Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) Movie Script

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Made in America... for those Americans who can't understand a word Brits say.
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Nathan!
How are you, old man?
Very good, thank you Mr Knighton
You look like the walking dead.
Yes, well I'm always a little bit cold when I have just got out of bed.
Perhaps you can tell me why I've been summoned here on a Sunday morning?
Sunday morning at eight o'clock?
Well, if you take care to study the film
you will see that two mights ago some heavily guarded
cargo was ambushed outside a facility in Odessa (Ukraine).
where 20 security guards were mercilessly annihilated.
I want you to retrieve what went missing.
And find out who the seller is?
And who the buyer is?
And what it is?
So we don't know exactly what it is... Sir?
No, that is the mystery.
But our analysts in intelligence reported it very quickly
became extremely popular with the wrong sort of people.
And with a price tag of around 10 billion (US dollars),
I don't think we can afford for it to remain a mystery much longer.
It has been given the name... "The Handle".
But why me? Why not the official intelligence branch?
Ruse de guerre, Nathan.
An unorthodox approach to war.
I need a creative, cunning and unconventional vision
to retrieve this kind of mercurial threat.
A courier on a bicycle in congested traffic.
Not the official team that would take forever to wade through
the administration and the clock doth ticketh.
So, who will heading up your team?
Oh the usual chap, Orson Fortune.
Oh fuck! That man is an administrative nightmare.
He can't fly unless it is a private jet because of claustrophobia,
then he needs the finest claret for his agoraphobia
and then there is his rehabilitation in the
Maldives because of a cloud bloody phobia!
Yes, I understand sir but when you cut back on his expenses
and created a mental health department
... it was a perfect storm.
He is trained to exploit every system which is presented
which is why he is exactly
the very bicycle courier you require.
Where is he?
it's funny you should say that... he is on one of his rehabilitation retreats.
Yes, you are paying for that sir, but don't worry
I think I can pull him in.
What the fuck are you doing here Nathan?
Everything all right Orson?
No. I'm supposed to be on holiday. And you're supposed
to be 4,000 miles in that direction.
Actually it's 3,000 miles in that direction, but whatever.
Mind if I come in?
Yes, I fucking do.
Aren't you going to ask why I am here?
No, I'm fucking not because you're not staying.
I wouldn't be here if it wasn't serious.
I don't care how fucking serious it is.
I'm on holiday and I have no interest in working at the moment.
There is a price to pay for possessing a unique
set of skills being as brilliant as you are.
And please don't take this the wrong way
but as a private contractor your
government pays your handsomely for it.
Ignore the separation... I'm talking to an empty space.
You're going home.
And I'm going to meet my girlfriend... at the bar.
Ah yes, about that girlfriend of yours,
it seems as though she is not just... your... girlfriend.
But don't worry we will fly her home in 1st class.
Have you been spying on me Nathan?
I am sorry. But something rather nasty has been stolen.
How nasty?
Under File A is File B. That is the list of nefarious potential buyers
whose interests have been aroused.
We don't know what has been stolen.
That remains a mystery for you to solve.
but we must stop it getting onto the open market.
The threat is imminent.
How imminent?
Imminently imminent. Put it this way... when you hit the ground you'll be running literally
I've got the plane... a BBJ, this year's model.
And all your medicinal needs: 82, 96, 2004...
Marinate, and I'll see you in two minutes.
Fine, so Orson be heading your team.
Will you be using John, the "comms" man?
Oh sadly not sir.
Isn't he the best?
Well he might be good but he turned out to be something of a duplicitous snake.
He went over to Mike Hook's team.
Ahhhh, Mike the competition.
Yes just on that note sir, I do hope we won't
to be competing for the same prize on this mission with Mike?
There is more than one security department in this government.
Mike is on another job.
Very good, sir.
Good afternoon, Lucinda.
Sir.
Ah, I was starting to worry.
I had to get changed. Hmmm, didn't we all.
Captain, can we warm the engines up?
Right away.
Is that the 82?
It is still drinking well.
Wasn't this "my" medicinal requirement?
Yes.
Thirsty are you? Party for one... like all your parties?
Is it the usual team? Minus John. Where's John?
John got poached.
By who?
By whom? Never mind.
But I do mind. I know John.
I like John. I trust John, he is a pro.
Is someone paying him more?
Yes.
If I asked, would you pay me more?
You can ask. Would you pay more? No.
You are above that grubby self interest. You are a patriot.
And besides, no one gets treated like you get treated.
When you say "you" you really mean you.
Anyway who is my foot man?
I found a splendid replacement.
What's his name?
Sarah Fidel.
Strong nom de guerre. Never heard of him.
That's because she is an American.
She...
Lucinda, please bring the 2004 Haut-Brion.
Ahhhhhh...
I help myself to a beer.
I have a rather fabulous replacement for "comms" John.
An American. Much more versatile and creative.
Sarah Fidel.
Didn't she work with Mike?
Mike consistent with his character, abandoned her in Beirut.
Which is where I picked her up.
Any other foot men?
Yes, this young man.
JJ Davis. There really isn't very much he can't do either.
Comms, guns, diving, wrapping,
slapping, you name it.
They are both two comprehensive footmen.
The perfect "all arounds".
So that JJ? What is he doing here?
He has joined the team.
He is a good kid, but isn't he a bit green?
He has been very busy since you last saw him.
He is what you might could call
enthusiastic, hungry, eager.
Don't put your fingers need his mouth.
JJ.
Sir.
Mr Fortune, meet Miss Fidel.
Miss Fidel.
Your Highness.
Apparently you are the new comms John?
Not meaning a toilet or a prostitute's client I take it?
Please don't pee on me.
I don't do that anymore.
John didn't have a personality.
I liked John.
You can call her John if it makes you feel more comfortable.
He was reliable.
He was not that reliable.
I heard he got poached by my old team.
Your old team?
Yeah they are a leading private contractor
favored by your government.
You worked for Mike? Mike the competition Mike?
You may not like Mike... but Mike is good.
What do we got?
A bag man coming in on a flight with a hard drive.
We need to track him and see where he takes it.
I will keep an eye on you and feed you constructive information
... play the right music.
I'll control the turntables, you control the dance floor.
You like to dance?
I like John.
We will send him some flowers on your behalf.
(Note Danny Francesco movie billboard)
Got anything yet?
OK I am getting somewhere very slowly... still dialing in
Can you hear it?
Do you actually know how to use a computer?
Well I am sure I can find my way if you just tell me where the on button is.
Alright, so we've been here for three hours now and my feet hurt.
she's your responsibility, if she slips up then it's on you
I hired her. I trust her.
We have a 3 hour window, OK... he has got to be with us soon.
In fact, on cue... I think I got him.
It's about time.
Hiding in that crocodile should be the drive.
What's on the drive? We don't know.
Orson, just remember he is a bagman... a retired professor,
not a threat or a black-belt in Mogadishu.
I 'll try not to frighten him to death.
We just need to know who he delivering it to.
What am I looking for?
Brown hat, spectacles, crocodile skin briefcase, upper level, should be
coming into your peepers........ now.
I'm in his phone, I am gonna send him a a message: "The car is delayed."
See him sweetheart?
Sending him to Luigi's coffee bar ground floor.
How did you you know it's him?
You dance, I'll play... remember?
Jane, he's heading your way.
In position.
JJ... take the staircase.
He's passing me now. Heading to coffee shop.
He is all yours.
I still see you in position. Jane respond.
Jane?
Wakey wakey whiz kid.
Orson, I'm getting no response from Jane.
JJ, keep your peepers peeled, and your hands out of your pockets.
Peepers peeled, hands flying free.
Marcia, the job is yours, catch him at the counter.
Confirm when the tracker is in place.
Moving in... now.
Why do I smell something ratty?
I smell it too.
Marcia, confirm the transmitter is in place.
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
Confirm the tracker is in place.
Why do I get we are not the only team in town?
