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Hello everyone and welcome to today's feature from 1949 movie called The Black Book. This noir is what some would say is an historical film noir set around the French Revolution. In this thriller we have the big names of the Revolution, such as Maximilien Robespierre, François Barras, Saint-Just, Fouché and even an appearance by the man himself Napoleon Bonaparte. It all starts with Robespierre, who wants to become France's dictator. He summons Barras, a politician who can maybe make it happen but he refuses. Upon doing so, he has now made an enemy and goes into hiding. Along comes a man named D'Aubigny who kills a prosecutor named Duval who was summoned by Robespierre. Luckily Robespierre has never seen Duval before or anyone else in Robespierre circle. It seems Robespierre is missing his secret black book. A book with all the names of people he wishes to have executed. He gives D'Aubigny aka Duval 24 hours to find said book. D'Aubigny is able to track down Barras through one of his contacts, Madelon a woman he once was in love with. Unfortunately he is follow by the secret police led by Saint-Just and Barras is arrested. D'Aubigny manages to make both sides feel he didn't betrayed them. Barras acting as D'Aubigny feels that the book might have never been stolen in the first place and it was all a ploy. Meanwhile Saint-Just feels there's something off about D'Aubigny and decides to send for his wife to make sure it is him. But Madelon comes to his rescue. Pretending to be Madame Duval, she saves him. D'Aubigny is still trying to find said book with all the names but is soon found out as being an imposter. Duval and Madelon are now on the run, he gets away but she is captured and put in a secret prison. Now he must rescue her. Will he make it in time? Will Robespierre get his comeuppance? And when will Bonaparte make an appearance? All this and more will be answered.Staring in this tale we have...Robert Cummings as Duval aka Charles D'Aubigny, Richard Basehart as Maximilien Robespierre, Richard Hart as François Barras, Arlene Dahl as Madelon, Arnold Moss as Fouché, Norman Lloyd as Tallien, Charles McGraw as Sergeant, Beulah Bondi as Grandma Blanchard, Jess Barker as Louis Antoine de Saint-Just, Wade Crosby as Danton, Russ Tamblyn as Pierre's oldest son. So let's have some simple bread, cheese, grapes and maybe some wine.
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00:01:43France, July 26th, 1794.
00:01:48Anarchy, misery, murder, arson, fear.
00:01:55These are the weapons of dictatorship.
00:01:59One voice is heard.
00:02:01The screech of the guillotine.
00:02:04France lies bleeding.
00:02:06Paris, an open wound.
00:02:08The grab for power is on.
00:02:12Maximilian Ropes, Pierre.
00:02:14A fanatic with powdered wig and twisted mime.
00:02:18Saint-Just.
00:02:22Connoisseur of roses and blood.
00:02:25Fouché, the politician.
00:02:27Always on both sides, never in the middle.
00:02:31Danton, the soldier.
00:02:34Xavier of France.
00:02:37Francois Barat, citizen of the Republic.
00:02:40An honest man fighting for the life of his country.
00:02:44Calien, another honest man.
00:02:49In 48 hours, France will have a dictator.
00:02:52In 48 hours.
00:02:56Unless...
00:03:25It's a sad day.
00:03:26It's a sad day.
00:03:26The Frenchmen have to meet on enemy soil.
00:03:29The reign of terror swept to the borders of France.
00:03:31All the liberties we fought for in the revolution are being destroyed.
00:03:35Who is in power now?
00:03:37Maximilian Ropes, Pierre.
00:03:38He's demanding dictatorship.
00:03:40He's a madman.
00:03:42France must never have a dictator.
00:03:45You're the only man who could stop him, General.
00:03:48I'm in exile, Charles.
00:03:49A political prisoner.
00:03:51I don't dare escape from Austria.
00:03:52My face is too well known.
00:03:54You'll have to take my place.
00:03:58Your orders, sir.
00:03:59I no longer give orders.
00:04:01I'm no longer the Marquis de Lafayette.
00:04:04I'm a general without an army.
00:04:06A Frenchman without a country.
00:04:09All I can do is give you my blessing.
00:04:14There's a man in Strasbourg who will help you.
00:04:18Show him this ring.
00:04:35Who are you?
00:04:40From the Marquis de Lafayette.
00:04:43You have come just in time.
00:04:45The plans are all set.
00:04:53Death.
00:04:54I demand death for the enemies of France.
00:04:57I denounce...
00:04:59Danton.
00:05:00I demand death for Danton.
00:05:02I demand the right to be heard.
00:05:04Satan.
00:05:05Assassin.
00:05:06You stand accused, guilty, condemned.
00:05:08Who accuses me?
00:05:09I, Robespierre.
00:05:11Dictator!
00:05:12Silence!
00:05:13Your trial is over.
00:05:15It hasn't begun.
00:05:17Citizens!
00:05:20What is your will?
00:05:25Death!
00:05:26Death to die!
00:05:27Death to die!
00:05:28Death to die!
00:05:29Death to die!
00:05:30Cansons!
00:05:31Open your eyes!
00:05:32Tomorrow it may be you standing here!
00:05:35Accused, condemned, unheard!
00:05:41Beware, Robespierre!
00:05:43The blood of Danton will choke on your throat!
00:05:49If you come to play for your husband's life, you're late.
00:05:52Maximilian, what has come over you?
00:05:54Danton is your friend, your very good friend.
00:05:56Together you saved France.
00:05:58Without Danton, where would you be today?
00:06:00I can't let personal feelings interfere.
00:06:02The people have found him guilty.
00:06:03The people?
00:06:03But you are the people.
00:06:05They do what you say.
00:06:06Take out an appeal.
00:06:07Who can I appeal to?
00:06:09Only you.
00:06:10Look at me.
00:06:11Answer me.
00:06:12Stop playing God.
00:06:15Gods?
00:06:16The revolution abolished God.
00:06:18It's only the will of the people.
00:06:19And the people have spoken.
00:06:35That's my chair you're sitting in, Boucher.
00:06:38I just wanted to see how it fits.
00:06:41Danton likes to sit in that chair, too.
00:06:44And to think that he had supper with us only last night.
00:06:47Oh, it's amazing how fast you lose friends these days.
00:06:50And you never know who's next on the list, Fouget.
