Stage-Struck Tora-san (男はつらいよ 寅次郎わが道をゆく)

A Shochiku Film

Did you see that?

What is it?

This is breaking news…

A strange flying object is approaching…

Strange flying object approaching…

It's a flying saucer!

The object is still unidentified…

But from its course… … …

It's likely to land in The Shibamata district of Tokyo…

All TV stations are concentrating on reporting this news…

Sakura, come here. UFO!

UFO?

It certainly is big.

Brother! Come here. It's a UFO.

Come quickly!

What are you wearing?

Tora, what now?

Listen, everybody. Actually I'm not the real Torajiro.

Sakura, your brother died 30 years ago.

On his travels. He worried very much about you.

Out of pity, the queen of the third planet...

Sent me to replace him on this earth.

I wish I could stay on earth as Torajiro.

But that cannot be. I'm being recalled.

That's not true. You're my real brother.

I sincerely wish you were my real sister, too.

There it is!

I must leave now.

Uncle, Aunty, thank you for your kindness.

President, I'm extremely grateful for your friendship.

Tora, please wait.

Explain what all this means.

Hiroshi, there's much to tell.

But there isn't time.

I must say farewell.

Brother!

Goodbye, all of you at Toraya.

Even if far away on the third planet.

My heart will be with you.

Must you really go?

Looks a bit shoddy. Can it fly back?

Limited budget. Not like a movie.

Will it fly safely?

You're stupid.

Damn you!

What's the idea?

Stage-Struck Tora-san

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… Chieko Baisho as Sakura And my given name is Torajiro…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, Nana Kinomi as Nanako the street peddler…

Nana Kinomi as Nanako

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Tetsuya Takeda as Tomekichi

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura

Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

That is the High Priest.

Good morning.

Welcome to the temple.

You're in the way.

Hard, isn't it?

"Tokyo Revue" girls.

It's opening soon.

They look happy.

At his age, too.

Did you see them?

Yes, I did. Those revue girls are charming.

"Tokyo Revue".

It's already May?

You wanted to join them when you were young.

Just imagine if you had.

I wonder.

I hear one of your friends has become a star.

Nanako.

Nanako Kurenai.

Here she is on the poster.

How are you feeling?

Much better now. I could get out of bed now.

Glad to hear that.

I made you worry.

I was shocked when Aunty phoned me at night.

I thought the end had come.

Aunty, I brought a present.

How nice.

Want tea?

While ill, I suddenly thought of Tora.

That square face of his. I knew I couldn't die just yet.

Not until he settles down here.

It made me perk up.

I'm sorry that...

Don't worry. Tora is not a young kid now.

He'll settle down.

Basically he's goodhearted.

That's right.

Next time he returns, I'll have a serious talk with him.

With my brother?

He might listen to you this time.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

The revue girls are leaving.

They are all so young.

Oh, Tora!

Howdy. You're looking stupid as usual.

You're the fool around here.

What do you mean?

I won't let a fool call me a fool.

Want to fight?

I'll take you on.

Tora!

Don't come around here!

Supper's ready.

Is Uncle feeling better now?

Yes. What are you doing?

I had no idea he was sick.

A gift to express sympathy.

It will make Uncle very happy.

You think so? How much would be sufficient?

Is 500 yen too little?

Any amount will do but I'll add 500 yen.

1,000 yen? I can take care of that.

1,000 yen, eh?

Everything's going up.

Come right away.

I ate stale mackerel and wound up with hives.

Told my wife to throw it away.

Eel here? Luxurious supper.

To celebrate Uncle's recovery.

I see.

Your hives...

It'll go away soon, but it's itchy.

Tora, you're back.

How's business these days?

Terrible. Can't afford decent food.

Welcome back.

Working hard.

President, have a drink, too.

Uncle, I'm sorry for the way I acted.

Never mind.

Time for a drink.

Why not give it now?

Give what?

Oh, that.

What is it?

It isn't anything much.

A little late to be giving this now.

Sympathy Gift

What is it?

Not much. Depression. Exchange rate is bad.

It's not how much, but the thought that counts.

Uncle's eyes are wet.

What did you get?

Thank you, Tora.

That was kind of you.

Just a bit late.

Now let's celebrate.

Complete recovery!

Sake tastes good today.

Have some eel.

It's so expensive.

You like it, don't you?

Long time since I had such a delicacy.

Business must really be bad.

It's hopeless.

I know.

Even Toraya has been affected by the depression.

It helped make Uncle sick.

I know. I'm a businessman, too.

Yes. Tora does business at times.

Tora, we need you if anything happens to Uncle...

No need to say that. I've been thinking seriously,

about what to do in case I have to manage Toraya.

Well, have a drink.

Tell us your ideas.

I feel awkward in front of the President here.

Go right ahead.

First of all,

this isn't the age to sit and wait for customers.

- I see. - He's right.