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(man on TV) 'The British Isles are fast becoming'
'the greatest arsenal in the history of man.'
'Farms, where once, sheep and cattle grazed'
'are now storage depots for tanks'
'and planes'
'and guns.'
'Hundreds of thousands of soldiers'
'are training and waiting for that fateful day'
'when Allied power will be unleashed'
'against Nazi-dominated Europe"
'That an invasion is forthcoming'
'is now an accepted fact.'
'But where and when is known only to a handful of men.'
'So far, the time and place'
'is the best-kept military secret of the war.'
'There is one man who would like to know'
'and is making every effort to find out.'
'The Allied High Command is working just as diligently'
'to discover what preparations Hitler has made'
'and how much he does know.'
Keep it.
Thank you very much, sir.
Good evening.
Major.
Good evening, Major Pike.
Hi, Ted.
Thank you.
[lock buzzes]
You see, Jeff, Von Rundstedt is running the whole show
and seems to be listening only to Von Rundstedt.
It appears that he's putting all his chips
on the Pas-de-Calais.
Mac, you amaze me.
Over 300,000 men waiting for us
at the wrong place and you're worried.
Oh, this business is very much like marriage.
When things are going along too smoothly
you can't help, but be a bit suspicious.
Every German general since Clausewitz has called
this the only possible invasion route.
Dover to Calais
is the shortest distance across the channel.
Good beaches, good harbor, maximum air cover.
Leads right to the Ruhr valley in the heart of Germany.
It makes sense, Mac. Maybe we have fooled them.
It makes better sense to assume we haven't.
Look at their disposition of troops.
Over 60 divisions here, only 9 at Normandy.
Pin?
One of those damn paper cuts. Sliced it on the end of the map.
It's like a razor.
Where's their greatest strength?
Right here. The 15th Army at Calais.
But will it stay there?
Supposing these comforting bits of information we've picked up
were leaked to us deliberately.
Supposing, they've known all along.
Supposing, at the last possible moment
after we've committed ourselves
the 15th moves to back up Normandy.
[knock on door]
Come in.
Colonel, the General's office just called.
He'll see you now, sir.
Right.
We've got to find out if they're playing games with us, Major.
We haven't much time.
Monday is the fifth.
'You think your contact in Lisbon might know anything?'
Maybe. I doubt it, he's only a clerk in the German Embassy.
He was right about Torch.
Awfully wrong about Anzio.
Mac tells me, you felt that was deliberate.
I don't think he's working for German intelligence
but I think they know he's working for us.
Whenever they want to mislead us
they make it easy for him to find false information.
Leave a file open
let him overhear conversations.
They feed him enough unimportant authentic stuff
to make us think he's dependable.
But you've always been able to determine which is which.
It's not so much what he tells me, but how.
If he's positive and expensive
I can be sure it's a fake.
Which makes him trustworthy and reliable
in a reverse sort of a way.
So, if we find he's absolutely certain it's Calais..
Guarantees it, swears on his mother's grave and asks $1,000--
We're reasonably sure they know about Normandy.
You can make book on it.
Sit down, sit down.
I think it's worth feeling him out, Major.
He'll only talk to me, sir.
That's why I'm sending you back to Lisbon.
Well, now that I know the details of the invasion
and maybe they know I know.
What if they pick me up and work me over?
They haven't violated Portuguese neutrality so far.
I'd bet my bottom dollar you'd keep quiet, Jeff.
Thanks, Mac, but don't-don't bet too much on it.
I've never had my ear used for an ashtray.
You figure it's worth the risk, General?
If it were a onetime thing, no.
But aside from the information factor, you've been making
weekly courier flights to Lisbon for over a year.
Suddenly stopping might make the imminence of invasion
even more obvious.
"Time" magazine predicts
it's going to be the first week in June.
You know something, I have a hunch
that German intelligence is almost as smart.
The old man wants us to do everything we can
to make the Germans think it's business as usual.
We're sending David back to Stockholm.
And we've got that actor reviewing troops in Gibraltar
impersonating General Montgomery.
Is he getting away with that?
Apparently, even some of the British officials
believe he's Montgomery.
When do you want me to leave, sir?
We've booked you on the midnight flight.
It's 12:30 now, sir.
I arranged for them to find some mechanical difficulties.
They're holding the plane for you.
Here's your ticket, Jeff.
Embassy car will pick you up in half an hour.
(female announcer) 'BOAC announces immediate departure'
'of Flight 16 to Lisbon.'
'Passengers will proceed to Gate 23.'
'We apologize for the delay'
'but mechanical difficulties made it unavoidable.'
So long.
- Good luck. - Thank you.
Hello, luv.
Tell ma that pa just went to see Bert.
[instrumental music]
[vendor calling in Portuguese]
[speaking in Portuguese]
Oh, no.
No, no, no.
[speaking Portuguese]
[speaking German]
[speaks German]
[speaking German]
[siren blaring]
[speaking German]
That's alright. At ease, at ease.
Now, we've all been through this many times before
but this one is the most important.
Therefore, not the slightest mistake
will be tolerated or excused.
Those of you who are posing as Americans
will speak only English at all times.
Anyone who forgets and lapses into German
will be court-martialed immediately.
Now, is that understood?
- Yes. - Yes.
Fine.
Any questions?
Oh, yeah. One thing I forgot to mention, Major.
All the vehicles are in good shape except number four jeep.
It was captured in North Africa. It's pretty beat-up.
(male #2) 'Don't use it.'
Yes, sir.
Now, is radio, all set?
Yes, sir, and the programs have been selected.
Good. Any further questions?
You're dismissed.
Gentlemen, you may now proceed.
We'll have transportation for you back to Munich
as soon as you're finished.
Is this satisfactory?
(male #2) 'Perfect resemblance. Who is it?'
One of the soldiers.
- Put it in his room. - Yes, sir.
Anna.
So much of this depends on you.
- Do you have any doubts? - No, sir.
- You've studied his biography? - Every word of it.
Good girl.
After this is all over, I'll do everything I can to help you.
You know that, don't you?