00:06:53It must be quite a thrill making out your death list every night.
00:06:58Well, you sent for me.
00:07:00Here I am.
00:07:02What's on your mind?
00:07:04I can't decide whether to promote you or denounce you.
00:07:07Where in all Paris would you find anybody as disloyal, unscrupulous, scheming, treacherous, cunning, or deceitful as I?
00:07:18Oh, ho, ho.
00:07:19You'd have to do some tall looking, Max.
00:07:21Don't call me Max.
00:07:25You're not dictator yet.
00:07:29I will be, but not without my help.
00:07:33I know too much about you.
00:07:35Get out of my chair.
00:07:42Is that the way to talk to your chief of secret police?
00:07:46I'm ashamed of you, Max.
00:07:47Citizen Barack.
00:07:53I arrived just in time to see Danton on his way out.
00:07:56Exactly as you planned, wasn't it?
00:07:58Danton was my friend, not yours.
00:07:59Why should you feel badly about it?
00:08:01Because Danton was a good soldier.
00:08:03Without him, France would have been overrun by the armies of Europe.
00:08:06It was yesterday.
00:08:06Like all good soldiers, he outlived his usefulness.
00:08:14Read that.
00:08:16What is it?
00:08:17It's a motion I want you to place before the convention.
00:08:27Why, this would make you dictator of France.
00:08:29Yes.
00:08:31We didn't storm the Bastille to make any man dictator.
00:08:34I'm not any man.
00:08:36I and my party will support no man
00:08:37until there is an end to this mob violence,
00:08:40secret police and the wholesale murder.
00:08:42What you call mob violence
00:08:44is the Committee of Public Safety
00:08:45which enjoys the confidence of the people.
00:08:48Anyone who challenges the Committee
00:08:50is an enemy of the people.
00:08:52Where do you belong, citizen Barra?
00:08:55Not in this room.
00:09:01I don't think you handled that too well, Max.
00:09:06Barra is not a man to be intimidated by words.
00:09:09He's the only man who can recommend you
00:09:11for dictator before the convention.
00:09:13You can chop his head off.
00:09:16No, but Barra has many devoted friends.
00:09:19When their heads begin to fall,
00:09:21I think he'll come around to my way of thinking.
00:09:24There's no one in Paris
00:09:25who dare touch any of his party.
00:09:28Not even I.
00:09:30No, but there's a man in Strasbourg
00:09:32who isn't afraid of anything.
00:09:33A man named Duval.
00:09:35Duval?
00:09:36Do you know him?
00:09:38No, but I know his record.
00:09:40Five hundred executions in a single month.
00:09:44That's almost as good as yours, Max.
00:09:47I've sent for Duval.
00:09:48He arrives at the Blue Goose Inn tonight.
00:09:50You go there and bring him to the bakery.
00:09:52I'll meet him there.
00:09:53How will I know him?
00:09:55Just one snake to another.
00:09:59You'll smell each other out.
00:10:23Welcome, citizen.
00:10:24Welcome.
00:10:25I'm Duval, public prosecutor of Strasbourg.
00:10:32Will you have dinner?
00:10:33Just show me to my room.
00:10:44I'm expecting an escort from Paris.
00:10:46See that I'm not disturbed till he comes.
00:10:48Rest assured, citizen Duval.
00:10:52Good night, citizen.
00:11:04Good night, citizen.
00:11:43I'm sorry, but there isn't a room to be had.
00:11:45I've come to see citizen Duval.
00:11:46He left orders not to be disturbed.
00:11:48You'll see me.
00:11:50Which is his room?
00:11:51Please do not make a disturbance.
00:11:53Come back tomorrow.
00:11:53Which door?
00:11:54Oh, must I awaken all of your guests?
00:11:56All right, the first door to the left.
00:12:09Who's there?
00:12:10A messenger from Paris.
00:12:25Don't move.
00:12:31What's the message?
00:12:35It's so dark in here.
00:12:36I can hear in the dark speak.
00:12:38It's a written message.
00:12:41I need light.
00:12:42There's a candle on the bureau.
00:12:45Light it for me.
00:12:48Just hand me the message and you can go.
00:12:50I was told to wait for an answer.
00:12:53Please light the candle.
00:12:55Why are you so anxious for a light in the room?
00:12:56Don't you recognize the voice of Duval?
00:12:57I've never met you before.
00:13:00Citizen Duval.
00:13:01What if you don't know me, what good will a light do?
00:13:03Or are you afraid I might not be Duval?
00:13:06Who else could you be?
00:13:08That depends on who sent the message.
00:13:11Only two men in Paris can send messages beyond the border.
00:13:17Robespierre and Barat.
00:13:19Which one sent you?
00:13:21It's a dangerous question to answer in the dark.
00:13:24One of us has to make the first move.
00:13:28Courtesy demands, you speak first.
00:13:36Barat.
00:13:38I gave him.
00:13:41What happened to the real Duval?
00:13:47He's dead.
00:13:50What did you do with the body?
00:13:52My men were waiting below.
00:13:53Quick, watch the message.
00:13:54Robespierre's man will come to pick me up at any minute.
00:13:56Barat wants you to report to Robespierre.
00:13:59Gain his confidence.
00:14:00Even if he must betray some of us to keep his confidence.
00:14:03Few lives won't matter.
00:14:04But Robespierre must never become dictator.
00:14:07How can I prevent that?
00:14:09You get further orders from Paris.
00:14:11From whom?
00:14:11From me.
00:14:14Well, if we're to recognize each other,
00:14:16I suppose we might as well have a look.
00:14:29Charles.
00:14:36You're looking very well.
00:14:39Madeline.
00:14:43I had no idea such prosperity went with the revolution.
00:14:50You don't seem to have suffered much either.
00:14:53What did you expect me to do when you walked out?
00:14:55Stop breathing?
00:14:56I couldn't explain to you that.
00:14:57You can explain now.
00:14:58We'll have a bottle of wine over old times.
00:15:01Perhaps I can get the innkeeper to come up and play the violin.
00:15:05Explanations always sound better with music.
00:15:08I don't blame you for hating me.
00:15:11I don't like to deprive you of that satisfaction, Madeline.
00:15:14I don't hate you.
00:15:16I just don't care anymore.
