The Blind Women's Curse (Kaidan nobori ryu )

NIKKATSU CORPORATION Presents

BLIND WOMAN'S CURSE

Screenplay by Teruo Ishii & Chûsei Sone

I am Akemi, Successor of the Tachibana Gang.

I am obliged to kill Boss Goda.

Silence! You're all going die!

Get them!

Cinematography by Shigeru Kitazumi

Music by Hajime Kaburagi

Starring:

Meiko Kaji, Hoki Tokuda

Makoto Satô, Hideo Sunazuka, Shirô Ôtsuji

Yoshi Katô, Yôko Takagi, Tatsumi Hijikata

Tôru Abe, Ryôhei Uchida

Directed by Teruo Ishii

Don't kill him! Brother, watch out!

What is it, No. 36?

It's heaven only when we're asleep.

- And you drag us back into hell. - It's every night.

What'll you do about it?

I'm sorry I disturbed you. Please forgive me.

We won't forgive you! Why do you have nightmares?

I've been cursed by a cat.

- By a cat? - Of all the stupid things.

- Sounds ridiculous. - It's the truth.

A black cat that loved the taste of blood.

It lapped up my blood as it spurted out.

Then it leaped up at my eyes.

Look at your pale faces. You're in heat, that's all!

I'm in heat!

The cat feels better now!

Oi, it's no laughing matter!

What crime did you do? Come on, introduce yourself properly.

Can't you answer me?

This snake will make you talk!

- The snake's met its match. - What?

Come on, introduce yourself properly then!

Very well. I shall offer you a formal greeting.

I respectfully offer my greetings to all gathered here.

And especially to your leader.

Pretty impressive, eh?

I am head of the Tachibana Gang of the Eastern Provinces,

having succeeded Sennosuke, my father.

My family name is Tachibana.

My given name is Akemi.

I am the new leader.

I respectfully request of you

that you remember my name and lineage

and offer me any assistance in the future.

THREE YEARs LATER

You know this is Tachibana territory?

Who do you think you're talking to?

Wait!

Big cockroaches shouldn't be seen outside in the sun.

Not bad looking. You're just my type.

You smell good, too.

You smell like you haven't had a bath in over a year.

You've got some nerve.

Why, you...

Back off!

You're not going to win this fight and we're not backing down.

What did you say?

Hold it there!

I'll buy into this fight.

Whoever you are, defy me and you're done for.

What a smell! You're polluting the air.

What else do you have to say?

I need no boss, no henchmen and no moral code!

Stay out of my way or you'll get hurt!

- You sound a little like me. - What?

I'm a man who needs no boss and no henchmen!

But that's where the similarity ends. I hate anything immoral!

Take it easy! Let's have a little talk. Come on.

What is it?

We're pretty much alike. I'm willing to bow out.

Very good. Hold on...

Now we're even. All right?

All right.

Right, men!

We're pulling out, let's go!

It's not the first time the Aozora Gang has tried this.

If only we'd crushed them sooner...

Tatsu!

A right-hand man Shouldn't say such things.

- But Uncle... - Don't call me uncle.

I gave my word to Akemi's father that I would renounce my life of crime.

Sorry, you always scold me...

I don't want to!

Don't say things to excite the junior members.

- Father... - Silence!

Greetings!

I'll go and check.

Greetings!

Hey, how many times do we have to offer formal greetings?

- Where's your boss? - She's busy.

And she has no time for nobodies like you!

You're not to my taste.

We were in jail with your boss. Understand?

He's funny in the head, this guy. He doesn't understand.

Our tattoos are the same. They fit together. How exciting.

The tail's down that end, you idiot!

Who cares about heads or tails? Let's be friends.

Kantaro!

Welcome back, Boss.

Long time no see!

What's on your backs?

- We want to join your family. - Please!

Come in, all of you.

Welcome home, Boss!

- We've taken a right beating, Boss. - Let me at them!

They're just scum. They've blown the place by now.

Greetings, Boss!

Dobashi's behind it all...

Hey, watch your mouth.

We can't settle things with him in that manner.

I know how you all feel, but wait until we know more. Understand?

And what about the police?

They understand the situation. But they went too far.

Please excuse me a moment.

Kantaro? Serve the guests something.

I'll kill you...!

I believe your name's Mr Tani.

Thank you for your help today.

Not at all. Those hoods were nothing.

But I hear someone's pulling their strings.

In your world, only the strong survive.

And being lenient can cause a lot more trouble.

Are you lecturing me?

Forget it, then. I talk too much.

You fight too much, as well.

Nine lives aren't enough for you.

So lending a hand was wrong?

You lent a hand?

Never mind.

I've more than enough men. I don't need your help.

You've no use for me?

I have a meal arranged for you.

And some expenses.

You've got me all wrong.

I don't do things just to get paid. I won't accept the money.

- Somebody... - Yes?

Kantaro, our guest is leaving.

There's a dream I'm following

Even if I die, I'll keep dreaming forever

Forever and ever, wherever I may be

Wait!

- I said I was leaving. - What about your things?

You must have something to eat.

She's stubborn, your boss.

No, my father says so. He runs a restaurant.

You shouldn't leave without eating.

He sounds nice.

Welcome back.

- That was a fine bath. - You must be hungry. Please.

Come and have a drink.

Please eat.

We're proud of our cooking.

It's really tasty!

You'd make the perfect wife!

Oh, my father actually made it.

That's amazing!

Anybody can go straight if they really want to.

Why don't you renounce the gangster's life once and for all?

I've often thought about it,

but I can't.

Your parents gave you your life,

it's not right to treat it so lightly.

Yes...

But it's too late now. Both my parents are...

So you're all alone?

There's nobody to laugh or cry for me, no matter where or when I die.

It's turned into a sad story.

Pour a drink for him, Chie.

Become my elder brother then.

What do you think, Father? I'll reform him.

You!

I couldn't say it before, but it's Dobashi.

We know that.

Dobashi's room is to your left above the stone wall.

Good luck.

Right then...

- Brother... - Hisao!

It's taken care of.

Exactly as you planned it.

Do you have any last words for them?

You were friends until a while ago.

Don't joke about it, Boss Dobashi!

Damn you! Traitor!

You bastard...

There's no tattoo of a dragon's tail on my back.

I'll choose which gang I serve!

It's a good excuse to raid their gang.

Maybe. But I won't.

But after all this trouble, Boss...

Hold your horses! You still lack the experience.

I intend to send Boss Tachibana a bouquet instead of a sword.

- Thanks, anyway. - But instead of that, Boss...

I know.

If I manage to seize Tachibana territory, I'll set you up.

Thank you so much.