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An Interpol agent attempts to expose a high-profile financial institution's role in an international arms dealing ring.

Primary Title
  • The International
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 30 January 2017
Release Year
  • 2009
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 22 : 40
Duration
  • 130:00
Channel
  • TVNZ DUKE
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • An Interpol agent attempts to expose a high-profile financial institution's role in an international arms dealing ring.
Classification
  • 16
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Feature films--United States
  • Public prosecutors--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Banks and banking--Corrupt practices--Drama
  • International Criminal Police Organization--Drama
Genres
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
Contributors
  • Tom Tykwer (Director)
  • Eric Warren Singer (Writer)
  • Clive Owen (Actor)
  • Naomi Watts (Actor)
  • Armin Mueller-Stahl (Actor)
  • Ulrich Thomsen (Actor)
  • Atlas Entertainment (Production Unit)
  • Rose Line Productions (Production Unit)
  • Studio Babelsberg (Production Unit)
(RAIN PATTERS) Listen, I'm from the Bronx so we need to keep it simple. Why is the bank buying all this missile guidance stuff from Calvini? I don't get it. The windows stay closed. You need to relax. I'm more comfortable tense. You came to us, remember? You wanted a way out and now I'm here offering you one. I only met you 30 minutes ago. And now you expect me just to walk away from everything I know. Put my life in your hands. You want a little more time to think things through? I get it. But we're gonna need another meet. And I'm gonna need to see some paper. Yes. Now get out of the car. Ella? "Are you done?" Yeah, I just met with him. "And?" Oh, he's real. He's real enough to blow this thing wide open. He told me the bank's buying $200 million worth of missile guidance systems. "What do they need those for?" I don't know. "You gonna see him a second time?" Yeah, yeah. Listen, we gonna meet again. He's agreed to bring me paper. Right, I'll call you later. Thanks, El. (CAR HORNS) (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) Are you experiencing any blurred or double vision? No. Nothing. Just follow the light, please. It's been noted that you were experiencing some ringing in your ears. Yes. I would like to keep you here overnight for observation. I would like to keep you here overnight for observation. That won't be necessary. Where's my colleague? Thomas Schumer. It was definitely a heart attack? Acute myocardial infarction. Yes. Your penlight, can I use it? What are you doing? Can you help me turn him over? I'm afraid I can't allow you - Just help me. We need to contact the Berlin police and request an immediate autopsy. We need to contact the Berlin police and request an immediate autopsy. Why? Because I don't think this man died of natural causes. Come on, Ella, if Schumer met with this insider at a train station in Berlin, the odds are this guy is a foreign national. So it's federal. You're not listening to me, Arnie. Let them meet again. The guy's gonna bring paper. Tommy will close him, then we have a situation. You still have to coordinate with Justice. I tried both their cells. Straight to voicemail. Oh, shit. I'm gonna try Tommy's wife at work. If I bring DOJ into this, they're gonna do what they've always done with this investigation. They'll stall us out with red tape, this informant's gonna bolt. I'm telling you, he could be the bombshell we've spent the last two years looking for. Voicemail. (PHONE RINGS) Why aren't they calling us back? What do you mean to do here? I can't afford another turf war - What do you mean to do here? I can't afford another turf war - It's Salinger. Finally. Put him on speaker. Jesus, Lou. What took you guys so long? Hello? Are you there? "Yeah." So, what's up? "Tommy's dead." What? "He's dead, Ella." "I need you to get over here as soon as you can." Unnaturally red blood. Lambent nasal membranes. These are two key indicators of hydrocyanic poisoning. This lesion on the back of the neck is how the poison was introduced into the bloodstream percutaneously. The lesion tested negative for poison. There are a number of reasons for the discoloration of the blood. The least likely of which is a hydrocyanic agent. The least likely of which is a hydrocyanic agent. I'm telling you, he was murdered. Well, I'm assuming you suspect a combination of prussic acid and DMSO. But then the reaction time would have been immediate. Within one minute. Which means that the killer would have had to deliver the toxin after Schumer exited the car. So did you see anything unusual? Anybody approaching Schumer? No. I mean... I don't know. What is it that makes you so certain he was assassinated? Agent Salinger and I have reason to believe that this might be connected to an on-going investigation being conducted by both my team at the Manhattan DA's office and Interpol. at the Manhattan DA's office and Interpol. What investigation? I run a group at Interpol that focuses on financial operations associated with organised crime. Two years ago we began receiving correlated intelligence regarding the illicit activities of a bank based in Luxembourg. The International Bank of Business and Credit. Under the direction of its chairman, Jonas Skarssen, we believe the IBBC has quietly become the bank of choice for monies associated with organised crime, capital flight - How is this related to Schumer and the District Attorney? The IBBC's Manhattan branch is the epicentre of its US money laundering operation. Schumer and I were working this case together. Salinger and his department have been assisting. Why weren't we informed of these details prior to this briefing? What was Schumer doing here in Berlin? I set him