Yes, I believe you will.
These are the hairs taken from a comb in his London flat?
Yes. We have tested them before the patient arrived.
As you see, they have proven highly receptive to the dye.
We anticipate an excellent result.
Good.
But...I must warn you
it'll be a marked contrast to his beard.
We'll shave him just before he comes to.
But when it grows out again?
We'll have the answers by then.
Now, how long will that be effective?
Two drops in each eye, will for 48 hours blur his close vision.
What about his distant vision?
It will not prevent him at 60 centimeters
from distinguishing any object clearly.
Fine.
Now, are the reading glasses ready?
Yeah, the frames were selected
to complement his complexion and his taste.
They are similar to his sunglasses in this candid shot
taken in Lisbon, last August.
Fine.
Three minutes every hour through the night
will give the patient's skin a similar appearance.
It will make a noticeable difference.
Major, Colonel Osterman wants to see you at the castle.
Mm-hmm. Okay.
He says it's most important.
Oh?
[door opens]
Karl.
[speaking German]
Karl. Karl.
Could I ask that we speak in English?
Of course.
I don't want to run the risk
of speaking German even for a minute.
I might forget later on and one slip could mean failure.
- Of course, I understand. - Well?
I have some unfortunate news for you, Walter.
The SS is sending someone over
perhaps to interrogate the prisoner.
To interrogate--
General Ungerland protested in every way he could
but as you know, since February
the SS has taken over all matters concerning intelligence.
The powers of the General are extremely limited now.
Those stupid, arrogant..
Pike has been trained to resist interrogation
no matter how brutal.
I didn't say it was definite.
I said, perhaps.
The General was able to secure a concession.
They're giving you 36 hours.
By the end of that time, you don't have the information
the SS will take over.
I can do it in that time.
Unfortunately...that decision was arrived at
early this morning.
Karl, why didn't you call me?
Because I'm sure that the SS has tapped these lines.
- Oh, the S-- - Oh, Walter.
I know you're an outspoken person.
I didn't want you to say anything
that might endanger your...health.
So I drove here. It took longer than I thought.
The unbelievable stupidity.
If this was some whim of mine, I can understand their attitude.
This procedure has proven successful in 18 cases.
Walter, the General explained all that.
He showed them the records.
Wait a minute. I admit the information we've obtained
so far has been minor, alright.
Troop disposition, strength of units
but Pike.
Pike, we know, attended the final briefing
of Allied High Command on April the 15th.
He knows every detail of the invasion.
And he'll tell me everything we want to know
openly, completely, willingly, if given enough time.
Well, you still have more than 24 hours.
Karl, it takes overnight to dye his hair.
That doesn't give you much time.
It certainly does not.
Not with some ignorant
heel-clicking storm trooper snooping around.
They are sending a Standartenfuhrer.
His name is Schack.
'He speaks English and has been told to wear civilian clothes.'
Walter
can you do it?
I can try.
He should be coming around any moment. Come on.
He's conscious now.
Here we go.
Mm-hmm.
He's accepting it.
Good.
He's completely disoriented.
Shall I go in to him now, doctor?
No. He's gonna come barging out of there any second.
Take it easy, Jeff.
Jeff, take it easy, you're alright. You're fine, Jeff.
Now, come on.
I told you not to leave him alone.
Sorry, doctor. When I saw him coming out of it, I called you.
That's it, that's a boy, Jeff. Easy boy.
- Where am I? - There you go.
Jeff, you feel alright now?
Jeff? Jeff?
It's Walt.
Don't you know me? Or Anna?
He doesn't remember.
His reaction's different to the other incidents.
His recovery is similar to Colonel Watson's.
He's in a mild hypnagogic state.
He'll be in good contact in a little while.
What happened? How the hell did I get here?
Easy, Jeff. Jeff, Jeff, just take it easy.
We're gonna explain everything to you later.
But right now, you just relax.
Believe me, you're in no danger. You're in a US Army hospital.
- I'm an army doctor. - How did I get here?
We'll come to all that later.
Now, listen. Let's just try a few questions first.
What's the last thing you remember?
Where were you? What were you doing?
I was in Lisbon. I went to meet a contact.
Do you remember anything since then?
No, I don't.
He's definitely lapsed into an anterograde phase.
- Jeff. Jeff. - I don't remember.
Now listen.
Lisbon...was six years ago.
How can I just lose six years?
Wa-wait a minute.
Here's yesterday's paper. Look at the date.
I know, I saw it. Look, alright, alright.
I'm in a hospital, but where?
- In Germany. - Germany?
(Walter) 'The war's been over a long time, Jeff.'
We won it. We kicked the hell out of Hitler.
We're occupying the country.
Here, look. Look.
Alright. What happened to me?
But look. No, no. We'll put all those pieces together later.
For the moment
and you've probably realized it by now
you've had amnesia.
There's nothing to worry about. You've recovered. Trust me.
I promise you, everything's gonna be alright.
Now-now, the thing to do right now
is just don't get panicky.
It could possibly cause a recurrence.
That's it.
Now listen.
Right now, I just want you to relax, take it easy.
Anna will get you back to your quarters.
There you go.
[Jeff moans]
That's it. That's it.
Check his blood pressure and chart it.
Yes, doctor.
I'm gonna find the other doctors and tell them.
We've been waiting for this moment for months.
See you later, pal.
You're going to be fine.
[birds chirping]
Hope you feel better.
How are you feeling?
Strange.
Say, doctor--
Come on, it's always been Walt.
Okay, Walt. What about my father?
Hm-hmm. Had a letter from him yesterday.
I'm keeping him in touch on your condition.
Since he had that heart attack in '44, I was concerned--
No, no. He's fine now.
I'll be over later. I'll bring the letter with me.
- Thank you. - He's written to you too.
Of course, the letters didn't mean anything to you.
You didn't remember your father.
But you can read them now. I've saved them.
Hey, what's with the free ride? Pretty soft, Jeff. Pretty soft.
I'm supposed to know him, huh?
Yes. You're good friends.
That's Captain Abbott. You play chess together.
