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BANK À LAS VEGAS

Ah, gentlemen, there you are! Come on, come on.

I wanted to thank you for joining me here.

I know it's a little unusual, but the walls have ears.

Better to be a little too careful.

Come on ! You are used to taking the plunge!

While we're at it, we might as well enjoy it

to firm up a bit. It really works.

How is it going ? Still in good shape, as I see it.

- What's up ? - Everything is fine !

The sons of Miami are here!

It feels good.

It's nice, isn't it? Okay, I'll tell you everything.

Over the years we have had some difficulties

to find a place to invest our ...

How to say ? Our excess profits, you see?

Well, I think I found something.

Is that so ? What?

A Swiss bank.

You are sick ?

She will never want our actions.

I found one who would love to do business with us.

- Really ? Which ? - Ours.

You do not see ? We could buy our Swiss bank.

What if we're unmasked?

Do not worry. I found us the perfect spokesperson.

He's a prince.

A Swiss prince?

The Swiss do not have princes. He is Italian, like everyone else.

It is extremely reliable. He's the one who found us the bank.

Is he going to handle it?

I told you it would serve as a cover.

I send him one of my men, an expert.

Do you all know Doc Fletcher?

Doc Fletcher? The one who manages your actions?

He's a queer, damn it!

Not at all, he's an Englishman.

What is the difference ? He's not like us.

Maybe not, but he made me a fortune.

Well...

Who's leaving ?

Hi, Doc.

The answer is no.

I told them everything, as you advised.

They didn't understand.

They are sissies.

- You'll find other plans. - Not like this one.

Listen...

Maybe we don't need them.

- The bank costs only 3 million. - Really ?

But she has cash. I take care of the accounts.

You have already had disappointments. Why such a rush?

I do not know.

Maybe because I just turned 40.

I want a change.

Take a vacation.

Go somewhere cool, with snow.

Yes, as in Switzerland.

Listen...

Damn, I already told you no!

It fell into the water.

Morto. Including ?

Is it not okay?

My son is driving me crazy.

I still had to get it out of the panade.

A stolen car story, I think.

See it in the face. Albert ...

Albert, what?

Albert, what?

Albert is a crook.

I know.

Listen, Doc ...

Tell me the truth.

A man has the right to want to confide

to his only son a fair deal.

There's nothing wrong with that, right?

No, Joe.

Let's make a deal.

I do not like it.

- You buy the Swiss bank ... - Come on!

And I take Albert.

I'll teach him the ropes.

I'll keep an eye on him.

You will need help.

I'll take Marvin.

Albert really likes Marvin.

Marvin ?

You're kidding ?

Do you want to bring a forger into the world of banking?

It would be throwing him into the mouth of the wolf!

I take the risk.

Yes, it's really you who takes the risk.

Thanks, Joe.

If your plan falls through

once you are in Switzerland, do not linger in the area.

Welcome.

Hey, Doc!

Why does everyone speak Italian?

Marvin, I told you, that's what we're talking about

in this part of Switzerland.

Doctor! Doctor!

- I'm giving up. Explain it to him, Albert. - Good.

Welcome to Lugano. Are you Dottore Fletcher?

Take the bags, let's go.

A little nerve.

Alberto !

- The spitting image of your father. - Hi.

Je suis le prince Gianfranco Pietro Annunzio of Syracuse.

- What do we call you? - Prince.

My car is on this side.

A 37 Buick! Doc Schultz had one, too.

Schultz was killed in 36.

- You have a great car! - Sorry ?

- You have a great car! - Thank you.

My father loved Americans.

He said that a man is judged on two things: his car ...

and I forgot the second.

- Are we in Italy? - No, in Switzerland.

But Lugano once belonged to Italy.

The Swiss took it from us in 1512.

There are only banks and chocolate left.

Which one is ours?

This one.

Just there.

- Great bank. - Yes.

Let's go, let's not waste time.

Gentlemen, wait!

- Okay, who's in charge? - The manager ?

- Yes. - Mr. Benedetti. Over here.

Hi, beauty.

- Is that you, Benedetti? - Sorry ?

- Are you the one in charge? - Yes it's me.

I take the reins.

My name is Fletcher. Here is sir ...

That's Mr. Fiore.

And this is Mr. Skinner.

We take control.

Take whatever you want.

We are assured.

- Dottore! - Listen...

- Doctor! - Oui?

This is the wrong bank.

Pardon ?

It's not your bank.

- Where is she then? - Beside.

- Beside ? - Yes.

Beside.

Scusi.

Where is our bank?

There, on the second floor. Above the r Ristorante.

It's a pizzeria.

I know.

The bank is above.

- Above a pizzeria? - Yes.

- Let's go. - Good.

The International Bank of Sicily and America in Switzerland,

above the r Ristorante. Great name for a bank!

Come on, madam, come on.

Hello, gentlemen. I can help you ?

- Who are you ? - Accountant.

And him ?

The chef of the restaurant.

He makes the best spaghetti.

- Where's the manager? - Signore Mattelli?

- He returned to Sicily. - I see.

He must have found it hilarious.

The premises are perhaps a little disappointing,

but it is calculated.

In addition, with a little paint on this side

and maybe some plaster here, it will be like new.

Believe me, it could be a lot worse.

No it's impossible.

- What is that ? - A real scam.

You don't like the bank.

The what?

It's a real dump!

Maybe, but it's a bank anyway.

If it's a bank ...

There is cash, right?

- That is true. - Yes.

You!

- Where's the cash? - The.

- How many ? - $ 900.

900 dollars ?

- And the rest ? - What remains?

- Cash! - That's all there is!

Gentlemen, please ...

