Joë Caligula - Du suif chez les dabes (1969) - full transcript
A group of brash hard young men from Marseille moves to Pigalle, Paris, and starts knocking over jewelry shops, gas stations, road houses and bistros - wearing wraparound sunglasses and brandishing Luger pistols and Sten guns, bistros in their efforts to conquer part of the violent and brutal criminal underworld until then «owned» by the established criminal organization. They spend time torturing, killing and intimidating the old generation of gangsters and their molls, until they either pay up or die. They hang out at strip joints where the girls do it slowly - to the tune of "I'm Evil". For kicks they watch their sexy molls fight it out in vicious apartment cat-fights where the loser pays the penalty of getting sliced up the back with a stiletto knife. The gang is led by Joë Silverstein ('GERARD BLAIN') nicknamed Caligula, who like the Roman emperor, is an amoral psychopath, image-conscious, sadist, and sickly in love with Brigitte ('JEANNE VALERIE'), his younger sister. At first, the old thugs take a number of heavy blows, as they are used to more suave methods, but when they finally react, their vengeance will be devastating, and escalate in brutality. Eventually, Joe Caligula is turned in by his sister after a degrading sex scene.
Come....
I'll tell you about the new wave.
Come... It's exciting !
Come... Come !
Do come ! Now !
Come with me.
You'll see... Godard, Chabrol...
It's exhilarating ! Come on !
- By the way... what's your job ?
- I work
as a clerk at Pantin Courthouse.
What a load of rubbish...
Who ?
Briand.
Insistance in being mistaken !
Hi Paul !
The old patrician is
a coward
The second patrician is cynical
Third patrician
an actor.
The old patrician is
impotent.
Fill her up !
To buy stockings.
Really cute !
Don't worry ! I won't hurt you !
Come on !
It won't change your life !
Really beautiful !
Kiss me, stupid !
Where does he live ?
Where does Alex live ?
What about Jean ? Antoine ?
Take me.
Take me.
Take me.
Oh, please... take me !
What are they doing right now ?
Where do they meet ?
What about Alexandre ?
Tell me about Alexandre.
So... my dear Alexandre...
Now, old man,
you'll speak.
You'll tell everything.
You see, big boss ?
We're hungry.
And because we're hungry,
you'll pay a 20 grand fine.
And you'll pay.
Because you want to save
your old pimp ass.
They're here.
I'll go with you.
You take my place down there.
So I paid.
Paid like a damn fool.
Like an old man.
Like a punk.
I was scared.
Scared shitless. Scared to death.
Got it ?
So I chickened out.
I chickened out.
I gave up.
You didn't !
It can't be.
I married a punk.
I've lived with a damn fool.
I've shared my bed
with a punk for 20 years.
The boss ! The tough guy !
He chickened out
in front of kids,
beginners.
You've become a sucker,
a loser.
You're fat.
Ladies and gentleman,
see a sucker.
Tell us.
Three young guys.
With rods.
They drove me
to the canal.
In a calculated, slow way,
almost quietly,
You get it ?
They were laughing.
They beat me up,
thrashed me, destroyed me.
They must pay for it.
Those young guys...
What are they ?
- You know them ?
- You know who they are ?
You know where they come from ?
All I can say is...
They spoke with a southern accent.
- As French people from Algeria.
- What shall we do now ?
Kids who trained in Algiers' casbah...
won't stop now.
You'd think they know
what door to knock at.
They must have had inside help.
Don't we know anything about them ?
- They're lost at sea for us.
They know.
They'll act.
I swear on the Madona that I'd rather
die than give up to such trash.
Only hate makes people clever.
Camus said so.
That fat girl
who's always near you ?
- Who ?
- Ariane.
She's my Adriane's thread.
She is a great help for my jobs.
Well... little sister...
You saw all those big bosses...
Their heavy, thick waists....
One is always slightly
in love with his sister.
You have a pretty face, you know...
Your lips are beautiful.
Sensual.
No one is after you ?
I don't want you
to be in love.