Hello, Major.
Today's paper just came in.
Oh, thank you.
[distant chattering]
(male #3) 'Whoa.'
'Come on, right here.'
There it goes. Right there.
Alright. Nice going.
There you go.
'Come on, baby.'
Here we are.
Jimmy, take this back to recovery, please.
[chattering continues]
Do you remember it?
You got a microphone in the American's room?
No. It's too risky.
He's too smart. He's been trained. He'd find it.
All the questioning will be done here
where there is a microphone.
You can monitor any conversation you like from the castle.
Ah, good, good, good. And he suspects nothing, huh?
No.
His recovery was quite routine
no different from the other 18 successful cases.
The others were stupid, gullible foot soldiers.
This man has been trained to use his head
for something else than a target.
I'm perhaps more aware of that than you, Standartenfuhrer.
This isn't just a dossier. This is a biography of Pike.
The reason we're so thoroughly prepared in this case
is because we were gonna abduct Pike a year ago
to learn about the Italian invasion.
- And you didn't succeed, huh? - We didn't try.
General Ungerland didn't think I was sufficiently prepared.
But since then, we've been adding material
to this every day.
I know this man as well as I know my own brother.
He'll accept me as a friend
as an American doctor trying to help him.
Just because you speak the language without an accent, huh?
Partly, yes. I was born in the United States.
I wasn't brought to Germany till I was 16.
If I know the idiom, I know the attitudes and customs.
And he'll be convinced just like all the others.
What if he becomes suspicious of the surroundings
and tries to escape?
He won't. This hospital is completely isolated.
The nearest village is eight kilometers.
'There are no military or industrial targets'
'within 90 kilometers.'
Consequently, there's' no air traffic
and no necessity for blackouts.
As I was saying, when he sees through all this nonsense
and tries to escape
what precautions have you taken, huh?
After all, the Swiss border is only six kilometers away.
The hospital grounds are completely fenced.
So was the prison camp at Bregenz.
And only last week, seven men escaped into Switzerland.
Yes, well, it wasn't from here, was it?
Excuse me, Standartenfuhrer, I must see the prisoner.
By the way, I've arranged for the billeting officer
to find you quarters at the castle.
You doctors and professors amaze me.
You learn everything at the universities
except common sense.
Even a peasant would know better than to oppose the SS.
I'm merely trying to take advantage
of the little time left to me.
'Doctor?'
Why don't you turn the prisoner over to me now
and...avoid the risk of failure, huh?
And in that way you could avoid the risk of my success.
Do you really believe this scheme of yours will succeed?
I'll stake my reputation on it.
Oh, you have staked more than your reputation, doctor.
Much more.
Heil Hitler.
The waiter must have slipped a mickey in the coffee
because as I...I walked down the steps into this courtyard
it hit me.
Well, I passed out.
Mm-hmm.
And when you came to, they questioned you.
When you wouldn't talk, they beat the hell out of you.
This is what you looked like when they got through with you.
'So that's what caused the amnesia?'
No, no, unless there's a permanent brain damage
which wasn't true in your case.
Loss of memory from concussion lasts from a few minutes
to a few hours, a few days. Never longer than a week or so.
You had a functional or hysterical amnesia.
Oh, swell. That explains everything.
Alright, let's look at it another way.
You possessed information you didn't want to reveal.
And also, the experience, the beating
was too painful to tolerate.
So a-as a defense mechanism, a protection
and a protection against revealing the invasion plans
you just...washed it out of your brain.
'Wasn't a conscious effort on your part.'
'You had no control over it. It just...happened.'
Well, I...don't understand all of it
but I'll take your word for it.
Wa-wait a minute. Let's take an easy, classic example.
A little boy's in a rowboat on a lake
and he's looking at the cottage where he lives.
And suddenly, the gas stove in the cottage explodes
and his parents are burned to death.
'When they find the boy, he doesn't remember anything.'
The experience was so shocking, so horrifying
that the mind just...forced itself to wipe it out.
- To forget it. - Oh, I see.
If he couldn't remember, it just didn't happen.
Exactly, as in your case.
You took the expedient of complete nihilism.
In other words, you've lost your identity.
Alright, alright.
Now, that I've got it back
where the hell did the last six years go?
Yeah. Well, that's a little tougher to understand.
Um..
Wait a minute, look.
Let's assume... this is the day you were born.
This in the center, is the day in Lisbon.
That edge is today, now.
Right.
Now, everything from here to here
everything that's happened to you your whole life
up to this point..
...is suddenly wiped out
because of the traumatic episode in Lisbon.
It's a blank now. You remember nothing.
That's retrograde amnesia.
Now, slowly, through treatment
we bring this back into focus into your consciousness
and you remember again.
But sometimes when we succeed, suddenly..
...this portion is blanked out.
And that's what's called anterograde amnesia.
That's what you got right now.
Our job now
is to bring these six years back.
So that eventually you remember everything, from here to here.
That'll take another six years.
No, it won't.
You see, you want to remember now.
In the retrograde phase, you wanted unconsciously to forget.
How the hell do you do that?
Same way you try and recall
First, you remember a face, object, an experience
and we keep adding pieces until the jigsaw is complete.
Here, this is gonna help you.
This is your medical records since Lisbon.
Your charts, your reactions to various tests
your talks with the doctors.
Well, it's longer than "Gone With The Wind."
Might find it more interesting. I'll get you something to eat.
Yeah. Good, I'm starved.
Listen, you finished with these letters from your dad?
Yeah. Thanks, Walt, for being a friend of the family.
'I appreciate it.'
You're welcome. See you later, pal.
- Sore? - 'Oh, no, not much.'
You should be.
You've had three IVs and five hypos.
What for?
Dr. Gerber's method is a variation
of a British treatment.
With sedation, he keeps the patient
on the verge of a deep sleep for a day or so.
And during that time, he talks to him
tries to get him to remember what he's forgotten.
Without the conscious mind resisting
he very often comes through with complete recall, as you did.
'So if your arm's a little lame, you blame me.'
I gave you the shots.
Considering the results, you're forgiven.
