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HITOGOROSHI (Murderer)

NAGATA PRODUCTIONS DAIEI EIGA EIZO KYOTO

Executive Producer: NAGATA Masaichi

Producers: KANAMARU Masumi NISHIOKA Yoshinobu

Based on the novel by: YAMAMOTO Shugoro

Screenplay by: NAKAMURA Tsutomu

Photography by: MAKIURA Chikashi Lighting by: MIMON Hiroshi Art Direction by: NISHIOKA Yoshinobu

Editor: YAMADA Hiroshi Music by: WATANABE Michiaki

Assistant Director: KOBAYASHI Masao

Cast

MATSUDA Yusaku

TAKAHASHI Yoko IGARASHI Junko (Shochiku)

KISHIDA Shin

TANBA Tetsuro

Directed by: OBUCHI Hitoshi

Are you okay?

Ah, sir... You mustn't....

Sir...

Your bill...

Please!

Stop this horse!

Someone!

Someone!

Help me, please!

Help me, please!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

Whoa, whoa! Whoa, whoa!

The boy he saved was the chief retainer's son.

Now I see how he managed to be noticed by the lord.

I can see right through him.

I couldn't agree more.

Did you see his face? He makes my blood boil.

Now that he saved the chief retainer's son, he will become more powerful.

Ah, Kano-dono.

Do continue.

He got us good.

Kano, don't you agree?

About what?

About Nito Kouken.

Well...

He will soon gain more authority and become the lord's right hand man.

And you will be left behind.

I can see why our lord handpicked him from Edo.

His sword skill and spear skill are second to none.

He can be somewhat rough during his lessons, but it's appropriate.

But, we can't let an outsider have his way any longer.

Agreed.

Here you are. I'm sorry about the wait.

There.

Hurry up.

- That Kouken, he is almost mad. - That does it!

Imagine you are using live blades!

Those of you who don't can quit now!

Swinging wooden swords will do you no good!

With real swords, you don't get a second chance!

Big brother.

Huh?

Miyo-sama from the Ikeda family received a marriage offer.

Huh. Good for her.

Chizu-sama from the Manabe family received a love letter.

Ho. Good for her.

Ah, that's right.

I just remembered. Kane, there was a fight in front of the Kojin statue today.

Big brother...

That was dreadful. So scary...

I am 18 years old this year, you know.

Yes, 18 years old.

Is that so...

I am so embarrassed I could die.

So embarrassed you could die? Why?

You see, many of my friends are receiving love letters.

You received one too. Good for you.

No, no man in this town would send me one.

They're too dumb for not noticing you, sis.

If I were them, I'd have sent you one right away.

You'll be just fine. Your time will come.

Never mind that. Won't you have one of these?

These are great manju. Trust me.

"These are great manju."

Is that all you have to say?

Kane, are you wanting to...

marry someone?

I'm not sure.

But...

Do you know why neither one of us can find a marriage partner, big brother?

It's all your fault.

It's because people call you a coward.

You are right.

Now that you mentioned it, you are absolutely right.

You haven't figured it out on your own?

Well, I sort of had a feeling...

Sort of?

Well, I've thought of it from time to time.

Then, why don't you do something about it?

Really. You should do something to wipe out the stain on your name.

How come you haven't already?

But Kane,

it's not like there is a wallet laying around waiting to be picked up by me.

Why don't you pick it up?

Kano-dono! Excuse me.

What?

No!

I will arrange an opportunity to deal with him myself.

I've told them countless times not to rush into this.

This is no time to be reckless!

Wait!

Wait! Don't cut!

Don't cut!

Get out!

Wait!

Sheathe your swords.

Sheathe your swords now!

I am going to Edo via Hokkoku-do road.

I neither run nor hide.

If the clan wishes to send a man after me,

so be it.

Enough! Enough of this!

Simply getting revenge won't do. I demand an execution.

Not only did he kill Kano, my favorite man,

but Kouken has left our clan without my permission.

By doing this, he has drawn his sword on me.

I declare an execution for honor of the clan!

Write my order right away.

The lord has declared an execution.

- How about the executioner? - Has anyone stepped forward?

The culprit is Kouken. Nobody is that suicidal.

Why the execution order anyway?

It's better off if someone avenged him personally.

Whoever is chosen as the executioner won't return home.

Nonetheless, I need a man to send.

But...

There is no one in the clan suitable for this assignment,

nor do we have any volunteer.

This is a direct order by the lord himself.

Hold your excuses!

It will be dishonorable for the clan to send multiple executioners after one man.

