The Man Who Wagged His Tail (1957) - full transcript
A cold-hearted landlord is turned into a dog by a magician, and will remain a dog until he can find someone who loves him.
The Man Who Wagged His Tail
An angel went through Brooklyn
for me.
And I heard him talking to me like a friend.
His laughs gave me life.
His arms offered me warmth.
So did you see the hard punishment
That I had to undergo?
"Yes, people, Italians do
live here, this is Brooklyn.
Emigration winds brought to New York
this piece of land pulled from Italy.
Italian signs and surnames
are in most stores.
Daunted by the skyscrapers' shadows,
the newcomers feel at ease
in this neighbourhood
until, little by little,
they lose their fear
and end up dispersing
though the rest of the big city
to become Americans.
It has always been like this. "
A tale, a beautiful tale.
A nickel.
The little bird chooses it.
A tale of fairies, of witches,
of enchanted princes.
But, Rosina, where do
you want me to go?
I cross five streets and I meet
people who speak Polish.
Two streets that way, and they speak
Chinese, German, Czech, black...
- And who understands them?
- But over there, in downtown.
- By the skyscrapers.
- Over there is much worse.
They speak English, American.
- So, was it worth it coming here?
- Don't complain.
- We are not worse off than before.
- I'll come back soon.
"Goodbye", Toto.
Buy a tale from me! Five cents!
A tale to make you happy.
What would make me happy
is having $ 10,000 in the bank.
Wait, wait.
Here, and may God be with you.
And what do I do with this?
Give it to a child.
Hey, listen!
Children...
Children no longer believe in tales.
"And here the illusion is complete.
It seems that we are back in Naples.
It's not just the people,
it's even this house,
built perhaps by a
Neapolitan many years ago.
There have been so many
of them in North America ...
Its patio, its galleries,
its stairs and its apartments
they all shelter a bustling world
where is no place for nostalgia
because everything is the same
as in the distant homeland.
Thanks to this big building,
they all feel more confident
and live happy and relaxed. "
Here! That will teach you
not to come home at midnight!
- Is this the country of freedom?
- America has gone to your head!
Go inside, and don't think
so much about pants!
- What happened?
- Did you win the lottery?
Today is a holiday! Today they are
taking Tonino to the hospital!
There he is, there he is!
Today they are removing the cast!
Today his leg will be freed!
Giulia, come down!
Come and take care of the pot!
I must take care of
Do?a Teresa's child!
- Then come with the child!
- Giulia! Come, come down here!
Come on!
We have to organize a race
when we come back!
A race? He will have to be
careful for at least three days.
- Three days? At least fifteen!
- Don't scare him.
Giulia, are you also
coming to the hospital?
- Are you afraid of being hurt?
- I'm not scared.
Then, go to the hospital with mom.
I get the soup ready. You'll be
hungry when you come back...
Let's go! Let's go!
You're singing, huh?
You're laughing.
Everyone looks happy and content.
Apparently, you all have money
to pay the rent tomorrow.
That's great.
I'm glad.
- Goodbye, my child.
- See you later, grandpa.
- Mr. Bossi ...
- I talk business in the office, ma'am.
Mr. Lawyer.
Tomorrow we have to pay the rent,
but you know that my husband
is sick and can't work.
Couldn't you wait a little more?
Contracts have been invented
to avoid discussions.
If I give you an extension,
you will owe me money later,
but since you owe it to me now,
I can't grant it to you.
If you don't intend
to honour the contract,
I will be forced to evict you.
The tenant must arrange for repairs
of broken pipes at his own expense.
I give you three days to
settle with the plumber.
- Did you hear me?
- Well, I pay the rent
but the house is yours.
Why should I pay for repairs?
Because it is written in the
contract that you signed.
I haven't learned English as yet,
why didn't you translate it for me then?
Because I am a lawyer,
not an English teacher.
But listen ...
Why are you waiting to sit down?
You have nothing to do?
It was out of respect.
I only need three seconds of respect.
I don't pay you for bowing.
Excuse me, Mr. Lawyer,
if I may remind you...
- What?
- Nothing, it's nothing,
but, since you deduct
five dollars for breakfast,
and this morning
you apparently forgot...
It's almost lunch time.
However, fair is fair.
Who would give you roast
beef for breakfast?
- These are your dinner's leftovers.
- What?
Another reason not to whine.
If I've eaten it,
you can be sure it's good.
Eating during office hours?
Where's the tailor's file?
The tailor is sick.
And I thought that...
I'm paying you to work, not to think.
Tell the tailor that if he does
not pay before eight o'clock,
I will request an eviction order.
I'm going to open the safe.
The last documents about Miss Giulia's
inheritance have arrived.
- Huh?
- That poor orphan.
I don't what to hear about orphans.
She has befriended all the
neighbours. Here.
But you assured her that as soon
as the last documents arrived,
you would give her the 6,000
dollars inheritance.
Miss Giulia is here by herself,
and, according to the law...
Huh?
Just a moment!
I don't admit lessons
in my profession.
Off course the law
protects that girl,
- and I will pay her the 6,000 dollars.
- Oh
When she turns 20.
Now she would waste the money.
My duty is to follow her
uncle's will to the letter.
Clause nine gives
me certain powers.
I read it too, but...
I don't remember.
Are you suggesting ...?
You, a mere intern,
are suggesting that I,
a doctor of law, am lying?
Listen!
If a single word of
this conversation
reaches her or of any
other person's ears,
I'll take you to court
for breach of
professional secrecy!
Is that clear?
Yes. Yes, Mr. Lawyer.
But I just said
what people say.
And what do I care about
what others say?
This house is full of incompetents.
Bah! "O sole mio"!
They spend their time badmouthing
me, that bunch of bums.
They waste their time
laughing and singing.
Have you ever seen
me singing or laughing?
- No.
- No, for I am a serious person.
I work like a donkey,
while they...
I suppose you will know the fable
of the cicada and the donkey.
- And the ant ....
- The donkey!
Don't be an ignorant.
Go.
Bark.
I said "bark".
You must bark properly.
You must compress the diaphragm.
Pay attention.
You will never learn
Ridiculous.
You must do something for us.
I'm not asking that the lawyer dies
or suffers a serious illness,
but a good strong cold
could rid us of him.
At least for this month.
Hey, Alfonso.
You still here?
Does one need a passport
to be in this neighbourhood?
No passport is needed, but I would
like to know what are you up to
for the two months you
have been in my district.
- I'm doing nothing. Absolutely nothing.
- That's the point.
I don't like those who
don't do anything.
In this neighbourhood some
people do honest work,
some other steal, and some others
sell booze without a licence.
There is also some illegal gambling.
Everyone does something.
I know all that, and in the
end everything gets fixed.
But I don't like those who do nothing.
- But I...
- Shut up.
Anything you say will
be something stupid.
Leave ... if you don't
want me to embark you.
In short, why do you
want me to leave?
Personal dislike.
Bah!
She's inside.
Thank you, that's very
kind of you. May I go in?
- My place is your place.
- Thank you.
- Are you not kissing me?
- Oh, Alfonso!
- You come here, I can't leave.
- Hi.
Every day I see you with a new child.
If I can help all these busy people...
Sure, and you become
everybody's servant.
There you are, cooking for others.
Grandpa and Paolina
are so good to me...
At first we didn't know each other.
However, they treat me as a relative.
And they don't want even a penny.
Here.
You are a very good woman.
I love you a lot, and I
can't see my girlfriend
working all day as a maid.
Any news about those
Naples documents?
- Oh yes.. They have arrived.
- So, what are you waiting for?
The lawyer hasn't called me yet.
You think the lawyer will
deliver home the 6,000 dollars?
You must talk to him and insist.
I just had a great opportunity.
A bar lease in downtown.
In downtown, do you understand?
In the skyscrapers area.
It was a good opportunity.
Exactly 6,000 dollars.
Pietrino!
What are you doing?
I want a door painted in white,
not an artistic painting.
OK, very well.
The door is yours, I'm an idiot,
and it's your money.
Here it is.
Is that how you want it?
Giulia!
Wait here for me.
Good morning, Bruno.
How are you doing?
- Mr. Bruno ...
- Miss Giulia ...