Can't be. I would know.
OK, that's odd. Either it's a glitch in the network,
or someone is... someone is very good.
In my experience it is seldom the network.
Who could do that?
John. John could do that.
Smells like Team B. Nathan, what the fuck are they doing here?
If that weasel John is here, it means that toad Mike is too. Stand by.
Nathan.
Mike isn't on a different job, is he sir?
Or is it a coincidence that his team is at the Madrid airport?
If he is there, it is not because of my department.
My world works in a similar fashion to yours. The government likes to keep
departments competing. Competition for the best condition.
Mike has only two talents: blowing his cover and blowing himself.
But thanks for the heads up.
Orson, confirmed. Mike is here to track the crocodile.
Mike is clumsy and predictable. They are not here to track him,
they are here to pick him up.
I resolved the glitch, we're going back live.
JJ, change of policy, don't go in.
go out. Exit door F... pinscher.
On it, Boss.
You have 2 inbound, 8 and 6 o'clock.
Understood.
OK, just tell me they haven't tazered the girls?
Oh yes. Tazered.
Let me feel your rhythm whiz kid.
Count me in.
Three, two, one...
Take a deep breath, that's right.
Our man is on route to exit, main gate departure.
Two Bs in pursuit.
I'm on it... have exited through the parallel doors.
Gracias.
He is moving to taxi 49502. Nathan, you are needed.
Incoming.
JJ, your location?
Exiting through east parallel doors.
Seor? Oh no, seor.
No no, I can't come with you.
Two more Bs posing in the car.
Mr. Hills?
Excuse me, seor?
My heart...
JJ, wheel.
What's wrong with him?
I do not know.
He keeps saying he is hot. No, no, heart!
Loosen his tie.
He doesn't feel very hot.
He is not hot you idiots. He has a heart condition.
Got two in pursuit.
The drive will be encrypted, but I can clone it remotely.
Connect me the hard drive.
End of the road bro.
They are threatening to kill my wife.
JJ, lock the doors.
There are ten of them fully armed.
Get out of the vehicle now!
I need more time, I need another 20 seconds.
They don't know me my face.
Go to The Duchess. Table 12 at 6:00PM. Save my wife!
Four...
...three... two...
Open the door.
I've got it. Let it go.
We gonna' need a shovel.
Nathan.
Mike. Nice of you to knock.
Orson.
Mike.
That belong to me?
What did you do to my friend here?
You scared him to death Mike.
It's good, sir.
Second mouse always gets the cheese... hmm?
Let's go.
The drive is good but it is scrambled.
Without the data (ie encryption) key it's useless.
so our best option is to deliver the drive and find out who the buyer is.
The Duchess Madrid. Table 12. 6:00PM
No one interesting has joined the rooftop in the last 40 minutes,
so whoever you are going to meet,
is already there.
Here we go. Nathan your file says you are terrible at accents
so don't talk.
Baker?
This for me?
Have a good evening.
Think I got him. He is coming back as... Ben Harris.
Ben Harris... he is the lawyer slash consigliare to Greg Simmons.
Who is Greg Simmons?
He is a billionaire arms dealer only plays in the top tier.
interested in selling 9mm guns to kids
and selling Tomahawks to terrorists.
He is impossible to catch.
Real elusive. He only uses Ben Harris on his biggest deals, never in person... it speaks for itself.
Oh hello. This might be useful. Greg is hosting a charity event in Cannes.
OK that's convenient, this way we can see him in Cannes
Seems he is loves an orphan.
Well, he has made enough of them.
We've picked up some time so we will be arriving into LA in less than 4 hours.
LA?
When I put my head down we were heading to the South of France.
So can someone please tell me why we are flying to Los Angeles?
The power on no Nathan.
I'm sorry?
Backwards to go move forwards. We are going to LA
to pick up our invitation
That being?
Danny Francesco.
Danny Francesco? The movie star?
Goddammit, I do the stunts... you shoot the "money".
Wake up everybody! Chad, get out of the fucking car!
Greg Simmons' favorite
movie star Danny Francesco.
And how does that get us in?
You can't catch this fish with conventional lures.
Greg wants whatever he wants, and what he can't have.
There is nothing he can't buy apart from Danny Francesco..
who recently snubbed a $10 million dollar offer to jump out a cake and sing him happy birthday.
He is obsessed with celebrities, but more obsessed with their partners.
Sarah will be Danny's girlfriend.
It's the fish that cannot be caught Nathan. The power of no.
And how do we turn this movie star's no into a yes?
I think we got something.
Blackmail?
Yeah, blackmail.
Ruse de guerre...
Very good, carry on.
So how you gonna' play this?
Well I found some spectacular dirt on the infamous movie producer Saul Goldstein
so I pulled him to help us, I asked Saul to lure Danny to Vegas
under the premise of a five-picture deal.
But as Greg is hosting a charity raising event that we would really
like to attend, you're going ask Danny to come with us instead.
Ha creative work. So what do we have on Danny Francesco?
He is having an affair with his sister-in-law.
I told you she was good.
leave this with me.
Ha ha ... fucking in Swedish.
Oh you kill me, Saul. Oh Saul, you're a fabulous producer
I mean youre a piece of shit, but your are a fabulous producer.
Everybody wants to work with you. I want to work with you.
But Swedish accent, Saul? Come on, I'm American!
Hi Natasha. Danny is not going to need you on this flight.
OK.
Yeah, one of those things.
I appreciate that Danny. But we need you to do this for us.
For us? What the royal us? What are you talking about?
I mean you have to do this for us.
I have to?
I don't mean to contradict you, Saul, but I don't have to anything for anybody.
And I don't want to contradict you, Danny,
but we all have to do our bit.
I'm sorry, I thought you were here to serve the coffee.
Why do I suddenly feel like I am being ganged up here Saul?
Who are you?
I am your new manager.
I'm sorry, kid. They have something on me too.
OK Saul, where you going?
I'm going to let you converse with your new manager.
You're going to do great. You are a star.
Hey Saul... Where do you think you are going?
See you soon.
Saul, don't you dare leave the... Natasha!
Where is Natasha?
Who let his man on my plane!
Natasha!
This is my plane!
Yes it is, Danny. And it's a lovely plane.
But you are going to have to trust me for two minutes.
Why should I?
Because you are an actor, you are a movie star. Because you're a professional.
Imagine we are in a scene. Please sit down.
Are you a patriot?
I don't vote Republican if that is what you mean.
Okay, let me put it a different way:
The world needs you for your greatest role yet.
You and I are going to a party.
Who are you?
I am your manager. Charlie Rosewood.
We are no longer going to Vegas. We are going to Cannes.
No, you are getting off my plane.
And Natasha is going to make you. Natasha? Natasha?
What the fuck have you done to Natasha?
Please calm down.
There is a sensitive and awkward situation between you and your sister-in-law.
that you probably shouldn't have filmed.
I actually love my sister-in-law.
Yes Danny, you make that quite evident.
Turns everyone thinks you're a superstar Danny.
Once they heard you were in town they came to us.
No, stop.
I don't think I can do this.
No no, Danny, you have to trust yourself.
There is no need to be nervous.
No reason to be nervous? They are only killers.
We've all seen you handle killers before on the screen.
Fundamentally there is no difference.
What do think an agent does? They act.
And no one acts better than you Danny.
The best agents are stars,
the best actors are movie stars.
Well I guess that is sorta' true
You are an actor. Act.
There is a big difference between an actor and a movie star.
Now that is why they are obsessed with you. Yeah.
That and the fact I did not jump out of a cake for $10,000,000.
Okay. And while I am busy playing my part,
what are you two going to be doing?
We need to get close enough to Greg Simmons
to remotely access his cell (cellphone).
Okay, I'm ready. Let's go to work.
Orphans of War Fundraiser Event on the Silentium Yacht
Cannes France
We are in place.
Good. Remember, you're not there to buy anything.
