1 00:00:26,627 --> 00:00:30,907 CROSSROADS 2 00:01:40,187 --> 00:01:45,647 THE STORY YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE IS NOT ENTIRELY FICTIONAL. 3 00:01:45,667 --> 00:01:51,167 IT IS BASED ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS. 4 00:01:51,187 --> 00:01:56,747 IT DESCRIBES MANY SIMILAR CASES THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE WAR... 5 00:01:58,747 --> 00:02:03,407 ...IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES, LIKE FRANCE, GERMANY OR ITALY. 6 00:02:03,427 --> 00:02:08,367 HOWEVER, ANY RESEMBLANCE TO AN ACTUAL WAR VETERAN 7 00:02:08,387 --> 00:02:11,707 IS PURELY ACCIDENTAL. 8 00:02:40,267 --> 00:02:41,667 Stop! 9 00:02:43,347 --> 00:02:45,747 I had started to think you weren't coming. 10 00:02:48,587 --> 00:02:50,587 Throw the money over the wall! 11 00:02:57,187 --> 00:02:59,687 That's good. You can leave. 12 00:02:59,707 --> 00:03:02,667 Thank you again, Mr. de Vetheuil! 13 00:04:04,707 --> 00:04:06,687 It's over. Drop your knife! 14 00:04:06,707 --> 00:04:10,527 You can't do this. I haven't done anything wrong. Let me go! 15 00:04:10,547 --> 00:04:14,527 - I'm an honest man, you hear! - Don't give me that! 16 00:04:14,547 --> 00:04:17,527 You wanted to blackmail Mr. de Vetheuil. 17 00:04:17,547 --> 00:04:20,527 - It's out of your league, pal. - Let's go! 18 00:04:20,547 --> 00:04:24,047 There's no Mr. de Vetheuil. He's been dead for many years. 19 00:04:24,067 --> 00:04:27,587 I wanted to help. The other one is an impostor. 20 00:04:29,867 --> 00:04:31,887 Where to? The factory? 21 00:04:31,907 --> 00:04:34,447 No! Home. It's my son's birthday. 22 00:04:34,467 --> 00:04:36,527 - Some party! - Indeed. 23 00:04:36,547 --> 00:04:39,167 - When will we be in Paris? - Around 4 PM, sir. 24 00:04:39,187 --> 00:04:40,907 Very good. 25 00:04:57,547 --> 00:05:00,527 - How's the party? - Very well, sir. 26 00:05:00,547 --> 00:05:02,187 - Kids are having fun? - Yes, sir. 27 00:05:03,227 --> 00:05:05,687 - You too, from what I see. - A lot, sir. 28 00:05:05,707 --> 00:05:09,167 We played cowboys and Indians. Mr. Paul made me a general. 29 00:05:09,187 --> 00:05:10,687 That's good. 30 00:05:10,707 --> 00:05:14,127 - At least take my coat, general! - I beg your pardon, sir. 31 00:05:14,147 --> 00:05:16,427 Daddy! 32 00:05:20,187 --> 00:05:23,687 At last. We were expecting you. I was worried. 33 00:05:23,707 --> 00:05:27,407 - All worked up? What's wrong? - Don't know! 34 00:05:27,427 --> 00:05:30,887 I had to give Pierre your role, but he can't play the tiger. 35 00:05:30,907 --> 00:05:33,767 - Come, quick! - That's terrible. 36 00:05:33,787 --> 00:05:37,627 - The tiger. - The tiger. 37 00:05:41,187 --> 00:05:43,687 Pierre. My dad. 38 00:05:43,707 --> 00:05:48,767 - Suzanne, Michel, Roger. My dad. - I'm honored. 39 00:05:48,787 --> 00:05:51,287 - Friends, my dad. - I'm honored. 40 00:05:51,307 --> 00:05:53,767 Can you really play the tiger? 41 00:05:53,787 --> 00:05:57,767 I'm not too bad. The last time, others liked what I did. 42 00:05:57,787 --> 00:05:59,787 Good! Let's go to the forest! 43 00:06:04,707 --> 00:06:09,167 Pardon me, sir! Mr. Alexandre is waiting in your office. 44 00:06:09,187 --> 00:06:11,167 I'll join him. 45 00:06:11,187 --> 00:06:14,347 - Tell my wife that I'm home. - Will do. 46 00:06:16,347 --> 00:06:19,987 Hello. Thank you for coming, dear chap. 47 00:06:20,987 --> 00:06:22,967 It went smoothly. 48 00:06:22,987 --> 00:06:26,947 The police did a great job. I didn't even see the guy. 49 00:06:29,067 --> 00:06:32,047 - Want a cigar? - No, thanks. 50 00:06:32,067 --> 00:06:37,047 Did you inform the press? I don't want it to leak. 51 00:06:37,067 --> 00:06:38,487 First, it's pointless. 52 00:06:38,507 --> 00:06:41,447 - Second... - That's precisely why I'm here. 53 00:06:41,467 --> 00:06:43,507 Read this! 54 00:06:46,547 --> 00:06:48,527 "Roger de Vetheuil, the great industrialist," 55 00:06:48,547 --> 00:06:50,727 "or bad boy Jean Pelletier?" 56 00:06:50,747 --> 00:06:52,487 Slanderous. 57 00:06:52,507 --> 00:06:55,487 I thought you ought to know right away. 58 00:06:55,507 --> 00:06:59,047 - They won't quit. This... - Roger. There you are. 59 00:06:59,067 --> 00:07:02,527 The children are unhappy. They are looking for you all over. 60 00:07:02,547 --> 00:07:04,587 Hi there. 61 00:07:05,587 --> 00:07:09,207 Hello, Pierre. What is it? Something wrong? 62 00:07:09,227 --> 00:07:12,207 - Nothing serious. - I disagree. 63 00:07:12,227 --> 00:07:17,187 I think it's very serious, for me and for all of us. Read! 64 00:07:20,187 --> 00:07:22,187 This is an outrage. 65 00:07:23,187 --> 00:07:26,247 You're right, Roger. You can't let it go. 66 00:07:26,267 --> 00:07:28,287 Absolutely not. 67 00:07:28,307 --> 00:07:33,267 You do your duty and you're dragged through the mud. 68 00:07:34,307 --> 00:07:36,767 This must stop, once and for all! 69 00:07:36,787 --> 00:07:40,287 - Can I go to trial? - Yes, but it'll cause a stir. 70 00:07:40,307 --> 00:07:43,767 - I don't care. - Let's go then! 71 00:07:43,787 --> 00:07:47,447 You're an officer. Let's take them to court! 72 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:49,467 Yes, they deserve a lesson. 73 00:07:51,747 --> 00:07:52,987 Quiet! 74 00:07:53,987 --> 00:07:58,887 Defendant Roux, did you write the article in question? 75 00:07:58,907 --> 00:08:02,367 Defendant Cambert, are you the paper's managing editor? 76 00:08:02,387 --> 00:08:04,407 Did you know about this article? 77 00:08:04,427 --> 00:08:06,727 - Yes, I did. - And I'm proud of writing it. 78 00:08:06,747 --> 00:08:08,247 Let's see! 79 00:08:08,267 --> 00:08:12,247 You claim, and this is the reason for the plaintiff's suit, 80 00:08:12,267 --> 00:08:15,767 that Mr. de Vetheuil, the well known industrialist, 81 00:08:15,787 --> 00:08:19,727 Officer of the Legion of Honor, French foreign trade advisor, 82 00:08:19,747 --> 00:08:22,727 is actually a certain Jean Pelletier, 83 00:08:22,747 --> 00:08:29,047 wanted by the police, eluding arrest by using false papers. 84 00:08:29,067 --> 00:08:31,047 Do you still stand by the claim? 85 00:08:31,067 --> 00:08:34,127 - I... - Yes, we do, and we'll prove it. 86 00:08:34,147 --> 00:08:36,767 I was talking to your client, not you. 87 00:08:36,787 --> 00:08:39,787 At his age, he should be able to answer by himself. 88 00:08:42,267 --> 00:08:45,247 - Where are you going? - That's the courtroom? 89 00:08:45,267 --> 00:08:47,247 - Yes. - Thank you. 90 00:08:47,267 --> 00:08:50,767 - What are you doing? - It's the de Vetheuil trial? 91 00:08:50,787 --> 00:08:52,767 - Yes. - Yes. Thank you then. 92 00:08:52,787 --> 00:08:55,427 You can't go in. It's only for judges and jury. 93 00:08:56,827 --> 00:08:59,807 - I'm a witness. - Were you summoned? 94 00:08:59,827 --> 00:09:02,767 No, but I'd like to talk to the magistrate. 95 00:09:02,787 --> 00:09:05,807 He's busy. Speak to the bailiff! 96 00:09:05,827 --> 00:09:09,347 - Where's the bailiff? - That's me and I'm busy. 97 00:09:10,387 --> 00:09:13,347 - Now go! - I beg your pardon. 98 00:09:14,667 --> 00:09:18,167 In Aug. 1916, Mr. De Vetheuil left for the front 99 00:09:18,187 --> 00:09:20,407 with 17th Artillery. 