All language subtitles for La.Piovra.1998.S09E02.DVDRip.XviD-TvT

We are now at the beginning
of the sixties.

Colonel Valente of the Carabinieri
gives Captain Arcuti

a difficult assignment in
Sicily, spying on the

activities of a suspected
drug chemist, a Frenchman

working for the Mafia named
Marten, in an attempt to

prevent a vast financial
business developing from the

distribution of drugs.
They want to get to the organisers

and the investors financing the operation.
Not by chance

was Arcuti picked for the job,
a few years earlier he

had been involved in a scandalous
love affair with the

beautiful wife of land owner,
Baron Altamura... Barbara

"You mean so much to me...
I shall always love you..."

Now her husband, Francesco, is
suspected of being the banker for

the new Mafia and Valente tries
to get Arcuti to persuade Barbara

to collaborate with the
authorities, spying on the baron.

Carlo and Barbara find themselves
in an impossible situation.

Barbara's home is being run by
her husband's wilful cousin,

Augusta, who has begun an affair
with him while she was away in a

clinic having a nervous breakdown.

Barbra finds herself a prisoner with
her son in her own home, ruled

over by her husband's mistress.

"It's impossible to go on
Get someone to replace me"

Carlo objects to being used as a pawn
in the game as Valente takes

advantage of the couple's relationship,
especially since he realises

how much he still loves her.

In order to obtain information,
Barbara is forced to pretend that she

wants to return to married life with
her husband, who still adores her.

The carabinieri want the key to his
private safe, where he keeps the

accounts of all the illicit investments
with the names of all involved.

Mafia boss, solicitor Torrisi, has a man,
Turi, in the baron's home as

chauffeur and spy, who quietly keeps an eye
on everyone and everything.

Turi is fascinated by the lovely young
American woman, but doesn't

guess that she is working for the police.
The drug lab is set up in

an old mill on Turi's property.
At a party to celebrate his sister

Teresa's engagement to Nino, a local boy,
Torrisi drops in...

"I hope we are not intruding
you have dinner guests..."

"No, no. Why don't you join us..."

Torrisi's brother, Carmine is instantly
attracted to Turi's sister

and is not afraid to show it.

Francesco leans heavily on his influential
friend, the politically

ambitious Cinisi, who is as yet unaware
of the Mafia connection.

But a chance encounter changes events,
the French drug chemist Marten

catches Barbara visiting the carabinieri
and is mortally wounded in a

fight with Carlo. Before he dies he reveals
the whereabouts of the lab.

The prosecutor delays signing the search
warrant for Carlo and Colonel

Valente, and warns his friend
Torrisi that someone's tipped the

police off, adding that the investigation
is led by Captain Arcuti.

In turn he informs the baron. Meanwhile
Barbara has stolen the key

and found the notebook the police need
in her husband's safe.

"You've been betrayed Francesco."

Francesco realises his bank, his reputation
and his whole life is at

stake and he plots with Augusta to get rid
of Barbara, although he

still loves her. On the pretext of a
romantic evening of reconcilliation,

he drugs her champagne and when she
collapses,
takes her out of the house...

However, Turi has seen everything.

OCTOPUS 9

THE PACT
Part Two

I can't.

What?

What do you mean?
After what she's done to you!

Would you rather
they killed you?

A car!

Paul... wake up.

Wake up, Paul.

Do you recognise me?
It's Carlo.

Where's your mother?

Tell me where your mother is.
It's important.

Barbara!

Don't!

She was incinerated
along with her husband.

- I'm sorry.
- Leave me alone.

We raided the old winery
but they'd been tipped off.

Shut up!

One day you'll win your war,
Colonel.

But it will be
the worst day of your life

because you'll realise
you're as bad as your enemies.

My God!

They're unrecognisable.

It wasn't an accident, was it?

Someone pushed the car
down the ravine.

Why?

Why?

Can't you guess?

Yet you were very close
to the baron.

Meaning?

You know all about
Altamura's dealings.

- What are you insinuating?
- Who are you defending?

I...

I want to defend the memory
of Francesco Altamura.

He had a dream.

He had travelled the world.

