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TOEI COMPANY, LTD.
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All characters and events portrayed in this film are fictional.
Post-war chaos.
As society stabilized, the yakuza, parasitic criminal groups spawned
in the black market and downtown arcades lost ground.
Relentless turf wars curtailed their ranks.
And yet many found ways to exploit
the new prosperity to advance themselves.
Based in Osaka, Japan's largest Yakuza family,
the Danno Organization,
was one such opportunist.
DANNO FAMILY BOSS
Using its lucrative harbour operations as a springboard, Danno first consolidated
control of the Osaka region,
then extended its influence throughout Western Japan.
KYOTO (1 DEAD, 3 WOUNDED)
TAKAMATSU (3 DEAD, 6 WOUNDED)
HIROSHIMA (9 DEAD, 14 WOUNDED)
WAKAMATSU (5 DEAD, 16 WOUNDED)
WAKAMATSU FAMILY CHIEF - OOBA
KATSUKO - OOBA'S WIFE
Yet in all the bloodshed, Danno itself suffered not one casualty.
In fact, its battles
were always conducted by local proxies,
one representing Danno, another its rival.
Thus, even if the proxies perished together,
Danno emerged unscathed,
immune to legal or moral censure,
as it readily amassed regional territories.
The mastermind of these proxy wars
was this man, Danno's sharpest operative.
TSUBAKI - DANNO CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Tsubaki's brilliant strategies succeeded
and Danno's influence crossed the Hakone range,
advancing to ward the vast docks of Yokohama.
YOKOHAMA'S HAMANAKA PLEDGES FEALTY TO DANNO advancing to ward the vast docks of Yokohama.
YOKOHAMA'S HAMANAKA PLEDGES FEALTY TO DANNO
HAMANAKA FAMILY BOSS
KAZAMA - HAMANAKA CHIEF EXEC
Wary of Danno's ascendancy,
Tokyo's many yakuza formed the Tokyo Alliance
to ward off Danno's progress.
YATO - TOKYO ALLIANCE BOSS to ward off Danno's progress.
YATO - TOKYO ALLIANCE BOSS
After voting to resist Danno, the Tokyo Alliance enlisted
the Sakurada Family, which dominated Yokohama.
They moved swiftly
to crush Danno's ally, the Hamanaka Family.
SAKURADA ATTACKS HAMANAKA
Thus, Yokohama became a stage for an East-West yakuza proxy war.
Just then Hamanaka's right-hand man, Tsukamoto
was released after 8 years in prison.
TSUKAMOTO TETSUO
JAPAN ORGANIZED CRIME BOSS
Produced by: Koji SHUNDO, Koji OTA and Yoshida TATSU Screenplay by: Fumio KONAMI, Kinji FUKASAKU and Norio OSADA
Photography by: Hanjiro NAKAZAWA Sound recording by: Masuhiro HIROGAMI Lighting by: Shigeru UMETANI Art Direction by: Hiroshi KITAGAWA
Music by: Masanobu HIGURE Editor: Osamu TANAKA Assistant Director: Shin TAKAKUWA
CAST:
Koji TSURUTA,
Bunta SUGAWARA, Noboru ANDO,
Harumi SONE, Isshiki MINA, Rinichi YAMAMOTO
Asao UCHIDA, Sasaki TAKAMARU, Yoshi KATO, Sanae NAKAHARA
Gen SHIMIZU, Akiken SAWA, Kazuo NAGAYAMA, Nobuo YANA, Hideo MUROTA,
Seizaburo KAWAZU, Ryohei UCHIDA,
Tomisaburo WAKAYAMA
Directed by: Kinji FUKASAKU
Brother.
Enough!
Brother.
Tsubaki.
Time to split.
Get in.
Get back to the office.
That's how things stand with the Sakurada gang.
But we'll back you guys up, you'll be fine.
But man, it's been a while.
20 years already?
Hoods, working the black market together.
We were a wild bunch.
You were the worst...
Ancient history.
Chinese, Koreans, American GI's, enemies surrounded us.
That's right, you did your first time after a run-in with one of those guys.
I did 2 years.
