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The Black Book (aka Reign of Terror) (1949)
Approved | 1h 29min | History, Romance, Thriller | 24 February 1950 (Finland)
Robespierrre, a powerful figure in the French revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of those marked for the guillotine.
Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Philip Yordan (story and screenplay), Aeneas MacKenzie (story and screenplay) (as Aeneas MacKenzie)
Stars: Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart
Approved | 1h 29min | History, Romance, Thriller | 24 February 1950 (Finland)
Robespierrre, a powerful figure in the French revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of those marked for the guillotine.
Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Philip Yordan (story and screenplay), Aeneas MacKenzie (story and screenplay) (as Aeneas MacKenzie)
Stars: Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart
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00:01:32July 26th, 1794. Anarchy, misery, murder, arson, fear.
00:01:42These are the weapons of dictatorship.
00:01:45One voice is heard.
00:01:48The screech of the guillotine.
00:01:50France lies bleeding, Paris an open wound.
00:01:54The grab for power is armed.
00:01:58Maximilian Ropespierre.
00:02:01A fanatic with powdered wig and twisted mind.
00:02:05Saint-Just.
00:02:08An usurper of roses and blood.
00:02:11Boucher the politician.
00:02:14Always on both sides, never in the middle.
00:02:18Danton the soldier.
00:02:21Saviour of France.
00:02:23Francois Barat, citizen of the Republic.
00:02:27An honest man fighting for the life of his country.
00:02:31Calien, another honest man.
00:02:36In 48 hours, France will have a dictator.
00:02:39In 48 hours.
00:02:41Unless...
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00:03:12It's a sad day when Frenchmen have to meet on enemy soil.
00:03:15The reign of... swept to the borders of France.
00:03:17All the liberties we fought for in the revolution are being destroyed.
00:03:21Who's in power now?
00:03:23Maximilian Ropespierre.
00:03:25He's demanding dictatorship.
00:03:27He's a madman.
00:03:29France must never have a dictator.
00:03:31You're the only man who could stop it, General.
00:03:34I'm in exile, Charles. A political prisoner.
00:03:37I don't dare escape from Austria. My face is too well known.
00:03:40You'll have to take my place.
00:03:43Your orders, sir.
00:03:45I no longer give orders.
00:03:47I'm no longer the Marquis Lafayette.
00:03:50I'm a general without an army.
00:03:52A Frenchman without a country.
00:03:54All I can do is give you my blessing.
00:03:59There's a man in Strasbourg who will help you.
00:04:03Show him this ring.
00:04:07Who are you?
00:04:21From the Marquis de Lafayette.
00:04:24You have come just in time.
00:04:26The plans are all set.
00:04:38Death.
00:04:40I demand death for the enemies of France.
00:04:43I denounce Danton.
00:04:46I demand death for Danton.
00:04:48I demand the right to be heard.
00:04:50Assassin.
00:04:52You stand accused, guilty, condemned.
00:04:54Who accuses me?
00:04:55I, Ropespierre.
00:04:57Dictator.
00:04:58Silence.
00:04:59Your trial is over.
00:05:01It hasn't begun.
00:05:03Citizens.
00:05:06What is your will?
00:05:11Death.
00:05:12Death to Danton.
00:05:15Citizens.
00:05:16Open your eyes.
00:05:18Tomorrow it may be you standing here.
00:05:20Accused, condemned, unheard.
00:05:26Beware, Ropespierre.
00:05:29The blood of Danton will choke on your throat.
00:05:35You've come to plead for your husband's life.
00:05:36You're late.
00:05:37Maximilien, what has come over you?
00:05:39Danton is your friend, your very good friend.
00:05:41Together you saved France.
00:05:43Without Danton, where would you be today?
00:05:45I can't let personal feelings interfere.
00:05:47The people have found him guilty.
00:05:48The people, but you are the people.
00:05:50They do what you say.
00:05:51Take out an appeal.
00:05:52Who can I appeal to?
00:05:54Only you.
00:05:56Look at me.
00:05:57Answer me.
00:05:58Stop playing God.
00:06:00God?
00:06:01The revolution abolished God.
00:06:03It's only the will of the people.
00:06:04And the people have spoken.
00:06:21That's my chair you're sitting in, Boucher.
00:06:23I just wanted to see how it fits.
00:06:26Danton liked to sit in that chair too.
00:06:29And to think that he had supper with his homie last night.
00:06:33It's amazing how fast you lose friends these days.
00:06:36And you never know who's next on the list, Boucher.
00:06:39Must be quite a thrill making out your death list every night.
00:06:44Well, you said for me, here I am.
00:06:48What's on your mind?
00:06:50I can't decide whether to promote you or denounce you.
00:06:53Where in all Paris would you find anybody as disloyal, unscrupulous,
00:06:59scheming, treacherous, cunning, or deceitful as I?
