The Octopus (1984): Season 1, Episode 3 - Episode #1.3 - full transcript
OCTOPUS
In a town in Sicily
Chief lnspector
Marineo, is killed.
That same day,
there's news of another death.
Marchioness Pecci Scialoia
has killed herself.
Corrado Cattani replaces
the murdered lnspector
and moves to Sicily with
wife Else and daughter Paola.
Investigating his predecessor's
death, Corrado meets Titti,
the junkie daughter of
the suicide noblewoman
and gradually falls for her.
His marriage to Else has been
on the rocks for a while.
Titti tells Corrado that Cirinna,
a heroin trafficker,
killed her mother
and lnspector Marineo.
Titti, fearful of Cirinna
and dependent
on the drugs he gives her,
didn't dare
report him to the police.
Corrado won't use her testimony
to avoid vendettas against her
and decides to provoke Cirinna
who out of frustration
sets an ambush for him.
The lnspector expected it.
Cirinna is wounded
and ends up in jail.
Else, Corrado's wife,
ends up cheating
on her husband
and the two separate
but their child wants
to stay with her father.
Now that Cirinna
is in jail,
Titti feels safe and is trying
to detox herself.
The two,
who are now in love,
seem to be headed for
a happy time.
OCTOPUS
EPlSODE FOU R
How are you, Mum?
Franchino, how are you?
What's wrong?
You must find a way
to get me out of here.
I can't take it. I'll go crazy.
I'm scared.
- Don't abandon me.
- What are you scared of?
- You look drawn.
- She thinks of you and cries.
Don't worry, Sante.
We'll get you out.
You will, Ma.
Sir...
I hoped to meet you here.
Or I might not have found
the will to talk to you.
- Was it Don Manfredi?
- No, I persuaded myself.
By seeing you
in person and on TV.
My family's
been in trouble with the law.
Leo knew that.
They killed him after he spoke
to my brother in jail.
My brother was arrested
by Marineo a year ago.
He worked for a money changer
who launders drug money.
There were
newspaper articles
and he took the fall.
They promised to get him out
of jail after two months.
But after a year inside,
my brother was desperate.
When they transferred him here
I convinced him
to tell Leo the truth.
Who was the money changer
in Palermo?
A tourist agency
owned by Ravanusa.
- You're sure?
- Yes, but it doesn't exist now.
Look, my brother wants to
tell you everything now.
You're being moved.
Gather up your stuff.
- You're leaving me alone?
- Orders from above.
The cell's all yours.
Have you
got friends in high places?
I don't know anyone!
You ready?
Then let's go.
Guard...
You forgot to close the door.
Guard...
Who's there?
What are you doing, boys?
Please don't hurt me.
Franco!
Franco!
Franco...
He was found hanged
in his cell this morning.
- Suicide.
- Killed. He was killed.
- What nonsense.
- I tell you he was killed.
This may not ease your pain,
but it's as if
with his death,
your brother's told me
everything he knew.
As if he's given me names.
Then if you know,
catch them.
And hurry. Hurry!
Well?
Sorry, Dad, I can't sleep.
I'm scared.
Come here.
Always barefoot!
Why are you scared?
Why are they killing
all these people?
I tell you what...
Go to your room,
get into bed
and I'll come and do
my work in your room.
Thanks.
- Yes?
- Is Pecci Scialoia with you?
What's going on?
She's left
Don Manfredi's centre.
She was on
anti-dealer duty
but she ran off.
- Weren't there men on guard?
- They didn't see her.
I want a report!
Come and get me.
- Must you go out, Dad?
- I'm sorry, Paola.
It's okay.
- Poli 2.
- Go ahead.
- A girl's been sighted.
- Where?
I'll check.
- Cattani here. Go ahead.
- She's at the junk yard.
- Where's that?
- Nearby.
- We'll go.
- Drug dealers go there.
The head dealer is
Ciccio u Petrosino.
If you need me, I'll be
at the office later on.
So since Cirinna's in jail
you're using Ciccio u Petrosino.
So, do you know him?
I've only heard of him.
You left the centre at night
to go looking for him.
Do you realise
how risky that is?
I don't want to go back
to Don Manfredi.
I don't want to go back.
I don't want to go back.
Stop the car.
- Stay calm.
- Please!
Then go fast.
Speed and break your neck.
You're against me too.
You're all enemies.
You're all against me
but you must die before me.
Then I'll finally be free.
What is it you want?
My money? My palace?
Help with your career?
What do you want?
When will you piss off
to your wife?
- I love you.
- Then leave me alone.
- Let me go to ruin.
- I love you.
- No, Cirinna loves me!
- Stop it.
- Only he loves me.
- Not true.
Yes, let me out.
Titti...
You've surrounded me
like hyenas.
You've surrounded me
like hyenas.
Why did you knock on my door?
You entered my home
like a thief.
You have the eyes of a snake.
You disgust me.
Enough, enough...
She jumped the wall
and could have broken her neck.
It's hard for her
to decide to stay in here.
It's hard.
Cavallari, I told you
to watch her every move.
Sir, she jumped over
the back wall.
You lost sight of her
on the bike, too.
She goes down narrow alleys
on her bike.
How can we follow her?
Excuses! Don't let
this happen again.
Anna, I'd like you to
look after Titti, if possible.
I've told Don Manfredi
I can't stay here any more.
Goodbye, lnspector.
First her fiance,
then her brother.
They've wrecked her life.
But getting back
to our young people,
we really can help them.
But they must be shielded
from whatever upsets them.
Don't you think
you should
stay away from Titti?
You think I upset Titti...
What if the opposite were true?
Inspector, you're mixing
your commitment to justice
with your personal passions.
And that can lead to
dangerous confusion.
I know.
Ravanusa...
the benefactor!
There are fishermen, front men
who've turned into developers
with Ravanusa's
low interest credit.
Bogus companies
awarded contracts
for public buildings, ports,
tollways...
Officials and professionals
making a fortune!
- Now it's up to the Prosecutor.
- He's well intentioned...
But he's wary.
I want a direct investigation
into the banking status
of people and companies
under suspicion.
I want to check all entries
for the past 3 years
including drafts
and personal cheques.
Then we'll see if this prosecutor
is simply a wary man
or rather,
a dishonest, wary man.
No, no...
Sir, I'm in total agreement
with you.
Let's strike the mafiosi
wherever they are
but let's not involve
the innocent.
I'm not saying
this town is clean,
but we run the risk of
tarnishing everyone.
If I granted your request,
I'm sure you'd find something,
but what about
the innocent people?
Honest working people
who'd suddenly be maligned
and in the glare of the press?
We'll just investigate them
and if they're guilty...
I agree with you.
"lf they're guilty"...
But when? In a month,
two months, a year?
If we rashly
apply the anti Mafia laws,
people will lose their reputation,
their career
and maybe even their life.
No, we need more thorough
preliminary investigations
and very confidential.
You can't panic a town
over mere suspicions
thus supporting those accusing
us of a northern plot,
regretting that Sicily
didn't secede from ltaly.
We'll throw away
months of investigations.
To me, the most
important issue
is the balance
between two loyalties.
Loyalty towards the rights
of the individual
and the right of society
to be defended.
Fine words, but tell me,
are you refusing
to authorise a bank audit
of these people?
Precisely, and you know why?
Because the law refers to
"presumed mafiosi"
and you haven't demonstrated
that presumption to me!
The Minister next to me.
Corrado!
What a surprise!
- Congratulations on your win.
- I must congratulate you!