I am sure I don't have to remind you...
... that you spent the entire annual budget on wine during the flight over.
So lay off the wine, concentrate on getting into Greg's
cell phone, and identifying who is actually buying this "Handle".
Understood. Danny.. we good?
Good? Is that a joke?
Remember you're a professional. You're playing yourself.
But I've never played myself...
You can do this.
Danny.
Item No. 4, a set of diamond
and sapphire earrings-
-which went to Jonathan
Mendes for $258,000.
happy ending because he was diagnosed with
What is that funny cancer?
Is there a funny cancer?
I can't think of it, but it's something
like cock cancer and he
Well ah, will someone pinch me please.
Pinch you? Why?
Because I think I'm dreaming. Is that...?
Is that Danny Francesco?
Do you know, I'm a little bit excited...
I do love Danny Francesco.
Everyone loves Danny Francesco.
I'm a little starstruck.
I know it is not cool, but I am.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Hello.
Danny, do you like this ahhh... do you like this piece?
Love it.
I think utilizing the expense account because you have "psychological" issues
is not a thing but bankrupting the department.
What is he doing here? is that you, Benjamin?
Not guilty Mr Simmons.
it was you wasn't it?
This is a surprise, sir.
How much is that fabulous item?
That is item number 15, $1,500,000.
Number 15, from the Hapsburg collection.
Like it Danny?
It is wonderful. 1.5 million you say?
Anything Danny buys, he can pay for it himself.
He can afford it.
He likes it.
You don't fucking dare, Orson...
I'll take it. Orson!
Sadly he can't, it is no longer available.
A shame.
It is not a terrible shame because it is now yours.
Compliments of Mr Simmons. He's a big fan.
Mr Danny Francesco... look at you,
the one and only, the legend.
Oh you are very kind.
No, I'm Greg Simmons
and I want to thank you very much
for all the entertainment you provided us over the years. Thank you.
Well listen it is fantastic gesture gesture, but I can't accept it.
nah nah you can... and you can for two reasons.
One, you deserve it.
Two, it is fundraiser.
Speaking of which, would you care to meet... Trent and Arnold.
who are both in the bio-tech and I don't want to be vulgar
but
22 billion, 17 billion.
Sorry, boys, I know you want to be discreet but facts is facts.
And they are sponsoring tonight's event.
Hey, big fan.
Oh thank you. Great cause.
We try you know. Orphans, war...
Let me introduce to you the... the lovely Michaela.
Oh what an absolute pleasure.
The pleasure is all mine.
Can I just say... are we allowed to say these things now?
Wow... Wow. Wow.
Hello, what is your name?
Charlie Rosewood.
Hello, Charlie.
My business manager Charlie Rosewood.
Are you sure?
You don't look like a business manager.
Books... covers...
Well you're a big book, aren't ya?
He has doubled my money in the last 3 years.
Is that right? Well you got any tips for me then?
I don't think you need any tips do you Mr Simmons.
You'd be surprised I am very very greedy.
Maybe maybe tonight you could loosen your purse strings a bit for us.
Ahhh there is no tax benefits so no chance.
And Danny doesn't like kids.
Well you are not wrong. Actually we've got 2 of the war orphans
here tonight and they are really annoying.
I don't want to pushy, but there is a lot of very interesting
people at this party... and I would...
Emilia, would you take that for me darling...
and I would love for you to meet some of them.
Mr Simmons, I would love to it's just I'm actually quite shy...
Danny, it's the least you can do.
Mr Simmons just spent 1.5 million on you.
Ah no to be accurate I didn't spend it on Danny,
I spent it on Michaela.
Suggestion why don't we all retire to the cocktail master?
Ha ha that is what you usually call me... right honey?
Minus the "tail".
I don't think I believe what I just heard.
I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
Come on over to the bar.
You can wash your mouth out. Come on Danny.
So I grab him by the balls and I say, "if you speak to her like that again
I am going to rip off your head and shit down your neck."
and then I feel something, I feel a little lump.
Two days later he was
diagnosed with testicular cancer.
A year later he wins his first Tour de France.
I love that. He is funny isn't he? And, and he's naughty too.
Yes...
Tell me more.
How do we get to his phone?
His guard still has it. We've been watching her... go find her.
One for the foot man then.
Really? Why can't you do it?
You wanted to be more than a whiz kid.
Working in the field, get your shoes dirty.
Come on everybody have another, keep him busy.
He cost me a fortune, didn't you Jon Pierre?
Look at that, Look at that, it's magic.
That's it do all the monkey business. That's it flip flip.
I'll get yours Michaela... let you go to the powder room.
Oh thank you so much.
Not so much magic, it's just a little bit of practice, I can do that.
While I powder my nose, what will you be doing doing mister Charlie Rosewood?
The waiter behind you was also at the Madrid airport.
Nathan, Mike is back again.
I heard. You deal with Greg, I'll handle Mike.
You do your thing and I'll do mine.
OK sweetheart.
(slap on the butt)
Go on then, give us some more.
Go back to the dirty ones because I like them better.
This one will knock your socks off...
Item number 6 from the Delamont collection
is a one-of-a-kind blue sapphire...
Where am I going?
She is near his office.
Yes thank you, I know. Where is it?
Keep going then turn left at the end.
You must stay in range for a couple of minutes for me to get a hook up.
Good evening, Nathan. You got your boys in to mess things up again?
Mike, nobody likes you... even your wife.
Well that what she told me anyway whilst trying to untangled herself from my chest hairs.
One day you will grow up Nathan and you will realize
that I have more money, more men, more intel.
You don't stand a chance.
In which department? She did whisper that
you have an alarmingly small penis
and I know you have an incredibly small brain.
Is it me that should be worried?
You still running operations out of the back of your garage?
At least I have an operation.
There is a difference between you having an operation and me having an operation.
We're way ahead of you on this, Nathan.
Out-classed as usual.
You'll only mess this up like you do all the others Mike.
Stay out of my way.
This will be a good little bug then
Okay, what do I do now?
Stay where you are.
Emilia is in the room the other side of that wall.
I can get a lock if you stand there.
Keep backing up towards the door.
If I get any closer my ass is going to go through it.
JJ, who is this guy?
Wait a minute, I'm helping Sarah.
Hurry up, cause I'm on him.
OK the phone is on now.
Can I help you?
Oh hi... I just looking at this painting.
I'm sorry, who are you?
Michaela.
I'm here with Danny Francesco.
That's it, I saw you earlier.
Greg told me he had this amazing painting
and he knows I am an art lover so
Well I actually curate Mr Simmons' art collection.
No way.
Yeah, this is actually an original Rhed.
Wow... Rhed with an "H".
Wow, you really know your stuff.
That's pretty esoteric.
Do you work in the arts?
No, I am just an enthusiast.
I still need a few minutes. Keep him talking.
I am always curious about the philosophical details behind a collector's motivation.
Are we going somewhere deep here?
I don't know. are we?
Orson you are not going to like him, a horror story. He's Vincent Young,
expert special forces. He is even worse when he is hunted.
Whoa JJ, I didn't need his life story.
I just wanted his name... now disconnect his comms.
Good evening, sir. Vincent, is it?
Vincent, can I hear Orson?
Sorry, how can I help sir?
Relax, Mike can not hear this conversation.
Here you go Mike so enjoy this.
(JJ opens donkey braying and barnyard sound track for Mike only)
Vincent? Vincent!
Comms disconnected.
Who is Mike?
We can play that game if you want...
but one way or another you are going to swim to the shore.
Vincent!
Please continue.
Well I am interested in the
paradox of the dualistic motivation.
He will try to bribe you, don't listen.
The only question is whether you're going to do it with a broken nose...
...or with the face intact and this watch on your wrist.
The canvas should be a portal into
the abstract, infinite life transcendent
which of course gives the creative
expression its inner value.
Mike?
Fuck you, Orson! (JJ's barnyard sound track still active on radio)
Check in?