That's right.
After that, I was bounced off this turf.
But I said to myself, just wait, you bastards.
I'll climb up and come back.
So your dream's come true.
Not yet. This is just a stepping stone.
And you got out just in time.
We're blood brothers, our gangs have pledged.
Once we decide to start... taking this town, will be a piece of cake.
Let's do it together.
Mmmm.
Ow...
Brother!
Congratulations.
Welcome back.
A long stretch.
Sorry about the scuffle, brother.
Where's the boss?
Don't know...
I'll have a look.
You did a lot of time, brother.
Kazama.
Thought you got out next week.
Suddenly they pushed up my release.
I would've met you, if I'd known.
Hey, it's no big deal.
Kazama.
Thanks for these.
They're just right.
Not at all.
Please.
Brother, I never formally apologized...
...for what happened while you were away.
For what?
Your wife.
Let it go.
We were supposed to look out for her. You must think we're useless.
How can I apologize?
Not your fault she killed herself.
Can't argue with the dead. Besides, she always was a weakling.
But...
It's behind us now.
But about this ruckus with Sakurada.
I hear it's because we've teamed up with Danno. What's that all about?
The thing is...
I guess the boss has his own ideas about things. You should ask him.
Brother!
They hit the boss!
What!
Boss! Hang on.
What is it? What happened?
It was Sakurada's men.
I was driving him back when they threw in some dynamite!
Lend me your piece, brother. I'll make 'em pay...
Idiot. First get the doctor.
Hang in there, boss.
Hurry.
Tsukamoto, where's Tsukamoto?
Tsukamoto here.
Tsukamoto,
I need to talk to you alone.
Boss, don't overdo it. The doctor will be right here.
Idiot.
What good's a damned doctor!
Get out of here, all of you.
The gang... I'm leaving you in charge.
What are you talking about? You're barely hurt.
Just listen.
I've...
made a terrible, terrible mistake.
Mistake?
It's my fault. I thought... I could make the gang bigger...
They're sharks...
You get it?
Danno.
I've no right to ask you this, when you're just out of jail.
My lapse in judgment wrought havoc. I beg you to repair it.
I'm begging you.
But...
Tsukamoto, my time's up. That's why I'm begging you.
Don't waste another day... Go after Danno...
Boss!
MOURNING
What a mess.
I've notified Osaka. They'll have a real presence at the funeral.
A real presence?
I'll explain later.
It's Yato's gang.
The goddam nerve...
Go, tell Brother.
You honour us with your presence.
Please.
Tsukamoto, it's you.
Boss Kamiyama.
Boss no more. I'm retired now.
This is a nice mess, with you just out of the slammer.
But you've got to put a lid on things.
All this commotion at his funeral, a man can't even pass away in peace.
I'm sure you've got your hands full.
Don't hesitate to ask this old goat for help. I'd like to.
Thank you.
Brother.
Quite the show.
What a terrible situation.
Thank you for coming so far.
Please.
Tokyo Alliance Boss, the Honourable Yato.
Danno Family Boss, the Honourable Danno.
Satake Family Boss, the Honourable Satake.
Sakurada Family Boss, the Honourable Sakurada.
Glad you came by.
How can I help?
Since the boss died, I've been considering the situation.
The only way to re-build the organization is to call a truce with Sakurada.
And then break with Danno.
It's the only way.
I see.
But we loose face completely if we call a truce without retaliating
for the boss's murder.
Besides, the boys won't stand for it.
Therefore,
I'll take care of Sakurada before the night is over.
Take care of?
But you only just got out.
No trying to stop you, I see.
Fine. In that case, I'll look after things for you, though I'm hardly up to it.
I owe you.
Fortunately, our man Kazama really has guts.
I hope you'll counsel him wisely.
Brother.
Kazama, what is it?
You don't need to go.
I already took care of it.
What?
We've reclaimed our honour...
...you're free to call that trrrr...
Kazama...
Man...
Brother.
We can't afford to lose you.
Not over something like this.
You idiot.
What can I do? I'm hopelessly out of it.
And now you've...
You just got out.
I couldn't put you through that again.
