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The Iron Superintendent

Do you have to go straight home? - Yes, I promised.

Okay - let's go for a drive, then take me home, but let's not be late.

Okay.

Let's go. Hurry!

You've frozen my accounts and you've bugged my phone...

what do you want from me? - More co-operation.

If my daughter still isn't free, it's because of your intervention.

You prefer to deal with the people who put a price on her, rather than with us.

They put a price on my daughter, and I'm paying.

Do you know what this is?

It's complicity in a crime. - What should I do?

Wait?

Okay, do what you want. But it's at your own risk.

I want my daughter... and I'll do this my way.

The toilet, please. - It's down there.

It's time.

Stop, or I'll shoot!

Run!

Stop.

Enough!

Relax; I'm a policeman.

All done.

Come on.

It's all over.

Get in the car!

Are we leaving the others?

Holy cow!

Damn you!

But, he escaped... -Yes, but that was the Moroccan...

and he got away.

He gets the gang, frees the girl, recovers the ransom...

but he's still not happy. What the hell does he want?

Do you always do it your way? This was a job for the division.

Should I have let them escape? - No - you should've notified Crivelli.

Good evening, commissioner. - Good evening.

Mariani and Ingavallo, back from another brilliant operation...

Well, we do what we can. - As usual, create a big mess...

Tell me, commissioner of steel, when did I give you the order?

How could you? You were busy with the magistrate....

and the chief of the carabinieri. - It went well for you again...

but if it had gone wrong, we'd have all lost our jobs.

I'm lucky, you know. Goodbye.

Good evening, commissioner.

...three bandits were killed. The chief of police, Crivelli...

told the press they had been following the bandits for some time.

The kidnapped girl is in a state of shock, and her doctor is refusing any interviews.

It seems like she passed her 42 days in captivity strapped to a bed...

with her hands and feet tied up, always under the watchful eye of her captors.

The ransom money was also recovered. The first contact with the bandits...

occurred two days after the kidnapping. The ransom was for two million dollars.

The house where she was found is registered to one 'Aldo Moroni'.

The police are actively searching for him...

Where are you going?

You could reply, couldn't you?

I'm talking to you. Who are you looking for?

Why are you bothering me? Detective Mariani is working today.

If you'd rung before coming, you could have saved yourself a walk.

Look at this: they come in and they do what they like!

Is he at St. Vitale? - No, he's moved to district.

Which district?

Good morning, everyone. I see you're all quite busy!

Good morning, detective. - Good morning, detective.

A pleasant Sunday, guys? - Yeah, for those at home...

Very well - next Sunday, we'll go to the seaside.

No, it makes me sick, and I'm nervous enough already.

You'll go to the mountains then! Monti, come through.

Another prosecution. - What is it?

The old lady on Via Bennati. They've killed another cat...

We should do something. She's starting to get annoying...

She wrote to district as well.

I wonder if Claudio is still asleep? He's eight today.

Why aren't you with your son? We could've covered for you.

Well, who knows? I'll call round later.

You'll go now, otherwise you won't go at all, knowing you.

Can you cover for me for a few hours? - As long as you want; don't worry.

Thanks.

Commissioner Mariani, please.

He's not here.

They told me he was here. - He was, but he left...

speak to the duty officer. - No, I want to speak to him.

He should be back, but I don't know when. - It doesn't matter; I'll wait.

Good morning, detective. - Hi, is the lady of the house at home?

I'll let her know you're here. Please, come in.

Vera... always so disorganised.

Well, I'm used to being served...

If you'd quit your stupid job, and accepted the position my father offered you...

I'm not a businessman. - If you're happy being a deadbeat, then go for it.

I may only know this job, but I know how to do it well.

Yes, but don't involve me and my son. - Our son, Vera. Our son.

Who are you waiting for? - Detective Moriani.

Take note: not many of our staff come in on a Sunday.

Mauro!

Mauro! - Claudio.

How are you? - Good.

What did you bring me? - I'll show you later...

now I'm going to say hello to mum.

Good morning. - Good morning.

Vera, tidy this room up.

As you can see, I haven't lost the bad habit...

of leaving things lying around.

You've always got to joke. - A single woman has to do something.

You were always quiet with me. - I've always been alone...

even when I was with you.

Come into the garden, Mauro. Let's play 'cops and robbers'.

Listen: why don't you call me dad? - Come on, Mauro - let's play.

Can I ask you something? - What?

I'm sorry - I saw a guy go past. Was that detective Mariani?

