Rise Against the Sword (暴れ豪右衛門)

Warring States Era refers to the time when Daimyo strengthened their rule over society.

Regional revolts had a special significance.

Local families in power and farmers would unite to defeat their local Daimyo.

They sent their forces out to refuse the local Daimyo's rule.

Eventually they won equal rights in making political decisions.

This is the legend of one such farmer who lived free.

Charge!

Head on!

Kill the enemy!

Charge!

Charge! Charge in!

Don't let them defeat us!

Forward!

Forward!

Kill them!

Kill them all!

RISE AGAINST THE SWORD Abare Go'emon

Screenplay by IDE Masato INAGAKI Hiroshi

Cast

MIFUNE Toshiro

KATO Daisuke TAMURO Ryo SATO Makoto

OZORA Mayumi HOSHI Yuriko OTOWA Nobuko

Directed by INAGAKI Hiroshi

They're back?

Hey, everyone! - Hey, everyone!

They're back! - They're back!

Wife, be happy, we won!

Well, well and no one was injured?

That's right, no one injured!

We destroyed their secret base. They won't bother us for a while.

Ma, I've got loot!

Well, what a great prize!

It's getting big.

Look at you, you look like a raccoon.

Well, let me eat something first.

Takahachi, you got yourself some nice trophies.

Granny Roku, you should act your age.

I know, but I'm so happy I could dance.

Gon, feed my horse well.

Yes.

Hey, why are you roaming about with that big belly?

The baby's gonna come out backwards!

Yes.

Sukeichi, it's your duty to look after your wife!

Eat well for the baby.

Yes.

Well, how come you're not getting pregnant? You've got such a nice ass.

A fertile field won't sprout anything without seeds.

Give me a break. My parents had three boys including me.

No way that there's no seed.

Yours is a poor soil, a barren field that just looks good.

You're wrong. It won't sprout with empty seeds.

Empty seeds? You little imp!

Welcome home.

Wife, please have my baby.

Alright, I will eventually.

No, right now. Right here.

Even Sukeichi's wife is pregnant. How come you aren't?

I want a big family I can rely on.

You've got a family you can rely on.

Mr. Yatota and Mr. Hayato.

They must have grown up to be fine strong men like you.

It's been 8 years now, since they became hostages in Enjoji Castle.

It looks like your two fine younger brothers are coming home.

What? They're coming home?

Yes. A letter from the castle arrived yesterday.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Hey, Hyoroku, my brothers are coming home!

Wife, come on show me the letter.

Hurry up, even a monk can do a slow job.

Hey...

What's the point of me holding the letter? Get someone to read it!

Ayame?

Ayame!

Yes!

Ayame.

Welcome home.

Come on, read it. Read it aloud.

Dear all...

"Dear all?" That young brat is greeting us with "Dear all?"

Damn, how condescending!

Look at that, Hayato. Doesn't it bring tears to your eyes?

Tears?

Such a welcoming sight. It's our home. Where we grew up.

Nothing's changed after 8 years.

Such a stale old place. I'm sure the folks there stink of mold too.

Hey, don't ever say that in front of big brother.

Never.

Yatota, we're adults now.

We don't have to hold our tongue around big brother.

He's the living god of the Shinobu Clan.

Or even the living spirit of Kaga's Seven Clans. That's why we...

Enough already.

We were held hostage in Enjoji Castle for 8 years.

We are the living gods.

I'm sure brother was never going to let us die in vain.

What if the Kaga had ordered us to die?

To hell with him! Dammit.

Horses!

Could they be from the temple?

No, they aren't. Something's wrong.

Run!

We found them!

Stop!

Peasant soldiers! Soldiers approaching!

Field soldiers!

Soldiers!

Stop!

Run, Hayato!

Get them!

It's a peasant soldier on horseback. A peasant soldier? Get him!

Hey, Hyoroku! It's me, Yatota!

Open the gate!

Sir Hayato, you too!

Sir Yatota and Sir Hayato are home!

What, Yatota and Hayato are home?

Brother!

What was that I just saw? You two running around like wimps?

What did you do in Enjoji Castle for 8 years?

Dance the time away?

Don't push us!

Not one day did we forget our pride as Shinobu.

Then show me your palms.

The sword, the staff, archery, did you work on them daily?

Or were you holding women's hands instead?

Dammit!

Oh, you wanna fight? Alright, come on!

What a great day! We've got all the three brothers now.

The Shinobu Clan will be safe.

You brat!

Dammit!

How dare you!

No, no!

You're gonna drive them away!

When they finally came home!

Hm, you've both fought well.

Well done!

You fools.

It's been so long.

Sis, you haven't changed a bit.

You both have grown up so well.

Brother hasn't changed. Still the same way he used to be.

He won't change until the day he dies.

Muscles are all he's got. - Hayato!

Sis, are you having a baby yet?

Hey, leave grown-up business to the grown-ups.

Well, everybody, let's drink to celebrate.

Tell everyone in the village.

I'm glad both of you made it home safe.

Let me give you a formal welcome.

They look grown up on the outside.

Well, that's all good.

But I'm sure your brains are full of useless things you learned in the castle.

I don't know what you studied...

But such things are worthless here in Shinobu.

From now on I'll teach you about the real world.

Aren't I right?

Listen, everyone.

They're young chicks that just broke out of their shells.

Please give them your support until they become full grown, I beg you.

You don't get to see that often. He must be really happy.

He's as grand as a mountain. I can't even come close.

Sis, doesn't that disgusting dance offend you?

It sure is vulgar.

But it's masculine so it's kind of good.

My, what a pretty shell!

You look familiar.

It's Ayame.

Oh, Ayame!

You've grown so much!

You used to tease me when I was little.

That's right, that's right. It was you, Ayame.

Get off him, you lowlife wench.

Leave him alone.

Get out.

Brother! We were just...

You stay out of this.

Listen up...

Yatota is the one who'll eventually take my position.

I won't let anyone flirt with him like a sneaky thief.

Keep that in mind, everyone!

It's alright, don't cry. Don't pay any attention.

What was that about?

Brother, we were just...

What?

He finally confessed.

I was shocked to hear it.

Guess who's behind it?

Who?

It's Asakura!

They were planning to hold our young masters hostage.

Damn Asakura! How dare he!

It's just what a dirty samurai would think of.

You never know what that tricky old bastard might try next.

We brave men of the Shinobu Clan shouldn't be shocked by news like this.

Stay alert!

Yes!

When we part...

We'll never get to see each other again.

I will never forget you.