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I would like to introduce a story.
A story about money.
In a world where everything is about money.
With people in it who care about nothing but money.
And money works in mysterious ways.
It's either heads or tails at the end.
But sometimes the coin might fall on its third side.
That's the story.
3RD SIDE OF THE COIN
Morning Frank!
Have you slept in the office again?
What time is it?
Ten minutes past ten.
You went through the old cases?
Why? Are there any new ones?
Any calls?
Nothing.
We should cancel it.
There's no point paying the bills for nothing.
The happy days are over.
But we did quite well in the past.
Didn't we?
It's a shame that the good old days...
Are gone forever...
Bullit and Costello Private Investigators.
Greetings! I'm Abraham Von Rothschild.
I'm calling on the behalf of Merchant United Bank.
Yes?
There is an issue we need to talk about.
Has our balance been overdraft?
No, of course not.
Since you have no account with us.
But six years ago i got an assignment
To find and collect an asset...
..or a loan if you will.
At that time our bank was massively robbed.
The investigation took me nowhere...
..until now.
Yes?
I've found out that an undercover cop was involved...
..in the robbery.
I have also found the mastermind behind the heist...
..with whom you guys had business with.
Since this person is dead...
..you are the only ones connected to this case.
Also according to the police report...
.. you caught the robbers.
So I thought we might have a little chat...
..and solve this puzzle together.
Uhm... wrong number. Sorry!
Hallo?
Who was that?
Do you remember the heist?
Of course. Why?
The Merchant United Company Bank.
Goddam it!
They want their money.
But... how did they find out?
They're not sure that we have it.
But they will pay us a visit for sure.
But we have the full amount don't we?
Give it to them.
Well yes...
..we have it...
..more or less...
Oh dear. We have it or not?!
How much have you spent anyway?
Fifty.
50 Euros?
That is ok we can sort it out.
I mean fifty...
..thousand Euros.
What?
How much?
50000?
50000 Euros?
On what? We don't even have a decent car!
What did you spend it on?!?
Well...
..you know how it is.
No I don't and I don't want to know.
We're up to our ears in the pickle.
Now what?
I have no idea...
Excuse me. Is this Bullet and Costello?
What do you reckon?
I need your help.
Of course. Come in.
It was rather hard finding you.
But I wanted your agency.
We're on the first page of the directory.
How can we help?
It's about my husband.
And also..
..about his murderer.
You mean you're after this murderer?
Well done Frank!
Why didn't you turn to the police?
I have tried everything.
I'm...
Tell us everything.
You see my situation is quiet difficult.
My husband left a lot of errands behind.
And they are...
..sensitive ones.
Your husband was a businessman?
You can say that.
But he didn't let me get involved.
After his death i started an investigation myself...
..trying to discover his past.
How nice!
A competitor!
Lay off!
Have you heard about the Puppeteer?
The Puppeteer?
It took me years...
..and all i found was this alias.
The Puppeteer murdered your husband?
I was excluded from the investigation.
And the case is still open.
Madam! You have the right to know every detail.
Motive! You need to find the motive!
The Puppeteer is a cop...
..an alias of a cop.
Don't you see why i need to find him?
And find out why he did it?
A cop?
Um...
I'm afraid that changes everything.
We have no access to police files.
It's a shame we can't help you.
I'm aware of the risk you might take.
But this is very important for me.
More than personal.
And because of that i can offer...
..50000 Euros if you succeed.
50000 Euros?
Well...
..we might take our chances.
I am so grateful.
The honor is ours.
Frank!
Uhm... Right!
Let's get crackin'
Don't you worry. Well find the Puppeteer.
I know where to start looking.
Madam!
I am truly yours...
Has something happened to him?
Don't worry about him.
Let's get back to the case.
I need some details.
When did...
..the *** happen?
Six years ago.
Six years ago?
You must have loved him very much.
I had my reasons.
We'll find him. I promise.
Thanks!
You're so understanding.
Such an innocent lady like you deserves...
What are you implying?
Tell me.
You know...
..I'm embarrassed.
I know.
Madam...
..since we're alone here...
You want to be more honest?
I think that you...
Excuse me!
Please!
I have to go now.
I will see you...
..later.