Where is the paradox?
The paradox is that there is beauty... in the filth.
What else have you got?
Good question.
I admire a man with a strong sense of self-preservation.
However, there is a limit.
What was wrong with the watch (bribe)?
The most beautiful roses come from the ugliest manure.
I feel like I am on the couch.
Still go a minute to go.
Anyway, it is a theory.
I have no idea if it has any credibility.
Where did you get that from? Have you got one for me?
Vincent, you get one more chance
while your nose is still straight.
Which hand?
Left or the right?
It was the right. Now if you don't I will just take my watch back.
Yes Sarah, good work. Wrap it up.
Rich people if you've notice, they like to show off.
I'm going to head back.
Great chatting with you.
What was your name again?
Michaela.
Have a great night.
You too.
What's next for Danny Francesco? My next film role?
Yeah yeah.
I am playing a mysterious self-made billionaire
who goes on a transcendental journey from material genius to spiritual giant.
Well, that is a bit spooky isn't it?
You just described me.
Idea! Danny shush, Idea, why don't you
come and spend
a little bit of time with me
you know, do your research and find your character all that?
Charlie?
Michaela, success? Of course. Success?
Success.
I'll be with you shortly.
I will go rescue the movie star then.
Good luck, Vincent.
Michaela my darling, your boyfriend wants to
use me, don't know why, as inspiration for his next film.
Gave me an idea. Why don't you both come have a little vacation
in my Turkish villa this weekend?
Then Danny gets to pick up some tips.
Shadow me you know. Do whatever I do.
Whatever I do do. What do I do?
We'll find out. You will.
Is that a good idea?
I mean well I have a couple things going on,
but I think I can rearrange some things.
You Michaela have a lot going on. But
what about this weekend?
Gregory,
Oh lord, look who is here.
Privetogza zdorovje (Russian: Hello, good health)
We have been waiting for you to
introduce us to Danny Francesco.
Of course. Danny, I'd like you to meet my very
good friends Aleksander,
Natalia, Big Jev, and sulky Katja
and the somewhat scary Dmitri.
Man, I'm such a fan you know. Do you mind if I...?
Selfie? Selfie time.
Be gentle with him.
Go on then.
Danny, please...
This is fantastic.
Everyone just crowd around a little tighter.
They're like piranhas aren't they? Yeah.
Now that is a feeding frenzy.
No, no, another one. We're not finished yet.
He is going to come out of there a skeleton.
Watch your hands, Dmitri.
Why are you looking at me like that, Greg?
I think you know why I am looking at you like that.
And you know that I am spoken for.
I do and I respect that. I do. But will you
allow me to flatter your for a moment?
Danny is a famous
actor and that is very impressive
but actors all work
for someone, don't they?
You strike me as someone who doesn't take orders
No, shush, cause I'm talking.
I think that you are... a free spirit.
I am not sure what that means.
It's been a pleasure...
I remember that movie where you were a kickass bad...
Come here.
The world is much, much
bigger place than you can possibly imagine.
Allow me to show it to you.
Michaela.
Hello, Charlie.
Does our superstar need a rescue?
Danny, shall we...?
Michaela, think about what I said.
Hey Danny, your manager is here to save you.
I'm going to take him away before you 3 bears chew the meat off his bones.
Come take my hand.
No, Danny, stay here!
We love you Danny! Danny, my man.
I love you! Man. Look at these beautiful pictures.
Dmitri, your tongue is sticking
out and you are holding his cock.
Danny, you be proud of yourself.
Yeah, It looks like we're going away for the weekend with Greggy.
You guys have to stop doing this to me.
I don't know if that the most exhilarating moment of my life
or the most terrifying moment of my life.
But Danny Francesco playing Danny Francesco,
that is the way forward.
Congratulations team on a successful evening.
Debrief at 07.00 (note: that is 7AM for Americans)
Good work.
Well, well Greg...
Well, Aleksander.
At your new improved summer sale price,
that is the $10 billion dollars...
We have a deal.
Fantastic!
So... who is buying?
I'm not telling you that.
My job is to protect every link in this chain. So...
I do protect them, yes,
but I am also protecting you.
So what happens now is that I tell them you are delighted
and then they will be delighted
and we can all be delighted together.
We should celebrate now.
We should.
Emila! Get one of those really stupid bottles of vodka,
you know the one...
with the 5-carat rock in the top. You will love that.
Da (yes).
I do wish you would communicate with your other departments.
Someone is feeding Mike information... inside information.
It doesn't look like Mike is working
for anyone in this government.
I'll need more time to find out which
government he is working for.
Now, tell what you have.
We still can't confirm it's the "Handle", what we do know
is Alexander is selling something for 10 billion dollars.
Greg Simmons is brokering the deal.
And who is the buyer?
Still a mystery, but it won't remain one for long.
Well I think Orson is right.
Greg has a thing for stealing girlfriends,
especially from movie stars.
So accept his offer to go away.
Puts her in a vulnerable position.
I've dealt with much worse than Greg Simmons before believe me.
Vulnerable? Just be aware that if they need to get out
quickly it might not be that easy
At some point the movie star is going to melt.
I'm sure he will be fine. What did you find on Trent and Arnold?
The bio-tech billionaires are buying up an awful lot of gold.
Other than that not a great deal.
Well now we at least know the Ukrainians are involved.
Whatever they're selling as got Greg very excited.
Yeah, I found out where they are staying, but their computers are
impossible to hack. I don't know how long it is going to me to get in.
Options?
The quickest way is to physically install software on their computers.
You mean break in and install via a thumb drive?
Yes, that is the most direct way to do it.
This one is for you then.
Really? I thought I was the foot man?
Nah... Tech lass. And you're the hammer.
Hammer.
If there is a problem, I'll do it.
No, there is no problem JJ. I'll do it.
I can get inside the Ukrainians. I hope you take them to dinner first
before you get inside them
... ssssss... sexually
You are over the wall. Neatly done.
And we are redirecting the air supply.
And they are all sleeping like babies now.
They're not going to wake up any time soon.
You are safe to enter.
Doors opening now.
Up the stairs, first floor, bedroom on the left.
Once you install the thumb drive, cover your tracks
and make it look like a robbery.
Swag some watches, crack the safe
bag some cash baby
The more you bag, the
better it looks.
No time to watch TV sweetheart.
Get to work.
Find the laptop?
Ohhh yeah.
Now I'd like you to plug in that drive and slap "Enter".
Whatever they can control, I can control even better.
We have full access to their computer.
Now that you've sucked it dry... return into safe.
There are still two guards patrolling exit via the front door.
Nicely done sweetheart.
We'll pick you at the front gate.
Don't move!
Don't...
What's that?
It's a guard dog.
Guard. Dog.
I'm good with a dog.
Lucky that.
How about your mate?
Power nap. He'll be alright in....
Are you guys done? I heard a gun shot.
Is anyone dead?
No. No thanks to you.
What?
You said it was clear.
I said the front was clear.
I came out the front.
Yeah, you know they usually keep the Olympic
size swimming pools in the back of the house.
Ahhh,
Front, back, right, wrong. Right, wrong.
Whatever... anyway, shall we?
JJ. Sir.
Morning. Morning.
Sarah said I didn't miss much last night.
In an out.
So you were not seen by anyone?
Yes.
That's a yes, you weren't seen by anyone?
Yes.
Or yes, you were seen someone?
Yes.
Childish.
Nothing you need to worry about Nathan. You just concentrate on
your gluten-free, lactose-intolerant bunny's raisin breakfast.
Boys I pulled this off the Ukrainian's laptop.
It looks like the deal is all agreed to on their side
and there is an escrow account linked.
What are they selling?
We still don't know.
So we still could be wasting our time.
Activity on Greg's phone.
Yes? You are on loudspeaker.
I am with Arnold. Enjoying the view from up here.
Back in Disneyland already? Didn't think of that did you?