I hear you're doing well.
It can't have been easy
to sort out a matter like that
and jail a mafioso
of that calibre.
Well done. Good hit.
We can hit even harder
if you'll help me persuade
our prosecutor
to audit the accounts
of certain people.
A prominent banker,
irreproachable professionals
industrialists,
and a famous lawyer
are directly and indirectly
the financiers and beneficiaries
of an important drug ring.
So this isn't about
a small hoodlum anymore.
I'll stake my career on it.
What's
the Prosecutor's position?
"Moderation", "moderation"...
He's the kind of person
who won't move a stone in case
there are worms under it.
I'd say
he goes where the wind blows.
I'll give him a call.
But...
don't expect a miracle.
Only you can help me.
I'm not God.
The cargo has reached
it's destination.
We can do
the final accounts for the year.
The Lugano Bahamas
banking route is the best,
given the situation.
As for the other military
supplies we have,
where's the best market?
Africa, Middle East,
Central America?
They're all good.
For the $400,000 deposit,
can I have your account number
in Lugano?
Go on, my friend.
X32...
X32 Red Rose.
- All done, sir.
- Goodbye.
Goodbye.
You know my account number?
There are no secrets
between us.
That's how our ties
become binding.
Lastly, two minor issues.
Firstly, your protege
the lnspector, is going too far.
He's creating problems
for our friends.
Speak to him.
Not me. I prefer
a less direct route.
It seems there's an
obliging prosecutor down there.
Secondly, the Atlas agency
snapped a photo of me.
Please retrieve the negative.
Like a primitive man, I don't
want people to have my picture.
It would be like
having your soul.
Congratulations, sir.
You've more than deserved
this high office
thanks to your qualities.
To what do I owe
the pleasure of this call?
There's a bit of trouble
at the bank, isn't there?
Oh, it's about the initiative
of our Chief lnspector?
I know he's your protege
but we can't incriminate
an entire town.
That's a lie.
I have no proteges.
He was simply my pupil
at the Police Academy
and I don't condone
what he's doing.
You know I'm not in favour
of it either.
But an opinion
isn't enough, my friend.
It'll take more than that
and I'm not speaking just from
a personal point of view.
You'll be responsible
for the social unrest
that might arise from
hasty actions
so you must stop him in time.
That fellow can have fun
arresting petty criminals
but he mustn't touch the banks.
If he submits new evidence,
don't act without calling me.
Tell him clearly
that this
isn't a matter for the police.
Understand?
Allow me to bring
to your attention sir,
that we are two separate
powers of the State.
You're speaking to a Prosecutor.
We can talk
and be in agreement,
but if it's an order...
At times, the State
must override everything.
And it must be free to
make decisions and give orders.
Certain young people
need reining in.
No one can do it better
than their superiors.
There's too much anarchy
and we must curb
all bouts of ingenuity
that only lead to scandals.
Scandals that young upstarts
take advantage of.
Do you agree?
Please keep me informed.
You seem to be asking me
to be your informant.
Why not? Modern life
is based on information.
You could gain from this too
if you're discreet.
We'll talk soon, my friend.
Find lnspector Cattani
for me, please.
I'll give you the go ahead.
I'll sign the authorisations
you asked for today.
There's nothing worse
for an honest man
than to be stroked by hypocrisy
and slapped around by arrogance.
So I 'm leaving.
I 'm resigning.
And if you'll take my advice,
don't forget that heroes
are not well regarded
neither here, nor elsewhere.
You're pushing forward...
very, very forward.
Perhaps even more forward
than you realise.
But you know
what you're doing.
Goodbye.
- I want to thank you, sir.
- For what?
The Prosecutor authorised
the bank audits.
- When?
- Today after your call, I assume.
All it took was your call!
My power surprises me too.
- So you're going ahead?
- Of course.
- Should I stop?
- No, please continue.
You must continue.
And all the best.
Sorry, I must hang up now.
I'm in a meeting.
Your Excellency...
What's going on?
I know that Finance officer.
I wonder what's going on.
Look at Ravanusa.
He's like a toad about to burst.
He'll burst under the weight
of his money.
He's cancelled the overdrafts
and now he's ruined.
Cusimano rang this morning
and told me to tell Francuzzo
they're turning the bank
inside out.
What did Francuzzo say?
He's left for an
unknown destination.
This happened
because of Cirinna.
Cirinna! He doesn't have
any enemies.
Besides, why would he
spill the beans?
The reality is,
this goes beyond Cirinna.
Sir, here's the raw material.
Good. Now we'll see
if I was dreaming.
You're no dreamer.
When do we start?
- Guess.
- Right away!
We'll keep at it.
Day and night, like
students at exam time.
- Is this all?
- No.
Martini, bring us two coffees.
Thanks.
Martini, I want to know
in advance
who visits Cirinna in jail.
Yes, sir.
So...
There are many people
in town
who think we won't understand
these bank documents.
And we'll prove them wrong.
Accounts was my best subject.
Money, money, money.
Names, names, names...
Which of these people
can afford to have me killed?
All of them. A killer costs
between 3 and 5 million lire.
- Unless the target is a big wig.
- Aren't I big enough?
Not at all. You're worth
all six million!
As soon as the first warrants
are issued,
my stocks will rise!
Let's cross our fingers
and hope they go down.
This is the plan of
a very special transaction.
Look, here we have 5 accounts.
A, B, C, D and E.
An amount is taken out
and goes to form a new
so-called "lung" account
because it fills and empties
very quickly.
But out of a love of nature,
we'll call it "Jasmine".
So, a sum leaves this account,
which goes to finance
a mysterious,
illegal deal which...
- Are you following?
- You speak very well.
Thank you.
So, once the deal is done,
the amount goes into
a new "lung" account,
which we'll call "Poppy".
Part of the profit
goes to the bank,
but the most substantial amount
goes back to replenish
the accounts of the single
financiers with 1 00% profit.
So what was the purpose
of all this?
To cover and finance
and illegal deal
with massive profits.
But above all,
to provide anonimity
to the single financiers.
Have you ever amused yourself
with such games?
I'm afraid I'm unable
to tell you anything specific.
My accountant takes care of
all my business.
I don't follow
my transactions closely.
I don't know enough.
I'm a jeweller, a shop owner.
Who advised
these investments?
The bank, of course.
I only trust my bank.
You never wondered where
all that money came from?
Why Ravanusa earned
such outrageous amounts?
I never asked myself.
Yes, I did ask myself.
Many times.
And when I found the answer,
I cancelled those investments.
Prof. Cristina,
you're well respected.
You treat the poor
free of charge.
I admit I was rash
with some of my friendships.
My only customers now
are your officers
and the Finance Police.
You've cleared out my bank.
I'm sorry, Mr Ravanusa,
but it was necessary.
Not as sorry as those
who live off my loans!
You're pursuing justice
but you're affecting the
cash flow of many companies.
The same companies you finance
with those strange
collective investments?
Those strange investments
as you call them,
support the building industry,
tourism,
wholesale trade
and the farms in this town.
- What's going on?
- There's a lock out.
You're starving us.
- I didn't close the site.
- Then have it reopen.
We will.
The unions will step in.
I will arrest
all troublemakers
both here and elsewhere.
The lock out is a move
against you
but it's also a move
against me.
What do you lose?
I'll shut it down.
It's impossible
to work in these conditions.
Fortunately, I can leave.
I'll sack everyone.
I'll take my family
and belongings and leave!
I'll go where the air
isn't so foul.
I'm just sorry for my workers
who'll starve.