I've told the lawyer
about the inheritance.
Bruno!
- See you later.
- See you later.
Nice guy..
Yes, and he has promised to
help me with the inheritance.
He will help you, sure he will.
Well, you have half
an hour for lunch.
Eh .... no, 28 minutes.
A table for four?
Oh, no. I am by myself.
I always come alone
and sit at that table.
You are new here, right?
I always come alone and I don't pay.
I am the property owner.
Tell your boss that the lawyer is
here, he will understand.
The menu.
Hey, lady, hold your dog!
Sorry, I don't like dogs.
Well, is this restaurant
for people or for dogs?
She will put him a plate, I suppose.
Those people with dogs ...
It's the last time I'm coming here!
Hello, Tonino.
- Can I go and play?
- Yes.
- Yes. You go.
- But no running!
I was charged $3 at the hospital.
We can't even make a
pizza to celebrate it.
Papa, no pizzas.
Did you forget about him?
The rent is due tomorrow.
What shall we do?
Yeah, sure.
This month we are, let's say,
with the water up to our necks.
- How was the operation?
- They gave me a candy.
- To make you sleep?
- No, to eat it.
And after that?
Then, they took something
that did like that.
Does it hurt?
No. It feels like new.
So what now?
Who are the gangsters?
- I'm Jesse James.
- And I the sheriff.
- And what do I do?
- You can't run, you play dead.
Always the dead one,
always the dead one.
Even when I was good
I had to be the dead one.
- You are too small.
-You are either the corpse or nothing.
OK, I'll be the dead one,
but without dying right away.
- Hi.
- Good day.
Let's see... This one.
I think I'll like it.
Here! It's ready!
These are delicious.
Bye..
That's cheating! You can't
shoot because you're dead!
Charge!
My cake! You scoundrels!
Bandits! You scoundrels!
Watch out!
It's the lawyer!
- He's hitting Tonino!
- He'll kill him!
It was the lawyer! I saw it!
- He slapped him!
- I...
- You scoundrel!
- He is a sick child!
- What happened?
- That boy!
Who did it?
I saw with my own eyes
how he punched him!
I was on my way home when...
Hitting a poor sick child!
He's not happy hurting just adults.
- Now he hurts children too!
- He wanted to kill a child!
Leave me alone, you animals!
- The kids were throwing stones at me!
- You animal!
- Let's kill him!
- Yes, we have must hang this usurer!
He broke a boy's legs!
You threw him to the ground
and kicked him! I saw it!
They've killed a child!
They've killed a child!
Go inside! Close the door!
Inside!
You are so calm while
they almost killed me!
Mr. Lawyer ...
They've been awaiting this opportunity
for years! Damn murderers!
Mr. Bossi, I don't know anything.
What happened?
Scoundrels! Indecent mob!
We'll see who laughs last.
Everyone is against me.
They wanted to kill me!
There have been threats!
It has been a collective aggression.
And premeditated, that is ...
- a masses crime, that's it.
- But ...
Anyone who threatens with violence
or death or ill-treatment ...
to a person or several ...
Death...
Five years' imprisonment.
I will lay charges.
I'll charge them with
attempted homicide,
premeditation and treachery
and attempted lynching.
I will request a group trial.
I will ruin all of them.
- And you will be a witness!
- But, Mr. Lawyer...
You saw and heard everything.
Call the police!
- But I didn't ...
- Call the police!
I want protection
from the authorities!
And you will be plaintiff's witness!
Ha!
I will teach you.
If they think they
can play with me...
A beautiful tale.
Five cents for a tale.
I know it's you who's
barking, bad man.
May you bark for your entire life.
May you keep barking
until you find someone
who loves you.
Actually, nothing special happened.
Death threats, but you
know how things are.
How many times have I said
to someone: "I'll kill you"?
You say it but you don't do it.
Everyone was a little worked-up.
- Good morning, Mr. Thomas.
- When are you getting married?
- Soon, soon.
- Very well.
I don't want to influence on you.
The lawyer will explain it to you.
You'll see.
He is unharmed.
Come in.
Mr. Lawyer.
Mr. Law ...
Mr. Lawyer!
Yes, Mr. Lawyer!
But where is he?
I've heard him barking.
- What? Does the lawyer bark?
- Yes. Eh, no.
Does that dog bite?
What dog? We don't have a dog here.
And that one?
I don't know him.
Is the lawyer here or not?
No, I don't think so. He was here.
I don't understand ...
Are you trying to tell me that
he has been kidnapped?
The lock is intact.
It has no sign of violence.
He may have left for a moment.
- His suit is here!
- He may wear another one.
- He only has another one!
- He must be wearing it!
- And the dog?
- Ah, it's yours ...
No!
As you wish.
But I warn you,
anyone who has a dog
must declare it and
pay for the license.
Tell the lawyer!
See you next time!
Sergeant!
Sergeant!
Mr. Lawyer...
How could this have happened?
You can't talk, Mr. Lawyer.
But can you understand what I say?
That's good.
Do you want me to call a doctor?
No .... understood.
And ... what do we do now?
Ah yes. We had agreed
to see the judge.
I could go if you want me to.
You'd better stay here.
OK, OK ....
as you wish.
- Good Morning.
- Good Morning.
- Eh...
- Do you have an appointment?
Yes, here Mr. Bo... I mean,
Mr. Bossi has an appointment
with the judge for today .
- Has the dog also been summoned?
- Eh, no.
- The dog can't come in.
- Yes, sure ...
Look, it's a matter of
five minutes ... please.
He will stay here.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Get out! Get out!
Get out of here!
Get .....
Ignacio Gallo hasn't paid
the rent for two months,
We gave him notice eight days ago.
The lawyer wants to
proceed with eviction.
- Tomorrow.
- Another eviction?
But what does Bossi
win by evicting people?
He doesn't get paid and
he commits an evil deed.
Well, Bruno, I want to
tell you something.
I'm glad you came alone.
Unlike your boss, I think
you are a good guy.
Between you and I,
he is a scoundrel!
What's the matter? Are
you not feeling well?
These people are not settled
in the country as yet,
but they are honest, hard workers.
Obviously, they are a bit
out of their environment
and we should help them.
Do you think that evicting
them is the way to help them?
In a nutshell, do we give an extension
to this poor Ignacio Gallo?
Well, I see that an agreement
can be reached with you.
You are humane and more
understanding than your boss.
Well, let's see...
So, one month's extension?
An extension is granted...
I didn't want to, but...
What did you say?
You don't want to?
Yes, one month's extension.
What is that?
- How did he get in?
- He came with me.
With you? Why did you to
come to court with a dog?
- Get him out.
- He won't leave.
He won't leave?
I meant to say that I'm leaving,
too, so we're leaving together.
My apologies, and
thank you for Gallo's.
How did you become
fond of such an ugly dog?
He's not mine.
Oh, it's the lawyer's, right?
Yes, it looks like him. Take it away.
Let's go.
Sit down, Mr. Lawyer.
Sit down ....
and pay attention.
Well, now let's talk seriously.
Something incredible
has happened to you,
I'm not saying that it could not
happen to other people,
but in fact, in the
last few centuries,
and as far as I know, there are no
records of a similar event.
I believe that these
events do not happen
unless for some serious reason.
In this case, we can
guess what the reason is.
Listen, I wanted to tell
you this more than once.
Mr. Lawyer, too many
injustices have been committed.
Don't argue with
me, there's no doubt.
If you have been converted into a dog,
that serious reason does exist.
You have always behaved badly.
You must change.
You can repair the
damage you have done,
You must be good, Mr. Lawyer,
You must try to help people,
I say this for your sake.
Today we gave an extension
to Ignacio Gallo, let's continue,
let's do other good deeds ...
and soon.
For example, with Miss
Giulia's inheritance.
Just a moment.
Now we will open the safe.
You will give me the combination,
I won't touch anything,
you have my word of honor.
I'll say the numbers and
when I get to the right one,
kindly ... bark at me.
Got it?
Let us start.
One .... two .....
three ..... four .....,
five .... six .... seven...
Don't get distracted, please!
Eight .... nine .... zero.
Watch out, Mr. Lawyer,
I warned you, you must change.
