The Young, the Evil and the Savage (1968) - full transcript

NAKED... YOU DIE

The driver's name is Simon.

He does a bit of
everything at the school.

This is La Floret,
our gardener.

He just returned from holiday.

Mr. di Brazzi is
our new gym teacher.

He takes over the
swimming lessons.

This is Richard Barrett,
our riding teacher.

He was in Paris,
where he won a riding event.

He's been at our school
for two months now.

He's very popular
with the girls.



Are you jealous?

How long have
you been teaching

at the boarding
school, Ms. Martin?

Three years now.

I wasn't expecting
to stay so long.

I was a replacement
when I started, too.

But Ms. Transfield made
me feel so comfortable

that I decided to stay.

We'll be arriving
shortly, Ms. Clay.

The girls were already
anxious when we left.

They can hardly wait to
meet their new teachers.

Besides, they
love any new change.

How many are there?

Six right now.



Most went home

or spend vacations
with their parents.

Since you're teaching
natural history,

you'll find this
very interesting.

The girls call
it the bughouse.

Inside is a collection
of rare birds,

butterflies and insects.

To me it's kind of eerie.

An entomologist built it.

Now these lovely
animals live in it.

Sounds very interesting.

Does anyone live there?

No. Professor Andre,
who takes care of the animals,

owns a house nearby.

I think that he and the
entomologist are friends.

Oh, look! There
are our schoolgirls!

Hey, kids!
We've got to get going!

Go where?

Don't you want to
welcome the new teachers?

What do I care?

I almost forgot.

Of course you're not
interested in them.

We all know to whom
your heart belongs.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

Lucille, don't
you think Betty Ann's

sudden love of
horses is a bit weird?

Jill, stop gossiping!

I don't care.

Let her talk.

I'm not listening.

Well, why are
you still here?

Surely the new gym
teacher is your kind of man.

He's probably a
60 year old playboy.

Isn't that your type?

I'm sure he's young

and exactly the kind of man

the doctor prescribed
for little Jill.

A man with fire.

After all, he is Italian.

Who's Italian?

Oh, Cynthia,
you must be joking!

It's all Jill's been talking
about the past few days.

Margaret, would
you come along?

I need someone to hold me back

when I'm overcome
with passion.

Lucille, don't
you want to welcome

your beloved, Richard?

Leave me alone, Jill.

Your stupid jokes are
getting on my nerves.

Listen to that!

Sounds like
someone is in love!

And she has to be
interested in horses

if she wants to stay
close to her lover.

Coming, Lucille? I'm leaving.

Yes, let's go.

Hey!

Wait!

Wait for me!

Wow! He's even more
beautiful than I thought.

He could be the
next Mr. Universe!

I'll tell him I don't
know how to swim,

and he has to give me lessons!

Then he'll touch me
with those strong hands...

Look! There's the new teacher!

The campus is magnificent.

Yes, La Floret
does nice work.

I'm leaving.

I've got to change clothes.

Okay.

Please, this way.

Good afternoon,
Ms. Transfield.

This is Ms. Clay.

And this is Mr. di Brazzi.
- Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.
Please come in.

I think I'm in love!

He's the man I've
always dreamed of.

That body! Unbelievable.

Let's go!

Come on. Give it to me.

Be careful!

It's very heavy.

What's in the trunk,
a dead body?

Well, it's heavy enough.

Do you think the
body was mutilated?

Take it to the
principal's office.

She's a vampire.

Where's Lucille?

That's none of your business.

Pardon me, my lady.

Excuse me, but do you have
a package for sweet Jill?

Ask La Floret.
He picked up the mail.

Yes, I did.
There's a package.

Simon, give it to her.

It's under the front seat.

Thank you.

What did you get?

It's a bomb!

I'm going to
blow up the school!

Please tell me early
enough so I can hide.

C'mon, let's go!

Ms. Transfield.

Do you like your new room?

Yes, it's beautiful.

My little surprise worked?

You're one of
my best employees.

That's why I like
to have you nearby.

This room is next to mine.

Should we bring up the
luggage, Ms. Transfield?

No.

Keep it here for now.

