The Drifting Avenger (荒野の渡世人)

TOEl, Ltd.

Killing people just to rob them -

only scum would do such a thing.

Aren't there thieves in Japan, too?

There are, yes, but...

but a samurai would rather starve...

than resort to stealing.

l came to the States 20 years ago,

on the SS Kanrin, with Katsu Kaishu.

lt was the first time Japanese people had crossed the Pacific Ocean by themselves.

l got sick and l was the only one who stayed in this country.

l gave up being a samurai, in order to work the land,

but in my heart, l am still a samurai.

A samurai will gladly give his life...

in the name of justice or honour.

The sword is never drawn, except for justice or honour.

You try.

You're learning.

Don't ever lose that intensity. You're the son of a samurai.

He's been shot.

You're all covered in dust... you must have come a long distance.

ln cooperation with Pan-American Airlines

lN CO-OPERATlON WlTH ATLANZA lNC.

Cast:

Directed by Junya Sato

Don't move, Marvin!

Marvin?

l'm not Marvin!

You're not?

l don't know him!

ln that case, come out in the open.

Why did you shoot at me?

We thought you were someone else.

Wait! Give me a horse.

- Why should l? - You killed mine.

We don't have any spare horses.

l told you to give me a horse.

You can have my horse.

Go fetch it... l'll wait.

Why did you butt in?

What! But l....

That's my pigeon...

ls this yours also?

My name's Marvin.

Will you eat it with me?

lt's not much of a horse... but it beats walking.

Sorry - l don't have any money.

l guessed not.

You won't take it?

l appreciate the gesture... but l don't take handouts.

l'll work at your ranch, till l've paid it off.

You're not there yet...

What are you trying to do, shoot off your own foot?

You'll never be a gunfighter if you can't concentrate when you're being watched.

lt's a decent weapon... but its balance is poor.

- lt's my gun, l know that. - lt has to be like a part of your own body.

- Hey, Jake - What?

Stop, Ken.

No, we'll go on...

Those men are dangerous.

The old one is faster than lightning.

Keep out of this.

You're not ready for it yet.

Let me go. That's my business.

Hey, cowboy - when l'm hungry, l eat.

lf you want to live, you'll forget about the calf.

Don't you remember me?

Take a good look at me.

lt's been three years, but l haven't forgetten you.

So you're still alive, but you're shit out of luck now, pal.

Are you still alive?

l won't die until my mother and father are avenged.

Stop, Ken, stop!

Get out of here!

Let them go, Ken.

Why did you stop me?

They'd have dropped you.

They killed my parents!

You shouldn't fight when you know from the start you're going to lose.

Fight when you have a chance of winning.

Depend on no one but yourself.

lf you're looking for revenge...

you have to learn to use your gun.

That's the only secret to being a truly dangerous man.

lf you can't do that...

you'd better forget about revenge.

You ain't got the makings of a gunman.

A sword?

lt's a strange thing to have.

lt's the soul of a samurai. lt belonged to my father.

Breathe the same way when you use your pistola.

I did it!

Don't be so pleased with yourself...

there's more to fighting than a quick draw.

Wait...

That's better.

Take stock of the situation before the fight.

Don't start until you know what you're up against.

Don't count on anyone else.

Be strong, and remember...

fear is your own worst enemy.

You can sleep here.

lt's hard and rocky over there.

You aren't so young any more.

Stay where you are. l'm comfortable here.

Don't move, Marvin!

Drop your gun!

Or l'll kill him like a dog.

On your feet, old timer!

Come on, get up!

Stop there.

Put your hands up. Higher!

Drop your gun belts... with your left hand!

Throw them over here.

Hurry up!

What are you doing?

Don't kill me... The other fella hired me for this job.

Let him go!

l didn't know they meant to kill you.

Beat it!

Don't ever point a gun at me again.

Why did you kill him?

lf l'd have let him go...

he'd have been back for blood, sooner or later.

You shot him in the back.

He came from behind too.

l was wrong about you...

This is where you and me part ways.

As you like.

What will you have?

Whisky.

l lost again!

- l'm left without a cent. - So am l. - Are you you a card sharp?

Get your hands off me!

l'm interested in that scar.

l don't know what you're talking about.

You know it perfectly well.

Get up.

Give me back my gun... it's right there!

Look, he's a cheat!

Let's teach him a lesson!

String him up!

- Stop this! - Are you his pal?

He murdered my folks. l want to avenge them.

- A likely story! - Mind your own business!

Wait!

Thanks, old man. l won't forget this.

Pa?!

You crook! You louse!

Who are you to talk?. You abandoned me as a child.

Now you want to start rearing me!

Many men lead honourable lives, even without a father.

l stole, killed, cheated... so what?

l'm still alive...

lt's better than dying like an animal.

Take it, Billy... Try to be a man for once in your life.

Come out!

Forgive me!

Come out!

l surrender!

Come out!

l've been waiting for this moment for three long years.

l'm sorry.

Please don't kill me!

l'm sorry for what l done.

Then fight me like a man.

Pick it up!

Shoot!

l don't want to die!

l'll fight you!

Marvin!

That's my son.

Your son?!

Even if he is a desperado,

l can't just stand by and watch him die.

Not with you.

Beat it, Marvin!

Draw!

When he was 15, his mother died...

soiled by the hands of a drifter.

l left him with a friend, and went after the killer.

After years of chasing him over the open plains...

l got my revenge.

Now, there's nothing left.

l'm sorry.

To save me, you shot...

No, it had nothing to do with you.

lt was between a man and his son.

Only four of the killers are left now...

one of them lives on a ranch not far from here...

His name is Franco.

Franco?

Thanks.

Stick 'em up!

This isn't a toy - it's real.

Be careful, son.

Who did you get it from?

From my father - he taught me how to use it.

- What's his name? - Franco.

He only has one arm, but there's nobody stronger than him.