Top Secret

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Security has been tightened.

All borders have been placed on full alert.

Exit visas have been suspended

for the entire week.

In addition, we have assurance

from our undercover agents in the West

that our actions to date

have gone completely undetected.

All military leaves have been cancelled,

and we have doubled the guard

around Dr Flammond.

Finally, all systems are in readiness

for deployment of the Polaris Mine.

- As you ordered, General Streck.

- Well done, von Horst.

By Sunday, the entire NATO

submarine fleet will be here

on their manoeuvres,

and completely vulnerable.

Major Crumpler, what is the progress

of our diversionary plan?

The schedule for the cultural festival

is now complete, Herr General.

You should be pleased to note,

that at your personal request,

the Soviets have agreed to send

their celebrated tenor, Vladimir Biletnikov.

Well done, Herr Major.

Then everything has gone to plan?

Well, not exactly, mein General.

The American, Leonard Bernstein,

unfortunately has had to cancel.

They are sending

another performer in his place.

In fact, we have just received

this copy of his most recent record.

His name is...Nick Rivers.

I'm sure he will be quite adequate.

As long as the world's attention

is fixed on our cultural festival,

no one will know what is about to happen.

Once again, Germany will become

united under one rule. Ours!

After Sunday there will be no one

to stop us.

A pen.

A table.

A table.

The pen is on the table.

There is sauerkraut in my lederhosen.

Come in.

What did he say?

I think we're at the East German

checkpoint.

Better have our passports ready.

This is the first time rock music

has been allowed in this country.

You're not just a performer. You're

an ambassador representing America.

And above all, we play by their rules.

Martin, I've been practising.

How's this?

- What does that mean?

- Is your daughter 1 8?

Your papers, please.

Mr Nick Rivers.

We have been awaiting the arrival

of the famous American singer.

- Where are they taking him?

- They are not taking him anywhere.

Do not let your American curiosity

lead you into trouble.

You are a guest here,

only because it serves our purposes.

I suggest that during your stay, it would

be wise to keep to your own affairs.

Good day.

What the hell did you say to him?

I just told him I'd put his name

on the Montgomery Ward mailing list.

I'm sorry.

He's just a little tired from the trip.

Normally he wouldn't say...

Your attitude is being noted, Mr Rivers.

If that was your idea of being an

ambassador, we're headed for trouble.

I want a schnauzer

with my Wiener schnitzel.

from all over the world as our guests,

we wish to express our appreciation

by offering to you these keys to our city,

which will be presented by our

East German Women's Olympic Team.

Tonight, we begin our Festival

at the Concert Hall,

where the distinguished Madam Bergerone

and her ballet company

will perform "The Nutcracker Suite".

Souvenirs. Novelties. Party tricks.

Souvenirs. Novelties. Party tricks.

Do you know any good white

basketball players?

There are no good white basketball

players, my friend.

There was trouble on the Berlin Express.

They knew I was on that train.

We suspect there is a traitor

somewhere in the Resistance.

We must proceed nonetheless.

There is too much at stake.

Here, kind sir, smell this flower.

It never fails to amuse at parties.

It's very good.

The German's are planning something.

Time is running out.

Have you found out

where Dr Flammond is being kept?

Here, this is one of our most popular items.

That's very good.

We do not know

where they are keeping Dr Flammond.

Only that they are forcing him

to build a new weapon.

What are my instructions?

Here, try this. This will make you

very popular at social gatherings.

Go tonight to the ballet.

Use this ticket.

You will meet the leader of the Resistance,

a man known as "The Torch".

Until then, wait at the Howard Johnson's

on the corner of Der Fuhrer Strasse

and Goebbels Platzen.

Good luck, kind sir, and God be with you.

Wait. You dropped your phoney dog pooh.

What phoney dog pooh?

Souvenirs. Novelties. Party tricks.

And now we conclude our ceremony

with the singing of our

East German National Anthem.

HAIL, HAIL, EAST GERMANY

LAND OF VINE AND GRAPE,

LAND WHERE YOU'LL REGRE

AND TRY TO ESCAPE

NO MATTER IF YOU TUNNEL UNDER

OR TAKE A RUNNING JUMP

AT THE WALL,

THE GUARDS WILL KILL YOU,

IF THE ELECTRIFIED FENCE

DOESN'T FIRST.

Driver, why are we stopped here?

This isn't the Howard Johnson's.

Good evening. A table for two, please.

The name is Rivers.

Ah, yes. Mr Rivers.

I have it right here, but we require

a jacket and tie for the dining room.

We will be very happy

to provide you with one.

That'll be fine.

Jurgen.

This way, sir.

General Streck, Comrade Biletnikov.

- I have your table ready for you.

- Very good, Heinz.

As you know, Comrade Biletnikov

holds a very high rank in the party.

We wish to afford him every courtesy.

But of course, mein General.

Perhaps Comrade Biletnikov could be

persuaded to sing for us this evening.

I will take care of it.

Thank you.

Nick, I'm sorry I won't be

able to join you for dinner tonight.

I'm coming down with a sore throat.

So, I've decided to turn in early.

Don't forget to be at the theatre at 8:30.

- This doesn't help at all.

- Don't worry, Martin.

Why don't you get some sleep?

Is there anything you need?

No. I just wanted to make sure

you got those new arrangements.

I got them right here.

By the way, I ordered that '84 Ripple Blanc

for you that they recommended.

- It's very good.

- Thanks.

Who do you favour

in the Virginia Slims Tournament?

In women's tennis,

I always root against the heterosexual.

Have you heard from Cedric?

He was just here. Wait in your hotel

room. He will meet you there.

This letter has to be in New York

by T uesday.

Now, go! Quickly!

I'm sorry, madam, but this evening

is only for guests of the cultural festival.

Your Ripple Blanc, sir.

Jurgen, escort this lady out.

Excuse me, this lady is with me.

Mr Rivers,

a thousand pardons, madam.

After you, my dear.

You're just in time.

I don't think I've ever seen you

looking so lovely.

- That was very kind of you.

- My pleasure.

I was looking for someone to dance with.

- You're an American.

- That's right.

- My uncle was born in America.

- Really?

But he was one of the lucky ones.

He managed to escape in a balloon

during the Jimmy Carter presidency.

- I bet he's got a lot of great stories.

- Yes!

He would tell me about

the large houses and expensive cars.

How young people waste time watching

television and listening to rock and roll.

- What's wrong with television?

- Not all television.

"MASH" was OK

and the "Mary Tyler Moore Show".

It just seems like young people

of America take freedom for granted.

Wait. I don't think you're being fair.

My history class once spent

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