(Thunder)
(Six) Where am I?
(Two) In the village.
(Six) What do you want?
(Two) Information.
(Six) Whose side are you on?
(Two) That would be telling.
(Two) We want information...
(Two) Information...
(Two) Information.
(Six) You won't get it.
(Two) By hook or by crook... ...we will.
(Six) Who are you?
(Two) I am Number Two.
(Six) Who is Number One?
(Two) You are Number Six.
(Six) I am not a number. I am a free man!
(Number Two laughs)
(Bleeping)
Number Two here.
Yes, sir, I am doing my best. He's very difficult.
I know it's important, sir.
He's no ordinary person, sir, but if I had a free hand...
I know, sir, yes.
I know I'm not indispensable.
Get me Number Fourteen.
Number Fourteen? The experiment must come forward.
Impossible. I need over a week.
I haven't got a week.
I haven't even finish testing it on animals, let alone people.
Then now's your chance.
- When? - Tonight.
Stop!
Don't bring that wet in here. Take your macs and boots off.
(Thunder rolls)
This brainchild of yours had better work...
for your sake.
If this man is damaged, I shall hold you responsible.
(Fourteen) You know I haven't had the chance to proved the drug.
Just get it right or I'll see that it's proved on you.
(Two) What's all that about?
Energy from his brain.
Thoughts, like sound waves,
converted into electrical impulses...
and finally...
...into pictures.
Extraordinary.
How very single-minded.
He's not conventional.
I sometimes think he's not human.
It's an anguish pattern.
So this is your wonder drug?
(Fourteen) Yes.
Three doses... and that's the absolute limit.
- Why? - Three's dangerous enough.
Four would kill him.
His mind is now yours.
What do you want from it?
Why he resigned.
I believe that he was going to sell out.
I want to know what he had to sell
and to whom he was going to sell it?
We've researched and computed his whole life
and it boils down to three people.
A...
B... and C.
He must meet each one of them.
We shall then know what would have happened if we had not got to him first.
Where do you want them to meet?
Paris.
They have one thing in common...
They all attended Madame Engadine's celebrated parties.
Here's some film from the most recent.
(Fourteen) Nothing like a good party.
I'm sure he'll welcome the change of environment.
Go on, feed it into him.
Mmm!
Is he all right?
So far.
The moment of truth.
(Ballroom music)
Good evening.
- Engadine! - Darling!
How are you?
I'm so happy you are here.
You look as wonderful as ever.
I should, what it cost! Oh-yi-yi!
You look tired, darling. Things are bad?
Oh, not bad. I'm starting a holiday.
Oh, the English holiday?
Big boots and fishing sticks?
- Not quite like that. - Where, then?
Somewhere different, somewhere quiet, where I can think.
Oh, there is no quiet anywhere.
- Hello! - Hello.
- Sorry, darling, I'll be back soon. - Of course, yes.
And remember, you're mine.
Be horrible to other women.
- I promise. - Thank you.
See you around.
(Two) I think it's time we introduced 'A'.
His face looks vaguely familiar.
What's his real name?
I'm surprised you don't remember him.
He made world news a few years ago.
I'll be immediately back.
- I'm surprised. - Not unpleasantly, I trust?
I knew you came to these parties.
And wondered why we never met?
She's a tactful lady. She's kept us apart.
Until tonight.
- Perhaps tonight is special? - I feel it is special.
- To us. - As we are or as we were?
Oh, I remember him. He defected about six years ago.
- It's been a long time. - Not long enough.
- We used to be friends. - Once.
- With a lot in common. - That's in the past.
Then let's think of the future.
We're still the same people.
Working for different sides.
Sides don't matter, only success.
In that case, we should still have a great deal in common.
- We do the same job. - For different reasons, yes.
I see you still overrate absolute truth.
Whatever way you look at it, we both want to conquer the world.
I hope you're happy in your new life.
New life?
Well, news about old friends travels quickly.
In a few hours?
To you and to me, news is like air.
So breathe it deeply. Enjoy it like fine wine.
If it's interesting.
What are you going to do with your freedom?
Go fishing.
Perhaps you're fishing now?
What's your price?
What am I selling?
I'm anxious to find out.
Madame's wine...
Is always excellent.
If you haven't got a price,
you must have a reason.
They're not always the same thing.
Excuse me.
He's going.
We haven't found out a thing. He must not go.
(Fourteen) He's only doing what he would have done.
(Fourteen) I can only create the situation.
(Two) Get him back.
It's his dream.
It must take its course.
You never could take a hint.
I don't want a hint.
I want you.
I'm saving myself money.
Paris hasn't changed much, has it?
Where are they going?
I don't know, but it's what would have happened.
That's what you wanted.
Well, you're in my country, now.
Well there's diplomatic immunity.
I like travel, it broadens the...
...mind!
You daren't shoot me.
Let us stay on different sides.
Be seeing you.
At least I know it wasn't 'A' who's selling out.
No! Let's try the second dose. Let's get on to 'B'.
- He must rest first. - How long?
