All language subtitles for 1968_Samaritan Zatoichi (Eng)

A DAIEI CO. LTD. PRODUCTION

You're mean!

What did I do?

You knocked over the basket.

You stepped on the rice.

How are we supposed
to catch sparrows without bait?

You'll have to forgive me.
I'm blind.

No way.
You have to pay us.

All right, then.
Put out your hands.

I'll pay you with these.

Rats. No money?

These beans are perfect
for catching sparrows.

Soak them in sake
and scatter them on the ground.

The sparrows will come flocking

and have a feast.

Pretty soon they'll get drunk
and fall asleep.

Then you grab them
with your bare hands.

Nothing to it.

That's a lie. It'd never work.

You shan't know unless you try, shall you?

Watch out, mister.
You're coming to a deep spot.

What did I tell you?

Hello! Please, sir!

Sir!

This water is freezing.

SAMARITAN ZATOICHI

Produced by HISARU TSUJI
Original story by KAN SHIMOZAWA

Screenplay by KIYOKATA SARUWAKA
HISASHI SUGIURA, TETSURO YOSHIDA

Cinematography by FUJIO MORITA

Art Direction by AKIRA NAITO

Original Music by SEI IKENO

Edited by TOSHIO TANIGUCHI

With:

SHINTARO KATSU

YOSHIKO MITA, MAKOTO SATO

KONISHI MURA, TAKUYA FUJIOKA
CHOCHO MIYAKO

AKIRA SHIMIZU
RYUTARO GOMI, TAKESHI DATE

ROKKO TOURA, RYOICH I TAMAGAWA

MACHIKO SOGA, OSAMU OOKAWA

SHOSAKU SUGIYAMA
GEN KIMURA

YASUHIRO MINAKAMI
AKIRA MOROGUCHI

Directed by
KENJI MISUMI

I have a feeling

this means someone'll die.

Unokichi,

if you don't have the money,
hand over your sister.

She's not here.
She went to get the money.

You expect me to believe that?

No money and no sister means
we'll have to take it out of you.

Relax.
She'll be back tonight.

We weren't born yesterday.

Prepare to die!

You!

Clear out!

So there!

The boss here must be very tight.

It's a whole fish all right,
but look at that.

And the soup is so thin.

I can see my reflection.
Have a look.

Thank you for the meal.

Thank you for the meal.

It's all of one measly bite.

The boss wants to see you.

He was a stranger,
but he belonged to the brotherhood.

He said he needed money,
so I lent him 30 ryo.

Now the term is up and I've yet
to see one coin from him.

What do you think
of a yakuza who does that?

I'd say he's truly a dog.

We don't want his kind running around.

My sentiments exactly.

I sent my second with a couple
of swordsmen to talk to him,

but he came at them like a rabid dog.

No man who disgraces the yakuza
like that should be allowed to live.

You're absolutely right.

Will you lend a hand, then?

Leave it to me.

I had pretty much the same thing
where I stayed a couple of days ago.

That time there were six men,
and I cut them all down.

How many am I to deal with today?

One.

Just one?

Seems a little anticlimactic,
but at least it'll be easy.

Sure, I'll do it.
- Good. Take this for the road.

Much obliged.

He's going along?

He may be blind,
but if he's a yakuza,

he must earn his keep
like anyone else.

He doesn't have to join in.
He can be an observer.

An observer? But what about -

My ears and nose
are sharper than any of yours.

Excuse me,
but how much did he give you?

One of these.

A ryo?

The blind man's an observer?
What a farce.

Look, Ichi.

When we get there,
you just stay out of the way.

I'm the one who got
the big money here.

I won't do a thing
until you all ask me to.

Good.

He acts so calm.

Hey, blind man.
Mind if we pick up the pace?

Go right ahead.

Why did you stop so suddenly?

Ah, we should have
brought lanterns.

It's too dark to see the path.

Sounds like I can be of use after all.

Watch it, you.

We're ready.

Curse it!

Show yourself!

He is here!

Watch out!

He got me!
Someone tie it off for me!

Ah!

Sounds like he did
quite a bit of damage.

The dog blew out the lamp.

I guess that's rather inconvenient
for you sighted folks.

Come out, I say!

Or we'll burn the place down.

Come out!

What's so funny?

There's only one man in there?