What did you do? Beam yourselves there?
Don't go mad darling
Yesterday I looked like fucking Gandhi.
You're lucky we made your party at all.
Your choice of friends is... questionable.
You're not wrong, but I'd argue that they are
acquaintances not friends.
And yes, we did raise a lot of money for the war orphans
and thank you for caring.
Put a lot of rich low brows in a room together and they will always try
to outbid one another in the name of egotistical competition and ostentation.
That was kind of the point, Trent.
When did you become
an anti-capitalist?
We are anti-capitalists.
Anti "other" capitalists.
Heh-heh, I tell you what boys I've got another call coming in. Thank you my darling.
Better take it then.
So what was the point of this one?
Just to check we're okay.
Yes we are OK. Just remember...
yellow is the color and gold is the game.
And I still love you.
We'll speak later.
Hello... Qasim.
OK to talk? Go on.
I just spoke to Aleksander. And?
Everything is set.
It is not easy to get an answer
out of him. He is in a terrible mood. Why?
He prides himself on his security,
a lone cat burglar got in last night.
Gassed the house, cleaned out all his cash and jewelry.
On leaving, Aleksander's personal guards stopped him.
Don't move!
I will shoot you!
Don't shoot! Don't hurt me... come on
Take my hands!
Hospitalized 2 of his guards ...
No police, no prison! I've got kids.
One with a broken nose, three cracked ribs...
He is crying for mama, not a problem.
...and two fucked nuts.
and the he other one.. a bullet in the foot.
You shot my foot!
Shhhhhh, no cry for mama.
Pssst pssst psst.
This is the kind of thing I need to know about.
Shhhh, you dropped your chopsticks. Shut your face.
Should I be worried?
We are going to carry on.
I'm waiting on the confirmation,
but they should be flying to foul in 72 hours.
Well you keep me informed, Qasim.
Will do.
Flying foul in 72 hours? What the cuss does that mean?
I got a location on Qasim's phone.
If the Ukrainians are entering another country illegally
then they are going to need help avoiding any risks with the authorities.
So where is this Qasim based?
Antalya, Turkey. Gobble gobble...
that's flying fowl with a "w" not a "u" (note: fowl)
Turkey borders Ukraine, hence...
flying fowl. Flying to Turkey.
A bit of a reach?
You would think so, except
Qasim Amari is a diplomat located in the
Turkish government's office in Antalya Turkey.
(Smirk) I don't know how I do it?
Wooo what a brain.
Do I have a brain in there? Oh yep, she does.
Modern woman... what will they think of next?
So, it looks like we're all flying fowl.
We'll track Qasim, see where he leads us.
Sarah, you go with Danny as planned and find out from Greg
exactly what it is he is buying. We need a confirmation on that.
That explains why Greggy is spending his weekend in Turkey.
There is a term for being beaten in 4 moves Nathan.
Fool's mate.
It wasn't four moves.
If you can get yourself out of that little mess I put you in
then you can have a glass of this.
What do we got on Qasim, JJ?
Libyan diplomat based all over the world.
He met Greg Simmons in the 2000's and (Greg)
put him on the payroll soon after.
Qasim been greasing palms and burying bodies for Greg ever since.
Nice work. Have a glass of this.
Wine is not really my thing.
Is that the 2004?
Who is talking to you? You're busy enough.
There is wine, and then there is wine.
Don't force the poor man.
Woooo.
Congratulations, Doctor Frankenstein. You have created another monster.
I think you don't pour fish oil in a Ferrari.
Ohhhh little Miss Paradox...
Has she got in your yet yet?
Hey. Good to see you. You too.
There they are, my new best friends.
Hosgeldiniz, as we say in Turkey.
Thank you for the jet.
Oh don't be silly, that's the baby one.
Danny Francesco.
It's good to see you Greg.
Exciting to be here learning from the master.
Oh no... I'm not the master.
Now before we do anything else, follow me because I
have something to show you. Grab a drink on the way.
1975 Corniche Greggy, I love it.
Yeah, it's nice. A present from Elton that one.
Wait a second, that looks exactly like the car I drove in...
Yes, and do you know why?
That's not possible.
Oh yeah, oh yeah it is.
Lovingly restored with my own hands.
No, not really my own hands... I'm just joking.
Nice though, isn't it?
Look at him!
I drove this car myself.
I know honey.
And Michaela he did his own stunts. Is that true, Danny?
Yeah.
Could you still do them?
I'm a little rusty, but sure.
Right! Game on! After lunch, yes?
OK, I might have to sit that one, but you boys have fun.
After lunch, Michaela, you are having the pleasure
of a four-hands hot stones massage with Suki and Sasha.
And they really really understand a lady's geography.
Isn't that right Emilia?
Yes they do.
Sounds fabulous.
You look nervous.
Oh believe me... I am not.
You even have my prop gun!
Yeah, yeah, but it's not a prop anymore, Danny so steady there...
I can not believe you got this car...
I wanted this car so bad.
Did you? How much did you want it Danny?
Of all the cars I've driven on screen,
this is the only car I wanted to possess.
Is that right? Did you crave it?
Yeah.
Did you yearn for it?
Yeah.
Did you dream about it?
I long for it.
Do you know what? It is yours.
Come on, let's have lunch.
What?
It is yours.
Come on!
Alright!
Do you like kebabs?
What's in the bag?
Nothing.
So you're carrying an empty bag?
You nicked (stole) a bottle of Margaux wine, didn't you?
"Nicked" is a little bit strong...
I'm not leaving half a bottle of Marguax on the plane.
So you're a doggie bagman?
Do you any idea what it cost?
He has no idea how much it cost. Short arms, long pockets
Room keys.
Meet down here in 60 minutes?
We're off to track the Libyan.
What are you doing, that's my key.
I know it is, I also know you've given yourself the biggest room
How do you know I haven't already switched them.
Fuck off Nathan... you haven't got the bandwidth for that.
I can't believe it. I am in "the" car with "the" actor!
Is the back end still bulletproof? It feels a little squirelly.
Yes, it's a good selling point.
So tell me, how did the leap from millionaire
to billionaire change you?
Interesting question. And I imagine my cue to say
that money does not make you happier.
But I will tell you what Danny... fuck it does.
It does, I really a happy now,
and, and, I am a nicer person too.
I want to be happy worrier about the
world, I worry about the war orphans...
You don't strike me as a worrier, Greg.
Well, you don't strike me as someone who drives
like an innocent girly. But you do.
Oh? Is that how it is?
Calm down, Danny Francesco!
You are driving me into my dreams!
Everything alright, Michaela?
Yeah. Oh my god, this place is massive.
And wow this piece is beautiful. Mimar Sinan.
Are you looking for your room?
Yes!
My room is... that way.
It's actually the other way.
Of course.
Down the corridor, turn right and it is on your left.
Hey that massage was so good by the way.
You should join us next time.
Turn right.
Right. Got it. OK, I'll see you later.
Qasim is here.
Should we follow him?
Not yet.
Looks like he is on route for a coffee.
Oh Hello. How does he do it?
Mike?
Doesn't matter how he has done it, he has done it.
It's Mike, isn't it?
How does he get his information?
Ground control.
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Loud and clear.
How we getting on?
Looping monitor (ie "repeating" video image)...
They have some kind of adolescent firewall,
that takes me about a minute to perforate it.
Done.
Looks like he has had enough of that paper.
Qasim is off and Mike is going with him.
We follow them?
No. Let Mike play that game.
My money is on the newspaper.
Whatever you say boss. Want an ice cream?
(Note: Greg's surveillance camera is now "Looping" old video)
and... I am in.
Great.
What is he buying?
Hold on.
I picked up a file sent by Qasim.
He is using RSA encryption...
Huh... well that is disappointing.
What?
Well it looks like Greg is up to no good.
But not "spectacularly" no good... just no good.
Don't be mean Sarah. Give me something.
Greg is buying containers of stolen AK-47s.