What will you do
during your forced holiday?
I'll listen to music, which I love,
and I'll try to relax
and try to forget
what they've done to me.
Financial blackmail!
They want to turn
everyone against us.
- You've grown.
- Five centimetres in a year.
No, last year
you came up to my waist.
You forgot your tip.
I don't want it.
What does that mean?
Why don't you want it?
I don't want it from you.
Listen here, young man...
Why won't you take my tip?
You closed the building site
and my father's unemployed.
A lot of money
in the building industry
is from drug trafficking.
Did you know that?
I'm a policeman.
What do you think
I should do?
How should I know?
Should I turn a blind eye?
Should I forget about it?
Those drugs give us a living.
But also death!
The money from
the bank's customers
isn't used to finance
legal businesses,
but to pay Middle Eastern
drug suppliers.
Fishing boats then unload
the drugs onto private beaches.
Sounds far fetched.
Yes, but it's worth millions
of dollars a year, tax free.
The drugs are turned into heroin
and shipped out.
Thanks.
How, with homing pigeons?
No, with oranges,
lemons, furniture,
or with couriers
visiting family in New York
and returning with dollars.
How intriguing.
I'm tempted to try it.
But you'll have to
launder the dollars.
In ltaly you'll need
an obliging money changer
who'll process them as transfers
from migrants or tourist dollars
Iike your friend Ravanusa's
agency.
Leo De Maria and
Anna Caruso's brother died
because they found out
what that agency was for.
Then what?
If the money goes to
Switzerland,
then you need a bank
who'll finance
a building company
like yours,
so the money can return
to ltaly clean.
Brilliant.
Have you put this
to a banker?
Such wasted talent.
Yes, well...
Every so often,
I pretend I'm democratic
and I come to eat
with our dear workers.
That's a trick
used by many.
- A drink?
- No.
Whenever I see you,
I'm full of regrets.
You're the man I'd like
to have by my side.
Just think of the deals
we could do together.
You seem to be asking me
to become
one of the many front men
you need for your companies.
You haven't a clue.
A business partner, then.
Is it an attempt at corruption?
You haven't a clue.
You're a very nice woman.
And if one day
I'll have to arrest you,
I'll be very sorry to.
Oh no... No.
No?
- Are you sure?
- You can count on it.
You sent the Finance Police
to my place
but they found nothing
because there were no
irregularities in my accounts
and there never will be.
So forget about seeing me
escorted by two policemen.
You're also very intelligent,
more than all the others.
I don't know
who the others are.
But there's no doubt
that I'm intelligent.
I planned out my life
when I was 1 5,
by becoming first the mistress
and then the wife
of an ugly, but very rich man
who was 40 years my senior.
But when he got sick,
I cared for him lovingly
for 5 long years.
You know why I did it?
Because I owed him a lot.
He educated me...
He sent me to school.
He made me learn languages.
And I also speak French,
but I'm not part of the jet set.
I'm here in this hole,
defending my interests
from 6am to 8pm!
And I believe I deserve
everything I have.
Maybe I shouldn't have
developed too much interest
for a kind of man
I've always avoided.
What kind?
A moralist.
How odious.
Why shed tears
over drug addicts?
Those who take drugs
couldn't have done
anything else in their lives.
- I know a few.
- Titti Pecci Scialoia.
Yes. Oppressed by all
possible privileges
and mistress of
a vulgar hoodlum.
You think you can
free her from her habit
but I'll bet everything
that you'll fail.
Cirinna,
your lawyer's here.
Guard...
"I'm in prison..."
I told you to tell
the officer
that the tap
hasn't been repaired.
You're a fool.
Firstly, you use a junkie
for a delicate matter
like De Maria.
Then you fall for
the lnspector's provocation.
You'll die because of women
and I'd be happy to let you
if I weren't your father's friend.
Yes, but...
you're not here
just as my father's friend.
Titti is unapproachable.
The lnspector
follows her around like a dog.
There's no way of talking
to her at the Centre.
Unless we solve the problem,
you're in trouble.
If I could get out of here...
I'd know what to say to her.
You should have
stayed on the outside,
but you're in here
and if she talks, you'll
spend the rest of your life here.
Only she knows who killed
her mother and Marineo.
Yes, but...
she hasn't talked.
If she had talked,
she would have been
called as a witness.
We don't know
what the lnspector is thinking.
No, no... We must regain
control of the situation.
If Titti stays on drugs,
no problem,
but they want to cure her
and if she blabs...
Sir, would you do me
a favour?
Ask my cousins
to visit me.
I've given you the facts.
Now it's up to you.
This is your last card.
Send her drugs by all means,
but add some strychnine to it.
Call me. There's more stuff.
Bye, darling.
Titti...
So who has the note?
- Where was it?
- On Titti's bed.
- Was anyone here tonight?
- No... Oh, yes, Tommaso.
Look for Tommaso
and we'll look for Titti.
Titti...
You two look down there.
Titti, answer us.
- Who did this?
- Tommaso!
He smuggled the stuff in.
We must find him.
Let's look for him.
Titti, where are you?
He's here!
I've found him.
You bastard.
Don Manfredi,
they're bashing Tommaso.
Get out!
Get out!
- Who gave it to you?
- I don't know them.
- Who?
- I was threatened.
Who gave it to you?
I want names.
I can't kill her.
I love her, understand?
I don't care!
And stop shouting.
You know the best
solution for you?
Find a rope
and hang yourself.
Watch out, sir.
I have my men too.
Don't play God with me.
Let's be serious.
Ever since that cop's
been sniffing around
we're all in danger.
We must eliminate the girl.
She must be left alone.
She's not to be touched.
Then keep her
and die for her.
As you've seen, she won't
say a thing against me.
Can't you see that the real
problem here is the cop?
We must find
another solution.
Sir, aren't you
saying anything?
Sir...
That's Terrasini, the lawyer.
He made a mistake
coming to talk to Cirinna.
They're getting edgy.
Your lnspector's here.
Hi.
Hi. Sorry to drag you
away from your work.
I have to tell you that
that I shot up in here
a few days ago.
Who gave you the stuff?
Someone was ordered
to bring it to me.
I'm so sorry.
Look, Titti, I can't
watch you suffer like this.
Don't think you'll get better
in a matter of days.
You'll be banging your head
against the wall many times.
But I'll always be
by your side.
- It's about to end.
- I've been busy.
Reaction to the threat
of nuclear war has been mild.
Sure, there were the so-called
peace marches
only good for wearing out
your soles, my friends.
Meanwhile, there are countless
homeless earthquake victims.
Unemployed with no hope
of a job.
Corruption is on the rise,
homosexuality is rampant.
It's a moral and financial
catastrophe for our poor ltaly
but we won't allow it!
Forceful, isn't he?
- It depends. What's his name?
- Professor Laudeo.
- Why does he want to see me?
- You've become famous.
No, I wouldn't go down
that path.
You know how sensitive
they can be.
Do as I say.
Good evening.
See you in Rome
on Saturday. Goodbye.
See how good I am?
I've brought him to Palermo.
Santamaria beats his own drum.
He's vain, but harmless.
Now leave us alone, please.
Inspector...
I've been wanting to tell you
I'm a fan of yours.
I've been watching you since
you left the Police Academy.
Really?
Why is that?
Take a seat.
I have friends who
point out new talent to me.
You've been a Godsend.
- A drink?
- No, thanks.
Why are you looking for talent?
Because it's rare
and useful.
I want to inject new blood
into my organisation.
What are its aims?
