All language subtitles for Operation.Titian

(Bell tolls)

(Traditional music plays)

(Woman laughs)

(Crowd sings in distance)

- (Woman) Are you sure?
- (Man) Oh, come on. Let's go.

(Singing gets louder)

(Crowd chatters)

(Music continues)

(Woman) Buy some lavender?

Lovely sweet scent of lavender.
Buy some lavender flow...

(She gasps)

(Creaks)

(Dog whines)

OPERA TION TIT/AN

Please fasten your safety belts
and observe the no-smoking sign.

We are approaching Dubrovnik,

called the Pearl of the Adriatic,
due to its unique beauty.

An independent republic,
during the Middle Ages,

Dubrovnik traded with the entire
world from behind its fortresses

and was one of the largest cultural
centers of this part of Europe.

Today, Dubrovnik is
an international resort,

attracting visitors
from all over the world.

(PA) 'Passengers from Belgrade
may now pick up their luggage from Bay 3.

'Bay 3.

'Passengers from Belgrade may now
pick up their luggage from Bay 3.'

(Announcer speaks Croatian)

- (She gasps)
- (He chuckles)

- Hello, Miss. Looking for someone?
- Toni, what are you doing here?

A friend of mine's
coming in on this plane.

- From Belgrade?
- Yes, from Belgrade.

I came on that plane.

You'd better hurry up.
They're in the luggage room.

- I'll find 'em. Have a drink with me.
- I can't.

Oh, honey, we got all tied up.
Ask your brother.

My friend Toni Bonacic.
Dzoni Petrovic, newspaperman.

Hi.

My brother's just as bad as you are.
I've waited here for 15 minutes.

You can make up for it
by getting my baggage.

OK.

- Miha!
- How are you? Hi.

American team. Must go meet them.

- Ah, Miha. Come on, a picture.
- No.

Stand right there.
That's good, like this.

Alright. Smile for the press.

- How are you? This is our team.
- How are you?

- Pleased to meet you.
- Our captain.

- Hello. Pleased to meet you.
- Hello.

What were you doing in Belgrade?

Getting the last few things
for my wedding trousseau.

- Oh?
- You knew, didn't you?

Not that it was definite.

Why don't you drive out
to the museum tomorrow

and have a drink with me?

I'm assistant curator now, you know.

Oh, I didn't know.
I'm very glad for you.

It's better than nothing.
Will you come?

I can't. I'm sorry.

(Vera) Oh, goodbye.

When does he learn?

Toni's alright.
You only have to understand him.

I understand him perfectly well.

Oh, Dzoni.

(Man) Proceed to Customs, please.

This is the American team.
Our guests.

Alright.

(Woman) 'Attention, please.
Passenger information.'

I'll take my bag.

Thank you.

Excuse me. Just proceed.
Everything's been arranged.

Thank you. I'll take my bag.

(Woman speaks on loudspeaker)

- You're from Hotel Excelsior?
- Yes, sir.

Dr. Mauricio Zaroni?

- Yes?
- This is for you.

The bus is just outside.

(Music plays)

Hello, handsome. What's the trouble?

Well, Linda. When are you
gonna come and pose for me?

Some day. I'm busy now. Bye.

Mr. Toni, there's a table for you.

Thank you very much.

Did I tell you look
very beautiful tonight?

(She chuckles)

- Oh, good evening.
- Good evening.

Your friend looks pretty well loaded.

(Music stops)

Vera.

Vera!

Vera!

I'd better go talk to him.

(Music plays)

Mm.

I wanted to talk to you. Sit down.

I don't want to talk to you
when you're like this.

I'm just celebrating
your coming marriage.

- I wish you meant that.
- I do, I do.

Come to the museum tomorrow
afternoon, have a drink with me,

and we'll toast to it.

I will if you stop drinking
and go home.

I would have stopped drinking forever
if you'd have married me.

- Stop drinking and go home, Toni.
- OK, OK.

Tomorrow at the museum?

Alright.

The gentleman said he would
be back in a moment, Miss.

Thank you.

Both?

Yes, both.

Gold?

Lucky charm.

- No, it's not gold.
- Huh!

(Fanfare and drum roll)

(Man) Ladies and gentlemen!

The top number of our program,
the international striptease,

the famous dancer Linda Moreno!

(Dramatic music plays)

(Raunchy music plays)

(Man) It's midnight here
as well as in Rome.

Yes, in Rome as well as here.

Got the stuff?

(Man) No, I haven't had
a chance to get it yet.

- You haven't changed your mind?
- (Man) No, I haven't.

You'd find it rather unhealthy
if you did.

(Sailors shout)

(Audience cheer and shout)

Soon isn't good enough for me.
Give me the key. I'll do it myself.

