1 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:18,951 - I'll get the tip. - Thank you. 2 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:21,917 - Thanks, lad. - Keep well. 3 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,479 - Cheerio. - Bye. 4 00:01:57,520 --> 00:02:00,751 Put the cleaver down, mate. Everybody calm down, all right? 5 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:04,469 If you all want to chance it, I'll tell you now, I've got a full house. 6 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:09,031 All in, right? 7 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:18,075 - You dropped this. - Thank you very much. 8 00:02:18,160 --> 00:02:19,718 Can I buy you a drink? 9 00:02:19,800 --> 00:02:22,360 - All right, sure. Why not? - What'll you have? 10 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:25,630 - Scotch, thanks very much. - Scotch. 11 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:36,675 All right! 12 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:16,109 Busy? 13 00:04:43,720 --> 00:04:46,792 Ash. There are easier ways to earn a living. 14 00:04:55,480 --> 00:04:56,595 Mickey. 15 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:00,119 How good! 16 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:02,476 Have I missed you or what? 17 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:06,674 - How's life in the fast lane? - It's good. 18 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:16,192 It's the only game in town. If they're not eating a hamburger... 19 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:18,840 or fiddling with the CD player, they're on the phone. 20 00:05:18,920 --> 00:05:21,150 No one watches the road anymore. 21 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:22,229 Cheers, Eddie. 22 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:25,635 So what about you? How was it? 23 00:05:27,480 --> 00:05:30,074 A new experience. One I don't care to repeat. 24 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:33,878 So what now then? 25 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:17,510 I feel like one last score. 26 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:19,113 - Long or short? - Long. 27 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:21,077 No one is playing the long con anymore. 28 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:24,869 They don't because they can't. Come on, one last time. 29 00:06:25,040 --> 00:06:28,715 Then I'll stop. I'll retire on my terms. Not because I've been beat. 30 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:37,634 You know I can't do it without you. 31 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:58,109 - When do we start? - Already have. Albert's got a mark. 32 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,794 But first things first. Can you swing a hotel? 33 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,638 Can Pavarotti sing? 34 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:24,717 We've already got Stone under surveillance. 35 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:27,234 - I understand that, sir. - Then why the heavy mob? 36 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:30,278 We've had intelligence Stone's next target is well connected... 37 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:31,793 plays golf with the Chancellor. 38 00:07:31,880 --> 00:07:35,919 So he's got friends in high places. Why don't you just warn him off? 39 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,558 Whilst we are keen to protect him... 40 00:07:37,640 --> 00:07:40,632 we're even more keen to see Stone put away again. 41 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:42,711 - Have I got a choice? - No. 42 00:07:46,440 --> 00:07:48,032 All right, listen up. 43 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:51,954 This is Detective Inspector Martin DePalma from Central. 44 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:55,352 He's here to oversee the Mickey Stone surveillance. 45 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:57,078 Give him what he wants. 46 00:07:57,160 --> 00:08:00,152 - Any overtime comes through me first. - Sir. 47 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:09,114 Sgt. Terri Hodges. I've been heading up the surveillance. 48 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:11,959 Good. Then let's see what you've got. 49 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:30,751 All right, cheers. 50 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:38,474 Ashley Morgan. 51 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:41,199 Colloquially known as Ash or "Three Socks. " 52 00:08:41,280 --> 00:08:43,874 - Three Socks? - He got the name in prison. 53 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:46,474 After his first visit to the shower block. 54 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:50,075 He's a fixer. Whatever you want, Ash Morgan will find it. 55 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:52,913 He got a skull fracture in a barroom brawl 10 years ago. 56 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:55,150 He uses it to work the flop. 57 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:00,599 Bounces over a car, goes to hospital... 