Italy. Only ltaly.
Our country's future.
I'm sure a man like you,
of such moral rectitude
can and must go very far!
Well, I might disappoint you.
I'm not so exceptional...
No, forget the modesty.
The path to the top
is much easier than you think.
For those
with the right qualities.
It's a national duty
to make a man like you
Chief lnspector
in Florence or Genoa...
or higher still,
maybe close to government.
As you know, it only
takes good public relations
and interviews
in leading papers.
It's a prospect...
that's enticing and possible.
But you must continue
with your success.
Be fearless.
Don't let anything stop you.
And if other scandals are about
to explode, you light the fuse.
I know it's hard
to do it alone.
You could help me.
Not me.
My organisation.
We're clean people
ready to join the crusade
to save ltaly from disaster.
We're apolitical although
some of us are in public life.
All it takes is a word.
The power of a word
can be huge.
For us, power will be
the weapon against corruption,
bureacracy, parasites...
all that is rotten,
including the Mafia...
whose criminal links
pollute the sun
of your beautiful Sicily.
You see, lnspector,
when one is as honest as you,
intelligent,
and one loves one's country,
everything becomes simple
and the path becomes obvious.
He talked for 2 hours,
gave me his private number
and naturally said to call him
at any time, for anything.
- At what price?
- No, no price.
What I managed to glean
through all the waffle,
is that my professional
success should be piloted
according to his suggestions.
But I could be wrong.
- What did he promise you?
- To get me to the top.
But he insisted I join
this moral organisation
which he heads.
Did he mention names?
Journalists, generals,
industrialists, politicians...
People he refers to with
a familiarity I find suspicious.
In short, he's an important man.
I don't know. The man
doesn't seem much to me.
He comes across
as very cunning and mediocre
who represents
a very real power.
What do you advise?
You know the situation.
Put him to the test.
How?
Well, he might turn out to be
an idealist...
a sincere idealist
who has many contacts
or an inflated balloon
which will deflate.
Okay.
You judge.
This is a test.
A test of your intelligence.
Understand?
- Thank you.
- Bye.
Here, Sir. There's also
the handwriting expert's report.
The signatures on the Jasmine
account are by Ravanusa,
but Terrasini's
are on the Poppy account.
Forged endorsements
released funds
for the financiers
and those that vanished
in Rome, Naples, Milan, Turin...
processed by bogus companies
headed by reckless bankers,
international traffickers,
and maybe
political organisations.
But the largest slice
stays in town
and ends up in
Terrasini's account.
A flamboyant man
beyond suspicion.
I pictured him defending
Ravanusa or Cirinna.
But if the evidence
convinces you, sir,
Terrasini will be on the other
side of the bench.
I see you've shaken up
this lethargic town.
Boring on the surface,
but deep down...
Why did the last prosecutor
give you the go ahead?
That's a mystery.
At first he opposed it, then...
Paola...
Paola!
Why are you there in the dark?
What's that worried look about?
Did you talk to Mum?
But something's happened.
You want to tell me?
But you don't know how.
Do you feel ill?
Then I'll call a doctor.
Yes, yes.
We'll call a doctor.
Paola, open the door.
Go on.
Paola, open the door.
Why are you doing this?
Paola's become a young lady.
I'm going home.
Good night, sir.
Good night.
Irina!
Paoletta.
I think you should call Mum
and tell her what's happened.
Did you hear me?
Paoletta.
I think you should call Mum,
have a chat and...
Hi, Mum. Dad said to call you
because this morning
I became a young lady.
A young lady?
Darling, that's wonderful.
You should see poor Dad.
He doesn't know what to do.
Did he really tell you
to call me?
Yes, Dad told me to call you
and tell you what happened.
Look, Dad isn't a bad person.
I never said he was.
Maybe I'm the bad one.
- Are you sad?
- No...
But I miss you.
I think that
you're changing...
and I'm far away.
And who knows when we'll...
- What did you say?
- Nothing.
I hope to see you soon.
I love you very much.
Bye.
- How's Mum?
- So so.
Dad...
Is it true
you love someone else?
Yes.
Will you go and live with her?
She's lonely
and she isn't well.
My only aim
is to make her better.
- What's her name?
- Her name is Titti.
Can I meet her?
Do you like it?
They're all beautiful.
Choose one. You can put it
in your bedroom.
I can't accept.
Dad says that people
often use gifts to buy you.
But not Titti
and it wasn't nice of you.
Sorry, Titti.
No, don't worry.
And maybe I did want
to buy your friendship.
Why are you looking at us
like that?
No reason.
This house is huge.
You get lost in it.
Well?
I couldn't expect more
from a first meeting.
Inspector!
You like these stairs!
Judge Bordonaro is
a nice fellow, isn't he?
- Forget the interviews.
- Yes, sure.
But our friend Laudeo
expects an answer.
I'll call him one
of these days. Goodbye.
Actually, tell him I'll call
for something
he wouldn't expect.
You're very intelligent, sir.
Proud, honest,
maybe even arrogant.
You know so many
adjectives, Santamaria!
I'd like to propose a new game.
Instead of Soccer Pools,
let's play Dead Man Pools.
What is Dead Man Pools
supposed to be?
Be clear.
It's simple. Instead
of guessing matches,
we must guess
who'll be the first in town
to be shot
by persons unknown!
And in our parts,
when there's an upstart
who stirs things up,
somehow, there's always
someone who'll silence him.
So, in your opinion,
who's the favourite?
Santamaria...
since we're joking around,
may I speak freely?
My brother?
Don Manfredi should be
much more careful.
When priests are involved,
it's a case of shotguns and bells.
Besides, priests have always
had a vocation for martyrdom.
But Don Manfredi's in the clear.
He's too well loved
and respected to be touched.
We haven't picked
a second one.
That upstart
Chief lnspector is a bastard.
For you it's personal
as he arrested your son.
- Yes, but unjustly!
- Oh, sure.
Platto...
As the refined poet you are...
who are you betting on?
I'll bet half a million
I don't have, on the Prosecutor.
Forgive me, Platto,
but stay well away
from certain risks.
I see the Prosecutor
in 4th place, at the most.
And Olga?
As for the upstart,
as you call him,
I like him alive!
I know. We all know
you like him alive.
In fact, very alive!
Don't worry, Countess,
no one wants to kill
the lnspector or the Prosecutor.
But the lnspector
might kill the Prosecutor.
Unless the Prosecutor
kills the lnspector!
- Sir, can we talk?
- Is there news?
We must find a solution.
You can't keep going
around like this.
You want to lock me up?
No, you should travel
only between home and work.
Like your more sensible
colleagues do.
You can't go
wherever you like
because maybe right now
someone's plotting to kill you.
Probably.
But the Mafia hit their enemies
before they can act.
But I've already started the
wheels of justice turning.
You're amazingly optimistic.
At least wear a flack jacket.
It wouldn't help much
with professionals.
Forgive me for saying this,
but can't we make sure
that girl isn't let out of
Don Manfredi's Centre?
Why?
It's the escort.
You need it more than she does.
I think she needs it more.
Do you
trust that girl completely?
I mean, given her past
and her condition...
Maybe you can't always
believe what she says.
If I were wrong, it would be
the biggest defeat of my life.
Don't be blind.
They'll make you pay somehow.
Try to be careful.
I'll be right back.
Paola...
Hello.
We have your daughter.
Don't give anything away.
Don't tell anyone.
Or else your daughter
dies a horrible death.
You'll hear from us.
Calm down.
Stay calm...
