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Good morning, Mr Briggs.

Josef Varsh, Public of his country's

and police,

is one of the most dangerous men in Eastern Europe.

He faction

wants to heat up the Cold War.

those who favour

Opposed to him are by

the Deputy Premier.

Varsh now plans to stir up feeling

against the United

he ing s Innocent American wit a serous cnimne

and then staging a propaganda show trial for the world.

He plans to use this to gain absolute power for himself.

Should Varsh succeed,

not only will the victim his freedom

and possibly his life, but the international peace will be threatened.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it,

is to stop Varsh and to so discredit him,

that he will never again be a political threat.

As always, should you or any of your IM Force be caught or killed,

Secretary will disavow

any knowledge of your actions.

This recording will decompose in five seconds.

Good luck, Dan.

Josef Varsh deadly rival

for power,

Anton Kudnov, Deputy Premier.

How does that help us?

Kudnov doesn't know it yet,

but he's our alibi.

Alibi?

Varsh wants a victim for a show trial:

I'm going to give him one. Me.

Lisa Goren.

We've learned that he's been liquidated, secretly,

by her new boyfriend, Josef Varsh.

There's one big problem, Dan.

I know.

Everything depends on my alibi:

Hello.

! want to talk to Stephen.

Who is this calling, please?

My husband is not at home at the moment.

If you would! please leave your name and your number,

! would have him call you when he returns.

I'll be in the Café of the Hotel Berlik in a half an hour.

Sir.

Today's list of American tourist arrivals.

Any possibilities?

One or two, they're on top.

Yes?

One moment.

It's Lisa Goren, sir.

Lisa, hello.

Yes.

Yes, ] understand, dear.

Lisa, listen to me.

You go there and meet him.

No, no, no: There's nothing for you to worry about.

Goodbye.

Very interesting.

With a gift from Frederick.

Frederick?

That was her husband's code name.

l have been waiting for half an hour.

We know.

Per Seine reason,

Perhaps it is not important.

Or he may be a careful agent.

We'll trace the call.

Very well, Captain.

Madam G

Is Stephen there now?

l see.

it’concerns)a Gift!

s I told you

You're very kind.

They've traced it.

What?

He's staying at the Hotel Berlik.

ona satentte study mission h here.

What's he studying?

During the past few weeks,

he visited these collective farms

here, here, here and here.

farms are in the vicinity

of the Engels Hydro-Electric Complex

aren't they?

might have a particular interest in the Engels Dam?

we could make it way.

Well, maybe this... What's his name?

- Benton. - Benton

is American we're looking

That's right.

After you.

Thank you.

Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot something.

Did you lose him?

He's on his way down to the lobby with Willy.

- Good luck. = you later.

Yes?

I'm Stephen's friend.

But Ihave seen you before, at the Café:

Why did you not speak to me then?

Yes.

- No eet

Oh, well, then, I'm sorry.

He can be here in just a few.

Won't you come in?

All right.

- Won't you sit down, please

- Thank you.

Hello?

Stephen, darling, the gentleman

Yes, yes.

very much to se see you.

All right, all right.

- You keep him there. - Yes.

Yes, of course.

- Yes? - Deputy Premier Kudnov?

I'm Nathaniel Benton.

Ah; yes: You the young American who for an appointment.

You're right on time. Come in.

Thank you.

l consider this a great privilege.

Well, Mr Benton,

- This way, please. - Thank you.

Wont you make pale comfortable?

Yes, of course.

Please.

9:00, late?

! would sit here all night to discuss this.

will i

And this proves without a doubt,

Line anise of cooperation

“ale thes wey,

The people do feel that, Mr Benton.

Do pyithelSabreirattling

of the military or police.

Nice view.

Thank you.

It is my husband's position,

"The higher you go, the higher you live."

Are you sure you would not like a drink?

Thank you, no.

at must Be Stephen.

Excuse me.

There's a ledge g Ss around.

What's this?

That's his.

Search Victory Square until you find a car this key fits.

To the friendship of our two countries.

- Look. - What?

Give it to me.

What is it?

I'll have to enlarge it to be sure.

But it might be important.

Sir.