00:15:18I'll be at the cafe, the living dead.
00:15:20After you've seen Rob Spear, please come there, Charles.
00:15:23Please.
00:15:25Seems I remember an appointment we had four years ago.
00:15:28Only one of us showed up.
00:15:31The stupid one.
00:15:33Charles has grown up to be a smart boy now.
00:15:38I'll be waiting.
00:15:40I wouldn't count the minutes.
00:15:55Who's that?
00:15:56She came to see Citizen Duval.
00:15:59Hmm.
00:16:00Interesting.
00:16:02Interesting.
00:16:10Citizen Duval, your escort has a...
00:16:14What's the matter with you?
00:16:15You look so different, Citizen Duval.
00:16:24Different?
00:16:28Why should the appearance of a public prosecutor interest you so much, Citizen?
00:16:33You haven't by chance a guilty conscience.
00:16:35No, no, Citizen Prosecutor.
00:16:36I'm a patriot.
00:16:38It was a week.
00:16:39Yes, of course.
00:16:40The week.
00:16:46So.
00:16:49You're the terror of Strasbourg.
00:16:56I'd recognize you anywhere, Citizen Fouché.
00:16:59You had a visitor, I see.
00:17:02All work and no play?
00:17:04I thought you enjoyed your work.
00:17:06The, uh, real pleasure of my work went out with the guillotine.
00:17:12It's all over too fast now.
00:17:16Even...
00:17:16hanging.
00:17:19That lasts but a few moments.
00:17:22No, Citizen Fouché.
00:17:24What this country needs is an elegant, slow death.
00:17:28Give a man four hours to die.
00:17:30It's worth watching.
00:17:35Let's try it sometime.
00:17:37Shall we?
00:17:39Any one in particular?
00:17:43Robespierre has a beautiful long list.
00:17:46We're gonna have some great times together.
00:17:49Eh, Duval?
00:17:49Yes.
00:17:50I can hardly wait.
00:17:53Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:17:58Duval?
00:18:00You don't know me and I don't know you.
00:18:02That's a good start.
00:18:04We, uh,
00:18:06might be able to do each other some good.
00:18:09What do you think?
00:18:12You haven't said anything yet.
00:18:15Suppose you tell me why Robespierre sent for you.
00:18:19I was just going to ask you that.
00:18:21Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho.
00:18:23Come, Duval.
00:18:24You can trust me.
00:18:27Can I?
00:18:31No.
00:18:31Oh, ho, ho, ho.
00:18:54Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho.
00:18:57One thing about Paris, never dull.
00:19:02No.
00:19:11What's this?
00:19:13Broke Spears headquarters?
00:19:15A bakery?
00:19:16He loves hot biscuits in the morning.
00:19:31Oh...
00:20:23Welcome to Paris, citizen Duvall.
00:20:26It's a pleasure.
00:20:28I never shake hands, it's unsanitary.
00:20:31Your barber?
00:20:34Ask him again where it is.
00:20:36Where is it?
00:20:53Why don't you eat your bun?
00:20:59Good, hmm?
00:21:01Delicious.
00:21:04Remove the body.
00:21:08The people of Paris are becoming more stubborn every day.
00:21:12We have the same trouble in Strasbourg.
00:21:15I congratulate you on your record there.
00:21:18It's becoming monotonous.
00:21:20We'll do our very best to make it exciting for you here.
00:21:26Puget, why don't you take a walk?
00:21:28Well, the streets aren't safe this hour of the night.
00:21:32Oh, well.
00:21:38I expected an older man.
00:21:42So did I.
00:21:45I'm the eldest of our group.
00:21:48This past May, I was 36.
00:21:51Puget is 35 and...
00:21:54Danton would have been 34 had he lived.
00:21:59How old are you?
00:22:01I hope to reach your age anyway.
00:22:05However, age makes men tolerant and...
00:22:08These are no times for tolerance.
00:22:10We're living in a perpetual state of violence.
00:22:13The people have become a bloodthirsty mob that thrives on human lives.
00:22:18Each day this monster must drink its quota.
00:22:21There's only one man who can control this beast and that man must be dictator of France.
00:22:26What's there to stop you?
00:22:28A black book.
00:22:30A black book?
00:22:31My secret file.
00:22:33In it, a list of the names of all the enemies of France and the proof of their crimes.
00:22:37It's from this book that I select the daily quarter for the guillotine.
00:22:41Yesterday, this book disappeared.
00:22:44Well, why not make up another one?
00:22:47You don't understand.
00:22:49Some of the names are men who work on my own committee.
00:22:52I suspect, yet nobody knows for sure whether his name's on the list.
00:22:56It's this fear which gives me control of the convention.
00:23:01Once they know they're on the list, they'll all join forces.
00:23:03I can hold them one by one, but not as a group.
00:23:07That's why it's imperative that I get this black book back before its contents become known.
00:23:11That's the real reason why I sent for you.
00:23:14Nobody knows about it but you.
00:23:15Whom do you suspect of taking it?
00:23:17I know of only one man who, if he had the book, would have the courage to use it against
00:23:24me.
00:23:26Barra, one of the leaders of the opposition party.
00:23:29I'd, uh, like to meet this Barra.
00:23:33Well, that won't be easy. He's gone into hiding until the convention meets.
00:23:37You'll act as special agent for the Committee of Public Safety.
00:23:40Here's your authority for power over all police personnel.
00:23:46Fouché too?
00:23:48Over everyone.
00:23:50Except me.
00:23:51You have 24 hours.
00:23:53Not much time.
00:23:55Convention meets day after tomorrow.
00:23:56We must have the book back by then.
00:23:58And if I fail.
00:24:01As you said Duval, these are no times for tolerance.
00:24:05I don't tolerate failures.
00:24:19Where?
00:24:21Where do we start?
00:24:22Start what?
00:24:24Or whatever it is, aren't we going to work together?
00:24:27I think tonight calls for a one-man job.
00:24:29Well, I'm the man.
00:24:32Yes, but she might not like the idea.
00:24:34Can't your diversions wait?
00:24:38You see, I may only be in Paris 24 hours.
00:24:42All right, driver.
00:24:59Wait around the corner.
00:25:16All by yourself, citizen?
