Phone rings
Brett, your phone.
House of cards... house of lords.
Ringing continues
ok.
Don't.
I'll take that.
Brett sinclair.
Listen, I've got it.
Everything we talked about.
Add this to what I've already given you
and you'll have a cast iron case against Thaddeus krane.
I promise you, this stuff will blow him wide open!
It's the final link.
Cliff!
I've got to go now.
I'll be in touch.
What was all that about?
Hmm?
What was all that about?
I'll tell you tomorrow when the judge arrives.
Come on, cliff!
Cliff!
Car horn blasts
Well, your judgeship?
Beautiful day, isn't it?
No, it is not, and I'd take it as a personal favour
if you didn't ask me how my flight was.
Ok, I won't ask then.
How was your flight?
Terrible. Terrible.
Well, cheer up. I've got some good news for you.
Here. What are they?
They're seven parking tickets I got while I was waiting for you.
Very little I could do about that.
You're not allowed to leave a plane while it's in flight, you know.
Brett's cable said it was urgent. Mm-hm.
What's it all about? I don't know. I don't know what it's about.
And I just hope he can justify dragging me back.
I was holding a very important meeting.
I thought you were spending the weekend
with your rich widow lady.
Well...
She was good enough to ask me to spend the weekend at her house.
It was easier to discuss business. Yeah, right.
Well... we're very old friends.
Mm-hm. You wouldn't want to spend the weekend with an enemy.
Ah!
Now I know I'm back in London.
Nothing else like it in the world.
Tradition, pageantry. A piece of history.
And it slows up the traffic.
Pagan.
What do you call those guys?
Life guards.
Oh, they'll never float dressed like that!
Door buzzer
good morning, judge.
Daniel. How are you?
Have a good flight? Terrible!
Freighter carrying resources.
It was the first available and you said it was important.
It is. Who's family tree is this? Look at that.
Krane. Shipping. Steel.
I know that face.
Thaddeus krane!
I've wanted to get something on him for years.
I think I can deliver him.
It all started with this.
Brett on tape: 'Brett sinclair. Who is this?'
man: 'It's not important.
'I think we have something in common.
'We'd both like to see Thaddeus krane get what he deserves.
'I work for him.
'I can give him to you.'
'now, wait a minute -'
'just listen. I'll trust you and nobody else.
'Strictly between you and me. Do you agree?' 'All right.'
'fine.'
'that way, I'll stand a chance of staying alive.
'I'll give you krane on a plate, piece by piece.
'That's all. I'll be in touch.'
well, the first piece of evidence arrived the next day.
And it's been arriving ever since. Nothing conclusive.
Nothing that would get a conviction.
But each piece a link, a link in a chain
that's been building up ever since.
This guy that's on the tape with you. Do you trust him?
Yes, I do. What's more important, he trusts me.
But only just.
After that first phone call, he's never used that number again.
He insisted on a special arrangement,
so I had another line put in.
Only he and I have the number.
It's the only contact I have.
He sounds like a very cautious gent.
Yes.
He called again last night,
when you nearly answered the phone, remember?
He said he had the final piece of evidence
that would lock the rest of this together.
The piece that will put krane away
for the rest of his natural life.
And it fits right there.
Cliff!
Cliff, I've been looking everywhere for you.
Krane wants to see you right away.
Did he say why? No.
You don't think he suspects, do you?
Not a chance. No, I've been far too careful.
But just supposing, I want you to give this to lord Brett sinclair.
Hand it to him in person, you understand. No-one else.
Trust no-one.
You don't mail it. You don't let anybody else take it.
You give it directly into sinclair's hands.
Well, I'd better get going before he starts screaming for me.
Now, his number is 5-5-5-9-4-0-0.
Don't worry.
No-one but sinclair.
You see that?
Video camera.
Part of our security system.
And I thought that you, as one of my most trusted accountants,
should know about it.
How does it... how does it work?
Device attached to the safe.
Break the beam, camera starts recording.
Looks rather like you, cliff.
Rather like you photographing my private papers.
Why, cliff?
I've seen what you do to people, krane.
I've watched you destroy and corrupt.