100 00:09:20,427 --> 00:09:23,407 Cited several times during the campaign, 101 00:09:23,427 --> 00:09:28,087 given the rank of captain, he went missing Dec. 16, 1917, 102 00:09:28,107 --> 00:09:29,647 in the Somme. 103 00:09:29,667 --> 00:09:33,887 It appears he was badly wounded and taken by the Germans. 104 00:09:33,907 --> 00:09:35,887 Isn't that so, Mr. De Vetheuil? 105 00:09:35,907 --> 00:09:38,187 - Correct. - Thank you. Bailiff! 106 00:09:39,627 --> 00:09:40,627 Quiet! 107 00:09:41,667 --> 00:09:44,207 Mr. Leduc, continue your testimony! 108 00:09:44,227 --> 00:09:48,927 It's all a mistake, Your Honor. I told the truth. 109 00:09:48,947 --> 00:09:55,127 I beg to differ. You were tried for blackmail, not perjury. 110 00:09:55,147 --> 00:10:00,087 - Tell us about the plaintiff! - It's Jean Pelletier. I swear. 111 00:10:00,107 --> 00:10:03,807 Who is Jean Pelletier? How and when did you meet him? 112 00:10:03,827 --> 00:10:08,767 In 1914, at a sugar refinery in Phym, destroyed in the war. 113 00:10:08,787 --> 00:10:10,787 Speak to the jury! 114 00:10:11,827 --> 00:10:15,487 Pelletier and I worked in the same office. 115 00:10:15,507 --> 00:10:19,967 At that time, he didn't use the name de Vetheuil. 116 00:10:19,987 --> 00:10:22,967 He was a good kid, reliable, intelligent. 117 00:10:22,987 --> 00:10:27,487 He would have had a good career, but a woman led him astray. 118 00:10:27,507 --> 00:10:31,507 - What woman? - Some girl he found in Paris. 119 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:36,447 She got him to quit his job and turned him into a small thug. 120 00:10:36,467 --> 00:10:38,967 That was the last I saw him. 121 00:10:38,987 --> 00:10:42,967 I later heard he got in trouble with the police. 122 00:10:42,987 --> 00:10:45,767 - I wasn't surprised. - Yes, all right. 123 00:10:45,787 --> 00:10:50,287 We know that Jean Pelletier worked in Phym for a while. 124 00:10:50,307 --> 00:10:53,767 Later, his name appears in the Police files, 125 00:10:53,787 --> 00:10:56,167 wanted for a number of offences. 126 00:10:56,187 --> 00:11:01,167 In 1916, his name was entered in the roll 127 00:11:01,187 --> 00:11:03,167 of the 25th Infantry Regiment, 128 00:11:03,187 --> 00:11:05,927 recorded as missing in action in Dec. 1917. 129 00:11:05,947 --> 00:11:10,827 Where was the 25th Infantry fighting in Dec. 1917? 130 00:11:12,347 --> 00:11:13,367 In the Somme. 131 00:11:13,387 --> 00:11:16,327 Where were you wounded, Mr. de Vetheuil? 132 00:11:16,347 --> 00:11:19,367 - In the Somme. - When? 133 00:11:19,387 --> 00:11:24,187 - December 1917. - Thank you. 134 00:11:26,867 --> 00:11:29,167 What a convenient argument, my learned colleague. 135 00:11:29,187 --> 00:11:32,167 Unfortunately, it doesn't hold water. 136 00:11:32,187 --> 00:11:35,167 In 1917, in the Somme, 137 00:11:35,187 --> 00:11:39,187 there were more than 200 regiments, at least 500,000 men. 138 00:11:41,427 --> 00:11:44,647 Please continue your testimony, Mr. Leduc! 139 00:11:44,667 --> 00:11:49,647 In January 1919, I saw Pelletier's picture in a paper. 140 00:11:49,667 --> 00:11:54,607 It asked anyone who knew him to go to the military hospital. 141 00:11:54,627 --> 00:11:57,247 The paper is in the case file: 142 00:11:57,267 --> 00:12:02,167 It's the... �cho de Paris, Jan. 20, 1919. 143 00:12:02,187 --> 00:12:03,627 Bailiff! 144 00:12:04,627 --> 00:12:06,627 Take this to the jury! 145 00:12:07,907 --> 00:12:11,167 In publishing Mr. De Vetheuil's picture, 146 00:12:11,187 --> 00:12:14,447 the hospital was hoping to find out who he was. 147 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:16,687 Mr. Leduc. Anything else to add? 148 00:12:16,707 --> 00:12:18,207 That's all. 149 00:12:18,227 --> 00:12:22,967 So you became convinced he is Mr. Pelletier only 3 months ago? 150 00:12:22,987 --> 00:12:26,987 - Yes, Your Honor! It's him. - The witness may step down. 151 00:12:31,667 --> 00:12:35,647 Let's see! Now we must hear the plaintiff's witnesses. 152 00:12:35,667 --> 00:12:39,167 - First... - No need to hear anyone. 153 00:12:39,187 --> 00:12:42,647 These hearings are hard to bear. I know who I am. 154 00:12:42,667 --> 00:12:46,167 My relatives, friends and family know who I am. 155 00:12:46,187 --> 00:12:49,647 There is no point to have them repeat what everyone knows, 156 00:12:49,667 --> 00:12:53,447 that I suffered for my country and that I'm an honest man. 157 00:12:53,467 --> 00:12:56,447 I'd like to ask the plaintiff some questions. 158 00:12:56,467 --> 00:12:57,927 Go ahead! 159 00:12:57,947 --> 00:13:01,727 Mr. De Vetheuil, where did you study? 160 00:13:01,747 --> 00:13:05,247 What's the point? All this was noted at the start of the trial. 161 00:13:05,267 --> 00:13:09,387 Bear with me, Your Honor, I want to clarify the point. 162 00:13:10,587 --> 00:13:11,587 Right! 163 00:13:12,587 --> 00:13:16,447 - Where did you study? - At the Coll�ge Roche, Normandy. 164 00:13:16,467 --> 00:13:20,167 - How do you know that? - I was told. 165 00:13:20,187 --> 00:13:23,347 Which university did you go to afterwards? 166 00:13:24,347 --> 00:13:26,827 Grenoble, then Oxford. 167 00:13:31,827 --> 00:13:34,167 - I don't speak English. - Really? 168 00:13:34,187 --> 00:13:37,647 You studied in Oxford and you can't speak English. 169 00:13:37,667 --> 00:13:40,947 Let me ask you, sir. When did you graduate? 170 00:13:41,947 --> 00:13:42,947 Really? 171 00:13:44,027 --> 00:13:45,327 April 1913. 172 00:13:45,347 --> 00:13:49,347 How do you know? Somebody told you. 173 00:13:50,347 --> 00:13:53,467 This line of questioning is an outrage! 174 00:13:54,467 --> 00:13:57,187 It's well known that Mr. de Vetheuil lost his memory. 175 00:13:58,347 --> 00:14:00,567 Taking advantage of a disability 176 00:14:00,587 --> 00:14:03,767 incurred in the defense of the country is beyond words. 177 00:14:03,787 --> 00:14:07,687 I simply wanted to correct a statement your client made. 178 00:14:07,707 --> 00:14:12,047 Mr. de Vetheuil said he knew who he was, 179 00:14:12,067 --> 00:14:16,447 but only because others told him. 180 00:14:16,467 --> 00:14:19,427 Bailiff! Bring in the next witness. 181 00:14:25,787 --> 00:14:28,287 - Mich�le Allain! - Excuse me! 182 00:14:28,307 --> 00:14:30,807 - Are you Mich�le Allain? - No. 183 00:14:30,827 --> 00:14:33,767 - Later! 184 00:14:33,787 --> 00:14:37,987 - OK! After Mich�le Allain. - Mich�le Allain? 185 00:14:47,467 --> 00:14:49,647 Nice caboose. 186 00:14:49,667 --> 00:14:52,887 Couldn't one of you give the letter to the judge? 187 00:14:52,907 --> 00:14:55,167 - Let me try! - Thanks. 188 00:14:55,187 --> 00:14:57,327 - Do you smoke? - Yes. 189 00:14:57,347 --> 00:14:59,327 I'm not trying to bribe you. 190 00:14:59,347 --> 00:15:02,667 - You met Pelletier in the war? - Yes. 191 00:15:03,667 --> 00:15:08,127 - How did you meet him? - On the ride in the Luna park. 192 00:15:08,147 --> 00:15:11,667 - He was your lover, wasn't he? - What is it to you? 193 00:15:12,667 --> 00:15:15,647 - We were engaged. - You lived together. 194 00:15:15,667 --> 00:15:17,487 What of it? 195 00:15:17,507 --> 00:15:20,507 - For how long? - Ten months. 196 00:15:23,187 --> 00:15:25,667 Were you close to Pelletier? 197 00:15:28,187 --> 00:15:29,187 Yes. 198 00:15:30,107 --> 00:15:34,107 Your Honor, I have a question for the witness. 