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Toei company ltd.

The executioner

producers: Hisashi yabe, sunao sakagami

screenplay: Teruo ishii

cinematographer: Yoshikazu yamazawa

art director: Hiroshi Fujita music: Hajime kaburagi

editor: Tomio soda

ninja choreographer: Masaaki hatsumi

cast:

Sonny chiba

makoto sato

shozo saijo

Yutaka nakajima

masahiko tsugawa, eiji go, michitaro mizushima

hiroshi nawa, Jo shiraishi, rikiya yasuoka

hideo murota, meika seri, koji hio

Yas uaki ku rata

ryo ikebe

director: Teruo ishii

these are the three men I've chosen.

Doesn't matter how you do it, I want them right away.

"Koga ryoshi". He was given expert training.

His parents had passed away.

Koga, shiga prefecture 'and he was raised by his grandfather

'in the koga province, learning the ninja art of combat.'

koga, can you go higher than the bamboo?

Yes, I can do it. You watch me jump.

Several months later

think of this as a screen of Spears. The slightest touch will hurt you.

Jump!

But that's so easy to do.

Koga... jump over it.

Don't be afraid. You can do it. It's exactly the same height.

I know you can do it. You can do it very well.

Little coward!

You're a descendant of the koga family.

Nowjump!

- Ow! - Weakling!

More intensely!

Ryuichi, what's the matter?

"Ten years later, koga had grown into a fine young man."

Are you still unable to dislocate your arm?

I can do the legs, that's all. I'll try later.

Stupid boy!

The arms are much more important than the legs.

Oh!

I'm tired, grandfather. I'm always doing the same thing.

Listen, don't make me angry, I warn you!

I just want to know what's so great about ninja art.

It's your duty to learn it with my help.

As the koga successor, you must pursue the art.

Nobody outside our family knows it.

So you must learn the ninja art.

Art is better than science?

Science is merely thought or hypothesis subject to corrections.

I think it's better than the ninja art.

Listen, boy, the ninja art is not hypothetical.

You understand me?

It'll give you superhuman strength if you continue to train.

No, I don't agree with that.

Sir, I will now leave you.

Aargh!

I beat him! I did it!

Aargh!

You'll see there's still a lot of work to be done, koga.

A lot of work!

I shall teach you this secret art as well as dislocation.

- The art... - Of sticking to the ceiling?

That's right, son.

It will aid you in hiding. It won't be easy.

I've got to leave here. I've got to know life.

Koga!

Where are you going?

The bathroom.

With a bag?

It's my practice suit. I'm going to practice.

You don't look to me as if you're on a call of nature.

Your face shows no pride of being the successor of the koga family!

There is only a disappointment in your face!

No, grandpa, I'm really going to practice.

Be on guard, boy!

Ready?

Shit!

Koga, your eyes are useless now, aren't they?

Open your spiritual eyes.

Banish all thought from your mind,

and then you will find even a burning fire to be cool,

and the dark will turn to brightness!

Takeshi hayabusa,

an ex-narcotic agent of the metropolitan police.

'Expert on criminal investigations of narcotics smuggling.

'He got in with the yakuza and became a professional killer.'

Wait a minute. Someone's looking at us.

Who's there? Come in.

- What do you want? - The goyu-Kai boss sent me here.

He did, huh?

- To kill me for how much? - Three million yen.

That's all he's going to give you?

Alright... six million.

- To kill goyu-Kai. - It's a deal.

I don't do anything until I get paid.

Alright, now you can get out of here.

I always... keep my word.

You got the money. Now go.

Yeah...

But I haven't finished my job for goyu-Kai yet.

You are still going to die.

Listen, please. I won't tell.

I... I swear it.

Don't kill me.

Oh, please don't.

I won't tell.

I give you my word.

You gave the loot you got from me to that little slut, eh? That's smart!

A nice little trick.

Smart. You gave her my money to keep her mouth shut.

