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Protect the Gold, Survive the Hell OPERATION MERCURY (1971) - World War II Epic
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00:00:07Oh
00:00:30This is Radio Salamenco.
00:00:32The glorious troops of the Third Reich have occupied Larissa
00:00:35and continue their march toward Lamia.
00:00:38The unstopped thrust of our armored divisions
00:00:40will undoubtedly lead to the occupation of Athens tomorrow.
00:00:45The supreme commander of the German occupation forces
00:00:47issued the following orders this morning.
00:00:57You've finally made it, Commander.
00:00:58We've been expecting you.
00:01:00Well, I only received your orders this morning, sir.
00:01:02That doesn't surprise me.
00:01:03Glad to have you aboard.
00:01:05I want to introduce you to Lieutenant Colonel Bob Tucker,
00:01:08who's been sent here by British military intelligence.
00:01:10Captain Andreatis.
00:01:11It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
00:01:13Pleasure is mine.
00:01:15I get the impression this is no ordinary mission, sir.
00:01:18Yes, it's a mission of the utmost importance.
00:01:20I'm putting you in command of the hospital ship Nereus,
00:01:23which will transport to safety the National Bank's entire gold bullion reserves.
00:01:27You are at a rendezvous with a British ship south of Crete,
00:01:30which will then transport the gold to London.
00:01:32Ah, my orders are to accompany you on your mission.
00:01:34I'm afraid you'll have to put up with a genuine land lover.
00:01:36My experience of the sea is quite limited.
00:01:38There'll be an escort, I hope.
00:01:39One of our submarines will accompany you.
00:01:41Officially, you'll be transporting medical supplies to our forces on Crete.
00:01:44The gold will be hidden in the false bottoms of the crates.
00:01:46Thought of everything.
00:01:46We had no choice, Captain.
00:01:48The future of Greece depends on this mission's success.
00:01:50It's in your hands now.
00:01:51Good luck.
00:01:53Take it up.
00:01:54Easy now.
00:01:56That's it.
00:01:57Fifty-six, loaded.
00:02:00Good.
00:02:01Good luck.
00:02:14Good luck.
00:02:17Good luck.
00:02:23Good luck.
00:02:25I'm afraid that we're behind schedule.
00:02:28Who's she?
00:02:29Anne Gordon, a Swedish war correspondent.
00:02:31Miss Gordon?
00:02:32Yes?
00:02:33She must be important.
00:02:35My superior's insistent she come with us.
00:02:36Captain Andreatis.
00:02:38My pleasure, Miss Gordon.
00:02:38Thank you, Captain.
00:02:39The officer will show you to your quarters.
00:02:43Ship's getting a bit crowded.
00:02:45Why don't you look on the bright side?
00:02:46It's a long trip.
00:02:47Anything could happen.
00:02:49Let her down.
00:02:50Easy.
00:02:51Good.
00:03:05Let's go.
00:03:06Let's go.
00:03:08Let's go.
00:03:12Let's go.
00:03:18Admiralty to Nereus.
00:03:20Admiralty to Nereus.
00:03:21Come in.
00:03:21Over.
00:03:22This is Nereus.
00:03:24We read you.
00:03:25Over.
00:03:27Here, sir.
00:03:29Get underway as soon as you can.
00:03:31Enemy aircraft in your area.
00:03:33Over.
00:03:34Ship's cargo incomplete.
00:03:35Estimated departure in approximately one hour.
00:03:38Over.
00:03:39Very well.
00:03:40Follow the southwest course.
00:03:41Keep us informed of any changes.
00:03:43That's it for now.
00:03:44Good luck, Captain.
00:03:46Transmit this in code.
00:03:48Course 52 degrees.
00:03:50Departure 1330 hours.
00:03:56Star Wars.
00:03:57Animated.
00:03:57fondo,
00:04:01And then,
00:04:20I couldn't do this for some time.
00:04:21I can't do that.
00:04:21You can do it.
00:04:21You can do it.
00:04:24I don't want any weapons on deck.
00:04:26Have them all brought below and hidden in the hold.
00:04:28Yes, sir.
00:04:35Hurry up.
00:04:40Pass them down.
00:04:45Go get the others.
00:04:47You, get moving.
00:04:59Go get a bite to eat, Dimitri.
00:05:00Yes, sir.
00:05:05What's our speed?
00:05:06Twelve knots, Captain.
00:05:07Course?
00:05:08Course, 130, sir.
00:05:10Damn, we're way behind schedule.
00:05:12Radio room, transmit this in code.
00:05:16Proceeding at reduced speed in order to avoid any possible mines in the area.
00:05:20We predict an eight-hour delay.
00:05:22Inform the Admiral there's an eight-hour delay.
00:05:29Get me command headquarters on Crete.
00:05:32Eight hours is a long time.
00:05:34Keep us posted.
00:05:37What is it?
00:05:37The English predict a German naval offensive.
00:05:39Ah, that's ridiculous.
00:05:42The Germans will attack from the air, and our air defenses are hopelessly insufficient.
00:05:47Excuse me, General.
00:05:49Yes, what is it?
00:05:50The convoy has been sunk.
00:05:52And all our supplies with it.
00:05:54How can we expect to defend the island?
00:05:58Get me Commander Clayton.
00:06:12We're running a risk traveling at reduced speed, Captain.
00:06:16The Germans are bound to spot us sooner or later.
00:06:19It's better than running into a mine.
00:06:20The sea's full of them.
00:06:22Which is worse, a mine or a Stuka?
00:06:24I don't know.