Brother...
take care of the gang...
Brother.
Kazama.
Look at you...
What the hell do you mean, ditch Danno?
Have you gone nuts?
Listen, man.
Growing an organization is always tough.
But that's hardly news in this business.
Some guys are saying Danno's using you for their proxy war.
But that's just snivelling.
We're different. You and I aren't like that.
Like I told you, I just want to work with you. Like we did in the old days.
I appreciate your sentiments, but I've got my reasons.
We may be tiny, but we'll do it our way.
I don't get it. Why does that mean you have to break with us?
Simple. I want the killing to stop.
Coward.
Think what you like.
In any event, forget about us.
So there's no way you'll listen to me?
No way.
Brother.
Boss.
Can I butt in?
Please.
Relax.
Tsukamoto.
I see you've got your own ideas. What do you make of yakuza these days?
What do you mean?
Our days are numbered unless we change.
We've got to pool our resources and form a political or a business association.
Otherwise, there'll be no more room for us yakuza to manoeuvre.
But these Tokyo bosses mistake our benevolence
for ambition and keep getting in our way.
I don't like fighting.
But the world won't wait for us to settle things peaceably.
What do you say? Forget your measly plans.
You and Tsubaki are even blood brothers.
Can't you figure out how to cooperate?
I'm not one for complicated theories.
But I thought our organization was just fine the way it was.
And so do the other boys.
And it was the boss's last wish, too.
Meaning you don't care if you wind up dead in the gutter?
If that's a yakuza's destiny, then so be it.
Very well. There's no chance we can be allies, then?
We'd rather be left to our own modest devices.
Please go quietly along to Tokyo, or wherever you may wish.
I won't give you any trouble.
I see.
You've put yourself in my hands.
What can I do?
Let's just say it wasn't meant to be.
Yes.
Thank you for your efforts. You're free to go now.
Excuse me then.
I'll kill the fucker!
Cut it out, you lunkheads!
What's this?
One of Danno's men called us chicken.
And this one just lost it.
You started it?
I just couldn't take it any more.
You idiot!
You think Kazama gave up his life just to show off?
Forgive me.
Given our situation, I know you're frustrated, but you've got to swallow it.
Don't do anything to waste Kazama's death.
It's our only chance to observe the boss's wishes and protect the organization.
I'm Kazama's sister.
Please forgive me for what I've done to your brother.
Do you have any family?
No one.
I'm all alone in the world now.
You work?
I sing, in clubs and cabarets.
I see.
I don't mean to interfere...
But if you're ever in trouble, don't hesitate to come to me.
At least we owe your brother that much.
By then, Tsubaki had already found a shield to replace Hamanaka.
A fresh proxy, shall we say.
Although this organization was bound to the Tokyo Alliance,
they were such a gang of hooligans, consistently flouting formalities,
that they had lost favour among the Tokyo bosses.
The gang was the Hokuryu Kai, its boss, Miyahara.
Us guys, become blood brothers?
That's right. Say we split forty-sixty.
Listen up. The boss is an official member of the Tokyo Alliance.
Except he's more like a lone wolf.
Which is why, if you're willing, we'll give you
the free run of Yokohama.
Listen to this shit.
All you really want is a new gang to take bullets for you.
You turning me down?
The Hokuryu gang may be intrepid
but this is a rare chance to run Yokohama.
Listen here.
Don't get the idea you can just use us as decoys.
"Cause these guys here are fuckin" wacko.
They get a whiff of your bait...
they don't just swallow the hook, they swallow the goddamned pole!
Good men to have around, and precisely why I wanted you.
You're on.
Boys!
This guy says he'll feed us Yokohama cuisine. Hungry?
Better believe it!
Chow down.
Time to eat!
Tsubaki successfully won Miyahara over.
Danno lost no time in asking Kita Bokudo, a political kingmaker,
to act as official go-between for the new brothers.
I see.
And what's this Hokuryu gang?
They're just a band of worthless scoundrels
but if you should choose to intercede on our behalf,
we intend to abide by your counsel
and actively serve our country.
I see. Well then, I accept.
