PLUNDER

PLUNDER LOGLINE

PLUNDER FOUND IN A SALT MINE COMPELS A YOUNG MAN TO CHOOSE BETWEEN VENGEANCE ON HIS FATHER'S MURDERER, OR SURVIVAL WORKING AS THE KILLER'S ENSLAVED GOLD-JEW IN NAZI-OCCUPIED POLAND.

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The following is based on true historical events. Some characters are actual and some are fictional, while others are composites of real persons.

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EXT. APRIL 6, 1945 - FRIDAY - 0600 HOURS - THURINGIA, GERMANY - OLD ROAD BETWEEN KEISELBACH SOUTHWARD TO MERKERS

U.S. Army PFC MOON and PFC HORNER pull guard duty along north- south stretch of road between Keiselbach and Merkers. Each is armed with a carbine M1 rifle. both route-step back-and- forth in opposite directions, quiet and alert as they pass one another.

PFC MOON, facing northward, observes two FRENCH WOMEN on road walking southward.

PFC MOONYo! Horner, check-out the road behind you: two females are headed our way.

PFC HORNER(turns, looks)

One is knocked-up.

MOONT’other looks mighty fine.

HORNERLord, give me a twenty-minute sex break. Moony, call it in.

(calls to FRENCH WOMEN)Fraw-lines, both of y’all haltenzeeright there! Spazierin’ in this here area is verbotten.

MOON(produces walky-talky)

Corporal of the Guard! Come in, Corporal of the Guard. Post Dog- niner, PFC Moon, reporting. Do you read me? I read you five-by-five. Me and PFC Horner apprehended two French-sounding females. One’s pregnant and ready to drop a baby. Request medical and foreign language translation assistance.

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Over. Roger, wilco: subjects to remain detained. Over and out.

CORPORAL MOOTZ arrives in a military jeep.

CORPORAL MOOTZ(addresses BOTH WOMEN, speaks French)

Mesdemoiselles, je m’appelleCorporel Mootz.

FRENCH WOMAN(during following, the three speak French)

Bon jour, monsieur. My sister and I seek a Keiselbach midwife.

MOOTZMy orders are to return you where you’re from.

FRENCH WOMANThe Nazi SS kidnapped us from our homes in France. I am about to break water.

MOOTZUh-oh! Ladies, have a rear seat in my jeep vehicle; let’s find a midwife.

INT. - MIDWIFE’S KITCHEN

MIDWIFE(delivers BABY GIRL; speaks German)

You have a girl!

EXT. - OLD ROAD NORTHWEST OF MERKERS

1st and 2nd FRENCH WOMEN and NEWBORN INFANT in rear seat while MOOTZ negotiates road as Merkers industrial complex looms into view.

FRENCH WOMAN(speaks French, startles MOOTZ)

That is a salt mine where the SS hide treasure.

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MOON (CONT'D)

INT. - 90TH DIVISION PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE

COLONEL WHETSTONE receives oral report from MASTER SERGEANT MCNULTY, as MAJOR RUSHER listens.

COLONEL WHETSTONEA treasure trove!

MASTER SERGEANT MCNULTYYes, sir, that’s how the French women put it to Corporal Mootz.

MAJOR RUSHERColonel Whetstone, Counter Intelligence discounts Nazi-loot hearsay.

WHETSTONEMajor Rusher, you will inspect every inch of that salt mine before rumors fly at General Patton's Lucky Forward headquarters.

EXT. - MERKERS SALT MINE - OPPOSITE ELEVATOR HOUSING BUILDING

MCNULTY and DOCTOR ADOLF BLAUBLÖT approach RUSHER, as MILITARY POLICE, INFANTRY RIFLEMEN and ANTI-TANK UNITS deploy.

MCNULTYMajor, the chief honcho here turned off electric power that runs all the lights and elevators.

DOCTOR ADOLF BLAUBLÖTHerr Major, I am Doctor Adolf Blaublöt, chief executive officer of the Merkers Graphite Mine Corporation. I shut down my power to prevent sabotage.

RUSHER(to BLAUBLÖT

Talk to me about secret S.S. treasure.

BLAUBLÖTHerr Major, Reichsführer-SS Himmler's personal vault is six levels deep and six kilometers from the elevator landing.

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My sub- surface transportation is sabotaged. To reach there on foot is impossible.

RUSHERYou thought your Thousand Year Reich would never be overrun. Sergeant McNulty, coax this gent to turn his lights back on.

MCNULTYYes, sir.

BLAUBLÖTHerr Major, a build-up requires several hours.

RUSHERGet on it!

INT. - APRIL 7, 1945 - SATURDAY - 0700 HOURS - SUBTERRANEAN MAZE OF TUNNELS

Squads of U.S. THIRD ARMY INFANTRY RIFLEMEN in convoy of jeeps, negotiate dim tunnel complex 15 ft. wide with 40-foothigh ceiling.

INT. - OPPOSITE IRON GATE OUTSIDE SEALED VAULT DOOR, CENTERED IN BRICK WALL

BLAUBLÖT and RUSHER appear, while TROOPS deploy.

BLAUBLÖTHerr Major, it pains me to say that our vault door lock also has been sabotaged.

RUSHERAdolf, your near future looks negative.

COMBAT ENGINEER(sledgehammers lock)

There's no use to whacking and re-whacking this un-whackable steel. Half-a-stick of dynamite on the wall would blow a crawl-through hole.

COMBAT ENGINEER (CONT’D)(sets up and ignites fuse)

Fire in the hole!

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BLAUBLÖT (CONT'D)

A modest explosion blows a crawl-through hole in wall.

INT. - SPACIOUS CAVERN

ARMY INFANTRYMAN with lantern climbs through, followed by RUSHER.

ARMY INFANTRYMANWe hit a grandslam damn home run!

A tram on track extends through center of huge, high ceilinged cavern. Many hundreds of gold-filled canvas sacks are aligned in rows along ground on stage left of track, 15 sacks wide, 10 deep and two or three sacks high. Hundreds of crates, trunks and suitcases are stacked in far corner on opposite side of track.

MAJOR GENERAL MANTON EDDY(arrives; astounded)

What in tarnation did we stumble onto?

RUSHERGeneral Eddy, it looks like trillions of dollars in gold and silver bricks, rare coins, cash of various countries, stacks of suitcases and trunks filled with gemstones and jewelry, enough artworks to fill several large museums; and we found two emaciated, Austrian Jews, jewelers by trade, prisoners of the Nazis since nineteen thirty-nine.

EDDYHoly Mary mother of God! News hounds are swarming topside, hungry for confirmation of Nazi loot. We’ll feed them the gold; everything else is top secret.

RUSHERSir, may I suggest a press release? "GENERAL PATTON CAPTURES THIRD REICH GOLD HOARD."

EDDYThat'll do her! Major Rusher, have the Jews delivered to our medics.

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Warn them to be tight-lipped about all this-- and scrape-up a Hebrew chaplain. Holy Jesus! How in blazes did this bonanza land here?

INT. FLASHBACK - JUNE 29, 1914 - MONDAY - 5:00 P.M. - TRIESTE - 34 MOLIN GRANDE - GLOBOCNIK RESIDENCE - KITCHEN

ANNA GLOBOCNIK works diligently, prepares family dinner.

ANNA(speaks German, calls to rooms O.S.)

Lidia and Erica, set the dinner table!

FRANZ GLOOCNIOK enters apartment followed by YOUTH ODILO GLOBOCNIK, as LIDIA GLOBOCNIK, age 10, and ERICA GLOBOCNIK, age six, proceed to set dinner table. During following, ALL speak German.

FRANZ(scolds)

Odilo, your cruelty distresses me.

YOUTH ODILO GLOBOCNIK They started it!

FRANZ(Slaps YOUTH ODILO GLOBOCNIK's face; snaps)

Do not dare talk back to me!

YOUTH ODILO GLOBOCNIK steps away to avoid a secomd slap as Anna appears in kitchen doorway.

YOUTH ODILO GLOBOCNIK(Cuddles up to ANNA)

Momma, I was playing by myself. Four Italian kikes took my football, so I kicked the shit out of them.

ANNA(Affectionately)

My foul-mouthed warrior! Scrub yourself and change clothes for dinner.

Youth Odilo Globocnik disappears into small bed room.

FRANZThe boy needs strict discipline.

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EDDY (CONT'D)

ANNA Discipline yourself, Franz. Your breath tells me you stopped and spent money on schnapps.

FRANZ Anna, we received an emergency announcement. Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand was murdered in Serbia.

ANNA Too bad for the aristocracy!

FRANZ The Imperial Postal Service ordered our withdrawal from Trieste without delay. I have been transferred to Klagenfurt in Carinthia.

ANNA No!

FRANZAustria-Hungary must mobilize and invade Serbia. My reserve cavalry battalion shall be called to active duty.

ANNA Am I to support myself and three children in a foreign city?

FRANZ We are foreigners here in Trieste, or anyplace outside our native Slovenia!

INT. - JULY 15, 1914 - 6 A.M. - MONDAY - AUSTRIAN CAVALRY COMPANY FIELD HEADQUARTERS TENT

AUSTRIAN CAVALRY MAJOR briefs Franz, BOTH officers wearing brilliant-blue uniform.

AUSTRIAN CAVALRY MAJOR Lieutenant Globocnik, take a sergeant and six men on patrol. Recconoiter the western heights of the Isonzo River valley. Report back to me in five hours. Dismissed.

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EXT. EAST BANK OF ISONZO RIVER, DUE WEST OF GORIZIA IN AUSTRIA-HUNGARY, EAST OF PODGORA, ITALY

FRANZ rides horseback alongside CAVALRY SERGEANT on a trail through thick woodland, while six CAVELRY MEN follow closely behind. ALL maintain a slow walk. Upon arrival at a small clearing near the east bank of the Isonzo River, ALL sight decaying corpses of six AUSTRIAN INFANTRYMEN and six ITALIAN INFANTRYMEN killed in hand-to hand combat.

FRANZ GLOBOCNIK Detail, halt!

CAVALRY SERGEANT(ALL halt; hardened)

Lieutenant, they fought hand-to hand, maybe a week ago.

FRANZ(visibly shaken)

Yes. Sergeant. I sense we are being observed.

CAVELRY SERGEANT Yes, sir. Those western heights are Italian territory.

FRANZ sights an Austrian infantry officer's dismembered body caught in the low-hanging branches of a tree. On the ground below him lies the mutilated corpse of a slain ITALIAN INFANTRY OFFICER.

FRANZ(unnerved)

I refuse to lead us into an ambush. Detail, follow me at a full gallop, back to the camp. About-turn. Forward.

Franz leads retreat eastward at full gallop as, heavy artillery barrage commences fire from the west. Shells burst on trail, killing Franz, cavalry sergeant and six man detail.

EXT. - NOVEMBER 4, 1918 - MONDAY - LATE AFTERNOON - AUSTRIA - ST. POLTEN LOWER SECONDARY MILITARY ACADEMY

OTTO BÜCHNER, wearing military school uniform, anxiously seeks Teenaged Odilo Globocnik, who stands apart from scores of similarly uniformed, LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, visibly in a state of shock, bewilderment and despair.

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OTTO BUCHNER(pushes through crowd)

Odilo! A Socialist government took power in Vienna. They asked America for an armistice.

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKOw! Otto, if Austria-Hungary is finished, Germany will surrender any minute.

BÜCHNERIf the Saint Polten Academy goes out of business, I don't know what my parents will do with me.

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKI am done for here anyhow. My father’s military death benefit ran out. I have no more tuition money.

BUCHNERSo much for a military career!

INT. NOVEMBER 5 1918 - TUESDAY - 8 A.M. - KLAGENFURT - GETREIDEGASSE # 3 - GLOBOCNIK FAMILY KITCHEN

ANNA(scolds)

Vagabond!

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKMomma, I bounced all the way home in a freight car full of meat.

ANNAThree long years ago, pieces of your father bounced home from the Great War on a freight train. We will soon bounce into the poorhouse!

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKMomma, instead of my learning how to kill and destroy in a military academy, I want to work in the construction field.

ANNAThe Saint Polten school gave you high grades in every subject: Religion, German Language, History, all very good.

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The academy says You are talented, cheerful, willing; all glowing reports!

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKMomma, let me transfer to the Klagenfurt Higher Vocational School for Mechanical Engineers. I can earn money on weekends at the train station, carrying luggage.

EXT. DECEMBER 6, 1919 - SATURDAY - 3 P.M. - KLAGENFURT BAHNHOF

Much PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC comes and goes as Carinthian Home Defense Force captain HUBERT KLAUSNER, protected by a dozen meagerly armed UNIFORMED FIGHTERS, rants to a moderate audience of curious LISTENERS.

HUBERT KLAUSNERFellow Carinthians, join the Home Defense Force. Our mission— our obligation— is to expel the evils of Communism from our precious land.

Klausner’s ranting continues in background, as Teenaged Odilo Globocnik delivers several pieces of luggage from inside bahnhof to waiting taxicab, receives gratuity from ARRIVING PASSENGER, and is drawn towards demonstration.

Teenaged Odilo Globocnik notices uniformed Otto Buchner among Carinthian Fighters; approaches HIM.

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKBuchner!

BUCHNERGlobocnik! Comrade, how goes it?

GLOBOCNIKNot too bad. Otto, I need to join the Carinthian defense army and kill Slovene-Jew communists.

BUCHNERWe are too young to go into battle. But, they give military training and assignments to do useful things.

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ANNA (CONT'D)

TEENAGED ODILO GLOBOCNIKI'll lie and say I am two years older than you, and my birth certificate got lost. Back me up.

BÜCHNERI tried to lie about my age. Our leader, Captain Klausner, saw right through me.

EXT. MUNICH - FEBRUARY 24, 1920 - TUESDAY EVENING

Buchner and Teenaged Odilo Globocnik, BOTH in Carinthian Home Defense Force uniform, roam wide-eyed through city ringed by encampments of free corps military units and impoverished ex-soldiers. Most obvious are mass uncleanliness and the absence of light. A poorly-attired general populace and signs of unrest are evident amid minimal small-scale reconstruction projects.

BUCHNEROdilo, Munich is a filthy city. All I see are encampments of defeated soldiers, wearing different, dirty uniforms.

BOTH pause to peruse a printed poster in bright red letters, among many posted on nearby walls.

TUESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY, 1921, 9:00 P.M HOFBRäUHAUS BANQUET HALL; ADOLF HITLER WILL PRESENT 25-POINT POLITICAL PROGRAM OF THE GERMAN WORKERS PARTY.

YOUNG ODILO GLOBOCNIKOtto, I have money for us to get in and drink a beer. We must hear that Hitler politician.

BÜCHEROdilo, no, we better catch the next train home to Klagenfurt.

GLOBOCNIKYou catch the train. I want to stay.

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INT. - MUNICH HOFBRÄUHAUS MAIN BANQUET HALL

YOUNG ODILO GLOBOCNIK amid 2,000 HITLER SYMPATHIZERS and a minority of HITLER ANTAGONISTS, as ADOLF HITLER, wearing ordinary blue suit, appears well-shielded by HITLER ENTOURAGE and uniformed HITLER BODYGUARDS armed with blackjacks, rubber truncheons and riding whips.

ADOLF HITLER stands at podium on platform.

ADOLF HITLER(quiets crowd)

Jews from the East commit inhuman crimes against Germans and Germany.

HITLER SYMPATHIZERS applaud loudly, whistle and shout to drown-out heckling of HITLER ANTAGONISTS.

HITLER SYMPATHIZERSAnnihilate them!/Kill every Jew!

HITLER ANTAGONISTSDown with Hitler!/Down with the German Workers Party!

HITLER BODYGUARDS and HITLER SYMPATHIZERS defend HITLER from flying beer mugs, bottles, etc.

YOUNG ODILO GLOBOCNIK cold-conks two ANTI-HITLER ANTAGONISTS, about to attack HEINRICH HIMMLER.

HEINRICH HIMMLER(to YOUNG GLOBOCNIK)

Private, I cannot thank you enough for coming to my rescue.

YOUNG GLOBOCNIKIt was a privilege, sir.

HIMMLERIn which militia do you serve?

YOUNG GLOBOCNIKThe Carinthian Home Defense militia.

HIMMLERSo, you are Austrian.

