The Great Kidnapping (La polizia sta a guardare)

Don't turn around, Miss Boletti.

You have the money?

Good.

You didn't inform the police of course?

Your son is all right.

He will be released within twenty-four hours.

There he is. That's Boletti.

Let us pass. Just one statement please.

How much did the father pay?

Why don't you talk to us?

Come on, talk to us.

There you are. How are you?

You see he is doing well.

You'll find out all about that tomorrow.

We'll hold a press conference.

Inspector, are you making a statement?

Talk to him, he is in charge.

Well, what will the police do now?

This is not the first kidnapping and it wasn't be the last.

What do you mean? There is no reason for for criminals to stop.

There are many rich people with children

and they will take advantage of that.

Perhaps the punishment is not strong enough.

That is not part of my job to play judge.

But first we must catch the criminals. Before that, our hands are tied.

We were only allowed to intervene after the ransom was paid.

The police should stay out of it and that's exactly what we did.

They say you are no longer part of the Police Commission?

In fact, I have just just resigned.

Go, go.

To the station, as quickly as possible.

Where is the car?

I don't know.

There he is.

There you are.

-Apologies for the delay. -Traffic?

Danoni here, go ahead.

A woman's body was found.

Where?

12 Country Road.

-Has the prosecutor been notified? -Yes, he is already there.

Very good, we're on our way.

We'll be right there.

If you want, I can drive you to the hotel.

For us it's pure routine apart from the rivalry with the prosecutor.

That's how it is in the province.

And kidnappings?

A bad situation at the moment.

What?

Kidnapping.

You mean ransom?

In the last kidnapping of Boletti 400,000 million liras were paid.

What is being done now?

The best thing is for the Prefect to tell you himself. I'll be happy to drive you there.

Inspector, the woman has been identified.

It is the woman who was discharged from the hospital today.

I see.

They identified the woman.

Who was she?

A Prostitute.

The body can be taken away.

I want the report now.

Stop here.

Inspector, we've seen the son of a bitch, Pinaccio.

Has he been caught? Nobody knows where he is.

Are you now convinced that this procurer of prostitutes is the possible perpetrator?

Don't you understand, I need proof.

I suppose there is a body, a gun... and a motive - isn't that enough?

Everything you need. Pinaccio was arrested last week.

He had hit and injured the woman. At the hospital she said she had fallen.

The hospital report says she was injured in an accident.

She didn't report him, I can't have him arrested.

There's no proof.

Now the proof is here.

Your call from Rome.

I was at the station.

Have you been too busy?

Sorry I was late. Have you arrested anyone yet?

Sometimes, I really worry about you.

Why don't you move in with your aunt? You'll be in good hands.

I don't know yet how long I will stay.

Understand?

You're the new chief inspector. Don't be stupid.

Is Catalana here yet?

No, not yet. But he should be here soon.

If you need anything do not hesitate to call him.

At the moment I am still in a hotel so no real address yet.

Don't make trouble, alright?

This is the new Chief Inspector.

Today, everyone has the same problems.

You pay more taxes than the others, much more than the others.

You have to imagine it.

Zanonni, how is your department?

Coping.

There is Inspector Jovine, until recently your predecessor.

He lives now in Milano.

He is a good friend and we speak often.

But please excuse me,

I also have to take care of the other guests.

The routine, of course.

I think that's what they say.

-Do you want anything? -No thank you, I don't drink.

That's good.

I've been told many times that you are the man they need here.

I'm already too old for that.

Everything seems normal here but actually the situation is very bad.

Very bad, and in my opinion it is getting worse.

That's also the reason why I stopped.

With all these new laws, the criminals have many advantages,

It's very unfair, they don't care enough about the safety of the population.

99% of those arrested have a criminal record, they're playing with the law.

It a paradox.

It's the criminals who are protected.

Now these kidnappings.

Yes, I know. What is expected of me?

You are expected to prove and assert yourself.

You are needed.

Or someone like you.

I'm available at all times.

I'm their natural ally.

Of course. It's better to have him as a friend than as an enemy.

Excuse me, could I speak to you alone, please?

Please go in. There are many important people present.

Good advice, be friendly.

Pleased to meet you.

You better talk to Zanonni.

Excuse me, sir. The gentleman would like to talk to you.

Perhaps you will listen to me.

I applied for a gun licence and this gentleman

refuses because of my criminal record.

Here is the criminal record.

I'm clean.

Two entries for armed robbery.

No criminal record.

Because there was not enough evidence. Both cases were dropped.

That means I'm clean.

Do you have to walk around with a gun all the time?

I need it for protection.

Zanonni, I need to talk to you for a moment.

Reinforcements from Rome?

Who's handling the current kidnapping with the Boletti boy?

No one at the moment, that was over six months ago and has therefore been shelved.

On file?

We had to. We were no longer allowed to investigate, the ransom was

paid and the boy was released home.

And?

Nobody knew who the kidnappers were, you know?

And now they're enjoying the ransom. If I understand correctly.

-Well, there was nothing that... -Good day.

Marcella you look wonderful. Will you go out with me tonight?

This is Boletti's son who was kidnapped with his girlfriend.

Who are the others?

They all live with their fathers.

They have more money in their pockets than we earn in a month.

They always come here.

If someone is missing only because he is still in bed.

Do you see those two over there?

One is the nephew of a politician, a fascist.

The other one with the white jacket is the son of a city councillor.

An important councillor.

That's Roberto Riccardi coming out of the bar.

He has no worries, his father is in the electrical business.

The father brings the money home

and the son spends it.

And the girl? Laura Ponti.

She owns the shop and apparently business is very good.

She understands how the business works.

-Robbery with hostage-taking in a bank. -I see.

Inform all cars, we'll meet you there.

-Face the wall and put your hands up. -This woman is sick.

I don't care. You will do what I say, or else there will be consequences.

Shut your mouths or there'll be trouble.

I saw them, there are two of them, they're wearing masks and they're armed.

One of them stayed in the car and when I shouted, he drove away.

Someone shouted, they were already in the bank.

Can you describe the perpetrators?

-I certainly can. -Please come with me to the police station.

Are they armed?

The woman who saw everything said that they are armed with guns.

Keep the people away.

Has anyone informed the Public Prosecutor?

He is coming.

Make certain that there are only police cars parked here.

-How many are inside? -A few. The bank was closing.

The most important one is also there.

Have all telephones turned off and switch off the power.

Also talk to the doorman of the house.

We have to control everything here, no one must die.

Back, get these people out of here,

One of the perpetrators was recognised by the witness when she screamed.

Give it to me, please.

The suspect's name is Scalpelli Romeo, 19 years old.

Inspector, the witness recognised one of the perpetrators,

Scalpelli Romeo, 19, he has a couple of convictions... and could be dangerous.

Good, tell that to Commissary Zanonni. Tell him to come here.

Hurry up, we haven't much time.

Let's go. Do what I told you.

Come on, help them.

Come here, what's going on?

I'm the manager, they have two men and a girl hostage.