Sorry, uh...
- Did you want your kite? - Yes
Come and get it
Thank you
Is there anything else you want?
INNOCENTS WITH DIRTY HANDS
Louis, I want you to meet Jeff Marlo. He's a writer...
he rents the little blue house and flies a kite
Yes, I saw you swimming this morning
I swim a lot
I'm sure you do
Would you like a drink?
- I've got one, thanks - OK
So, I'll take care of myself. I suppose that...
my charming wife told you I drink a lot
To your health
How horrible
Why are you laughing?
Why not?
You can't imagine...what it feels like...
suddenly, it's like your heart explodes...
and then, everything is black...
and you die
So, why drink, it's not very clever
No, no, it's got nothing to do with being clever...
or intelligent
But it has everything to do with...
Pain!
Anyway. . _
Soon I'll take my...
marvellous wife...
somewhere, anywhere...
to America or Martinique, we'll see...
Come here, come on, come, come, come...
. . . come come"'l"'le, closer. ..
Come here, please. ..
Listen, I have a few questions to ask you, Julie
First - why can't We make love anymore?
Next, why don't you ever kiss me?
Next, why do you refuse to let me touch you?
And, do you hate me?
Stop drinking
it's too stupid
Louis, I beg you
Why do you put yourself in such a state?
That's a good question
That's what I call a very good question!
- Does he do this often? - Yes
Help me, I'm going to put him to bed
He's crazy
No. Don't touch it
Don't touch the belt, help me
- What's going on? - It's nothing, Louis
Go to bed
- How can you stand it? - I can't
I've had enough
He hasn't touched me since his heart attack
He sold his business and We settled here
Now he wants us to go to Martinique
He probably wants to replace his whiskey with rum
He'll never get there alive. He won't hold up very long at this pace
Why did you marry him? He's at least 15 years older than you
Eighteen
He was very kind to me
I was supposed to do a film and he financed it
You were an actress?
I was starting out, I didn't really want much. Anyway...
.he was really very nice...
not great in bed, but nice
So, let's talk about you, what do you do besides fly kites?
- I Write Stupid Shit - What?
I'm a writer
I type because I can't read my handwriting...
but I have no talent, I'm lazy...
and I'm easily bored
Bastard!
I'm easily bored but you excite me
Bastard
He won't be around much longer, take my word for it
He won't last long
THREE WEEKS LATER
- Are you Madam Wormser? - Yes, I am
- Your car is here - Don't you want to see it?
But are you sure you're not mistaken?
Mr Wormser came by the garage...
and ask that We deliver it to his wife today
- I'm a little late. Hope you like the car - Goodbye, thank you
- You're crazy. This car! - Do you like it?
Of course I like it, it's my dream
- Thank you - No no no!
Thank you Thank you for putting up with me
it's to compensate...
Go on, go try it out
No not today. Too much traffic. I'm just going to look at it
You've deserve it. Me, I think I deserve a drink
Don't move. I'll get it for you
I love you!
Thank you
I've been restless lately...
I want to move, to go
- Do you understand? - Yes
it's true, I drink too much
And afterward I feel...
so tired...
too tired
Sorry
- I talk too much. I better go to bed - Good night
Good night, Louis
Good night, Julie
This old guy is off to bed
Jeff, please, Jeff, stay with me. Don't go, I beg you
I beg you, please, Jeff, don't leave me alone
- No. We're already behind schedule - Jeff!
No, We can't see each other for three or four days
Not even phone each other
Maybe I'll just leave a few days, until...
the accident becomes official, huh?
I'll let you know one way or the other
You must really...
Yes, yes. He could wake up
Think about what I'll have to do
I'll have to stay alone with him all night
Can't you come back sooner?
God, you know We can't. We have to have Mother Chauvinist as an alibi
No one can even suspect that were in this together
it's 11:30. In two hours, in two hours...
the thing is on the corner of his desk...
anyhow, I'm leaving. See you later
I killed him
The car!
"Darling, I took the Datsun
"After this interminable night..."
don't have the courage to go see the cops right away
"I'll bring the car back in two or three days. You'll just need to explain...
"...that I had to go to Italy to do research for my novel...
"...and since I had no money, Louis insisted...
borrow the car..."
"Everything went as planned
"I'm certain that Mother Chauvinist is ready to Swear...
"...that I didn't leave the house and worked all night..."
"if you want to join me, write me at my PO box in Menton
"I'll check it tomorrow and the day after
"I'll be back before the beginning of the investigation, if there is one
"But afterward, it'll be just the two of us"
- The maritime police? - Ah yes!
We've decided to investigate, Mrs Wormser
Oh! What's going on?
We were just going to take the helicopter out
I'm probably Worrying for nothing. But he's always so punctual...
Thank you
Must be the salt air, my underwear is itching
- Madam - Gentlemen
Madam Wormser? I'm Inspector Villon, from Draguignan
- Please come in - Excuse me, Madam
Didn't We meet at the Mayor's Reception?
That's it, yes, let me introduce you to Inspector Lamy, from Paris
I took the liberty of asking him to come along
Hope you don't mind, Madam
I'm on vacation here and Villon, my colleague, has requested...