He used to say Sicily
could be heaven on earth.

To get that, you'd have
to stitch up deals with the devil.

Law and order's a simpler way.
And you could do a lot about it.

We need openness.

Half-baked measures
are no longer sufficient.

Today it was Altamura,

tomorrow it could be
someone much higher.

Francesco...

You'd better keep that blanket.
It's cold down here.

Where am I?
Where's Francesco?

Relax, you're safe here.
No one will find you.

Why am I here?

Who brought me here?

If you're hungry,
eat something.

I'll be back soon
with more food.

Did my husband
order you to do this?

Why is he doing it?

Your husband...
can no longer harm you.

What do you mean?

Wait, don't go away.
I beg you, wait.

What are you doing?

I've resigned.

Do you think
it will bring Barbara back?

Is it to punish me?
You can do that.

Prove my incompetence...
Find Barbara's killers yourself.

What will you tell
her son Paul?

That you won't find
his mother's killers

because of your pride?

- We can't stop now...
- Let me go.

If you quit now, Barbara's death
will have been in vain.

All right, then... I'll stay,
but only on my terms.

Go on.

I want carte blanche.

- Fine.
- Wait...

I haven't changed my mind
about you or my resignation.

I'll quit after this case.

Your opinion of me is irrelevant.
Just do your job.

Do you manage
to sleep at night?

Or don't you care
that you sent her to her death?

What you're asking me to do
is a grave thing.

I can't think
with all this racket.

Tell them to keep quiet.

Your Honour...

I appreciate your uneasiness
in signing those warrants

but these are serious events.

Alderman, you are right.

But I'll be responsible
for respectable people

being named
on the front pages

by unscrupulous journalists.

Altamura was a figurehead
for our ruling class. One of us.

We cannot tolerate
what happened.

Especially now,
with elections coming up.

If we let this go,
we'll never stop them.

I'll have them registered.

Was it murder?

I'm not confirming or denying.
Excuse me now.

Colonel... Major...
follow me.

Alderman, is your friend's death
a Mafia crime?

A good question.

Until now
I've never used that word...

Mafia.

I saw it as alien
to honest Sicilians' vocabulary.

But now I must painfully
cry it out aloud.

What action will you take?

If elected
I'll call for special laws

and the allocation
of extra police.

And I'll support
the Town Planning Bill

to help deprive these criminals

of funds and political cover.

You always opposed that bill.
Why change your mind?

That bill is an extreme remedy

which goes against
my economic ideals.

But with Altamura's death,
ideals have become a luxury.

- Why were you summoned?
- Is it Altamura's death?

Are you suspected
of Mafia dealings?

What's your defence?

Bill us.

I'm summoned
like a common criminal.

What's this farce
all about, Captain?

Know him?

He was chauffeur
to the late baron... I think.

It seems he was hired
on your recommendation.

Possibly. I try to help
my fellow human beings.

But I don't usually
mix with chauffeurs.

This chauffeur happens to have
a lengthy criminal record.

And the winery, allegedly
used as a drug refinery,

happens to be on his land.

Why are you telling me?

Find the fellow
and deal with him.

We're trying to.

And this man?
Do you know him?

I can't say I recall
ever seeing him.

I know so many people.

Maybe these will assist you.

It must have slipped my mind.

He's French... I think.

A sales rep
for a fertiliser company.

- I don't remember his name.
- His name is Didier Martin.

- Now... he's dead.
- Dead?

He had interesting things
to say first.

He was a drug refining expert.

He was in Sicily to set up
a drug refinery on behalf of...

If you know so much,
why am I here?

If you believe I'm involved
in this business,

why haven't I been arrested?

I don't think
you know much at all.

You lack evidence,
so your imagination is running wild.

Where are
your alleged informers?

Bring them here before me.

- Don't be arrogant with me.
- I sympathise with you.

If I were in your shoes,
I'd be just as keen.

But harassing decent people

won't bring back
what you've lost.

Admit you've been shattered
by the baroness's death.

I won't give you that weapon.

You'll walk out of here
the way you came in.

You must get to court
on your own feet.

I'll have you tried, I swear.

Help!

