1 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:07,919 Check. 2 00:00:09,919 --> 00:00:10,919 Tricky. 3 00:00:14,019 --> 00:00:17,679 Your strategy as usual is transparently obvious. 4 00:00:29,500 --> 00:00:31,710 Arigato. 5 00:00:33,750 --> 00:00:34,189 Excellent. 6 00:00:42,859 --> 00:00:43,520 Hide situation. 7 00:00:45,219 --> 00:00:46,340 Your corner. 8 00:01:03,929 --> 00:01:04,549 You happen to hope. 9 00:01:29,260 --> 00:01:33,109 Mr. Ruhl, I'm Colonel Vasily Krasenkov, KGB. 10 00:01:33,989 --> 00:01:34,650 You've heard of me? 11 00:01:35,540 --> 00:01:36,239 Yeah, I've heard of you. 12 00:02:02,109 --> 00:02:03,890 All right, Cousin Gough, I admit it. 13 00:02:04,909 --> 00:02:05,510 I'm baffled. 14 00:02:05,530 --> 00:02:08,800 It's very simple, Mr. Rule. 15 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,139 I have an assignment for you. 16 00:02:12,919 --> 00:02:14,080 You want me to work for you? 17 00:02:14,699 --> 00:02:15,759 For the KGB. 18 00:02:20,409 --> 00:02:24,159 I admit it's a novel idea. Which you don't completely reject. 19 00:02:28,289 --> 00:02:28,770 Excellent. 20 00:02:30,169 --> 00:02:31,759 And if you have no objection, 21 00:02:31,759 --> 00:02:35,479 I think it would be better if we discussed the matter on Russian territory. 22 00:03:26,740 --> 00:03:32,819 Professor Alexander Shelpin, age 65, Nobel Prize winner. 23 00:03:33,539 --> 00:03:35,819 The Soviet Union's top biochemist. 24 00:03:37,479 --> 00:03:42,159 For the past four years, Professor Shelpin has been working 25 00:03:42,159 --> 00:03:46,370 here at the Lenin Research Institute in the Crimea. 26 00:03:47,389 --> 00:03:50,240 His subject, germ warfare. 27 00:03:51,750 --> 00:03:54,449 Yes, Mr. Rule, germ warfare. 28 00:03:55,569 --> 00:03:58,560 We prepare for it, as do the Americans and the British. 29 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:00,439 Regrettable. 30 00:04:01,639 --> 00:04:04,189 But it is a fact of international politics. 31 00:04:04,949 --> 00:04:10,389 Unless we produce these terrible substances, we feel... 32 00:04:11,270 --> 00:04:12,210 Insecure. 33 00:04:14,909 --> 00:04:18,540 Sort of preserved the balance of terror, huh? 34 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:22,399 Precisely. I see you understand these things, Mr. Ruhl. 35 00:04:23,379 --> 00:04:24,800 Well, to proceed. 36 00:04:27,519 --> 00:04:29,689 Botulinus toxin alpha-beta. 37 00:04:30,730 --> 00:04:32,980 The most deadly fluid in existence. 38 00:04:35,160 --> 00:04:38,829 The small amount you see here dropped in this 39 00:04:38,829 --> 00:04:42,089 room would wipe out everybody in the building. 40 00:04:42,689 --> 00:04:47,209 If it were put into a river or a sewer it would destroy a major city. 41 00:04:48,310 --> 00:04:51,980 Last night Professor Shelpin disappeared, 42 00:04:51,980 --> 00:04:56,920 and with him disappeared a file of the beta toxin, 43 00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:01,379 which we discovered was taken from the Lenin Institute. 44 00:05:03,279 --> 00:05:05,500 An hour after his disappearance was reported, 45 00:05:06,339 --> 00:05:10,110 A note was delivered to the president of the Presidium, 46 00:05:10,110 --> 00:05:12,370 of which this is a translation. 47 00:05:17,720 --> 00:05:18,560 Not much to go on. 48 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:20,819 You are right, Mr. Roo. 49 00:05:21,899 --> 00:05:23,199 Shelpin gives nothing away. 50 00:05:24,850 --> 00:05:27,600 Nothing but the fact that he intends to use the 51 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:29,689 toxin. Where did Shelpin disappear? In London. 52 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:34,959 He is head of the Russian delegation to the International Scientific Forum. 53 00:05:36,579 --> 00:05:37,899 We have issued a cover story. 54 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:41,600 The other members of the party think that Shelpin is ill. 55 00:05:42,220 --> 00:05:43,680 And you want us to help you find him? 56 00:05:45,189 --> 00:05:45,490 Why? 57 00:05:47,129 --> 00:05:50,629 You have a fairly efficient organization yourself. Efficient, yes, 58 00:05:50,629 --> 00:05:53,480 but also slow and cumbersome. 