No, it's not the same old story.
Nothing fishy.
This time the lady is faithful.
She was very young here,
she's changed now of course.
She's an elegant society woman
Where's she from?
She was born in Rovigo.
Her father was a professor.
They moved to Ferrara when she was ten.
Here she is... beautiful woman, too
- What's her name? - Paola Molon was her maiden name
Paola Molon: Twenty-seven years old
Crikey!
Her husband's rolling in it.
Must own twenty companies.
Fontana. Fontana Fabrics.
Cotton and all sorts.
She looks different here. How she changes!
Come in!
Leave it there
It was these photos that brought Fontana to us
He found them a month ago and got jealous
They usually come here tearing
their hair out in despair, but not him...
Calm, quiet, a gentleman!
He has this whim to know who he married
He doesn't know?
They married during the war, in 1943
Took her to the altar two months after they met
Now he's curious
- After seven years? - After seven years!
What she did before,
who she knew...
Here's one, pity it's cut
Why doesn't he ask her?
Very clever, Carloni
We have to find out her secrets for him
So you must go to Ferrara immediately. Today!
That's where she went to school. Start there
Why not Monday? Milan's playing on Sunday...
That reminds me, the football pools!
See this? And you'd keep him waiting?
Okay.
You say start from the school?
That's where girls start growing up
Mr. Molon's daughter, a young blonde
Brunette
We get so many girls...
What about the registers?
The bombings destroyed everything
- See that tip? - Nice
Been doing tips like that for twenty years
A speciality of this high school
Ah, our schools...
Oh Sir, we need your cast-iron memory
I'm sure you remember a student we had
- Thanks - My pleasure
- Remember Molon? - Paola Molon
Right
Eight to ten years ago...
Pretty girl!
Mind what you say, this is her uncle
- Nice to meet you - Nice to meet you too
I was only going to say she was a lively girl
Bright... a bit restive
Played light as a feather, never marked the pitch
A feather!
A real feather!
A new boyfriend every month and always the best
Ah, a boyfriend a month...
Well, at that age...
She'd come here with two girlfriends
They were inseparable...
it was all boys and parties
See that portico?
The band played there
They'd dance, hold treasure hunts...
- Well-to-do girls, eh? - Of course
Well, sometimes down there on summer nights...
What were her friends' names?
- Giovanna Carlini was one - Oh, yes, I know her
- You mean you knew her - What?
- She died, didn't you know? - Oh dear, when?
I can't remember exactly
I'd like to know
You know who can tell you?
Matilde Galvani, the other one of the three
She didn't turn out well.
I think she's having a hard time
And Molon?
She vanished
right after Giovanna died
I never saw her again.
It was strange the way she left
Why strange?
Well, I don't know
it was so sudden...
Excuse me...
does Mrs. Galvani live here?
You mean Mr. Algardi
Is that her husband?
You could call him that.
There, on the left
Mrs. Matilde Galvani
- She's out - I need to see her
I've come from Naples. May I wait?
Of course, come in
Waiting is a word I like.
We're all waiting
I'm Professor Ferri
Keep it on, it's freezing in here
Excuse my garb, I was in bed.
I get up late, like Petronius
Business is bad
Take a seat
It's terrible in Naples too
What can I do for you?
I wanted to ask the lady something...
about her friend, Paola Molon.
Do you know her?
Certainly
Paola's father was a colleague of mine
When he died last year...
I remember I had some beautiful letters of his
A kind of spiritual testament
His daughter might like them,
if I can find her
She couldn't care less, believe me
You're wasting your time
She lives in Milan.
Her husband's loaded with money...
fabrics, cottons and other foolish
things invented by the Chinese
Miss Molon, now Mrs. Fontana, has had it good
I gather you're not on very good terms with her
People who are lucky don't deserve it
Does a fortune ever fall into a hungry man's mouth?
With the football pools sometimes...
Did she have any boyfriends here in Ferrara?
A lot.
Only one was serious, as far as I know
I think I did hear something about a great love
That's the fate of secrets!
Even you, from Naples, know about it
So, it was a secret?
Love at first sight
He was engaged to Giovanna, a friend of hers
Paola was trying to take him away from her.
Nice of her!
But she didn't succeed.
Two days before the wedding, Giovanna died
How come Paola didn't marry the boy?