Let’s be courteous.

I am ready to explain everything to you.

- What do you want to know ? - Why did we pay 3 million?

For the bank.

- 3 million for this slum? - No.

The slum was free.

The 3 million, that was why.

What's this ?

The statutes of the Federal Banking Commission.

Yes, it's better, but don't have so much pasta at once.

It must remain light.

- 3 million for paper? - My dear Alberto ...

This kind of paper is generally not accessible

to people of your ilk.

I had to contact a lot of very important people.

You should be proud! It is the very first bank

entirely redeemed by ... ragazzi.

It's not true...

Papa is bound to sniff out the scam!

What scam? Did you want a bank? Here it is.

If I tell my dad what his 3 million bought,

you are dead.

- Prince, I succeeded! - Wait a second.

Why would he pick on me?

You are the president of this dump.

The fact that I'm president of this dump,

this is just a detail.

It is on an honorary basis.

Then you will be an honorary corpse!

I hate being spoken to in this tone.

You hate ?

Listen carefully.

How much did you make in this lousy business?

Won? What are you talking about ?

The wine pot. The commission.

- Pocket money. - Nothing !

It even cost me money, I pay for my gasoline.

You are a liar !

You are just a good-for-nothing!

And that, you hate?

Honestly,

I don't hate it. I do not like it,

but I don't hate it.

That's a shame.

Shame.

I was going to come up with a deal that would bring in millions.

Millions!

It is a pity, I repeat. Goodbye.

Where are you going ?

At home in Berlamo. Ciao.

Hello, mon cul!

You can't go.

Yet that's what I'm going to do.

My great-great-grandfather was a pope.

I'm not used to being treated like ... How do you say?

Like a poor asshole.

Shall I bring it back to you, Doc?

Many.

Good.

We have several options.

First, we can go home,

and tell Joe that all of his $ 3 million

evaporated.

And that we are sorry.

He will be very understanding, of course.

I'll end up at the bottom of Lake Tahoe with cement shoes.

Or I can run away

and spend the rest of my life on the loose.

Less serious than the first choice, but hey ...

Third solution. We stay here

and we do with what we have.

And what do we have?

Nothing.

Sorry for insulting you, Your Highness.

Albert and Marvin are of the same opinion. Is not it ?

They are nodding, Your Highness.

Not your Highness, but your Excellency.

Despite everything, welcome to Palazzo Annunzio.

Can I get you a drink? Our local grappa

is very good, you should taste it.

Benvenutto has worked for my family since 1899.

People like him don't exist anymore these days.

He hasn't been paid since 1937.

Sit down.

You will be better off near the fire. Sorry it's so cold.

Even in the height of summer, with all this marble,

the bottom of the air is always very cool.

We've got another 300 like that in the ballroom.

Sadly, we have little opportunity to dance these days.

So we use them ...

more pragmatically. Come on, sit down.

Well...

We are reunited.

Yes. We are all gathered.

It was not useful to get carried away for so little.

Absolutely.

All that matters is the bank.

What difference does it make

if there is no cash?

All the money you brought from America is left.

- Money? - Yes.

The millions of dollars that his father

wanted ... How do you say? Blanch.

Ah, are you talking about that money? Indeed.

- That is true. - Yes.

Why would you want a bank if not?

Don't worry, we'll make her completely presentable.

Everything that's necessary...

It's a bit of paint and plaster.

You know...

- Go for it. - No, after you.

It is nothing important. I just remembered

of something you said

about a deal worth millions.

But it is important.

Very important. You do well to talk about it.

It is an incredible opportunity, very unique,

which only occurs once in a lifetime.

Well, if you want to discuss it ...

I will even do better.

I will introduce you to someone who will explain everything to you

down to the smallest detail.

What's more, he's my cousin.

Really ?

And where does this cousin live?

In Iran.

Welcome !

Hope your trip went well.

You must be Doctor Fletcher. Glad you were able to come.

And how is Shireen?

I leave you alone to judge.

Shireen!

Shireen, finally!

What a joy to see you.

Shireen, this is my partner from the United States.

- Doctor Fletcher. - Welcome to Iran, Dr Fletcher.

- Thank you Madam. - No, not ma'am.

Shireen is Agha's sister.

Hope you enjoy yourself here.

I'm sure.

Your country is more beautiful with every visit.

I have difficulty in believing...

that you are cousins.

We are distant cousins.

In fact, we have a common great-grandmother.

Believe me, it was anything but common.

Dr Fletcher, what is your specialty?

- Money. - You're in luck.

We would like to talk to you about a sum of money

exceeding your wildest dreams.

Dreams know me, Mr. Firdausi.

How about a billion dollars, doctor?

Call me Doc.

Very good. So we will go tomorrow.

Be ready to go at 6 a.m. The day will be long.

And most interesting.

I promise you.

This way.

- Shireen? - You go-y.

Doc, take the gray one.

Agha, you didn't tell me about that.

I wanted to surprise you.

It is very exotic. Thank you, dear cousin.

- Who owns this land? - Ours.

- In full? - Yes.

Tell us more, Miss Firdausi.

- Where are we going ? - In Susa.

Where ?

In the Bible, Susa was the richest city in Persia.

There was an inexhaustible source of silver ore.

I do not know.

Daniel in the lion's den, does that mean anything to you?

Of course.

- It was in Susa that it happened. - Indeed, right there.

In the Bible it is said that the king of Susa, Ahasuerus,

paid a certain Haman

with 18,840,000 ounces of silver.

Nowadays, it's worth $ 100 million.

100 millions ?

We lost track of that money.

It has been over 3,000 years, and no man has found it.

This is a pity.