I suppose we cannot do that neither.

I know that.

But someone must do it.

We have a dilemma.

I doubt even our best man, Miyama Shinhachiro can defeat Kouken.

Even if we send one man after another, they will all be killed.

We are in a tight spot.

Do you have an idea?

No, nothing yet.

Look, it's Rokube.

Hey, Rokube. Listen! Hey...!

Rokube!

Futa... Futago, Futago Rokube reporting.

What do you want?

I will be the executioner.

What? We cannot hear you.

The.. ex.. executioner.

I will do it.

G.. G.. Grant me

this.. this assignment...

P.. P.. P.. P.. Please!

All right, all right. You can go now.

It would be humiliating to have the executioner killed by the culprit.

I see. Futago Rokube, huh?

Kane, Kane!

Kane!

Kane!

- There's no need to yell. - Kane!

You want your dinner prepared, right?

It's not the dinner I need. I need you to prepare me for a journey.

Kane!

I knew you'll come to this.

Come to what?

I don't see the need for such a rush.

First, I need to empty the house.

Then, I need to pack my belongings.

There's no need for all that.

Let's see, I just need a couple of underwear packed.

Big brother, it will be embarrassing to move like that.

I know you're too ashamed to live in this town,

but a samurai running away only with his underwear?

That will make it even more shameful.

Nonsense. That's not what's going on.

Hurry up and help me get ready.

Did something happen to you?

Yes, yes it did!

It is finally time to wipe out the stain on my name.

I see you are happy. Thank you.

I received an honorable order to be the executioner of the lord's command.

The executioner! Of the lord's command!

You? Big Brother?

Kane, this is not a laughing matter.

Restrain. Restrain yourself now.

EXECUTION ORDER

Nito... Isn't he the martial artist hired by the lord?

Right. That Nito Kouken.

Please don't.

Why not?

He's a martial arts master.

You've never taken a swordsmanship lesson in your life.

I know that.

It is my fault.

You decided to do this for me because I have been nagging you.

No, it's not like that.

I'd rather be called the little sister of a coward than to lose you.

I'm fine with never getting married.

Kane...

Please. Go back right away and decline this order.

I cannot do that. It's decided.

You'll be killed, big brother.

I'm sure of it.

It will be okay, Kane.

Kane, with anything we do,

we never know until we try.

Okay?

Stop crying and help me get ready now.

Kane, I am doing this not only for you,

but for myself as well.

At least once in my lifetime,

I want to prove that I can be a useful man.

You'll be able to get married. Yes! I know you will!

Kane,

make someone a good wife.

My big brother will be killed.

It's all my fault.

I promise to never complain or whine.

So big brother,

please forgive me.

Calm yourself.

Calm yourself now.

Hold there.

You're the executioner from the Fukui clan, aren't you?

I recognize your face.

I'm positive I've seen you.

Do you want my head?

Fine. I'll let you fight me. Come!

M.. M.. M.. Murderer!

That was close.

I don't get it.

How did he get behind me?

He is like a ghost.

What do I do now?

A murderer?

Right, it was a scary, demon-looking ronin!

Did he just kill someone?

No, the other guy ran away. That's the way to win.

You got that right.

I'm telling you.

That ronin has a face of someone that has killed 10 or 20 people in his life.

Everyone there ran away like a bunch of chickens from a fox.

If there's such a scary ronin ahead, I'm going back.

Yes, he's terrifying. You should head back.

I bet,

compared to brave masters,

there are a lot more cowardly people...

like me and those farmers.

In that case...

In that case...

Yes! I've got it!

Welcome. What would you like?

- Give me some tea. - Yes.

Murderer!

That samurai is a murderer!

He killed a man of the Fukui clan in Echizen and ran off!

He could kill someone again any moment!

He's dangerous!

Run, run away!

Shut it!

I killed Kano and the others to solve the matter in the samurai way.

I neither run nor hide.

If you're the executioner from the Fukui clan, we'll have a fair duel.

Come!

That won't work for you.

What?

We both know you'll win in a sword battle.

I'm at a disadvantage.

So I'll fight you in my own way.

Murderer!

And you call yourself a samurai?

An executioner from the Fukui clan?

Yes, I am a genuine samurai,

and a real executioner sent from the Fukui clan,

with the official execution order.

Fine. I neither run nor hide.

You must be planning to catch me off my guard in my sleep,

but you are mistaken if you think killing me will be so easy.

We'll see, we'll see about that.

You never know how this will turn out.