But that was too generous.

Just before he died, he gave me a job to make up for it.

- What? - He asked that I kill you.

- For six million yen. - Huh?

- Another one of your lousy jokes. - I'm a man of my word.

Ha! Mercenary bastard, aren't you?

- Why not just keep the dough? - You'll bet I'll keep it.

Good! Then it's settled. You may go.

Yes, but I've still got a score to settle.

What's that, a score to settle?

I've got to kill you. Sorry, and all that.

Hey... you sound like you mean it.

But you're really not going to do it.

Sakura. Expert in the martial arts.

Women drive him wild. But then, he's wild by nature.

After being thrown out of the university, he committed a murder,

and is now a condemned inmate of the miyamori prison.

- Wait, koga! - Taxi!

Listen, it would be so easy for you to get him out of prison.

Who are you kidding, honey?

That's much too risky a job for a lousy million yen.

Koga, wait a minute.

I know how broke you are. A million is a lot.

Look, a million's nothing.

I happen to own the koga detective agency.

Ha! And you're on the verge of bankruptcy.

- They may send you to prison. - What did you say?

Oh, I did my homework.

See? I know all about you.

I won't do it.

There's one thing I still have maybe, my pride.

Alright, I'll tell you what I will do. One million more for your pride.

Who do you think you are?

I won't do it.

Miyamori prison

Here, put this on.

- What is this? Who are you? - Just happened to be in the neighborhood.

The shoes, too. Here, hurry up.

You put pepper all over me. What for?

- To kill your smell. - Oh, I see.

You schmuck!

That thing there, get it!

Here, put this in your mouth and get under the water.

Okay.

- Everything okay? - Yeah, everything's fine.

What's wrong?

My eyes.

I think something must've gotten... Oh!

What's going on?

- Can you smell it? - No, I can't.

Why aren't you sneezing?

Look.

- See anything? - What's that in the water?

- Hey, where's the fourth-floor guard? - Don't know, sir.

He's not at his post. Where the hell can he be?

It's almost time for our relief to get here.

- We better go see if we can find him. - Yes, sir.

Taro! Taro!

Come!

Alright, let's go.

He can't hear.

That's a strange way to blow your nose.

Will you shut up?

Alright, let's go. Let's go, come on.

He's here, uncle. Shall I show him in? Alright?

Alright, show him in.

Well!

- You can come in. - Thank you.

You've been doing pretty well.

I suppose so.

A person, who remains unknown, has been sending money monthly

to the men who died under your orders.

We know you've been earning a lot of money recently.

That's right. And what if I did? What do you care?

I'd like to know...

Would you like to settle the incident

and get it over with, once and for all?

You mean... you know all that?

I know many things that would surprise you.

You were right, I know it.

We've got to have the courage to go ahead and finish the job you started.

I'll do it. And gladly.

Here's your two men.

They both should've been here by now.

They're so late. I wonder where they are.

Alright? They seem alright to you?

Yes.

Gentlemen, sakura.

Well... take off your hat.

- What? - Take it off!

And the sunglasses.

Koga said he'd be here soon.

Well, what do we have here?

What are you doing there, sticking up to the ceiling?

You are jealous, aren't you?

What do you care if it's sticking up?

Why should I be jealous over so little?

I was talking to him.

Huh?

Koga...

No sense practicing your ninja art here.

You'll see. It could come in handy one day.

- Were you really sticking to the ceiling? - What do you think?

What are we supposed to do? Why are we here?

Ah, why talk business?

You'd make a great girl.

What the hell are you talking about?

When we're in the sack, you could stick to me...

Like you do on the ceiling.

Alright, let's begin. Close the blinds, uncle.

The drug situation has become increasingly worse in our country.

The reason is clear.

Drugs are being smuggled into Japan by the mafia,

in spite of excellent police work.

That woman is a courier.

She is the daughter of the ambassador of a Latin American country.

'Her luggage can pass through customs without being checked

'because of diplomatic privilege.