58 00:09:00,680 --> 00:09:03,638 x- ray shows the fracture, insurance company pays out. 59 00:09:10,280 --> 00:09:13,158 Albert Stroller. Habitual gambler. 60 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:17,950 Gee-gees, casinos, card games. Albert plays them all. He's the roper. 61 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:21,430 He finds the marks, sucks them in, and introduces them to the mob. 62 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:25,399 Usually plays the part of ex-serviceman or retired banker. 63 00:09:25,480 --> 00:09:28,950 In reality he was a shoe salesman in the American Midwest. 64 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:32,715 Legend has it, when his store closed down and the staff made redundant... 65 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:37,032 he conned the company out of $60,000 and shared it amongst his coworkers. 66 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:38,792 He fled to England in the '70s... 67 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:42,031 but by then he'd got the taste and hasn't looked back since. 68 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,076 Once Stroller's got his mark... 69 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:47,389 it's time to move up to the next level. 70 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:51,153 The insideman. 71 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:54,837 Michael Stone. Also known as "Mickey Bricks. " 72 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:59,751 He's in a class all on his own. A long con player. Never been convicted. 73 00:10:00,440 --> 00:10:02,715 It is a matter of personal pride... 74 00:10:02,800 --> 00:10:07,157 to every fraud investigator in the country, to be the one who nails him. 75 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:11,358 Just finished his first spell in prison for an unrelated crime. He served two years. 76 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:15,672 Rumors are, this is his last score. We miss him this time, it's game over. 77 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:18,149 We think this is their next mark. 78 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:20,399 Peter Reginald Williams... 79 00:10:20,480 --> 00:10:23,199 started a pharmaceutical business in the early '80s. 80 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:25,953 His first wife Sara was from old money. 81 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:30,158 He used her family's connections in the government to get research contracts. 82 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:32,435 - Where's the in? - He is greedy. 83 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:35,555 - I'll get the tip. - Thank you. 84 00:10:35,640 --> 00:10:38,552 Regularly makes the Top 500 rich list. 85 00:10:40,960 --> 00:10:44,396 But would cross the street to pick up �1 coin. 86 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:48,475 He recently bagged himself a new young wife. 87 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:52,792 But she's high maintenance and spends his cash faster than he'd like. 88 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:56,673 He's generally a sucker for a pretty face. 89 00:10:56,760 --> 00:11:01,356 Spends money to impress. The shorter the skirt, the looser he gets. 90 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:06,035 Sounds like you really warmed to this guy, Albert. 91 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:09,908 Yes. He's an objectionable little man, with the morals of an alley cat. 92 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,911 That's marks for you. 93 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:17,832 This crew isn't about conning little old ladies out of their pension. 94 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:20,150 They're strictly major league. 95 00:11:20,520 --> 00:11:24,115 And remember, Mickey Bricks thinks he's cleverer than us. 96 00:11:24,400 --> 00:11:26,994 That there's no way we can catch him. 97 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,831 Let's prove him wrong. 98 00:11:37,040 --> 00:11:38,473 Time to get an edge. 99 00:11:54,960 --> 00:11:58,270 - Did I miss something? - One phone call in two years. 100 00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:01,754 Yeah, you know how I hate queuing. 101 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:05,870 I've got the crew together. 102 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:07,639 Everyone? 103 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:18,029 Albert? 104 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:21,833 We're on. Yeah, bring him in. 105 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:32,834 Don't tip him, Tony. That service was shite. 106 00:12:36,960 --> 00:12:39,872 - You've dropped your wallet. - It's not mine. 107 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:44,951 That's a lot of money. 108 00:12:45,880 --> 00:12:50,829 Let's see. "Mark Hamilton. Clacy Hughes Associates. " 109 00:12:51,800 --> 00:12:54,189 What do you say? Finders keepers? 110 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:57,717 You are a card. Let's see if he's staying here. 111 00:12:58,160 --> 00:13:01,630 - We found this on the floor. - I'll see Mr. Hamilton gets it, sir. 112 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:05,156 No, I don't think so. Just tell us which room he's in. 113 00:13:13,680 --> 00:13:16,478 - Who's she? - Stacie Monroe. 