00:25:20Madeline is expecting me.
00:25:24Sit down.
00:25:26Sit down.
00:25:28Sit down.
00:25:41Nice evening.
00:25:43You wish to see Madeline?
00:25:50You told me to meet her here.
00:25:53Who are you?
00:25:55Who are you?
00:25:57Friend of Madeline.
00:25:59So was I once.
00:26:03Here she comes.
00:26:13You wanted to see Madeline?
00:26:18I asked to see Madeline.
00:26:21I am Madeline.
00:26:22I am Madeline.
00:26:33that is the man who has caught up to me.
00:26:34That will be all, Ilona.
00:26:38He is nice.
00:26:42I haven't got all night citizens.
00:26:44Don't just sit.
00:26:47Order something.
00:26:48Yeah.
00:26:55One more day.
00:27:06If it isn't the terror of Strasbourg.
00:27:09I don't think we were introduced.
00:27:12Saint-Just is the name.
00:27:14The shadow of Robespierre.
00:27:16Wherever he goes, I go.
00:27:20Except here.
00:27:22He doesn't like women.
00:27:25Come on, join my party.
00:27:26Some other times, I just.
00:27:28You don't like women either?
00:27:30I'm a little tired tonight.
00:27:32No one goes to bed in Paris.
00:27:34It isn't safe to go to bed.
00:27:37I've had so many friends.
00:27:40All killed in bed.
00:27:42Fouché, secret police.
00:27:45Thanks for warning me.
00:27:47I have a friend in Strasbourg.
00:27:50Henri Dupont.
00:27:52No doubt you know him.
00:27:54I can't say that I do.
00:27:57Good.
00:27:58He doesn't live in Strasbourg.
00:28:04It's very amusing.
00:28:10You know something?
00:28:12I don't think you are, Duval.
00:28:15No?
00:28:16You don't look like a butcher.
00:28:22You know, at first glance, one could almost mistake you for a human being.
00:28:26Strasbourg!
00:28:27We missed you!
00:28:29You see?
00:28:31I am a human being.
00:28:51This way.
00:29:04You choose your friends unwisely.
00:29:07St. Just is an enemy.
00:29:10Who sent you?
00:29:12Shall we finish him?
00:29:13Not here.
00:29:23Thanks for a most cordial reception.
00:29:26My friends are sometimes too impulsive.
00:29:30Come on up, Charles.
00:29:47Close the door, Charles.
00:29:54Come over here, Charles.
00:30:03Close the door.
00:30:09Close the door.
00:30:13Close the door.
00:30:23Just one kiss and four years are wiped out.
00:30:27Life's not that simple, Madeline.
00:30:29Not even for you.
00:30:30Go on.
00:30:32Pour out your bitterness.
00:30:34I drank it up.
00:30:36In buckets of sweet wine.
00:30:39Tell me about the women that went for the wine.
00:30:44They were all called Madeline.
00:30:47They had your eyes, your mouth.
00:30:51And the same false smile.
00:30:55Tell me more.
00:30:57Make me jealous.
00:31:00They even kissed like you.
00:31:02With soft, warm lips.
00:31:07Like fish.
00:31:15Exactly.
00:31:20You are a stranger, Charles.
00:31:24We really don't know each other anymore.
00:31:26I have no intention of renewing the acquaintance.
00:31:30And why did you come here tonight?
00:31:32To find Berard.
00:31:34Unfortunately, you're my only contact.
00:31:36Why should you want to help him?
00:31:38Because I'm a Frenchman.
00:31:40And there's only one man who could save France.
00:31:42And put an end to this terror.
00:31:44Berard.
00:31:45I wish I were that confident.
00:31:52I trust this man, Madeline.
00:31:55Even though he doesn't have the usual reaction to your charm.
00:32:04Have you met with Robespierre?
00:32:06I just left him.
00:32:07Were you followed?
00:32:09I'm sure I was, but there was no time to lose.
00:32:12Day after tomorrow, he's going to ask the convention to appoint him dictator.
00:32:15Robespierre must never become dictator.
00:32:19Ever hear of the black book?
00:32:21The death list.
00:32:22Well, the book's gone.
00:32:25Who has it?
00:32:27I was hoping it was you.
00:32:31If only I did have it.
00:32:34I could whip the entire convention into a frenzy against him.
00:32:39It's the secret police.
00:32:41They've got the cafe surrounded.
00:32:42You have to go this way.
00:32:44Hurry.
00:32:49Just one more kiss and I'd have melted.
00:32:59Mr. Sinbarra, you're under arrest.
00:33:02He's my prisoner.
00:33:04Was, is.
00:33:05I'm afraid you're a little confused, do you?
00:33:08I'm the chief of police.
00:33:11You were chief of police.
00:33:15My authorization from Robespierre.
00:33:20Now, if you'll be so kind as to leave.
00:33:54Good work, Duval.
00:33:56Good work, Duval.
00:33:58I was afraid Fouché was going to outsmart you.
00:34:02Come in, Barat.
00:34:09You've had a strenuous day, Duval.
00:34:11I'll see that our friend gets to prison safely.
00:34:14Good night.
00:34:36Upstairs.
00:34:38Upstairs.
00:34:53Madeline.
00:34:53Shut up!
00:34:54Your friend delivered Barat right into the hands of Saint-Just.
00:34:57That wasn't part of my plan.
00:34:59I saw it with my own eyes.
00:35:00What are you waiting for, Talia?
00:35:02Shoot him.
00:35:03Which side are you on?
00:35:07Well, looks like I'm in the middle.
00:35:10But if you'll give me a chance, I might be able to save Burrah.
00:35:14We're wasting time.
00:35:16For heaven's sakes, Madeline, can't you see I'm not lying?
00:35:19Frankly, no.
00:35:21Just because I refused to kiss, you'd have me killed.
00:35:24Since when have you put such a price on your kisses?
00:35:26Shoot him!
00:35:27You know I'm not Duval, so does she.
00:35:29Give me a chance to free Burrah.
00:35:31If there are only three men in our party, you could possibly have the book.
00:35:34You know who they are.
00:35:36If he's lying, we can get rid of him later.
00:35:38Yeah. It's worth the risk.
00:35:55Lambert.
00:35:59Exciting enough for you, Citizen Duval?