(Man) The money?

Wait a minute.

(Man) Something tells me
you don't trust me.

I was supposed to have
the painting tonight.

Half for the key.
Half when I get the painting.

(Sailors shout)

(Shouting and laughter)

Qh!

(Audience chatter)

(They wolf-whistle)

Where have you been?

- I don't like to sit by myself.
- Oh, he's gone now.

(Clapping and cheering)

(Music stops)

What's going on?

Oh, he's the man who came in
with the American team.

(Woman screams)

(General laughter)

(Scattered applause)

(He chuckles)

(Guests 989p)

- (Man 1) Catch him!
- (Man 2) Get him!

(Woman) Stop it! Stop it!

- (Man 1) Catch him!
- (Man 2) Get him! Get him!

Maestro, please! The music!

(Music plays)

- It's swelling.
- It's nothing. Don't worry about it.

Please let's get out of here.

- (Speaks Croatian)
- Alright now.

Hello.

Over here.

- Yes, sir?
- If you please, my bill.

It's for the lady.

- For the lady?
- For me?

Who's sending it?

- (Bell tolls)
- (Pigeons cooing)

Good morning.

(Bell tolls)

Hi, Toni.

Hello.

- I knew you'd come.
- I wasn't so sure, but I'm here.

Oh, I was. The old gentleman
whispered in my ear.

- Oh? He looks sick.
- (They chuckle)

Maybe he was. ljust try to make
these stupid dolls look human.

That is the figure of an authentic
18th-century Dubrovnik man.

(Guide) Ladies and gentlemen, an interesting
point about the early republic

was the Dubrovnik locksmiths

who devised and built locks
that could not be picked.

They were ingenious
at all sorts of mechanical devices

for whatever use the navy or...

lfl had my way, those locks would be
on the doors where they belong.

- What's this?
- Surprise.

Madame.

Qh!

It's beautiful, Toni, but...

- What is all this?
- (Clock chimes)

The bridal chamber of Vlaho Sordi,
my ancestor.

Oh! You're not serious?

Course I'm serious.

Assistant curator
and direct descendent of the Sordis.

Who has a better right to restore it
to its original splendor?

You're not really a Sordi descendent?

Why do you say that?

Because you were born in America.

You didn't even know
who the Sordis were,

until your Uncle Hugo told you.

Oh...

(She tuts)

Never mind, Toni.

I'm sorry.

It isn't important.

It is. Yes, it is important.

Sometimes you sense things vaguely,
without reason.

Look. Look at this picture.

Vlaho Sordi, rector of Dubrovnik.

Look at his face. Look at mine.
Look at the eyes.

Yes, you do look alike,
but I don't understand you.

Vlaho Sordi had everything
a man could wish for.

Youth. Great power. Extreme wealth.

The most beautiful woman
in Dubrovnik for his bride.

There's a legend regarding her.

It seems the painter Titian
attended the wedding of Vlaho Sordi.

The bride was so beautiful that
he asked permission to paint her

as a holy woman
in sacred conversations.

The day the painting was completed,
she was found to be an adulteress.

Vlaho Sordi killed his bride.

Then he locked himself
in this palace.

No-one saw him for 3o years.

How did he kill his wife?

He poisoned her wine.

One day, they found him dead
next to the Titian.

The painting was spoiled
in a strange way.

Legend says it was stained
by the tears of Vlaho Sordi.

It's a beautiful story, isn't it?

Hm.

Legends wouldn't be legends
if they were true.

Well, this painting is authentic.

So is everything else in this room,
including the wine service.

And what happened
to the Titian painting?

It was kept in the Church
of Our Lady of Mercy

and disappeared during the war.

Is the wine from Titian's time too?

I promise you,
the wine isn't poisoned.

(They laugh)

To our future happiness.

Toni, what do you mean?

I still want to marry you.

Don't be foolish, Toni. What we had
together was a long time ago.

I can't lose you, Vera. I can't.

(Knock at door)

Toni, please open the door.

(Chatter outside)

(Low voices)

Why did you lock it again? You know
the Director's forbidden you to.

Oh, lovely.

(Crowd chatters)

Ladies and gentlemen, please.

This is the bridal chamber
of Vlaho Sordi.

During his stay in Dubrovnik,
Titian was present at the wedding.

If you please, sir.

One lemon, one orange soda.

Both?

- Yes.
- Alright.

(Bell tolls)

(Bell stops)

Pardon.

- (She murmurs)
- Alright.

(Waiter) Coming, coming.

Check.

(Lock clicks)

One hundred and...

Thank you.

Johnny.

(He whistles)

Johnny.

Good afternoon.