I said "no man"

because it was a woman who did it.

My sister.

Dear friend,

here is the most prolific silver mine in the world.

My engineers think we can extract 200 million ounces ...

of this.

A billion dollars.

Agha...

It is absolutely unbelievable.

Why does nobody know?

- We kept it a secret. - Why ?

This find is not illegal.

We would like to avoid taxes and nationalization of the mine.

How do you want to keep all of this a secret?

We are rather isolated.

That's the case to say.

Ore is transported by caravan

to the Persian Gulf, then he leaves the country by boat ...

To our warehouse in Beirut.

- Dubai. - Dubai.

Other questions ?

Looks like you've thought of everything, so far.

One last thing. What do you want from me ?

What is essential, facing a billion dollars.

And what is it?

Cash.

How ?

In total, how many?

$ 20 million.

20 ?

Agha...

You only told me about 5.

5, to begin with.

20, to finish.

$ 20 million?

- And as a guarantee? - The mine.

To me.

- This is not enough. - Doc!

I want a guarantee,

and he offers me a hole in the ground.

That's all you have, for now.

How much do you need to start making money?

I told you, $ 5 million.

Well, that's what I want, as a guarantee.

$ 5 million.

I'm giving you 5 million, you owe me 5 million, thank you.

Doc, think about it.

If he already had 5 million, why call on you?

Because he needs our 20 million.

Your 5 million, I'll put them in one of our savings accounts.

Show up in Lugano with a silver bar,

and I'll lend you the rest of the $ 20 million.

Without it, there is no agreement.

I could give you

400 million rials in cash, but it could be risky.

Indeed, yes.

It is illegal to take rials out of Iran.

400 million rials?

I'm not sure it fits in my wallet.

No, indeed.

You would need 2 big suitcases.

I do not know.

Like you said, without it, no deal.

So ?

How will the profit sharing be done ?

What do you propose ?

As usual.

The bank takes half.

Don't you find that normal, Miss Firdausi?

Fifty fifty.

Very good. Bargain ?

One last thing,

before that.

If you fail to repay the 20 million,

the bank will seize the mine.

The entire mine.

An unpleasant prospect, but an acceptable condition.

Bargain ?

I'm going crazy. There is nothing to do here. Nothing !

There isn't even a single McDonald's.

Do you have real tickets?

To do what ?

So that there is some action!

I can not believe !

Thermal baths. What a dream.

Funicular ... What is a funicular?

It sounds like an old Italian song , "Funiculi, funicula ..."

Boat, flower show, and even nature walks.

It looks nice.

Ya a mess!

Baccara, black-jack...

There is everything you need ! What are we waiting for ? Let's go!

You know what Doc said.

Doc said to be wise.

Do you want to ask that?

Not a gesture, understood? Move and I'll blow your head off!

Give me the money!

- Are you okay or what? - It's not even loaded!

Where's your sense of humor?

So, what do you say?

If we bet well, we could win big!

I have a few dollars.

Wow !

- How many ? - 50,000.

Magnificent.

- Say they are real! - They are not.

See you soon then.

Good luck.

You say that like I 'm going to need it.

My father thought that a curse

had been thrown at Susa's money.

So what ?

Whoever would come to touch it ...

would be struck by tragedy.

And you, what do you think?

I believe it's just metal.

The tickets are in paper. People are unpredictable.

Will you come to Switzerland with your brother?

If he allows me.

It will be part of our agreement.

In that case, I will make sure he honors it.

Now you take the risks.

Explain yourself.

I made a deposit with your bank.

By grabbing these two suitcases,

the transaction is confirmed.

You are responsible for the money, no matter what.

What could happen?

Who knows ?

It's paper, you are made of flesh and blood.

Life is unpredictable.

But let's not talk about it anymore. Go ahead, take them.

Very good.

I will now take this money.

Take a good look at me.

Damn it...

It's heavy, for the money.

Doc! Doc!

You sleep ?

- Not anymore. - We could have problems.

- With money ? - No, I wasn't thinking about that.

Relax, nothing will happen.

Mary full of grace ...

I have a confession to make to you.

This money, your cousin's 5 million ...

- That's all we have. - What do you mean ?

We have nothing else.

But ... What about Joe Fiore and his friends' money ?

They didn't give me anything.

What?

Sit down!

But if there is no money ...

what are you going to lend to my cousin?

The 5 million he gave us.

Are you going to lend him his own money?

Yes. Why not ?

This is what the banks do.

They don't keep it in a drawer.

They make it grow.

Sit down!

Taxi ?

Albert ?

How is it going ? And you, prince? Come on, go up!

Who is this for?

Us!

Marvin, where are you going? We passed the hotel!

We no longer live there.

- Listen ... - It's a surprise. Relax.

- What's this ? - Our villa.

And here is Maria ...

Our maid.

We also have a swimming pool.

Forget the pool and everything.

It's time to talk to Albert.

- Albert ... - What do you say?

I called it "Villa Fiore", the house of flowers.

No kidding ? Tell me more.

- How much did it cost? - 500,000.

- Dollars? - Yes.

Let's go on. There is something else that bothers me.

- What? - Where does the money come from?

- We won it. - Won?

Yes, there is a casino across the lake.

The wheels are veiled,

the same numbers come out all the time.

We went back there every day.

Yesterday they didn't want us anymore.

I'm sure they have their reasons.

You've been very busy, I see.

There is one thing that I do not understand.

Who gave you the money to gamble?

- Marvin. - I have things to do.

Marvin? Come back there.

- Where does this money come from? - I took it.

Carried away?

There is no better, in terms of quality.

Albert, you know what your father would do to me ...

