Tora-san, the Intellectual (男はつらいよ 葛飾立志篇)

A Shochiku Film

"A hot wind blows in Texas.

"And the stagecoach won't come today.

"A town in the west without my brother.

"Where has he gone?

"What's he doing today?

"Don't you know we're always waiting for you?

"Is the weather nice where you are?

"Or is a cold rain falling?

"Traveling alone, all alone.

"My dear, dear Brother..."

Stop it. That's a sad song! This isn't a funeral!

The boss wants you. Go!

You play it. Play it!

What is it?

Been here long?

Since last night.

Your name...?

Why?

A wanted man, with a $10,000 price on his head.

Killer Tiger Kid is her brother!

My brother's not a killer!

The killer's someone else! That's him!

Is that right? Be nice to her.

Tiger Kid!

There he is.

I'll give you a chance. Draw when you're ready.

Brother.

I knew I'd find you.

Knowing that, is how I kept myself going.

Let's return to Virginia.

Uncle and Aunty are waiting.

The man you're looking for died in prison long ago.

Worrying about his only sister.

That's a lie!

How could I forget my brother's unique square face?

Coincidence.

Then... who are you?

I'm a wanted killer, who has no kin.

He has eyes in his back.

Virginia...

Brother!

Tora-san, the Intellectual

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.

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo

Yoshio Yoshida as the boss

Masakane Yonekura as the policeman

Hideji Otaki as the priest

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Junko Sakurada as Junko

Fumie Kashiyama as Reiko

Keiju Kobayashi as Prof. Tadokoro

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu and Toru Najima

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa Kiminobu Sato

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura

Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Officer... Officer!

Can you direct me to Toraya?

Toraya? I'm new here, I'll ask somebody.

Excuse me. Where's Toraya?

This is it.

Here?

Oh, it even says so.

It's here.

Where is it?

Here.

The temple...?

Shall we go together?

We'll go on ahead.

A school trip?

Excuse me.

Welcome!

Excuse me. Is Mr. Torajiro Kuruma here?

Tora?

He's not here now.

When will he be back?

He's on a trip, so I don't know.

Is that so?

Sit down.

Thank you.

I'll get you some tea.

Where are you from?

Sagae in Yamagata. I'm on a school trip.

I'm Tora's sister. Why do you want to see him?

You haven't heard of me?

I'm Junko Mogami.

Miss Mogami?

Well...

Do you know Tora well?

No. I've never met him.

But he writes to my mother every New Year's.

And sends money for my school expenses.

Money?

Wrong man. I can't imagine him sending money.

That's right.

Does he send a lot?

No.

Usually 500 yen.

That's Tora, all right.

What connection does he have with your mother?

Well... it's about that...

Talk of the devil.

You're Junko?

He just came back.

Really?

Looking for something?

Where's Toraya?

Right here.

So close? Thank you.

Howdy, folks! Sakura too?

Oh, who's this girl?

She's...

Wait.

Wait a minute.

I'll remember.

Wait.

Yuki...

Are you my father?

I want some sweets.

Sorry, we're too busy now. Come back later.

What? Did you say father?

That name, Yuki... that's my mother.

Don't blame me now.

I'm not involved.

Calm down, calm down.

Get hold of yourself.

Brother, tell us the truth. When did you meet Yuki?

About 16... 17 years ago.

How old are you?

Seventeen.

You remember?

Remember what?

Bad guy!

Aunty, be quiet.

Your relationship with Yuki could have made a baby?

Oh, that?

Were you in love?

Idiots! Shame on you! I never touched Yuki!

How could you make a baby, then?

That's a mystery.

When I met Yuki, she was working hard.

With a baby on her back.

The baby already?

Yes, a cute baby girl.

Why didn't you say so? She is that baby.

You're the one?

Yes. You look just like Yuki.

Junko, I think you had the wrong idea.

He's stupid, but he's honest.

Yes, he is.

I see. I understand.

I'm sorry.

You don't have to apologize.

Does your mother know this?

No.

You didn't tell her?

Mister, my mother died last year.

This isn't much, but please.

And thank you very much... Excuse me.

Wait a minute.

Aunty, give her something.

Some sweets then.

Find something better.

Sushi?

Something better?

Omelet?

Eel?

Order everything! Call them!

No. I'll go and buy them.

Keep her here. Don't let her go.

I'll get ready.

Wait. Eat the food here.

Thank you.

My friends are waiting at the temple.

I'll call them.

Eel shop? Bring us the best ones.

I don't like eel.

Not for you!

Sakura, either.

Shut up!

This is Toraya. Eel for 4 persons...