Let me go.
Don't touch me.

Don't get excited.
You're still too weak.

What do you want from me?

Do you want money?

Answer my question.
Are you after a ransom?

What do you take me for,
Baroness?

You haven't eaten.

It's not your usual food.

When the dust settles

I'll bring better food,
I promise.

You can wear these.
I got them from your wardrobe.

Before I came to your place

I'd never seen
such fine clothes.

I don't want clothes.
I want to get out.

Where's my son?
How is he?

He's fine.

He's in the best
boarding school in town.

But you must forget
about your son.

It's like you're dead.

What do you mean?

I saved you, but if anyone
finds out, you'll really be dead.

Now you're alive only for me.

How can that be?
Someone must have seen her.

Is she a ghost?

If Augusta Altamura were a ghost,
we'd have found her.

We've questioned family
and friends. But to no avail.

- What about Turi Mondello?
- Even worse.

- People know where he is...
- But no one will tell the police.

The usual story.

Keep looking for both of them.

They're either responsible,
or know about the murders.

No one would have dared
mention our names.

Now they're in all the papers

thanks to Cinisi's electoral
promises to clean up Sicily.

Wasn't it you who got him
elected alderman?

Then there's that captain
who dares to investigate you.

You told us
we could trust that banker.

Then we find out his wife
is a mischief-maker.

That Turi, who was supposed
to watch over the baron...

Where is he?

I'll wring his neck
with my own hands.

I invested a load of money
in this business.

I want it all back with interest.

I think my view is shared
by all those present.

Fair enough. I can't deny
that errors were made.

But it's the results that count.

Results? We've lost face
and our money!

That's not so.

The morphine
has been refined.

It's in our hands
ready to be sold.

The police have been left
clutching at straws.

The French chemist
and the baron are dead...

Let the captain question me,
he has no evidence.

The captain is protected
by your Cinisi.

He'll never be
a member of parliament.

Unless we put him there.

There's a way
to make them all happy.

They want a villain?
We'll give them one.

When they find Turi dead,
with heroin on him,

they'll all be satisfied.

We'll circulate the rumour

that he was punished
by Mafia inner circles

who oppose drugs

and maintain law and order
better than the police.

Those bastards have
turned the town inside out.

When they got here,
a cow was giving birth.

So I asked them to help
and they left in disgust.

Trust townsfolk!

You did well, Nino.

The French guy said
one of these would buy 100 cows.

Must Torrisi get it all?

Don't worry,
we'll get our share.

Who works out what that is?

You tell Torrisi that we risked
20 years in jail for this.

Nino...

I know what to tell Torrisi.

Don't tell me
he hasn't arrived yet!

Let's go and welcome him
at the other gate.

Once we have the stuff,
we'll knock him off.

No problem.

I'd hate to be late
for my nephew's christening.

- A funeral and a christening!
- Such is life.

I feel bad
about shooting Turi.

- Why?
- We were in the army in Milan.

The girls there
were something else!

One called Cecilia,
she drove me wild...

FreeZe!

I won't hurt you.

Son of a bitch!

Go get him!

Tell Turi that
as long as he has my stuff,

I'll do whatever I please
with his.

Nino, don't do anything silly.

Nino!

My poor boy.

My poor boy...

Don't worry, it's nothing.
Nothing!

It's nothing.

They killed him
because of you.

The only son I had left.

May you be cursed.

And cursed be the day
you set foot in this house.

The Lord will settle it.
I want to see you dead.

I want to see you suffer
before you die.

He hasn't cried
or asked questions.

He eats alone. He won't talk
to me or the other kids.

Hello, Paul.

Father Pietro says
he told you what happened.

It wasn't an accident, Paul.

Someone set out to kill them.

Evil people. Criminals.

People your mother
was helping us arrest.

Let me tell you
something else.

I promise you those people
will end up behind bars.

- I'll see to it they're punished.
- I don't care what you do.

Mummy and Daddy are dead
because of you.

You're right.

It was my fault.

Father Pietro said
you have things to show me.

I'm to say if they were
Mummy's or Daddy's.

Only if you feel up to it.

Where are they?

