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It was one of those sultry summer nights, so hot and still...

...you long to escape to the cinema

Not so much to see the film.

More to feel ice-cold air blowing on you for two hours

When you reach the ticket office, you see a notice...

'Air Conditioning Out of Order'

But you're there and you've nothing better to do...

...s0 you decide to go in anyway

Inside it's even hotter than you imagined but you sit there...

...counting the sweat beads...

...running down your forehead

It all began on one of those nights

- Everything ready? - Absolutely. I have my alibi

I shan't tell you what it is

That's not what we arranged. You seem nervous

- I am. I've never done this before - You can still give up

It's okay, isn't it?

You'll soon be the richest widow in town

Now, hold me

I can't wait to have you to myself

Think I'll look all right in black?

I arrived halfway through the film so it wasn't easy to understand

I could have smoked outside until the next showing...

---but smoking wasn't once of my vices then

The best thing to do was to concentrate on the screen

You know the first thing I'll do? Get drunk on champagne

Your husband isn't dead yet

I feel as if he were. But don't forget

It has to look like a robbery

- You got the gun? - Yes

It's all been planned down to the last detail

Your husband must be taking the last sip of his martini...

...and asking for the bill

Oh, it's you

You scared me. What are you doing here?

What's going on?

No, don't

I must eliminate our friend

I mustn't leave any clues

You still love me, after all this?

Darling

- Sorry I'm late - Everything okay?

- Do you want a drink? - You'd better change. We're late

- You've no other records? - I like this one

- I can't stand it any more - That'll make the next months easier

I'll miss you

I'll miss you too, but we'd better part for a while

No one must suspect we're in love

- Just one last time - You'll crease our clothes

- So what? - We don't have time

Say you love me

- Say it - I've said it so many times

Just once more

I love you

- It's me, darling - I told you not to call

I need a smoke.

This separation's absurd. Don"t think you can doublecross me

You'll ruin everything, stupid. The cops have been asking questions

If they suspect...

I must see you. Come to me or I'll come to you

Open the door

Don't touch me

I didn't kill for nothing

Do you have a cigarette?

It's hot tonight

I like it

Haven't we met before?

Pull on it or it'll go out

Who cares? I don't smoke

My name's Lucas

All my sympathy

Am I going too fast? The film's nearly over

Should I meet your father first?

He's my husband

Don't worry. I'm not jealous

What kind of jerk are you?

Ordinary. What kind do you like?

- The kind that keeps away from me - Why don't you go to hell?

I don't have your address

Now you do

Shall I tear it up now or later?

Do you always let men decide for you?

Darling

Let's go. I don't feel too good

- What's wrong? - It's just the heat

Cinema-going can be dangerous, if you see what I mean

It took a long time to see

Violence in Sao Paulo has reached alarming proportions

Director Jorge Meliande...

...was murdered outside the cinema...

...showing his latest film, "The Lady from the Shanghai Cinema”

The police have no idea what he was doing there

Continental had been trying to sell this flat for over a year

They'd advertise and I'd have to deal with the morons

A pure waste of time !

OUT OF ORDER

No one wanted the flat

It was obvious why

But this time it was a bit different

Despite wanting to keep you in suspense, I'll explain

This time, the moron was me

FLAT FOR SALE

You must be...

...Lucas

Exactly

Your boss told me the flat was in good order

Don't be misled by first impressions

They don't make quality flats like this now

All it needs is a good clean

You like it?

It will do

I like these old buildings. They have a certain...

...a certain charm

It's in a terrible state but once it's been redecorated

Has it been empty long?

Six or seven months

When was it built?

Did your boss send the plans?

We couldn't find them. The building's very old. We can draw up new ones

I doubt that will be necessary

Your boss said it had been an office

Yes, but not for long

It's more or less what I'm looking for

Say something, darling

- Isn't it what you wanted? - Of course, it's perfect

It was your idea. You must decide

- If the price is right - We're giving it away

We got it in settlement of a debt

You'll find nothing better or cheaper

It just needs a coat of paint

I'll discuss it with your boss

We have a few more flats to see before we decide

If you"ll excuse me a moment

You don't really want a flat, do you?

No

Not now

Today

Tonight

What's your name?

Suzana

- A drink? - Draught beer

I remembered... the smell...

