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FIRE LINE

Written by Teruo Ishii Hiromichi Takebe

Starring

Teruo Yoshida Yoko Mihara

Shigeru Amachi Jun Tazaki

Directed by Hiromichi Takebe

You guys want a hot tip?

Listen...in this race...

...the Kajikawa Syndicate's bought all the riders.

It's 8 to 1!

It's a sure thing!

I work for them.

Yeah?

Damn right!

That horse is sick.

So this one's for sure.

This one.

Hey...

...you're sure?

If you don't trust me, don't bet. I'm not forcing you.

I work for Kajikawa. If you lose, I have to leave town.

OK, brother.

Let's see what you can do. Put this down for me.

5,000 for the man in black!

I'll bet ¥300.

The man with the hunting cap...

Yamazaki, ¥200.

¥200 for Mr Yamazaki...

Can we trust you?

Don't worry. I trust him.

What a day that was! One strike after another!

Here, take this.

What's that?

It's your share!

Is that all?

You want more?

You could say that.

What do you mean? I do all the talking!

You just stand there!

You owe me!

Yeah? You really think that, Keniji?

Don't look like that. You scare me!

OK, then. See you.

Hey, come on! I was going to buy you a drink.

Save your money.

You'll need it for your doctor bills.

What do you mean?!

Take a look.

The Kajikawas! What do we do?

Well, I think I'll just stand there.

Come on! This is serious!

Act like you haven't seen them.

You sure?

Time to split up.

But...

Run for it.

Go!

Come on, Shinichi! Leave it!

Shit!

That's our exercise for today.

That was close... but it was a thrill.

You should've seen your face!

Why? I could see yours.

Let's go have some fun.

Great! Where?

Hmm...

You'll never get anywhere with this small-time stuff.

Stop picking on small fry and hit something big!

Here.

Shinichi, do you think I'm pretty?

Hmm...what can I say?

I'm just the kind of girl for a guy like you.

I've always liked you.

I want you to like me.

Take it easy! You'll get your brother mad at me!

I'm not afraid of Keniji.

Shinichi, say something!

Come on, Keniji.

Kenji!

On account!

You busy tonight?

Behave yourself!

Hey, you!

Ow!

Who are you?! Get out!

It's OK. We don't want anything.

Then why are you in my car?

We had to hide.

Then you drove off.

Sorry.

What do you have to say?

Nice car! I wish I could just drive off in a car like this.

Hey...

Just sit back.

Perfect! We'll take these.

Thanks for stopping by!

Let's have a talk.

You've put your foot in it.

Customers come here to have a good time. You know that.

So we were entertaining them.

They're all just horny low-lifes in nice clothes, anyway.

Shinichi!

We're spending money.

So you think you can do anything you damn well want?

Well?

Listen, punk...where do you think you are?

You're a good shot.

But this is hardly the place for it...

They were giving me trouble.

Your friends aren't very hospitable.

Yumi, do you know him?

A little. He's a funny kid.

He's tough.

Can we use him?

Yes.

But in this Syndicate you do what you're told.

Join the Shigemori gang?

That a problem?

Sure! I'll do anything you want!

They won't pay us like full members.

Hey, kid...

...come here.

How much do you want?

The boss asked you a question.

Don't be shy. How much?

Let's see the job first.

OK, let's put you to work.

We need a gunman.

A killing?

Just do what you're told.

Are you ready?

We're leaving now.

Yeah?

You're just in time.

Sorry to give you all the dirty work.

My pleasure.

Let's go!

What do you think of that kid?

I like him.

Forty .38—caliber Colt automatics.

Thirty Brownings.

Thirty Smith & Wessons.

2,500 rounds of ammo.

The real thing, through Hongkong.

I'm not interested in small-lot sales.

I'll take bids on all 100.

So what do I hear?

¥1 million.

¥1.3 million.

¥1.5 million.

Let's be serious. I'm not here to play games.

These are all hand—made, with no numbers.

If you don't want them, I'll take them up to Tokyo.

OK, ¥2 million.

¥2.3 million.

¥2.8 million.

Three.

When does this job start?

It already has.

We drive round the block, then park, then drive again...

What are we doing?

Waiting is work, too.

So we're waiting for someone?

You've been taking it easy, but we've been staying alert.

Yeah? Why?

If we sit here too long, people will notice us.

But if we're not here, we'll be too late.

Sounds complicated. So what do we do?

What you're good at. Shooting.

Who?

Tires.

Car tires.

Oh...

Just don't hit anyone in the body.

Sometimes that happens.

We say when it does.

Tonight we just want what they've got.

