it's his grandson, john paul getty iii who is kidnapped in rome and the kidnappers ask for $17 million yes. >> now we're going to play a clip where john paul getty is talking to assistant, mark wahlberg, who is trying to convince him he needs to give out a bit. >> they will do things to paul that can't be undone for any amount of money. we have to pay. >> it isn't possible. my financial position has changed. >> really? 30 seconds ago you said it was a good day. i'm not all that bright but i can multiply as well as you. with oil up as much as it was this morning, you have amassed another fortune. >> what if the embargo is lifted and oil were to crash, i would be exposed. i have never been more vulnerable financially than i am right now. >> mr. getty, with all due respect, nobody has ever been richer than you are at this moment. >> i have no money to spare. >> what would it take? i mean, what would it take for you to feelsecure? >> more. >> this was such a cd act, the kidnapper, then the grandfather who held the fate of his grandson in his hand. the grandson had his ear sliced off and on