Cruise for the Unknown One (Croisière pour l'inconnu)

Make sure that it doesn't happen again.

It's a waste of time.

Oh no! The offices are closing.

I'll just take a second. - No, don't bother asking.

Are they already there? - Yes.

What time is it? - 6pm. The president's not here.

The president has a horror of marriage.

Of course. He prefers married women.

If the president isn't here at 6pm, I won't wait.

I'll be gone.

I've never seen our bank's president arrive anywhere on time.

It's 3 minutes to 6. The president's still not here.

The papers say he's playing polo tomorrow in Cannes.

How do you know he's in Paris?

This board meeting was called by the president himself.

Don't forget he likes deep-sea fishing.

And the polo ground at Cannes is near the sea.

Pardon me! - President!

Sorry! - That's alright.

He's late again. - Mr Fournil has the right.

Silence! Well, gentlemen, it's 6pm and no president...

Good evening, gentlemen. - Mr President!

Please be seated.

Excuse me.

Gentlemen, I've called this meeting to inform you of a serious decision.

I'm leaving for Cannes for my annual vacation.

Do you not count as vacations your trips to Canada, Scotland and Megeve?

No. I'll be meeting our general manager, Mr Colman in Cannes.

His holidays end tomorrow and he returns to Paris on Monday.

During my absence, Mr Colman will perform his duties but on

my return, I'll be taking over the management of my company.

Are you able to tell us what led to this decision?

Since Mr Colman went on vacation I've been managing this business myself.

I've become convinced of the certainty that it's necessary

to return to the policies instituted by my father.

Your father has been dead for a year, Sir.

You've put full trust in Colman.

For the last year, your father's work hasn't concerned you much.

It has been concerning me lately.

Mr Colman is extremely competent.

Colman's competence is not in question.

Gentlemen, from this moment on, I'm on holiday.

I want to leave without any distractions.

I ask for a board meeting to take place with Mr Colman present.

Very well.

Will you be in Cannes tomorrow?

Yes, I'll be there for lunch.

Do you plan to stay in Cannes?

No, I'll be sailing on a yacht owned by a friend of Colman.

A friend of Colman?

Yes, Mr Frechisse. - I know the name.

An old acquaintance? - No.

We both love fishing. And he's friendly.

If he's a friend of Colman.

You're not very talkative this evening.

It's only because I'm not feeling well.

Come with me. Goodbye, gentlemen.

Goodbye, President.

Colman introduced him to Frechisse? - What's going on?

So, Fleuret, you don't approve of my decision?

On the contrary, I approve. - Thank you.

Do you know Frechisse too?

Yes. He's an amazing character, by the way.

A man who likes to get drunk.

The situation is serious, President.

If you know something, you should tell me.

I learned from some refinery shareholders that

an investigation had been opened on Mr Colman.

Who opened this investigation?

A private agency. - Which agency?

The Barral agency. - On the Champs-Elysees?

It's unacceptable.

I did my best. - Did you call Barral?

I did the best I could.

Do your best to collect your wages and go!

Gentlemen?

Fournil. President of Fournil Bank. - Pleased to meet you.

Mr Fleuret, deputy managing director. - Leave us. But don't check out.

Mr Barral? - No. Harvey, deputy manager.

Have you been asked to investigate my bank?

Not exactly, Sir.

We've been employed to look into Mr Colman your general manager.

That surprises me.

As I am, in your presence here.

I wanted to make Mr Fournil understand that he shouldn't leave Paris.

You're pessimistic, Mr Fleuret. - So?

I don't want my name involved in any scandal.

You can relax.

By the way, where is this Mr. Barral?

In the country.

Oh yes, professional secret.

In brief, try to be discreet.

Who might we tell? Colman?

This Colman doesn't care a hoot about us.

He rented the boat a fortnight ago and we're still tied up at the wharf.

You got your advance payment like us. So don't get upset.

We want to leave France!

No kidding? I wanted to dump the whole thing.

Just don't let it get to you!

Don't get mad, we're cozy here.

I'm tired of being locked up here!

It's better than jail.

It's nicer here. Good evening, men.

Good evening, Mr. Coleman.

I've just received this telegram.

Mr. Fournil arrives here tomorrow. He embarks at 5 p.m.

As far as he's concerned, Mr. Frechisse is to be the owner of this boat.

Yes, Sir. - Understood.

He'll settle the final details.

Scotch, Mr. Frechisse. - Thanks!

Everything alright? That's great.

Come on.

You'll leave without me, and I shall wait without you...

You'll also wait without me? Marianne, don't say no to me.

Say no to what? - The cruise.

You're very kind, but I hardly know you.

We won't be alone. There'll be the crew.

YOUR crew! - Mr. Frechisse!

You're wanted on the phone.

No, say you couldn't find me. - It's Mr. Colman.

Sorry, I'll have to take it.

"Colman"! - Pardon?

No, no, I'm sorry.

That's alright.

Emile?

What? - Are you kidding me?

Why? - I'm late? It happens.

Fournil too. He'll be there tomorrow.

You'll board after his match. Be there in 30 minutes.

Well then, I'm not late.

Goodbye.

What?

I have to go. - How is your friend?

Furious. Fournil's coming. We're boarding tomorrow.

With him? - Yes, with him.

Will you accompany me to the hotel? - I'll join you after.

Thanks, I'll wait for you.

You didn't tell me about Fournil.

If you'd accepted, it could've been for him.

He's rich.

Are you two close friends?

Yes, that's to say, we both love fishing.

I thought he was an old friend.

Everyone thinks they've known me forever.

You'll come, eh?

Won't you come?

I don't know, Emile.

Oh, how about it, eh?

Hurry up, they're waiting for you.

Say...

I'm never quiet!

Not so loud. What we have to talk about only concerns us.

Close the door.

What do you think of that?

Delightful. Thanks. I'm listening.

I had to make a decision.

And that is the cruise.

So you waited to be sure of Fournil's arrival to tell me your plans.

More or less. I didn't dress you and rent a boat just to offer a holiday to Fournil.

I don't imagine anything.

When this little trip is over, I'll be finished working for you.

You're wrong.

I've had enough of messing around with bank clients' money for you.

I understand. That's why I decided to end it.

I do like you. - So do I!

I figured it out a year ago when you asked me to work against Fournil...

without knowing him. Then a month ago I realized

that I wasn't playing in a kid's game.

So what is it?

You wanted to keep him away for a month?

Or more.

I don't care. What interests me, is that on returning, I don't see you again.

I'll give you the opportunity to clear your debts.

I'm no longer for sale.

I plan to give myself away.

I'm in love. So go ahead. Tell me about the dirty deed.

Careful!

I'll only leave on one condition, not to go alone.

Sit down! - Oh! More!

What? - You want to take the woman you met?

Maybe. - Are you sure about her?

Sure? Ha! I think so.

When I've done talking you'll decide.

So let's just get it over with.

Just listen to me!

Of course it involves Fournil.

Pardon. Excuse me.

In all honesty... Do you think I look like a murderer?

Not at all. Why?

Before telling you everything know that I've

passed the age of being with women in the evening.

And you find yourself tired of visits at night.

No, no.

I'm actually terrified, and revolted as well.

My friend Colman just made me a shocking proposal.

About what?

Regarding Clement Fournil.

What did he propose?

I don't know if you'll understand me.

I know nothing of your life.