I don't know him. - Did he go into this office?

Yes, I think so.

No, you were mistaken. - Thank you.

Hello?

Yes, I'll put you through.

Hello, district. Oh, it's you, brigadier... No, he's not here.

Wait a second.

It's Ingravallo: he wants to speak to the commissioner.

Ingravallo? This is Monti...

Yes. He's on duty, but he's not here right now.

No, he'll be back...

I just don't know when.

Is it really urgent? He went to see his son.

Yes... Goodbye.

Put this on his desk. - Okay.

What are you doing? Who let you in here?

Come on, get out.

If you move, I'll kill you. Be quiet.

Go back in there. - Are you crazy?

Do as I say, if you don't want a hole in your head!

Get back inside. Walk.

Sweet Jesus!

Call the commissioner. Tell him to come here immediately.

What have you got to tell him that's so urgent?

I've come here to kill him. - He wants to do what?!

What do you want to do? - Sit down.

Down.

This guy is a lunatic.

If you don't do as I say, I'll shoot him in the head.

Have you forgotten where we are? If you fire one shot...

every agent in the city will be here. Do you understand?

Yes, yes... But he'll be dead.

Put all your guns in here.

Slowly, one at a time.

Happy?

Now, put yours away and let's be reasonable.

Call the commissioner, and tell him to come here immediately.

Walk.

I hope he'll have the decency to leave before dinner.

You're exaggerating. I won't stand for it!

While you, on the other hand?

Mother, please.

There's a call for the detective. - Thank you.

Be quiet, policeman. - Mauro.

Let go of me. It's not fair!

There's a call for you. - I'm coming.

You see? I tricked you.

Are you running away, Mauro?

Come on, Claudio. Come here.

Hello?

Look - you're sweating. - I know exactly where it is...

That's right. I'm on my way.

You're leaving already?

Claudio, the police can't take days off. When they call, you must go.

Yes.

Listen, I've got to go now, but I'll be back...

At one I'll come and get you, and we'll get something to eat...

your mum can come as well. Would you like that?

Okay, Mauro, as you wish. - Bye.

Listen... There's no answer.

What number did you dial? - The right one, but they've gone out.

It's a nice day, and it's his son's birthday. He's gone out with the kid and his wife.

You'll be waiting till tomorrow, I'm telling you.

No, you'd said he'd be back. - Okay, listen...

let's say he comes back. You'll shoot him and you'll go down.

I don't care, as long as he dies. - What has he done to you?

He arrested my father.

He was in prison awaiting trial. - Well, I understand. And?

He killed himself.

I'm sorry to disturb you. - Where is he?

Down there.

That one? - Yes.

Is there one for me? - No - Monti ordered them.

All ready. Two cold, one hot. A cornetto and a capuccino.

Put that down and stand still.

Who's he?

Okay, I should be going... - Stay where you are, or I'll kill you.

Are you messing around? - Stay calm. Don't get nervous.

Nervous..? I'm shitting myself!

Stand next to the others.

Who is he?

Who are you calling? - The duty officer...

otherwise this room will be full soon. I'm the officer in charge, understood?

If someone reports a crime, they send them to me.

Call them, but be careful what you say.

Hello?

It's Monti.

Go on...

I don't want anyone in here.

What?

I'm not here.

What do you mean? Aren't you in charge?

No, no. Do as I say. Not even if it's something serious.

Who will I send them to?

Send them to whoever the hell you want!

I'm not a grass, detective. It takes someone like you to arrest gallant men...

Gallant? There are more bullets in him than Tore di Quinto.

If you don't give me my license, I'm ruined.

Okay, you have my word. But first, we need to catch him.

Do you want me to bring him to you? I can tell you where he's hiding.

After that, it's down to you.

It will be passed on to another department.

Maybe so; I just want my license back.

He's hiding in a friend's place. Paolinelli, Rita. Via Scalinelli, 11.

She's on the top floor. I didn't tell you anything.

Let's go.

Don't you see: it's eleven? Can't you see he's not coming?

You said he was coming back. - Listen...

I want to know how you make sense of this...

Your father committed suicide. Why is that Mariani's fault?

Who arrested him? Who put him in prison?

If Mariani arrested him, then he must have done something, no?

Did you think your father was innocent? - My father couldn't handle prison...

he either had to escape or kill himself. Mariani sent him there.

Listen: leave your gun here and go. I promise we won't do anything...

you have my word. Nothing happened here...

we'll even forget your face. - And I can go back to the bar.