199 00:15:36,627 --> 00:15:39,107 Miss, do you recognize this man? 200 00:15:41,387 --> 00:15:42,407 No. 201 00:15:42,427 --> 00:15:45,427 Are you certain? Take a good look! 202 00:15:51,187 --> 00:15:52,187 No. 203 00:15:53,187 --> 00:15:56,167 Your Honor. For the sake of clarity, 204 00:15:56,187 --> 00:15:59,647 could Mr. De Vetheuil come closer to the witness? 205 00:15:59,667 --> 00:16:01,667 - Your Honor... - Why not? 206 00:16:09,187 --> 00:16:11,667 - Swine. - But, ma'am? 207 00:16:13,667 --> 00:16:15,987 Go away! 208 00:16:16,987 --> 00:16:21,507 I can't look at him. Your Honor, I can't! 209 00:16:25,787 --> 00:16:26,787 Witness! 210 00:16:27,707 --> 00:16:30,467 The truth. It's Pelletier, isn't it? It's him. 211 00:16:33,027 --> 00:16:34,027 Yes. 212 00:16:34,947 --> 00:16:36,167 Never... 213 00:16:36,187 --> 00:16:38,607 I've never seen this woman. 214 00:16:38,627 --> 00:16:40,607 The jury will decide. 215 00:16:40,627 --> 00:16:43,607 Please, Mr. De Vetheuil, take your seat! 216 00:16:43,627 --> 00:16:44,607 Miss Allain, 217 00:16:44,627 --> 00:16:47,607 can you point to a distinctive mark 218 00:16:47,627 --> 00:16:50,627 that would allow us to identify Pelletier? 219 00:16:52,467 --> 00:16:53,787 No. 220 00:16:55,547 --> 00:16:57,787 I can't say I can. 221 00:16:58,787 --> 00:17:02,287 Actually, he was left-handed. 222 00:17:02,307 --> 00:17:06,167 Juror number 3. Do you have question? 223 00:17:06,187 --> 00:17:11,647 Yes. With what hand does Mr. de Vetheuil usually write? 224 00:17:11,667 --> 00:17:13,147 You heard the question? 225 00:17:16,427 --> 00:17:18,427 I'm left-handed. 226 00:17:24,427 --> 00:17:27,407 Hello! The Sun? Let me talk to Ivan! 227 00:17:27,427 --> 00:17:29,407 Is that you, Ivan? 228 00:17:29,427 --> 00:17:31,887 Here's the rest of de Vetheuil's story, for the front-page. 229 00:17:31,907 --> 00:17:35,907 "Bombshell: Mich�le Allain's evidence overturns case." 230 00:17:36,907 --> 00:17:41,127 "De Vetheuil's at risk. More witnesses ask to speak." 231 00:17:41,147 --> 00:17:44,367 "Mrs. de Vetheuil to testify." 232 00:17:44,387 --> 00:17:46,367 Sorry, ma'am, but I must insist. 233 00:17:46,387 --> 00:17:49,367 I realize my questions may distress you, 234 00:17:49,387 --> 00:17:53,407 but in your husband's own interest you must answer. 235 00:17:53,427 --> 00:17:56,667 Why have you never doubted his identity? 236 00:17:57,667 --> 00:17:58,887 Easy! 237 00:17:58,907 --> 00:18:03,887 I have always known Roger... I mean my husband. 238 00:18:03,907 --> 00:18:06,647 Our families were friends. 239 00:18:06,667 --> 00:18:11,407 The first time I met him, I must have been 4 years old... 240 00:18:11,427 --> 00:18:12,907 Yes, 4 years old. 241 00:18:13,907 --> 00:18:15,847 He was my playmate. 242 00:18:15,867 --> 00:18:18,787 His face is part of my childhood's memories. 243 00:18:20,107 --> 00:18:22,227 Later, we became engaged. 244 00:18:23,227 --> 00:18:27,527 It was wartime and Roger was leaving. 245 00:18:27,547 --> 00:18:32,547 We wanted to tie the knot before we were separated. 246 00:18:34,187 --> 00:18:39,167 When we found him... after years of anguish, 247 00:18:39,187 --> 00:18:42,667 in that hospital... among so many, 248 00:18:44,187 --> 00:18:46,647 I recognized him right away. 249 00:18:46,667 --> 00:18:50,027 It was the same look. It was Roger. 250 00:18:51,027 --> 00:18:55,147 Others may look for proof, but I know I'm right. 251 00:18:59,187 --> 00:19:03,167 For 10 years, my husband and I have never been apart. 252 00:19:03,187 --> 00:19:05,187 I'm proud to carry his name. 253 00:19:07,947 --> 00:19:09,947 That's all. 254 00:19:10,947 --> 00:19:13,727 Thank you, ma'am. You may step down. 255 00:19:13,747 --> 00:19:15,247 One moment! 256 00:19:15,267 --> 00:19:17,327 Thank you. 257 00:19:17,347 --> 00:19:18,807 Ma'am, 258 00:19:18,827 --> 00:19:23,647 when he was younger, was Roger de Vetheuil left-handed? 259 00:19:23,667 --> 00:19:26,787 - Or right-handed? - But... 260 00:19:36,787 --> 00:19:39,447 You say you have evidence pertaining to the trial. 261 00:19:39,467 --> 00:19:40,447 Yes. 262 00:19:40,467 --> 00:19:44,447 With the parties' agreement: Do you swear to tell the truth, 263 00:19:44,467 --> 00:19:47,727 the whole truth and nothing but the truth? 264 00:19:47,747 --> 00:19:48,747 I do. 265 00:19:49,747 --> 00:19:52,327 - Name? - Sarroux, Lucien. 266 00:19:52,347 --> 00:19:54,807 - Profession. - Traveling salesman. 267 00:19:54,827 --> 00:19:57,327 Make your statement! 268 00:19:57,347 --> 00:20:01,327 Gentlemen of the jury, I've never met Mr. de Vetheuil. 269 00:20:01,347 --> 00:20:05,247 I only know him from the papers, from the start of the trial. 270 00:20:05,267 --> 00:20:09,247 But in testifying, I think I am doing the right thing. 271 00:20:09,267 --> 00:20:13,727 I'm a traveling salesman. I sell wine, wholesale. 272 00:20:13,747 --> 00:20:17,247 Two years ago I fell ill 273 00:20:17,267 --> 00:20:20,847 and ended up in a hospital in Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, 274 00:20:20,867 --> 00:20:24,027 where I had gone for business. In the bed next to mine, 275 00:20:24,987 --> 00:20:28,647 there was some poor devil, a Moroccan legionnaire... 276 00:20:28,667 --> 00:20:30,307 I mean Spanish. 277 00:20:31,347 --> 00:20:33,347 He was dying. 278 00:20:34,347 --> 00:20:37,327 We became friends and... 279 00:20:37,347 --> 00:20:39,327 so, one evening... 280 00:20:39,347 --> 00:20:41,827 just before his death. 281 00:20:42,827 --> 00:20:45,387 He told me his life: appalling. 282 00:20:46,867 --> 00:20:51,827 Involved with a bad crowd... down a slippery slope, a woman. 283 00:20:52,867 --> 00:20:56,667 ...gambling, stealing, and then running away to the Legion. 284 00:20:57,667 --> 00:21:00,047 And that night... 285 00:21:00,067 --> 00:21:02,527 he told me his real name. 286 00:21:02,547 --> 00:21:05,487 He was a Frenchman and his name was... 287 00:21:05,507 --> 00:21:06,947 Jean Pelletier. 288 00:21:08,307 --> 00:21:10,827 "DE VETHEUIL WINS HIS TRIAL" 289 00:21:16,787 --> 00:21:19,467 "DE VETHEUIL REMAINS DE VETHEUIL" 290 00:21:23,907 --> 00:21:26,947 "DE VETHEUIL PREVAILS" 291 00:21:32,987 --> 00:21:35,547 "DE VETHEUIL WINS HIS TRIAL" 292 00:21:38,587 --> 00:21:39,947 "MYSTERY SOLVED" 293 00:21:41,987 --> 00:21:45,007 Ah, Egypt! How wonderful! 294 00:21:45,027 --> 00:21:51,007 The Sphinx, the pyramids, the Nile Valley, 295 00:21:51,027 --> 00:21:54,167 the sun setting behind the 3rd cataract. 296 00:21:54,187 --> 00:21:56,187 Unforgettable! 297 00:21:57,307 --> 00:22:01,407 - Right up your alley! - What? No. Why? 298 00:22:01,427 --> 00:22:03,687 - Because I thought... - Ah, no. 299 00:22:03,707 --> 00:22:07,127 I suggest you go by boat. It's more comfortable. 300 00:22:07,147 --> 00:22:11,107 - Yes, but slower than by plane. - But you get less seasickness. 301 00:22:12,307 --> 00:22:16,287 - Is that OK with you dear? - Can I prepare the tickets? 302 00:22:16,307 --> 00:22:18,727 - Yes. - Very well, Sir. 303 00:22:18,747 --> 00:22:22,307 Crying? What's wrong? 304 00:22:24,747 --> 00:22:28,527 I'm happy, too happy, 305 00:22:28,547 --> 00:22:30,547 knowing that we are leaving together... 