People's business, even whole countries manipulated.
You've grown fat on famine, rich on war.
Well, you're a truly evil man.
Oh, dear, dear, dear.
An idealist. And I thought it might have been for money.
I could have understood that.
Where's the film? And the name of his accomplice.
Oh, yes, you have an accomplice as well as the film.
We'll find both. Colonel?
Little touch of market research on mr Turner.
He drums fingers
er, do you mind stop knocking and drumming like that?
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's just an nervous habit.
Yeah, well, why don't you bite your nails instead? It's quieter.
Pacing up-and-down like a caged tiger
isn't exactly a soothing attitude.
Gentlemen, there is nothing to be gained by getting excited,
so why don't you just keep calm?
Calm, huh? "Calm," he says.
We've got to wait for a red phone to ring, he says, "be calm."
Until that red phone rings, there's nothing we can do.
Now, it could ring within the next few minutes or next few hours
or possibly the next few days, so why don't you just take a break?
Go out, get some air, buy yourself a coffee, a sandwich,
or better still, a tranquilizer.
He is right, come on, we're getting on each other's nerves.
And since we're going to be using this place as a base,
you'd better take a key.
Thank you.
You know, on second thought, maybe had better not go.
You know, what happens when this guy krane finds out
that you're involved?
Well, I think that's one thing we don't have to worry about. Oh?
Only two people in the world know that phone number
and one of them is me. Danny chuckles
judge, wait for me.
If we could find out who he was telephon...
You know, I think we can.
Play that section back again and slow it down.
All right...
Five.
Nine.
Four.
Oh, prentice, four witnesses saw Turner jump from the roof.
Right away, sir. 'O'.
5-5-5-9-4-0-0. Sirens approaching
er, tell his folks about ill-health...
An unhappy love affair... Pressures.
Somebody tried to stop him. I'll leave it to your imagination.
Yes, sir.
Phone rings
Brett sinclair.
Hello?
Brett sinclair.
Prentice.
Special rush job. Man called Brett sinclair.
Check his address and send two of your best men. Will do.
Questions and answers. Yep.
Colonel Wright. The street is full of police. What's happened?
Cliff Turner, poor chap.
Cliff?
Committed suicide. Dreadful business.
Thank you, inspector.
Hmm?
No, for the moment, I'd just like a list of the companies
that krane is known to control.
Yes.
I'll pick them up from you in an hour or so.
Goodbye, inspector.
All right, sir? Yes, thank you.
Got what you wanted? Uh-huh. He's preparing them now.
Why don't you take the weight off your feet? Want me to help you up?
Why don't I order you a nice, warm glass of milk?
Maybe a little hot broad?
Will you stop treating me as though I'm in my dotage?
I am both mentally and physically in prime condition - ohh!
There, there. Sure you are, pal.
I want to keep you in shape for that nice widow of yours.
Will you stop talking about her?
Would you like a drink? Yes.
Innkeeper.
What would you like? Scotch, straight.
Make it a large one.
Clears throat thank you.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's ok. To your health.
Is he really that big? Krane, I mean.
Colossal. He's got a business empire.
And all legitimate.
And all established with the proceeds of his criminal operations.
Well, it's gonna take an awful lot to pull him down, then. Oh, yes.
But when he does fall,
you'll hear the crash in outer space.
Waiting in Brett's place was difficult,
but this is twice as bad.
I think I'll get back.
Ok. Do you want me to stop off at Scotland yard and get that list?
I'd be obliged.
And my best wishes to the widow.
I'll see you at Brett's.
Knocking on door
Yes?
Lord Brett sinclair?
Yes.
Oh, you have those letters for me to sign, Ann? Yes, mr krane.
Thank you. You can come back for these.
And you'd better get ready.
Ready?
Hmm. The auction.
Had you forgotten?
I employ you to remind me!
Yes, of course. I'm sorry. The auction.
Knocks on door
boo! Boo.
Well, he's not here.
Well, where is he? I don't know.
We shouldn't be chasing him around at a time like this!
There's no message.
What are we gonna do if that phone rings?
I'm willing it not to. Not till he gets here, anyway.
Well, he should be here.