00:07:03Oh, ho, ho.
00:07:05You'd have to do some tall looking, Max.
00:07:07Don't call me Max.
00:07:11You're not dictator yet.
00:07:15I will be.
00:07:17But not without my help.
00:07:19I know too much about you.
00:07:21Get out of my chair.
00:07:24Is that the way to talk to your chief of secret police?
00:07:31I arrived just in time to see Danton on his way out.
00:07:34Exactly as you planned, wasn't it?
00:07:36Danton was my friend, not yours.
00:07:38Why should you feel badly about it?
00:07:40Because Danton was a good soldier.
00:07:42Without him, France would have been overrun by the armies of Europe.
00:07:45That was yesterday.
00:07:46Like all good soldiers, he outlived his usefulness.
00:07:50Read that.
00:07:52What is it?
00:07:53It's a motion I want you to place before the convention.
00:08:04Why, this would make you dictator of France.
00:08:07Yes.
00:08:08We didn't storm the Bastille to make any man dictator.
00:08:11I'm not any man.
00:08:13I and my party will support no man.
00:08:16What you call mob violence is the committee of public safety
00:08:19which enjoys the confidence of the people.
00:08:22Anyone who challenges the committee is an enemy of the people.
00:08:26Where do you belong, citizen Barras?
00:08:29Not in this room.
00:08:35I don't think you're handling that too well.
00:08:38I don't think so.
00:08:41I don't think you're handling that too well, Max.
00:08:45Barras is not a man to be intimidated by words.
00:08:48He's the only man who can recommend you for dictator before the convention.
00:08:53You can chop his head off.
00:08:55No, but Barras has many devoted friends.
00:08:59When their heads begin to fall, I think he'll come around to my way of thinking.
00:09:03There's no one in Paris who'd dare touch any of his party.
00:09:07Not even I.
00:09:09No, but there's a man in Strasbourg who isn't afraid of anything.
00:09:12A man named Duval.
00:09:14Duval?
00:09:15Do you know him?
00:09:17No, but I know his record.
00:09:19500 executions in a single month.
00:09:23That's almost as good as yours, Max.
00:09:26I've sent for Duval. He arrives at the Blue Goose in the night.
00:09:29You go there and bring him to the bakery. I'll meet him there.
00:09:32Oh, I know him.
00:09:34It's one snake to another.
00:09:38You'll smell each other out.
00:10:05Welcome, citizen. Welcome.
00:10:07I'm Duval, public prosecutor of Strasbourg.
00:10:13Will you have dinner?
00:10:15Just show me to my room.
00:10:26I'm expecting an escort from Paris.
00:10:28See that I'm not disturbed till he comes.
00:10:30Rest assured, citizen Duval.
00:10:34Good night, citizen.
00:11:05Ah!
00:11:24I'm sorry, but there isn't a room to be had.
00:11:26I've come to see citizen Duval.
00:11:28He left orders not to be disturbed.
00:11:29We'll see him.
00:11:31Which is his room?
00:11:32Please do not make a disturbance. Come back tomorrow.
00:11:34Which door?
00:11:35Oh, must I weaken all of your gifts?
00:11:37The first door to the left.
00:11:49Who's there?
00:11:50A messenger from Paris.
00:12:03Don't move.
00:12:10What's the message?
00:12:12It's so dark in here.
00:12:14I can hear in the dark speak.
00:12:16It's a written message.
00:12:18I need light.
00:12:20There's a candle on the bureau.
00:12:22Light it for me.
00:12:24Just hand me the message and you can go.
00:12:28I was too...
00:12:30Please light the candle.
00:12:31Why are you so anxious for a light in the room?
00:12:33Don't you recognize the voice of Duval?
00:12:35I've never met you before.
00:12:37Citizen Duval.
00:12:38Well, if you don't know me, what good will a light do?
00:12:40Or are you afraid I might not be Duval?
00:12:43Who else could you be?
00:12:45That depends on who sent the message.
00:12:48Only two men in Paris can send messages beyond the border.
00:12:52Robespierre and Barra.
00:12:56Which one?
00:12:58I'm Barra.
00:13:00Which one sent you?
00:13:02It's a dangerous question to answer in the dark.
00:13:05One of us has to make the first move.
00:13:08Courtesy demands you speak first.
00:13:17Barra.
00:13:22What happened to the real Duval?
00:13:28He's dead.
00:13:31What did you do with the body?
00:13:33My men were waiting below.
00:13:34Quick, watch the message.
00:13:35Robespierre's men will come to pick me up at any minute.
00:13:37Barra wants you to report to Robespierre.
00:13:39Gain his confidence.
00:13:41Even if he must betray some of us to keep his confidence.
00:13:44Few lives won't matter.
00:13:45But Robespierre must never become dictator.
00:13:48How can I prevent that?
00:13:50You get further orders from Paris.