Why would you burn the place down
for just one man?

You have a big mouth.

If you think you can do better,
go right ahead.

May I step forward, then?

You talked big about being an observer.

Let's see if your walk
is as good as your talk.

Don't do it, Ichi.

Don't anybody have ideas
about helping me out.

I'm blind,

so there's no telling
who I mightcut down.

Hello, there.

I'm a blind man
by the name of Zatoichi.

I have no personal
grievance against you.

But under the code I live by,
I have no choice in this matter.

I'd like to ask you to come outside.

You come in and get me.

Since I'm blind,

I'll have the advantage in the dark.

You must be joking.

A man who can't see
shouldn't be playing with swords.

If you want to fight,
you'll have to come get me.

Unokichi!

Are you all right? It's me!

I have the money, Unokichi!

I have the money right here.

How could you do this?

You know very well what happens
when you disgrace the code.

I'll give you your money.
Now you give me my brother back.

You take my money,
you kill my brother -

You're demons, all of you!

- What's the real story here?
- What are you doing?

You owe interest for paying late.
You'll pay it with your body.

That's all you ever wanted, isn't it?

You used my brother to get to me.

Hold on.
You're being unreasonable.

You stay out of this.

Shinsuke, you take
the young lady inside.

He told you to stay out of this,
you blind dog!

Rokusuke, I believe it was?

That's the second time
you've called me a blind dog.

Curse it! He's the one
who killed Unokichi!

Shinsuke, no one told us a thing
about the young lady, did they?

No, they didn't.

You're not getting away with this,
you dog!

We'll go talk to your boss about this.

Get moving.

Ichi,

if you don't mind,

I don't need to go with you, do I?

I'd rather never see
that boss's face again.

I can leave?

Get going.

You have nerve
to show your face here again!

It's the master of the government inn
who wants that girl.

This wasn't just my orders.
It was official business.

What do you say to that?

You're not the man I heard you were.

You don't deserve
to call yourself a boss.

Watch it, you.

Listen here.

"No man who disgraces the yakuza
like that should be allowed to live."

That's what you said.

I suppose that means
I have to kill you.

Shut up, you blind dog!

You've called me that once too often.

Kill him!

Chased by the wind

The wanderer drifts

In his final hour

Alone

On the lonesome road

When I've cut down someone
who shouldn't have had to die,

the whole world goes black.

In my case, the whole world

is black from the start.

To the foolish ones

I'll offer up

The sentiments of my heart

In a child's -

In a child's lullaby

I intended to bring
the girl here tonight,

but I ran into
some unexpected trouble.

Not that I'm asking you
to give up on the girl.

I've already taken further measures.

Rest assured,
Osode will be in your hands soon.

I hope I can count on your support

regarding the concession at Kofu Castle.

Boss Kumakichi,

you seem awfully hung up on Osode,

but she's not that important to me.

I'll be deciding in three days
who gets the concession.

Three days.

I have to think
about my own reputation, too.

I must choose someone
I know I can depend on.

I shall not fail you, sir.

But the girl is a separate issue.

You understand that.

Absolutely, sir.

Three days it is, then.

Yes, sir.

There's already a young lady
in this room,

but she has agreed to share.

That's very kind of her.
I'm grateful.

It's because you're blind.

Sometimes it pays to be blind.

It's very good of you
to share your room with me.

May I offer you some of this?

It can't be easy,
a woman travelling alone.

Might I ask where you are headed?

This orange is definitely a winner.

Juicy and sweet.

You should try it, Osode.

I believe you knew it was me
when you agreed to share the room.

You must hate me.

You're the man

who killed my only brother.

So it's not as if I feel nothing.

But I don't hate you.

My brother was going to get himself
killed sooner or later anyway.

He was like a different person
when he drank. He became violent.

I was trying to help him
leave the gangster life behind.

But I suppose time ran out.
That's my only regret.

So please don't let it bother you.

Besides, I'm in your debt
for rescuing me.

Hello, there. You made good time.
Please come in.

Is something wrong?

It's nothing.

Hey, it's Ichi.

Osode,

as they always say,
on the road you need a companion.

Since we've been thrown
together like this,

perhaps we could travel as a pair.

That's very kind of you.

But I prefer to travel alone.

We've finally tracked you down, Osode.

Come with us.

Don't make this harder
than it has to be.