00:36:04You've seen Castell and Bernard.
00:36:06They're now Lambert.
00:36:09Somebody got here first.
00:36:12Then you know about the black book?
00:36:15Nobody keeps secrets from me.
00:36:18Nothing has been disturbed in any of the rooms.
00:36:21Your companion has good eyes.
00:36:25No one of these men ever had the black book.
00:36:28Then why were they silenced?
00:36:29Only Robespierre can answer that.
00:36:32Or perhaps you, Citizen Fouché?
00:36:34I, who?
00:36:35Me?
00:36:55Well, much as I dislike to tear myself away, looks as though I'll have to.
00:37:01Unless, of course, you still insist on shooting me.
00:37:03I made a mistake, Charles.
00:37:05Your mistake almost cost me my life.
00:37:08Your life isn't worth much unless you save Borat.
00:37:11That doesn't sound like the Madeline who had her arms around me a while ago.
00:37:15But I guess you're pretty free with your arms these days, aren't you?
00:37:18Don't tempt me.
00:37:21I still have the gun.
00:37:23Whatever happened to the Madeline I once knew?
00:37:25You had a chance to find out.
00:37:27That chance won't come again.
00:37:30You're sure of that?
00:37:31Positive.
00:37:40Do you still want to shoot me?
00:37:43I could.
00:37:44Genial.
00:37:50There's a revolution going on.
00:37:54Don't stay out, Lace.
00:38:00What do you say, Sanchez, disturbs me.
00:38:03I'm not sure, but it looked as if he were trying to help Borat to escape.
00:38:06A man's record is perfect.
00:38:09Duval's record is perfect.
00:38:10Huh?
00:38:11What do you mean?
00:38:12Fouché told me about an incident that happened at the inn.
00:38:16The innkeeper didn't seem to recognize Duval the second time he saw him.
00:38:21Any proof.
00:38:22Duval's a powerful man in Strasbourg.
00:38:24I can't afford to antagonize his element there.
00:38:26You'll have proof.
00:38:27His wife arrives at noon today.
00:38:32Citizen Duval.
00:38:35Send him in.
00:38:40Well, good morning, gentlemen.
00:38:43We had a profitable night.
00:38:46Borat's in prison and three of his best men dead.
00:38:48What about the book?
00:38:49That's why I'm here.
00:38:51Your time is getting short.
00:38:54Why did you kill Castell, Bernard, and Lambert last night?
00:38:57What makes you think it was me?
00:38:59It wasn't Fouché.
00:39:00Borat's in prison and I didn't do it.
00:39:02That leaves only you, Sanchez.
00:39:04Let credit fall where credit is due.
00:39:08I'll never find the book if he keeps killing off the only people I can question.
00:39:12Dead enemies make good friends.
00:39:17You know, if I'm to be of any service to you,
00:39:20you've got to take me into your confidence.
00:39:22What is it you'd like to know?
00:39:24In all three rooms of the slain men, nothing was disturbed.
00:39:28No attempt was made to search for the black book.
00:39:31I want to know why.
00:39:33Perhaps you'd better answer that, Sanchez.
00:39:37You have the reputation for being a clever man, Duval.
00:39:41Suppose you find the answers.
00:39:46I will.
00:39:53We should hold him till we're sure.
00:39:54I always believe in giving a man enough rope.
00:40:15I've come to question the prisoner, Borat.
00:40:20The Committee of Public Safety's authority is good enough for me.
00:40:35Just shout when you're finished.
00:40:40Borat?
00:40:45I didn't turn you in, Borat.
00:40:47Sanchez just happened to be in your carriage.
00:40:48You've got to trust me.
00:40:49I'm here to help you.
00:40:50I don't need your help, citizen prosecutor of terror of Strasbourg.
00:40:54I'm not Duval.
00:40:55I'm Charles de Bigny.
00:40:57Lafayette.
00:40:57I'm his agent.
00:40:59What trick is it this time?
00:41:00Last night, Castel, Bernard, and Labatt were assassinated.
00:41:03By whom?
00:41:03Sanchez.
00:41:07Then it's all over.
00:41:10There's only one way I can save you.
00:41:12We've got to find that black book.
00:41:13I told you it was none of my men.
00:41:15Then why were they killed last night?
00:41:16It's part of some fiendish plot of Robespierre.
00:41:19None of the rooms of the murdered men were searched.
00:41:20If they weren't killed for the black book, what's behind it all?
00:41:23Fear.
00:41:24Divide and conquer.
00:41:25Plot as old as Caesar.
00:41:27Robespierre's plan is to break up the party.
00:41:29Since the book disappeared, some of my men have already come to distrust each other.
00:41:33Last night's murders will make them even more unsure.
00:41:35By the time the convention meets, there'll be no one to oppose his dictatorship.
00:41:39But if the book's still missing, how will you dare face the convention?
00:41:41Some of his own men are listed in that book.
00:41:43Then why haven't they come forward?
00:41:44Whoever has it wouldn't keep silent.
00:41:47One man would.
00:41:48Who?
00:41:51Robespierre.
00:41:52Robespierre?
00:41:53He never lost the book.
00:41:55It was never out of his possession.
00:41:56Then why?
00:41:56Don't you see what he accomplished with a single eye?
00:41:58He's had us all on a wild goose chase searching for something that was never lost.
00:42:02That's why those rooms weren't disturbed.
00:42:03There was nothing to look for.
00:42:05But if he has it,
00:42:08then he will become dictator.
00:42:11Gun! Gun!
00:42:14Domini.
00:42:16If you should find it, and I'm not there,
00:42:19give it to Talion.
00:42:20He'll have the courage to use it.
00:42:22You'll be there.
00:42:23Hurry up, guard!
00:42:30Guard!
00:42:31What's your hurry, my friend?
00:42:33The convention doesn't meet till tomorrow.
00:42:36Unlock this door.
00:42:37Is that an order?
00:42:38It's a command.
00:42:40By whose authority?
00:42:43By authority of Robespierre.
00:42:50Just a precaution, Duval.
00:42:58By the way, I have good news for you.
00:43:01Your wife is on her way from Strasbourg.
00:43:05She should be here at any minute now.
00:43:07Why don't you just relax until she comes?