Here comes Mr. Koyama.

Time to go to work. We're counting on you.

They'll be in the Kajikawa car.

This'll be a great score!

It better be.

Make sure it is.

Do it!

They'll take the Keinan Road. We'll get them at Takara Bridge.

That's where you come in.

Yeah...there won't be anybody around.

Damn right! We couldn't have asked for a better place.

They know who we are.

So you hold them up, and Keniji gets the stuff.

They're going pretty fast.

Maybe they're on to us.

Should we move on them now?

No.

Let's wait and see.

They're almost at the bridge. Should we forget it?

After them!

That saved you some work!

How did it go?

They tried to outrun us and smashed into the bridge!

They did?

Tip the men.

Thank you.

And the tough guys?

We dropped them off.

I told them to do that.

The less they know the better.

Uh-huh...

Hello? Yes...

What? Who is this?

Boss...telephone.

He won't give his name.

Hello? Shigemori speaking.

I'm sorry? About what?

What are you talking about? Have you got the right person?

What? The police? This has gone far enough!

I run this organization.

Come here if you want to talk to me!

What's wrong?

You all look so serious!

Go in the other room.

Boss...what's going on?

He says he saw us lift the stuff.

Those damn kids...

And you just dropped them off?

I told him to.

Kill them.

No, wait...

The guy on the phone's coming at 10. We'll talk to the kids later.

This deal's not worth a killing.

Let's have a drink. We can take care of this.

Cheer up. We'll settle them once and for all.

Sachiko...

...I'm in the Shigemori Syndicate! You don't have to worry any more.

Shinichi too?

Sure!

The boss loves us! He begged us to join!

And you think that's good?

You being one of those yakuza won't help anything!

I'm against it!

You don't know what you're talking about!

The Shigemori Syndicate is a real company!

Their guys make good money.

They might even promote me!

Don't worry about me!

OK. You can do what you like.

But you're not my brother any more!

And Shinichi! All that talk about being independent!

I hate him!

You're just a kid. Shinichi won't have time for you anyway.

Hysteric!

You're an idiot!

Hey!

Get in.

They're expecting me.

They certainly are. Get in.

What's up?

That job last night.

Did the boss say something?

Everyone did.

So it's going to be a big pay—off!

Oh, they're going to pay you, all right.

Great!

With a bullet.

What do you mean?

So you had nothing to do with the Takara Bridge incident?

How often do I have to say it? We're a legitimate company.

We don't steal.

Forgive me, then.

In that case, I guess I'll be going.

Hold it!

Is that all you've got to say?

For now.

The Kajikawas might have more to say, though.

You realize, Mr Shigemori, I didn't come here alone.

If I don't walk out of here...

...the Kajikawa Syndicate becomes directly involved.

Fine. I don't know anything about it.

No? Then I guess I'll send the witness to the Kajikawas.

What?

They'll have something to say.

How will a nice, big place like this look...

...after a gunfight?

That'd be a shame.

And then...

...there's the guy who called the cops last night.

But that's not a problem.

He just said there'd been a crash and someone was hurt.

And who is this guy?

I don't see him here.

I didn't mention it because I thought it was a nice thing to do.

Anyway, don't be too hard on him.

I owe him my life.

He's a witness for you, too?

His voice is on tape at the police station.

OK.

How much do you want?

Finally!

We understand each other.

I don't know how...

...but I know Nakamoto. I'm sure he set you up.

Damn! They used me!

Let's go.

Where?

To Mr Shigemori!

Don't be stupid!

What have you got to convince them with?

So what do I do?

The best thing is to hide for a while.

Hiding won't solve anything.

It'd help if we found the guy who phoned.

Yes!

I've got to find that guy!

That might help.

Anyway, I'll let you know what I can find out.

Go stay at this hotel till I contact you.

You could be in trouble if they find out, you know.

I'll cross that bridge then.

Why are you being so nice?

I had a real good time with you yesterday.

I'm not used to feeling so good.

Do you think I'm trash?

Why?

For being Shigemori's woman.

Every woman's some man's.

Mr Kajikawa's here, Boss.

Sit down.

What can I do for you?

About last night's incident at Takara Bridge...

'Incident'?

Let's not play games.

I'm sure a man like you would know all about it.

I'm sorry, but...

Fantasia

That's your club, isn't it?

Yes. What's this got to do with it?

Someone dropped it at the bridge.

Oh? A coincidence.

A bit much of a coincidence, don't you think?

I think it was one of your men.

My men were all here last night. We had some trouble at the club.

Someone planted that.

Oh, really?