306 00:22:31,547 --> 00:22:34,487 after that nightmare and what could have followed. 307 00:22:34,507 --> 00:22:37,007 It's too wonderful, Roger. 308 00:22:37,027 --> 00:22:39,967 One more word and I'll kiss you in front of everyone. 309 00:22:39,987 --> 00:22:41,947 - Do it! - Do it? 310 00:22:42,947 --> 00:22:44,947 You said 2 cabins. 311 00:22:51,547 --> 00:22:53,547 One cabin. 312 00:23:01,067 --> 00:23:04,007 Let me see! Yes, that's better. 313 00:23:04,027 --> 00:23:06,647 A gentleman has been waiting for you in the hall for an hour. 314 00:23:06,667 --> 00:23:10,587 - A gentleman? Who? - He refused to give his name. 315 00:23:11,627 --> 00:23:14,387 A gentleman who refuses to give his name. 316 00:23:24,787 --> 00:23:29,327 There you are. Sorry, I had a look around you while I waited. 317 00:23:29,347 --> 00:23:32,387 I was close by and so decided to drop in. How are you? 318 00:23:33,387 --> 00:23:35,047 My respects, ma'am! 319 00:23:35,067 --> 00:23:38,007 - You remember Mr. Sarroux? - Of course. 320 00:23:38,027 --> 00:23:40,047 We saw each other at the trial. 321 00:23:40,067 --> 00:23:44,067 That's great over there. 322 00:23:45,067 --> 00:23:47,567 - What's in there? - My office. 323 00:23:47,587 --> 00:23:50,047 - Can I take a peek? - Please, do! 324 00:23:50,067 --> 00:23:54,387 Thank you! Very nice. Very nice, indeed. 325 00:23:58,667 --> 00:24:00,187 Pure silk? 326 00:24:01,187 --> 00:24:03,347 What? Ah, yes. I think so. 327 00:24:05,347 --> 00:24:08,327 I can see one has one's little habits. 328 00:24:08,347 --> 00:24:11,827 I can sympathize with you. It'd be a pity to lose all this. 329 00:24:12,867 --> 00:24:15,807 - May I? - Help yourself! 330 00:24:15,827 --> 00:24:17,827 I know this one. 331 00:24:19,827 --> 00:24:21,827 Twenty-eight proof. 332 00:24:23,707 --> 00:24:26,667 - Some people can be nasty. - Yes. 333 00:24:27,667 --> 00:24:30,747 It was a close call, wasn't it? 334 00:24:32,227 --> 00:24:34,267 You owe me one... 335 00:24:35,227 --> 00:24:37,747 The legionnaire story... 336 00:24:40,107 --> 00:24:41,267 A clean cut! 337 00:24:42,227 --> 00:24:44,247 What do you mean? 338 00:24:44,267 --> 00:24:48,267 I wasn't going to let down an old pal, Pelletier? 339 00:24:49,867 --> 00:24:54,047 - Get out! - No, you don't. Not with me. 340 00:24:54,067 --> 00:24:59,027 With the others. We've known each other for too long. 341 00:25:08,747 --> 00:25:11,687 - Please, get out! - As you wish. 342 00:25:11,707 --> 00:25:14,267 But let me tell you one thing. 343 00:25:15,427 --> 00:25:18,467 OK! You got out of a tight spot. 344 00:25:19,467 --> 00:25:22,927 Letting down your pals the way you did your Missus 345 00:25:22,947 --> 00:25:26,947 is rotten. You hear me! And dangerous. 346 00:25:27,907 --> 00:25:30,467 You've changed, Jean. 347 00:25:34,347 --> 00:25:37,347 Think it over! We're not done. 348 00:25:47,827 --> 00:25:50,307 Hello! Put me through to the crime squad! 349 00:26:00,107 --> 00:26:03,347 That's it. Mrs. Pelletier... 350 00:26:07,307 --> 00:26:08,807 Cassette. 351 00:26:08,827 --> 00:26:11,807 - Hello, young man! - Hello, Mr. Sarroux. 352 00:26:11,827 --> 00:26:13,487 - You know me? - Yes. 353 00:26:13,507 --> 00:26:16,807 I saw your picture in the paper during the trial. 354 00:26:16,827 --> 00:26:19,807 - Ah, yes. - You defended dad. You're great. 355 00:26:19,827 --> 00:26:23,267 Great, you say? I'm an old friend of your dad. 356 00:26:24,227 --> 00:26:26,247 You're a nice lad. Good. 357 00:26:26,267 --> 00:26:29,247 - Give this to your employer! - Very well, sir! 358 00:26:29,267 --> 00:26:32,267 See you, lad! Bye-bye, sir. 359 00:26:38,227 --> 00:26:39,707 Come in! 360 00:26:47,707 --> 00:26:50,227 - From the gentleman who left. - OK! 361 00:26:55,187 --> 00:26:59,587 Mrs. Pelletier, 8 Cassette St. 362 00:27:16,467 --> 00:27:17,467 Hello! 363 00:27:18,947 --> 00:27:22,947 What, the criminal police? No, cancel it! 364 00:27:32,987 --> 00:27:36,467 "Cassette Street." 365 00:27:43,427 --> 00:27:45,887 - Mrs. Pelletier, please! - Fourth floor, left. 366 00:27:45,907 --> 00:27:49,407 But I think she's out shopping. Ah, there she is. 367 00:27:49,427 --> 00:27:51,407 Mrs. Pelletier! Someone for you. 368 00:27:51,427 --> 00:27:55,407 No! No more journalists. I wrote the judge that I know nothing. 369 00:27:55,427 --> 00:27:58,887 I'm not a journalist. I'm here for something else. 370 00:27:58,907 --> 00:28:01,907 - I need to speak with you. - But I don't know you. 371 00:28:03,147 --> 00:28:05,667 - You don't know me? - No. 372 00:28:06,307 --> 00:28:08,147 Are you certain? 373 00:28:09,187 --> 00:28:12,427 - Yes. Come up, sir. - Thank you. 374 00:28:22,147 --> 00:28:25,147 Tell Emma to bring up my bread! 375 00:28:34,147 --> 00:28:37,147 Oh, God! I was afraid of this. 376 00:28:42,307 --> 00:28:44,307 Please, come in! 377 00:28:47,507 --> 00:28:49,507 Put your hat there. 378 00:28:50,507 --> 00:28:52,507 Please, come in! 379 00:28:54,507 --> 00:28:58,487 Excuse me, but 4 flights of stairs... 380 00:28:58,507 --> 00:29:00,627 for an old woman like me... 381 00:29:02,147 --> 00:29:03,987 Sit down. 382 00:29:05,987 --> 00:29:09,987 - My name is de Vetheuil. - I thought as much. 383 00:29:10,427 --> 00:29:13,427 What a pain in the neck, this trial! 384 00:29:14,907 --> 00:29:17,907 - What do you want? - Ma'am... 385 00:29:19,907 --> 00:29:21,167 I... 386 00:29:21,187 --> 00:29:24,667 I don't know why but I've complete trust in you. 387 00:29:25,667 --> 00:29:30,587 I want your help because I'm in a very serious situation. 388 00:29:31,987 --> 00:29:34,487 I won the trial. 389 00:29:34,507 --> 00:29:36,507 But since then... 390 00:29:37,987 --> 00:29:40,907 I started having doubts. 391 00:29:41,907 --> 00:29:43,267 - Doubts? - Yes. 392 00:29:44,307 --> 00:29:46,767 Something hazy. 393 00:29:46,787 --> 00:29:49,787 I've been having flashbacks. 394 00:29:52,787 --> 00:29:55,067 A whistling sound. 395 00:29:56,067 --> 00:29:59,067 That's it. A whistling sound. 396 00:30:02,187 --> 00:30:04,187 The street sign as well. 397 00:30:05,747 --> 00:30:08,187 All this... I mean. Am I wrong? 398 00:30:09,467 --> 00:30:13,407 Am I wrong or do I and your son look so much alike that... 399 00:30:13,427 --> 00:30:16,927 No, sir. 400 00:30:16,947 --> 00:30:20,107 - My son is dead. - I'm sorry, ma'am. 401 00:30:23,347 --> 00:30:26,347 Of course, you look like him a little. 402 00:30:29,987 --> 00:30:32,627 You're somebody else, sir. 403 00:30:34,187 --> 00:30:37,167 - I don't know how to tell you... - Yes. 404 00:30:37,187 --> 00:30:40,167 Forgive me but I have to ask you to leave. 405 00:30:40,187 --> 00:30:43,167 It's getting late and I have to prepare dinner. 406 00:30:43,187 --> 00:30:45,667 Sorry. My apologies. 407 00:30:46,667 --> 00:30:48,667 Your hat. 408 00:30:50,147 --> 00:30:53,167 - You have a child, I think. - A boy. He's 10. 409 00:30:53,187 --> 00:30:56,647 You must be happy. Does he look like you? 410 00:30:56,667 --> 00:30:59,687 - That's what they say. - That's the best time. 411 00:30:59,707 --> 00:31:03,707 Later, when they're grown up, they change. And you lose them. 412 00:31:05,707 --> 00:31:08,927 I hope my visit did not stir painful memories. 