00:43:11Robespierre and I wouldn't want to miss the happy reunion.
00:43:13I don't want to miss the happy reunion.
00:43:21Citizen Robespierre!
00:43:28What are your prisoners doing out here?
00:43:30This is today's batch for the guillotine.
00:43:33Shut them out!
00:43:38Citizen is Duval.
00:43:46I was looking for an excuse to get to Paris.
00:43:51There are so many things I want to buy.
00:44:09I was looking for shelves in Being a
00:44:10Second time, you often win theIfits.
00:44:10There are so many things I want to live in the house.
00:44:10There are so many things we need in the house...
00:44:11I will take care of this with you.
00:44:12So long after you don't look like...
00:44:14Sharon, who's going to live in the house,
00:44:14Over the past me and i'll be able to go checkup.
00:44:14Check out how many pictures you buy.
00:44:14From this street...
00:44:15Where are we unsmetics...
00:44:16VUTS?
00:44:29Bobo, Bobo, Bobo, Bobo, Bobo, Bobo, Bobo, what are you doing in jail?
00:44:35Well, I, I, I, now what has the silly boy done?
00:44:39Nothing, it's just a slight misunderstanding, my apologies, Deval.
00:44:44Is he in my position, one can't be too careful.
00:44:46I compliment you on your thoroughness.
00:44:49You too, Sanchez.
00:44:53Come, Bobo, we have so much to do.
00:44:56Yes, my love.
00:44:59Wait for me.
00:45:00I was told I could find Citizen Robespierre here.
00:45:03And who wishes to see Citizen Robespierre?
00:45:07Madame Duval.
00:45:08Inform Citizen Robespierre, Madame Duval desires an audience.
00:45:13Yes, my God.
00:45:19Of course.
00:45:22Oh, well done.
00:45:54I'm not accustomed to being kept waiting.
00:45:58Perhaps citizen San Just can help you.
00:46:02At your service, madam.
00:46:04I'll speak to no one but citizen Robespierre.
00:46:35We all make mistakes.
00:46:37No one's perfect.
00:46:48Where is Madame Duval?
00:46:49I am Madame Duval.
00:46:51Get him!
00:46:59That was close.
00:47:00How do you know about Duval's wife?
00:47:02One of our men recognized her at the border.
00:47:04The seal took place.
00:47:33You've got to get out of Paris.
00:47:34Drop me at the bakery.
00:47:48Greetings, Duval.
00:47:50Greetings, Patriot.
00:47:51Has Robespierre returned?
00:47:53He's over at the prison.
00:47:54He's on some important business.
00:47:55That's what I like to hear.
00:48:04Greetings, citizen Duval.
00:48:06Greetings, Patriot.
00:48:12Greetings, Patriot.
00:48:19Nice Patriot.
00:48:39Last I heard you were in jail.
00:48:42That fool San Just didn't think I was Duval.
00:48:44But of course you proved otherwise.
00:48:47Of course.
00:48:48San Just is a fool.
00:48:52Please, Charles.
00:48:54No violence.
00:48:57You once spoke about working together, Fouché.
00:48:59The offer I made was to Duval.
00:49:02But I make you the same offer.
00:49:04After all, we're both out for the same thing.
00:49:07But I know where it is.
00:49:10Where?
00:49:12What are you after?
00:49:14Once Robespierre is eliminated,
00:49:15I want joint power with Barat.
00:49:18Only Barat can give you that.
00:49:19But Barat's in no position to bargain now.
00:49:25What's your answer?
00:49:26Me or Robespierre?
00:49:28You're the lesser of two evils, Fouché.
00:49:30You have my word.
00:49:32We'd like it in this room.
00:49:34What for?
00:49:36The black book.
00:49:38In Robespierre's own room?
00:49:41It was never out of that room.
00:49:44What?
00:49:48What a clever rascal.
00:49:51I'm afraid I underestimated Max.
00:49:53The black book.
00:50:07Hurry up, Fouché.
00:50:10You forget this is not my regular profession.
00:50:18Let's go.
00:50:47It's not in the desk.
00:50:51It's got to be in this room.
00:51:03Well, there's your black book.
00:51:06All you have to do is to find the right one.
00:51:08It'll take forever to go through all this.
00:51:11Maybe we'll be lucky.
00:51:12You start over there.
00:51:42Let's go.
00:51:59Let's go.
00:52:01Let's go.
00:52:03Let's go.
00:52:52Look at the names.
00:52:55It's my name, isn't it?
00:52:57Let's see.
00:52:58Here are Lafayette, Italian, Verdun, Fouché.
00:53:29Here are Lafayette.
00:53:58Choose him.
00:54:15Do something.
00:54:17Do something.
00:54:22Here are Lafayette.
00:54:34Here are Lafayette.
00:54:45Here are Lafayette.
00:54:54Some cabbage, a citizen.
00:54:57Freshly cut last night.
00:54:59Here are Lafayette.
00:55:00Artichokes?
00:55:02Pierre, this customer is asking for artichokes.
00:55:09Artichokes are out of season.
00:55:10I was told I could find some here.
00:55:14They're very expensive.
00:55:16How many did you want?
00:55:19Three large, three small.
00:55:27I thought you'd never get here.
00:55:29I almost didn't.
00:55:30Did you find it?
00:55:32The gendarmes are going through the marketplace.
00:55:33They must be looking for you.
00:55:38It won't be safe anywhere in Paris.
00:55:40What about your sister's fault?
00:55:41Good.
00:55:42You can hide out there until the convention meets tomorrow.
00:55:44Keep this.
00:55:44It will be safer with you.
00:55:49I'll go with Charles.
00:55:51Never get out of the city in those clothes.
00:55:53I'll get you some others.
00:55:54We'll meet tomorrow at daybreak at the Café of the Living Dead.
00:55:56Good luck.
00:56:25Where are your papers?
00:56:27I told you I lost them.
00:56:29But ask anyone in the market.
00:56:31They'll tell you who we are.
00:56:32I'm not interested in who you are, but who you gave your papers to.
00:56:36Is it against the law to lose one's papers?
00:56:38No, but it's treason to give them to a traitor.
00:56:41Well, if a traitor found our papers, we can't help that.
00:56:47Where's your horse and cart?