Never ?
Tell me about that blonde girl
you danced with last night.
What was she like ?
Prettier than I ?
You know you have a pretty face ?
It's rare around here.
This is the jewellery special,
white gold,
real diamonds.
You also have this,
very classical, very fine.
with diamonds.
A very small dial.
Sorry !
She was cute.
Will you speak, bitch ?
Lea ?
What's going on ?
Paul...
What ?
Antoine...
They burned him.
Antoine.... was still burning....
Bastards !
Shove off !
Pierre ?
Pierre ?
Get ready.
Now.... There's real trouble.
Believe me.
Listen... Meet me in one hour.
At "Le petit bleu".
Tell everyone... Please.
With guns.
You were sleeping, right ?
Paul...
Well, listen...
No, no, no...
"Le petit bleu" In one hour.
Lea just phoned me.
Bring what's necessary.
It's taking a turn for the worse.
Who's speaking ?
Pierrette ?
Paul...
Ask Jean to come.
Jean is working again.
Yes, we need him.
In one hour.
In one hour at "Le petit bleu".
All right ?
Lea just phoned.
I think things will move fast.
Shit !
Right... I'm going to Lea's.
Right, that will be
somewhat over one grand.
- All right ?
- All right.
Here's your share.
Could I speak to the boss ?
- Bardarian.
- On your left, at the back
- See you tomorrow then. Ciao !
- Goodbye !
She is a blonde.
Tall.
With empty eyes.
Thin.
Yes.
Small guy.
Stocky.
Strong.
Crazy.
Three guys.
From North Africa, europeans.
Palladium suits.
A blonde. Tall.
A face with empty eyes
A small guy, stocky,
strong, crazy.
Three europeans, from North Africa
Palladium suits.
A blonde woman, tall and thin.
Hello ! You're feeling fine ?
A young woman, tall and thin.
A guy, stocky, strong, crazy...
Three guys looking like
europeans from North Africa.
Palladium suits.
A tall blonde
with empty eyes,
thin with a small guy,
stocky, strong,
crazy, three North African europeans,
Palladium suits.
Excuse me. I'm in a hurry.
Stop it. We've got no time.
- Hello, Paul.
- Mr Corte.
- Hello..
- You know...
my windows have been machine-gunned
twice in 3 days.
I need you to hide me.
Make yourself at home.
How many women envy me ?
think I am a lucky lady
They know nothing of my life
They don't know my problems...
I live of nothing
10 million a month
for my French poodle and I
You see, it is not much.
I haven't got enough
Yet I ain't complaining.
Though I have reasons to
I have it all on me
my yacht doo dee dah
my castle de doo dah
So many men surround me.
Wonder why... dee doo dee
I don't understand.
I always hear the same word...
Come to bed, dee dopo dah
It's not fun...
They send me blue roses...
And with their flowers
they send their driver.
Oh my God, so many worries
A yacht, dee doo dah
a castle dee doo dah
So for love... and a lover
I 'll think about it...
I married 3 times...
Sorry dee doo dah
I think it's 5 times...
My husbands were quite cute...
But they left me
with so many worries...
Money is all right
So are a boat and a castle
Castles...
And that huge bank account....
It's not a life
for meeeee...
You know ?...
Look...
That kid with you... that blonde...
Is she your girlfriend ?
Kiss me.
You know...
I'm a whore.
I had you come to my place
only to make you talk.
I know you're in that gang.
And now...
Now... I only want you.
I'm fed up.
I want to leave.
In the throat.
I saw a girl in a bar who looks
like the one Paul's looking for.
Follow me.
Great ! I can buy
the Orion Opera.
We found the girl.
She was seen in a bar rue Montansier.
You must go.
You must go, Paul.
You must.
- You've got news from Martine ?
- I haven't seen her for 6 months.
Who is that girl ?
Dunno.
- Did you see "Masculin-F?minin" ?
- It's incredible.
You're new around here ?
Bye !
So ?
You're pretty, you know...
I was told you're new around here.
Strange... You seem lost !