59 00:05:54,439 --> 00:05:59,029 Your agents, on the other hand, are all citizens of their own countries, 60 00:05:59,029 --> 00:06:01,860 and they can move freely and without suspicion. 61 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:11,079 We may have very little time. Mr. Roo, I appeal to you. 62 00:06:13,939 --> 00:06:14,259 Harry. 63 00:06:18,860 --> 00:06:20,839 Okay, we'll do what we can. 64 00:06:47,490 --> 00:06:48,829 It could be setting us up, you know. 65 00:06:49,439 --> 00:06:52,220 KGB? I don't think so. 66 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:55,240 I don't think so either, but I believe it hasn't come. 67 00:06:56,399 --> 00:06:57,120 I'm going to check it out. 68 00:07:00,110 --> 00:07:03,550 I thought of that file somewhere in London. 69 00:08:05,209 --> 00:08:08,089 Professor Brodny, I'm the Contessa di Quintini. 70 00:08:08,569 --> 00:08:14,019 Ah, Contessa, the embassy told me you would be coming. Now, how can I help you? 71 00:08:16,300 --> 00:08:18,779 You are an old friend of Alexander Shelpin's, yes? 72 00:08:19,189 --> 00:08:19,899 Yes, indeed. 73 00:08:20,490 --> 00:08:24,430 Poor Shelpin, he has been prevented by illness from attending the conference. 74 00:08:25,439 --> 00:08:29,050 Professor Grodny, I want you to tell me everything you know about Shelpin. 75 00:08:30,470 --> 00:08:30,790 Everything. 76 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:51,820 Well, Mr. Roof, you have been doing some checking? 77 00:08:52,860 --> 00:08:53,159 You knew? 78 00:08:53,879 --> 00:08:54,919 Of course. Do I pass? 79 00:08:56,549 --> 00:09:00,409 Well, that makes you think I should trust you anyway. 80 00:09:00,450 --> 00:09:01,600 I am a Russian, you are an American. 81 00:09:12,019 --> 00:09:14,610 And I believe, like myself, you have a wife and a son? 82 00:09:16,850 --> 00:09:17,330 Yes, I have a son. 83 00:09:18,450 --> 00:09:22,690 Therefore, Mr. Rule, we may not perhaps share the same beliefs and ideas, 84 00:09:22,690 --> 00:09:25,960 but we do both have a stake in the future. 85 00:09:27,090 --> 00:09:32,500 If ideology has gone so far that two individual men can no longer trust each other, 86 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:34,200 then it is better, perhaps, 87 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:41,120 that Shelpin drops his little file of beta toxin and destroys us all. I agree. 88 00:09:43,059 --> 00:09:43,860 And when will you start? 89 00:09:45,879 --> 00:09:46,659 We've already started. 90 00:09:48,899 --> 00:09:50,519 All right, Paul, as soon as you can. It's important. 91 00:09:51,580 --> 00:09:51,820 Check. 92 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:52,639 Okay. 93 00:09:53,799 --> 00:09:54,639 You'll be here as soon as you can. 94 00:09:54,850 --> 00:09:55,230 Oh, good. 95 00:09:59,110 --> 00:10:05,389 Harry. You know, Shelton, well, I've been trying to put myself in his position. 96 00:10:07,009 --> 00:10:07,970 He's an idealist, right? 97 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:12,750 Right, then he's planning some sort of grand 98 00:10:12,750 --> 00:10:15,830 gesture involving that phial of toxin and... 99 00:10:15,830 --> 00:10:18,470 Well, I suppose several million deaths. 100 00:10:19,490 --> 00:10:19,730 Go on. 101 00:10:21,450 --> 00:10:23,789 Well, the sort of thing that Sheldon has in mind 102 00:10:23,789 --> 00:10:26,139 is no good unless it's a very public affair, right? 103 00:10:26,159 --> 00:10:28,159 Mm-hmm. So he has to advertise. 104 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:29,830 Right, yes, sooner or later. 105 00:10:30,230 --> 00:10:33,210 He's got to make some sort of announcement so that 106 00:10:33,210 --> 00:10:35,590 people will understand what he's doing and why. 107 00:10:35,610 --> 00:10:38,759 Logical. 108 00:10:40,659 --> 00:10:41,340 The question is how. 109 00:10:52,960 --> 00:10:58,029 You've searched the whole area? All right, check again. 110 00:10:58,610 --> 00:10:58,750 Hello. 111 00:11:06,889 --> 00:11:09,600 Shelpin is at the scientists' forum. He's saying he's peace now. 112 00:11:09,620 --> 00:11:11,139 Now tell him to keep away from him. 113 00:11:11,779 --> 00:11:14,879 He may have the file with him. That's what I said. Reject. 114 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:11,759 Why? 115 00:11:15,399 --> 00:11:17,120 Don't attempt to go near him. Is that understood? 