It's not fair to steal
money from orphans!
We must open the safe right now!
Let's see.
When you hear the right
number, you bark.
One, two, three, four...
Oh, no?
This means that, despite
everything, you're still a monster.
A scoundrel both as a
man and as a dog,
a hopeless damned scoundrel!
I have no right
to change destiny.
You became a dog, and
now you will be a dog.
A stray dog.
Get out!
Get out of here!
Get out, get out of here!
Get out!
Get out!
Get out!
Get out of here!
Help!
Stay away ... pooch.
Aren't you a good dog,
my little thing?
Here, have this.
Come, have this.
- That dog, grab that dog!
- What's going on?
- Dammit.
- What's going on?
Nothing ...
Look, look, what a cute doggie.
How are you?
Dog! Dog!
Dog, puppy....
Come here.
Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.
Why are you so sad?
You haven't eaten ... Wait.
That's not enough.
You are very hungry.
Let's see, wait here.
I want a bone! This one.
That's a broth bone. It's a good one.
- Are you going to pay for it?
- I have no money.
OK, but you'll have
to pay me somehow.
Paid!
Here.
Look what I brought you.
Don't you want it?
Here, it's good, eat it!
You like it, huh?
Madam ...
Don't let the child play with that dog,
he's dangerous and could bite him.
My God ....
Tonino!
Tonino, come here! Leave that
dog, it's going to bite you!
He doesn't bite, mom, he's hungry!
Come here, I told you to leave it!
Did you hear me?
He doesn't bite, he's good.
Do as I say, Tonino!
Come here right now!
I'll look later for you.
Yes, my darling, let's go home.
Don't you worry, come here.
The lawyer is a punctual man,
he's always been here by 8 AM.
I won't pay him if he is late today.
Sure, you are dreaming.
- He must be sick.
- He must have left.
Yes, but where to?
He's gone, he's gone, Bruno said so!
Maybe he committed suicide!
Why would he commit suicide?
Maybe he looked in the mirror
and saw how ugly he was...
As you wish, but what will we do
when the lawyer is back?
If God is fair, the lawyer
will never come back.
Thank you, my Virgin.
Thank you very much.
Tonino!
Where are you going?
First you must eat.
Here.
Tonino! I told you to stay
away from that dog!
OK.
Come on, let's go, let's go.
This is a great place.
Nobody will bother us here.
What do we play?
Look.
Go fetch it.
You're such a fool.
Look.
Go.
Bring it to me!
Good!
Give it to me!
Drop it!
Give it to me!
Let go of it, you bandit!
Come on, dog!
Here, let's fight! Come here!
You can't defeat me!
Take this!
I'm stronger than you!
No, no, no, if it is due
there is no extension;
and if there is an extension,
then it is not due.
Thank you very much, Bruno.
You are a great guy.
- Good Morning.
- Miss Giulia.
I wanted to ask you if you could get one
month's extension for Mr. Pietrino
They've had so many expenses
with the child's leg...
- Yes, but...
- They won't take anything from me.
I have five dollars,
but they won't take them,
and I sleep and live with them.
I should help them...
The lawyer has given Pietrino
two months' extension.
The lawyer?
You are the one with a good heart.
Oh, don't say that.
Excuse me, I'll carry that.
Thank you, don't bother. I'm just
going across the street for bread.
Goodbye and thank you.
Bye, see you later.
Giulia, what did he say?
- I've told him about Mr. Pietrino.
- I was talking about the inheritance.
What can he do
if the lawyer is not here?
OK, OK, I'll wait for you.
This toast is to all who have
participated in tonight's party.
100 years of good health!
But let's not forget the
person who, unknowingly,
is delighting us with
all this grace from God.
Also a toast to Lawyer Bossi
who has forgotten that
today is rental collection day.
(ALL) Long live!
Think also of Mr. Bruno,
he has been so good ...
Of course, Bruno has been very good.
The poor thing is still working.
I'll bring him two good pizzas.
Don't you bother, Mr. Pietrino,
Giulia will do it.
You go, OK?
And when my mother died,
the nuns took care of me,
and I grew up with them.
It must be sad to be
an orphan so young.
Better being alone
than with the wrong people.
It's ready. Let's see.
It's no longer tight.
Did you buy me this suit?
She bought it for you
and she's not rich.
- It was an inexpensive piece of cloth.
- So why did you buy it for me?
Because you are a good boy,
and I want to see you happy.
You are also good,
so who's buying you things
to make you happy?
Nobody, for now.
My husband will, once I marry.
You see? You look spiffy.
Go and let the bride see you.
When I grow up
I'll marry Giulia.
For now ensure that you grow up.
I don't like the music.
Tonino, do you want to play with us?
(IRONIC) Sure, to play dead...
- How proud he's become.
- He's wearing a new suit.
- He won't even reply.
- That's not a boy, it's a mannequin.
- You look so spiffy.
- Who is your tailor?
- There is a wrinkle.
- That's easy to fix, like this.
I am going to kill you!
So weren't you going to kill me?
We'll settle when
I catch you alone.
You like sweets, huh?
When I grow up I'll
buy that whole tray.
Giulia bought me one once.
I'll give you some too.
Let's go.
Oh, the bone.
I almost forgot.
Today it's not very big, you know?
Any news about the lawyer?
He hasn't returned.
Mr. Bruno is the only one.
It will be very easy to
get from him your $6,000.
- You think so? Why?
- Don't you see he is after you?
Sorry, what do you mean?
Haven't you seen how he greets you?
"Good morning, Miss Giulia."
- He is very kind.
- That fool is in love.
In love?
- I haven't noticed.
- Try visiting him.
Pretend you're in love with him
and he'll surely release the dough
- What are you saying?
- He'll give you the money!
I can't do that, I'm your
girlfriend and that would be a lie.
You're right, I was joking.
But you should convince him that
your happiness depends on him.
But without telling him about us.
Now that you're telling me, it doesn't
seem right to do such a thing.
Well, do as you wish,
it's your money ...
You're dead!
Don't move, you're dead.
I beg you, my happiness
depends on that money.
I'm going to get married and he will
have to leave if I don't have it.
You are ...
going to get married?
Yes.
I'll open the safe with a
consent order from the courts.
Relax, I'll take care of
it, tomorrow at the latest.
I'll get it as soon as I can.
I'm very sorry.
Never mind.
You will have your money.
Now leave me alone.
I must review some files.
- Hi, Alf, the usual?
- No, nothing right now.
He will open the safe with
the Police's permission,
- you can pack the suitcases.
- If I had packed
every time you told me...
This time is for real, I
even have the papers.
To marry me?
No, I marry her as soon
as they give us the money.
- What novelty is that?
- Listen, you leave it to me,
I don't want to end
in jail for $ 6,000.
If I marry her I own the dough
because I'm her husband. Got it?
Then you and I leave and my wife can
ask for the divorce ... if she finds me.
- Is this one of your tricks?
- My word of honour.
After the wedding you will wait
for me in a cab with the suitcases.
I hope you haven't lost your
mind for that stupid girl.
Don't be a fool.
By the way, can you lend me
some money for the expenses?
I'm starting to get
tired of these advances.
Here.
It's the last time, huh?
Hey! What are you doing here?
Get out! Go!
Sssshhh .... Don't scream.
In view of Lawyer Bossi's unjustified
and prolonged absence,
I, the judge, at the request
of the interested party,
have authorized
the safe to be opened
in presence of the
Law witnesses
and with the office
substitute's full consent
Mr. Bruno Lobanco. Is that right?
- Ready?
- Proceed
Don't push, stand back!
You can't go inside.
- What are they doing?
- Did she get it?
They are signing the documents.
Would you please sign?
Just one last formality.
The appropriate registration
must be made at the courts.
If you want to come with me ....
it will take a minute.
Let's go.
- Are not you coming, Mr. Bruno?
- I have so much to do here .....
I'm glad you were able to ...
I apologize if I made you suffer.
What are you doing here?
Let's go.
Don't be silly, let's go.
Look, I'm leaving.
I'm leaving, got that?
Then I'm leaving!
Now that she is rich,
she won't even greet me.
- Please, don't say that.
- She won't look at me in the face.
I loved her as my own daughter.