- Was he from here? - Guido?
No, he studied here
Good-looking boy. I detest good-looking boys
- Where does he live now? - With his sister, I think
I never remember addresses. Why should I?
To know where a lawyer or a deputy lives?
Who cares?
Ah, you're here?
This is a colleague of Paola's father
Paola's father is dead
I know, I'm looking for his daughter
Why look for her here?
You were close friends
Close! She was a friend
Yes, of course. I was also looking for Miss Carlini...
but I heard about the accident
- How do you know all this? - I was a friend of her father's
Where does Guido fit in?
The gentleman mentioned him
I can't help you, I've lost touch with Paola Molon
In that case I'm sorry I disturbed you
Never mind. Good-bye
What did you tell him?
Nothing that could hurt your reputation
Idiot!
I mean about Guido
I didn't tell him anything.
Why should you care about them?
I didn't tell him anything.
When will you learn to mind your own business?
If it's your business, it's mine too...
since we go on, God knows why...
living under the same roof
DEAR GUIDO...
- Good night - Good night
Here we are...
That conductor's a dream!
What a man!
- Not jealous, Rocchi? - How can you ask a husband...
Speaking of husbands...
It's 12:20
The show ended earlier than usual tonight
It's not that. You're still in time, by two seconds
- To do what? - What a shame!
What's the matter with you?
I'm twenty-seven, at this very moment
I'm so sorry, darling... it's your birthday
Forgive me, I've had a hell of a day
- What would you like as a gift? - I'll think about it
I'm still twenty-six to the others, mind
What shall we do now?
"Rigoli" is better
- Let's drop in at the Little Bar - Yes! Let's go!
What do you say, Paola?
Let's go home...
Sorry, I don't feel like it
- But what about the others? - I don't feel well
- What excuse can we make? - That I don't feel well
Excuse us with the others, Paola's not well
- Sure. Good night - Good night
I'll call you, Paola
- You in a bad mood? - No, I told you, I don't feel well
- Hope it's not a migraine - Why not?
It reminds me of the play we saw the other night
A wife's love for her husband is measured in migraines
I don't feel like joking, Enrico
I'll go. Did you like the show?
- What show? - Tonight's
Luciani made me a business proposal
- Let's hear it - It involves you
He said, I'll buy your wife for 300 million lira
Only 300?
You know what an Eastern prince would have said?
What?
You can have my wife for free... then I'll kill you
Maybe he would, but a Milanese industrialist, for free...?
He'd say, "Give me the money, you can have her...
then I'll kill you"
He avenges the insult, earns the money
and gets rid of his wife
You looked great tonight,
all eyes were on you
As for Rocchi...
You know the secret for staying beautiful?
Sleep, sleep and more sleep
Good night, then
Good night
- Where's the phone? - In there
Hello, is that you?
Guido! It's been ages since I heard your voice
How come at this late hour?
Important for whom?
Of course. Tomorrow, if you like
I'd like to meet up
Wherever you like... No, no, allright
I'd come now if I could
Really?
All right. Goodnight
Who taught him to tackle?!
What team are they on?
University reserves
- Do you play too? - I used to
We won the Games in 1938
- What position? - In defence
Look at that mix-up!
Keeping your distance?
I want to look at you
How do I look?
- You've changed - For the better or worse?
Let's go
Did you always train like that?
- Where are we going? - To the lake
Fine, but don't go fast
Well, betterorworse?
I only caught a glimpse last night
You're stunning! How did you get like this?
Like what?
I don't know... you have class
You've changed too... you make compliments now!
It's the first time since I've known you
One lets oneself go over the years
I noticed you were different. Your eyes are darker
Everything about you... you're more mature
Logical, with what I've been through
But let's talk about us...
or rather, about you
What have you been doing?
Are you married?
Guido...
I'm not criticizing
Are you happy at least?
You aren't, either
Guido, what is it?
Read this
Dear Guido...
a man was here today.
He said he was a friend of Paola's father
I gather he wanted information about you both
Use the tip as you like.
But let Paola know in Milan,
she's in the directory under Fontana.
Matilde?!
The man was about forty, with shity eyes.
That's what made me suspicious
What does this mean?
I was hoping you'd have some idea
You still think about it?
And you?