'It is difficult to intervene,

'because it could create an international problem.

'We must seize the drugs she's smuggling in.

'I hired six special men for this job.

'My plan is to lure her car to an abandoned factory

'by the use of a false road sign.'

- Good. - Thank you.

- Keep this under your hat. - Yes, sir!

I warn you, this is an embassy car.

We shall tell the police and they shall put you all in prison.

We want that bag,

the one the young lady bought in Hong Kong this morning.

I think he means what he says.

Let's show them what's what.

Mr. Chairman, let me reconfirm the conclusions we have reached.

First, the identity of the six men who died

is to be concealed until this case is settled.

Second, Mr. Hayabusa, who took such a measure

without proper authorization,

shall be put on the retired list immediately.

Normally, there would also be disciplinary action,

but that was waived because of the secrecy of this case.

We must add one more thing.

As chairman, I am solely responsible for this action.

- So I shall resign. - Mr. Chairman!

The future's up to you.

This meeting is adjourned.

- Sentimentalism! - What?

Hayabusa...

Sakura could be right.

Yes.

We have a duty to make the souls of the dead rest in peace.

We cannot stop now.

I say you'll be no better than an ordinary outlaw...

- If you take illegal action. - Not quite.

You see, we have a sense of humanity and duty.

Drug addicts must be saved by any means, fair or foul.

And the widows and children of those men must be helped.

That's right. That's your own concern.

I'm only in this for the money.

Stop it, koga!

You must show more heart for those who've died.

Look, if you're gonna start talking about loving your fellow man...

That was a lousy thing to do what you did!

- I can beat you anyday! - I wouldn't let it go to your head.

You'll take the job, won't you, koga?

- When I get the rest of my money. - And how much is that?

- The contract is for two million. - I only got 10,000.

I'll join you when I get the rest. Come on.

You may get the money but not the chance to use it.

Why not? Go on. I'd like to know.

Alright. You assisted sakura in getting out of jail.

That's five years.

So sue me... lousy narcotics officer.

Not any longer. I left the police three years ago.

And here I thought...

You got me out of the can because I'm such a great guy.

You did it for two million yen. That's fabulous!

Look, that's chicken feed compared to what we're gonna get.

We're gonna get billions worth of drugs, koga,

and we'll get it from the mafia.

You won't turn the drugs over to the police?

Why should we turn it over to anyone?

Well, well...

Well, now, and what do you plan to do about bird-brain here?

Sakura, I'd think it over if I were you.

Take the job, and a night with me is included in the deal. A whole night.

The last guy I dated called me his "little octopus".

So, you interested?

Alright!

Okay, get on with the job.

Don't bungle it.

Just be careful what you say.

I always am.

So... who cares?

I think you'd better concentrate on the job.

I tell you something, there's one job I'd like to do more than concentrate on.

With a line like that, you got a long wait.

Uh-huh... our little friends are here.

Mitsuhara and Margaret.

She was born mute.

So they take advantage of her.

That guy is Mario mitsuhara, mafia chief in Japan.

- Think they're making a delivery? - Mm-hmm.

Watch. Let's see what they do.

That's Jen, the Chinese millionaire.

- This may be a long night. - Hmm...

I think I'll dance with emi and keep an eye on them.

Hey, that's a good idea.

If we weren't in here, I'd kill that guy!

Sakura, if you danced, you'd attract too much attention.

- You know what happens to you. - That's right.

It's just that I'm a little oversexed.

Hee! Hee! Hee!

You're the erotic animal.

- It's in her handbag. - That's right. Bet it is.

Watch out!

Get those lights on! Somebody get those lights on!

What the hell are you doing, you schmuck?

Now, come on. Let's go.

- Aieee! - What's the matter?

Well, one of them tried to get cute, so I had to let him have it.

Well done, sakura.

Ow!

- Go away. Don't touch me! - Well, let's put the lights on.