Oh!
Now that you remember them
we can put it out.
Thank you.
Would you like a drink? The doctor said you may have one.
Really, I could use one.
Only not a little one.
Make it a great big slug.
I can barely lift this thing
let alone read it.
It's the technical language.
Words like "hypnonarcoanalysis" weigh a ton.
I remember the last physical I had.
The doctor told me I'd need glasses some day.
He was right.
Eh, have you waded through this thing?
As the nurse on the case, I practically know it by heart.
Even with a medical dictionary
it'd take me days and I'm a little impatient.
Could you give me a fast synopsis?
I'll trade you.
Lisbon--
I'm going to need some fresh air with it too.
Well, after you were missing for three days in Lisbon
they found you wandering around the airport.
And you didn't know where you were or who you were.
One of the legation staff members, uh, Dudley Thomas.
That was Norweb's deputy.
He took custody of you
and you were sent back to the States.
You entered Walter Reed Hospital on 16th June.
And in October '44, you made a recovery.
Then this is not the first time?
'No, you've had several.'
Unfortunately, each time you had a regression.
That means that... there's a chance
that this is only temporary.
'There's always that chance.'
But so far, your reactions
are a little more promising, the doctor says.
He'll be able to tell more when he digs back and sees
'how accurately you remember.'
What are they talking about?
Everything's alright, she's got a copy of this record
and she's reading it to him.
'You made another recovery'
'and were released in April '46.'
You returned to Tulsa, you worked there
you lived with your father for almost three years.
And then you took a long vacation and you wound up
visiting your old friend Peter MacLean in Edinburgh.
'Then last year, December 4'
'you just wandered away.'
And rather than send you to another stateside hospital
they shipped you over here.
Why here?
Your friend Peter MacLean arranged it.
He heard about the unusual success
that Dr. Gerber had been having with the treatment I mentioned
and he pulled a few wires.
That's Mac.
Say, tell me something. When did the war end?
In Europe, November 21, '44.
In the Pacific, three months later.
Then I win my bet.
He'd bet me, it'd take a year, after we landed in Normandy.
I'll send him a cable and say
"I just remembered, you owe me ten dollars."
He'll know I'm alright then.
He'll probably deliver it in person.
It's getting a little chilly. I think I'll get my sweater.
Anything I can do before I go?
No, thank you. I'll get myself a refill.
Glance through "Gone With The Wind"
see if anything rings a bell.
- That's all he said? - Yes.
Just Normandy.
I didn't press the point. I felt it would be obvious.
Good. Good. Go back to him now and continue as we planned.
Yes, sir.
Ha!
Normandy.
Fantastic!
What? Yeah, the truth very often is.
You believe it?
I'm not sure till I question him.
He could be talking about a diversionary attack.
And then again..
I must report this to Gruppenfuhrer Kraatz.
We seem to be having a good time.
(Anna) 'Dr. Gerber took it a few weeks ago.'
We were on a picnic.
Have...we known each other long?
That was my mother's engagement ring.
And I gave you this--
We were married two months ago tomorrow.
Alright, let's hear the rest of it.
Later, Jeff, the doctor said--
Later, later, later. Everything's later.
The doctor's treating me
as if I'd forgotten somebody's damn phone number.
This is six years out of my life.
Alright, Jeff.
At first, I suppose we-we felt sorry for each other.
Which one?
First Auschwitz.
Then I was transferred to Ravensbruck.
I was there for over five years.
That's a lot worse than amnesia.
That's what made it so ironical.
You came here wanting to remember.
I wanted just as desperately to forget.
'That's quite a lot to have in common.'
I know this is a strange thing
for a man to ask his wife, but..
...what's your name?
Anna.
Anna Hedler Pike.
Well, Anna..
...I'd say, we're in one hell of a mess.
These last two months..
...I wanted you to get well
and yet I prayed you wouldn't.
There was always the chance if you did
I would be a stranger to you.
And now I am.
I'm terribly sorry.
Don't be, Jeff.
I was wanted and loved for a short time
and I loved in return.
I never thought I could feel that way ever again.
[telephone rings]
Standartenfuhrer Schack speaking.
[speaking German]
He can't be reached for an hour.
Well, in that case, I'm gonna talk to Pike.
I haven't got much time left.
Doctor, if you need an hour or so more...take it.
For someone who was so opposed to my procedure
this sudden cooperation is very baffling.
Not at all.
Being a practical man
I-I like to be associated with success.
It's better for promotions, huh?
Now that I see
there's a possibility that you might succeed.
I-I would be foolish not to cooperate, huh?
[laughs]
Yeah, whatever your reasons
I'm glad we're not working at cross purposes.
For the moment.
You see, if you get the information
there will be medals and honors
and I'm quite sure I can figure out some way
to take half the credit.
We worked together, I helped you.
I'm not interested in medals and honors.
Don't you realize--
In this case, I can take all the credit.
But if you fail
please don't expect me to come to your defense.
It wouldn't be practical, huh?
I would have to be against you from the beginning.
You understand my position?
Yes, I'm afraid so.
Now
so I can be completely sure you're not deceiving me
I'd like to be with you when you talk to him.
You can introduce me as someone from the village
someone he doesn't remember.
But you might make a mistake.
By refusing
you might be making a bigger mistake, huh?
You don't remember me, Major?
Otto Schack.
The restaurant at Waldshut.
Oh, you and frau Pike take dinner with me very often
and afterwards we play chess.
The day you put this ring on her finger
you came to my place for the engagement celebration.
Look, Mr. Schack, I just don't remember.
Ah, you will. You will when I make your favorite again
gefullte kalbsbrust, huh?
Sometimes what the brain forgets the tongue remembers.
I'm sure it'd be a novel cure for amnesia.
I-I'm sorry if I got a little edgy.
Although, physically it's six years later
emotionally for me, the war just ended today, so..
Germans are not exactly my favorite people.
That's not unusual, Jeff. You'll get over that.
I suppose so.
Hmm, did he say Waldshut?
Yes. It's a little village down the road.
Close to the Swiss border?
