La belle équipe

This film was restored by PATHÉ in 2015

This film is the original version

as conceived by Julien Duvivier and Charles Spaak

THEY WERE FIVE

On my name day, like today, I'd love to get flowers.

Mountains of flowers.

So many that there would be nowhere to put them.

I mean genuine flowers.

That make your head spin.

For rich kids like us, flowers only grow in graveyards.

- Any presents? - A dress from Grandma.

And your boyfriend?

I didn't ask him, he's broke.

I'd love a powder compact.

What's your boyfriend like?

I've seen him. Dark eyes and a singsong voice.

A singsong voice?

Is his name really Gonzalez?

It's Mario. He's from Barcelona.

Those Italians!

They have gold in their eyes.

Barcelona isn't in Italy.

- Where is it? - In Portugal.

Will he marry you?

Do all Portuguese have pink-soled feet?

They're dark, they're real men.

I don't like fair men. Too bland.

We all know blonds aren't men.

- Your boyfriend? - Is that Mario?

I bet he has a gift for you.

A powder compact?

Hello.

You're early, I'm not done yet.

I had to warn you. The police are on to me again.

- Are you sure? - I overheard them.

They asked the boss about me.

I got out just in time.

- I can't go back to my hotel. - What will you do?

No idea. I haven't a cent.

- It's tough. - I'd like to help you.

If Jean and Charles can't help me this time...

We'll see.

Ask at the café opposite the King of England Hotel.

They'll know where I'm hiding.

Goodbye.

I've had it up to here, mister! And I'm being polite.

I've had it up to here, mister! And I'm being polite.

This isn't a hotel, it's a stable.

No, not a stable, a pigsty!

If His Majesty could see it!

Feel free to try elsewhere.

No, my buddies and I stay put.

You've taken us for a ride.

- You don't pay the fare. - We're jobless.

You're all the same.

You too. Unemployment is no excuse.

You admit it? He admits it.

Expecting free lodging for ever?

I'm out of work, I stay.

- Hello, Mrs. Pain. - Hello, Mr. Jean.

Must we wait till Christmas for clean towels?

No cash no towels!

Unlike you, we wash occasionally.

Give the lady some clean towels, right now.

Get lost!

You're good at that. Very good.

Being unemployed was never a childhood dream for us.

We know you layabouts!

Lazy bums who pray they won't find work.

Pig.

This will all change, Mr. Berteau. You hear?

You'll unblock my sink.

Replace my window panes.

- Give me some money. - Play another tune.

Sweep out my room. And clean the stairs,

scrub the walls,

change my sheets as they stink.

Leave the lights on till 10 p.m.

- This is my place. - Tough. It's disgusting.

Exactly. It's disgusting!

A voice from heaven! Slob!

I'll have you all evicted.

I'll see you all in jail!

Big deal.

- Lazy louts! - Shut up, old man.

- You scared me. - What are you doing here?

I don't know where to go.

If you or Charles could hide me.

- Broke? - It wouldn't matter.

But the police are on my tail.

Thanks to your political activities in Spain.

It's not the moment to ask the landlord for a favor.

Let's talk to Charles and Raymond in the café.

Come on.

Veal tongue vinaigrette, 2.75. Beef tenderloin, 3.50.

Today's Special mutton and bean stew, 3.25.

I'm serving salt marsh lamb

with a fresh tomato sauce.

Sounds more ritzy.

Here's your menu, boss.

A work of art.

Take a look. Nice work?

He's good with his hands.

With everything, Miss...

Here, Miss, pick a card.

- No thanks. - I'll show you a trick.

Have a good look. Now put it back in the deck.

Here we go.

1, 2, 3... The 8 of hearts. Your card, right?

No, it was the jack of hearts.

You're terrific. Never mind. Next time.

Don't look so gloomy.

What's up? Depressed?

Make an effort. Money doesn't grow on trees.

It's not about money.

- I saw Gina again. - Who's Gina?

- You know. My wife. - Sure.

We broke up a year ago. Seeing her again...

Knocked me sideways.

She down and out?

No, she's well dressed.

Better than in my day.

A good buddy is worth any of those fancy dames, don't worry.

I'm not worried.

Women are fine short term.

You see one, you like her.

You sweet-talk her... Bingo!

Then it's "Bye, baby."

You bet!

And me, I...

Mind if I sit down?

Your grandma's looking for you.

You're a gentleman.

That's not all, guys.

The police are on to Mario. We have to put him up.

They're bastards.

Hunting him like a killer.

I was chased out of Spain, Holland, Germany,

and now France. Where can I go?

Stay with us.

Bad timing, I chewed out the landlord.

How about Huguette's?

Not much of a name day gift.

It's her name day?

Yes, and I'm broke.

Damn, we didn't think.

We must give her something.

I'll buy her some flowers.

I have an idea!

Make a phone call.

- To who? - Anyone.

- What for? - Don't worry.

Get the patron out the way, say the phone's on the blink.

Any better?

Boss, the phone's dead.

What's up now?

- There. - Thank you.

A camera!

A locket or binoculars. "First class" goods!

A powder compact!

Let's try for it.

You pull this way, you that way. Go!

C'mon, pull!

It's a piece of cake!

Like I say, a piece of cake.

Gently, fellas...

The powder compact!

Another one!

What number did you want?

Fontenay-sous-Bois 4.

Hello, Miss?

We asked for Fontenay-sous-Bois 4.

What? I'm on the line?

- You're through, it's simple. - Hello? Rosny-sous-Bois?

What? It's not Rosny?

- It's a mistake. - A mistake? You wanted Fontenay.

Not at all. Rosny.

Damn, we were doing so well. Look out!

Lady Luck is on your side!

Drinks are on me.

Huguette!

Miss Huguette, happy name day. May I?

One for me.

Me too!

A nut case!

Dear Huguette,

this is from us.

It's beautiful.

And it rings.

I'll keep it by my bedside.

This is from me.

What is it?

An eraser. I know... it's not much.

I wanted to give you a camera.

But it didn't happen.

It'll be useful though, for mistakes.

Thank you, it's lovely.

Here's mine. You can't always get what you want. A razor.

For you when we're married.

You see!