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THE NIKKATSU CORPORATION PRESENTS

TEENAGE YAKUZA

PRODUCED BY JIRO TOMODA

SCREENPLAY BY NOZOMU YOSHIMURA & MAMORU OKUSONO

CAST:

TAMIO KAWACHI, MIDORI TASHIRO, TOSHIO SUGIYAMA

ASAO SANO, KAYO MATSUO, NORIKO MATSUMOTO

DIRECTED BY SEIJUN SUZUKI

You eat like an animal.

I forgot.

Forgot what?

Don't carry your chopsticks around!

Sis, have you seen my shoes?

- They not there? - No. I'm gonna be late for school!

Morning. Have you seen my shoes?

- Shoes? - Yeah, my shoes.

- Mother? - I've no idea. Where'd you leave them?

Just help me look, will you?

This is my first coffee shop build. These plans make it easy.

What is this "Chimoto Coffee" anyway?

- I can't tell you. - Why not?

You're likely to start up as a rival.

Don't be so silly. I'm flat out being a carpenter.

Really?

Chimoto provides all the know-how, so even amateurs can set up shop.

That's very helpful.

Chimoto? I think I've heard of them...

Are you wearing black shoes?

- No, tan. - I can't wear tan.

- What did you say? - Can't find them?

I'm getting annoyed now!

I know! I hung them out to dry.

I'm off.

There's always such a fuss before he leaves for school.

I know what you mean, I've got two teenagers.

- Morning! - Morning.

Finish off this frame today.

I'm off.

I want you to put up flyers after school.

I can't. If I don't study, I won't get into university.

You and Yoshio are always working part-time.

- I know all about it. - Flyers won't make me any money.

You know that better than anyone.

Has Yoshio left for school?

Go and see. He's probably looking for his shoes as well!

Yoshio, have you found a new job yet?

There's nothing good around.

The racetrack job finishes tomorrow.

I have extra classes anyway.

- You idiot! - Don't! It's dangerous!

I'll find work myself.

Good morning.

- Okay, I'll look for work. - Go for it. I knew you would.

- What's up? - Mind your own business.

I want to make money too.

- Butt out! - Bastard!

Watch out, he's too good to pick a fight with.

Morning!

Keiko?

Keiko?

Mom said to go shopping after school.

The list!

- Here. - Thank you.

And now the result of the last race.

No. 12 came in first, with No. 11 in second.

That old noodle guy will be thrilled!

Hurry up, you!

- No. 35. - I'll get it.

The dividend is 8,400 yen. I repeat, 8,400 yen.

8,000? That's a fortune!

- Come on, it's over there. - Right away, sir.

The town's really starting to grow.

CHIN-RAI-KEN NOODLE SHOP

So I won 40,000? Fantastic!

Quit making noodles and become a professional punter.

Don't tempt me!

Something for you boys.

Thank you.

We bet on it too.

You won? Then you should be tipping me!

Thank you!

Your bill?

- Boss, we've got a runner! - You just won a fortune.

- That's not your concern. - What? I'll bust up your shop.

Too many Yakuza around here.

Did you see that new place on the high street?

Selling what?

It's a coffee shop and bar, playing cool jazz. You want to go?

- Jiro, I've gotta head home. - Me, too.

Come on! You can afford to take me now.

- That's spoken for. - Cheapskate!

Hey, this ain't no jazz club!

Hi, there!

Cut that out now!

- Please. - Can't do it.

Come on, please.

You can't afford payments of 4,000 a month.

You don't have a guarantor or a steady job.

It's a surprise for my mom and sis. I can't ask them to sign.

I'll be his guarantor.

Save the cash for it, then it's cheaper.

You won't reconsider?

With the real estate boom, I can barely keep stereos in stock.

See you next time.

Hey, that fridge and air conditioner are for Mr. Tomokawa.

At the pig farm!

He's the pig!

Right!

You know, I really want that stereo.

You could get lucky at the races.