114 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:19,992 She was married to short con artist Jake Henry. 115 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:22,958 They worked the badger mostly. Did well, too. 116 00:13:23,040 --> 00:13:26,749 Then Jake took all their savings and ran for the hills five years ago. 117 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:28,831 So much for honor amongst thieves. 118 00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:31,070 Not to mention your wedding vows. 119 00:13:31,760 --> 00:13:35,719 Word is, she and Stone had a thing once. Before he met his wife. 120 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:40,431 Not just a pretty face. She's sharp. Maybe even in Stone's league. 121 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:54,874 Who is it? 122 00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:57,315 - Mr. Hamilton? - Who wants to know? 123 00:14:57,440 --> 00:15:00,034 We think we found something of yours. 124 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:02,239 Your wallet. 125 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:13,594 �3.50. 126 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:18,588 I'll give you two gos to find the lady. 127 00:15:18,720 --> 00:15:21,837 - Yeah, right. �3.50. - Take that. 128 00:15:57,040 --> 00:15:59,349 Shouldn't you be somewhere, Danny? 129 00:15:59,440 --> 00:16:01,396 Tell you what, I'll make it easy for you. 130 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:04,358 I'll take the Queen, turn the corner up. Like that. 131 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:09,393 Here we go. 132 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:19,829 Choose. No money. If you get it wrong, just buy me a drink. 133 00:16:26,760 --> 00:16:29,115 - Same again, please. - You're a very sick person. 134 00:16:29,200 --> 00:16:31,031 Just naturally gifted. 135 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:34,995 You heard Mickey Bricks is out? 136 00:16:36,280 --> 00:16:39,556 - Plays the long con, right? - Top of the food chain. 137 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:43,637 So what? You reckon he could teach me something? 138 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:46,911 What do I know? All you guys freak me out. 139 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:49,674 But they say he's the best. 140 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:18,434 He's booked in the London Park Hotel. 141 00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:20,870 - Yes, mate? - Whiskey, please. 142 00:17:24,240 --> 00:17:25,468 Thank you. 143 00:17:30,640 --> 00:17:32,278 Here's to you, gentlemen. 144 00:17:32,360 --> 00:17:35,272 I didn't think there were any honest men left in the world. 145 00:17:35,360 --> 00:17:37,794 - One or two. - Here's to honest men. 146 00:17:40,120 --> 00:17:44,398 - You must let me thank you properly. - No. We wouldn't hear of it. 147 00:17:50,080 --> 00:17:52,594 Even if it's only the cab fare home. 148 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:54,119 Excuse me. 149 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:23,553 Where were we? 150 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:27,918 I was trying to persuade you to take something in return for your kindness. 151 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:31,834 It's a strange state of affairs if one chap can't do a favor for another... 152 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:33,911 without money rearing its ugly head. 153 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:37,834 One day you may be in a position to do something similar for us. 154 00:18:37,920 --> 00:18:41,595 You know, I just might. I have a suggestion. 155 00:18:50,080 --> 00:18:54,551 A business associate has asked me to make an investment for him tomorrow. 156 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:58,758 If you'll allow me, I'll put in, say, �500 for you? 157 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:05,595 I'll take the �500 back, you just get to keep the profit. 158 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:08,559 It'll have cost me nothing... 159 00:19:08,640 --> 00:19:12,269 but at least I'll feel happier knowing I've done something. 160 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:17,636 That sounds very generous. 161 00:19:18,560 --> 00:19:19,675 Good. 162 00:19:33,560 --> 00:19:34,879 Thank you. 163 00:19:34,960 --> 00:19:37,110 This investment, can I ask what it is? 164 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:40,158 Just stocks and shares. Nothing too exciting. 165 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:42,313 Fingers crossed. 166 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:45,075 I'm sure that won't be necessary. 167 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:58,353 - What do you think? - Looks like a no-lose situation to me. 168 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:00,112 My favorite kind. 169 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:02,551 They left about an hour ago. 170 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:05,950 Stroller dropped Williams off, then went back to the hotel. 