A Killer's Key (ある殺し屋の鍵)

DAIEI COMPANY LTD, PRESENTS

A KILLER'S KEY

Planning by: Hiroaki FUJII Based on the novel by: Shinji FUJIWARA Construction by: Yasuzo MASUMURA Screenplay by: Mitsuro KOTAKI

Cinematography by: Kazuo MIYAGAWA Sound recording by: Yukio KAIHARA Lighting by: Gengon NAKACKA Art direction by: Seiichi OTA

Music by: Hajime KABURAGI Editor: Toshio TANIGUCHI Assistant director: Hitoshi OZU

Raizo ICHIKAWA

Ko NISHIMURA Tomomi SATO Isac YAMAGATA

Ichiro NAKATANI Asao UCHIDA Yoshio KANEUCHI Saburo DATE Kazue TAMAKI Koichi ITO

Directed by: Kazuo MOR

Thank you,

Will you have some tea with me?

I have no time for that.

Playing hard to get!

One, two, three...

Hide your face,

Look again.

Grab the sleeve,

- Hello! - Good afternoon.

Excuse me.

In general, it's ok, Try it yourself next time,

I'm sweating so much.

I ran into a nasty guy just now.

He's from Ishino-gumi management, his name is Araki.

He seemed to be interested in me, but such guys are not to be fooled around with,

Sometimes, I don't understand you at all.

You're being distant and always seem to be thinking of something else,

But you're definitely not a cold man.

That's why you're attractive,

Teacher, when the festival is over,

let's visit some quiet place together.

I also want to pamper myself from time to time.

It's boring to serve middle-aged men, isn't it?

So? Do you agree?

Well, let’s begin.

Is that it?

How could I fail to notice that you're Asakura's lover?

Well, can I take you under my wing?

You're speaking of such things out of the blue.

What you get from that old Asakura per month isn't enough, is it?

I will make you rich,

Sure, the best sponsor is the one who pays the most.

But as of now, I'm faithful to my sponsor.

Don't get clever with me, Sponsor, you say?

I have my moral principles.

But still, the more the better,

Then, your relationship will soon be over.

If you have some debts, I'll pay them off right away.

Mr. Director, what's on your mind?

You're not fooling with me, are you?

Excuse me.

A phone call for you.

Ask them what they want.

They say it's personal.

Who is it?

They say you'll know when you answer.

Hello? It's Endo.

I beg your pardon.,

Yes, I understand.

I'll be there soon.

A STORMIN POLITICAL AND ECONOMICAL CIRCLES IS COMING! WILL THE SECRET RECORDS OF THE BUSINESS TYCOON ASAKURA BE REVEALED TO PUBLIC?

I can't be...

It's bad that my name came up.

But chairman, you name isn't mentioned here, so...

Anyway, it seems they have learnt about...

the land issues of East Japan Highway Corporation.

If the half-assed officials get their hands on his records,

the names of several important people involved will come up.

You refused to sweep the tax evasion case of 150 billion under the rug.

Is that why he's mad at us?

It's better to get rid of him,

I deliberately turned him down.

They say that after this exposure he won't get back on his feet again.

Who can come up with 5 billion bail for him?

He's got a few secret allies,

Asakura won't give up either, what can he do?

I only know that Asakura is a hindrance for me.

Here's 40 million yen.

No matter what, I've got nothing to do with it.

I understand, chairman.

You kindly came to me, I will do everything l can.

Since you accepted the job, you will finish it.

Yes, I understand.

I won't cause you any trouble,

The executor will be one of your men?

Yes, but it's important to think it over

and select the one who will do it perfectly.

Please, leave it to me.

Alright,

Thirty million yen.

It won't be easy but we'll only get one shot at this,

I understand.

If he agrees, give him ten million yen,

When he's done, we'll give him ten more.

Twenty million in total.

It's a difficult job,

Count on me.

I'll bet my life on it.

Even if we fail, I won't ever implicate you...

Frankly, I know a man suitable for this job

Who is he?

He's on good terms with my pal, Kusanaga.

He's a master,

An outsider. Is that okay?

Don't worry. I'll bring him.

If you're sure, go for it.

Anyway, I give you 20 million yen,

You can hire him for 15 million or make do with just 10.

That depends on you.

All l ask in return is...

I understand. It will be done.

I'm Kusanagi's acquaintance, Araki from Ishino-gumi.

I'd like to ask you for a favour.

What favour?

I want you to make a person disappear.

Will you hear me out?

I'm not a magician, who can make someone disappear.

Fujigawa Juichiro from Fujigawa school.

This name is for the outside world.

But in our community they say you're a skilled assassin,

Watch your mouth,

This is Ishino-gumi’s request.

If you don't accept this job,

I won't be able to face the chairman.

It's true, so please.

In any case, at least hear me out,

The target hasn't paid more than 100 billion in taxes.

The name's Asakura. The newspapers wrote about him,

Meanwhile, others hang themselves due to unbearable taxes.

He's a nasty guy.

Decent citizens tighten their belts and fully

pay the enormous taxes, don't they?

I don't think we can let this scoundrel get away with it.

Nitta-san, please say yes.

How much will you pay?

The payment is 15 million yen.

Fifteen million. Please.

How long will the preparation for this take?

Five more days...

Make it three.

But three days are not...

If you can't, leave,

If I had money I could've hired any number of lawyers,

I won't forgive

this bunch for abandoning and trying to strangle me!

Just you see, I'll put them behind bars,

They still owe me for the suffering I had to bear alone,

I understand your feelings.

Besides, I know their next move,

A killer will show up before I expose them,

What? We must hire bodyguards...

Here they are, the bodyguards.

They are investigators,

They got me out on bail to put these records in order.

The prosecutor put them on me so that I can’t destroy the evidence or flee the country.

Haha, bodyguards from public money.

I'm safe now, aren’t I?

We must immediately seize the files relating to the records.

He's in room 702.

He's very cautious, always surrounded by cops.

It's very difficult to get him. I leave it to you.

He's a real pro. I'm very grateful,

So, when are you going to act?

I'll decide that myself.

Please.

If you're taking the job then I'm at ease.

As promised, here's your 10 million yen in advance,

When you're done...

Then five more.

Are you okay with that?

When I'm done, I want 10 million.

I understand.

When you finish the job, I'll give you 10 million yen.

I'll be in touch.

Wait here.

Can you manage in half an hour?

I'm sorry, but I can only wait till 7:10,

If the police sees me there, we're finished.

Thanks.

Teacher.

This is an unusual place for us to meet,

You're not what you seem. Have you come with your girlfriend?

This old man invited me here.

You should at least know his name, Asakura, the loan shark.

Hey, gather around, let's begin!

What's the matter? Let's swim!

Dad!

Araki!

Excellent work.

It was done by a dance teacher named Nitta.

Yes, What?

Yes, dance teacher! Exactly...

Weird guy. No, no.

I'm glad to be of use.

He's a useful man

but we have get rid of him after the job's done.

Here, take it.

ASAKURA EARLIER RELEASED ON BAIL KILLED IN THE HOTEL POOL!

CAR CRASHED AND BURNED IN SUKUMO VALLEY, THE DRIVER VANISHED

Hello.

Who's that?