YOUNG GLOBOCNIKNo, sir. My four grandparents were Aryan.

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HIMMLERYou share that same distinction with Herr Hitler. Your parents can be proud of you.

YOUNG GLOBOCNIKI wish! My father was a cavalry officer in the Great War, killed by Italian artillery while leading a heroic charge.

HIMMLERFascinating! What is your name?

GLOBOCNIKMein Herr, I am Odilo LotharLudovicus Globocnik.

HIMMLERI am Heinrich Himmler. Join me for food and beverages.

YOUNG GLOBOCNIKI would be glad to, but my mother is a worrier. I am ordered to catch the last train home to Klagenfurt, or else.

HITLER stands behind podium, as HITLER BODYGUARDS and SYMPATHIZERS expel ANTAGONISTS from hall.

HITLERThat welcome disturbance has removed stinking Bolshevik breath from the Hofbräuhaus air.

EXT. - NOVEMBER 8, 1923 - THURSDAY 8 A.M. - MUNICH, GERMANY - OUTSIDE BERGERBRAUKELLER FRONT ENTRANCE

A MILLING CROWD gathers outside front entrance area of the Bergerbraukeller, a large beer hall flanked by well-kept gardens. Three dozen MUNICH MOUNTED POLICE spread out and take control of THEM.

Twenty trucks arrive, each carrying 10 HITLER BROWNSHIRTS, who dismount and plow through MILLING CROWD and MUNICH MOUNTED POLICE to capture beer hall front entrance.

A 24-man contingent of uniformed, helmeted, HITLER SA TROOPS armed with automatic pistols stream into beer hall as bewildered MUNICH MUNICIPAL POLICE observe and do nothing.

A dark red, 1922 Mercedes Benz edges towards a side entrance.

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INT. BERGERBRAUKELLER MAIN HALL

RUDOLF HESS holds side door open for Hitler, who appearswearing a belted trench coat and wields a riding crop,closely followed by 12 HITLER BODYGUARDS and HITLERENTOURAGE.

RUDOLF HESSMy Führer, if this venture fails to fly, we will crash-land in jail for sure.

HITLER(en passant; crisply)

Have no fear, Hess!

INT. BERGERBRAUKELLER MAIN HALL

Hitler is intoxicated with excitement as, HE leans against a large pillar at one edge of the hall and impatiently awaits HIS moment to strike, while 200 armed MUNICIPAL POLICEMEN control 2,000 OVERALL AUDIENCE, mostly HITLER SYMPATHISERSand fewer HITLER ANTAGONISTS, sitting at wooden round tables or standing shoulder-to-shoulder in groups.

At lecturn on speaker's platform, COMMISSAR VON KAHR waitspatiently with GENERAL VON LOSSOW and COLONEL VON SEISSER at HIS side as 50 HITLER BROWNSHIRTS push through and overturn tables, block exits, set up a machine gun on balcony as, AUDIENCE grows politely attentive.

BROWNSHIRTS(raucously shout)

Heil Hitler!

COMMISSAR VON KAHR(addresses inattentiveOVERALL AUDIENCE; loudly)

Our presence here represents a rebirth of mighty Germany.

Dozens among HITLER ANTAGONISTS rush toward exits as scores of BROWNSHIRTS stand fast, fiercely beating resisters with truncheons, forcing THEM to step back.

ULRICH GRAF hastens to HITLER.

ULRICH GRAFMy Führer, all units are in position.

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HITLERExcellent, Graf! Notify Captain Göring that I am ready.

Hitler, perspiration pouring down his face, removes trench coat. Wearing black, long-tail dress coat, HE draws pistol from waistline holster, steps onto a chair; waves pistol threateningly, fires a shot into ceiling.

HITLER (CONT’D)(shouts)

Silence!(ALL in beer hall gradually grow silent)

With fire in HIS eyes, HE scrambles across table tops to speaker’s platform.

HITLER (CONT'D)(commands von Lossow, Von Seisser and vin Khar)

Gentlemen, you will stand beside me please.

None of the three aristocrats heed Hitler.

HITLER (CONT’D)My armed troops surround the Bergerbraukeller. No one is to leave the hall. Commissar von Kahr, you will be Regent of Bavaria.

VON KAHRNo!

HITLERGeneral von Lossow, you will be the Reich Army Minister.

GENERAL VON LOSSOWAbsolutely not!

HITLERAnd you, Colonel von Seisser, my Reich Police Minister.

COLONEL VON SEISSERNever!

HITLERSwear your allegiance to me, or the three of you will face my firing squad!

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Göring observes as restless, loud, OVERALL AUDIENCE grows out of hand, registering protests with whistles, shouts, jeers and catcalls. HE pushes HIS way towards Hitler.

GÖRING(fires pistol shot into ceiling; shouts at OVERALL AUDIENCE)

You people have your beer! What are you worried about?

HITLERHermann, I get nowhere with those three aristocrats!

GÖRINGFührer, I will keep them company. This loud crowd hungers for your statement.

HITLERLet them eat propaganda!

(raises pistol, shouts at AUDIENCE)

Be silent! I have troops everywhere. A machine gun is placed in the gallery. The governing triumvirate agrees to go along with my way of thinking. Tell me I have your support.

AUDIENCE(a majority shout)

Ja! Ja! Ja! Ja!

HITLER(triumphantly)

The German national revolution succeeds tonight. Otherwise, by dawn the lot of us shall be dead!

EXT. OUTSIDE BËRGERBRÄUKELLER.

Globocnik and Bucher now wear Nazi SA uniform. THEY climb down off one truck as hundreds of armed STORMTROOPERS deploy to positions, while, additional trucks arrive filled with more BROWNSHIRTS, ALL wearing swastika armband and emblem on THEIR helmets.

GLOBOCNIKOtto, I hear no weapons fire.

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BÜCHERThis quiet revolution scares me to death.

Klausner in SA captain's uniform, approaches AUSTRIAN SA SERGEANT.

KLAUSNERSergeant, return our men to the trucks. We are ordered to stand by at the Lowenbraukeller.

AUSTRIAN SA SERGEANTYes, Captain!

(Snaps to attention, clicks heels, Nazi-salutes)

Heil Hitler!

Klausner rallies CARINTHIAN FIGHTERS as Globocnik and Bucherstand in ranks.

KLAUSNERCarinthian fighters, we march to the Lowenbraukeller.

GLOBOCNIKLowenbraukeller, Bergerbraukeller, Hofbrauhaus-- Otto, this revolution spins in circles and gets noplace.

INT. HOFBRAUHAUS MAIN HALL

Hitler, protected by HITLER BODYGUARD, climbs atop a table and addresses HOFBRAUHAUS AUDIENCE.

HITLER(loudly)

The Kahr government is deposed. Anyone not with me wholeheartedly, make your escape out the door now. The rest of us will soon have our revenge on traitors.

HITLER SYMPATHIZERS(shout)

Heil Hitler!(embrace one another, leap onto tables and chairs)

BRASS BAND plays German national anthem.

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INT. BERGERBRAUKELLER MAIN HALL.

Hess stands at microphone connected on speaker's platforms, observes intense overall activity as, BRASS BAND plays patriotic music.

HESS(announces)

The following enemies of the German people step forward when I call your name: Minister President Knilling; Police President Mantel.

HITLER seated at a table with GÖRING.

HITLER(ecstatic)

Rudolf Hess likes his assignment!

GÖRING(gleeful)

Führer, this is the happiest time of my life.

HITLERMine, too, Hermann! I have the Munich police under my control; my troops occupy army headquarters—- I run Bavaria!

UNIFORMED MESSENGER delivers a sealed envelope to Hitler.

UNIFORMED MESSENGER(stands at attention)

My Führer! I am ordered to wait for a reply.

HITLER(removes message fromenvelope, reads it; HISmood swings, face turnsgrim; to UNIFORMED MESSENGER)

No reply. You are dismissed.

Messenger departs.

HITLER (CONT’D)(to Göring; upset)

The putsch is halted by an argument at the engineer barracks. I must go there!

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GÖRINGI should have killed the messenger!

INT. BERGERBRAUKELLER MAIN HALL.

HITLER at table with Göring as BRASS BAND plays marching music and subdued HITLER PUTCHISTS quietly mill about.

HITLERHalted by superior weaponry, and still not one shot fired!

GENERAL ERICH VON LUDENDORFF(approaches HITLER)

Herr Hitler, I regret that you saw fit to exclude me from your putsch.

HITLER(rises)

No, General von Ludendorff, I spared you the burden of withholding my plans from your staff. Accompany me to persuade the triumvirate to issue my army adequate weapons.

LUDENDORFFI gave Kahr permission to issue routine orders from his office. Lossow and Seisser felt duty-bound to go with their superior.

HITLER(astounded)

You aided and abetted their escape!

LUDENDORFFI had each of them, individually, swear their allegiance to you.

HITLER(incredulous)

They will destroy me!

LUDENDORFFA German officer does not break his sworn oath.

Excitement and exaltation subside throughout smoke-filled hall filled with 2,000 depressed HITLER PUTSCHISTS nibbling bread and cheese, sipping coffee, snoozing, grumbling as Messenger hastens to Hitler.

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MESSENGER(at attention, extendsenvelope to Hitler)

My Führer.

HITLERYou again!

(takes envelope, opens it,removes message, reads it; outraged)

The backstabbing Lossow transmitted a message to all German wireless stations: "General von Lossow, State Commissar von Kahr and Colonel von Seisser repudiate Hitler putsch. Invalid expressions of support extracted at gunpoint."

GÖRINGMessenger, run for your life; dismissed!

Messenger quickly departs.

LUDENDORFFNever again can I trust the word of a German officer.

(deflated, walks away)

INT. BERGERBRAUKELLER - EARLY-MORNING

LUDENDORFF reappears, HITLER and GÖring glumly seated at table as HITLER PUTSCHISTS laze about.

LUDENDORFF(reports)

Führer, Bavarian Loyalist forces are converging on Munich.

HITLER(shrieks)

I knew it!

LUDENDORFFI believed the sky would fall before the Bavarian army would ever turn against me.

GÖRINGMy Führer, at Rosenheim where I was born, on our border with Austria, we would find popular support to wage guerrilla warfare.

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LUDENDORFF(asserts)

The movement cannot end in a ditch on some obscure country lane. We must gather our forces and charge into battle.

HITLER(decides)

We will march to the heart of Munich and win the population to our side. Watch the triumvirate's reaction to popular opinion.

GÖRING(music stops; sees musicians commence packing sheet music,instruments)

Führer, the brass band is quitting. We have run out of funds to pay them union overtime.

EXT. MUNICH - BEFORE NOON - LUDWIG'S BRIDGE ACROSS ISAR RIVER

Nazi banners and flags fly on either side of the Isar River, on buildings including Munich City Hall as thousands of OVERALL ONLOOKERS cheer while 20 trucks arrive in the vicinity, each carrying 10 heavily armed BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS in green uniform.

Loyalist 1ST LIEUTENANT VON GODIN deploys STATE TROOPERS at the foot of Ludwig's Bridge, which connects central Munich to the Bergerbraukeller area.

An open truck filled with armed, BAVARIAN SA TROOPS rolls toward foot of the bridge, followed by Hitler, Ludendorf, Graf, Rohm, Göring and Himmler, who carries Nazi flag. EACH of the LATTER FIVE wears steel helmet decorated with large white swastika. THEY lead a straggling parade of 2,000 MARCHING MEN, many wielding outdated firearms or other impromptu weaponry. SOME carry a black-white-red Nazi swastika flag. Abreast of the front ranks, marching in three columns to the left, HITLER BODYGUARDS are armed with carbines and hand grenades.

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Amid the ranks are hundreds of WORLD WAR I VETERANS, many in full uniform, others in tattered, partial uniform, some in work clothes or business suits, ALL wearing swastika armbands and marching smartly along with MILITARY CADETS, SHOPKEEPERS, BUSINESSMEN and ORDINARY CIVILIANS.A SQUAD OF HITLER PUTSCHISTS with fixed bayonets confronts BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS.

LIEUTENANT VON GODIN(commands BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS)

Load live ammunition!(to HITLER PUTSCHISTS, shouts)

Halt or be fired upon!

Suddenly, Bücher, armed with a rifle, breaks student ranks and runs forward towards BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS. Arrived parallel to HITLER PUTSCHISTS forward echelon, HE stops, kneels, takes quick aim, and fires rifle. HIS gunshot explodes loudly and kills a BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS SERGEANT.

Von Godin retrieves BAVARIAN STATE TROOPERS SERGEANT's rifle and thrusts bayonet into Bücher, killing HIM.

GLOBOCNIK(Sees Bücher fall; agonized, screams)

Otto!(holds back tears; to HIMSELF)

My one friend!

Salvos of gun fire are exchanged. Panicked MARCHERS and OVERALL ONLOOKERS scramble for safety as Ludendorff bites the dust and Göring takes a bullet in his groin, bringing HIM to the ground. Dedicated, responsible, Graf leaps in front of HITLER and takes several deadly rifle shots, which kill HIM. HE falls, clutching Hitler's left arm. Hitler is yanked to the ground sharply, inadvertently causing a dislocated left shoulder.

HITLERAagh!

Dr. SCHULTZE and EMIL MAURICE rush to Hitler's aid.

DOCTOR SCHULTZEFührer, Emil Maurice has his Mercedes parked close by. Allow us to assist your escape.

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HITLER(cradles left arm and shoulder in agony; insists)

I will not flee the battlefield.

DOCTOR SCHULTZEFührer, as your personal physician I say, you must.

EMIL MAURICEMy Führer, we have nothing else but your best interests at heart. Ulrich Graf is dead, General Ludendorff is dead, Captain Göringis seriously wounded. We are overwhelmed!

HITLERYes, yes, I am defeated.

EXT. - COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH OF MUNICH.

Emil Maurice speeds red, 1922 Mercedes Selve southward along country road.

INT. EMIL MAURICE'S MERCEDES

HITLER(glances about surrounding terrain)

Emil, Putzi Hanfstängl's country villa is forty or fifty kilometers southward, at Uffing. Take me there.

EMIL MAURICEFührer, there will be government surveillance at Uffing.

HITLERStop the car at Marnau. Doctor Schultze and I will continue on foot through the woods.

EXT- - DENSELY WOODED AREA

HITLER with left arm crooked in a sling derived from HIS torn shirt, aided by DOCTOR SCHULTZE as- BOTH struggle through dense woods.

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INT. STONE-STRUCTURED COUNTRY VILLA AT UFFING, BAVARIA, GERMANY.

HELENE HANFSTANGL greets HITLER and DOCTOR SCHULTZE at front door.

HELENE HANFSTANGL(startled, nervous; gravely concerned)

Adolf! What has happened? I am a nervous wreck, worrying all day about you and my husband.

HITLERPutzi is safe. I forced him to march in the rear of our ranks.

HELENEThank God! Adolf, Thank you more than I can say.

INT. - HANFSTÄNGLE VILLA SITTING ROOM

ALL sit sorrowfully.

HITLER(laments)

My faithful bodyguard, Ulrich Graf, died from bullets meant for me. He grabbed my hand and fell to the ground. I forgive him for pulling my arm and causing me injury.

DOCTOR SCHULTZEMy Führer, I must immediately treat your shoulder.

HELENEI will show you to a guest room.

HITLER(moved)

Helene, you are gracious and kind.

INT. - GUEST ROOM

Doctor Schultze with assistance from Helene, works to set HITLER's dislocated shoulder.

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DOCTOR SCHULTZEMy Führer, swelling makes this task difficult. I promise success with my next pull.

HITLER(stoically)

I promise success with my next putsch!

HELENESoon, Adolf!

INT. - NOVEMBER 10, 1923 - SUNDAY - BEFORE DAWN - HANFSTÄNGL VILLA GUEST BEDROOM

HELENE rushes in as, HITLER, seated atop bed blanket, wears trousers, shirt, leather jacket, his left arm in a sling.

HELENEAdolf, my sister telephoned. Bavarian policemen searched her home. They will arrive here any moment.

HITLER(produces revolver with left hand, handles it clumsily)

There is no use for me to go on.

HELENEAdolf! What are you doing?

(hastens to relieve him of revolver)

HITLER(passively surrenders it)

Everything is lost!

