King Hendrik (1965) - full transcript

The front of the wagon
burns most.

Good luck, Koos.

Good luck.
-Thanks, how's Caroline?

First class.
-Bet she's missing Fanie?

I assume so.

The ways things stand I think we
will soon be family.

Goodbye everyone.

Come on, Herman.

As first secretary
you should know.

There's probably an issue he
hasn't mentioned.

They might name a
marsh after me.



Maybe but, cabinet posts
don't grow on trees.

Yes, that's true.

The PM would also like your
opinion on this issue.

Fine. Remember this issue.
-Right.

Have you read today's paper?

No, not opened it yet.

Just tidying my desk

Then I'm catching a private jet
to Ellis Park

to watch the match.

So, what's the news?
-Read it yourself

You'll find it
very interesting.

My new cabinet post?
-No...

Its about Stellendam

They have recklessly
declared independence.



That's all?
-It's front page news!

What's up in Stellendam?

Protectorate of Stellendam

Do you know about this?

Not really. Its surely all
a publicity stunt?

That's what I thought too

Until the Prime Minister
started asking questions.

You mean the Prime Minister
is taking this seriously?

Well, he's asked me
to go down there.

I have two professors working
in the archives and

its all legally correct.

But this is hogwash!

Could be, we hope so.

But this issue could become
far more serious!

Its the work of some lunatic,
you will see!

Oh, good morning
Prime Minister.

Certainly.

I was just paging
through it.

Yes, sir.

At once, Prime Miinister.

Goodbye, Prime Minister.

That was the Prime Minister.
-I assumed so.

I tell you this is far more
serious than we think!

You better go find out what's
going on!

Give me the Mayor
of Stellendam!

Urgent! The mastermind's
thought of everything.

Tell me the second you
get any news!

That numskull!

They're all insane.
Except for Mr. Van der Merwe.

My suitcase...

Koos...

Looks like trouble.

What trouble, Herman?

A leading judge has
now admitted

that legally, Stellendam is
unofficially a republic.

Legally?

The prosecutor
drafted this document

to incorporate Stellendam
into South Africa

and untangle this issue.
He asked me to sign it.

Very well,
let me sign, then.

Sorry, you can't sign it...

the mayor must authorize it.

Why the mayor?
I'm the intermediary!

The prosecutor said
no intermediary is needed!

Since the mayor is elected
representative

... of Stellendam,
he should sign it.

Well, catch you later.
I must see the mayor.

Do I no longer have a seat
in the council?

Not until Mr. Buckley
has signed this.

I'll sign it!

Don't annoy him. This requires
meticulous detail.

If he doesn't sign we'll be knee deep
in the erm... trouble.

Be diplomatic, ok?
-Yes.

Be diplomatic, Koos...

Diplomatic

Write that in
your document!

As leader of the opposition
in Stellendam,

I take an oath

that I will not rest until rights and
justice are achieved.

Friends...

I am humbled.

Have you heard anything from
Cape Town, Koos?

Not a word from
the Prime Minister.

Nothing

After all your years
of service?

Sacrifice and loyalty?
-The deepest cut of all.

In my hour of need
I stand alone.

Forgotten

Koos, telephone!

The Prime Minister wants
to talk with you.

De Wet here.
Good Morning, Prime Minister.

Whats up with you?

In half an hour, Stellendam will
again be part of the republic.

What happened?

We're having tea
with the Buckley's

He's come to his senses
and is signing.

Wonderful
-Let's get dressed.

Come, Erica, let's go.
-What's wrong, Koos?

Now, the Englishman
won't sign!

Let's go, Erica.

We haven't even had tea.
-We can drink at home.

What are you
doing here?

Morning, sleep well?
-Why this wire?

Its the new border between
Stellendam and South Africa.

We fenced in the entire
border last night.

Border?
And my outhouse??!

Its now in Stellendam.
You'll need a passport.

But, I just want to....
Damnit!

Sorry, but all South Africans must
show a passport here now.

Let's say I don't have
a passport?

You'll have to hold it in
until you get one.

I'm done talking

Its a national disaster
Not a party.

This isn't a normal party,
its a royal ball.

Buckley invited us.

Not interested in
Buckley's royal ball.

Seems like you take his
royalty seriously.

You're taking it seriously
by refusing to go.

I won't shirk my
responsibilities!

You can't just suddenly cancel.
Everyone's going to be there.