- Please gentlemen, sit down - Thank you Madam
Well, Mrs Wormser
We received a phone call from the Maritime Police
Yes?
They have, uh, they have found Mr Wormser's boat
But no one was on board
What's that?
Oh no!
The divers searched for over an hour with no results
And you think that...
Excuse me, would you like to drink something?
- No - Thank you Madam
Please
We understand what you're going through, Madam
I'm terribly frightened
Mr Wormser perhaps went aboard another boat...
to say hello to friends
Oh, that's very unlikely madam
We are going to inspect the boat. We wondered if...
you'd like to go with us
Ah, well, I don't know... I...
Ah, you'd rather wait here for your husband to call...
to tell you where he is?
You know, I'm beginning...
I'm beginning to fear that he won't be able to
Ah, We realize how you feel, Madam
There is perhaps a very simple explanation for this disappearance
But, my colleague is forced to ask you a few questions...
that you might find indiscreet
I don't know how I can help you gentlemen...
but I will tell you everything you wish to know
Yes well, do you know if your husband has enemies, madam?
Enemies? No, certainly not
He's a very kind man, very peaceful
He retired. He wanted to live here
And where did you dock your boat Madam?
In the harbor?
No... We had a dock at the foot of the cliff
- Could I trouble you for a glass of water - Of course
- No don't get up - It's this way
Excuse me
- You'll find glasses by the sink - Ah thank you
Tell me, it's quite a climb up from the dock, isn't it?
Yes it's why We were thinking of moving
Ah, but you would stay in St. Tropez?
I didn't know my husband was considering the Antilles
I've heard it's a marvelous place
You know, nothing was really decided
Tell me, do you see your neighbours much?
No... but last night We had a visitor, Jeff Marlo
He often comes to see Louis. He came to dinner
Ah and is he a neighbour?
Yes, he lives just two houses below us. He's a writer
- Yes, they developed a friendship - Ah... Yes, yes, yes
Perhaps, he could see your husband's boat?
Well, we'll go pay him a visit
Oh, I don't believe it will be worthwhile
He told us last night he was going to Italy
He was leaving very early this morning
Well, anyhow, we'll go and make sure
No I'm quite sure he left. He took one of our cars, the Datsun
Oh, he did? Did you lend it to him?
Yes, well... My husband did
Mr Marlo has no car and We knew that he has very limited means...
He was planning on going for two or three days to... huh...
ah yes, he wanted to gather material for the book he's writing
So, my husband lent him the car to save him money
And he accepted?
Well, yes, Louis insisted
You say Mr Marlo lives two houses from here?
Who owns the other?
Mrs Chauvinist, an elderly lady
Has she visited you lately?
No, I rarely see her
I'm afraid
Of what madam?
I think that Louis had another heart attack...
and he must have fallen overboard...
He had a heart attack last year
Yes, it is plausible
Ah yes, effectively, yes
One last question Madam, if you'll allow me
Did your husband often keep large sums of money on him...
or on the boat?
Ah yes, I see that's interesting
Did he have a lot of money on him?
No, I don't believe so, no...
I'm sure he didn't
So? Well, let's see...
according to this Madam Chauvinist...
it seems he was home all night, typing
Although, she did sleep a little so it's not a perfect alibi
And also she saw Mr Wormser go out with a big bag of some sort
Around five in the morning
This woman must spend her whole life at the window
She has insomnia. I think She's a bit of a drinker. She's rather funny
Can't smoke on board, Inspector
Say, on the subject of drinking...
I don't think that the Wormsers were teetotalers
The trash can is full of whiskey bottles
How'd you find out?
By getting thirsty at the right time
We've checked everything, there is nothing suspicious
Well, let's see about that
What's in here? The head
One could say this is a well kept boat, it looks like it's never been used
Yes, a little too much so. It looks like Wormser didn't do a lot of fishing
- There's no bait - Maybe on the deck
Yes, maybe on the deck
Hey, officer, wasn't there any bait?
Bait? No, say that's true, there was no bait
- Alexander, can you come see? - What is it?
- A spot of blood, look here - Ah yes
Let's have it analyzed and dusted for prints
Well, I don't think we'll find anything else
Say, I wouldn't mind a drink
We can get lady Wormser to spring for one
I think she's in heat, that one
Say, I suppose that confirms the story of the heart attack
What? The blood Stain?
Yes. He headed out to do some fishing...
dropped anchor, heart attack
He collapsed, hit his head and passed overboard
Not too complicated
Yes, but several things bother me
The wife is young and pretty. Seems hot to trot
The neighbour borrowed the car
You know, I think you've got something there
Hey, hold on, I'm just thinking out loud
Still, I like your idea there
Wormser was an alcoholic
His wife and that guy kept him drunk...
.to get him out of the way so they could get it on
Then, knock him off to live happily ever after with his money
Yes, but if the writer is involved... why did he borrow the car?
That wasn't smart!