HELENEAdolf, this experience is your first reverse. Your suicide would punish hundreds, thousands of people interested in your brilliant ideas.

Heavy pounding on front door O.S.

HELENE (CONT'D)I shall hide your pistol.

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BAVARIAN POLICE LIEUTENANT armed with hand gun appears in guest room doorway.

BAVARIAN POLICE LIEUTENANTAdolf Hitler, I arrest you in the name of the Bavarian government.

INT. - JULY 24, 1934 - TUESDAY - 8 A.M. - MUNICH - WITTELSBACH PALACE - REICHSFÜHRER SS HIMMLER'S OFFICE

HIMMLER, now the highest ranking police officer in the Third REICH, seated at neatly busy desk, studies GLOBOCNIK, who stands tall, wears ordinary business suit, carries leather briefcase.

HIMMLERI often recall a Carinthian militia private, who boldly came to my rescue years ago at the Hofbraühaus. Because I think the world of you, I have dubbed you, Globus.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, I am honored to wear that nickname. My purpose for asking to see you, instead of phoning, or wri—

HIMMLER(interrupts)

So, Globus! Tell me of a failed putsch in Austria this morning.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, that mistake in judgment is rescheduled for tomorrow. To be honest, I avoid that gang.

HIMMLERPrudent! The Führer's present position on Austria is, hands-off. Globus, submit a formal application for honorary SS membership.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, thank you ever so very much. Reichsführer, my main purpose for this visit—

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HIMMLER(interrupts)

Heil Hitler!

GLOBOCNIKBut—

HIMMLERHeil Hitler!

EXT. - JULY 31, 1934 - TUESDAY - SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT - MUNICH BRAUN HAUS INNER COURTYARD

GLOBOCNIK and 23 other SS-INDUCTEES, each wearing black trousers, white shirt and varnished boots, stand encircled by 20 torchlight-bearing, UNIFORMED SS MEN.

GLOBOCNIK & SS-INDUCTEES(in chorus)

I solemnly pledge to you and to those you have given me as leaders, obedience until death, with the aid of God.

INT. - MARCH 11, 1938 - FRIDAY – BEFORE NOON. UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA - LECTURE ROOM

GERHARD BRAUN wears Hitler Youth uniform; flashes a ring to MARTIN ZAINE, who wears dark black jacket, pants, starched shirt, necktie, shoes, stockings and yarmulke. Also attending philosophy class are six uniformed HITLER YOUTHS and 20 neatly-attired AUSTRIAN STUDENTS.

GERHARD BRAUN(offers a pinky ring to MARTIN ZAINE)

I know that you buy and sell jewelry. Make me a generous offer for this family heirloom pinky ring. It is a three-carat sapphire set in pure platinum.

MARTIN ZAINE takes ring; produces jeweler's loupe, quickly examines ring.

MARTIN ZAINE(returns ring)

This is platinum plated; the stone is pure glass.

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BRAUN(grabs ring)

Jew bastard! You are too smart for your own good. I'll see you get what's coming to you.

INT. - PHILOSOPHY CLASS ROOM

PROFESSOR BAUMGARTNER(lectures CLASS)

The World as Will and Idea, Arthur Schopenhauer's major work published in eighteen-eighteen, failed to gain popularity until eighteen fifty-two.

MARTIN(raises hand)

Professor Baumgartner?

BAUMGARTNER(eyes MARTIN)

What?

MARTINHerr Professor, Arthur Schopenhauerstated: "The difference must make a difference." In the lexicon of Adolf Hitler's Nazi universe, the philosophy of history and the history of philosophy make no difference whatsoever.

BRAUNThe final solution to the Jew- question will make a difference.

HITLER YOUTHS(Rise, Hitler-salute)

Sieg heil! Heil Hitler!

BAUMGARTNERSilence! Class is dismissed! Student Zaine, remain at your desk.

The classroom gradually empties save for BAUMGARTNER and MARTIN.

BAUMGARTNER (CONT'D)Are you truly a Hasidic Jew?

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MARTINNo, I costumed myself to incite Jew-haters.

BAUMGARTNERThat is gross stupidity.

MARTINIt depends on one’s world view.

BAUMGARTNERYou are deluded!

MARTINWith all due respect, Herr Professor, it is a question of relative mentality.

BAUMGARTNERGood afternoon, student Zaine.

MARTINGood afternoon to you as well, Herr Professor.

EXT. - UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA - SECONDARY ENTRANCE

BRAUN and six HITLER YOUTHS, gathered nearby, observe MARTIN, who wears dark, long topcoat and black hat, carries leather briefcase, grows aware of HIS bicycle's slashed tires.

BRAUN(approaches MARTIN)

Examine your miserable life philosophically, Zaine: be glad your Jew throat isn't slit-- yet!

EXT. - VIENNA - VICINITY OF DANUBE RIVER BRIDGE

Hundreds of NAZI YOUTHS crowd Vienna thoroughfares, marching towards the Danube- boys in knickers, girls in skirts. ALL wear knee-length white stockings.

NAZI YOUTHS(sing Horst-Wessel Lied)

Marschiert mit ruhig festemSchritt/Kam'raden die Rotfront undReaktion erschossen/Marschier'n imGeist in unsern Reihen mit/Die Fahne hoch die Reihen festgeschlossen/S.A. marschier'n imGeist in unsern Reihen mit.

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NAZI YOUTHS antagonize MARTIN, who pushes bicycle.

1ST NAZI YOUTHLet's liberate his bike.

2ND NAZI YOUTHI want his briefcase.

3RD NAZI YOUTHLet's set him on fire!

MARTINAssholes!

INT. – KURT ZAINE FINE JEWELRY

GLOBOCNIK Enters shop as KURT ZAINE is occupied at workbench.

GLOBOCNIK(presents ivory swastika)

You! I want a solid gold lapel pin, inlaid with this precious ivory swastika.

KURT ZAINE(looks up)

Mister, Kurt Zaine Fine Jewelry doesn't do Nazi emblems.

GLOBOCNIKI am Odilo Globocnik.

KURTMazeltov! Find yourself a sympathizer.

GLOBOCNIKJew, you've made a deadly enemy.

KURT(shrugs)

So, what can I tell you?

INT. - 1:15 P.M. - KURT ZAINE FINE JEWELRY

MARTIN, disheveled, sans yarmulke, enters Rear Door, while KURT at workbench cuts a blue stone.

MARTINYou've closed early, father.

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KURTHitlerites are demonstrating all over the Wahringerstrasse. Why are you dressed like a disheveled Hasid?

MARTINI costumed myself to upset Nazis at school. Their reaction was to shred my bicycle tires. I was schlepping it home, and a gang of beasts took my bike, my yarmulka, briefcase- everything but my dignity!

KURTMishoogenah! A monster came in before, I should custom-make him a swastika lapel pin. I politely declined. He introduced himself as Odilo Globocnik, and warned me: I made a deadly enemy.

MARTINGlobocnik leads the Vienna Nazi party.

KURTLet them all rot in hell! Martin, in an emergency, you'll find in my upstairs wall safe two, twenty-five calibre Frantisek Dusek pistols with six bullets in each magazine. It's called a Hitler gun, because he wouldn't be caught dead without one. Don't laugh! I'll teach you to shoot and how to clean them. In the meantime, bathe yourself and dress formally. We have a dinner appointment with my accountant and his zoftig wife.

MARTINI prefer to stay home and reconstruct my school notes.

KURTMy son the intellectual! More sophistication is gained in cafes than in college.

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MARTINFather, today happens to be my nineteenth birthday and the nineteenth anniversary of my mother's death.

KURTTell me about it! I pledged a big donation to the shul for a minion to say kaddish; plus I owe the restaurant a small fortune to bake you a cake.

INT. - 3:00 P.M. - ELEGANT VIENNESE RESTAURANT

Many PEOPLE IN FINERY dine, drink, chat and dance to Viennese music performed by STRING QUARTET.

Kurt appears, closely followed by Martin, both wearing formal dinner wear. Kurt works the room, exchanges familiar greetings.

At table set for six, BERNICE SALZMAN and RENATA HEINE nurse cocktails and chat as Kurt and Martin arrive.

BERNICE SALZMANKurt! My favorite bon vivant.

KURT(kisses BERNICE's extended hand)

Madame Bernice, your husband insisted on Martin and me enjoying your exciting company.

BERNICEI did not hear that. Arthur is abusing my niece on the dance floor. Martin, you look so handsome. Happy birthday!

MARTINThank you, Mrs. Salzman.

BERNICEAllow me to introduce my sister, Renata Heinz. Renata, meet Kurt and Martin Zaine.

MARTINHow do you do?

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KURTRenata, we meet at last!

RENATA HEINZBernice, Kurt designed my diamond pendant for Eric.

KURTPlease accept my belated condolences. Hitler's policy against Jews visiting Berlin kept me from attending the funeral.

ARTHUR SALZMAN and KATERINE HEINZ arrive from dance floor.

ARTHUR SALZMANKurt! Martin, happy birthday!

MARTINThank you, sir.

KURTArthur, you look exuberant!

RENATAKurt and Martin Zaine, meet my daughter, Katerine.

KURTKaterine, I am pleased to meet you.

MARTINKaterine, how do you do?

KATERINE HEINZI'm charmed to be sure.

Remnants on table indicate a several course dinner has been consumed with wines and champagne. ARTHUR, KURT, RENATA and BERNICE chat.

On the dance floor, KATERINE and MARTIN slowly, politely two-step in crowded space.

KATERINE (CONTINUED)You dance too stiffly. Have you a girlfriend?

MARTINI am too preoccupied with my university studies.

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KATERINEHow boring! Have you never shared intimacy with a girl?

MARTINI don’t know you well enough to answer that.

KATERINEAre you a virgin? A homosexual? Are you a homosexual virgin? If I whisper something exciting in your ear, swear not to get embarassedand squeal on me.

INT. - MARCH 12, 1938 - SATURDAY - 10:00 P.M. – HEINZ RESIDENCE

Katerine appears in shadow, as Renata Enters house, quietly shuts front door.

KATERINE(whispers)

Mother?

RENATA(startled)

Katerine! Why are you hiding in the dark and whispering?

KATERINE(as before)

Please speak with me in the library.

INT. - EXTENSIVE LIBRARY.

KATERINE and RENATA stand in lamplight.

KATERINE (CONTINUED)(whispers)

At least one of our household staff is a Gestapo informant.

RENATAWhat utter nonsense!

KATERINE(as before)

Please, Mother, humor me, and lower your voice.

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(MORE)

I need your signature to withdraw twenty thousand marks from my inheritance account.

RENATAWhat ever for?

KATERINEI need an exit permit.

RENATADarling, the bank is required to report any large withdrawal to the Gestapo.

KATERINEThey are looking for me.

RENATAWhy?

KATERINFor my anti-Hitler activities. I must flee to Vienna.

RENATAKaterine! How could you do that to me? This very evening, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göringhimself offered to secure me a loan, to retool the bicycle works and manufacture aircraft parts.

KATERINEHave you slept with fat Hermann?

RENATA(Slaps HER face)

How dare you!

KATERINEHow dare you turn into a Nazi?

INT. - VIENNA - 7:00 P.M. - GOVERNMENT RADIO STATION

TECHNICIANS and NETWORK OFFICIALS appear downcast.

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KATERINE (CONT'D)

CHANCELLOR KURT VON SCHUSCHNIGG(speaks into microphone)

President Miklas was handed an ultimatum, with a time limit, ordering the immediate appointment of a new Chancellor of Austria and cabinet members chosen by the German government. Should the German army cross into Austria, our troops are ordered to offer no resistance.

INT. - ZAINE RESIDENCE.

Martin and Kurt listen to radio.

VON SCHUSCHNIGG (O.S.)So, I take leave of the Austrian people with a German word of farewell uttered from the depth of my heart: lebewohl! God protect Austria.

MARTINGod, damn Miklas and Schuschnigg to hell!

KURTBetter you should pray for God to help us!

EXT. - JANUARY 26, 1939, THURSDAY - 6 P.M. VIENNA - WAHRINGERSTRASSE - DIRECTLY OUTSIDE KURT ZAINE FINE JEWELRY.

GLOBOCNIK(gives BRAUN wad of cash)

Gerhard, knock on the shop window and let the Jew bastard see the bankroll. The moment he unlocks the door, push in and send him flying.

INT. KURT ZAINE FINE JEWELRY

Push-in at door sends KURT reeling backwards; BRAUN swiftly enters, closely followed by GLOBOCNIK, who draws handgun with silencer as, BRAUN shuts and locks shop door.

GLOBOCNIK(to Kurt)

Jew, Odilo Globocnik is your doom!

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(MORE)

(shoots twice; Kurt falls dead)

Gerhard, give me back my bankroll. Look around and help yourself to whatever you want. Then, we must lose the corpse in the Danube.

INT. - BERLIN - JANUARY 28, 1939 - SATURDAY - 9 A.M. - HIMMLER'S OFFICE

HIMMLER, seated behind busy desk, frowns as Globocnik stands at attention before HIM.

HIMMLERReports have reached the Führerthat you lend your friends Party funds.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, I have no friends.

HIMMLERI am ordered to remove you from office. You are hereby demoted to Waffen SS corporal. Request a thirty-day furlough to arrange your private affairs. Then, you will report to the Bad Tölz SS training academy, to learn honor, discipline and leadership.

EXT. MAY 23, 1939 - TUESDAY - 9 A.M. - BAD TÖLZ SS CADET TRAINING ACADEMY - DRILL FIELD

SS-STAFF SERGEANT JÖST addresses formation of 64 SS CADETS— Globocnik among THEM— ALL standing at attention.

STAFF SERGEANT JOSTWhy do SS obey?

GLOBOCNIK & SS CADETS(in chorus)

Sergeant Jöst, SS obey because we are certain of our belief in God, Germany, our Führer, the National Socialist movement, the SS, our honor, and our loyalty.

JÖSTAll but one of you have advanced to SS officer candidate training.

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GLOBOCNIK (CONT'D)

(MORE)

Cadet Globocnik is transferred to ordinary ranks of Waffen-ss infantry.

EXT. - AUGUST 20, 1939 - SUNDAY - 3 P.M. - REICHSBAHN RAIL LINE

A panorama of ice-capped peaks, steep slopes, wide meadowland and pine-filled foothills.

Hitler's personal train, painted a blackish dark-green, glistens in clear afternoon sunshine as it heads northeastward at 70 miles (120 kilometers) per hour.

EXT.- BERCHTESGADEN RAILROAD STATION

Excitement permeates a crowd of many hundreds, awaiting Hitler's arrival.

A 50 piece SS BAND strikes up Badenweiler March to the delight of proud, cheering spectators.

Hitler's train rolls into station platform, slows to a halt. Twenty well-armed LIEBSTANDARTE-SS FUHRER ESCORT COMMANDOS rapidly descend from train with flawless precision. THEY cordon off a wide security perimeter along platform.

The awaiting crowd cheers as Hitler emerges from salon car accompanied by several MILITARY AIDES. HE strides with HIS right arm raised in a half-salute.

In background, HITLER ENTOURAGE, NAZI PARTY ELITE, HIGH- RANKING SS OFFICERS, miscellaneous GERMAN MILITARY OFFICERS deboard coaches. Each carries attache case, overnight bag.

A bevy of FASHIONABLE GERMAN WOMEN gaily deboard passenger cars, each carrying suitcase or valise, etc.

EXT. - OUTSIDE BERCHTESGADEN BAHNHOF

A huge swastika flag on a tall flagpole signifies Hitler's physical presence. Twenty LIEBSTANDARTE-SS form a protective phalanx around HITLER as HE struts toward lead car of 10-limousine caravan.

Hitler pauses beside lead limousine, gazes eastward and upward, enjoys view of wooded mountainside, rising nearly four miles to the peak of Mt. Watzmann.

Ext. - SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - BAHNHOF - THAT SAME MOMENT

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JÖST (CONT'D)

Much activity among SS OFFICERS, SS SECURITY GUARD, GESTAPO OFFICERS, SS TROOPS and NAZI CIVILIANS, as Himmler and SS ENTOURAGE board His special train.

EXT. - BERCHTESGADEN BAHNHOF

Himmler and SS ENTOURAGE depart from train and proceed to waiting caravan of motor vehicles.