Murderer!

That samurai is a murderer!

I am terribly sorry.

Murderer!

Please find another inn to stay tonight.

Murderer.

Everyone! That samurai eating with you is a murderer!

Once he is full, he will start killing again!

Run, run away!

Hurry, hurry!

Here you are.

Murderer!

There's a murderer in that room!

Feed him and he will kill you.

Fool!

Murderer.

Hey!

Are you going to be a murdering thief now?!

The samurai sleeping in that room is a murderer!

Everybody wake up!

He's going to choke you!

Run, run away!

You see, we are all booked. My apologies.

I see that. But please, can't you help me?

There is a large inn across the street. They should have a room for you.

But they won't do.

I am afraid there are no other inns around here.

My apologies, sir. My apologies.

Samurai sir, we have a room for you. Welcome to Maikoya.

This way, samurai sir, we have your dinner ready for you.

No thank you. It's too expensive...

This way, please...

If he went in from the left side,

From the left.

I see, he will be here, then he will go there.

Hey,

Let's talk!

I'm calling for a truce.

Let's talk!

Are you listening?!

I am from a rural area of Hitachi.

My family have been chief priests of Washo-ji Temple for generations.

But I don't intend to rust away as a nameless man in the middle of nowhere.

I came to the conclusion...

that martial arts is the best way to make my name.

Martial artists train to win,

and to become the strongest one standing.

I learned its way,

and made it mine.

I was hired to work in Echizen because of my exceeding skill.

If you are a samurai,

why don't you have a fair duel and try to make a name for yourself?

That's all I have to say.

Hey!

Welcome. I'll take that for you.

Welcome.

Murderer.

That man is a murderer!

There's a murderer in there!

He said there's a murderer.

Are you not embarrassed using such a cowardly way and causing trouble?!

Not at all!

You have your sword skill and your spear skill.

But I have no skill in martial arts.

So, so I have no choice but to fight you in my own way!

Have you?

Samurai have the samurai honor.

Not everyone will help your cowardly way!

Not every samurai is a master like you!

I think most people are cowardly,

and rather not shed or see any blood!

So, so I am going to have them as my allies.

You scoundrel!

Coward!

A disappointment not fit to be called a samurai.

You are despicable!

Better off than being a murderer.

Anyway, I intend to fulfill my duty in my own way.

1, 2, 3...

Murderer!

Samurai sir.

I see that you are troubled.

Please spend the night in my inn.

It's our business as an inn to offer our customers a place to spend the night.

We welcome anyone who is looking for a place to rest.

Can I?

Yes.

I am the owner of Matsubaya inn here.

Yo is my name.

Please come in.

We have a party of one!

Hey, he's a murderer! Think twice!

Damn!

That murderer ronin, how is he doing?

Nothing unusual.

Willyou...

Keep your eye on him?

Yes, I got it.

I'm counting on you.

Sir,

Well, that's unexpected.

Do you always go to sleep dressed like that?

My maid told me...

that you are planning to catch my customer upstairs off guard tonight.

What do you mean?

I'm the one asking.

In my own way, I'm still a samurai.

I won't get such a cowardly idea as to attack someone off guard in the dark.

Look at you.

Then how do you explain handing my maid some money?

Is that how an honorable samurai acts?

I have my reasons.

I can always tell whether my customers are being honest or making up stories.

You are so much like her.

Who?

Well, you see, I have a younger sister, and you two are so much alike.

Don't change the subject, please.

No, I don't mean to...

The look on your face says that you don't trust a woman to understand your story.

Okay.

I am going to tell you everything.

Will you listen to my story?

Yes, go ahead.

Whether you believe me or not is up to you.

Thanks for your hospitality. Send my regards to the owner.

Please take care of yourself on your journey.

- I'll leave it to you then. - You can count on us.

Please take care of yourself on your journey.

Thank you, good bye.

Where are you going?

I love road trips!

Road trips?

I get a feeling that my dream is finally coming true.

Are you going this way?

Yes, I am.

And so is that samurai.

- Give me a slice. - Okay, sir.

Here you are, sir.

Murderer!

That samurai there is a murderer!

We never know when he might go mad and kill you!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Murderer!

Oyo-san, what was that about?

I made my decision.

On what?

I decided to help you.

No, you cannot. I can't let you.

Do you hate me?

This is not about that.

I brought plenty of travel money with me.

We'll take turns from now on.

Your idea will have a better chance of success that way.

I am really thankful for your kindness,

but I decline. Please go home.

This is my important job...