Nice to see you again!

Thank you.

Our friend didn't
make trouble for you?

- No, he's been fine.
- Good boy.

Unfortunately, he's been
stubborn without you around.

Really?

All this morning he
wouldn't jump the wall.

I've tried my best.

If you had been next to me,

it surely wouldn't
have happened.

We can take care of that.

We just have to train harder.

What about tomorrow afternoon?

That's fine.

And the fantastic
virgin spoke,

"I always have
plenty of time."

Did I hear a voice
speaking words of jealousy?

Who said this?

Jealous?
Me? Of who?

There it is again!
The jealous voice!

Perhaps the owner of
this voice doesn't have
always time, as well?

I'm not jealous.
But this stupid...

Ah, you're scared of
horses? How silly.

Horses are the gentlest
creatures in the world.

They inspire us and
show us a world of dreams.

You're crazy.

Right. And what
about you, my lady?

I refuse to answer that.

Answer or I'll have my servant
whip you until you talk

No, sir!
I'm just a poor girl.

My name is
Little Red Riding Hood.

Little Red Riding Hood? So...

you've met the Big Bad Wolf?

That's right.

And who might you be?

My parents call me Richard.

Are you Richard
the Lion-Hearted?

That's me, my lady.

What a great honor, sir.

No, the honor is mine.

May I ask you a question?

Where will we meet?

In the bughouse.
Will you be there?

A romantic place for lovers.

Meet me there in one hour.

I'll be there in two hours.

Tell me if I'm
wasting your time!

Very well then, Miss Lucille.

Goodbye.

I'll be there.

Mr. Barrett?

Yes, ma'am.

What is it?

I would like to remind you

that teachers are not allowed

to schedule private lessons.

Of course.

Of course.

Psst!
Margaret, come with me!

- Where?
- Just come with me!

- What happened?
- I'll show you.

Come on!

What do you want to show me?

It's a secret!

A secret?
So why show it to me?

It's a secret
between you and me.

Daddy gave it to me.

Look!

What is it?

What is it?!

Don't you know?

It's a walkie-talkie, stupid!

A kind of private phone.

This way we can talk

over distance
of 5-6 kilometers.

And why did you want it?

I need it for my work!

You mean for your book?

Yes, my book!

The spy is held
up in the cellar.

His situation seems hopeless.

The prior is no prior,

but an enemy spy.

My hero calls for help
with his walkie-talkie.

And then what happens?

I don't know yet.

That's what I'm
trying to figure out.

Let's see if it works.

What am I supposed to do?

Just push the button
and say your name.

I'll go in the garden.

You stay here and wait.

Okay.

La Floret!

La Floret!

Yes?

Has my suitcase arrived?

Why don't you ask Ms. Martin?

She takes care of the luggage.

I only wanted to know

if the suitcase
has been picked up.

Why don't you ask Simon?

He was there too!

- Where is it now?
- In the cellar.

Thank you for your
gracious assistance!

The girls are asking me
to learn skin-diving.

But I have some
objections, Mr. di Brazzi.

Objections to me
or to skin-diving?

Skin-diving, of course.

I am convinced
of your abilities.

But we have an
international reputation.

Our students are
from the best families.

Skin-diving has become
a sport of high society.

I think it is awful.

Besides, it is dangerous.

Don't worry about that.

I have plenty of experience.

Well, we still need equipment.

That's not necessary.

I've brought along everything

we need for the first lessons.

Is anybody down there?

Is anybody there?

Who's there?

Jill?

Is that you?

Stop joking around!

Jill!

Sorry,

I thought it was
one of Jill's jokes.

No!

No!

No!

No!

Richard?

Richard!

Hello, Lucille.
What are you doing here?

I thought you were
still on vacation.

I wanted to see if
everything is alright.

Thank you.

That's very kind of you.

You know, I keep
making the same mistake

over and over again.

I'm always looking forward

to spending the holidays
with my older sister.

But once at her house

we fight the whole time.

And then I start to
miss my little ones.

You know, the animals
are the joy of my old age.

That's why I return earlier
than planned, every year.

Hey, you!

Get yourself together!

You've had more
than enough to eat.