00:06:27Ten degrees to starboard.
00:06:28Starboard, ten degrees, sir.
00:06:31You being a sailor, I'm worried about mines and keeping on course, but there's a bigger risk.
00:06:36Security leaks, and the Germans have ears everywhere.
00:06:39It's strange to hear that from you.
00:06:41Never underestimate the enemy.
00:06:42They're good.
00:06:42Good morning.
00:06:43May I come in?
00:06:45Certainly.
00:06:47So tell me, Captain, where are we headed?
00:06:49I'm surprised you haven't found out already, you being a journalist.
00:06:52But my editor demands confirmation from two sources.
00:06:55Which means, Miss Gordon, you already know something about our little Ijean crews.
00:06:58What, I wonder?
00:07:00It may be that we'll need your cooperation, Miss Gordon.
00:07:02There's no reason to be alarmed, but I think at best you change into a nurse's uniform.
00:07:07Don't worry, I'll find you one.
00:07:08I don't understand.
00:07:10It's really quite simple, Miss Gordon.
00:07:12Your presence on the ship, the presence of a woman, one who's as pretty as yourself,
00:07:18is a great boost for the men's morale.
00:07:20Colonel Tucker, are you trying to flatter me?
00:07:23I am, if you want me to.
00:07:36Enemy reconnaissance plane.
00:07:37Everybody below decks.
00:08:03Damn it, just on luck.
00:08:07Under the circumstances, Miss Corden, I'd appreciate it if you went below.
00:08:12Maintain course.
00:08:13Aye, sir.
00:08:28The victorious troops of the Third Reich entered Athens early this morning to be triumphantly created by the entire city's...
00:08:34Captain, are you there?
00:08:37Yes, go ahead.
00:08:39I picked up Radio Athens. Listen, Captain.
00:08:41The glorious flag of the Third Reich now flies boldly over the Parsonon.
00:08:45This is just one more step in the triumphant march of the German army to establish a world peace.
00:08:49The streets of Athens are lined with colorful Nazi banners and Hitler's victorious troops march down with imperfect formation.
00:09:28For the first two years, no.
00:09:29But could not it be an end, for the last one?
00:09:36Nor that you could die from the 보니까.
00:09:37And it's a notion of called the true military.
00:09:37But you can't get it from the vast majority of people.
00:09:38Of course, this is my time to be part of the country's...
00:09:39The first one nation has to be part of theanden.
00:09:40The газ in St. Baylor, to be part of the fact.
00:09:41The best one nation has to be part of the country, for the first two nations.
00:09:45The last two nations have to be part of the nation's nation.
00:09:48Let's go.
00:10:23In the name of the Third Reich, I demand to know the whereabouts of Greece's gold reserves.
00:10:28Is that rightful property?
00:10:30Yes, but our gold reserves were transferred out of Greece before you were made it.
00:10:48Think of his own. Heil Hitler!
00:10:50Heil!
00:10:58Kreta is very close by the Englands.
00:11:01Excuse me.
00:11:02There is a plan that there should be an information department.
00:11:05It will be provided by an agent who is already there.
00:11:10I hope to know enough.
00:11:11Gentlemen, one of the bank employees spoke under interrogation.
00:11:17The gold was smuggled out yesterday on board a Red Cross hospital ship.
00:11:21One of our reconnaissance planes sighted a hospital ship this morning north of the Falcons.
00:11:26It could be that one.
00:11:29Was there any other ship accompanying it?
00:11:31None.
00:11:32Then that's the one we want.
00:11:33I want it brought in, not sunk.
00:11:39Hello?
00:11:40This is German reconnaissance one to hospital ship Nereus.
00:11:44German reconnaissance to Nereus.
00:11:47Come in Nereus.
00:11:48German reconnaissance one to hospital ship Nereus.
00:11:52Nereus.
00:11:53Come in Nereus.
00:11:54German reconnaissance, we read you.
00:11:56Go ahead.
00:11:57Over.
00:11:58Orders from German high command.
00:12:00You will proceed immediately to the port of Monovasia.
00:12:05Your change in course must take place within five minutes.
00:12:08Otherwise, we will take appropriate military action.
00:12:12Confirm, please.
00:12:15Now hear this.
00:12:17This is the captain speaking.
00:12:18I want all hands to prepare for evasion tactics.
00:12:21We're going to give the Germans a run for their money.
00:12:23I want all hands assembled up on deck in ten minutes.
00:12:25Now move it.
00:12:33Take her to 30 knots.
00:12:3530 knots it is, sir.
00:12:46Ready?
00:12:47Attention.
00:12:50At ease.
00:12:51It's my duty to inform you that a short while ago I disobeyed an enemy order.
00:12:56I expect we'll be attacked by a German aircraft any moment, so be prepared for the worst.
00:13:01Escort submarine on the starboard bow.
00:13:03Inform the captain.
00:13:09Prepare to surface.
00:13:10Prepare to surface.
00:13:11Prepare to surface.
00:13:17cookout.
00:13:22Prepare to surface.
00:13:25Prepare to surface.
00:13:29Create to surface.
00:13:30Prepare to surface.
00:13:32Prepare to face.
00:13:37Note on the eastern side.
00:13:39Fare to Ama.
00:13:40trained.
00:13:46Why have you changed course?
00:13:49We've been spotted by enemy aircraft.
00:13:52What is your intention?
00:13:54To proceed as ordered.
00:13:57Well, my orders have changed. I'm to rejoin the plane.
00:14:00In that case, we'll have to try to make it on our own.
