Bellamy Page #6

Synopsis: As every year, chief inspector Paul Bellamy spends a few days with his wife Françoise in the family house in Nîmes. Jacques, Paul's stepbrother, turns up unawares, which is bad news since the fellow is an alcoholic good for nothing. Also annoying is this stranger at bay who asks Bellamy for protection. Farewell peaceful holiday!
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Claude Chabrol
Production: IFC Films
 
IMDB:
5.9
Metacritic:
71
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%
Year:
2009
110 min
$105,893
Website
64 Views


- Coffee with milk.

The coffee wasn't in these.

These were for hot chocolate.

No, these were for coffee with milk.

There's not much gas left.

I figured as much.

Did you go to the whores?

- Did you go gambling?

- No. Yes.

- Did you win?

- You know I didn't. I never win.

I never have any luck. You took it all.

What? What did I take?

The luck.

You left none for the others.

And you don't even realize it.

That's a new one.

I should've hated you for it.

I tried at first.

Nothing doing:

I admired you.

To me, you were tops.

That's a new one, too.

No kidding. You don't say.

I'm not being critical,

but you used to heat up real milk.

- I didn't buy any.

- So what? You take your coffee black.

Wipe your mouth.

You break my balls!

- You don't know what he's capable of.

- Drink your coffee.

Tell her you never took risks.

Even bedding chicks.

He pulled the wool over your eyes

for so long!

Even if you say you don't give a damn...

- I can't stand it.

- Jacques, stop it.

- I'll smash his face in.

- You're too indecisive.

- Dammit!

- You two are mad!

Really? Yes, I'll check.

Call you back.

That was Bernard.

He had more than 2000 euros

in his coat pocket.

Did you take that money? Was it you?

See how he looks away!

I'll run over and pay him back.

I don't want any trouble.

What'll I do with you?

Got a cigar?

Are you kidding me?

I'm asking if you have a cigar.

Get up.

Okay,

let's say I'm scum.

You killed Mom with all your bullshit.

Put that bottle away.

I like talking to you.

I'm not sorry I came.

I'll miss your critical eye.

When do you leave?

I haven't decided yet.

I'm not thirsty.

C'mon. You know I hate to drink alone.

I don't believe this.

Well, well...

You went out for air?

I went to see Nadia.

I missed her too much.

- Not very smart.

- I know, but I couldn't help it.

And how'd it go?

What did she say?

- What did she say?

- It's funny.

What's funny?

That's what she said: 'It's funny.'

That all she said?

She said:

'You look like someone I know.'

And?

Nothing. I didn't dare say anything.

What'll become of me without her?

We'll be better off in your room.

Come on, pal.

What a change.

I'm trying to climb out of my hole.

I brought you oranges.

You need your vitamins.

My wife and I both come

from a very modest background.

Nadia, too, in fact.

And you wanted to get rich.

It's not the first time that...

you've taken risks.

No, it's not the first time.

When was the first time?

When I was an insurance broker,

I did overtime.

I invested clients' money.

But hey, they made a bundle.

I see.

You did it for them, and took your cut.

I got results. Talent has a price.

Sure. Everything has a price.

Murder has a price. On credit or not.

What murder?

I'll pay my dues.

I'll do what I have to.

I want to be a decent guy.

What's it mean to be a decent guy?

Do you think I'm a decent guy?

- With or without a scarf?

- Without.

Without anything, in fact.

So, am I a decent guy?

You're a pain.

- What's for lunch?

- Check the fridge.

What's wrong with my brother, exactly?

I'm not going to pinch your gun.

Where are you going?

- Out for air.

- Can I come along?

You could be nicer to him.

Call him, tell him to come.

- I'll call and reserve for three.

- Skip it.

You were right.

Leullet went to see his mistress first.

So what do you think of him?

Think he's a decent guy?

Funny you should ask.

He tries hard

to make me believe he is.

- And?

- I'm not convinced.

Or of the contrary either.

You have to have been poor

to understand.

The poor want to be like the rich.

- You don't care about money.

- That's because I think I have enough.

- I side with the little guys.

- Against the powerful?

- The other day you said the opposite.

- I changed my mind.

There's no such thing as the powerful.

I imagined that to justify myself.

We can't always do what we want,

but often what we don't want to.

Get it?

I get we're talking about your brother.

I asked you a question. Answer me.

Okay.

- I think you're being a bit murky.

- Really?

Why?

Because I happen to face reality

from time to time?

The manhole! You almost fell in!

Yes, I almost did,

but I didn't.

You were here.

Sorry, I don't have a handkerchief.

I gave all my tissues to Leullet.

What's the matter?

Why am I so lucky?

Why?

Don't go.

I need to talk.

About what?

You're right

to let me fend for myself.

I'm sick of always needing help.

It's humiliating.

Good night.

How about that!

You're just a poor

police inspector's dog.

Poor dog!

Sorry, but I can't see you now.

- You're closed?

- I'm busy.

Tell him his dog is thirsty.

Inspector Leblanc.

The Picasso is his car, right?

He just bought it from friends.

I see who I want.

What did you want to know?

What you just told me.

My cousin in Colombia

says I can find work there.

I could send money home to my wife.

She doesn't want to go to Colombia?

I'm going with my princess.

Seeing me the other day was a surprise.

It's normal.

She has to get used to my new looks.

Here...

give her this for me.

How'd you get that?

I swapped my watch

with some motel customers. Germans.

Your princess

is screwing that cretin.

What cretin?

My local colleague,

Inspector Leblanc.

- That can't be.

- Oh yes, it can.

Stop.

Stop!

That's not going to change

your life.

Put it behind you.

Forget your princess.

If you want my opinion,

she won't do you any favors.

You're better off counting on your wife,

if she still has any feelings for you.

Why'd you get Leprince in your car?

Leave me alone! Get the hell out!

No one talks to me like that, okay?

You came to me.

Forgive me.

I'm sorry. Accept my apologies.

Done.

Why'd you get Leprince into your car?

He wanted

to see Georges Brassens's grave

at the cemetery at Sete.

I thought it'd make a nice outing.

Want me to go see your wife?

See what she thinks?

- She was obviously watering her plants.

- Death was instantaneous.

She had severe cardiac arrhythmia.

But this wasn't expected.

I'll have to request an autopsy.

Her family must be notified.

What are you doing?

What are you staring at?

I'm sorting your closet.

I gave him your blue suit.

It's too small.

Stealing from the rich

to clothe the poor.

What is it?

What's been going on here?

Nothing. I was changing the sheets.

Why was he shirtless?

He was in the bathroom.

He took a shower.

What went on between you two?

What do you mean, what went on?

When?

I don't know when.

I'm asking what went on.

Don't remember?

Like with the panties?

Sorry.

I don't know what got into me.

I think you need some rest.

If you want to lie down,

take off your shoes.

It's funny to see them together.

No doubt about it,

we're not the same size.

Sure, but still, it's odd.

Men and women are different.

That's the latest scoop.

There's another one.

Leullet vanished.

Again?

And even a third: His wife is dead.

Ruptured aneurysm.

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