Welcome back.
Was it you that hit me? Yes.
Good punch, wasn't it?
Excellent.
I look forward with some pleasure to returning the compliment
in the not-too-distant future.
There was a time when I could drive a six inch nail
through a piece of teak with just one punch.
Not any more, though.
I'm delighted I met you during your declining years.
Well, if you two gentlemen have finished your sporting chat,
perhaps we can get on with the business at hand.
What is your business?
Ah. We're interrogators.
Quiz masters, if you like.
Mr Lloyd, would you be so good as to pass my case? Certainly.
Now, the choice is yours, lord sinclair.
You can make it either hard or easy.
So, let's start with the first question.
What do you know about cliff Turner?
Who?
That is the wrong answer. I've never heard of him.
Two wrong answers in a row. Tsk, Tsk. Oh, dear, oh, dear.
Tell you what, I'll give you a clue. He's an employee of Thaddeus krane.
Ah, now, I've heard of him.
He's been in touch with you on at least one occasion.
Cliff Turner, that is.
So it's fair to assume that there have been other occasions.
The point is we want to know why
and what he has said to you so far.
Well, this is the part of the quiz show I'm not going to like.
I can't answer your questions,
so we're back to the six inch nail through the teak,
only with my face.
Nothing so crude!
But have no doubt, you will talk.
Science is a wonderful thing.
You'll chatter like a parakeet.
Phone rings
well? What do we do?
We might scare him off.
Yes. But if we don't, they may not call back.
I think I have to answer it.
I really do.
All right.
Well, try and speak like Brett.
English accent: Hello. Sinclair here.
I've not got much time, so just listen.
It's a woman.
My dear, I don't think it's -
be quiet! Definitely a woman.
I've got what you want.
I shall be at the speakington auction
this afternoon at 2:30pm.
Be there.
My dear, it's hardly an -
you must be there! I'll find you and hand it over.
Toodle loo.
Mr krane is waiting.
Now, look, judge.
She's gonna be expecting Brett sinclair, right?
And only Brett sinclair. So what are we gonna do?
I don't know. There's precious little time. Yeah, right.
He'd better get here... if he knows that's good for him.
How did cliff Turner first contact you?
What did he tell you about krane?
Did he give you anything?
Documents? Photostats?
Answer the questions!
Answer... answer...
He's gone again.
He's unusually resistant. Well, pump some more stuff into him.
I'm over the limit now. Perhaps we should try some of the older,
more traditional methods.
Nah, he won't wake up for another hour or so.
Come on, let's have a drink.
Ah, perhaps you're right. We can't be too careful, eh?
Judge, it's getting late. Brett isn't here.
Somebody's got to be there to make that contact. Be quiet!
I'm pondering, cogitating. Do it faster. What are we gonna do?
I was considering the essential difference
between an American and an englishman. Do you know what it is?
Yes. You say Tom-ay-ta and I say Tom-ah-ta.
Yes, well, that's part of it.
It's a question of voice, dress, attitude.
Stop! I've got it!
Yeah? What?
Give me that voice again. What voice?
The voice you used on the telephone. I haven't the time to -
will you say - now, listen.
Say, "the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plains." No.
Say it! Yes.
English accent: "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plains."
Very good.
Good. Now all I have to do is marry an English professor.
No, you get better than that.
You get elevated to the English peerage.
I don't want to be elevated anywhere.
I'm elevated enough, believe me. Thanks a lot.
It's our only chance, Danny.
Listen, judge, it's not my chance.
I don't want any part of it. I'm not gonna impersonate anybody.
So forget it. It's not gonna work. Now, don't ask -
it worked on the telephone!
What you're asking me to do now is a personal appearance.
I don't want to do it.
All right, so we'll create another appearance. It's worth a try!
And we haven't very much time.
Well?
Well, Danny?
English accent: Actually, it's sir sinclair.
Lord Brett sinclair.
You know, it's not so tough doing Brett, you know.
All you have to do is think ugly.
Laughs softly by George, we've done it.
Wait here, ok, until I need you.
Toodle loo.
The items you've marked won't come up until the end. Good.