Maybe he just got scared
We've got to find this Marlo, interrogate him
I'm going to call the police station
Then we'll have that drink
"Julie darling, it's so stupid, I forgot to warn you about the money belt
"It was full of bills and jewels
"I'll put it in a safe place until I get back in a day or two
"Everything went well, just like I said
"He came on board and gave me a bloody nose
"That's all he was able to do
"Write me as soon as you can and tell me everything
"PO box Menton. I love you"
"Jeff, my love, my darling...
"Everything is going well. The police came to see me ....
"...but they don't suspect a thing
"Hurry back, please. I'm going crazy without you
"l love you, I love you, Julie"
Hello sir
- Have a seat - Thank you
I would like the balance in my husbands account, Mr Wormser
Certainly, Mrs Wormser. I assume it's a joint account?
No, it's in his name
Ah, We can only give this information to the titled owner
Of course, I understand
But...something terrible has happened
Yes I know. News travels very fast, you know
I think We could bend the rule just a little...
I believe your husband made a recent withdrawal. Excuse me
Yes, it was yesterday actually
How much did he withdraw?
A rather large sum - a million and a half
150 million old francs
But, that's impossible
Well, We were surprised but it's a fact
And...what is left in the account?
Oh, 92 francs
We had to notify him this is below the minimum
Aren't you feeling well, madam?
- Yes, please excuse me - Good day Mrs Wormser
Mrs Wormser. ..
- Hello Mrs Wormser - Gentlemen
This is a happy coincidence
Yes, We received permission to open your husband's safety deposit box
You're welcome to join us
I'm at your disposal
You are very cooperative, Madam. We appreciate it
Mr Wormser was here recently
He apparently took everything
I'm happy you're here, Julie
You see I am so distraught
Since yesterday, I feel like I'm in a waking nightmare
Poor Julie. Ah, it really is incomprehensible
Georges, I had thought maybe Louis told you his plans
You were much more than a financial adviser to him
Don't speak about him in the past, Julie...
In the past?
I'm sorry to see you in this state
You know I'm very fond of you both
There, there, I'm sure everything will be explained, go on and eat
- I'm really not very hungry - Eat anyway
Shall We have a souffle for dessert?
The police came to my office this morning
They asked me the same questions you did
I told them I didn't know anything
I won't tell you exactly the same thing
In fact, he intends to leave for the Antilles as soon as possible
He'd already made all the arrangements
And you think he's left for there?
Now now Julie, not without you. He adores you
No but I do believe he's put the house up for sale
Put the house up for sale?
He found something in Martinique, I believe
He wanted to surprise you
Now you're talking about him in past tense
I'm concerned about leaving you alone, Julie
You're very nice George, thank you
I've got so much work right now
Anyway, if you need anything, call me
You can count on me
Thank you. I know I can count on you
You're very pretty, Julie
Dear Mrs Wormser...
- Please excuse our intrusion - Madam
Gentlemen...
- ...Mr Thorent brought you back? - Yes
We saw his car
I suppose he told you about our visit this morning?
Yes, he did
Yes well, We have some important news, Madam
We saw Mr Wormser's doctor...
and he made some rather surprising revelations
Dr Favart? What could he have told you?
Well, he told us that your husband never suffered a heart attack
What do you mean? But...
That's right, it was an act
Mr Wormser suffered another illness he found terribly humiliating
According to Dr Favart, he had become impotent
And so, it was to justify his lack of passion towards you...
that he invented...
that he invented this story about the heart attack
That makes no sense. I don't believe a word
Ah, you mean to say that you had normal relations with him?
Sexual relations, that is
No
So the good doctor's statement was correct
We have several rather difficult revelations...
in any case, surprising ones to tell you
Please sit down
Thank you, but I'm fine standing
Oh no, Inspector Villon is right. You'd better to sit down, believe me
We found the Datsun, Madam
It crashed into some rocks near Menton
There was neither corpse nor wounded in the car
We think the driver was thrown. Then...
washed out to sea
We found a sports coat in the back...
in it were ID papers with the name Joseph Marlo...
writer, living in St Tropez
My God, what's going on?
Ah nothing very rare, I'm afraid
We checked Mr. Mario's house, and found...
this, in the living room, under a cushion
This is yours, is it not?
But I've never been in Mr Mario's house, never
A formal inquest has been Started for your husbands disappearance...
Mrs Wormser...
the judge is very anxious...
to interview you as chief Witness
Your lawyer sends his apologies, he will be a little late
That's not unusual for him
I don't know him
He hasn't seen you yet?
A friend of my husband's asked him to defend me
From what I've seen so far he'll have to be very talented
Don't worry, he doesn't lack talent
I'm not worried sir
Maybe you should be. Anyway we'll see
You're very close to being indicted, Madam
I'd rather not discuss this without my lawyer
You have every right, Madam
Smoke, your Honour?
No, thank you, I prefer my own
You've got nerves of steel, bravo
I hope you can keep it up
Your honour
- Counselor - Please excuse the delay
Ah, Mrs Wormser... They're giving you trouble, eh?
Don't worry, I'm here to defend you
My name is Albert Legal. Perfect name for a lawyer, no?