Wait, just a second.

I want to be absolutely sure that I understood everything correctly.

You are saying ...

that I am the head of a bank that is financed ...

by counterfeit money?

Yes that's right.

Yes.

Yes.

- 20 million for a mine? - And what a mine!

I hope so. What do they want, and when?

$ 5 million now.

- But Doc, we don't have that money. - Yes.

It will take me a few days.

I'm not talking about that money.

I'm talking about the real 5 million I borrowed from Iran.

And where will the rest come from?

Rich and powerful clients, as in all banks.

- We don't have any. - We'll find some.

And a lot. We will organize

one of the most grandiose festivals that this city has known,

- for our openness. - Who will come to this party?

All the prince's friends.

What are you talking about?

Princes, celebrities. You have to know people.

I know a lot of people.

Will they come?

Always, especially if they have blue blood.

You fund their trip, they come.

Great, we can receive them here!

No, we'll get them at the bank.

Doc, the high people won't be impressed

by offices located above a pizzeria.

Prince, this is not the bank I was thinking of.

In short, you call the duke "your Grace."

For the ambassador, it is "your Excellency".

For the cardinal, he is "your Eminence".

For the judge, it is "your honor".

- Including ? - Yes.

Let's move on to the hand kiss. You shouldn't have a real kiss.

You take your hand and barely touch it with the tip of your nose.

Like this.

One, and two. Okay ?

- Good. - Try.

Very good. Relax and look the woman in the eye.

Here.

Very good.

Come on, daddy is waiting!

We're coming, your Delinquency.

Are you ok, dad?

Doc, I have to congratulate you.

She's great, your party.

- Thanks, Joe. - What a building!

And to think that I only got it for $ 3 million!

Albert and Marvin helped me a bit.

Well, this secret will not come out of the family.

If you know what I mean.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Glad to see you.

- You are superb. - Thank you.

- Has your brother been detained? - He greets you

and asked me to give you this little gift.

Thank you.

- Can I open it? - Yes.

Nice clipboard.

There are thousands more.

Our first shipment arrived in Dubai.

What does this sword mean?

It is a scimitar, the symbol of our family.

It is a warning to people who would disappoint us.

When will we receive the rest of the loan?

As you can see, we are working on it right now.

Your bank is awesome.

What, this little boui-boui?

Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered tonight

to celebrate the arrival of a new bank in Switzerland,

the American Bank of Lugano.

You have already met its owner,

and you know how charming and generous a man he is.

Tomorrow he returns to America,

but we know how to keep it with us,

even in his absence.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mr. Joseph Fiore.

Doc !

Albert !

Come here.

Dear friends...

Is ...

I would like...

The competition is starting to get ahead of us.

All the major banks have branches in Europe.

All except the First National Bank of California.

But that will change, gentlemen.

And now !

That's it.

Not you, Luckman.

Sit down.

- Daniel, is that it? - Donald, sir.

- I could have sworn it was Daniel. - Sorry, it's Donald.

That is true.

Well, Donald ...

You must be wondering why you were invited to the meeting.

Indeed, I asked myself the question.

I will send you to Europe to buy a bank.

A bank ?

Which bank, sir?

Something cool.

Not too big, but promising.

With 100 million cash.

That we could buy around 10 million.

That is going to take time.

Regardless, I just want you to find my happiness.

- You'll start with London. - London?

Mr. Foreman, could I take my wife with me?

You are married ?

Yes sir.

I see.

For 8 years.

Sure, take her, Donald.

Unless you don't want to?

No, I have to do it, otherwise she will be disappointed.

A glass ?

No thanks.

London Metal Exchange

It's bad ?

It's gone down 2 pence, Mr. Cook.

That's over 17 million pounds.

Why ?

Because of 500,000 ounces of this.

- Where is that from ? - A mine in Iran.

In Iran?

There is no silver ore in Iran.

Now if. On the property of the Firdausi family.

It is their symbol.

The mine is in the name of a woman.

The metal leaves Iran and is sent to a warehouse in Dubai.

And these Firdausi ...

do they have enough capital

to finance such an operation?

Their funding comes from an establishment in Switzerland.

- The American Bank of Lugano. - Not know.

Insignificant,

until it was redeemed last spring.

Bought by whom?

Wow.

That's fascinating, Nick.

Fascinating.

The Iranians borrowed 20 million from them.

Redeem the bank, and you can seize the mine.

I can't buy a bank.

If the financial market takes me for a competitor,

they will cut off my food.

But nothing prevents ...

that another bank buys it,

isn't it, Nick?

Why is Charlie Cook interested

to that ridiculous bank? What does she have in particular?

It's written in the report.

Ordinary transactions.

A few large clients, investments,

one or two risks, and then ...

an unusual item.

Look, it's Carnaby Street!

Bring a gift back to your wife.

- Debbie, please. - 20 million invested abroad.

- What is that ? - Good question.

Yet it is their biggest investment!

There are plenty of sex shops around!

Debbie, we're trying to talk about work.

I found a dozen banks as interesting as this one.

Three ... sir?

Three of them are here in London.

It was Charlie Cook's call that decided me.

Who is Charlie Cook?

I try to speak.

- Me too. - We're discussing business.

I just wanna know who Charlie Cook is.

- The richest man in the world. - What made him rich?

Silver ore.

He controls the market on a planetary scale.

This investment could be hiding something fishy,

like Swiss brothels .

The Swiss don't do that.

Everyone does it.

Shut up, will you?

You can keep the taxi.

Thanks, they will love it in San Francisco.

I didn't mean it like that! I do not...

You want my bank to buy this bank.

Precisely.

Why ?

This bank has something that interests me.

