Kommissar Rex (Inspector Rex) (1994) s11e07 Episode Script

In Vino Veritas Oh God, Katia.
God, do I have a headache.
I don't recall a thing.
Why do you drink if you can't take alcohol?.
Rex.
Oh God.
Are you angry?.
Yes, you're angry.
Oh well, you'll get over it.
Yes, hello?.
Good morning, sir.
Rex, how are you?.
-Morini.
Rex.
But what did I do to him?.
-Nothing.
He woke up in a foul mood.
Wiithout any reason?.
-Morini, what can I say?.
Maybe he also got a tax assessment.
Why do you ask me?.
Usually he acts like this when he's jealous of a woman.
Morini, let it go.
What happened?.
-The restaurant's owner was killed.
His name was Giuseppe lraci.
-A robbery?.
The money is still in the register.
The murder took place between 2 and 3 in the morning.
A single shot in the chest.
Who found him?.
-Giancarlo Mei, one ofthe waiters.
Come.
Mr Mei, this is the chiefinspector.
-Hello.
Lorenzo Fabbri.
Giuseppe was the finest man I've ever known.
Who could have done this?.
we don't know yet, but we'll find out.
Can I ask you a couple of questions?.
How long have you been working for him?.
-Since we opened, 20 years ago.
And how were things going?.
-Wiith ups and downs, as they always do.
Recent threats?.
Did he have enemies?.
-Definitely not.
Excuse me.
Champion, what is it?.
Where does this go?.
-To the cellar.
Has anyone checked it?.
-The offiicers should have.
Could you open it?.
Thank you.
What is it?.
The lock has been broken.
Check if anything's missing.
-Let me see.
Il Torreggiani from the San Giorgio estate.
There's not a bottle left.
Odd.
Could it be that they've been stolen?.
-I don't see any other explanation.
Maybe you served them to customers.
-It's very expensive.
200 euros a bottle.
we received two cases three days ago.
Twenty-four bottles.
It takes a year to sell all of them, and only if things go well.
They left the money in the register but stole the bottles.
Could we see the purchase receipt?.
-Yes, it's upstairs.
Thank you.
Did I hear that right?.
200 euros a bottle?.
-Some people can afford it.
Not you.
But you can?.
-Okay, forget it.
The bottles come straight from the estate.
-Always.
Giuseppe knew Giovanni Torreggiani, the estate's owner, personally.
Alright.
we're keeping those for now.
Come on, Rex, don't overdo it.
So I kicked you offthe bed last night, but for an important reason, you understand?.
I was with a woman.
-What woman?.
What are you talking about?.
-You said 'woman'.
Me?.
Morini,mea negotia non curare.
That's from Horace.
-No, from me: Mind your own business.
Did you take Latin at school?.
-No, I did electrical engineering.
That explains a lot of things.
Giovanna, from the bar.
She smiles at you so sweetly that it nearly gives me diabetes.
Morini, enough.
Katia Martelli.
I've got it.
Admit it, Chief lnspector, is it her?.
Who?.
-Martelli.
It's her, right?.
Thank you, Rex.
-I've heard enough from the two of you.
Tell me rather, any news about lraci?.
-No, I'm sorry.
I've found nothing that could explain the murder.
I've been thinking.
Doesn'tAldini live nearthe estate that produces the stolen wines?.
-San Giorgio.
I've meant to visit him ever since his retirement.
As I have to question Torreggiani anyway, I think I'll look him up too.
He'll be happy to see you.
-He was my main teacher.
A bit like you are to me.
-I was a better student than you are.
Don't say that, sir.
That hurts me.
-Take it like a man.
Katia Martelli, isn't it?.
Morini, give me that coffee.
-I can't believe it.
What is it, Rex?.
Oh, now you want to come out to the country with me.
First we have to make peace.
Otherwise I'll leave you here, with him.
Come on, let's make peace.
Good boy.
Hello, Lorenzo.
What a pleasure to see you.
Hey, this must be Rex.
He's beautiful.
I didn't believe you'd really come by.
-Because you have no faith in humanity.
After all those years on the force, I do have some doubts.
But let me look at this marvel.
Beautiful.
Come, let's go inside.
At what time are you seeing Torreggiani?.
-Tomorrow morning at nine-thirty.
Not even the New York Marathon would help digest all the food you made me eat.
Don't exaggerate.
-No, it was really very good.
Thanks.
Did you like it too, Rex?.
Listen.
Where's that music coming from?.
-Come, I'll show you.
well, look at that.
I didn't know you liked ballroom dancing.
In Rome such places don't exist anymore.
I just wanted to see what it was like.
It's one of the reasons I left the capital.
-Really?.
Let's do some dancing.
-Out ofthe question.
I don't dance.
So let's have a drink.
-Alright, let's go.
Good morning.
-Can I help you?.
I'm Chief lnspector Lorenzo Fabbri.
I'd like to see Marchese Torreggiani.
Do you have an appointment?.
-Not really.
wait here.
I'll see if he can receive you.