116 00:11:18,340 --> 00:11:19,480 Right, and keep the press away, too. 117 00:11:20,559 --> 00:11:27,659 It is true of most men that until they have seen a thing, They will not believe it. 118 00:11:29,120 --> 00:11:34,789 I am convinced that it was only the terrible and incontrovertible 119 00:11:34,789 --> 00:11:40,470 evidence of Hiroshima that has so far averted a nuclear war. 120 00:11:42,309 --> 00:11:47,440 But There is a form of warfare far, 121 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:51,830 far more devastating in its effect than nuclear warfare. 122 00:11:59,500 --> 00:12:00,820 In conclusion, gentlemen, I... 123 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:07,139 I am persuaded that until mankind himself can 124 00:12:07,139 --> 00:12:11,080 actually see the effect of germ warfare, 125 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:16,710 we shall never be safe from the threat of it. 126 00:13:04,639 --> 00:13:05,399 You are too late. 127 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:07,919 He's gone. How long? Two or three minutes. 128 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:20,000 We had him. We had him in our hands. He took a cab. Take care of it. 129 00:13:20,009 --> 00:13:21,059 I want a trace and fast. 130 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:21,659 Will do. 131 00:14:12,889 --> 00:14:13,690 You recognize this man? 132 00:14:15,450 --> 00:14:17,080 Ah, yes. He booked in yesterday. Room number. 133 00:14:18,139 --> 00:14:21,480 Room number. 302, third floor. Right beneath the passkey. 134 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,980 I'm afraid that's quite it. 135 00:14:43,129 --> 00:14:43,850 Not a move, shop. 136 00:14:45,250 --> 00:14:46,769 Turn around. Please. 137 00:14:48,840 --> 00:14:51,120 I think you know what this is. 138 00:14:52,759 --> 00:14:53,539 Drop your guns. 139 00:14:57,960 --> 00:14:58,580 Face the wall. 140 00:15:00,059 --> 00:15:01,820 You can't go through with it. It's madness, you know that. 141 00:15:01,899 --> 00:15:03,820 I am not interested in your arguments. 142 00:15:04,759 --> 00:15:06,450 Face the wall, both of you. Listen, Chopin. 143 00:15:06,470 --> 00:15:10,590 I am quite prepared to release the toxin now if you do not do as I ask. 144 00:15:11,929 --> 00:15:16,600 I think you are aware of what the consequences would be. Now face the wall. 145 00:15:24,120 --> 00:15:25,860 Now you will remain here. 146 00:15:27,759 --> 00:15:30,710 Should you attempt to follow me, I shall release the toxin. 147 00:15:36,299 --> 00:15:36,679 I mean it. 148 00:15:43,710 --> 00:15:47,659 Well, we're back to square one. 149 00:15:48,740 --> 00:15:53,309 We've lost Shelton, and we still don't know how he intends to carry out his plan. 150 00:15:53,909 --> 00:15:55,000 Or where, or when. 151 00:16:13,049 --> 00:16:14,129 Maybe he gave us a clue. 152 00:16:18,309 --> 00:16:19,710 Paul, do you remember what Shelton said? 153 00:16:21,070 --> 00:16:23,899 I'm quite prepared to release the toxin now. 154 00:16:25,539 --> 00:16:26,659 He didn't say plan. 155 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:29,080 He said prepared. 156 00:16:30,779 --> 00:16:34,360 Now, doesn't that suggest to you that he had a specific time in mind? 157 00:16:35,039 --> 00:16:37,139 Yes, but I don't see how that helps us. 158 00:16:37,700 --> 00:16:39,559 It's just a theory I've been thinking about from the beginning. 159 00:16:40,539 --> 00:16:42,490 That he's keeping to a very strict timetable. 160 00:16:44,610 --> 00:16:45,210 You notice the date? 161 00:16:47,129 --> 00:16:47,809 August the 6th. 162 00:16:49,169 --> 00:16:49,909 That mean anything to you? 163 00:16:52,940 --> 00:16:58,789 August the 6th, 1945. 9 a.m. 164 00:17:00,769 --> 00:17:01,590 Hiroshima. 165 00:17:02,200 --> 00:17:04,299 He mentioned Hiroshima in his speech. 166 00:17:10,009 --> 00:17:10,549 It's just a theory. 167 00:17:10,769 --> 00:17:12,019 It could just be right. 168 00:17:12,640 --> 00:17:14,380 It's absolutely in character. 169 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:19,430 And if it is, that means we've got nine hours to catch him. 170 00:17:34,930 --> 00:17:35,349 Yeah. 171 00:17:36,589 --> 00:17:39,809 Look, I don't care how many taxis there are in London. I want them all checked out. 172 00:17:40,809 --> 00:17:41,579 And the car hires. 