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Esmeralda.

Esmeralda. Are you crazy?

Out of the way, you!

'The Silkworm'

Irv reference to your request for payment, Full stop.

My client apologies for the delay...

And we assure you the balance will be paid by September.

Full stop. New line...

We're sure you will allow Miss. Amadie...

...this brief delay.

Please accept our... Etc, etc..

Let's move on to that loan-shark Michelangelo.

I have the address here somewhere.

Dear Michelangelo...

In light of your request...

I suggest we arrange a meeting with ail of my Miss. Amadier creditors.

As you're well aware...

The L'Emeraud nightclub, and the villa in Castigliocello...

Where my client currently resides...

Are still in her possession.

I hope this puts you at ease.

Please let me know immediately if you agree with my proposal

Get her to sign the cheque.

Sign it.

230,000

How much is left in the account? Some change.

Who is that boy? - Who?

I don't know, I've seen him in town a few times.

Be honest, Esmeralda, are you already searching for my replacement?

Anyway, he's too young for you. - Didier...

Would you do me the courtesy of removing your irritating presence from my house...

By, shall we say... Tomorrow?

Because of what happened this morning? 'No...

Not because of what happened...

But because of how you did it.

I don't have anymore money. It's not much...

I'm not asking for a lot.

I won't ask for anymore. For a while, at least.

Don't make me beg. 'I can't, Yvonne... I can't.

You do realise that my bills must be paid by tomorrow.

We'll discuss it again this afternoon.

And you... What are you still doing here?

Don't fool around. 'I sent you away.

Esmeralda.

It's over.

I've granted Ms. Amadier all the credit at my disposal...

I can't wait anymore, I want to be paid immediately.

Lawyer, we're not questioning anyone's honesty here...

But we think Ms. Amadier is involved in an activity that isn't suitable for her.

Perhaps she's been a little frivolous.

Stop going round in circles. I can't waste anymore time.

These are my invoices, for a total of 14,300,000...

I think I've been patient enough...

But I can't wait any hunger. I want it within three days...

Or we'll take it to court. three days!

Hurry up and get dressed. She’ll back any minute.

I discovered something...

You may not like me...

A great singer. The glory of France...

But she demands more from her staff than the salary she pays them.

This gold watch. Quite an expensive gift...

But hard-earned. Hard-earned, yes!

Earned with sweat from your brow! - Call it what you want.

Marcelle, I want what's due to me. In cash, right away...

Severance pay and salary. - And how much would that be?

250,000 times three, makes exactly 750,000.

Would 400,000 suffice? - And the severance pay?

400,000 in total. I'll give it to you personally...

And you’ll sign a declaration that you're not due anymore from Ms. Amadier.

Evidently, you don't know me very well...

I'm not the type to be kicked around by a singer in the twilight of her career.

I know very well what you’re like, Mr. Fitzmore.

No, Rafaelle, I have to see my sister. - A new excuse every clay.

I haven't seen you all week. - Don't start that again.

We'll be together tomorrow. I have to go, bye.

That's not all, let's talk about 1968...

The year in which, if I'm not mistaken, an elderly British millionaire...

reported his young secretary for extortion.

The name was different, but it was your photo in the papers, Mr. Fitzmore.

Shall I continue? - No, thank you, I've heard enough.

Hello. Marla?

Can you come and get me?

Stop asking questions.

Are you coming or not? I'll see you in ten minutes.

Okay, I lost this time.

Don't kid yourself, it always ends badly for you...

A blackmailer has to be smart...

But you're lacking in every detail.

You're right. I'm not smart enough.

Perhaps I need someone.

Explain something to me...

What does Esmeralda know about me? Did you tell her?

No, I didn't want to give her more to worry about.

You're very smart, Marcelle. - What does that mean?

Go away. 'You don't fool me.

There's more to you than meets the eye“.

As you say, I may not be so smart...

But women, I know them like... - I told you to leave.

We'll be rich. You and me, together.

What do you say?

You and me, together, we could squeeze every last cent out of Esmeralda.

