A 1976 JAPAN ARTS FESTIVAL FILM
ALL CHARACTERS, EVENTS, AND ENTITIES PORTRAYED ARE FICTIONAL
AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY REAL PERSONS OR ENTITIES
TOE COMPANY PRESENTS
Observing recent gang activities,
income stabilization and economic stagnation
have threatened the financial security of many organized crime families.
As a result, many organizations are encroaching on rival territories.
Here at Police Headquarters,
we are concerned by the explosive tension building
as Yamashiro, the underworld giant,
Moves in on the Nishida organization's exclusive southern domain,
raiding its extensive gambling operations.
Thus we must maintain vigilance.
Even the smallest incident
has the potential to trigger an all-out war at any time.
Although it is our mission to prevent such an eventuality at any cost,
both public opinion and our need to maintain the trust official police
require that we meet this challenge while maintaining self-discipline.
That's all from me.
Now the chief of detectives will fill you in.
- Shuddup! - C'mere, asshole.
- I watched the ball go into the slot. - But it's not there now.
Lemme talk to the goddamn manager. Not you, the manager!
Quit yammering, you jerk!
Go take a nap and wise up!
Watch it!
You know, we're with the Nishida family.
So fucking what?
Thought we weren't watching, huh?
Pachinko balls are small, but they still make you a thief.
Oughta call the cops on you.
Don't fuck with us!
- Apologize for stepping all over us. - Stepping over?
Yeah, this is Nishida turf.
Let's talk it over at our office.
We'll let you off this once.
You better watch your step.
We're off.
YAKUZA GRAVEYARD
Cast:
TETSUYA WATARI
MEMO KAJI
JIRO YABUKI, TAKUZO KAWATANI HIDEO MUROTA
JUKEI FUJIOKA YOSHIO YOSHIDA
KIN SUGAI TAKAKO YAGI
MIKIO NARITA JUNKICHI ORIMOTO
Special appearance NAGISA OSHIMA
KEI SATO, NOBUO KANEKO TAKUYA FUJIOKA
TATSUO UMEMIYA
You're the punk we cornered.
That's a misdemeanor.
- The fuck? - Gotta problem?
I'm on the job.
After you split, you racked up all sorts of points.
That's extortion, assault, larceny, bilking a shop,
property damage, and public indecency.
Good for about three years, I'd say.
_ Rum _ SKEW-!
I said stop!
Obstructing justice. I'll let that one go.
Come at me!
Fuckin' punk!
Shitface!
Ow... ow...
Get up. Can you walk?
You'd better come down to the station.
You got anything on you?
Look what we have here.
Slugs from a remodeled gun? What do you need them for?
- They're not mine. - Not yours?
I found 'em in your pocket.
No back talk, you idiot!
These are slugs for a remodeled toy gun.
They found identical slugs
on the scene of the shooting at the baseball stadium last night.
- Where'd you hide the piece? - How do I know?
But you were at the stadium last night?
Not that I recall.
We already know all about your scalping business.
Which gang you up against?
Fuckin' idiots, it's all over the papers.
The Yamashiro family's comin' after us.
Can't afford a paper on your salary?
Hey, Wakamoto.
This time around, even cops from headquarters are involved.
Think you’re gonna get off with your regular bull, forget it!
Get your attention?
Now, now, now.
Just hold on.
Must be hungry. Eat up.
Don't hold back now.
When you're full, we'll have ourselves a talk, man-to-man.
What's wrong, man? Buck up.
They say the yakuza prove what they're made of
after they've been cuffed.
Now don't fret. Eat up and be a man.
Why don't you have a seat and tell me everything?
Chief Akama's here.
Good work.
- You from headquarters? - Name's Kuroiwa.
Quite a bonanza having headquarters involved like this.
You wouldn't believe the contempt these guys have for cops.
I've got some dirt on the Nishida family myself.
You can ask me anything.
Hey! Said you're Wakamoto?
Yes. Much obliged.
Not so fast, there.
Don't make this cop happy, and you're eatin' jail slop.
So this is what the fuss is about.
These slugs are .38s
Remodeled guns around here are so flimsy, they break.
Nobody goes bigger than a .22.
What's this punk doin' with a .38?
My point exactly, Chief.
But this rotten cop said it's mine and beat me up!
Look-a-here! You figured out our little trick.
Act innocent as you want, but to us cops, this is a piece of cake.
Better act nice, or we can send you up for life or death.
That okay by you?
You fuckin' cop!
Fine. Take that!
Now, now, now, now.
Now, now, let's simmer down.
That's enough, Mr. Kuroiwa.
You had orders to gather information, that's it.
Leave the investigating to others.