up on a blind date with an IBBC executive who was aware of our investigation and looking to make a deal. who was aware of our investigation and looking to make a deal. And the identity of this informant? We don't know. He took precautions to keep his identity anonymous. But for the past 12 hours I've been trying very hard to find him because I believe that if this man isn't already dead he soon will be. because I believe that if this man isn't already dead he soon will be. Why? Because, just like Schumer, anyone that's ever been in a position to move against this bank has either ended up dead or disappeared. Agent Salinger, given your history with this matter, I should think you would be more careful before making such extreme accusations. My history? What are you talking about? My history? What are you talking about? We've reviewed your dossier. Have you? Well, that means you know just about shit. I realise this is a trying time for you both. But until I'm provided with something more compelling than unsubstantiated theories, pursuing the IBBC is simply not going to happen here in Germany. Concorde Hotel, please. What was that back there? What history was Diemer talking about? Don't worry about it. Don't give me that shit. What do they know that I don't? They don't know anything. They know enough to get a rise out of you. They know enough to get a rise out of you. You're so curious, read my file. I should never have let Tommy walk into this. You didn't. I approved the meet. You didn't. I approved the meet. I was across the fucking street. I was right there. I saw him go down. I didn't see a thing. We won't let them bury this, Lou. (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) (RINGING FADES) (RINGING STOPS) a a This canvas appeals to you? I like the look of agony. Why? Because I know it's true. What am I doing here? Umberto Calvini's disengaging from the deal. Your principal would like to bring you in to troubleshoot the situation. If Calvini refuses to move forward, I don't see my involvement will make any difference. Your involvement would allow them to appeal to Calvini's two sons who are much more open-minded. You'll find all the details in the file. I'll contact you once negotiations are underway. a Rene? What are you doing here so early? What are you doing here so early? Salinger. I found the insider. What? I found the guy that Schumer met with in Berlin. Andre Clement? Andre Clement? The IBBC's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. He was killed in a road accident just outside Luxembourg approximately nine hours after Schumer's death. This is the Gendarmerie's preliminary accident report. He arrived in Berlin at 8am. On Luxair flight 9871 from Luxembourg. What doesn't track is in his statement the IBBC chairman, Jonas Skarssen, claims Clement had been with him at his home in Luxembourg since 10am. Which is impossible if Clement arrived in Berlin at 8am. Did the Gendarmerie say anything about this inconsistency? Did the Gendarmerie say anything about this inconsistency? Nothing. I haven't told them. I haven't told them. What? I want to go to Luxembourg and question Skarssen myself. No. Absolutely no. No. Absolutely no. Listen to me, I go to Luxembourg, Skarssen confirms that statement, I catch him in that lie, I can build on that. For Christ's sake, you're not at the Yard any more. Interpol is not in the law enforcement business. We deal in intelligence and facilitation. Focus on that. Work that. And pass your take onto the appropriate authorities. And then what? We've been circulating our take since the very beginning. No-one ever does anything, no-one ever can. Whatever case we have always gets lost in the complexities of international law. Schumer, Clement. This entire fucking wall. There's nothing that complex about cold-blooded murder. Hi, I've got an appointment with Mr Skarssen. Name, please. Mr Salinger, please follow me. a Mr Skarssen? (LOUDER) Mr Skarssen? Agent Salinger, please follow me. Mr White. Agent Salinger, I apologise for the wait. I'm Martin White, the IBBC's legal counsel. This is Commissioner Villon of the Gendarmerie. I thought it be useful for him to join us, considering the nature of your query. Please, have a seat. I think there's some misunderstanding. I'm here to speak with Mr Skarssen. Yes, but as Mr Skarssen's attorney I insisted that I speak with you first. Mr White, I had a confirmed meeting with Mr Skarssen at 11 o'clock. If I was going to meet with you first, why didn't anybody tell me? I understand and I'm sorry for the confusion. But I'm sure I can help answer your questions. Now please, have a seat. As I'm sure you're aware, I have some questions regarding Andre Clement. Yes. It's my understanding that Mr Clement was working at Mr Skarssen's residence the night he was killed. was working at Mr Skarssen's residence the night he was killed. The night of the accident, yes. What time did he arrive at Skarssen's home that day? What time did he arrive at Skarssen's home that day? If I recall correctly, around 6pm. You were there? You were there? Yes. And you're certain about this time? And you're certain about this time? Quite. I'm confused. What you're telling me right now conflicts with Skarssen's statement in Gendarmerie's accident report. Which was that Clement had been working with at his home since 10am. I was present when Mr Skarssen gave his statement. That is not what he said. It is according to this report. May I? Oh, there is an error in the preliminary draft. The time is wrong. The finalised report here says Clement arrived here at 6pm. Clerical errors like this can happen from time to time. This is why the Gendarmerie discourages the release of any preliminary documentation pertaining to open cases. So is there anything else we can do for you, Agent Salinger? (PHONE RINGS) Yeah. (ELLA) "It's me." "I just got the results from the full tox analysis I ran on Schumer." And? "It's inconclusive." Inconclusive? What the hell is that supposed to mean? "They found trace elements of cyanide in his blood." "But the levels are not nearly high enough to meet their criteria for poisoning." "Are you there?" Sorry. Sorry. 