You know, you are ravishing
So, your honour, I know you adore torturing pretty women...
but I need to ask you to wait a few more minutes...
because I have not yet had a chance to talk with my client alone
Is there a corner We could be alone, I promise We won't be 10 minutes
Your little scene doesn't impress me, but I will grant you the time
Please take Mr Legal and his client to the back room
Thank you, your honour, I'm very grateful
You are a superb woman
Yes, it'll do. And no listening at the door huh!
Please sit down
You're much younger than your husband
I can't help it
Relax. I'm a little late because I went to see everyone:
Your husbands banker, your neighbour, and also...
the real estate agent handling the house, and of course the garage
So now the police are sure you've killed your husband...
with the help of that guy... what's his name?
Jeff Marlo
Yes, that's it. Like they say in novels, was he more than a friend?
No, nothing more
You don't say his name like that of a simple friend
Be careful
Now, did he visit you often?
They liked to chat together. They got along very well
They'd have a couple of drinks
Oh, don't make me laugh. Louis drank like a fish...
maybe he cut down a little when his heart kicked up
As soon as he felt well he began drinking again, but not a great deal
Did you lead normal lives, I mean like a husband and wife?
- We had separate bedrooms - Yes that's it
Now tell me about this earring, was it yours?
Yes
You've never gone to his house?
Yes, just once
It wasn't very smart to have lied
Tell me the whole story
Oh, it was a couple of weeks ago. We hadn't seen him in some time...
and Louis asked me to drop in and see him...
the door was open, I went in
No one was home...
I smoked a cigarette, waited, he never showed up
The next day, We found he was spending a few days in Italy
I see! No doubt to be seen... and he came back this week!
We can't keep the judge waiting...
Let me take care of everything
Just repeat in your head " I keep my trap shut"
Do you dig, Julie?
I dig, Mr Legal
You're lucky to be so good looking...
or I'd have dropped you like a hot potato
We weren't too long, your Honour?
Please Counselor, don't start your little song and dance again
it's eventually going to get on my nerves and it won't do you any good
You don't feel you have a solid case. My only intention is justice
Oh sit down, you are making me dizzy!
Please Mrs Wormser, sit down
- I have a few questions to ask you - Yes
About what?
But about Mr Wormser's disappearance of course!
Just a second Your Honour, the police report goes quite a bit further
Yes, the police report you saw...
concluded that Mr Wormser was robbed and killed, Counselor
Madam Wormser has a right to know what she is suspected of
The report alleges the crime was committed by a Mr Joseph Marlo...
and Mrs Julie Wormser, born Schumann, was his accomplice
Well, now We know where We stand
The police report explained the following theory:
Louis Wormser was dead or unconscious on his boat Monday
That morning the neighbour, Mrs Marie Chauvinist, saw...
a man pulling a big seaman's kit bag along the beach, so she says
The police report suggests it was in fact...
the body of Louis Wormser, and Joseph Marlo was carrying it
Marlo threw the cadaver out to sea. Then...
he swam back to shore
He then continued to type as if he had not stopped for the whole night
Pardon me, your Honour, Mrs Wormser needs a glass of water
- Over here? - Right
- Are you feeling better? - Yes
You're OK?
Yes, I'm fine, thanks
Please continue, Your Honour
You're very gracious
Marlo took the money and whatever else he found on the boat...
maybe even on the victim's body...
a total of about 2 million francs...
200 million old francs...
and taking Mrs Wormser's new Datsun 260...
he fled and Mrs Wormser was to join him later
The police report states that they were lovers
But they never met up because he was killed in a auto accident
Well...
I can only compliment the police's reasoning
It is barely certain J Marlo killed Louis Wormser
Well, I'm delighted we're in agreement
Yes certainly, from what I've learned
Jeff Marlo went out of his way to befriend Mr Wormser
He was almost broke, at the end of his rope...
I suppose there is a great deal of proof of his guilt
Obviously the stolen car is one
Well, Mrs Wormser stated, her husband loaned the car to Marlo...
even insisting he take it
Between us that is highly unlikely
All right, fine fine. What else? Well go back to that...
The blood on board the boat
The blood? What is this story?
Additional evidence
We were sure when the report became final
- This isn't a trap, is it? - Please
We're talking about a little blood on the railing
Before being killed Mr Wormser must have fought with his assassin...
the "little blood" in question is the same type as Mr Mario's...
which proves Marlo was on board
What blood type is it?
Type O. Not Mr Wormser's
OK, fine
What else?
We have proof Marlo mailed...
a letter to Mrs Wormser from Menton
Do you have the letter?
No, but We know Mrs Wormser received it...
the day of J Mario's death...
The Inspector is certain. The mailman saw the letter stamped Menton!
What is this! A mailman who remembers the stamp of Menton!
Not Madagascar, nor Tahiti, but Menton. Oh no
You're not well, counselor?
It's obvious the mailman heard of Mr Wormser's disappearance...
it's normal he was curious about his wife's mail
Fine, but nothing proves it was from J Marlo
Do you have another idea?
No, the letter was definitely from Mr Marlo
Mrs Wormser spoke to me of the letter...