I have to look for some
worms for my darlings.

Thank you for wanting to
take care of the animals.

Goodbye.

Richard!

May I ask if you are
Little Red Riding Hood?

You scared me.

I scared you?

Do I look like a murderer?

You're crazy.

Crazy?

I'm not crazy.

I'm the Big Bad Wolf!

I have big ears.

And I will eat
Little Red Riding Hood.

You can't eat me.

I'm wasting my time, then?

Yes, I'm sorry.

Then allow me to change myself

into a pure romantic.

Better?

Yes, much better.

But I have a date
with King Richard.

Have you been waiting long?

An eternity.

He was far away.

He entered a contest in Paris.

Beautiful women
rejoiced just for him.

I'm sure he forgot

Little Red Riding Hood.

Then he has to be a fool.

I could send him to you.

But I want to
earn a kiss for that.

Sir, please don't
make me do this.

I love King Richard.

How much?

Very much.

Have you been faithful?

I can't be unfaithful.

You will never
look at another man?

Never.

However, you
like me, don't you?

Very much.

If you'll come
at 10 o'clock tonight,

Richard will be there.

I'll be there.

I'll count every minute
from now until then.

I love you.

Jill, what are you doing
in Mr. di Brazzi's room?

We missed a lesson,
Ms. Transfield.

Outrageous!

Do you realize that
you're not dressed!

Mr. di Brazzi,
is a very dedicated
teacher, Ms. Transfield.

Ms. Martin is coming.

Ms. Martin, are you
taking lessons, too?

Good day.

Sorry to disturb you.

I'm looking for Betty Ann.

Do you know where she is?

Here I am.

Betty Ann,
where have you been?

- Jill!
- Yes, ma'am?

Why do you make a fool of me?

No, I said that
I have seen Betty Ann.

Where?

On her way to La Floret.

- Why?
- I don't know.

We'll talk about this later.

Sit down.

Where did you get
that diving suit, Jill?

From my father.

Why are you wearing it?

I'm preparing for
Mr. di Brazzi's class.

Have you seen Betty Ann?

No, ma'am.

I tell you, La Floret
has murdered Betty Ann.

That's a stupid joke.

A joke?

He even mistreated me.

She's not dead.

It's getting dark.
The murderer attacks at night.

No, she's at the hippodrome.

She's crazy on
entering a contest.

I don't think so.

I know someone
much more involved.

Right, Lucille?

You're talking crazy.

Peace, girls, peace.

Lovers can't take jokes.

Stop bugging me!

Don't be so touchy. We all
know that the lovely Richard--

Wendy!
If you don't stop, I'll--

Lucille!

Still nothing?

I've searched everywhere.

- Who last saw Betty Ann?
- Jill.

She wanted to
get her suitcase.

She went to see La Floret?

Yes, ma'am. She was alive
when she left his place.

Betty Ann isn't dead!

Where did you get such ideas?

I'm an author.
I write crime novels.

You should concentrate
more on your studies.

Yes, ma'am.

Betty Ann wanted
to get her suitcase?

Yes, La Floret said
that it was in the cellar.

Maybe he tricked
her to murder her.

Jill has an
active imagination,

but let's take
a look in the cellar.

Come along, Jill.

The switch is broken.

Don't go down there.

We don't need lights.

Should I come with you?

No, stay here. I'll go.

Betty Ann?

Betty Ann?

Are there spiders?

Stop making jokes
for once, Jill.

Maybe this is
just another trick.

Better watch out.

No, she's not down here.

Did you look everywhere?

She's definitely not here.

Maybe she passed out,

fell into the suitcase
and it locked up.

Don't strain your imagination.

Go back to the others.

Okay.

- Did you find her?
- No.

Shouldn't we call the police?

That's not necessary yet.

We must avoid any scandals.

Maybe she went downtown.

Simon already looked there.

I don't think she
would break the rules.

I don't think
you have to worry.

I don't worry.

But this must
not happen again!

Ms. Martin, I hope next time
you'll be more self-assured.

Yes, Ms. Transfield.

Ms. Clay, tell the girls that
nobody may leave their room,

and see to it personally.