An investment of 20 million abroad?

Indeed.

How much would it cost me?

60 millions.

- How much is that in dollars? - It's in dollars.

Listen, Mr. Cook ...

We don't have such a budget.

All you have to do is make the deal.

As soon as you have the bank,

I'll give you $ 60 million for this ...

investment.

I get back all that I will have spent

and I keep the bank?

That's it.

You will have this bank for free.

It must be important, this investment abroad.

Yes indeed.

- I need to know more. - I understand.

But do you say well

that if you divulge this secret to anyone ...

and I mean whoever,

I will ruin you.

It's understood ?

This is a silver mine that looks very promising.

And this little bank owns it?

Yes, in a way. You see...

They loaned them $ 20 million,

so they can request repayment of the loan ...

and grab the mine whenever they feel like it.

Well, Mr. Cook ...

I think we should be able to do business.

Excellent news.

Let me show you around the Stock Exchange.

During this time, Nick will be able to transmit

to your man some small details.

- Are you okay, Charlie? - Yes thanks.

Not at this price.

So it is you who will write

the report on the purchase of this bank?

- That's right. - Is it all right, Alex?

Not yet, I'll let you know.

The problem, Donald,

it is because Mr. Cook is anxious to keep this mine secret.

There is nothing I can do about it.

Don't mention it in the report.

- Are you crazy? - New York, on the phone.

Yes ? Larry!

It's a shame, Larry.

What do you want, you won.

Where did you get them.

Sorry, Donald. You said ?

I was saying...

Are you crazy?

This mine is worth $ 20 million.

I cannot leave this sum aside.

I'm not talking about leaving her out

but maybe give it another name.

Wait...

Would you like me to falsify my report?

It is against the law.

It is not a question of falsifying, but of make-up.

Make up?

At equal value.

Do we always have to reveal everything to our competitors?

Non.

Let me see.

- It's in progress, it's looking good. - Okay.

It remains to find what we could talk about.

What are the current investments in Iran?

- Oil. - Oil ? That is to say ?

It could be barrels of oil.

There is no better guarantee than barrels of oil.

It is an excellent idea ! Really excellent!

Thank you. And again, it's nothing at all.

You should have seen. Once it happened to me ...

Yes Yes ! I buy two lots!

It's too much ! 50! 60!

- We have a problem. - Is that so ?

There's a guy snooping around.

He talks to the clerks and asks lots of questions.

He wants to talk to the manager.

- You know him ? - Never seen.

- What does he want ? - I do not know.

He may be a federal commission investigator .

I'm going to step back and watch him.

You will play the president.

But I am the president of this establishment.

Let him in.

Hello,

I am Prince Gianfranco Pietro Annunzio di Siracusa, the president.

Donald L. Luckman.

These gentlemen are my associates. Doctor Fletcher.

- Hello. - And Mr. Fiore.

- Mr. Fiore. - Please have a sit.

You have a very nice little bank.

Very pretty.

And small.

How can we help you,

M. Luckman ?

I represent an American bank

who would like to open a branch in Europe.

Know that your bank is on our list.

We could do business.

Excuse me.

Who ?

A moment.

It's for you.

- Donald Luckman ? - Oui.

Why are you calling me? I'm in a meeting.

I can not.

I have to go back to London tonight.

Because I have an appointment with mister ...

I have an appointment.

Debbie, can we talk about this again?

No, I'm going straight to the airport.

You can do a lot of things on your own.

Find a little restaurant hidden somewhere.

There must be plenty.

Do you know a restaurant?

There is the Antico, near the lake. It is absolutely superb.

It's next to.

Debbie, try the ...

Ancient.

The Ancient.

It is near the lake and it is superb.

I have to go. I'll call you from London.

Yes me too.

My wife.

Of course.

- As I told you ... - Forget it.

This bank is not for sale.

It's all for sale, Dr Fletcher.

Think about it.

We will get back to you.

Gentlemen ...

It was a pleasure.

Where does it come from?

I do not know.

But I would like to find out.

There might be a way.

Doc ?

Do you know the Antico? It's near the lake.

It is absolutely superb.

- Ours. - Ours.

At the International Bank of Sicily and America in Switzerland.

- Above the r Ristorante. - Above the r Ristorante.

- We did well, Prince. - Doc ...

Don't call me Prince. My friends call me Gianfranco.

It is too long. And what do you say about ... John?

John? John ... Yeah, I like it. This is much better.

And what do you say about it?

No, I'll tell you when she arrives.

I'm sure she's American.

Is that so ?

- Good morning. - Have a nice day ...

Wait, wait, a second.

Would you like ...

I bet you a bottle of champagne it's her.

It works.

- D, D ... - Excuse me.

Hey shit.

Gianfranco...

It's my name.

Oh, hello. I am Deborah Luckman.

Wonderful.

- Are you waiting for someone ? - No.

So join us.

My friend is going to buy me a new bottle of champagne.

I'd like to introduce Dr. Fletcher to you.

Doc, this is Miss Deborah Luckman.

What a lovely name.

- Deborah ? - Non, Luckman.

Is this your first time here, Miss Luckman?

Mme Luckman.

- Where's Mr. Luckman? - In London, for one night.

Just for one night ?

It's weird, isn't it?

- What is he doing ? - He's in the bank.

Bankers are weird.

- I did not notice. - They talk about money

all day long, without ever having enough.

To your weird husband.

And his weird bank.

Which bank is it?

The First National in California. You know ?

- Well yes. - Really ?

Yes. It's a big bank, isn't it?

I imagine. What are you in?

- Precious metals. - Like gold?

Something like that.

Well, to something like that!

Something like this.