1 "Hello?" Madam Clement? "Oui." Oh. It's Eleanor Whitman from the New York District Attorney's office. I already left a couple messages - (LINE GOES DEAD) (FRENCH ANSWERING MACHINE) Mrs Clement, I'm sorry to keep calling you. I can only imagine what a difficult time this must be for you. But I'm not convinced your husband's death was an accident. Look, here's my cell number. 0019711356565. You can call any time. "Stop calling me. I have nothing to say to you. Just leave me alone." Please, I just need to ask you a few questions. "I have two children. They've already lost their father." I understand. "No. You don't." Are you aware your husband met with one of our investigators the day he was killed? (LINE GOES DEAD) You ever planning to come to bed? I heard your voice. I'm sorry. When did he come in here? An hour ago. T Rex was in the closet again. Let me take him back. (PHONE BUZZES) Come on, buddy. (PHONE BUZZES) (PHONE BUZZES) (PHONE BUZZES) (KNOCKING) Hello? They knew about the discrepancy in the report. They had Skarssen's statement changed. How did they know, Victor? Come inside. No. Are you insane? It's freezing out. Stop it. Lou! Have you lost your mind? I think we take the dog for a walk. Get some fresh air. Who did this? Who do you think? From my apartment. Whitman's got them too. We need to inform the Secretary-General immediately. You've got to be kidding. Victor, we start setting off alarms, the opportunity will be lost. Opportunity? Remember, the last thing Schumer told Ella was Clement was giving him information on an IBBC arms deal. Umberto Calvini, chairman of Calvini Defence. One of the largest defence contractors in Europe. And probably Italy's next prime minister. This guy standing next to him, that's our insider. Andre Clement. And? Whitman found out that Clement was negotiating for the IBBC to purchase a large number of missile guidance and control systems from Calvini Defence. But at the very last minute, the deal collapsed. What happened? We don't know. Whitman's meeting me in Milan tomorrow. We're gonna talk to Calvini and find out. (HE SPEAKS ITALIAN) a Hey. Hi. Eleanor Whitman, this is Inspector Alberto Cerutti. Nice to meet you. Piacere. Please, there's not much time. Calvini leaves for Turin immediately after this engagement. I didn't realise we were meeting at a political rally. Best we could do on such short notice. 30th floor. I'll be waiting outside. You need to press the button. You look awful. Thanks. When was the last time you got any sleep? When was the last time you got any sleep? Don't know. When was the last time you had a healthy meal? When was the last time you had a healthy meal? Can't remember. How about the last time you got laid? How about the last time you got laid? Why? Are you offering? You need to take better care of yourself, Lou. I can't have you crash and burn like you did two years ago. I can't have you crash and burn like you did two years ago. (LIFT PINGS) Buongiorno. Please follow me. This meeting is strictly off the record. Mr Calvini cannot in any way be entangled in your investigation. Nor can his participation in this discussion find its way to the press. We understand. Wait here for a moment. So you read my file. I made a few calls to London. You should have told me everything that happened with your IBBC case at the Yard. You should have told me it's why you left. You should have told me it's why you left. What did they tell you? That you screwed up cos the witness you brought in was a joke. When you were forced to drop him, the case fell apart. You flipped out, attacked the Commissioner and broke his nose. My case did not fall apart. It was shut down. And my witness was rock solid. He gave us everything we needed to move against the bank and suddenly out of nowhere my AC forced me to cut him loose. Three days later, they all died in a car crash. They? He had a wife and two kids. Mr Calvini, we'd like to know why the IBBC, a bank, would be purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of missile guidance and control systems from your company. The IBBC has purchased billions of dollars worth of silkworm missiles from the People's Republic of China. Which they have resold to clients in the Middle East. Contingent upon the missiles being equipped with Vulcan guidance systems. My company is one of only two in the world which produce the Vulcan. My company is one of only two in the world which produce the Vulcan. Who's the other? Sunay. Ahmet Sunay. Of Turkish Aerotech? But why is the bank committing so much of its capital and resources to the sale of these missiles? It's a test. Small arms are the only weapons used in 99% of the world's conflicts. And no-one has the capacity to manufacture them faster and cheaper than China. What Skarssen is attempting to do is to make the IBBC the exclusive broker of Chinese small arms to the Third World. And the missile deal is the gateway transaction. But billions of dollars invested simply to be a broker? There can't be that much profit for them. This is not about making profit from weapon sales. It's about control. Control the flow of weapons, control the conflict. Control the flow of weapons, control the conflict. No. No, no, the IBBC is a bank. Their objective isn't to control the conflict. It's to control the debt that the conflict produces. You see, the real value of a conflict, the true value, is in the debt that it creates. You control the debt, you control everything. You find this upsetting, yes? But this is the very essence of the banking industry. To make us all, whether we be nations or individuals, slaves to debt. You sound like you're not very fond of the