171 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:17,556 Hi, Mickey. Nice to... I was just... Okay, all right, take care. 172 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:20,871 Hi, Mickey. How're you doing? Danny. I was just... 173 00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:31,191 This guy moves in high circles. 174 00:20:31,280 --> 00:20:33,510 It'll take something special to impress him. 175 00:20:33,600 --> 00:20:35,272 That's exactly what he'll get. 176 00:20:35,360 --> 00:20:37,828 As soon as Ash starts working his magic. 177 00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:40,559 Have you ever thought of a younger woman, Albie? 178 00:20:40,640 --> 00:20:43,518 My dear, at my age, I think of little else. 179 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:01,629 Mr. Stone? Hi. Danny Blue. 180 00:21:02,080 --> 00:21:04,833 Pleased to meet you. You've probably heard of me. 181 00:21:04,920 --> 00:21:09,118 No? All right. I'm not gonna mess you about. I'll come straight to the point. 182 00:21:09,200 --> 00:21:11,998 I know you're playing a score. I want in. 183 00:21:12,360 --> 00:21:14,669 - In what? - In. You know, in the game. 184 00:21:14,760 --> 00:21:18,958 I want to learn. I really want to learn. I'll just come inside for a little chat. 185 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:20,598 This is nice, isn't it? 186 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:25,351 I'm good. I can help you. Think of it like that. I'll do that for you. 187 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:27,317 I know all the old plays. What're you doing? 188 00:21:27,400 --> 00:21:30,358 The Wire? No? The Rag? The Pay-Off? 189 00:21:30,440 --> 00:21:32,715 You tell me once, that's it. 190 00:21:33,480 --> 00:21:35,516 Bosh, it's in. 191 00:21:36,880 --> 00:21:39,872 I bet you watched The Sting, too, didn't you? 192 00:21:40,760 --> 00:21:42,478 Never heard of it. 193 00:21:43,400 --> 00:21:47,518 - You're not gonna shut the door, are you? - Yeah, I thought I might. 194 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:09,355 So when do we pick them up? 195 00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:12,108 We wait. 196 00:22:13,040 --> 00:22:14,712 I want everything. 197 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:18,076 All the players, the money. Nothing left to chance. 198 00:22:18,160 --> 00:22:19,434 As far as we can make out... 199 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:22,432 Mickey Bricks doesn't have the money to bankroll a con like this. 200 00:22:30,040 --> 00:22:33,953 They'll go out and try and raise what they can with short cons. 201 00:22:47,680 --> 00:22:50,831 They'll need a car, top of the range. 202 00:22:51,440 --> 00:22:55,433 Not too flash, but something that oozes class. 203 00:23:02,680 --> 00:23:04,159 Parking, sir? 204 00:23:09,520 --> 00:23:11,715 - Here. - Thank you. 205 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:34,398 God help anyone who runs into them today. 206 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:23,039 I'm sorry. 207 00:25:00,280 --> 00:25:01,599 �240. 208 00:25:02,720 --> 00:25:04,039 �125. 209 00:25:06,200 --> 00:25:07,235 Enough? 210 00:25:07,320 --> 00:25:09,151 - What about this place? - Sorted. 211 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:10,593 Then it's enough. 212 00:25:56,240 --> 00:26:00,358 As promised, gentlemen, I invested the �500 on your behalf... 213 00:26:00,440 --> 00:26:02,396 and this is the return. 214 00:26:03,400 --> 00:26:05,675 I hope you're not disappointed. 215 00:26:07,120 --> 00:26:09,111 There must be �1,000 here. 216 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:12,078 �1,950, to be precise. 217 00:26:13,440 --> 00:26:16,159 - That's quite a return. - I've had worse. 218 00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:20,318 Made quite a killing yourself, I'll wager. 219 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:22,033 So shoot me. 220 00:26:22,240 --> 00:26:24,356 Forgive me for prying, but I get the feeling... 221 00:26:24,440 --> 00:26:27,591 there was little or no risk in this particular investment. 222 00:26:27,680 --> 00:26:29,511 No risk whatsoever. 223 00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:34,958 So, if you'll excuse me, gentlemen, I do have a meeting. 224 00:26:35,040 --> 00:26:38,510 Wait. I mean, why don't we go again? 225 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:42,519 Again? 226 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:47,677 Tony, Mr. Hamilton has been more than generous. 227 00:26:49,760 --> 00:26:51,079 Thank you. 228 00:27:01,380 --> 00:27:03,371 - Can I help you? - Love, is he in? 229 00:27:06,220 --> 00:27:08,290 - Excuse me. - Good to see you again. 230 00:27:08,380 --> 00:27:10,052 Excuse me, gentlemen. How are you? 231 00:27:10,140 --> 00:27:13,655 Mr. Hamilton. I want to shake you by the hand. 232 00:27:13,860 --> 00:27:18,251 You are a very great man, and I'm sorry I ever doubted you. 233 00:27:18,820 --> 00:27:23,018 When I gave you that money, I did, for one second, consider the possibility... 234 00:27:23,100 --> 00:27:26,410 that you could have been, you know... I can't even say it. 235 00:27:26,500 --> 00:27:28,730 Go ahead. Please. Get it off your chest. 236 00:27:28,820 --> 00:27:31,254 I thought you could have been one of those conmen. 237 00:27:31,340 --> 00:27:33,570 I might never see my money or him ever again. 