I must stay calm.
That's it, I must stay calm.
In a town in Sicily
Chief lnspector
Marineo, is killed.
That same day,
there's news of another death.
Marchioness Pecci Scialoia
has killed herself.
Corrado Cattani replaces
the murdered lnspector
and moves to Sicily with
wife Else and daughter Paola.
Investigating his predecessor's
death, Corrado meets Titti,
the junkie daughter of
the suicide noblewoman
and gradually falls for her.
His marriage to Else has been
on the rocks for a while.
Titti tells Corrado that Cirinna,
a heroin trafficker,
killed her mother
and lnspector Marineo.
Titti, fearful of Cirinna
and dependent
on the drugs he gives her,
didn't dare
report him to the police.
Corrado won't use her testimony
to avoid vendettas against her
and decides to provoke Cirinna
who out of frustration
sets an ambush for him.
The lnspector expected it.
Cirinna is wounded
and ends up in jail.
Else, Corrado's wife,
ends up cheating
on her husband
and the two separate
but their child wants
to stay with her father.
Now that Cirinna
is in jail,
Titti feels safe and is trying
to detox herself.
The two,
who are now in love,
seem to be headed for
a happy time.
OCTOPUS
EPlSODE FOU R
How are you, Mum?
Franchino, how are you?
What's wrong?
You must find a way
to get me out of here.
I can't take it. I'll go crazy.
I'm scared.
- Don't abandon me.
- What are you scared of?
- You look drawn.
- She thinks of you and cries.
Don't worry, Sante.
We'll get you out.
You will, Ma.
Sir...
I hoped to meet you here.
Or I might not have found
the will to talk to you.
- Was it Don Manfredi?
- No, I persuaded myself.
By seeing you
in person and on TV.
My family's
been in trouble with the law.
Leo knew that.
They killed him after he spoke
to my brother in jail.
My brother was arrested
by Marineo a year ago.
He worked for a money changer
who launders drug money.
There were
newspaper articles
and he took the fall.
They promised to get him out
of jail after two months.
But after a year inside,
my brother was desperate.
When they transferred him here
I convinced him
to tell Leo the truth.
Who was the money changer
in Palermo?
A tourist agency
owned by Ravanusa.
- You're sure?
- Yes, but it doesn't exist now.
Look, my brother wants to
tell you everything now.
You're being moved.
Gather up your stuff.
- You're leaving me alone?
- Orders from above.
The cell's all yours.
Have you
got friends in high places?
I don't know anyone!
You ready?
Then let's go.
Guard...
You forgot to close the door.
Guard...
Who's there?
What are you doing, boys?
Please don't hurt me.
Franco!
Franco!
Franco...
He was found hanged
in his cell this morning.
- Suicide.
- Killed. He was killed.
- What nonsense.
- I tell you he was killed.
This may not ease your pain,
but it's as if
with his death,
your brother's told me
everything he knew.
As if he's given me names.
Then if you know,
catch them.
And hurry. Hurry!
Well?
Sorry, Dad, I can't sleep.
I'm scared.
Come here.
Always barefoot!
Why are you scared?
Why are they killing
all these people?
I tell you what...
Go to your room,
get into bed
and I'll come and do
my work in your room.
Thanks.
- Yes?
- Is Pecci Scialoia with you?
What's going on?
She's left
Don Manfredi's centre.
She was on
anti-dealer duty
but she ran off.
- Weren't there men on guard?
- They didn't see her.
I want a report!
Come and get me.
- Must you go out, Dad?
- I'm sorry, Paola.
It's okay.
- Poli 2.
- Go ahead.
- A girl's been sighted.
- Where?
I'll check.
- Cattani here. Go ahead.
- She's at the junk yard.
- Where's that?
- Nearby.
- We'll go.
- Drug dealers go there.
The head dealer is
Ciccio u Petrosino.
If you need me, I'll be
at the office later on.
So since Cirinna's in jail
you're using Ciccio u Petrosino.
So, do you know him?
I've only heard of him.
You left the centre at night
to go looking for him.
Do you realise
how risky that is?
I don't want to go back
to Don Manfredi.
I don't want to go back.
I don't want to go back.
Stop the car.
- Stay calm.
- Please!
Then go fast.
Speed and break your neck.
You're against me too.
You're all enemies.
You're all against me
but you must die before me.
Then I'll finally be free.
What is it you want?
My money? My palace?
Help with your career?
What do you want?
When will you piss off
to your wife?
- I love you.
- Then leave me alone.
- Let me go to ruin.
- I love you.
- No, Cirinna loves me!
- Stop it.
- Only he loves me.
- Not true.
Yes, let me out.
Titti...
You've surrounded me
like hyenas.
You've surrounded me
like hyenas.
Why did you knock on my door?
You entered my home
like a thief.
You have the eyes of a snake.
You disgust me.
Enough, enough...
She jumped the wall
and could have broken her neck.
It's hard for her
to decide to stay in here.
It's hard.
Cavallari, I told you
to watch her every move.
Sir, she jumped over
the back wall.
You lost sight of her
on the bike, too.
She goes down narrow alleys
on her bike.
How can we follow her?
Excuses! Don't let
this happen again.
Anna, I'd like you to
look after Titti, if possible.
I've told Don Manfredi
I can't stay here any more.
Goodbye, lnspector.
First her fiance,
then her brother.
They've wrecked her life.
But getting back
to our young people,
we really can help them.
But they must be shielded
from whatever upsets them.
Don't you think
you should
stay away from Titti?
You think I upset Titti...
What if the opposite were true?
Inspector, you're mixing
your commitment to justice
with your personal passions.
And that can lead to
dangerous confusion.
I know.
Ravanusa...
the benefactor!
There are fishermen, front men
who've turned into developers
with Ravanusa's
low interest credit.
Bogus companies
awarded contracts
for public buildings, ports,
tollways...
Officials and professionals
making a fortune!
- Now it's up to the Prosecutor.
- He's well intentioned...
But he's wary.
I want a direct investigation
into the banking status
of people and companies
under suspicion.
I want to check all entries
for the past 3 years
including drafts
and personal cheques.
Then we'll see if this prosecutor
is simply a wary man
or rather,
a dishonest, wary man.
No, no...
Sir, I'm in total agreement
with you.
Let's strike the mafiosi
wherever they are
but let's not involve
the innocent.
I'm not saying
this town is clean,
but we run the risk of
tarnishing everyone.
If I granted your request,
I'm sure you'd find something,
but what about
the innocent people?
Honest working people
who'd suddenly be maligned
and in the glare of the press?
We'll just investigate them
and if they're guilty...
I agree with you.
"lf they're guilty"...
But when? In a month,
two months, a year?
If we rashly
apply the anti Mafia laws,
people will lose their reputation,
their career
and maybe even their life.
No, we need more thorough
preliminary investigations
and very confidential.
You can't panic a town
over mere suspicions
thus supporting those accusing
us of a northern plot,
regretting that Sicily
didn't secede from ltaly.
We'll throw away
months of investigations.
To me, the most
important issue
is the balance
between two loyalties.
Loyalty towards the rights
of the individual
and the right of society
to be defended.
Fine words, but tell me,
are you refusing
to authorise a bank audit
of these people?
Precisely, and you know why?
Because the law refers to
"presumed mafiosi"
and you haven't demonstrated
that presumption to me!
The Minister next to me.
Corrado!
What a surprise!
- Congratulations on your win.
- I must congratulate you!
I hear you're doing well.