What about the Rembrandt?
National gallery will be bidding for it.
Just make certain I get it.
And I'll donate it to the gallery. Anonymously, of course.
Just be sure it leaks out that it was I who presented it.
Yes, mr krane.
Good. Let's have a drink, shall we?
Oh, good afternoon.
Would you be good enough to sign the guest book?
Of course. Thank you.
Miss.
Thank you. Oh, lord Brett sinclair.
Yes.
You're so kind.
Au revoir.
Excuse me.
I told you to send our best men.
They were, sir. Very best.
Lloyd and mather. Then they've bungled.
I'll see to it that they're dealt with.
That's not the problem now. What is he doing here?
Thank you.
Excuse me, lord sinclair?
Of course.
We've not met. How do you do?
Krane. Thaddeus krane.
Oh, Thaddeus krane, of course. How are you, sir?
I see the name rings a bell. Yes, it does.
Naturally, I know of your reputation as a collector.
Is there anything particularly that interests you?
No, I don't think so. Just browsing, looking, just seeking.
I think you're being a little cagey, sir. Perhaps.
Could we go somewhere a little more private and talk?
Um... yes. Perhaps later.
Oh, I think I see a friend. Would you excuse me, please?
Thank you.
As he's here, his apartment must be empty.
I'll see to it myself.
Wright.
Anything. Just find some clue to what he's doing.
Oh, bless you. You're an angel.
Sinclair.
Excuse me.
Sinclair.
Auctioneer: 20.
30.
Any advance on 230?
Hammer falls sold.
Telephone for you, mr krane.
You can take it over there, if you like.
Thank you.
Mr krane? Yes.
The valcolinni goblet should be put up soon. Shall I make your bid?
Of course.
Yes. Mr krane.
They have an almost complete case against you, sir.
Oh, yes, I'm quite sure. It's all laid out here.
But with one vital link missing.
The film that Turner took.
Yes. And there's a note.
There's a note that says it'll be collected
by sinclair at the auction.
That explains why he's here.
Good work, colonel. Destroy all the evidence and then get back.
Uh... there's one slight complication, sir.
Thee was somebody in the apartment when I got here.
Yes.
I understand.
Destroy everything.
Stay close to sinclair.
Somebody will hand him the film. When they do, close in.
Right.
Auctioneer: Lot 52.
A pair of vases.
Can I have 30?
Thank you, sir. One?
Two? Three?
Four? Five?
Do I hear an advance?
Hammer falls sold at 35.
May I have your name, sir? Don't turn around, lord sinclair.
Are you the contact?
Yes.
Lot 53.
Gilt clock of the second empire period.
Do I hear 85?
Clears throat thank you, sir. 85.
90? Have you got the goods?
Not now. We're being watched.
105.
Any advance on 105?
Hammer falls sold for 105.
May I have your name, please, sir?
A little stage dressing.
A sneak thief broke in,
you surprised him.
There was a fight. You fell back and struck your head.
Come on, on your feet!
There was a fight.
And you fell back and struck your head.
Hmm?
A not very funny private joke.
Oh.
Do you mind if we sit down
before I give a not-very-amused laugh?
Well, you see if you find this any funnier.
Danny's gone to the speakington auction.
And he's impersonating you.
Daniel?
Me? Laughs
he'll never get away with it.
Thank you. Would you be good enough to sign the visitors book?
Sure.
How lovely!
Brett sinclair's here. Where is the lovely man?
I must see him.
Will you look after this? Thank you.
When you didn't turn up, we had to do something in a hurry,
so Danny went in your place.
But posing as me, it's ridiculous.
Desperate situations call for desperate remedies.
It's impossible.
I'll be barred from the royal enclosure for life.
It just won't work. It is working.
It has to.
Yes, but Danny doesn't even look like me.
Well, he said that wouldn't be very difficult,
all he had to do was think ugly.
Brett, it's a chance we had to take.
We had to gamble that there'd be no wonder that knew you personally.
At the speakington auction?
Well, there's bound to be.
Thank you, sir. I have 20.
Do I hear 21?
21.
22.
23.
Don't follow me. I'll meet you outside in a couple of minutes.