Was this your dad's?

And this?
Was it Mummy's?

What's the matter?

- Paul...
- I want to go now.

Wait, what's the matter?
Wait!

- I said I want to go.
- Okay, but wait...

I'll call Father Pietro.

Hello...

Yes, I'll get him. The priest
from the boarding school.

Hello, Father Pietro.

What?

I'll come.

He went to his room.
He wants to be alone.

Paul!

Come here...
And calm down!

Settle down.
That's enough.

What's happened?

Why did you run away?

Mummy is alive. I know it.

I wish it were true.

I really do.

The earring isn't Mummy's.
It's Augusta's.

The one she wore
to the party is missing.

White organZa
with black roses.

So is the black sequin dress
and the pink pleated one.

- Who could have taken them?
- I've never touched anything.

No one's accusing you.
Is anything else missing?

Her books.
There was a pile of them here.

Could any of the servants
have taken them?

No, they were all
trusted people.

A girl might have been
attracted by those dresses.

But the books... They were
even in a foreign language.

- What about Turi?
- No, not him.

- Can you be sure?
- He wouldn't.

Did you know him well?

You can't suspect him
of stealing.

He actually kept
everyone honest.

What do you mean?
He was just a chauffeur.

He was the most honest
of the lot.

Plus he showed special respect
for the baroness.

Once a delivery boy
made an inappropriate remark

about that scandal...

Oh, God!

What happened to the boy?

Turi taught him a lesson
he'll never forget.

Santino, show Turi the way.

What now?

Nothing. Things will be
the same as before.

But the girl isn't
the same as before.

I'm glad you've come, Turi.

Now we can discuss things,
man to man.

Sit down.

I know... there have been
a few misunderstandings.

But we must make up for
the mistakes we've all made.

I did go to deliver
every last gram of the stuff.

But I was met by armed men.

The local bosses
were very angry with you.

But I've asked the family heads
to withhold their punishment

and to accept you back.

Provided you deliver
the stuff to us.

With the baron's
black notebook.

The notebook burnt
with the baron.

- Just as well.
- I too want things settled.

It's in our mutual interest.

But first
I'd like to see my sister.

Vito!

Tell my brother Carmine
to bring the girl here.

Here's our dear Teresa.

You can see she's fine.

Teresa...

I'm bringing you the drugs
the way I found them. I ntact!

My sister's life
has been ruined.

You killed two of our men.

This situation
must be redressed.

You said it yourself...

A man of honour must
make up for his mistakes.

I'll bring the drugs on the day
your brother marries her.

Are you craZy?
Has the heat got to you?

Think about it.
There's no other option.

Once we are relatives,

I won't need to watch my back
all day long.

What's he going on about?

- He's making a lot of sense.
- Are you craZy?

Shut up.

The girl has been violated...
You must remedy the situation.

I know nothing, sir.
My son's death was an accident.

Of course.

Your son accidentally
stabbed himself.

You've already lost a husband
and a son to strange accidents.

A lot of blood has been shed.

And more will be shed
unless we find Turi.

I can give you justice.

Go away
and leave me alone.

You haven't eaten
again today.

You must eat.

Have some meat.

Go on.

"Eat."
Is that all you have to say?

How do you expect me to?

I don't even have a knife
to cut the meat.

Or do you expect me
to gnaw it like an animal?

Maybe that's the way
you do it.

If I give you this,
will you eat?

Your enemies
are my enemies.

They wanted your husband
and you dead.

Those very same people!

They destroyed your family.

And now they're out
to destroy mine too.

Who are you referring to?
Who are "they"?

Eat.

Who are they?

It's those in charge.

But they've been there so long,

they can't see being in charge
is not enough.

You must command respect
to demand obedience.

Do you understand?
Respect!

If what you are saying is true...

If they really are
your enemies too...

Speak to Captain Arcuti
and he'll help us.

Still thinking
about Captain Arcuti?

If it had been
left to Captain Arcuti,

you'd be at the bottom
of that cliff, incinerated.

Stopping those people...

All the police in the world
couldn't do that.

You...

You only have me.

Understand?

Only me.

What do you want
in exchange?