173 00:17:42,940 --> 00:17:43,160 Right. 174 00:17:44,700 --> 00:17:45,019 Okay. 175 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:48,619 I fear it is hopeless, my friend. 176 00:17:48,640 --> 00:17:50,180 Well, I know he's in London. 177 00:17:50,900 --> 00:17:53,829 Perhaps we should warn the authorities. Give them a chance to prepare. 178 00:17:55,000 --> 00:17:55,900 What good's that going to do? 179 00:17:59,109 --> 00:18:06,109 You know, the curious thing is that in some ways I sympathize with Sherpin. 180 00:18:07,599 --> 00:18:11,279 I understand what he's trying to do. He has courage. 181 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:14,799 Nothing? 182 00:18:18,970 --> 00:18:22,539 We searched everywhere, every hotel, every boarding house. 183 00:18:23,420 --> 00:18:26,180 We even looked on the park benches. Nothing. 184 00:18:28,200 --> 00:18:33,859 A man with a logical, scientific mind and a carefully conceived plan. 185 00:18:35,519 --> 00:18:36,640 Where would he spend the night? 186 00:18:37,859 --> 00:18:39,279 Somewhere he considered safe. 187 00:18:39,839 --> 00:18:41,799 With a friend? An accomplice? 188 00:18:42,980 --> 00:18:43,240 No. 189 00:18:44,460 --> 00:18:46,809 Shelpin has no friends in London. He is doing this alone. 190 00:18:48,369 --> 00:18:50,069 Somewhere where he thought we wouldn't look. 191 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:52,839 Somewhere where we've already looked. 192 00:18:56,390 --> 00:18:58,690 Contact ball. Tell him to cruise the NW4 area. 193 00:18:58,769 --> 00:18:59,029 Right. 194 00:19:30,019 --> 00:19:34,460 Missed you by a few minutes. Come in, Paul. 195 00:19:36,359 --> 00:19:37,740 He's driving a Blue Rover 2000. 196 00:19:38,420 --> 00:19:40,519 Registration ARO 851F. 197 00:19:41,200 --> 00:19:42,660 Over. 198 00:19:43,240 --> 00:19:45,299 ARO 851F Blue Rover. Got it. 199 00:19:45,619 --> 00:19:48,660 Now keep heading towards the hotel and keep your eyes open. All right. 200 00:19:48,900 --> 00:19:49,359 Over and out. 201 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:52,759 We underestimated Chopin all along the line. 202 00:19:53,829 --> 00:19:55,009 We just missed him at the conference. 203 00:19:55,589 --> 00:19:59,690 He left a trail to his hotel a mile wide. He allowed us to corner him in his room, 204 00:19:59,690 --> 00:20:01,450 knowing we'd have to let him leave. 205 00:20:02,130 --> 00:20:03,009 He disappears again. 206 00:20:04,210 --> 00:20:07,650 We search all night everywhere, but one place we wouldn't think of. 207 00:20:08,589 --> 00:20:10,039 Same room, same hotel. 208 00:20:11,549 --> 00:20:12,670 He planned the whole thing. 209 00:20:23,460 --> 00:20:26,440 Harry, I found him. He's just ahead of me. He's turned west down Park Road. 210 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:29,819 The Hamden Reservoir. 211 00:20:30,869 --> 00:20:34,160 That could be it. Pollute the water. 212 00:20:35,039 --> 00:20:35,200 All. 213 00:20:36,079 --> 00:20:38,880 He's heading toward the Hamden Reservoir. Drop back. We'll take it from here. 214 00:20:39,420 --> 00:20:40,680 Okay, check. Come on. 215 00:22:07,170 --> 00:22:08,009 It's two minutes till nine. 216 00:22:08,509 --> 00:22:12,220 He's sticking to a schedule. Here, take the gun. Try and distract him. I'll circle. 217 00:23:19,369 --> 00:23:23,769 Ten million people, Chalpin. Ten million, Chalpin. 218 00:23:35,650 --> 00:23:38,089 Putilku Shalpin. Putilku Shalpin. 219 00:24:29,930 --> 00:24:34,259 Shelpin will live. What are you going to do with him? An inquiry. 220 00:24:35,119 --> 00:24:37,740 A trial. A fair trial. 221 00:24:38,589 --> 00:24:44,750 Just as if he were on your side, Mr. Rule. This is your gun. 222 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:49,579 You know a great deal too much about this business, Mr. Rule. 223 00:24:50,980 --> 00:24:52,519 What would you do in my position? 224 00:24:56,220 --> 00:24:57,869 Well, yesterday is now the past. 225 00:25:02,450 --> 00:25:05,109 And we are men of the future. 226 00:25:24,309 --> 00:25:28,809 Well, the soul of a man is easy to buy. Everybody's wheelin', 227 00:25:28,809 --> 00:25:33,400 everybody's stealin', all the lower livin'.