238 00:27:44,660 --> 00:27:48,096 Unbelievable. I need a drink. Scotch, please, darling. 239 00:27:48,380 --> 00:27:53,249 I'm sorry, gentlemen. This is Mr. Redford, a client of mine. 240 00:27:53,420 --> 00:27:57,379 Mr. Redford, this is Tony Monroe and Peter Williams. 241 00:27:57,460 --> 00:27:59,132 Peter, how do you do? 242 00:27:59,220 --> 00:28:02,098 I'm ready to go again, but this time I wanna go bigger. 243 00:28:02,180 --> 00:28:05,172 Fine. But this is neither the time nor the place to... 244 00:28:05,260 --> 00:28:06,329 I'm ready. 245 00:28:07,740 --> 00:28:10,208 Perhaps you'd like to show Tony and Peter out? 246 00:28:10,300 --> 00:28:11,653 No, wait. 247 00:28:12,780 --> 00:28:16,898 If there's another deal up for grabs, I'd like to hear about it. 248 00:28:18,580 --> 00:28:21,378 - Tony? - Absolutely, yes. 249 00:28:25,060 --> 00:28:28,336 Thank you. My car will pick you up tomorrow morning. 250 00:28:28,420 --> 00:28:29,489 Thank you. 251 00:28:36,220 --> 00:28:39,451 I'm no expert, but I'd say that went like a dream. 252 00:28:47,940 --> 00:28:50,135 - So am I in? - You're in. 253 00:29:06,140 --> 00:29:07,209 Thank you. 254 00:31:52,780 --> 00:31:53,769 Go. 255 00:32:23,540 --> 00:32:26,338 Just waiting for some new clients... 256 00:32:26,420 --> 00:32:28,888 here to see Mr. Hamilton in 105. 257 00:32:29,260 --> 00:32:32,252 - I'll check the list. - They might not be on it. 258 00:32:32,380 --> 00:32:34,689 If they're not on the list, I'll need to check. 259 00:32:40,540 --> 00:32:42,417 Isn't 105 Mr. Moss's office? 260 00:32:54,520 --> 00:32:56,988 - Do you believe in love at first sight? - What? 261 00:32:57,600 --> 00:32:58,749 Don't panic. 262 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:04,555 Do you know what it's like, watching you sitting here every day? 263 00:33:04,640 --> 00:33:07,996 I just want an insy-winsy little kiss. Can I, please? 264 00:33:08,920 --> 00:33:10,638 Mr. Hamilton's expecting you. 265 00:33:10,720 --> 00:33:12,472 - Right this way. - Thank you. 266 00:33:30,840 --> 00:33:33,229 Got it. They've got a positive ID. 267 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:36,640 He's a short con artist called Danny Blue. 268 00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:37,989 Any history? 269 00:33:38,120 --> 00:33:40,839 He played a con three months ago, south of the river. 270 00:33:40,920 --> 00:33:42,592 But the mark withdrew his complaint... 271 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:44,557 and CPS wouldn't prosecute without evidence. 272 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:46,198 Why did he pull out? 273 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:48,834 The mark bet his life savings in a horseracing scam... 274 00:33:48,920 --> 00:33:50,990 but his wife didn't know anything about it. 275 00:33:51,080 --> 00:33:53,116 I suppose he wanted to keep it that way. 276 00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:55,589 Hard to explain over breakfast, I guess. 277 00:33:56,480 --> 00:34:01,110 It must be true what they say: "There's one born every minute. " 278 00:34:13,680 --> 00:34:16,240 Gentlemen, come in. Take a seat. 279 00:34:18,040 --> 00:34:19,109 Thank you. 280 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:21,319 Sorry I'm late, guys. 281 00:34:24,320 --> 00:34:25,958 Ran into an old friend. 282 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:31,395 Gentlemen, welcome to the land of plenty. 283 00:34:32,720 --> 00:34:33,789 Thank you. 284 00:34:34,320 --> 00:34:37,278 What I'm about to show you may be foolproof... 285 00:34:37,360 --> 00:34:39,191 but it's also illegal. 286 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:41,948 There's no victim, but it's against the law. 287 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:43,951 Would you like me to continue? 288 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:56,754 You see, the first rule of the con... 289 00:34:57,240 --> 00:35:00,516 ...is you can't cheat an honest man. - It's never been done. 290 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:02,318 - Can't happen. - Impossible. 291 00:35:02,400 --> 00:35:04,994 It only works if you want something for nothing. 292 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:08,038 - What do we do? - We give you nothing for something. 293 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:09,792 You're �1,000 up so far. 294 00:35:09,880 --> 00:35:11,518 It's a very good time to walk away. 295 00:35:11,600 --> 00:35:13,909 - But he can't. - Because he's so greedy. 296 00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:16,794 - So what do we do? - Feed the greed. 297 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:19,830 But he's got one last chance. 298 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,112 We've told him it's illegal. 299 00:35:23,200 --> 00:35:26,078 You could lose everything. 300 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:30,188 - Career, wife, home. - Prison. 301 00:35:30,680 --> 00:35:32,238 Get out while you can. 302 00:35:33,560 --> 00:35:35,357 Do the smart thing. 303 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:40,473 As I was saying, what I'm about to show you... 304 00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:42,994 may be foolproof, but it's against the law. 305 00:35:43,080 --> 00:35:45,196 Now, would you like me to continue? 