You can go and wash.

But eat first.
Then come with me.

Go on.

Come on.

Go.

Go on.

Don't be afraid.

How is this possible?

Where are the crowds?
What organisation is this?

We've been working
a fortnight for this rally.

We've door-knocked.
We've put posters everywhere.

So where is everybody?

Who will hear me speak?
Your mother?

My respects to you all.

What do you want?

To pay my respects.

My brother would like
a word with you.

We came to hear
your speech...

But the square is empty.
Has the rally been called off?

Tell him that
if he wants to see me,

he should speak
to my secretary.

I'll tell him that.
Word for word.

Enough of this farce.
I'm going home.

Allow me one comment, sir.

I speak as a Party activist
and a personal friend.

If you antagonise Torrisi,

not even dogs
will show up at your rallies.

Just one other thing, Alderman.

Next Sunday is
an important day for my family.

I'm getting married.

My brother and I want all
our friends to celebrate with us.

We'd be honoured
if you'd come.

If you don't, that will mean
you have no time for us.

That you have
no respect for us.

To avoid inconveniencing you,
I'll send a car.

Goodbye, Alderman.

If I don't come back,
who'll take care of you?

Come on. Drink our health
with this fine wine.

This is genuine wine.

This wine
is good for your blood.

How do I know if this is
all you found in the old winery?

Why would I steal
from my own family?

True. We're family now.

I'm no good at speeches.
I only know how to sing.

The boys are having fun.

It's a pity
the celebrations are secret

to stop the police
spoiling the party.

Not to worry.
When they have a child,

we'll hold a christening party
all Sicily will remember.

You must sing too.
Come on, let's hear you.

"The Sun."

Where are we going?
What sort of wedding is it?

A shotgun wedding.

A low-key ceremony
for a select few.

The alderman
accepted the invitation.

Cinisi is here.
You'd better clear off.

I'm glad you came, Alderman.

Please take your place.

Over a glass of good wine

you can find a solution
to any problem.

A virgin's honour may be restored
by a shotgun wedding

but I won't be screwed
with the same ease.

You're here now, and that's
an important sign for me.

Come.

Silence, please.
I want to drink a toast.

Today is special.

Certain subjects should be
left outside the door.

On such an occasion,
I'd like everyone to be happy.

Cheers!

...which robbed you
of a close friend.

I will not hide the fact
that we are deeply disturbed

by the tense atmosphere
resulting from that event.

Police everywhere.

Decent men being dragged
through the mud.

You even hinted
at special laws...

repression...

Mafia.

I believe what happened
was the result of a mistake.

An unfortunate incident
that will never be repeated.

When you go
to the national parliament

it's with our undivided support.

Next thing,
he'll be apologising.

To our honourable member!

I've risked my reputation
to come here.

But my goodwill will be in vain
unless we are in agreement.

Remember the early
post-war years?

Hunger, rubble, poverty...

Who changed all that?

We did. Politicians.

Who directed billions
to Sicily's reconstruction?

We believed any development,
albeit uncontrolled,

was better
than no development.

And you profited from it.

We even tolerated
some violence...

But within reasonable limits.

It was clear
to all men of honour

whose hand it was
that was feeding them.

And who it was
holding the reins of command.

Now those reasonable limits
have been overstepped.

I have had disgraceful threats
and pressures on my electorate.

As well, I'm hearing about
dangerous new trafficking

which has nothing to do
with the laws of honour.

Let me stress again...

Watch out.

Don't step out of line.

And don't forget
who has the final say.

What are we going to do?

You don't have to do anything.

...to the newlyweds,
starting a Christian family.

What you ask
is no small thing.

But a man of honour knows
when it's time to step back.

Cheers!

Torrisi!

Alderman!

Aren't I allowed
to have a toast with you?

What's this about?

You've finished talking bullshit.

You've finished talking bullshit.

Sit down, Alderman.

Turi, what the fuck
are you doing?

- Are you mad?
- My deepest sympathies!

What are you doing?

I don't want to die.
You tell him, Teresa.

I love you.
You tell him.

I'll be a good husband.
You tell him.

- Take it.
- Why?