After him! After him!

He's taking off with it.

That way! That way!

He's some guy.

Karate man, huh?

That's right.

A master karate man of the shorinji school.

Alright...

Say your prayers.

My ninja trick!

You're just in time!

Hey, this is no time for playing jokes!

Come on, let's see you run. One more try. Come on!

I'll bust his head the next time I see him!

Hayabusa!

Well, well, look who's here. Hello!

- What happened yesterday? - I don't know what you're talking about.

Why don't you shut up? Funny, aren't you?

Oh, you mean the car?

- The accelerator got stuck. - Accelerator, my ass!

I'm surprised to see you here.

You tried to run off with the goods last night.

I don't care. I want my share.

- You want your share? - Yes, I do.

You got here a little bit late. The boss took it away.

You liar. Yeah, that's what you are.

I'm not gonna let you pull the wool over my eyes.

Hold it. Don't look at me like that.

I bet you want to try and break my ribs again. I can read your mind.

You bet your ass I'd like to get you.

I'd crack your ribs like sticks.

I wouldn't try it, if I were you. My chest is like solid iron.

Solid iron?

Okay, try it.

Go on!

Come on, then!

Say, boy, don't get excited.

You play dirty as usual!

Playing dirty is your ninja trick, isn't it?

You know, you got a great fist there.

You really could've broken my ribs if it wasn't for this.

Shit! What have you got against me, anyway?

Koga, why don't we settle this, alright?

Why don't you go fuck yourself?

I think you'll like what I've got to say.

Our nextjob is really a big one.

It will bring us billions of yen. Billions.

Over there is Mario mitsuhara's villa.

Three bodyguards took off,

which means they have nothing to do and the drugs won't be there.

I think Mario will move soon. He's got to use the blonde.

The ambassador's returning to his country.

This is their last chance.

And what's more, the blonde's going to carry on as much as she can.

That's what my uncle says.

At least a five-year supply.

That should put the cost at twenty billion yen.

- Twenty billion. - Twenty billion?

Well, are you quitting? If not, you'd better get the work.

Work?

The blonde left for Hong Kong just now.

You'll waste Mario's killers before she comes back.

The rest is easy.

Here, I got you the list of the killers.

- I'll do it! - Oh!

Oh, oh, oh... aargh!

Beat him! Kill him!

Can't you do anything with him? Kill him! Beat him!

Can you beat him up? Kill him! Like that!

Do it! Do it now! More!

Ooh!

Thank you.

Look!

What are you doing? Help me! Help me!

Over here! Over here! Over here!

Hey... he dug a hole in the road!

New York

I've got to hand it to them.

They killed some of our best men.

This place is practically defenseless.

Shut up! Did you just come here to moan?

No, I didn't.

I wanted...

I wanted to acquaint you with just how dangerous they were.

Yeah? You look like you want something.

I think that we had better use guns.

- At least we'd have a chance. - Are you outta your fucking mind?

The Japanese police would be on us like a mountain, you damn fool.

They'd get wind of this place if we used guns.

No guns at all! You hear me? I'm surprised you even asked!

Quit the mafia if you don't like it! I think you're being an idiot!

Don't worry, I've got a surprise for you.

They are something.

Leo the sicilian and the cannibal.

Look at that. They are something.

Alright, enough of that, huh? That's enough for today.

Go to hell!

Because now I've tasted blood...

Hey, you, what's so funny?

The boxer nagashura.

Kicked out of the ring for killing ten men.

You two fight like nice little girls.

Hold it!

Stop it. Nagashura will kill you.

The blonde, she booked a seat on tomorrow's plane from Hong Kong.

She gets in at one o'clock.

On this trip, they've got enough drugs to corner the Japanese market.

Good, honey.

When this one's over...

Keep your promise!

Oh, come on, shit head.

- Eh? - Just relax.

Are you really sure your plans are okay?

Yeah. You can count on it.

Light!