Ms. Transfield,
shouldn't we search the park?

Maybe she went for a walk,

fell and broke her leg

and now waits for help.

That sounds quite improbable

but let's have a try.

I'm bored.
I'm going for a walk.

Ms. Martin told us
to stay in our room.

I'm going.

Better stay here.

Ms. Clay
is patrolling the halls.

Where've you been?

Eavesdropping.

I bet you thought
I was with Mr. di Brazzi,

but he didn't have time
for private lessons.

This is
Cynthia Fellows' room, right?

Yes. That's me.

What are you doing here?

We were just leaving.

May I go out for a walk?

Nobody may leave their room.

Don't try otherwise,

or I will have to report you.

Denise, I'm supposed
to meet Richard.

- What time?
- 1 0 o'clock.

You'll get into trouble
if they catch you.

I don't care. But I don't
know how to sneak out.

Nobody may leave the house.

Shut the door!

We still don't know
where Betty Ann is.

They're searching
for the dead body.

What dead body?

Betty Ann's,
but they won't find it.

What do you mean?

Everything belongs to my book.

My spy has found a place
to hide after a big chase.

He contacts his boss
with his walkie-talkie.

I offered this one
to Ms. Transfield.

What did she say?

She said she
prefers her whistle.

Nothing, Ms. Transfield.

I told you she
wouldn't be here.

Lights out at
10 o'clock. So unfair.

It's not our fault
Betty Ann hasn't come back.

This whole thing
is making me mad.

They should
throw her out of school.

What are doing here, Denise?

Go back to your
room immediately.

Where are you going?

- To take a shower.
- Scrubbing up, eh?

You'll remember, right?

She reminds me of somebody.

Lucille?

No. Ms. Clay.

She reminds me of a werewolf.

Thanks, Jill, but
I already read this.

And turn off the lights.
Ms. Clay's lurking about.

I'm prepared.

I'm able to read in the dark.

Turn out the lights.

I'm worried about
this girl. Aren't you?

I'm certain that
she'll come back.

I respect your calmness.

You must have a brass neck.

I've a lot of experience.

I didn't know that.

Ms. Martin, the lights
are on in the gym.

Mr. di Brazzi
might be in there.

Someone should look into it.

I'll go.

Richard!

What happened?

Why are you running?

Richard!

Talk to me!
What happened?

Betty Ann is dead!

What?

She's dead!

I saw her.

Where?

She's in the bughouse.

It's dark in there.

You were scared

because we played Red
Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf.

Please, believe me.

I saw her behind the
curtain. I swear it!

Let's have a look then.

No!

I can't!

There's nothing here.

That's impossible. I saw her.
Richard, I swear it.

- You don't believe me!
You think that I'm crazy!
- Please, don't yell.

- I'm not crazy!
- Stop!

Forgive me.

Stop crying.

You've been thinking
about Betty Ann too much.

You just imagined her.

Richard, I'm so scared.

I don't want to
stay here any longer.

Please take me away.

Calm down.

Come to your senses.

Let me think--

Somebody is coming.

Stay here and remain calm.

Go to your room,
pack your bags

and be at the swimming
pool at 3 o'clock, okay?

Yes, Richard.
I'll be there.

It's you.

I thought I heard screams.

That's why I'm here, too.

But there's nothing.

So this is the famous bughouse

Ms. Martin told me about.

Strange. I thought
I heard someone scream.

I'd swear it
came from in here.

Maybe we're all so
worried about Betty Ann...

There he is. Our screamer.

A toucan.

I must take a better
look at it during the day.

Professor Andre
would like that.

This is his kingdom.

Do you live on campus?

No, I live not
far away from here.

Over there?

Yes, at the stables.

Then we can walk together.

With pleasure.

There is a shortcut.

Stairs lead
directly to the school.

I didn't know that.

I came from the gym
on the other side.

The stairs are much faster.

This is where I live.

Very nice.

It's not as gloomy
as the school.

Good night.

Good night, Ms. Clay.

What are you doing
in here so late?

I wanted to take a shower.

It's hot and I can't sleep.

Okay, but hurry up and then
go directly to your room.

