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SAMURAl ll DUEL AT lCHlJOJl TEMPLE

Producer Kazuo Takimura

Based on Hideji Hojo's adaptation of the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa

Screenplay Tokuhei Wakao and Hiroshi lnagaki

Photography: Jun Yasumoto Art Direction: Makoto Sono and Kisaku lto

Lighting: Shoji Kameyama Sound: Choshichiro Mikami

Music lkuma Dan

Cast

Musashi Miyamoto - Toshiro Mifune Kojiro Sasaki - Koji Tsurata

Otsu - Kaoru Yachigusa Akemi - Mariko Okada Lady Yoshino - Michiyo Kogure

Oko - Mitsuko Mito Seijuro - Akihiko Hirata Toji - Daisuke Kato Takuan - Kuroemon Onoe

Matahachi Honiden - Sachio Sakai Koetsu - Ko Mihashi Nikkan - Kunimori Kodo

Director Hiroshi lnagaki

Takezo of Miyamoto Village, an ambitious young man,

Ieft home with his friend Matahachi

to go to the wars to become a great samurai.

Takezo took the name Musashi and became a master swordsman.

Persuaded by Priest Takuan his mentor,

he travels in search of knowledge

to complete his characters as a respectable samurai

and to further polish his skill.

A duel is going to take place

Leave at once. It's dangerous

You're Musashi Miyamoto, aren't you?

How do you know? -You're going to duel with Old Baiken

I must watch it. -Leave at once

I live here. You leave, yourself

Very well. Then stay where you are now

Here he comes!

Musashi? -Baiken

Ready? -You'll lose!

You mean I'm a poor fencer? -Definitely

Out of the question. -But I won the duel

Of course you won the fight

But you lost as a samurai. -I won there, too

I'm not even scratched

I'll show you

You seem to trust your skill very much

Then, let me ask you a question

Why did you start on seeing that devil's mask?

What is your answer?

You are really strong. But you're not mentally relaxed

That means you may win in a match but...

you are not yet a true samurai

You'll always remain just a tough man

Your Grace, who are you?

Teach me further

All I can tell you is just this

You are too strong

Understand, Musashi?

Swordsmanship means chivalry

Remember: a man cannot forever remain physically strong

You're too strong. Decidedly too strong

Give it up. You can't be my disciple. -Why?

I'm studying myself. A student

All right. I'll study with you

It may last long. May last for life

Hey, kid. -Call me Jotaro

Your parents? -Died in the Great Battle

Kyoto, Capital City of Medieval Japan

Much water has passed under the bridge.

Otsu waits patiently.

She has great faith in seeing Takezo again.

Fans. Buy fans

Fans to sell

You want something? -Excuse me

You're looking for someone

I was watching you

I admire you

Waiting for somebody, as you earn your bread

Is it a man? Your lover?

Pardon my curiosity

I feel as if it were my business

There's a man I wish to see. A man I'm dying to see!

Isn't it funny?

Of course not. -ls this man definitely coming?

Somebody told me he might. -Just a rumor?

But my only hope in life is to wait for him

I do hope you'll see him

Thanks to you I seem to have regained my hope

I gave it up a long time ago

I might see him some day

I pray for you. -Thanks. Me too

Here you are, Akemi

The Professor's waiting

Young girls are just like reeds in the wind

It's up to men

Where've you been?

The Young Master's waiting. -Later!

Where've you been, Akemi?

Come, pour me a drink

He's too naive. Too green!

A gilded youth. That's him

Not as worldly as you and l

What about money? -I know

Wait until they become tied up. A good opportunity

A bad disciple. -You're a pretty bad mother yourself

He's back again, eh?

Why don't you kick him out?

Or do you still care for him?

You dislike me? Speak!

You dislike me. But l...

No joking, please

I'm not joking. I'm being serious

Yoshioka School

Two have died. -Did they?

We shouldn't have despised him

Found the Young Master? -We're still trying

Don't send him away alive! It's our disgrace!

One moment

It's useless to continue like this

I request a match with Professor Seijuro Yoshioka in person. -Wait!

The Master! The Young Master came home!

What does this mean?

Defeated by a nameless back-country fencer!

It's your fault! Taking the Master out on a spree

In Kenpo's time, no such thing happened!

Silence! Your language!

What rudeness! -Shut up

Where is he? -He's waiting for your return

In that room

Bring him

Wait. One minute

He isn't good enough for the Young Master

Please! -That's too cowardly. No!

He mustn't leave alive! -Will I lose?

He's too insignificant!

Miyamoto. May I see you a moment?

He's gone!