No, I am risking my life for this mission!

That's why I want to help you!

I'll tell you a secret.

My real name is 'Tora' (Tiger).

Because my big brother and big sister passed away when I was young

my name was giving to me with the wish that I'll grow strong.

But I don't like it.

So I keep giving myself my own name.

The first name was 'Hana' (Flower), but I didn't like that either.

The second one was Yumi,

then Sayo,

then Seki.

My current name Yo is after my friend who was quiet and poised.

Quiet and poised, you?

I'm just saying I had a friend like that.

Mur-rr-de-rer....!

That samurai on your boat is a murderer!

Oh no, we're losing the boat!

Murderer!

That samurai can't swim. Mister, what are you going to do?

Cut him now! Hurry, hurry!

See, now is your chance!

- Turn it! Turn it! - Yes!

Almost there.

Grab hold.

No, no. No need!

All that talk about samurai, and that's all you got?

Don't be so stubborn. It's foolish!

Grab hold now.

Get any closer and we'll let go.

If you drown and die, I won't be able to fulfill my mission.

Welcome.

Murderer!

Murderer!

That samurai is a murderer!

He killed a man of the Fukui clan in Echizen and ran off!

He will kill anyone who comes near him!

Murderer!

That samurai is a murderer.

Murderer!

Out of the way!

Everyone together now. Murderer!

Murderer!

Stop this now! Stop!

You are in the Jumangoku district of the Toyama clan ruled by Lord Matsudaira Awaji.

Oh I see. My utmost respect to you for your service, sir.

It is disgraceful to cause a racket by screaming "Murderer" in this castle town.

I need you to come to the public office.

That man is a murderer!

Thank you for your patience.

Upon reviewing this execution order, we confirmed that it is indeed...

an official document from Echizen. I shall now return it in your hands.

Now then, Sir Futago.

My sincere congratulations!

I informed the chief retainer of your work.

He is thoroughly impressed with your prudence,

And through him, the story of your work has reached the ears of my lord.

I see..

Sir Futago, my lord complements Echizen for having a samurai such as you,

and he wishes for his men to observe your bravery.

Observe?

Indeed,

however, the Toyama clan cannot simply stand idle regarding this matter.

First, we shall send some men from the magistrate's office...

to keep this man under surveillance, then...

Ah, well, there is no need for such concern...

A report, sir.

Huh, what? Excuse me.

Ah, Sir Muragata.

Sir Futago, Sir Futago.

Nito Kouken stepped forward to say he will have a fair duel.

What?

He does look like a tough opponent, but no need to worry.

Some of the best men from my clan will be assisting you.

We shall assign a section of the castle property...

where you will have a splendid victory tomorrow morning.

Now then, let us escort you to your lodging.

LODGING OF FUTAGO ROKUBE-SAMA OF THE FUKUI CLAN

Let's run.

But if I do, I will cause trouble to my lord and Muragata-dono.

What are you talking about? It's like you are going there just to be killed.

Besides, there are guards in front and back.

LODGING OF FUTAGO ROKUBE-SAMA OF THE FUKUI CLAN

Murderer!

Futago-dono.

Please start your preparation, for it is time.

Rokube-dono! What's wrong?

- Please stand. - Please pull yourself together.

HORSE DISMOUNTING PLACE

Rokube-dono! Are you okay?

Pull yourself together.

You must get a hold of yourself...

= Futago-dono! - Pull yourself together.

- Get a hold of yourself! - Pull yourself together.

Rokube-dono.

But, we cannot do that.

Is it customary for the Toyama clan to force a sick person to a duel?

Ah, hmm, well...

But, we've arranged for the lord to see the duel.

He is unconscious from hitting his head hard.

What if he loses his mind because you forced him?

Must he still fight for your reputation?

I didn't say that.

Then what are you saying?

I know that if he did lose his mind,

then he won't be able to have a duel,

but he is...

Please stop this.

Please call off the duel.

How dare you say that! Back away.

Nonetheless, bring Futago-dono to the duel.

Yes, sir!

- Treat his wounds. - Yes, sir!

- Carry him. - Rokube-dono, please stand.

Rokube-sama.

- Please stop this. - I told you to back away.

Murderer!

Futago-dono.

Ah, Kojin-sama...

Kojin-sama is the god of fire and the hearth, right?

Why did a god like you dump water on me?

Making fun of me are you?

Oh I get it.

It's water under the bridge, eh?

Hehehehe...

What's with you, Rokube?

Well, you see, he hit his head hard on a sign earlier and passed out.

