La Truite (The Trout)

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THE TROU:

Just a little.

A little more.

That's enough.

- You gonna play?

- Yes.

Is Hamada really making

a takeover bid for General Rails?

So it seems.

There must have been

a leak because...

the shares are already going up.

What are you going to do?

I'm buying.

- I got three.

- Three?

Would you like to bowl

a game with us?

Yes.

With him.

No problem.

What do we play for?

Ten francs a point?

Okay.

They won't be able to pay

if they lose.

- You come here often?

- Fairly often.

It's not what it used to be.

You're going to accept

a check from them?

Why not?

I really want you

to beat me in a game.

Some other time.

He's thirsty.

You won't catch them with worms.

Little b*tch.

Hurry up.

Your mother's waiting for you.

- Sure it's not you she's waiting for?

- Come on. It's late.

We haven't been introduced.

My name is Galuchat.

And I'm his wife.

Keep your hands off him.

I'm not the one chasing after him.

What do you want?

Come on, let's go.

Good-bye.

Wait.

You don't know what you want.

He'll hold it against me for months.

If you leave,

he'll say I scared you off.

You don't scare me.

So... are we playing or not?

Let's start all over.

Will you play with me?

I prefer to play with him

against you two.

We'll let her set the stakes,

if you don't mind.

I don't like playing for money.

I only play

for the excitement of the game.

So where are we then?

Let's play for 1 00 francs a point.

You're crazy.

You would have lost

If you lose too badly,

we'll take a check.

Shall I put Mr. or Mrs.?

It doesn't matter.

Congratulations.

That was a great performance.

Strange profession you're in.

They conned you.

You needn't pay them.

Maybe I like to be conned.

Anyway, it's your fault.

You brought her back.

You ought to be ashamed

of yourselves.

You weren't as bad as usual.

We'd like you to have a drink with us.

- Good idea.

- We owe you that.

- I like you.

- That'll cost you.

- Are you coming?

- Yes. To get revenge.

Don't hold your breath.

- Are you coming?

- No, I'll take a taxi home.

Thank you. Good night.

Don't be like that.

I can't stand her. I hate women

who ignore other women.

When can I see you alone?

I won't sleep with you.

You might change your mind.

May I have my milk?

Thanks.

Tonight turned out well for us.

We needed money.

Like all young people.

Especially since we've decided

to be self-supporting.

Apart from bowling,

what do you do?

He sells art.

It's going well at the moment.

It has its ups and downs.

Would you be interested

in a 1 920 Martel?

For almost nothing.

That would make

for an expensive day.

Your wife might not take it too well.

She has nothing to say in the matter.

I'm the boss.

That remains to be seen.

What are you laughing at?

Mr. Galuchat is proposing--

A 1 920 Martel in terra-cotta.

It's of a wild cat.

A unique opportunity.

A Martel?

Where did you find it?

I've been looking for

a reasonably priced one for months.

At last we have something in common.

Please remind me what your name is.

Galuchat.

That's strange.

I've never heard of you.

Galuchat's clients are very,

very highly placed.

Maybe we could buy it for Tokyo.

A Martel.

Would it interest theJapanese?

I'll see to it.

I'm going there in about 1 0 days.

Shall I take you?

I was asking Frdrique.

Since we got married,

we've never been separated...

not even for a single day.

Except when I was in the hospital.

Were you sick?

I'll book it.

I leave on the 21 st at 1 1 :30.

Air France.

You can see it's impossible.

Apart from your terra-cotta...

what do you have to sell me?

Lots of things.

Let's dance.

I don't know these modern dances.

I'll teach you.

It's as easy as bowling.

Did your wife

teach you to dance like that?

This is Mr. St. Genis,

a former diplomat.

He left his political career

for international finance.

Pleased to meet you.

When representing a government,

you can only repeat yourself...

or contradict yourself.

Just as in music.

Harmony is nothing but...

repetition and contradiction.

There's a rumor

you're leaving opera for film.

A courageous move.

I'm like Don Giovanni.

I like taking risks.

I'm entitled to know.

What do you want to know?

Everything.

You know more about it than I do.

Rambert thinks he's being very clever.

I know he's gotten mixed up

in some financial shenanigans.

But he won't tell me anything.

If I knew more about it,

I might be able to cut your losses.

Death is inexhaustible.

I'm not afraid of death.

I like to die on stage.

Then I know I'm acting.

I understand.

That's amazing.

Surely you're not going

to let him lose it all.

Tell me.

I have to answer to the president

of the company.

Frdrique, open the door.

I've got something to tell you.

I've found a fabulous client

for your husband.

Shall I keep it for you?

Afraid I might be a minor?

I'm like you-- afraid of nothing.

- May I take that for you?

- Thank you.

Excuse me.

Is that all you brought?

I left everything I have

with Galuchat.

Everything?

Supposing I'd brought

someone else along?

Then you would have had to choose.

She's a little brute...

incapable of giving you a child.

It's all my fault.

You're the one who messed me up.

You're just a queer

who can't face it.

It was your idea that I marry her.

That's the truth.

I never wanted to get married.

- Now I'm in love with her.

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