It can't have been easy
to sort out a matter like that
and jail a mafioso
of that calibre.
Well done. Good hit.
We can hit even harder
if you'll help me persuade
our prosecutor
to audit the accounts
of certain people.
A prominent banker,
irreproachable professionals
industrialists,
and a famous lawyer
are directly and indirectly
the financiers and beneficiaries
of an important drug ring.
So this isn't about
a small hoodlum anymore.
I'll stake my career on it.
What's
the Prosecutor's position?
"Moderation", "moderation"...
He's the kind of person
who won't move a stone in case
there are worms under it.
I'd say
he goes where the wind blows.
I'll give him a call.
But...
don't expect a miracle.
Only you can help me.
I'm not God.
The cargo has reached
it's destination.
We can do
the final accounts for the year.
The Lugano Bahamas
banking route is the best,
given the situation.
As for the other military
supplies we have,
where's the best market?
Africa, Middle East,
Central America?
They're all good.
For the $400,000 deposit,
can I have your account number
in Lugano?
Go on, my friend.
X32...
X32 Red Rose.
- All done, sir.
- Goodbye.
Goodbye.
You know my account number?
There are no secrets
between us.
That's how our ties
become binding.
Lastly, two minor issues.
Firstly, your protege
the lnspector, is going too far.
He's creating problems
for our friends.
Speak to him.
Not me. I prefer
a less direct route.
It seems there's an
obliging prosecutor down there.
Secondly, the Atlas agency
snapped a photo of me.
Please retrieve the negative.
Like a primitive man, I don't
want people to have my picture.
It would be like
having your soul.
Congratulations, sir.
You've more than deserved
this high office
thanks to your qualities.
To what do I owe
the pleasure of this call?
There's a bit of trouble
at the bank, isn't there?
Oh, it's about the initiative
of our Chief lnspector?
I know he's your protege
but we can't incriminate
an entire town.
That's a lie.
I have no proteges.
He was simply my pupil
at the Police Academy
and I don't condone
what he's doing.
You know I'm not in favour
of it either.
But an opinion
isn't enough, my friend.
It'll take more than that
and I'm not speaking just from
a personal point of view.
You'll be responsible
for the social unrest
that might arise from
hasty actions
so you must stop him in time.
That fellow can have fun
arresting petty criminals
but he mustn't touch the banks.
If he submits new evidence,
don't act without calling me.
Tell him clearly
that this
isn't a matter for the police.
Understand?
Allow me to bring
to your attention sir,
that we are two separate
powers of the State.
You're speaking to a Prosecutor.
We can talk
and be in agreement,
but if it's an order...
At times, the State
must override everything.
And it must be free to
make decisions and give orders.
Certain young people
need reining in.
No one can do it better
than their superiors.
There's too much anarchy
and we must curb
all bouts of ingenuity
that only lead to scandals.
Scandals that young upstarts
take advantage of.
Do you agree?
Please keep me informed.
You seem to be asking me
to be your informant.
Why not? Modern life
is based on information.
You could gain from this too
if you're discreet.
We'll talk soon, my friend.
Find lnspector Cattani
for me, please.
I'll give you the go ahead.
I'll sign the authorisations
you asked for today.
There's nothing worse
for an honest man
than to be stroked by hypocrisy
and slapped around by arrogance.
So I 'm leaving.
I 'm resigning.
And if you'll take my advice,
don't forget that heroes
are not well regarded
neither here, nor elsewhere.
You're pushing forward...
very, very forward.
Perhaps even more forward
than you realise.
But you know
what you're doing.
Goodbye.
- I want to thank you, sir.
- For what?
The Prosecutor authorised
the bank audits.
- When?
- Today after your call, I assume.
All it took was your call!
My power surprises me too.
- So you're going ahead?
- Of course.
- Should I stop?
- No, please continue.
You must continue.
And all the best.
Sorry, I must hang up now.
I'm in a meeting.
Your Excellency...
What's going on?
I know that Finance officer.
I wonder what's going on.
Look at Ravanusa.
He's like a toad about to burst.
He'll burst under the weight
of his money.
He's cancelled the overdrafts
and now he's ruined.
Cusimano rang this morning
and told me to tell Francuzzo
they're turning the bank
inside out.
What did Francuzzo say?
He's left for an
unknown destination.
This happened
because of Cirinna.
Cirinna! He doesn't have
any enemies.
Besides, why would he
spill the beans?
The reality is,
this goes beyond Cirinna.
Sir, here's the raw material.
Good. Now we'll see
if I was dreaming.
You're no dreamer.
When do we start?
- Guess.
- Right away!
We'll keep at it.
Day and night, like
students at exam time.
- Is this all?
- No.
Martini, bring us two coffees.
Thanks.
Martini, I want to know
in advance
who visits Cirinna in jail.
Yes, sir.
So...
There are many people
in town
who think we won't understand
these bank documents.
And we'll prove them wrong.
Accounts was my best subject.
Money, money, money.
Names, names, names...
Which of these people
can afford to have me killed?
All of them. A killer costs
between 3 and 5 million lire.
- Unless the target is a big wig.
- Aren't I big enough?
Not at all. You're worth
all six million!
As soon as the first warrants
are issued,
my stocks will rise!
Let's cross our fingers
and hope they go down.
This is the plan of
a very special transaction.
Look, here we have 5 accounts.
A, B, C, D and E.
An amount is taken out
and goes to form a new
so-called "lung" account
because it fills and empties
very quickly.
But out of a love of nature,
we'll call it "Jasmine".
So, a sum leaves this account,
which goes to finance
a mysterious,
illegal deal which...
- Are you following?
- You speak very well.
Thank you.
So, once the deal is done,
the amount goes into
a new "lung" account,
which we'll call "Poppy".
Part of the profit
goes to the bank,
but the most substantial amount
goes back to replenish
the accounts of the single
financiers with 1 00% profit.
So what was the purpose
of all this?
To cover and finance
and illegal deal
with massive profits.
But above all,
to provide anonimity
to the single financiers.
Have you ever amused yourself
with such games?
I'm afraid I'm unable
to tell you anything specific.
My accountant takes care of
all my business.
I don't follow
my transactions closely.
I don't know enough.
I'm a jeweller, a shop owner.
Who advised
these investments?
The bank, of course.
I only trust my bank.
You never wondered where
all that money came from?
Why Ravanusa earned
such outrageous amounts?
I never asked myself.
Yes, I did ask myself.
Many times.
And when I found the answer,
I cancelled those investments.
Prof. Cristina,
you're well respected.
You treat the poor
free of charge.
I admit I was rash
with some of my friendships.
My only customers now
are your officers
and the Finance Police.
You've cleared out my bank.
I'm sorry, Mr Ravanusa,
but it was necessary.
Not as sorry as those
who live off my loans!
You're pursuing justice
but you're affecting the
cash flow of many companies.
The same companies you finance
with those strange
collective investments?
Those strange investments
as you call them,
support the building industry,
tourism,
wholesale trade
and the farms in this town.
- What's going on?
- There's a lock out.
You're starving us.
- I didn't close the site.
- Then have it reopen.
We will.
The unions will step in.
I will arrest
all troublemakers
both here and elsewhere.
The lock out is a move
against you
but it's also a move
against me.
What do you lose?
I'll shut it down.
It's impossible
to work in these conditions.
Fortunately, I can leave.
I'll sack everyone.
I'll take my family
and belongings and leave!
I'll go where the air
isn't so foul.
I'm just sorry for my workers
who'll starve.
What will you do
during your forced holiday?