00:14:05German warships are reported north of Crete, so be careful.
00:14:09And good luck.
00:14:11Thanks. We're gonna need it.
00:14:12Now you better get out of here before the Stukas arrive.
00:14:15And good luck to you, too.
00:14:16Let's get out of here. Take her down.
00:14:20Dive. Dive.
00:14:34All ahead. Half speed.
00:14:35Right, sir.
00:15:04Scared?
00:15:06You weren't going along, did you?
00:15:07Well, uh, I heard the Germans were coming, and, uh, didn't think they'd, uh, well, like having me around.
00:15:13And besides, I have no ambitions of becoming a hero.
00:15:16How did you come on board ship?
00:15:18I hid among the medical supplies being loaded.
00:15:24I'm Bob Tucker.
00:15:26Well, glad to meet you. Anthony Fletcher.
00:15:29You want more or are you going to tell us the real story?
00:15:32That was quite sufficient. What are you, a Nazi or something?
00:15:36One of those for me too, huh?
00:15:38Not before giving us some straight answers.
00:15:39I was serving time in a Turkish prison until I bribed a guard and escaped.
00:15:43Am I interrupting?
00:15:45I wanted to see who the stowaway was.
00:15:49The interrogation's almost finished.
00:15:50In other words, lady get lost.
00:15:51Well, a good reporter will always get her information.
00:15:55No, no, don't leave. I'm full of information.
00:16:02Really?
00:16:04Yeah, for instance, this ship is full of lice.
00:16:06Here, take this.
00:16:11You wouldn't have a cigarette, would you?
00:16:20I prefer my cigarettes with filters, but in this case, I'll make an exception.
00:16:30Do you know what we do to the spies we catch in time of war?
00:16:32Well, and you know the difference between a spy and me, hmm?
00:16:37Spies have money, and I don't have any.
00:17:00Helmsman, full speed ahead.
00:17:02Yes, sir, full speed ahead.
00:17:03Full speed ahead. It's getting pretty hot down here.
00:17:13Keep her as steady as you can.
00:17:15May I, sir?
00:17:39The air is going in here.
00:17:41You can go in here.
00:17:43Help me out of here.
00:18:05Come on!
00:18:17Let me out!
00:19:03You idiots! I gave orders that the ship was to be brought back to port, not bombarded.
00:19:07But sir, you... My orders were clear. I'm holding you responsible.
00:19:10The ship was not reported sunk.
00:19:11So all we have to do is find out and have one of our ships tow it back to Athens.
00:19:15Do it. I want that gold. Understand?
00:19:24Do you have any news on our agent on the ship?
00:19:34Is Alexis Podopolis here?
00:19:36Yeah.
00:19:39Oh, it's you.
00:19:41Uh, what is it?
00:19:43I wanted to thank you. If you hadn't shot down that German plane, we could have been sunk.
00:19:47I just did my duty.
00:19:49Feel like a little air?
00:19:51Sure.
00:19:57You know, not everybody appreciated your actions.
00:20:01There's even talk about a court-martial.
00:20:03Seems a bit extreme.
00:20:04I can agree with you on that.
00:20:06Why are they acting this way?
00:20:07Eh?
00:20:08Who knows?
00:20:10But do you think it has to do with the secret mission nobody wants to talk about?
00:20:13I'm a journalist, and it's my duty to get to the bottom of things.
00:20:16You're very pretty.
00:20:18Will you be staying on Crete?
00:20:20I don't know yet.
00:20:22I don't know yet.
00:20:23But I'm thinking of it.
00:20:27We're lucky it didn't get the main crankshaft.
00:20:35Time is of the essence.
00:20:36The Germans could be on us at any moment.
00:20:38Right, sir.
00:20:40Come on.
00:20:40Let's get this job done.
00:20:44Let's get moving on those tarps.
00:20:45Yes, sir.
00:20:55Come on, man.
00:20:56This ain't no camping trip.
00:20:57Bring those to the bow.
00:21:01Just what is the point of covering the Red Cross insignias?
00:21:03It's just a little camouflage.
00:21:05Why is it that the Germans even bother with us?
00:21:09Ah, yes.
00:21:10That's a secret.
00:21:12What time is it?
00:21:17Three o'clock.
00:21:21See the big hero.
00:21:23Who saved the ship.
00:21:26See what being patriotic gets you?
00:21:31And what do you believe in?
00:21:34I believe in saving my own hive.
00:21:36If that Nazi plane had sunk us,
00:21:39we'd be fish food now.
00:21:40Where is that Nazi's fish food now?
00:21:48Doesn't make much difference to the fish.
00:21:51Tell me there, soldier boy.
00:21:55All the German panzers, the air boys and Hitler's crack troops.
00:21:59You gonna stop them too?
00:22:04A good cigarette is better than the patriotic deed any day.
00:22:07Only to those as worthless as you are.
00:22:10Open your eyes, kid.
00:22:12Look what's happening around you.
00:22:16What is your love of country got you anyhow?
00:22:19You shoot down a Nazi plane and they put you behind bars.
00:22:22Great.
00:22:24And the pace stinks.
00:22:29Unless you're a general.
00:22:30Or a colonel or something.
00:22:33Why don't you just keep your ideas to yourself?
00:22:43All right, now. That's enough.
00:22:45Break it up.
00:22:46You!
00:22:47Out!
00:23:03Put this in the ship's safe.
00:23:05With the others.
00:23:07We're never going to make our rendezvous.
00:23:09Wait for us as long as possible.
00:23:11Can I come in?