Sir, this is Kuroiwa's first case since he was transferred here.
He's doing his best to distinguish himself.
No grandstanding!
The guy yesterday said you beat him up too.
Chief Akama is here to be sure you don't overdo it again.
No, no, no. That's not it.
It's just some reporters are wise to the violence in here.
Just wanted you to know I was the one who let that punk go yesterday.
I’ve got my way of doing things.
I’ve walked this beat for years. If you'd just let me-
None of your lip!
And quit cracking those knuckles!
That attitude of yours got you into that shooting incident.
When cops go after gangs, we don't resort to violence.
We observe the law.
All you have to do is follow my orders to the letter.
Wait. Your gun?
- Where is it? - At General Affairs.
Fine.
If you're that worried,
why don't you transfer me somewhere with no guns or violence?
Personnel is outside my jurisdiction.
Hi, Mr. Teramitsu.
I came to see the captain, but he's in a meeting.
I'm Akama from the Sanno police.
- Oh,you. Keeping busy? - Thanks to you.
If you’re in a rush, I'll take a message.
I just heard there's a personnel shuffle coming up top.
Aren't you the cop who was in that shooting incident two years ago?
Yes, this is Kuroiwa.
He was rotting away out in the boondocks, so we got him back.
This is Mr. Teramitsu.
Please have a seat.
Hey'.!
Kuroiwa.
Nishida's boss has put together something by way of an apology.
He's waiting for you. Would you-
- No apologies needed. - Come on. It'll be quick.
Let me start with introductions. This is Boss Sugi.
The second boss of the Nishida family. He's quite the operator.
And here's Matsunaga's wife.
Matsunaga is the underboss but serving time right now.
She practically controls the Nishida family's purse strings.
And that's Ezaki, the lieutenant underboss.
And his brother, Nobuhisa.
The rest are all youngsters.
We apologize for the trouble these kids caused.
Won't you have a drink?
I don't need a drink to hear what's going on.
There's only one thing for cops and the yakuza to discuss.
What is it you want?
Thank you. That makes it easy to get to the point.
You folks in headquarters think
that we're all hot and bothered by this standoff with the Yamashiro family.
But truth be told,
All the Nishida family has ever known is how to count cards.
Gambling is everything for us as you well know.
There's nothing like a fight to ruin a gambling game.
All to say, we don't have the slightest intention of going after Yamashiro.
That's for sure. Yamashiro's comin' after you guys.
That wild man of theirs, what's-his-face-
- Name's Kanai. - That's his name.
This cowboy Kanai's been crashing their games on a regular basis.
I can't believe how patiently they've been taking it.
They've really hung on.
So back to our request.
Can you trade us any information on the Yamashiro family?
The Yamashiro family is so much bigger than ours.
Their pockets are so much deeper that we can't keep up with 'em.
If you’ll do it,
we'll go after any kind of information you can use in exchange.
Our fates are linked.
No point in either of us losing out in this game, right?
For your car fare home.
A yakuza should act like one.
Have it out with Yamashiro once and for all.
Don't hang on the cops' apron strings.
This isn't what I came here to discuss. I'm gone.
Boss, Mr. Iwata is back-
- What? - He's the-
You the cop took care of my boys?
That's me.
I'm Iwata, known as the Bull. I don't know from shit.
- Stop! - Iwata!
Don't cross a yakuza, man. I'll show you what's what.
Please wait.
Whatever happens here is my responsibility.
- I'll go with you. - Thanks.
- Cheap shit cop. - There, there.
Time to forget about all that.
I'm sorry for the ruckus.
That kind of hard-headed man will flip as soon as the wind shifts.
I'll leave him in your capable hands, Keiko.
Figure out his price and buy him.
How are things in Kyushu?
Soon as we give the sign, they'll send in reinforcements.
Okayama and Hiroshima have their asses poised for takeoff.
Why don't you pledge brotherhood with the Yushin group?
Shove a blade down Yamashiro's neck.
Now, now. Enough of this ominous talk.
Bring on the geisha. Where's my Mamechiyo?
Hey, Mame-
When'd you get here?
Awhile ago.
Couldn't raise you.
Figured I'd take off.
Hey, I know.
Let's drive somewhere. Get nice and drunk.
You look pretty tight already.
Always the same hotel, the same fuck.
What's the point?
Hey. An executive from a security company came in tonight.
He said he's looking for someone to head up his security guards.
Said an ex-cop would be super.
Why don't you talk to him?
I hear the security business is booming.
Sure beats being a cop chasing after the yakuza.
Want me to check it out?
Leave me the fuck alone.
Stuck up!
Think of me once in a while.
All the other girls have their own bars by now.