The blind dog!

One is a bun, two is stew

Three is free, four is more

Five we 're alive, six for kicks

Seven is heaven, eight straight

Nine is fine and ten's the end

Nine is fine and ten's the end

What a shame.

I see you're very handy
with that sword, sir.

I wonder if I could ask a favour.

I'd like you
to kill that blind man.

Don't be ridiculous!

Wait.

I see.
Now you've piqued my interest.

I wouldn't mind killing him.
- We'd be most grateful.

But it'll cost you.

If you'll kill him for us -

I can name my own price?

- One ryo?
- Wrong denomination.

You want 100 ryo?

No, one full box.

One thousand ryo?

Forget it, then.

You idiot!

Curse that blind dog!

Step up!
See if the god Tenjin brings you luck!

You get ten balls for just eight mon.

Knock three down

and win a prize.

Step up and try your luck.

Looks like you're all out.
Care to put down another eight mon?

No self-respecting man
would give up now.

No way.
I've already lost 40 mon.

Anyone else? Step up.

This looks like fun.

I think I'll give it a try.

Thank you.
That'll be eight mon.

Well, well, what do we have here?

A stunning beauty at the rail.

The secret is to hit them while
they're blinded by your radiance.

Here we go.

Don't turn it slowly, dear.
You have to turn it faster.

What are you talking about?
You're just jealous.

Too bad. You missed.

A little more to the left.

A little low. Too bad.

So close again!

Hey, hey, hey!
You'llo fast!

What did you do that for?

Good hit!
You want two more just like that!

Whose side are you on?
This is a business, you idiot.

What's the big idea?

Excuse me, could I give it a try?

Sure.

Here you go.
Ten balls for eight mon.

Wait a second.
Aren't you blind?

Are you sure you can do this?

Just turn the thing
as fast as you like.

All right.
Just a second, mister.

Making money can't get
much easier than this.

- This man must be a real fool.
- Turn it quite fast.

Step up!

Osode, could you hand me the balls?

Knock three down and win a prize!

Throw whenever you're ready!

You hit it!

I'd like another basket.

- You'll keep playing?
- Keep them coming.

Here goes.

Is this man really blind?

Doesn't he ever miss?

You're quitting now?
Good.

Here are your prizes.

Sir! Your prizes.

Hey!
Don't call him back, you idiot!

It's time to close up.

He was really something, wasn't he?

Way too much of something.

Master Ichi.

What happened?

Have some sake with me.

Let's go back to the inn.

Why?

Master Ichi.

What's going on, Osode?

I wanted to kill you
and then kill myself.

- You're tired, Osode.
- I'll kill you.

Osode, you're tired.

You need to get some rest.

You're just tired.

You're tired.
You need to get some sleep.

She has a terrible fever.

Osode, are you all right?

Osode, you need to get to bed.

You're awake.

Thanks to you,
I feel much better now.

The doctor said it was only a cold.

You just need to rest
for a couple of days.

I'm sorry to put you
to so much trouble.

Master Ichi,

forgive me.

Why so formal all of a sudden?

I understand it all better now.

I know it was actually Boss Kumakichi
who killed my brother.

He lent my brother 30 ryo

just so he could send me
to the master of the government inn.

Not realizing that,

my brother fell right into his trap.

So I truly don't blame you anymore.

Osode,

what you said just now

has torn away all
that was weighing on my heart.

From now on,

I want you to feel like you can
confide in me no matter what.

I will.

Tell me, then:
Where is it you're headed?

To Suwa.

My aunt runs a tea shop
by the entrance to the shrine there.

Excuse me, sir.

It's been three days.
I need you to pay for your room.

I also have a bill from the doctor.

I'll be right there.

Master Ichi.

Please use this to help pay.

- That's all right. I don't need -
- No, please. I want you to take it.

All right, if you insist.

I'll be going out for a while.
You stay here and rest.

Sorry to keep you waiting.
Shall we go?

Is that all the bets?

We're still a little short on odd.
Anybody for odd?

Odd.

The bets are in.
What do we have?

Five and one - even.

Excuse me.

The dice don't seem
to like you today.

That's an understatement.

But I can hardly expect pity
for losing at gambling.

I was wondering.

To a blind man, his cane is
nearly as important as his life.