24.
There's a little alcove under the steps.
25.
Yes, sir, the bid is now 25.
Are you raising to 26?
Sir?
Me?
The bid is now at 25, sir.
Oh. 30.
30. Thank you.
Round figure makes it easier for the accountants.
I have 30, ladies and gentlemen.
Do I hear any advance?
I bid 30,000 for this very rare item.
30,000.
Sold. May I have your name, please, sir?
Huh. Sinclair.
Lord Brett sinclair.
Excuse me, do you happen to have seen lord sinclair?
He's in the auction room, madame. Thank you.
Clears throat
congratulations, sir. Oh, thank you so much.
You must be deeply interested in egyptology.
Terribly. Deeply.
Even so, £30,000's a lot to pay for a mummy.
Well, everybody should have a mummy.
750.
780.
850.
900.
Where's lord sinclair sitting?
He just went out, madame. You passed him in the doorway.
Him? Pretending to be me?
Preposterous!
Lord sinclair.
Well, if it isn't krane. I hear you've made a purchase.
Yes, I did. Something for the hallway.
Yes, well, I'm quite interested in ancient Egypt.
Perhaps you could join me in a drink.
Well, I'd like to do that, but I've got to pick up an item. Brett?
Here it is. Excuse me.
Does that mean you're not Brett?
Oh, you could tell, hey? No, I'm Danny wilde.
Oh, of course. I've heard him talk of you.
Yes, now, we're trying to buy this very ancient Chinese vase.
I'm masquerading as him. Now, he's around somewhere.
See if you could find him, would you?
All right. I'll bring him back here. Thank you so much.
You'll never get away with that accent.
What accent...? Just go find him!
Softy: There she is.
This lot is exceptional, ladies and gentlemen.
A very fine example of its kind. Can I hear ten?
Thank you, sir. Ten? I have ten.
Oh, dear. 11...
12. Oh, Daniel?
Ho, ho, ho!
Excuse me, Daniel.
Nice to see you, old chap.
Worse than I feared. Worse than I feared.
Pretend you're me. How's it been going? Come along.
Oh, krane. Nice to see you.
This is a friend of mine, Daniel wilde esquire from New York.
Southern accent: Right proud to make your acquaintance, sir.
That's New York, Louisiana. How do you do?
How do you do. Oh, pretty sir. I do very pretty.
Yes. Would you please excuse us?
Come along, Daniel.
Who are you supposed to be, Scarlett O'Hara?
Well, you're not exactly Cary Grant yourself, you know.
Watch what you're doing with that wand!
Look, whatever we are, we stay.
Now, on your left, by the door.
Turn slowly, you'll see a woman. A girl.
Very pretty, very pretty.
Yeah, right. Well, she's my contact.
I'm gonna go do that now, but stay out of my way.
Now, just mingle. Daniel...
Do me one favour, will you? What's that?
Don't talk.
Southern accent: I just ran into myself.
Auctioneer: Lot 58.
Excuse me.
Thank you, madame.
Ten.
Look, good lookin'.
Take the film and put it in the...
Catalogue.
60.70.
80.
Any advance on 80?
I'll bump into you and we'll switch them.
Oh! Oh, I'm terrible sorry.
Excuse me, I'm so clumsy.
There you are, my dear.
Thank you.
Clears throat wrong catalogue.
Auctioneer: 500.
550.600.
650.700.
Are you bidding more, madame?
800.
850.
I bid 850.
Sold at 850.
Lot 19.
Thank you, sir.
70.
80.90.
Any advance on 110?
120.
130.
Danny.
Can't find him. No. I can't, either.
Why don't you look outside and I'll check the other room, ok?
Sure. See ya later.
Ok.
Oh, hello.
That was very clever, mr krane. Very clever.
You win.
But then, you always do win, don't you?
And cliff died for nothing!
Right, what is this?
What do you mean about cliff Turner?
You don't have to pretend any more. The danger's over.
It was clever. I'll admit that.
You get someone to impersonate Brett sinclair,
an impostor, and I fall for it.
I believed it.
I gave him the film, just like that.
I believed it!
I see!
Right.