What did you ever do for me?
- I told you I'll break up. - How dare you!
You shot my old man.
You made me this. Don't you feel responsible?
HAG APARTMENT
Freeze! Arai, you're wanted for murder!
Walk out like a real yakuza.
Fine. Go on and cuff me then.
Honey!
Goddamn you! Murderer!
Honey!
I feel responsible. That's why-
That's why you made me yours after you saved me?
Hey'.!
What is it?
Say something, damn it.
If you want to ditch me,
I'll only settle for enough money to open a bar.
Even though you're a cop, if you take someone's life,
you owe damages!
What?
Go ahead, hit me. I'll sick the cops on you.
Hit me. Hit me!
Goddamn cop! Murderer!
You again!
Not me, I'm not involved.
'Course you are! Accomplice!
Don't fuck with me! Who made you do this?
We're on our own. Revenge for toying with us.
Liar, you idiot! Who's orders are you following?
I swear it's true. Please, Mr. Cop, sir.
We make trouble for the gang, we lose face with Mrs. Keiko.
I don't give a shit about your face!
That kind of thinking’s gonna be the end of the Nishida family!
Swear to God. We did the stadium shooting alone too.
It's nothing to do with the gang. Right, Hideo?
That's right. We'll tell you everything. Just trust us.
All right. Where's the gun?
It's been a long time since I had a man.
Cobwebs up your fanny?
You peeked!
Mom.
Hideo! What happened to your face?
Gimme that package I left here.
Who's this guy?
A bro... from the road.
Oh, I see.
Sorry for all the trouble. This boy is my son.
He's an awful lot of bother, but do look after him.
Please.
Sit down. A cup for him too.
Why, sure.
Mom.
I might have to go somewhere with-
I might go on a trip with him.
Go ahead and drink, but keep a little dignity.
Look who's talking!
Don't lecture me. Try fixin' your own crazy self.
Look in the mirror.
- I'm worried about you. - A little late in the game for that.
Won't you beat the shit outta this kid? He needs it.
Since he turned yakuza, he's so flaky, always got ants in his pants.
Thing is, he never finished school. He's no good for anything else.
Why, oh why, did he have to end up such a loser?
Lord knows, I struggled hard to raise him.
His father went mad for racing and up and disappeared.
That's not for strangers!
There he goes. You don't know how hard it was!
But you know, the thing is,
I actually know exactly how he feels.
I had to go out to find work, right?
So he'd take his brothers and sisters to the park and looked after them for me.
But a bully would come and pick a fight.
By the time I got home, he'd be all beat up just like this.
He couldn't stand losing.
I guess that's how he wound up a yakuza.
Cut the crap!
Why'd you have me in the first place?
How dare you!
It's too late to crawl back into my womb now.
So shove your neck down a gutter and die!
Just watch me! Go fuck yourself, you bitch!
Hey, Hideo!
Fuckin' bitch...
- I understand about your mom- - Shuddup! Shitface!
C'mon, man. It's all right.
Leave me!
- Hideo. - Hey, enough.
Give this to an honest man.
Have him turn it in saying he found it.
You really better do it now.
Better look after her.
Sorry. Thank you!
KENGI GROUP GYM
That's it. That's it!
Punch him hard. Move, move, move!
Gonna pick me up for assault?
I'm ready. Let's see the warrant.
I'm not here for conversation.
I hate the fuckin' cops.
I hear my boys owe you.
Send me the bill anytime.
- Thanks for last night. - Come're.
Bull's layin' low today.
He was the previous boss' sworn brother,
but what with that temper, now he's kinda on the out.
- Oh, yeah? - What brings you here?
I need your advice.
Anything you want. We'll risk our lives if-
It's no big deal.
- Just a little side job. - Side job?
Game!
Three.
Your luck's gonna run out. Time to call it quits.
I can't buy a bar with this.
- Who's buyin' a bar? - Never mind. Shut up.
Game!
Shit.
- Move over. - 'Scuse us.
Shit, I'm broke.
Loan me a million on this?
Enough of your crap. I can't turn that into cash.
You run the kinda house that always takes the advantage?
I'll make you advance me!
Cool it.
When do I get it back?
I'll pay you back tomorrow, man.
You better. With the last money.
Sorry about that, everyone. Please sit down.
That's Kanai over there. He's always bustin' in like that.
That's illegal weapons possession.
Can you show him your badge and drag him in?
Idiot! How do I explain being here?
Tail him and call me when he gets where he's going.
We're like instant cops.
Oh, here.
SAN KO ENTERPRISES
Illegal weapons possession.
Somebody help!
Stop!
That's enough!
Mr. Kido.