And what Esmeralda can't have anymore...

You can enjoy it, Marcel, as compensation.

You have such beautiful hair.

When can I have the 400,000, at least? - you'll have it tomorrow.

Pour me a drink. Wes, madam.

You're still here.

Don't worry, I'll deprive you of the pleasure of my company right away.

Gin and tonic? - A lot of gin, thank you.

Did Esmeralda say when she'd return?

You know how it is when creditors and lawyers get together.

It's a mystery to me how she got into all this trouble.

It's no mystery when someone spends money so frivolously...

And when you surround yourself with so many leeches.

You're right, Marcelle.

I'm leaving. Are you happy?

Have you already found your next victim?

I hope so, otherwise you'll have to work for a living.

No, no... I'm going on holiday for a few days.

I think I've earned a months rest on the riviera.

That's a great idea...

The riviera is ideal for people in your line of work...

They're very successful there. Good luck.

Why don't you do what I do? I always get out at the right time.

...and if I don't pay within three days I'll be declared bankrupt.

And it also appears that...

It appears we're not talking about a simple bankruptcy...

But rather a.“ How did they put it?

Fraudulent bankruptcy.

In other words, a criminal trial, then prison.

But what do these debts amount to' 100,000,000.

How the hell will you find that amount in three days?

There's only one way, my emeralds.

My famous emeralds, the fruits of my entire career...

Reminders of my entire life.

I collected them from the bank this morning, you can take them with you.

They're in the safe, Planget.

But, can't you... - Yes! The jewelery.

Why do you think they've put my back against the wall?

Because they know I have that jewelery.

Otherwise they would have granted me more time.

Please, I'd like to be alone.

I'll come for the jewelery tomorrow, leave them in the safe tonight.

Goodnight.

Cartier, 1962...

The year you released your second album, remember?

62'... We had just returned from the United States.

What a time.

Esmeralda’s triumphant success has no precedence...

In one week, the king of tinned meat...

Sent you orchids worth half a million dollars.

I still remember the headlines.

Do you remember when I bought them? - In 1963, in Venice.

Do you remember Alberto? - How could I forget...

He was crazy about you.

These earrings were for your farewell show.

A gift from Robert, my records sold out in 24 hours...

And everyone was singing my song.

And then...

Goodbye stage. Goodbye fame.

That's enough. I never want to see them again.

Are you staying in tonight? - I wouldn't dream of it!

If these are my last days in my nightclub then I want to enjoy them to the end...

And tonight I want to be more than splendid!

Marcelle, put some champagne on ice.

Kruger or Don Perignon? - Don't be like that...

Life is marvelous, life goes on, my dear...

Esmeralda will never surrender.

Make it a bottle of Boulanger.

Can I go? - Of course, my dear.

Any post?

Some postcards, but nothing from your brother.

Thank you.

Don't worry, your brother's young, he's probably with some woman.

Thanks anyway. - Good evening.

Good evening, Father. - Good evening.

Sorry to disturb, madam... - Who are you? How did you get in?

What do you want? - One question at a time!

But don't worry, I'm not a thief'

Leave immediately. - At least let me explain.

First, my name's Costas Mikaelis, born in Greece...

I'm twenty two years old, from a good family...

Medical student. Here for a short vacation...

But the most important thing, lady, I'm your neighbour...

Yes, I live in that little house clown by the sea...

How did I get in? The door was dosed, I knocked...

No one answered, so I took the liberty of coming in...

Please forgive me. - I didn't hear anything.

Why didn't you ring the bell? - I swear I didn't see it...

You believe me, don't you?

What do you want' 'An aspirin...

We got a terrible headache, and my car won't start.

Is it starting to have an effect? - I believe so, but it's not down the aspirin...

It's down to you, your perfume, Cartier.

What happened to your chin? - A stupid argument between friends...

They burnt my pullover, I got upset...

And it ended in a fist fight. - And you took them.

I'm afraid so... Won't you answer the phone?

I'm pretending not to hear it. Have a seat and tell me about yourself.