Marlo said he had seen the papers and was returning...
because the police wanted to discuss the disappearance of the car
You're not lucky, counselor
The car was headed the opposite direction at the time of the accident
Of course, Marlo lied in the letter
He simply wanted to appease Mrs Wormser...
to buy a little time. He was running
You're saying his only goal was to appease her
How do you explain this?
It was found in Mario's suit while checking the wrecked Datsun
The handwriting is Mrs Wormser's. We checked
Bravo. Fine work
I suppose you have the letter
This is your handwriting, is it not, Madam?
I suppose you have the letter Your Honour?
No, but it seems logical to me he had put it in his pants pocket...
it's logical
Ah yes, logical but it's too bad
That letter would have proven Mrs Wormser innocent
How would you know?
Very simple, Mrs Wormser told me what she had written the letter
She is ready to repeat it
Very Simply, she was imploring Joseph Marlo to return immediately
A man who pretended to be his friend could not have betrayed him
Good God, of course she suspected. The Police saw to that
That is why she checked her husband's financial status
Counselor, Mrs Wormser is capable of telling me all this herself
Yes of course, I understand...
but she wrote to him, begging he clears himself
She was convinced of his guilt but still wrote him
Please Madam, tell us
That's it exactly, your Honour
Inspector Villon went to Mr Mario's residence...
and found this by the couch...
and he found the second earring in a dresser drawer
Please, madam...
please repeat exactly what you told me for his honour
Yes, I don't quite know why but in my sort of panic...
I told the Inspector I had never been to Mr Mario's
I did go there with my husband one time
He wasn't home, I waited a few moments...
I think that's when I must have lost the earring
So, I add, if the police intend to use this earring as proof of complicity...
I warn you that I am quite capable of proving...
the police attempted a set up...
"planting" the earring due to insufficient evidence!
I won't do it, of course, but...
but I could if forced
No threats, counselor
I'm not threatening, I'm simply stating...
When Inspector Villon, accompanied by Inspector Lamy of Paris...
and you, the judge of their undertaking...
interrogated my client, the hypothesis was a heart attack. Why?
Mrs Wormser mentioned a heart attack less than a year earlier!
Yes. So why did the police change their minds?
Because they learned Mr Wormser never had a heart attack
The truth is he was impotent
Enough to convince them Joseph Marlo was Mrs Wormser's lover...
add to that, she is 15 years younger than her husband
Preconceptions are so convenient. Except there is one little catch...
The little catch is Mrs Wormser didn't know her husband was impotent
You can check the police report: It's clearly between the lines
So, I ask the question: what remains of their fantastic accusations?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing
Nothing proves that Mr Wormser was killed...
since his corpse was never found
You can't even prove anything was stolen, since the prime witness...
the number one suspect, and rightly so, Joseph Marlo, is dead
So, legally speaking, what We have is: A victim that doesn't exist...
a fortune that doesn't exist, and a suspect that no longer exists
Your Honour: Allow me to leave these chambers with Mrs Wormser
This has been a terrible trial for her
Let's face it, this is a ridiculous affair
Nobody's going to gain anything from it
Yes, I see, they might as well go back to square one
it'll never stand up in court. Good day, Madam
Goodbye and thank you, your Honour
Are you surprised?
How can you be alive?
It's a long story!
Don't worry, I won't kill you
I should, but I won't
No one would suspect me...
since I'm already dead, amusing, isn't it?
What happened?
You're a pretty cool girl, aren't you?
Come here...
Closer
You should see your eyes
it's extraordinary...
You're not even afraid
Of course, I'm afraid
Tell me what happened
it's very simple
Your plan went to shit!
I knew everything from the very beginning
I woke up not feeling well one night, I needed a breath of air
I saw you and Jeff that night
The following night, I decided to not drink, I listened to you
And the following night, and every other night...
l listened, listened, listened...
until one night, I heard Jeff talk of murdering me
And it became a sort of game
But it was much more than a game for me
What have you done to Jeff? Did you kill him?
Would you like me to tell you about the night you killed me?
I went up to bed
You thought I was sleeping
But I wasn't
I waited 'till Jeff went home
Then I hit him
You want to know what I hit him with?
With the same cudgel you used later
And I too carried him to the room by the back door...
and put him in my bed...
after that it was simple. I just had to carry out your plans
I went to Jeff's, tapped the typewriter...
'till 5 in the morning
I came home, through the backdoor
What if I'd gone upstairs to your room?
Well, I would have killed Jeff
And I would have convinced you that you had
We would have been in it together
You probably would have begged me to help you...
I would have said "Yes, of course my darling"
But to return to that marvelous night
Once out to sea, when he came to consciousness
I had him drink whiskey to bring him around completely
You woke him up? Why?
For the pleasure of it. I wanted to see his expression
And I had him write out a full confession...
stating that you were his accomplice
Did he write it?
Of course. He had no choice. He either wrote or died!
He wrote it then he signed it
And what did you do after?
I knocked him out
I dragged him to the side of the boat...
and held his head under water 'till he drowned
I let go of him and the sea carried him away
You didn't think I was capable, did you?
It's very easy to understand
It was the first time that my wife wanted to kill me
When a man finds his wife plans his death, he is capable of anything
You are sick Louis, you're crazy!