306 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:51,630 Laws were made to be broken. 307 00:35:55,440 --> 00:35:58,477 Can you tell Peterson I want those breakdowns by lunchtime? 308 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,029 Thank you. 309 00:36:00,800 --> 00:36:03,234 Share transactions from Tokyo and New York... 310 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:05,788 are relayed to the city of London by computer. 311 00:36:05,880 --> 00:36:08,917 Or more precisely, our computer. 312 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:13,039 When the multi-nationals publish their annual reports, there's a flurry of activity. 313 00:36:13,120 --> 00:36:16,749 If a company does well, their shares attract buyers and the price jumps. 314 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:20,515 We've managed to delay those transactions in the system long enough... 315 00:36:20,600 --> 00:36:24,275 to assess them and put our own order in to buy before them. 316 00:36:25,360 --> 00:36:27,715 So you buy, knowing the share prices are gonna go up? 317 00:36:27,800 --> 00:36:29,950 - Exactly. - They must notice the delay. 318 00:36:30,040 --> 00:36:32,156 Not when it's less than nine-tenths of a second. 319 00:36:32,240 --> 00:36:33,832 You can do this in less than a second? 320 00:36:33,920 --> 00:36:37,390 Our mainframe can make three million calculations in that time. 321 00:36:44,680 --> 00:36:46,318 What's in it for you? 322 00:36:46,840 --> 00:36:48,876 I take 25% Of your profit. 323 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:51,190 - 25%? - Non-negotiable. 324 00:36:51,360 --> 00:36:54,272 Hang on. The profit is guaranteed, right? 325 00:36:54,360 --> 00:36:58,035 Set in stone. If there's no profit, I don't get paid. 326 00:36:59,640 --> 00:37:04,077 In three days, the oil company Vestron are releasing their annual report. 327 00:37:04,200 --> 00:37:09,069 Once it's out, every major broker will be crawling all over those shares. 328 00:37:09,360 --> 00:37:12,238 The plan is to buy �500,000 worth of shares. 329 00:37:12,320 --> 00:37:15,153 I have two investors already in place at �100,000 each. 330 00:37:15,240 --> 00:37:17,071 There are three places left. 331 00:37:17,520 --> 00:37:19,238 �100, 000? 332 00:37:20,680 --> 00:37:22,398 Great, yeah, I'm in. 333 00:37:24,200 --> 00:37:26,395 I don't know if I can raise that kind of money... 334 00:37:26,480 --> 00:37:30,359 The boat leaves in three days. Either you're on it, or you're not. Tony? 335 00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:33,872 It's a lot of money, but I'll find it. 336 00:37:42,820 --> 00:37:44,856 You don't mind if I call my broker? 337 00:37:44,940 --> 00:37:47,215 What I've just said can't leave this room. 338 00:37:47,300 --> 00:37:50,929 I'm not in the habit of investing in companies I've never heard of. 339 00:37:55,740 --> 00:37:59,176 George? Peter Williams. What do you know about Vestron? 340 00:38:03,660 --> 00:38:06,618 No problem. Just heard a whisper, that's all. 341 00:38:07,860 --> 00:38:10,693 No. I'll call you if anything comes of it. 342 00:38:18,580 --> 00:38:20,013 Count me in. 343 00:38:21,140 --> 00:38:23,415 Good. One more thing... 344 00:38:23,500 --> 00:38:26,731 I don't want to leave any paper trails. The money has to be in cash. 345 00:38:26,820 --> 00:38:28,253 - Cash? - Problem? 346 00:38:32,780 --> 00:38:34,930 - I suppose not. - Good. 347 00:38:35,940 --> 00:38:38,408 I just want to thank you for this opportunity. 348 00:38:38,500 --> 00:38:40,138 - Likewise. - Thank you. 349 00:39:59,740 --> 00:40:00,729 Work the spell. 350 00:40:16,060 --> 00:40:17,413 How're you doing? 351 00:40:19,620 --> 00:40:23,533 Save us both a little time. I don't screw people I work with. 352 00:40:23,740 --> 00:40:24,729 No? 353 00:40:32,860 --> 00:40:34,737 Does that go for everyone? 354 00:40:35,780 --> 00:40:37,498 Or just the troops? 355 00:40:40,060 --> 00:40:42,449 Do you want a little tip, Danny? Some friendly advice? 356 00:40:42,540 --> 00:40:44,656 Yeah, that would be great. 357 00:40:44,740 --> 00:40:48,699 Watch and learn. Stay out of things that don't concern you. 358 00:41:35,700 --> 00:41:40,091 - Your guys seem pretty tight. - After a while, you get to be family. 359 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:44,053 I say something funny? 360 00:41:44,140 --> 00:41:47,815 No. The whole family thing works for me. 361 00:41:49,220 --> 00:41:50,972 You play short cons, Danny. 362 00:41:51,060 --> 00:41:54,848 Emptying people's wage packets on a Friday night. You wouldn't understand. 363 00:42:00,180 --> 00:42:02,740 - Can I make a criticism? - Okay. 364 00:42:04,900 --> 00:42:06,572 �100,000? 365 00:42:08,100 --> 00:42:10,534 We can take this guy for a lot more than that. 366 00:42:10,620 --> 00:42:12,497 That's the bit you don't get. 367 00:42:13,180 --> 00:42:14,852 It's not just about the money. 368 00:42:14,940 --> 00:42:16,737 - Since when? - Since always. 369 00:42:16,860 --> 00:42:19,374 You don't get that, you don't get anything. 370 00:42:22,460 --> 00:42:25,054 My old man was as straight as they come. 371 00:42:26,220 --> 00:42:29,371 Never wanted much and life didn't disappoint him. 372 00:42:29,940 --> 00:42:32,010 He worked, ate, slept. 373 00:42:32,100 --> 00:42:34,660 Paid his taxes on time, toed the line. 374 00:42:35,340 --> 00:42:38,935 The only dream he had was retiring at 60. 