EXT. - OBERSALZBERG - EAGLE'S NEST TUNNEL ENTRANCE

Himmler enters long tunnel alone, walks hurriedly 100 paces to a lavish, brass-walled elevator, awaiting HIM.

INT. - EAGLE'S NEST ELEVATOR

Himmler's anticipation grows as elevator ascends 407 feet through solid rock to arrive at elaborate landing within two minutes.

EXT. - KEHLSTEINHAUS SUN DECK

Himmler arrives while Hitler, seated alone on deck chair, contemplates mountainous vista.

HIMMLER(Hitler-salutes formally)

Heil Hitler!

HITLER(returns half-salute)

Heil! Heinrich! Welcome to Kehlsteinhaus.

HIMMLERMy Führer, thank you. The Eagle's nest is the top of the world.

HITLERThe air up here is too thin for me to breathe; riding the elevator one hundred twenty-five meters up and down, unnerves me. Heinrich, the forthcoming Polish war should last less than two weeks. Consider it a warm-up exercise. I guarantee you, Heinrich: all of Eastern Europe will soon belong to the SS.

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HIMMLERFührer, the SS stands ready.

HITLERPlunder the polaks ruthlessly. Transfer everything of material value in Poland into the Reich, brick by brick, inch by inch. Their culture must cease to exist. I want each and every one of them displaced from their homes. Confiscate their wealth; merge every last polak into a hard-working slave labor force in the Reich. In short, be merciless-- more so with the Jews.

INT. - SEPTEMBER 1, 1939 - FRIDAY - 8 A.M. - BERLIN REICHSTAGBUILDING

HITLER(addresses Reichstag)

The Polish government shows no respect for the frontier of the Reich. I must put an end to their insanity and from here on meet force with force. The Wehrmachtwill fight with hard determination for the honor and vital rights of our reborn Germany. Long live our Reich and the German people!

DISSOLVE.

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INT. - OCTOBER 21, 1939 - SATURDAY - 10 A.M. - VIENNA - SALZMANS’ ELABORATE RESIDENCE - DISPLAY OF WEALTH

Bernice, wearing bathrobe, slippers; responds to assertive pounding on apartment door.

1ST GESTAPO MAN (V.O)Open in the name of the Führer!

BERNICE(Unlatches, opens door slightly)

Yes?

1ST GESTAPO MAN(pushes in, flashes identification)

Gestapo! Where is the Jew Arthur Salzman?

BERNICEMy husband is attending Sabbath religious services.

2ND GESTAPO MAN(enters, leers at outline of Bernice’s breasts)

By order of the Führer, Jew Arthur Salzman and his German spouse have twelve hours to surrender all items of wealth, and vacate these premises. Failure to comply will result in arrest and imprisonment.

INT. - OCTOBER 28, 1939 - 8:00 P.M. - VIENNA - RUNDOWN TENEMENT BUILDING HALLWAY

Martin stealthily negotiates dark, dingy hallway; locates staircase; ascends two flights to dark landing.

INT. - DINGY TENEMENT FLAT

Bernice and Arthur in dim, cluttered, stained flat with scattered suitcases, a trunk, cardboard boxes and sacks, etc

BERNICE(whispers)

Gestapo?

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ARTHUR(quietly)

They would not knock so gently.

MARTIN (O.S.)(soto voce)

Martin Zaine.

INT. SHORTLY FOLLOWING - AGED KITCHEN WITH WORN WOODEN TABLE AND CHAIRS.

MARTIN Your former concierge remembered this address for a hundred schillings. The worst news is, my father is nowhere to be found. A high-ranking Nazi threatened to kill him for refusing to craft a swastika tie clip.

BERNICEDear God!

MARTINI found the salon ransacked; a pool of blood was on the floor.

INT. - A SHORT WHILE LATER

Martin, Arthur, Bernice at door to hallway.

BERNICESholom alechem, Martin.

ARTHURMartin, sholom alechem,

MARTINAlechem sholom. Arthur, Bernice, I love both of you.

INT. NOVEMBER 1 1939 - TUESDAY - 8:00 A.M. - MONDAY - BERLIN - HIMMLER'S NEW OFFICES

Himmler seated at desk, critically eyes Globocnik, who stands at attention, wearing Waffen-SS corporal's uniform.

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HIMMLERI expected you to stumble on a land mine in Poland.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, a good soldier keeps his eyes wide open.

HIMMLERI am assigning you as SS- and police leader of the Lublin District in Poland.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, I am your faithful child.

HIMMLERYou are directly responsible to me, outside the official chain of command. I hereby promote you to SS-brigade leader. Heil Hitler!

INT. - NOVEMBER 3, 1939 - THURSDAY - VIENNA - MID MORNING - MIDDLING HOTEL - MARTIN'S SMALL ROOM

Martin seated on unmade bed, sews individual gem stones in coat lining as room door bursts open and two readily armed, GESTAPO MEN barge in.

1ST GESTAPO MANJew Martin Zaine, in the name of the Führer, you are under arrest!

2ND GESTAPO MAN(Inspects Martin's coat)

What cleverly hidden wealth have we here?

MARTINChristmas gifts for poor Aryan children.

1ST GESTAPO MANFunny Jew! Were it up to me, I would finalize you here and now.

EXT. NOVEMBER 5, 1939 - SATURDAY - 10:00 - A.M. - VIENNA ASPANG RAIL STATION - FREIGHT AREA

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Dozens of SS SECURITY POLICEMEN guard a freight area where Martin stands among hundreds of VIENNESE JEWISH MEN, many bearing tools of their trade; some carry improvised bundles, shabby valises; all are herded onto 3rd-class passenger cars by modestly armed JEWISH POLICEMEN.

Two VIENNESE YOUNG WOMEN appear alongside 1st class passenger car, on one side of which is hand-painted in Deutsch: "Wirfahren noch Polen um Juden zu versohlen" ["We are going to Poland to give the Jews a licking."]

Several Deaths Head SS-men lean out open train windows.

1ST VIENNESE YOUNG WOMAN(calls flirtatiously)

Darlings, you must not leave us.

2ND VIENNESE YOUNG WOMAN(equally flirtatious, calls)

Return to us safely, darlings.

INT. THAT SAME MOMENT - 1ST-CLASS PASSENGER COACH FILLED WITH DEATH'S HEAD SS MEN

SEVERAL DEATH'S HEAD SS-MEN(Sing Erika in chorus)

In mein'm Kämmerlein blüht auch einBlümelein/Und das heiß Erika/Schonbeim Morgengrau'n sowie beimDämmerschein/Schaut's mich an Erika/Und dann ist es mir, alsspräch' es lau/Denkst du auch an deine kleine Braut?/In der Heimatweint um dich ein Mägdelein/Und dasheiß Erika

[In my small room a little flower also blossoms/And it's named Erika/In the gray morning or at dim twilight/It looks at me, Erika/It seems to ask me loudly/Do you truly think of your little bride?/Back home a little maiden weeps/And she's named Erika]

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INT. THIRD-CLASS PASSENGER CAR

YANKEL HORWOTZ and Martin are quiet, seated adjacent to one another, while 100 VIENNESE JEWISH MEN clutch various belongings, many quietly reciting Hebrew prayers or muttering bewilderedly.

Death's Head SS 1ST LIEUTENANT WINKLERMANN Enters car, leather gloves in hand, carries clipboard and pencil; HE is accompanied by six, armed SS SECURITY POLICEMEN.

SS 1ST LIEUTENANT WINKLERMANNAttention, deportees! Muttering Hebrew prayer is forbidden; whispering to others is forbidden; complaining is forbidden; questioning a German is forbidden; disrespect or defiance are forbidden. When I point at a deportee, it will quickly stand at attention and state your name loudly.

(points at YANKEL HORWOTZ)You!

YANKEL HORWOTZ(slowly stands, speaks softly)

I am Yankel Horwotz.

WINKLERMANN(shouts)

I said quickly and loudly! From here on you are Israel Horwotz.

HORWOTZOfficer, you must mean a different Horwotz. I am not deported, I volunteered for paid work in Poland.

WINKLERMANN(draws hand gun, thrusts barrel at Horwotz)

Get on your hands and knees in the aisle.

HORWOTZSuch bullying!

(complies)

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WINKLERMANN(announces loudly)

Jews must learn your place in the Third Reich!

(shoots Horwotz dead; stunned horror permeates the JEWS; points weapon at Martin)

You!

MARTIN(rises to attention, shouts)

Sir, Martin Zaine!

WINKLERMANNYou are now Israel Zaine.

EXT. - NOVEMBER 9, 1939 - SATURDAY - 5 P.M. – LUBLIN, POLAND RAIL DEPOT

Train from Vienna stands isolated, as squads of heavily armed SS-SECURITY POLICEMEN deploy around and atop third-class passenger cars.

One thousand VIENNESE JEWISH MEN, Martin included, all clutching meager belongings, stand along station platform as Winklermann wields bullhorn.

WINKLERMANN(calls via bullhorn)

Corporal Weber, front and center!

SS CORPORAL WEBER hastily appears; clicks heels at attention, Hitler-salutes Winklermann.

SS CORPORAL WEBERSir, SS Corporal Weber reports as ordered.

WINKLERMANN(returns lazy Hitler salute)

Weber, deliver Jew Israel Zaine directly to Captain Dominik, the Lublin Castle prison commander.

WEBERYes, sir.

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WINKLERMANNBe almost nice to this Jew. Carry on!

EXT. NOVEMBER 9, 1939 - FRIDAY - 7 P.M. - LUBLIN MAIN RAILROAD DEPOT - FREIGHT AREA

The city of Lublin is icy and cold to the extent of 20 degrees below zero. Its people fight depression and gloom.

Freight trains deliver thousands of JEWISH DEPORTEES, male and female, young and old. SOME stand limply with arms hanging through slats and bars of cattle car windows.

Thousands of HOMELESS JEWISH REFUGEES wander obliviously about train depot area, rarely acknowledging one another. Some render incoherent utterances. Many carry small bundles of worldly goods. Some possess only the soiled clothing on THEIR backs.

EXT. - THAT SAME MOMENT - LUBLIN RAILROAD STATION PLATFORM

SS MAJOR GEORG WIPPERN in forefront of large formation of DEATH'S HEAD SS, SD SECURITY POLICE, SELF-DEFENSE FORCE OFFICERS, NONCOMS, and ORDINARY ENLISTEDMEN, stands at attention as Globocnik steps down from coach.

SS-MAJOR GEORG WIPPERNBrigadeführer Globocnik, welcome to Lublin, sir.

GLOBOCNIKThank you, Major Wippern. Report to me directly in my mansion.

INT. - SHORTLY FOLLOWING - CENTRAL LUBLIN - BORDERING NAZI ADMINISTRATION AREA - GLOBOCNIK'S LIMOUSINE

Globocnik in rear seat observes bodies of dead Jews scattered about in varying stages of decay, as driver, SS LIEUTENANT EISNER, inches through near-gridlock

GLOBOCNIKSo much Jew rot could cause a plague! Lieutenant Eisner, drive over the bodies.

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SS LIEUTENANT EISNERYes, sir, Thank you for the pleasure!

EXT. - SHORTLY FOLLOWING - LUBLIN - GLOBOCNIK'S RESIDENCE - OSTLANDSTRASSE #7 - FRONT DRIVEWAY

Globocnik alights from vehicle in driveway outside two-story mansion, as Eisner stands at attention, holding open passenger- side rear door.

A UNIFORMED POLISH POLICEMAN stands at attention, guarding mansion front door.

INT. -- SECOND FLOOR SITTING ROOM

The second (top) floor consists of landing; foyer; small bedroom with single bed, clothing wardrobe and small desk in one corner; large bedroom with large-sized bed and clothing wardrobe.

Private office is designed as a sitting room furnished with breakfast table and chairs, several stuffed arm chairs in two of which Globocnik and Wippern sit smoking cigarettes and consuming alcoholic beverages.

GLOBOCNIKGeorg, day and night, cargo trains will arrive filled with dead or dying Jews clutching their wealth. I am giving you twelve and a half percent of gross in my moveable-Jew-property liquidation business.

WIPPERNSir, thank you. I will have a suitable vault installed in the basement of my headquarters.

GLOBOCNIKExcellent! I have a young, Viennese Jew jewelry expert imprisoned in Lublin Castle, able to evaluate loot for distribution to Reichsfuehrer-SS Himmler and the Reichsbank, and a portion top-secretly between you and me.

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INT. - DECEMBER 11 1939 - SUNDAY - 6 P.M. - LUBLIN CASTLE PRISON CELL

SS-CAPTAIN DOMINIK enters dark, dingy, cold cell, shines flashlight at furthest wall, locates Martin, who lies prone. on bare cement floor, half-asleep, appearing scruffy, shoeless, wears socks, trousers and layers of worn and tattered shirts, his body filthy, face heavily bearded, hair filthy and unkempt.

SS-CAPTAIN DOMINIK(kicks Martin's foot)

Israel Zaine, on your feet!

MARTIN(stunned, Martin quickly rises to attention)

Captain, yes, sir!

DOMINIKI am instructed to sanitize and clothe you for release.

EXT. - AREA SURROUNDING LUBLIN CASTLE

Lublin Castle stands on a hilltop surrounded by stone walls. Its huge tower is a primitive prison. Huddled close to the castle walls is the oldest, most run down and neglected section of the city.

Once-sturdy, one-story buildings- some living quarters, some shops- mostly are in severe disrepair. Many buildings were destroyed by recent aerial bombardments. These structures form an uneven circle, broken by narrow winding streets.

EXT. - CENTRAL LUBLIN - BORDERING NAZI ADMINISTRATION AREA

In the vicinity of Lublin District SS- and Police Leader headquarters, located on the northeast corner of KrakowskiePrzedmiecie and Wieniawska Street, barbed wire fences outline the designated German administration area.

Nazi occupation forces visibly move furnishings, etc., into and out of expropriated office buildings and living quarters.

Wehrmacht and DEATH'S HEAD SS drive military automobiles, trucks and motorcycles in and through the area.

Polish policemen, dominated by SS Order Police and Security Police, skillfully direct gridlocked traffic.

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EXT. LUBLIN CASTLE COURTYARD - 8 P.M.

Gerhard Braun, now a Death's Head SS staff sergeant, stands immediately outside the tower prison, waiting while Martin exits a doorway, appears washed, shaved, hair cropped short, wears third-hand coat, hat, etc.

BRAUNIsrael Zaine!

MARTINBraun!

BRAUNSir, or SS-Staff Sergeant Braun to you.

MARTINYes, SS-Staff Sergeant Braun, sir.

BRAUNSit in the front-passenger seat of my kubelwagen.

INT. - KUBELWAGEN DRIVEN ALONG ZEROKA STREET

Braun drives southward, heads westward at Kowalska Street, continues to Swietoduska, and turns left as Martin in front passenger seat glumly takes cognizance of the area.

INT. - INTERSECTION OF SWIETODUSKA AND CRAKOW STREET

BRAUNRemember all these street names. We turn right on Crakow Street, and left at Chopin Street.

INT. CLUB CHOPIN 20, AN OLD BISTRO - THAT SAME MOMENT

Amid din, SS Death's Head SERGEANT HUFF, seated with large accordion on a small bandstand, plays a riff to attract attention of many SS-OFFICERS, SS-NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, NAZI CIVILIANS, POLISH FOLK-GERMAN WOMEN(VOLKSDEUTSCH), GERMAN WOMEN and AUSTRIAN WOMEN, all socializing, while two POLISH WAITRESSES, a POLISH WAITER and two POLISH BARTENDERS work conscientiously.

SS-SERGEANT HUFFSirs, mesdames, a letter from home was found in the breast pocket of a fallen, Waffen SS infantry hero.

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Penciled in his handwriting on the back of the envelope were the words and music to a song.

(Plays and sings Good Night, Mother)

Gute nacht mutter, gute nacht/Hastan mich jede stunde gedach/Hast ichge so rg t , ge qu äl t /um de in e njungen/Hast ihn des abends/beimschlaf nicht versungen/Gute nachtmutter, gute nacht/hab dir kummerun d so rg e n ge ma ch t /d u ha stverziehen mir/du hast gewacht/gutenacht mutter, gute nacht

HUFF bows to appropriate applause, as SS-CAPTAIN ERNST LERCH appears in front entrance, flanked by two DEATH'S HEAD SS CORPORALS armed with machine pistols.