00:23:12Certainly.
00:23:14I'm getting bored just wondering about the ship.
00:23:17Well, we can ask the Germans to organize another attack if that'll make it more exciting for you.
00:23:23Why'd you start a fight with him?
00:23:24Sorry, Captain, but it got on my nerves.
00:23:26I couldn't resist hitting him either.
00:23:28You were supposed to win his confidence.
00:23:30Did you manage to learn anything?
00:23:32I didn't learn a thing, Captain.
00:23:34I think he knew the reason I was there, sir.
00:23:36There's no doubt that this Fletcher is clever.
00:23:38And it's also clear he's hiding something from us.
00:23:41He wouldn't talk about himself.
00:23:43But did he ask any questions about military matters?
00:23:45Not a one. Only insults.
00:23:47How could you be so naive?
00:23:49Aren't you being unjust?
00:23:50I mean, he's only a soldier, not a psychologist.
00:23:52And it's a soldier's duty to obey his orders.
00:23:55I would say this soldier has done more than his duty.
00:24:01Very well. Get ready for phase two.
00:24:04Yes, sir.
00:24:06Have you fixed the radio?
00:24:07It's beyond repair, I'm afraid.
00:24:09The reserve radio?
00:24:10It's busted, too, and we've no parts to fix it, sir.
00:24:13Things seem to be going from bad to worse.
00:24:15What we must remember to do next time,
00:24:18if there is a next time,
00:24:19is to bring with us a flock of carrier pigeons.
00:24:29Good evening.
00:24:30Ah, I see you have your own private flat.
00:24:34Yeah, but the landlord cut my water off.
00:24:36You mind?
00:24:43Tell me, do you take your whiskey straight or on the rocks?
00:24:47Actually, I'm not really a drinking man.
00:24:49But my virtues aren't enough to convince the boys upstairs I'm not a spy.
00:24:53I could help you, but I want you to make it worth my while.
00:25:00We're two of a kind, me and you.
00:25:04Isn't that right?
00:25:05Well, that depends, doesn't it?
00:25:10First you get me out of this birdcage,
00:25:12and then we'll see if I have anything interesting to tell you.
00:25:18I'll think it over.
00:25:26Is anything suspicious?
00:25:28No, nothing. Just seagulls.
00:25:32Can't wait to hit the sack.
00:25:47Hey, guard, I gotta take a leak.
00:25:50All right, I'm coming.
00:26:05You don't spend all night in there either.
00:26:59One word and you're dead.
00:27:00Quick, start rowing.
00:27:02Do as I say.
00:27:29Not a bad-looking watch you've got.
00:27:41And it's waterproof.
00:27:42Oh, fuck it!
00:28:07We got the engine running.
00:28:08We're ready to move whenever you want, Captain.
00:28:09Look at you do.
00:28:10Five knots, maximum.
00:28:11How much time do you reckon?
00:28:12We'll leave right after dark.
00:28:14With any luck, we'll reach Crete by dawn.
00:28:41Hey, it's time to wake up.
00:28:49If you let me sleep, I'm exhausted.
00:28:51Because you've got to meet the leader in an hour.
00:28:53Let him wait for me.
00:28:55Just think where you'd be now if that fishing boat hadn't picked you up.
00:28:57Probably in some other woman's bed.
00:28:59Last night, I really had that itch.
00:29:03You can say that again.
00:29:04All last night, you wouldn't leave me alone.
00:29:06Are you complaining?
00:29:07Are you kidding?
00:29:08Tell me, whatever made you join military intelligence?
00:29:11I needed a job.
00:29:14I'll hit there!
00:29:15Cut it out, Tony.
00:29:16That's not funny.
00:29:17It must be this black shirt.
00:29:18Cut the crap and drink your coffee.
00:29:19That's the way to talk.
00:29:20You know I love you.
00:29:21I've heard that line before.
00:29:23Rosa.
00:29:24Save your breath.
00:29:27I brought you a little present.
00:29:30For me?
00:29:33We're colleagues, aren't we?
00:29:34You'll spoil me like that.
00:29:40Maria, get me a drink.
00:29:42Then put these salamis away.
00:29:44Are they the good kind?
00:29:45Don't be funny.
00:29:45What's the situation?
00:29:47All right, I guess.
00:29:49But we're a bit short of weapons.
00:29:50Hmm.
00:30:12What's the password?
00:30:13Plato's Republic.
00:30:15Where are the weapons?
00:30:17They're on their way.
00:30:20When do they arrive?
00:30:23They'll drop them by plane this afternoon.
00:30:25And we'll show the Germans who we are.
00:30:28How many are you?
00:30:3020.
00:30:31To start.
00:30:35What can you do with 20 men?
00:30:37Don't worry.
00:30:39When the time comes, old Creed will be with us.
00:30:42This one is extra.
00:30:50Maria, break out the bottles.
00:30:52Everybody drinks on the house this morning.
00:30:54We people of Creed are generous.
00:31:00Hello.
00:31:04How long have I been...
00:31:05It's mid-afternoon already.
00:31:07You slept soundly for over five hours.
00:31:09I was pretty worn out.
00:31:11After all that rowing I had to do.
00:31:13And that guy Fletcher.
00:31:14He drowned.
00:31:16We fought and I threw him overboard.
00:31:17Ah.
00:31:18First the German Stuka.
00:31:19And then you kill Fletcher.
00:31:20You're a regular Attila the Hun.
00:31:23Don't make fun of me, Anna.
00:31:24I'm not making fun of you.