No, I'm not sick, I'm very lucid...
and I'm not finished, my dear
I wrote the letters you received from Jeff
I crashed the car, placed your envelope in his coat pocket...
your earring in his house...
l put the jewels in a safe place. I did all of it, me alone
And what do you have left now? Nothing...
You have no lover, no jewels...
you've got nothing! And that's what I call justice
You think so?
It's rather funny, you made love to Jeff here...
now you're going to do it with me
You see, I'm not afraid I'm not man enough for you
What do you want?
What do you want to prove?
I don't want to prove anything
From now on, we'll have a new, "complete" relationship
Oh yes. A new and complete relationship, that's impossible for you
Even if you wanted to
We'll see
Louis, you're kidding!
No, I'm not kidding
You'll do exactly what I want or I'll go to the police
All right, let's go to the bedroom
No, we'll do it right there
Where you made love to him
Yes, now
You son of a bitch
You're a son of a bitch
Do you want a drink, Louis?
No, thank you. I've stopped drinking
- Your sun - Thank you
I found it with the money you left
Does this signify our new relationship?
Yes, that's it
500 francs, that's not bad money to be my husbands Whore. Thank you
Don't forget your husband is dead
How long do you think this can last, Louis?
Who knows!
That's disgust, isn't it...
hatred or what?
Accepting hatred
Maybe we'll find happiness later
Hum. Happiness!
How could you live with a woman who tried to kill you? How?
Oh, there are millions of women who dream of killing their husbands...
and millions of husbands who dream of killing their wives
The only difference is you tried
No that's not it. I actually wanted to kill you, Louis
Yes, I understand very well, and right now...
I'm actually trying to forgive you
Do you think I could ever have anything but hate towards you?
Even after last night?
Last night was different
What...healed you?
Watching you and Jeff together
Each time I watched you, I thought I couldn't take it
I would leave. ..
But I would come back and start watching again...
I did that night after night...
watching, and eventually...
one day, my feelings began to change
almost like I became him
Then I was a man again
And after that all my anxieties disappeared...
my nightmares disappeared
it's funny: thanks to you, I feel alive again...
and I love life
Are you sure, Louis?
Am I wrong?
You really have no money whatsoever?
Really. I hardly have enough to feed myself
Louis took everything We owned...
our savings, our stocks. Everything.
Yes and you... Oh, no, no, no, nothing
Listen, I'm very sorry, I didn't know
Naturally, I can lend you money in the meantime
In the meantime, what? I don't know how to ever repay you
Don't worry. We'll find a way
No. it's impossible
I've been thinking, didn't Louis have a life insurance policy?
Yes of course. 50 million old francs, I believe
Couldn't I get a loan with that as collateral?
Possibly, around 10 million
No more?
How much would you want?
I need at least 30 or 40
Want do you want to do with that much money, Julie?
But George, I have absolutely nothing!
Louis sold the house. I'm going to need to find a place to live
And I want to leave here. I want to forget everything
Well, obviously there is no longer anything here for you
But please understand the process of inheriting could be a long one!
Louis' death needs to become official, his will needs to be validated
It could take over a year
With luck, maybe I could get you a small monthly income to get you by...
but not the money you're asking for
I'm willing to help you as much as I can Julie, you know that
If you don't know where to go, I can put you up
If you have nothing to eat, you could share my meals
But it's not possible to get you the kind of money you're asking for
You must not leave, Julie
Not bad, huh?
Especially with the wind
Too bad you're leaving so soon. You could turn pro
- I've thought about the Wormser case - Yes?
- Wonder if that cretin isn't right after all? - How's that?
Maybe We blew it
Maybe We didn't observe the person who holds the key to the case
Who is that?
- Louis Wormser - Your turn, Fernand
But you're speaking about him as if he's alive!
And why wouldn't he be?
We have to think about what Louis Wormser did before the crime
Just doesn't fit. He got out all his money...
put his house up for sale, didn't say a word to his wife
All this after 10 years of marriage
So that the beautiful Julie found herself alone and ruined...
when he disappeared, and of course, under suspicion
As if she was being punished
She damn well deserved it...
believe me she's a real slut
Hum, that's just the point. Was this a coincidence or planned?
You think Wormser arranged it all before he disappeared?
Yes. That's what I'm thinking
He knew his wife was sleeping with Marlo
Or he'd have no reason to punish her
Maybe he knew our two love birds planned to kill him
Yes, but they still had time act, no?
No, I don't think so. Do you want dessert?
No, thanks, just coffee
Do you have an aged liquor? Cognac or something?
We have a local brandy
Perfect! Two provincial brandies and cigars please
This thing with the earring has always bothered me
You don't lose them just like that. Or else you notice it
In my opinion, the earring was planted to get little Julie under suspicion
And Marlo had no motivation. But Wormser certainly did
That's true
Here's what I think. Wormser acted first
At some point he took Mario's place
He killed him on the boat. After all, it is Mario's blood, right?
Not Wormser's
He's the one who stole his own car...
and who wrote the letter
What about the car accident?
- A little more Brandy? - Gladly
So the car accident? That's easy...