No - Don't you move! - Okay - don't get upset.

Commissario, why are you always pissed off?

Huh? - Nothing.

Should I call the flying squad? - No, call the porter.

You've already been transferred once from the flying squad to district...

because you had your own ways. Just forget it!

I'll call Commissario Crivelli, so you can go back to your son.

No. - Okay.

Is anyone there?

I'm coming...

I'm coming.

What do you want? - Police.

I thought something smelled around here. - Can you show us where Paolinelli lives?

She's on the top floor. I've got stuff to do. Can't you go by yourselves?

No, we'd like to be accompanied. - Okay.

One moment; I've got milk on the stove. - Leave it and come with us.

We want to surprise Paolinelli, but if you warn her, we won't live it down.

You really don't trust anyone. - Call it a habit.

She lives here.

Be careful; do just what I told you to.

Who is it? - The porter. I'm sorry to disturb...

but the woman below says there's water coming through the ceiling.

It's probably only a small leak. You know what she's like.

Do you mind?

Who are you? What do you want?

Run, Bruno! It's the police. Run!

You can't come in - you need a warrant!

This is my home!

...yes, on the fifth floor. Okay.

You called the flying squad, didn't you?

Well, at this point... - This way, they'll catch him...

Well, not for sure. - They'll make the girl talk.

Do you think she doesn't know where he is?

I don't know anything.

Take her to the station. I'll call Monti.

Get dressed. Hurry up.

What car will I use? - Mine.

Hello? - It's Mariani; I need to speak to Monti.

No - he'll answer it.

Tell him to come here. - How do you know it's him?

Tell him. Understood?

Hello, it's Buranelli. No, he's not here.

What's going on? - I don't know.

He's still breathing. - Get up.

Go to the door and invent something. Say it went off.

You two, over there. Hurry!

If you try anything, I'll blow your head off. Walk... Walk!

You two stay still.

Come on, walk.

What happened? Who fired?

Buranelli; he fired by accident, whilst he was cleaning his pistol.

They shouldn't let him carry a gun.

Close it.

What were you doing? Sleeping? Put Monti back on.

Hi, Mariani. Let's try and get something here...

I want you to search the entire building.

That Moroccan really is a tough cookie.

Why didn't you warn us? - There was no time to lose.

You were good at finding him, but catching him?

That was our job. - I wasn't sure of the information.

You were sure...

but the commissioner of steel couldn't deal with letting him escape.

You're still convinced they kicked you out of the flying squad out of envy.

They didn't. - No? Then why?

You've got too much initiative: you do things your way.

I'll see you around.

You're better off at district, Mariani.

Have you got a telephone? - Did you think I wanted to warn her?

No, I need to use it. - In that case, come in.

It's up there on the left.

Hello?

Who is it? - It's your ex.

I bet he's not coming.

What is it? Changed your plans?

No, it's just that I've ended up on the other side of the city.

I still have to go to my office. - Listen, let's leave it then...

We can't eat at three. - No. If Mauro's not here, I'm not eating.

Listen: you explain this to your son. - Okay, put him on.

Claudio, wait... Listen to your father. Claudio...

No, I'm not eating without you. - Okay, put your mother on.

Yes? Tell me.

At your office? Good idea.

If you get there before me, wait in my office, okay?

Goodbye.

Lady.

Yes? - What's in there?

Plastic; it's a storage area.

Hands up!

Is this a joke?

What's going on? - Put your hands up!

You, barman... - Where do I fit in?

Get his gun... Move it!

Take his pistol.

I'm really sorry.

What a scene!

Put it here. - Sure.

What's he doing?

Go away - leave him alone.

Take your hands off me, idiot! - Stand still!

You...

with the others.

If you don't get him to a hospital, he'll die. He's losing too much blood - it's a fountain.

He might be a policeman, but he's also a Christian.

Listen, do you realise it's almost two?

Even detectives have to eat.

If he doesn't come, then it means you've warned him...

and I'll kill you.

Who are you?

How many times do I have to tell you?

Mauro hates it when you go in the wrong direction.

I know - that's why I do it.

Poor guy...

I wouldn't leave a dog to die like this.

Be quiet.

Claudio, be good.

I'm going to say "hi" to my friend, Monti.

Good afternoon, everyone. Hello, Monti.

What are you doing with that pistol?

Claudio, come here... I'm sure he's busy.

You're in the wrong room. Take the boy away.

No, the boy stays here.