I need a loan. I know you've got money.

What's going on?

Take that!

He stole 10,000 off you?

Where did you get that much money?

We had someone make a bet for us at the races.

You didn't place the bet?

But you put up the money for the bet?

See you later.

It's not right for schoolboys to be betting on the races.

The guy who stole it is one of your pals.

Our pal?

A fight over money, was it? I bet it was.

Come on, let's go.

- I'll miss working at the bank. - A coffee shop is way better.

- Will you drop by every day? - Every day?

You have to.

- I'd be embarrassed. - How come?

Naturally.

- You didn't get that falling down. - Shut up! I told you, I fell over.

Why do you always get so angry?

- I'm home. - Hello.

What's up? Not the silent treatment again?

Another fight, I bet.

- It's that job at the racetrack. - Still got that job, Jiro?

- What about your studies? - What would you know?

I didn't get much severance pay.

Every little bit helps.

CHIMOTO COFFEE PROUDLY PRESENTS...

Welcome!

Welcome. Thanks for coming.

Welcome!

Oh, thank you!

Come in!

- Deliver it to my mom. - Certainly.

- Hey, Jiro! - Hi, there.

Good day.

- Where are you going? - To your new coffee shop.

- It's packed. - That's good.

Dad, I need to talk to Jiro.

Okay, maybe next time.

Tell your mom I'll drop by soon. See you.

Jiro, I know who they are. Let's get our money back.

- Who are they? - Yakuza from Machida.

Jiro, we can help you get back at those guys if you want.

Hey, Jiro!

Cowards!

Nice shot!

Thank you.

They're extorting from everybody.

- What about the police? - Not a chance.

They're like flies, they are.

I look at it as just another tax.

Hatsuko!

- Thanks for your order. - Thank you.

Jiro, not inside!

I won't let them leech off us!

Watch it!

We'll get you!

Hey, come back!

Fight! Fight!

Fight! Hurry, over here!

Quick! Your boy's been hurt!

DIED AFTER COLLIDING WITH A DUMP-TRUCK

I haven't seen you or Yoshio at school recently.

You took a double hit, didn't you?

How's Yoshio?

He's with Mom, chasing up Dad's creditors.

Can he walk?

There's too much at stake. Mom needs him there.

Must be tough.

We'll both have to quit school.

You can't afford it now?

Cheer up. I'll be back to see Yoshio.

I'm sorry I can't pay you in full.

No, I understand. It's a lot of money.

It all happened so suddenly.

You've been through so much.

But Yoshio looks well now.

It's only a leg, but now he'll have to go to work.

Let's go, Mom.

Yoshio!

I'm so sorry.

Yoshio, why did you run away?

Are you ashamed to ask for money?

You have a right to ask for what's owed you.

But no one wants to pay a widow and her crippled son.

They all put us off.

Of course not, that's just your imagination.

- Yoshio... - Leave me alone!

Yoshio...

No fighting while you're out on bail.

I'm not, I'm playing lucky ball.

Let's go.

Can I borrow that knife, kid?

Why don't you tell me about it?

Maybe I can help you.

No, wait.

You feel better after that?

Now you're even. Be a man and let it die here.

You guys, too. He could've killed you.

You're in no condition to go chasing up your father's debts.

Leave that to me.

Let me do it.

- Good work, boys. - Thanks.

Thank you.

Meet me upstairs at Chanel. I've got a job for you.

Pay my carpenter's bill?

You must be joking, kid.

Please, ma'am.

I paid everything yesterday.

Who to?

- Sorry to push you. - Don't have much choice, do I?

Here.

- He finally paid. - I'm sorry to trouble you.

How many more? Let's get all that's owed.

Ken's pals are all forming a gang.

They'll be taking bets. We should make a gang.

You can lead, and Shigeru and I will be your deputies.

No, not interested.

Why not?

Too stuck up for us, are you?

I won't play at being a Yakuza!

Don't go butting in on us, you jerk!