Wormser stole Mario's papers before throwing him overboard...
he steals his jacket...
and the envelope to the letter that Julie sent to Menton
Now there, Wormser that's a brilliant idea
First of all the letter itself probably contains the proof...
to Julie's guilt in her husbands murder attempt
Finally, the envelope's disappearance scared the shit out of the chick
Especially, it seems to prove Marlo was killed running from the cops
There, he got us, the bastard
Marlo wouldn't have left the envelope if he had faked the accident
Wormser is definitely very good: He got what he wanted
He threw his chick into the street, killed her lover...
split with all the dough
Say, you know it's very clever what you've figured out
Not clever but it stands up
Say, you have any idea where Wormser might be hiding?
Oh there, you're asking too much. But if I was you...
Wormser's financial counselor
Who? Georges Thorent?
Yes, Thorent. He's one of his best friends
And he'll surely need to contact him sooner or later
If I were you, I would watch him
Why are you so strange, Louis?
Because I'm getting sick of going in and out like a thief
- But nothing forces you to - No
- No, it's simple just go to the police - Well
- I'll tell the police I have amnesia - Yes
They'll never swallow that
- Louis - Wait
Suppose I go to the police to explain... I'm kidding, of course...
What would you do?
I would stay near you
They won't question it if I live with you, they couldn't say anything
We'd go back to living together?
I'd want to try, anyway
You've changed Louis, and I've changed also
I can't believe you
Louis please...
please, let's try
Try, but how, even if We lived together 20 years...
I would always think it was because of the confession
Just burn it and We can forget everything
Very nice! Congratulations
What are you saying?
It's becoming so clear
I'll tell you exactly what I think...
You want me to destroy the confession. You'll have your Jeff back...
get your jewels, the house, everything back. You don't love me
- it's not true - Yes, it's true
- I'm not crazy. I'm not an idiot - Louis
- Good evening, Mrs Wormser - Good evening gentlemen
Good evening Madam
I'm happy to find you here
No thanks to you
Ah Madam, police work is thankless work
We sometimes have to pry
Don't hold it against the Inspector. Could We have a word?
At this hour? Well, gentlemen you're lucky to find me still up
Yes, I know. Please forgive us...
but We have some interesting conclusions to present you
Yes and I'd like to ask you a minor question
Have you had any news from your husband?
Of course not, I would have called you
I don't doubt it at all
So why this idiotic question?
Oh, it's not idiotic, Madam
It's possible that your husband is still alive
Oh please, you have no right to play with people's minds
And you're mocking my husbands death...
We're not playing. This is not a game!
We're not fooling around. We're seeking the truth
The truth? Your truth has many faces!
I haven't forgotten your report to the police, Inspector
Three days ago you were sure my husband had been killed...
and that I was an accomplice to the murder
Well, We think the facts can be interpreted another way
You think? I wouldn't have thought you capable of thinking Inspector!
Listen Madam, please. I understand your irritation, but don't push me
Is that a threat?
Listen Madam, it's entirely possible your husband is alive
If he was alive, he would have come home
No, maybe not. He could have suffered a blow to the head
And suffering a temporary loss of memory
That's why the Inspector asked you if you had news
No, I don't have news from him
We don't want to take up anymore of your time, Mrs Wormser
I'm sure you'll contact us if you see your husband, right?
Inspector, if I see him I'll throw myself into his arms
May I go to bed now?
You were great and I was stupid
Please forgive me
That was a little close for comfort
Yes, but we'll have to leave. We can't hide here our whole lives
What do you mean?
Don't you want to keep paying me to make love to you?
Sure, I'll keep paying you
Here's what were going to do...
I'll trust you if you'll trust me
I'll forgive you the same way you'll forgive me
OK?
OK
They're gone
Do you have a car?
- But this is... - Get in
Does George know about Jeff and me?
George knows everything
What's come over you, bringing her here? You're crazy
No, no, not at all!
The police came to the house. They thought I was alive
Julie held them off all alone. She was magnificent
All she wants is to get her confession back
You'll see how fast she'll turn you in after that
That's disgusting!
You don't get it. She's trying to get her dough back any way she can
She hit me up this morning. Almost showed her ass to get her bread
Why do you hate me?
It's just that I don't like women, dear friend
She tried to kill you to get your dough...
and to split with that asshole with the big dick
She would steal your gold fillings if she could. And you trust her?
Are you going to keep her with you?
Yes, that's right
You're really a child
No I'm not a child. I love her...
and I want to stay with her
All you need is to take that fool's confession to the police...
and to let her rot in some hellish prison for years
You can have a new life. You deserve it, you've got the means
No, I would never do that to her
- OK, so you're an idiot - Georges
Excuse me but Julie is my wife
And you'll speak to her with respect
I'm tired, very tired...
that's enough. This comedy has gone on long enough. it's finished.
Leave me alone. You already know I have nothing left
You shut up you stupid female!
No, I won't shut up
You can't make me shut up. You have no right
Louis forgave me. We're starting over and you can't make me shut up
I'm going to keep him from making this mistake
Jeff's confession and Louis' money are in a safe at my place
George, please stop
- Good. All this is good to know - Jeff!