I don't have much to tell, just to give you an example...

I'm not used to drinking, I had a very strict upbringing...

Don't drink, don't smoke, go to bed early...

My mother's a strict lady.

I miss my mother, and my home.

What did you say your name was? - Costas.

Did you close the door, Costas? - No.

Go and close it. I don't want more neighbours stopping by.

Orders executed, colonel. - Do I look like a colonel?

I always reply like that to my mother when she gives me an order.

Funny. Very funny.

Well, for a Greek, you certainly behave like a colonel.

How old are you?

Is that the kind of question you ask a lady you've only known for half an hour?

Why not? I told you how old I am.

You really are a child.

My mother says a woman who hides her age isn't intelligent.

Your mother can think what she likes, but I'd rather change the subject.

How about this? You're very beautiful...

Very chic, and incredibly fascinating.

Much better! - My mother likes compliments as well.

Look, I've got nothing against your mother...

But if you mention her again I swear I'll start screaming!

I swear, she likes compliments as well. - Okay, okay, but enough of that...

No more.

It's a wonderful night, even if it is a little hot.

Perfect for a swim. - That would be great.

What would you say if...

Ms. Amadier? - No, she's not here.

End of the line! Get out.

Don't waste time. Maria come with me.

Listen to the music. Hurry up, Gianni.

Can I tell you something' - What?

You're the most beautiful woman I've ever met.

There's no champagne left. But don't worry...

Let's get some more.

It's in the fridge, over there.

Costas. Hurry up.

'Sensational robbery in the Horne of the celebrated singer Esmeralda Amadier'

'Safe broken into in Amadier home' 'Stolen jewellery insured for $800,000'

Have you seen this? - What is it?

Look, there's something there.

It's a towel, Brigadier.

I've been living in CastiglionceHo for almost ten years...

But I never imagined something like this could happen.

He seemed so respectable.

I mean I knew him, I'd see him everyday from my balcony...

He seemed so quiet. It's unbelievable.

He said he had a terrible headache, he wanted an aspirin.

We drank some champagne together, and then...

Then...

I went to my room, to get changed...

And, that boy... stayed in the lounge.

I finished drinking my champagne, and then...

And then... I don't remember anything else.

I woke up with a terrible headache this morning.

I noticed that my emerald necklace had gone missing immediately.

Iran to the lounge... The safe was open.

And all my jewellery had disappeared.

SO I called my lawyer.

That's everything.

As soon as I arrived I realised I was out of my depths...

So I called headquarters straight away.

How could that boy have known the jewellery would be here last night...

And not in the bank?

There are a thousand ways he could have found out.

Tell me one.

They obviously did their homework.

They could have followed Esmeralda, Miss. Amadier...

...when she went to the bank to collect the jewellery.

And you're not surprised the thief knew the combination the safe...

And he knew the door would be left: open last night.

That's your job, not mine. - Then let him speak.

Explain yourself, Inspector. - Certainly, madam...

Do you know the combination? - Yes, of course.

And I also knew the jewellery would be in the house last night.

And you, Mr. Planget?

I knew the jewellery was in the safe...

But I've never known the combination.

And your secretary? - Marcelle knows everything, naturally...

I have no secrets from her.

Marcelle is the last person I'd suspect.

That chap you fired last night, your former-secretary...

No. He doesn't know the combination.

But he knew the jewellery would be here.

No.

Why did you fire him?

I hadn't been satisfied with his work for some time.

Your secretary, has she been with you for a long time?

Yes. 'Why doesn't your secretary live with you?

She'd rather live with her brother in the village.

How old’s her brother?

22, 23...

I don't know exactly. - Do you know him?

No. - How come?

Marcelle has never introduced me. - Miss. Amadier...

Doesn't it seem strange that after so many years you haven't met her brother?

No, knowing Marcelle.

Shes very reserved.

Besides, he's not always here, he studies in Paris.

What is he studying? Medicine, I believe.

Okay. What do you say, lawyer?

At least we've achieved one result.

Yes? What would that be?