- 24 hours. - Why?
It's a very dangerous drug.
He must have time to readjust.
I meet everyone, I know everything.
Who's sick, who's getting better.
Be seeing you.
My handbook on social etiquette doesn't deal with this.
How does one talk to someone that one has met in a dream?
Look, Number...?
- Six. - Six.
I'm usually a social animal, but not now. Another time?
Last week Number Fourteen was an old lady in a wheelchair.
You're new here, and you're one of them.
- Your nonsense bores me. - Oh, my mistake.
Don't worry, we all have to make mistakes.
Sometimes we have to.
(Phone rings)
Yes?
Oh, really?
Send him in.
(Two) Come in my dear fellow.
Come and sit down.
- I'm not tired, I slept well. - Good.
We don't seem to have seen a lot of each other.
I haven't seen very much of you.
I don't spend all my time spying.
Dont you? Your predecessors do.
I have other things to do.
Now all this nonsense about why you resigned...
Most people [indistinct] to have a job.
Things have come to a pretty pass.
- Do sit down. - I'm still not tired.
In that case, perhaps you'd pour me out some milk?
I didn't have a very good night.
- Thank you. - A pleasure.
Your milk.
Thank you.
Milk is the perfect food. It creates good temper.
- Would you like some? - My temper's fine.
Anyone who had nothing to hide would ask where I got it.
- Where did you get it, Number Six? - In my sleep.
Oh, you must be restless. Perhaps you need a check-up.
- I have a favourite doctor. - Really?
Number Fourteen.
(Door closes)
(Bleeps)
Sir?
Yes, sir, within two days. You have my word.
Yes, sir, I realise my future's at stake.
Two days, I guarantee.
(Soothing music on radio)
(Door opens)
- Night, sir. - Good night.
(Ballroom music)
Where have you been, darling?
- Been? - Oh...
Men always evade questions.
All my husbands did.
Where is my other handsome guest?
- Who? - Your friend.
Why, you were talking to him.
Oh he's, he's gone.
- Ah, just like that? - Yes.
How very rude, without saying goodbye.
Anyway, I never did like that man.
Madame, excusez moi.
Merci.
- I'll see you later, darling. - Yes. Goodbye.
Time for 'B'.
She even looks like a spy.
(Two) A very good one. A long line of spies.
He's full of the party spirit, isn't he?
- Where is she? - I don't know.
She should be there.
I think he's resisting.
Don't you know?
May take longer for the drug to work this time.
Wait, he's seen someone.
Ah!
No. No, that's certainly not B.
I expect she's there somewhere.
I very much hope so.
Ah Lucette, I was looking for you.
What have you been up to?
Nothing Madame. I was helping Louis to collect the glasses.
Ah...
What is that, Lucette?
A note, madame. A lady, she gave it to me.
No, madame, it's for...
Thank you, Lucette.
It's for you.
- A woman's hand. - Mm huh.
I am jealous.
What does she want?
- I dare not tell you. - Oh.
To meet her in the arbour?
Oh! My guest at my party, in the arbour?
- She's an old friend. - There is no name.
Old friends don't need names.
Then, you prefer her to me.
Alright, alright, I shall go.
The party is finished! Finished!
Enjoy yourself.
(Cork pops)
(Six) I'd recognise that signal anywhere.
Let's get distressed together.
There we are.
You are still the most intriguing spy I have ever met.
It's taken a lot of thought and experience.
Last I remember,
you were hiking across the mountains to... Switzerland?
- I got sore feet. - You should have stayed.
I have no friends there.
Your enemy is a very bad loser.
He was here earlier. Does he know you're back?
His chums are all over the place.
He and I had a little ride together.
I left him in a most unforgiving mood.
He may return.
Being killed is an occupational hazard.
Like a sitting duck.
Don't worry, tonight's a party.
You used to be...
a very good dancer.
- I still am. - Are you?
- Mmm. - Sad.
Where are you going for your holiday?
(Laughs) Ah...
So you've heard?
I uh... I don't know yet.
- A long one? - Oh, very long one.
- Why? - I need time to think.
I can't bear to think.
I can't bear to be alone.
That's why I like parties.
I drown myself in chatter.
Tonight there is no need for that.
Just dance.
He's far too relaxed.
(Sighs)
He may be there, but he's not here.
With this kind of resistance,
he'll burn up the drug in no time.
We haven't got long.
Then you'd better do something about it.
The only way to manipulate his dreams is to get into them.
Is that possible?
I was wondering.
What?
If we could put words into her mouth.
Go on. How?
We've fed him with pictures.
Why can't we feed him a sound?
But the voice.
Would he hear yours or hers?
That's the danger.
If he hears my voice,
recognises it,
the shock will wake him,
he'll see everything,
we'll have failed.
We must make the most of this chance or we'll never know if it was 'B'.
It's the worst time to try anything.
Just look at the state he's in.
Where's your scientific enthusiasm?
What shall I say?
Anything! Try it!
Go on!
Shall we have some more?
- More? - Champagne.
- Not yet.