00:13:52From whom?
00:13:53From me.
00:13:55Well, if we're to recognize each other,
00:13:57we might as well have a look.
00:14:11Charles.
00:14:17You're looking very well, Madeleine.
00:14:23I had no idea such prosperity went with a revolution.
00:14:30You don't seem to have suffered much either.
00:14:33What did you expect me to do when you walked out?
00:14:35Stop breathing?
00:14:36I couldn't explain to you that.
00:14:37You can explain now.
00:14:38We'll have a bottle of wine over old times.
00:14:41Perhaps I can get the innkeeper to come up and play the violin.
00:14:44Explanations always sound better with music.
00:14:47I don't blame you for hating me.
00:14:51I don't like to deprive you of that satisfaction, Madeleine.
00:14:53I don't hate you.
00:14:55I just don't care anymore.
00:14:57I'll be at the Café of the Living Dead.
00:14:59After you've seen Robespierre, please come there, Charles.
00:15:02Please.
00:15:04Seems I remember an appointment we had four years ago.
00:15:07Only one of us showed up.
00:15:10The stupid one.
00:15:12Well, Charles has grown up to be a smart boy now.
00:15:17I'll be waiting.
00:15:21I wouldn't count the minutes.
00:15:36Who's that?
00:15:37She came to see Citizen Duval.
00:15:41Interesting.
00:15:51Citizen Duval, your escort has...
00:15:55What's the matter with you?
00:15:56You look so different, Citizen Duval.
00:16:05Different?
00:16:09Why should the appearance of a public prosecutor interest you so much, Citizen?
00:16:13You haven't by chance a guilty conscience?
00:16:16No, no, Citizen Prosecutor. I'm a patriot.
00:16:19It was the wig. Yes, of course. The wig.
00:16:27So...
00:16:30You're the Terror of Strasbourg.
00:16:37I'd recognize you anywhere, Citizen Fouché.
00:16:40You had a visitor, I see.
00:16:43All work and no play?
00:16:45I thought you enjoyed your work.
00:16:48The real pleasure of my work went out with the guillotine.
00:16:53It's all over too fast now.
00:16:56Even hanging.
00:17:00That lasts but a few moments.
00:17:02No, Citizen Fouché.
00:17:05What this country needs is an elegant, slow death.
00:17:08Keep a man four hours to die.
00:17:11It's worth watching.
00:17:15Let's try it sometime, shall we?
00:17:19Any one in particular?
00:17:22Robespierre has a beautiful long list.
00:17:26We're going to have some great times together, eh, Duval?
00:17:29Yes. I can hardly wait.
00:17:37Duval!
00:17:39You don't know me and I don't know you.
00:17:43It's a good start.
00:17:45We might be able to do each other some good.
00:17:49What do you think?
00:17:52You haven't said anything yet.
00:17:55Suppose you tell me why Robespierre sent for you.
00:17:59I was just going to ask you that.
00:18:02Come, Duval.
00:18:05You can trust me.
00:18:08Can I?
00:18:11No.
00:18:14One thing about Paris.
00:18:17Never told.
00:18:20Hello.
00:18:23Hello.
00:18:26Hello.
00:18:29Hello.
00:18:32Hello.
00:18:35Hello.
00:18:38Hello.
00:18:41Never told.
00:18:43Hello.
00:18:51What's this?
00:18:53Robespierre's headquarters?
00:18:55A bakery?
00:18:57He loves hot biscuits in the morning.
00:19:11Hello.
00:19:41Hello.
00:20:04Welcome to Paris, Citizen Duval.
00:20:07It's a pleasure.
00:20:09I never shake hands. It's unsanitary.
00:20:12Your barber?
00:20:15Ask him again where it is.
00:20:17Where is it?
00:20:33Why don't you eat your bun?
00:20:39Good, hmm?
00:20:41Delicious.
00:20:44Remove the bunny.
00:20:49People of Paris are becoming more stubborn every day.
00:20:52We have the same trouble in Strasbourg.
00:20:55I congratulate you on your record, then.
00:20:58It's becoming monotonous.
00:21:01We'll do our very best to make it exciting for you here.
00:21:05Boucher, why don't you take a walk?
00:21:08The streets aren't safe this hour of the night.
00:21:11Oh, well.
00:21:18I expected an older man.
00:21:21So did I.
00:21:24He's one of the eldest of our group.
00:21:28This past May, I was 36.
00:21:31Boucher is 35, and...
00:21:34Danton would have been 34 had he lived.
00:21:38How old are you?
00:21:41I hope to reach your age, anyway.
00:21:44However, age makes men tolerant, and...
00:21:47these are no times for tolerance.
00:21:50We're living in a perpetual state of violence.
00:21:53The people have become a bloodthirsty mob that thrives on human lives.
00:21:57Each day, this monster must break its quota.