SS CAPTAIN ERNST LERCH(loudly)

Attention! All rise for Brigade Leader Globocnik.

Men stand at attention, women rise with obligatory propriety.

GLOBOCNIK(enters)

As you were! Enjoy an especially happy new year’s eve.

ZALEK ZIMA hastens to greet Globocnik.

ZALEK ZIMABrigade Leader Globocnik, welcome, sir. I am Zalek Zima, Club Chopin-twenty’s proprietor.

GLOBOCNIKJew! Never again approach me unless I summon you. Open my tab. Food and drinks for my guests are on me.

INT. - CHOPIN STREET # 17 WAREHOUSE - MAIN FLOOR

Braun leads Martin into office filled with desks, file cabinets and card catalogues, as Death's Head SS MASTER SERGEANT BECKER routinely performs tedious desk work.

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SS-SERGEANT HUFF (CONT'D)

BRAUNMaster Sergeant Becker, the Lublin district SS-and police leader has ordered you to provide Loot-Jew General Israel Zaine here with an impressive supply of clothing and accessories.

MASTER SERGEANT BECKERI have never heard of a loot-Jew general!

BRAUNIsrael Zaine is a spontaneous invention.

BECKERVery well, help yourself. See me and sign vouchers on your way out.

BRAUNThe brigade leader specified your personal guidance.

BECKERAch! As if I have nothing more important to do.

INT. - CHOPIN STREET # 17 WAREHOUSE - GROUND FLOOR

Becker escorts Martin and Braun through the ground-floor where hundreds of FEMALE TOTE JEWESSES at scores of large tables separate and heap a variety of clothing items, while scores of PROBE JEWESSES shred and examine linings in search

of hidden valuables which, when found, are gathered and distributed into trunks or barrels for further distribution.

Dozens of heavily armed SCHUTZPOLIZEI in green uniforms gua

rd and observe scores of POLISH ARMY POW's uniformed in blue overalls, cap, and spit-shined shoes, who perform back-breaking labors, lifting and toting heavy trunks and barrels up stairways to store rooms, or outside to be loaded onto trucks.

BECKERGreen uniforms are folk German national police volunteers. Polish army prisoners of war wear blue. Jewesses work at tables on good behavior to cut linings, searching for valuables.

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A blue squad separates valuables or trash in trunks or barrels.

INT. - WAREHOUSE SECOND FLOOR

Scores of MALE WORK JEWS organize valuables in labeled trunks and barrels, while dozens of FEMALE WORK JEWS examine and sort items of clothing, and a garbage commando of MALE WORK JEWS collect and haul items for disposal.

BECKERValuables are hauled upstairs for top-secret distribution. Wearable clothing gets sent to welfare warehouses. Eveerything else is incinerated.

INT. LUBLIN - KUBELWAGEN - GRODZKA STREET - GOING ON 9 P.M.

BRAUN with MARTIN in front passenger's seat, parks kubelwagen outside Grodzka Street # 16, a three-story residential building in the Lublin old town, reserved as home for Jewish specialists, working for the German occupation forces.

BRAUN(commands)

Out!

BRAUN and MARTIN alight from vehicle.

INT. MODESTLY FURNISHED TWO-ROOM FLAT.

BRAUN enters flat followed by MARTIN, who struggles with a heavy trunk on his shoulder.

BRAUNRest your trunk anyplace.

Martin rests trunk on floor as BRAUN lights ceiling lamp, highlighting moderately furnished parlor with dining table, chairs, entrance to kitchenette, door to bedroom.

BRAUN (CONT’D)This is your residence on good behavior.

MARTINWords cannot express my thanks.

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BECKER (CONT'D)

BRAUN produces black armband embossed with gold braid and yellow star of David beneath semi-circle of white block letters: SSPF

BRAUNThis armband signifies your rank of loot-Jew brigade leader. You will wear it on the left sleeve of your outermost garment at all times, an inch above the elbow.

(gives armband and keys to flat)

MARTIN(Takes them)

I shall wear this with shameful pride.

BRAUNZaine, I have lost my sense of humor. Chew on your snide comments.

(produces document; reads aloud)

"The bearer of this document, Loot- Jew Brigade Leader Israel Zaine, is deemed superior to all Lublin district Jews. He is authorized to travel throughout Lublin district day or night via all available means of transportation, and will not be subjected to search and seizure procedures. No duty assignment is to be issued to Loot-Jew Brigade Leader Israel Zaine without prior approval of the undersigned." Signed, Odilo Globocnik--

MARTIN(Startled; interrupts)

Globocnik!

BRAUN(Stresses)

SS-Brigade-Leader Globocnik, Lublin District SS and Police Leader. At all times, you will carry two copies of this document on your person: one type-written in Deutsch, the other, Polish.

(gives documents)

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MARTIN(takes them)

Is he my guardian angel?

BRAUNSet your wristwatch at twenty-one hundred hours-- nine p.m.

MARTIN(sets wristwatch)

Check!

BRAUNI will collect you directly in front of this building at twenty-three hundred hours: eleven p.m. Bathe yourself spotless, shave every hair off your face, dress neatly, and wear a necktie.

INT. - CLUB CHOPIN 20

Braun appears, followed closely by Martin, as Lerch, along with Globocnik and his entourage, plus a BEVY OF WOMEN party at tables set with gourmet food dishes, glasses, bottles of whiskey, cognac, wines, champagne, etc.

BRAUN(instructs Martin)

Stay close behind me.(approaches Lerch)

Captain Lerch? Sir, excuse me please. Staff Sergeant Braun reports with Loot-Jew Brigade Leader Israel Zaine.

LERCH(to Globocnik; whispers)

Staff Sergeant Braun is here with the Viennese loot maven.

GLOBOCNIK(aloud)

Gerhard, deliver my loot-Jew to his caretaker, Corporal Weber.

BRAUN(clicks heels)

Yes, sir.

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Winklermann approaches GLOBOCNIK, as Waitress Adela nervously waits nearby, while Braun edges Martin out the door.

WINKLERMANBrigade-Leader, sir, Lieutenant Winklermann requests your permission to present a brief entertainment.

GLOBOCNIK(announces)

Attention! SS-Lieutenant Winklermann wishes to entertain us.

WINKLERMANBrigade leader, thank you, sir.

The room grows still, as Winklermann approaches WAITRESS ADELA.

WINKLERMAN (CONT'D)Waitress, curtsey to the brigade leader, and without fear state your name.

WAITRESS ADELA(nervously curtseys toward Globocnik)

I am the waitress Adela.

WINKLERMANN(quickly thrusts hypodermic needle into HER neck; injects serum; announces to ALL)

Presenting the ninety-second strychnine death dance!

All are startled, fascinated, as Waitress Adela staggers in intense pain, her eyes bulging; she dies in 90 seconds.

GLOBOCNIK(applauds; shouts)

Bravo! Wonderful!

SS OFFICERS & FEMALE PARTY MEMBERS(some reluctantly applaud, ALL call)

Bravo! Wonderful! Marvelous!

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INT. - JANUARY 1, 1940 - MONDAY - SHORTLY BEFORE ONE A.M. - GLOBOCNIK'S MANSION - GROUND FLOOR MAIN HALL

Globocnik enters carpeted hall accompanied by Lerch, as several score NAZI OCCUPATION OFFICIALS, PARTY GUESTS and STAFF OFFICERS enjoy recorded Wagnerian music, foods, drinks, chatter, and the attention of six SERVANTS.

GLOBOCNIK(greets party guests)

Everyone, Happy New Year! Welcome to my home.

Globocnik and Lerch observe festivities, as IRMA HEIMLICH chats among group of OCCUPATION ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES.

GLOBOCNIK (CONT'D)(indicates IRMA HEIMLICH)

Ernstl, quietly approach that good- looking, young blonde girl over there. Offer her an introduction to me.

Lerch presents IRMA HEIMLICH to Globocnik.

LERCHBrigade-leader Globocnik, may I present Fraulein Irma Heimlich?

GLOBOCNIKFraulein Heimlich, I have noticed you above all the other women here.

IRMA HEIMLICH(awestruck)

Brigade-Leader Globocnik, thank you ever so very much for this privilege.

LERCHBrigade-Leader, with your permission, sir, military duty demands my attention.

GLOBOCNIK(focused on Irma)

Carry on, Captain Lerch.(as Lerch departs)

Fraulein Heimlich, what is your age?

IRMA(meekly)

Nineteen.

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GLOBOCNIKYoung, but sophisticated! Join me for a quiet beverage in my study.

IRMAOh, Brigade-leader, I must work even on New Year’s Day, typing important letters to our Führer.

GLOBOCNIKAdmirable! Do you ride horseback?

IRMANot quite expertly!

GLOBOCNIKSuppose I stretch my authority, and approve your taking a holiday to horseback ride with me?

IRMAI would consider it a rare treat.

GLOBOCNIKMy driver will pick you up outside your residence at eight a.m.

INT. - WINJAWSKI STREET # 6 - SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT - IRMA'S APARTMENT

IRMA(wears sheer negligee, responds to steadytapping on door; whispers)

Yes? Who is it?

SS CAVALRY SUB-LIEUTENANT BORIS GOTTLIB (O.S.)

The SS-cavalry brings you a Happy New Year greeting!

Irma unlocks and opens door to admit SS CAVALRY SUB-LIEUTENANT BORIS GOTLIB.

IRMA(quickly shuts, locks door)

Boris! Sweety, guess what? I went to a New Year’s Eve party in SS- and Police Leader Globocnik's mansion. He invited me to ride horseback today. I felt too frightened to refuse.

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BORISBad girl! You deserve harsh punishment. Take off your negligee.

(removes his trousers belt)

EXT. - JANUARY 1, 1940 - MONDAY - 9 A.M. - LUBLIN - A PARK - BRIDLE PATH

Globocnik and Irma ride horseback side-by-side at an easy trot, as SS MOUNTED SECURITY POLICEMEN keep a polite distance forward and rear, while dozens of armed, SS SECURITY GUARDS stand several yards apart deployed along path.

GLOBOCNIKFraulein Heimlich, dismount. We can chat under that tree.

IRMAThank you, Brigade-Leader; my bottom feels abused.

Globocnik and Irma stand beneath tree, as SS MOUNTED SECURITY POLICE are halted a short distance away, and two SS SECURITY GUARDS attend to horses.

GLOBOCNIKFraulein Heimlich, when no one else is in hearing range, feel free to call me Globus.

IRMAGlobus! Please do call me Irma.

GLOBOCNIKIrma, I want you to live with me as my fiancée.

IRMA(startled; confused)

You honor me. I would be delighted!

GLOBOCNIKI must submit proof of your Aryan blood to Reichsführer-SS Himmler’s office. I presume you are Aryan.

IRMAOf course!

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GLOBOCNIKStandard operating procedure is six generations of birth certificates: yours; your parents’; grandparents’; great-grandparents’; great-great grandparents’; and great-great-great grandparents.

EXT. - JANUARY 2, 1940 - TUESDAY - 6:00 A.M. - LUBLIN - JEWISH QUARTER

Existence in the Jewish old quarter has been reduced to a lack of electricity or running water. An uneven circle of narrow, winding streets are mostly mud paths with open sewers. Gutters are filled with excrement and rubbish. Multi-families share centuries-old, two- and three-story tenements with collapsed roofs, broken windows, and garbage-strewn courtyards.

INT. A THREAD OF LUBLIN JEWISH DISTRICT HOMES

a Sequence of LUBLIN JEWISH MEN recite morning prayers.

FIRST LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Rinses hands in basin)

Blessed is the name of the Lord, our God, King of the Universe who commands me to wash my hands.

SECOND LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Touches prayer shawl)

Blessed is the name of the Lord Our God, King of the Universe who hallows us with His commandments.

THIRD LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Prepares to don tallis)

Blessed is the name of the Lord Our God, King of the Universe who commands us to enwrap in fringes.

FOURTH LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Dons t'fillin)

Blessed is the name of the Lord Our God, King of the Universe who commands our concern for t'fillin.

FIFTH LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Wears tallis, t'fillin)

Blessed is the name of the Lord Our God, King of the Universe who commands us to enwrap in t'fillin.

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SIXTH LUBLIN JEWISH MAN(Wears tallis, t'filin)

Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.

EXT. - LUBLIN - LUBARTOWSKA # 49 - 7:00 A.M. - OUTSIDE JAKOW ROSENFELD CUSTOM CLOTHIER

Lubartowska street was a wealthy area of the Lublin Jewish quarter. Currently, many street-level windows are defaced by hand-painted graffiti.

A van driven by an SS-LOUDSPEAKER ANNOUNCER passes rows of two-story buildings.

SS LOUDSPEAKER ANNOUNCER (O.S.)(repeats in Polish and German)

Attention! Attention, LubartowskaStreet Jews! Within ten minutes or less, all Lubartowska Street Jews must assemble in the street outside your place of business, places of professional practice, and places of residence, carrying no more than ten kilograms of moveable property.

INT. LUBARTOWSKA STREET # 49 - UPSTAIRS RESIDENCE - LIVING ROOM

JAKOW ROSENFELD, LILA ROSENFELD and YETTA ROSENFELD appear, each with a parcel of items.

JAKOW ROSENFELDLila, dress yourself to look Polish and hide behind a front window curtain. When I cause a distraction, hurry out the back door, and find a safe cellar to hide in until nightfall. Take enough bread to eat.

LILA ROSENFELDPoppa, my place is with you and momma!

YETTA ROSENFELD(sobs)

Oy, oy, oy!

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JAKOWDaughter, your place is to do what I tell you! After dark, walk with confidence through the Nazi administration zone to ChopinStreet twenty. That is Zalek Zima's Chopin Twenty bistro. Go in a side alley entrance to the kitchen and say to an employee, you have a personal, family message to tell only Mister Zima. Say to him in private: Jakow Rosenfeld pleads he should give you sanctuary.

YETTA(sobs)

Why does God let the Nazis do this to us?

JAKOWYetta, keep a tight grip on yourself.

YETTAOy, oy, oy! Please God, help us!

LILAPoppa, I never heard of him before. Is he a family member?

JAKOWZalek's sister Fagie is my cousin-in-law Tuvia Natanski's brother Moishe's wife.

LILAHow complicated!

JAKOWIt took me days to figure it out!

LILAMaybe I could work as a musician. I'm taking my flute.

JAKOWTake, don’t take. Hug and kiss your mother and father. Pray that this story has a happy ending.

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EXT. LUBARTOWSKA STREET - OPPOSITE # 49

Jakow and Yetta are among some 200 Jewish men, women, children, infants and elderly, standing assembled in the icy street; most of them shivering in cold fear as they clutch meager parcels of personal belongings, while squads of SS order policemen with rifles or whips intimidate them.

JAKOW.(clutches his chest, slumps to ground)

Aaaagh!

YETTA(acts panicked)

My husband is having heart failure.

WINKLERMANN appears, as Yetta anxiously "attends" to Jakow, and Lubartowska street residents mill about, while LILA peeks from behind upstairs curtain.

WINKLERMANNWhat is the cause of this disturbance?

YETTAOfficer, my husband is suffering a heart attack!

WINKLERMANNI have a cure.

(draws handgun, kills Jakow and Yetta)

INT. LUBARTOWSKA STREET-49 - RESIDENCE

LILA(horrified; shrieks silently)

Poppa! Mama!

EXT. CHOPIN STREET - AFTER TWILIGHT

Two, tipsy WEHRMACHT ENLISTEDMEN cross paths with Lila, who maintains standoffish self-confidence.

1ST WEHRMACHT ENLISTEDMAN(Speaks poor Polish)

How much for quick sex?

Lila ignores them and continues onward.

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2ND WEHRMACHT ENLISTEDMAN(speaks German)

Polak bitch, we could rape you for free!

INT. - CLUB CHOPIN- 20 - KITCHEN - 7:OO P.M.

Lila appears in busy kitchen as WAITRESS, BUSBOY, CHEF and DISH WASHER work at fast pace.

LILAExcuse me. please. Would someone kindly tell Mister Zalek Zima—

WAITRESS(working hard; interrupts)

Go in his office; and tell him yourself.