Kuroiwa, used to be at Johoku. What a coincidence!
Come in. Let's talk. He's not exactly a stranger.
You're Kuroiwa from headquarters.
You know him too, sir?
He was assaulting one of our customers.
- What did he do? - Possible possession of illegal weapon.
Right. Go ahead and frisk me!
Awful cocky all of a sudden. Meaning, you've disposed of it.
Now, now, now.
What are you talking about?
I've walked your beat.
Baby cop like you shouldn't strut around.
Kuroiwa. All my employees here used to walk your beat.
We'd be the first to report any irregularities.
Next to your cozy little police station, this place is like a precinct from hell.
Why don't you go back to police academy and learn torture all over again?
Takeda and Kusumoto, huh?
Mr. Teramitsu,you deal with the Yamashiro family too?
We've got a loan business here.
Open to anyone who pays interest. Even you.
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
I know best what it's like for a cop.
You only live once.
Gotta live it up at least once in that only life of yours, right?
I have great regard for your personal bravery.
A gift for your labors. No interest.
- Gee, thanks. - What the fuck!
Don't! It's his now. Let him do what he wants.
Sorry if I insulted you. You don't know shit about me!
- What's his problem? - Bro, I saw a guy just like him.
He was gambling at Ezaki's last night.
- Why would a cop be gambling? - It's been known to happen.
He's tailing the Nishida family for information.
Could be interesting,
Kanai. Go take a swing at that punk Ezaki.
See what shakes. Maybe pick a fight.
Hey, your time's up.
- Pay up on everything you owe me. - That's 5.2 million.
Paying you back's not a problem.
But first, let's get your grudge out.
What grudge?
Silence is golden, huh?
Spit it out. We didn't come to play!
I'll tell you then.
You run gambling joints
where you plant cops as customers to sell us out?
What's this crap?
First, you go after the guy you planted last night.
Then I'll pay UP-
Bro, it's no use talkin'.
- You're paying in blood. - What the hell!
Split!
SHOOT OUT IN RESTAURANT BROAD DAYLIGHT
GANG WAR INTENSIFIES
FLAGRANT DISREGARD OF GUN LAWS
COPS SOFT ON GANG WAR
SHOOT-OUT NEAR SCHOOL
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN FOR CHILDREN
Mr. Kuroiwa.
This isn't fit for a human.
It's so high up, you could catch a plane here.
You seem quite exhausted.
All this commotion you folks have stirred up
is running me into the ground.
But if what Ezaki says is true,
the trouble with Kanai was about you being at a gambling game.
If that information should get back to your people,
you might be in a difficult position.
So, you've come to blackmail me?
I'm here to ask a favor.
I need to go away on urgent business.
But the police are watching me, and I can't leave town.
If you were to join me, I believe they'd let me travel.
- Where to? - Tottori.
Tottori?
My husband's been transferred to the penitentiary there.
Goin' to see your man, huh?
What for?
You won't even talk about it.
Must be about the future of your organization.
No doubt this is the reason you were gambling.
If that’s insufficient, I'll do what I can.
Won't you please?
Why's Matsunaga doing time?
They're teaching him a lesson for crushing the Rikido group.
- His term? - 75 years.
Long stretch. Seeing you might drive him out of his mind.
It's about Ezaki.
What?
We'd like to make him boss.
The young men all agree.
And if you make him boss, what happens to me?
The boys all swear they'll stand by you.
Who the hell can guarantee what'll happen 14 years down the line?
Darling.
You don't realize it, but we're at a critical point now.
Someone's got to take charge and lead the men.
- I won't have it! - Hey, enough of that.
You come to see me fora thing like this?
If you can't wait for me, come right out and ask for a divorce!
- Darling! - Who's your man now?
Who made you what you are?
Who the fuck made you?
You're a yakuza's wife.
You should've hung yourself when I was condemned!
Ungrateful bitch!
You whore, goddamn Korean'. Go off and (fie!
The visit's over! Finished!
Hey, you'll wear yourself out.
I want to see the ocean.
People rot, but the ocean never does.
You mean Matsunaga?
I told you not to see him.
The ocean.
The same ocean can be furious, or it can be laughing.
Around here, the ocean even changes colors.
Were you born around here?
Yeah, raised here.
- I was born across the sea. - China?
Then it was called Manchuria.
After I came back here when I was young,
the local kids beat me up.
I wanted to become a cop, so I'd be tougher.
How many times I wanted to cross this sea and go back home.
You a returnee too?
My father's from Korea.
My mother was Japanese.
She died moving us from one Quonset hut to another.
Dad swore he'd return to Korea.
He'd saved up all his money,
but he fell off a ship when he was a longshoreman-
Hey'.!