...of his... How do you say 'pele'?

Skin

Enjoy

How do you say 'amada'?

Sweetheart

That sounds horrible. Isn't there another word?

It's amazing how men always fall into the same trap

Half an hour waiting alone for a woman, and hey presto...

...the man's in love

The rain cooled things down

Excuse me if I keep interrupting and justifying myself

I know people always make excuses when they play the fool...

...instead of simply saying "What a fool I am™”

CONTINENTAL ESTATE AGENTS

One moment

You hear me?

Flat B, thirteenth floor

B like in Brazil

- You're great, we're rid of that flat - Which one?

Which one do you think? It's sold

You don't mean...

No mortgage, no instalments. See to it all and ring me back

They paid in full

On the market for a year and they all settled in one morning

I almost felt sad

What's my commission?

They're organizing it. Sit down

- How was it? Did the woman come? - The woman?

She didn't come? You'd never forget her

Read it

Single?

The man I saw yesterday?

Exactly

I thought they were married

Since when do you smoke?

Do you mind?

Keep the smoke to yourself

- The letters and the cheque - Thank you

A woman, eh?

- What are you getting me into? - Nothing serious

I've heard that before

Maybe, but it's my problem now

- Didn't the guy pay? - He paid in full

He sighed everything. Cash down, I didn't ask any questions

He got a bargain - but I cashed in his cheque just in case

- The bank says it's okay - Why shouldn't it be?

You've read the papers?

I got up too late. I didn't even eat. Sign my cheque

I think I'll need extra commission

Sit down. I haven't finished

Did I ever tell you about my friend Jorge Meliande, the film director?

He's dead

I'm sorry

He owned the flat. I lent him money for "Lady of Hong Kong" or some such

It flopped and he paid me back with the flat

I must have told you. The flat used to be his office

Hence the star on the door

But that's not the start of the story

Months ago, it was rumoured...

...Jorge was involved in illegal trading, import-export.

And that's how he financed his films

I never believed it. Jorge was always on the verge of bankruptcy...

...but he still managed to make films

Last month, he was caught with a few grams of cocaine

A famous lawyer, Walter Desdino, got him off

He defends drug traffickers

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF FILM DIRECTOR

He gives them advice on how to act within the law

He's the one who bought the flat.

You're sure?

Of course. Aren't you?

It's him all right. I realized it when I saw that photograph in the paper

It was taken at Jorge's funeral

I didn't pay attention at the time but look at the deeds

- What's the problem? - What did he tell you his name was?

I don't think he said

Look at the buyer's name

Felipe Moraldo

And not Desdino

The man who came this morning is the man in the photograph...

...except he wore dark glasses and some sort of airline uniform

He said his name was Moraldo

It's only when I saw the paper...

...I realized it was Desdino under another name

The papers, documents...

...the cheque, all say Felipe Moraldo, and the cheque was okay

I hope my cheque is too

Take it easy. Sit down

I haven't finished yet

You know...

...Jorge Meliande was my friend...

...for many, many years

For as long as I can remember

I'm very upset by his death

An apparently inexplicable murder. Two shots at close range

Nothing was stolen

My friend left nothing...

...except debts - and his films, of course

Life is strange, my boy

- What do you think about all this? - Me?

I know how you must feel

Lucas, do you think I called you in just to air my grief?

Lucas, I'm telling you

My friend's body is hardly cold...

...when a lawyer comes through the door posing as someone else

He's interested in Jorge's - his ex-client's flat...

...which is in a terrible condition

Do you think Jorge hid something there?

That wouldn't make any sense. He knew I might sell it at any time

There's nothing there I haven't shown to hundreds of people

But there must be a motive

Ten to one the motive was sitting at Chuang Tzu's, waiting for me

- Is this your flag? - I've sold it

- Do you have the key? - No

- I have a delivery and no one's in - Do you have the name of the sender?

No.

- Just the address, no name - Ask downstairs

There's no doorman

I had to go back to Chuang Tzu's

I was burning and it wasn't the heat

Do you smoke?

I advise you not to leave this lying around

I've heard a lot about you

Is it all true?

Maybe

I know

You don't talk much

There's one thing I don't intend to do

Die of thirst...