00:31:26I find you fascinating.
00:31:27You do?
00:31:29I'm drawn to men who make their own destiny by their actions.
00:31:34Excuse me.
00:31:36I thought you might like some broth.
00:31:38On this ship, all the women have eyes only for you.
00:31:40It's not fair to the rest of us.
00:31:42Why, Miss Gordon here didn't leave your side for a minute.
00:31:45Well, if I'd known that, I would have woken up much earlier.
00:31:48Tell me, are you sure Fletcher drowned?
00:31:51He went under and never came up again.
00:32:06Maria, who's the guy in the photo?
00:32:07That's Alex, my brother.
00:32:09That's a small world.
00:32:10You know Alex?
00:32:11You gotta be kidding.
00:32:12We're buddies.
00:32:12He even gave me his watch as a token of our friendship.
00:32:15He did.
00:32:16I think he'd be glad to know I met you.
00:32:18Fletcher.
00:32:20Anthony Fletcher.
00:32:23He's not a bad-looking kid.
00:32:24He's very much prettier.
00:32:37Right away, Spiros!
00:32:51He's very much better.
00:33:27I was sent here to take
00:33:28command of this island, and what do I find?
00:33:30I find that my predecessors have taken no
00:33:32measures to protect this island from a large-scale
00:33:34enemy attack.
00:33:36The air defenses are weak, very few
00:33:38armored tanks. Our infantry
00:33:40is equipped with antiquated weapons, and
00:33:42what's more, we're short on ammunition. What do we do then?
00:33:44I've already sent a request to the Allied
00:33:46Commander asking for supplies, ammunition,
00:33:48and reinforcements.
00:33:51And if we don't receive them,
00:33:52we'll be forced to abandon the island.
00:33:54This was their reply.
00:33:56You must not abandon your position.
00:33:59It is hereby ordered that you
00:34:00maintain your defenses on Crete for as long
00:34:02as it is possible.
00:34:04Let's hope they'll at least send us some reinforcements
00:34:06before the German invasion. Unfortunately, there's not
00:34:09enough time. We expect the Germans to attack at any
00:34:11moment. I'm afraid
00:34:13there's only one thing left to do,
00:34:14and that's to pray for God's help.
00:34:28I don't know.
00:35:04I don't know.
00:35:46Sir, there are Germans all around us.
00:35:49The sky is full of parachutes.
00:35:51Hold your ground, Lieutenant, no matter what.
00:35:52And keep me informed.
00:35:53But we're being attacked on all sides,
00:35:55and this position will be overrun in a few minutes.
00:35:57I must retreat before he...
00:35:58Hello.
00:36:01Hello.
00:36:11Hold out as long as we can, huh?
00:36:13That's easy for them to say.
00:36:35Hey!
00:36:55This is Friber speaking.
00:36:57This is Friber.
00:36:58Get me British Command headquarters.
00:37:05Hello.
00:37:06Can you hear me?
00:37:08Yes, I can hear you.
00:37:09Can you at least give us some air support?
00:37:12Hello.
00:37:16Hello.
00:37:18This is sheer madness.
00:37:19Sound the retreat.
00:37:20Sound the retreat.
00:37:21Yes, sir.
00:37:26Retreat is under attack and no destroyer in sight.
00:37:28That means they'll be at point B in one week.
00:37:30But you can't hang around,
00:37:31so I guess we'll have to travel by land.
00:37:34Let's bring her in.
00:37:35Aye, aye, sir.
00:37:36Prepare to launch the tender.
00:37:37Yes, sir.
00:37:40Deliver this personally to command headquarters.
00:37:43Watch out for German patrols.
00:37:45They'll be everywhere.
00:37:46Good luck.
00:37:53I want a word with you.
00:37:54Yes, sir.
00:37:56You're from Crete, if I'm not mistaken.
00:37:58That's right, sir.
00:37:59It's very important that he gets to command headquarters.
00:38:02You can count on me, sir.
00:38:06This is for you.
00:38:07And don't take foolish risks.
00:38:10Understand?
00:38:11Yes, sir.
00:38:12Good luck.
00:38:14Thank you, sir.
00:38:26Where are they going?
00:38:27They're taking a message to headquarters.
00:38:29Why?
00:38:30Seeing as our radio is out of commission,
00:38:32it's the only way we can contact them.
00:38:42Any news for British command?
00:38:43Not yet, sir.
00:38:44Must be taken to Plaka.
00:38:46Traveling by foot, you know we could be there in two days.
00:38:48That whole area has been taken over by the Germans.
00:38:50But there's a way that we can avoid them.
00:38:52Through the mountain passes, sir.
00:38:55You better be right.
00:38:57Excuse me, sir.
00:38:58Could I have permission to visit my family?
00:39:00You have one hour.
00:39:01Thank you, sir.
00:39:04Major, send a message to the ship to unload.
00:39:06I want it done as quickly as possible.
00:39:08Yes, sir.
00:39:19Get the launchers lowered.
00:39:20Right away, sir.
00:39:35That's one fine weapon.
00:39:37Yeah, it's the latest model they've been issuing.
00:39:39What is that?
00:39:39It's water.
00:39:40Take it away.
00:39:41Men drink wine.
00:39:41Water's for babies.
00:39:44My son's become a man.
00:39:46Isn't that right?
00:39:46I should hope so after a year of war.
00:39:54I've been bombing all day.
00:39:55It's hopeless.
00:39:56Alex, you know, a friend of yours was here.
00:39:59Who?
00:39:59He wasn't bad looking with black hair and a mustache.