Wait! At least tell me your name.
Madam Rickart.
Rickart...
May I help you?
My name is Abraham Von Rothschild.
From the Merchant United Compa...
You called my partner earlier didn't you?
It appears so.
You must be Giovanni Costello.
Do you mind if I sit down?
I could ask you what do you want.
But I won't.
I'm glad you're well informed.
Before we start I'd like to know where your partner is.
Detective Bullit is currently out of office.
What a pity.
He must have something urgent sorting out.
He's on a case.
Really?
That is interesting. I'm on a case too.
In the last six years I was conducting thorough investigation...
..on the behalf of my bank.
Both our vault and reputation have been breached.
We're still picking up the pieces.
Von Rotschild if I may.
You're here for a reason for sure.
But can you express yourself more clearly?
Let me rephrase it then.
Six years ago our bank was robbed.
And the damage...
..including six years of inflation...
..is 790.000 Euros.
770.000 Euros.
So you know about it!
Of course I do.
Strange that your partner has no clue about it.
He doesn't.
Really?
Look. It all happened while I was with Homeland Security.
It's rather odd that Homeland Security secretly does heists.
Six years ago we suspected a mole at the office.
This mole, sent by the mafia, was my boss.
We were supposed to catch the terrorist Alberto Rickart.
I was an assistant in this operation.
I know. I read your file.
So did your partner's.
The former detective lieutenant.
Who keeps files about us?
I'm sorry.
It's confidential.
Lets just say...
..if a bank has no means tracking down robbers..
..deserves to be robbed.
Sir...
Where is this Alberto Rickart?
Dead.
This is where the problem lies.
What do you want?
We want our money back.
I wish we could overlook on this shortage...
..but unfortunately we cannot do that.
I need information about the Puppeteer.
It is an alias. Was it filed that way?
He is with the force.
I see...
You should know the procedure then.
Code 187.
That particular code 187?
No the other one.
Let me check.
You must be a pro in your occupation.
You wanna test me?
I can't help you.
Come on...
I have no idea where he is.
I found something but not in the police archive.
What?
The name is correct.
Let me see it!
I cannot do that. Police use only.
It cannot be.
That's it?
That is the only file I found.
There must be more. It's a matter of life and death!
A sum of this big cannot just disappear.
I didn't say that.
You don't seem to bother.
It's not my money.
Correct! Not yours!
I haven`t found anything interesting just...
The folder HEY!
Ant the report?
There wasn`t one.
Oi! Careful with these statements!
I'm not stupid you see.
Sir. I understand your concerns.
But i have no time for this.
So if you excuse me...
Listen to me!
I am not a door to door agent.
Enough of this ***!
You will find that money!
I don`t care how.
But you better have it soon.
In other words...
..I have an offer.
If you happen to know where the money is...
..I would handle this case with maximum discretion.
I could even cover your tracks.
Your name won`t be mentioned.
So the bank won't know.
I hope you did catch my drift.
My card.
You'll be needing it.
I'm glad you called.
I'm on a lead.
To hell with your lead.
Rotschild was here and the situation is worse that we expected.
Don't give up just yet.
We'll get the missing money.
Did you find him already?
Not yet.
But the code 187 worked.
The Puppeteer is not a cop.
You don't say...
Jo. You have access to the homeland security's database.
Do you know what i mean?
I'm not happy.
But I'll have a look.
I'm approaching the Democrat Theatre now.
He was last seen here.
I need more data.
Data?
It has to be inside the theatre.
I have to go now.
Frank.
The theatre's been abandoned for years.
Be careful!
Just do the search!
Your tip turned out to be correct.
I'm sure they know where the money is.
And I'll make sure they're gonna get it.
Or else I'll turn them in.
But first I have to find this Frank Bullit!
Don't bother!
Focus on he money!
Detective.
Detective!
What the...
I've found you Shakespeare!
Succeeded?
Have you found the Puppeteer?
I have.
I've found it.
I've found you!
So?
What's the story?
You were looking for an ex cop.
Who killed my husband.
The solution is easier than you think.
Do you remember me Frank?
Because I do remember you.
What?
Remember Frank!
Remember!
I don't know.
Your voice reminds me to someone.
But that cannot be.
Look!