...especially when it's on the house

Was the Chinaman around when you arrived?

No

The guy's pretty scared. He's not used to our kind of business

Close the place up

I'd forgotten about you

Sorry we're late...

...but I see Stan's taking care of you

I'm Bolivar. My assistants, Bira and Dum Dum

Your only contact will be me

He's as quiet as they said

They also said you were short

What your name?

Time's running out

We have work to do. Come on

What's the hurry?

We're late

- We have an hour - Your watch is wrong

How come you were at Chuang Tzu's on time?

It must have stopped

Take this one. At least it works

Did the boss tell you our target?

Yes, he said something.

I'd head good things about you

I suggested the boss hire you. Things are heating up

Feeling the heat, Lieutenant?

Better take your jacket off

Do it right, man

I don't take orders from you

You know, Lieutenant. I like working with silent men

These idiots talk too much

- No need to get offensive. - He's right

- We didn't speak. - The boss is always right

- Right, boss? - He called us idiots

Shut up

MURDERS FAMILY THEN GOES TO CINEMA

Don't waste time talking

Damn. It's locked

Someone got here first

No

My hour hasn't come, Mickey

Mickey

That's what I call dirty work

Who are you?

Leave the fire

Who are you?

You're the Lieutenant, aren't you?

The boss sent you

Are you the Lieutenant?

If you're not the Lieutenant...

Wait

Go to hell

No comments

Soon you'll see what a mess I'd got myself into

OUT OF ORDER

Suzana

I have waited three nights

Satisfied?

We have a lot to talk about

Some other time maybe

- I'm not here for a farewell kiss - That's all you're getting

Why didn't you meet me?

I never intended to. I said it to be rid of you.

I'm tired of acting the fool

Too bad, it's the role you do best

Who made your tie dirty?

Don't change the subject

I know when a woman is crazy for me. Let's not waste time

Find someone of your own kind

Know what that is?

No, but it makes no difference to me

I knew everything I needed to know about you the minute I saw you

You're a bastard

You bet your life

Lock up and put the key under the door when you leave

- Where do you think you're going? - To hell

The stairs don't go that far

The woman took the phone with the cord trailing and locked the door

The man tugged the cord

When he broke down the door she was strangled

- You change your mind quickly - Stay here

Why?

This is it

Well?

- Is it bought or rented? - I bought it as promised

All the papers are in your name, Felipe

Felipe, how was your trip?

As usual

Do you like the flat?

- Yes, but it needs redecorating - Sure. I'm seeing to that

Take a look around

It's all yours. Not very big

A one-bedroom flat. But you're never here anyway

Look what I brought you

You remembered?

It's lovely. With the heat we've been having lately

Look at the hat he brought

I don't know why I bother, Felipe

- You don't like your present - I do. I'm just tired from the trip

Tomorrow, they'll measure up for the redecorating

You found my uniform?

Yes. I sent it to the cleaners

What is it? Has something happened?

- No - You're shaking

- I'm just hungry. Where shall we eat? - I don't know

- Felipe ! - What?

Help me

The blinds are old. We'll change them

- What about business? - Don't worry, Felipe

All is well

There's a meeting tonight

Shall we go? I have some appointments after lunch

- Where are we going - You choose

- The "Abatjour Lilas™? - Fine by me

Suzana

I was exhausted

What's wrong?

WALLET FOUND AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME

Things are becoming clearer

I didn't kill him

- Get out - I didn't kill him

You're covered in blood. Get out. I won't tell the police

I know the name of the murderer

- Lucas - No, Mickey

What?

Do you know a Mickey? He talked before he died

Mickey who?

I don't know. Just Mickey

- Why not ask the cops who he is? - Maybe because it's the truth

Mickey Mouse maybe

No

He didn't have big ears

What about your wallet? It was lying next to the body

Planted there. I am not that stupid

Who'll believe your Mickey story? The victim wasn't Donald Duck

At least you've kept your sense of humour

Recognize this?

No

- It's you. They're your eyes - Really? Why did you burn it?

I didn't. Mickey did. It was by the body too

How will you explain that to the police?

What's this? Blackmail?

They're not my eyes

The body was yours too

Naked

Naked?

- Ridiculous. Try another story - I'd rather tell the cops this one

Go ahead then

You'll have to prove it

Wait

I think I know who this is

It's Lyla Van

Who?

