Cruel Gun Story (Kenju zankoku monogatari) (拳銃残酷物語)

A NIKKATSU PRODUCTION

CRUEL GUN STORY

Hey.

Get in.

Written by HARUHIKO OYABU Screenplay by HISATAKA KAI

Cinematography by SABURO ISAYAMA Lighting by MASAHIRO TAKASHIMA

Recording by TSUGIO YONEZU Art Direction by TOSHIYUKI MATSUI

CAST

JOE SHISHIDO

CHIEKO MATSUBARA, TAMIO KAWACHI

YUJI ODAKA, MINAKO KAZUKI HIROSHI NIHONYANAGI

HIROSHI KONDO SHOBUN INOUE

Directed by TAKUMI FURUKAWA

Togawa?

Get inside.

How do you like being out of prison?

I can't complain. I had two more years to go.

You must have pulled some strings. - Don't thank me.

The boss didn't want to see a useful man like yourself

rotting away in prison.

I felt the same way.

Relax. Let's talk.

I was a man of influence back in the old days.

But look at me now. Just killing time in this dump.

I don't want to retire this way.

I see.

I've got a plan that will benefit us both.

Let's work together.

You've heard of me, right?

Sure.

Tell me. What do you know?

You were once an excellent lawyer.

But you got greedy with the mob.

Your license was revoked after you were charged with contempt of court.

I know a little about you, too.

Your name is Joji Togawa. You were born on June 8th, 1927.

You grew up in Beijing until the end of the war.

On the eve of your family's return to Japan,

your parents were slaughtered by the Chinese.

Enough.

You came back to Japan with your little sister.

You got your hands dirty working for the mob.

Stop.

Three years ago, your sister lost her legs in an accident.

You killed the truck driver in the same way.

Oh, yeah. That was a thrill.

Let me tell you one thing.

I don't see you as just another foot soldier or thug.

The reason you've been recruited for this job

is that both the boss and I have faith in your abilities.

I'd rather get a hundred yen sure and safe,

than a million by running the risk of getting caught.

I'm a businessman, not a gambler.

What do you want? Is this why I'm out of the joint?

It did cost us, you know.

I want you to carry out our plan.

You want me to work for you.

Yes.

Consider it a business proposal. - You've got the wrong guy.

So what are you going to do then?

You're 36 years old.

Old enough that you should know what your future holds.

I've been looking for someone who can carry out our plan.

You're the one.

120 million yen, in cold, hard cash.

This is a one-off gig.

You'll never have to see me again.

What do you want me to do?

- Rob an armored car. - Whose money is it?

It's all the ticket sales from the Japan Derby.

What's so funny?

You're serious.

I've spent six months perfecting this plan.

Do you want to know why I'm targeting their money?

The money is so clean that you can use it the next day.

Watch it, idiot.

Have you made up your mind?

My sister is in a wheelchair. I'll pass.

Find someone else.

That's too bad.

Why not make some serious dough for your sister?

Sure could use it, couldn't you?

I don't know anything about your plan.

I'll tell you all about it as soon as you say "okay."

Say it.

"Okay" is not part of my vocabulary.

Nothing will be "okay," until I get a fresh start.

All right.

Let's toast.

Let's hear how it's going to play out, in detail. Then I'll make my decision.

Fine.

I need somebody to assist me.

Someone trustworthy.

I've got four guys you can trust.

One of them is an acquaintance of yours.

Here are the rest.

Use them as you wish.

When can I meet them?

They're waiting to hear from you.

You need some money.

Tell me if you need more. There's more where that came from.

You can use the car. Here's the key.

I still haven't agreed yet.

Who are you?

About time.

Shirai?

I've come a long way.

How about a proper greeting?

Not so fast.

I don't plan to make the same mistake twice.

I could use your help.

I appreciate that.

You always looked out for me.

- Do you know anything about this job? - No.

Almost nothing.

All I know is that it's huge

and that you're in charge.

How's your mother doing?

Fine.

She never forgets to get older every year.

Boss? It's me.

He took the bait.

All right.

Stay alert, though.

If you need more money, let me know.

Boss.

Can we really trust them?

It's a fine line between a stray dog and a wolf.

Araki.

Getting him out of prison wasn't easy.

You know why I did it?

Togawa is smart.

He's got skills.

He never betrays or cheats his own guys.

I prefer a guy like him who gets the job done

to a guy who asks questions.

Once they're done with the job,

there's something I want to ask you.

I've invested a lot of money in this.

Welcome to our "hotel."

They don't put us up the way they used to.

Know anything about these guys?

Teramoto and Okada.

I don't know the other guy.

I have their pictures.

I've never met this one.

Okada used to be a boxer.

He was championship material up until four years ago,

but now he's just a punching bag.

He'll have brain damage in no time.

He can barely do simple math.

His woman just left him.

He'll be useful when we need some muscle.

Just in case, you know?

He's not on the authorities' radar.

Teramoto is still young.

He was once a member of the boss's entourage.

A clever guy, but he's always in debt with his bookie.

Don't underestimate him, though.

I think he'll do just fine.

He's greedy.

He'll do anything for money.

I'm sure they'll be fine.

Anyway, tell me about the job.

He told you, didn't he?

120 million yen cash.

It's an armored car from the racetrack.

Did you agree to do it?

Not yet.

I'll decide after I meet the rest of the gang.

If you're up for this,

I'll handle these guys.

Whatever happens,

it will be all right if we stick together.

I'm glad you're my partner.

Good to hear it.

I can count on you and this.

And your mother.

Don't say that.

When are you going to get some money?

Soon.

I'll take good care of you.

That's sweet.

Who the hell are you?

Move it, woman. We need to talk to your girl.

What the hell?

Son of a bitch.

What do you want?

We heard you're about to do a big job.

We want a piece of the action.

Who's giving you the orders? Is it Ito?

You can tell us.

I don't know anything.

Let's see.

Think this will help you remember?

We just want to get even with him.

This ain't exactly peanuts.

We'd like to hear it from you.

If not, you'll be taking your last breath right here.

Hold on.