IBBC. What happened? I was fond of Andre Clement. I trusted him, and he was a good friend. Dobbiamo andare. Then help us make sure he didn't die in vain. Find me after the speech. We can talk in the car on my way to the airport. any more and things . All right, so, this is Tim. 34-year-old male. RTC. Multi-vehicle... VOICES OVERLAP I think about the car crash a lot. I know he caused it and I reacted the best way possible. But it's hard to let it go. SOMBRE MUSIC When I asked what had happened to him, the doctors said he really wore the impact ` any more and things would've been much worse. They said he was lucky ` lucky I wasn't going any faster. Thank you. SOMBRE MUSIC CONTINUES It's OK. MUSIC CONTINUES It's OK. 1 (SHE SPEAKS ITALIAN) (APPLAUSE / CHEERING) Buonasera! (SPEAKS ITALIAN) (CHEERING / APPLAUSE) (SCREAMING) a a (GUNSHOT) a a (CAR STARTS) Oh, my God. Are you all right? I think so. Take that left. Maybe you can cut him off. Take that left. Maybe you can cut him off. (Go.) Go! a (CAR HORNS) Turn off the engine and stick your hands out of the window! Turn off the engine and stick your hands out of the window now! 1 Our relationship with the Swiss has become impossible over the past year. They are discounting our dollar deposits by 160 basis points below par. They have doubled the cost of moving our money. They have doubled the cost of moving our money. Well, General, what do you expect? You've been living in the grey market jungle long enough to know that when the lion kills it's the jackal that profits. Yes. The IBBC is specifically structured to handle the particular needs of your type of organisation. Of course, we can give you better rates in terms of any other competitors, but we can offer you much more. Weapons, intelligence, logistical support. Basically everything that the Revolutionary Freedom Front would need to revive itself. But in exchange for what? You must understand, the RFF has no money. Money is not this institution's primary medium of exchange. What are you proposing exactly? We believe that with the right kind of direction and support, the RFF could become a very influential force in your country. Perhaps potent enough to stage a successful coup in the coming months. And if this were possible? What does your bank hope to gain from it? The gratitude and consideration of a very influential friend. Excuse me. Would you excuse me, General? I'll be right back. What is it? Approximately 30 minutes ago, Umberto Calvini was assassinated while giving a speech at a political rally in Milan. We've been discussing it. I think we should wait until the authorities resolve the matter and then approach the sons to revive negotiations. How long will this take? I've been assured the investigation will move swiftly. But unexpected fallout of an event like this can always complicate things. We only have 60 days left to deliver the worms. There's no time for complications. That's a risk you take with such an ambitious agenda. I don't foresee any problems. Had it not been for their father, Mario and Enzo Calvini would have made our deal. Now there's no reason for them not to move forward. An important man and devoted father has just been killed. I suggest that we send a letter to Calvini's family, extended our heartfelt prayers and condolences for the terrible loss. (ELLA) I don't know, but I'm OK. The doctors checked me out thoroughly. Kiss Jake for me, will you? So the shooter was identified as a member of the Red Brigade. What about the guy in the car? The car was stolen. They couldn't lift any prints, fibres or residue, or locate any witnesses who saw him exiting the vehicle. or locate any witnesses who saw him exiting the vehicle. So? So they are formally announcing that the Red Brigade was responsible for the assassination at the press conference tonight. We're not convinced the Red Brigade's behind this. Someone could be making it appear as though they are. This isn't my case. The man in charge of the investigation is very powerful. And a real bastard. All we want to do is just look around a little. (SPEAKS ITALIAN) Just a moment. They done the trajectory analysis yet? They done the trajectory analysis yet? Cerutti said no. a a If there was a second shooter, he could have positioned himself here. The stopwatch they found in the room, it was set on a one minute countdown, yes? Right. Calvini was killed a little over one minute into his speech. Right. Calvini was killed a little over one minute into his speech. What if this was all synchronised? OK... Let's say I'm the second shooter. The guy below doesn't know that I'm here, but I'm positioned right above his room. I'm armed with a Sauer 200 rifle just like he is. I have a stopwatch set on a one minute countdown, which I start when Calvini begins his speech. The sniper below has been instructed to do the same because that's when he's gonna fire his first bullet. If he misses, I'm ready to follow through with one of my own. The sniper fires, misses. Seconds later I take Calvini out with a head shot. It's a good theory. But there's one problem. It's a good theory. But there's one problem. Why? Two shots were fired from the window. Two slugs were recovered from the stage and two casings were found next to the gun. Ballistics confirming that the casings came from the gun in the hotel room. So if the kill shot came from a second shooter here on the roof, that would be a total of three bullets fired. How you explain the absence of the third bullet? I can't. I think I've seen this print before. Where? Hanging on the wall of my office. So this was lifted from the scene of the Stefan Hoys hit in Brussels last year. Former IMF executive director. Former IMF executive director. Has he ever seen a tread pattern like this before? (THEY SPEAK ITALIAN) He believes it came from a custom shoe made for a leg brace. The braces are typically made out of steel or alloy, but the condition