I've always wanted to see one of these yakuza ceremonies.
Thank you very much indeed.
Danno had taken his first step to wards victory.
With Kita Bokudo as go-between, Tsubaki and Miyahara were also
well-protected from interference by the Tokyo Alliance.
It goes without saying that the spirit of chivalry we celebrate today,
symbolizes two ancient, intertwined doctrines:
Loyalty to our emperor, Fealty to our parents.
HOKURYU ADVANCES INTO YOKOHAMA
A bunch of maniacs.
Let 'em be.
They've got the right idea.
HOKURYU - VS - SAKURADA - ROUND 1
HOKURYU - VS - SAKURADA - ROUND 2
HOKURYU - VS - SAKURADA - ROUND 3
Shit, they're tearin' the place apart.
They've stayed off our turf, but...
That won't last.
Anything we can do?...
No, nothing.
Every move plays into their hands.
All we can do is sit tight.
It drives me nuts!
Enough you punks!
Who the fuck are you?
Us? We're with Hamanaka.
Hamanaka? Who are they?
Got me?!
Who the fuck is that?
Some Hamanaka punks started a fight, so...
Hamanaka?
Yeah, what do you say?
I say we use this punk, to shake down Tsukamoto.
Why not.
Let's do it.
Maybe he used to be your Brother, but we gotta lose him sooner or later.
Hurry up, man.
All right, let's bring him here.
Show 'em it's useless to defy us.
Teach him a good lesson.
OK. Fine.
What'd they want, Brother?
I gotta get Taki back. Keep an eye on things.
Brother, you can't...
Not alone.
We can't let you.
Quiet.
I know how you feel but that's the condition.
Don't worry. I'll get him back.
Forgive us.
I wanted to live a carefree life.
I set out all alone.
I've no place to call home
and no use for old memories.
Don't make me sing the song of love.
It's far too sad.
Right now.
Let me just stare at the sea.
The other day...
Hey.
Work here?
Yes. Won't you sit down?
I know you didn't come here to see me...
I have to...
Brother.
Are you friends?
Miyahara?
After you.
You're Miyahara?
You're Tsukamoto, huh?
Whaddya want?
I want my boy back.
Take him.
No place for a woman.
You're fucker!
Satisfied now?
Had enough?
I'd like you... to turn my guy loose.
Take 'im!
Brother...
You mustn't.
The doctor said to rest.
Taki head home?
Yes, and asked me to look after you.
I've given you a lot of trouble.
Not at all.
You must have found that scene idiotic.
No. But...
What if they kill you? Aren't you afraid to die?
Everybody is.
But your brother just about laid down his life for me.
When I remember that...
If you were to die, is there anyone...
No family to grieve for me.
My wife went first.
Did she pass away?
Killed herself. When I was inside.
She was lonely...
Too lonely, apparently.
Both of us were on our own.
So are you.
Not a very happy story.
Well, then.
Don't go yet.
Please, don't go.
Don't you regret... Someone like me...
No.
I was all alone and so lonely.
I don't regret it...
HOKYURYU KAI ATTACKS SAKURADA
Sakurada, wake up!
Settle the score!
Hey, pull out!
All right, I understand how you feel.
I'm with you. I'll handle Miyahara.
But not now.
Why not?
Think about it.
We go into Yokohama and start shooting,
It'll drive the public wild. Cops get involved.
The trouble will come back to us.
Exactly what Danno wants.
We can't just...
Don't you see...
your only problem now is Danno himself.
Meaning... Danno...
But who the hell would...
I've got just the guy.
Name of Ooba.
Lost an organization and a left arm in Wakamatsu last year.
His lives to kill Danno.
We've been keeping him and his woman since they washed up.
Hey, Ooba.
Rotten weather.
They say rain bothers old scars. How are you?
Whatever.
Old lady?
Out shopping.
Perfect.
I've got big news. Danno's in Yokohama tomorrow.
Danno?
He's got a meeting at a tea house, with some politician, Kita Bokudo.
This is from the boss...
A farewell gift...
Got what you need?
I'm home.
Katsuko, take this money and go home to Wakamatsu.