Who was that guy last night?

'Shin' something, I think.

That's him.

He said he had something that was going to pay off.

I thought it was just talk...

...so I didn't pay much attention.

But I'm sure he was saying something about guns.

Yes, Mr Kajikawa. I think he's the guy you want.

Give me a day. I'll find him for you.

Will you trust me on this?

All right.

Let's see if you're a man of honor or not.

So...

...find those two, and find them today.

Hi.

Has Shinichi been here?

Where has he gotten to?!

Did he do something?

He's in big trouble.

Mr Shigemori's furious!

At me, too!

What did you do?

You don't need to know.

But if Shinichi calls you, tell him to get lost for a while.

Tell me!

Don't worry. It's some kind of mistake.

Anyway...

...can you lend me some money? I won't be getting any for a while.

Then tell me.

Aw, come on!

Just a little!

All clear!

All clear!

Well done.

It's hard working alone, huh?

It's OK. I know.

You did a good job.

What job?

I guess you can't pull a gun on a bus, can you.

What are you talking about?

Shigemori sent you.

1 called the cops last night and told them everything.

What?

You didn't know?

Oh...

So Shigemori didn't send you after me?

I'm trying to find a guy...

...who phoned our office talking about last night.

So it's someone else who's following me...

That car, I'll bet.

You're right about the job.

How did you know about it?

I saw it all.

Why?

They're all cheapskates here.

I wanted more money.

I was going to steal the stuff and sell it again in Tokyo.

But someone got there before me.

A bunch of thieves!

Look who's talking!

You could say that.

So what do you want?

To take you to my boss.

I wouldn't do that.

Why not?

Well, first, I'm not going to just go along with you.

And the Shigemoris don't like nice guys who phone the cops...

...to report someone hurt in a car crash.

But listen...why don't we team up?

"Team up'?

Leave everything to me.

Next stop, Yamashita Police Station.

Does anyone wish to get off here?

Hey!

Stop, please.

Shit! He's going to the cops!

Get going!

Hello?

May I help you?

Where is everyone today? Directing traffic at the track?

What?

It's a good thing that a place like this isn't busy.

Anyway, take good care of yourself.

Uh, could I use the toilet?

Idiot! Why didn't you leave someone to watch him?

I'm sorry.

We got nervous. We'll get right back on him.

Boss...maybe we should move the guns.

First we should get those two.

Nakamoto...

...take care of them.

Yes, sir.

Why aren't you drinking?

I'm worried about my buddy.

Who knows what'll happen to him...

You wanted to take him with you?

Something like that.

Why not come with me?

Where?

South America.

South America?

Yeah.

I'm sick of Japan. It's claustrophobic.

I want wide open spaces, a ranch or something.

You sure have some wild ideas!

There's a freighter leaving tomorrow for South America.

Come with me.

We can be co—owners of a great huge ranch.

What do you think? Not bad, huh?

It's a bit much to take in all at once.

I don't live like this because I like it.

I want to get my hands on enough money for a real life.

Do you have a mother?

Sure.

Think how happy she'll be when her no—good son owns a ranch!

If we make money, you could bring her over.

I don't know where she is.

What?

She ran off with a younger man...

...when I was in Grade 2.

And your father?

He died...

...a year later.

He got caught in a belt at the factory.

He'd taken to drinking all day.

No pension or nothing.

So just your mother.

Someday you'll find her. Then you can play the good son.

She's the reason I learned how to use a gun.

I made one myself, with a lathe at the factory.

Then I practiced.

What's the connection with your mother?

I was going to take that gun...

...and put two or three slugs into her and that guy.

And you think I've got wild ideas!

They're the ones who killed my old man!

He was poor and not very smart, but he tried.

Yeah.

Let's change the subject.

Sure.

We need another two or three million.

I'm nervous about South America with what I've got.

Got any ideas?

What do you say we get those hundred guns back?

You don't like it?

Well, I won't push it.

It's kind of a dirty trick.

Yeah?

There's someone here who says you telephoned...

Come in.

Shinichi!

Sachiko. My friend's sister.

You've got nice friends.

I wish I had friends with sisters like this.

Excuse me, Miss.

I was worried about you!

How's Kenji?

Want to come with us?

I'm busy.

I'm trying to find Shinichi for Mr Nakamoto.

That's what Mr Nakamoto wants to see you about.

This is what you get for trying to join the yakuza!

If you'd just get a normal job, you wouldn't have to hide!

We were tricked!

But I can't pull out now.

Oh, I'm sorry. May I come in?

She's just my friend Keniji's kid sister.

Is this really the time to be fooling around like this?