of the leg would determine the specific type of device used. He says that the prints are a probable match. Alberto, can you please get these over to Alan Kovax at FBI impressions right away? Make sure he has my contact numbers. Thanks. Ella, if the FBI confirms that these prints are a match, it means the bank's used the same assassin twice. Which means if we can get him, we can get the bank. (THEY SPEAK ITALIAN) What was that? That was Capitano Patrillo, the man in charge of the Calvini investigation. What did he want? My ass on a platter. And both of you on the next flights out of Milan. Didn't you tell him what we just found? Didn't you tell him what we just found? I tried. Fuck him. He can't force us to leave. He has already spoken to your superiors. You're both being ordered home. You can't just sit there and lecture me about protocol and procedure. You know what's happening. Who gives a shit about jurisdictional providence? We just had a major breakthrough. That's great, Arnie. You're a real stand-up guy(!) This is total bullshit. I wish I could have been more helpful. I wish I could have been more helpful. You've been great, Alberto. I'm going to do everything I can to take the heat off you. Ciao. Thanks. Thanks for everything. Sorry for the trouble we've caused. What? His leg brace would be made of metal, right? His leg brace would be made of metal, right? So? So if he left through an airport security would have made him show it to them. That's definitely him. That's definitely him. He doesn't look like much. I think that's the idea. He almost seems to know where the cameras are. Look how he always angles his face just out of our line of sight. Even if you do find him, that's not enough evidence to convict a man without a confession. If we find him, prosecution will be irrelevant. He'll be a marked man. He can either die for the bank or flip for us. I got him. He is travelling under the name Sherwood. Timothy M. He boarded flight AlItalia 422 departing Milan at 6pm yesterday and arriving in New York at JFK at 10pm. What time is the next flight to New York? a Detectives Hubbard, Ward, Ornelas. This is Agent Lou Salinger. Let me take that. Thanks. So, what do we have? We got lucky. Some clip shots of him moving through Customs. That's a good one. The Sherwood ID he used, it's clean. All of it attached to a dead address. Where'd he go after he cleared Customs? Don't know. CCTV footage lost him at the kerb. We canvassed all the limousine and taxi cab companies in the city. Airport parking, rental agencies. Came up with shit. We think there's a chance he might live here in the city. We think there's a chance he might live here in the city. Why's that? Kovax from FBI impressions called. The footprint was left by a shoe used for a knee ankle-foot orthosis. The tread pattern is exclusive to shoes produced at the Isaacson Orthopaedic Institute here in the city. The shoe could only have come from there. Do you have a contact person to run down? Do you have a contact person to run down? We got Dr Isaacson. Alright. You guys go check it out. I'm expected at the office. Hub? Get ready for the smack down. He's gonna come at you hard. a > Who is it? NYPD. Dr Isaacson? Yeah. Detective Ornelas, NYPD. This is my partner, Detective Ward. We'd like to ask you a couple questions. We'd like to ask you a couple questions. What you want? Why are you here? Calm down, we want to ask you a few questions about a patient of yours. Patient? What patient? Do you know what time it is? Listen, I'm sorry. I must go. I really didn't do anything. I'm sorry. Goodnight. Doctor, if we could - Douchebag's pinned out of his mind. He thinks we're here to bust him. Dr Isaacson, please. We have reason to believe your life is in danger. Grave danger. We think one of your patients is trying to kill you. Kill me? I'm Agent Salinger. I work with Interpol. We're assisting in this manhunt. Why would a patient want to kill me? I'm an orthopaedist. This man's a psychotic. He's already butchered seven doctors in Europe. We've got some serious evidence to suggest you may be next. You ever seen this man? No. I don't think so. Does the name Timothy Sherwood mean anything to you, Doctor? No. How do you know he's a patient of mine? No. How do you know he's a patient of mine? We have his footprint. His shoe was manufactured by AGM Biomechanics exclusively for the Isaacson Institute, model KAF0121. KF0121? We started prescribing to orthosis three years ago. We've used it on hundreds of our patients. Then we're gonna need to review all of your files. Then we're gonna need to review all of your files. Right now? Doctor, we need to find this man before he finds you. 1 What are you trying to do here, Ella? What are you trying to do here, Ella? I'm doing my job. Do you have any idea of the shitstorm you've gotten me into? Do you have any idea of the shitstorm you've gotten me into? We're trying to get to the truth. I get it. You need to remember there's what people want to hear, there's what they want to believe, there's everything else, then there's the truth. And since when is that OK? I can't believe you're saying this to me. The truth means responsibility, Arnie. Exactly. Which is why everyone dreads it. Look... The IBBC is using one assassin for all their hits. And we've tracked him here to New York. This guy can bury them. They want me to put a gun to your head. You don't find this guy, and I mean quick, they're gonna make me pull the trigger. (COMPUTER BLEEPS) Gentlemen. "Sorry to disturb you at home. I'm afraid this couldn't wait." "Sorry to disturb you at home. I'm afraid this couldn't wait." Yes? "Salinger was in Milan." "Whitman too." "They have the scent. It's only a matter of time before they find our consultant." Any recommendations? "I advise against doing anything that would heighten your exposure." "Wilhelm, we've leveraged ourselves over the edge." "If we don't meet the