- Are you celebrating something? - Indeed.

What?

Your arrival.

- Where are we ? - Home.

- At your home ? - Yes.

What a coincidence!

- Do you want champagne? - If I find it, I'll keep it!

Do you know how to play it?

Junior Champion, San Mateo County.

The fastest service. You want to see ?

Do you want to see him again?

We must win well, in precious metals.

We get away with it.

Debbie...

You better know that I came prepared.

- Why ? - In case of problem.

- You see that ? - Yes.

Call the police !

There aren't many around here.

In this case, I have this.

What's this ?

Debbie !

- You're going to wake everyone up. - That's the point !

- Ah? - Yes.

By the time they arrive, it will be too late.

In that case...

- What do you have, a bazooka? - No !

- It's used for ? - To nothing.

And that ?

This is my pajamas.

Is that so ? To do what ?

You never know what can happen.

Help !

You know what ?

I never cheated on Donald.

Not once, in 8 years.

I thought about it,

but it never went further.

Now that we are in Europe, I have already cheated on him three times.

Thrice ?

Once in the pool, once in the room

and once ...

I'm ready to go to 4.

Let’s relax for a moment.

I stopped doing push-ups lately.

- Why ? - Why what ?

If you thought about taking a lover,

why did it never happen?

Because it wouldn't have been fair to Donald.

And then everyone is the same in San Francisco.

What's the point of having a lover who looks like your husband?

It's better with you.

Don't imagine that I don't like Donald.

I really loved her,

the last time I thought about it.

It's just that you are ...

What am I ?

So different.

She left ?

Aren't you dressed?

It smells good ! I could swallow a horse.

No that's not true.

Know that I never could swallow a bite

of horse meat.

Doc ?

Do you have a real first name?

Yes.

"Yes" ?

I like it.

Tell me yes"...

Do you have any hobbies?

What do you mean ?

I will rephrase.

When will I see you again?

I did not hear.

Listen...

I don't like when it starts like that.

I have to talk to you.

- "You're a great girl, but ..." - You are.

- But you are married ? - No.

- You like your maid. - Do you want to listen?

It's about your husband. When we met yesterday ...

I am an adult, I can take care of myself.

He didn't have to leave me alone in Lugano

to go see this old billionaire, this Cook.

Cook ?

Quel Cook ?

Charlie Cook ?

Yes, he was the one who asked Donald to buy the bank.

What are you doing ?

What's wrong ?

You need someone to take care of you, that's all.

Debbie ... Why is Charlie Cook

would be interested in such a small bank?

I don't know, he mentioned a silver mine in Iran.

We have a problem. The silver mine has been discovered.

- What are you talking about ? - Pushes you.

- Are you sure ? - Yes.

- Donald Luckman knows. - How do you know ?

Because Mrs. Luckman knows about it.

He's in cahoots with Charlie Cook.

- Who is Charlie Cook? - What are we gonna do, Doc?

I do not know.

Let him in.

Donald L. Luckman.

You two don't say anything.

Let me talk to him.

Hello, gentlemen.

I have good news.

I spoke with my associates.

- We decided ... - No more chatter.

How ?

Ten millions.

Well.

It's a starting price.

Do you want to make a counter-proposal?

And then thin.

$ 20 million.

Come on, I doubled my starting sum.

Very good. To show you our seriousness ...

$ 30 million.

Take it or leave it.

30 millions ?

You can have a good bank at that price.

But not this one.

Listen, I am very serious.

We are not interested.

Not interested?

Listen.

This will unequivocally be my last offer.

I'm not kidding anymore.

Here we are.

50...

millions of dollars.

50 millions.

5...

and 7 ... zeros.

50 millions ?

For a mini bank.

50 million is out of the question.

That is true. 60 million, or nothing.

Albert !

60 million, take it or leave it.

- That's enough ! - Shut up !

Since I was a kid, they force me

to be interested in all these stories.

For 60 million, I'm interested!

I liked it better when you stole cars!

$ 60 million! 60 million!

Non !

Damn, I fathered a monster!

You're gonna leave that bumpkin and Charlie Cook

get by without flinching?

Look around you. This bank started from nothing.

We built it together, you and me!

With John, and even Marvin!

Aren't you proud of it?

Go!

Tell him to get the hell out!

We'll let daddy decide. It's his bank, isn't it?

Thanks for reminding me.

It was passionate.

I wonder who Charlie Cook is.

Ah, honey, you're home.

I have an important call to make.

What I have to tell you is much more important than your call.

Operator?

A long distance call to San Francisco.

M. Henry Foreman and personne.

- I leave. - No, I'll wait.

I found what I was looking for. I leave.

All right, but don't come home too late.

The number ?

Erico 415...

833, 1185.

- I remember you ? - No, I'm waiting.

You do not understand. I met someone.

Debbie, I'm on the phone.

Henry Foreman.

- Mr. Foreman! - You drive Me crazy !

- Donald Luckman. - I met someone.

I will go away forever!

M. Debbie ! Non, M. Foreman !

- Isn't that okay? - Donald Luckman. It was nothing.

No, everything is going well.

There is only one thing that bothers me.

They seem to be aware of Charlie Cook's involvement.

How is it possible ?

Only 4 people in the world know of its existence.

- Yet he knew. - Donald!

Hey, Fletcher.

Yes. Doctor Fletcher.

- Fletcher? - What are you doing ?

Doctor Fletcher?

I was talking to Dr Cook! Uh, Mr. Foreman!

What's the matter with you ? Everything is fine ?

- Yes. - Are you sure ?

Operator, we've been cut off.

Long distance call to San Francisco.

- The number ? - Erico 415 ...