Now, here's what you do...
Why, beauregard, I've been looking for you everywhere.
Well, hello. All right, you can cut out the accent.
Come on, let's get out of here. I got the film.
Not a moment too soon. The place has suddenly become very heavy.
Let's split.
Surrounded.
Yeah, well, who's turn is it to have an idea now? Mine.
Ok. Think of it, kid.
They can't do anything to us while we're in here.
What are we gonna do then?
How dare you, sir?
Pose as a peer of the realm?! You're an imposter!
That hurt.
Don't you threaten me!
I insist someone call the police. I wish to place charges.
Everybody knows me here. I'm lord Brett sinclair -
look how he pushed me!
Assault! This chap was trying to assault...!
I demand a the first...!
Whispers: We've got the girl.
I shall be glad to bear witness. I'll drive you to the station.
Let me. Come on.
Brett, darling, what's going on?
Hi, Prue, sweetheart. I thought you were in Paris.
Brett, listen, darling, what's happ...? Brett!
Oh, is that yours? Excuse me.
Sinclair.
Quick.
Ok. I'll get you the film, you let us go.
All in good time. We'll discuss it in detail later.
Where are you taking us?
Not far, just somewhere a little more discreet
than a public highway.
Come on, put your foot down a bit.
We'll catch up with them before they get to the farm.
Horn blasts
Someone's in a big hurry.
Let them go past.
You're becoming a regular backseat driver.
Horn blasts
watch it!
Watch it!
Your nerves are showing.
Look out!
All right.
Where are they?
Now, come on, I hate noise. Don't make me use this.
Where are they?
I'm sorry. I should have trusted you.
It's all right. No problems.
It's unlikely that we should be disturbed here,
so let's get down to business.
Ok, fine. I'll tell you what we're gonna do.
You let us go and I'll give you the film.
You're hardly in a position to dictate terms. Just hand it over.
Well, as a matter of fact, I don't have it with me.
I left it back at the ranch.
I think you're lying.
He grunts
now, I'm quite sure you could withstand a good deal
of physical discomfort before you hand it over,
so we'll see how you react to Ann's pain.
All right, ok.
Everybody relax, all right? Got it right here.
Much more sensible.
Oh. He chuckles
here. That what you want?
Just wanted to return the compliment.
Nicely done. Daniel, where are your manners?
Never leave a lady holding the gun. Right.
I'm a very rich man. Name your price. Anything you like.
All we want is you.
Yes, why don't you get in your car and wait for the police to come?
One day you'll find out incorruptibility is a weakness.
Well, that appears to be that.
Well, we can't do anything without the film. You threw it away.
No, I didn't throw it away. It looked like I did.
What I threw away was some candy. Here is the film.
No. Here's the candy.
I threw it over there.
It's right here.
All around in here.
Well, let's cross out mr krane, shall we?
His future seems very secure.
Well done, gentlemen.
You too, judge. And to your health, huh?
What happens to a guy like him now?
Oh, the fraud squad, the FBI, Scotland yard, Interpol.
They'll all be standing in a line for him.
You're pretty smart for a judge.
Oh, thank you. Door buzzes
answer that for me, Daniel.
You know, I really must do something about my staff problems.
I don't even seem to be able to keep an au pair
for more than three nights.
You know, I don't find that very surprising.
You know, for a high court judge, you have an exceedingly low mind.
Man hums
oh, your lordship, your judgeship, see you later.
Who was at the door?
I've got to be going.
What are you talking about?
I've just opened another bottle of champagne.
Well, I'll have a drink with you later on, kid.
But we're supposed to be taking the girls to dinner.
Well, you pick them up and I'll maybe meet you later.
Daniel, who's at the door?
Wrong number. Bye.
Wrong number?
What the devil's he talking about?
Good health.
Footsteps
It's a little early for Christmas presents.
What's this all about?
Lord sinclair? Sign here, please. Thank you.
Reads: "Bought at auction by lord sinclair for...
..£30,000..."
Daniel!
Yells Daniel! Come back here!
I bought this for £30,000?
Yes, well... Well, maybe I did.
I just wasn't myself at the time, was I?
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