Dad, why do you say that if
you knows it's not true?
- People are turning...
- Sure they turn, and they must know.
Since Giulia is rich,
she is ashamed of me.
You are drunk, you've had
four large glasses.
I wanted to forget, and I still
need two more to forget everything.
What are you doing?
Come on, dad, off to bed.
Watch it, I'm sober ... carfeul.
Giulia, why that face?
Didn't they give you the cash?
Yes, here it is.
You better give it to me,
because you're so good
that you may give everything
to all those losers.
And it's also dangerous.
Look, there's nothing to worry with me.
The money, the money!
Grab him, he has $ 6,000 in the mouth!
Get the dog!
Don't shoot, you may hit someone!
Mr. Lawy.....
- He ate them all!
- What a disaster.
What are we going to do,
what are we going to live from?
What are we going to do? Do you
think I'm going to marry you now?
Because of your pretty face?
You're not even my type!
Get away from me, you wretch!
Very well done!
Hey, you!
This jacket doesn't suit you here.
I'm a collector, you know?
- Let's go.
- Where to?
Wherever you want, this is a free
country. I leave it up to you.
Either to the police station, or ....
or we'll look for a nice
little ship, huh?
We'll look for a little ship. Let's go.
Of course, $ 6,000 .... that poor
girl must be devastated.
I haven't seen such an ugly and
disgusting dog in my entire life
.
Mr. Lawyer, you have eaten $ 6,000,
and you did it out of
malice, out of envy.
You haven't changed,
but maybe for once in your life,
although unwittingly, you've
also done something good.
Maybe you saved that girl's life.
On behalf of Miss
Giulia, I thank you.
I brought you ....
a steak.
Hey, Tonino, last night the
dog catchers took away your dog.
I don't care, he ate Giulia's money.
Okay, a dog could not
know that was money.
He knows everything.
So, are you not sorry that
he was taken away?
No.
Do you know what they do with them
when nobody picks them up?
- They will have him locked up.
- But only for 48 hours.
If nobody rescues him,
they will put him down.
Think about that a little
and do me a favor, Tonino,
I'll give you four
dollars to pay the fine.
Go to pick him up in the kennel and put
on him this muzzle and this collar.
Otherwise, they will lock him up again.
- Will you go?
- Yes.
Listen, Tonino ....
Don't tell the dog that I
gave you the money.
I don't want to play with you,
you've eaten Giulia's money.
We're finished!
We're no longer friends, got that?
Go away, go away.
Go, find yourself another friend.
Someone else set you free, not me.
I shouldn't have told you,
but it was Mr. Bruno the one
who gave me the money.
OK, go away.
- Why don't you sleep?
- Because I can't.
- Are you not feeling well?
- I have quarreled with my dog.
He ate your money, I want
nothing with him anymore.
- Are you sorry?
- And also ....
Sssssh...
How will he eat
now with the muzzle?
Tomorrow morning you
look for him and make peace.
No.
Look, Tonino, the dog has stolen
my money, that's a fact.
But it's better that way ...
so that I won't be a
wretch all my life.
Thanks to the dog
I realized in time that Alfonso is bad.
The dog ate the money,
but now I know that there is
a person who really loves me.
- Who, me?
- Yes, you.
Tomorrow you look for
the dog and make peace.
- Are you not angry at him?
- No, just the opposite.
Also, when you see him
tomorrow, you tell him:
- "Thanks from Giulia."
- Yes.
And now go to sleep.
- I can't.
- Why not?
Because I'm happy.
You cowards, all against one!
Go on, go and call the dog now.
Go on, call him.
Go on, go and call the dog now.
Stop it, man.
Leave that dog alone!
Leave that dog alone!
You saved me, I love you very much.
- Tonino! Tonino! Come here right now!
- Mom, mom, the dog!
See how he wasn't bad?
He defended me!
They all beat me, they wanted
to kill me! Come mom, come!
But where is that dog?
Mr. Pietrino, you and your
daughter-in-law are like her parents
and... I do not know whom
to address, and then I thought...
I don't know, well, that you...
Mr. Pietrino,
I have the honour of asking
for Miss Giulia's hand.
Bruno!
I know, I know perfectly well
that it's not reciprocal,
- to her I'm just a good friend.
- Watch it, it's freshly painted.
She is alone ... she needs help ...
someone who watches over her.
- But do you love her?
- From the day she arrived.
- And have you told her?
- No.
- Well I did!
- And what did he say?
The lawyer, the lawyer is back!
Good morning, Mr. Lawyer.
I know you're absolutely
right, but please understand ....
- I beg you to forgive me.
- For what?
When we came back from meeting
with the judge and you were...
you didn't want to let
me open the safe and I...
Well, you know.
What nonsense are you talking about?
I've been away on a trip. OK?
- If you are back, it means that...
- Simply ...
that I've just returned
from a business trip!
Yes sir.
- A business trip.
- That's it.
- Today's files.
- No, no, I have no time right now.
Good morning, you may come
back whenever you wish,
- dogs are not allowed.
- Thanks, I had already noticed.
Dog!
Dog!
Do you want chocolate?
No, I don't.
Mr. Lawyer....
I want you inform you
that the files, while you
were traveling, I mean ...
Cut the preamble,
shall we go to the facts?
I gave Gennaro Farace
a three months' extension.
How kind of you.
I have postponed the
eviction on the third floor
until the end of next month.
I've paid the plumber's bill because
it wasn't the tenant's responsibility.
I have canceled the tailor's interest
because they were usury!
Why do you scream so much?
I'm not deaf.
And now let me tell you
something that has to do with me,
From next month on, don't
count on my services.
I'll leave on the 1st of the
month, Mr. Lawyer.
You are leaving on the 1st
of the month .... well ....
- Anything else?
- No, nothing.
- Nothing, right?
- Nothing.
I have heard that ... that you
want to get married.
Yes sir.
- But that is a private matter.
- Something private ... yes, of course.
Tell me, what happened to
that girl's inheritance?
I've paid it off. I opened the safe by
following the pertinent formalities
and I paid it off.
Well, congratulations.
You have a rich girlfriend, huh?
- That girl doesn't have a penny!
- Oh no? How is that possible?
Because a dog...
A filthy dog,
a disgusting animal
ate the $ 6,000.
A dog ....
I'm going to open the safe.
Look ....
I would like to know ...
Whose banknotes were the
ones swallowed by that dog?
- Ours or the girl's?
- They were hers.
Don't worry, when she was paid
she signed a receipt.
- Then, the receipt must be here.
- Yes.
- Where?
- There, in the receipts folder.
No, it's not here.
That's not possible...
That's not possible,
That's not possible, Mr. Lawyer,
I personally put it in the folder,
which I later placed in the safe!
Oh, I'm going crazy,
it was here...!
Maybe you've put it
it in your pocket?
What are you suggesting?
You can search me.
I don't understand...
Disappearing like this, no...
It doesn't matter, Miss Giulia will
not deny that she received the money ...
and... besides,
many witnesses saw it,
the judge himself, the policemen,
all the neighbours saw ...
They have all seen the dog that...!
Where did you learn Law?
Come on, man. Don't you remember
the "scripta manent", Latin ...?
A payment without a signed
receipt has no value whatsoever,
but I will not be the one
paying for this mistake,
you will be paying for every penny!
Me?
Me paying for it?
With the pittance you pay me?
So it is not enough?
Then I'll raise your salary
so that you can pay
and until you don't repay the $ 6,000
you will not leave this office!
Mr. Lawyer, now I understand...
I, I must tell you...
No, no, it's lunch time.
- Come on, use your time.
- I must tell you, Mr. Lawyer ...
Mr. Lawyer!
Good Morning.
Ah, Giuseppa,
the lawyer greeted me first.
- Giulia ...
- What happened?
Good news for you,
the lawyer said he
will repay you the $ 6,000
and this means that...
you no longer need to marry me.
Now you are free, Giulia.
I just wanted ... to tell you this.
Bruno ...
Bruno .... but I love you.
Hey, boy.
Let's go.
- So, you are the dog?
- Yes.
Then, I love you.
And you?
Do you want chocolate?
Here.
A tale, do you want a tale?