(Bag POPS)

(Chatter and laughter)

I wonder if he got any fish. I wonder,
but you know how it is...

He goes into the market
and every day...

- Every day?
- Every day, my dear. Every day.

Master Ugo.

I'll carry the bag.

Oh.

Thank you.

Imagine, getting such good fish.
It's wonderful.

When I drove to the market...

Very fine. Very fine.

You make a mysterious
disappearance all day

and now I have to go
and see "Hamlet".

You complain so much.

You always said
you were interested in crime.

"Hamlet" is a murder mystery.

- Then why didn't we bring Miha?
- Miha is a professional.

Besides, he has seen it already.

Ah, you have an answer
for everything.

(She laughs)

Aah!

(Screams)

(Vera) Help! Help!

(Raised voices)

Here.

Thank you very much.

Dzoni.

How did it happen?

I don't know. I felt someone
push me from behind.

- What are you talking about?
- You're alright now?

- You mean...
- Yes.

...on purpose?

I don't know.

I can't talk here.

- Good evening.
- There's Toni.

- Hello, Vera.
- Good evening, Toni.

Isn't there anywhere we can go
without finding him?

Hello, Toni. Thanks for the tickets.

- Hello, Toni.
- Hello.

(Bell tolls)

(Bell stops)

(Dog growls)

(Dog pants)

(Dog pants)

(Dog whines)

(Whines and growls)

- (Whines)
- Johnny? What's the matter, boy?

(Dog whines)

(Barks)

(Barks)

The Mouse-trap!
Marry, how? Tropically.

This play is the image of a murder
set in Vienna:

Gonzago is the duke's name;
Baptista, his wife:

you shall see anon;
this is a knavish piece of work:

Begin, murderers;

pox, leave thy damnable faces,
and begin.

(Do9 growls)

(Barks)

(Barks)

- (Silencer clicks)
- (Dog barks)

(Gunshot)

(Stairs creak)

(He moans)

Johnny!

Johnny!

(Door shuts)

JOhnny?

(Gunshot)

(Gunshot)

(Audience claps)

(Bell chimes)

(Bell chimes)

- Miha!
- Hi!

Where have you been so long?
The cannon sounded long ago.

Oh, Miha, Dzoni almost fell in.

Did you win the championship?

Meet the coach and captain
of the Adriatic trophy winners.

Oh, Miha!

You're the best fisherman
of all criminologists.

And the best criminologist
of all the fishermen.

- Just look at that.
- Thank you. Thank you.

Now, let's drink a little toast
to your wedding.

(She chuckles)

- Thank you.
- Cheers.

(Bell chimes twice)

(Bell chimes twice)

Hm.

Who's that?

Probably your friend Toni.

- Oh, it's you, Vjeko. Come in.
- Good evening.

- Good evening.
- Good evening.

Excuse me. Well, boss.

I've got to talk to you in private.
Sorry.

- What's the matter?
- It's sort of confusing.

- It seems to be something serious.
- Uh-huh.

Don't wait for me. I'll be late.

Miha, I wanted to tell you...

Never mind.

- Would you like a drink?
- No.

- What's the matter?
- Shh.

We haven't had a case this serious
for three years.

Had to happen now
during the championship.

- Good night.
- Good night.

- Good night.
- Good night.

And just before our wedding.

- (Bell chimes twice)
- Admit it.

- You're sorry you can't go with him.
- Uh-uh, on the contrary.

I'm perfectly willing
to be domesticated.

Ha-ha-ha! Ah.

So, you're lying already,
like a good husband.

Hm.

Tell me. I'm still a little shaky
about your fall on the staircase.

Do you think someone pushed you?

I don't think this was used.
Check it for fingerprints.

Full stop.

This is recorded
by the examining official,

at11 am.

On 6th September

1962.

We'll go on.

You say there was...

only one key.

Yes.

Are you certain you locked the door
last night before you went away?

Yes, I am.

How could someone enter
and go without the key?

I don't know.

All the windows have bars

and the locksmith says this is
an antique Dubrovnik lock,

which can only be opened
with a special key.

Oh, an old lock?
This is not an old lock?

Master Ugo had it made
three years ago.

- Who made it for him?
- Uh...itwas...

I forget his name.

- What did he look like?
- Uh...

an...an old man.

- Where's his shop?
- I don't know where the shop is.

He's here.

It's Ugo's only relative.
Watch his reactions.

The American, the painter, is here.

Good. Show him in.

Mm-hm.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me. I have to ask you
a few questions.

Yes.

Please calm down.

You understand we're trying
to find out who did this?

Yes, I know.

Do you have the key to the house?

Oh, no. Ugo always had it with him.