The actress in that film you saw. She was the star

It's her. Everyone says I look like her

But she was a redhead

She could have worn a wig or dyed her hair

Who's want a photograph of her naked if they could see her in the cinema?

Maybe there was someone else on the photograph

That would make sense

This Mickey...

You really didn't kill him?

I saw the murderer but I couldn't do anything

It was the third night in a row I'd been waiting for you in Chuang Tzu's

Some guys mistook me for a man called the Lieutenant

I needed some excitement to compensate for your letting me down

I have a real knack for getting into trouble

It seems they had been paid to kill this sailor...

...but Mickey beat us to it

He burned some photos. I rescued this one. Another guy took the others

He tried to kill me

You're right. The police won't believe my story

Whatever I can do to help...

Do you believe me?

You're capable of killing but not of making up this story

Meaning?

Please don't leave me

Where's your husband?

He's in Santos

...on business. He'll be back late

Any idea where I can find Lyla Van?

I have friends in the movies. I'll see what I can do

Do you always use Chuang Tzu matches?

I used to go there sometimes

Why go to a dump like that?

To buy cigarettes?

Chuan Tzu

It's a long story, not worth telling

I want to know all about you

Didn't you know everything the minute you saw me?

I want to know more

Tell the whole truth

Two years ago, I fell in love with another man

- You were already married? - Yes

You wouldn't understand my marriage, even if I explained it

Try me

What happened?

You must be hungry. You haven't eaten anything

Forget it

You kill thoughts like that

Work starts on the flat tomorrow

You can't stay here

Don't worry about it now

A woman is always a woman

It may seem obvious but it sums up my reasoning

Suzana was a woman...

...s0 I couldn't be sure she wasn't hiding something

The next day, I registered at the hotel opposite under a false name...

...s0 I could keep an eye on Suzana while looking for the killer

Your husband saw me at the window

No, he saw someone, that's all

Is everything ok?

Chuang Tzu's was closed. I couldn't find Lyla Van's address

POLICE ON TRAIL OF SAILOR'S KILLER

Van must be her stage name. She's not in the phone book.

Maybe you should give yourself up

Are you mad? The police would beat me up and I'd feel guilty

All the evidence is against me. I wouldn't stand a chance

What else can you do?

I found a name in the directory

- Don't tell me you've found Mickey? - Not Mickey, but a Linus Mickevicius

He lives near where the murder was committed

- Mickey might be his nickname - That's absurd

I know but I'm going to make sure

Staying in here is driving me mad

I have to do something

Want to come?

It's a long way

Don't go

Lucas, it might be dangerous

I can look after myself

Wait here, I'm coming with you

But you must change. I hope this fits

You mustn"t be recognized

They're not real. But your photograph is in all the papers

May I ask for your hand in marriage?

I won't be long

Be quick or I'll come and fetch you

No. Not here, Lucas

My boss always says...

"Don't believe in coincidences

"If two pieces fit together, they're from the same puzzle...

"...wherever you found them™

Shouldn't you give up?

Why? Weren't you invited to the party?

- Is this the Mickevicius residence? - Yes, I'm his wife.

Everyone is in the garden

- Is he at home? - Of course. Go along in

Mr Linus Mickevicius?

How do you do? Are you enjoying the party?

We'd like a word with you

Take a seat. Sit down

A little wine?

No thanks

Do you know this man?

- A relative of the bridegroom? - No

- Aren't you relatives of his? - No

Does this mean anything to you?

Of course. Yin and Yang. Don't you know?

Day and night, positive and negative, man and woman

It's one of the principles of Taoism. Fifth century BC, I believe

It's usually white and black

Do you know any organization that uses this symbol?

An organization? No

Are you from the police?

Sort of

Do you suspect me of something?

No. I just want some information

Sorry, I don't really understand

Can you explain?

- Mr Mickey... - What was that?

- Did you call me Mickey? - Yes

No one's called me that for fifty years

It was my nickname at school in Poland. How did you know?

Never mind. Do you know anyone else called that?

The mouse, of course

Today, I'm known as Lino Prado. It's my pseudonym

Are you an artist?