LILAI must be discreet.

WAITRESSWhat means discreet?

LILATo not be obvious. Please, say his cousin Tuvia Natanski is here.

WAITRESSThe first chance I get.

A short while later, Zima appears, approaches Lila.

ZIMAYou are not the Tuvia Natanski I know.

LILAMister Zima? I used her name for your attention. I am the late Jakow and Yetta Rosenfeld's daughter, Lila,

ZIMA"The late," you say?

LILAEarly this morning, an SS truck announced a roundup. Jews were to assemble on the street and take only ten kilograms of belongings.

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LILA (CONT'D)(breaks into tears, sobs)

My father instructed me to stay and hide until nightfall. I stood behind a front window curtain and watched an SS officer shoot my parents to death.

ZIMAGod Almighty!

LILAMy father said to tell you, he begs you to give me sanctuary.

ZIMAI will for sure! But my clientele are SS.

LILAI could entertain with flute music: my instrument is taped to my leg.

INT. - JANUARY 15, 1940 - MONDAY - HALF-PAST NOON - CHOPIN 17 - BASEMENT SORTING ROOM

Large area crowded with satchels, trunks, boxes, crates, etc. ISRAEL APPLEBAUM, ISRAEL ALTMAN and 15 other male loot specialists work at individual tables, performing their respective crafts, disassembling various jewelry pieces, then systematically placing precious parts into containers labeled according to contents in both Polish and German: timepieces; bracelets; rings; necklaces; miscellaneous jewelry, gems, gold, silver, platinum, cash, securities, et al.

ISRAEL APPLEBAUM(to no one in particular)

Once upon a time, two million Jews were alive in Poland. Nazi predators came and ate them.

ISRAEL ALTMANNNone of us lived forever after.

APPLEBAUMI used to like making up fairy tales. I am called Israel Applebaum.

ALTMANNLanzmann! I am called Israel Altman.

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APPLEBAUMOnce upon a time, I made a decent living, dealing gemstones.

ALTMANNI did well as a diamond cutter. Now, we work on the Sabbath; we eat unkosher foods.

APPLEBAUMWe have a serious problem.

FOOD SERVER appears, wielding a ladle, wheels metal cart with shiny garbage can on it. Close behind, BREAD SERVER wheels shiny can full of bread.

FOOD SERVERI got cold chicken soup!

BREAD SERVERI got old rye bread!

ALTMAN, APPLEBAUM and 15 other LOOT SPECIALISTS line up for lunch.

ALTMAN(to FOOD SERVER)

Scrape me from the bottom a shtickel chicken meat please.

FOOD SERVERMaybe you want kosher.

ALTMANNo, you would say I’m greedy.

APPLEBAUM(to FOOD SERVER)

Ladle us meat, mister, or I’ll bust every bone in your body.

FOOD SERVER(ladles from top)

line up and take your turn!

EXT. MARCH 1, 1940 - SATURDAY - 8 A.M. - OPPOSITE GRODZKA #16

WEBER arrives, driving new 3/4 ton truck, while MARTIN waits outside his residential building.

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WEBER(calls)

Zaine, could you drive a three-quarter truck?

MARTIN(climbs into front passenger seat)

I suppose so. Why?

WEBERSlide over, and take us to the old Lublin airport. I'll explain why when we get there.

EXT. - TEN MINUTES LATER - OLD AIRPORT

Weber and Martin arrive, while thousands of Jews, mostly women, stand gathered outside a huge hangar.

WEBER(parks truck)

This used to be Lublin airport. That pack of a few thousand Jew prisoners are waiting for paid jobs on good be behavior in those three hangars.

MARTINWhat sort of work and pay do they get?

WEBBERThat is none of our business. All I know is, we let them socialize here and they stay out of trouble.

MARTINThere are so more women than men.

WEBERFewer Jew men stay alive. Zaine, I am glad to see how good you drive the truck.

MARTINThank you.

WEBERMake our pickups by yourself today. Deliver it to the Chopin-seventeenwarehouse, and tell Master Sergeant Becker I got sick from Polish wine.

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INT. - LATE AFTERNOON - CHOPIN 17 WAREHOUSE - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Martin appears, as SS-MASTER SERGEANT BECKER performs paperwork at neatly cluttered desk.

MARTINMaster Sergeant Becker, prisoner Israel Zaine reports.

BECKER(looks up)

Why?

MARTINMaster Sergeant, Corporal Weber said to see you.

BECKERWeber! I want nothing to do with him.

MARTINMaster Sergeant, please excuse me for disturbing you.

BECKERZaine, teach me about jewels. Follow me.

INT. - BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

BOTH stand within a heavily locked door of a room crowded with stacks of suitcases, trunks and barrels.

BECKER(turns on an overhead light)

I have a gemstone to show you.

MARTINI drive a small truck to collection points, and deliver trunks and cases to this place. That is all I know.

BECKER(reveals a small pouch; presents diamond)

Drop your guard for a moment. I won this diamond, gambling. Tell me its value in American dollars or British pounds.

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MARTIN(receives large diamond, holds stone towards light bulb, squints at it)

Depending on who wants it, and how much they are willing to spend, possibly several thousand dollars or pounds.

BECKERI also have a bigger diamond, a ruby, two emeralds and a sapphire.

MARTINMaster Sergeant, my jeweler's loupeis misplaced. I would be precise if you found one for me.

BECKERDone! I need a lady's Rolexwristwatch in prime condition, for my wife on our wedding anniversary.

MARTINMaster Sergeant Becker, today, on my collection run, my bodyguard. Corporal Webber, was sick and asked me to do the run myself. I felt terrified. I need a small handgun-- not so much to kill anyone, but to defend myself against a thief-- preferably a Frantisek Dusiek with several magazines and sufficient twenty-five caliber bullets.

BECKER(enjoys a bellylaugh)

You want a Führer gun. He would not be caught dead without one. Zaine, I have one with a fine leather holster to hide on your body. Pick it up when you deliver my Rolex.

MARTINMaster Sergeant Becker, we have a deal.

INT. JULY 20, 1941 - SUNDAY - 11:00 A.M. - GLOBOCNIK'S MANSION - IRMA'S BEDROOM

Irma selects, examines, and rejects articles of clothing from her extensive wardrobe, as Globocnik enters from foyer.

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IRMANothing suits me to wear for Reichsführer-SS Himmler's visit. Will he attend our wedding?

GLOBOCNIK(paws her body during following)

Of course!

IRMAWhen will that be?

GLOBOCNIKWhen your racial background application is approved.

IRMAYou submitted it eighteen months ago.

GLOBOCNIKIrma, when the Reichsführer'sadvance bomb detection squad gets here, movement in and out of the mansion is strictly forbidden-- even my own. Go shopping now, and buy what you want.

IRMA(pulls away from him)

Stop attacking my body. I'll go horseback riding.

INT. - FIVE P.M. - GLOBOCNIK'S MANSION - DINING ROOM

Irma contemplates elaborate dinnerware for three, not yet arranged on long table, while Lerch inspects security of windows.

IRMAReichsführer-SS Himmler will be seated at this near end of the table. I will place the brigade leader to his immediate right. and I to the Reichsführer’s immediate left.

LERCHFraulein, set your place to the brigade-leader's immediate right.

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IRMAI am the hostess here; I have something to say about it.

LERCHProtocol über alles.

INT. - GLOBOCNIK'S SMALL OFFICE

Himmler studies wall maps, as Globocnik proudly stands by.

HIMMLERGlobus, your maps are outdated.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, it is impossible to keep up with the Führer's expansion of the Reich.

HIMMLEROur primary concern must be the annihilation of every communist, Gypsy and Jew in the east.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, I am committed to the task.

HIMMLERAbove all, liquidate the Jews.

A soft knocking on office door.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, with your permission?

HIMMLERI prefer to not be disturbed.

Globocnik opens office door; Irma steps in, wearing horseback riding attire.

IRMABrigade-Leader, may I ask what time to have dinner served?

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, may I please present my fiancée, Fraulein Irma Heimlich?

HIMMLER(indirectly; coldly)

Fraulein.

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(to Globocnik)Globus, my schedule excludes dining with you. I would enjoy a fresh carrot.

GLOBOCNIKFraulein Heimlich, a fresh carrot for the Reichsführer-SS at once.

IRMAYes, Brigade-leader.

(she quickly departs)

GLOBOCNIK(shuts door)

Reichsführer, may I raise the matter of my fiancée's racial background application?

HIMMLERHer mother’s fourth generation ancestry includes the name, Rebecca; suspiciously Jewish! Your aide, Captain Lerch, introduced the girl to you, during your New Year’s Eve celebration.

GLOBOCNIKTrue, Reichsführer.

HIMMLERThat same night, she entertained an SS-cavalry sub-lieutenant for five hours in her Winjawski Street six residence.

GLOBOCNIKNo!

HIMMLERYes! That very morning, I had him transferred to the Eastern front where he quickly died in glory. Globus, send the tramp packing and focus on our task. You will construct and administrate a camp outside the town of Belzec with suitable living quarters for five hundred SS personnel; minimal barracks for one thousand work Jews; and a facility to exterminate five thousand Jews per day. Facilitate the same at Sobibor and Treblinka.

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HIMMLER (CONT'D)

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, I appreciate your confidence in me.

HIMMLERI hereby promote you to the grade of SS-major general.

Irma knocks and enters, carrying a small platter of shredded carrot.

IRMAPlease pardon my interruption.

(offers platter to Himmler)

Reichsführer, a snack especially for you.

HIMMLER(scolds)

I wished to enjoy a carrot, not some shredded substance.

GLOBOCNIK(coldly)

Fraulein Heimlich, get rid of that shredded substance. Pack your belongings at once. I will notify you of your transportation schedule to Berlin.

IRMABut--

GLOBOCNIKNo ifs, ands, or buts! You deceived me with an SS-cavalry officer. You are no longer welcome here.

IRMAYes, Brigade leader.

GLOBOCNIKGroup-leader!

DISSOLVE.

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INT. AUGUST 10, 1942 - MONDAY - 8 A.M. - GLOBOCNIK'S STAFF CAR ON ROAD TO BELZEC DEATH CAMP

SS-Major KURT GERSTEIN in back seat with Globocnik, while Eisner drives.

SS-MAJOR KURT GERSTEINGroup leader, Berlin thinks your Belzec camp commander's days are numbered.

GLOBOCNIKCaptain Christian Wirth has efficiently liquidated two hundred thousand Jews.

GERSTEINHis diesel engine method is outmoded. Berlin wants to apply a faster, more humane infusion of prussic acid.

GLOBOCNIKDead Jews are dead Jews.

GERSTEINI agree. However, my direct order is to time him with a stop watch.

EXT. - THAT SAME MORNING - BELZEC DEATH CAMP - RAILROAD SIDING

SS-CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN WIRTH with riding crop, along with CORPORAL HACKENHOLT and 12 UKRAINIAN GUARDS armed with whips or machine pistols, ALL stand upon a long ramp near two gas chambers, adjacent to a railroad track siding.

CAMP MUSICIANS perform loud, Yiddish music, while 50 freight cars roll into the camp with a large CARGO OF JEWS, many of whom are dead on arrival.

Freight car doors are opened immediately by scores of JEWISH WORKERS.

UKRANIAN GUARDS with rifles and whips goad newly arrived Jews onto a long ramp.

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UKRAINIAN GUARDS(shout)

Schnell! Quick! Quicker! Men of all ages and boys to the left. Eternal women and precious girls to the right.

INT. FREIGHT CARS

Scores of JEWISH WORKERS show no emotion, dumping a mass of decomposed bodies onto the ground, while hundreds of NEARLY DEAD JEWS remain in freight cars.

EXT. LONG RAMP ADJACENT TO RAILROAD TRACKS SIDING

SS CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN WIRTH.(his ENTOURAGE at attention, he Hitler salutes Globocnik and Gerstein)

Heil Hitler! Group Leader, Major, welcome to my resort.

GERMAN MALE. (O.S.)(sounding kindly via a loudspeaker)

Attention! Attention please, newly arrived Jews: remove all of your clothing without shame, and place every article on the ground along with artificial limbs, eyeglasses, billfolds, purses, keys, loose change-- everything shall be disinfected and returned.

EXT. A NARROW COURTYARD AND TWO ALIGNED BARRACKS

Denuded JEWISH MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN grouped by sex passively, quickly, quietly enter either of two adjoined barracks, designated for haircutting.

EXT. COURTYARD ADJACENT TO HAIRCUTTING BARRACKS.

UKRAINIAN GUARDS use whips and rifle butts to force march a long procession of denuded, balded JEWISH PRISONERS— men, women and children— through a short tube into courtyard leading to entrance of gassing barracks, partitioned laterally in thirds.

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ELDERLY JEWISH WOMAN(nearing ramp into gas chambers; shrieks at nearby UKRANIAN GUARDS)

Murderer!

UKRAINIAN GUARD(whips her)

Bitch! Move and keep your ignorant mouth shut.

Ukrainian guards lash Elderly Jewish woman's face and body, driving her into gas chamber, as other Ukrainian guards forcibly urge fearful, reluctant Jewish men, women and children into the building, while Wirth, Gloocnik, Gerstein, et al, observe.

WIRTHThat is how we deal with upstarts.

(Calls to Ukrainian guards)

Pack them in tightly!

INT. - GAS CHAMBERS

Gas chambers fill with terrified Jewish prisoners, all packed in tightly, standing, praying, weeping, treading on one another's feet.

EXT. RAMP BETWEEN RAILROAD TRACKS AND GAS CHAMBERS

Wirth displays annoyance as SS-CORPORAL HACKENHOLT closely observes UKRAINIAN AIDE struggling in vain with starting mechanism of huge diesel engine, while Gerstein engages stopwatch.

WIRTH(yells)

Damn you, Hackenholt, fire up the engine!

SS-CORPORAL HACKENHOLTCaptain Wirth, the starter is causing trouble again.

WIRTH(beats Hackenholt’s Ukrainian aide repeatedly with riding crop; shouts)

Dumbkopf!(to Hackenholt)

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How dare you mention the starter trouble?

INT. SEPTEMBER 1, 1943 - WEDNESDAY - 10 P.M. - CLUB CHOPIN 20

Much eating, drinking and making merry among SS OFFICERS and FEMALE PATRONS, as on bandstand LILA, VIOLINIST, BASSIST, and CELLIST ably perform, while Zima cautiously approaches GLOBOCNIK, who drunkenly staggers toward rest room.

ZIMAGroup-Leader, may I approach you, please?

GLOBOCNIKI have warned you not to.

ZIMABut, Group-Leader, I overheard a rumor that you are being transferred. As a businessman, I must mention your account balance of four-hundred and forty-thousand zloty.

GLOBOCNIKForgive my tab before I box your ears and make your eyeballs pop. I permit you to wed your Jewess flute player, Saturday afternoon.

ZIMAGroup-Leader, we are not engaged to marry.

GLOBOCNIKNo matter. I shall provide a rabbi and wedding guests.

ZIMABut, Group-Leader, Jews are forbidden to celebrate before sundown on the Sabbath.

GLOBOCNIKI ordain it!

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WIRTH (CONT'D)

EXT. SEPTEMBER 4, 1943 - SATURDAY - 3:00 P.M. - CHOPIN STREET-17 PARKING AREA

A six-step, wooden stairway leads to a wooden stage where, beneath a decorative velvet canopy supported by four, tall golden stanchions an ORTHODOX RABBI performs a Jewish wedding ritual. Before him stand Zima in white robe and yarmulke, and Lila in white gown and veil. On either side of them are best man, Winklermann in tuxedo and white yarmulke, and MAID OF HONOR in pink gown and raised veil.

Atop a small table on-stage stand a ceremonial, opened bottle of kosher wine and two filled glasses. At foot of stage, Chopin 20 trio plays merry, Jewish dance music while at long table set with wine, vodka, whiskey, champagne and gourmet foods, 12 SS POLICE OFFICERS in full dress uniform, each wearing a yarmulke, feast enjoyably while dozens of JEWISH WEDDING GUESTS dance appearing joyful, and hundreds of bewildered, perplexed and weary LUBLIN GHETTO POOR border the parking area.

Music stops, dancing ceases, as Zima and Lila pass wine glass back and forth, each taking a short sip.

