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AGENT NUMBER ONE

Over the march!

Down!

Spring 1941.

Hitler has conquered Europe.

The war with the USSR has not yet started.

England is coping with air raids.

There is fighting in North Africa,

where there are Poles from various parts...

forming the Carpathian Brigade which is soon to go into battle.

At ease!

Jerzy Ivanov, engineer.

Son of Vladimir Ivanov, right?

Polish mother...

- Are you Russian? - I'm not.

Polish citizen since 1935. I've got a passport.

One never knows with passports in wartime.

What do you mean?

Your passport isn't valid now.

Have a look.

It was valid till February 1941.

What's the date today?

- The Consulate wouldn't extend it. - Really?

Why?

They wanted to keep me in Athens.

I was on the evacuation committee.

Here is my certificate.

Tell me one thing...

But you left Greece aboard the Polish boat "Warsaw"...

without a valid passport?

The English helped me, particularly...

Who exactly?

Commander Bolby from 33 Advance Force.

- Why? - I don't know.

He liked me, I helped him in Salonica.

How?

I know several languages. English, Greek...

To sum it up...

A Russian father, Polish citizenship recent, can't be checked.

Passport isn't valid, uncertain contacts with the Consulate.

Any military documents?

No.

All this is much too vague.

There's war going on.

Let's do it like this.

I'll leave you in the replacement camp,

to wait for a decision.

What decision?

I came here to fight.

Want to be confined to quarters again?

Your mess-tin is filthy.

They're going to Tobruk, what about us?

We'll clean boots and squash scorpions.

If only I'd known earlier...

You're too impatient.

I'm a doctor specialized in general surgery,

and all I do is dig latrines here.

Ivanov!

Ivanov, and all of you!

There's a truck of food to be unloaded.

Report to the Commander.

Some Englishmen from Alexandria to see you.

- Whisky, Cognac? - A little water please.

Water?

Oh, I forgot you are a sportsman.

In 1938, in Antwerp... You won the world swimming championship.

That's true.

You've lost some weight, Ivanov.

I've lost my appetite.

Any trouble?

Yes, trouble in joining the Army.

You had difficulties in Greece, too.

Half Polish, half Russian brought up by a Greek stepfather.

I've been trying to enlist for two years.

I know you haven't any assignment so far.

Do you want to fight very much?

You don't have to ask a Pole that.

He's on the line?

Decoding the message.

It's an R/T today.

His cryptonym is "Charlie".

- Our best agent in the area. - Which area?

The Athens.

We left a lot of material for him.

We don't let him do big intelligence or sabotage actions.

Nor has he any contacts with the Greek underground.

Contacts lead to fiasco.

Charlie must be kept intact.

Why?

To help those we send there.

He's going over to R/T.

Give me the results of the last races at Epsom.

We've sunk the "Bismarck". She was spotted by your countrymen.

Polish battleship opened fire first.

What about me?

War is waged everywhere.

You shouldn't care where you're stationed...

It's about the uniform.

People without uniforms can do a lot too.

Even without Polish ones.

I'll be honest with you.

Our intelligence needs people. We want to set up a ring in Greece.

We need fit, intelligent men

who speak Greek perfectly.

We're training several in our intelligence-centre.

Jujitsu, boxing, shooting,

radiotelegraphy, use of explosives.

In a few months...

we'll get them over to Greece.

I'll be honest, too.

You didn't have to prove you're English.

It wasn't easy for me to get my citizenship.

If I can't fight in Poland,

I'd rather be a soldier in the Brigade than your Agent Number One.

But you're not a soldier and won't be for some time.

What do you mean?

I'm being realistic.

You'll be more useful in Greece than here.

Number One has left the ship off Marathon.

The other seven men landed earlier.

If we don't hear from them in 7 days, get the next group ready to leave.

In April 1941

the German and Italian armies

drove the Greek and British forces

out of Macedonia, Thessaly, Peloponnesus

and the island of Crete.

Greece shared the fate of many European countries.

There was a food shortage in Athens.

During six months of occupation

nearly 40000 people died there.

Terror and fear reigned.

On October 13th, 1941

Jerzy Ivanov arrived in Athens.

- I'm looking for Mr. Fortis. - What for?

- I'd like to see Mrs. Fortis. - He hasn't got a wife.

What do you mean?

Marianna. She's Polish.

Oh, that's Dimitrios' wife. He's Mr. Fortis' brother.

- Exactly. - They don't live here now.

- Where then? - No clue.

You'd better inquire at Benaki Street.

- What do you want? - Hello, Marianna.

Irek!

Oh my God, Irek!

Am I supposed to help you?