delivery date, our buyers will cancel orders," "our Chinese plans will implode, and we'll be left with the bill." Exposure is the least of our problems." "I agree. We're about to engage Calvini's sons. We can't allow anyone to put our agenda at risk." "We must sever all ties with the consultant." "We must sever all ties with the consultant." "Consider the mark, gentlemen. "Doing this could be a very messy affair." "Well, then make it one." "I don't know why you pay me to advise you on these matters. "It is clear that you don't want my counsel, only my cooperation." "It is clear that you don't want my counsel, only my cooperation." "Really, Wilhelm. "We've had just about all we can take of you." "I've had about all I can take of myself." "How would you like us to proceed?" Fucking disgusting, you know? What are you, my mother? No, but I could be your old man for all you know, asshole. Hey, Doc. Gabriel Hanson? I don't know. My associate handled this. The address is a post office box. He paid cash for all of his medical bills. There are no diagnostic photos, why? I don't know. I don't know. Is there a number? I don't know. Is there a number? Yeah. 2121576421. It's a dead line. I'll put a call into Hubby, have her run it down. See if we can't get a crack warrant for the PO Box in Jersey. What do all these GTs next to the appointment entries mean? We have a kickback account with Go Taxi. They indicate when we use their service for a patient. (ELLA) "Hey, Hub says you caught a lead." Yeah. We've got an address, we're en route. "What is it?" Well, it could be him. "Really?" Yeah. "We've got to bring him in now. This is our last shot." "We've got to bring him in now. This is our last shot." What do you mean our last shot? "Arnie and I had it out last night. Our clock's run out. If we don't get this guy right now, it's over." Well, it had better be him then. This is definitely the right address? Checked the dispatch's log myself. This is where they said they dropped him off every time. He could be anywhere. What do you think he was doing here? Beats the shit out of me. I'm starving. I'm gonna get something. You want anything? I'm starving. I'm gonna get something. You want anything? Yeah. Coffee, black. So how long do you think this has been like this? I don't know, but we need to find out. The doctor's records say the last time somebody got dropped off here was five weeks ago. There's not even a temporary office or anything. There's not even a temporary office or anything. How you doing? Son of a bitch. What's the matter with you? I just made our perp. 11 o'clock, blue overcoat. You sure that's him? 100%. Where did he come from? Shit if I know. All of a sudden, boom! I see him rollin' past the window. All of a sudden, boom! I see him rollin' past the window. You wanna go for the collar? No. We tail him, find out where he sleeps, then take him down. A, B, C. Keep the box tight. a a (PHONE DIALS / RINGS) (RECORDING) "5026. Designator?" Samuel Koppler. "Message." "Your uncle wishes to see you immediately." "Response." The Guggenheim. 5th floor of the rotunda, 40 minutes. 1 Hi, how you doing? Hello. NYPD, I need to speak to your security chief. NYPD, I need to speak to your security chief. OK, one moment. Uh, Rick? How you doing? I'm Detective Ornelas. I need to be able to clear security, please. OK. Thanks. We're clear. Directly behind me. a Who's the old scrag sitting next to him? I don't know, but I saw him at the bank's headquarters in Luxembourg. You don't look well today. You don't look well today. We all begin better than we end. What would you prefer your ending to be like? More purposeful and certainly more climactic. A finale. A finale. Circumstances can always be arranged. As much as the thought appeals to me, I'm afraid your consideration is needed elsewhere. Always is. Salinger. The method and manner is entirely up to you. Your principal would simply like him to vanish without a trace. Any other provisions? Yes. No mistakes. I'll follow. Where's Iggy going? Following a new lead. Shit. We've got to go. NYPD. Lock your hands behind your head. Do it now. They'll never let you bring me in. They'll never let you bring me in. Do it or I'll take you down. Cuffs? On the belt. (WOMAN SCREAMS) (SCREAMING) Get down! Oh, my God. (GUN CLICKS) (Shit.) Drop the gun. If I drop the gun, we both die. If I drop the gun, we both die. I said drop the gun! They're here for me, but they'll kill you too. Now help me get this off. I can't breathe. Stairs. Fuck. Are you OK? The ramp is the only way out. (SHE SOBS) a (WOMAN SCREAMS) a Hey. Don't you fucking dare. (GROANS) (SILENCE) (MOBILE PHONE) Sorry. a I told you. What? You told me what? They'd never let you bring me in. 1 They know you're coming. We gotta hurry. They know you're coming. We gotta hurry. Where did they find him? Sitting on a bench near the reservoir. Has he said anything yet? Nothing. He's pretty shaken up. Who else knows he's here? Everyone. Nothing I could do. Heavies from the Bureau and Justice are on their way. How long do I have? 5, 10 minutes max. a This isn't over. Are you sure about this? (SIRENS) Just read it. (CAR HORN) They recognise you? Don't think so. (CAR HORN) a How you doing, Al? As compared to what? Anything you need, Ellie, just let me know. Anything you need, Ellie, just let me know. Thanks. You OK? You flip this guy. You make sure my partner wasn't killed for nothing. You ready for this? a Good evening, Colonel Wexler. I'm Agent Louis Salinger. I know who you are. Course you do. I was at the Guggenheim this afternoon. "The assassin you met with, "I know you were his handler." I know that you arranged for him to be killed at the behest of the bank because I was obviously getting too close. But if a hit team at the Guggenheim is what happens because I was getting too close to him... what do you think the bank's gonna do when it realises how close I am to you? Death