- Why?
- Oh, he was strange, eccentric.

He never liked visitors in his house.
Wanted to be alone all the time.

When did you see him last?

Oh...

about"

three months ago
when I got back from Italy.

- Had you ever quarreled?
- Oh, no.

- He was an old man, invalid.
- Hm.

It was very difficult
dealing with him.

WhY did you go to Italy?

(Toni) I went there
for the Dalmatians' frescoes exhibit.

I was sent there by my museum.

Mm?

What was there behind the curtain?

Oh, a copy, a reproduction
of a Titian painting.

A copy?

- A valuable one?
- Oh, no, no, no, no.

It was painted by a Czech. Navrat
was his name. Jaroslav Navrat.

He painted it badly, too.

You're the only heir to his estate?

Well, I don't know about that.

But I am his only relative.

(Laughter)

(Music plays)

What about the money?

Tomorrow, when I'm authorized
by Rome, I'll come to see you.

How was last night?

I beg your pardon?
I don't understand.

Didn't you just return the key
to someone's apartment?

A lady's, of course. Had fun?

Yes, generally speaking.

(She chuckles)

Show me your hand.

- Why?
- Have to see if you have a knife.

This time, tie me up, please.

You depend too much
on dressing and undressing.

- You're clever with a knife.
- It's myjob.

Surgeon?

Aren't you very curious?

An interesting man
always makes women curious.

Good day.

You keep the key of the house.
We've investigated it.

Fine. The records will be ready
by tomorrow morning.

Very good.

Alright. I have my instructions now.

Everything's fine.

(Bell tolls)

What's going on?

A murderer who knows his work.

Not a single fingerprint
and no-one heard any shots.

Still, what worries me most

is the question of how he got in
and out of the house.

Mm-hm?

If there's only one key, not even Ugo
could open the door for the murderer.

The only persons that could enter
are the housekeeper and Toni,

and they were both present
at the "Hamlet".

And Miha, on top of everything.

It's all nonsense.

- (He chuckles)
- Good morning.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Mr. Miha, have you seen this?

Ah. You look good.

Thanks.

I placed a bet for our team.
I won five liters of wine.

- Two beers, please.
- Just one. Not for me.

(Man) 'Radio Dubrovnik speaking.
In the next hour you will listen...'

Who do you think will win
the championship?

I don't care about that now.

I'm after much bigger fish.
You may put it that way.

- Thank you, sir.
- Goodbye.

You'll catch it as well.
I'm sorry that it happened.

I felt something strange.
Johnny barked a lot that night.

- Johnny barked?
- Yes.

What time?

I was smoking over here.
The place was empty.

Can you remember the time?

- It was ten.
- How come you're so sure about it?

The girl switched the radio off
when the news started.

There you are.

Barked at ten.

Means he was alive.

There was someone in the house.

That takes Toni and the housekeeper
off the list.

Makes my case more complicated.

(She hums tune)

- Vera?
- Yes, boss?

Are you behaving?
Someone might see you.

Just trying to attract
your friend's attention.

But he's interested much more in
the late Ugo than his living fiancee.

Anyway,
what sort of detectives are you,

if you can't think of a way that
the murderer entered the house?

I suggest you look at your fiancé.

- Oh, he's beyond hope.
- Mm.

Vjeko found the guard
who dropped the torch.

He says he was hit
by someone in the crowd.

That's what I've already told you.
It could have been an accident.

- But...
- But?

...l have the feeling there's
something unusual about this.

- Unusual?
- Yes.

What do you mean?

Well, I couldn't tell you
what it was.

(Bell chimes twice)

- Good evening.
- Good evening.

We found him. The lock was made
by Master Lubomir.

Good.

- Good evening.
- Good evening.

Have a seat.

The man who owned the shop
next to the old tower.

And? What did he say?

Nothing. He died two months ago.

- (They chuckle)
- His shop's been closed.

Have them open the shop for you.

Have a look around
and see what you can find out.

It's already arranged for tomorrow.

- Have you been to the church?
- Yes, I have.

They have this Titian painting
called...

The Tempt...

Uh...Sacred Conversations.

- Is there an original Titian?
- No.

A Czech painter made a copy
3o years ago, the only copy.

The original disappeared
from the church during the war.

They asked Ugo several times
to sell them the copy but he refused.

There's also hearsay about a painting
being done for the old Sordi family.

That's all.

- Very interesting.
- Why?

Old Ugo pretended to be
a descendent of the Sordi family.

(Phone rings)

(Woman) 'Hello? Hello?
Mr. Mauricio Zaroni?'

lam.

'Rome calling you.'

Yes, please.

Rome? Hello, Rome?

Yes?

Professor Mauricio Zaroni speaking.