00:22:01There's only one man who can control this beast,
00:22:04and that man must be dictator of France.
00:22:07What's there to stop you?
00:22:09A black book.
00:22:11A black book?
00:22:13My secret file.
00:22:15In it, a list of the names of all the enemies of France and the proof of their crimes.
00:22:18It's in this book that I select the daily quota for the guillotine.
00:22:22Yesterday, this book disappeared.
00:22:25Well, why not make up another one?
00:22:28You don't understand.
00:22:30These names are men who work in my own committee.
00:22:33They suspect, yet nobody knows for sure whether his name's on the list.
00:22:37It's this fear which gives me control of the convention.
00:22:41Once they know they're on the list, they'll all join forces.
00:22:44I can hold them one by one, but not as a group.
00:22:47That's why it's imperative that I get this black book back before its contents become known.
00:22:52That's the real reason why I sent for you.
00:22:54Nobody knows about it but you.
00:22:56Whom do you suspect of taking it?
00:22:58I know of only one man who, if he had the book, would have the courage to use it against me.
00:23:05Berard, one of the leaders of the opposition party.
00:23:09I'd, uh, like to meet this Berard.
00:23:13Well, that won't be easy. He's gone into hiding until the convention meets.
00:23:17You'll act as special agent for the Committee of Public Safety.
00:23:21Here's your authority for power over all police personnel.
00:23:25Fouché too?
00:23:26Over everyone.
00:23:28Except me.
00:23:30You have 24 hours.
00:23:32Not much time.
00:23:33Convention meets day after tomorrow. We must have the book back by then.
00:23:37And if I fail?
00:23:39As you said, Duval, these are no times for tolerance.
00:23:44I don't tolerate failures.
00:23:55Sir!
00:23:57Where do we start?
00:23:59Start what?
00:24:00Whatever it is, aren't we going to work together?
00:24:03I think tonight calls for a one-man job.
00:24:06Well, I'm the man.
00:24:08Yes, but she might not like the idea.
00:24:10Can't your diversions wait?
00:24:14You see, I may only be in Paris 24 hours.
00:24:18All right, driver.
00:24:22All right, driver.
00:24:39Wait around the corner.
00:24:52All by yourself, citizen?
00:24:55Madam is expecting me.
00:25:01Sit down.
00:25:03Sit down.
00:25:05Sit down.
00:25:06Sit down.
00:25:20Nice evening.
00:25:27You wish to see Madeline?
00:25:30She told me to meet her here.
00:25:32Who are you?
00:25:34Who are you?
00:25:36A friend of Madeline's.
00:25:38So was I once.
00:25:42Here she comes.
00:25:53You wanted to see me?
00:25:58I asked to see Madeline.
00:26:00I am Madeline.
00:26:04At another time,
00:26:07in another place, I might accept you as Madeline.
00:26:12That will be all, Limon.
00:26:17He's nice.
00:26:21I haven't got all night, citizen.
00:26:23Don't just sit.
00:26:25Order something.
00:26:35THE END
00:26:45If it isn't the terror of Strasbourg.
00:26:48I don't think we were introduced.
00:26:51Saint-Just is the name.
00:26:53The shadow of Robespierre.
00:26:55Wherever he goes, I go.
00:26:59Except here.
00:27:01He doesn't like women.
00:27:04Come on, join my party.
00:27:06Some other time, Saint-Just.
00:27:08You don't like women either?
00:27:10I'm a little tired tonight.
00:27:12No one goes to bed in Paris.
00:27:14It isn't safe to go to bed.
00:27:17I've had so many friends.
00:27:19All killed in bed.
00:27:21Fouché, secret police.
00:27:24Thanks for warning me.
00:27:26I have a friend in Strasbourg.
00:27:29Henri Dupont.
00:27:31No doubt you know him.
00:27:33I can't say that I do.
00:27:36Good.
00:27:38He doesn't live in Strasbourg.
00:27:44Very funny.
00:27:49Do you know something?
00:27:51I don't think you are Duval.
00:27:54No?
00:27:56You don't look like a butcher.
00:27:59You know, at first glance,
00:28:01one could almost mistake you for a human being.
00:28:03Saint-Just!
00:28:05We miss you.
00:28:07You see?
00:28:09I am a human being.
00:28:29This way.
00:28:41You choose your friends unwisely.
00:28:44Saint-Just is an enemy.
00:28:46Who sent you?
00:28:48Shall we finish him?
00:28:50Not here.
00:28:59Thank you for your cordial welcome.
00:29:02My friends are sometimes too impulsive.
00:29:06Come on, Charles.
00:29:23Close the door, Charles.
00:29:29Come over here, Charles.
00:29:39Closer.
00:29:45Closer.
00:29:59Just one kiss
00:30:01and four years are wiped out.
00:30:03Life's not that simple, Madeline.
00:30:05Not even for you.