I'll come in a couple of days. Now, don't worry.
Boss!
Hurry, hurry!
Hurry, boss!
You, over there, you, that way...
Who's there?
Wait.
You hit Danno?
What?
Ooba?
Never heard of him.
You want to turn him over?
He's got no ties to the Alliance or to Yato.
Do whatever the hell you want with him.
Ooba blew it.
Slimy bastards.
That's how it goes...
But what'll we do?
Hide him here, and we hand Danno the perfect excuse.
How are you?
No, don't get up.
I just called Yato...
it wasn't exactly positive.
You probably knew that all along.
Stay here until your wounds heal.
Not much of an organization, but you'll be perfectly safe.
Brother...
I got her.
Please.
It was none of my business, but I had them bring her.
No women here to look after you.
Take care.
You!
What a stupid... thing you did!
What! Hamanaka's shielding Ooba?
A woman went to Hamanaka's headquarters late last night.
They say she's Ooba's bitch. Which means Ooba's...
Positive?
But why the hell would Tsukamoto...
He's doubled over backwards to keep out of the fray and protect his own...
Why?
Like he's holding a bomb. What do you say?
That's the kind of guy Tsukamoto is.
Listen...
This is your chance to break Hamanaka.
You've got a point.
Katsuko.
Wake up.
We're getting out of here.
Why?
While I'm here, all of Hamanka is at risk.
I can't put Tsukamoto to any more trouble.
But you're in no shape...
I'm fine.
We go now, we'll catch the first train.
Train?
You mean...
Yeah, let's go somewhere, just the two of us.
Go somewhere far away together, you and me.
Katsuko, you'll come with me?
Since when are you such a cry baby?
Hurry up then.
Are you OK?
We're almost there. Some water?
What is it?
You wait here, Katsuko.
Why?
Nothing. Listen, whatever happens, you stay put.
Darling...
Goddammit!
Murderers! Murderers!
Hokuryu Kai! Hokuryu Kai's here!
Is this a raid?
Wait.
Hold it, asshole.
What a stupid move.
I got a problem with you.
When I slashed you, you stood up to me.
You won't even fight me.
So why the hell did you take in Ooba? Why?
I wonder. I don't really know myself.
And would you...
just have let him die?
Let me light incense...
At least do that for him.
How pathetic...
Danno.
The American woman who got that stray bullet finally died.
Is that so?
Don't you think it's time, now?
For what?
Make peace with the Alliance.
What?
They tried to hit the boss! We won't sit here and take it!
You stay out of this!
Listen here. If you keep on feuding with the Alliance,
the public will get fed up.
So will the cops, the media, and the government.
I don't mean to argue, but we need a little more time to take care of things.
Danno. Why not take a broader view of the situation?
We need to join forces to support the 1970 Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
When you approached me, you said you wanted to serve our country.
Yes.
I'll mediate personally with the Alliance on your behalf.
Right?
Boss.
Boss, you're not going to swallow this truce...
There's no other choice...
But we're almost there.
We control just about all Yokohama.
Only Hamanaka is left...
Enough!
We can't force the situation anymore. I've had it with your way.
But if we retreat now...
...won't go to waste. We control the docks.
Let the Alliance have the rest.
That's not what I mean.
You're satisfied with running Yokohama harbour?
It wasn't supposed to be that way. We were after something much bigger.
We were going to crush the Alliance and put Danno on top.
Wasn't that the idea, boss?
Call a truce now. I can't consent to that.
Tsubaki!
Boss.
I decide organization policy.
And so, Danno made an official peace with the Alliance.
However, the truce was contingent,
on Danno forcing Miyahara's Hokuryu Kai out of Yokohama.
And if that proved impossible, dissolve the bonds with Miyahara
and surrender the matter to the Alliance.
Shut up!
Hands off the boss.
Get out of Yokohama!
What did you promise me?
It's a little late for this crap!
In that case, we'll have to sever our bond.
Fine.
I'll smash 'em before you get a chance!
You all ready to die!
What's all the fuss? You went a little over the line there.
But I'm a patient man.
Just remember, there's someone who just can't stand your guts.