Yes, ma'am.

Somebody in here?

Help! A killer!

Who's screaming?

What happened?

Lucille has been killed.

She screamed horribly.

Don't talk such
nonsense, Jill.

Lucille, did you just scream?

Someone was at the door.

- Jill!
- It wasn't me.

Stop doing these things!

It wasn't Jill.

Lucille!

I hope you're not joking, too!

I want no more of it!

But I know that
Betty Ann is dead.

Stop it now!

Who is in the bathroom?

I'll look.

Go. The rest of
you go to bed now.

May Denise stay
here? I'm scared.

Okay, but I really
don't understand you.

Come on.

What is it, Jill?

Why the long face?

Cynthia is... dead.

I will throw you
out of school!

Go to bed!

Jill?

What's the matter?

A murder.

Haven't you been
waiting for such a crime?

We haven't had one in
this area in a long time.

Let's wait and see.

Wouldn't be the first time
that we've come for nothing.

Might be an
accident or a mistake.

I think it's obvious

when somebody's
been strangled or not.

I'm sure it was La Floret.

All night long he
watches us taking showers.

Since I found out

I don't take them anymore.

That's interesting.
If it's true.

Is it, Jill?

Yes, ma'am.

That may be important.

Tell the police.

No...

No...

No...

No!

I called the medical examiner.

Good.

Well, I suggest
that you look around.

I'll go see the principal.

Okay, inspector.

Who was she?

Her name was Cynthia Fellows.

She was British.

Her family lives in Kenya.

For Christmas she went home,

but on holidays
she stayed here.

Do most of the families
live in foreign countries?

Yes. Jill's father
is a businessman,

traveling around the world.

Lucille's parents
died in a plane crash.

She's all alone now.

A cousin has been
appointed as a guardian,

but she hasn't seen him yet.

Wendy's mother
is a famous actor.

She's in America now.

I'd like to talk with the
girl who found the body.

Yes, this might
be significant.

I'll talk to La Floret.

Thank you, Ms, uh...

Call me Jill, please.

Thank you, Jill.

No more questions?

- That's all for now.
- But I'd like to help you.

I'll call you if I need you.

Look, I've got
a walkie-talkie.

Wonderful.

It's a nice toy.

But I have work to do.

Does La Floret
live in the school?

No, he lives on the
other side of the house.

He must have
noticed our arrival.

Why hasn't he come?

I don't know.
Maybe he's asleep.

He sleeps very well.

I found this in a locker.
It was hidden.

It was hidden.

Well done.

Dirty.

I'd like to know whose it is.

Can you do this?

I'll try.

Go to La Floret's.

I want to talk with him.

Lucille!

Tell me more about Lucille.

Lucille... I can't.

Nobody will notice
it's you in my bed.

Just cover your head.

There's no reason to run away.

Don't go crazy.

I can't stay here.

The murderer wants to kill me!

Why do think that?

Because I found
Betty Ann's body.

You should have told the
police. Where's the body?

I don't know.
It disappeared.

The police will
think I'm crazy.

Lucille, are you sure?
No mistake?

You don't believe me either!

That's not important.

But you can't just run away.

I can't stand it
anymore. Help me.

I've to meet
Richard at 3 o'clock.

Why aren't you asleep?

Go to your room.

No, please, let her stay.

Fine, but be quiet.

Try to remember any detail.

- Maybe it's not important,

but Lucille was
in the bathroom

ten minutes
before it happened.

Are you sure?

Ms. Clay saw her too.

Ten minutes before...

Maybe it was a mistake

and Lucille was
the intended victim.

The question remains:
what is the killer's motive?

Perhaps because Lucille is to
inherit a half million pounds.

I want to talk to her.

I'd be interested to know

where she has
been this evening.

Look out, the inspector
is looking for you.

Do you ever stop
kidding around?

It's true!

They're going to question you.

Ms. Martin is
coming for you now.

I just wanted to warn you.

Denise, what am I going to do?

I don't know.

But you can't run away now.

Besides, do you think
Richard is the one?

What do you know about him?
You hardly know him.

I know that he loves me!

Nothing else matters.