I wonder if you wouldn't take this
against a loan of three ryo?

Three ryo?

If I lose,

I'll give you free massages
for the rest of your life.

You're joking.

I hardly need to be massaged
for the rest of my life.

A masseur's cane
isn't worth three mon.

I suggest you go home
before you get hurt.

Wait.

I'll lend you the money.

I don't know who you are,
but thank you very much.

You had no way of knowing,

but this cane is worth
at least 100 ryo.

You blew that one.

I have one other request.

Since my whole life
is on the line here,

could you perhaps
let me handle the cup?

Who will you play against?

Anyone willing to go
one-on-one against me.

You've got it.
I'll take the challenge myself.

All right.
I'll read the dice, then.

Here we go.

Odd.

Even.

Whose funeral?

Two ones - even.

Thank you very much.

You're good, masseur.

You cheated.

Abject apologies.

I'll return your dice.

Wrap him up
and throw him in the river.

You have nerve,
you blind dog.

Hello.

It's Kashiwazaki.

Please throw me in where it's deep.

I could get hurt if it's shallow.

It's your funeral, idiot.
You don't get to make requests.

Throw him in.

Hold on a second.

Well, if it isn't -

Something strange is going on.

Glory to the Lotus
of the Supreme Law -

That man smeared mud
on Boss Kumakichi's face.

Could you perhaps
turn him over to us?

We'd be in your debt.

All right. Boss Kumakichi
and my boss are sworn brothers.

Do what you want with him.
- Thanks.

I'm glad you understand.

Please treat your men to a drink.

That's very nice of you.

Glory to the Lotus of the Supreme -

Something's changed.
Not being a whore,

I'm not used to being
passed around in a reed dress.

Where's Osode?

Tell us where she is, I say!

You want us to slice you up?

- Spill it, you dog.
- This is getting dangerous.

Hey! Stop!

Curse it!
We told you to stop!

Hey, stop!

He stabbed me in both wrists!

Don't be afraid.
He doesn't have his cane sword.

Turn him into mincemeat.

It's his cane sword!

Curse it! Why don't you
mind your own business?

If Ichi's here,
Osode can't be far away.

Find her!

Pretty good. You scare them off
just by striking a pose.

You're quite the comedian.

Could I have my cane back now?

If you want it,
you'll have to come get it.

Kashiwazaki,

if you're a samurai,
then die like a samurai.

You murdered our master's
martial arts teacher.

You can't run far enough
to escape punishment.

The master sent us!
Prepare to die!

We carry out our master's wishes!

There's no need to strike him again.

Masseur,

you're the one I'm after.

Since I'm blind,

I can't run or hide.

But I have to go to Suwa now.

If we must face off, let it be in Suwa.

Going with that woman, I suppose.

Osode?

Your companion has departed.

She asked me to give you this
when you returned.

Much obliged.

Could you read it for me?

"I decided I wanted
to travel alone after all."

Thank you for all your help.

"Please take care of yourself."

Please hurry.

Excuse me. I'm blind.

Please, mister.
Take me to Suwa.

Hey, hey.
I'm not a horse driver.

It's a matter of life and death.

Thanks so much.
Please hurry.

I don't seem to have a choice.

You have to hurry.

I really need you to go faster.

Walking shan't do it.

I need you to run.
This is just too slow.

Wait! Stop!

Halt!

- You don't want to die, do you?
- You'll not give us the slip again.

Turn around, bearers.
You'll be paid well.

Hurry up!
No monkey business!

Get moving!

Master Ichi!

Yes!

Master Ichi!

Whoa!
Stop!

Drop dead, blind dog!

She's getting away.

Woman.

Are you alone?

Where's your blind companion?

Some men are after you, aren't they?

I'll be your protector.

Give us the woman.

Give her to us
or it's your head.

What shall it be?

If you want her,
you'll have to fight me.

You!

Get lost!

Ichi!

What happened?
- Is that you, Shinsuke?

Have you seen Osode?

Osode? Why would she be
wandering around here?

What's going on?

Help me, will you?
I have to get to Isawa.

Forget it. There's no way
I'm going back there.

Kumakichi's men got Osode.

What?

That's different.
Let's go.

Come on. Let's go.

What did you want at this hour?

It's been three days, sir.

That's right, isn't it?

You promised a decision
about the concession at the castle.