Let me go!
- I'm going over there! Back home! - Wait!
He wants me to die!
Told me, “Korean, die!“
I'm not gonna die. I have somewhere to go home to!
Fool!
Fortunately, the perpetrator was apprehended,
and order has been restored.
According to local reports,
the Western Alliance of Organizations is prepared to mediate the dispute.
Both sides are negotiating actively, and the outlook is positive.
But we must remain vigilant, particularly with the Nishida family.
We plan to break them up forcibly soon,
so we need all the dirt we can get on their bosses.
Once the bosses are out of the picture, they're good as gone.
That's all.
Any questions?
Kuroiwa.
Why just go after Nishida, leaving Yamashiro untouched?
They may be the yakuza, but they've got their ways and reasons.
Don't they deserve a hearing?
The captain isn't interested in your opinion.
Your only job is to cooperate with our policy of disbanding the Nishida family.
Meeting adjourned.
- Hidaka, here to report to the captain. - Thanks.
Captain, this is Lieutenant Hidaka on special assignment with Nishida.
Report to me in my office.
Hey, Kuroiwa!
You were here. It's been awhile.
We were in the Academy together. And at Johoku too, right?
Every now and then I hear about your exploits.
You could still get promoted, so take it a little easier.
A warning from my Lieutenant?
Don't twist my words.
Because I was wounded, I got a shot at education.
You're still my superior.
But you're above me on your beat.
Why not team up again and smash the Nishida family to bits?
We pull it off, and we get awarded Distinguished Service.
And while we're at it, let me speak frankly.
Hear you're with that stiff's old lady now.
I knew you were looking after her,
but you've fallen for her, huh?
If you're in that far, better make her an honest woman.
Public opinion's a consideration. I'll talk to her if you want.
Where'd you dig all that up?
Internal Affairs. Your boss knows too.
Is that part of getting promoted to Lieutenant?
- Keep cool, man. - After that, she took pills-
Pills?
What the fuck would you know!
Watch your tone of voice when addressing your superior officer.
Kuroiwa.
One word from me and you're stuck on your beat for good.
Think it over.
Kuroiwa!
Yeah? Who?
Oh, it's me.
That money you sent me the other day-
I looked fora bar, but it's barely a down payment.
I'll keep it all the same. Thank you very much.
Yeah.
This came for you while you were out.
And listen, I've been thinking.
Why don't we make it official and get married?
Who're you callin'?
You think about it, okay?
Hey, say something.
What the hell is that noise? Turn it off a sec.
This is important stuff. Why can't you be serious?
Hey, listen a sec. You're nuts!
THE YUSHIN GROUP AND THE NISHIDA FAMILY
THE PLEDGE OF BROTHERHOOD CEREMONY
KEIKO MATSUNAGA
Where's your common sense blasting music in the middle of the night?
Your neighbors are complaining.
A cop? All the more reason! You better be careful.
- Welcome. - Thank you for coming.
The Yushin group and the Nishida family
have just made an auspicious pledge of brotherhood
with the guidance of Chairman Kuze of Japan's Western Patriotic Alliance.
On behalf of all members of these brother organizations,
I express our profound gratitude for your generous support.
Although western Japan is the birthplace of masculine honor,
in truth, recently, we've seen a lot of first-class idiots
strutting around without any idea of what the word honor means.
We members of the Yushin group are doing everything in our power
to prepare to rise to this challenge.
The Nishida family, our protector in these troubled times,
has just named Goro Iwata
as Acting Boss of the organization.
Acting on behalf of Boss Sugi,
he has just given the order to sweep out the trash.
Though it may take a rain of blood and spears, we hope that
these efforts will purge the filth that has risen over our western skies.
In closing, I would request our illustrious assembled guests
to continue their gracious support.
Well, congratulations.
Hey, Bull. Acting Boss is quite an assignment.
They just decided today.
But when push comes to shove,
I'll save you by donning the white uniform of a lifer.
Sounds like a plan.
Soon as you're dead, those two can really get cozy.
I got it.
When was it, I borrowed this handkerchief from you.
Cut the crap, you fucker!
- What the- - You, shut up!
She's already got a real live husband.
Just because you want sweets,
doesn't mean you can prowl around stealing them.
You punk!
- There goes the Bull again. - Who's he fighting?
Don't know, but he's sure got guts.
That's enough.
Just right for starting off to war. Let 'em fight.
Hey, forget 'em.
Lead the guests to the second floor.
If they spoil our celebration, I swear I'll kill 'em.
Keep it UP!
You're the wildest, stupidest cop I ever met.
I can take punches, but you sure know how to give 'em.
Been doin' this since I was a kid.
