Dead Man's Bluff (Blind Man's Bluff / Zhmurki) (Жмурки)

Let's begin.

Remove from your ears anything that might impede your transformation

into people in this burly, ashy river called life.

Yes, what?.

- Can I go?. - No, sit and listen.

But I need to.

Be patient.

Start-up capital is what begins everything.

With it you can start a business or invest. It's easily lost or multiplied.

The key thing is how to get it.

Today it's very difficult.

But at the beginning of the '90s, there was a redivision of property.

Today's so-called 'oligarchs' acquired theirs then.

How?.

Back then you could make heaps of money from nothing,

enough for start-up capital and the rest of your life.

And there were all sorts of financial pyramids...

Yes, there were financial pyramids which emptied the pockets of the common folk.

In a country where everything had come to a halt,

it didn't occur to anyone that you can't earn ten rubles by giving someone one.

And there were also criminal groups which merged with the authorities,

and in so doing, acquired their start-up capital.

Why do you think my moniker is "Topsman"?.

No, friend, I'm a professional. I like slicing up corpses...

So, you don't want to talk, you don't have to.

It's your business. We're in a free country now.

It just seems to me you're making life's biggest mistake.

You know why?. I'll tell you.

If you just told us what's being asked...

...you'd quickly find yourself among that lot.

But you didn't want to... But I'm in a good mood.

It's a big day for me. My daughter started school today.

So, here's another chance to die quietly.

So, you'll talk?.

Shame.

I liked you. And I'll find out anyway, because I'm a professional.

But you'll die slowly and horribly.

Well, bye then. No helping some people.

Hands up, bitch! And two steps away from him! Move it!

- Guys, what's up?. - Lie down, scum.

Take out your cannon with two fingers and slowly put it down.

Listen, scum, I recognize that voice. I know you?.

I said drop the gun and lie down!

All right, all right, don't get worked up... what about the syringe?.

Hold onto it for now.

- Whatever you say. - But slowly, so as I can see.

No problem.

Very good. Now you.

- And the syringe?. - Chuck it.

Bastard! I knew he'd try something.

Where'd it go?.

Looks like the stomach. Lot of blood...what are we going to do?.

Directed by Aleksei Balabanov

Ah...you're a cop.

Thought I recognized that voice...

What did Mikhalych ask you to find out?.

Hey, Stepan...We didn't find out!

There...

DEAD MAN'S BLUFF

It's good to sit and have a smoke like this, after sport.

Smoking after sport's bad for you.

Baklazhan, are they all as smart as you in Ethiopia?.

I'm Russian.

Don't start. Russians don't smoke that much. Me and Koron smoke a pack a day.

And you... Mr. Health Conscious, two packs a day!

So stick your tongue up your black arse, Russian...

Shall we talk business?.

All right, let's talk.

Go on, then.

Business is terrible.

Why?.

Have a guess. We're out of cash and there's no work.

It's been a month since our last escapade.

So?.

So?. So, no cash and no prospects.

Prospects?.

No. Last time because of some nervy half-wit, we screwed up.

Don't go looking for someone to blame.

Why not?. Someone who thinks that if he's got a gun,

he can blaze away without warning his colleagues of this dangerous undertaking.

Don't mess with me! All right, I got worked up, happens to the best of us.

Not all of us. Didn't happen with Baklazhan and it didn't happen with me.

But it happened with you.

And you've soiled our reputation. Now people think we're total head-cases.

And they didn't before?.

They thought we were head-cases, now they think we're total head-cases.

Yes, it's me...Ah.

Cop, that's great!

Work?. What's the job?.

Right, I got it...All right, tomorrow.

Same place?. The Zoo?. Why the Zoo?.

All right, then.

- The cop?. - Yep.

- What's he want?. - Offering work.

What's the job?.

Who discusses that on the phone?. I'll see him tomorrow, find out...

Why at the zoo?.

So no one recognizes you.

We going to steal a car?.

We'll walk it. You're getting a bit slow, aren't you?.

What car?.

I don't care. It shouldn't stand out, tinted glass.

Ours or foreign?.

I said it shouldn't stand out. A Lada or a Volga if you have to.

I got it.

Now for the Ethiopian footballer.

I'm Russian. I've never been to Ethiopia.

Cut it out. You can tell a mile off you were a cannibal.

The guns are down to you. Something light. With silencers. And a heavy one, just in case.

What?.

Just see what you can find. Got it?.

Got it.

Good. Let's just keep it smooth this time. No amateur theatricals. Got it?.

What you looking at me for--I got it. Leave me out of it.

That's all right then.

I need a drink.

Not surprised, after last night.

And you weren't drinking last night?.

What you waiting for?.

What, you think I'd drink from that thing?.

Hang on a sec.

I value my health too much.

I think we've arrived.

Of course we have. You think I couldn't find the right place?.

Who knows with a maniac like you.

Bit nervy, isn't it?.

Why get nerved up?. Let's go!

What's the file for?.

A contract to pass on for a mate.

Oh...you couldn't leave it behind?.

Well, just in case.

What you want?.

Hello.

I said, what you want?.

We're here to see the Doctor. Is he in?.

I'm the Doctor, what you want?.

Sergei Mikhalich sent us. Mean anything to you?.

Means something...Come in.

So, what's he want?.

I already said I'm not giving him a cut of the dough.

So don't try and frighten me. I'm already scared! So out with it, and get lost.

Why're you being rude?.

Why're you trying it on here?.

They say on TV that the nervous system gets worn down. And I believe it.

Let's be constructive.

All right, just don't pressure me. All right?.

We won't, Mr. Doctor. Let's just be realistic, though.

All right.

You're new in this town. And new in this business, right?.

Well...

So you need constant support, to provide for your security.

Same for everyone, but we're not at all expensive.

So let's not be rude, try it on or get worked up,

Iet's think about your security and your options.

Options?.

I'll give you five minutes to think about it. The clock is ticking.

We'll go for a smoke,.

Why five?.

Too long?.

Make it three.

You just have to think...

No, you think, scum, about not getting slotted right now.

Calm down, lads, calm down. We can work this out.

Why didn't you say you had protection?.

Do I have to explain to every freeloader that comes along?.

I don't have protection.

Who are they, then?. Magicians?.

They're not magicians.

Your old man thinks he can come along and take over the Doctor?.

You've misunderstood.

Shut it! I'll do the talking.

I already warned your old fart, I don't need help. I'll manage.

I told everyone that all year. But they're all thick here.

Must be the place.

So I'll have to cut into your demographics.

Any last words?.

I think Sergei Mikhalich will be very offended. He doesn't like shit being thrown at him.

He'll probably kill you because you're breaking the rules of business.

But you've got a chance.

Tell these halfwits to put the guns down, put a coat on, it's cold out,

and we'll go and see Sergei Mikhalich.

- That's it?. - Basically.

Then listen!

They really aren't magicians.

Right. No more protection.

Bastards.

Now what?.

I've got mixed feelings. Half of me says we should blow this creep away.

And the other half?.

That we should let him live and take him to Sergei Mikhalich, let him decide what to do.

I prefer the first option.

Me too, but what about Mikhalich?.

We'll say he started waving a gun about,

but we were quicker, and tell him about these two. So?.

All right. Doesn't feel right, though.

All right. Let's toss for it.

Heads, we take him to Mikhalich. Tails, we do him in.

I haven't met a fag like this in a long time.

Not a businessman, he's some sort of hooligan.

Get stuffed, freaks!