I'll listen to music, which I love,
and I'll try to relax
and try to forget
what they've done to me.
Financial blackmail!
They want to turn
everyone against us.
- You've grown.
- Five centimetres in a year.
No, last year
you came up to my waist.
You forgot your tip.
I don't want it.
What does that mean?
Why don't you want it?
I don't want it from you.
Listen here, young man...
Why won't you take my tip?
You closed the building site
and my father's unemployed.
A lot of money
in the building industry
is from drug trafficking.
Did you know that?
I'm a policeman.
What do you think
I should do?
How should I know?
Should I turn a blind eye?
Should I forget about it?
Those drugs give us a living.
But also death!
The money from
the bank's customers
isn't used to finance
legal businesses,
but to pay Middle Eastern
drug suppliers.
Fishing boats then unload
the drugs onto private beaches.
Sounds far fetched.
Yes, but it's worth millions
of dollars a year, tax free.
The drugs are turned into heroin
and shipped out.
Thanks.
How, with homing pigeons?
No, with oranges,
lemons, furniture,
or with couriers
visiting family in New York
and returning with dollars.
How intriguing.
I'm tempted to try it.
But you'll have to
launder the dollars.
In ltaly you'll need
an obliging money changer
who'll process them as transfers
from migrants or tourist dollars
Iike your friend Ravanusa's
agency.
Leo De Maria and
Anna Caruso's brother died
because they found out
what that agency was for.
Then what?
If the money goes to
Switzerland,
then you need a bank
who'll finance
a building company
like yours,
so the money can return
to ltaly clean.
Brilliant.
Have you put this
to a banker?
Such wasted talent.
Yes, well...
Every so often,
I pretend I'm democratic
and I come to eat
with our dear workers.
That's a trick
used by many.
- A drink?
- No.
Whenever I see you,
I'm full of regrets.
You're the man I'd like
to have by my side.
Just think of the deals
we could do together.
You seem to be asking me
to become
one of the many front men
you need for your companies.
You haven't a clue.
A business partner, then.
Is it an attempt at corruption?
You haven't a clue.
You're a very nice woman.
And if one day
I'll have to arrest you,
I'll be very sorry to.
Oh no... No.
No?
- Are you sure?
- You can count on it.
You sent the Finance Police
to my place
but they found nothing
because there were no
irregularities in my accounts
and there never will be.
So forget about seeing me
escorted by two policemen.
You're also very intelligent,
more than all the others.
I don't know
who the others are.
But there's no doubt
that I'm intelligent.
I planned out my life
when I was 1 5,
by becoming first the mistress
and then the wife
of an ugly, but very rich man
who was 40 years my senior.
But when he got sick,
I cared for him lovingly
for 5 long years.
You know why I did it?
Because I owed him a lot.
He educated me...
He sent me to school.
He made me learn languages.
And I also speak French,
but I'm not part of the jet set.
I'm here in this hole,
defending my interests
from 6am to 8pm!
And I believe I deserve
everything I have.
Maybe I shouldn't have
developed too much interest
for a kind of man
I've always avoided.
What kind?
A moralist.
How odious.
Why shed tears
over drug addicts?
Those who take drugs
couldn't have done
anything else in their lives.
- I know a few.
- Titti Pecci Scialoia.
Yes. Oppressed by all
possible privileges
and mistress of
a vulgar hoodlum.
You think you can
free her from her habit
but I'll bet everything
that you'll fail.
Cirinna,
your lawyer's here.
Guard...
"I'm in prison..."
I told you to tell
the officer
that the tap
hasn't been repaired.
You're a fool.
Firstly, you use a junkie
for a delicate matter
like De Maria.
Then you fall for
the lnspector's provocation.
You'll die because of women
and I'd be happy to let you
if I weren't your father's friend.
Yes, but...
you're not here
just as my father's friend.
Titti is unapproachable.
The lnspector
follows her around like a dog.
There's no way of talking
to her at the Centre.
Unless we solve the problem,
you're in trouble.
If I could get out of here...
I'd know what to say to her.
You should have
stayed on the outside,
but you're in here
and if she talks, you'll
spend the rest of your life here.
Only she knows who killed
her mother and Marineo.
Yes, but...
she hasn't talked.
If she had talked,
she would have been
called as a witness.
We don't know
what the lnspector is thinking.
No, no... We must regain
control of the situation.
If Titti stays on drugs,
no problem,
but they want to cure her
and if she blabs...
Sir, would you do me
a favour?
Ask my cousins
to visit me.
I've given you the facts.
Now it's up to you.
This is your last card.
Send her drugs by all means,
but add some strychnine to it.
Call me. There's more stuff.
Bye, darling.
Titti...
So who has the note?
- Where was it?
- On Titti's bed.
- Was anyone here tonight?
- No... Oh, yes, Tommaso.
Look for Tommaso
and we'll look for Titti.
Titti...
You two look down there.
Titti, answer us.
- Who did this?
- Tommaso!
He smuggled the stuff in.
We must find him.
Let's look for him.
Titti, where are you?
He's here!
I've found him.
You bastard.
Don Manfredi,
they're bashing Tommaso.
Get out!
Get out!
- Who gave it to you?
- I don't know them.
- Who?
- I was threatened.
Who gave it to you?
I want names.
I can't kill her.
I love her, understand?
I don't care!
And stop shouting.
You know the best
solution for you?
Find a rope
and hang yourself.
Watch out, sir.
I have my men too.
Don't play God with me.
Let's be serious.
Ever since that cop's
been sniffing around
we're all in danger.
We must eliminate the girl.
She must be left alone.
She's not to be touched.
Then keep her
and die for her.
As you've seen, she won't
say a thing against me.
Can't you see that the real
problem here is the cop?
We must find
another solution.
Sir, aren't you
saying anything?
Sir...
That's Terrasini, the lawyer.
He made a mistake
coming to talk to Cirinna.
They're getting edgy.
Your lnspector's here.
Hi.
Hi. Sorry to drag you
away from your work.
I have to tell you that
that I shot up in here
a few days ago.
Who gave you the stuff?
Someone was ordered
to bring it to me.
I'm so sorry.
Look, Titti, I can't
watch you suffer like this.
Don't think you'll get better
in a matter of days.
You'll be banging your head
against the wall many times.
But I'll always be
by your side.
- It's about to end.
- I've been busy.
Reaction to the threat
of nuclear war has been mild.
Sure, there were the so-called
peace marches
only good for wearing out
your soles, my friends.
Meanwhile, there are countless
homeless earthquake victims.
Unemployed with no hope
of a job.
Corruption is on the rise,
homosexuality is rampant.
It's a moral and financial
catastrophe for our poor ltaly
but we won't allow it!
Forceful, isn't he?
- It depends. What's his name?
- Professor Laudeo.
- Why does he want to see me?
- You've become famous.
No, I wouldn't go down
that path.
You know how sensitive
they can be.
Do as I say.
Good evening.
See you in Rome
on Saturday. Goodbye.
See how good I am?
I've brought him to Palermo.
Santamaria beats his own drum.
He's vain, but harmless.
Now leave us alone, please.
Inspector...
I've been wanting to tell you
I'm a fan of yours.
I've been watching you since
you left the Police Academy.
Really?
Why is that?
Take a seat.
I have friends who
point out new talent to me.
You've been a Godsend.
- A drink?
- No, thanks.
Why are you looking for talent?
Because it's rare
and useful.
I want to inject new blood
into my organisation.
What are its aims?
Italy. Only ltaly.
Our country's future.