If you'd care to.

I have nobody here, and I can't go to Salonica.

Your mother is waiting for you.

I can't even write to her.

Now I'm Nicolas Tsenoglu, from Crete.

Afraid?

I am...

Of course I am, but...

you know...

"Poland is not lost as long as we live".

- Who's this? - My cousin Eli, you can trust her.

Nobody knows about this entrance.

You can sleep safely here.

- Where are your things? - Hidden.

I must connect up the transmitter.

I'll do it, I know how.

My first husband was a jockey, only cared about horses.

This one is a butcher, only cares about sheep.

I'll need more of these.

My Fortises will take care of that. They haven't got much to do now.

You see...

A Greek thinks first and moves afterwards.

I'm still thinking.

I'm ashamed of you, Dimitrios. Can't you think quicker?

Go to Fortis and Savopolous.

Savopolous has a travel agency.

He can give you all the information you need.

Be sure to be back before the curfew!

What do you need?

Contacts, information...

and a few boys who like fireworks.

The Greeks are brave, but they don't like bangs.

Look out! Germans!

- Where are you staying? - At Dimitrios' place.

That's bad.

Why? My wife is...

Your wife is Polish and he's Polish.

It might look suspicious.

It's better at my place.

Centre of the city, you've got an old housekeeper, patients.

That's bad too.

- Apostolidas. - Who's that?

A butcher. He works for my brother.

Known him for 12 years.

- A patriot? - Indeed.

I wonder how much.

- I've got some money. - That's good.

A well-fed patriot is braver.

Careful!

I've got the results of the Epsom races for you.

Excuse me?

So you are...

Yes.

Be careful, it is easy to get into a mess here.

I am.

How are you doing?

I'm fine, thank you.

I've found a friend from Warsaw here.

- Any contacts? - Of course.

Student organizations, former naval officers...

A few chaps from the police.

- Aren't you too fond of bravado? - We'll see about that.

I've warned you.

O.K. Charlie, I'm warned.

Yeah... Have you got through to Alexandria yet?

I'm bringing my radio tomorrow.

The Germans have got a lot of goniometric cars.

You must keep on changing places.

I've got plenty of them.

- What about information? - As much as I can code.

Where should I send your coder?

Benaki Street 40.

She'll be there tomorrow at four.

Whatever you need, let me know through her.

I'll need a lot of different toys.

- Get it? - A lot?

Plenty.

Please remember what I said about bravado.

You smile too much.

Gabriela Coronis.

- So you're studying chemistry? - Yes.

And you sought contacts with the partisans?

You've done a short-wave course?

You know a lot about me.

The Greeks like to keep healthy.

Caution helps them do it.

Savopolous.

- Doctor Fortis. - Marianna.

Fortis the Second, the lesser.

- That remains to be seen. - He cuts up people, I cut sheep.

Irek!

Gabriela Coronis, our coder.

Number One is giving anti-aircraft gun positions.

Transmit it to the Air Force Command.

- The route of a German convoy. - He must change his location.

The place of rebuilt fuel tanks.

They're taking our bearing. Three cars, almost outside the house.

Damn it!

Marianna, Eli, get out.

Send message in international code: 20 minutes' break.

Everyone can decipher it.

They'll decipher it, wait, and we'll disappear.

- But the radio? - We'll take it later.

If they find it, I'll get another one from Charlie.

What are you doing?

Hurry!

Good morning.

I've got some olive oil in Pireus, could you bring it?

Go away!

No.

- I'll pay well. - Go away!

You should be locked up in an asylum.

- I'll be back late, leave me some food. - Is fish okay?

- Sure. - It'll be beans.

Mr. Apostolidas...

you're a good landlord.

This is for the first month and this is a bonus.

- For what? - Because you don't snore.

You ought to add something...

For what?

For my not saying anything when you snore.

All right, I'll pay.

Yorgos!

You're thinner, Pandos, but bright-eyed.

- How did you find me? - I saw you, so I hung around here...

- You live in Athens? - There's hunger now in Salonica.

- Have you seen my mother? - Haven't you?

- Well, for the time being... - What?

Germany and Italy have declared war on the U.S.A.!

- I haven't seen her yet. - Wait a minute...

How did you get back from Africa?

It's a long story.

- Where are you living? - Evridamandos 20.

Close to the Ford Factory.

I'll drop in for a chat about our school-days.

I must be off now. So long.

You must?

- Don't forget your school-mate. - I won't. Bye!

So you don't remember anything?

He won't talk.

You can't sleep at home.

- He won't give us away. - Are you sure?

I am sure.

- But... - But what?

Who else knew where you live?