No, I was worried about Keniji, so I asked her to come over.

I'm going!

Sachiko!

I think she likes you.

And you're not uninterested.

Is that how it looks?

You're more my type.

Can I believe that?

If it's true, then listen to me.

'Every woman's some man's, you said.

But what kind of woman ends up belonging to a brute?

1 only wish I'd met you sooner.

Then I could have lived more like a woman should.

I've made up my mind. I'm leaving Shigemori.

Still talking?

Come in.

Listen...

...they need guns bad up in Tokyo.

Are you with me?

Then we light out for South America.

Man, you are fast!

You're good with this gun, too.

Anyway, let's get this job done fast, too.

My dream's coming true.

But we don't know where the guns are.

How do we find out?

Hey...

...I'll let you know.

Who are you?

Take me with you if this works out.

I'll call you.

How will she know?

She's Shigemori's girlfriend.

What?!

Or she was.

But since this afternoon we've been kind of involved.

Can we trust her?

Why not?

I'm trusting you, aren't 1?

Yeah...

You take things as they come, don't you.

It's easier.

1 agree!

OK. Let's take her at her word.

You're waiting for me, aren't you.

Don't take Shinichi from me! He's mine! He's always been mine!

Please! Say you won't!

Don't talk to me.

Talk to him.

Hello? Room 12, please.

Shinichi? It's me.

Akatsuki wharf, warehouse 103.

Get there quick.

The guys are leaving now.

Wait at the top of the hill when it's all over.

'Bye.

You're looking lovely tonight.

Who was that?

Be careful how you cheat on the boss. He'll get mad.

But you might give me a thought sometimes...

Can we trust her?

I don't want my high hopes getting me killed in some warehouse.

Scared?

Yes, I'm scared.

And the closer I get to South America...

...the more scared I get.

So you are human...

Have you decided to come?

Still thinking about women?

Let's go around.

She said no guards?

Let's assume that there are.

Any idea where the guns are?

Well hidden, I'm sure.

Come on, Kenji...

...you might never get out of here if you don't talk.

Eventually we'll get tired of just beating on you.

I don't know, I told you!

OK, boys. Don't hold back.

Keniji! We know you know where Shinichi is!

I don't know!

Don't move!

You!

Quiet!

OK...what happens now?

Well, let's talk. What do you want?

Your life...

What?

Or instead...

...the guns you've got hidden somewhere in here.

And if we refuse?

Then all we can do...

...Is find out who shoots faster, you or me.

Shall we?

It's up to you.

That might be fun...

...but we could both profit from this.

I'm listening.

We give you what you want...

...and in return...

Speak up. There's no need to be shy.

You do a job for us.

Kill someone?

You don't like killing?

That depends. Killing who?

The boss.

The boss?

Shigemori.

So I kill your boss and you take over...

Where's your loyalty?

Yes or no?

No.

But if I say that...

...I'm sure you'll come after us.

So I'd like to say no...

...but I guess I can't.

Then it's a deal. Be here tonight at 12.

I'll take my stuff then.

All right.

Once you've kept your promise.

I've heard all the promises.

I hope they'll be kept... for all our sakes.

A hundred guns for Shigemori's life? That's cheap!

That clown becomes the boss...

...and gets the boss's girl into the bargain?

I don't trust that Nakamoto.

And Killing...I don't like that.

I've lost my enthusiasm for this job.

Let's forget it, then.

Yeah, and follow our dreams to South America.

That's a waste of a great chance!

And I'll have got beat up for nothing!

Don't you ever learn?

They want to use us!

We should have just left you.

Hey! Let's not fight among ourselves.

Here comes the young lady.

How did it go?

We never got to the guns.

It was all we could do to get Kenji out in one piece.

It was?

Nakamoto will give us the guns if I kill Shigemori.

What?

If I don't, he'll spill the beans about us. You're in trouble!

Can you leave us alone for a minute?

Some guys have all the luck!

Are you going to do what Nakamoto asked you?

Whether I want to or not, I don't have much choice.

That's the way it is.

Don't!

Do that and there'll be no going back.

Well, I'm not going to run away and hide.

No! Get away from here! As fast as you can!

I'll find out what Nakamoto's really planning.

Don't go to that warehouse!

Wait for me at Shiodomebashi!

What's wrong with you?

Nothing! I mean it!

Sachiko asked me...

...not to take you from her.

But I'm not going to give you to anyone!

Take me away with you! Get me out of here!

Looks like a movie, huh?

All we need is mood music.

What's wrong? You scared?

The boat leaves at dawn?

Yeah.