Guido, they're making inquiries
Relax, the whole thing is so vague
It's too soon to worry
- It's the police! - Of course not
Why did you come rushing here then?
I was passing through.
I was longing for a chance to see you again
What shall we do?
Nothing, nothing at all
We have to see if anyone is nosing around.
And we must keep in touch
You're staying here
I should leave
No, you'd better stay
I have commitments, I'm a cardealer
I'm busy, I can only stay a day or two
What if you went to Ferrara and spoke to Matilde?
She has few scruples and Ludovico even less
Maybe she wants money. They're hard up
Have you seen her since?
She came here once to see me, I forget about what
She was boring, badly dressed. A stranger
Then she vanished
You could go tomorrow. Tonight even
At least we'd know then
All right, I will
What is it?
It feels strange being here together
Didn't you think we'd meet again sooner or later?
Yes, but...
- What? - I thought it'd be different
- In what way? - Nothing. I must go now, it's late
FALLS DOWN LIFTSHAFT FROM THIRD FLOOR
- I've finished, thanks - My pleasure
Looking for someone?
No, just checking the lift
They need the doctor occasionally
You're telling me! What with power failures...
and being out of order, we always end up walking
The main thing is preventing accidents
Don't talk about accidents!
Why not?
I'm in service here, with the Carlinis
They had a girl of nineteen, an only child
They lost her and that thing's to blame
Really? I'm sorry. Were you here?
Was I! Goodness...
Give me the details, it's better that we know
It seems like yesterday
I showed them out. They were all in high spirits
- Who would have thought... - All who?
Miss Giovanna, her fianc� and a friend, Miss Paola
Laughing and joking...
How did it happen?
Nobody really knows
- You didn't see it? - No, I'd gone back inside
- I heard a thud... - Athud?
Then there was a long silence
Silence? Didn't they shout or ring the bell?
There was nothing, I tell you!
I was here, look... Come in, there's no one in
Then the voices downstairs... Someone saying, "My God!"
I ran out... they were standing there
Miss Paola was shaking like a leaf
And he... he was looking at her
I saw the lift door open, I immediately realized
"Why are you standing there?" I said.
"She may still be alive!"
What did he do?
He ran down... she was already dead
Poor girl! What about the other one, Miss Paola?
I had to bring her in. She started screaming...
...screaming at my young lady's fianc�...
to go away, that she never wanted to see him again
It was heartbreaking
The two girls were very close.
Goodness, what a day!
I'll give the lift a good lookover
What good is that now?
A call for you from Ferrara, sir
Hello? Just a minute, here he is
Yes.
You're appointment with...
Go ahead
I'd like to know exactly when you met your wife
In March 1943
I can't remember the exact day. Early in the month
Did she mention at the time a certain Giovanna Carlini?
Carlini
Didn't she mention her friend who had an accident?
It's rather strange that you should be asking me
She has never mentioned anyone or anything
Sorry, I can't help you
On the contrary, you've been very helpful. Thank you
2ND MARCH 1943 -ACCIDENT TAKES PLACE 4TH MARCH - PAOLA LEAVES FERRARA
6TH OR 7TH MARCH - PAOLA MEETS FONTANA AND HIDES ACCIDENT FROM HIM - MURDER?
I'll be in Milan soon
Is something wrong?
Goodbye
He's still away? What time will he be back?
Please ask him to call me immediately
He knows... thank you. You will tell him?
Bring me some cigarettes
Your turn
One spade. Sorry, I meant two hearts
Okay
Two spades
Okay
- Four spades - Yes
- Okay - Okay
Where are you going?
I'm through anyway
- Here you are, ma'am - Bring me a Martini
Good girl, say hello to Mrs. Fontana
Hello, Mrs. Fontana. What a darling she is!
We'll send her to school soon, to the nuns
Then she'll travel and learn languages...
because we get all sorts of people at our hotel...
Filipinos, Indians... they all speak to her...
and she must understand them
When she's older, we'll find her a nice husband...
a Pomeranian with dark eyes like Cary Grant
- Luciana phoned me yesterday - She's getting married
- What are you giving her? - A gold dressing-case, perhaps
She'd prefer something more original.
She'd like some homing pigeons
O God!
With a scroll in a tiny gold case tied to their legs,
so they could carry the news around the world
Listen, why don't you find them?