A tale of fairies, of
princes, of witches ....
OK, OK, I'll buy them all.
English subtitles by O Cangaceiro
An angel went through Brooklyn
for me.
And I heard him talking to me like a friend.
His laughs gave me life.
His arms offered me warmth.
So did you see the hard punishment
That I had to undergo?
"Yes, people, Italians do
live here, this is Brooklyn.
Emigration winds brought to New York
this piece of land pulled from Italy.
Italian signs and surnames
are in most stores.
Daunted by the skyscrapers' shadows,
the newcomers feel at ease
in this neighbourhood
until, little by little,
they lose their fear
and end up dispersing
though the rest of the big city
to become Americans.
It has always been like this. "
A tale, a beautiful tale.
A nickel.
The little bird chooses it.
A tale of fairies, of witches,
of enchanted princes.
But, Rosina, where do
you want me to go?
I cross five streets and I meet
people who speak Polish.
Two streets that way, and they speak
Chinese, German, Czech, black...
- And who understands them?
- But over there, in downtown.
- By the skyscrapers.
- Over there is much worse.
They speak English, American.
- So, was it worth it coming here?
- Don't complain.
- We are not worse off than before.
- I'll come back soon.
"Goodbye", Toto.
Buy a tale from me! Five cents!
A tale to make you happy.
What would make me happy
is having $ 10,000 in the bank.
Wait, wait.
Here, and may God be with you.
And what do I do with this?
Give it to a child.
Hey, listen!
Children...
Children no longer believe in tales.
"And here the illusion is complete.
It seems that we are back in Naples.
It's not just the people,
it's even this house,
built perhaps by a
Neapolitan many years ago.
There have been so many
of them in North America ...
Its patio, its galleries,
its stairs and its apartments
they all shelter a bustling world
where is no place for nostalgia
because everything is the same
as in the distant homeland.
Thanks to this big building,
they all feel more confident
and live happy and relaxed. "
Here! That will teach you
not to come home at midnight!
- Is this the country of freedom?
- America has gone to your head!
Go inside, and don't think
so much about pants!
- What happened?
- Did you win the lottery?
Today is a holiday! Today they are
taking Tonino to the hospital!
There he is, there he is!
Today they are removing the cast!
Today his leg will be freed!
Giulia, come down!
Come and take care of the pot!
I must take care of
Do?a Teresa's child!
- Then come with the child!
- Giulia! Come, come down here!
Come on!
We have to organize a race
when we come back!
A race? He will have to be
careful for at least three days.
- Three days? At least fifteen!
- Don't scare him.
Giulia, are you also
coming to the hospital?
- Are you afraid of being hurt?
- I'm not scared.
Then, go to the hospital with mom.
I get the soup ready. You'll be
hungry when you come back...
Let's go! Let's go!
You're singing, huh?
You're laughing.
Everyone looks happy and content.
Apparently, you all have money
to pay the rent tomorrow.
That's great.
I'm glad.
- Goodbye, my child.
- See you later, grandpa.
- Mr. Bossi ...
- I talk business in the office, ma'am.
Mr. Lawyer.
Tomorrow we have to pay the rent,
but you know that my husband
is sick and can't work.
Couldn't you wait a little more?
Contracts have been invented
to avoid discussions.
If I give you an extension,
you will owe me money later,
but since you owe it to me now,
I can't grant it to you.
If you don't intend
to honour the contract,
I will be forced to evict you.
The tenant must arrange for repairs
of broken pipes at his own expense.
I give you three days to
settle with the plumber.
- Did you hear me?
- Well, I pay the rent
but the house is yours.
Why should I pay for repairs?
Because it is written in the
contract that you signed.
I haven't learned English as yet,
why didn't you translate it for me then?
Because I am a lawyer,
not an English teacher.
But listen ...
Why are you waiting to sit down?
You have nothing to do?
It was out of respect.
I only need three seconds of respect.
I don't pay you for bowing.
Excuse me, Mr. Lawyer,
if I may remind you...
- What?
- Nothing, it's nothing,
but, since you deduct
five dollars for breakfast,
and this morning
you apparently forgot...
It's almost lunch time.
However, fair is fair.
Who would give you roast
beef for breakfast?
- These are your dinner's leftovers.
- What?
Another reason not to whine.
If I've eaten it,
you can be sure it's good.
Eating during office hours?
Where's the tailor's file?
The tailor is sick.
And I thought that...
I'm paying you to work, not to think.
Tell the tailor that if he does
not pay before eight o'clock,
I will request an eviction order.
I'm going to open the safe.
The last documents about Miss Giulia's
inheritance have arrived.
- Huh?
- That poor orphan.
I don't what to hear about orphans.
She has befriended all the
neighbours. Here.
But you assured her that as soon
as the last documents arrived,
you would give her the 6,000
dollars inheritance.
Miss Giulia is here by herself,
and, according to the law...
Huh?
Just a moment!
I don't admit lessons
in my profession.
Off course the law
protects that girl,
- and I will pay her the 6,000 dollars.
- Oh
When she turns 20.
Now she would waste the money.
My duty is to follow her
uncle's will to the letter.
Clause nine gives
me certain powers.
I read it too, but...
I don't remember.
Are you suggesting ...?
You, a mere intern,
are suggesting that I,
a doctor of law, am lying?
Listen!
If a single word of
this conversation
reaches her or of any
other person's ears,
I'll take you to court
for breach of
professional secrecy!
Is that clear?
Yes. Yes, Mr. Lawyer.
But I just said
what people say.
And what do I care about
what others say?
This house is full of incompetents.
Bah! "O sole mio"!
They spend their time badmouthing
me, that bunch of bums.
They waste their time
laughing and singing.
Have you ever seen
me singing or laughing?
- No.
- No, for I am a serious person.
I work like a donkey,
while they...
I suppose you will know the fable
of the cicada and the donkey.
- And the ant ....
- The donkey!
Don't be an ignorant.
Go.
Bark.
I said "bark".
You must bark properly.
You must compress the diaphragm.
Pay attention.
You will never learn
Ridiculous.
You must do something for us.
I'm not asking that the lawyer dies
or suffers a serious illness,
but a good strong cold
could rid us of him.
At least for this month.
Hey, Alfonso.
You still here?
Does one need a passport
to be in this neighbourhood?
No passport is needed, but I would
like to know what are you up to
for the two months you
have been in my district.
- I'm doing nothing. Absolutely nothing.
- That's the point.
I don't like those who
don't do anything.
In this neighbourhood some
people do honest work,
some other steal, and some others
sell booze without a licence.
There is also some illegal gambling.
Everyone does something.
I know all that, and in the
end everything gets fixed.
But I don't like those who do nothing.
- But I...
- Shut up.
Anything you say will
be something stupid.
Leave ... if you don't
want me to embark you.
In short, why do you
want me to leave?
Personal dislike.
Bah!
She's inside.
Thank you, that's very
kind of you. May I go in?
- My place is your place.
- Thank you.
- Are you not kissing me?
- Oh, Alfonso!
- You come here, I can't leave.
- Hi.
Every day I see you with a new child.
If I can help all these busy people...
Sure, and you become
everybody's servant.
There you are, cooking for others.
Grandpa and Paolina
are so good to me...
At first we didn't know each other.
However, they treat me as a relative.
And they don't want even a penny.
Here.
You are a very good woman.
I love you a lot, and I
can't see my girlfriend
working all day as a maid.
Any news about those
Naples documents?
- Oh yes.. They have arrived.
- So, what are you waiting for?
The lawyer hasn't called me yet.
You think the lawyer will
deliver home the 6,000 dollars?
You must talk to him and insist.
I just had a great opportunity.
A bar lease in downtown.
In downtown, do you understand?
In the skyscrapers area.
It was a good opportunity.
Exactly 6,000 dollars.
Pietrino!
What are you doing?
I want a door painted in white,
not an artistic painting.
OK, very well.
The door is yours, I'm an idiot,
and it's your money.
Here it is.
Is that how you want it?
Giulia!
Wait here for me.
Good morning, Bruno.
How are you doing?
- Mr. Bruno ...
- Miss Giulia ...
I've told the lawyer
about the inheritance.
Bruno!
- See you later.
- See you later.