413 00:31:08,947 --> 00:31:11,947 No, on the contrary. It did me good. 414 00:31:12,907 --> 00:31:15,907 - Goodbye, ma'am. - Farewell, Mr. de Vetheuil. 415 00:31:39,147 --> 00:31:41,627 - Hello. - Hello. 416 00:31:42,667 --> 00:31:45,187 Did you just leave Mrs. Pelletier's place? 417 00:31:46,427 --> 00:31:49,547 - Yes. - Are you her son? 418 00:31:51,027 --> 00:31:54,567 No. Mrs. Pelletier doesn't have a son. He died in the war. 419 00:31:54,587 --> 00:31:56,067 Not true. 420 00:32:00,627 --> 00:32:03,087 - What do you know? - I know. 421 00:32:03,107 --> 00:32:06,167 The other day, she said she was afraid he might come. 422 00:32:06,187 --> 00:32:08,407 She was afraid he'd come. 423 00:32:08,427 --> 00:32:11,647 Emma, what are you doing jabbering? Come right away! 424 00:32:11,667 --> 00:32:15,327 I wasn't doing anything wrong. The man was asking... 425 00:32:15,347 --> 00:32:18,987 - Come in! - Ma'am, wait! Please. 426 00:32:20,347 --> 00:32:22,927 - I must talk to you. - Please, no. 427 00:32:22,947 --> 00:32:25,927 I told you everything. Now leave me alone! 428 00:32:25,947 --> 00:32:28,907 - Ma'am, please listen! - No. 429 00:32:30,467 --> 00:32:31,907 Ma'am. 430 00:32:37,947 --> 00:32:39,447 You're mad. 431 00:32:39,467 --> 00:32:43,447 She had nothing to tell you. That's all there is to it. 432 00:32:43,467 --> 00:32:46,087 This woman believes I'm her son. 433 00:32:46,107 --> 00:32:48,887 She said nothing to avoid upsetting my life. 434 00:32:48,907 --> 00:32:51,407 No. I'm worried about you. 435 00:32:51,427 --> 00:32:54,967 Since the trial you're out your mind. 436 00:32:54,987 --> 00:32:58,487 Can't you see I can't live with this uncertainty? 437 00:32:58,507 --> 00:33:00,847 Now I need the truth. 438 00:33:00,867 --> 00:33:03,247 I shall find it by any means. 439 00:33:03,267 --> 00:33:06,247 I won't let you go through with this madness. 440 00:33:06,267 --> 00:33:09,727 You're not Pelletier. It's ridiculous and dangerous. 441 00:33:09,747 --> 00:33:13,047 You also have nothing to do with Mich�le Allain. 442 00:33:13,067 --> 00:33:15,127 Besides, she won't even see you. 443 00:33:15,147 --> 00:33:18,147 She won't see de Vetheuil, but she'll see Jean Pelletier. 444 00:33:36,227 --> 00:33:39,287 Remember! No talking to her if I'm not there! 445 00:33:39,307 --> 00:33:41,667 - Promise? - Yes. 446 00:33:44,907 --> 00:33:47,887 - Excuse me, ma'am. - Will you excuse me? 447 00:33:47,907 --> 00:33:51,167 Young Dalbois just ordered his 8th bottle. 448 00:33:51,187 --> 00:33:54,187 That's enough. His father stopped paying his bills. 449 00:33:54,947 --> 00:33:56,927 - Good evening. - Good evening. 450 00:33:56,947 --> 00:34:00,307 - Booked a good table? - Yes, ma'am. 451 00:34:04,187 --> 00:34:06,187 Mr. de Vetheuil. 452 00:34:07,227 --> 00:34:09,527 It's kind of you not to have kept a grudge. 453 00:34:09,547 --> 00:34:12,487 - Good evening, ma'am. - Mr. Alexandre, as well. 454 00:34:12,507 --> 00:34:14,967 - Everybody here? - Why not? 455 00:34:14,987 --> 00:34:17,987 - When is the main show? - Shortly. 456 00:34:18,987 --> 00:34:21,267 Albert! A good table for Mr. de Vetheuil. 457 00:34:38,267 --> 00:34:40,247 I must talk to you. 458 00:34:40,267 --> 00:34:42,967 - To me? - Yes, tonight. 459 00:34:42,987 --> 00:34:45,487 - Yes, but alone. - All right. 460 00:34:45,507 --> 00:34:48,507 - I'll send someone later. - Good. 461 00:34:54,987 --> 00:34:57,187 Will you excuse me? 462 00:35:33,467 --> 00:35:37,387 What the heck are we doing here? Let's go! We still got time. 463 00:35:40,387 --> 00:35:43,187 He's coming over. His wife too. Great. 464 00:35:44,307 --> 00:35:46,307 I shouldn't have let you come. 465 00:36:38,987 --> 00:36:42,487 - Will you dance, sir? - No... Yes, miss. 466 00:36:42,507 --> 00:36:44,987 So you dance after all? 467 00:36:46,187 --> 00:36:48,187 That does it. 468 00:37:15,907 --> 00:37:18,887 She's waiting, at the end of the corridor. 469 00:37:18,907 --> 00:37:20,267 Thank you. 470 00:37:56,707 --> 00:37:58,887 May I? 471 00:37:58,907 --> 00:38:02,367 - Where's my friend? - Don't know. Lost him somewhere. 472 00:38:02,387 --> 00:38:04,347 He'll be back. 473 00:38:05,587 --> 00:38:07,587 Why did you come back? 474 00:38:10,707 --> 00:38:12,467 Answer me! 475 00:38:13,467 --> 00:38:15,707 Why did you come here? 476 00:38:17,467 --> 00:38:21,927 - I wanted to see you again. - Thought it over? 477 00:38:21,947 --> 00:38:24,807 We don't always do what we want. 478 00:38:24,827 --> 00:38:28,187 I also didn't know where I could find you. 479 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:31,887 Really! Couldn't find me? 480 00:38:31,907 --> 00:38:36,887 Looked for me everywhere? Poor Jean. So worried about me. 481 00:38:36,907 --> 00:38:39,427 Yes, especially since the trial. 482 00:38:40,907 --> 00:38:44,287 You came back after so many years. 483 00:38:44,307 --> 00:38:47,767 And you have the gall to tell me this just like that. 484 00:38:47,787 --> 00:38:49,787 And why not? It's true. 485 00:38:51,027 --> 00:38:54,767 And you think you can come back into my life just like that... 486 00:38:54,787 --> 00:38:57,527 ...come and go, take me! 487 00:38:57,547 --> 00:38:59,547 ...Take me back. 488 00:39:00,587 --> 00:39:04,007 I could have died, but who cares? 489 00:39:04,027 --> 00:39:08,547 - Wrong! I'm here, am I not? - Yes. Visiting. 490 00:39:09,587 --> 00:39:13,647 If you think I'll go through all that again, 491 00:39:13,667 --> 00:39:16,187 you can forget it. 492 00:39:17,947 --> 00:39:22,587 Stop! Please, don't touch me! Go! Get lost! You disgust me. 493 00:39:24,627 --> 00:39:28,087 - If that's the way you want it. - You're revolting. 494 00:39:28,107 --> 00:39:32,887 Get out of my sight! Do you hear me? If I could, I'd hurt you. 495 00:39:32,907 --> 00:39:36,187 Don't... Don't go! Stay! 496 00:39:37,667 --> 00:39:39,027 Jean... 497 00:39:41,587 --> 00:39:43,347 - Good evening. - Good evening. 498 00:39:52,907 --> 00:39:55,367 - How's things? - Not bad. 499 00:39:55,387 --> 00:39:58,087 - How much? - 8,000. 500 00:39:58,107 --> 00:40:01,607 - Give me 2,000 f! Mich�le? - Upstairs. 501 00:40:01,627 --> 00:40:04,107 - Upstairs? Are you sure? - Yes. 502 00:40:08,107 --> 00:40:13,067 It's funny though... with you there, like old times. 503 00:40:16,107 --> 00:40:21,067 Deep down, you've been the only man for me. 504 00:40:24,907 --> 00:40:28,907 Do you remember our little room at the Belleville Hotel? 505 00:40:30,707 --> 00:40:32,667 I never forgot it. 506 00:40:34,667 --> 00:40:36,667 We were really happy there. 507 00:40:39,427 --> 00:40:41,907 The bistro. Do you remember? 508 00:40:43,027 --> 00:40:48,027 The bistro, downstairs. You hit the owner when he pinched me. 509 00:40:50,547 --> 00:40:53,507 To enrage us, he'd play the pianola. 510 00:41:02,707 --> 00:41:04,127 I... 511 00:41:04,147 --> 00:41:06,187 I had a crush right away... 512 00:41:07,147 --> 00:41:09,147 ...from the first day. 513 00:41:11,147 --> 00:41:14,107 On the scenic ride at the fair. 514 00:41:20,587 --> 00:41:22,627 Jean. What's wrong? 515 00:41:23,747 --> 00:41:25,667 Jean. What's wrong? 516 00:41:33,187 --> 00:41:35,807 What's wrong? What did I do? 517 00:41:35,827 --> 00:41:40,827 My dear. I mean Mich�le. I just played an unworthy game. 518 00:41:41,827 --> 00:41:44,927 I'm such a wretch. I needed the truth. Now I have it. 519 00:41:44,947 --> 00:41:46,967 It's all so obvious. 