Why ?
I know a guy who would like you.
Do you want to meet him ?
You've been in Paris long ?
Things are fine for you ?
You're doing all right ?
- Hello...
- Hello Lea.
She's here ?
Yes, she's here.
Paul... This is Brigitte.
Good looking, isn't she ?
Undress.
Bitch ! You bitch !
You bitch !
Bitch !
You'll see.
I'll make her talk.
You've got 10 seconds.
Where's Jimmy ?
Where were you ?
Where were you ?
What did you do ?
Why did you leave me alone ?
Don't leave me alone.
Get away.
Get away.
I'll tell you about the new wave.
Come... It's exciting !
Come... Come !
Do come ! Now !
Come with me.
You'll see... Godard, Chabrol...
It's exhilarating ! Come on !
- By the way... what's your job ?
- I work
as a clerk at Pantin Courthouse.
What a load of rubbish...
Who ?
Briand.
Insistance in being mistaken !
Hi Paul !
The old patrician is
a coward
The second patrician is cynical
Third patrician
an actor.
The old patrician is
impotent.
Fill her up !
To buy stockings.
Really cute !
Don't worry ! I won't hurt you !
Come on !
It won't change your life !
Really beautiful !
Kiss me, stupid !
Where does he live ?
Where does Alex live ?
What about Jean ? Antoine ?
Take me.
Take me.
Take me.
Oh, please... take me !
What are they doing right now ?
Where do they meet ?
What about Alexandre ?
Tell me about Alexandre.
So... my dear Alexandre...
Now, old man,
you'll speak.
You'll tell everything.
You see, big boss ?
We're hungry.
And because we're hungry,
you'll pay a 20 grand fine.
And you'll pay.
Because you want to save
your old pimp ass.
They're here.
I'll go with you.
You take my place down there.
So I paid.
Paid like a damn fool.
Like an old man.
Like a punk.
I was scared.
Scared shitless. Scared to death.
Got it ?
So I chickened out.
I chickened out.
I gave up.
You didn't !
It can't be.
I married a punk.
I've lived with a damn fool.
I've shared my bed
with a punk for 20 years.
The boss ! The tough guy !
He chickened out
in front of kids,
beginners.
You've become a sucker,
a loser.
You're fat.
Ladies and gentleman,
see a sucker.
Tell us.
Three young guys.
With rods.
They drove me
to the canal.
In a calculated, slow way,
almost quietly,
You get it ?
They were laughing.
They beat me up,
thrashed me, destroyed me.
They must pay for it.
Those young guys...
What are they ?
- You know them ?
- You know who they are ?
You know where they come from ?
All I can say is...
They spoke with a southern accent.
- As French people from Algeria.
- What shall we do now ?
Kids who trained in Algiers' casbah...
won't stop now.
You'd think they know
what door to knock at.
They must have had inside help.
Don't we know anything about them ?
- They're lost at sea for us.
They know.
They'll act.
I swear on the Madona that I'd rather
die than give up to such trash.
Only hate makes people clever.
Camus said so.
That fat girl
who's always near you ?
- Who ?
- Ariane.
She's my Adriane's thread.
She is a great help for my jobs.
Well... little sister...
You saw all those big bosses...
Their heavy, thick waists....
One is always slightly
in love with his sister.
You have a pretty face, you know...
Your lips are beautiful.
Sensual.
No one is after you ?
I don't want you
to be in love.
Never ?
Tell me about that blonde girl
you danced with last night.
What was she like ?
Prettier than I ?
You know you have a pretty face ?
It's rare around here.
This is the jewellery special,
white gold,
real diamonds.
You also have this,
very classical, very fine.
with diamonds.
A very small dial.
Sorry !
She was cute.
Will you speak, bitch ?
Lea ?
What's going on ?
Paul...
What ?
Antoine...
They burned him.
Antoine.... was still burning....
Bastards !
Shove off !
Pierre ?
Pierre ?
Get ready.
Now.... There's real trouble.
Believe me.