Me too.
So busy fighting I never knew I grew up.
Dad was an alcoholic, Mom was a whore,
sol shoplifted three meals a day.
No matter how much I got beat up,
I was always on my own.
I fought a lot, but I jerked off a lot too.
After a fight, I'd get a hard-on that wouldn't quit.
Yeah, nothin' like it after a fight.
I get it. Makes us jerk-off brothers.
What do you say we go for a double party?
A Party?
Hey, Amy and Sunny, c'mon!
What's so funny? Get over here.
You over there.
You over here.
Hey. What the hell's goin' on?
I told you. It's a party. A party.
Wake up.
What?
Now that I've fallen for your guts, I gotta take your life.
Go ahead, it's yours. Whatever you say.
For a cop, you've got real guts.
Stop waving that thing around. I'm still on the job.
Well, gutsy cop on the job, I got a favor to ask.
What's that?
One of our gambling customers ran out on a debt of 30 million.
The guy leases Quonset huts.
I want you guys to nab him for us.
We got a war chest to fill.
Thirty million's a lotta dough.
We're investigating the Nishida family's gambling ring.
I hear you’re a regular.
I only went a couple of times with a friend.
Calm down. I'm not gonna bust you.
You can talk to me.
You had to let go of those Quonset huts, huh?
Yeah, well...
Paying off gambling debts?
Don't meddle in my personal business.
Cut the crap and fess up!
- I'll tell you. - Make it quick!
50 this is what the guy had to say.
The Crime Prevention Association wanted to buy the Quonsets for retirees.
They signed a contract for 50 million.
But one of the patrons was Kusumoto, a Yamashiro man.
He forcibly took the 30 million and then some as a fee
to settle his debt with the Nishida family.
The guy wound up with only 5 million.
Kusumoto's never brought me that cash.
Lousy shithead. A con man using us as bait.
And this Crime Prevention Association?
It's actually run by Sanko Enterprises.
Sanko Enterprises?
They're the clogs guarding Yamashiro's safe.
I get it.
They're hiding behind a legit front to smash us.
Yamashiro's a punk. Of all the low-clown tricks in the book.
Mr. Kuroiwa, forget the 30 million.
Can't you do something about these men?
I'm afraid I'm pretty helpless. But talk to Chief Akama.
He could bust Kusumoto, squeeze him on charges of extortion or fraud.
Best bet is to get the property returned to the guy.
Keiko. Go talk to Akama right away.
Got a minute?
By way of thanks. It's not much, but it's yours.
Don't be ridiculous. I only did it because I wanted to.
Okay, then.
If you insist, I'll keep it.
While we're at it, I owe you an apology for what happened.
What do you mean?
About Matsunaga. Keiko told me the whole story.
Once things calm down around here,
I'll go and convince Matsunaga to divorce her.
By the time he gets out in 15 years, she'll be an old bag.
Listen.
She's really paid for being a half-breed.
Matsunaga even made her walk for him.
Walk?
Whore.
But she's a solid woman. A good woman.
She deserves to enjoy life a little.
Listen, she really needs support from a guy like you.
If you promise to, I'd like to toast our brotherhood.
Brotherhood?
That way, she can freely give her heart to you.
But a cop and a yakuza toasting brotherhood,
that's not something you hear of much.
Kuroiwa.
I'm dead serious.
But there's one more thing.
Truth is, I want you to know, I'm full-blooded Korean myself.
You still ready to become my brother?
Yes. With great pleasure.
Thank you.
You guys are witnesses. Look sharp.
Yes, sir.
From now on we're equals.
A pledge we honor to our deaths.
Look-a-here! Your victim went on the record.
What you did is blackmail.
You got proof I did it?
You got the conversation on tape?
Listen. Where's the sales contract for the property?
Never seen one.
Hey, you fuckin' with me?
You wanna fight, you yakuza?
I'm cooperating voluntarily.
If that’s your attitude, you need a warrant.
Listen to this shit!
Don't get so huffy. A little light exercise will relax you.
You got a golf range here?
We got everything here. Shall we?
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon.
What the hell is this?
- What the hell you doin'? - I said exercise.
Get up!
Damn you!
Look at this idiot!
See that? See that?
Kuroiwa!
Your chief's on the phone. Says to head back now.
Okay. He's all yours.
Did you call for me?
Kuroiwa, as of today, I'm relieving you of all duties.
I've discussed it with the captain.
Until the investigation is over, you'll be confined to your home.
What investigation?
Don't you even know?
Without a conscience, you're not fit for duty.
- Tell him, Hidaka. - Yes sir.
At the Pledge of Brotherhood
between the Yushin group and the Nishida family,
you and Iwata bought foreign whores.