I'm sure a man like you,
of such moral rectitude
can and must go very far!
Well, I might disappoint you.
I'm not so exceptional...
No, forget the modesty.
The path to the top
is much easier than you think.
For those
with the right qualities.
It's a national duty
to make a man like you
Chief lnspector
in Florence or Genoa...
or higher still,
maybe close to government.
As you know, it only
takes good public relations
and interviews
in leading papers.
It's a prospect...
that's enticing and possible.
But you must continue
with your success.
Be fearless.
Don't let anything stop you.
And if other scandals are about
to explode, you light the fuse.
I know it's hard
to do it alone.
You could help me.
Not me.
My organisation.
We're clean people
ready to join the crusade
to save ltaly from disaster.
We're apolitical although
some of us are in public life.
All it takes is a word.
The power of a word
can be huge.
For us, power will be
the weapon against corruption,
bureacracy, parasites...
all that is rotten,
including the Mafia...
whose criminal links
pollute the sun
of your beautiful Sicily.
You see, lnspector,
when one is as honest as you,
intelligent,
and one loves one's country,
everything becomes simple
and the path becomes obvious.
He talked for 2 hours,
gave me his private number
and naturally said to call him
at any time, for anything.
- At what price?
- No, no price.
What I managed to glean
through all the waffle,
is that my professional
success should be piloted
according to his suggestions.
But I could be wrong.
- What did he promise you?
- To get me to the top.
But he insisted I join
this moral organisation
which he heads.
Did he mention names?
Journalists, generals,
industrialists, politicians...
People he refers to with
a familiarity I find suspicious.
In short, he's an important man.
I don't know. The man
doesn't seem much to me.
He comes across
as very cunning and mediocre
who represents
a very real power.
What do you advise?
You know the situation.
Put him to the test.
How?
Well, he might turn out to be
an idealist...
a sincere idealist
who has many contacts
or an inflated balloon
which will deflate.
Okay.
You judge.
This is a test.
A test of your intelligence.
Understand?
- Thank you.
- Bye.
Here, Sir. There's also
the handwriting expert's report.
The signatures on the Jasmine
account are by Ravanusa,
but Terrasini's
are on the Poppy account.
Forged endorsements
released funds
for the financiers
and those that vanished
in Rome, Naples, Milan, Turin...
processed by bogus companies
headed by reckless bankers,
international traffickers,
and maybe
political organisations.
But the largest slice
stays in town
and ends up in
Terrasini's account.
A flamboyant man
beyond suspicion.
I pictured him defending
Ravanusa or Cirinna.
But if the evidence
convinces you, sir,
Terrasini will be on the other
side of the bench.
I see you've shaken up
this lethargic town.
Boring on the surface,
but deep down...
Why did the last prosecutor
give you the go ahead?
That's a mystery.
At first he opposed it, then...
Paola...
Paola!
Why are you there in the dark?
What's that worried look about?
Did you talk to Mum?
But something's happened.
You want to tell me?
But you don't know how.
Do you feel ill?
Then I'll call a doctor.
Yes, yes.
We'll call a doctor.
Paola, open the door.
Go on.
Paola, open the door.
Why are you doing this?
Paola's become a young lady.
I'm going home.
Good night, sir.
Good night.
Irina!
Paoletta.
I think you should call Mum
and tell her what's happened.
Did you hear me?
Paoletta.
I think you should call Mum,
have a chat and...
Hi, Mum. Dad said to call you
because this morning
I became a young lady.
A young lady?
Darling, that's wonderful.
You should see poor Dad.
He doesn't know what to do.
Did he really tell you
to call me?
Yes, Dad told me to call you
and tell you what happened.
Look, Dad isn't a bad person.
I never said he was.
Maybe I'm the bad one.
- Are you sad?
- No...
But I miss you.
I think that
you're changing...
and I'm far away.
And who knows when we'll...
- What did you say?
- Nothing.
I hope to see you soon.
I love you very much.
Bye.
- How's Mum?
- So so.
Dad...
Is it true
you love someone else?
Yes.
Will you go and live with her?
She's lonely
and she isn't well.
My only aim
is to make her better.
- What's her name?
- Her name is Titti.
Can I meet her?
Do you like it?
They're all beautiful.
Choose one. You can put it
in your bedroom.
I can't accept.
Dad says that people
often use gifts to buy you.
But not Titti
and it wasn't nice of you.
Sorry, Titti.
No, don't worry.
And maybe I did want
to buy your friendship.
Why are you looking at us
like that?
No reason.
This house is huge.
You get lost in it.
Well?
I couldn't expect more
from a first meeting.
Inspector!
You like these stairs!
Judge Bordonaro is
a nice fellow, isn't he?
- Forget the interviews.
- Yes, sure.
But our friend Laudeo
expects an answer.
I'll call him one
of these days. Goodbye.
Actually, tell him I'll call
for something
he wouldn't expect.
You're very intelligent, sir.
Proud, honest,
maybe even arrogant.
You know so many
adjectives, Santamaria!
I'd like to propose a new game.
Instead of Soccer Pools,
let's play Dead Man Pools.
What is Dead Man Pools
supposed to be?
Be clear.
It's simple. Instead
of guessing matches,
we must guess
who'll be the first in town
to be shot
by persons unknown!
And in our parts,
when there's an upstart
who stirs things up,
somehow, there's always
someone who'll silence him.
So, in your opinion,
who's the favourite?
Santamaria...
since we're joking around,
may I speak freely?
My brother?
Don Manfredi should be
much more careful.
When priests are involved,
it's a case of shotguns and bells.
Besides, priests have always
had a vocation for martyrdom.
But Don Manfredi's in the clear.
He's too well loved
and respected to be touched.
We haven't picked
a second one.
That upstart
Chief lnspector is a bastard.
For you it's personal
as he arrested your son.
- Yes, but unjustly!
- Oh, sure.
Platto...
As the refined poet you are...
who are you betting on?
I'll bet half a million
I don't have, on the Prosecutor.
Forgive me, Platto,
but stay well away
from certain risks.
I see the Prosecutor
in 4th place, at the most.
And Olga?
As for the upstart,
as you call him,
I like him alive!
I know. We all know
you like him alive.
In fact, very alive!
Don't worry, Countess,
no one wants to kill
the lnspector or the Prosecutor.
But the lnspector
might kill the Prosecutor.
Unless the Prosecutor
kills the lnspector!
- Sir, can we talk?
- Is there news?
We must find a solution.
You can't keep going
around like this.
You want to lock me up?
No, you should travel
only between home and work.
Like your more sensible
colleagues do.
You can't go
wherever you like
because maybe right now
someone's plotting to kill you.
Probably.
But the Mafia hit their enemies
before they can act.
But I've already started the
wheels of justice turning.
You're amazingly optimistic.
At least wear a flack jacket.
It wouldn't help much
with professionals.
Forgive me for saying this,
but can't we make sure
that girl isn't let out of
Don Manfredi's Centre?
Why?
It's the escort.
You need it more than she does.
I think she needs it more.
Do you
trust that girl completely?
I mean, given her past
and her condition...
Maybe you can't always
believe what she says.
If I were wrong, it would be
the biggest defeat of my life.
Don't be blind.
They'll make you pay somehow.
Try to be careful.
I'll be right back.
Paola...
Hello.
We have your daughter.
Don't give anything away.
Don't tell anyone.
Or else your daughter
dies a horrible death.
You'll hear from us.
Calm down.
Stay calm...
I must stay calm.
That's it, I must stay calm.