Yes, very funny. Now seriously, was it it?
I am serious.
We have got it all wrong. See for yourself.
Oh Hello.
We've seen him before.
Shall we...?
I'll get the ice creams, you get the wheels (car).
It can't be, Sarah. All that fuss over 30 million dollars worth of guns?
It is too small a crime for too big of players.
If it is a cover then it is very good one.
It is enough evidence to feel his collar, but not enough to choke him with it.
Understood, but there is nothing linking this deal to the "Handle".
Poooo
Alright, get out of there and get back as soon as you can.
Let me me dig just a bit deeper and find
some evidence we can hold over him for a rainy day.
OK, but be quick.
Orson, are you there?
What is it?
Time to come in. We were wrong.
It is not the "Handle"... it is firearms. We were following the wrong rabbit.
You go back to bed. Leave this with me.
Sarah showed me proof. Forget it. We are done.
I do not think so. We're back with our old friend Ben Harris.
If Greg has Ben involved then there is no way this deal is about guns.
Alright follow him but do not engage.
I'll let Sarah know we are still in play.
You on me, JJ?
I've got a lock on you, boss.
Can we pick him up?
No. The cat follows the mouse.
Can you get a lock onto his phone?
Yeah, if you can get close enough.
Stay within 15 meters. I can use your phone to lock onto his signal
and quicker if he uses it.
Get close enough to raise suspicion, but not too close so he bolts.
That will initiate him activating his phone.
Are we being followed?
Text: Bad smell behind me
He sent a text.
I have blocked him.
I'm locked on to him.
I've blocked his call.
I can't get through. No signal.
Deal with that.
Yes sir.
Lost?
Oh yes, thanks you sir. Maybe you can help me?
I'm looking for the harbor.
This way sir.
Hang on, I've just jangled another message.
Ben Harris Text: Why is Danny Francesco's Manager following me?
We are burned. He has recognized you.
That's strange
Because according to the map, it is this way.
No, it's this way, sir.
Oh... amazing. They are absolutely right. Thank you.
Text: Send backup now.
Got to pick him up... he is going to run.
Boss, if he gets out of range, I can't block his signal.
Get after him.
He is in the building on the left.
He is 10 meters straight in front of you.
JJ he is on 2 wheels. Talk to me.
15 metres, and then to the right.
Left or right JJ?
Sharp left. He is getting out of range.
JJ, speak to me.
He's stopped moving. He's right in front of you.
Missed him. The stairs.
Take a right.
Good afternoon.
Excuse me, would you take a picture of me with the view?
They are only stairs. Well move yourself...
Hey next time you can do the charging!
Let me take one.
Oh beautiful. Give me your phone, let me take on of you.
He's still there.
There is no one here.
I am telling you he is right there. You're on top of his phone now.
Oh Jesus... Why did he do that for?
Hold on, I am just pulling up.
There is a body all over the floor 200 feet below me. It's Harris.
Get the phone, the paper...
And get the body in the back.
That isn't Ben Harris.
What do you mean it is not Ben Harris?
.... That' Ben Harris.
Is he in the back?
Yeah, he is in the back.
So Nathan, can you now confirm?
The file Sarah extracted from Greg's computer
is actually the data key that unlock the backer drive
confirming it is the "Handle".
So what is it?
The first of its kind programmable AI (note: Artificial Intelligence).
Our people had hoped it was still in the post.
But now it seems the post has been delivered.
It can hack any system, even other AI programs.
For what end?
To any end.
It can launch a nuclear strike, then cover its own tracks,
pointing a finger at whomever it wants to blame.
Whatever is run by a computer... it can control
And we still don't know what they intend to use it for.
Yes, but at least we can confirm that
Aleksander is indeed selling the Handle
Greg Simmons brokered the deal for 10 billion dollars.
Confirmed. So what now?
When does the transaction take place?
Deal is set for 9:00AM
Between the newspaper (from Ben Harris) and the info extracted from his phone
Ben Harris was to be picked up from
Hotel Amara's lobby by Aleksander's representative.
and take to the exchange
to transfer the escrow.
But he still needs to call Greg to get a 15 digit pass-code.
So inconveniently... we do still need Ben Harris.
Could have done without him dying but still...
Childish.
Can we make me Ben Harris?
Go on?.
They don't know what he looks like.
He guarded his visual identity very closely.
Mr Harris? Yes.
There is a green G-wagon outside. My men will escort you.
I will do the deal myself.
But you have to talk to Greg on the phone.
It's a pleasure to meet with you Mr Harris.
Your phone, please.
Anything else?
Nothing else.
Do you mind?
Please.
I can make you look like him but I can't make you sound like him.
Don't we know someone who can?
I'll tell you what Danny and Michaela, it's a gift, it is a gift my dad had it.
It was like a party trick for him. Didn't matter what it was.
could be a toy, could be a pair of shoes...
He could put his hand on it, shut his
eyes and tell you the price. He would go 14.99.
No he could.
Don't stop on my account, I have to use the little girl's room.
Oh yes my darling, you know where it is, don't you?
Yes, it is straight past Mimar Sinan
and right at Timur.
She is funny isn't she?.
She is great.
You are lucky. Right, so roof comes down,
watch this, roof comes down
Then you say: "Relax, relax,
mister steak!" There now he is all calm now.
Sarah, regrettably Ben Harris has passed away.
When? A couple of hours ago.
Orson encouraged him to jump off an extremely tall building.
Poor guy.
Can you make him sound like Harris?
Have you sourced any existing voice recordings? Yes.
In which case upload them and send them to me and I can do that.
How?
The Vocoder works in real time.
Hmmm, clever. That's AI for you Nathan.
One last thing, I need you to confirm that you still
have full access to Aleksander's network?
Confirmed.
Make yourself comfortable. There is water in the door pocket.
So far, so good.
OK. Keep in touch, JJ.
Now you two you are going to have to entertain yourselves
for an hour, because I have to make a work call.
That's alright because I could use a little nappy-poo myself...so.
Ooooo I'll join you for your nappy-poo.
Change of plan. Danny, you make the work call.
I'll take the nappy-poo. Michaela, you join me.
Greggy...
They're going off-road.
I'm parking.
He's the real deal.
It is super impressive.
And he is so into you.
I mean if you're not interested in him, then I might be.
Fill your boots.
(Computer: where is the paradigm?) What are you doing?
I need to make Orson sound like Greg's lawyer.
Why?
Because Ben Harris is dead and we need him alive for the arms deal.
Ben Harris is dead? When did that happen? And who killed him?
That not something you have to worry about Danny.
What you need to worry about Danny is how much longer we have until we're found out.
Found out?
I know you're having a billionaire love affair, it is very sweet.
But we have about 20 minutes before Greg's
security blows our fucking brains out.
What do I do?
I suggest you get ready for your next scene.
Which is?
The Getaway.
Right. I know how to do that. Action time.
Right.
I'll see you in the garage.
Okay, darling.
They will be here soon.
(static from earpiece microphone)
I am on.
Sergei.
Boss.
In place.
Mr Harris, I assume?
A pleasure to meet you.
Likewise.
Here we are.
Your people have confirmed the product is authentic.
I present the Handle.
I need my phone (note: this is Ben Harris' phone).
Yes, Benjamin...
Mr Simmons. We are connected Mr Simmons... we're all connected.
Alright.
We're good.
The 15-digit pass code.
Orson: A moment of privacy please?
Ben: A moment of privacy please?
Emilia... what is it?
There seems to be some sort of break-in of Villa security.
Orson: I am just waiting for the system to go online.
Ben: I am just waiting for the system to go online. Greg: Holding.
I've been trying to make it for days.
It's like someone hacked in but it keeps dropping them off.
Who is hacking in?
The signal is coming from within the compound.
Orson: Ready for the 15-digit code.
Ben: Ready for the 15-digit code.
Right, here we go...
... 2, 6, 2...
now this is case sensitive... standby
Update.