No, no complications.

The, uh...the old gentleman
had to go to sleep.

- To sleep.
- (Man) 'Alright, alright.'

He was most upset.

Huh? No, no, I haven't checked.
It looks old enough.

It corresponds with the photo.

Yes, yes, I can. Hold on a moment.

Hello? No, it isn't.

I'm quite certain. Not even patched.

That's a possibility
I couldn't have foreseen.

Don't worry, don't worry.

Yeah, I understand.
Don't worry. I'll put it right.

Hello, Rome? Hello? Hello, Rome?

Who hung the receiver?
I didn't...

It's not necessary.

Ah, good morning.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

- What will you have?
- Lemon soda.

- And you?
- Uh...orange soda.

I know the man you want.

- Know what?
- That American. He ordered both.

The lemon and orange soda
at the same time.

Conclusive evidence.

This is the table he was sitting at
and was watching Ugo go for his walk.

The day of the murder, in fact.

This is the only table
from which you can see Ugo's house.

(Woman) 'Our morning program
is finished. We'll be on again...'

The table's been in the sun
the whole afternoon?

(Waiter) Yes.

And the American fellow
was sitting right here?

(Waiter) I'm positive.

What did he look like?

He was wearing black glasses

like those blind Vlaho
wears in the theater.

What was he dressed like?

He's got panama hat, white suit...

...striped tie.

That must be the guy that got
into the fight at the nightclub.

I told you. He came together
with the American team.

But he's taken a room
at the Excelsior.

We'll tell him we need him,
because of the fight.

- Goodbye, Matej. Thanks.
- Thanks again.

Mm, mm.

Mm, mm. What is the time?

Let me sleep just a little longer.

That's a beautiful dressing gown
you're wearing.

(She sighs)

- This one's from Chicago.
- Chicago?

I lived there till five years ago.
I had eight of them.

- Eight? Ooh.
- And two cars too.

Oh, Doctor,
I had no idea you were so rich.

Mm.

Sleep. Sleep.

Mm.

Ticket, sir.

Caronia is a fine ship.
I hope you will have good weather.

I hope so.

- There, have a drink.
- Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

(Brakes screech)

(Doors slam)

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

You have Mauricio Zaroni
staying here?

Mauricio Zaroni?
Yes, he's our guest.

Just a moment.

Room number ten.

He was here a moment ago.

He hasn't left his key.

He must have gone back to his room.
Shall I call him?

- Yes, please.
- Yes.

In fact he is leaving today
by the ship Caronia.

Morning, Miss.

Open it up.

(Low chatter)

Hi8 gun?

Someone's been through here already.

Look at this.

What is this for?

To hide something. Interesting.

He could have gotten out this way,
over the balcony.

Sound the alarm, Vjeko.

I've got to meet Dr. Mauricio Zaroni
as soon as possible.

(Police siren wails)

(Brakes screech)

- (Woman) This house is very old.
- (Man) Look at that.

(Woman) Oh, yes.

(Man) Oh, you think so? Yes, it's super.

(Knock at door)

(Knock at door)

(Knock at door)

(Knock at door)

Hello. Hello, darling.

You didn't expect me?

(She chuckles)

Seems you forgot your invitation.

Invitation?

I don't understand.

I came to have my portrait done.

Why the sudden interest in art?

I wanted my portrait
hanging over my bed.

But I think I'll put it off,
after seeing these pictures.

Ah. How shall I pose?

It's your face I want to see
above my bed.

And maybe a bit lower.

Look here. I don't feel well.

I feel sick.

Let's leave this for another time.

Only the old bearded man is missing.

Do you know this painting?

Yes, I think I do.

- How do you know it?
- (Chuckles)

I have a friend
who collects these paintings.

An awful lot, don't you think?
One, two hundred thousand dollars.

The painting you saw
isn't worth a thing.

It's just a bad copy.
The original doesn't exist anymore.

And what would it be worth?

It's priceless! Why do you ask that?

No reason. Ha!

No reason at all.

When you see my friend who
collects paintings, give him this.

My phone number,
and have him call me immediately.

Bye, my lovely.

You'll paint me another time,
when you're in a better mood.

(Door opens)

(Tourists chatter)

Yes, there's a museum.

Oh, today's lovely weather.

I told you not to drink
while I was in Dubrovnik.

Hm.

You shouldn't have
killed the old man.

Who told the old man I was coming?

- How should I know?
- The old man was ready for me.

Somebody switched the pictures.
A little trap.

Where's the painting?

- Haven't you taken it?
- Where's the painting?

Where is the Titian you promised me?

Now, I'll give you five minutes
to tell me where the original is.

If you haven't got it,
that means Ugo must have hidden it.