Yes...and now all the dead are resuscitated
I'm sure she's cooking up something
In any case the bitch knows more than she's telling us
You're a misogynist, old man!
I don't know, but women like her frighten the pants off me
She wouldn't need to frighten my pants off
Do you think she's seen her husband?
I'm sure of it!
It's funny, but when I propose a theory you jump on it with both feet
In any case, nothing proves Wormser is still alive
You've proved it to me
If she's seen him she knows he killed her lover
Why hasn't she turned him in?
She can't. He's got to have proof she and Marlo tried to kill him
Ah. One for you! You're right!
Mum, your sandwich is very good
You have to put butter and ham
God I was stupid. I should have had the villa watched day and night...
rather than watching the financial adviser
Does your I V Work?
It works but there's a strike and in any case...
Even if there wasn't, it's 11:30 so...
Did you know he was alive?
Of course he knew. All the time he fucked you, he knew
Listen Julie, you're going to appreciate this
Go on, Louis. Tell your clever little scheme
What do you want?
I'll tell you what I want
I want the girl, the dough, and the jewels...
and I'll get it all
He told you I was dead, huh?
Yes...that's what he said
I could never kill anyone
Tell her, tell her what happened!
When he came to, We were on the boat
I held my gun on him...
told him I wanted to kill him
Told him that I knew everything
He begged me to spare him...
he started crying
Watch out, I'm the one with the gun now
A gun can't change anything now
After that, I forced him to write and sign the confession
I offered him 50,000 new francs...
and he took it
I would have given him much more
Poor loser, it's all his money
When did you get back?
Same time as him. I saw you two making love
You got off on it, huh?
Yes, she did
You shut up, I'm talking to her now
I thought about you all the time Jeff
Julie!
You're coming with me
We're going to get back the dough, the jewels and my confession
You watch him, I'll be back in half hour
Jeff! Let me come with you. Please!
Watch him carefully. I won't be long
You lied to me!
Be quiet!
They're gone
Louis, Louis...
What's the matter?
Talk to me, Louis
You know very well it was a just a put on, nothing more
"Put on" sometimes kill...
We don't think about it, and one day it happens
Hold on, hold on, don't move
Hold on tight, I'll be back soon
Good, stay here
Shit
About time
Hello yes. it's me
- Is that him? - Yes, hold on
Tell him Thorent came in with a man who could be Jeff Marlo
Thorent just came in with a man who could be Jeff Marlo
Are you sure?
Thorent just went in to his place with a man who could be Jeff Marlo
What?
- What do We do? - Wait a second
Hello, just one second. Let me think
Tell them to stay put. if someone comes out, follow him discreetly
Don't do anything for now
Be ready to tail if one of them comes out?
What did he say?
He says stay put and get ready for "tailing"
Tell him we're coming
- Hello, I'll be right there - Very good, Inspector
What a mess!
What are you doing here?
Louis is dying, quick, quick
Julie
What happened? You shot him?
He's dying. His heart is giving out
We've got to save him. Hurry, help me! Hurry
Hurry!
No, no! Don't stop!
- Why? Everything is fine - Don't stop, he's dying...
I've got 200 G's back there. And I burned my confession
Where is George?
Don't worry about it
Did you kill him?
Never mind. If your husband dies We have what We wanted
Everything worked out for the best, no?
But I can't leave him like this. He's suffering
You're going to make me cry
Let's get the fuck out of here, let's disappear
We're free and rich Julie, rich
I don't want to go with you
On, so you're only interested in the money
You want to dump me like a piece of shit? You whore
You're mine, you hear me, you're mine
You're mine. I'm going to make you come, you slut
You're going to scream like you've never You're mine
- No Jeff, stop! - Tell me you want some, tell me again
Stop, stop!
- No, say it again - No!
- Say it again - No
- Cuff him - Julie, Julie!
We've got to save my husband
Your husband is dead Madam
Your client is waiting in the green office
- Where is it? - Follow me
Thank you, officer
You don't look like you're well. Hello?
You don't want to talk to me? Admit that I've done you nothing but good!
No, you don't want to
I was told you were traumatized by this whole affair. Understandable...
your position could be a lot worse
We're going to pin everything on your boyfriend, he asked for it
I'll bet he gets a solid ten to fifteen
As for you my beauty, it's cake...
I'll have you freed on your word...
and you'll get a year, a year and a half probation
This is unbearable
What do you want me to say?
I don't know, you could say thank you
Thank you
In a way, you got everything you wanted
You're rich, and your husband is dead
Please, be quiet
A lawyer never stops talking, you should know that
I would give everything to have Louis alive
Oh the fickleness of women!
I get the feeling you hate me
No, not especially
What is it?
It's odd. When I tried killing my husband nothing happened to me...
now I'm trying to save him and I'm being punished
That, my beauty, is the puzzle of justice
The truth is whatever people want to believe
And don't forget that it's a man's world
With laws made by men, for men
it's men's justice
You're not even trying to understand me
The law doesn't give a damn about understanding
Come on, the Judge is waiting
Julie!