Do to him what he did to Nino.
Take that knife.

She can't do it.
She's my wife.

- Teresa!
- She can't do it.

Cut his throat.

Avenge Nino,
avenge yourself.

I can't!

If you don't do this,
you'll be dishonoured for life

and so will I.

Carmelo!

Antonio!

Tell everyone
that Turi Mondello

has wiped away the dishonour
staining his family.

And from today
he's in charge.

Come with me, Alderman.
Come on, don't be afraid.

I'll give you a lift into town.

Your Excellency
has been served!

Cheer up.
You're not going to die this time.

I'm letting you live.

I need you alive.

But don't give me any sermons
like you gave Torrisi.

You mustn't say
anything to me at all.

You must only obey.

If you do that...

you'll have your share
of the spoils.

If you don't,

all the police in the country
won't be able to protect you.

I'll find you
and slit your throat myself.

You have my word.

But then...
you already know that.

You've realised
what suits both of us.

I'll give you so much power

that no other politician in Sicily
will be your equal.

Now go home
and have a good sleep.

Dream of being in Rome,
in the national parliament.

With the chance
of being a minister one day.

Have a good night.

Go out
and get some fresh air.

Obviously a shotgun wedding
wasn't enough for that lunatic.

It was a Mafia payback,
and you know it.

Torrisi and his brother
were involved with drugs.

This business
about drug trafficking

is just a load
of froth and bubble.

It wouldn't be the first time
you've made this kind of error.

Find those responsible
for this crime

instead of dreaming up
unlikely theories.

Poor girl, what did you
have to do with this?

Isn't this what you wanted?

Your honour is intact.
Your son has been avenged.

But in her case,
you're right...

What had she to do with it?

Turi didn't kill all these people
for revenge.

He's not interested in that.

He did it for himself.
He wants to be the boss.

He'll sacrifice anyone
to achieve that.

Why protect him?

What will you gain from it?

- You're a cop...
- Other people will die.

And other mothers like you
will weep.

I don't know where he is.

But he's a sneaky devil
and devils go where there's fire.

Meaning?

As a girl, my mother lived
in San Martino delle Scale.

Then lava flowed
through the town

and now there's
only woods and snakes.

Just bear in mind, it was fire
that consumed that town.

- Good morning, Don VincenZo.
- You've caused a revolution.

Torrisi was well respected here
and in the States.

But... the king is dead,
long live the king!

Well done, Don Turi.

My partners say
your price is too high.

I told them a man like you
is worth the deal.

To us you're an investment.

Won't you check it?

Don VincenZo...
I also can judge men.

See you at the next delivery...
hopefully.

What are you doing there?
Are you ill?

I have good news for you.

What are you doing?

I need help. I'm lost.

Please take me to your house.

Captain...

San Martino delle Scale
is beyond that ridge.

We'll go around.

The man who kidnapped me
is dangerous.

He held me captive
in that abandoned village.

I must contact the police.

The police
are down at the village.

Eat something.
I'll fetch them.

Don't touch!

No... it's all right.

You may touch the dress
if you wish.

You saved me and I don't
even know your name.

Her name's Antonia.

Antonia...
That's a nice name.

What did she say?

Nothing...

Please forgive her, madam.

My daughter's a bit strange.

She daydreams all the time.

Come here, Antonia.

What would you like to know?
Go on, don't be shy.

You're a princess,
aren't you?

Well...
An unlucky princess.

Come with me.

I'll take you home.

Let's go.

- Where's he taking her?
- To the caves in San Martino.

Go or I'll push you in.

Go on.

Follow me. This way.

Captain...

There are hundreds of hideouts.
We need more men.

We can't have any extra men.
Just carry on searching.

Forget all about your captain.

Down here, quickly.

- There's nothing over there.
- Keep looking.

- Officer!
- Yes, sir.

- Is this definitely San Martino?
- The whole area is...

Keep still.

Keep still.

I'll kill you
before they take you.

Have you seen them?

I already told you we haven't.
And leave the little girl alone.

Go and play, Antonia.

Are you going to keep me here
for the rest of my life?

Don't worry.
You'll be out of here soon.