Lucille.

The inspector
wants to talk to you.

Don't worry.
It's just a formality.

One moment, Ms. Martin.

I'll escort you.

No, you don't have to.
Denise will accompany me.

As you like, but hurry up.

If I'm still with the
inspector at 3 o'clock,

go to the swimming pool.

No.

Please, Denise!

Richard will think
I don't want to meet him.

Why can't he wait?

If the police find him,

we won't be able
to go away together!

Denise...

Okay.

3 o'clock.

Yes.

Come in.

Are you Lucille?

I'm Inspector Durant.

Have a seat.

Thanks.

Why don't you tell me
where you have been?

La Floret is dead!

Murdered?

Yes. There's a
sickle in his body.

Call for more policemen.

Yes, sir.

Did you hear that?

Another person
has been killed.

The second one.

Don't you want to help us?

Tell me before the
murderer does it again!

Help!

Denise!

Help!

Denise!

Where?

At the swimming pool.

I killed her!
I killed her!

Denise! Help is on the way!

Inspector!

Inspector!

What happened?

Denise was pushed
into the water

by a man wearing
a diving suit.

He ran into the park.

Follow him!

Where are you going?

What do you want?
Get your hands off me!

A girl was crying.

I wanted to help her.

I tripped over a
tree root and fell down.

And where is your respirator?

And the rest of
your diving suit?

I didn't wear the suit top.

Why do you ask?

And why are you wearing
these pants? For fun?

Yes, for working out.

Yeah? Sounds very
strange to me.

I'm trying to lose weight.

That's why I'm wearing
these diving trousers.

My body is covered
with a plastic sheet.

It's a great way
to lose weight.

I'm too fat.

I have to pay attention
to my conditioning.

Walk to the brook.

Look for a respirator
and the suit top.

Good morning.

Who are you?

I'm Professor Andre.

What are you doing here?

Me?

I'm under orders
to not allow anyone inside.

But I have to go inside.
The animals have to be fed.

You better talk with
Inspector Durant.

I'll do just that.

But first I must take a
look at my collection because...

No, Professor,
that's impossible.

Someone was murdered.

Murdered?

Believe me,
Inspector, I'm innocent.

I walked by the
brook by coincidence.

Suddenly someone screamed.

Do you always wear these
clothes when you exercise?

Yes, Inspector.

It's my own system.

It may seem
a little ridiculous,

but I'm vain.

That's why I'm
doing it at night.

You should know
that my method...

You can tell me later.

You may go now.
But don't leave campus.

Of course, Inspector.

Thank you.

Nothing at all.

Our men are
searching the whole area,

but have found nothing.

The officers have just
arrived with the search dogs.

Any news?

No.

We have to find
Lucille's cousin.

He's the manager of the family
estate until she's of age.

But we don't know
much about him.

He left Paris two months ago.

Bless you.

How are you, Denise?
Feeling better?

Yes, thank you.

Will Denise be questioned?

Not until she's
over the shock.

Shock?
What about me?

Are you in shock too?

Of course, I rescued her.

And it was very brave of you.

The killer is still loose.

We have to find him.

We?

Yes!

Betty Ann is still missing.

You still haven't found her.

Two murders and you still
don't know who is the killer.

We've reinforcements now.

It's a matter of time
before we find the killer.

The dogs have found something.

Excuse me, but are
you Inspector Durant?

Yes.

My name is Professor Andre.
May I speak with you?

Yes, let's talk later.

Excuse me--

No time now.
I'm in a hurry, Professor.

They won't let me
care for my animals.

Please go to my
office and wait for me.

Inspector!

Over here!

Hello, Lucille

My animals will die of hunger.

They won't let
me care for them.

Betty Ann is dead.

Dead?

Betty Ann?

Who told you such nonsense?

No!
I saw her there.

And where is she now?

I don't know.

The murderer tried to
kill Denise at the pool.

He thought she was me.

A killer is looking for me!

Nonsense.

Professor, please help me.

I can't stay here any longer.

May I stay at your house?

My house?

Yes.
No one will find me there.

I would like to help but
I don't know if it's right.

It's ridiculous and absurd.