And you blackmailed the owner of a mah-jong parlor
under the name of the Nishida family.
Then you used the Sanno police to drag a suspect into custody.
A grave violation of regulations.
And then the worst problem,
you and Nishida's Iwata supposedly took the pledge of brotherhood.
An officer of the law, pledging with a yakuza!
If the central committee gets wind of this, we'll all be sanctioned.
Kuroiwa! Do you have any idea what you've done?
In addition, two years ago, after shooting that yakuza,
you took his mistress for yourself.
You're a disgrace for an officer.
Anything to say for yourself?
No.
Not good enough, idiot! Quit punching your fist.
The same blood that runs in their veins, runs in mine.
We're all humans. That's all.
I don't understand.
I don't expect that you would.
- What the- - Kojima!
We'll refrain from going public because of the embarrassment it would cause,
but remember you’re under suspicion of violating civil service regulations.
You're allowed no outside contact especially with the Nishida family.
If you violate that, you'll be picked up.
They even know about Iwata and me.
There's an informer in your ranks.
I'll expose the bastard.
But you better watch your back.
They may be tapping your phones.
We'll take care of our traitor.
You should break off with us and take care of your own interests.
My interests are with you and Iwata.
We're bound as one, aren't we?
Forget about me. Protect the family.
The Yamashiro family's got ties to major corporations,
so they're freaked about the cops.
When their boss gets out of the hospital, he'll meet his men.
He'll never manage to control them.
Hit 'em with everything you've got, and you'll definitely win out.
You go first. They may be watching.
Mr. Kuroiwa.
Back up!
Stop! Back up. Hurry!
What are you doing?
Get in, fast!
- He's on! - Go!
Welcome home.
Chase 'em!
Don't go, bro!
- Hey. - What?
- Which club's Boss Takeda in? - That one.
All right.
What are you doing?
SUGI RESIDENCE
My little girl!
The First Riot Squad is covering
the leaders and headquarters of each organization.
The Second Riot Squad is assigned to roadblocks on the major thoroughfares.
Third Riot Squad, consisting of various smaller squads,
is patrolling the areas considered of highest risk.
Thus the leaders responsible for the gang war will soon be apprehended.
No, don't worry 'bout me.
Things are just gettin' interesting.
Make sure the cops don't nab you.
Here you've come to visit, and I'm too busy to talk.
Don't worry about it.
But listen, the cops are after you guys for real.
You'd be safer elsewhere.
A yakuza's got no right to die lying down.
Besides, I hate to say this to your face,
but the cops are tight with the Yamashiro family.
I'll settle the score with them for bumping you off your beat, man.
Keiko, go give this man a real meal.
He's been living on cold rice.
It's from Nara.
Yeah, it's me. When are you sending that dough?
The Crime Prevention Hall issue's still pending,
and several of our fund-raising checks
found their way into hock over at Sanko Enterprises.
Trying to clean you out, huh?
The informer's probably a Sanko plant too.
I'll cover that angle.
Kuroiwa.
I got curious and tailed you. Who were you just seeing?
Is Iwata in there?
This is Unit 25 reporting to HQ.
- Mr. Kuroiwa. - Move him!
C'mon, hurry!
Under strict warnings from local State Police,
the Yushin group's members have withdrawn from the feud.
And the Yamashiro family has decided to refrain from aggressive action.
You guys are the only holdouts!
Damn, that's bright.
If you gotta have it out with Yamashiro, we'll take you on.
Ready for a knockdown drag-out?
Cool your jets. I hear you loud and clear.
This kind of fighting costs us a pretty penny.
But my boys have a say in all this,you know.
No, you're the instigator.
Fifteen-year term on instigating riot.
Now just hold on.
I'm like the Gilded Buddha in its altar.
- The real movers are- - Who? Iwata?
Well, he's Acting Boss.
With Iwata out of the way,
you'd get it together and settle with the Yamashiro family?
Even disband your organization if you want?
What'll it be?
Yes, and you're outta here tonight. No, and you go straight to jail.
- All right. You win. - Good.
Write down Iwata's hideout and give a full report on his role.
- Old man caved in. - I see. That's excellent.
We were just talking.
Mr. Teramitsu will keep the Yamashiro family under control.
Please. You've always been the real mover among us.
Leave things to me, but you'll support Crime Prevention Hail.
Okay.
About Iwata's hideout, even the old man doesn't know.
Maybe Kuroiwa would.
It's me. Did my gift arrive?
Oh, yes.
It's a thing of beauty. A fine ornament for my office.
That thing cost a cool million. Take care of it.
Getting back to business, the old man's caved in.
Problem's Iwata.