But transatlantic flights...
Come on, an old married couple once in a while...
Turn that radio off, please
Pigeons, not a bad idea!
Must you spoil our bridge?
I'm afraid so, I have to go out
Take my place, please. I won't be long
Momi, you do the honours
If you want to know how many stars there are...
a rough count has been attempted
I'm talking about the visible stars
There are less than one would think... 3000, 3500 in all
Paola...
- Where are you? - Here, come here
- He's still in Ferrara - Is he a policeman?
- Who knows? Ludovico told him about us - Oh, Guido
Then he went to Giovanna's
I was right then. He is a policeman
What's going to happen?
Calm down, I haven't finished
At Giovanna's house he met the maid
He said he was the lift maintenance man
Nonsense, of course, but she told him all about it
All about what?
- The accident - You see?
Maybe we're being followed!
Did you check here? Let's go away
He's looking at me
Because he fancies you
...you will be able to admire the stars over Milan...
...as they would look at midnight if it weren't cloudy
It was like those African nights, watching the stars
Come on, there's nothing to find out. We're brooding
What did we do? Nothing
- That's just it - I know
But there's no real danger
There can't be
When can I see you?
I really can't stay
Are you joking? You can't leave me now!
My business...
Business, business!
You're just like Enrico
The comparison is ironic, the way things stand
What do you mean?
I mean I have no business!
I'm looking but I have none
I earn the little money I have by chance
This trip to Milan to see you and then
to Ferrara has cleaned me out!
I've been a penniless misfit since the end of the war!
You've no money? So what, I have all you want
- As if I'd take it! - Why not?
Don't be silly. What's a bit of money between us?
It isn't money that counts
It's out of the question
Aren't you handling this for both of us, for me too?
No, Paola, don't insist. I'll manage
- Just a minute! You're a car dealer, you said? - Yes
My husband's giving me one: Some business for you
Which cars cost the most?
Ferrari, Maserati...
You could get him one!
Act as the agent
Maybe you can make something out of it
But how do we fix it?
We'll go out one night. Better bring a friend...
to do the talking. I'd rather Enrico didn't know you
Oh God, there's Rocchi!
I'll call you, darling
So, what's it about?
I have a client who wants a Ferrari or a Maserati
That idiot Bottini won't give me one
Bottini does his own deals
The way you let him down!
I make clear-cut deals. If it's a sure thing...
no wasting time, cash down and you're not greedy...
Anything else?
I like you! You never change
- Who is she? - A model
What would you like?
A kiss, if you don't mind
Two Martinis then...
...right, let's hear his name
- Will Enrico Fontana do? - The hell it will!
He's loaded. Leave it to me
It's no good you tugging... what is it?
Mrs. Fontana often buys from us. I know her
She's beautiful
- What do I care? - He does
Why?
I think you like beautiful women
Okay, but you're not. It's none of your business
Fine, Fontana suits me.
He wants a Ferrari or a Maserati?
Naturally, what else?
But I think I can find one
- Is it real gin? - English
- Your health! - Not mine?
Sure
How do we meet Fontana?
I'll bring him to some club
His wife will introduce you
Why not bring him to "Esperia" on Thursday?
It's a benefit evening. I'm modelling
- Ok? - Ok!
I'll call you to confirm. Give me your number
"The universe is nothing but love." Foscolo
- Who's that? - A guy without a bean
Saturday's a good night for you!
- Always the same - Why do you put up with it?
Maybe I like it. Staying in Milan?
That depends
On the heart?
Why the heart?
Look over there
Sit here, Paola
- Not very nice people - Look at me, not them
- What are you having? - A double whisky
Don't you ever get tired? Let's sit down
A bit longer
- Nice little figure! - You think so?
Let's finish this one
The last one?
Last dance, last hour, last kiss
Go on, act romantic!
Are you being mean too?
No, don't worry. Let's go and sit down
See that lady over there?
She bought that dress from us
You walk past and say hello
She'll pretend to know you and you'll mention the car
But who is she?
Mrs. Fontana, of course!
I get it! Which one is her husband?
She'll introduce you
- I'll go then - Hold on a minute
- What are we waiting for? - Calm
Sorry to leave you at such a time, but duty calls
Coming to me of all people with a bogus deal!