-Thank you.
Friendly guy, right?.
Again?.
How is this possible?.
Dammit.
I hate that thing sometimes.
Navigation systems, cell phones, PCs.
Do they really simplify our lives?.
If they break down, they complicate it.
-And if they don't do what they should.
Anyhow, Massimo Livi.
-Lorenzo Fabbri.
Chief lnspector Fabbri.
Chief lnspector?.
What can I do for you?.
Mr Livi, the gentleman -I already know.
Thank you, Mario.
Is Marchese Torreggiani inside?.
-Yes, he's expecting the chief inspector.
Excellent.
-I have to go.
Mario Sacchi is my right hand.
A bit rude at times, but a fine man.
Please, this way.
Nice dog.
May we?.
-Come on in.
Thank you for receiving me.
-Don't mention it.
Please, have a seat.
Thank you.
Massimo, are you here as well?.
-Yes, Giovanni.
And there's someone else, isn't there?.
-Of course.
My dog, Rex.
Come here, Rex.
Hello, Rex.
It's a German shepherd.
-I used to have one myself.
Superb dogs.
So tell us, Chief lnspector.
-I'll come straight to the point.
Do you or Mr Livi know a certain Giuseppe lraci the owner of a restaurant in Rome, La taverna dei Santi?.
Yes, he's been a client of ours for years.
I never met him in person, but I spoke with him over the phone once or twice.
He was killed last night at his restaurant.
Oh my God.
I heard it on the radio this morning.
The poor guy.
Excuse me, but what do we have to do with it?.
The reason I'm here is that from the restaurant's cellar they only stole all ofthe bottles from your estate, il Torreggiani.
A robbery?.
-Exactly, be it an odd one given that the robbers left all the cash in the register alone, over 5000 euros.
On the last purchase receipt appears the name of a certain Cosimo Franchi.
He delivered the wine.
-Could I talk to him?.
Of course, Chief lnspector.
Follow me.
-Thank you for your kindness.
Let's go, Rex.
An awful tragedy, Chief lnspector.
I'm really sorry.
Look, that's Cosimo.
I recognize him.
-Excuse me?.
I saw him at a dance.
He's an excellent dancer, you know?.
Cosimo, the chief inspector wants a word.
-Wiith me?.
About what?.
Chief lnspector, good luck.
-Thank you.
Bye, Rex.
About Giuseppe lraci.
Poor guy.
He was always so kind.
I heard you delivered the wine recently.
-Yes, four days ago.
I arrived at lunchtime and he insisted on offering me a plate of pasta with cheese.
Did you notice anything unusual?.
Did he seem preoccupied or nervous?.
No, absolutely not.
He was as cheerful as ever.
Chief lnspector, Giuseppe lraci was a good man.
A really good man.
Chief lnspector, Giuseppe lraci was a good man.
A really good man.
Giulietta.
Cosimo, do you know what time it is?.
-I do, but it's important.
Let me come in.
Alright, come in.
Come on in, but what do you want at this ungodly hour?.
Have a seat.
I have to ask you a favour.
What's going on?.
Good heavens.
Oh God, Cosimo Franchi.
I questioned him yesterday at the estate.
was he a suspect?.
-Yes.
He was an employee, an odd-jobman.
And a fine dancer to boot.
Excuse me, you're not allowed here.
Mr Aldini, I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you.
Chief lnspector Folli, good morning.
This is Chief lnspector Lorenzo Fabbri from Rome.
Hello.
-Pleased to meet you.
And Rex, of course.
.
-Rex?.
Really, is this Rex?.
In person.
-I've read many articles about him.
He's a great dog.
But what happened here?.
-He is indeed.
He rounded up that Chinese gang, and what was that art critic called again?.
Kurt Castro.
-That's right, Kurt Castro.
The papers say he solved the case alone.
-That's true.
But can you tell me what happened?.
-An accident.
The victim, an elderly man called Cosimo Franchi slipped while out walking, hit his head against this rock and died on the spot.
Slipped?.
What makes you say it was an accident?.
There are no clues that suggest the contrary.
And you?.
I'm investigating a murder that took place in Rome.
You think Franchi's death is related to it?.
-It's possible.
Rex, you'd better wait here.
You see, we kept each other company in our old age.
we were both alone, but with a great passion for life.
When was the last time you saw him?.
-Last night.
Last night Cosimo came to my house with a bottle of wine.
A bottle from Torreggiani.
He wanted me to taste it.
What for?.
-He didn't say.
He acted very mysterious.
Cosimo worked at the largest estate of the region, but he didn't know much about wine.
And did you taste it?.
-I did.
You know what Rabelais said about wine?.
-No.
That in wine there is truth.
But that wasn't the case with that bottle.
-Why?.
wasn't it good?.
It's not that it was bad, but it was no Torreggiani.
Are you sure?.
Before my retirement, I was a sommelier.
And a good one at that.
And where's the bottle now?.
-At my home.
I had to hold onto it for him.
Why is he acting like that?.
-Madam, was the door open?.