520 00:41:46,987 --> 00:41:51,627 I haven't figured it out yet because I'm so upset. 521 00:41:53,587 --> 00:41:55,627 Forgive me! 522 00:41:59,947 --> 00:42:02,507 So that's why he came back. 523 00:42:08,147 --> 00:42:11,647 There you are. Come back to see your old girlfriend? 524 00:42:11,667 --> 00:42:13,647 Chatted with my woman? 525 00:42:13,667 --> 00:42:16,207 - More sensible now? - Let me pass! 526 00:42:16,227 --> 00:42:21,207 Wait a second! There's a small matter to settle. 527 00:42:21,227 --> 00:42:25,687 Don't worry! I'm not jealous. Business is business. 528 00:42:25,707 --> 00:42:29,567 You cough up and I keep quiet or I give you away. 529 00:42:29,587 --> 00:42:30,667 Understood? 530 00:42:33,187 --> 00:42:35,187 I see. 531 00:42:37,187 --> 00:42:39,747 I'll add that to your bill. 532 00:42:41,907 --> 00:42:44,647 - Quick! - What happened? 533 00:42:44,667 --> 00:42:47,667 - You look funny. - I'll explain later. 534 00:42:56,667 --> 00:42:59,187 Now you know everything. 535 00:43:02,427 --> 00:43:06,647 I took someone else's place at your side... 536 00:43:06,667 --> 00:43:09,147 not realizing it. 537 00:43:10,187 --> 00:43:12,547 Someone who came first and who's dead. 538 00:43:14,547 --> 00:43:16,767 I... 539 00:43:16,787 --> 00:43:18,787 I wrecked your life. 540 00:43:22,307 --> 00:43:25,787 You would have never married someone like Jean Pelletier. 541 00:43:27,387 --> 00:43:32,307 The harm is done. Now it must be undone. 542 00:43:34,787 --> 00:43:37,307 We must first save your future. 543 00:43:39,787 --> 00:43:43,227 I'll do whatever you want, whatever you require. 544 00:43:46,867 --> 00:43:51,867 Obviously, I'll have to go back to my name... 545 00:43:54,867 --> 00:43:56,867 ...my old name. 546 00:43:57,867 --> 00:44:00,387 I'll have to... 547 00:44:01,387 --> 00:44:02,867 ...leave. 548 00:44:05,867 --> 00:44:11,307 Evidently alone, because I can't drag you down with me. 549 00:44:12,307 --> 00:44:13,787 My love. 550 00:44:17,787 --> 00:44:22,787 It's not about me. It's about us. I'm your wife. 551 00:44:23,787 --> 00:44:26,787 I'm yours. Do you understand? 552 00:44:28,787 --> 00:44:33,067 For everything else, we'll do whatever you want. 553 00:44:37,067 --> 00:44:40,107 Going away alone, without me... 554 00:44:42,067 --> 00:44:44,067 I won't have it. 555 00:44:48,147 --> 00:44:50,147 It's almost dawn. 556 00:45:09,027 --> 00:45:10,187 Mom! 557 00:45:14,667 --> 00:45:16,667 Mom! Where are you? 558 00:45:22,067 --> 00:45:24,047 There you are. 559 00:45:24,067 --> 00:45:26,647 - Darling. - You're choking me. 560 00:45:26,667 --> 00:45:29,647 Hurry! If you're late again, you'll be punished. 561 00:45:29,667 --> 00:45:33,947 - I'm used to it. Bye mom! - Let me see! What's this? 562 00:45:35,707 --> 00:45:38,207 - Did you have a fight? - No. 563 00:45:38,227 --> 00:45:40,687 - What did you do? - Nothing. 564 00:45:40,707 --> 00:45:42,687 The others always pester me. 565 00:45:42,707 --> 00:45:46,727 They badger you? You don't get along with your classmates? Why? 566 00:45:46,747 --> 00:45:48,227 Because of dad. 567 00:45:49,227 --> 00:45:53,227 Because of your father? What happened, love? 568 00:45:54,787 --> 00:45:56,787 Please, tell me! 569 00:45:57,667 --> 00:46:01,647 They told me that de Vetheuil is not my real name, 570 00:46:01,667 --> 00:46:03,647 that dad really is... 571 00:46:03,667 --> 00:46:06,127 - What? - I can't say it. 572 00:46:06,147 --> 00:46:09,427 Even though there were 3, these liars won't do it again... 573 00:46:10,427 --> 00:46:11,407 Mom. 574 00:46:11,427 --> 00:46:14,687 - My God! - What they say is untrue, right? 575 00:46:14,707 --> 00:46:19,227 Of course, love. It's untrue. Calm down! 576 00:46:20,227 --> 00:46:23,207 - Not a word to dad! - Why? 577 00:46:23,227 --> 00:46:25,207 It would hurt him. 578 00:46:25,227 --> 00:46:29,047 You won't go to school tomorrow. I'll see the headmaster. 579 00:46:29,067 --> 00:46:32,467 Our life is going to change. We're leaving Paris. 580 00:46:33,947 --> 00:46:36,367 - We'll go live elsewhere. - Elsewhere? 581 00:46:36,387 --> 00:46:37,387 Yes. 582 00:46:38,667 --> 00:46:42,047 In the meantime, promise me that you'll be a good boy! 583 00:46:42,067 --> 00:46:46,067 - Very well. - You're a big boy. No fights. 584 00:46:48,187 --> 00:46:50,407 - Do you promise? - Yes. 585 00:46:50,427 --> 00:46:52,427 Go now! Hurry! 586 00:46:56,147 --> 00:46:59,147 DE VETHEUIL FACTORY LTD. 587 00:47:00,907 --> 00:47:03,647 - You can't go in. - I told you he's there. 588 00:47:03,667 --> 00:47:07,427 - Announce me and he'll see me. - I told you he has already left. 589 00:47:08,427 --> 00:47:10,287 Already left? 590 00:47:10,307 --> 00:47:13,187 - I'll come back. - As you wish. 591 00:47:14,427 --> 00:47:16,427 Look who's here! 592 00:47:23,187 --> 00:47:26,527 Hi, kiddo! Why are you here? Come to see your dad? 593 00:47:26,547 --> 00:47:29,887 - Yes. - He isn't here. What's wrong? 594 00:47:29,907 --> 00:47:33,767 Remember me? I'm your dad's friend. We've met already. 595 00:47:33,787 --> 00:47:36,287 - Yes. - You see. 596 00:47:36,307 --> 00:47:39,527 Why aren't you in school? Did you skip class? 597 00:47:39,547 --> 00:47:41,647 That's why you have a long face. 598 00:47:41,667 --> 00:47:44,187 Don't worry! I'll fix it. I'll see your dad. 599 00:47:45,187 --> 00:47:47,667 In short, everything is in order. 600 00:47:48,907 --> 00:47:50,907 You go back to your old name. 601 00:47:52,427 --> 00:47:55,407 You give up all your official functions. 602 00:47:55,427 --> 00:47:59,427 To return the Legion of Honor, go to the Chancery. 603 00:48:00,427 --> 00:48:03,887 For your status at the factory, I'll talk to the de Vetheuils. 604 00:48:03,907 --> 00:48:07,407 It should be easy. You're relinquishing everything. 605 00:48:07,427 --> 00:48:08,407 Here! 606 00:48:08,427 --> 00:48:10,427 Sign all these, please! 607 00:48:14,147 --> 00:48:18,127 - You picked the worst solution. - Maybe... 608 00:48:18,147 --> 00:48:20,767 but it's my solution. 609 00:48:20,787 --> 00:48:23,767 You should also write to the Public Prosecutor 610 00:48:23,787 --> 00:48:26,847 because I intend to answer for my crimes. 611 00:48:26,867 --> 00:48:30,367 They were settled long ago. No one cares about them anymore. 612 00:48:30,387 --> 00:48:33,647 To think that you're throwing away your life for this. 613 00:48:33,667 --> 00:48:36,887 It's foolish, you know. Really stupid. 614 00:48:36,907 --> 00:48:40,007 Who hasn't done something foolish in their youth? 615 00:48:40,027 --> 00:48:42,027 And after? 616 00:48:43,027 --> 00:48:45,527 Didn't you come back more useful and honest 617 00:48:45,547 --> 00:48:48,007 than the real de Vetheuil? 618 00:48:48,027 --> 00:48:51,547 Spare me your courtroom pleas! I made my decision. 619 00:49:02,427 --> 00:49:04,907 Hello! Yes. Ah, it's you. 620 00:49:06,227 --> 00:49:08,067 What is it? 621 00:49:09,067 --> 00:49:10,807 Paul? 622 00:49:10,827 --> 00:49:13,827 What's happened? Speak up! 623 00:49:14,827 --> 00:49:17,807 What do you mean he hasn't come home for lunch? 624 00:49:17,827 --> 00:49:19,827 He's not at school? 