It is happening.
Put it here...
Check the monitors... show me where.
The signal is bouncing all around the server, I can't lock it down...
...squiggly dash (tilde), 8, 5...
...9, small letter "b" for bollocks
...5, 6....
...5, 5, comma...
...and big C for clit.
It happened.
Ponytail at 11 O'clock.
Show me Greg's office. I know Greg is in there. Why is it empty?
That's it? All done.
Transaction completed.
Alright Ben. You hurry home
and don't talk to strangers.
Check all communications in and out of the compound in the past 24 hours.
He doesn't like you.
It's the guard from (Aleksander's) villa.
I am on him.
Payment confirmed.
10 billion. Confirmed.
Confirmed.
Mazel tov!
Confirmed.
Ponytail lodging complaint.
Thank you, Mr Harris.
Stop!
This is not Ben Harris!
Helicopters!
Kill him!
JJ...
Sarah, update.
I am just unconfirming their confirmation.
What's happening? It was confirmed!
Confirm again!
JJ, who are these people? Calling.
Find out!
Give me a moment.
(radio chatter: touch down 30 seconds out.....)
I don't understand...
What don't you understand?
Its gone.
Just don't tell me it's Mike.
Understood. Then I won't.
Who is it?
I am not allowed to tell ya.
Fucking! Give me that fucking radio!
I've got Orson under control.
Get that gun out of my face. Give me that fucking radio.
Are you up there in the chopper, Mike?
Orson, you sound upset.
Don't you worry about me, Mike. I am having a lovely time.
What seems to be the problem... engine trouble?
Don't concern yourself. I will give you the bus fare home.
My boys will take over from here.
Come on...
Who are you?
Who are you, Michaela?
How did you do it?
This "thing" between us?
It is strong, isn't it?
Do you know what the Turks call it? Kivilcim. It means fire.
They say the gods will be furious if you put it out.
But you know what I am going to do Michaela? I am
going to put it out because Danny is my friend and I respect him.
and it is the right thing to do. I am sorry if I disappoint you.
Hmmm. No, it's fine. I'll see you at dinner.
Round up any survivors. Tie them up,
beat them up, and bring them here.
I will be back in the air as soon as possible.
Orson, you know why I'm here.
let's not make this any messier than it needs to be.
So don't be a bad girl... just surrender my prize.
You want it so bad, then get your ass down here and get it yourself.
I have people to do that for me.
Ahhh there he is... keeping a safe distance as usual.
You're a spineless jellyfish, Mike.
Yatom, get the case.
Go on, it's yours.
You're not taking it. I am giving it to you.
What's this?
He has a gun.
It's OK, just relax.
Oh, it's a selfie! Okay!
Who is going to tell me what is going on?
We think they have breached the secure server.
Well, it's not that secure then, is it?
It's worse than that I'm afraid.
Who you think you were on the phone to before... you weren't?
Ben: Ready for the 15-digit pass-code.
What you on about? That's Ben.
Orson: Ready for the 15-digit pass code.
You stop Danny Francesco and
whoever the fuck that is. Do it Now! Do it Now!
Get after that car. Bring them back to me.
Understood.
Okay, are we good?
Yep, we got it.
Check the case John.
You have the case, so why are we on our knees?
You won't be on your knees for long my friend.
Orson, there is something strange going up here.
It is good boss.
Good.
The temperature has changed. Mike has gone rogue.
He has executed the Ukrainian.
We have what we need. Connors?
Yes, boss.
Kill Orson.
They are going to kill you now.
Well shoot them first then.
I'm not only good with dogs.
Sorry.
There's a chopper with a dead pilot up here. I'll meet you there.
Incoming.
Nathan? Yes? Nathan, we're being chased by Greg's security guards.
Then get unchased.
Good news... the back end is bulletproof,
Bad news... I can't control the back end.
Have you ever flown one of these?
It's been a while...
I'll have to feel my way... it's only a chopper
(alarm goes off) Feeling my way...
You think you could put your foot down?
What are you going to do with it?
I am going to shoot at them, Danny.
I think I can help you out with that.
I am out of bullets.
Nathan, are you there?
Yes, what is it?
Your friend Mike has logged in again, but this time he has turned.
Turned?
He has executed the Ukrainians and taken the AI.
I am going after him in a chopper.
Did the other two get out okay?
Don't worry about them. They can take care of themselves.
The road is closed!
What happened?
Their cover was blown. Greg's security are in pursuit.
You just focus on retrieving the case from Mike.
Find out where they are.
Already on it. 2 minutes southwest of us.
They are going into the tunnel.
Do you know how to use these rocket launchers?
Can't be too complicated?
F for Forward, R for Rocket.
No, I think we're in trouble here.
Ooops.
I think R is for Rear.
I think I can work that out now, thank you, JJ.
Let's hope there is 2 more seats in that chopper.
Knighton has confirmed that Mike is not working
for any government. He has been working independently.
Ain't that a surprise...
You need to track him down.
You track him down. We're going to back to Greg's. We are?
You are?
We are? We are?
I can't go back to Greg's.
Danny, nothing to worry about. JJ is taking care of you.
Now sit on back.
You might want to see Greg, but I don't think Greg wants to see you.
That's where you are wrong Nathan, I am exactly who he wants to see.
He knows Sarah downloaded enough information
on him to throw away the key.
(flashback) I'll find some evidence we can hold over him for a rainy day.
So Greg now works for us now.
JJ, tell Greg we're coming in, we have an offer he can't refuse.
He'll be expecting the call.
Whatever you say boss.
Ahhhh, can we drop me off first?
Nothing to worry about, Danny. Greg is in love with you.
Sit down, Danny.
Well if you're wondering if I am feeling something of a tit?
then the answer is yes. I am.
Is it humiliating, Emilia?
Yes.
Do we think we still think we can maybe make a deal?
Yes. Yes, we do.
Which is not to take away from the genius of your
plan... Orson Fortune.
That is a sexy name.
It is. You must fancy him a bit... fake Michaela...
I still fancy you a bit.
But what you done using him as bait...
Celebrity Trojan Horse... that is brilliant. It's classy.
Not so classy though is your competitor Mike.
Comes barreling in and pretending to
be mister law and order
steals your thunder and
potentially my commission.
You can keep your commission, Gregory.
Oh yeah?
Oh yeah. You can keep your commission,
you can keep your reputation, your liberty
Because you're going to donate your said commission to your
favorite charity, Orphans of War.
Oh... am I?
Who's the buyer, Greg?
I never reveal my buyers, Orson.
Emilia, tell him it.
Do you remember Trent and Arnold?
Would you care to meet...Trent and Arnold.
The bio-tech billionaire friends?
That's it, as we speak,
they are using your precious programmable AI
the "Handle", as I believe you call it,
in conjunction with a concert of satellites.
Enjoying the view from up here.
Their purpose, to trip up the world's banking system.
So that's why they're buying up 40 billion dollars worth of
gold while simultaneously trying to cover their tracks?
That's exactly it, Orson. By the time they are finished,
gold is the only thing you will be able to buy a sticky bun with.
You're taking us there Greg.
I could. And I reckon I could get through the door, because
I have something they can't ignore,
namely a comprehensive insurance policy.
But I do worry about your invitation.
Trent and Arnold have
rented for themselves a very nasty little private army.
You let me worry about that.
Just one last thing...
I would kill to see you in action.
Ohhhh Danny...
How can I say no.
So... what are they going to do with this "Handle"?
The "Handle"... will be a financial atomic bomb.
It will create a digital glitch in the world's banking
system. May last only a few minutes
but that will be enough for trust to
evaporate in conventional markets.
Gold... like always...
...be the only remaining currency of any credibility. Its value rising exponentially.
Anarchy will follow while
the world reorganizes itself.
Well, Nathan... now it is the time
for your man to prove his worth.
Clear the room.
Anita.
Yes, mister Knighton.