They sent that invitation
to annoy me!

And he'll succeed!

You're just stubborn!

Morning,
is Mr. de Wet home?

The Prime Minister would like
to speak with him.

Thank you, Ma'am.

Koos, the President
wants to speak to you.

He does, does he?

Good! There's something
I would like to say!

Good morning, sir.

I'm sorry, I thought you
were the other...

You see, the last
person to phone...

It wasn't you it was...

I'm sorry, Prime Minister.

No, I'm afraid it hasn't
been signed yet.

Yes, I will do my best...

Sure.

Goodbye

Fanie my boy,
you're back.

Its wonderful to see you.
-How are you, dad?

Since you left, the most horrible
thing has happened.

They booted me
out of parliament.

There's now random kings
and prime ministers...

You played very well today.
-Thanks.

Even my own staff ignore me.
The whole town is mad.

I'm the only
original minister left.

Dad, it can't be that serious.
-It is, Fanie, wait and see.

Kings and stuff
You'll see, my boy...

They're insane!
I told you.

All insane.

Hello there,
what do you want?

G'day Uncle Hendrik
-Well played, old boy.

Thanks
-You know they made me king?

So I see.

Oh excuse me...

Herman, why didn't you
tell me about this?

The PM decided we need an
embassador and picked me.

Why are you here?
I thought you declined?

My wife forced me.
Think I want to be here?

Our Prime Minister doesn't really
recognise this farce, does he?

Of course and he wants it
done diplomatically!

Diplomatic? He needs a batallion of
soldiers to exterminate them!

We will not interfere in the affairs
of foreign nations!

Excuse me, I must receive
the Prime Minister.

Look here! I warn you....

Let's go.
I'm fed up.

But we just arrived.
Not even danced!

We can dance at home.
Come!

Yes, I'm sick.

Morning, Schalk
Your new passport?

I'm in a hurry!

Schalk Christian Prinsloo?
-Damnit, you know me!

Reason for travel?
-I'm just going over there!

You have 15 mins.
Bon Voyage!

...Fanie de Wet isn't playing today and its
extremely unfortunate for South Africa...

The balls come out and its a total
giveaway to its centres.

And the ball hits the goal-line!

A scrum on the All Blacks goal line,

he picks up the ball and
kicks it to the side

And that's the final whistle!

South Africa has lost
the third test

This is sure to go down as a
life lesson for De Wet...

Signs: Lombard must go!
Up Stellendam!

Got no time for you
sanctimonious fools!

Koos de Wet!

Help me up, man!

Say the password!
-To hell with the password!

Could you not find a more
accessible place to hide?

Where's Koos?
-The General is in the camp.

That way.

Insanity!

Sargeant!
-Yes General!

Get every
shotgun ready

And make sure everyone
has enough amunition.

And also

Tell that civilian to turn the
sound down on his radio.

Wait til the Prime Minister
hears about this!

What do you want?
-No, what do YOU want?!

It's up to me to plan
a war strategy.

My first diplomatic assignment
and this happens.

You know what
happened, right?

Yes my advisors told me.

Buckley declared war
against South Africa.

But why? Because you
blew up his yacht?

Why did you
blow up his yacht?

Did you hear that Lombard?
See what's happened?

Buckley is
stark raving mad!

He's bombing innocent citizens
in their outhouses!

But you started it!
Its your fault!

What does it matter?
How does it compare to...

Destroy that radio!

The South African government might be
too afraid to fight but I'm not!

We De Wets have never run away.

Stop this warmongering
before someone gets hurt!

What?!

They kicked me out
of parliament!

They chased my son out
of the rugby team!

And you're worried that
someone might get hurt?!

But I said the PM wanted to
do things diplomatically!

The Prime Minister...

Its now time for action.

See if you can get that document
of yours signed.

But be quick before
blood is spilt.

Now leave me alone.

I must ride into
battle with honour

Koos, my old friend.

You're taking this whole thing
far too seriously.

You realise what
could happen?

Understand what
could happen?

The Springboks could
lose the series!

General!
-Yes, Commandant?

Sir, there's a
female in the camp.

You know my orders.

No women are allowed
during active duty.

What do you think this is?
A gypsy camp?

Get rid of her.
Put that man on report!

Its your wife, sir. She
wants to speak to you.

My wife? There can be
no exceptions.

Not even for the leader.
I won't speak with her.