"lt is a great misfortune that Master Y oshioka is absent today

I shall always be ready to display my swordsmanship

Anytime, any place

I shall avail myself of your designation

Kindly post your replay at Sanjuro Bridge by six tomorrow

If not, I shall take the liberty of announcing

that I have defeated the Y oshioka School. Yours truly"

What's the matter with you?

Let's drink, Master

Still annoyed with it? It's foolish

Snap out of it

Look how the kimono you bought becomes Akemi

We'll handle him

Why mustn't I accept this challenge?

Am I so weak? -Nonsense!

He isn't good enough for you to bother in person

Let somebody else do it. Your brother Denshichiro, for instance

Come, Akemi. Do something. Play something

And please forget about Musashi, Master

"Takezo Miyamoto". -What? Takezo?

No! No! It's pronounced "Musashi"

Is he a Mimasaku man? -Yes, a samurai from there

Wasn't Takezo from Miyamoto of Mimasaku Province? -He was

Musashi Miyamoto. He must be Takezo

You know him? -Yes. That's the man I wanted to see

I must tell Matahachi

Bring her back, Oko

All's fair in love and war

Let's be quick, or Musashi will beat you

What? Takezo still alive? -Musashi the fencer

What's the matter with you? Hurry to the Master

Victimize Akemi? -Shut up

Stop your nonsense!

Weakling! Look at yourself!

Takezo's a big samurai! And what are you, anyway?

"Souls of Samurai Polished"

A product of the Hizen School

An excellent sword, sir

The edge is nicked. By a chain and sickle, sir?

Right. In a match in lga Province

Iga's chain and sickle master was Baiken

Was it you, then? -I'm sorry for him

I was challenged

How would you like to have this polished, sir?

How? Sharp enough to cut

I decline. Read that sign out there

I polish the souls of samurai

Not sharpen murderous weapons

Do you call my sword a murderous weapon? -I do

I refuse to bother with killers disguised as swordsman

May I ask you again?

Will you kindly repolish my crude soul?

You are great! I admire your spirit, sir

I'm ashamed of what I said. I can't do it. -Why?

It's too good for me

Only one master can do this job

He will polish it up perfectly. -Who is he?

My teacher. Master Koetsu Honami

He's the oddest man among my pupils. Did he say that?

I've known your name for years. -A false reputation

I've just finished polishing this long sword. I'll do it

What a splendid sword. -lts owner calls it "Clothes Rod"

A really good sword. -The owner is a good swordsman, I suppose

He must be. He looks like an actor rather than a swordsman

But he'll become a famous man, eventually

I'd like to see him. Who is he?

His name is Kojiro Sasaki. Ever heard of him?

He'll come here today. Will you see him?

I'd like to, but... -An engagement?

I must see a man at the bridge at six

Is that right? Then you haven't much time

Not this one. -A mistake!

What a mistake

This is a fatal cut. Any wish or something?

Thank you. Give this... give this

Want it delivered to someone?

Y es, to a man named Kojiro Sasaki

Kojiro Sasaki?

Confess! Who is he? -Mama!

I'll tell you who he is

Musashi Miyamoto

Am I right? He's my enemy

If you love him so much, I know what I'll do

Help! Somebody!

Sounds like it's settled at last

Poor thing. -Don't be funny, after persuading her so much

You don't understand a mother. -Mother, eh?

It's six o'clock. I must go

Akemi. -Mama. You...

Stop her! -Wait

She's just frightened. Weren't you?

I must go to fix Musashi

Hurry up

Otsu!

I'm so sorry. Forgive me

I waited for you for three years by the Bridge of Haneda

I traveled over a year, in search of you

I won't let you go. Never

Otsu

I want to be with you, too

While traveling these months I've missed you so much

I was dreaming of you every night, on the road

I'd like to settle down with you somewhere in the mountains

Old Takezo would do so. -Please! I won't let you go

Never!

I've been dreaming of meeting you all the time, myself

Be kind to me as you used to be

Please

But why? Why?

I became wiser. And greedier

I suffered between my love of you and of my sword

And far have I traveled

To speak the truth now, I prefer my sword to you

I know that

My heart aches because I know it

Don't you see?

A man has his way and a woman has hers

Without it, she's dead!

Musashi Miyamoto? -I am

Yoshioka's students?

What does your Master say? -He accepts your challenge

Where and when? -Before that, we want your life

Is it the answer? Cowards!

Don't run, Musashi

I demand a match with him. A fair duel

Don't lose him! Over there!

Wait. One moment

He's too skillful for you

Stop and plan it out again

You fresh small fry!