Nice guy..
Yes, and he has promised to
help me with the inheritance.
He will help you, sure he will.
Well, you have half
an hour for lunch.
Eh .... no, 28 minutes.
A table for four?
Oh, no. I am by myself.
I always come alone
and sit at that table.
You are new here, right?
I always come alone and I don't pay.
I am the property owner.
Tell your boss that the lawyer is
here, he will understand.
The menu.
Hey, lady, hold your dog!
Sorry, I don't like dogs.
Well, is this restaurant
for people or for dogs?
She will put him a plate, I suppose.
Those people with dogs ...
It's the last time I'm coming here!
Hello, Tonino.
- Can I go and play?
- Yes.
- Yes. You go.
- But no running!
I was charged $3 at the hospital.
We can't even make a
pizza to celebrate it.
Papa, no pizzas.
Did you forget about him?
The rent is due tomorrow.
What shall we do?
Yeah, sure.
This month we are, let's say,
with the water up to our necks.
- How was the operation?
- They gave me a candy.
- To make you sleep?
- No, to eat it.
And after that?
Then, they took something
that did like that.
Does it hurt?
No. It feels like new.
So what now?
Who are the gangsters?
- I'm Jesse James.
- And I the sheriff.
- And what do I do?
- You can't run, you play dead.
Always the dead one,
always the dead one.
Even when I was good
I had to be the dead one.
- You are too small.
-You are either the corpse or nothing.
OK, I'll be the dead one,
but without dying right away.
- Hi.
- Good day.
Let's see... This one.
I think I'll like it.
Here! It's ready!
These are delicious.
Bye..
That's cheating! You can't
shoot because you're dead!
Charge!
My cake! You scoundrels!
Bandits! You scoundrels!
Watch out!
It's the lawyer!
- He's hitting Tonino!
- He'll kill him!
It was the lawyer! I saw it!
- He slapped him!
- I...
- You scoundrel!
- He is a sick child!
- What happened?
- That boy!
Who did it?
I saw with my own eyes
how he punched him!
I was on my way home when...
Hitting a poor sick child!
He's not happy hurting just adults.
- Now he hurts children too!
- He wanted to kill a child!
Leave me alone, you animals!
- The kids were throwing stones at me!
- You animal!
- Let's kill him!
- Yes, we have must hang this usurer!
He broke a boy's legs!
You threw him to the ground
and kicked him! I saw it!
They've killed a child!
They've killed a child!
Go inside! Close the door!
Inside!
You are so calm while
they almost killed me!
Mr. Lawyer ...
They've been awaiting this opportunity
for years! Damn murderers!
Mr. Bossi, I don't know anything.
What happened?
Scoundrels! Indecent mob!
We'll see who laughs last.
Everyone is against me.
They wanted to kill me!
There have been threats!
It has been a collective aggression.
And premeditated, that is ...
- a masses crime, that's it.
- But ...
Anyone who threatens with violence
or death or ill-treatment ...
to a person or several ...
Death...
Five years' imprisonment.
I will lay charges.
I'll charge them with
attempted homicide,
premeditation and treachery
and attempted lynching.
I will request a group trial.
I will ruin all of them.
- And you will be a witness!
- But, Mr. Lawyer...
You saw and heard everything.
Call the police!
- But I didn't ...
- Call the police!
I want protection
from the authorities!
And you will be plaintiff's witness!
Ha!
I will teach you.
If they think they
can play with me...
A beautiful tale.
Five cents for a tale.
I know it's you who's
barking, bad man.
May you bark for your entire life.
May you keep barking
until you find someone
who loves you.
Actually, nothing special happened.
Death threats, but you
know how things are.
How many times have I said
to someone: "I'll kill you"?
You say it but you don't do it.
Everyone was a little worked-up.
- Good morning, Mr. Thomas.
- When are you getting married?
- Soon, soon.
- Very well.
I don't want to influence on you.
The lawyer will explain it to you.
You'll see.
He is unharmed.
Come in.
Mr. Lawyer.
Mr. Law ...
Mr. Lawyer!
Yes, Mr. Lawyer!
But where is he?
I've heard him barking.
- What? Does the lawyer bark?
- Yes. Eh, no.
Does that dog bite?
What dog? We don't have a dog here.
And that one?
I don't know him.
Is the lawyer here or not?
No, I don't think so. He was here.
I don't understand ...
Are you trying to tell me that
he has been kidnapped?
The lock is intact.
It has no sign of violence.
He may have left for a moment.
- His suit is here!
- He may wear another one.
- He only has another one!
- He must be wearing it!
- And the dog?
- Ah, it's yours ...
No!
As you wish.
But I warn you,
anyone who has a dog
must declare it and
pay for the license.
Tell the lawyer!
See you next time!
Sergeant!
Sergeant!
Mr. Lawyer...
How could this have happened?
You can't talk, Mr. Lawyer.
But can you understand what I say?
That's good.
Do you want me to call a doctor?
No .... understood.
And ... what do we do now?
Ah yes. We had agreed
to see the judge.
I could go if you want me to.
You'd better stay here.
OK, OK ....
as you wish.
- Good Morning.
- Good Morning.
- Eh...
- Do you have an appointment?
Yes, here Mr. Bo... I mean,
Mr. Bossi has an appointment
with the judge for today .
- Has the dog also been summoned?
- Eh, no.
- The dog can't come in.
- Yes, sure ...
Look, it's a matter of
five minutes ... please.
He will stay here.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Get out! Get out!
Get out of here!
Get .....
Ignacio Gallo hasn't paid
the rent for two months,
We gave him notice eight days ago.
The lawyer wants to
proceed with eviction.
- Tomorrow.
- Another eviction?
But what does Bossi
win by evicting people?
He doesn't get paid and
he commits an evil deed.
Well, Bruno, I want to
tell you something.
I'm glad you came alone.
Unlike your boss, I think
you are a good guy.
Between you and I,
he is a scoundrel!
What's the matter? Are
you not feeling well?
These people are not settled
in the country as yet,
but they are honest, hard workers.
Obviously, they are a bit
out of their environment
and we should help them.
Do you think that evicting
them is the way to help them?
In a nutshell, do we give an extension
to this poor Ignacio Gallo?
Well, I see that an agreement
can be reached with you.
You are humane and more
understanding than your boss.
Well, let's see...
So, one month's extension?
An extension is granted...
I didn't want to, but...
What did you say?
You don't want to?
Yes, one month's extension.
What is that?
- How did he get in?
- He came with me.
With you? Why did you to
come to court with a dog?
- Get him out.
- He won't leave.
He won't leave?
I meant to say that I'm leaving,
too, so we're leaving together.
My apologies, and
thank you for Gallo's.
How did you become
fond of such an ugly dog?
He's not mine.
Oh, it's the lawyer's, right?
Yes, it looks like him. Take it away.
Let's go.
Sit down, Mr. Lawyer.
Sit down ....
and pay attention.
Well, now let's talk seriously.
Something incredible
has happened to you,
I'm not saying that it could not
happen to other people,
but in fact, in the
last few centuries,
and as far as I know, there are no
records of a similar event.
I believe that these
events do not happen
unless for some serious reason.
In this case, we can
guess what the reason is.
Listen, I wanted to tell
you this more than once.
Mr. Lawyer, too many
injustices have been committed.
Don't argue with
me, there's no doubt.
If you have been converted into a dog,
that serious reason does exist.
You have always behaved badly.
You must change.
You can repair the
damage you have done,
You must be good, Mr. Lawyer,
You must try to help people,
I say this for your sake.
Today we gave an extension
to Ignacio Gallo, let's continue,
let's do other good deeds ...
and soon.
For example, with Miss
Giulia's inheritance.
Just a moment.
Now we will open the safe.
You will give me the combination,
I won't touch anything,
you have my word of honor.
I'll say the numbers and
when I get to the right one,
kindly ... bark at me.
Got it?
Let us start.
One .... two .....
three ..... four .....,
five .... six .... seven...
Don't get distracted, please!
Eight .... nine .... zero.
Watch out, Mr. Lawyer,
I warned you, you must change.
It's not fair to steal
money from orphans!
We must open the safe right now!
Let's see.
When you hear the right
number, you bark.
