Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!

A NIKKATSU CORPORATION PRODUCTION

GO TO HELL, BASTARDS!

DETECTIVE BUREAU 2-3

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY HARUHIKO OYABU

SCREENPLAY BY GAN YAMAZAKI

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY SHIGEYOSHI MINE

LIGHTING BY KYOSUKE YOSHIDA

ART DIRECTION BY TAKEHARU SAKAGUCHI

EDITED BY AKIRA SUZUKI

MUSIC BY HARUMI IBE

JO SHISHIDO, REIKO SASAMORI, TAMIO KAWACHI

NOBUO KANEKO, ASAO SANO, KINZO SHIN

DIRECTED BY SEIJUN SUZUKI

On Musashi Highway,

more than ten Sakura and Otsuki gangsters

have been found murdered.

Some show!

It's estimated that the massacre took place around 7:00am.

The police have set up a special investigative unit.

Let's go. I've had no luck.

- They picked up Koichi Manabe, age 30. - Don't go. I need to borrow more.

He was found near the scene and is now being questioned.

Manabe has invoked his right to remain silent.

This is Captain Kumagai...

In recent days, we've attempted to round up gangsters in Tokyo,

and we've been quite successful.

Since then, criminal organizations

have been leaving the capital to settle in nearby suburbs.

We suspect that the massacre was connected to a tun' battle.

Manabe's testimony will be critical to our investigation.

Let's now move on to a happier subject: Christmas time...

Tajima says he'll return you double what you loan him.

Do you really think he'll pay?

MUSASHI POLICE STATION

Get out of here. We've got no news for journalists.

I have news.

Just tell Captain Kumagai that the detective is here.

We aren't in some American TV show. We don't need any private detectives.

You think Manabe will talk? Your honor's at stake.

I know that! Don't insist!

Hi, Captain.

Here to peddle tips, are you?

You suspect a turf war, don't you?

It certainly isn't a game.

Lots of gangs have been attacked during their dealings.

That's the first I've heard of it.

Of course not. No yakuza would file a complaint.

Is somebody squeezing them?

I believe so.

Some bastards even more clever than they are.

Here, Tajima.

So now you're being polite, huh?

Cut the sarcasm, and just talk.

You know who's involved?

First I want to see the witness.

Listen, Tajima, I'm not asking you to tell me for free.

Thanks anyway, but I have no idea who's behind it.

You come here to insult us? We'll revoke your license!

- Let's negotiate calmly. - Negotiate?

You planning to tail Manabe?

Shut up and mind your own business!

Captain...

You can't tail him with a veteran cop, he'd get wise.

Or with a rookie who'd confuse a detective with a journalist.

What are you proposing?

I think the best solution is a complete unknown,

a man with intuition, strength and a robust spirit.

Never in a month of Sundays!

You're looking at him now.

Look, those are men from the Sakura and Otsuki clans.

MUSASHI POLICE STATION

They're waiting for Manabe to come out to get their revenge.

We checked their gun licenses.

Supposedly they're only for hunting.

They have hunting licenses too, so we can't touch them for now.

I have enough problems with this case, so don't get involved.

When does Manabe leave?

- This evening at 10:00. - You'll release him to be killed?

You'll lose your only lead.

And I can't stand to see them standing there with impunity.

Will you help us out of your sense of justice?

I'm not in the mood for jokes.

It's work, I'll get paid. I need a gun and a fake driver's license.

No way.

- Chief! - Still downstairs, chatting.

This time, I've got a good lead.

Chief, listen to me!

DETECTIVE BUREAU 2-3

Know a cafe called "Lady"?

- With the sexy waitresses? - Yes.

No, they're whores.

Then I'll buy one.

- I'm not kidding. - Shut up, you!

This is concrete information.

- Let's partner up on this case. - Go ahead.

Through blackmail, we can get 50,000 yen.

Not bad.

If you threaten them, it'll work.

We'll split it fifty-fifty. What do you think?

- Fifty-fifty. - You'd better ask this formidable man.

Tell them I'll visit one clay too.

Do you accept my proposal?

"This person was selected for the Tokyo Olympic Games

"as a member of the shooting team."

I want a gun.

It's only for self-defense.

All right.

Here's your fake ID.

Your name: Ichiro Tanaka.

The real Tanaka's been sentenced twice, at present released.

- You two look alike. - I'm honored.

You can choose your address. It must be dependable.

Let's put the town of Musashidai, 204.

Of course, only the top brass know about this.

You're the bait, but if you ever break the law,

I'll throw you in jail.

Why are the gangs out to kill Manabe?

You idiot!

There's a new group stealing goods

from the Otsuki and Sakura clans,

and they suspect Manabe is a part of it.

So the gangs are trying to waste him.

The cops will release him and tail him

to find out which clan is involved.

Oh, I see.

- You finally get it? - Don't talk to me like that.

Chief, do you have a plan?

This is risky.

Sounds like fun.

- If you won't go, I will. - Wait. Some woman!

When you do something, you should see it through.

I know. I'll do it.

Is this the detective agency?

- Are you in charge? - Sort of.

My husband left with another girl. Bring him back!

Hey, driver! Telephone!

- For me? - Yeah. Hurry up!

Thanks a lot.

And now the news.

This afternoon, around 3:00pm,

a cement mixer was stolen from a construction site in Tsukiji.

The thief ma y have lured the driver away with a false phone call.

Car registration...

ADACHI WARD, TOKYO

Well done.

It's a miracle I wasn't caught.

- You'll do as planned. - Too late to turn back, anyway.

That truck won't be damaged easily.

But Chief, I'm not insured.

Don't panic. I'll give you a bonus.

If I'm strong enough to stay alive.

Are you strong enough to hold your bladder?

No.

Look!

Tonight, we're heroes!

Listen to me!

They're going to arrest us, so let's kill Manabe.

You're right!

Who are you?

Sunshine company from Yokohama. I'm going to smash Manabe!

A cement mixer has just arrived.

They're all waiting for Manabe to be released.

As long as they're quiet, no law can touch them.

But when Manabe's let out, there'll probably be a shooting.

Can this happen in Japan?

This is worrying.

What will the two gangs do?

The situation is explosive.

Okay, release him.

Get ready!

Here comes Manabe! He's escorted by two policemen.

When his escorts leave, the mob could open fire.

The police...

The police are completely invisible.

I see no officers.

Rifles are aimed at Manabe.

The police must have a plan.

The two officers are moving away from Manabe.

- Eh? It's not him! - What'?

It's another man. But who?

Oh, bravo, Chief.

Come on, fire!

Get down!

Don't shoot! It's not Manabe!

It's the cops!

Drop your guns! You're all under arrest!

Resistance is useless! Give up now!

It was a trap.

The police are throwing tear gas grenades.

The trapped yakuza are shooting in desperation.

The police have won. Their stratagem has succeeded.

For a better life style, try Tokyo Furniture Center...

Oh, crap!

It's Manabe!

Don't let him escape! He's in this car!

This way!

Shoot me!

Do you really want to die?

Just kill me quick.

I'm not going to beg you to spare me.