Les Brigades du Tigre

Paris, 1909. For some years now, thanks to the efforts of King Edward.

VII and the French foreign minister, Delcassé,

France and England, after centuries of enmity,

have embarked on a new path, that of the Entente Cordiale.

This upheaval in European politics

is not without unsettling the diplomacy

of Germany, which is using every means

to break a pact that is still fragile, certainly,

but whose consolidation would mean the isolation of the German Empire.

Mr. Clemenceau,

your cops have now become unrecognizable brains.

They left their bicycles, their horses.

Meanwhile, in novels, some people tell how

to pull off a heist in peace...

To kill time. I'd like to see them do it.

In our place, so they don't get twenty years for it.

Not here, it seems. Is that what you call training, Valentin?

Come down, I have another kind of exercise

for you, on behalf of the minister.

You will go immediately to the central records office and draw up a

list of all German nationals residing in the Paris area.

Not yet.

Joachim von Schneckendorf.

He looks like Inspector Vector. You're cut out for it, aren't you?

How long ago did we arrest that one?

Never, to my knowledge.

Guys, sorry to interrupt your show,

but there's an immediate meeting at the boss's place.

What's up?

I don't know, but the director looks like he's in top form.

Yes, come in.

Ah, finally.

Gentlemen,

the chief of staff to the Foreign Minister just left here,

as did Colonel de Possey, from the Second Bureau.

He informs me of the upcoming trip to Paris of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.

Yes, I know, at first glance there is nothing remarkable about it.

But listen to this.

Our agents in Germany have learned that the

Kaiser’s secret services want to take advantage of this

trip to try, through a spectacular operation,

what their diplomacy could not achieve,

to torpedo the Entente Cordiale.

Your mission is to ensure the prince's safety.

If anything happens to the heir of Great Britain

during his stay in Paris, the political consequences

could be incalculable.

Your enemies are formidable and will not hesitate

to use any stratagem to achieve their ends.

Besides, His Highness is coming to Paris incognito,

to amuse himself, as he usually does,

any too visible and restrictive surveillance is absolutely out of the question.

Well, Valentin, we are entrusting you with this entire affair.

I think it is unnecessary to point out that your responsibility is great

and that this would be a bad time to make a blunder.

Let alone a fiasco.

Thank you, sir.

Take this basket to Mr. Schönberg's room, of course.

And be careful, it's very fragile.

Good morning, sir. I booked the room.

Mr. Schönberg, welcome to the Nemrod.

I am pleased to see that our Swiss friends remain loyal to us.

Thank you, Mr. Perval.

So, is my suite ready?

Alas, sir, this time I could not give you room 19.

Why?

Imagine, we are expecting an important personality.

Very important.

And who is that?

Alas, Mr. Schönberg, I am bound to discretion.

It is a person of incognito status.

And you gave him room 19.

But we have arranged for you the...

Tell me, let's see. - Room 9, Mr. Leray.

9. I am convinced you will be satisfied with 9.

Let's hope so, Mr. Perval, let's hope so.

Jérôme, take care of these gentlemen.

Mr. Perval?

May I?

But that's...

Leave it, it's fine.

Come on, Rams.

At last.

Mr. Oberst.

What is that? It's not that hard. A little light.

You all right?

Okay.

I checked the list of all the hotel guests.

Apparently, there's nothing suspicious on that side.

On this side, you've got Paul.

Yeah, the latest arrivals.

I have Mr. and Mrs. Carrington from New York,

an old maid from Liverpool,

some big Argentine cattle barons, and then a Mr. Schönberg, a Swiss industrialist.

I called the consulate, I checked, they confirm it.

Very good.

I have decided to adopt a very flexible and very light system.

That will allow us to act quickly according to the circumstances.

You, Pujol, will be in charge of surveillance on the floor

of the hotel where the prince's suite will be.

They will get you a hotel bellboy uniform.

and thus you will be able to move around freely.

You, Terrasson, will stand guard at the hotel's telephone switchboard.

You will monitor all of the prince's communications.

I will personally ensure his protection during his movements.

Ah, Scotland Yard is sending an inspector.

He will accompany the prince on the train between Calais and Paris.

Welcome to France, Monseigneur. - Hello, Vincent.

Always solid at your post, I see.

Your Royal Highness, I am very happy and very

proud to welcome you back to the Nemrod Hotel.

Thank you very much, sir.

This way, to the front.

Inspector Howard, I am from the Nemrod Hotel.

Howard, how are you?

Very pleased to meet you.

Allow me.

Does Your Royal Highness need me tonight?

No, William.

In Paris, long live freedom.

For you as well.

Thank you, Your Royal Highness.

Yes?

Come in.

What is that?

From Mr. Berval and the hotel management.

Put it down.

Royal Highness.

Thank you.

Tell Mr. Berval that I greatly appreciate this gesture.

Today, space is splendid.

Let us ride upon the wine,

toward a magical and divine sky.

Well, my friend, what are you waiting for?

You may leave, thank you.

But can you not hear me?

The door, behind you.

You may leave.

What are you waiting for?

But... go ahead.

Or rather, no.

Wait, I do not feel very well.

Help me lie down.

Call my valet.

Help me.

Ready.

Here.

Schultz.

Schultz. - Not yet.

Schultz, now everything depends on you.

Do it well.

Okay, here we go.

Quickly.

Learn to read before disturbing our guests.

Come on, get out.

This hand is for 9, not for 19.

Why all this commotion?

It is nothing, Monseigneur.

Two baggage porters who went to the wrong apartment.

Ah, I see.

Excuse me.

He has just called reception so that they

reserve a table for him tonight at the Parisiana.

Parisiana? - What is that?

A very fashionable cabaret.

I see the prince has wasted no time.

All right, I will go ahead to inspect the place.

You will escort him.

Perfect, we will meet there.

I deeply regret that his hostess has

chosen this evening. It is the final

rehearsal of our next show. There

will not be many people, just a few friends.

I like that. It will make surveillance easier.

Do you think there is any danger?

No, it is a matter of routine.

Until now, the police had never considered it necessary...

I would also like to take a look backstage.

Please, Commissioner, this way.

So, tell me, is everything ready?

Yes, yes, I assure you, everything will be ready.

Thérèse.

Well, well.

Thérèse... My God, it had been a long time since someone called me that.

What do you mean?

But look what they call me now.

Miss Henriette.

Excuse me, you know I do not go out often.

Yes, I know.

The ace of the mobile brigades, the terror of the underworld.

You see, I know more about you than you know about me.

That does not matter.

The queen of Paris... Who would have imagined it?

Dead air.

That is all far behind now. - I will never forget.

So, what do we owe the honor of your presence tonight?

Maybe I feel like having fun too.

What is in your show?

You have a unique lineup in Paris, you have Tihana with her oriental acts,

you have Céline Kahn.