We know that everyone who frequents this house could be the thief's accomplice.

If I'm not mistaken, that's blood.

And that must be the glass with the sleeping pill.

And now, I suppose, lawyer Planget...

You're going to ask the insurance company to pay up.

I'll do it today. - If I were you I'd wait a few days.

Why'?

When the insurance company contacts me...

I'll be forced to advise them to wait, for now at least...

Before issuing any compensation.

What 'rs it, Ferraro?

I found this in the bathtub. - That's a bullet hole.

Yes, Inspector.

Miss. Amadier, is this your pullover?

But that's Costas' pullover.

Where did you find it? - It was hidden behind the bathtub...

There are also bloodstains on it, Miss Amadier.

1 Loki you, he also had a plaster on his chin because he'd been in a fight.

Did it also have this tear on the sleeve?

No, I don't think so.

And this?

That's the reason they argued, the burn mark.

I'm sorry, Miss. Amadier, this isn't a burn mark...

It's not a cigarette burn.

It's bullet hole produced by...

By a shot from a revolver.

And, if I'm not mistaken, the bullet hole is right on the heart.

You must believe me, Inspector, I'm worried as well.

And you insist you don't even have a photo of him? Does that seem normal?

That's how it is, Inspector. I don't see what's so strange'

Urgent, urgent, communication 745-SOX Interpol...

They're looking for Fitzmore Didier, I repeat, Fitzmore Didier...

Nationality, French.“

He has previous convictions in London and Paris...

Fingerprints, 73-9476. A photograph has been dispatched...

...from Interpol headquarters.

I'd be grateful if you were honest with me...

I'm not a journalist, I don't go looking for scandals.

What do you want to know?

[don't think the thing has much importance.“

But I don't think your relationship with that thief was as innocent as you told me.

Or am I mistaken? - Well, you see...

You must understand. - I understand you perfectly...

But I have to know the truth.

Royal model, 1962. Produced by a Swiss company...

That specializes in small but perfect safes.

No, they weren't amateurs. Either they knew the combination...

Or it would've taken a specialist...

And there are only ten of them in the world.

And all well known to Interpol.

The fingerprints don't match any of those specialists...

Not only that but the fingerprints aren't in any international police records.

It seems impossible but we're looking for someone with a clean record.

Then I'd hazard a guess and say they knew they combination.

Esmeralda.

Sell them. - What?

It's hot, I don't need them now, I'M find something for Winter.

But they're new, if we wait 'EH Winter...

I need money immediately. - Yes, I understand but...

I don't know what to do anymore, and I want your bills paid at least.

Marcelle lent me all of her savings and I want to pay her back.

You deal with them.

Yes? Inspector Guarnieri, may we come 'm?

Sure.

We're sorry to disturb you but we need to ask you some questions.

We're looking for a Costas Mikaelis. Have a look at this e-fit.

Yes, that's him, I'm sure of it. But his name isn't Costas...

His name's Anastasio Kuskas, from Thaloniko, nice boy...

He rented a room from me for almost two years.

A gentleman, he always paid on time, and he never gave me any trouble.

Do you know if he has a steady job? How does he earn a living?

He doesn't need to work. He's a fascinating kid.

Women like him...

Especially older women.

There was a countess, for example...

She gave him anything he wanted, so he'd sleep with her...

And I don't blame her! - Some sort of gigolo?

No, Anastasio a good boy. Yes' A good boy'

He lives off of women, but what does that mean?

He's young. You understand.

But he's no thief. Certainly not.

Impossible. He's incapable.

No, I wouldn't believe it even if I saw it.

I know Anastasio well. He's good...

Handsome.

When did YOU last see him? - I see him all the time.

I want to many you, Yvonne.

Do you how much this costs? 40,000 lira.

How much do you earn? '150,000, thereabouts.

Now do you understand why I won't marry you, Rafael?

You want to go on always relying on your sister...

But I don't Esmeralda will be able to help you much longer.

When will I see you again? Tomorrow?

No, I can't tomorrow, I have to help Esmeralda with the inventory at the dub'

She wants to sell it.