I was a film director for many years. Maybe you've seen some of my films

I don't remember

Few people remember my films today

The critics called them B movies

- 'Hunter at Dusk' was a success - Do you still make films?

No. Today I prefer to imagine them

Do you know an actress named Lyla Van?

I think I know the name

What's your name, by the way?

Lieutenant. They call me Lieutenant

Mr Lieutenant, enjoy the party. Dance a little

Enjoy yourselves while you can. Excuse me, I have other guests

Come and see me some other time

Did you notice the newly-weds?

They look so sad

Maybe marrying did it

Don't be so romantic. I could almost fall for you

By the way, before I forget. I love you

- Have I told you that before? - Not that I remember

You're the Chinaman from Chuang Tzu's

The usual mistake. I'm Japanese, not Chinese

He owns the Chuang Tzu, right?

I think so

The legendary Chuang Tzu dreamed he was a butterfly. When he woke up, he asked

..."Am I a man who dreamed I was a butterfly..."”

..."or a butterfly who dreamed I was a man?"

That's right, isn't it?

Bolivar

Sorry, my name is Osvaldo. Do I know you?

You're Bolivar. I'm Lieutenant, remember?

You're confusing me with someone else

I don't have any cards left. This is my wife

Nice meeting you anyway

Must be a relative of the bride

I can put two and two together

- That can make four or twenty-two - You got me into a mess

I am accused of murder. Who ordered the sailor's murder?

Murder? Sailor? I don't understand

I'd like to hit you

Why don't you then?

Who started this?

This is a family party

Get in the queue, friend

Leaving, Lieutenant?

It's late. I must go

Maybe we should leave the country

Take a ship and go where no one will find us

It would be better to prove your innocence

Run away with me, please

Forget your husband

Where would we live? On a ship or in a room like this?

Okay, we stay as we are, me hiding from the police and you...?

What will happen to us?

I made a pact with myself never to think of tomorrow. It helps me live

I should do that too

OFFICE TO LET. 35 BAKER STREET CONTACT MICKEY

In the classifieds, just where you'd never look

At least it's a Mickey

And Mickevicius?

Maybe he was telling the truth

- Luck deals the cards - But you place the bets

I know a man who doesn't believe in coincidences. I'm settling this

Are you coming?

Not this time

Take my car

Take this. You may need it

When you're a boxer you learn that kissing the ring...

...can be more desirable than kissing a woman

On the ring, when a boxer insists as he's being beaten

...the trainer can throw in the towel for him

In life, we're our own trainers

There's no one to throw in the towel

Sooner or later, we come up against our destiny

A sensible guy would go to the police and explain everything

A sensible guy, I said. Not me

I felt for the gun, just in case

I remembered Suzana

What would become of me without her?

Miguelito

Miguelito, darling

- Are you a friend of Miguel's? - Who are you?

- A friend of Miguel's? - Who's Miguel?

What do you mean? Where is he?

He's dead

You killed him

You killed him

I didn't

It wasn't me

He was dead when I arrived

I want to know who did it too

Who are you?

I'm from the police

I'm on this case

Is that true?

I need to ask you some questions

All right. About what?

- Was his name Mickey? - Mickey?

Not as far as I know

- He was Miguel - Does a Mickey work here?

I don't know. You're the fourth person asking for a Mickey

What about the ad?

Miguel had no intention of letting the office

Listen. You'd better come clean

Let's start from the beginning

What does this mean?

It's gone.

What are you talking about?

What's your name?

Lana

Lana

Actually it's Aristeu Bruno

Any idea who'd want to kill him?

- No, I hardly knew him - But you have his office key

He said I could stay here. What have I done wrong?

Nothing goes right for me

I was working in a club in Santos

He came with some friends last night

So we...

...you know

Last night? You're lying

Honestly, we'd never met before

We"ll continue our conversation at the police station

No please. I'm not a transvestite all the time

You know what they'd do to me

I have no choice

Let's make a deal

I'll talk if you get me off the hook. I'm not involved in this

It depends on what you'll say

Miguel's a drug dealer

-.Was...

He was known in Santos for his films. I didn't know him personally

He was an addict too

See what I mean?

He offered me drugs...

...but that's not my scene

He must have been in trouble. He'd been beaten up that afternoon

I don't know why. He was so nervous he could hardly speak

He was going to disappear for a while when some cash came through

He said in a few days...