- She'd agreed, I tell you! - I can see that
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention?
Paola, why did you drag us to a place like this?
Well, it's not so bad
- I like it - I can believe that!
Let's see what happens
Be quiet!
The outfit will be auctioned in aid of warcripples
What about the model?
Just a minute, the outfit first
120,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
Come on, gentlemen, remember it's for charity
180,000 for the model!
And to think she's mine for free... or nearly
No digressing. We're at 170,000
No other offers?
200,000
The Maserati looks done for
300,000
My wife's mad
Keep it, you can have it
I don't get you at times
You often don't
So explain
A whim. Can you explain a whim?
What's wrong with you, stupid?
We'd agreed! I've been waiting all night
The car's outside. I'll look a right fool!
I don't get you a deal so you can go with tramps!
Wait...
Tell your friend to come to me, I'll talk to him.
I'm sorry
No, I'm sorry...
I've been a swine
I don't know what got into me.
When I saw you with her... I just couldn't help it!
- Paola... - Tell me
I'll give it to my men
How many copies?
Tired?
Tired of being alone. I've felt alone since then
Even tonight, in there, you were far away, I felt lost
I love you, I always have
As soon as I saw you again, I realized it was still you
I could've kissed you there and then, but I didn't
What a fool! I was waiting for you without knowing it
I've waited foryou for years
They're coming back
- I don't care - They'll see us!
- Don't leave me... - Stop it!
You can be dead before you know it in a car like this
Did you see that dog?
And did you see how it held the road? What a car!
120 Km in third, 170 in fourth
Too fast. Unsuitable for a lady
Why?
I wouldn't rest easy while you were driving it
There's no need to go so fast
...I use to go slow
Then why do you need a Maserati?
I like it. Didn't you promise me a present?
We'll think about it. Call me in a few days
I'm leaving tomorrow...
No hurry. Call me when you get back
Goodbye
What's your name?
Conti
Goodbye
Don't start, not all deals come off!
Mine do! It takes a nose to tell good deals from bad
- Cut it out! - After you bamboozled me?!
Who'll give me a Maserati now if I get a client?
Damn, it was 200,000 lire!
These have arrived, ma'am
Let's guess who sent them. Who do you think?
Mr. Rocchi sent orchids yesterday
Right, it can't be him.
Maybe that diplomat I always forget to invite
Enrico?! What day is it today?
The Maserati!
The keys to the Maserati!
Gustavo's outside with a new car
Call my husband
But it's not the Maserati!
Hello?
- Your husband... - I've gone out
Good morning, ma'am
I'll drive myself
Mrs. Fontana! Did you run up the stairs?
Do you want the manageress? I'll call her
- Good morning Mrs. Fontata - Good morning
Good of you to come. Won't you take a seat?
Paola, dear, how are you?
I saw you arrive. What a pretty suit!
Leopard-print does wonders for you
I see you have a new car
It certainly can't be said your husband neglects you
I hear you went to "Esperia" a few nights ago
Funny, I thought, the Fontanas in a dive like that
You must have had fun
I never have fun at night clubs
True...
Too many people... they can see us!
Marvellous, don't you think?
Horrible!
What was the one at "Esperia" like? All that money...
Did you really give it away?
Have you seen anything you like?
No
Look at this one. Fringes are all the rage in Paris.
Dess� started it and they all followed suit
Let me have a look at it
We're back to the twenties look
Walkaround
It only needs the hip length
Turn back...
You're too young to remember Chanel, was magnificent!
This one takes your breath away
It needs someone with your figure, of course...
You'd look a picture in it
I'll take this, send it home
Without trying it on?
It doesn't matter
- You're going? - Yes, goodbye
I must see this
So uptight... there must be something behind it
Funny! Such a rush then she goes on foot
Nazionali cigarettes were sold out. I got Giubek
Thank you
What are you doing?
- I thought you were asleep - Come here...
I'm looking for matches
Sit here close to me
Stay close, like this...
Oh, throw it away
Now the whole place will catch fire
Good, we'll die and that's it
I don't want to die, I want to live with you
Then let's live!
Why are you like this? What have I done to you?
I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me
- You've lost an earring - They're only cheap pearls
Cheap! How much, 100,000?
I can't remember
How are we going to find it in this hole?
Are you sure he didn't follow you?