comes for us all, Agent Salinger. Yeah. But based on everything I've read about you, you seem like the kind of man who aspired to die for something more than this. There is a difference between truth and fiction. Fiction has to make sense. I'm confused, Colonel. Why would a tried and true communist, a hardliner that spent 30 years in the Stasi fighting against the evils of capitalism. Why would this man waste his final days working for an institution that was the very embodiment of everything he once despised? You dedicated your life to the communist ideal. You sacrificed everything for the good of the party. For what? You lost your wife to betrayal. Your daughter to suicide. And when the Wall fell, your whole life fell apart with it. And when the Wall fell, your whole life fell apart with it. You know nothing about me. I was lost long before the Wall fell. I was once destined to become a man much like yourself. True-hearted. Determined. Full of purpose. But... Character is easier kept than recovered. We cannot control the things life does to us. They are done before you know it. And once they are done, they make you do other things. Until at last everything comes between you and the man you wanted to be. No. We all have choices in life. You made yours. Sometimes a man can meet his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. Skarssen and that bank need to answer for what they've done. They have to be brought to justice. You can help me do that. Justice... ..is not possible. Why not? Because, Agent Salinger, your idea of justice is an illusion. Don't you understand the very system which you serve and protect will never allow anything to happen to Skarssen or the bank? On the contrary, the system guarantees the IBBC's safety because everyone is involved. What do you mean everyone? Hezbollah, CIA, the Colombian racketeers, Russian organised crime, governments of Iran, Germany, China, your government. Every mighty nation and corporation. Everyone. They all need banks like the IBBC. So that they can operate within the black and grey latitudes. And this is why your investigative efforts have either been ignored or undermined. And why you and I will be quietly disposed of before any case against the bank ever reaches a court of law. So what are we all supposed to do? We just supposed to give up? And accept that this is the way of the world? I'm not gonna do that. I still believe - I know - that there has to be a way to bring down this bank. And you are gonna help me. You understand. If you really want to stop the IBBC, you won't be able to do it within the boundaries of your system of justice. You will have to go outside. Once you do, there will always be collateral damage. Yes. Should you sacrifice your own ideals for the greater good? That's a difficult choice. One I understand all too well. But as you so eloquently put it, sometimes a man can meet his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. (What?) (What are you doing?) (I think it's time for you to leave.) (I think it's time for you to leave.) Leave? What are you talking about? You know what I'm talking about. No way, Lou. No fucking way. You've already got him turned, now go back in there and get him to come in on his own. We can use everything. We'll blow this whole thing wide open. I don't think so. Why not? I've been here before and I'm not gonna make the same mistake twice. I can protect him. No, you can't. They'll get to him. If they can't get to him, they'll get to you, to your family. I can't just walk away from this. You're walking away so I don't have to. How can you trust him? That relic in there is looking for redemption. I'm the only one who can give it to him. And who gives it to you when this is all over? You need to cut me loose. Tell them I escaped from your custody. Tell them whatever you have to. Just use my history. They'll believe you. I don't know. They'll believe you. I don't know. Ella, listen to me. Sometimes the hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn. I'm the one you burn. 1 We've been waiting here for an hour. We've been waiting here for an hour. I'm sorry, Martin, but none of us have been able to reach them. Unfortunately, Mario and Enzo Calvini are not known for their punctuality. They do realise this is the closer? Mr White, I've been instructed to escort you and your associates from the building. Please gather your materials and come with me. Please gather your materials and come with me. Instructed by whom? Please, Mr White, if you could just comply. Our father never trusted these people. Thank you for telling us the truth. Had you not come forward, we would have made a terrible mistake today. we would have made a terrible mistake today. I'm just glad I could be of service. I don't know, Jonas. I was told nothing. I was simply thrown out. I don't know, Jonas. I was told nothing. I was simply thrown out. (SKARSSEN) "They know." Look, I can't discuss this right now. I'll call you when I'm in the air. (TV) "Welcome to World News, I'm Tristana Moore. "We're live today in the Democratic Republic of Niberia. "As we go on air, we're getting reports that thousands of troops "loyal to General Charles Motomba's Revolutionary Freedom Front "are moving towards the capital, Denuwe. "According to eyewitnesses, several explosions have been heard "and there have been heavy outbreaks of gunfire in many parts of the city." "The people of Niberia have suffered greatly. "It is time to begin a new chapter in our country's history. "We will not stop until national liberation and the restoration of nationhood." News about Martin? He didn't show up at his hotel or at the airport. The Italian police have been unable to locate his car or driver. We think Enzo and Mario Calvini are sending us a message. How could they possibly have found out? This is precisely what we pay you to know. We're out of time and options. We must make the deal