You're having delusions.

Go to your room.

With the police presence,

you could not be any safer.

I beg your pardon.

You are
Professor Andre, right?

- Yes.
- My name is Ms. Clay.

My pleasure.

Is it her?

Yes. It's Betty Ann.

Good.

Good?

She was strangled.

We'll find
fingerprints on her neck.

That's why we will
find her killer.

I would like to talk
to the girls again.

Can't you leave them
alone for a little while?

Lucille is hiding something.

I must find out what it is.

The dress we
found in the locker

is proof of her absence.

It's a fact that the killer
was trying to kill Lucille.

And the attempted
murder at the pool?

Yes! Why did Lucille
say, 'I killed her'?

She was foolish.

No, Ms. Transfield.

She was with me.

That's why someone else
had to go in her place.

It would have been
the second confusion.

The killer must be half-blind.

He had on a diving mask.

He was in a hurry,

what with the
police all around.

Alright, but why
kill the gardener?

Because he didn't
want any witnesses.

- Witnesses?
- He thought that someone
saw him in the shower.

What about Betty Ann?

I still don't know.

Maybe Denise and Lucille

know something
about the killer.

Where is the inspector?

He's with Ms. Transfield.

They just found
Betty Ann's body.

We are all suspects.

Especially me.

It's absurd to think that
one of us is the killer!

The killer is a madman.

I agree.

But this madman could
kill again at any moment.

What does the
inspector want from us?

He needs our prints.

Fingerprints?

Yes.

He wants to compare them

with those on
the victim's neck.

Excuse me.

Our fingerprint
specialist will not
arrive until 9 o'clock.

Would you please
come back then?

It's only a formality.

Is Ms. Transfield still
with the inspector?

Yes, they'll be back soon.

He wants to talk again
with Lucille and Denise.

I'll look for them.

Fingerprints!
Are we criminals?

- We've nothing to hide.

Have you seen Lucille?

No, ma'am.

Maybe she's in the
nurse's office with Denise.

Should I look?

Stay in your room.

Get Denise dressed and
bring her to the office.

The Inspector wants
to talk with her.

Lucille's not here?

No, Ms. Clay.

I haven't see her either.

Be quiet.

It's late, and you have
to go home, little bird.

Be a good bird.

I couldn't say no.

Lucille begged me to help her.

Why didn't you
tell me earlier?

I promised to
keep it a secret.

That's ridiculous.

You knew that Lucille
found Betty Ann's body.

You knew that a killer
is still on the loose.

You risked your life
going in her place,

and you still
won't talk about it!

Did you find Richard?

No. Nobody knows
where he could be.

When I'm finished here,
bring in Professor Andre.

Yes, Inspector.

How long has Richard
been at the school?

I don't know exactly.

Two months or so.

But I'm sure he's not guilty.

Two months?

When will Lucille be of age?

The day after tomorrow.

We have to find them.
Gabon, call the men.

Yes, sir!

Do you know where
Lucille could be?

Answer me!

She was really confused and...

And?

...and she went to find Richard.

Can I help you, Miss?

No. Have you seen Mr. Barrett?

Yes, some minutes ago

he went to the lime pit.

Thank you.

Lucille!

Sweetheart!

You frightened the horse.

Are you hurt?

There.

You're safe now.

Don't be afraid.

Where were you last night?

I didn't come because of
everything that happened.

The police never
would have let us leave.

I hope you didn't wait for me.

No.

I sent Denise.

Why are you acting so strange?

Oh, I see.

You don't believe me.

You think I was there?

No!

No... I thought...

You thought I was the
one who attacked Denise.

No, that's not true.

Please, you have
to understand.

I'm in a bad way.

I'm so scared.

Please, Richard.

I couldn't stand being apart.

You're my one and only.

Please...

You mean so much
to me, Lucille.

I love you.

You are even more
important to me.

Lucille!

Lucille!

I'm coming.

Who is it?

What do you want?

Excuse me,

but Inspector Durant
would like to see you

at 9 o'clock in his room.

Tell the Inspector
that I will be there.

Detective!

Hurry!

Look at this!