Is Mariani your father?

What father? Mariani isn't even married.

Step back.

Leave him... leave him, or I'll shoot.

I'll shoot him, not you.

Listen to him. Do as he says, madam!

Let go of him. Go away...

With the others. Go on!

Madam, I'm begging you. Come here.

I really will shoot him, do you understand?

Come on, move it.

Go back with the others. - Let go of me!

Let go of me! What do you want from me?

Tell Mariani: I'll be seeing him.

Let go of me!

Don't push. - Get in.

You really won this time.

Let me give you my opinion.

Too much initiative for a detective, right?

There's so few of us now, but you gamble with your life as if you were playing cards.

There's a call from district. - What is it now?

Tell me what's going on?

Something serious has happened at district.

Which district?

Mariani's one. You�re with him now, aren't you?

Don't worry...

He won't harm the boy. He just wants to use him to trade...

It's you he's after.

What did he say as he left?

"Tell Mariani I'll be seeing him." - You see?

He'll call you.

I'd find him myself, if I knew who he was.

We'll find out. They're calling all the penitentiaries and prisons.

It's also Sunday today...

Hello?

It's traffic police.

Yes, yes. Go on.

What did you say? Yes, okay.

Name of the owner?

What year was he born? 1930...

Where does he live? Street?

The 127 isn't his.

Okay.

The owner is 48 years old. - He'll know who he lent it to.

What if it was stolen?

I'll take care of it... if you want me to, naturally.

Here are the details. - Thanks.

All you managed to do was write down the license plate?

Your son's life was at risk. - He would've shot him without mercy.

Yes, Mauro. Monti is right...

You wouldn't have moved an inch either.

I'm going.

Let go of me! Help!

Stay down!

Yes, I understand. No, I won't move from here.

Sure, I'll let him know.

Conforti, Bruno. He killed himself on Friday night...

he was in Spoletea prison, awaiting trial.

After two years?

I don't remember.

Where are you going, Mariani? Stay there.

Listen to me, Mariani. Be reasonable...

Where will you look for him?

And what should I do? Wait?

I'll remind you: he doesn't want a ransom - he wants you dead.

And I want my son.

He left early this morning. I saw him on the stairs...

as I was coming from mass. - And his mother?

His mother? She works all day to keep the family going...

with a son like that... Poor woman, she lives not far from here.

Tre Isolati, number 20.

You're probably thinking: "her husband's dead, and she's worried about losing her job."

I won't get you involved.

You're a good man, detective. You've treated me well...

I've never known them do anything good. First my husband, then my son.

I'm begging you: help me find him. - What do I know about Sergio?

He only finds me when he needs money.

I'm just a servant to him.

He only ever listened to his father...

he was God on earth to him. - Don't you know where he hangs out?

Only with bad people. I used to look for him in the bar on the corner.

Well?

Well... I realise you're a detective...

but you can't hassle us like this. Who knows this Sergio Conforti?

I think you've been tricked. - I think Sampdoria is right.

Guys, that's enough, it's the second time I've heard this.

I'm begging you, boys - this is very important to me.

Why don't you fuck off?

Are you picking on me because I'm the smallest?

You know Sergio Conforti well. Now, tell me where he is.

If you're so tough, take this up with Maciste over there.

I'm Maciste. - He's gone nuts!

Talk!

Come on, talk! - I don't know...

Aldo, this guy's going to kill me. You know him - tell him where he is.

Conforti is your friend. Tell him!

You really are an asshole! - This guy's insisting. If you know, tell him.

Detective... I can tell you what I know.

He might be at work, or he might be with his girlfriend...

her name's Wanda Giuliani, she lives on Via Gaparella.

What are you doing?

He told you what you wanted to know. - Do you want to beat me up?

No...

You're going to take me to Wanda Giuliani.

Put the commissioner on.

It's him... you talk to him.

Mariani isn't here now, but you can talk to me - I'm a colleague.

I want to talk to him. Understand? To him.

If you've something to say, then say it.

I want to speak to him.

We still haven't found him. As soon as we do, we'll tell him.

If he wants his son, he'll come and get him.

Okay, where? - The commissioner knows...

he knows when and he knows where.

Tell him to come alone, understood?

No one is ever here on a Sunday.

There's no reason why he... - It could be a great hiding place...

with all those cars.

There's also a 127 down there.

Sergio! Sergio...

the commissioner swears he won't do anything if you give him his son...

I'm begging you, Sergio!