00:56:49In the stables where we always leave them.
00:56:52Your stall is empty.
00:56:55Oh, well, they've been stolen.
00:56:59Arrest them!
00:57:00Make them talk!
00:57:15They won't talk now.
00:57:17We'll catch them at the farm.
00:57:19Come on!
00:57:29Show your papers.
00:57:44Farmers, huh?
00:57:45No.
00:57:46I'm the Viscount Charles de Bigny, and this is Marie Antoinette.
00:57:53See here where you passed through only this morning with a full load of cabbages.
00:57:58Sure sold them awfully fast.
00:58:00There are a lot of hungry people in Paris.
00:58:03Where's your farm?
00:58:05About four kilometers from here.
00:58:07Then you must pass through here often.
00:58:10Don't recall seeing your faces before.
00:58:12Cabbages don't grow overnight, my friend.
00:58:14What else do you raise?
00:58:17Chickens.
00:58:19Pigs.
00:58:25Pierre.
00:58:47I'll bet you through on one condition.
00:58:49What's that?
00:58:51Next time you come through, you bring us a couple of chickens.
00:58:55I don't know.
00:58:56You'll have to ask my wife about that.
00:58:59One chicken.
00:59:02Two chickens.
00:59:05Small ones.
00:59:07Not too small.
00:59:37Big keep invade andocoats.
00:59:40About like couple miles.
00:59:41He'll be Billy off on his side.
00:59:41Iумis!
00:59:42Part 6.
00:59:43Bye.
00:59:52Phase 2.
01:00:16Yes, we're friends of Pierre.
01:00:19What's happened?
01:00:20Oh, nothing.
01:00:21Pierre will be here tomorrow.
01:00:22We'd like to stay for the night.
01:00:34Have you had your supper?
01:00:35Not yet.
01:00:36I just want to bed.
01:00:41Who are you?
01:00:45I'm the terror of Straussburg.
01:00:56Come on, now.
01:00:57Finish your milk.
01:00:59And off to bed.
01:01:13Sit down.
01:01:16Are they Pierre's?
01:01:17Yes.
01:01:19It's a pity they have to grow up in times like these.
01:01:22They will be thankful they don't live in Paris.
01:01:25Sometimes I wish that Louis were still king.
01:01:28Don't say that.
01:01:29We're never going back.
01:01:31We're trying to build a better world.
01:01:34It's not easy.
01:01:35But we're never going back.
01:01:39Does anyone know where we're heading?
01:01:44Did you ever live on a farm?
01:01:46I was born.
01:01:49What is it?
01:01:50No.
01:01:53Wake your man.
01:01:54Run to the fields.
01:01:55I'll hide the car.
01:01:55Charles.
01:01:56Charles, wake up.
01:01:58The soldiers are coming.
01:02:02Charles!
01:02:07Back away.
01:02:08Back away.
01:02:31Anybody home?
01:02:51Just Grandma.
01:02:54Where is she?
01:02:55Bringing in Celeste.
01:02:57Who's Celeste?
01:02:59My...
01:02:59My cow.
01:03:02Where's your mother and father?
01:03:04They went to the market.
01:03:06Have you seen any strangers?
01:03:10Have you?
01:03:13What do you want here?
01:03:15We're looking for a man and woman.
01:03:16Traitors to the Republic.
01:03:20Well, you won't find them in that bed.
01:03:22You won't find them in that bed.
01:03:38This is the farm of Pierre and Marie Blanchard, isn't it?
01:03:42Pierre is my son.
01:03:44Your son and his wife have been arrested for treason.
01:03:50No.
01:03:52If we don't find the traitors, they'll both be executed tomorrow.
01:04:00If you know anything, Grandma, you better speak up now.
01:04:02How?
01:04:04I know nothing.
01:04:06You'll never get anything out of these farmers.
01:04:18All right, search the fields.
01:04:25Bring me some food and wine.
01:04:50I'm thirsty, Grandma.
01:05:01Who's that man?
01:05:03A soldier of the Republic.
01:05:06But say what?
01:05:08He's thirsty, too.
01:05:13Come here, little one.
01:05:17Would you like to be a soldier when you grow up?
01:05:21You could have a horse, a sword...
01:05:24and a gun.
01:05:27You'd like that, wouldn't you?
01:05:30But a good soldier never lies.
01:05:33He always tells the truth.
01:05:37Have you seen any strangers today?
01:05:39A man and a woman?
01:05:50You can tell me.
01:05:53One soldier to another.
01:05:57Why, get a horse?
01:06:00You can have mine.
01:06:20Well, I didn't see anybody
01:06:31More wine for a soldier of the Republic
01:06:55Swine
01:06:57What's that you said?
01:06:59More wine
01:07:02Well?
01:07:05Not a trace of them. Anywhere
01:07:07Can't get very far with a horse and cart
01:07:09Maybe they've gone to the next town
01:07:11They've got to be in Paris by tomorrow morning
01:07:14This is as far as they'd go
01:07:15Keep searching
01:07:17I left them in those orders
01:07:23I'm dead on my feet
01:07:26I'm going to take a nap
01:07:28Wake me up in half an hour
01:07:30You're not going to disturb the children
01:07:35I'll take the cart
01:07:36Get me a pillow
01:07:57Never mind
01:08:02I said never mind
01:08:09I'll take a nap
01:08:09I'll take a nap
01:08:17Not a ride
01:08:20You'll be dead
01:08:20Who's that old man?
01:08:21I'll take a nap
01:08:21I'll take a nap
01:08:24I'll take a nap
01:08:24Oh, my God.
01:09:13What are you doing?
01:09:16I was just covering him.
01:09:19Now get away from me.
01:09:53I was just covering him.
01:10:02He must have found the book.
01:10:04No, he'd be gone now if he had.
01:10:06He must be sleeping right on it if it's still there.
01:10:10No, no, don't get up.
01:10:12There's a sergeant sitting at the table.
01:10:15The soldiers will be back any minute.
01:10:40No, no, no.
01:10:56Get in there and put a stop to it.
01:11:18Get in there!
01:12:08Get in there!
01:12:33We're safe now, I think.
01:12:34Now, wait a minute.
01:12:38We didn't lose them.
01:12:50They'll overtake us riding double.