I told you. He's probably still watching the car
What can he suspect? He has no proof!
If you're angry it means you're not sure
Sure of what?
We only had to lift a finger, say a word...
But neither of us did or said anything
We didn't do it and you're free
You're mine
You're here
We didn't save her and now we can love each other
There's your earring
Pick it up
Not even emeralds would budge me
Guido, I'm so happy
Me too
The years I've longed to feel like this...
Seven years
I've always carried you in me without really knowing
...and I got married to someone else.
But it was you I wanted, only you...
like when Giovanna stood between us
- Paola - Tell me darling
I think about Giovanna too at times
I ask myself, why didn't we save her?
It only needed a second or two...
But at that moment we wished her dead
We really wanted it. I wonder if that's a crime
No! We didn't do anything but there was no crime!
Yet that's what separated us...
Giovanna separated us in life and in death
Don't brood about it. I love you, I'm yours!
- But you're not! - Why do you say that?
There's someone else, like then!
We're not happy, Paola. That was a lie
We're not happy and we never will be
Here's your earring
Put it on for me
The worst moment has come:
It's time to get dressed
I'd put it off forever
They're going?
It's obviously not a Maserati
Remember the dog?
Yes.
Enrico was scared, he told me so
It was a close shave
It's awful how something sudden can change everything
Be quiet!
Why? I know what's on your mind
- Nothing - You're afraid to tell me!
- Will you be quiet? - What's wrong with wishful thinking?
You're just too scared to talk about it
What are you doing?
Are you insane?
Why do you want to go?
- We can't stay here forever! - Tell me why...
Yes, I want to go!
- Do you want to leave? - I don't know
No, you can't! It doesn't make sense...
I know you love me, you can't leave me like this!
Guido... You can't, you've no right!
Don'tyou see where we're heading?
And with that man tailing us, it's no joke!
I can't think straight, I'm sorry
Your husband phoned, he'll be out for dinner
Then Countess Violi... and Mr. Rocchi, of course
Why "of course"?
He calls nearly every day
Silly woman!
Leave me alone
And bring me an envelope
Is that you?
Fine ways you have! Thanks for returning my wallet
Oh Guido... I knew you wouldn't leave. You couldn't!
You know very well why
Because it wasn't fair. Tell me you want to see me!
Yes, I do...
to return the 80,000 lira I found in my wallet
It was the only way to keep you here.
Forgive me... Is that the only reason you phoned?
No... I'd probably have called you anyway
I got as far as the station but I couldn't
Now I really want to see you
When? Thinking about it will make the time pass
To think I'd only have to go out into the street...
Hold on, that must be Enrico coming back.
I'll lock the door.
Can you hear me?
- Tomorrow - Call me at midday on the dot
I've got to go now
- What is it? - It's me!
Hold on, I was just dropping off...
Why did you lock the door?
I'm coming, I'm coming!
Here, to keep you awake
- Are you drunk? - I'm never drunk
Just a bit merry. Do you mind?
No, but I'm tired
I've gained control of the hemp mill...
and I beat the taxman too!
Fontana's going to get even bigger now.
Let's drink to it!
Aren't you pleased when I knock people flat?
Yes, yes...
But can't we talk about it tomorrow?
I'm not feeling great tonight
Oh, I still have my nylons on!
- It's hot... - You're not undressing here?
What's so strange? Do you have a migraine?
I'm sleepy
Just one glass, it'll make you feel better
No, night time drinking ruins your skin
Why not?
Just because
Not even if I tell you a secret that concerns you?
What secret?
Have a sip
Well?
I've made some enquiries about you
Some enquiries?
And what did you find out?
Want me to tell you?
Wait a minute...
Why did you come in here?
Look, Enrico's car
- Did he follow you? - No
He must be at Franceschi's office on the corner
How stupid of us to meet here!
Let's go. You first
What if he sees me?
Well then?
- Are you going up? - No, thanks. First floor
What is it?
A surprise.
It's my husband who's making the
enquiries and having me followed
- How do you know? - He told me
- When? - Yesterday
How come?
He came into my room. He was a bit merry
No, it wasn't like you think
So it's him. But why?
Jealousy.
Some old photos made him curious about my past
- What did he find out? - Nothing. He just laughed
Why did he have you followed all the way to Milan then?