And you'll have
everything you want.

You can put that
out of your mind.

You'll never have me.
Not in a hundred years.

You'll come round.

Poor princess.

Run away, poor thing.

Don't stop
or the ogre will get you.

- What's your doll's name?
- She's a princess, not a doll.

You're right.
You can tell she's a princess.

This is the ogre.
Help, Antonia. Help me...

Captain, nothing here.
Let's move on.

Bye, princess.

And he takes her away.

My respects to you all.

I called this meeting

to show you that Turi Mondello
means what he says.

And sticks to his promises.

This book shows all the money
invested by the families.

And tonight
the families will receive

the fruits of their investment.

You can check for yourselves.

Don Antonio...

So you managed to pull it off.
Well done.

These millions...
these dollars...

are all yours,
thanks to me.

Yet you would have
handed me over to the police

to appease the politicians.

Do you think politicians
can be appeased?

Do you think they'd let us
carry on this business?

For how long?

Till election day, maybe.
Then, back to the old ways.

They'll send more judges,
more police...

And we'll be pushed
to one side.

I say it's time to change.

If we really want
to be in charge

we can no longer
beg for favours.

All the decision-making
must be up to us.

How? Are we going
to get you into parliament?

Right.

Now, each family...

has its own politician,
its own advocate.

One family votes for this Party,
another votes for that...

Don Antonio
has his own man.

But the fingers on their own
are useless.

They have no strength.

But if they combine,
they make a fist.

If we all vote
for the one man...

an experienced politician...

Then, Don Antonio,

he'll take our strength
straight to Rome.

That's why I took the liberty
of bringing along a man...

one worth much more
than this money.

Because, my friends...

we mustn't be
against the State

but inside it.

Alderman, come down here.

Come on.

Don't be afraid.

This is a great day for you.

I swear allegiance
to my brothers,

never to betray them,
to help them at all times.

I swear allegiance
to my brothers,

never to betray them,
to help them at all times.

May my flesh burn
like this holy picture

if I do not honour this oath.

May my flesh burn
if I do not honour this oath.

Welcome among us.

- Where are your parents?
- Out working.

Come here.

I've been thinking about
the story you told me.

About the princess
and the ogre.

The princess came here,
didn't she?

She came here
to hide from the ogre.

Listen.

You mustn't be afraid.

I just want to know
where she is now.

Where the ogre took her
after he came to get her.

Why?

Because the princess
has a child.

A boy about your age.

He's been crying
because he's lost his mummy.

The ogre took her.

Yes... I know.

But I want to know
where he took her.

If you don't tell me...

the ogre is going to hurt her.

You don't want that, do you?

Barbara!

Carlo!

I'm here.

I'm down here, Carlo.

You're alive.

You're alive!

We have to get out of here.

Come on.

Go on.

Look at your captain.
Look at him!

I n a few days, the dogs will
have eaten what's left of him.

And you'll keep him company.

I just wanted
to have you beside me.

So that I could look at you.

Thinking I was the only one
who knew you were alive.

You could have had everything.

Just like a queen.

I wanted to give you
the news myself.

I would like it
to remain confidential.

You've been nominated
for a command post

in the north of Italy.

Captain Arcuti
could follow you there.

I know you value
his assistance.

- Aren't you pleased?
- There's an inquiry under way.

If we leave,
who'll carry on with it?

No one's indispensable

and the inquiry
must be near an end.

Wrong. Mondello's arrest
is only a minor success.

A lot more
needs to be cleared up.

You mean the black book
you're so keen to get hold of?

- What happened to it?
- Why do you ask me?

Rumour has it, it contains
names beyond suspicion.

I mportant figures...

It could be exploited
at election time

only to turn out later
to be a fake.

I can't help you, Mr Cinisi.

It was you who searched
Mondello's hideout

after his arrest.

If I'd found that notebook,
wouldn't I give it to the judge?

Is it possible
that further investigations

are likely to have it
turn up somewhere?

Perhaps.

It depends on a lot of things.

Such as whether I stay here
or get transferred.

Whether this investigation
continues...

You're a military authority.

But in your own way,
you're no different from me.