Get the PM (Prime Minister) on the line.
And the bird is up... we will eyes soon
And Greg... and Danny have arrived.
The floor is yours.
Method?
Blitzkrieg. Get in before they count the first body.
I like that.
I'll cover you. There are blind spots.
That's what the bird is for, JJ.
JJ... Shoot straight.
Leave it to me boss.
How are you feeling?
Good.
Nervous?
Nope.
Do you remember your lines? You only got two.
You got the bit about the lights?
Yes.
One more thing, Danny.
Lose the shades.
And we're back
with 4 guards by the pagoda.
I am blocking their communications.
Blocked.
I got the two on the right.
Hello boys.
Hello.
Ooooo,a lot of very serious faces, Danny.
Now you remember those two now don't you, right?
Trent and Arnold. And one of you
You! Is that Mike? Is that right?
Well played Mike. A bit naughty for a government
contractor, but we are where we are.
Moving up.
Two more ahead.
I'll take the one at 1 o'clock.
The purpose of this visit is... Danny?
You never paid Mr Simmons' commission.
We were paying for you to deliver, but you didn't.
Mike did. You failed.
That is a bit weak, isn't it Trent?
Because I was not paid to deliver, I was paid
to supply. I think I have supplied, haven't I, Danny?
Orson ,take a left through the hedges.
Two on the jetty.
Now you are clear.
Do we really have to listen to this?
You will listen to this, and here is the reason:
I don't want to patronize you.
I'm not a patronizing person...
But you three, one, two, three,
you are quite new to this game, aren't you?
And there's a reason
why no one, and I do mean no one
not Mr Hussein, not Mr Gaddafi, not Mr Escobar...
And that's before I start dropping names
why none of them have ever refused to pay me.
Have you got me?
Going dark.
Repositioning. Let me find you. I'm in Can-Am.
Behind me on the horizon I think you will see an old derelict
1960s hotel... it needs demolition.
Now you could do that with, I don't what,
30 or 40 pounds of Semtex. Is that about right, Mike?
Radio silence and darkness is retained.
And you have got 2 more guards up top.
Or you could do it with...
lights out please, Danny.
One AGM-65 Maverick missile.
Very much like this one in 3, 2, 1...
What happened there then?
Well, we will do that again. In 3, 2, 1...
Wait, wait... there is more.
There we are, I think we are done now.
Danny, the lights again please.
What are you trying to convey with this illustration Mr Simmons?
What I'm trying to convey, Mike,
is how little you boys
understand of the new world which you find yourselves in.
I would have thought it was obvious that I would have
some kind of insurance. And I do. Danny give them the papers.
You will see in the left hand column
is a list of names and addresses of people
who I believe you hold your near and dear.
Take the service elevator one level down.
Exit. Phase two. Let's move.
And in the right hand column is
the very exact time for when these people will be... ummm
what's a nice word for it, Danny?
Ohhh... eviscerated.
That's not a very nice word, is it?
but it's not going to happen
because I'm very confident
that within five minutes...
and five minutes is all you have,
as the countdown has started
and the only thing that will stop it...
...is a phone call from my business manager...
...telling me that my money has been transferred to my account.
So from this point on it is out of my hands and into yours.
Danny, let's go have a drink. Come on.
Bye boys.
We better give him the money.
Mike, that is my mom there. Jean.
That is the most impressive thing I have ever seen a man do.
Really? Really?
Get the transfer done now! We were set to make the payment anyway.
So get it done now!
He's bluffing.
Those explosions didn't look like a bluff to me!
Turns out there is a reason they call him
the Dark Angel of Merciless Death, Mike.
Listen to me... he's bluffing.
Easy for you to say.
Did you even have anyone on the list?
You can forget about your commission, Mike.
I ts is going to pay Simmons.
You two are a pair of useless silicone tits.
Let me handle this.
Back off! You "handling it" puts us in this mess.
I am not interested in hearing what you have to say Mike!
So back the fuck off!
Backing off.
Backing off.
Everybody calm down.
Calm down.
Mike looks upset. Orson? How you doing?
Still alive. Still moving upwards.
OK. Greg left with the movie star.
Seems like things are getting a bit heated in there.
Chris, progress report?
It's happening. It's happening. 30 seconds.
They are transferring the money now.
A billion dollars to the Orphans of War.
It will be OK. OK.
It won't be OK. Did you see what happened out there? Do you think that's OK?
I am in their system. I have all their account details.
I can move all their money.
Truth is I am better than them. And, you don't need them anymore.
The arms dealer was your fucking idea, we have a problem and we have to turn this around.
There were explosions going off on the fucking horizon.
Are you just going to ignore it? No! No! No!
Is it safe to go in?
It is hard to tell, but there is nobody moving.
We have a mess in here Whiz Kid.
I found the case, JJ.
Just check it?
We/re good boss.
Orson, behind you. In 3, 2, 1...
Don't do it, Mike.
Leave it where it lies.
Orson, I need that case! I need the fucking case.
OK, if you need it so bad Mike, then you can fucking have it.
What you got in the case?
Our wages.
Is that Nathan and his army to get us out of here?
That's not Nathan you can hear.
The Knighton's Black Ops incoming.
A little bit late as usual.
Nathan abandoned us... apparently he has something
more important to do. Of course he did.
He sent the BBJ (private airplane).
He is in Doha, apparently there has been another incident.
Oh but he told me to tell you not to panic,
he has all of your medicinal requirement on board.
Did you bring a corkscrew?
I'll be your corkscrew, baby.
Of course you will. Bunch up,
we're going on holiday.
I suppose you are all feeling quite pleased with yourselves.
It is impossible to feel pleased with
ourselves on the wages you pay.
I have some good news. Since you last escapee
was such a success... don't let it got to your heads.
I have another job for you.
And this time the money is spectacular.
I don't care how spectacular it is. I am going on holiday. That's yours.
Ooooo, where are we going, darling?
It don't know and I don't care as long
it's hot, expensive and he is paying.
Are we taking the jet?
Take it, take it. Go wherever you want... go mad.
Enjoy the snow or enjoy the beaches... it's all on me,
as long as you are back in 36 hours.
Two weeks.
Orson!
I'm not great at skiing. I am better by the beach.
I don't care where we go as long as I am drunk.
Fine! 48 hours!
Ten days.
You're killing me! 96 hours!
A week.
And Orson, we need the necklaces and watches
you stole from the Ukrainians.
Their government wants them back.
Too late. I have sold them and invested
the money. Now we are in the movie business.
See you next Tuesday.
Come come.
Orson! Wait! What movie business?
It better not involve Danny Francesco and his
fiancee Greg Simmons!
(Stay tuned for film shorts necessary to set up the sequel)
You were paid to deliver but you didn't. Mike did, you failed.
Yeah, well you see that is a bit naughty Mister Yamamoto.
I am not paid to deliver... I am paid to supply.
Now there is a very big reason why no one and I mean no one
not Mr Hussein, not Mr Gaddafi, not Mr Escobar...
and that is before I start dropping names.
Behind me on the horizon there is a derelict monastery in need of demolition.
Now how are we going to do that?
Well, we could use 50 or 60 pounds of Semtex. Does that sound about right Mister Yamamoto?
Or, we could use one single AMG-65 Maverick missile
Very much like this... Going in 3, 2, 1
Damn it.
Maxi! Where is the special effects Maxi? Come on man! I can't work like this!
Sorry Danny. I'll get it fixed.
Barney, can you get me Guy (Ritchie)?
Cut the cameras! Reset! Everybody.
Haaaa, what did you think of that one Gregie?
I will be honest with you... for me that was very very moving
That was, that was beautiful.
That one?
That one. That one.
I don't know. That was not my best take. Did you like that one?
See I love that bit because you are smiling, but you are scary too.
Yeah, but look at my hair, it is awful.
I just feel like it is...
And there, there
I think we can do another one.
Brilliant. Brilliant. You have a go.