Yato, huh? Let him come and get me.
No way I quit Yokohama.
You're never gonna tell me what to do!
No fuckin' way we leave.
No way we can.
Boss! We said we'd make it in Yokohama!
Shut up! Story's changed!
You gotta tell us why!
Shut up!
Boss! Boss!
Don't tell me Yato's after you!
We'll stay too!
Shut up!
I've got my reasons for staying in Yokohama.
You're not involved.
You don't listen to me and split, I'll blast every last one of you!
Boss!
Go home!
- Boss! - Go!
Boss!
Let me stay, boss!
Go!
Get out!
Say, at the club I heard,
that Danno and Yato are calling off their feud. Is it true?
Apparently it's in the works.
Then Yokohama would be its old self.
Then would you be able to quit the yakuza world?
I wonder...
That's what I would like.
I know it's not that easy, but...
Truth is, I thought about it back when I was doing time.
But when I got out, I was dragged into this whole mess.
I'm starting to think it may not be too late, yet.
Not right away, though.
Hello.
It's Miyahara.
Miyahara?
Tsukamoto here.
What do you want?
You're hard to find.
I...
I had to...
talk to you one last time.
Last time? What's that supposed to mean?
No big deal.
I told Danno to take his brotherhood and shove it.
I'm no good at explanations.
Danno and Yato, they called a dirty rotten truce.
Pissed me off.
So I'm sittin' here by myself.
I saw you,
and had to copy you.
But you're out on a limb.
I know, I know.
Thing is, pretty soon, Yato's guys or whoever they are,
they'll come blow me away.
So I'm waiting.
Listen. I know how you feel, but leave and come here.
Get real.
If I cause you any more trouble, I'll haunt myself,
even after I'm dead.
Hey, Miyahara!
Hello, Miyahara!
They've come to get me.
And I can't remember her name, but that sweetie...
Give her my regards.
Hey, Miyahara! Don't give up. Run! Run!
Can you hear me?
Miyahara! Miyahara!
You OK?
Doesn't matter. But you gotta listen to what I have to say.
Ever since I slashed your face...
I wanted to be your blood brother...
I swear, real brothers...
Bye then.
Are you going?
I've got to.
Hit the Hamanaka gang... Me?
That's right. Yato cleaned up Miyahara.
Now it's our turn. The cops have Tsukamoto.
Tonight's your chance.
Tsubaki, what's wrong?
Boss, please let me off.
Why? Because Tsukamoto was your brother?
No. Before the truce with the Alliance, I'd have done it happily.
And I always meant to settle things with Tsukamoto,
if only for my own pride's sake.
But now there's this Grand Alliance,
I can't bring myself to do it.
Fine, I understand. If that's how it is, I have no choice.
I'll put someone else on it.
I'm sorry.
Go home to Osaka and rest.
Your pointless little turf wars. Look at this mess!
No excuses about how it started!
Look at all the weapons we've found. Endless.
I thought you were different.
But all you thugs are the same huh, Tsukamoto?
You're going to do something.
You're planning to die.
That night, when you told me you'd quit the life...
You lied!
I didn't lie.
Truth is,
I really did think I could live with you.
But now,
that it's this way...
Why?
It isn't your fault.
You did the best you could.
You even took a slashing.
What more do you have to do?
You're just like my brother.
You always put the gang and your buddies first,
never think about us.
Forgive me.
I've destroyed your dreams, just like my wife's.
No,
I had no business dreaming those dreams.
Once a yakuza, always a yakuza...
Your fate's out of your hands.
JAPANESE NATIONAL ANTHEM
We solemnly swear, that our Patriotic Union will mount an all-out attack
on Communism, battling to eradicate it entirely.
We also swear to work to instil patriotism in all our people.
We also swear...
...the Union will rectify Japan's misguided post-war democracy...
Tsukamoto...
Here at last.
It's definitely your style, but I can't stand by and watch.
It's time for us to fight.
Here I come.
Tsubaki... you...
I did what I needed to do...
Go!
Hurry!
Brother!
You bastard!
Goddammit!
Shit!
BLOODBATH
THE END