Who knows, but he says he's told them to stop
It'll be easier to meet now
Well, this jealousy thing... You don't know him
What do you mean?
He's too selfish to leave me alone
I lied to you just now.
I had to put up with him last night
Since you're here, I can't bear him near me
It irritates me the way he goes on like a boss...
his voice, his gestures... I hate him!
Kiss me... now!
But the police have the means...
What means? The Force hasn't changed since your day
If a suspect escapes in a taxi, we let him go
We can't afford to chase him
Last year I spent 500 lira out of my own pocket.
It took me eight months to get a refund.
On our pay, we can't give the State credit
What means do the police have?
If we have to go to the local gangland, we go.
We have our informers, we know where to look
But if it's any other area, who goes?
We don't have the men.
And as for night clubs...
where do we get the money to pay a hostess?
So what about my man?
I looked for him in the hotels, pensions and bars...
I did what I could
But there are many places where we don't go
What do you suggest I do?
Wait for a chance, that's the best police method
Didn't you say a woman's involved? Follow her
Must go now, sorry. Come and see me.
Who knows, something may turn up
What is it? Is he impatient?
No, he's changed his mind.
Says drop it if there's nothing
You've been digging around for over two weeks
But I'm tailing a woman who never walks anywhere!
Think of something, it's your job
I know. Why complain after what I've put together?
It's all theory, not fact. Have you found the boy? No!
I'm sure he's in Milan and they're seeing each other
Wait a few days, I'll have some news
It's simple. There was something then
and there must be now
Ride a tiger and you can't get off
Hurry up with the report on what you know,
proved or not. If there's nothing, make it up
He's not like those types
who want to hear they were wrong...
that their wives are angels above suspicion. Not him!
Either we drop it or if we go on...
I talked him around, see?
He's jealous again.
We must give him something concrete
That's what I'm doing. Trust me
- Call me twenty times a day! - Right!
Good evening!
Good evening, what brings you here?
I came to talk to a young man who lives here
How kind of you.
Let's get out of here
What about Valerio?
Something wrong?
I ditched him
- Why? - It was no good
They say wives don't count, but...
- He's married? - He has a child too
A separation, he said. I've been waiting two years
He's not in love with his wife, oh no!
It was their wedding anniversary the other day.
I'd rather not have known, but he said calmly...
"We'd better not see each other today"
"I'm taking Clara to choose her present"
Not even pretence of tact!
He didn't think of me, that I could be jealous or hurt
Didn't you wonder why I was making up to you?
Well, yes
I was hoping to shake him into saying,
"Hey, what are you playing at?"
But it was also to try and breakaway
I love him, I don't know why, but I love him
I can't bear him betraying me, not even with his wife
Especially with his wife.
The thought drives me mad
Marriage ties are much too strong.
No love or passion can hold out
Forgive me fortelling you all this
It comes natural with you.
It's good talking to you,
even though you're not married
You're not married too, by any chance?
- Do you let rooms in this place? - Yes
I'm looking for Garroni
He's just gone out. He's always out, luckily
Give me a soda
- Why "luckily"? - I don't like him
Give me that soda
- You crying? - I'm a bundle of nerves
- Something else upset you? - Stop it, Guido. I can't take any more
I can't take any more
Take your coat off
A bit of peace and joy, with nothing to worry about...
Wouldn't it be nice?
- Let's go away - Where to?
I don't know... abroad, to another city
And then?
We'll be together. I'll work, I'll grow rich
- How? - Somehow
Why shouldn't I make it? I'll do anything
Like what? Make do with rented rooms?
- But it's for you - And cheap cigarettes?
Do you enjoy humiliating me?
Don't get me wrong, I only meant your romanticism
Drive isn't enough, you need to have what it takes
I'd feel like a new man with you
With me, you'd come to a standstill
Why?
Money is everything in love too
We leave, we get somewhere, then what?
We come backand it's all over
Dear Guido, these things have to be said.
Money is stupid.
Between you and Enrico, it chooses him
He who loves no one, who buys everything...
including me!
He always knows what to do
While you seem so strong but you're weak
- You're a dear - So?
I don't know.
Let me think how it'd be if we were free
Don't you ever think, deep down, about what you'd like?
Think if he died...
Listen, Paola...