Hey, Jiro!

Can I borrow him for a while?

Okay, I'll place a bet.

We're not forcing you to place any bets.

You're asking us to place them for you.

Don't get us wrong.

We'll be back.

Thanks, Jiro.

Just as I said, they won't fight anyone stronger.

Why not call the police?

That cop won't do anything.

What are you all doing here?

- You can stay, Jiro. - I've got to get to work.

We can pay you to guard the place.

Right, Dad?

But what if they come back again?

Okay, I'll pay.

K-CLUB

- How's business? - Not much good.

- And pinball? - I'm trying...

You idiots!

Shoichi, you too, Ken.

You'll ruin my business.

Hurry up.

Big fight!

What are you all looking at?

Don't just stand there gawking.

Get away!

This is not a TV show!

Jiro, wait!

- A token of appreciation. - That's not necessary.

Just take it.

- No, wait! - Just take the money, Jiro.

Hey, Jiro!

Jiro, take that stereo. Pay me when you can.

The 90,000 yen set.

Come on in.

I need you to collect a few late payments.

You're a smart man.

I want you to take care of my place, too.

Hello, Jiro.

Hello there, Jiro.

What? That Jiro again?

- Bring him here. - Will he come?

If he doesn't, then you'll have to bring him!

Hold on!

I'll go.

He was angry that I asked to help me collect the money owed.

He's changed, my brother.

Since Dad died and he got hurt, he's turned strange.

- Sorry to bother you. - That's okay.

He wants to see you. Would you mind?

Sure, Yoshio was always a good guy.

- I've found myself a job. - Really? Where?

A grocery store.

That's great. Don't worry about Yoshio.

Sorry, but I have to go.

Why did you want to see me?

Jiro, you'd better lay off the K-Club boys.

Lay off them?

There's no way you can win, there's too many of them.

And they've got real gangsters backing them.

I think you've got it wrong.

I didn't set out to fight them.

The shopkeepers asked you?

That's right. Plus, I hate those punks.

So you won't join the K-Club?

Why should I?

Mr. Kobayashi said you'd soon rise through the ranks.

Mr. Kobayashi?

- Did he ask you to recruit me? - He's not such a bad guy.

But he's a gangster. He only wants your dad's money.

Don't you want money?

- I reckon you should join us. - You idiot!

Yoshio!

Sorry. I don't want to fight you.

- Welcome! - Good day.

Welcome.

Enjoy yourself. Go inside.

Don't leave this here.

I've been hearing rumors.

- What rumors? - About Jiro.

What about Jiro?

You honestly don't know?

He's hiring himself out as a bodyguard.

The bank doesn't like that. It could affect our marriage.

Jiro, are you working as a bodyguard now?

- Bodyguard? - That's no job for a school boy.

So we just let the K-Club extort everyone?

Isn't that right?

But I don't see why it has to be you.

If not me, then who?

They're all happy that I do it.

- You fool. - Hatsuko, no.

Jiro...

Don't switch it off.

They're just using you for their own ends.

- No way! - Of course they are.

Why else would they pay you?

- You're just like the Yakuza. - No, I'm not!

Anyway, promise me you'll stop.

What's wrong with guarding people? Why let the crooks run wild?

Don't you understand?

It's not just you. It's affecting your sister too.

That's ridiculous. I'm not the bad guy here.

Only you think that!

You know nothing!

What's up?

Are you annoyed that I keep those punks off your back?

- Why would you say that? - Be honest with me.

Everybody loves you for what you're doing.

There's even talk about raising your rates.

What's going through your head, boy?

We all rely on you. Come and have some noodles.

What's wrong, Jiro? Put on a happy face!

Is Mom right? Or is Kazuko's dad right?

I believed I was doing the right thing.

Are you Jiro Yoshino?

You're under arrest for extortion.

TEENAGE EXTORTIONIST TERRORIZES HIGH STREET MERCHANTS

On May 18th, you forcibly took 35,000 from a bar owner.