00:30:07Go on.
00:30:09Pour out your bitterness.
00:30:11I drank it up
00:30:13in buckets of sweet wine.
00:30:16Tell me about the women
00:30:18that went with the wine.
00:30:20They were all called Madeline.
00:30:22They had your eyes, your...
00:30:25They had your eyes, your...
00:30:28mouth.
00:30:30The same false smile.
00:30:34Tell me more.
00:30:36Make me jealous.
00:30:39They even kissed like you.
00:30:41With soft, warm lips.
00:30:46Like this?
00:30:49Exactly.
00:30:54You are a stranger, Charles.
00:30:57We really don't know each other anymore.
00:30:59I have no intention of renewing the acquaintance.
00:31:03And why did you come here tonight?
00:31:05To find Bérard.
00:31:07Unfortunately, you're my only contact.
00:31:10Why should you want to help him?
00:31:12Because I'm a Frenchman.
00:31:15Why should you want to help him?
00:31:17Because I'm a Frenchman.
00:31:19If there's only one man who could save France
00:31:21and put an end to this terror,
00:31:23Bérard.
00:31:24I wish I were that confident.
00:31:31I trust this man, Madeline.
00:31:34Even though he doesn't have the...
00:31:37usual reaction to your...
00:31:39charm.
00:31:42Have you met Robespierre?
00:31:44I just left him.
00:31:45Were you followed?
00:31:47I'm sure I was, but there's no time to lose.
00:31:49Day after tomorrow, he's going to ask the convention
00:31:52to appoint him dictator.
00:31:53Robespierre must never become dictator.
00:31:57Ever hear of the Black Book?
00:31:59The death list.
00:32:00Well, the book's gone.
00:32:03Who has it?
00:32:05I was hoping it was you.
00:32:09If only I did have it.
00:32:11I could whip the entire convention
00:32:13into a frenzy against him.
00:32:17It's the secret police.
00:32:18They've got the cafe surrounded.
00:32:20You have to go this way.
00:32:21Hurry.
00:32:27Just one more kiss and I'll melt.
00:32:31Mr. Zimbara.
00:32:33You're under arrest.
00:32:35He's my prisoner.
00:32:36Was.
00:32:37Is.
00:32:38I'm afraid you're a little confused, Bérard.
00:32:41I'm the chief of police.
00:32:43You were chief of police.
00:32:47My authorization from Robespierre.
00:32:53Now, if you'll be so kind,
00:32:55I'll let you go.
00:32:57Now, if you'll be so kind as to leave.
00:33:28Good work, Duval.
00:33:32I was afraid Fouché was going to outsmart you.
00:33:35Come in, Bérard.
00:33:42You've had a strenuous day, Duval.
00:33:44I'll see that our friend gets to prison safely.
00:33:47Good night.
00:33:57Good night.
00:34:16Upstairs.
00:34:28Madeline.
00:34:29Shut up.
00:34:30Your old friend delivered Bérard right into the hands of St. Just.
00:34:33That wasn't part of my plan.
00:34:34I saw it with my own eyes.
00:34:36What are you waiting for, Talia?
00:34:38Shoot him.
00:34:39Which side are you on?
00:34:43Well, it looks like I'm in the middle.
00:34:46But if you'll give me a chance, I...
00:34:48I'd be able to save Bérard.
00:34:50We're wasting time.
00:34:52For heaven's sakes, Madeline, can't you see I'm not lying?
00:34:55For heaven's sakes, Madeline, can't you see I'm not lying?
00:34:57Frankly, no.
00:35:00Just because I refuse to kiss, you dare me kill.
00:35:03Since when have you put such a price on your kisses?
00:35:05Shoot him.
00:35:06You know I'm not Duval. So does she.
00:35:08Give me a chance to free Bérard.
00:35:10There are only three men in our party who could possibly have the book.
00:35:13You know who they are.
00:35:15If he's lying, we can get rid of him later.
00:35:18It's worth the risk.
00:35:25Lambert.
00:35:34Lambert.
00:35:38Exciting enough for you, Citizen Duval?
00:35:43You've seen Castel?
00:35:44And Bérard.
00:35:45And now Lambert.
00:35:48Somebody got here first.
00:35:51Then you know about the black book?
00:35:53Mm-hmm.
00:35:54Nobody keeps secrets from me.
00:35:56Nothing has been disturbed in any of the rooms.
00:35:59Your companion has good eyes.
00:36:04No one of these men ever had the black book.
00:36:06Then why were they silenced?
00:36:08Only Robespierre can answer that.
00:36:10Or perhaps you, Citizen Fouché?
00:36:13Who? Me?
00:36:24Well.
00:36:26Much as I dislike to tear myself away,
00:36:29it looks as though I'll have to.
00:36:31Unless, of course, you still insist on shooting me.
00:36:34I made a mistake, Charles.
