01:37:34,917 --> 01:37:37,458 You should live like a flower in a nursery. 1336 01:37:37,667 --> 01:37:40,375 In fact, I love living among flowers. 1337 01:37:40,583 --> 01:37:43,625 I have many in my garden. You want to see them? 1338 01:37:43,833 --> 01:37:46,792 - Come. - Excuse us. We'll be right back. 1339 01:37:47,000 --> 01:37:51,417 - Gardens are my passion. - You'll see lovely white carnations! 1340 01:37:58,417 --> 01:38:02,333 When they return, tell them I don't like carnations. I'm going. 1341 01:38:02,542 --> 01:38:06,875 - You're not having tea? - No, thanks. I hate tea. 1342 01:38:16,792 --> 01:38:19,833 What? You want to resign? 1343 01:38:20,083 --> 01:38:23,292 Exactly. I have more money than what I need, 1344 01:38:23,500 --> 01:38:26,125 and I am not interested in the finance business. 1345 01:38:26,333 --> 01:38:30,875 Marilina can substitute me very well. The other shareholders agree. 1346 01:38:31,083 --> 01:38:34,125 Jeanne wants to rest. I vote for Marilina. 1347 01:38:34,333 --> 01:38:37,417 Marilina has authority with men. She knows how to handle them. 1348 01:38:37,625 --> 01:38:40,625 - I agree! - Silence! 1349 01:38:40,833 --> 01:38:43,250 Do you want me to become your president? 1350 01:38:43,458 --> 01:38:45,792 - Yes! - Fine. 1351 01:38:46,000 --> 01:38:48,458 The session is over. Let's all go out. 1352 01:38:48,667 --> 01:38:52,833 The former president and her CEO want to be alone. 1353 01:38:53,042 --> 01:38:54,875 Let's go. 1354 01:39:16,708 --> 01:39:21,125 So we must separate. Our partnership is over. 1355 01:39:21,375 --> 01:39:23,542 Yes, unfortunately. 1356 01:39:23,750 --> 01:39:26,333 But then, we got what we wanted. 1357 01:39:26,542 --> 01:39:29,208 We are rich, respected, happy. 1358 01:39:30,208 --> 01:39:32,208 Happy, not yet. 1359 01:39:32,417 --> 01:39:35,042 I so much need to breathe some pure air. 1360 01:39:36,458 --> 01:39:39,208 Garden air! 1361 01:39:39,417 --> 01:39:42,875 Right, Paolo? Full of white carnations. 1362 01:39:44,250 --> 01:39:47,792 Right. Patrizia represents my portion of pure air. 1363 01:39:50,167 --> 01:39:54,667 Excuse me, Jeanne, but you can understand me more than anyone. 1364 01:39:54,875 --> 01:39:58,208 You are a practical girl and know that these unions 1365 01:39:58,417 --> 01:40:01,000 are only possible in a finance company. 1366 01:40:01,208 --> 01:40:04,542 In life, it is quite different. 1367 01:40:04,875 --> 01:40:07,667 It's true. It's normal. 1368 01:40:08,458 --> 01:40:10,750 I understand everything. 1369 01:40:10,958 --> 01:40:14,250 Did Patrizia already accept? 1370 01:40:15,167 --> 01:40:18,792 You should have seen how happy she was. Like a little girl. 1371 01:40:19,000 --> 01:40:21,500 His Excellency behaved like a real gentleman. 1372 01:40:21,708 --> 01:40:23,708 He embraced me and kissed me. 1373 01:40:23,917 --> 01:40:27,917 When I ripped up the check, he had tears in his eyes. 1374 01:40:28,125 --> 01:40:32,000 I can imagine! These things are touching. 1375 01:40:34,792 --> 01:40:36,792 All I can do is wish you all the best. 1376 01:40:37,750 --> 01:40:39,583 What are your plans? 1377 01:40:40,833 --> 01:40:44,042 I will look for my portion of pure air in my country. 1378 01:40:44,292 --> 01:40:46,792 - At Moulins? - Yes. 1379 01:40:47,000 --> 01:40:50,792 - You know what I'll do there? - What? 1380 01:40:51,750 --> 01:40:54,000 I'll wait for someone to come with a capon. 1381 01:40:55,458 --> 01:40:57,208 You want to get married! 1382 01:40:57,458 --> 01:40:59,500 I hope so! 1383 01:41:00,375 --> 01:41:02,125 Best wishes, Jeanne. 1384 01:41:03,208 --> 01:41:06,292 Thank you. Goodbye, Paolo. 1385 01:41:36,167 --> 01:41:38,167 Finally alone! 1386 01:41:38,375 --> 01:41:41,917 Will you allow me to get comfortable, dear? We now... 1387 01:41:42,875 --> 01:41:45,542 You don't know how long I've waited for this moment! 1388 01:41:46,917 --> 01:41:48,917 You are so beautiful! 1389 01:41:49,125 --> 01:41:51,500 So innocent! 1390 01:41:53,375 --> 01:41:57,250 Dear, may I tell you something that His Excellency said? 1391 01:41:57,458 --> 01:41:59,750 Right. You don't have a mother or a father. 1392 01:41:59,958 --> 01:42:01,958 What did His Excellency say? 1393 01:42:02,167 --> 01:42:06,375 Is it true that you control almost all the Fluvial Bank shares? 1394 01:42:07,333 --> 01:42:09,958 - Yes. Why? - No, nothing. 1395 01:42:10,167 --> 01:42:14,375 His Excellency told me... But maybe it's not important. 1396 01:42:14,583 --> 01:42:18,542 - Kiss me. - No! Tell me what he said. 1397 01:42:18,750 --> 01:42:22,625 - That the Fluvial Bank... - Is about to go bankrupt. 1398 01:42:22,833 --> 01:42:26,917 - Yes, why? Is it bad news? - You ask? 1399 01:42:27,917 --> 01:42:32,542 What do you mean? I made up this kind of news! 1400 01:42:32,750 --> 01:42:37,167 But I didn't know that brides during the honeymoon did it! 1401 01:42:37,375 --> 01:42:41,167 Dear, I thought it would please you. 1402 01:42:41,375 --> 01:42:45,167 And it does! It's an enormous pleasure 1403 01:42:45,375 --> 01:42:49,333 because it's best to know these things right away. 1404 01:42:49,542 --> 01:42:52,750 Listen to me. In my strategic plan, 1405 01:42:52,958 --> 01:42:56,292 at this point I foresaw the incognito reaction. 1406 01:42:56,500 --> 01:43:01,000 His Excellency didn't tell you that, right, pupil? 1407 01:43:01,208 --> 01:43:04,333 Goodbye, flower of his garden! 1408 01:43:07,333 --> 01:43:11,333 Preuzeto sa www.titlovi.com