So, this is the genuine American navy?
It's stupid. This is too unrealistic.
You and me are the things that are unrealistic.
Stand up! Special Presidential Aide, Mr. Gissinger! [he presses a button, drawing down automated blinds]
He said... this guy's the mastermind for the biggest man in the world! [Gordon plays a taped recording of a conversation between US President Jimmy Carter and the Secretary General]
Mr. President. Do you really have good control of your government? Do you realize I'm being blackmailed?
I am to supply all secret technical data on biochemistry, cytology, gene technology... and if I refuse, they’ll attack with an atomic missile.
I've been threatened the same way. And to prove that they really mean it, they've already destroyed several of our communication satellites!
I must remind you that it has nothing to do with us.
Then, do you think that man is...?
That's right. It is I, Mamaux! [Gissinger stops the tape]
G Gissinger
It is not necessary to explain to you who these people are. We are interested only in the blackmailer who broke in on the hotline… when they were having a secret conversation. [he rewinds part of the tape, and continues playing]
That's right. It is I, Mamaux! The greatest brain in the world. A prophet... or you may call me God!
God?! You must be insane!
For one who calls himself God, your requests are pretty weird...
Requests? This is an order. If you really know what is going on in the world right now, you should know better than this. [Gordon stops the tape]
G Gissinger
Hm? That's enough. The rest is much too sensitive. We are positive that this man really means what he says.
Is that right? [lights a cigarette] Well, anyway... it's got nothing to do with us.
G Gissinger
Ah, but it does. Most of the things that Mamaux demands from us was stolen by that man Lupin. The bottom line: we want to know where Mamaux is!
Your hiding won't do you any good! You men have always been working together with that thief Lupin! [Dan hands him Margo’s clue to Lupin’s whereabouts] What is this?
A clue to find Lupin. It’s written by Lupin's double-crossing girlfriend, and it reads "water".
If I knew that, neither of us'd be here!
[frustrated, he turns over the table, knocking Gissinger and Dan Dunn backwards]
Stop kidding me! [grabs Dan by his shirt] There are many ways that we can torture you!
Is that the way you operate democracy?! Well, then, I've got news for you!
I was a fan of Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart... but not anymore!
G Gissinger
Gordon! These two, they know nothing. [whispers to Gordon, who opens a door] We will approach this problem from a different angle. You will be released immediately.
Be grateful to democracy! [closes the door]
[straightening his jacket]
Hm... I didn't have to give up Humphrey Bogart!
All this just to bag the two of us. Boy, with the Cold War over, things must be pretty slow.
We can thank Lupin for getting us into this.
Life'd sure be dull without him, wouldn't it?
Stand up! You're in the presence of a very important government official! [he presses a button, drawing down automated blinds]
Me neither, not even for Heinrich Gissinger, Special Adviser to--and the brains behind--the President of the United States. [Gordon plays a taped recording of a conversation between US President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin]
B Boris
Mr. President, my country's being blackmailed. I hope your government is not at fault.
Now calm down, Boris. That's ridiculous.
B Boris
Whoever it is demands that we hand over all of our secret scientific data on cryogenics and gene splicing. If we do not, he threatens to attack us with nuclear warheads!
Well, he's not one of ours. We've been threatened the same way. In fact, he's already knocked out two of our communication satellites!
B Boris
You do not think that we...
No, no. The Cold War's over, after all. Isn't it, Boris?
B Boris
Oh... why, yes it is. Of course! But who is this madman?
If I may, gentlemen... I am Mamo. [Gissinger stops the tape]
G Gissinger
The first two voices will remain unidentified. They are of no concern. What we want is the identity of the man who broke in on their top-secret conversation... this blackmailer who calls himself "Mamo". [he fast-forwards part of the tape, and continues playing]
That's right – Mamo. Some have called me a prophet; others, a God.
That's an understatement. You can't believe that we'll go along with this.
You have no choice! I know every move you make before you know it yourselves. Why, I even know about that little floozy you keep in the steno pool, Mr. President. How would you like the world to find out about her?
B Boris
Floozy? What is this floozy? [Gordon stops the tape]
Aw... just when it was gettin' good.
G Gissinger
The rest of it is immaterial. All that matters is reason to believe that this Mamo character is quite serious in his intentions.
No kiddin'. [lights a cigarette] You haven’t said... what any of this has to do with us.