Rafael. I have an idea...

Costas is just a small-time exploiter of women.

He also has a clean record...

He couldn't have opened a safe with such a complicated combination.

And what happened to him?

When are you going to admit that sleeping pill was never administered?

What the heH are you talking about?

The morning after the robbery the police medical officer visited Ms. Amadier...

And I believe you were there when she mentioned the effects of a hypnotic...

I'm talking about chloral hydrate.

Yes, but we don't know if she took it after the jewellery had been taken.

Stop going round in circles, let's speak clearly...

What are you accusing me of? Murder, Ms. Amadier.

It's terrible!

This is absurd, Inspector.

You are accused, madam, of having organized, with the complicity of that youth...

The simulated theft of your jewellery, to get hold of the insurance money...

And, at the same time, conserve your lime treasure.

Furthermore...

You're accused of freeing yourself of Costas Mikaelis...

Killing him with a shot from a revolver...

So you wouldn't have to share the insurance money with him.

You mean you're arresting me? - Not for the moment...

We still haven't found his body.

Besides, we can't prove conclusively that...

If I'd organized the robbery I would've had to know him for some time...

I would have had to trust him.

But it was the first time in my life I'd ever seen him.

I swear.

The first time. - Are you sure, Miss. Amadier?

Marcelle, a letter from your brother. - Thank you.

Excuse me, madam. Have you ever seen this pullover?

Miss. Farvini, do you recognise this pullover?

Yes, my friend knitted it.

Do you remember who you sold it to?

She made six of them. I sold all of them...

Except for one, which was bought by a woman I've never seen before...

A very elegant lady. She came to my shop one afternoon...

She was with a man who was much younger than her.

Was it this man? - Yes, that's him, I remember clearly'

Show her in. Continue.

He chose the pullover, but the lady paid for it...

She didn't even haggle, which is quite unusual 'm my shop.

Miss. Farvini, wok at these women, and tell me if one of them...

Bought that pullover in your shop.

Not her, she's too young.

That's her, I'm sure of it. - Have a good Mack at her.

This woman's crazy. I've never seen her before...

And I've never bought a man's pullover.

I may be old but I assure you I'm not crazy...

I remember you because you were wearing a marvelous blue hat...

And I've always loved blue hats.

Look, you're mistaken.

Do you have a blue hat or not? - Yes, but...

I don't think I'm the only one. - May I ask her a question?

Go ahead.

What am I holding in my hand?

I'm sorry, I can't see that tar.

And now...

From this distance can you see what it is?

NOW? - I can see it now, it's a wallet.

How long ago did you sell the pullover? - Two or three weeks ago, I think...

My memory isn't what it used to be. 'Do you know Esmeralda Amadier?

Who? The famous singer? 'That's right.

Sure, I've seen photos of her so many times...

I even saw her at the theater before she retired.

Tell me, is Esmeralda Amadier among the women you've just seen?

Certainly not, I would have recognised her!

What did your brother write from Amsterdam?

Are you checking my mail?

Did you know that Amsterdam is not only the centre of the diamond trade...

But also the ideal place to fence stolen jewellery?

Yes, I read it in some book.

I hope your brother is in good health.

Yes, he's fine, Inspector.

Thank you, good evening. Good evening.

Excuse me... - What do you want?

Is Franco here' What do you want from him? I'm his wife.

Franco isn't buying or selling anything. Franco's prison, go and visit him.

Do you know who I can speak to? - I don't know anything, friend...

Get out of here. Listen to me.

Who are you? What do you want?

What do you want' Tm Robert...

Don't you recognise your husband anymore?

You gave me such a fright.

Let me have a hack at you.

Always on form. Elegant!

My handsome husband who ran out on me.

It's great to see you again.

What's wrong, dear?

You look like... I don't know...

Like someone's after you.

If you knew the trouble I was in.

Forget about m. Listen...

Go and get changed, I'm taking you out for dinner.

I don't feel like going out, I'm exhausted.

Besides...

Besides, you wouldn't want to be seen with a murder suspect.