RABBI(proclaims)

On the seventh day of the week, the fourth day of the month Tishri, in the year five thousand seven hundred and four since the creation of the world, in the city of Lublin, Poland, Zalek son of Mordicai said to this maiden Lila daughter of Jakow, "Be my wife according to the laws of Moses and Israel." And the maiden Lila consented and became his wife. According to the institutions of our sages of blessed memory all is valid and binding.

Zima places wine glass on floor, smashes it.

SS POLICE OFFICERS(ALL rise, glass in hand; toast)

Mazeltov!

Forced excitment and merriment as Musical Trio performs The Hora, while scores of JEWISH WEDDING GUESTS form circles and dance.

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WINKLERMANN(confronts Zima and Lila)

Zima! Follow me and bring your blushing bride.

ZIMAYes, sir.

EXT. - LUBLIN - WEALTHY NEIGHBORHOOD

Winklermann, Zima, Lila and 6 heavily armed SS-ORDER POLICEMEN arrive near a large mansion.

WINKLERMANN(offers Zima set of keys)

That house is your generous wedding gift from Group-Leader Globocnik. Take the keys.

ZIMA(takes keys)

Sir, thank you. Please extend our utmost thanks to the Group-leader.

WINKLERMANNYou are most welcome. Enjoy your honeymoon.

Winklermann grins as HE and SS-ORDER POLICEMEN observe Zima and Lila, who walk hesitantly toward mansion.

WINKLERMANN (CONT'D)(calls)

Don't walk, run!

Zima and Lila break into a run.

WINKLERMANN (CONT'D)(to SS-ORDER POLICEMEN)

Open fire!

SS-ORDER POLICEMEN open fire, killing Lila and Zima.

INT. - 8:00 P.M. - LUBLIN - JABLON PALACE SS-AREA GARRISON HEADQUARTERS - BASEMENT

GLOBOCNIK and WIPPERN stand before vault measuring 10 feet high, 13 feet wide, 20 feet deep; its heavy steel door open revealing 40 neatly stacked trunks: eight trunks deep, two trunks high along either side; at the rear are four trunks across, two trunks high.

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GLOBOCNIKThe biggest trunks marked, RFSS, belong to Reichsführer-SS Himmler; ten smaller ones are mine. Georg, pick any two and a quarter of mine for yourself.

INT. CHOPIN-17 WAREHOUSE - LOOT SORTING ROOM

Braun appears, as Martin and 20 LOOT SPECIALISTS sort types and grades of assorted gemstones.

BRAUNZaine, a special train is arriving late tonight. Prepare your loot commando for a ride to freedom in Vienna.

MARTINWhy should I believe that? What about me and Applebaum, my assistant?

BRAUNAsk me no questions!

EXT. - 10 P.M. - ABANDONED RAILROAD TERMINAL

Winklermann directs 12 SS SECURITY POLICEMEN, who align dozens of LOOT SPECIALISTS in single-file alongside railroad tracks as long freight train slowly arrives. Winklermann and SS SECURITY POLICEMEN back away, and 12 other SS SECURITY POLICEMEN appear, bearing machine pistols.

WINKLERMANN(commands)

Open fire!

EXT. - SEPTEMBER 8, 1943 - WEDNESDAY, LATE - OUTSIDE CHOPIN 20

GLOBOCNIK, intoxicated, emerges from Chopin-20 bistro, assisted by Lerch.

GLOBOCNIKErnstl, yesterday, in Berlin, the Führer ordered me to exhume every grave at Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinkaand Majdanek, and burn the remains to ashes.

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I stood proudly and said: "My Führer, I wish we could place bronze plaques, to tell the world that we had the courage to get rid of two million Jew-parasites." He applauded me. Now, I need to walk home by myself, and think of a way to hang up my hat and retire.

LERCHGlobus, you are far too tipsy.

GLOBOCNIKI practice, drinking and thinking. Ernst’l, go to your quarters, and work out an escape plan for us.

EXT. LUBLIN - A DARK STREET

Alone, GLOBOCNIK staggers along, as Martin bicycles away from the Chopin Street-17 warehouse, surreptitiously observing and pedaling at a secure distance from Globocnik, who pauses in the glow beneath a street lamp, while Martin stops, quietly dismounts, secures kick-stand, removes a small handgun from holster in his jacket inner pocket, releases safety, feeds a cartridge into chamber, approaches Globocnik.

Globocnik draws sidearm and inserts its barrel into HIS mouth; grows aware of someone in vicinity; points weapon towards Martin.

GLOBOCNIKWho is hiding there? Show yourself.

MARTIN(his hands quivering,puts weapon on safety, pockets it; nears GLOBOCNIK)

Group Leader, I am Israel Zaine, your loot-Jew general.

GLOBOCNIKThat name, Zaine, disturbs my sleep.

MARTINMy late-father owned and operated Zaine's Fine Jewelry in Vienna. He was murdered. Perhaps, you can help me find his corpse and identify the guilty party.

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GLOBOCNIK (CONT'D)

GLOBOCNIKHe must have greatly insulted someone's intelligence!

MARTINYours?

GLOBOCNIKI feel no guilt for millions of dead Jews, communists, gypsies and polacks.

(offers his hand gun)Have your revenge.

MARTINI have had opportunities to assassinate you. In each instance, my conscience reminded me that vengeance is the Lord’s.

GLOBOCNIKBiblical drivel! Flee before I decide to kill you and myself.

(fires three shots towards sky above Martin’s head)

MARTINGod help you.

Martin runs to his bicycle and disappears into the darkness.

GLOBOCNIK(fires more shots at sky above; shouts)

Odilo Lothar Ludovicus Globocnik can kill God!

EXT. LUBLIN - SEPTEMBER 8, 1943 - WEDNESDAY - 5 P.M. - UNIVERSITATS STRASSE, DIRECTLY OUTSIDE GESTAPO HEADQUARTERS

Martin drives fully loaded 3/4 ton truck on his way to the Chopin 17 warehouse. At that same moment, Katerine Heinz exits Gestapo building.

MARTIN(sees and recognizes her; stops; rolls down passenger side window; calls)

Katerine Heinz!

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KATERINE(startled; dismissive at first, approaches truck)

Who are you?

MARTINMartin Zaine. We danced together in Vienna on my nineteenth birthday.

KATERINEThe virgin college student!

MARTINThat is a unique way of remembering me. Where are you going?

KATERINETo my home away from home.

MARTINPermit me to drive you there.

KATERINEThank you, no, I live close by.

MARTINWhat brought you to Gestapo Headquarters?

KATERINEMy mother‘s important military contacts gained me employment there. Why are you wearing an odd uniform and driving an SS truck?

MARTINI could explain if you join me for dinner. There must be so much to learn about one another.

KATERINEPossibly. I am under observation every moment. They watch me sleep and do my toilet.

MARTINI am transferring to Trieste tomorrow.

KATERINEMartin, are you? The best of luck.

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MARTINI wish the same for you. Think kindly of SS-Loot Jew Brigade General Israel Zaine.

EXT. SEPTEMBER 10, 1943 - FRIDAY - 8:00 A.M. - TRIESTE- OPICINA TRAMWAY DEPOT, HIGH ABOVE THE CITY

GLOBOCNIK and LERCH, on foot, ascend rocky slope to crest of limestone plateau 1100 feet above sea-level, as idling convoy of six Opel staff cars, 17 trucks, 10 kubelwagons, four buses and 20 motorcycles driven by SS SECURITY POLICEMEN, ALL wait in formation near Opicina tramway, which links the Carso with metropolitan Trieste five kilometers below on the Adriatic Sea coast.

GLOBOCNIK(fixated on vista)

Trieste, the city of my birth.

LERCHThe vista is magnificent.

EXT. OPICINA TRAMWAY DEPOT OFFICE

Globocnik enters with Lerch; studies TRAMWAY LEADER and employee, DARKO.

GLOBOCNIK(firm; speaks Slovenian)

Who is in charge?

TRAMWAY LEADER(to DARKO; speaks Italian)

Darko, inform his excellency that I speak only Italian.

GLOBOCNIK(to Tramway Leader; speaks Italian)

I want a non-stop ride to the city for me and some of my men.

TRAMWAY LEADER(caught off guard; speaks Slovenian)

The momentum down and up is synchronized according to schedule.

GLOBOCNIKChange the schedule.

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TRAMWAY LEADER(startled again)

That impossibility requires permission from higher up.

GLOBOCNIK(unholsters hand gun)

I am highest up!(shoots Tramway Leader dead; speaksSlovenian to DARKO)

You are the new tramway leader. Give me what I want!

DARKO(nearly paralyzed with fear; rises)

At once, Excellency.

INT. SEPTEMBER 11, 1943 - SATURDAY - 8 A.M. - TRIESTE ISRAELITE TEMPLE

SS-CORPORAL ROTT with 12 heavily armed SS SECURITY POLICEMEN deploy throughout temple, while RABBI GELB at altar, leads men, women and children in Sabbath prayer.

Winklermann appears in entranceway with hand gun, fires several shots toward ceiling; approaches altar as panic ensues among Jewish Congregation.

RABBI GELB(to Winklermann; insolent; speaks Italian)

What is the meaning of this?

WINKLERMANN(announces)

Trieste Jews will deliver to Higher SS and Police Leader Globocnik's office within twenty-four hours, a signed declaration of citizenship, current address and period of residency. We demand a hand-written inventory of real property, bank account numbers, safe deposit box locations and contents, business assets, stocks and bonds holdings, art works, books, coins, stamp collections, jewelry, and cash-on-hand.

RABBI GELBThat is preposterous.

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WINKLERMANN(calls)

Corporal Rott! Arrest any ten Jews on the street and execute them at the San Sabba prison camp.

SS-CORPORAL ROTT(clicks heels)

Yes, sir!

WINKLERMANN(fires gunshot above)

SS directives will be obeyed without question, or ten random Jews a day will be executed.

EXT. - SEPTEMBER 9, 1944 - SATURDAY - 5 P.M. - SAN SABBA RICE FACTORY (THE RISIERA)

A former rice refinery of three- and four-story buildings surrounding a large courtyard in an industrial suburb of southwestern Trieste, currently utilized as an SS prison compound. One warehouse building contains a loot sorting room and "trusted specialists" quarters.

INT. - WAREHOUSE - LOOT SORTING ROOM

Scores of used trunks and suitcases scattered about brick- walled room with iron support pillars, dim ceiling lamps, iron-gated, large windows along length of one wall, as jewelers MARKUS, APPELBAUM, KLEINMANN work at individual tables, disassembling jewelry pieces, analyzing and sorting gem stones, etc.

Nearby, prisoner BAGGI, moves backwards, carrying front end of heavy trunk, as prisoner ZMAIC supports rear end, moving forward; BOTH struggle to combine load with dozens of symmetrically stacked trunks.

BAGGI(speaks Italian)

Zmaic, quit shifting onto my end.

ZMAIC(speaks Slovenian)

Talk Slovenian to me, Baggi, or go fuck yourself.

MARKUS(Comments)

Typical Triestine proletarian enmity! Applebaum, am I right?

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APPLEBAUMMister Markus, exclude my dialectical ignorance.

MARKUSNo one is more ignorant than fascists and communists-- except for stool-pigeons like Kleinmann.

KLEINMANNKill yourself, Markus.

Martin appears in uniform, wears loot-Jew general armband.

MARTINGentlemen, I will no longer hesitate to transfer anyone who squeals about anything.

APPLEBAUMLoot-Jew General, you know what becomes of a transferred prisoner.

MARTINExactly!

(announces)We have professional work to accomplish. All of you be warned: cease ticking me off.

INT. - TRIESTE - VIA ROMAGNA-32 - GLOBOCNIK’S MANSION - BALLROOM

Lerch approaches Globocnik, as SIX SS MUSICIANS perform Wagnerian music, while several HOUSEHOLD SERVANTS conscientiously cater to STAFF OFFICERS, OCCUPATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS, MISTRESSES, WIVES, et cetera, ALL dining, drinking, chatting, living it up in mindless splendor.

LERCH(informs Globocnik)

The Reichsführer has arrived.

GLOBOCNIK(announces)

Attention! I have the supreme honor to welcome Reichsführer-SS Himmler.

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INT. GLOBOCNIK'S RESIDENCE - FRONT DOORWAY

Globocnik and Lerch appear anxious, as STAFF looks frozen in awe, GUESTS silently stand at attention, Musical Trio continues to perform the Badenweiler March, while HIMMLER and his six-member ENTOURAGE arrive inside mansion.

GLOBOCNIK(Hitler-salutes Himmler)

Heil dem Führer!

ALL GUESTS(briskly Hitler salute)

Sieg Heil!

HIMMLER(enters, briskly Hitler- salutes)

Heil!

ALL GUESTSHeil Hitler!

INT. GLOBOCNIK'S LIBRARY

HIMMLER and GLOBOCNIK appear in large book-filled room.

HIMMLERGlobus, our Führer prefers you to dwindle into obscurity on the Eastern front. I gained his permission to keep you under my command until further notice. As far as I know, he remains unaware of the plunder scheme between you and me, or that you have absconded with my share.

GLOBOCNIKReichsführer, please, you were away from Lublin on my departure. I replaced forty smaller trunks with twenty much larger ones. Sixty percent is yours, eight trunks are mine. I only await your instructions.

HIMMLERSecure my créme de la créme post haste in my Merkers salt mine vault.

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GLOBOCNIKYes, Reichsführer. I will dispatch trucks the first thing tomorrow morning, and include my two best jewelry experts.

Suddenly, loud and shrill air raid sirens sound in wide area outside, blasting at five-second intervals.

GLOBOCNIK (CONT'D)That is an air raid alarm system test. Reichsführer, may I show you my underground bomb shelter network? We call it "Little Berlin."

INT. SAN SABBA LOOT SORTING ROOM

All Jewelry Workers peer out windows, as squadrons of British bombers and American fighter planes pass loudly overhead, complimented by noisy air raid sirens and anti-aircraft fire. Falling bombs whistle and explode, accompanied by sounds of dog fighting planes, diving, shooting, and climbing.

MARKUSHundreds of British heavy bombers!

APPLEBAUMAmerican and Italian planes are dog fighting!

BAGGIWe’ll blow those Yanks out of the sky!

KLEINMANNHere comes the Luftwaffe!

ZMAICTrieste city is getting hit hard!

APPLEBAUMThe oil depot is burning!

BRAUN(appears, shouts)

Attention! Stand away from the windows!

MARTIN(appears, shouts)

All of you get back to work!

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All workers reluctantly resume THEIR tasks.

BRAUNZaine, come with me!

INT. BRAUN’S OFFICE CUBICAL

Braun instructs Martin.

BRAUNFill twelve largest trunks to the brim with the most precious jewels. Label with chalk in small, white lettering on top and all four sides of each trunk: MERKERS. Have the trunks plus yourself and your best assistant on the loading platform at zero six hundred hours tomorrow morning.

EXT. APRIL 8, 1945 - SUNDAY - NEW YORK CITY - TIMES SQUARE

AMERICAN NEWS DEALER hawks edition of New York Sunday News

MANHATTAN NEWSSDEALERExtra! Extra! Read all about it! "PATTON SEIZES THIRD REICH GOLD HOARD."

EXT. APRIL 9, 1945 - MONDAY - 10 A.M. - MERKERS SALT MINE

MCNULTY appears, as RUSHER tallies loot inventory.

MCNULTYMajor, Division wants fewer tanks and troops on loot guard duty.

RUSHERTell Division to take it up with General Patton.

EXT. APRIL 12, 1945 - THURSDAY - OPPOSITE MERKERS SALT MINE ELEVATOR FACILITY BUILDING ENTRANCE

RUSHER and GETTY pace back-and-forth in area opposite elevator facility building, as 24 U.S. ARMY STAFF OFFICERS, NCOs and ENLISTEDMEN stand in formation, while scores of MILITARY POLICEMEN and INFANTRY RIFLEMEN flanked by dozens of tanks, tank destroyers, and jeeps mounted with machine guns, ALL deploy along roadways throughout industrial complex.

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RUSHER(looks toward main road)

God Almighty! General Patton has Ike and Bradley with him.