Can you guys bring him in?
The thing is, he moves every day. He's a sly one.
We're doing our very best.
And about that transfer I asked you for the other day-
Yeah, I've cleared it with the top brass.
What's this static? Check for a bug!
I need to see Iwata. Tell him to come to my place tomorrow.
Where's Iwata hiding? You're his bro, right?
Fuckin' jerk! Want a little more lovin'?
We're close. Try that stuff.
This is a new drug.
Originally used by the Nazis to make prisoners confess.
Let's see just how effective it is.
Is it working yet?
I'll ask you again. Where's Iwata hiding?
I don't like this. Where's Mr. Kuroiwa?
Don't worry. We're brothers, so we just sit tight.
- Go get some booze. - Watch out.
That was fast.
Freeze!
It's about time you broke.
The right to silence isn't gonna get you anywhere.
Hey, Bull. Still exercising silence?
He won't budge.
Well, have fun here tonight. We'll make you sweat down at HQ.
Go ahead.
I'm not confessing to any double-talking hicks.
Remember.
I'll tell HQ all about how you drank from our trough.
What are you talking about?
I know how you feel. I'm in a rough spot too.
I'll take care of you.
Calm your spirits. just calm down a little.
Iwata. A gift from the chief.
A little threat works like magic.
- Want a cig? - Yeah.
Not here. Go smoke it in the john.
You guys set me up!
Yeah, it's me.
I see. Excellent.
SUSPECT ATTEMPTS ESCAPE FALLS TO HIS DEATH
GORO IWATA MEMORIAL SERVICE
No parking here!
- Your business? - Your name?
Stop. Don't bother.
They're armed with taxes. There's no way we can beat that.
And in a way, Iwata got what he deserved.
All we can do now is mourn him.
As long as I'm around, none of you goes near the Yamashiro family.
We just have to bear up and wait for times to change.
It's our only choice.
- Sir. - What?
- Mr. Kuroiwa! - Forgive me.
Kuroiwa, you have no business here. Time for you to go.
I beg you.
If there’s anything I can do, anything at all,
please allow me-
Otherwise... Otherwise, I-
Iwata-
Move!
I'll kill you!
- Stop! - Idiot!
Where the hell you think you are?
It was him! He killed bro!
We were the only two who knew where bro was!
Let me do it. Let go!
Throw 'em out! Throw out the whole bunch!
What's this?
You left me no choice.
Only smack would put you out.
Tell me.
Who sold him out? Was it you?
It had to be you.
This isn't revenge for selling him out. It's because you betrayed me!
Betrayed you...
I had you all wrong.
Can trust a cop less than a yakuza.
Keiko.
When you shoot,
don't pull the trigger so hard.
Shoot softly. Use a light touch.
Try it once more.
It's true I betrayed him.
I've got nothing more to say. Do what you want with me.
Keiko...
'up-
started walking the streets to support myself when I was 13.
A hooker.
Shooting up was the only thing I looked forward to.
That's the kind of woman I am.
Ditching a man's a cinch.
I'm not in love, not with you, not with Matsunaga.
I belong to no one.
I don't belong to the Nishida family.
Even Iwata's just that and no more.
I'm not Korean or Japanese.
I'm not even a half-breed.
I'll turn into a spirit and fly away.
Keiko.
You're my woman.
You're mine.
I never betrayed you.
I'll prove it. just you wait and see.
I'll prove it to you.
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Hey, Kuroiwa. What's with the arm?
I hear you’re leaving.
Yeah, I may quit.
I want to turn in my gun personally. Can I have it?
There.
The fact that the Nishida family has agreed
to follow our warning and voluntarily dissolve is commendable.
We welcome your support for democracy.
- Kuroiwa. - What the hell do you want?
Mr. Teramitsu, this is the perfect occasion.
Please tell everyone here just exactly what happened.
- What are you talking about? - You know very well.
About Iwata and everything, just tell them honestly.
Please. I beg you.
You seem to be on drugs or something.
Kuroiwa, you shooting up now?
Leave him be.
An addict belongs in a hospital.
Chief. Hidaka.
Arrest this man and this chief too.
- Kuroiwa! - He's obviously mad.
Hidaka, take him away.
All right!
Just wait. Let's discuss this. We can.
Kuroiwa!
Kuroiwa! Stop!
Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Darling!
Concept by NORIMICHI MATSUDAIRA, NAOYUKI SUGIMOTO, KYO NAMURA
Screenplay by KAZUO KASAHARA
Cinematography by TORU NAKAJIMA
Production design by JIRO TOMITA
Music by TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
Directed by KINJI FUKASAKU
THE END
Subtitles by LINDA HOAGLUND