Who says so? - An Inspector.

Nonsense. Go on, get changed.

Scotch? What's fine.

Smoke? No, thank you.

Why don't you sing again?

I received an offer yesterday, an evening...

A benefit concert. It might seem strange but I accepted...

It might give me a chance to find my audience again.

Or it could all end very badly'

You didn't just have class, you had charm...

Talent.

When you appeared on the stage. - And the light went down...

A single spotlight pointing at you.

And then, the first notes from the piano.

Robert, why did we split up?

I always loved you Esmeralda. Always.

More than you could ever imagine.

It was all my fault...

I've always ruined the few things I hold dear to me.

But why the visit? When did you arrive'?

Last night. I'm here on business...

But also to talk to you.

I want a divorce. I've decided to remarry.

As you wish.

Is it a good marriage? 'An industrialists daughter.“

Young, beautiful, rich. You know, lately, my business...

A marriage of convenience. - Are you surprised?

Yes. - I want you to exclude me from your will.

What do you know about my will? - Your sister told me about it.

How is Yvonne? - She's very well.

When did you see her' 'About three months ago.

You get on well with her, don't you? We've always had a good relationship.

What do you want?

The fact that I married you instead of her is old news.

You're wrong, she's never forgiven me for stealing you from her.

How does she know about my will? - She heard you talking to your lawyer...

That Planget. 'I see.

I thought nobody knew about my will except for Planget.

I bet you also know how much I'm leaving you?

There's something very strange about all of this...

There's too much evidence against you...

Almost as though someone were trying to incriminate you...

And ruin you. - But who?

How much does your inheritance amount to?

My jewelery was worth at least $800000...

That's what it's insured for.

But I have a life insurance policy worth a million dollars.

So, if you died before changing your will, we'd each get $300,000...

I must say, that's quite sum. Tempting for anyone...

Including me.

Robert.

How do you know the combination?

You're forgetting it was published in all the newspapers.

Newspapers?

Have you ever thought Planget might be behind all of this?

Planget? What does he have to gain?

He's still your administrator. - Yes.

Have you ever asked for an annual report? - No, I've never asked him.

Besides, I wouldn't understand any of it.

Tell me, why do you have so many debts?

How should I know?

An administrator can steal quite a lot of money if there are no checks.

Please stop. - You must face reality.

I asked you to stop.

It's all falling apart, Robert.

All the people who made me what I am...

My life. Do you understand?

I feel alone, Robert.

I must have faith in someone if I want to go on living.

I thought you came here to kill me when I saw you open the safe.

I could've quite easily come here to kill you, Esmeralda...

No one saw me coming in, and it wouldn't be hard to find an alibi.

Your inheritance would be very useful to me right now...

I assure you.

Just pull the trigger, one shot, the perfect crime...

And I get $300,000.

You're trembling with fear, trying to get to the phone...

Isn't that rig ht, dear?

It's what I was trying to get you to understand...

You've been living with a gun pointing at you for fifteen clays...

Someone is building a web around you that's going to kill you...

If you don't find the strength to fight back, to tear it with your nails.

But what if the motive was hate' Think about it for a second...

You've been supporting Yvonne her entire life...

Yvonne, the poor sister who has always been jealous of your success...

The sister who watches her first love dump her to marry you...

So many reasons to hate you. And Marcelle...

Marcella is nothing, and you're everything!

How many years has she been living in your shadow?

And what have you done to help her lime brother?

And Planget, you've always treated that scoundrel badly...

He gave up a brilliant career to work for you...

Forcing him to come here, to Castigliocello.

So many reasons to hate you. Have you ever thought...

That you're a difficult person to love?

That you're selfish...

A control freak who couldn't care less about other people's feelings...

You live entirely for yourself, and you'll stop at nothing...

...to get what you want.

You treat people as if they were...

And you, Robert, do you hate me?

Me? No.

No.

I don't hate you, Smeralda.

Goodbye.

Amadier household, who is speaking?

Costas! No!

No!

I'd like to pawn this gold watch.