375 00:42:42,100 --> 00:42:46,491 Dropped dead in the Post Office three days before his 60th birthday. 376 00:42:47,940 --> 00:42:51,091 He was paying his phone bill. 377 00:42:54,060 --> 00:42:56,255 - I'm sorry. - Yeah. Me, too. 378 00:42:59,860 --> 00:43:02,738 You want to be regular people? Do you? 379 00:43:03,060 --> 00:43:06,689 Go do that. They're crying out for foot soldiers down there. 380 00:43:07,140 --> 00:43:11,099 Go and have your life run by bosses, bank managers, and politicians. 381 00:43:11,260 --> 00:43:13,728 But if you want to be a grifter... 382 00:43:14,540 --> 00:43:18,328 don't have anything in your life you can't walk away from in a second. 383 00:43:18,940 --> 00:43:21,773 Lovers, friends, even your own mother. 384 00:43:26,580 --> 00:43:28,093 What about your wife? 385 00:43:30,860 --> 00:43:32,657 I heard what happened. 386 00:43:33,620 --> 00:43:37,215 She wanted me to be something I wasn't. 387 00:43:37,900 --> 00:43:40,368 And I was desperate not to disappoint her. 388 00:43:41,580 --> 00:43:43,172 Recipe for disaster. 389 00:43:43,380 --> 00:43:45,211 If you were still together... 390 00:43:45,300 --> 00:43:48,610 you're telling me you could just walk away from her? 391 00:43:51,140 --> 00:43:52,812 First rule, Danny: 392 00:43:53,220 --> 00:43:55,131 Always look after number one. 393 00:43:56,500 --> 00:43:58,889 If you don't, no one else will. 394 00:44:03,140 --> 00:44:04,892 I'll try and remember that. 395 00:44:05,180 --> 00:44:07,614 Go home, Danny. Get some sleep. 396 00:44:29,300 --> 00:44:30,653 Danny Blue. 397 00:44:45,300 --> 00:44:47,211 The kid did well today. 398 00:44:49,420 --> 00:44:50,899 Reminds me of you. 399 00:44:52,140 --> 00:44:53,414 Worryingly. 400 00:44:54,940 --> 00:44:56,453 Okay, come on. 401 00:44:57,460 --> 00:44:58,973 How did you find him? 402 00:44:59,300 --> 00:45:02,178 - Am I that transparent? - You taught me well. 403 00:45:02,940 --> 00:45:05,374 I heard about him. He's good. 404 00:45:06,100 --> 00:45:07,931 Wants to be the best. 405 00:45:09,340 --> 00:45:11,092 That sound familiar? 406 00:45:11,700 --> 00:45:14,260 I told Eddie to point him in your direction. 407 00:45:14,420 --> 00:45:16,376 I'm all but done anyway. 408 00:45:18,220 --> 00:45:21,212 - You going to miss it? - We're all trying to get out. 409 00:45:21,300 --> 00:45:24,451 You would, too, if you could think of something else to do. 410 00:45:29,380 --> 00:45:30,699 All right, boys. 411 00:45:42,300 --> 00:45:44,655 You know what I love about roulette? 412 00:45:45,460 --> 00:45:49,419 That glorious 30 seconds while the wheel is still spinning. 413 00:45:55,900 --> 00:45:57,413 Christopher Rawlings. 414 00:45:59,660 --> 00:46:01,457 The horseracing scam. 415 00:46:02,940 --> 00:46:05,659 His wife found out he'd lost their life savings. 416 00:46:06,540 --> 00:46:08,690 He's ready to press charges. 417 00:46:09,620 --> 00:46:11,576 You ever been to prison, Danny? 418 00:46:15,620 --> 00:46:18,214 - Shouldn't you be taping this? - That's Plan B. 419 00:46:22,460 --> 00:46:24,690 - Want to hear Plan A? - Surprise me. 420 00:46:24,780 --> 00:46:28,489 We've already got enough to send everyone down. No way around that. 421 00:46:28,580 --> 00:46:31,253 But bearing in mind who the mark is, the powers that be... 422 00:46:31,340 --> 00:46:33,058 would rather not have a lengthy trial. 423 00:46:33,140 --> 00:46:36,098 They think the details might be embarrassing. 424 00:46:36,500 --> 00:46:41,130 What they need is a watertight case so overwhelming, everyone pleads guilty. 425 00:46:41,500 --> 00:46:45,493 We'll rush the sentencing through and the whole thing blows over. 426 00:46:46,900 --> 00:46:48,697 Sounds like you've got it all worked out. 427 00:46:48,780 --> 00:46:49,974 We have. 428 00:46:51,260 --> 00:46:55,014 We know you came into the game late. So you get a lifeline. 429 00:46:55,420 --> 00:46:58,253 - Which is? - Just do what you've been doing. 430 00:46:58,580 --> 00:47:01,856 After the arrests, we take you to a safe house, you make a statement. 431 00:47:01,940 --> 00:47:04,135 Once the team knows we've got your evidence... 432 00:47:04,220 --> 00:47:07,178 they'll know they can't do anything but plead guilty. 433 00:47:07,260 --> 00:47:10,138 In return, you walk away into the sunset. 434 00:47:12,540 --> 00:47:14,132 What if I don't? 435 00:47:14,220 --> 00:47:16,609 Like I said, you go down with the rest of them... 436 00:47:16,700 --> 00:47:19,692 and we'll add the Rawlings job for good measure. 437 00:47:19,780 --> 00:47:24,058 All you have to do is go back, pretend we never had this conversation. 438 00:47:38,380 --> 00:47:41,133 Mickey and the others are going to prison whatever you do. 439 00:47:41,220 --> 00:47:45,657 The only choice you have to make is whether you go with them or not. 440 00:47:45,740 --> 00:47:47,139 Be smart, Danny. 441 00:47:48,100 --> 00:47:49,852 Look after number one. 442 00:48:05,140 --> 00:48:07,779 - Where's the kid? - He'll be here. 443 00:48:08,460 --> 00:48:10,451 Opening night nerves. 444 00:48:19,940 --> 00:48:21,612 Williams is on his way up. 445 00:49:01,180 --> 00:49:02,295 Gentlemen. 446 00:49:07,860 --> 00:49:08,975 You're late. 447 00:49:10,140 --> 00:49:12,256 - I'm sorry... - Doesn't matter. There's no time. 448 00:49:12,340 --> 00:49:13,819 Let's get this done. 449 00:49:57,140 --> 00:49:59,335 - Where's Redford? - He'll be here. 450 00:49:59,420 --> 00:50:01,695 I thought we were all going to do this together. 