- This the dancer?
- Mm.

I saw her leaving, but she didn't
see me. What was she doing here?

She was pumping me about the Titian.

Wanted to know what it was worth.

She left you a phone number.

She put the police on me.

(Phone rings)

Hello?

Just a minute. I'll call her.

Hello? Hello, Linda?

Yes, this is the, uh...doctor.

Yes, yeS, Yes, Yes-

Some visitors came to see me
at the Excelsior.

You wouldn't know who sent them,
would you?

I haven't told them a thing.

But their idea sounds interesting.

Your Linda needs money, you know.

The police are after the painting
as much as Dr. Zaroni.

The doctor is rich
and the police are not.

Tell me a nice quiet spot
to meet her.

On the walls by the old church.

By the old church?

At two?

But let the doctor be polite to me.

The painting is in a safe place.

Hello? Hello?

She'll pay for that.

Now, for the last time,
where's the original?

I don't know, I tell you.
I don't know.

You were sure in Rome.

Now, if you don't give it to me,
I'll kill you carefully and quietly.

Be sure of that.

Ifslocked.

(Cork DOPS)

Could I have another drink, please?

You're hitting it
a little heavy today.

What's your act gonna look like?

I undress easier drunk than sober.

Listen, Charlie.

- What? What is it?
- You've got to do me a favor.

Sure. Whatever you say.

But you've got to keep it quiet.

Mm-hm.

- Hide it.
- Mm.

(Bell tolls)

(Bell tolls)

- ls that the old church?
- Yes, this is the way.

How do I climb up
on the wall from here?

- Right up there.
- Thank you.

(Bell tolls)

(Bell tolls)

(Ship's horn sounds)

(Ship's horn sounds)

Listen, Miha.

The steward says
that these are the last passengers.

The ship leaves in a few minutes.

Alright.

The moment I find a clue,
it disappears, sunk into the earth.

(Ship's horn sounds)

There he is.

Over here.
Someone might contact him.

But it's not him.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Ladies and gentlemen!

(Audience clap and murmur)

We are very sorry,
but owing to a sudden illness,

the star of our program, Linda
Moreno, will not appear tonight.

(Music plays)

You were the last person
she talked to in the morning.

Did she tell you where she was going?

No, she only asked me
about the old church up on the walls.

And that was all?

She gave me this.

She asked me to take care of it
unless a Dr. Mauricio came

and to tell me
that Linda had sent him.

But he hasn't come.

What else did she say?

No more.
I don't know what's going on.

Couldn't this be the copy of Titian?

Or the original.

Thank you.

Alright, let's go.

Good night.

Wait a second.

- Who could we ask?
- At this time of night? Only Vera.

Alright, you take the painting
and go to her...

Oh, no, I'd better not. I promised
I'd take her to the movies tonight.

Alright, I'll go.

- Thank you.
- Goodnight.

Listen, tell Vjeko I'm going
to the old church on the wall.

- Right.
- Good night.

(Bell chimes twice)

Vera?

- Vera?
- (Vera) Who...who is it?

It's me, Miha. Please wake up.

It's important.

(She sighs)

Why bother coming home?

You won't be furious
when I show you what we've found.

- Where did you find this?
- At the nightclub.

Is it the original?

I don't think it's good enough
for a Titian.

It must be the copy.

Toni said
that the original was stained.

I can't believe
that Ugo was killed for a copy.

Oh, probably not.

Mm, and where's Dzoni?

Ah, he went to the old church
instead of me.

He's looking for Linda Moreno.

- Looking for who?
- For a stripper.

You must be out of your mind!

(Door slams)

(He sighs)

Good morning. Where's the boss?

Good morning.

The boss is over there.
What do you need him for?

You call him. I have something to
tell him, something very important.

- Hm. Come with me.
- Alright.

That's better.

Vvhathappened?

The lady would like
to tell you something.

Old Peter told me that
you're looking for a young woman.

I saw her passing.

- What did she look like?
- A floozy like any other floozy.

She came up here on the wall
to meet a man.

Well, we're at least sure
Mauricio is still on the walls,

that he can't escape.

- Have the area searched.
- Alright.

- What's happened?
- Nothing.

He saw a big snake.

Oh.

He could have thrown her
from the wall.

I think she reached these walls.

In 15 minutes, the singles
championship is going to begin.

Let's go have a look.

(Parade music plays)

(Crowd cheers and shouts)

(Ceremonial music plays)

(Crowd cheers)

There's two more.

And weigh those over there.

- 6o pounds.
- 21,ooo.

21...5oo...7o points.

Come on, weigh these.

About 72 pounds.

A mighty result for
the Yugoslav team, 43 pounds.