Pull out the body carefully.

It's Ms. Clay.

I'll tell the Inspector.

Where is Richard?

I don't know!
I don't know!

I don't believe you.

Why is he hiding
if he's not guilty?

Maybe he doesn't know
that you're looking for him.

Do you meet him?

Where? When?

No!

Inspector, it
would be better if...

Yes?

Are you sure?

Where?

Yes, I understand.

Bring her here.

I will make the
necessary arrangements.

Take her to her room.

Ms. Clay has been found.

Killed.

At the lime pit.

Lucille, do you know
why they sent you out?

Something terrible
has happened.

Richard?

No, not him.

Ms. Clay has been found dead.

Will we all be killed?

I can't stand it
anymore, Jill!

I have to go back on watch.

No! Please stay!

I don't have time.

Is it Ms. Clay?

Yes, it's her.

She's been disfigured
beyond recognition,

but Ms. Transfield identified
her by her personal affects.

I'll search her
room for clues.

Maybe we'll find something.

What are you doing here?

I was told to come
here at 9 o'clock.

Yes, I remember.

Please wait outside.

Here comes Jill
to save the day.

Yes, we need more men.

What about the
fingerprint comparisons?

Okay, but hurry.

I need the results right away.

Yes... I'll let you know.

Look at this, inspector.

I found it in Ms. Clay's room.

In her room?

It's impossible.

Are you sure?

Yes. I found it
on top of some papers.

Unbelievable.

Professor!

Professor Andre!

Oh... Richard!

Richard?

Richard!

Richard!

He can't hear you anymore.

No... it's impossible.

You're dead.

No. Ms. Clay is dead.

I killed her first.

Who are you?

I'm your cousin,
Pierre, my dear.

Poor Richard.

He made a fatal error

by discovering my secret.

He became another
victim of mad Ms. Clay.

But she cannot be judged now.

Her body is in the lime pit.

She admitted her guilt

in a letter she left behind.

She was crazy.

She had to kill.

She was shocked by
the sight of her last victim,

Lucille, laying
in a pool of blood.

Then, realizing what she
had done, she killed herself.

A perfect plan,
don't you think?

But why?

Why did you do it?

You still don't understand?

It's simple.

I'll explain it one more time.

In two days you
will turn 18 years old,

and my
guardianship will expire.

I've been a good manager
of your inheritance.

But I've gotten
used to your money.

Do you understand now?

You must die

before you turn 18 years old.

Richard!

He's still alive!

Hurry!

Come to Professor Andre's!

Lucille is in danger!

I hope they heard me.

Lucille!

Richard!

Richard!

You left this in
the principal's office.

Thank you, Jill.

The plan was nearly perfect.

This is the
confession of the killer

after committing suicide.

He brought the real
Ms. Clay's body here

so he could escape
after killing Lucille

This letter would have
eliminated our doubts.

But why did he throw the
body into the lime pit

before he could kill me?

Otherwise the fingerprints
on Betty Ann's neck

would have given him away.

He had to hurry.

He would have killed you too
had it not been for Richard.

He found Pierre's
case at the lime pit.

And this foiled his plan.

As you can see,

it was I who solved the crime.

When you want to officially
join the force, call me.

Goodbye. Good luck to you.

Goodbye.
Thank you very much.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Denise.

Goodbye.

Jill.

I'll show you out.

Oh, sorry, darling.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Hurt me?

Your cousin made a mistake.

He tried to kill me.

He didn't know I'm the
immortal King Richard.

Darling, you're crazy.

Don't talk like that.

This is indignity
to your majesty--

I would like to come with you.

Why?

Because I'm in love with you.

Me?

But I'm much too old for you.

I'm a real bachelor.

Would you really want
to marry a policeman?

Why not?

My mother did and
she never regretted it.

Your father is
a police officer?

Well...

Daddy!

Daddy!

New order to 009.

009 is busy.

He is working on Case Jill.

- Jill?
- Yes.

Excuse me, sir.

Do you know where
to put this case?

You'll have to
ask the principal.

Should we take it inside?

No, into the garage, please.

This thing is heavy.

Maybe there's
a dead body inside.