We found Car.

in trunk.

It's going to be easy.

Nathaniel Benton, you're under arrest.

These seem to be in order, Mr Webster,

if the prosecution has no objection.

- None at all. - Good.

as Benton's legal consultant.

soon as possible.

3 explained to Mr Webster

Nevertheless, I...

Be at in half an hour:

You may visit your client.

Thank you. Your Honour.

Do you have a confession yet?

Confession is unnecessary in this case.

Benton is guilty.

Guilty?

The evidence is overwhelming.

how sympathetic I am to his aims.

We won't forget.

Mr Benton.

Thank you for coming.

Well, how've they been treating you?

All right.

I'm innocent.

l don't know anythi

Will I get a fair trial?

I think so.

What with the foreign looking in

I think you'll get a fair trial.

had ac ait examine ityer

but just be patient, Mr Benton. We'll know more tomorrow.

Thank you.

The State will defendant! American, Nathaniel

is a paid saboteur and potentially a mass murderer.

His target,

he Engels Hydro-Electric Complex.

Sabotage that dam,

and the raging waters it contains

will kill tens of t

collective in of the Engels Dam.

And then, on the night of October 17th,

He brought with him this attaché case.

In this attaché case was found

in the d distemelarsts aint handwriting.

Also,

containing a key

to a car we found! in Victory

In the car,

OSsives.

And then,

concealed in the defendant's hotel room

was a piece of microfilm

which, when enlarged, proved to be

photographs

he Engels Hydro-Electric Complex

marked here and there for demolition.

So there is no doubt that this man,

who came to our ci country, supposedly,

on a friendly scientific mission,

is in reality, a paid saboteur.

may now a AGuneSS s the ¢ Court.

The defendant, Nathaniel

is an agricultural chemist

respected in his country, and in ours, until his arrest.

Let the evidence speak.

on the evening of October 1\7th,

do you him in this courtroom?

- 1 do. - Pick him out.

The defendant, Nathaniel Benton.

Do you see here the atta

that in your apartment?

It is the red one on the table.

- This one? - Yes.

It was.

Yes.

And?

And an automobile key.

- This was the key? - Yes.

How can you be sure it was the key?

It has an adhesive strip on it.

And what is written on it?

Only one word, "Victory."

Yes.

Thank you, Madam Goren.

All right.

About 9:00.

About?

- Can you be 8 (iol Sastinley

9:00 to 9:20.

- You're certain about that time? -lam.

- It is. - Thank you.

It was.

Now, i

as a demolitions expert,

what components constitute?

An extremely powerful bomb.

enough to cause

a great deal of destruction?

Yes.

enough to destroy

the entire hydro-electric complex.

where th yay wi 3 manufactured?

- Yes. - Where?

In...

In various places.

Various places.

Such’ as’ the State

Some of them, yes.

Now, isn't it unusual for a foreign saboteur

Please, object to what he is implying:

Objection sustained.

! protest, Your Honour.

Your protest is noted.

Deputy Premier Kudnov is in your office:

He demands to see you immediately.

It's important.

Granted.

The Court adjourned

until mornine

ured'a case

against this innocent American.

! want to know why.

- He is guilty. - Guilty?

Just like some of your

successful

Not this time, Varsh. ! will not allow it.

You can't prevent it.

I can and I will.

He was’ not

you claim he was.

He was with me.

Well,

that's quite an alibi witness.

The Deputy Premier.

You surprise me, Kudnov.

and h you hang an innocent man.

He's not an innocent man.

He's guilty.

You understand me? He's guilty.

- Then there's nothing else to say - No!

.. except,

! will appear in that courtroom tomorrow morning

You know what Kudnov is doing, don't you?

Well, Mr Benton.

Go and sit in that chair, go.

Up to now you've been lying.

But now I'm going to have the truth. The truth!

I don't know what you're talking about.

Kudnov. I'm talking about Kudnov.

Oh, millions of of him:

Not very many him

Have you?

l may have seen him

ease, have you seen him

anywhere else?

! want to see my attorney.

Have you him at his home?

any more questions

my attorney.

There isn't any plot.

Moisev.