Then, you took 46,000 from a nearby farmer.

Despite both of them pleading for more time to pay.

- Isn't that right? - Not at all.

What was your cut?

Not a penny. I did it for the Nakagawa family.

Maybe so, but still...

Yoshio Nakagawa says that you got a kickback.

Yoshio said that?

Hey!

Noodles for me, too.

You took a stereo and cash from other shops,

including a greengrocer's, a shoe shop and a liquor store.

All of them paid you protection money.

- Is that right? - No! They all gave it freely.

So they made you take it, did they?

That's what all extortionists say.

Read these signed witness accounts.

That's half the town. You can't deny it.

Nice weather out today.

Look at that, a summer storm's coming.

You can't protect the entire town.

It's like umbrellas...

Everyone needs to have one of their own.

Don't underestimate the shopkeepers or the police.

Use your heads.

Prosperity is just starting out there.

Kobayashi, it's your town.

I'll do my very best, sir.

You lot, too. What's your name?

- Yoshio. - The other fellow?

I want you to work hard and listen to Kobayashi.

This whole area is now under our protection.

Jiro is finished.

Welcome, please come in.

If you use Jiro, we'll come for you.

- I understand. - That's good.

Look, the ball's stuck!

Hey, Susumu.

Don't go in there!

You know you're not allowed in here!

I'm sick of this rain!

It's so damn humid.

Jiro should be out now.

So what? How long have we been dancing?

- An hour and a half. - I'm starting to get tired.

Jiro's coming home! Jiro's coming home!

Jiro, Jiro... Do you like him that much?

He's so cool.

Get up.

Jiro's been in jail, now he's super cool.

- He's much braver than you. - Let's go and see him.

Why come the back way?

Because I got arrested?

Jiro!

Jiro, no!

I'd better go.

- Hey, Jiro! - Oh, no, you don't.

Hey, Jiro!

Welcome home, Jiro!

I don't want you mixing with them.

Welcome home. Everyone at the club is waiting for you.

Let's go!

NOMURA HOLDINGS

K-Club is now with Nomura. Let's fight with them.

- Sorry, no. - Why not?

I'm not getting involved!

- The cops have scared him. - How uncool!

What happened?

No one comes since you got arrested.

That's ridiculous!

The rice merchant got arrested and he's still in business.

No one discriminates against him. I don't see what the difference is!

It upsets me, too. But he's a powerful man.

Stop that. Open up for business!

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

We only get certain people.

Everyone's welcome. Who comes?

Does it really matter?

The Nomura Gang?

We can't run a business with no customers.

Mom, Mr. Kiyohara spoke to the real estate agent.

I'm so grateful. Please come in.

Jiro, come here.

What's wrong with you, sis?

I'm being transferred to Shizuoka.

I say sell the business and move there.

Your mother and sister need a fresh start.

The Yakuza have ruined the business.

Do you agree?

This is for you, too, Jiro. Well?

I don't know.

We can't make a living here. Don't you understand that?

You go to Shizuoka.

- Then what about you? - I'll stay.

Don't be so stubborn. Come with us.

Mom, I want to stay here. I don't want to move.

Look...

It must've been rough.

The Yakuza forced everyone to sign those complaints.

It doesn't matter anymore.

- I need a favor from you. - What is it?

Can I live here?

I'd say yes, but then we'd be a target for Nomura's boys.

It'd ruin my business.

I don't intend to fight them.

I want to work here, doing deliveries and such.

Jiro, tell me truthfully,

do you really mean to make a fresh start?

A fresh start?

The whole town thinks I'm a gangster.

I can't risk it.

Please, for me?

Welcome!

No, I can't.

Here will become a hangout for all your admirers.

I've got no admirers.

They all look up to you. They took up a collection for you.

Everyone felt obliged to contribute.

Didn't you know about that?

- Hey, Tamotsu! - I hear you got expelled from school.

You took money in my name.