One, two, three, four...
Oh, no?
This means that, despite
everything, you're still a monster.
A scoundrel both as a
man and as a dog,
a hopeless damned scoundrel!
I have no right
to change destiny.
You became a dog, and
now you will be a dog.
A stray dog.
Get out!
Get out of here!
Get out, get out of here!
Get out!
Get out!
Get out!
Get out of here!
Help!
Stay away ... pooch.
Aren't you a good dog,
my little thing?
Here, have this.
Come, have this.
- That dog, grab that dog!
- What's going on?
- Dammit.
- What's going on?
Nothing ...
Look, look, what a cute doggie.
How are you?
Dog! Dog!
Dog, puppy....
Come here.
Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.
Why are you so sad?
You haven't eaten ... Wait.
That's not enough.
You are very hungry.
Let's see, wait here.
I want a bone! This one.
That's a broth bone. It's a good one.
- Are you going to pay for it?
- I have no money.
OK, but you'll have
to pay me somehow.
Paid!
Here.
Look what I brought you.
Don't you want it?
Here, it's good, eat it!
You like it, huh?
Madam ...
Don't let the child play with that dog,
he's dangerous and could bite him.
My God ....
Tonino!
Tonino, come here! Leave that
dog, it's going to bite you!
He doesn't bite, mom, he's hungry!
Come here, I told you to leave it!
Did you hear me?
He doesn't bite, he's good.
Do as I say, Tonino!
Come here right now!
I'll look later for you.
Yes, my darling, let's go home.
Don't you worry, come here.
The lawyer is a punctual man,
he's always been here by 8 AM.
I won't pay him if he is late today.
Sure, you are dreaming.
- He must be sick.
- He must have left.
Yes, but where to?
He's gone, he's gone, Bruno said so!
Maybe he committed suicide!
Why would he commit suicide?
Maybe he looked in the mirror
and saw how ugly he was...
As you wish, but what will we do
when the lawyer is back?
If God is fair, the lawyer
will never come back.
Thank you, my Virgin.
Thank you very much.
Tonino!
Where are you going?
First you must eat.
Here.
Tonino! I told you to stay
away from that dog!
OK.
Come on, let's go, let's go.
This is a great place.
Nobody will bother us here.
What do we play?
Look.
Go fetch it.
You're such a fool.
Look.
Go.
Bring it to me!
Good!
Give it to me!
Drop it!
Give it to me!
Let go of it, you bandit!
Come on, dog!
Here, let's fight! Come here!
You can't defeat me!
Take this!
I'm stronger than you!
No, no, no, if it is due
there is no extension;
and if there is an extension,
then it is not due.
Thank you very much, Bruno.
You are a great guy.
- Good Morning.
- Miss Giulia.
I wanted to ask you if you could get one
month's extension for Mr. Pietrino
They've had so many expenses
with the child's leg...
- Yes, but...
- They won't take anything from me.
I have five dollars,
but they won't take them,
and I sleep and live with them.
I should help them...
The lawyer has given Pietrino
two months' extension.
The lawyer?
You are the one with a good heart.
Oh, don't say that.
Excuse me, I'll carry that.
Thank you, don't bother. I'm just
going across the street for bread.
Goodbye and thank you.
Bye, see you later.
Giulia, what did he say?
- I've told him about Mr. Pietrino.
- I was talking about the inheritance.
What can he do
if the lawyer is not here?
OK, OK, I'll wait for you.
This toast is to all who have
participated in tonight's party.
100 years of good health!
But let's not forget the
person who, unknowingly,
is delighting us with
all this grace from God.
Also a toast to Lawyer Bossi
who has forgotten that
today is rental collection day.
(ALL) Long live!
Think also of Mr. Bruno,
he has been so good ...
Of course, Bruno has been very good.
The poor thing is still working.
I'll bring him two good pizzas.
Don't you bother, Mr. Pietrino,
Giulia will do it.
You go, OK?
And when my mother died,
the nuns took care of me,
and I grew up with them.
It must be sad to be
an orphan so young.
Better being alone
than with the wrong people.
It's ready. Let's see.
It's no longer tight.
Did you buy me this suit?
She bought it for you
and she's not rich.
- It was an inexpensive piece of cloth.
- So why did you buy it for me?
Because you are a good boy,
and I want to see you happy.
You are also good,
so who's buying you things
to make you happy?
Nobody, for now.
My husband will, once I marry.
You see? You look spiffy.
Go and let the bride see you.
When I grow up
I'll marry Giulia.
For now ensure that you grow up.
I don't like the music.
Tonino, do you want to play with us?
(IRONIC) Sure, to play dead...
- How proud he's become.
- He's wearing a new suit.
- He won't even reply.
- That's not a boy, it's a mannequin.
- You look so spiffy.
- Who is your tailor?
- There is a wrinkle.
- That's easy to fix, like this.
I am going to kill you!
So weren't you going to kill me?
We'll settle when
I catch you alone.
You like sweets, huh?
When I grow up I'll
buy that whole tray.
Giulia bought me one once.
I'll give you some too.
Let's go.
Oh, the bone.
I almost forgot.
Today it's not very big, you know?
Any news about the lawyer?
He hasn't returned.
Mr. Bruno is the only one.
It will be very easy to
get from him your $6,000.
- You think so? Why?
- Don't you see he is after you?
Sorry, what do you mean?
Haven't you seen how he greets you?
"Good morning, Miss Giulia."
- He is very kind.
- That fool is in love.
In love?
- I haven't noticed.
- Try visiting him.
Pretend you're in love with him
and he'll surely release the dough
- What are you saying?
- He'll give you the money!
I can't do that, I'm your
girlfriend and that would be a lie.
You're right, I was joking.
But you should convince him that
your happiness depends on him.
But without telling him about us.
Now that you're telling me, it doesn't
seem right to do such a thing.
Well, do as you wish,
it's your money ...
You're dead!
Don't move, you're dead.
I beg you, my happiness
depends on that money.
I'm going to get married and he will
have to leave if I don't have it.
You are ...
going to get married?
Yes.
I'll open the safe with a
consent order from the courts.
Relax, I'll take care of
it, tomorrow at the latest.
I'll get it as soon as I can.
I'm very sorry.
Never mind.
You will have your money.
Now leave me alone.
I must review some files.
- Hi, Alf, the usual?
- No, nothing right now.
He will open the safe with
the Police's permission,
- you can pack the suitcases.
- If I had packed
every time you told me...
This time is for real, I
even have the papers.
To marry me?
No, I marry her as soon
as they give us the money.
- What novelty is that?
- Listen, you leave it to me,
I don't want to end
in jail for $ 6,000.
If I marry her I own the dough
because I'm her husband. Got it?
Then you and I leave and my wife can
ask for the divorce ... if she finds me.
- Is this one of your tricks?
- My word of honour.
After the wedding you will wait
for me in a cab with the suitcases.
I hope you haven't lost your
mind for that stupid girl.
Don't be a fool.
By the way, can you lend me
some money for the expenses?
I'm starting to get
tired of these advances.
Here.
It's the last time, huh?
Hey! What are you doing here?
Get out! Go!
Sssshhh .... Don't scream.
In view of Lawyer Bossi's unjustified
and prolonged absence,
I, the judge, at the request
of the interested party,
have authorized
the safe to be opened
in presence of the
Law witnesses
and with the office
substitute's full consent
Mr. Bruno Lobanco. Is that right?
- Ready?
- Proceed
Don't push, stand back!
You can't go inside.
- What are they doing?
- Did she get it?
They are signing the documents.
Would you please sign?
Just one last formality.
The appropriate registration
must be made at the courts.
If you want to come with me ....
it will take a minute.
Let's go.
- Are not you coming, Mr. Bruno?
- I have so much to do here .....
I'm glad you were able to ...
I apologize if I made you suffer.
What are you doing here?
Let's go.
Don't be silly, let's go.
Look, I'm leaving.
I'm leaving, got that?
Then I'm leaving!
Now that she is rich,
she won't even greet me.
- Please, don't say that.
- She won't look at me in the face.
I loved her as my own daughter.
Dad, why do you say that if
you knows it's not true?
- People are turning...
- Sure they turn, and they must know.