G Gissinger
Don’t be silly. We know your friend Lupin stole some objects at this fellow's request, and that you were with him when he did. Now, then... tell me everything you know about this Mamo person!
Hey, you guys know more about him than I do.
Okay, stop playing games, ya lousy beatnik! We know you're in this with Lupin up to your necks, so start coming clean! [Jigen hands him Fujiko's clue to Lupin's whereabouts] Hm? What the hell's this?
It's a clue, Sherlock. His double-crossing girlfriend wrote it and dropped it out of a plane. It says "water".
[annoyed]
Yeah, I can read.
I'm impressed. You're clearly overqualified for your job. Next, they'll be hiring guys who can think...
[Growling angrily, he turns over the table, knocking Gissinger and Jigen backwards. He grabs Jigen by his shirt]
Listen! We have ways of getting you to talk!
Is this the way the US Government treats folks?! Well, I got news for you, Charlie!
I've always believed in my patriotic duty to buy US savings bonds, but I never will again!
You pencil-necked little pisshead!
G Gissinger
Gordon! It is obvious that these two know nothing. [mutters with Gordon, who opens a door] It appears we shall have to approach this problem from a different angle. In the meantime, gentlemen, you are both free to go.
You two clowns better watch your step! [closes the door]
[straightening his jacket]
Yeah. Right back atcha, ya big ape.
So, this is how Uncle Sam keeps the world safe for democracy.
All military might is an illusion.
Well, those planes look pretty real to me.
Attention! This is Special Presidential Adviser, Mr. Gissinger. [he presses a button, drawing down automated blinds]
What's special about him?
Have you heard his accent? Apart from that, he masterminds the world's number-one big bang show. [Gordon plays a taped recording of a conversation between the US President and the Secretary General]
Mr. President. I want your assurance that the CIA is not responsible – I am being blackmailed.
Eh, how's that, Mr. Secretary?
I am to hand over all secret technical data on biochemistry, cytology and gene technology. If I refuse, my country will suffer a nuclear attack!
Hey, I've been threatened the same way. And to prove they're serious, they’ve already destroyed several of our communication satellites.
Well, it was not us, Mr. President.
I know that, Mr. Secretary. You couldn't hit one of our satellites if you tried.
Choke on your borscht. The important thing is – to find out who's behind this.
I shall tell you. It is I, Mamo. [Gissinger stops the tape]
G Gissinger
I cannot reveal who the first voices we heard belong to, but it's the third voice, which is obviously the blackmailer's, that I am interested in, who broke in on this secure hotline conversation. [he rewinds part of the tape, and continues playing]
I shall tell you. It is I, Mamo. The greatest intellect in the history of the world. Some call me a prophet; you may address me as God.
God?! You must be insane!
Eh, if you're God, I gotta tell you, your requests are pretty unoriginal, not to say, venial.
Request? I'm giving you and order! And if you care about mainstream, cherry pie and Dynasty as you always say, you'll jump to it! [Gordon stops the tape]
G Gissinger
No. You do not have security clearance A-14, without which the material is too sensitive to be communicated to you at this moment in time.
That's tough. [lights a cigarette] But I don’t see... where the two of us come in.
G Gissinger
Mamo's established positive links with the criminal named "Wolf", an associate of yours. I need him. He will lead me to this imposter who pretends to be God!
Hey, I wish I could help you, only...
Grr... I’m not putting up with crap like that! We got information which says you and Wolf have been partners for years! [Jigen hands him Fujiko’s clue to Wolf’s whereabouts] So, what’s this?
That's for you guys to work out. It was written by Wolf's double-crossing girlfriend. Nothing else I can tell you.
Boy, if you're that on the ball, you'll solve this case in no time!
[frustrated, he turns over the table, knocking Gissinger and Jigen backwards]
Don't mess me around! [grabs Jigen by his shirt] Listen! We got ways of making you talk.
C’mon, riff, shouldn’t that be his line? If this is democracy, I've had it.
I used to be a great Bogie fan, and Elvis, Dean and Marilyn... but now, I resign!
So, you really are anti-American...!
G Gissinger
Gordon! Restrain your quite mental outrage. [whispers to Gordon] Let's use a more subtle psychological approach. [Gordon opens a door] We are convinced you are telling the truth and that you know nothing. We have therefore decided that we will let you go.
God bless America and democracy! [closes the door]
[straightening his jacket]
This means I needn't give up Bogie!