Give it all back.

Are you crazy? No way we'll do that.

Return it!

Yesterday you refused to be with us after we invited you.

How do you think we paid for the party?

You think we're stupid enough to pay for it?

You're in for it now!

Jiro, as of today, I'm the leader.

Who cares? I hate gangs.

So what?

That was so cool, Tamotsu.

Jiro, you're such a coward. I hate you!

They solicited donations in my name.

That was no donation, that was forced.

Ten of them lined up, scaring the customers away.

How much did you give?

300 yen. Wasn't that enough?

No, I want to return it.

- Return what? - The money.

Keep it. But that's the last time, okay?

- Here. - What's that?

It's my IOU.

Those punks didn't scare me.

Jiro...

Go and get a juice for my guest.

Come on in.

I refuse.

Like I told you, by yourself it's pointless.

Look...

IOU 300 YEN

No one trusts you.

Join the Nomura Gang and then they'll respect you.

You're wasted out there on your own.

Join us and your mom can get back in business.

If Jiro joins, I'm out of here.

Don't speak to me like that!

We all help each other out.

You two used to be best friends.

Did they give you a good welcome home?

Aren't you angry? Join us and get back at them.

I'll think about it.

Jiro.

Sorry about earlier.

If I join Nomura, Yoshio will quit.

If you do join, there's no benefit at all for Yoshio.

I'm disappointed in everyone, the way they look at me.

How?

Their eyes are so cold.

What do cold eyes look like?

What?

Like this?

Or...like this?

I'm sick of it.

I can understand why Mom wants to leave here.

Me too. Farewell to this dump!

Farewell to you, too!

Jiro, I really don't think anyone hates you.

They misunderstood you, that's all.

No, they didn't. They hate my guts.

Pull funny faces like I did.

Go on, try.

- That's crazy. - Please, for me.

- It's stupid. - No, it's not. I won't laugh.

I'll look away.

How was that?

- My eyes feel funny. - Exactly.

No one can keep that up for too long.

You understand?

Take care.

Drive carefully.

Where did you get to?

So my sister's gone?

She couldn't wait for you any longer, so she went on ahead.

You're going too?

Yes. Alone, I can't do anything. And neither can you.

Mom, make your eyes go like this.

I've no time for such silliness. I want to get there by tonight.

- Just try it. - How silly.

Silly?

- Same as me. - What?

I won't laugh.

It's silly. I'm leaving, let's go.

Come on, Jiro.

Don't do this. You're only making me late.

Are you really determined to stay here?

I'll walk you to the station.

I wasn't wrong about wanting to clean up the town.

But I went about it the wrong way. I thought I could do it alone.

To get rid of the Yakuza, everyone needs to cooperate.

That's my task, to make them understand.

Let's go!

I've lost so much.

The coffee shop, school and Yoshio...

And all of my friends.

What's wrong, Mom?

- Won't you be lonely? - No! I'm 18 now.

- Jiro, shall I make you a coffee? - You'll miss your train.

When times are tough, we have to join hands, right, Jiro?

Everyone needs to hold hands, right, Mom?

Fix the station, make underground walkways, pave the roads.

Major improvements to the town.

And it'll only cost you 2,000 a month.

- But just me...? - No, everyone's in.

- Or are you against progress? - No, it's not that.

Then sign up!

We appreciate it.

Jiro!

I will repay you.

Kobayashi, I'm afraid I must refuse your offer.

- Refuse? - This is Nomura territory.

We can't have you hanging around here!

Come with us.

Stop it!

No, don't.

Why is no one fighting back, not even Jiro?

This will only make it worse for everyone.

What a loser.

Are you alright?

Come again!

Why can't we have some peace and quiet around here?

At least in my own shop!

Here.

Thank you.

Thanks for that.

If I can't stop a fight at my age, what am I good for?

Still no chance of hiring me for deliveries?

I want to pay everyone back.

Clean up the past and start with a new slate.