It's true I'm young

But I'm experienced

If Musashi hadn't done so, I might have challenged Yoshioka

I missed the chance. -lmpertinence!

Come forward! I'll punish you, bluffer!

Am I a bluffer? I'll show you I'm not

Childish as it may seem. -What?

I dislike modesty. -Very well. Show me

I'll punish you by beheading you!

You can't! -Yes, I can, too

The "swallow-turn!"

Takezo!

Did you say "Takezo"?

Yes. I met him. -You met Takezo?

But he's gone away

Isn't Takezo also called Musashi Miyamoto?

Then you must be Otsu

How do you know so much? Even my name?

Tell me. Who are you?

Please tell me. -Never mind who I am

Want to know? Shall I tell you?

I'm the girl Takezo promised to marry

That's not true. It can't be

Do you say he's yours?

Takezo is mine. You can't have him

How dare you to run after him, while engaged to Matahachi?

You shan't have him. Go back home where you belong!

You...

Now I was trying to kill myself

I'm glad I didn't

I can't die, with you around

Otsu

You're a poor soul

But Takezo is my life. I won't give him up

Takezo isn't such a man

So she seeks consolation from Priest Takuan.

"Alas. Woe is women," saith the Buddha

Otsu, you spent your childhood in a temple

You ought to know the destiny of human beings...

with its endless erring, dark, sad, bad and mad?

I'm hopeless. I'm desperate

People come to us only when they are desperate

I'm being serious, Priest Takuan

I wish I could be a nun to serve Lord Buddha for life

Why do you cry? Think you were born not to marry Musashi

You need not cry. Nor become a nun

You're too cool

Stay here a while and relax your tired soul

Fortunately you have a companion here

Hey! Come here!

A nice team you'll make, as you are a stray, too

So many stray sheep today

Are you asleep, sir?

Did you find Akemi? -I did

Did you? -However...

What is it? Where is she?

How do you feel?

You groaned in your sleep

You spoke about Seijuro and Musashi, too

I want to leave. -Suit yourself

I didn't ask you to come here

But it's cold outside

Come over here

It's warm here

You're pretty

Why resist? -You aren't different from others

You pretend to be kind, but...

I was joking. I felt like doing so

because you talk so much about Musashi

All men are liars

Musashi, too? -No, he's not

Want to know where he is?

Where is he?

Instead...

What is it?

Y es! Y es! Tell me where he is

I lose. I won't be his substitute

I'm a soiled woman. I don't mind anything

But I must see him once again

Suppose he has another in mind?

I don't care. -He won't marry you

But I must tell him I love him

Where is he? -I'm beginning to like you

Musashi is a lucky fellow

He can die contentedly. -Die?

Y oshioka's men are after him

They won't get him. -Maybe

I hope not

He should become famous

My aim is high

Hello, there. I took your topknot last night, didn't l?

I want to talk to you. -Want the topknot back?

I want the woman with you. -Mister, aren't you polite?

You trespass and demand unreasonably

But this long rod may refuse

Want a fight?

This sword came back from Master Honami's only yesterday

It's sharp

You first? Or you?

You may come singly or together, as you please

Ready?

I know him

One moment! Stop, Sasaki!

How do you know my name?

I know your style

You must be Kojiro Sasaki

Koetsu Honami, the greatest virtuoso of Japanese fine arts,

has taken Musashi to Ohgiya, the most fashionable club in Kyoto,

and to its star courtesan, Y oshino.

I like drinking better

How did you like her dance? Pay some compliments

It was flawless. I find no chink to attack

Swordsmanship again!

How about a drink? -Please, please

I'm very weak. -ln fencing?

Probably. -Does drink hinder your training?

"Drinks hinder training. They weaken mentality

They check one's advance in life"

Such sayings are all nonsense

May I help you?

May I ask his name, please?

His name, eh? Will "Mr. Weak" do?

I was willing to fight, but you foolishly did that

And smeared our School's name

I don't like it. -We'll find Musashi

Your brother came back

Denshichiro, welcome home. -Welcome... nothing

What about our ruined name?

I'm the Master of our House. I take no orders from you

Master of the House! Weakling! -Denshichiro! Your language!

Stop, Denshichiro!

He wasn't fit to succeed this House

I'll fix Musashi myself!

I tell you, we haven't a guest named Musashi here

You may search the house

Strange

You see, they come repeatedly. I'm so annoyed

I sympathize with you. And where is he?