00:40:02His name was, uh, Fletcher.
00:40:04Who?
00:40:04Anthony Fletcher.
00:40:06He said that you and he were real good friends,
00:40:08that you were just like brothers.
00:40:10Well, he lied to you.
00:40:10You should be dead.
00:40:15Well, Jabedon, you can tell me about your mission.
00:40:17Why have you been sent to Crete?
00:40:18Some kind of special duty?
00:40:19Well, it must be important.
00:40:21What's the big hurry?
00:40:21We haven't finished talking yet.
00:40:22I have to go, Papa.
00:40:24You don't trust your old man.
00:40:26I'm afraid I can't keep a secret, aren't you?
00:40:27It's a military secret.
00:40:28I'm bound by word not to tell.
00:40:29If I break your word, or I'll break your head.
00:40:31Maria, bring some booze.
00:40:32But the doctor said no.
00:40:33No, the devil said doctor.
00:40:35All right, sit down and talk.
00:40:37Dad, this is top secret.
00:40:39Not important.
00:40:40Sit down.
00:40:42All right.
00:40:45Greece's goal was smuggle out of Athens by ship,
00:40:47to be held in safekeeping in London.
00:40:49We have to bring it overland at Plaka,
00:40:51where we're to rendezvous with a British destroyer.
00:40:53It's not going to be easy for you.
00:40:56There's Germans everywhere you look.
00:40:58We've no other choice.
00:41:00The only way it can be done
00:41:01is to travel by foot over the mountains.
00:41:04Even so, you're taking a big risk.
00:41:07Well, it's a risk we're going to have to take.
00:41:09I'll take that, son.
00:41:11I've decided to come along.
00:41:14Murals are all loaded, Colonel Tucker.
00:41:17I'm ready to go.
00:41:18I don't know the area.
00:41:19It's better you go ahead.
00:41:21You do the leading,
00:41:21and I'll bring up the rear.
00:41:23You guide me, you understand me?
00:41:25Well, do you?
00:41:26You want me to lead the way, I follow.
00:41:27Go on, you lead the way.
00:41:29Go ahead.
00:41:30I'll follow you.
00:41:31Where will I find these kids?
00:41:35Go on, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:43the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:48the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:50the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:51the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:53the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:54the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:55the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead
00:41:56the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the way, you lead the
00:42:05Let's go.
00:42:50Where is everybody?
00:42:51The townspeople have all gone to the mountains, but please make yourselves at home here.
00:42:55You are my guests.
00:42:56Maria, bring out some wine for our guests.
00:42:58All right.
00:42:59Come on, son.
00:43:00Haven't forgotten your manners, have you?
00:43:01Give your sister a hand.
00:43:03Show her friends some hospitality.
00:43:07What is it?
00:43:08I smell German.
00:43:09Let's see.
00:43:10Let's see.
00:43:19Let's see.
00:43:42Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:43:51Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:44:15Do as I say and nobody gets hurt.
00:44:17No one is to move.
00:44:19Oh, Hitler!
00:44:22I want you all to line up against that ball.
00:44:25Come, come, come, move.
00:44:28Line up against that ball.
00:44:54What are you doing just sitting there?
00:44:56Grab a gun and start shooting.
00:44:57Come on!
00:45:12Come on!
00:45:22Come on!
00:45:24Come on!
00:45:26Come on!
00:45:28Stop it!
00:45:30Stop it!
00:45:39Stop it!
00:45:58what are you doing here we have a long way to go you should rest i just couldn't sleep
00:46:03you know i was thinking about you just now were you really when i get off guard duty i'll come
00:46:08and get you okay
00:46:41so
00:46:49so
00:46:51so
00:46:59so
00:47:08so
00:47:09so
00:47:12so
00:47:21so
00:47:23so
00:47:24so
00:47:30so
00:47:39so
00:47:40so
00:47:42so
00:47:42so
00:48:04yes
00:48:09yes
00:48:12i think it best i take over command immediately yes that's right
00:48:24you were right it is beautiful here like being in another world
00:48:30it all seems so far away the war the killing i used to always come here as a child
00:48:37so you were brave even as a child i would have been scared to death
00:48:43alex i i just don't want you to ever have any doubts
00:48:48no matter what might happen
00:48:50what are you saying ann
00:48:52just that it might be nice to come back here one day
00:48:54but we can
00:48:55once the war is over
00:48:56there's no room in war for two lovers dreams
00:48:59are you saying
00:49:01then you feel like i do
00:49:02nothing has to be said
00:49:06hey in the beginning
00:49:09ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
00:49:14ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
00:49:27this is our work
00:49:28just
00:49:30it's our job
00:49:30it's Central
00:49:34i hope i don't care
00:49:36what we want to do with you
00:49:37we don't care about the procedure
00:49:38come
00:49:51no no
00:49:52No! Alex! Alex!
00:50:19Alex, you all right?
00:50:22I'm all right. Who's that?
00:50:23Your old buddy, Anthony Fletcher.
00:50:26Always ready to give a helping hand to a friend.
00:50:35Miss Gordon, this should teach you not to go out on romantic excursions.
00:50:40The boys and I have decided to become your guardian angels.
00:50:43You got nothing more to worry about. Come on, let's go.
00:51:12Let's go!
00:51:15Sergeant! Yes, sir. Let's move out.
00:51:19There's something wrong.
00:51:21It's not like Alex to do this.
00:51:24Maria, your brother doesn't have much experience with women.
00:51:28Just leave everything to me.
00:51:57You don't have to say it. I know what you're thinking.