833, 1185.

M. Henry Foreman and personne.

Well where have you been?

I worried.

That, then, me too!

It's over, John.

All is finished.

I called Joe Fiore.

I told him about the offer.

Do you know what he said?

- Accept her. - He said, "Accept it."

You heard ?

Accept her !

What were you expecting?

I told him the mine was worth 10 times 60 million.

Do you know what he did?

He hung up.

They don't do that kind of thing to me.

No one hangs up on me.

What will you do ?

I'm going to go see Joe, that old friend ...

Because if he accepts these 60 million ...

we say goodbye to the bank,

goodbye to mine,

and goodbye to everything we've worked for.

What if he doesn't listen to you?

I'll tell you.

If he doesn't listen to me ...

he will regret having met me.

Prince...

You know...

You are the only friend

that I have left.

Do you want a drink?

You garbage!

How did you get in?

You must be very proud of yourself.

I told you everything.

Look, Debbie, I'm sorry.

I am mad with rage!

- Listen to me ... - I've listened to you enough!

I never want to talk to you again!

What are you doing here then?

We need to talk. What did you think of yesterday?

If you wanted information, you do n't need to do the same.

You are really treacherous.

You have nothing to say ?

And.

You are the best thing that ever happened to me ...

in all my life.

The trunk is too small, in the new models.

Doc, how are you? Sit down, have a drink.

- I know him ? - Knew, you mean.

Dorso, take a walk, Doc and I have to talk.

What can I do for you ?

Joe...

I want the bank.

We said everything on the phone.

You're wrong.

For 60 million instead of 3? Are you sure ?

Joe...

You have all the cards in your hand.

Don't go to bed.

You forget what is at stake.

Charlie Cook has a much bigger stake than I do.

If he wants that mine, I can't stop him.

I will get rich, and enjoy it.

Ah yes ? And what do I do?

Keep working for me.

Sorry, Joe, I can't.

What do you want, then?

I told you, the bank.

Forget it, Doc. It's finish. Morto.

Not at all.

Not yet.

But it will be.

Soon.

Have you lost your mind?

All I want is a little time.

Time to raise $ 60 million.

You better go.

Not before winning the case.

One week.

- You have a week. - This is not enough.

You won't have more.

Look at me, Joe.

One week is not enough.

Look at me, you.

Take a good look at me.

You won't have another minute.

Very good.

At one condition.

Let there be only your hand, in this pouch.

Show me.

Okay. In a week, you owe me $ 60 million.

No matter how.

- Amazing. - It's incredible.

What do we do ?

Agha sent someone to guide us.

- Pearls ? - No thanks.

Fine, follow me.

- What? - We follow her.

Follow me.

On la suit ?

- Hello. - Mr. Firdausi is waiting for us.

Go for it.

- Hello. - Hello, Shireen.

Agha is waiting for you. He is getting impatient. Come.

You are wonderful, as always.

Damn ... there it is.

Doc! Gianfranco! What do you think ?

I just shipped a shipment.

We only have 75 tonnes at the moment.

Only 75 tons.

That's right. It equates to $ 12 million.

You know what ? At one point,

I wasn't quite sure

that there was...

That there was silver ore?

Indeed.

Believe me,

this is just a very small sample.

There are hundreds of millions more, where it came from.

This is a good thing. We need $ 60 million

by Wednesday.

- 60 million? - Yes, 60.

We have to give you 60 million?

No, lend us.

We would give them to you, if we had them!

But this is not the case.

- Hundreds of millions. - Yes, in 2 or 3 years.

But not by next Wednesday.

12 million is all we have.

Well...

Too bad.

Why ?

Because...

I want the loan to be repaid.

The 20 million.

But we don't have them.

I understood well.

Are you taking the mine from us?

Is that right, Gianfranco?

He has to.

- They forced him. - I see.

You heard ?

We take everything you have.

You could at least get angry!

Agha...

You have to tell him.

What?

You can't take the mine.

Of course yes. According to our agreement,

without refund,

is saisit la mine.

There is no mine.

What?

What did you say ?

There is no silver mine!

Of course yes.

I saw it !

No you saw

what looked like a mine.

Your imagination took care of the rest.

There was absolutely nothing there!

Not even a mine shaft!

That does not make any sense !

Where does all this money come from, then?

- From India! - From India?

The point is, the Firdausi are professional smugglers,

on a very large scale.

We bring tons of silver trinkets from India

- and then we make ingots out of it. - Smugglers?

After oil, it is the most widespread activity in the Gulf.

Gold, watches, cattle, and even slaves.

We just added the money to the list.

For such a business, we needed your capital.

Why invent a mine?

Which bank would have agreed to finance an operation

contraband?

So we invented a mine.

There should be a mine somewhere in Susa.

It's written in the Bible.

But it is not.

I trusted you!

You too !

We promised you money and we found it!

But there is no mine!

What difference does it make?

That does not make any sense !

Charlie Cook bought a bank for $ 60 million

which is worth 10,

because he believes there is a mine.

If I tell her she doesn't exist

he will retract and Joe Fiore will kill me!

If I don't tell him, the deal will be done,

and I will lose the bank!

Nevertheless...

There is money.

But not mine.

It might work.

If we calculate our shot correctly.

I have to go to London.

I'll drop you off at the airport.

Thank you.

Doc !

We lied,

but we neither cheated nor stole.

It's better than nothing.

Are you coming, John?

No later. Go yourself.

Doc...

Good luck.

Gianfranco, please!

Yeah, go ahead, tell me another lie.

You take me for a fool, after all.

- Listen, Gianfranco. - Why didn't you tell me?

Why ? That man...