We are both required to rule.

Ruling means being aware
of how far you can go

and knowing where to stop.

I see...

We'll talk about it
after the elections.

Who knows?

What now look like
insurmountable obstacles

may by then disappear.

Or vice versa.

I'll be seeing you, Colonel.

My respects.

OFFCAL COMMENDA TON
FOR CAPTAN ARCU T

Hold it!

Check him out. He could have
a bomb in his underpants.

Nin�, bring me my crutches
and take this thing out.

I want to do my civic duty
on my own two feet.

Have this room cleaned out.
It's full of rubbish.

My respects...

My respects.

Nurse!

Do me a favour.
Buy everyone a coffee.

Good day.

- Please go to a booth.
- Why? I have no secrets.

- I'm not ashamed of my ideas.
- Go to a booth.

Easy...

Excuse me, sir.
My education is quite limited.

I didn't finish primary school.

How do you spell Cinisi?
I want to get the accent right!

So you're leaving this house?

Yes.

I intend to renounce my share
of my husband's estate.

I appreciate that, though
not many would share your view.

I give up.
You've turned into a champ.

It's just that you can't play.

Provisional results show

that Calogero Cinisi's
success is such

that his faction could win
a relative majority

at the Party's national level

and therefore
influence its policies...

Why not come to Rome with me?
We'll get stronger, then return.

I can sense we're closing in.

Only a thin wall separates us

from the interests
behind Turi Mondello.

Right now
we can't break down that wall.

These elections
have strengthened it.

I can't believe that.

New powers are emerging.

A step back now
means two steps forward later.

To change things here...

- You need patience.
- I don't have patience.

Besides, the task you gave me
isn't finished.

We need someone
to shout out loud...

To denounce evil
when they find it.

To denounce injustice.

To think you can win now
is deluding yourself.

Your methods
are too devious, Colonel.

Too similar to those
of the people you fight.

Here's something to help
break down that wall.

Remember...

If you don't succeed,
or you change your mind,

you can always count on me.

Wait, Colonel.

I may as well ask you now.

Please stay.

I must use my methods.
You're free to use yours.

Carlo...

Goodbye.

It contains names,
surnames, dates

and the amount each invested.

Here are the early findings
of our investigations.

There's one major point.

There is no evidence of drugs.

A tip-off prevented us
finding the drug refinery.

By now the funds
are back from America...

ready to be reinvested.

More and more money.
More and more influence.

More and more evil power
unless we stop them in time.

These are well-respected people.
You have only suspicions.

Give me the chance
to pursue this.

- I'll bring you evidence.
- Prosecution is mandatory.

I did my graduation thesis
on that topic!

All right, Captain.

Let's go ahead
and may God help us.

Thank you.

Will you marry me?

Hey, wait!

I'll have twelve roses.

What colour?

Are they for your mother
or your sweetheart?

- For my wife.
- Red, then.

An unidentified hit-and-run driver
has killed Captain Arcuti.

The brave officer had recently
arrested Turi Mondello...

VincenZino,
come here, please.

Do me a favour.
Take this file to the archives.

You said you'd act on it.

- All the captain's work...
- The captain is no more.

Without him, it's not enough
to stand up in court.

- But, Uncle...
- Enough!

VincenZino...

There's a lot to be learnt
from this story

about a judge's responsibility.

It's not always easy.

True...
This case has taught me a lot.

- The judge sent me.
- I know, he phoned me.

Do you mind
if I see where you file it?

- I've been following this case.
- It's been much talked about.

Come.

Sir...

We'll put it here
so it's handy to find.

- A lot of files go missing.
- Thanks.

I'm sure we won't lose this one.

Cowards!
No one's turned up.

My condolences.

I shouldn't have left him
on his own.

It's my fault.

It's all my fault.

Let's go.

Mrs Altamura!

I met the captain.

If there's anything
I can do for you...

Madam...

Forgive me...

This is not the end of it.

They had the nerve to say
it was an accident.

We know that's not true.

It won't end like this.
I promise you.

Subtitles: Roberto Stevanoni
Mary Pipes

Subtitles @ SBS Australia 1999