00:36:36Your mistake almost cost me my life.
00:36:38Your life isn't worth much unless you save Bérard.
00:36:42You sound like the madman who had her arms around me a while ago.
00:36:46But I can't do that.
00:36:48I can't do that.
00:36:50You sound like the madman who had her arms around me a while ago.
00:36:54But I guess you're pretty free with your arms these days, aren't you?
00:36:57Don't tempt me.
00:36:59I still have the gun.
00:37:01Whatever happened to the madman I once knew?
00:37:04You had a chance to find out.
00:37:06That chance won't come again.
00:37:08You're sure of that?
00:37:09Positive.
00:37:12You still want to shoot me?
00:37:15I could kill you.
00:37:23There's a revolution going on.
00:37:27Don't stay out late.
00:37:32What you say, Saint-Just, disturbs me.
00:37:35I'm not going to stay out late.
00:37:38What you say, Saint-Just, disturbs me.
00:37:40I'm not sure, but it looked as if he was trying to help Bérard to escape.
00:37:44A man's record is perfect.
00:37:46Duval's record is perfect.
00:37:49What do you mean?
00:37:51Fouché told me about an incident that happened at the inn.
00:37:54The innkeeper didn't seem to recognize Duval the second time he saw him.
00:37:59Any proof?
00:38:00Duval's a powerful man in Strasbourg.
00:38:02I can't afford to antagonize his element there.
00:38:04You'll have proof.
00:38:06My wife arrives at noon today.
00:38:10Citizen Duval.
00:38:13Send him in.
00:38:18Well, good morning, gentlemen.
00:38:21We had a profitable night.
00:38:23Bérard is in prison and three of his best men dead.
00:38:26What about the book?
00:38:27That's why I'm here.
00:38:29Your time is getting short.
00:38:32Why did you kill Castel, Bernard and Lambert last night?
00:38:35What makes you think it was me?
00:38:36It wasn't Fouché.
00:38:38Bérard's in prison and I didn't do it.
00:38:40That leaves only you, Saint-Just.
00:38:42Let credit fall where credit is due.
00:38:45I'll never find the book if he keeps killing off the only people I can question.
00:38:49Dead enemies make good friends.
00:38:54You know, if I'm to be of any service to you,
00:38:57you've got to take me into your confidence.
00:38:59What is it you'd like to know?
00:39:02In all three rooms of the slain men, nothing was disturbed.
00:39:06No attempt was made to search for the black book.
00:39:08I want to know why.
00:39:11Perhaps you'd better answer that, Saint-Just.
00:39:15You have the reputation for being a clever man, Duval.
00:39:19Suppose you find the answers.
00:39:24I will.
00:39:31We should hold him till we're sure.
00:39:33I always believe in giving a man enough rope.
00:39:53I've come to question the prisoner, Bérard.
00:39:56The Committee of Public Safety's authority is good enough for me.
00:40:11Just shout when you're finished.
00:40:17Bérard?
00:40:20You!
00:40:21I didn't turn you in, Bérard.
00:40:23I didn't turn you in, Bérard.
00:40:24Saint-Just just happened to be in your cubicle.
00:40:26You've got to trust me. I'm here to help you.
00:40:28I don't need your help, citizen. Prosecutor. Terrorist. Strashburg.
00:40:31I'm not Duval. I'm Charles D'Aubigny.
00:40:34Lafayette.
00:40:35I'm his agent.
00:40:36What trick is it this time?
00:40:38Last night, Castel, Bernard and Labbert were assassinated.
00:40:40By whom?
00:40:41Saint-Just.
00:40:45Then it's all over.
00:40:48There's only one way I can save you.
00:40:50We've got to find that black book.
00:40:51I told you it was none of my men.
00:40:52Then why were they killed last night?
00:40:54Part of some fiendish plot of Robespierre.
00:40:56None of the rooms of the murdered men were searched.
00:40:58If they weren't killed for the black book, what's behind it all?
00:41:00Fear. Divide and conquer.
00:41:02A plot as old as Caesar.
00:41:04Robespierre's plan is to break up the party.
00:41:06Since the book disappeared, some of my men have already come to distrust each other.
00:41:10Last night's murders will make them even more unsure.
00:41:13By the time the convention meets, there'll be no one to oppose his dictatorship.
00:41:16But if the book's still missing, how will you dare face the convention?
00:41:19Some of his own men are listed in that book.
00:41:20Then why haven't they come forward?
00:41:21Whoever has it wouldn't keep silent.
00:41:24One man would.
00:41:25Who?
00:41:28Robespierre.
00:41:29Robespierre?
00:41:30He never lost the book. It was never out of his possession.
00:41:33Then why...
00:41:34Don't you see what he accomplished with a single lie?
00:41:36He's had us all on a wild goose chase, searching for something that was never lost.