He's the only friend I've ever had in my life.

The only.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why ?

Would you have played the game?

Non.

That's why.

You trail.

- Do you want to stay for dinner? - Yes.

With pleasure.

Hello, gentlemen. We are proud

that you have chosen us to finalize this transaction.

Ah, here's the sherry.

I'll take a Pepsi.

If I understood correctly,

the Californian bank buys the Swiss bank.

I have here the audit report written by Mr. ... David ...

Luckman.

Do you recognize that it is

a prerequisite for the Swiss bank?

- Indeed. - Yes.

Is the seller ready to transfer his shares?

Is the buyer satisfied?

Yes.

Is the buyer ready to pay the full amount?

Yes.

A bank check.

From $ 60 million ...

and zero cents.

Is the seller satisfied?

Yes.

The documents being exchanged,

the sale is confirmed.

- You can shake hands. - Is it necessary?

- Sorry ? - Is it compulsory?

No, but it is the custom in this kind of case.

I don't shake hands with thugs. Let's go.

Donald ?

You forget the shares.

You should be out of our bank by Monday.

Or Tuesday.

I had never witnessed such distressing behavior!

I have to thank you, Donald.

You did an absolutely amazing job .

Thank you sir.

I think you will become

the youngest board member in the history of the bank.

Your report is a true masterpiece.

This story of barrels of oil ...

Wonderful! Was that your idea?

Well, yes, sir.

It was well thought out.

I was afraid you wouldn't like it.

Nonsense.

In banking, you have to be as creative as ...

I understand.

You've never seen me negotiate before, have you?

- Well. - Watch and listen.

You will learn something.

I'll take the price up to 80 million,

take it or leave it.

That's it, Mr. Cook.

$ 80 million.

Take it or leave it.

Well, I'll leave it.

You are not serious, Mr. Cook.

Oh, yes.

We talked about $ 60 million, right?

Maybe but...

Well in this case, the subject is closed.

Come on, no need to get carried away.

Let's say $ 75 million.

Let's say goodbye, Mr. Foreman.

Don't let go, sir.

You're bluffing, Cook!

You need this money mine!

What a silver mine?

What is he doing here? I thought he was offside!

Dr Fletcher kindly gave me some fascinating information.

There is no silver mine. There never was.

Mr. Cook, is that a joke?

I'm not kidding with money, Mr. Foreman.

It's a joke, isn't it? It has to be!

I'm afraid not, my dear.

We have done all the checks.

Wait, I spent $ 60 million!

Would you like to stop?

Where are you going ?

One kilometer after each meal.

- It's good for traffic. - Did you hear me?

I wasted $ 60 million.

Not necessarily. Do you have insurance?

Of course. Is not it ?

Yes, you will have $ 50 million in the event of fraud.

- Are you sure ? - Sure.

It is indeed a fraud. The mine does not exist!

What mine? You should take the time to read your report.

No silver mine is mentioned there.

Do not worry. We're not talking about a silver mine

but barrels of oil and there is none either.

- Is that still a fraud? - Of course.

You got $ 50 million back.

You are missing 10.

Only 10, right?

Listen, so that no one loses,

I'll give you that $ 10 million myself .

- How will you get them? - Thanks to Mr. Cook.

Thanks to whom ?

To keep me from flooding the market with all this money.

What money ? There are not any !

There is no mine, but there is plenty of money.

10 million, and I will ensure that the Firdausi

deal only with you.

This will prevent the collapse of the world market.

Alright, very good.

You will have your 10 million.

You heard ? We are even.

I do not understand. Are you going to give me $ 10 million?

Indeed. And in return, I want to get my bank back.

10 million is a good price.

Take it, if you like!

Well, are we all in agreement, then ?

I'm afraid there is a little problem, sir.

What do you mean, Donald?

Someone's gonna have to go to jail.

- Are you sure ? - Sure, sir.

For this fraud,

the insurance company will seek legal action.

Someone's gonna have to go to jail.

Well...

It remains to be seen ... who will take the blame.

The guilty.

If there is fraud,

there is a culprit.

I like his way of thinking.

Therefore...

Who will be found guilty?

Whoever wrote the report, obviously.

Congratulations. You made the right choice.

She got married to me. You have the bank.

Alberto, say hello to your daddy when you get back to Las Vegas.

We're going to New York. We found a great deal.

Yes, a legal matter. Charlie Cook made me an offer.

Besides that, racketeering is no match for it.

Will you come and see us in Iran?

Of course. You will sell me another silver mine.

Oh by the way ...

It's strange your brother didn't come to the wedding, right?

You always knew that, didn't you?

Of course.

- Who was it ? - An actor.

- And not a very good one. - The poor.

He got caught up in the game and he's sure the money is there.

- It's written in the Bible. - You didn't need him.

Would you have loaned $ 20 million to a woman?

No, you're right, you needed him.

- Bye, Doc. - See you soon, princess.

I will miss you, Excellency.

- Good luck with the contraband. - It's import-export.

Completely legal.

Come on, Doc!

Did you lose something?

Will you tell me what you're doing here?

Donald's conviction has been appealed . Three years is too much.

What happened ?

The judge said that in Switzerland this crime is unforgivable.

It's not fair, he was just obeying orders.

Where did they send it?

In a prison outside of town.

- How does he take it? - Pretty good.

He wants to make a book out of it and earn a fortune.

- Are you going to leave him? - No.

I promised him to find accommodation near the prison.

He is lucky.

We said everything, then.

Yes.

Goodbye.

You didn't say goodbye.

You live near the prison, don't you?

Indeed. Mounted.

END

Adaptation: Sophie Bailly

Subtitling: VDM