01:12:51We'd better hide in here.
01:12:55These woods are full of caverns.
01:12:57They can't search every one of them.
01:13:19I think they've gone.
01:13:20I'd better have a look.
01:13:24Spread your men outside the woods.
01:13:27We'll wait here for them to come out.
01:13:46They're laying a trap for us in the woods.
01:13:49There must be another way to pair us.
01:13:51Only the main road.
01:13:53If only the moon weren't so bright, we could make a run for it.
01:13:56We'd better wait.
01:13:58Maybe the clouds will cover the moon.
01:14:15They're the clouds.
01:14:17You have to ride fast.
01:14:20Don't look back.
01:15:15Where has Charles de Bignet taken place?
01:15:17the book. To whom? I'm asking you for the last time. Make her talk!
01:16:09Up to your old tricks, eh?
01:16:18I know a much better way to get the black book. What is your way? It has to be quick.
01:16:26The convention meets in less than an hour. Let her down.
01:16:54This earring will have more persuasion than any of your tortures. I'll meet you at the convention.
01:17:08You've done well, Charles. This day we'll see the end of the terror. I'll go back for Madeline now.
01:17:13Take some men with him.
01:17:19These gentlemen.
01:17:23Not so rough.
01:17:28Congratulations.
01:17:30You came very close, Charles.
01:17:33Not quite close enough, it seems. Oh, I, uh, have something for you.
01:17:43Where is she? Where is she? Being entertained by Robespierre. It's Arthur Madeline of the book. You can't have both.
01:17:53The convention meets in less than 10 minutes. Without this, Robespierre will become dictator.
01:18:00But on many more will die. France will die.
01:18:13Flash!
01:18:17effectiveness!
01:18:26There is a fun struggle, son.
01:18:28There's a fun greed.
01:18:29Calm down.
01:18:41Bring the prisoner Francois Barat.
01:19:23This is not a trial.
01:19:26Barat is not a prisoner at the bar.
01:19:29You are not judges.
01:19:31You are statesmen and representatives of the nation.
01:19:36In your hands lies the fate of France.
01:19:40You have not to pass sentence for or against a single man.
01:19:44This man is already a self-confessed traitor by opposing the will of the Convention.
01:19:49It is you, the members of the Convention,
01:19:52who must take a resolution on a question of public safety
01:19:55and to decide a question of national foresight.
01:19:59It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth.
01:20:03Barat ought to perish rather than this Convention be torn with disunity.
01:20:07Barat must die, that the country may live.
01:20:11No.
01:20:35Please, Barat must die.
01:20:36Madeline?
01:20:40Go to Mount Asher.
01:20:41Go to Mount Asher.
01:20:43There is a chord about the throat of liberty and both ends are held by traitors like Parra and his
01:20:48party.
01:20:49I demand a decree of accusation against them.
01:20:52I demand a declaration of national emergency.
01:20:54I demand a suspension of all legal procedures.
01:20:57I demand that this convention by unanimous vote vest in me the authority of sole and absolute dictatorship.
01:21:02Never! No! Down with dictators!
01:21:05I denounce!
01:21:07You must have our liberty!
01:21:09Never! No, dictators!
01:21:12Citizens!
01:21:14You destroy yourselves!
01:21:15I denounce Roupier!
01:21:18Down with Roupier!
01:21:25Get out of his head!
01:21:27And his blood will choke in your throat!
01:21:29Take him to the guilty!
01:21:31To the guilty!
01:21:33To the guilty!
01:21:34To the guilty!
01:21:35To the guilty!
01:21:37To the guilty!
01:21:41To the guilty!
01:21:43To the guilty!
01:21:54Who are you going to let him go for trial bylaws?
01:21:55To why he's mis changing them?
01:21:58To the guilty!
01:22:00To the guilty!
01:22:02aceite of death!
01:22:03To the guilty!
01:22:03Te weekend?
01:22:05To the guilty!
01:22:06Give him a few times to kill them!
01:22:20They'll kill us!
01:22:23They'll kill us!
01:22:24Death is no stranger to me.
01:22:25The mob's gone mad!
01:22:26They'll tear us to pieces!
01:22:29I made the mob.
01:22:31The mob are my children.
01:22:33They won't turn against their father.
01:22:35They won't turn against their father.
01:22:41The mob!
01:22:42The mob!
01:22:45The mob!
01:22:46The mob!
01:22:48The mob!
01:22:52If it is my life you want, take it.
01:22:55One more life isn't important.
01:22:58What is important is the will of the people.
01:23:02I've fought to give the people the right to exercise their own will.
01:23:07I've fought to give France back to the people.
01:23:10Blood has poured freely.
01:23:12And if more blood is needed, you can have mine.
01:23:16The greatest death that a man can die is for his own people.
01:23:21But you will be a mob without a leader.
01:23:24If I go, who takes my place?
01:23:27Let the man step forward who can follow on the steps of Robespierre.
01:23:32I have led you through the darkness.
01:23:35If I sought the power of dictatorship, it was not for personal glory.
01:23:40Your will is my will.
01:23:43I bear no man...
01:23:45Shut your mouth.
01:23:47I have killed only for you.
01:24:00I have killed all the people.
01:24:08Where is she, Seneschus? Where is she?
01:24:10Only Robespierre knows!
01:24:12Take her to the galaxy!
01:24:14What have you done with that?
01:24:17It's no use, citizen. You'll never speak again.
01:24:45It's no use, citizen. You'll never speak again.
01:25:40You'll never speak again.
01:26:14You'll never speak again.
01:26:44You'll never speak again.
01:27:14You'll never speak again.
01:27:44You'll never speak again.
01:27:45You'll never speak again.
01:28:36You'll never speak again.
01:28:39You'll never speak again.
01:28:43Oh, by the way, I don't believe I got your name.
01:28:47My name is Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte.
01:28:50Napoleon Bonaparte.
01:28:53I'll try to remember him.
01:28:54I'll try to remember him.
01:29:00I'll try to remember him.
01:29:05I'll try to remember him.
01:29:18I'll try to remember him.
01:29:23I'll try to remember him.
01:29:25I'll try to remember him.
01:29:26I'll try to remember him.
01:29:28Number three.
01:29:30I'll try to remember him.