451 00:50:01,780 --> 00:50:04,772 If there's a problem, we can call the whole thing off. 452 00:50:27,140 --> 00:50:28,493 Here he is. 453 00:50:39,380 --> 00:50:40,699 Look, Mickey... 454 00:50:42,220 --> 00:50:44,688 Armed police! Everybody stay exactly where you are! 455 00:50:44,780 --> 00:50:46,293 Put the case down! 456 00:50:46,900 --> 00:50:48,811 Everyone, hands on heads. 457 00:50:48,900 --> 00:50:50,174 What the hell is going on? 458 00:50:50,260 --> 00:50:52,535 You've been caught up in a confidence trick, sir. 459 00:50:52,620 --> 00:50:55,088 These men are planning to swindle you out of your money. 460 00:50:55,180 --> 00:50:57,057 There must be some mistake. 461 00:50:59,180 --> 00:51:01,410 All right, Danny. You can go. 462 00:51:03,940 --> 00:51:05,089 Judas. 463 00:51:06,380 --> 00:51:08,575 Listen, this is not how it looks. 464 00:51:09,660 --> 00:51:10,809 Get the cases. 465 00:51:21,060 --> 00:51:22,573 Don't do it, Michael. 466 00:51:22,900 --> 00:51:24,458 Final lesson, Danny. 467 00:51:26,540 --> 00:51:27,734 I mean it. 468 00:51:47,180 --> 00:51:49,171 - Oh, God! - Get him out of here. 469 00:51:51,540 --> 00:51:52,768 Bastard! 470 00:51:54,700 --> 00:51:57,772 - We need a statement. - I have my position to think of. 471 00:51:57,860 --> 00:52:00,977 - We understand that, sir. - Just give me my money and I'll go. 472 00:52:01,060 --> 00:52:05,451 - We can't do that, it's evidence. - Sod the money. Let me out of here. 473 00:52:05,540 --> 00:52:08,293 I can't be implicated in something like this. It'll ruin me. 474 00:52:08,380 --> 00:52:11,178 If we have enough evidence, we can get guilty pleas. 475 00:52:11,260 --> 00:52:13,899 - It won't go to court. - Am I under arrest? 476 00:52:13,980 --> 00:52:16,813 - We need your statement. - Am I under arrest? 477 00:52:19,180 --> 00:52:20,454 No, sir. 478 00:52:23,300 --> 00:52:24,972 Get out of my way. 479 00:52:27,300 --> 00:52:28,653 Let him go. 480 00:52:36,700 --> 00:52:38,930 Let's hope the boss can do his stuff. 481 00:52:40,700 --> 00:52:42,213 Sorry about the head. 482 00:53:03,580 --> 00:53:07,209 - You killed him. - I saved your life, Danny. 483 00:53:08,900 --> 00:53:10,219 Everyone's in custody. 484 00:53:10,300 --> 00:53:12,689 We'll get you checked out on the way to the station. 485 00:53:12,780 --> 00:53:15,852 First, time to keep your end of the bargain. 486 00:53:17,020 --> 00:53:19,454 Be sure not to miss anything out. 487 00:53:22,860 --> 00:53:24,418 I'm not a grass. 488 00:53:25,540 --> 00:53:26,973 Be smart, Danny. 489 00:53:27,580 --> 00:53:30,048 All you can do now is lose. 490 00:53:31,340 --> 00:53:32,773 Then I lose. 491 00:53:35,180 --> 00:53:38,252 I'd sooner that than hook up with a murdering scumbag like you. 492 00:53:38,340 --> 00:53:41,855 - Stone fired a gun at you. - He thought I'd betrayed him. 493 00:53:43,220 --> 00:53:46,292 You do this, or I'll see you get five years. 494 00:53:47,500 --> 00:53:48,853 Last chance. 495 00:53:52,020 --> 00:53:53,419 Go screw yourself. 496 00:53:59,220 --> 00:54:01,450 Okay, he's all yours. 497 00:54:16,660 --> 00:54:18,696 I knew you'd be okay, kid. 498 00:54:27,220 --> 00:54:29,529 - I don't get it. - You're all right. 499 00:54:31,100 --> 00:54:32,499 Congratulations. 500 00:54:43,660 --> 00:54:46,174 Sarge, the prisoners you asked for are gone. 501 00:54:46,260 --> 00:54:48,216 What do you mean, they've gone? 502 00:54:48,700 --> 00:54:50,179 Who signed them out? 503 00:54:50,620 --> 00:54:53,214 It says here D.I. DePalma. 504 00:55:21,580 --> 00:55:23,093 Don't do it, Michael. 505 00:55:23,580 --> 00:55:25,138 Final lesson, Danny. 506 00:55:26,740 --> 00:55:28,014 I mean it. 507 00:55:42,140 --> 00:55:43,778 I got something for you. 508 00:56:02,860 --> 00:56:05,420 If you don't know, find me someone who does. 509 00:56:05,500 --> 00:56:07,775 I wanna know who sent DePalma over here. 510 00:56:07,860 --> 00:56:10,818 Who gave him his orders, who his superior officer is. 511 00:56:15,380 --> 00:56:19,692 No, you will not phone me back. I wanna speak to someone there now. 512 00:56:34,580 --> 00:56:36,616 Danny Blue. Neil Cooper. 513 00:56:37,140 --> 00:56:41,292 This man defines the term "con artist. " 514 00:56:41,460 --> 00:56:44,293 I'm just passing through. Glad I could help. 515 00:56:45,540 --> 00:56:48,134 Hang on a minute. You shot at me. 516 00:56:48,220 --> 00:56:50,415 Yeah, but I missed, remember? 517 00:56:51,340 --> 00:56:53,410 You're telling me we're home free? 518 00:57:03,580 --> 00:57:06,572 Absolutely. Unless the police would like to go to court... 519 00:57:06,660 --> 00:57:09,777 and explain how the investigation was led by one of the accused. 520 00:57:14,300 --> 00:57:16,131 It's all in the detail, kid. 521 00:57:19,900 --> 00:57:21,219 A toast. 522 00:57:24,300 --> 00:57:26,530 To Mickey Bricks' last score. 523 00:57:28,500 --> 00:57:30,138 The end of an era. 524 00:57:35,900 --> 00:57:39,370 The sweetest con of all is to con another grifter. 525 00:57:39,780 --> 00:57:42,169 One who should know better. 526 00:57:46,260 --> 00:57:48,490 You mean you're not retiring? 527 00:57:48,620 --> 00:57:51,259 I had to say something to get you all together. 528 00:57:51,340 --> 00:57:53,615 You little devil. 529 00:57:53,700 --> 00:57:55,053 That's brilliant. 530 00:57:58,620 --> 00:58:01,771 It's not all about the money, is it, Mickey? 531 00:58:01,860 --> 00:58:03,737 Here endeth the first lesson.