Koetsu, my son, took him to the Ohgiya

Of the Geisha quarters? -lf he should hide himself awhile...

the affair may subside. So I persuaded my son

in order to avoid useless trouble. -It's kind of you

I thank you on behalf of Musashi

Master Koetsu must be here. -Master Koetsu?

With a husky young samurai

Mr. Weak? -No, Mr. Strong

We call him Mr. Weak because he can't drink. -Really?

Then, deliver this to this strong Mr. Weak

Deliver it directly to Mr. Weak in person

At the Rengein Temple yard, at nine tonight. Denshichiro Yoshioka

Thanks. -Be sure to come back

I certainly will

If you don't, Lady Yoshino will scold me

I'll come back. So keep this a secret

No seconds. People may talk. Stay away

He came!

Musashi!

Denshichiro?

I was away on knight-errantry

As my brother's proxy, I'll punish you!

With wooden sword or steel?

The snow is falling deep

Monk Horen's hut's out of sight

What is he doing asleep?

He's reading sutras all night

Eating snow to keep his might

My, you're back. -I came back just now

You've been here the while? It must have been cold

Master Koetsu still in?

If he isn't, I want to leave. -You mustn't leave...

without seeing Lady Y oshino. It's impolite

What shall I do? -She is impatient

Enjoying the snow scenes?

Your hand is freezing

A blood stain!

It's a petal of a peony, dear

What happened?

You didn't change your expression. What composure!

How did you get it? Tell me

Musashi. Are you afraid of me?

You can hardly call yourself a mighty samurai

if you can't conquer a courtesan

Come. Hold me tightly in your arms

You're craving for self-control

For you lack affection

Human affection

Are you offended? -No, you're a woman

Because I'm a woman?

Do you slight a woman?

Or is it because you pity a woman as a weak being?

Musashi

Or do you despise my statement

because I'm only a courtesan?

I can read your mind very easily

as clear as a reflection in a mirror

If only he hadn't been so rash

Are you going to have a duel with Musashi? -I have to

If you please, I'll second you. -No thank you

I admire your spirit, if I may say so

But then, don't duel with him. I'm saying this as your friend

Too bad your house should be marked by him

That vicious sword!

You'll need tact

Akemi

I'm sorry I've confined you here

Do you curse me?

But I'm not such a bad man

I hold you so dear

Akemi. Give me just one kind word

Then I can fight in high spirits

Fight? With Musashi? -I must win

I think I can. But I need your blessing

You won't have it

You seduced me. -I'll make up for my wrong

I'll pray for Musashi to win

I want to see you fall in a pool of blood before him!

I curse you!

Got the money? -200 gold

We can live for years

What about Akemi? -Don't worry. A girl can always live

Idiot! -How dare you?

What happened, young man? -Brace up

Why, you're Matahachi! My son!

Mother!

It was all through Takezo that you came to this

We must get him, by hook or by crook

Don't worry. I'll be famous by and by

Mother, have a look at this. -What is this?

The diploma from Chujo School. -For fencing?

I studied with ltoh

I was enthusiastic, wanting to send for you...

as soon as I open my own Hall

Why does it say "To Kojiro Sasaki"? -I changed my name

I couldn't say, "I'm a Hoiden gone broke"

I know. If you've become so good, we'll get Musashi

Buddha be praised

Halt!

Not him

Has he escaped? -He's still lying low at Y oshino's

A coward! We'll stay here until he comes

What? They're calling me a coward? -Y es, but you are not

Where's Yoshino? -She's engaged at a party

"Despite my wish to share with you a moment of love

you depart so quickly to my great sorrow, lone and sad"

Must you go? -I wanted to see her before I go

But please give her my best regards

When will you come next? -Well...

Go tell him goodbye

If I see him, I must stop him

But I want him to be a true samurai

How I've suffered!

This is the one and only heartfelt love I've ever had

One moment

Don't make fools of yourselves

Not here. This isn't a mere brawl

If you must fight, fight like samurai. Not here!

You'll stand guarantee for Musashi? -Well, I might

You might? -Won't he escape?

He would if he could, like any man. -You'll let him escape?

No, I won't. It all depends on his own choice

Let me introduce myself

I'm Kojiro Sasaki, hailing from lwakuni Province

You must have heard us. Your terms?

Nothing. I have no intention of hiding myself

I'll take their terms

Very manly of you

All right? -Very well

Listen. Seijuro Yoshioka will come

seconded by a few of his men

tomorrow morning at five to the lchijoji Temple

Very good. -lf any of you violate this promise

he'll be laughed at. -We'll post placards to announce it

All right? -Good. I'll be there on time

"l hereby accept your challenge and promise to have a match with you

at the lone pine tree of the lchijoji Temple

at 5 A.M., February 19th.