Look at this face!
The face you forgot long time ago.
Rickart!
What's the matter?
Aren't you afraid of ghosts?
How can it be?
It's beyond my comprehension.
It took me six years to regain my strength.
Strength what was taken by you!
But now I'm strong.
Stronger than ever.
This is madness!
What the hell is going on?
But you have taken something more.
Something which is more important than my life.
Son of a ***!
And now?
What do you want?
I want you to suffer!
Suffer well!
I see.
But first you need that something don't you?
This is too much! Even for me.
Time is up!
Do you have the goddam money?!
Rotschild!
If I don't sound convincing enough...
..your friend's suffering will do the job.
I don't know what's going on here but it is madness!
Your pretty client and a cripple are recreating the movie Saw.
You're both in deep ***.
Shut up!
I have the money.
Well done!
I knew you were a smart kid.
But you won't get a dime!
What?
What did you say?!
I'm coming over.
No you're not.
I will pick a place where you have to give it to me.
Costello.
Costello!
Burn in hell you goddam ***!
So.
You're coming over?
I'm waiting.
We don't need you to reclaim what's ours.
So this is the end of the line.
I was saving this bullet for six years.
That's too bad.
It won't work.
Relax.
What are you doing?!
Taking care of business miss.
Idiot!
I called you earlier.
Oh really?
Rotschild!
You...
Back off Dirty Harry!
You are all insane!
You're changing everything.
Of course I am.
For my benefit.
Frank your partner will be here soon with the money.
You won't get away with it!
I had enough of you all!
It's not your business!
You're wrong!
Let's go!
I don't want to miss the exchange.
You're still not getting it?!
You've ruined everything!
Shut up!
Let her go bankster!
My money!
Drop the gun!
Or I shoot you between the eyes.
I have a better idea.
You drop it!
Then give me my money!
And the nice lady gets away with a little scar.
I told you that you won't see any of it.
You think I'm bluffing?
You owe me that money!!!
Every now and then...
..banks have to pay as well.
Debt settled.
I'm sorry.
So sorry.
It's all right.
I didn't mean it.
Can you ever forgive me?
Of course I can.
Can you?
Oww...
What happened to you?
What is going on here?
She took the money.
Oh my God!
It's nothing.
Let's go!
Alberto!
Look!
We have it!
We have got what we wanted!
But... you said it yourself.
The money is more important.
You...
..did say that.
Argh!
Oh no!
Rickart played everyone.
He must be stopped!
It shouldn't have happened like that!
Leave her!
No time to lose!
If God was perfect.
He would look just like me.
Let him go!
Frank!
Let him go!
For now...
We have failed.
We have failed big time!
I think we need to improve.
Just about time...
Get out of here!
Why?
You're not suppose to know about the money.
And they're not suppose to know you were here.
Are you sure?
Yes. Hurry I'll handle this!
Well I...
..tell you the truth.
It's been six years...
..that Alberto Rickart robbed the MUC Bank.
And then disappeared from the face of the Earth.
Everyone thought he died.
Everyone except Abraham Von Rotschild the banker.
He was convinced that he would find him along with the stolen money.
Eventually he found us and then he found the Rickards' as well.
And Rickart shot him.
In other words.
If it wasn't for him...
..I could have wound up dead instead of him.
Is that all?
That is the biggest load of crap I've ever heard.
Ouch!
I'm sorry!
It's nothing.
You're the best thing happened to me today.
You look ***!
Just a flesh wound.
Rickart is on the run.
But something tells me we'll meet him soon.
He slipped away Jo.
I don't know what to do next.
The future starts now.
What are you doing?
Driving home.
In this state you couldn't even drive a matchbox.
I drive.
What's up?
Got a headache.
Do you know what's the best remedy for that?
I'm all ears.
What's that?
That is...
..the money.
But...
..what does Rickart have?
Well...
..not the money.
Jo!
What's going on here?
It seems like...
..I'm beginning to learn from my partner.
That's why you didn't want me to go after him.
Yeah. I thought what's the point?
I've found out something.
Money doesn't make you happy.
And the nurse?
You Casanova...
I don't know...
What should I tell her?
That you need treatment.
Or...
..that she could be the third side of the coin.
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