- You really mean that? - Of course I do.

Does Nomura really frighten you that much?

Hey, bring some beer!

I say no!

He's like totally uncool. I don't want him here!

He'll disgrace us.

Kazuko, since your mother died, I've gone and spoiled you.

You don't study, you play around all day.

You're my only disgrace. Why don't you impress me for once?

Look, I don't want to start a family argument.

Don't worry.

I've long wanted to tell you that.

You understand?

- Kazuko! - I'll go and get her.

She's hopeless.

- Five noodles to go! - Coming up!

Let me deliver them.

Alright, then.

You can go to the races for me next week.

I haven't had a win for ages.

Maybe you can change my luck.

I wish Yoshio would come.

No, Yoshio's gone bad.

- Maybe I should ask him along. - Waste of time.

I will. I need to talk to him.

I'd advise against it.

The sixth race? Let me have a look...

How many? 4-3 and 3-4, right?

Twenty in all.

Another bet? Just hold on. Why don't you try the daily double?

Yes, that gives better odds.

Hello, Nomura Holdings. Buying land?

Yes, we do sell land. Okay, then...

Got a minute, Yoshio?

What the hell do you want?

Jiro wants to talk to you.

- Go with him. - But, Brother...

Don't be shy.

You're old pals. I don't mind.

Walk with me.

There's no need for you to follow them.

- But what about Yoshio? - Leave him.

We don't need that crippled coward anymore.

This gets rid of him.

Jiro is either dead or in hospital and the gimp is gone.

That'll teach Jiro a lesson.

Your noodles...

You took your time, you old fart!

You'll not get any more noodles out of me, you creeps!

Hey, Yoshio!

I want to talk, not take a hike!

- What's wrong? - You go ahead.

How about you quit Nomura and come back with me?

Keiko and your mother want that, too.

You plan to turn me over to the cops, don't you?

No cops. Just pals, like we used to be.

Remember how we'd talk about going to university?

Neither of us did, though.

But I have a proposal for you.

If you're not interested, we can talk about the races.

I just want you back as my friend.

I'm with the Yakuza now!

That's no life. Don't think like that.

- You can't make a living in the gangs. - Yes, I can!

Only because they're making money from you.

Once that's gone, they'll toss you away.

- They'd never do that! - You reckon?

Gang life suits me!

How many times must I tell you?

In the gang, my leg isn't a problem.

If anyone laughs at me, I beat them up.

Forget about your leg.

Yoshio, what are you doing?

I'll cripple you, then you'll understand.

You think you'll feel better then?

Only a cripple can preach to me.

Would that make you quit the gang?

- How should I know? - Then decide!

Yoshio, be my friend.

Yoshio!

Okay, then. Go ahead and stab me.

Even if I am a cripple, I won't be like you.

I won't hide behind a gang.

Come on, do it!

Jiro!

Someone's coming. Do it now.

You coward!

Yoshio!

Yoshio, wait!

You promised me.

Please, think it over. Let's be friends again.

Please, leave the gang.

How does it feel to be on your knees?

You're down there because I'm a Yakuza!

I wasn't bowing because you're a Yakuza.

I only did it so you'd leave the gang.

But now I'm done with you!

Jiro!

Damn it. I'll have him arrested.

No, don't! Please, no!

You fool! Kobayashi tricked you into doing this!

He wanted to get rid of you.

I heard them calling you a crippled coward, laughing at you.

There's no way I'll let him get away with this.

I'll get the cops.

No, don't! It was an accident.

I was stupid to think I could help him.

I'll fix him!

No, don't. Nothing good will come of an arrest.

I would never turn Yoshio over to the cops.

Let's go.

Isn't your loyalty to Jiro, not those gangsters?

Jiro!

My old friend! I made a mistake!

I'll go to the cops and tell them everything.

Jiro!

Yoshio!

If this works out, we'll finally be rid of those gangsters.

I'll spread the word around town.

Jiro!

Yoshio!

THE END