00:51:59My German's not too good, but I understood a few words.
00:52:02Nevertheless, you'll be interrogated when we get back.
00:52:16Your friends on the boat, they, uh, they really thought I was a German spy.
00:52:20How are we to know you were with counter-intelligence?
00:52:24Alexis! Who are those people?
00:52:27They're friends!
00:52:30Your old man's quite a character.
00:52:37Just where the hell have you been?
00:52:39We were caught by the Germans. If it wasn't for Fletcher, we'd have been killed.
00:52:42Where were you?
00:52:42In the cave.
00:52:45Tell me exactly what happened.
00:52:47I'll tell you later.
00:52:48Oh, I want you to tell me right now.
00:52:49I bet that woman got you into all this.
00:52:51She spoke to the Nazis and Germans.
00:52:53A splash!
00:52:56There was something fishy about you from the beginning.
00:52:58I smelled it. I have a nose for Germans.
00:53:00It'd be better to bring her to headquarters.
00:53:03For the moment I'm in command here.
00:53:05Talk!
00:53:07Very well, the truth is I'm a Jew.
00:53:09I was in a concentration camp and the Nazis forced me to work for them.
00:53:12You really think I'd believe that?
00:53:13If I didn't collaborate with the Nazis, they would have killed my parents.
00:53:17But they lied to me, otherwise my parents would already have reached Berlin.
00:53:21How is it the Germans just happened to be in the cave?
00:53:23There are very few people who know about it.
00:53:26Sheer coincidence. It's the truth.
00:53:29When I spoke to the Nazis, all I told them was that we were lovers.
00:53:36I don't believe a word of it. You're lying!
00:53:39You're still with them, aren't you?
00:53:40That's not true. Otherwise I wouldn't be here.
00:53:42She's a spy. Who knows how to lie?
00:53:44I don't believe a word of it either.
00:53:46What's important now is that we catch up with the column.
00:53:50Get on your feet!
00:54:05A very moving story.
00:54:07I didn't ask you to believe me.
00:54:09You better find someone to believe you before they put you up against the wall.
00:54:12Getting killed by you or the Nazis is the same thing.
00:54:15If the Nazis do it, we save ammunition.
00:54:35Take cover!
00:54:40I smell Germans. I don't smell a bunch. My nose never lets me down. They're getting closer.
00:54:46Everywhere they're all around us.
00:55:27Surrender! You have no escape! We have you surrounded!
00:55:31No. Too many of them. We'd never make it. It's useless to try.
00:55:41Keep your hands up where we can see them.
00:55:43Suppose the Germans showing up now.
00:55:44Take the weapons.
00:55:45Sure coincidence too.
00:55:46Right, Miss Gordon.
00:56:16Name?
00:56:21Brown.
00:56:23Robert Brown.
00:56:27Division?
00:56:34I'm not obliged to give that information.
00:56:37We shall see.
00:56:43Your name?
00:56:48Well, Robert Brown.
00:57:05Captain, we're just simple shepherds who are in the mountains looking after our sheep.
00:57:09And you expect me to believe that?
00:57:11Where is the gold?
00:57:12Where did you hide it?
00:57:13Gold?
00:57:13What gold?
00:57:14Oh, you mean the gold fillings in my teeth.
00:57:17You were helping the resistance.
00:57:19You're damn right I was.
00:57:20I was born and raised here.
00:57:22And when I see the land of my father's is in danger, I defend it with my bare hands.
00:57:28The law forbids you to possess firearms.
00:57:31The law, what you mean is Nazi law.
00:57:33The one that allowed you to walk into Greece like cheap thugs.
00:57:36The Third Reich will bring law and order to all of Europe.
00:57:39I wouldn't bet on it if I were you.
00:57:40Greeks don't give in that easy.
00:57:42Why, you filthy partisan!
00:57:45What is the column's destination?
00:57:46I don't know.
00:57:47My mission was only to escort the column, sir.
00:58:01Your name?
00:58:02Who, me?
00:58:03She too is from Crete.
00:58:04The women on this island hate Nazis more than the men do.
00:58:07We're all from Crete here, so be careful.
00:58:09Wait a minute.
00:58:10I'm not from Crete.
00:58:11And I'm only half Greek on my mother's side.
00:58:14Listen to me, Captain.
00:58:16Believe me when I say that none of us knows where the column is or where it is headed.
00:58:20All we know is that it's transporting medical supplies.
00:58:25Where are you from?
00:58:27German-occupied Norway.
00:58:31Outside, all of them.
00:58:32Outside!
00:58:33Move!
00:58:33All right, let's go.
00:58:35Get up!
00:58:36What else?
00:58:47Robert Brown and Robert Brown!
00:58:54You two, over there.
00:59:03Here we go.
00:59:39What does it mean to the barn?
01:00:00I wonder if they'll make her talk.
01:00:02They don't need to. She's one of them.
01:00:04Let's not waste our time talking about her.
01:00:06All you have to do is figure out a way to escape.
01:00:08It won't be easy.
01:00:11I've been in tight jams before.
01:00:14This one takes the cake.
01:00:16And my poor men.
01:00:19Shot down like dogs.
01:00:46What do you see?
01:00:47A messenger.
01:01:02What are they doing?
01:01:05Sending us that woman.
01:01:09Well, if they got what they wanted from her, then it's all over.
01:01:14Unless they want us to believe she's innocent.
01:01:31You've got nothing to worry about now.
01:01:33I've just sent them on a wild goose chase across the island.