with Sunay. How can we trust this man? The Israeli government is his biggest customer. Why would he agree to help us provide missiles to the Iranians and the Syrians to have a first strike capability against the Israelis? the Syrians to have a first strike capability against the Israelis? I know Sunay. I believe he has every intention of selling you the guidance systems. He has already provided the Israelis with the counter measures to defeat them. Would the Turk really play such a dangerous game? We are. The only way we can make this work is to guarantee that Sunay keeps this information in confidence. If our buyers find out that the missiles are worthless, they'll pull all their orders and this bank will be left insolvent. they'll pull all their orders and this bank will be left insolvent. Have him here by tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow he's going to a funeral service for his cousin. He will be unavailable until Monday. Unless, of course, you'd be willing to attend. Make the call. Get me Ahmet Sunay. It's tomorrow. a It's right there. Do you want to be escorted? It's right there. Do you want to be escorted? We'll be fine, thank you. The Sunay funeral, please. It will be over soon. You may wait here. It will be over soon. You may wait here. Is there a bathroom I could use? Just over there. Just over there. I won't be a moment. The signal? The signal? Good. (RECORDING) "The Sunay funeral, please." Where did you put the spike? Inside the lapel of his jacket. Where did you put the spike? Inside the lapel of his jacket. The lawyer? White? He's gone. I told you there will always be collateral damage when you take matters into your own hands. Your plan is working. It has left Skarssen with only one option. We record the conversation and you'll gain your end. How can you be so sure they'll talk about Sunay's deal with Israel and the counter-measures? It is a key issue. Once you let the Iranians and Syrians hear that the missiles are completely useless against the Israelis, they will cancel their orders. And the IBBC will collapse. 1 Wilhelm. Ahmet. It's been a long time. Yes. My sympathies for the loss of your cousin. My sympathies for the loss of your cousin. Thank you. Jonas Skarssen, Ahmet Sunay. If you'd simply come to me in the beginning, it would have been better. (ISLAMIC MUSIC) Midday prayers will begin soon. Midday prayers will begin soon. This will only take a short time to settle on the broad strokes. The rest can be sorted out at your leisure. The rest can be sorted out at your leisure. We have ten minutes. Wilhelm, would you mind if I spoke to Mr Sunay alone? "I believe I understand the particulars of your situation." "Perhaps we should discuss this in a more private place." "Perhaps we should discuss this in a more private place." "Yes, of course." "Allow me to show you something very special. Something that very few outsiders know exists." "It's my understanding that the product you purchased are the XW421s." After you. "Yes. 4200 units." (STATIC) What kind of guidance are they currently equipped? (STATIC) "They all need to be upgraded with your Balkan systems." "They all need to be upgraded with your Balkan systems." "Launch platforms?" "Ground-based vehicles and fixed-wing aircraft." So you understand I have a terminal deadline? So you understand I have a terminal deadline? 1st of February, yes. "Can you meet it?" "To be sure." "But you must arrange for the end user certificates." "Yes." "Transport." "We'll arrange for it all. Where would the work be done?" "We'll arrange for it all. Where would the work be done?" "Cyprus. I have a facility there." "We'd start retrofitting the worms within a day of their arrival." "So if you deliver them to me within the next two weeks, you'll meet your deadline." (BAT SQUEAKS) "I'm concerned that we limit any and all knowledge of your involvement." "If we structure my involvement through a thick veil of shells, I don't foresee any complication." (MAN SPEAKS) Sorry? Sorry? You. Come here now. "Usually we would involve our important partners from Russia." What? I'm just a tourist. Now. You must leave. Could you get that light out of my - Get your fucking - So shall we discuss numbers? There is a more salient deal point that needs to be resolved before we can do that. "And what point is that?" "The point of fidelity." (STATIC) I know you provided the Israeli government with the counter measures to this guidance system. Last year alone I did more than 300 million in business with the Israelis. (STATIC) I would never put that at risk. How can I trust you not to divulge this information to anyone else? It's mutual interest, not trust. That will be the bond of our relationship. (STATIC) Your compensation will be held in an escrow account. (STATIC) (INDISTINCT VOICE / STATIC) (DISTORTED) "The transfer will be begun by tomorrow morning." "Ehames will contact you with the number for the escrow account." So ends the bloody business of the day. We're closed. I need you and Ehames here tomorrow to work out all the details with Sunay's people. Yes, we're on our way home. Wilhelm? Wake up. a a a a a Who are you? I'm Louis Salinger. You don't have the authority to arrest me. Who said anything about arresting you? What do you want? What do you want? I want some fucking justice. Wait, wait. Executing me won't change anything. There will be a hundred other bankers to take my place. Everything will continue. The only thing you'll succeed in doing is to satisfy your own blood lust. And you know it. (GUNSHOT) (THUD / TILES RATTLE) (A GUN COCKS) a a IMS Subtitles www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2017
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  • Feature films--United States
  • Public prosecutors--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Banks and banking--Corrupt practices--Drama
  • International Criminal Police Organization--Drama