Since Giulia is rich,
she is ashamed of me.
You are drunk, you've had
four large glasses.
I wanted to forget, and I still
need two more to forget everything.
What are you doing?
Come on, dad, off to bed.
Watch it, I'm sober ... carfeul.
Giulia, why that face?
Didn't they give you the cash?
Yes, here it is.
You better give it to me,
because you're so good
that you may give everything
to all those losers.
And it's also dangerous.
Look, there's nothing to worry with me.
The money, the money!
Grab him, he has $ 6,000 in the mouth!
Get the dog!
Don't shoot, you may hit someone!
Mr. Lawy.....
- He ate them all!
- What a disaster.
What are we going to do,
what are we going to live from?
What are we going to do? Do you
think I'm going to marry you now?
Because of your pretty face?
You're not even my type!
Get away from me, you wretch!
Very well done!
Hey, you!
This jacket doesn't suit you here.
I'm a collector, you know?
- Let's go.
- Where to?
Wherever you want, this is a free
country. I leave it up to you.
Either to the police station, or ....
or we'll look for a nice
little ship, huh?
We'll look for a little ship. Let's go.
Of course, $ 6,000 .... that poor
girl must be devastated.
I haven't seen such an ugly and
disgusting dog in my entire life
.
Mr. Lawyer, you have eaten $ 6,000,
and you did it out of
malice, out of envy.
You haven't changed,
but maybe for once in your life,
although unwittingly, you've
also done something good.
Maybe you saved that girl's life.
On behalf of Miss
Giulia, I thank you.
I brought you ....
a steak.
Hey, Tonino, last night the
dog catchers took away your dog.
I don't care, he ate Giulia's money.
Okay, a dog could not
know that was money.
He knows everything.
So, are you not sorry that
he was taken away?
No.
Do you know what they do with them
when nobody picks them up?
- They will have him locked up.
- But only for 48 hours.
If nobody rescues him,
they will put him down.
Think about that a little
and do me a favor, Tonino,
I'll give you four
dollars to pay the fine.
Go to pick him up in the kennel and put
on him this muzzle and this collar.
Otherwise, they will lock him up again.
- Will you go?
- Yes.
Listen, Tonino ....
Don't tell the dog that I
gave you the money.
I don't want to play with you,
you've eaten Giulia's money.
We're finished!
We're no longer friends, got that?
Go away, go away.
Go, find yourself another friend.
Someone else set you free, not me.
I shouldn't have told you,
but it was Mr. Bruno the one
who gave me the money.
OK, go away.
- Why don't you sleep?
- Because I can't.
- Are you not feeling well?
- I have quarreled with my dog.
He ate your money, I want
nothing with him anymore.
- Are you sorry?
- And also ....
Sssssh...
How will he eat
now with the muzzle?
Tomorrow morning you
look for him and make peace.
No.
Look, Tonino, the dog has stolen
my money, that's a fact.
But it's better that way ...
so that I won't be a
wretch all my life.
Thanks to the dog
I realized in time that Alfonso is bad.
The dog ate the money,
but now I know that there is
a person who really loves me.
- Who, me?
- Yes, you.
Tomorrow you look for
the dog and make peace.
- Are you not angry at him?
- No, just the opposite.
Also, when you see him
tomorrow, you tell him:
- "Thanks from Giulia."
- Yes.
And now go to sleep.
- I can't.
- Why not?
Because I'm happy.
You cowards, all against one!
Go on, go and call the dog now.
Go on, call him.
Go on, go and call the dog now.
Stop it, man.
Leave that dog alone!
Leave that dog alone!
You saved me, I love you very much.
- Tonino! Tonino! Come here right now!
- Mom, mom, the dog!
See how he wasn't bad?
He defended me!
They all beat me, they wanted
to kill me! Come mom, come!
But where is that dog?
Mr. Pietrino, you and your
daughter-in-law are like her parents
and... I do not know whom
to address, and then I thought...
I don't know, well, that you...
Mr. Pietrino,
I have the honour of asking
for Miss Giulia's hand.
Bruno!
I know, I know perfectly well
that it's not reciprocal,
- to her I'm just a good friend.
- Watch it, it's freshly painted.
She is alone ... she needs help ...
someone who watches over her.
- But do you love her?
- From the day she arrived.
- And have you told her?
- No.
- Well I did!
- And what did he say?
The lawyer, the lawyer is back!
Good morning, Mr. Lawyer.
I know you're absolutely
right, but please understand ....
- I beg you to forgive me.
- For what?
When we came back from meeting
with the judge and you were...
you didn't want to let
me open the safe and I...
Well, you know.
What nonsense are you talking about?
I've been away on a trip. OK?
- If you are back, it means that...
- Simply ...
that I've just returned
from a business trip!
Yes sir.
- A business trip.
- That's it.
- Today's files.
- No, no, I have no time right now.
Good morning, you may come
back whenever you wish,
- dogs are not allowed.
- Thanks, I had already noticed.
Dog!
Dog!
Do you want chocolate?
No, I don't.
Mr. Lawyer....
I want you inform you
that the files, while you
were traveling, I mean ...
Cut the preamble,
shall we go to the facts?
I gave Gennaro Farace
a three months' extension.
How kind of you.
I have postponed the
eviction on the third floor
until the end of next month.
I've paid the plumber's bill because
it wasn't the tenant's responsibility.
I have canceled the tailor's interest
because they were usury!
Why do you scream so much?
I'm not deaf.
And now let me tell you
something that has to do with me,
From next month on, don't
count on my services.
I'll leave on the 1st of the
month, Mr. Lawyer.
You are leaving on the 1st
of the month .... well ....
- Anything else?
- No, nothing.
- Nothing, right?
- Nothing.
I have heard that ... that you
want to get married.
Yes sir.
- But that is a private matter.
- Something private ... yes, of course.
Tell me, what happened to
that girl's inheritance?
I've paid it off. I opened the safe by
following the pertinent formalities
and I paid it off.
Well, congratulations.
You have a rich girlfriend, huh?
- That girl doesn't have a penny!
- Oh no? How is that possible?
Because a dog...
A filthy dog,
a disgusting animal
ate the $ 6,000.
A dog ....
I'm going to open the safe.
Look ....
I would like to know ...
Whose banknotes were the
ones swallowed by that dog?
- Ours or the girl's?
- They were hers.
Don't worry, when she was paid
she signed a receipt.
- Then, the receipt must be here.
- Yes.
- Where?
- There, in the receipts folder.
No, it's not here.
That's not possible...
That's not possible,
That's not possible, Mr. Lawyer,
I personally put it in the folder,
which I later placed in the safe!
Oh, I'm going crazy,
it was here...!
Maybe you've put it
it in your pocket?
What are you suggesting?
You can search me.
I don't understand...
Disappearing like this, no...
It doesn't matter, Miss Giulia will
not deny that she received the money ...
and... besides,
many witnesses saw it,
the judge himself, the policemen,
all the neighbours saw ...
They have all seen the dog that...!
Where did you learn Law?
Come on, man. Don't you remember
the "scripta manent", Latin ...?
A payment without a signed
receipt has no value whatsoever,
but I will not be the one
paying for this mistake,
you will be paying for every penny!
Me?
Me paying for it?
With the pittance you pay me?
So it is not enough?
Then I'll raise your salary
so that you can pay
and until you don't repay the $ 6,000
you will not leave this office!
Mr. Lawyer, now I understand...
I, I must tell you...
No, no, it's lunch time.
- Come on, use your time.
- I must tell you, Mr. Lawyer ...
Mr. Lawyer!
Good Morning.
Ah, Giuseppa,
the lawyer greeted me first.
- Giulia ...
- What happened?
Good news for you,
the lawyer said he
will repay you the $ 6,000
and this means that...
you no longer need to marry me.
Now you are free, Giulia.
I just wanted ... to tell you this.
Bruno ...
Bruno .... but I love you.
Hey, boy.
Let's go.
- So, you are the dog?
- Yes.
Then, I love you.
And you?
Do you want chocolate?
Here.
A tale, do you want a tale?
A tale of fairies, of
princes, of witches ....
OK, OK, I'll buy them all.
English subtitles by O Cangaceiro