Nobody - only the three of us and Gabriela.

Then somebody saw and followed you.

We were school-mates for ten years. He's my friend!

Strange things happen during a war.

Some people don't believe we'll win.

The Germans are close to Moscow.

It's not too good in Africa, either.

Eli, give me some paper and an envelope.

What are you doing?

I have to be sure.

I'll ask him to meet me.

I'll be back for you soon, then we can go for a walk.

If anything happens...

Gabriela must inform Alexandria.

Wait here.

Pandos!

Yorgos!

Hands up, Ivanov!

You're not a Polish swine...

nor a dirty Greek.

So who are you?

Bend over this stool...

and get acquainted with this gadget.

This'll help you talk.

Courage, Ivanov!

Come on!

They beat you?

Don't be afraid to speak, I'm a Pole.

I know you are too.

I heard you shouting.

- Me? - You.

You're mistaken.

Am I?

I don't think so.

Well, perhaps...

My name is Belinski.

- What was your racket? - Coffee.

Mine was olive oil.

I was coming back yesterday afternoon...

Well, have a rest, we'll talk later.

I'll help you.

I've already rested.

I'm not talkative, Mr...

What's your name?

Belinski.

Why are you laughing, Mr. Belinski?

Belinski!

- Olive oil? - Yes.

Don't deal with just anybody.

Look for me when you get out. Hans Marbolla.

Will you remember?

I will.

We may think of something.

I already have.

How did you do it?

I took it off. I learnt it in Egypt.

- The transmitter? - Safe.

We must contact Alexandria.

The Germans have your photo.

They're looking for you all over Greece.

- What about your landlord? - Apostolidas.

You think he'll hold his tongue?

Under the circumstances you should...

What?

You think so too?

I don't know.

- Have you destroyed the codes? - No.

We'll wait till dark.

Where's the transmitter?

Alright.

Is the Captain here?

Papadaki, Captain of the Royal Navy.

- Mastopulos. - Senior mechanic of the Royal Navy.

We're both carrying fish now.

- Have you got guns? - Guns?

Try to get a pistol by tomorrow.

- Alright. - What is your plan?

We must be ready for anything.

- Where's the transmitter? - There.

- I think... - Pardon?

No, nothing.

Wait a moment.

- Is it really necessary? - Yes.

I see.

Guard the cutter.

Don't worry, just transmit...

Two of us dying of fear is enough.

Get the codes ready.

They're on to him.

Tell him he's got to come back.

I give him five minutes to decode the order and reply.

They've ordered you back.

Go back? What about the promises of the English?

If I have to go back, it won't be to them.

- Have they finished? - Yes.

- And? - It's alright.

Did they call him back?

Yes.

Well?

He's staying.

He's tough, a fine boy!

I'd rather he did it on another cutter.

Can't hide him anywhere else for the time being.

Better try, and find another place.

I want to live and see the end of this war.

I'll help you.

- Jerzy! - What is it?

How long is it going to last?

Don't you understand?

There's a place on this earth...

But you hardly know that country.

If you knew my mother...

You'd understand it all.

Going now?

Yes, but I'll come earlier tomorrow.

What did you tell them?

They do it with tongs.

What did you tell them?

That I don't know him.

That I took him in for the money, so as not to starve.

Was that enough?

But you didn't sign anything?

What did you sign?

A paper.

What paper?

A commitment to look for him.

They told me if I found him, I wouldn't starve.

They promised me a lot of money.

Want to sell him?

No - but I've nothing to live on.

You won't starve as long as we have anything left.

- I had to dissolve our ring. - What now?

I had to stop the communications, close the contact points...

and you must disappear.

Disappear?

- Absolutely not! - You have to...

The cutter will take you to a safe place.

If Apostolidas doesn't talk...

We'll start everything again.

The cutter...

I have my own hideout.

There's no other way, really.

Unless you give orders for Apostolidas to be...

I'll never do that.

I said you smiled too much.

Brother No. 1, someone to see you.

From Athens?

Be patient, we're in a holy place.

We wanted to be sure they'd lost track of you.

It's exasperating!

Silent monks and that Englishman's communiqués!

You're coming back, aren't you?

Have you got news from Salonica? How's mother?

I don't know.

Do you know this herb?

It eases pain.

Second floor, name is Stratos.

Former policeman.

How long must we wait?

He's coming through...

I'm ready.

We're glad you're at work again.

We're in trouble.

Start the fireworks if you can.

- It's Hitler's birthday today. - Just the right occasion.

Must you do it yourself?

I'm a good swimmer.

- We'll wait here. - No way, it'd be dangerous.

A little present.

Run!

Doctor...

