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He's here.

S Camera, stand by.

How does it feel to be nominated for an Academy Award?

It's not bad.

Granted, I haven't actually won the award yet...

In any case, it's an honor.

Rumor has it that you're going to have a big star in your next film.

It would be great if it works out, but there's nothing I can say about that yet.

We've made an offer to a certain actress, that much is true.

Be careful. If he notices you, it's all over!

Close up! As close as you can!

Hey, just now...

Not to worry. This is the latest super long-range lens, developed by NASA.

From there, it would just look like a dot.

Sir? Is something the matter?

No, nothing at all.

Okay. End scene.

So it begins. This most rare film. A film like no one has ever seen...

The die has been cast, huh?

I was walking aimlessly down nothing but random streets

And I came to, wondered "Where am I?" and "What should I do now?"

There's that song you like, so I cranked the car stereo's volume

As far as it will go, capturing the feeling

On this one-way street with no intersections or stoplights

I'm racing at speeds fast enough to catch up to you

So far away, let's take off!

At full speed, without stepping on that brake

Oh someday, yes someday

We'll be in a place of my own, where no one will find us

And when something that can't be seen is broken

How to fix it will be up to me

So far away, let's take off!

Let's restart it all, even our limits, and start together

Oh someday, yes someday

We can find it if I'm with you: our dream

Casting

Okay, here we go. Scene 17, take one!

And... Action!

You lied to me, didn't you?

I'm sick of you. I've had it with pushy women!

Please... Don't leave me!

I'm tellin' you, it's frickin' over!

Cut!

Hey, can't you make that tracking shot move a bit faster?

And the focus wasn't very tight just now.

Move the key lights down a little more.

They're making strange shadows under their noses during the close-ups!

We're heading into the last cut of the day!

That was good, Jean.

When you get off the floor, that's the instant you decide to hire the assassin.

Make your expression as sharp as you can.

I know, Eric.

Still, this script is so much like my past, it's scary.

It seems you've finished reading the script, Eric.

This is the film sponsor who wants to employ you.

For various reasons, I cannot introduce him by name.

Let's get right to discussing the film. The film that we shall make, that is.

Going forward, there will be two conditions regarding production.

One is the script. It is already complete. Its contents cannot be changed.

And the other condition?

The casting.

This assassin that the woman hires...

We will, of course, use a real assassin. What's more, he is a first-rate professional.

But if that's the case...

Naturally, our lead actor will die, as in the script.

It would seem you've finally noticed the brilliance of this scheme.

The other staff and cast members will be given a different script, one that conceals the ending.

In other words, using a real assassin will cause a major incident to occur at the end.

An incident not in the script.

And that...

will make a movie the likes of which has never been possible.

When it's finished, our firm will be responsible for global distribution.

Make no mistake: it will be a worldwide hit.

And who is this first-rate assassin?

This man.

Listen, this is the man you'll hire for the hit.

But under no circumstances can he realize that this is for a movie.

Convince yourself that this isn't a movie, that it's real life, Jean.

Understood.

The agent has been contacted. It looks like it's tonight, 7:00.

Tonight, 7:00. The client who called was a woman.

Leave it there and go.

O-okay!

How sensitive is that hidden mic?

Oh, it's great. She can go anywhere in the whole city and we'll be covered.

She's got a phone call.

Hello?

Twenty minutes from now, take the taxi in front of your apartment.

So, this is-

Standby infrared camera!

In 20 minutes, a taxi will stop in front of Jean's apartment, so catch it!

Got it.

It's almost the moment of truth.

Film crew, don't try too hard.

If you're noticed, it's all over. Follow them, but keep a steady distance.

Got it.

Um, all I was told was to take this taxi...

I will hear about the job.

So then, you're...

Yes.

That's a good voice. The voice of a star!

That's how Paul... Paul Dominic. He betrayed me.

I can forgive him for dumping me. What I can't forgive is what he did afterward!

I've asked him again and again to meet me, but he won't.

He sent me a check for $500,000. As if he'd decided that's what I'm worth!

Jean's really good. Her lines are right out of the script, and so powerful!

For Jean, this isn't an act. It really happened.

We can't have Golgo realize that we're making a film.

That's why I chose an unknown actress named Jean Barbara.

I don't follow.