I thought he's recovered, but as you can see, he's a little...

I don't buy your dirty trick, Futago Rokube.

How about going fishing with me sometime?

I know you've come up with a cowardly trick again, Rokube.

I'll expose you!

He's a coward who is afraid of dogs.

- Bring a dog. - Yes.

He'll run for sure.

Rokube! Here is a dog!

Hey...

Want to go fishing with me?

Well, he's not quite himself.

Will you still be having a duel?

This is idiotic. I can't fight a man like this!

It will dishonor my sword!

Nito-dono! Wait!

Murderer!

Out of the way!

Murderer!

Wait.

Halt!

Hey, anyone?

Anyone there?

THERE IS A MURDERING RONIN LODGING IN THIS INN. BEWARE. BEWARE.

How mean of you to trick everyone like that!

You've no idea how much I worried about you.

But it worked, right?

I had to do it to save my life.

There is something I want to ask you.

I know.

You don't think I can complete my mission, right?

No, that's not it.

We wore Kouken out.

He is exhausted in both his body and mind.

Even I can take him now.

It won't be so easy. I can't let my guard down yet.

Just wait and you'll see.

I wanted to ask you something else.

I'll go ahead and ask you, but please don't think I'm being too forward.

What?

Will you take me to your hometown?

Excuse me.

But, how about your important job as the owner of Matsubaya Inn?

That's not a problem.

I left the clerk and the head maid in charge of it.

Right now, I am asking you if you would take me back to your hometown or not.

Well... I see.

I will.

I will do that.

Then, please show me the proof.

Huh?

The proof.

The proof.

What is that?

I'm blowing the light out now.

It will be completely dark...

Okay?

Do you have a wife?

Me?

Nobody wants to be the wife of a cowardly wimp like me.

You never know.

No way. There's no one.

But there must have been a woman or two that you liked.

Well, I wasn't born yesterday.

There was a woman I admired in the past.

But there's no woman odd enough to like me.

It's their loss.

A samurai's worth is not measured by his fighting skill alone. Right?

Oyo-san, I think people need a man to pick on.

People need a kind of man who will remain modest

even when he's called a coward.

So, do you still have your mind set on defeating Kouken?

Yes.

If I don't, my sister may never be able to get married.

I feel sorry for her.

How about yourself?

What about me?

About having a wife.

I think many women will want to marry you once you accomplish your mission.

I doubt it.

I think my sister can get married, but not me.

Just one honorable act can't erase the years of shame of being called a coward.

That's it.

I've had enough.

Hey! I'm right here!

Oyo-san. Are you okay?

Hide here.

Murderer!

Rokube!

Come out, Rokube!

Murderer!

Hey, over here!

Murderer!

Rokube! You coward! Come back here!

Murderer.

Murderer!

You coward!

Murderer.

Murderer!

Rokube!

Come back here! Come back!

Come here if you want to get me!

Why you! You're like a tick...

Not a human!

So are you!

I've absolutely had enough!

I don't even want to see your face!

I'll cut my stomach now.

I was going to cut my stomach after seeing my kinfolk in Edo, but enough!

I'll commit hara kiri now!

Wait.

What?

What more do you want from me?

I can't have you finishing this your way!

What?

What do you mean by that?

Don't you get it?

I mean I can't have you finishing this by your own hand!

Don't you forget that I,

your executioner, am right in front of you.

I figure it's waste of my time, but let me ask once more.

So, why don't you be a man and have a duel for once?

Why, you are a stubborn one.

I decline!

Martial artists train to win,

and to become the strongest one standing.

But I learned from this experience...

that one cannot be a martial artist solely by being the strongest one.

Don't torment yourself like that all of a sudden.

It's not like you.

There are countless ways to win against the strong ones.

All it takes is some wit.

But no matter how much experience one has in martial arts,

there is no method to defeat an opponent who fights like you.

I give up.

I had enough!

I am cutting my stomach here.

You can bring my head back to Echizen!

Do you mean it?

Hold it.

Why?

How about this?

I have a proposition.

Nito-san, in this climate, your head will rot on my way back to Echizen.

So your head will be useless, but I cannot go back empty handed.

So here is my idea.

Will you cut your 'motodori' (topknot)?

My motodori?

You can bring home my topknot in place of my head.

Can you bring home my motodori in place of my head?

Honestly speaking, I am not interested in your head.

But I want proof that I defeated you.

For that, your motodori will suffice.

THE END Translation by: Erika Hurst Subtitles by: Merlin David