A letter for you, madam. - Thank you.

Costas.

That's right... Costas.

It seems this message, and the phone calls...

Are dear proof that this Greek chap is very much alive...

So stop making these absurd accusations.

Anyone could have made those calls and written this letter.

And it's your job to find them.

If I'm a murderer then arrest me.

But if I'm innocent then it's your duty to stop my life becoming a nightmare.

What are you doing to protect me? Nothing! Absolutely nothing!

You've placed all your suspicions on me.

I'll take you home now.

By the way, Marcelle, I don't like it anymore...

Let's see how it looks on you.

Good' It suits you.

What do you think, Inspector?

And you, Planget?

No, perhaps it doesn't quite match your dress...

Let's see what it looks like on Yvonne. Not that it doesn't suit you but...

Let's see.

Perfect.

Seems “ks Kt was made hr you.

What do you think?

Have you finished, Esmeralda?

Are you satisfied with your experiment?

And you, Inspector, do you understand what my sister was trying to show you?

But I... Yvonne! - Like I don't know you, my dear...

I understood from the start what you were up to with that hat.

Go on, tell the Inspector...

That me or Marcelle could have put on that hat...

...and bought that pullover to lay suspicion on you.

Tell the Inspector, that me or Marcelle...

Or even both of us“. Why not?

Could be the thief's accomplice.

Is it true, what your sister said?

You really think I could have done something like that.

Marcelle, it's difficult for me, try to understand...

No.

I don't understand you.

Aside from my brother, you were the Only person I could confide in...

And I would have done anything to see you happy again.

And now, working by your side for so many years...

I have to listen to you...

That you think I'm capable of...

No, I cannot work for you anymore, Ms. Amadier.

Listen, Marcelle. Wait!

Talk to her Yvonne. - I wouldn't dream of it.

You got what you deserved.

You can't treat us like this. - What are you talking about?

Please, Yvonne. - No, dear...

You went too far this time.

Patience and tolerance has a limit.

Have you ever asked yourself why I have to rely on you at my age?

Have you ever asked yourself?

To run behind you, to repair all the damage you've done.

To protect you from all the crooks you always surround yourself with.

You'd never have made it if it weren't for me, Marcelle, and Planget.

But you've never understood this, you'll never get it.

Is that what you think of me? 'Yes.

Because you're a selfish, jealous, bitch!

Yes, madam, you're a bitch...

And you always have been.

Capable of anything to be first in the class.

And now I'm going as well, like Marcelle.

You only have that idiot Planget to help you now...

Who's so in love with you he didn't even get upset...

When you had your accounts checked by the police.

I could criticize Esmeralda’s subterfuge...

When she asked me to present her accounts...

But I understand how you feel, I won't... (cut)

Please understand me.

Tm going cram.

Please understand me.

I trust you won't leave her alone? - No, I'll stay with her.

Regardless of what's happened. Goodbye, Planget.

Goodbye, Yvonne. Goodbye

Jacques sent me. - What do you want?

Get out of here.

If you're making for the phone ifs over there.

Thief! He stole my motorbike!

A cigarette, Inspector. - Later, first tell me everything.

I gave the keys to the villa to the Greek...

And I also told him the combination. - How did you know it?

One day, I saw Esmeralda opening the safe...

Leave me alone!

Go on. - I was saying...

I saw Esmeralda open the safe...

And I memorised the combination. - Here.

And then?

The Greek went to the villa. I waited for him in a restaurant nearby.

When he returned he told me it was mistake to divide the diamonds...

That it would be better to hide them for a white.

He persuaded me. And I only took the emerald necklace.

Very well, and when were you going to meet him again?

One month later, here, in Livorno. - So about now?

The other day, I tried to get in contact with the Greek...

And I found out that Costas... God damn him!

Left for South America the day after the robbery!

Damn him! Damn him!

Emeralds. They don't excite me.

They have no meaning, unless they're in the right place.

To really be beautiful, a real masterpiece.“

They must have a worthy frame.

But...

But then, if they really are a masterpiece...