Take him out of here.

Colonel; would you like to try my way?

No, no, no! Take him out!

Come with me.

Well?

Let me think. Let me think.

Maybe tonight the American could

commit suicide.

It's happened before.

That's the trouble, it's happened before.

we have no case.

he will d destroy you.

Yes.

Well,

t

Can you arrange that?

Yes.

Yes?

Yes.

Send him in.

Well, Counsellor, I do for you?

think 1 understand.

But Mr Webster,

and only to the truth.

You'll see your client

tomorrow morning in court.

Good night.

This is too fantastic, Mr Webster.

pet 9 2 ety tee even ie ae

continues with the trial, Ta aS

Then why would they put Benton

through hours of relentless interrogation?

Don't you see?

They don't intend to let you testify.

Who can stop me?

Their men are outside right now.

1 can't believe it.

You can't afford not to believe it.

- Let's go into your study. - Why?

Because it faces Barodny Park,

Very well.

Stand back, away from the window:

Foie So tins Gnlln el cuideiee

to the court is now complete.

It is absolutely irrefutable.

was: SOC ecloulted

so conscienceless, so pitiless,

it demands a penalty without pity.

Penalty of death.

“hha no sign of a body

Check all the hospitals.

If you can't find Kudnov, put every available man on the alert.

Go, go, go.

Goren? What floor do you live on?

On the third floor.

Yes, it would.

And yet you defendant disappeared out the window.

I do.

Are you sure he didn't fly away?

Oh, please, I must

is harassing the witness.

The is no place ce for I evity.

on certain aspects of the Prosecution's case.

A case founded on false and questionable evidence.

To convict an innocent American,

Objection.

A respected official.

Yes, and only that?

Of course.

Would you please tell the Court

who are the persons

We are waiting, Madam Goren.

It is a picture of me.

Of you, and?

And Josef Varsh.

Objection.

It's immaterial, this line of questioning.

Not at all, Your Honour.

I'm Sure the Court will agree,

examination ‘5 unvereally accepted,

Of course.

No.

For the record,

and the w 3 th a partial nal,

Oh, please.

Clear their relationshi

is more just a...

More than just a public official and a private citizen.

Madam Goren,

where was this picture taken?

1 do not know.

Objection.

Your Honour,

If you want it, 1 have proof.

letter a Josef Varsh

And I quote,

If the Court please.

! wrote this letter.

hoped, for Goren's sake

this would necessary

But now...

Yes.

! wrote this letter

] have known Madam Goren.

In difficult times like these for our country,

ften

: Public Prosecutor,

in any way he can.

Viadam Goren was a convenient

5

was an enemy agent.

It was reasonable to assume, therefore,

at enemy might

in the future

and so we kept

= lines of communication open.

And she caught us another fish.

A big one.

someth hing further to add,

! would like a 30-minute recess, i

For what purpose, Mr Webster?

i afraid und ess you have

If the Court please, I require this recess to g in my final witness.

We will recess.

Moisev.

Stay with him.

The Court is in session.

What are you doing, Mr Webster?

If the Court please,

Premier Kudnov.

is?

! had to tell what I know,

ifelwas being threatened!

There will be order!

cr raniavemmounk once

please te ll the Court

between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00?

l was in my home.

; WESIiEORTy ere fo else bith you?

The defendant, Nathaniel Benton.

Order.

here a reason, si

bring this testimony this?

Yes.

And because last night,

Lies! He... He... And they all...

He is part of a plot against the State!

and we s shall se see 3 whi is lying.

Varsh knew my testimony would ruin his plan

to send an innocent man to his death.

signed t¢

gave me when we id our meeting

Your Honour, ! move for immediate acquittal.

for political re reasons!

l have a valid, truthful case.

A valid, truthful case?

bomb manufact

in Munitions Works

Your Honour,

weigh against the word of a man

like Deputy Premier Anton Kudnov.

willplaceWosef Varsh

under arrest for attem

Silence!

Take him out.

Mr Benton,

the'g

Nevenneless) on its behalf

Thank you, Your Honour.

All charges against you dismissed:

jratulations, Mr Benton.

Thank you very much.