Operation Amsterdam Page #3

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is the German army.

There is no safe overland route to Paris.

The only road out of Amsterdam

leads to the sea...

- and it may be cut at any moment.

- What do you think, Walter?

It's a question of faith...

and courage.

I'll call this afternoon...

and hand over my entire stocks.

Unfortunately, many members

have their stocks in the vaults.

Today is Whitmonday.

The vaults will be under time lock

until tomorrow.

Then blow them out.

Isaac?

Johan, my friend...

in the eyes of the Nazis, many of us here

have already committed one crime...

that of being a Jew.

Life under the occupation

will be bad enough.

But if they discover that we have sent

all our diamonds to England...

we can expect no mercy.

If we give you our diamonds...

we may be giving you our lives.

You must decide for yourselves.

Those who wish to follow Spier's example

will find me in my office this afternoon.

You can't blame them, Father,

for feeling as they do.

I don't blame them.

- More people about.

- More troops, you mean.

There she is, back, Major.

Where have you been?

I thought you deserted me.

No shopping?

Come inside, Anna.

I'll stay in the car.

If you don't get out, I'll shoot you.

I'll take that.

Why did you go away, Anna?

Come on, we're wasting time.

This wasn't in your bag this morning.

Where did you get it?

While you were being so sorry for me

on the quay...

- did you search my bag?

- Time's running short.

I've a lot to do here,

before returning to ljmuiden.

My dear, if you are a patriot,

you have nothing to fear.

You are amongst friends.

Tell the Major what he wants to know.

I don't like being threatened.

But you're the one who told us

not to trust anyone.

Do you think I would help

those who killed Joseph?

When did this happen?

Last night.

His unit was overrun.

He may still be alive. Probably a prisoner.

Who gave you the information?

I went to see Col. Jansen at

the War Ministry. I told you I work there.

- I went there to try to get help for you.

- Does he know why we're here?

He can guess.

- Did he give you this?

- Yes.

What about the soldiers in the street?

I told him about the Lieutenant...

so they were sent in case of trouble.

The Colonel also promised

to warn the outposts at ljmuiden...

so that we can get through tonight.

Anna, you're wonderful. Isn't she, Major?

Yes, she's done very well.

Very well.

We're all sorry about Joseph.

Thank you.

Will you tell me what your plans are, Major?

I have friends in Amsterdam.

I've got some things to arrange.

Now?

- Taking your suitcases with you, of course.

- Yes.

I'll get them.

You staying with us, Anna?

I came back to help.

What do Walter and I do?

Sit here all day,

waiting for the merchants to show up?

I want you both to visit the vaults.

Study the building,

see what the chances are of getting in.

I feel happy about it now, don't you, Walter?

I'll feel better

when we fill the shopping bags.

Spier has promised to come.

I hope some of the others will, too.

This morning, I was hopeful. But now...

Don't worry, Father.

You've done all you can.

- Who knows, by the time we return...

- I hope so, Jan.

We shall all be back by 4:30, sir.

Jan, take care of that girl.

Let's hope your Colonel sent those men.

Drive to the center of the town.

You still don't trust me.

Better have your guns ready, just in case.

I was wrong about you. I'm sorry.

Would you have shot me?

Of course. Now, drive to the Vijzelstraat.

Our soldiers have to dig them out.

The fifth columnists are everywhere.

These are the people who stay to fight.

There are many of us like that.

I'm glad you feel that way now.

Where to now, Major?

Flower Market, please.

They're getting closer.

You're sure you don't want us

to come with you?

No, thanks.

- I'll see you at 4:30.

- Right.

Orange rose.

- Good-bye, Anna.

- Good luck, Major.

Twenty cents, please.

Thank you.

Your House of Orange looks very strong.

I'm Dillon. Alex is expecting me.

What's wrong?

We have company.

Can you lose him?

I think so.

I'll drop you around the corner,

in the square.

Then I'll drive on,

and come back in 20 minutes.

Will you be all right?

Don't worry, I know Amsterdam.

She'll be all right.

Anna's a very remarkable young woman.

I don't like the look of that.

There's nothing much we can do now.

I think we'll be safer if we wait in the caf.

I can manage now.

You must go home.

There's nothing more you can do.

Will you be all right, sir?

Thank you.

I'm expecting a few friends, that's all.

Leave the outer door open.

See that she gets safely home.

We'd better wait outside for Anna.

We don't want to miss her.

They say a lot of the German parachutists

are mere boys.

When captured, they cry for their mothers.

In Waalhaven they dropped some,

disguised as nuns.

This morning, I saw some police

beating up two nuns.

The only trouble was they were real nuns.

That's all right.

Lock it.

Sorry.

Alms please, gentlemen.

Don't forget the pierement.

Keep to the rear of the organ.

Stop! Come back!

Drive on, anywhere.

- What's funny?

- My father asked me to look after you.

The Major was right

about the reception committee.

They're early. Shopping bag's still empty.

The Lieutenant wouldn't know that.

He may try again.

I think it's a good idea

if we keep away from the office for a while.

Walter, how would you like

to pay a visit to your mother?

Come right through, please.

- Are you alone?

- Yes.

I see you have already had visitors.

Just one. Spier.

The others are mine.

I would like to add mine to those...

but I must make up my mind.

It's not easy, you know.

My wife's not well. Her lungs are bad.

With proper treatment,

the doctor thinks she might stand a chance.

I do not try to bribe, you understand, Johan.

If they send her to a labor camp,

it will kill her.

I'm frightened, but only for my wife.

They separate you, you know.

What are you trying to say, my friend?

I'll give you all my diamonds.

All I ask in exchange

is that the British destroyer...

takes Miriam to England.

Impossible.

The British Captain is under naval orders.

He'd have to refuse.

Don't you see?

If he took one passenger,

he'd have to take a thousand.

I thought I'd try.

You understand?

I must think.

I'll speak to Miriam.

- Have they been, Father?

- Just Spier.

They're on the desk.

- Who's this?

- His name's Willem.

His parents were neighbors of my mother's.

They were killed in an air raid this morning.

My mother found him.

He wants to get to England...

The Lieutenant had a go at us

this afternoon.

Did he? Perhaps he thought

you were trying to leave.

- Did you have any luck at the bank?

- No, it's like a fortress. There's no caretaker.

Did you get rid of the suitcases?

Yes, they were delivered.

At least we've got something to take back.

Such a long way for so little.

You mustn't blame yourself, Father.

While you're waiting, you might like to eat.

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