625 00:49:29,587 --> 00:49:32,767 You usually walk to school with Paul de Vetheuil, don't you? 626 00:49:32,787 --> 00:49:34,787 Yes, headmaster. 627 00:49:38,107 --> 00:49:40,127 Was he with you this morning? 628 00:49:40,147 --> 00:49:42,727 No, sir. We're not on speaking terms since yesterday. 629 00:49:42,747 --> 00:49:46,747 - Why? You didn't fight, I hope? - No, sir. 630 00:49:50,227 --> 00:49:52,767 You don't talk to him anymore? 631 00:49:52,787 --> 00:49:54,207 No, we don't. 632 00:49:54,227 --> 00:49:58,207 - I came with him this morning. - To school? 633 00:49:58,227 --> 00:50:01,727 - Something happened to him? - Answer the policeman! 634 00:50:01,747 --> 00:50:05,447 Yes, I came with him. When we arrived, he just left. 635 00:50:05,467 --> 00:50:08,447 Why? Did he tell you where he was going? 636 00:50:08,467 --> 00:50:12,627 Don't know. He was strange, said he wanted to see his father. 637 00:50:31,707 --> 00:50:33,587 You're not eating, ma'am? 638 00:50:34,587 --> 00:50:37,067 - And you, sir? - No. 639 00:50:38,067 --> 00:50:40,507 - You can retire. - Very well, sir. 640 00:50:41,507 --> 00:50:44,507 - Just leave the phone connected. - As you wish. 641 00:51:12,067 --> 00:51:14,927 - Mr. de Vetheuil's residence? - Yes. 642 00:51:14,947 --> 00:51:17,447 - He has a young son? - Yes. So? 643 00:51:17,467 --> 00:51:20,427 I was sent by the clinic on Bonaparte St. 644 00:51:21,707 --> 00:51:26,127 No. It's not too bad. You can take him home tomorrow. 645 00:51:26,147 --> 00:51:29,447 You know, jumping into the Seine River, 646 00:51:29,467 --> 00:51:32,607 especially at night. He was lucky to survive. 647 00:51:32,627 --> 00:51:35,127 It's awful. I don't understand. 648 00:51:35,147 --> 00:51:37,887 Children's despair is no big deal. 649 00:51:37,907 --> 00:51:42,567 They invent incredible tragedies and believe they're real. 650 00:51:42,587 --> 00:51:45,587 Yours spun me quite a tale. 651 00:51:46,587 --> 00:51:49,207 A man he met in the street 652 00:51:49,227 --> 00:51:54,007 told him that his father was a gangster. 653 00:51:54,027 --> 00:51:56,027 Imagine that! 654 00:51:59,747 --> 00:52:02,267 Paul! My dear. 655 00:52:03,267 --> 00:52:05,267 Why did you do it? 656 00:52:06,267 --> 00:52:07,787 Why? 657 00:52:16,027 --> 00:52:17,027 Dad... 658 00:52:18,107 --> 00:52:20,147 It's not true, right? 659 00:52:22,107 --> 00:52:24,147 No, my dear Paul. 660 00:52:32,107 --> 00:52:34,147 I'll prove it to you. 661 00:52:40,147 --> 00:52:43,687 - Over there! - Very well, Mr. Lucien. 662 00:52:43,707 --> 00:52:45,127 Ernest? 663 00:52:45,147 --> 00:52:48,127 - Many customers tonight? - No, ma'am. 664 00:52:48,147 --> 00:52:52,727 Only 3 orange juices. For some bums. 665 00:52:52,747 --> 00:52:56,147 - OK! I'll be down shortly. - There's no rush. 666 00:52:58,547 --> 00:53:01,707 Aren't you fed up of this life yet? 667 00:53:02,707 --> 00:53:05,227 Why don't we go to country? 668 00:53:06,267 --> 00:53:10,227 Out of the way, in a nice quiet spot. 669 00:53:12,027 --> 00:53:14,987 - What do you think? - I think you lost it. 670 00:53:15,987 --> 00:53:17,587 I don't think so... 671 00:53:18,587 --> 00:53:19,947 Sweetheart. 672 00:53:20,947 --> 00:53:25,287 Fishing, bowling with the priest on Sundays. 673 00:53:25,307 --> 00:53:27,767 That would be something. 674 00:53:27,787 --> 00:53:29,727 - Buy a house? - Uh-huh. 675 00:53:29,747 --> 00:53:31,307 With what? 676 00:53:32,267 --> 00:53:35,707 A house! Don't make me laugh! 677 00:53:36,747 --> 00:53:39,807 - You blow everything on horses. - Nonsense. 678 00:53:39,827 --> 00:53:44,727 I saw Pelletier yesterday. He'll give me 500,000 f to shut up. 679 00:53:44,747 --> 00:53:48,047 - I'm getting the dough tonight. - You did what? 680 00:53:48,067 --> 00:53:51,487 Why not? 681 00:53:51,507 --> 00:53:54,707 He's a swine and a bastard. He owes me! 682 00:53:55,707 --> 00:53:58,227 I saved him, didn't I? 683 00:54:00,707 --> 00:54:02,927 When you're a man, you share. 684 00:54:02,947 --> 00:54:05,327 Here! Fasten this. 685 00:54:05,347 --> 00:54:08,207 - We share. - Yes, we do. 686 00:54:08,227 --> 00:54:12,247 - He promised you nothing. - No need among honest people. 687 00:54:12,267 --> 00:54:14,287 We know what we owe each other. 688 00:54:14,307 --> 00:54:17,507 - Done. - If I were you, I'd drop it. 689 00:54:19,147 --> 00:54:23,167 - I see. You worry about him. - No, about you. 690 00:54:23,187 --> 00:54:25,527 You think I don't see through you? 691 00:54:25,547 --> 00:54:27,587 Since he came back... 692 00:54:28,627 --> 00:54:31,507 ...you're out of your mind. What an idiot! 693 00:54:32,467 --> 00:54:34,487 He doesn't care about you. 694 00:54:34,507 --> 00:54:38,507 What's next? I don't want you to pester him. Get it! 695 00:54:41,507 --> 00:54:43,507 Milady doesn't want. 696 00:54:44,547 --> 00:54:47,727 Your Pelletier is starting to get on my nerves. 697 00:54:47,747 --> 00:54:51,507 - I'll thrash him. - Thrash him? 698 00:54:52,507 --> 00:54:56,707 - You're too small. - Take this! 699 00:54:59,707 --> 00:55:01,667 Where's my jacket? 700 00:55:29,667 --> 00:55:31,307 Jean! 701 00:55:35,267 --> 00:55:36,767 You? 702 00:55:36,787 --> 00:55:40,407 Yes. I know I shouldn't have waited in front of your home. 703 00:55:40,427 --> 00:55:43,887 Don't go! You don't know him. If he gets a hold of you... 704 00:55:43,907 --> 00:55:46,887 ...you'll never see the end of it. 705 00:55:46,907 --> 00:55:51,887 - But I have no choice. - No. Don't go! He's very angry. 706 00:55:51,907 --> 00:55:56,327 Please understand! I'm not the only one affected. 707 00:55:56,347 --> 00:55:59,527 I have 2 other people to protect. 708 00:55:59,547 --> 00:56:02,527 - I must see Sarroux. - Yes. OK. 709 00:56:02,547 --> 00:56:06,207 Please, promise me you won't take any risks! 710 00:56:06,227 --> 00:56:09,227 - Will you, please? - I promise. 711 00:56:10,947 --> 00:56:12,947 Thank you, Mich�le. 712 00:56:23,787 --> 00:56:26,287 - Good night, Mr. de Vetheuil. - Good night, Marcelin. 713 00:56:26,307 --> 00:56:30,947 - I'll let myself out. - Very well. 714 00:58:01,747 --> 00:58:03,347 May I? 715 00:58:09,827 --> 00:58:11,507 Come in! 716 00:58:24,427 --> 00:58:26,407 Here's the money. 717 00:58:26,427 --> 00:58:30,927 That's something! All this moolah in your drawer. 718 00:58:30,947 --> 00:58:32,447 - Hold it! - Excuse me! 719 00:58:32,467 --> 00:58:35,927 It goes without saying that you'll leave France right away, 720 00:58:35,947 --> 00:58:38,287 and that I won't hear from you. 721 00:58:38,307 --> 00:58:42,207 Agreed! I'm leaving, don't you worry! 722 00:58:42,227 --> 00:58:46,027 - Count it! - No need. I trust you. 723 00:58:49,027 --> 00:58:52,027 You're getting off the hook cheap. 724 00:58:54,027 --> 00:58:56,287 This is just peanuts. 725 00:58:56,307 --> 00:58:57,307 Good. 726 00:58:58,307 --> 00:59:00,887 I'll be off now? 727 00:59:00,907 --> 00:59:03,787 My dear Pelletier, another time... 728 00:59:05,787 --> 00:59:07,947 Fine, do as you please. 729 00:59:10,467 --> 00:59:12,227 - Sarroux! - Yes? 730 00:59:14,227 --> 00:59:20,887 In the underworld, when you don't keep your word... 731 00:59:20,907 --> 00:59:21,887 Yes! 732 00:59:21,907 --> 00:59:25,287 ...there can be repercussions. 