I'm going to see my sister.

Yeah? Just as I thought.

Yumi hasn't been the same since that kid showed up.

What do we do?

Here she comes.

What do you want?

Do I have to want something?

Should you be talking to me that way, Mr Nakamoto?

Sorry.

You certainly will be.

Not after today.

How was it up on the hill? That wind's cold.

You look pale. Do you need a doctor?

So you were spying on me? You'd make a great cop.

But unlike a cop, I don't write up a report.

So I should be grateful?

That would be nice.

And how can I show my gratitude?

That's easy. Get the boss to the warehouse at midnight.

I can't do that.

He never shows up where business is being done.

You should know that.

That's why I'm asking you.

I told him we're selling the guns. Say there's jewelry now, too.

He'll listen to you.

This is our chance.

You should think about getting away from him.

It's strange you'd think that.

No, it's not.

You're wasted on that old man.

Well, thank you. And who would be right for me?

We could discuss it.

Thank you, even if you are lying.

But aren't we jumping the gun?

Now we know each other's secrets...

...perhaps we can talk about mutual benefits.

We'll be at the warehouse at 12. Bring the Boss.

I'll wish you good luck, then.

We'll talk after all this is done.

I won't be just "Nakamoto' then.

I'll be 'Mr Nakamoto', the boss.

If I take Shigemori, Nakamoto will kill him.

I want to be with Shinichi... somewhere where I'm free!

If 1 go on like this, I'll never get out of this darkness!

I wish they were all dead!

Hello? Is this the Kajikawa office? Hello?

That's right.

Phone call?

Yes.

Who was it?

The dressmaker.

It's done?

You're a little pale.

Let's go to Hakone when things settle down.

What's the matter? You're not yourself tonight.

Is something wrong?

'Papa'...do you really love me?

Huh?

Would you do anything for me?

Of course I would! What are you talking about?

'Papa'...

Tell me.

Boss...Nakamoto's here.

Boss? What brings you here?

The deal's supposed to happen at midnight, is it not?

That's the arrangement.

What time is it?

I'm sorry.

He should be here soon.

You really think he's coming, Nakamoto?

He might not be.

He might have gone off on his travels already.

I don't understand...

You're a very good actor.

But it takes a better play than this to take me in.

What has that woman been telling you?

Watch how you talk about her!

Your devotion is touching.

But she's been stolen from you.

You're losing it, old man.

It sounds like you want to take over from me.

That speeds up the conversation.

I didn't want to kill you myself...

...50 I asked Shinichi to do it.

But maybe he isn't coming.

The other syndicates...

...won't let you take over if you kill your boss yourself.

That's about the size of it.

But that doesn't help you any.

You're out of luck.

I'm not so sure of that.

You never know who's won till it's over.

Shut up!

You're out of luck.

Made up your mind yet?

Why don't you just get on that ship with me?

You got your friend back safe.

We've got some money. There's no sense getting killed.

I'm not asking you to come.

I know.

I'll go in. You wait here.

For what? Not just for the guns, I bet.

That's not your concern.

Come on, be a man! Tell me the truth.

I want to get Yumi out of this. I'm the only one who can.

Boss, I think you should get out of here.

Let's wait.

For what?

He might show up.

He won't!

Anyway, you promised you'd leave him alone!

You said you'd do anything for me!

That's why I told you about Nakamoto!

I've never seen you get so worked up...

...over anyone.

Please! Please!

Let Shinichi go and I'll do anything you want!

Whatever you say!

So let him go!

Please! Let him go!

You're a strange guy. Like a moth drawn to a flame.

I didn't ask you to come.

I know.

But I can't just stand back and watch.

I was reckless when I was young, too.

You're a fine one to talk!

If this doesn't work, it's goodbye South America.

We'll see about that.

They're here!

Right!

Damn it!

Yumi!

Hold it!

Shinichi! Get out of here!

Don't shoot her!

Go! Leave them to me.

Get going!

Hold on, Yumi!

Yumi!

Yumi!

I'm so happy...

You came for me...

I'm glad...

When I saw you...

...| didn't care what happened after that.

Don't be stupid! We've got to go.

You're not going to die here!

What's going on?

The whole Shigemori gang is dead.

I- -

...called the Kajikawas.

It was Shigemori who stole their guns from them.

I didn't care if they all got killed.

All I could think about...

...was going away with you.

But it didn't work out.

Shinichi...

...hold me...

...hold me close...

I'm cold...

I'm cold...

Yumi!

Yumi!

Yumi!

Shinichi...there's nothing we can do here.

Come on.

Hey!

The End