- I was just saying... - I won't think about it
Just think... bang
And it's all over!
Isn't that easier?
You think it's easy to shoot a man?
You fought in the war
It's all a matter of the right opportunity
Just a matter of the right opportunity
But with so many people who hate him...
Paola!
Can't you even take a joke?
Hold me, darling!
- Haven't seen you for a while - I've had a lot to do recently
Don't spoil the party
- Don't worry, he'll come - It's all arranged
- You actually arranged something? - Everyone's coming to my place tonight
The money I spend...
- With what it costs you! - You've made up your mind?
If she has...
It has to be tonight?
- Of course - Your board meetings again?
No, two Dutchmen at the factory
- Bring me a tulip! - Get rid of them
Can't, it's too important
It must be fun to have so much to do
Give me a mushroom sandwich
- Is it tasty? - She's tasty!
You could join us later
Okay, 10:30 to 11
Want me to pick you up?
No, I'll think about my Dutchmen on the way
We're counting on you!
Are you bringing them?
God forbid! They're heavy going
So it's decided
- Shall we go? - Ok
I want to invite a crowd
Vicky, will you take me tonight?
What do the dice say?
They say yes
Excuse me a minute while I phone the dressmaker
Need me to do anything?
No... thank you, dear
Garroni, please
It's me. This is it, let's meet at 4
You see?
He has to slow down
I'll stand on the bank
The car will be ten feet away.
Can't miss
Yes, can't miss
The air smells good here!
It's the country already
What about those people?
There won't be anyone around in two hours' time
- Guido - Tell me
Are you scared?
No, why?
Guido, why don'twe forget about it...
You said we can't go on like this
Yes, but...
But?
You sounded so sad just now
I don't like this idea
Don't do it then
You know very well I will
- For you - For me?
The other time was for me too?
I couldn't have done it alone
It's my fault then
Why didn't you say something
when you saw the lift wasn't there?
You saw it, she didn't!
She was looking at us and you kept quiet
Was it for me you kept quiet?
It suited you too!
You killed her! You killed her!
Is that what you think when you hold me?
I don't
Yet you were there too, you kept quiet too
And we'll be together tonight too
May I?
Come in
Here's a broth to bring the dead back to life.
You'll feel fine tomorrow
You're a treasure, Anna
If I was at the bottom of a bar...
some willing diver would have to bring me up
An elderly diver who's easy to please
If anyone asks for me, I'm ill
Including the Lady of the Camellias?
There's a gentleman who...
Been waiting long?
Over an hour
- I'm sorry - I'm used to it
Take your time
Can you leave me the report?
I've finished. I'll be at the agency if you need me
Good. Give him 30,000 lira
Tell your boss to send me the bill
Always at your command
What's on tonight?
- A party - There must be at least thirty cars
The assistant is here...
Don't bother me!
"...OF GIOVANNA CARLINI'S DEATH. HAVING ASCERTAINED
THE INTIMACYY BETWEEN GARRONI AND THE SUBJECT,
WE FEEL WE SHOULD SUSPEND THE INVESTIGATION...
UNTI LWE RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOU."
Yes, sir?
Oh God... God!
Enrico Fontana... Melegani street, 2
Just look at that!
- What shall we do? - Call the police
Where's the nearest phone?
- Good evening - Good evening
Does Mr. Enrico Fontana live here?
He's out, we're expecting him. His wife's here
We must speak to her, call her
- Where's Mrs. Fontana? - In her room
Call her!
She'll be right here
They came to arrest me! A jeep... a police jeep!
I had to get away. We must get away!
Calm down
I can't calm down until we're safe!
But where... where can we go?
Maybe they haven't been to your place
How did you do it?
Let's go, I have a taxi!
Be quiet! Come on!
Where are you taking me? It's not my fault
Why did they come to me and not to you?
- You did it! - Did what?
It's his fault he died, do you understand?
It's his own fault!
He was going flat out,
the car swerved and ran off the road
He fell into the canal
When I got there they had already pulled him out
He had a hole in his throat as if he'd been shot
And now?
And now...
Now we can't continue
Why not?
Can't you sense why?
Wait... You'll call me?
- Tomorrow morning - As soon as you wake up?
Yes...
We love each other, don't we? Nothing else matters
Tomorrow then?
Yes
Take me to the station