Stop playing around, will you?

Listen, you know what's wrong with you? You got no sense of humor at all.

Hey, you're going to burn the carpet, eh?

Oh, my pants, damn it!

Hey, give me a napkin!

Here, use this.

- Oh, thanks. - Oh, you're welcome.

Alright, that does it.

Stop it!

No more horsing around.

Each of us is going to get at least three billion yen,

so you'll try to concentrate on your work, alright?

You know something? I don't think you guys realize how lucky you are.

So what are you fighting for?

It's a matter of honor.

So... fight!

Under construction - detour

- here, split it. - Thanks, chief!

Stop it! You make me sick.

- Just your hand, that's all. - Leave me alone!

Hey, what's that bulge between your legs?

- Shithead! - Aiiiee!

What a schmuck!

In the middle of a job, he gets a hard-on!

You know what's wrong with you, koga, on top of everything else? You're jealous!

Yeah, jealous. Jealous of what?

- That miserable little thing? - Huh?

Oh, put it away before you switch your pants.

That's it, go ahead.

Stupid asshole!

Stop saying that.

Oh, boy, that's a good one!

Shows you got spirit.

Cut the bullshit. What's the plan, anyway?

You never tell me anything!

It's all here. Try to get it into your head.

Once they're off the highway, they won't be able to get on it again.

This road will take them to an abandoned factory.

That's where we get them.

- Sakura... - Hmm?

- You get your hands on the drugs, okay? - Hmm.

There'll be a motorcycle in the grass waiting for you.

- Koga and I will kill them all. - Why do that?

- I don't see it, after we get the stuff. - They'll be desperate, koga.

If it's not them, it's us. The law of the jungle, you know that.

Oh... and this schmuck...

- He might take off with the junk. - No, he couldn't smuggle it out.

One man couldn't handle all that.

And sakura's too smart to try it.

And he knows that my uncle will see all the roads are guarded.

He'd get caught in a second.

Hey, you won't try anything, will you?

Look me in the eye.

I believe you. You're eyes are pure.

Emi, you can go now.

Sakura, now you be a good boy. I'll be waiting for you when it's over.

- Wow! - Bye, now.

Tokyo international airport

here they are.

That's an ex-wrestler. They call him cannibal.

Oh!

- Nagashura the boxer. - Is it really him?

Well, what the hell? Piece of cake, this job.

The rest are all well-known murderers. They're on the Interpol list.

Boss, just take it easy in Hong Kong while we do the dirty work.

I want you to stick to them like glue. They'll go to their hideout.

If they don't, then contact emi.

When they're settled in, you wait until I get there.

If you have to leave the car for any reason, put a red flag in the window.

- Good luck. - Hey, just a minute there.

- Where the hell are you going? - To get more hands.

Our plans have changed. Bye!

Kid, I wish us both lots of luck.

I think we're going to need it.

Ready?

Start!

Hai!

Hai!

Hai!

- Next! - Yes, master!

- Next! - Yes, master!

Superintendent's office

you're wasting time! You shouldn't come back here!

Sir, just one second.

I need your help. The mafia is importing drugs from abroad.

We must stop them.

And we must avenge the death of the six men who died in the line of duty!

I said you're wasting my time and yours!

Will you get out of here?

- Master...

It's been a long time.

I saw you practicing. You're very good.

You just keep up the good work, and one day you'll be master of the school.

Good luck.

Master!

Just give me one minute. I want to change my clothes.

I want to see real action and test my skill in battle.

You overheard us, didn't you?

He'll expel you, if you come with us.

Oh, but the memory of the six who died in the line of duty must be honored,

and it is our duty to do it.

- Can I count on you? - Yes!

Hey, koga, what are you going to do?

Use your head for a change.

The guys we're working with are very clever.

They'd screw us if we gave them a chance to do it.

Wouldn't it be great... Ha-ha-ha!

If you and I split what we get over there?

Not for me.

You heard what he said about those killers.