Listen... Meet me in one hour.
At "Le petit bleu".
Tell everyone... Please.
With guns.
You were sleeping, right ?
Paul...
Well, listen...
No, no, no...
"Le petit bleu" In one hour.
Lea just phoned me.
Bring what's necessary.
It's taking a turn for the worse.
Who's speaking ?
Pierrette ?
Paul...
Ask Jean to come.
Jean is working again.
Yes, we need him.
In one hour.
In one hour at "Le petit bleu".
All right ?
Lea just phoned.
I think things will move fast.
Shit !
Right... I'm going to Lea's.
Right, that will be
somewhat over one grand.
- All right ?
- All right.
Here's your share.
Could I speak to the boss ?
- Bardarian.
- On your left, at the back
- See you tomorrow then. Ciao !
- Goodbye !
She is a blonde.
Tall.
With empty eyes.
Thin.
Yes.
Small guy.
Stocky.
Strong.
Crazy.
Three guys.
From North Africa, europeans.
Palladium suits.
A blonde. Tall.
A face with empty eyes
A small guy, stocky,
strong, crazy.
Three europeans, from North Africa
Palladium suits.
A blonde woman, tall and thin.
Hello ! You're feeling fine ?
A young woman, tall and thin.
A guy, stocky, strong, crazy...
Three guys looking like
europeans from North Africa.
Palladium suits.
A tall blonde
with empty eyes,
thin with a small guy,
stocky, strong,
crazy, three North African europeans,
Palladium suits.
Excuse me. I'm in a hurry.
Stop it. We've got no time.
- Hello, Paul.
- Mr Corte.
- Hello..
- You know...
my windows have been machine-gunned
twice in 3 days.
I need you to hide me.
Make yourself at home.
How many women envy me ?
think I am a lucky lady
They know nothing of my life
They don't know my problems...
I live of nothing
10 million a month
for my French poodle and I
You see, it is not much.
I haven't got enough
Yet I ain't complaining.
Though I have reasons to
I have it all on me
my yacht doo dee dah
my castle de doo dah
So many men surround me.
Wonder why... dee doo dee
I don't understand.
I always hear the same word...
Come to bed, dee dopo dah
It's not fun...
They send me blue roses...
And with their flowers
they send their driver.
Oh my God, so many worries
A yacht, dee doo dah
a castle dee doo dah
So for love... and a lover
I 'll think about it...
I married 3 times...
Sorry dee doo dah
I think it's 5 times...
My husbands were quite cute...
But they left me
with so many worries...
Money is all right
So are a boat and a castle
Castles...
And that huge bank account....
It's not a life
for meeeee...
You know ?...
Look...
That kid with you... that blonde...
Is she your girlfriend ?
Kiss me.
You know...
I'm a whore.
I had you come to my place
only to make you talk.
I know you're in that gang.
And now...
Now... I only want you.
I'm fed up.
I want to leave.
In the throat.
I saw a girl in a bar who looks
like the one Paul's looking for.
Follow me.
Great ! I can buy
the Orion Opera.
We found the girl.
She was seen in a bar rue Montansier.
You must go.
You must go, Paul.
You must.
- You've got news from Martine ?
- I haven't seen her for 6 months.
Who is that girl ?
Dunno.
- Did you see "Masculin-F?minin" ?
- It's incredible.
You're new around here ?
Bye !
So ?
You're pretty, you know...
I was told you're new around here.
Strange... You seem lost !
Why ?
I know a guy who would like you.
Do you want to meet him ?
You've been in Paris long ?
Things are fine for you ?
You're doing all right ?
- Hello...
- Hello Lea.
She's here ?
Yes, she's here.
Paul... This is Brigitte.
Good looking, isn't she ?
Undress.
Bitch ! You bitch !
You bitch !
Bitch !
You'll see.
I'll make her talk.
You've got 10 seconds.
Where's Jimmy ?
Where were you ?
Where were you ?
What did you do ?
Why did you leave me alone ?
Don't leave me alone.
Get away.
Get away.