Call a briefing of group leaders.

In the usual place.

I'll try. I might make it.

The Germans supply Rommel through Greece.

They assemble aircraft engines here, too.

We must paralyse German transport

to help the English in Africa.

I've got two men from each group.

Each of you will get combat equipment.

I must know the location of ships.

Who is from the factory?

Me.

So you assemble aircraft engines?

Yes, sir.

Every third engine must have a "bean" in its crank-case.

What's that?

It causes the decomposition of the oil.

- Where shall we get them? - From me.

Good.

And this is for feeding locomotives.

There are Greeks working on some of them...

It doesn't explode, just destroys the boilers.

We'll try.

It's a tried and tested way.

We'll try.

Now the machine depots and ammunition dumps.

No news from our Salonica transmitter.

Send someone there.

Contact: Hotel "Mediterrane" the barmaid Calliope.

It's urgent. Good luck!

Who shall we send there?

- Have you found Pandos? - No.

- What about Apostolidas? - He's ferreting, but found nothing.

So who's going to Salonica?

No!

I'll go.

Be reasonable.

I don't understand.

He wants to go to Salonica?

"New Europe", the latest news!

An offensive in Libya!

Fighting near Tobruk!

Yesterday the English bombed the Salonica airfield.

You've been there.

Who's patrolling the coast?

The Carabinieri, it's the Italian zone.

Three tons of ammunition and three Germans on each barge.

They're going to Africa.

We must see they don't go.

The English are forgiving.

They've spotted us, let's sing.

Get ready.

What's all this noise about?

We Greeks like singing.

Is it forbidden?

Get out of here!

What about water?

We're taking fresh water.

For whom?

For Condopulos.

- You, Greek, do you know him? - No!

Your papers.

Don't stand there, help us!

- Here. - What's inside?

None of your business. The fuse?

- Here. - Can they see us?

I don't think so.

- Got the rope to block the helm? - Yes.

Jump in!

Push off now.

We caught him escaping.

I'd like to talk to you alone.

Dismissed!

You're not an Englishman!

You're Ivanov!

Your photos are all over Greece!

They've raised the price on your head because of the fireworks.

Ivanov...

Tell me please why are you doing it?

Will you give me back my pistol?

You're lucky to have chanced on me.

Better hide yourself in some hole

and stay there till the end of the war.

Everybody knows your face here.

Are you going to Athens?

A Greek friend of mine always says:

The less you know the better you sleep.

I wish you more restful nights.

Thank you. Likewise.

Don't show yourself again In New Phaleron.

Is that the factory?

Yes. Now don't take it into the water with you.

Where did you get it from?

Who supplied you with this?

Was it this man?

Do you recognize him?

You don't know him? You never saw him?

No!

You still don't recognize him?

Do you work in the factory?

- I do. - Were you on the night-shift tonight?

- I was. - Move.

Were you looking for Ivanov?

You wouldn't betray a Greek, but he's a stranger...

- Let me go! - Don't be childish!

Never again, I swear!

Come.

Don't get upset, I'll be back right away.

I must inform Alexandria.

About him?

About the disaster. Three planes with the motors fell to the sea.

Whoever had contacts with groups must leave the city.

You go too, they're on to us here.

Contact through Marianna.

Apostolidas must disappear from Athens.

He won't talk.

If you see any Germans, shoot.

- You're thinking that... - I've stopped thinking.

You can't do more than you can...

Oh yes, you can.

- He's not in very good shape. - Can you blame him? What about you?

I was never myself.

Code this: we have difficulties.

New Phaleron ring exposed.

Lot of other arrests.

No funds for further action.

We need money.

Money has been sent by courier.

Travelling under the name of Keti Loghotetti.

She'll report to one of your points soon.

Congratulations on New Phaleron.

About 600 aircraft have been destroyed.

We've put in Agent Number One

for the highest decoration.

Intensify sabotage action to maximum.

It is essential for the front line.

What with?

Code...

No contacts with Charlie for a month.

We're short of explosives.

When the money comes...

I'll try to buy some from the Italians.

We can't afford it now.

Our situation is difficult too.

Rommel has split up our forces.

We're retreating.

Literally everything you can destroy counts.

Waiting for your message Tuesday.

I have some dynamite.

I can bring it if you want me to.

Stratos must find the Loghotetti woman.

There are arrest warrants plastered everywhere.

A uniform isn't enough. You'd have to change your face.

- Where did you get it? - Borrowed it from a laundry.

This is pure madness.

What time is it?

Six ten.

Right.

Papadaki and Mastopulos will be there directly.

So what? Think about it.

There are big fuel tanks by the airfield.