They're so dangerous, he went out to get help.

Then I'll do it alone.

He's out of his head. The guy's nuts.

Absolutely top-grade stuff.

You won't find anything like it for quite a while.

And then the price will jump.

Thirty billion yen?

You understand that we are interested in negotiating

only a single large shipment.

We'll give you time to discuss the deal, alright?

And should you agree, cash transaction three days from now at noon. Agreed?

Good day.

I was looking foward to a good cigar.

- You're the last one, huh? - I must tell you, I never was defeated.

This room is full of little surprises.

I didn't need your surprises. We were having a good fight.

You'll be up against stronger competition soon.

Come upstairs, we're having a party.

Whores and scotch don't interest me. Sorry.

This place is crawling with guards.

You look like you need a drink. Here, honey.

No, thanks.

Please...

Dear guests, now we have a little show to please you.

Ooh! Ha-ha!

We've only started.

Now we have something special you will never forget.

You will see a real show, not an imaginary one.

This guy attempted to sneak in on us.

He is to be killed very slowly.

I put him at your disposal.

And what's more,

I offer a two-million-yen prize to the one with the best hit.

Ten and a half feet.

Sixteen feet!

Get outta the way. My turn.

I'll show you some real action.

Hold it!

Listen, the guy's already half dead. That's enough of that.

Get outta here.

Hlgetyou.

I'll get you good.

- Let's keep this a fair fight. - Fair, my ass!

You ready for seconds?

That'll be enough, you hear?

That's what we do to idiots.

'Koga, the ninja art is not hypothetical.

'It is definite fact which will be established

'with indominitable spirit and superhuman power

'acquired by continuous training.'

Nagashura the boxer!

No one has ever defeated me.

That was well done.

I would've liked to have a real fight with you.

Hey! You bastard!

Give me back my wash! Wait!

Please! Slow down.

- You want me to take the wheel? - Scared?

Of course not.

We've a job to do.

The quicker we do it, the better.

It's already begun.

Whoa!

Wait! Don't leave me!

Tell me, who's the person here?

He disappeared.

Go to it.

Master!

Don't forget the car...

Instalments!

Open the door!

You won't get away with this! You come back here with that, koga!

Wait!

Enough of your ninja tricks!

Oh, when I get my hands on you, I'll castrate you!

Aargh! Aargh!

I'll rip you apart with my bare hands!

I'm right behind you!

Oh, oh, oh, oh!

Okay... keep going.

Their boss Mario took off alright.

Hey, wait, damn you!

I'll tell you one thing that's sure.

Mario would never leave the drugs behind.

- You think it's fake? - Let's see.

Let's have a look in here.

Maybe I wasn't a chemistry major...

Yet I can tell the difference between drugs and flour.

Ah, shit!

Looks like we got company.

Did they spot the switch?

Oh, yeah? I've had enough fun for one day.

Hey, faster! Go on, faster!

Go on! Get this thing going!

Go ram it up his ass!

Yeah, sure. The first time I ever tried to fuck a car!

Damn it!

Aargh!

No! Stay in the car, you crazy son of a bitch!

Don't get out of the car! Don't get out of the car!

No, no, don't get out of the car. No.

You get out first. We gotta get outta here! Hurry up!

I can't. The door's stuck in the fucking rocks.

Whoa. Wait, look!

Shit!

- Koga, let's get the hell outta here! - Alright!

Aargh!

Looks like... I got caught in something soft.

Aargh!

Oh! Where did you come from? I was sure you were dead.

Even if I'm killed...

The mafia will go on.

Keep quiet!

I, Mario mitsuhara, boss of the mafia of Japan...

Am beaten, yes!

Yet you won't get the drugs.

What about my money?

All I got was 10,000 yen.

You'll get the rest, don't worry.

You heard what he said. "The mafia shall go on."

Working for nothing is only slave labor!

Don't be like that.

That's it. Now a light.

The end