733 00:59:25,307 --> 00:59:27,287 That depends on who's involved. 734 00:59:27,307 --> 00:59:29,687 Be that as it may... 735 00:59:29,707 --> 00:59:32,807 if you don't keep your word, 736 00:59:32,827 --> 00:59:35,827 I'll remind you myself. 737 00:59:36,867 --> 00:59:39,867 - Understood? - Very well. 738 00:59:40,867 --> 00:59:44,867 I'll tell you one thing though. Your attitude is a mistake. 739 00:59:45,867 --> 00:59:49,887 Because you're not de Vetheuil, you know. 740 00:59:49,907 --> 00:59:53,407 All this is very nice: the factory, the car, the money. 741 00:59:53,427 --> 00:59:56,367 They're yours because I allowed you. 742 00:59:56,387 --> 01:00:01,147 A quick phone call, and the game is up and you know it! 743 01:00:02,667 --> 01:00:04,987 I own you, old buddy. 744 01:00:06,027 --> 01:00:10,007 I'll come here when I want. And you'll pay up again 745 01:00:10,027 --> 01:00:13,507 because you'll be scared, like now. 746 01:00:15,947 --> 01:00:17,467 I see. 747 01:00:31,147 --> 01:00:33,507 You don't scare me. 748 01:00:34,667 --> 01:00:36,107 I warn you. 749 01:00:37,107 --> 01:00:41,107 If I'm not back by 1 AM, Mich�le will call the papers. 750 01:00:47,427 --> 01:00:49,307 Open the safe! 751 01:00:50,347 --> 01:00:53,227 - What do you want to do? - Open it! 752 01:00:57,307 --> 01:00:59,307 Very well. 753 01:01:06,467 --> 01:01:08,187 The combination is 32, 12. 754 01:01:19,667 --> 01:01:20,947 Open it! 755 01:01:33,587 --> 01:01:35,827 Go ahead! Help yourself! 756 01:01:38,107 --> 01:01:39,787 No, I won't. 757 01:01:41,107 --> 01:01:46,067 So you can shoot a burglar caught in the act. 758 01:01:47,307 --> 01:01:49,307 No way, old buddy! 759 01:01:51,027 --> 01:01:55,387 You can't kill an old friend. You can't kill a man. 760 01:01:57,027 --> 01:02:00,527 We'll both take the plunge, understood. 761 01:02:00,547 --> 01:02:04,507 You first. Then, everything will be fine. 762 01:02:07,227 --> 01:02:09,267 Go ahead! Take it. 763 01:02:14,907 --> 01:02:19,847 Yes, ma'am. I rang his office. I rang accounting. 764 01:02:19,867 --> 01:02:22,107 Mr. de Vetheuil isn't answering. 765 01:02:23,147 --> 01:02:26,927 - What? - I'm certain he's there. 766 01:02:26,947 --> 01:02:28,987 Try again! Please! 767 01:02:30,467 --> 01:02:32,467 Stay on the line! 768 01:03:09,547 --> 01:03:12,487 I see a light in the office. 769 01:03:12,507 --> 01:03:14,987 Please hold, ma'am! I'll check it out. 770 01:03:44,467 --> 01:03:46,387 Mr. de Vetheuil! 771 01:04:06,427 --> 01:04:11,227 Hello, police? This is the de Vetheuil Factory. Come quickly! 772 01:04:13,547 --> 01:04:14,667 My usual. 773 01:04:16,747 --> 01:04:21,547 What's wrong, Mr. Lucien? You're so pale tonight. 774 01:04:22,547 --> 01:04:24,527 Not now. Buzz off! 775 01:04:24,547 --> 01:04:26,547 - His name is Sarroux. - Yes. 776 01:04:28,507 --> 01:04:30,647 He testified at my trial. 777 01:04:30,667 --> 01:04:35,167 - Where can we find him? - Maybe at Mich�le's. 778 01:04:35,187 --> 01:04:39,667 - You know, the night club. - Let's go! 779 01:04:40,627 --> 01:04:42,527 One moment, please. 780 01:04:42,547 --> 01:04:45,887 Before you go, I'd like to make a statement and... 781 01:04:45,907 --> 01:04:49,187 That can wait. After we have arrested him. 782 01:04:50,987 --> 01:04:53,487 Mr. de Vetheuil, if you feel better, 783 01:04:53,507 --> 01:04:56,467 you can come with us to identify the guy. 784 01:05:02,947 --> 01:05:04,447 Well... 785 01:05:04,467 --> 01:05:06,447 ...what happened? 786 01:05:06,467 --> 01:05:07,987 Speak up! 787 01:05:08,947 --> 01:05:10,427 That bastard. 788 01:05:11,427 --> 01:05:13,187 He almost killed me. 789 01:05:14,147 --> 01:05:16,187 It's a miracle I'm alive. 790 01:05:18,627 --> 01:05:20,547 Here. Hide this! 791 01:05:21,987 --> 01:05:26,187 Tomorrow, throw it away! I took it when I left the factory. 792 01:05:27,867 --> 01:05:30,827 What about him? Did you kill him? 793 01:05:31,827 --> 01:05:34,367 No. He's fine, I swear. 794 01:05:34,387 --> 01:05:37,807 Now I'm going to Crystal's in Marseille. 795 01:05:37,827 --> 01:05:42,827 Don't try to contact me! I'll send news through friends. 796 01:05:44,787 --> 01:05:46,347 Shit! Cops. 797 01:05:47,307 --> 01:05:49,467 Quick! Go up on the roof. 798 01:05:49,987 --> 01:05:52,007 The bastard sold me out. 799 01:05:52,027 --> 01:05:55,907 So, what are you waiting for? Move it! They're downstairs. 800 01:06:00,187 --> 01:06:01,927 Lucien Sarroux? 801 01:06:01,947 --> 01:06:04,467 Mrs. Allain's apartment, 1st floor. 802 01:06:13,467 --> 01:06:16,447 You want the cops to bring me down, don't you! 803 01:06:16,467 --> 01:06:20,327 With Sarroux dead, your Pelletier will be off the hook. 804 01:06:20,347 --> 01:06:24,327 - Is this how you feel about me? - Don't be crazy, Lucien! 805 01:06:24,347 --> 01:06:27,167 - I swear. - Don't push it! 806 01:06:27,187 --> 01:06:30,167 I'm not afraid of prison. But he'll join me. 807 01:06:30,187 --> 01:06:33,667 - What are you doing? - I'm staying. 808 01:06:34,907 --> 01:06:36,907 Let them arrest me! I'll spill the beans. 809 01:06:38,427 --> 01:06:40,907 No, Lucien. 810 01:06:41,907 --> 01:06:43,887 - You can't do that. - Yes, I can. 811 01:06:43,907 --> 01:06:46,527 He tried to get me. I'll get him. 812 01:06:46,547 --> 01:06:48,527 - Listen! - Too late. 813 01:06:48,547 --> 01:06:51,527 - There's time to run. Go! - I've had it! 814 01:06:51,547 --> 01:06:54,527 I won't let you, Lucien. You can't. 815 01:06:54,547 --> 01:06:57,487 - Have you finished? - You can't. I love him. 816 01:06:57,507 --> 01:06:58,547 Bitch! 817 01:06:59,587 --> 01:07:01,547 Police. Open up! 818 01:07:02,667 --> 01:07:04,447 Don't get arrested! Run! 819 01:07:04,467 --> 01:07:07,187 He ratted on me. I'll rat on him. 820 01:07:38,027 --> 01:07:40,027 Stop! There's been a scuffle. 821 01:07:47,187 --> 01:07:49,187 Get a doctor, quick! 822 01:07:53,667 --> 01:07:57,647 Don't bother! I didn't miss... 823 01:07:57,667 --> 01:08:00,407 Do you want to stop the questioning? 824 01:08:00,427 --> 01:08:01,427 No. 825 01:08:06,147 --> 01:08:08,247 Please hurry. 826 01:08:08,267 --> 01:08:09,807 You can let him in. 827 01:08:09,827 --> 01:08:11,507 - Go! - Thank you. 828 01:08:13,667 --> 01:08:15,747 I'll read your statement. 829 01:08:18,947 --> 01:08:21,547 I killed Sarroux over money. 830 01:08:22,947 --> 01:08:25,967 He refused to give me my share of what he stole 831 01:08:25,987 --> 01:08:28,987 at the de Vetheuil Factory. 832 01:08:30,507 --> 01:08:34,507 We had planned the robbery over the past 6 months. 833 01:08:35,507 --> 01:08:37,487 At the trial, 834 01:08:37,507 --> 01:08:41,507 I lied when I said de Vetheuil was somebody else. 835 01:08:42,867 --> 01:08:45,807 We wanted to scare him so as to blackmail him. 836 01:08:45,827 --> 01:08:47,707 Excuse me! 837 01:08:48,707 --> 01:08:53,187 I've never met Mr. de Vetheuil. He's not Jean Pelletier. 838 01:08:55,227 --> 01:08:58,707 I wish him a happy life. I hope he can forget. 839 01:08:59,707 --> 01:09:03,187 This way, my death will have had a purpose. 840 01:09:07,267 --> 01:09:09,267 Please, sign. 841 01:09:45,587 --> 01:09:49,306 THE END 842 01:09:49,307 --> 01:09:51,307 Translation: Pierre Rossi TV5 Qu�bec Canada