These diamonds must be worn by a woman...

Who really is worthy.

On you, for example, Ms. Amadier...

This necklace becomes, I assure you...

An authentic masterpiece.

Goodbye, Inspector, and thanks again.

I wanted to inform you that she won't be at the theater before ten.

Okay.

Have you taken care of the tailor and a hairdresser?

The invitation list for the premiere is ready.

Everything ready, Marcelle? - It looks splendid!

The insurance company will pay for the rest of the stolen jewellery tomorrow...

And Planget has arranged a meeting with the creditors tomorrow.

It's all settled. Happy?

Happy? I want to dance, sing, jump!

I need to make sure everything’s ready for the press conference.

I'd like to go home, if you don't need me anymore?

Sure, go ahead. - Thanks.

I'm sorry to disturb you, madam.

There's no more champagne, let's get some more.

Costas.

Costas.

Where are you?

Darling...

Darling, what did you put in my glass?

A sleeping pill?

Look over there...

I still haven't decided what to do...

Call the police or... Don't move!

All I have to do is lift the receiver and they'll be here in minutes.

Yes, Costas...

You walked into my trap like an idiot!

Pity.

Who did you plan this with?

With someone who knows me well...

Who gave you the house keys, and the combination...

Who was it?

Fine...

I want to know the truth...

Otherwise I'll call the police. Who is your accomplice?

Didier, your secretary. Please let me go...

After all, nothings happened.

If you want...

X can repay you in another way. Mow'? Costas.

Lady...

You said you liked me.

And you're very beautiful.

I swear, as soon as I saw you...

I wanted you.

What? So you could rob me?

Come with me.

First, we must take care of Didier.

Now you'll go to him, and you'll tell him...

That you want him to look after the jewelery for a while...

You have to convince him that it must remain hidden for at least a month.

You'll give him this necklace to reassure him.

You'll arrange to meet in Livorno in thirty days to divide it.

That takes care of Didier. Let's talk about us now.

I'll be at Firenze station in precisely one hour from now...

With the jewellery in a case, that we'll deposit in the luggage office.

And who'll keep the ticket? - Half each.

That way nether of us can retrieve it without the other being present.

Okay' - Perfect, lady, you're a genius.

And then? When...

I'M return home...

This sleeping pill will make me sleep until morning...

I'll wake up, and I'll call the police.

Clear? - As clear as the sun.

NOW hurry, open the safe.

They have to find your fingerprints.

You're good. You leave me breathless...

You don't forget a thing.

You do realise you'll be tied to a guy you've only just met?

It's you who is tied to me.

It would appear you're on the wrong side, Costas...

You see, kid, without me...

The deal doesn't go through.

I'm the only one who can collect the insurance money.

Go on, open the safe.

Damn it.

What's wrong? - The lock's razor sharp...

Look at this, [already have a bullet hole in it.

What bullet?

Yesterday, while I was cleaning a revolver, it went off by accident...

The pullover was on the chair. - Get cleaned up in the bathroom.

Hurry, we don't have much time'

Here.

Here's my half of the ticket.

Hello, police? - Who do you wish to speak to?

Inspector Guarnieri. - Hello?

Inspector?

This is Inspector Guarnieri, who's speaking?

This is Miss. Amadier. 'Good evening, how can I help?

Please come right away, I think...

I think I've killed Costas!

Yes!

He was just here...

He wanted 50,000 lira to return my jewelery.

I told him I would inform the insurance company.

Then...

Then he asked me for my emerald necklace.

He started to hit me. I was terrorized!

I found my husband's revolver...

And I shot him!

It was only after that I realised I'd killed him!

Calm clown, madam. You killed him in self-defense.

No' Just calm down.

Self-defense! I killed him!

I killed a man!

Please, try to calm clown. You killed a man...

But you only did it in self-defense.

I'M be there in five minutes.

Madam...

Can you hear me, madam?

Okay.

I'M wait for you, Inspector Guarnieri.

I'll wait for you.

Subtitled by Merlin

Finished June 2011