- Not far. Why? - I thought it sounded familiar.
One of my first jobs
was questioning escaped fliers.
I remember this one RAF pilot.
He got into Switzerland through Waldshut.
(Jeff) 'I guess a lotta guys did.'
Oh, yes. I helped 20 to get over.
Some minister helped this guy get across.
A minister? Oh, a good man.
A very good man.
Did you get a chance to look at that record?
Well, Anna gave me a quick run-down.
Don't know where I'm going. At least I know where I've been.
You got any questions?
A few thousand. First, what about the war?
Well, after the invasion, it went pretty fast.
When we got to the German border
Rommel and Von Rundstedt advised surrender.
Hitler refused, so the military pulled
a coup d'etat and assassinated him.
They beat us to it, huh?
Yeah, they also got Goering and Goebbels.
A bomb planted at a staff meeting.
First time anybody hit the jackpot with three lemons.
What about Himmler?
He was arrested and executed
along with the SS and the top Gestapo brass.
And the German people took care of the rest of the small fry.
(Jeff) 'So the invasion caught 'em flat-footed, huh?'
More or less.
At least I was right about that.
Before I went to Lisbon, MacLean and I were talking about it.
'And he was worried they were playing cute with us"
If they had their 15th Army dug in at Pas-de-Calais
the odds were against them expecting us to hit at Normandy.
That's one of the things I wanted to ask you about.
This conversation with MacLean.
Now, at Walter Reed, you gave one version
and at Fitzsimmons, it was slightly different.
Really? Oh, that's funny.
It's-it's as clear in my mind as if it were yesterday.
Good, 'cause I've got a statement from MacLean.
Let's see how close you come to it.
[knock on door]
Here's your dinner. MacLean can wait. You're hungry and tired--
- Well, no, no, I'm fine. - Have your dinner.
It'll give me chance to drive Herr Schack to town.
Walt, I feel like Rip Van Winkle.
If answering a few questions will help, dinner can wait.
It'll take a few minutes to set the table.
Okay.
What else did you and MacLean discuss?
Well, the date, for one thing.
We knew the German weather reports were as good as ours.
They knew it had to be the fifth, sixth, or seventh.
But we didn't think they'd pinpointed the fifth.
Ah-huh. Anything else?
We went to see General Allison together.
We discussed my Lisbon contact.
That's pretty much the way he remembers it.
There was another conference on the afternoon of the same day.
Do you recall what was discussed then?
Sure, we were going through a lot of information
trying to decide whether the Germans
had learned the code names to our beach sectors.
(Walter) 'Do you remember the code names?'
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.
Good. Right on the button. I'm gonna get tougher with you.
Alright. Do you happen to recall
the disposition of troops in the various sectors?
Well, let's see.
Utah was the US 7th corps
with the US 4th division making initial assault.
'Omaha was the US 5th corps'
'with the US 1st and 29th divisions.'
Gold was assigned to the British 30th corps
with the British 40th, no, the British 50th making the landing.
Juno was the Canadian 3rd and Sword the British 3rd.
- How'd I do, coach? - You batted a thousand.
That's definitely enough for one session.
Jeff, you can sleep easy.
I'm confident we'll have you outta here, cured in no time.
Amazing, after all these years, he could remember such things.
To Major Pike, it's as if the last six years never existed.
When are we gonna get around to that?
Tomorrow. Start with Lisbon, bring you right up to date.
- See you then, Jeff. - Right. Thanks, Walt.
Herr Schack, I'm sorry I don't remember you...yet.
Oh, you will. You will.
Auf widersehen, Frau Pike.
Auf widersehen, Herr Schack.
- Auf widersehen, Major. - Uh, goodbye, sir.
Everything's all ready, Jeff.
Oh, what about you?
Oh, it's too early for me to eat.
I'll have a cup of coffee with you.
Walk slowly.
If I hadn't heard it myself, I wouldn't have believed it.
You still think it's an idiotic scheme?
Doctor, it was just never explained to me properly, huh?
If I had known, I'd..
Do you remember everything he said?
- Of course not. Do you? - Normandy and the fifth.
Also the code names, Sword, Gold, uh..
Omaha, Utah.
And there was one more. All those places and numbers--
Tomorrow morning in my office, we'll have him repeat it.
A microphone and a stenographer can monitor the conversation.
But tomorrow's already the third.
The time and place will keep headquarters busy until morning.
Doctor, that woman, the nurse.
Are you sure of her?
She can be trusted.
But someone from a concentration camp--
Will do almost anything to keep from being sent back.
Oh, yes. Ha. Yes!
And that was good to hear about the minister, huh?
I can hardly wait... to talk to him.
[engine revving]
The subject exhibited the usual perturbation
and insisted upon knowing the details
of the outcome of the war.
He accepted without question
a brief, superficial summary on--
The minister is in Munich... for four days.
You'll have to have him picked up there then.
Oh, no.
You forget, I'm a practical man.
I will wait until he returns and arrest him myself.
It would be very good for my record, huh?
A brief, superficial summary
of a fictitious Allied victory--
And speaking of that victory
so, all the SS were executed, huh?
Just a fantasy.
Or perhaps, wishful thinking, doctor.
If there are executions
don't be too sure it...won't be the intellectuals
with their backs to the wall, huh?
Now, did you remember anything else?
Yes. The fifth code word was Juno
and Sword was the third British division.
- Write that down. - That's alright.
Gonna call Colonel Ostermann. I'll tell him.
That won't be necessary.
Those are my orders.
I will give the information to Gruppenfuhrer Kraatz
when he returns my call.
You really are a practical man.
I was barely alive
when the Americans marched into Ravensbruck.
After a few months, I was able to work again.
Since I was a nurse and I could speak English
they sent me to many military hospitals
wherever the need was the greatest.
Two years ago, I came here.
You've had it pretty rough.
Thank God, I was strong enough to last.
Uh, I'm gonna need a handkerchief.
Top drawer, left.
[sneezes]
(Anna) 'God bless you.'
Thank you.
- Are you alright, Jeff? - I'm fine.