01:01:36I think you've betrayed us.
01:01:39When I face the firing squad with you, will you believe me then?
01:01:43We've got to get out of this trap.
01:02:13Take this.
01:02:33You stay by the door.
01:02:43You stay by the door.
01:02:44I don't even know what the hell's gonna happen.
01:02:45You stay at the door.
01:02:45I can feel it.
01:02:46I can feel it.
01:03:04You stay by the door.
01:03:04Let's go.
01:03:34Let's go.
01:03:40Charge!
01:04:09Alex, give us some cover fire.
01:04:33Get up!
01:04:38I'll try to reach the column and warn them the Germans know about the gold.
01:04:48Tell them they know the rendezvous point!
01:04:51We can't trust them!
01:04:59Where will you go once the gold is delivered?
01:05:01We'll go join the rest of our army and wait for you British to tell us what to do next.
01:05:08Here, take a look at this.
01:05:12Sir, a message from command center.
01:05:18No bad news, I hope.
01:05:21Cretus phone. Our army is retreating.
01:05:23Radio that we've received the message.
01:05:25Yes, sir.
01:05:27Sergeant, get everything ready. We're moving out in five minutes.
01:05:30Let's go.
01:05:30Let's go.
01:05:53Let's go.
01:05:55Let's go.
01:05:56Let's go.
01:06:05Please!
01:06:07Let's go.
01:06:55Out of my way. Move.
01:06:59There's nothing better for you than fresh goat's milk, except maybe wine.
01:07:09Hurry up with that. We've got to get a move on.
01:07:14You're prettier than most nurses I've known.
01:07:16Where will you go after this mission is over?
01:07:17The world's a big place.
01:07:20Isn't there anything you believe in?
01:07:22Faith is a luxury I can't afford.
01:07:25But you can't live without faith.
01:07:28Is it very painful?
01:07:31How can I feel pain with your hands touching mine?
01:07:40We must go.
01:07:41Goodbye, old friend.
01:07:43Thank you. My best to your family.
01:07:45Good luck.
01:07:46Come.
01:08:06Well, it looks as if we made it, old chap.
01:08:08Yes.
01:08:09But where's that English destroyer of yours?
01:08:23That's a bit rum.
01:08:24Let's hope they haven't seen us.
01:08:25What's worse, if they've come specially for us?
01:08:30Corporal.
01:08:32Yes, sir.
01:08:35We'll divide into two units.
01:08:36One will man the machine guns, while the other brings the golden to safekeeping.
01:08:39You are to fire only if fired upon.
01:08:41You understand?
01:08:42Now get moving. We haven't much time.
01:08:43Yes, sir.
01:08:45Okay, move out.
01:08:54Quick.
01:08:56There's no time to lose.
01:08:57I want those mules over there by the lighthouse.
01:08:58Let's go.
01:09:09Hurry up.
01:09:10Come on, let's go.
01:09:20Here, here.
01:09:23Come on, then.
01:09:24This isn't a picnic.
01:09:25What are you doing?
01:09:26Come on.
01:09:36Sir, look.
01:09:37More paratroopers.
01:09:46Lieutenant.
01:09:47Yes, sir.
01:09:48I want you to take some men and set up some booby traps in those bushes over there.
01:09:51Over by the ravine.
01:09:51When they go off, open fire.
01:09:52Right, sir.
01:09:54Go on, sir.
01:12:23It's from the other side of the hill.
01:14:15Sergeant.
01:14:16Yes, sir.
01:14:16Knock off those men on the roof.
01:14:39I made contact with the destroyer, sir.
01:14:42Signal our position.
01:14:43Tell them we need artillery support.
01:14:44We're being attacked by the Germans.
01:14:46Can you give us artillery support?
01:14:47Over.
01:15:10Finish destroyer.
01:15:12We need more artillery support.
01:15:20They're retreating.
01:15:21Sir, they want to speak to you.
01:15:24It's the captain of the British destroyer, sir.
01:15:27The Germans are retreating.
01:15:28We should transfer the gold before they send reinforcements.
01:15:31We're rendezvous below the lighthouse.
01:15:32Do you read me?
01:15:41All right, men.
01:15:42Follow me.
01:15:43All right, men.
01:16:01All right, men.
01:16:03Alex!
01:16:07Alex!
01:16:07I want to help you.
01:16:09You're a little bit late.
01:16:10Please, Alex, I'm afraid.
01:16:11Well, that's too bad.
01:16:12But I love you, Alex.
01:16:13Doesn't that mean anything?
01:16:15Alex!
01:16:16Please, don't leave me!
01:16:17Alex!
01:16:23No!
01:16:24No!
01:16:24No!
01:16:25Time to update you!
01:16:57Oh, my God.
01:17:26Oh, my God.
01:18:01Bye, old fellow.
01:18:02Until we meet again.
01:18:03Perhaps when the war is over.
01:18:04When the gold is returned to its rightful owners.
01:18:06That'll be a great day.
01:18:08Where will you go now, Major?
01:18:10Arapino.
01:18:11There's a ship waiting for us.
01:18:13God be with you.
01:18:19Oh, by the way, do me a favor.
01:18:21If you see that Miss Gordon, tell her that her company was most pleasant.
01:18:25I'll give her your message.
01:18:35Let's get moving.
01:18:36We don't want to be here when the Germans get back.
01:18:45And you, your ship is waiting.
01:18:50I'm not going.
01:18:51I'm staying here.
01:18:55This is my home now.
01:19:00It's going to be a long war.
01:19:06All right, let's move up.