Imagine what a big bang it would make.

The envelope.

Alright.

I'm not sure.

- What? - It's not even risk any more.

You're going to certain death.

Think about it.

A lot of people are these days.

In France, in Holland, here, in Poland.

To end this war at last.

But I'll be back, doctor.

May I have the draft?

Number One, your further activity is impossible.

You are recalled.

Wait for a submarine where you landed.

Until the situation at the front doesn't change

can't give you the exact date now.

If you can't wait

you can go to Turkey using the money we sent.

I order you to stop all activity.

- To Turkey? - And then to Poland.

How?

- With the money. - What money?

From Loghotetti.

But the money never got here.

Didn't Stratos find the woman?

Germans! They've got our bearing!

There was one, now there are three.

They probably only know that you

transmit on Tuesdays somewhere around here.

They'll wait for you to transmit next week.

I won't.

Some were arrested, others are afraid.

I'm afraid too.

I've got a nice wife, I love her.

But I'll take you to my place.

Remember: 5a Kiuches Street.

What about the transmitter?

I'll bring it. They know you here.

I told our neighbours that our cousin Andreas from Andros has arrived.

- Will you remember that? - Of course.

Andreas Papadaki from the island of Andros.

Don't worry about that money.

Eat now.

I've found her.

Who's there?

Open the door, Miss Loghotetti.

What is it?

This is Number One.

Why didn't you report to us?

Why?

Nerves, too many cigarettes...

and alcohol.

The money, please.

When and where?

What do you mean? Haven't you got it here?

Can I keep five million in a room without even a door chain?

- Five million... - When can you bring it?

- Tomorrow. - Here?

If you like, yes.

You must come here for sure.

Alright.

Commander Bolby spoke very well of you.

He said you're worth more than a division with artillery.

Come here the day after tomorrow at three.

You'll be in Turkey soon.

There's a skipper who will take you to Smyrna.

Give him a million here, two there.

I wanted to leave you more than that.

It doesn't matter, you're sailing tomorrow. Alright?

- Is that alright? - Yes.

It's almost three o'clock.

Who are you looking for?

The lady.

She's left.

- When? - This morning.

Stratos has got her!

I made it.

So you wanted to give us the slip again, did you?

When did you get the idea, in Egypt?

Read the papers and look at the map.

In six months the Germans will win this war

but your hero won't live to see it!

They're offering 20 million for him.

Someone is bound to be tempted.

And if someone informs against him tonight?

Who's going to count those lovely, new banknotes tomorrow?

You're clever.

Wait a minute.

We'll split it fifty-fifty...

and pretend we don't know each other.

It's not a bad idea.

But I have a better one.

What if I haven't got the money?

How much is there here?

Five.

Shall I count them?

4200. I've spent 800.

Shall I look for it?

Go on!

So you'll be gone tomorrow.

Smooth sailing.

It's a motor cutter.

Come and see me after the war.

I certainly will.

It won't take long.

It won't.

Take this letter.

To Salonica?

I've written to mother.

- Will you send it tomorrow? - Yes.

Hide the transmitter, it may be useful.

We'll wait for you.

- I'll see you off. - Only to the gate.

Andreas!

Is this him?

Lieutenant, sir!

This is a terrible mistake!

Lieutenant, sir!

Never do that again!

Ivanov!

Bishop Damaskinos has been allowed to see you.

Will you talk?

Yes.

You have three minutes.

Irek - that's what your friends call you.

We managed to delay the execution

of Marianna, Savopoulos and Dr. Fortis.

The rest depends on one thing.

What thing, Father?

The Germans agree to exchange you for one of their generals.

What do you mean, me? And the others?

After the exchange we shall solicit for a retrial.

I won't leave here without them.

It's the only chance for you and for them.

Do the English know about it?

Your transmitter wasn't destroyed.

We'll communicate these conditions to Alexandria today.

We turn the case over to London.

We turn the case over to London.

Hurry up.

I've sinned, Father, but I did my duty.

I know, my son.

God will forgive your sins.

Can you give me a moment alone?

I can't confess in the presence of others.

Father...

They won't see us there.

What good will it do you, my son?

I learnt this trick in Egypt.

Don't worry about me.

There's not much time left.

I'll manage.

My son, look...

Open your heart to God.

I'm ready, Father.

I'm...

I'm still hoping.

The High Command of the German Army

has rejected your plea for pardon.

The sentence will be carried out this morning.

Prepare yourselves to exit the prison in an hour.

Unlace your shoes.

I'll tell you when.

Get inside!

- Did you lace them tight? - Yes.

Quickly!

May God help you.

Look! Blood!