I don't need you to remind me.
I've made my choice.

I'm delighted to hear it.
Thank you very much, sir.

I didn't say I chose you.

The concession shall go
to Tahei of Katsunuma.

But, sir!

How could you?

After all I've done for you,
was everything for naught?

What have you ever done for me?

Don't be ridiculous.

All you've ever done is sponge from
my name for your own benefit.

Please wait, sir.

I've found Osode for you.

My men shall have her here
in just an hour or two.

Please, sir.

You should be ashamed
of yourself, Kumakichi.

I have my own sources of information.

I know all about how some blind man
helped Osode escape from you.

Go home.

I never want to see your face again.

Don't be a fool!

What do you think -

Boss!

What have you done?

I've brought some tea, sir.

Somebody there?

Just a dog, I suppose.

I smell blood.

Blood?

The place is wide-open.
They should be more careful.

Yikes, he's dead!

A woman, too.

It's not Osode, is it?

You check.

It's not Osode.

Then they didn't
bring her here after all.

Let's go.

Hold it there, Zatoichi.

First you freed Osode,
and now you've killed the master.

What
are you talking about?

When we got here,
they were both already -

Shinsuke,

protesting that we're innocent
shan't do any good.

But we didn't kill anyone.

Cut them down!

Ah!

Hey! Wha -

Let's get out of here, Ichi.

So long.

SWEET BEAN JELLY

Please make yourself comfortable.

Goodness! Osode!

Are you alone?

Where's your brother?

You said you'd drag him back here
with a rope if you had to.

What happened?

Come inside.

So Unokichi's dead.

I could say I told you so.

I know you loved him,

but you should never have sold
your body to get money for him.

You can't stay here.

Kinsuke from the brothel
has been asking for you every day.

If he finds you here,
you'll never get away again.

You must run away
while you still can.

My goodness!
Why does he have to bother me now?

Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.
That'll be 1 2 mon.

All right. Here's 16,
so you owe me 4 in change.

You want change?

Of course.

I suppose you would.

It's too much trouble.
I'll give you a discount.

I'm too busy
to make change right now.

Here you go, sir. Good-bye.

Heavens! It's Kinsuke.

You have to hide. Quick.

No, not here. In there.

Don't come out.

How are you today?

- I hear Osode's back.
- She is? She hasn't come here.

Don't lie to me.
I talked to someone who saw her.

How could that be?

If she were back,
she'd come here first.

But I haven't seen her, so...

Maybe she ran off again.
- Enough games!

She's not here.

She's not here, I tell you.

Stop it!
Haven't you had enough?

A person should know
when enough is enough.

It's time you accepted
Osode is gone for good.

Watch it, lady.

- Aunt Haya.
- I told you not to come out.

It's all right. I can't let them
keep harassing you like this.

I'll come to the brothel tomorrow.
Please leave now.

Aren't you a smart one!
You'll come now.

What are you doing?
Let go of her.

I told you I'd come.

If I intended to run away,
I'd never have come home.

You're all up late.

Is something going on?

Move on!
It has nothing to do with you.

Coming through.

What's the matter with you?

I had a little too much fun
with a maid at an inn,

and when I couldn't pay,
they took all my clothes.

What a loser. Move on!

Thanks. So long.

That was funny.

I used the Edo dialect
so they wouldn't recognise me.

You're a clever trickster, Ichi.

They must be making fun of me.

Looks like I made you catch cold.

A small price to pay
for this much fun.

Well, Ichi,
I think I'll say farewell here.

I really like you,

but being around you means
a little too much excitement for me.

Perhaps I'll come see you again
after I've unwound a bit.

Very good.

Shinsuke.

My thanks.

The main road's too risky,
so stay on back roads.

And don't press your luck.

So long.

You needn't worry, Kumakichi.

I've posted double and triple guards
at key points all along the highway.

There's no way
he can slip through our net.

That's why it seems odd
we haven't caught him yet.

You suppose he could
already be here in Suwa?

I doubt it.

- What's the situation here in town?
- My men are on full alert.

This is the only way
Ichi can get to Suwa.

Keep a close watch.

With Boss Kumakichi
himself turning out,

this is becoming a big deal.

No, now that your boss has given us
all you folks to help in the hunt,

it's only a matter of time.

We have him
cornered like a rat.