No, I don't think so.
-Then it's better for you to wait here.
Rex, stay with the lady.
-Come here, Rex.
Madam, you can come in.
Oh my.
Whoever it was has already left.
The bottle.
It's gone.
Marchese.
-Good morning, Chief lnspector.
Rex is here too, isn't he?.
Hello, Rex.
Did you hear what happened to Cosimo?.
Aterrible accident.
-No, it wasn't an accident.
But who could have wanted Cosimo dead?.
No, Chief lnspector, you must be mistaken.
Cosimo discovered something funny that's been taking place at this estate.
That's why he was killed.
-I don't understand.
Someone is forging yourTorreggiani wine.
And the same person has killed Cosimo and lraci.
Someone who works for us?.
-Probably.
Listen, Chief lnspector, I don't know if I should tell you this Two people have died already.
-I understand.
The only person that could have, 'could have', mind you staged such a scam is Mario Sacchi.
He's the only one directly involved with production and shipment.
Chief lnspector, what's going on?.
-Someone was eavesdropping.
I know, he's driving fast.
But we'll keep up with him.
You bloody idiot.
Rex, are you alright?.
Okay, be a good boy.
Go on, and don't lose sight ofhim.
Police.
Move that vehicle right now.
Go on, get out of here.
Okay, okay.
-Let's go.
It was about time, right?.
So did you find him?.
Good, show me the way.
Go on.
My friend, from here we'll go on foot.
What is it, Rex?.
What have you found?.
Stay there.
It's a snare.
Poachers, they should lock them all up, those bastards.
Good job.
Furia, stop it.
well done, champion.
And what do we do now?.
we can't get around that dog.
Don't let yourself get caught.
Come on, Rex.
Pull.
Good boy.
Go on.
Come on.
That's it, Rex.
Alright, let's get out ofhere.
He's dead.
What is it, Rex?.
That was really clever of you, Rex.
You found a way to get rid of your adversary.
Furia, come on.
I don't want to hurt you, I want to help you.
Look.
Good boy.
Good boy.
Let me see.
There you go.
You see?.
You need someone who'll take care of you.
Come with me.
You were right, Chief lnspector.
-About what?.
About Cosimo Franchi.
The coroner said it was no accident but that he was murdered.
-lndeed.
And given what happened here, I have to conclude Mario Sacchi did it.
But I don't think he acted on his own.
Thank you, Chief lnspector.
Rex, wait in the car.
we're lucky.
The keys are inside.
Calm down, Rex.
I'm not stealing it.
I just have to check something.
Come in.
Chief lnspector, please, have a seat.
-Mr Livi.
Where were you the night lraci was murdered?.
At home.
Why?.
-ls there anyone who can confirm that?.
No, I live by myself.
You don't think that I killed him, do you?.
I do.
-You do?.
And the motive?.
-lraci had discovered your scam.
You supplied many other clients with that adulterated Torreggiani.
Iraci loved wine and didn't want to wait to taste it.
He immediately realized something was wrong.
After he called you for an explanation, you went over and killed him.
You're talking nothing but nonsense.
-You think so?.
And Cosimo?.
Did I kill him as well?.
-I can't prove you did.
But even if you didn't do it yourself, it was done on your orders.
The day lraci was killed, Cosimo had a suspicion.
He stole a bottle and took it overto his lady friend, a sommelier, for her to taste.
we know what happened next, don't we?.
-Avery appealing story, Chief lnspector.
Too bad nothing of what you say is true or can be proven.
You already have a perpetrator, or am I mistaken?.
Sacchi didn't kill lraci.
No, you did.
And I can prove it.
You see, you made a small mistake.
Did l?.
And what would that be?.
I checked your car navigator.
The route you took on the day lraci was murdered is still on it.
From here to La taverna dei Santi and back again.
You forgot to delete the route, Mr Livi.
The navigator.
Don't move.
-What do you intend to do?.
I think it's obvious.
Come on, move it.
Go on outside.
Keep your dog back.
-Don't worry, he won't touch you.
Shut up and keep walking.
I'm going to kill that dog.
Don't move.
Giovanni.
Go on, move it.
This is for you, Chief lnspector.
-Thank you.
It's my wine, the real one.
I don't think you've ever tried it.
It's a bit expensive for a policeman.
But it's worth every euro it costs, trust me.
Thank you, Chief lnspector.
Thanks for everything.
-You too.
And thanks to you too, Rex.
Thank you, Rex.
Let's go, Rex.
Come on, get in.
In your own seat.
Thanks for everything, Tommasso.
-Don't mention it.
Bye, Rex, old boy.
It was a bit like old times.
-lndeed.
Do I have to wait for another murder before you visit me again?.
No, I promise.
Take care.
-Bye, old man.
Hello, I thought I'd bring you a present.
Is it the good one?.
-I hope so.
Thanks forfinding Cosimo's murderer.
I know I'm not as good as Cosimo, but would you like to dance with me?.
I'd love to.
-Rex, you don't mind, do you?.