00:41:39That's why those rooms weren't disturbed. There was nothing to look for.
00:41:42But if he has it...
00:41:46Then he will become dictator.
00:41:48Guard! Guard!
00:41:53If you should find it and I'm not there, give it to Tallien.
00:41:57He'll have the courage to use it.
00:41:59You'll be there.
00:42:00Hurry up, Guard!
00:42:06Guard!
00:42:08What's your hurry, my friend?
00:42:10The convention doesn't meet till tomorrow.
00:42:12Unlock this door.
00:42:14Is that an order?
00:42:15It's a command.
00:42:16By whose authority?
00:42:19By authority of Robespierre.
00:42:26Just a precaution, Duval.
00:42:28If you are Duval...
00:42:34By the way, I have good news for you.
00:42:37Your wife is on her way from Strasbourg.
00:42:40She should be here at any minute now.
00:42:42She should be here at any minute now.
00:42:45Why don't you just relax until she comes?
00:42:48Robespierre and I wouldn't want to miss the happy reunion.
00:42:58She's in Robespierre!
00:43:05What are you prisoners doing out here?
00:43:07This is today's batch for the guillotine.
00:43:10Shut them out!
00:43:12No!
00:43:16Citizeness Duval, Saint-Just.
00:43:18Greetings.
00:43:19That's Citizen Duval.
00:43:24I apologize for inconveniencing you.
00:43:26I was looking for an excuse to get to Paris.
00:43:28There are so many things I want to buy.
00:43:42I'm sorry.
00:44:03Bobo!
00:44:06Bobo! Bobo!
00:44:09Bobo, what are you doing in jail?
00:44:11Well, I...
00:44:13Now what has the silly boy done?
00:44:15Nothing.
00:44:16It's just a slight misunderstanding.
00:44:18My apologies, Duval.
00:44:20Is he in my position, one can't be too careful.
00:44:22I compliment you on your thoroughness.
00:44:25You too, Saint-Just.
00:44:29Come, Bobo.
00:44:30We have so much to do.
00:44:32Yes, my love.
00:44:35Wait for me.
00:44:36Wait for me.
00:44:37I was told I could find Citizen Robespierre here.
00:44:40And who wishes to see Citizen Robespierre?
00:44:44Madame Duval.
00:44:45Inform Citizen Robespierre
00:44:47Madame Duval desires an audience.
00:45:06Come.
00:45:32I'm not accustomed to being kept waiting.
00:45:35Perhaps Citizen Saint-Just can help you.
00:45:39At your service, Madame.
00:45:41I'll speak to no one but Citizen Robespierre.
00:46:06We all make mistakes.
00:46:09No one's perfect.
00:46:19Where's Madame Duval?
00:46:20I am Madame Duval.
00:46:22Get him!
00:46:35That was close.
00:46:36How did you know about Duval's wife?
00:46:38One of our men recognized her at the border.
00:46:40Cecile took her place.
00:47:06You've got to get out of Paris.
00:47:08Drop me at the bakery.
00:47:22Greetings, Duval.
00:47:24Greetings, patriot.
00:47:25Has Robespierre returned?
00:47:27He's over at the prison.
00:47:28He's on some important business.
00:47:30That's what I like to hear.
00:47:36Greetings, citizen.
00:47:38Greetings, patriot.
00:47:45Greetings, patriot.
00:47:51Nice patriot.
00:48:06Greetings to you, patriot.
00:48:10Last I heard, you were in jail.
00:48:12That fool Saint-Just didn't think I was Duval.
00:48:15But of course you proved otherwise.
00:48:17Of course.
00:48:19Saint-Just is a fool.
00:48:23Please, Charles.
00:48:25No violence.
00:48:28You once spoke about working together, Fouché.
00:48:30The offer I made was to Duval, but I...
00:48:33make you the same offer.
00:48:35After all, we're both out for the same thing.
00:48:37But I know where it is.
00:48:40Where?
00:48:42What are you after?
00:48:44Once Robespierre is eliminated, I want joint power with Barras.
00:48:48Only Barras can give you that.
00:48:50But Barras is in no position to bargain now.
00:48:55What's your answer?
00:48:57Me or Robespierre?
00:48:59You're the lesser of two evils, Fouché.
00:49:01You're the lesser of two evils, Fouché, if you have my word.
00:49:04We'll break it in this room.
00:49:06What for?
00:49:09The Black Book?
00:49:11In Robespierre's own room?
00:49:14It was never out of that room.
00:49:17What?
00:49:19Oh.
00:49:21What a clever rascal.
00:49:23I'm afraid I underestimated Max.
00:49:32Hurry up, Fouché.
00:49:34You forget this is not my regular profession.
00:50:01It's not in the desk.
00:50:03It's got to be in this room.
00:50:32Well.
00:50:34There's your Black Book.
00:50:36All you have to do is to find the right one.