- (Crowd cheers)
- Alright.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Dzoni, I'd like you to meet
the fellows of the team.

- My future brother-in-law.
- How do you do?

We're doing alright,
but I wish you were with us.

Attention, attention!
We've had the report!

The Yugoslav team is now
leading by 3o pounds of catch!

(Crowd cheers)

They seem to be better off
without you.

(Man shouts)

(Man shouts)

The Danes have found
something in the water!

Look, there's the Red Cross boat.

May l?

Will you inform the port authority?

It must be very important
if they're coming back.

Someone should go to their section!

What did they find in the water?

It looks like a corpse.

There! There is the place
we were just talking about, there!

That's the danger of fishing here.

You stay near the shore.

I'll go first!

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Have you seen Toni?

No, he usually comes
in the afternoon, but...

Mm-hm?

I've brought you something.

Very well. Do come in.

Oh.

- Please. Miss Vera.
- Hm?

Have you heard what's happened?

No.

A dancer was murdered.

- Linda? Linda Moreno?
- I think that's the name.

Oh.

I'm afraid to go to bed at night.

- Oh!
- Don't worry.

We found the reproduction
that hung on the wall. Look at it.

Oh. It's not the same painting.

Hm?

The one that hung over here.

- Are you sure?
- I dusted it every day.

It was damaged. Ask Mr. Toni.

(Vera) ls that where it happened?

- Yes.
- Oh.

Shall I fix you some coffee?

No, thanks.

Hm.

Interesting.

Linda must have known
something about Ugo's murder

and Mauricio had to get rid of her.

But why did he use a harpoon?

It's the perfect weapon, noiseless,

and it can be carried
in front of any policeman.

Right.
But where did he find another gun?

The one we found in his room

was only a dummy
with a secret compartment.

He came here with the American team.

We checked.

He had no connection with the team.
It was just a coincidence.

He's disappeared like a ghost.

I've ransacked this town
inside and out.

I was sure he left.

But he's still here, killing around.

I'll take a nap.

I can't find a logical thread
through this nightmare.

You're right.

After a good night's rest,
everything will make more sense.

- And you?
- I can't sleep.

L...l'm too nervous.

Vera!

No use calling her. She's out. Look.

"Only the post office still believes
you're living in this house.

"We shall meet
once upon a time. Vera."

Silly. She should understand
the situation by now.

- Bad news?
- Not really. From my chief editor.

Uh...not very important.

Well, don't blow the whole case
with your report, will you?

Don't worry. I'll be discreet.

Well, guess I'll go up and shave.
Vjeko might call any time now.

(Electric razor whirs)

(Electric razor whirs)

(Electric razor whirs)

I'm worried about Vera.

A storm is coming.

I'll go see if I can find her.

I'll talk to you later on.

(Bell tolls)

- Has Mr. Toni come?
- No, Miss Vera.

I wonder where he is. Why don't you
look for him at the museum?

I wanted to check
on something with him.

Oh, it's past four o'clock.

He usually comes at this time.

He wasn't here yesterday either.
He must be very busy.

Thanks anyway.

(Thunder rumbles)

I'll go over to the museum.

You'd better hurry.
There's a storm coming.

- You'll get wet.
- Oh, yes, goodbye.

(Wind whistles)

(Thunder rumbles)

(Door rattles)

Excuse me. Looking for Toni?

Yes.

He's up the stairs, maybe.

Oh, thank you. I'll look for him.

(Thunder rumbles)

ls anybody here?

(Hinge creaks)

(Creaks)

(Windows bang)

(Thunder rolls)

(Thunder rolls)

(Wind whistles)

(Footsteps approach)

(She gasps)

(Footsteps approach)

- Haven't we waited long enough?
- (Chuckles)

It's half-past five already.

- Did you follow me?
- I gave Vjeko the pleasure.

Did you like the trick
with the razor?

The next time you get a letter
from your office in Belgrade,

it shouldn't be postmarked Dubrovnik.

Show me the letter.

- I wanted to help.
- I thought so.

But I won't use you as a decoy
to catch a murderer.

I still have the sister to marry.

"If you're really a newspaperman,

"come along to the old Palazzo Sordi
today at five o'clock.

"You may learn all about the Titian
painting which is missing."

So, you see,

if you'd let me come along as I was
supposed to, Mauricio would...

Could have made
a third notch on his gun.

That's the old Palazzo Sordi.

But there's something funny.

If he thought you'd come alone,

he'd probably plan
to shoot you from up there.

Looking from the walls,
you're a perfect target.

Only Vjeko's watching
prevented his proving it.

Watch out!

- Are you hurt?
- No.

Help me.