Goodness!
What in the world -

Oh, you're blind.

We're closed today.
- I'm not here for a snack.

Are you Osode's aunt?

Yes, I'm her aunt.
Who are you?

I met Osode on the road.

You were her masseur, I suppose.

Not really.

Actually, she asked me
to keep this for her,

and I wanted to return it.

That was Osode's - I recognise it.

She was here, all right.

But she's out of reach now.

I'll give it to her
when I have the chance.

- Where has she gone?
- The brothel.

The biggest one in town.
It's called Kinpeiro.

She went voluntarily.

Wait.

What a strange masseur!

Remember, your professional name
is now Hanaguruma.

You're a fortunate girl - having such
a fine patron from your very first day.

You should thank your lucky stars.

It's Boss Kumakichi of Isawa.

You want him to treat you well,
so make sure not to offend him.

He's at Boss Sashichi's place now.

Go let him know we're ready for him.

Hey, mister.
We have lots of pretty girls.

Welcome.

Come right in, sir.

We have lots of pretty girls.
Right this way.

Welcome.

I'd like to see a lady named Osode.

There's no one here by that name.

Osode! Are you here?

Master Ichi.

Osode.

I thought I'd find you here.

Master Ichi.

My goodness!
Is that from the horse?

It's good to hear your voice again.

I'm afraid I have to hurry
on my way, but I wonder -

Could I have a few words with you?

Madam,

I owe this man my life.

Please let me have a few minutes
to speak with him.

All right.

Please come this way.

Thank you so much.

You know what to do.

Thank you. Much obliged.

Master Ichi!
I'm so relieved that -

Osode, what you're doing is wrong.

No matter what may have
happened in the past,

you must still strive for happiness,
at least for yourself.

But what else could I do?

What are you doing?

Aren't there any windows?

There's a skylight.

A skylight?

Master Ichi.

I'm getting you out of here.

You mustn't! You know it can
only make things worse for you.

I can take care of myself.

I'll go first
and pull you up after me.

All right?

Here I go.

Are you okay?

I'll pull you up after me.

Hold on to that.

They've escaped.
The masseur and girl are gone.

Master Ichi, why are you
doing this for me?

I'm the one
who took away your happiness.

This is the least I can do
to make amends.

You stay here.
- What will you do?

When the sun comes up,
it'll be a new year.

I'll be back before the first drum
starts beating at Suwa Shrine.

That's a promise.

Wait for me right here.

Idiots!
How could you let this happen?

Don't just sit there.
Go find them!

Don't worry, Kumakichi.

I don't keep a whole stable
of retainers for nothing.

Besides,
it's only a blind man and a girl.

We'll get them in no time.

Simmer down.
What are you blubbering about?

I believe
Boss Kumakichi is here.

You're the one who killed the master
of the government inn, aren't you?

What are you talking about?
You killed him.

Slice him up!

You're the one
who killed him, aren't you?

I don't know a thing about it.

Are you saying
you'd rather lie than live?

It was me. I did it.

I was wrong, Ichi.

Forgive me.

By the way, Kumakichi,

I think there's something
you want to give me.

The money they paid you
for Osode.

What?

It's only natural
you would want to set things right.

Give him the money, Sashichi.

Curse it!
Will you stand there and let me die?

- How much is it?
- Thirty ryo.

Don't be funny.

You've forgotten the interest.

Fifty ryo,
100 ryo - whatever.

Just hurry and give it to him.
I'm begging you.

Kill him!

In the dark,
the advantage is all mine.

Fools!

This is a disaster!

Boss Sashichi and Boss Kumakichi
have both been killed.

Masseur,

I'll take the girl.

And now that we're in Suwa,
I'll take your head, too.

Master Ichi.

- You could get hurt. Stand back.
- But -

Osode, did you want
to go with this man?

If so, I won't say a word.

If not,

I can't let him have his way.

Master Ichi!

It's all over now.

Osode,

I want you to have a happy life.

How can I ever be happy

after you've gone away?

Listen to that loud drumbeat.

It'll be
a good harvest again this year.

Master Ichi.

There she is!

Here, take this.

Come with us.

- Don't try to resist.
- Master Ichi!

We paid a lot of money for you.

Until you've paid that money back,
you'll do as we say.

Come along!

Master Ichi!

THE END