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SAMURAI Il DUEL AT ICHIJOJI TEMPLE
Producer Kazuo Takimura
Based on Hideji Hojo's adaptation of the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa
Screenplay Tokuhei Wakao and Hiroshi Inagaki
Photography: Jun Yasumoto Art Direction: Makoto Sono and Kisaku Ito
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 Inagaki
Takezo of Miyamoto Village, an ambitious young man,
Left 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. -Is 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 I
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!
"It is a great misfortune that Master Yoshioka 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 Yoshioka 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. -Its 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?
Yes, 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. -Impertinence!
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?
Yes! Yes! 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?
Yoshioka'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, Yoshino.
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. -In 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? -If 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 Yoshino. 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 Itoh
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 Yoshino's
A coward! We'll stay here until he comes
What? They're calling me a coward? -Yes, 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 Iwakuni 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 Ichijoji Temple
Very good. -If 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
"I hereby accept your challenge and promise to have a match with you
at the lone pine tree of the Ichijoji 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 Ichijoji 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 Yoshioka 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 Itoh
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!
"I 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 Ichijoji Temple
Here he 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!
"I have renounced the love of women"
Good luck, Musashi
Develop yourself
If you do, I'll do myself, too
THE END