Get rid of her!
-Yes General!

The general doesn't
wish to see you.

Koos, stop this nonsense
and listen to me.

Commandant!
-General!

Throw this woman out!
Immediately!

Come woman!
Leave the camp!

You don't speak to
my wife like that!

When are you lot going to stop
playing kick the can?

Commandant!
-General!

Remind this woman she
is speaking to a General.

Err, with a General
of the guerrila rank.

He says you are speaking to
a General of the guerrila rank!

I'm worried. You've not
bathed in a week

and left your indigestion
pills at home!

Bath? Bath?

I'll wash the blood of my enemies
from my hands!

Tell her.
-What?

I'll wash the blood of my enemies
from my hands!

Who's blood?
Buckley? Caroline?

Kill everyone?

The blood of those
who hold me back

will flow in the
streets of Stellendam!

Margaret says that we're going
to discuss this over dinner.

You two can bring this
nonsense to an end.

Now Buckley wants
to grovel?

He is begging for mercy!

Never!

Commandant!
-General!

Fetch my pills!

They're over the cliff!

Commandant!
-General!

Dinner's been arranged
and you will come!

I'd rather starve in
the wilderness!

Vultures will pick my
bones before

I share a table
with that wolf!

The answer is no!

Erika, let's go home.
-What's wrong?

Let's go home.

We haven't even eaten.

We can go home first.

I hear the enemy...

Don't shoot!
Its our people!

Erika!
What are you doing?

Why are you all so scared of
a bunch of women??

Forward!

Erika!
Get off the battlefield!

Forward! Erika, I'll
see you at home!

The noise is from
behind the hill.

Where's Buckley?!

Buckley's run away!

Kill these pipers
and pursue the enemy!

Are you insane, de Wet?!

Van der Merwe get ready!
-We're ready, General!

Stay ready then!

Lay down your weapons!

Hold on until I tell
you otherwise!

Let go!
No don't let go!

Do you want me
to kill him?

Five shillings
each, people!

You need to pay entry!

Send me the bill!
-Yes sir but where to?

You can't go through!
You need to pay!

Cross legally!

Good try, General!

Forward citizens!

Get on!
-That way!

Faster, boys!

For kin and fatherland!

To the Town Hall!

Outta the way, Buckley!

Faster! faster!

Quickly, around that corner
and cut them off!

Come, Gen. de Wet!

We've captured the
English general!

Nice one, Commandant!

Well done, Koos!

A wonderful victory!

We showed them a
thing or two!

What do you want?
-Big news, Koos

The PM recogises your
leadership

And Fanie can play tomorrow
if you would just sign here.

So, you want diplomacy?

Its what the PM
wanted. Yes.

My complements to your
Prime Minister.

Tell him, as leader of the
independent Stellendam

I refuse to sign.

That's a good one.
Its what Buckley said!

Now I'm saying it!

And I'm leader!

But you can't be serious!
What about the rugby?

South Africa needs your son!

And Stellendam
needs its father!

The PM will be furious!

You can go too, Lombard!

I've state matters to
attend to.

You've betrayed your country!
You're a traitor!

You've sold your country
for a bowl of soup!

Buckley's cabinet
are in a cell.

They're next door.

He's mad, he won't sign!

Please sign, I can't go back
to the Prime Minister...

Commandant!
-Yes, General!

This South African is
annoying me.

Arrest him too and
shoot the lot at daybreak!

But we're all
South Africans!

You want to be shot?

You can't shoot me!

I have diplomatic immunity!

Stand with them!

Inform their nearest kin
of the sentence.

And don't forget
the eucharist!

You won't get away
with this!

Give me that document!

Just sign there please.

A pen, naturally!

A pen, please!

Now he forbids me!

Just there.

General?
-What about khakis?

Khakis?
-For the rugby, man!

I'll ensure the general
gets two.

I want a hundred for my
citizens or no signature!

But the price is too high.

Its the fourth test!

50 khakis

Fine, we'll find a few million
just sign there.

De Wet!

Thank you, Koos!

Before you start preaching can
we just finalise this please.

Come on Hendrik, sign this
immediately!

Koos, its big news!

Big news! You
got that cabinet post!

v.d. Merwe, will you die
with your leader?

No thanks, Koos.
Not today.

I'm off to the rugby.

Everthing is set!

Begin the drums!

Timed and translated
by shaunx (cg)