Just, I can't get used to this fella in the mirror, that's all.
I know it's quite a shock, but don't try to fight it.
You can set up all sorts of psychic disturbances.
I guess it's a lot like the weather
not a hell of a lot you can do about it.
[speaking German]
[radio static]
'You won't get much.'
The reception's pretty bad because of the mountains
being so close.
Sometimes we can get the armed services station in Munich.
That's 720.
(man on radio) 'And Darnsted rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth"
to beat the Frankfurt Engineers five to four.
That puts the Darnsted Flyboys back in first place.
'Looks like the only thing that'll keep them out'
'of the zone playoffs, is to have their pitching staff"
'transferred stateside.'
'That takes care of the sports roundup for today.'
'Be with you again tomorrow at five o'clock.'
'And now, back to Staff Sergeant Lefko'
and some more music.
'Here's a new recording of an oldie.'
'Everybody was whistling this six, seven years ago.'
'Had to whistle it 'cause they couldn't remember the words.'
[music]
♪ Mairzy doats, and dozy doats ♪
♪ And liddle lamzy divey ♪
♪ A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? ♪
♪ Yes, mairzy doats, and dozy doats ♪
♪ And liddle lamzy divey ♪
♪ A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? ♪
♪ If the words sound queer or funny to your ear ♪
Anna, are there any books around
on the last few months of the war?
I'm curious. I'd like to read about it.
There are several in the hospital library
but the library closed at 5.
Oh, well, I've waited this long
another day doesn't matter.
I think I'll take a walk.
Would you like me to go with you?
I'd rather be alone for a while, if you don't mind.
I'll probably hit the sack when I get back.
So no need to wait around.
Oh, that's alright.
I'm naturally anxious about you, Jeff.
You can understand that, can't you?
Sure.
Uh..
Anna...I didn't see any of your clothes around.
You don't stay here, huh?
That would be against regulations.
Hello, Major. I see you're getting a little exercise, huh?
I thought I'd take a ride into the village.
May I see your pass, please?
I forgot to get it.
Gee, I'm sorry, Major
but I can't let you through without it.
They've been cracking down on us ever since that schizo
lammed outta here last week.
Good afternoon, General.
Dirty trick, Major.
These generals always give me a heart attack.
My laugh for the day. I'll be heading back.
Want me to call Major Gerber? Maybe I can get an okay.
Don't bother. I get plenty of exercise along here.
Ah-h !
You scream once, you'll find out how easy your neck will break.
Now, tell me the date.
I-I don't know what you--
What's the date?
2nd of June.
You Krauts go through a lot of trouble
even so far as getting tattooed.
That's not a lie.
I was at Auschwitz and Ravensbruck.
That's why I'm here. That's why I agreed to do it.
You just might have bought yourself a round-trip ticket
if you open your mouth once before I figure this out.
God, you must feel proud of yourself.
Don't you think, I know what I am?
Don't you think I know what I've become?
You've heard stories about concentration camps?
About inspiring courage and the exalted spirit.
Don't you believe it?
Yes, perhaps at first, everybody swears to protect each other.
Then, little by little, pound by pound
as you waste away, so does your humanity
and it disappears.
You don't face death bravely.
The closer it comes, the more you fight to live.
You'll do anything for another day, another hour.
You lie, you steal, you become an animal.
Don't try to justify yourself.
I've seen mothers inform on their own children
for another piece of bread
and I was no better.
I worked in a clinic for old people
who were too weak to lift a spoon.
Many times, I gave them water
and I kept the soup for myself.
Is that supposed to make me feel sorry for you?
No.
I'm not asking for your pity
but just one last chance for self-respect.
You must let me help you.
How the hell did you get here?
I spoke English.
I was a nurse.
And I was more than willing.
I would have done anything to get away from that place.
I did exactly as I was told
because there was always the threat of being sent back.
You'd be amazed how obedient that makes you.
I'm glad to hear it.
Once more, you're going to do exactly as you're told.
If you don't
I'll tell them I learned the truth from you.
If I help, it won't be because of any threats
but because I want to.
They'll never send me back.
Cyanide?
Either way, you wind up pretty dead.
But I want to help.
Call it guilt, penance. Call it anything you want.
Alright. Just...shut up.
'I'll do anything to help you.'
'Believe me.'
Major? Major!
Yeah.
Damn!
Trust me. You've got no other choice.
Alright, I want you to run out of here hysterically.
Tell him I know it's a hoax
I've known from the beginning but tell him nothing else.
While you're doing that, I'll duck out the back.
You can't escape.
It'll look more convincing if I try.
Go on.
You don't look very hysterical.
Can't you cry?
I've used up all my tears.
[screaming hysterically]
Yes, sir. He escaped just a few minutes ago.
So...he knew, huh?
The nurse found out.
I'll come immediately.
Don't feel badly. Even Dillinger couldn't break out of here.
- You're dismissed. - Yes, sir.
Something in here tip you off?
No.
When did you find out, Major?
Just before I left for Lisbon, I cut myself, a paper cut.
I don't know much about medicine
but I do know that it doesn't take six years
for that to heal.
The dermatologist went over you from head to toe.
You can hardly see it.
It's right in a crease, but I felt it.
I could've played your game right to the end
but I made a slip and she got suspicious.
She's a smart girl.
I'm curious, Major.
If it hadn't been for that cut
would you have been convinced?
Completely.
We studied all your methods of getting information
but this one just wasn't in the manual.
It's not generally known.
The newspapers, my gray hair
Gone With The Wind, my glasses.
- How'd you do that? - Couple of drops of atropine.
Just affects the close vision. It'll wear off by tomorrow.
You...you were the most convincing thing.
Must admit, you were pretty convincing yourself
the way you rattled off the facts about Normandy.
You learn a cover story so well, you can rattle it off in sleep.
In fact, you were so convincing
I have a sneaking hunch you were telling the truth.
Don't think you knew until after you told us about Normandy.
You're absolutely right, doctor.
If I were you, I'd notify headquarters
to move every man and piece of equipment to Normandy.