Should you fail to appear, the public will laugh at you

Should I fail to appear, Heaven will punish me

Seizaburo Yoshioka to Musashi Miyamoto, Esq."

Otsu! Otsu!

Having Priest Takuan do your hair? -She's become Lord Buddha's disciple

What does it mean?

I become a nun. -And shave off your hair like him?

Oh, don't. I like you better as you are

Are you surely ready?

Are you sure? -It's you who're erring

I can't help it. It's so pretty and ample

When my hair is shaven off, all my worries will be gone, too

Will you hurry? -Very well. I'll do it

Otsu, hurry over to the lchijoji Temple

Master duels with Yoshioka!

Musashi? -Sure. Let's go

Is it true? -It's true

I saw placards announcing it

Please, Takuan

Postpone this until tomorrow

I must see him, even a glimpse of him

Then I'll become a nun

You are destined to go the Way of Darkness, I'm afraid

Why stop me? Such audacity! -Wait, Seijuro

Where? When?

It was promised in my name. I must go!

I mustn't be a coward!

Here he comes!

Halt! Stop!

Wait! Calm down!

I'm Sasaki. I'm the witness

Why tilt spears at me like that? Why so frightened?

What have you come here for? -To encourage Seijuro

Mind your business. -Where are you, Seijuro?

I'm Kojiro Sasaki!

I want you to withdraw from here

Withdraw? But I'm the witness

Who asked you to be one? Musashi?

Then you're not one. Neither party has asked you

A meddler!

You call me a meddler

I see. Now I see your intention

You're hiding Seijuro himself...

to stage an ambush

The famed House of Y oshioka is falling

Poor Musashi. He'll die in a treacherous attack

Fooled by her son, Osugi believes Musashi eloped with Otsu

Remember, son. You must kill Otsu first, and then Musashi

Let me help you, Otsu

Let me go, Matahachi!

Mother wants me to kill you. But I don't want to

Wait, Otsu!

Let's elope

Matahachi. I'm no longer engaged to you!

You married Oko!

Has Matahachi done what he should?

There's a deep gap between our hearts which cannot be crossed

Then, you mean you care for Takezo?

Yes, I do. I love him

You slut! I must kill you!

Wait!

Who are you? -Who are you? A bandit?

If not, what is your name? -Why hesitate?

Show him your Chujo School swordsmanship!

What? Chujo School?

Yes. I have the supreme diploma signed by Master ltoh

Go away. -One moment. May I ask your name again?

Kojiro Sasaki. I'm Kojiro Sasaki. Surprised?

Yes, I am. I've never been so surprised in my life

Let me ask you, then, Mr. Kojiro Sasaki. Who am l?

How should I know? Who? -Let me introduce myself

I am Kojiro Sasaki, the real one

Don't move!

"l respect deiteis, I do not rely upon them"

Takezo! Takezo!

I'm so glad! At last I meet you!

Oh, hello. Is your mother all right?

That's not important

Don't go to the duel! Run away with me!

Don't be silly

I must fight like a samurai. Good luck

Don't go. Seijuro isn't coming

They're scheming foul play. The eighty of them!

So you must dodge them. Run away with me!

You're bound to be killed if you go! Please! Don't go!

Thank you for warning me

But if I run away, they'll call me a coward

Road to the lchijoji Temple

Here he comes! Musashi comes!

Musashi comes!

I came as I promised

Why doesn't he show up? Come!

Come and fight! The cowards!

To the pine tree! Hurry!

Oh save him! -It's too late

He's alone. He was too reckless

The only way to live is to run

Don't. He might get confused

Into the paddies, eh?

Good. He might yet be saved

Surround him! Trap him!

He ran away. He's becoming clever

Let's go home. The razor's waiting for us

Takuan

I've decided not to become a nun

I'll run after him, if it's the last thing I do

I'm Seijuro

My men stopped me. Sorry for my delay

Is that right? -I am Yoshioka. I am not a coward

I'm glad! I've been longing to meet you

I'll defeat you

You are too strong

It's brutal force

Swordsmanship is chivalry

You lack affection

That's the Master!

It's just like a dream

It is

It's never been as peaceful as this for years

Let's see Matahachi one day

We'll see him and his mama and discuss things

A quiet talk often works. Let's do so

Before that, let me ask you. -What is it?

Are you really through with him?

I am

Why? Please!

Why? -No. Don't

You mustn't

Takezo!

"l have renounced the love of women"

Good luck, Musashi

Develop yourself

If you do, I'll do myself, too

THE END