Now get to the point! We simply haven't long!
I wonder if they will kill me.
I thought you didn't care?
I do.
I'll help you, you know that.
They are here to kill me.
They want me to make a deal with you.
They want to know why you've resigned.
Go on.
If you'll just talk about it they'll let me off the hook.
- Are you shocked? - Surprised.
- I can't believe it's you. - I'm such a mess.
I need something to swap.
Will you meet them? They're here now.
- Are you asking this? - Don't hate me.
We all make mistakes.
Sometimes we have to.
Have you the feeling that you're being manipulated?
Manipulated?
- Who are you?! - They're here.
If you don't tell them, they'll kill me!
You are not who you pretend to be.
Excuse me.
Tell him! He'll kill me!
- I don't believe in you. - He'll kill me!
How long has your husband been dead?
- Four years. - Four years.
- How old is your son now?
Son?
Husband, yes, but there's no son.
Help me, please.
Help me, please!
What is your son's name?
That's an easier question.
I thought you couldn't answer.
Come back! Don't leave me, come back!
I can explain everything, please!
(Door opens)
(Door closes)
(Switches on monitor)
(Ballroom music)
(Switches off monitor)
I couldn't sleep.
What's that Number Six doing?
He's always walking.
Irritating man!
Doesn't he ever get tired?!
- Be seeing you. - No, I'll be seeing you.
(Soothing music plays on radio)
Right.
(Lounge music plays)
What's gone wrong?
The strain's too much for him. I'm going to stop it.
No, it's our last chance. It's now or never.
On your head.
I'll worry about that later.
(Lounge music playing)
Haven't they killed you yet?
Sorry, must have been thinking of someone else.
It's so wild, darling. It can end in tears.
- All the best parties do. - He's terrible!
Terrible?! It's dreamy.
This is a dreamy party!
We'll have to hurry. Get me C's picture.
There isn't one. This is all we have on him.
Known to be French. Known to have attended
Engadine's parties publicly disguised.
Known to have been in contact with Number Six.
How do you expect me to bring them together if there is no picture?
It's a process of elimination. C is the only one left.
He'll find him.
Well, he'll have to hurry.
Champagne! We all need more champagne!
Watch him for me, will you, darling?
He's the last sane man in the world.
I like sane men.
- Are you in business? - I was.
- You're young to retire. - Age is relative.
- Meaning you're free? - Possibly.
I know of something and the pay's very good.
I'm free.
Number Six.
I'm sure it's your lucky number.
(Croupier speaks French)
Six, noir.
Pour le service, monsieur.
It can't be!
She can't be C.
It takes you a long time to sell yourself, darling.
It took a lot of thought.
Come on, this way.
She's fooled us for years.
But not any longer.
- We're bringing her to the Village? - Yes.
You are sure?
- No change of mind? - No change of mind.
- And no doubt? - Not any more.
It's a one-way journey.
You have the fare?
Yes, these papers from London.
If you want to go back you can.
Back for the party, back to your life.
But once through this door...
...you can never return.
This is what I've been waiting for.
(Gasping)
What's happened?
He's collapsed.
That's it. We've pushed him as far as we dare.
No, I must have that dream back.
You know who 'C' is.
Yes. But I still don't know what he was selling.
And if it kills him?
I shall have to take that risk.
I'll try a heart stimulant. Hold this.
Where are you taking me?
To the summit.
To hand over your papers.
Not to you?
Even I work for someone.
Someone else?
Who?
I've never seen him.
No one has ever seen him.
- I thought you've boiled it down to three. - I had.
I didn't know about this one.
It's great!
You'll have to call him "D".
- We're here. - Are we?
(Engadine) Oh, yes.
He likes impressive offices.
- Good luck. - Aren't you coming?
I must go back.
I can't leave a party so long. People will talk.
How will I know him?
He will know you.
(Man) I am glad you could come.
Where are you?!
(Man) It doesn't matter.
I want to see you.
I've been dying to see you!
(Man) It won't make any difference.
People who hide are afraid!
I didn't know you existed.
It is often the case with really important people.
Anonymity is the best disguise.
You are afraid.
This is very important to me.
It is only a commodity.
No, it's my future.
You belong to me now.
You were told there is no return.
(Six) Not until I know who you are.
I've never liked secrets.
Nor have I, I want to see him!
No one will ever see me.
I will.
I want to know who I'm selling out to.
We must all know.
All? Aren't you alone?
No...
...but you are.
Violence will do no good.
It relieves the feelings.
Does it matter?
It does to them.
We mustn't disappoint them...
...the people who are watching.
I knew, of course.
Now, show them!
Ahh!
(Six) See?!
(Fourteen) He knew all the time.
He was playing with you.
- Your drug failed. - No. He succeeded.
(Six) I owe you an apology.
- (Two) An apology? - Yes.
I forgot to give you this.
A bargain's a bargain.
Open it, fool!
I must see what's in it.
He was going on holiday.
I wasn't selling out.
That wasn't the reason I resigned.
(Bleeping)
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