Lies would never work on a first-rate professional.

No matter how good the performance, Golgo would no doubt see it for what it is.

Jean Barbara has the same kind of past.

The same kind?

She was actually betrayed, and hired an assassin to get rid of the man who did it.

And you...

The go-between told me you'll only work for around $500,000.

But that's all the money that I have. So...

Hiring you with the $500,000 he sent me makes sense!

Please, Mr. Togo. Say you'll do it!

According to the script, this is where the assassin agrees to do it.

This is bad. If she stays quiet, he's going to get suspicious.

I've done everything for him, since back when he was an actor not getting any work.

Great job, Jean. That ad lib will keep it going!

And when he was injured and hurt his left hand, his good hand, I was there for him!

But as soon as he became a top star, he...!

Not good. Those lines aren't in the script!

Come on. If you don't need this, we can cut it later.

But if it can get the important thing, getting Golgo to agree...

Please. Rid me of this hatred!

Fine. I'll do it.

Yes!

Tomorrow, Paul will go to a golf club in San Diego. If you do it then...

All right.

Tomorrow, I can throw his $500,000 back at him. It will become my hatred!

Good. And, cut!

We got it, Eric!

It's working. It's working perfectly!

He agreed, eh?

Yes.

There's no need to fear. Once Golgo accepts a job, he will see it through, no matter what.

As long as the client doesn't break his rules.

Our forecast based on his behavior up till now.

At that golf course, it's the spot where he can be most unseen and have the surest shot.

The target will be on the green at the 15th hole, and the sniping point in the woods behind it.

Without a doubt, Golgo will show up there tomorrow.

When he does...

His life as a sniper will come to an end.

That man who has burned us so many times.

Eric, is this all right? Shooting Paul on his day off like this...

This isn't in the script, right? Shouldn't we be following the assassin?

Thomas and his guys are on that. Don't worry.

Well, whatever, I guess.

It's almost time for the shot of the century. Be sure to capture it!

Understood.

As expected, he's arrived.

Keep a tight focus on Paul.

I don't think this shot adds very much, though...

Just do it! He's not aware of the camera, so I want a dramatic moment out of him!

Yeah, yeah. Understood.

What is it, Golgo 13? Hurry up and shoot. Shoot!

Why won't he shoot?!

What are...? Why are you here?!

Paul has been right-handed since birth.

The way he moves doesn't match someone who's ad justed from being left-handed.

And when he was injured and hurt his left hand, his good hand, I was there for him!

Ah. I tried to be calm, but I was pretty worked up, huh?

The real man was left-handed.

I got him and Paul confused. This will have the director mad at me.

I see. So you were just an actress, is that it?

You're going to tell me everything you know.

Wh-why you...! I resent these strange allegations!

Talk.

Fine, I get it. You're doing this because you're after my body, right?!

I'll give it to you. There's no need for violence.

She's dead! He killed Jean!

Impossible! What could've gone wrong?

There's no way he saw this coming!

This is bad. If he's learned that this is a movie, he'll...

I'll call the police!

Wait!

We're shooting. Put the camera on this scene.

But...!

Just do it!

I'm gonna do it. I will make this movie happen, no matter what!

Let's go.

Hurry.

What do you intend to do, Eric?!

This has everything we've filmed.

As long as this remains intact, we can make our movie anywhere.

I see. It was a failure, eh?

Unfortunately.

If we'd released this film worldwide, he would instantly have become famous.

Crowds of people would see him, and his movements would become restricted.

It was a unique plan, one that would take the man that no pro could eliminate

and render him helpless, as good as eliminated.

D-don't tell me! Golgo managed to find even THIS location?

What a fearsome man!

By casting him, the movie's ending was-

It was fun when there was nothing to it at all

Instead of getting a big bouquet of flowers just once

I'd rather get a single flower every day

I loved you

Like a romance novel

But one day for sure... Why?

I had a dream

Oh, that smiling face, let it shine for eternity

Because I'm always, always thinking of you

I'm sorry, but on a night like this when I'm all alone

I think of you again

But I don't cry like I did on that day

I don't

A knife-wielder named Ben has been accepting jobs posing as Golgo 13.

He pursues Golgo, who is headed toward a luxury yacht, -

and slips into the onboard show.

But then, Ben captures Golgo's field of vision...

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