Now that you've found out
I doubt they'll have much confidence in my opinion.
You know, of course, I have to turn you over to the bully boys.
I didn't think you were going to send me back to Lisbon.
That man who was here, Schack..
...he ain't from the village.
He's a standartenfuhrer, SS.
'He seems rather innocuous.'
So does Himmler.
I'm sure by now one of my trusted staff
has told him about your attempt to escape.
It shouldn't be too long now.
You think you're in a tight spot?
You got company.
I'm sorry I have to turn you over to Attila the Hun.
I appreciate your concern but...why?
You see, this is only fiction.
I wrote it to make the six years seem real to you.
I've got another record, a thicker one than this.
Everything about you from the day you were born.
I studied it for months.
I got to know you as well as I know Cyrano
David Copperfield, Robinson Crusoe.
I came to the conclusion you're a hell of a guy.
I feel like I'm turning in one of my best friends.
You've got your job to do. I've got mine.
I have the strangest feeling.
I'm almost sorry I messed it up for you.
'It was important to you, wasn't it?'
Yeah.
Not the securing of information.
That was a recent development.
It started with these sick kids
being sent back from the Russian front.
Battle fatigue, complete mental breakdowns.
Some of them were catatonics.
Wouldn't move a muscle, wouldn't speak a word.
'I've seen a few soldiers like that.'
I couldn't get through to them.
I tried chemical hypnotics, shock, everything.
Finally, I sedated them.
'When they came to, I convinced them'
'it was two years later and the war was over.'
They lost their fear of being sent back and recovered.
When they could take it, I told them the truth
and had them transferred to desk jobs.
Most of them stayed well.
Then, as with most well-intentioned things
someone saw some real solid corrupt possibilities in it
and it became perverted.
Want to have one last drink together?
I have a feeling I'm going to need it.
You don't know what things he has in mind for me, do you?
They all have their favorite techniques.
He might start with something they learned from the Russians.
It seems to be in vogue. It's very simple. No sleep.
Unless I get eight hours, I'm just no good the next day.
Deprive a man of sleep, you take away his resistance
confuse his loyalties, and loosen his tongue.
If that fails?
For your sake, I hope it doesn't.
Normandy, huh?
[chuckles]
You didn't think I believed that, did you?
You might fool this university man. But not me.
Now...what have you got to say, huh?
How are things at the restaurant, huh?
I promise you, you will tell us the truth.
I promise you...on a map
you will show me every little detail.
Standartenfuhrer, to read the map, he'll need those glasses.
Get them.
Go.
So it couldn't fail, huh?
He will tell us everything willingly, huh?
Quite a coincidence, doctor.
Your time is up.
Cyanide, huh?
So...there are two of you.
[speaking German]
A few minutes ago, you betrayed him
and now..
I have been questioned by the SS.
You will be again.
[telephone rings]
Yes.
Yes. Put him on.
That's a stupid thing you did. Now, they'll get the truth out.
Never. Believe me.
[speaking German]
I think we've already gotten the truth out of him.
Normandy. Ridiculous.
The gruppenfuhrer was very angry with you.
And...as a practical man
I could not defend you.
Here...you might need this.
[door closing]
They've either killed him or gotten him out of Lisbon.
Maybe to Germany.
They'll put the screws to him.
- What's your guess? - He'll hold out for a time.
Then give them the details of fortitude, not overlord.
Fortunately, we'll be bombing Calais around the clock.
That'll help to make it more believable.
Leak the word to the underground.
Right. Some of them are bound to talk.
You know, General
I'd like to try something locally.
What?
Well, Perkins is a very convincing drunk.
He takes a punch rather well.
Last orders, please!
Listen, buddy, let me tell you something.
Take it easy, Yank.
Finish up your drink, and go home, and get some sleep.
Shut up, Perk, and let's get out of here.
Leave me alone.
You limeys will still be in the channel
while I'm having dinner in Calais.
Calais, he said. Then the other officer knocked him down.
[speaking French]
[door breaking]
[speaking French]
[speaking German]
I don't know.
I just know..
...it's not Normandy.
That's all he told me.
[speaking German]
Major, it's senseless of you to keep refusing.
We know it's Pas de Calais
and we know it's the 7th.
Then what the hell am I trying to be a hero for!
Good.
What do you think of our methods now, huh?
What makes you think that's not a lie?
Because it confirms the opinion of the high command.
I've been going over Pike's reactions
his answers to my questions.
I'm convinced he found out after he told us about Normandy.
My dear Gerber, before I came here, I read your record.
It called you a leader in your field.
Take my advice. Don't try to be a leader.
I have discovered it's much safer...to be a follower.
[thunder rumbling]
[thunder]
Well, we made it. D-day.
They're just about ready to land.
May God go with them.
[footsteps]
Thought that last clap of thunder might wake you.
You both had quite a sleep.
How do you feel?
How would you feel if you'd done what I did?
You can stop the dramatics, Major.
The invasion started a few minutes ago...at Normandy.
[thunder]
So you didn't know from the very beginning?
'You knew that, didn't you, Anna?'
Yes.
Amazing. We had it right in our hands.
Every single detail.
Oh, by the way... this clock got pushed ahead.
If you want to know the correct time, it's 11:42.
Night of the 4th.
You've got your job, I've got mine, Major.
I'd telephone this information, but I'm sure lines are tapped
so deliver it personally to Col. Ostermann at his home.
- Here's the address. - Yes, Major.
[speaking German]
I don't know what's in store for us but...before it happens
I want you to know that I'm grateful.
You did everything you could.
'Still a Major?'
I thought by now you'd be at least a Colonel.
Or maybe even a sergeant.
Your army didn't show up.
I suppose invasions are like baseball games.
They're postponed sometimes on account of bad weather.
At least, that's my guess.
Radio says it's this way all over Europe.
'I wouldn't worry, Major. The extra time won't help us much.'
My message was intercepted by Schack.
It's probably in a wastebasket by now.
'They believed the Pas de Calais story completely.'
Fits all the other information, conforms to military strategy
but most important of all
it substantiates what the high command is committed to.