I was lucky he didn't come sooner.
I never thought he'd come this way.

- Nor did I.
- Now we're too late.

Strange. Same lock.

But this time, he's overdone it.

(Thunder rumbles)

Too late.

(Thunderclap)

Tell Vjeko to stop the search.

Yes, boss.

- Dzoni, let's go.
- Where?

Come on.

(Thunder rolls)

(Thunder cracks)

(Door creaks)

(Door creaks)

(Door creaks)

Toni?

(Wind whistles)

(Wind whistles)

(Wind whistles)

(Wind whistles)

Toni?

(Wind whistles)

(Wind whistles)

(Rain pours)

Say, where do you exhibit
the old locks?

Up...upstairs.

We must go see them. Quickly.

(Thunder cracks)

(Wind whistles)

(Clicks)

- Where are they?
- Uh...right over here.

Open it up.

You see?

- Where's the key for this lock?
- Uh...

it must be in the case somewhere.
It must be here somewhere.

Um...there. It's on the list.

It's on the list
but it's not in the case.

- I remember.
- (Thunder rolls)

This afternoon in the hall.
I'll go check.

(Wind whistles)

(She gasps)

Toni!

(Click)

Yes, that's how it was done.

What do you mean?

There are identical locks
in the door of Ugo's house

and on the ruins
at the old Sordi palace.

Toni must have
craftily persuaded Ugo

to copy the lock
of the ruined palace.

He gave him the designs.

But he didn't tell him

that here in the museum
there existed not only another lock

but also another key,

which enabled Toni
to enter Ugo's house at any time.

He gave the key to Mauricio?
But why? To kill Ugo?

There must be a reason.

- (Thunder rolls)
- (Rain pours)

- ls he here?
- l...l don't believe he's gone.

L...l saw him
just before the storm began.

You found the Titian.

I thought fate would repeat itself
and I'd have to kill you too.

Who did you kill?

Don't worry. Not your fiancé.

He was lucky on the stairs
before "Hamlet"

and a while ago below the fortress.

But I promise you,
I won't miss him the next time.

Don't touch me!

(Cries out)

(Screams)

(Thunder cracks)

- Listen.
- What?

(Rain pours)

Someone SCFGGITIGd.

It's your imagination.
I didn't hear any scream.

- Come on, let's go.
- Hold on.

We have to wait for Vjeko.
He should be here any minute now.

There's only one true Sordi.

The one that has this painting.

Ugo wouldn't give it to me.

He was the one who stole it
during the war.

Then I went to Rome
and met some people who wanted it.

(LaUghs)

The fools! I'd never give it up.

But then they offered me $2o,ooo.

I accepted their deal.

But they never considered
my intelligence.

When Mauricio arrived, I...
I took my Titian from Ugo's house...

...and substituted this copy for it!

(LaUghs)

When he discovered he'd killed
the old man for a worthless painting,

he tried to kill me.

He wanted 200,000 for 20,000.

That's what he got!

A harpoon in the chest.

Ah, he was...he was so violent
when he died.

Look at him now, so calm
and peaceful in his wax shroud.

Perhaps you'd like to join him.

(Harpoon clinks)

Such a pleasant little thing.

So silent.

And quick!

Ah.

(LaUghs)

You're frightened, aren't you?

Just like the dancer was.
Linda Moreno.

She too was astonished
to see my face,

instead of that of Mauricio.

Vlaho Sordi killed the woman
he loved above all.

You doubted I was a true Sordi.

Now I'm going to prove it to you.

Pleasant journey, my darling.

- In here!
- Come on!

I'll break the lock. Step back.

(Gunshots)

(Gunshot)

(Gunshots)

Oh! Vera!

Oh! He went that way! He's insane!

It's alright now.

We were told to report to the museum.
Here we are.

(Door creaks)

- Oh, Dzoni.
- There is no-one here. He escaped.

(Clicks)

(Gunshots)

(Gunshot)

Please be careful!

(Gunshots)

(Toni gasps)

(Gun clicks)

(Gasps)

Toni!

Vjeko, this way!

After him!

Look up there!

He's insane.

Toni, stop! You're cornered!

Hurry, surround the tower.
Got that?

(Crowd chatters)

Toni! Toni!

There's no way you can go!
Come down!

(Toni laughs)

(He laughs)

- Should we go up?
- He's harmless now.

(Gun clicks)

Watch out!

Don't shoot.
There's no place he can go but down.

(LaUghs)

Toni!

The bell's going to strike!
Take care!

(Toni laughs)

- (Bell tolls)
- (He screams)

(Woman screams)

(Bell tolls)

(Ambulance siren wails)

(Ambulance siren wails)

(Police siren wails)

(Door creaks)

THE END