MILITARY POLICE and INFANTRY aboard armored vehicles protect lead Jeep, which displays on its front bumper a plaque with five stars in a circle. Its passengers are LT. GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY and GENERAL OF THE ARMY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.

INT. MERKERS SALT MINE ELEVATOR

LT. GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY, GENERAL OF THE ARMY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, Getty, Rusher and GERMAN ELEVATOR OPERATOR aboard wooden platform held to a pulley by ropes, descending 1500-foot-deep shaft.

LT. GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTONIf this thing's string support breaks, a lot of Army stars will be up for grabs.

GENERAL OMAR BRADLEYNever mind the black humor, George.

INT. SUBSURFACE ELEVATOR LANDING AREA

Many flashbulbs pop and cameras click, as GENERAL OF THE ARMY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, Getty, Rusher, Bradley, Patton, MILITARY PHOTOGRAPHERS, STAFF OFFICERS and MILITARY POLICEMEN step from elevator onto huge vault where many sacks, trunks and suitcases no longer are present.

EISENHOWER(looks about, sees a quotation hand painted on one far wall)

Someone decipher those words on the wall.

RUSHERGeneral Eisenhower, it's German for: "The State is everything, the individual is nothing."

EISENHOWERAppalling!

Klieg lights and flashbulbs glare, as ARMY PHOTOGRAPHERS snap pictures while EISENHOWER pauses to grimly inspect an open trunk filled with gold utensils, etc.

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EISENHOWER (CONT'D)Candelabras, wine cups, cigarette cases-- every bit of it plundered!

PATTON, Rusher, Getty, Eisenhower and Bradley pause in area to pose with several large paintings and crates of artworks.

PATTONThese paintings remind me of ones you see hanging in bar rooms, worth no more than a couple of dollars apiece.

RUSHERGeneral Getty, sir, may I raise a question?

GETTYYes, Major.

RUSHERRumor has it that this area is to be turned over to the Soviets.

EISENHOWERThat’s correct. I'm instructed to move this bonanza to a nearest Reichsbank branch. I’ve chosen Frankfort am mein.

RUSHERSirs, what's to be done with Jewish civilians who slaved in this mine for the SS?

BRADLEYMy conscience won't let me abandon them to Stalin.

EISENHOWERI agree. General Getty, arrange transport for the civilians into our occupation zone. Be sure they receive considerate medical attention, food and debriefing.

INT. 9 P.M. - PATTON'S MOBILE DINING ROOM

EISENHOWER, BRADLEY and PATTON sip brandy.

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EISENHOWERI’m surprised, not to have seen one, single diamond-- or any precious jewels for that matter. I should think President Roosevelt will order an inquiry.

BRADLEYGeorge, back in the old free- booting days, a soldier kept his loot. What would you do with it all?

PATTONWell, General Bradley, a generous part of me would fashion the gold into LUCKY medallions-- one for every sonofabitch in Third Army. My practical side wants to hide it until peacetime, when Congress cracks down on military appropriations. Then, Army can reach into our treasure chest for money to buy new weaponry.

EISENHOWEROn that sardonic note, gentlemen, I'll retire for the night.

INT. ONE MINUTE BEFORE MIDNIGHT - PATTON'S BEDROOM TRAILER

Patton turns on bedside radio, hears BRITISH NEWSCASTER.

BRITISH NEWSCASTER V.ORepeating our lead story: American president Franklin Delano Roosevelt has died.

PATTONI'll be damned!

BRITISH NEWSCASTER V.O.At the tone, current London time is midnight.

EXT. APRIL 14, 1945, SATURDAY - MERKERS SALT MINE - GROUND- LEVEL ROADWAY AREA

Dozens of U.S. Army jeeps and three-quarter trucks line large area, as do scores of U.S. ARMY DRIVERS and MILITARY POLICEMEN.

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APPLEBAUM and MARTIN appear wretchedly underfed and disheveled as they are guided towards a waiting U.S. military ambulance by two Army MEDICS.

APPLEBAUMMartin. which is a worse sin on the Sabbath: to slave for the Nazis, or riding in a motor vehicle?

MARTINMy biggest sin is not having killed Globocnik to avenge my father.

APPLEBAUMBe glad you have survived with precious jewels in your clothing lining.

MARTINApplebaum, my saving grace is empty linings.

APPLEBAUMMartin! Hack such morality from your chest, and spit it out.

EXT. APRIL 27, 1945 - FRIDAY - 10 P.M. - TRIESTE PALACE OF JUSTICE - GLOBOCNIK'S OFFICE

Winklerman appears standing at attention before GLOBOCNIK, who burns documents in fireplace, while air raid explosions and ground artillery fire sound nearby.

WINKLERMANNSir, SS-Lieutenant Winklermann reports.

GLOBOCNIKWinklermann, I order you directly: drive to the San Sabba prison camp, and have Sergeant Braun assist you to kill every remaining inmate; dynamite the incinerator; torch every building to the ground. Destroy the slightest scrap of possible evidence.

WINKLERMANNYes, Group-Leader!

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GLOBOCNIKWhen that task is completed, instruct Braun to gather my collection, and deliver it to the Hotel Victoria, at Tolmezzo. He will understand what I mean.

EXT. LATE-NIGHT - SAN SABBA RICE FACTORY

Flames rage, explosives roar, incoming artillery fire grows closer, as WINKLERMANN approaches BRAUN at driver's side of three-quarter truck, while a score of SS SECURITY POLICEMEN flee the raised area.

WINKLERMANNOur glorious Third Reich is disintegrating. From now on every Aryan is for himself.

(produces luger, shoots Braun to death; Hitler-salutes)

Heil Hitler!

EXT. APRIL 28, 1945 - SATURDAY - 8 A.M. - ITALY - NORTH OF TRIESTE

Vista of white capped mountains, snowfall, air thick with dense fog; torrential flood water washes stones and pebbles onto main road, as Globocnik snoozes in staff car front passenger seat, while Lerch, now an SS-major, drives slowly through road jam of weary GERMAN TROOPS in full retreat, many walking-wounded marching route-step, and seriously wounded driven in military vehicles or horse-drawn wagons.

INT. 1:00 P.M. - TOLMEZZO, ITALY - HOTEL VICTORIA SUITE

In dim candle light, Lerch arrives with opened bottle of cognac as Globocnik nervously paces about.

LERCHOdilo, the hotel manager surrendered his last bottle of cognac.

(gives bottle)

GLOBOCNIK(takes it)

I fell asleep and had a nightmare: I was hanging by my heels, and Jews were chewing on my feet. I am freezing to death!

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LERCHThere is no available firewood. Odilo, Berlin has fallen to the Russians.

(turns on console radio)

GERMAN RADIO NEWS ANNOUNCER O.S.Our Führer has died! His figure and ideals are a beacon of light, shining towards our glorious future. This is Radio Berlin, signing off.

Globocnik appears crushed, as LERCH turns off radio.

GLOBOCNIKThe Führer, dead?

(chugalugs from cognac bottle; toasts)

Here, we remember our Führer!(chugalugs; toasts)

Remember our Führer! (chugalugs; toasts)

Our Führer!

EXT. MAY 21, 1945 - MONDAY - 10 A.M. - BREMERVÖRDE, GERMANY - MAIN ROAD

BRITISH MILITARY POLICE operate control point on road between Hamburg and Bremen, as thousands of GERMAN CIVILIAN REFUGEES and DISARMED GERMAN SOLDIERS straggle along, while Himmler blends in, wearing police sergeant's uniform, carries small briefcase, HIS moustache shaved off, black patch covering right eye, HE approaches BRITISH MILITARY POLICE CORPORAL.

HIMMLERI require immediate medical attention.

BRITISH MILITARY POLICE CORPORAL(sizes-up Himmler; speaks German)

Hand over your photo-identification.

HIMMLERThe Russians took all my papers except for this.

(gives identification card)

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BRITISH MILITARY POLICE CORPORAL(takes it, reads)

SS-Field Police Sergeant Dinkler, eh? This i.d. looks suspicious.

(firmly)You are under arrest!

INT. MAY 23, 1945 - WEDNESDAY - NOON - BRITISH INTELLIGENCE INTERROGATION CENTER - COMMANDING OFFICER'S OFFICE

Himmler is roughly shoved into office by SERGEANT-MAJOR OYSTER, as CAPTAIN SILVERSTIEN works busily at cluttered desk.

HIMMLER(controls His balance)

You cannot abuse me this way! Do you not know who I am?

SERGEANT-MAJOR OYSTERYou’re a sly bugger. Get in there!

(to CAPTAIN SILVERSTIEN)Captain, this criminal was taken into custody at Bremervörde.

HIMMLER(removes eye patch, puts on spectacles)

Captain, my organization is available to ally with Great Britain against Russia.

CAPTAIN SILVERSTIENSergeant Major Oyster, have the prisoner remove every bit of clothing.

OYSTERYes, sir!

Himmler reluctantly undresses and stands embarrassedly nude.

Oyster inspects clothing and briefcase, discovers small, brass case in briefcase.

OYSTER (CONT'D)(Opens brass case)

This was hidden in the chap’s briefcase, Captain Silverstien.

HIMMLERSilverstien? A Jew?

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SILVERSTIEN(rises, approaches Himmler)

I know who you are, Himmler.(gruffly, physically)

Open your ugly mouth wide. (pries open Himmler's mouth; peers in)

What's that behind your molars?

HIMMLER jerks HIS head away, flicks HIS tongue over a black knob, which protrudes from a gap between two lower right-hand side molars, and HE crushes a vial of potassium cyanide, loses consciousness, drops to the floor, and dies in less than 60 seconds.

OYSTER(takes it in stride, feels Himmler's pulse)

The bloke's dead as a doornail!

INT. - MAY 30, 1945 - WEDNESDAY - 8 P.M. - AUSTRIA - DRAU VALLEY - PATERNION CASTLE - 4TH QUEEN'S OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS' REGIMENTAL DINING HALL

Festive loudness of celebration with much liquor flowing, as PROVOST SERGEANT SOWLER appears, while CAPTAIN WHEELER and MAJOR RAMSAY party with group of SPECIAL SERVICE OFFICERS.

PROVOST SERGEANT SOWLERCaptain Wheeler, begging your pardon, sir.

CAPTAIN WHEELERYes, Provost Sergeant?

SOWLERSir, Lieutenant Hedley'scompliments.

SOWLER, quietly whispers into WHEELER's ear

WHEELERInteresting! Major Ramsay, a prisoner has volunteered information on Globocnik.

INT. PATERNION CASTLE PRISON - CELL CORRIDOR

MAJOR RAMSAY confronts WAFFEN SS-SERGEANT KÖENIG, who stands in front of Wheeler and Sowler.

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MAJOR RAMSAY(speaks German)

Prisoner, identify yourself.

WAFFEN SS-SERGEANT KÖENIG(at attention)

Sir, I am Waffen-SS Sergeant Koenig.

RAMSAY(as before)

How do you happen to know Globocnik’s whereabouts?

KÖENIGSir, he is hiding out in a ski hut above White Lake. I was ordered to deliver him food supplies. On my way, I decided to desert and go home to my wife and children. I only got as far as a British Army checkpoint.

EXT. MAY 31, 1945 - THURSDAY - 0005 HOURS - MOUNTAINSIDE AT WHITE LAKE

Sowler grips a 10-foot-long chain linked to a collar around KÖENIG's neck.

SOWLERPrisoner, if you pause, sneeze, or sniffle, I'll yank the leash, and send you hurtling down the mountainside.

KOENIGI am a dead duck if Globocnik or anybody finds out about me.

EXT. SHORTLY BEFORE DAWN - MÖSSLACHER ALM

Ramsay commands a well-armed task force, including Wheeler, Sowler and squad of PARATROOPER COMMANDOS. ALL quietly and gradually ascend some 1,200 feet above sea level. THEY arrive at the edge of a small clearing on a hillside surrounded by trees, a short distance below a ski hut with a door on opposite ends.

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RAMSAY(sotto voce)

Captain Wheeler, have our German friend gagged and bound behind a thick tree trunk.

EXT. SUNRISE - OUTSIDE REAR OF MÖSLACHER ALM SKI HUT

Sowler sneaks up on Lerch, who emerges from rear door of ski hut wearing Death's Head SS-major's uniform and blanket over HIS shoulders, glances about and proceeds to urinate.

SOWLER(jabs rifle muzzle into Lerch’s spine; speaking GERMAN, whispers)

Keep quiet and stand still!

LERCHHow dare you?

SOWLER(as before)

Scumbag, I’ll blast your Nazi balls off!

EXT. OPPOSITE END OF SKI HUT

RAMSAY(via walky-talky, sotto voce)

Paternion one to all units: attack! Repeat: attack!

EXT. 6:30 A.M. - DIRECTLY OUTSIDE SKI HUT

SOWLER reports to RAMSAY, as Lerch stands alongside GLOBOCNIK, the latter incognito in civilian navy-blue suit and open collar white shirt.

SOWLERSir, the SS major is Lerch; the bloke in civvies claims to be an engineer, brought here at gunpoint to advise on fortifications.

RAMSAYVery good, Provost Sergeant. Deposit our key witness unseen, in the rear seat of my vehicle.

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EXT. 8 A.M. - PATERNION CASTLE COURTYARD

Hectic flow of routine activities surrounds Globocnik and Lerch, EACH standing beside personal belongings, while two alert REGIMENTAL POLICEMEN guard THEM.

GLOBOCNIKErnstl, I cannot bribe our way out of this. A Britisher relieved me of my cash.

(calls to two REGIMENTAL POLICEMEN)

Entschuldigung sie bitte: Habenzigaretten?

REGIMENTAL POLICEMEN ignore GLOBOCNIK.

GLOBOCNIK (CONT'D)The ignorant fools do not understand Deutsch!

Sowler approaches Lerch and Globocnik with pot of hot coffee and two metal mugs.

SOWLERI thought you chaps might care for a spot of hot coffee.

LERCHThank you.

GLOBOCNIKNot me!

INT. RAMSAY'S OFFICE

KÖENIG(inconspicuously peers out office window)

Globocnik is the one in civilian clothes.

EXT. COURTYARD - 9 A.M.

Sowler and SECURITY POLICEMAN approach Lerch and Globocnik.

SOWLER(to SECURITY POLICEMAN)

Deliver the uniformed officer to lockup.

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SECURITY POLICEMANVery good, Provost Sergeant!

SOWLER(to Globocnik)

Sir, you will be released as soon as your references are confirmed.

GLOBOCNIKYou have no reason to detain me.

EXT. COURTYARD - 11 A.M.

Sowler approaches Globocnik.

SOWLERSir, you may bring your belongings to the castle entrance.

GLOBOCNIKIt is about time!

SOWLER walks casually beside GLOBOCNIK.

SOWLERYou practice engineering in Klagenfurt.

GLOBOCNIKI know that.

Ramsay and Wheeler quietly appear in background.

RAMSAY(calls loudly)

Globocnik!

Sowler sees Globocnik start to turn HIS head and quickly stop HIMSELF.

SOWLERYour flinch gives you away, Herr Globocnik.

Wheeler and Ramsay catch up to THEM.

WHEELERProvost Sergeant, escort Group Leader Globocnik to lockup!

GLOBOCNIKNever!

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Globocnik drops his belongings; crunches teeth on capsule concealed in his mouth, collapses.

SOWLER hastens to GLOBOCNIK, kneels, feels pulse.

SOWLERI’m glad to report he’s a dead heap.

WHEELERI propose we bury him without ceremony, and run heavy tanks over his unmarked grave.

EXT. VIENNA CENTRAL CEMETERY - JEWISH SECTION

Years of deliberate neglect weigh heavily on Jewish section of cemetery, where Martin appears at LOTTA ZAINE's grave. Cleanly dressed, but soiled, wearing a cool weather cap, he holds a spade in HIS hands and appears burdened.

MARTINMother, I salvaged wealth from father's salon and upstairs wall safe. Most of it is buried beside you. I held a leadership position in Poland and Italy. In the name of self-survival, I gave myself excuses to overlook brutality and cruelty. My guilty conscience challenges me to dedicate my life in search of God. In respect for millions of Nazi victims, I pray:

(adjusts cap, prays aloud)Yiskadal v'yiskadash sh'may ra bo b'ol-mo dee-v'ro. . . . .

DISSOLVE

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