This is his car, right?

Yes, I think so. Let's look in the shed.

Oh, sweet Jesus!

So... if his car's here, then he took his bike.

He wouldn't have left on foot.

Or he's here...

Claudio!

Claudio...

Claudio... my God...

I warn you: they broke the gate. They've come to rob me.

Right - stealing from a thief! - This is my car, here it is.

It's this one. - Detective Mariani...

Detective Mariani...

I've been looking everywhere for you. There's news... he kept his promise...

he called. He said you'd know where the boy is.

Me?

Mariani isn't here now, but you can talk to me - I'm a colleague.

I want to talk to him. Understand? To him.

If you've something to say then say it...

We still haven't found him. As soon as we do, we'll tell him.

If he wants his son, he'll come and get him.

Okay, where? - The commissioner knows...

he knows when and he knows where. Tell him to come alone, understood?

That's everything.

Did you understand? - No.

Not even where you have to go?

I've got no idea...

about the time, nor the place.

I see you're feeling down, Mariani...

you're worried that if we get involved, your son's life will be in danger.

Let's look at the other side of the coin.

That lunatic is a danger to everyone, and we have a duty to bring him in.

I can't permit you to undertake personal initiatives...

If you know where he wants to meet, tell us.

I know as much as you.

I'm sure of only one thing:

I must go alone. - Remember - you're a policeman.

If only we knew where he was calling from...

If he calls back...

we may be able to trace it. - Is that possible?

Sadly, if he calls from a phone box, we can only identify the area.

He has to use a private line.

If you need me, I'll be next door.

Is Mariani under surveillance? - Yes, we've got two men following him...

he might do something stupid, given the state he's in.

Like what?

Don't you know what he's like?

'The commissioner of steel'...

It could've happened to anyone.

That kid's father was a criminal. He'd killed people...

some kid who was only twenty years old. If you'd only seen his mother...

I hunted him down, till I caught him.

Yes - I arrested him, but it could've been anyone.

Then why are you trying to justify it?

No...

It was you who accused me. I do my job properly...

believing in it!

Let's send the police home. Let's just get out of the way...

...and leave the thieves, the murderers, the terrorists...

rulers of the city!

Hello? - Are you Mariani?

Yes, it's me. - Didn't they tell you I was waiting?

Yes, yes, but how can I come to you, if you don't tell me where?

You should get it... If you aren't here by then, I'll kill him.

I swear I'll come. I'll be alone, just tell me where?

I've already told you. - Christ, tell me where?

We managed to get a location. He called from Tiburtina station...

someone who overheard him just called. - Let Mariani know.

I saw him going down there. I could either call you, or follow him.

You did well.

He seemed strange, a bit crazy...

when I heard him say he was going to kill someone, I called you straight away.

Thanks. Most other people wouldn't have given a damn.

We've searched everywhere, but there's nothing here.

What are you thinking?

What time was it when we arrested his father?

I think it was... around midnight.

No, it must have been earlier.

You're right, it was half nine.

And it's 21:20 now. - You mean the tram yard?

Let's go, then.

No...

I'm going alone.

I must go alone.

Crivelli won't let you go... - I don't give a damn about Crivelli!

Did he have a motorbike? - An old Guzzi?

Yes, it was a Guzzi.

Where's he going?

Stop him at the next station. - Block him on the Tuscolana.

You three, quick - get in the car.

That imbecile is going to get himself killed!

What's he doing?

It's not stopping.

Don't stop just yet...

I'll tell you when.

Is it our fault the train didn't stop? - Just let Crivelli know.

No, you talk to him; I don't want to be shouted at.

Hello?

Yes, this is Crivelli.

The train didn't stop.

Come back, I'll take care of it.

Okay. To the station.

Get out!

One moment - what do you want?

Thief!

My God!

Throw your gun down, commissioner.

You took your time.

This was the place... but you didn't remember.

For you it was just a normal operation. It was routine, as you would say.

What have you done with my son?

A man kills himself in prison, and you don't even remember where you arrested him.

I remembered, didn't I? I'm here!

Unfortunately, it's too late. It was 21:30 when you arrested him...

what a shame, Mariani. You'll regret so much being late.

Where is my son?

It's too late.

Where is he?

Where is he? - Stay still... Stay still!

Stay still!

You've killed him!

Dad... Dad, I'm here.

Dad!

Claudio.

I knew you'd come.

Subtitles by Merlin

Revised by Lord Retsudo & Talpaleone for Cinematik