...friends were going to help

What friends?

I don't remember their names

As I said, we only met yesterday at the club

They stayed late. Miguel liked me

Some people like it, if you know what I mean

He said he'd introduce me to important people here in Sao Paulo

We spent the night together

This morning, his friends called, I think, and he hurried out...

...with a redhead

Was this taken yesterday?

Yes. At the club

Was there a guy with grey hair with them?

A big shot. He paid the bill but refused to be photographed

I think it was with him Miguel did his business

That's not the start

Months ago, it was rumoured Jorge was involved in illegal trading

I suggested the boss hire you

Things are heating up

I have to eliminate our friends

Two shots at close range

My hour hasn't come

Murder?

Sailor? I don't understand

I have an alibi

I was a film director for many years

He hurried out with a redhead

You're confusing me with someone else

When I saw the paper, I realized it was Desdino

It was with him Miguel did his business

You have a lot to explain

I'm in trouble, Lucas

Someone wants me dead. It could be your husband

I know

You're trembling

Take me away

Where's the gun?

You can't stay here

My husband knows about you

I don't know how but he does

- It's better that way - No, it's not

I'll tell you more about Chuang Tzu

The man I fell in love with after I got married...

...was killed

Killed?

- And it was...? - It must have been my husband

- Nothing happened? - Nothing

You can't imagine what hell my life is

I had a sample through the window

That wasn't much

I can't stand living like this anymore

Run away with me

- Ican't - Why not?

I tried once

Please don't die

I'm not so easy to kill

You're not the first to say that

You talk as if I were already dead

I could have died several times and I'm still alive

Anyway, if necessary, I can learn to kill...

...if you lend me the gun

Sorry, but that's how I am

I won't die if I can kill

That's not such a bad idea

What idea?

Killing my husband

Could you do that?

I can try. The police already think I'm a murderer

Some people would pay to see my husband dead

Would you pay?

More than you deserve

How?

You choose

I'll think about it

Right

Who cares?

Robberies, murders...

...crimes...

They happen every day

There's nothing to worry about. One more or less

No one know who's committed them. at night... in the city

I bet someone's committing a murder somewhere now

One shot is enough

I hear shots every day. I don't care where they come from

He fought back

Yet another victim

It would be easy to prove it was armed robbery

Except your husband isn't someone who would get lost in a police file

There would be no investigation. My husband is a lawyer

An investigation would implicate important people

They'd want it botched

I can just imagine it

Felipe's off to Japan tomorrow night

Once my husband is in bed, I'll signal to you through the window

What do you think?

I'd go to a place where I'm known, to have an alibi

I'm the devoted wife who left the door open

You go in and kill my husband

You can run away to Paraguay

Take my car and all the money I have

When you get there, you can sell this

Get a false passport and go to Miami. I have friends there

Wait for me

I'll meet you once the will is read

You're not serious

Why not?

Do it for me

Do it and I'll be yours alone

- How do I know you didn't plan this? - You don't

You"ll have to wait and see

There are two types of men

Some watch the rain on the window and say: "It's raining”

POLICE PREPARE OFFENSIVE AGAINST DRUG MAFIA

Other, smarter men know someone above may be playing tricks

But love, like justice, is blind

Anyway, it's not raining

You're back?

Bought your cigarettes?

Only then did I realize cinema could be dangerous

It's hard for a man to admit he's been deceived, even by a woman

It's much worse when you love her

What a pity. Not everything works out as planned.

And now you"ll have to kill yourself, once you've burned my files

The police will link the two deaths

- Suzana knows about all this? - You'll die in doubt

Since I am to die, why not tell me everything?

Leave that light alone

You are the fool around here

You are the perfect lawyer, the kind who commits his own crimes

You and Lyla helped

Lyla?

Suzana doesn't exist. She's Lyla Van

Sorry I have no time to explain

Lyla and I leave for Miami in...

...two hours

Mickey

You're Mickey

Funny, eh?

Sophisticated and lovely illusion

An old love affair is eating at my heart

At night it makes me cry

Sophisticated...

...fool

Your husband just committed suicide.

I want to be the first to offer my condolences...

...to the widow.

TODAY - THE MAGICAL HOUR