00:50:38It'll take forever to go through all this.
00:50:41Maybe we'll be lucky.
00:50:43You start over there.
00:51:01You start over there.
00:52:01You start over there.
00:52:21Fouché.
00:52:23Fouché.
00:52:26Look at the names.
00:52:28It's my name in it.
00:52:30Let's see.
00:52:32Lafayette.
00:52:34Tallien.
00:52:36Burdon.
00:52:38Fouché.
00:53:01Lafayette.
00:53:03Burdon.
00:53:05Fouché.
00:53:24Lafayette.
00:53:26Lafayette.
00:53:27Robespierre.
00:53:31Seize him!
00:53:48Do something! Do something!
00:54:01No!
00:54:26Some cabbage, citizen?
00:54:28Freshly cut last night.
00:54:31Artichokes?
00:54:34Pierre, this customer is asking for artichokes.
00:54:40Artichokes are out of season.
00:54:42I was told I could find some here.
00:54:46They're very expensive.
00:54:48How many did you want?
00:54:50Three large, three small.
00:54:59I thought you'd never get here.
00:55:01I almost didn't.
00:55:02Did you find it?
00:55:03The gendarmes are going to the market place.
00:55:05They must be looking for you.
00:55:10It won't be safe anywhere in Paris.
00:55:11What about your sister's farm?
00:55:12Good.
00:55:13You can hide out there until the convention meets tomorrow.
00:55:15Keep this. It will be safer with you.
00:55:21I'll go with Charles.
00:55:22You'll never get out of the city in those clothes.
00:55:24I'll get you some others.
00:55:25We'll meet tomorrow at daybreak at the Café of the Living Dead.
00:55:27Good luck.
00:55:29No!
00:55:31No!
00:55:56Where are your papers?
00:55:58I told you I lost them.
00:56:01But ask anyone in the market.
00:56:02They'll tell you who we are.
00:56:04I'm not interested in who you are,
00:56:05but who you gave your papers to.
00:56:07Is it against the law to lose one's papers?
00:56:09No, but it's treason to give them to a traitor.
00:56:12Well, if a traitor found our papers,
00:56:14we can't help that.
00:56:18Where's your horse and cart?
00:56:21In the stables where we always leave them.
00:56:23Your stall is empty.
00:56:27Well, they've been stolen.
00:56:30Arrest them!
00:56:32Make them talk!
00:56:47They won't talk now.
00:56:49We'll catch them at the farm.
00:56:50Come on.
00:57:00Show your papers.
00:57:14I'm the Viscount Charles de Bigny,
00:57:16and this is Marie Antoinette.
00:57:21See here where you passed through
00:57:22only this morning with a full load of cabbages.
00:57:26Sure sold them awfully fast.
00:57:28There are a lot of hungry people in Paris.
00:57:31Where's your farm?
00:57:33About four kilometers from here.
00:57:35Then you must pass through here often.
00:57:37Don't we call seeing your faces before?
00:57:40Cabbages don't grow overnight, my friend.
00:57:43What else do you raise?
00:57:45Chickens.
00:57:46Pigs.
00:57:53Pierre!
00:57:58Pierre!
00:58:14I'll...
00:58:16let you through on one condition.
00:58:18What's that?
00:58:19Next time you come through,
00:58:20you bring us a couple of chickens.
00:58:24I don't know.
00:58:25You'll have to ask my wife about that.
00:58:27Two chickens.
00:58:30Two chickens.
00:58:33Small ones.
00:58:35Not too small.
00:58:57Come on.
00:59:27Come on.
00:59:44Yes?
00:59:45We're friends of Pierre.
00:59:47What's happened?
00:59:48Oh, nothing.
00:59:49Pierre will be here tomorrow.
00:59:50We'd like to stay for the night.
00:59:54Come on.
00:59:58Have you had your supper?
00:59:59Not yet.
01:00:01I just want to bed.
01:00:05Who are you?
01:00:09I'm the Terror of Strausburg.
01:00:21Come on now, finish your milk.
01:00:24Then off to bed.
01:00:28Come on.
01:00:41Sit down.
01:00:43Are they Pierre's?
01:00:44Yes.
01:00:46It's a pity they have to grow up in times like these.
01:00:50We'll be thankful they don't live in Paris.
01:00:53Sometimes I wish that Louis were still king.
01:00:55Don't say that.
01:00:57We're never going back.
01:00:59We're trying to build a better world.
01:01:01It's not easy.
01:01:03But we're never going back.
01:01:07Does anyone know where we're heading?
01:01:11Did you ever live on a farm?
01:01:13I was born on one.
01:01:16What is it?
01:01:20Wait for a man.
01:01:21Run to the fields.
01:01:22I'll hide the cart.
01:01:23Charles!
01:01:24Charles, wake up!
01:01:25The soldiers are coming!
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