Looks like Schack will be in the same boat with us.
Oh, no, no.
He's a practical man.
You can be sure that he and Kraatz have decided
that neither of them ever heard the word "Normandy."
That leaves the three of us.
You can also be sure he'll be back here
'to make certain we don't talk...dead certain.'
These are some of the case histories of those soldiers
the young guys I told you about
the ones with battle fatigue and nervous breakdowns
that were cured.
I'd kind of hate to see them burned
along with the triplicate requisitions for toilet paper.
This is a duplicate key to that door.
The west gate is your best bet.
You might be able to get into Switzerland
with the help of that minister.
He lives just behind the church.
The hospital fence is 8 feet high.
The castle's not on the hospital grounds.
Just get to the woods.
Don't make it to the village in daylight. Wait till it's dark.
What about Anna?
This is my revenge.
I want it to be as complete as possible.
Of course, you can go, Anna.
Thank you.
I had to do what I did.
I hope you understand.
Oh, I don't blame you.
But it was a foolish thing, Anna.
The cyanide, I mean. That was clumsy.
'Intentionally clumsy.'
'I think, down deep, you wanted to be caught.'
Why?
Guilt cries out for punishment.
Punishment is a specific cure
for a feverish conscience.
- Is that the only cure? - 'No.'
Very often, understanding and forgiveness
can produce the same result.
'I hope you find it.'
What about you?
Schack just told me I'm under arrest.
I imagine they'll be coming for me in a minute.
Take good care of it, Jeff.
It's the only important thing I've ever accomplished.
I've had good success with true amnesia victims.
Some other doctor might pick up where I left off.
[door closes]
Here comes my jailer to lock me up.
[footsteps]
But they'll be wrong.
I'll be in that envelope.
If you make it, so do I.
[knock on door]
Major Gerber.
I'm sorry, but Standartenfuhrer Schack
has just ordered me to place you under arrest.
[speaking German]
[telephone rings]
[speaking German]
[footsteps]
[imitating bird calls]
[speaking German]
[whispering] Please don't.
If you're worried about what I have in mind, forget it.
This is hardly the ideal place
or the proper time for a seduction.
Just don't touch me, please.
I was only trying to warm you.
A man's arms are welcome and comforting to most women..
...but not to me.
At Ravensbruck, I was used by the officers
by the soldiers, by the guards.
At first, it was vile and horrifying
and then after a time, it became worse.
It became...nothing.
I didn't scream, fight, or cry anymore.
And I haven't cried since.
I'm sorry for you.
To love takes tears.
I hope someday you'll be able to cry again.
Let's go around.
[knocking on door]
[speaking German]
She says they won't come for us until early morning
that we should get some sleep now.
[speaking German]
[door closes]
[gasps]
[speaking German]
Oh, good. Wunderbar.
Now I have a chance to practice my English.
The day the American declare war
I started learning.
So when the occupation begins, I am ready.
You speak very well.
Oh, I think I have yet a little accent.
Something wrong?
Well, nothing, it's.. Well, just your uniform.
Are you really an army sergeant?
Regular army? No.
I'm too old. Too fat. Home guard.
We are patrolling the border
so the young, strong, and handsome men
can go to Russia and freeze to death.
'Wonderful system. Heh heh.'
Oh, you think I'm not loyal to the Fuhrer, but I am.
He's a great man.
Whatever he tells me to do, I do.
'He sends message to the Home Guard.'
He says, "If the enemy puts a foot on German soil
it is your duty to drive him out."
You are the enemy.
I cannot drive you out, I have no car.
So I make you walk out.
'Huh? Ha ha ha!'
Heil Hitler. Ha ha ha!
Now I take you to my house
and I give you something that smells like coffee
but tastes like hell.
If I can go through here, anybody can. Elsa?
'From here to here is my patrol.'
'In these rocks, you will hide.'
'I will come over this road.'
'You will go through the woods.'
At 6 o'clock, a truck will put me at my post.
Twice...I patrol.
It takes 14 minutes.
If you hear no warning
I will come to the rocks, and everything is alright
and you will have hot chocolate in Switzerland.
Now, let's talk business.
How much can you pay?
Pay?
Oh, you think I do this for nothing.
In Germany, a man must make enough money during a war.
So between wars he does not get hungry.
- But we don't have any money. - Who wants money?
After the first war, I went with basketful of money so big
and I come back with one bread so small.
Gold...is much better. Those rings.
Oh!
[speaking German]
Now, what do you have?
Any gold teeth that come out? No?
No.
- Not much. It's alright. - When do we go across?
15 minutes after 6 o'clock.
You set your watch exactly like mine.
Ah ah ah ah ah.
No gold, but makes the right time.
Now...it is exactly
3 minutes to 4 o'clock.
[speaking German]
Thank you.
Now, you study the map that you know it like your own hand.
When I come back, I will test you.
Komm, Elsa.
Heil Hitler.
[speaking German]
[yelling in German]
[speaking German]
[radio announcer speaking in German]
[increasing radio volume]
[speaking German]
Normandy.
[speaking German]
Schack!
[shouts in German]
[speaking German]
[footsteps]
So...it was Normandy, huh?
'Oh, no, no.'
Why should I take you back?
There would be questioning
which could be embarrassing for me, huh.
'Your dear friend Gerber is dead.'
It will be easy to blame him for it all, huh.
And you two...you were trying to escape
'and I had to shoot you.'
Quick, we take him to the fence.
So that's how he found out.
[speaking German]
Let's hang him over the top.
Now under there, fast!
Go, go, go. Fast!
[speaking German]
'Ernst!'
[speaking German]
[radio announcer speaking in German]
[speaking German]
This is your car.
You will be taken to the American Embassy.
As a refugee, you must be taken to an internment camp.
They're quite different from the ones you know.
Goodbye. Good luck.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
Goodbye. Thank you, from the three of us.
Anna...I suppose the embassy will sneak me back to London
but...I'll try to come see you before I leave.
Please do.
I'm sorry.
- Bye, Anna. - Goodbye.
[no audio]
[engines start]