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DUEL AT GANRYU lSLAND

Producer Kazuo Takimura

Based on Hideji Hojo's adaptation of the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa

Screenplay Tokuhei Wakao and Hiroshi lnagaki

Cinematography Kazuo Yamada

Art Direction Hiroshi Ueda and Kisaku lto

Lighting Tsuruzo Nishikawa

Music lkuma Dan

Sound Masanobu Miyazaki

Cast

Musashi Miyamoto - Toshiro Mifune Kojiro Sasaki - Koji Tsuruta

Otsu - Kaoru Yachigusa Akemi - Mariko Okada Omitsu - Michiko Saga

Court Official - Takashi Shimura

Director Hiroshi lnagaki

Young Kojiro Sasaki is determined to win a match...

with Musashi Miyamoto, his lifelong rival in love and swordsmanship,

to become Japan's No. 1 fencer

"Clothes Rod" my poor sword

Your owner, such a fencer, is still unrecognized

Despite his great skill

His dream remains unattained!

Blind fools!

Poor swallow

Not just anyone can do that

"Swallow turn" swing. I'll kill Musashi with it

Why must you fight him?

My long cherished dream

He has nothing against you. Why must you kill him?

Tell me!

You're a devil!

Why get excited about him?

Please. Forget him

I won't mention him from now on. So please. -Conceited girl!

I'm not after him because of you

He's good. He's my only match in this country today

My dream is to fight him. He must dream it too

Akemi, stop! -I won't

You scare me. You horrify me

Looking for Musashi?

Go - then. If you see him...

tell him not to trifle with his life till we fight

Mu-sa-shi!

Ancient city of Nara

Martial Arts Tournament by the Hozoin Temple Priests

Who's next?

Come on!

You? -No, pass

If no one sallies forth, I'll leave

I'll call myself today's winner!

Any objections?

Speak up!

You may come in a group

No one?

No contender? Oh, well

Let's go

Hang it! -Wait, kid!

I like your spirit. You insulted me audaciously

You challenged

Fight with you? -You can't?

Then why did you say that?

He's only a child. Forgive him

Who are you? -His companion

You urged him? -No, my own idea

Then you'll fight with me

You may attack me together, if you wish

Please. -I won't forgive him

I apologize in his place. -No!

I was insulted publicly

I won't swallow it

Fool

Prize fool Agon!

Agon, stop it. -No!

Stop!

You're no match for him at all

He's peerless. Hasn't lost in 60 odd matches

Stop it! -Musashi?

This is no fight

The winner of the tourney is Priest Agon here!

I remembered your old self in Priest Agon

I marvel at your perfection

Power alone won't make an accomplished samurai

He must be strong. At the same time he must be just

I want to be able to fight without regrets

My past encounters were full of them

Errantry has its points

Your suffering will polish you

I feel so pleased tonight

Have you ever fallen in love?

I know a person who's longing for you

Want to meet this person?

So you've somebody in your heart

Don't worry. I mean a man

A man longing...? -Yes, for a man

Besides, he hasn't seen you even once, mind you!

Who is he? -Lord Yagyu

What? Lord Shogun's teacher?

Why don't you go to Edo and see Yagyu?

You brought a letter from Lord Karasumaru? I see

So your name's Otsu

Are you connected with Musashi Miyamoto?

Yes, Your Grace. I'm looking for him

Too late

He was here until this morning. -Was he?

But he left for Edo

Stop. Don't chase him

I must see him. -I see, you care for him

The city of Edo had become Japan's most crowded city

It was the Shogun's political and military headquarters

His captains maintained villas here...

to serve him and to recruit their forces.

Many ambitious samurai sought employment...

coming to this large city with high hopes.

I am Okaya. -One moment

Why cover your spearhead?

Don't worry about hurting me, please

Take it off

See his assurance, my Lord

Now that I use it uncovered, use a sword yourself

No. This will do -I won't fight like this

It's all right. -Use your sword

I am only an unemployed samurai

Use of my sword will offend His Lordship

Full of confidence, sir. -Okaya, let him have his way

He overdid it

I was embarrassed

Was the audience successful?

Well... I fear not

Why? A man of your ability! -It's true

My opponent was not very strong. I should have been gentle

Did you win? -I did

True, he will live. As a cripple

Nobody will hire one who cripples his vassal

I overdid it. -I like it. You always mean business

I think I did nothing wrong. But people disagree

Why are you doing that?

Still like me after I tore your present?

I did the same thing today

I'll stay unemployed

I like it. I like your straightforward character

Omitsu

Elope with me

I love you. -Please!

Don't you want freedom?

Don't you love me? If you do, follow me

I am leaving Edo

Where are you going?

These young men of today! Impertinence!

Conceited! -Please

You don't know how worried he is about today's match

Did he tell you that? -No, Father

Only... I can sense it

Very painful, Okaya? -lt is

I was lucky...

it was not...

a sword

I am very sorry, believe me. -I was just no match for you

I may be sorry but it was my fault

Did you get the job?

Take good care of yourself

I thought he was arrogant

But he's fine. I never knew it

Kojiro visited Okaya? -Okaya told me so, sir

What do you suggest? -lf he really meant to console Okaya...

he must be somebody. I am for employing him

Who is better, your Musashi or him?

I hear Musashi is a matchless swordsman. -I must see Musashi

Try and find him for me. -And Kojiro?

I'll think it over

Hey, kid! Your master's been carving images for days

Quit fencing? Is he a fencer? -None of your business!

Keeper, is this an inn?

Master. When will you see the Shogun's teacher?

I won't. -Really? Where's the letter that monk gave you?

Threw it away. -You shouldn't have!

Lord Yagyu might've recommended you to the Shogun

You disgust me. -Why?

If you succeed in life, so will l

Jotaro, is that why you've followed me?

But why stay here then?

Waiting for her? -Who?

Otsu. -Fool!

I know you want to see her. I'm positive

Sure. Look. This is her face

Please. Mercy

Why? -No

Don't

You mustn't

Yes, I want to see her. But she'll refuse to see me

Why?

I did something shameful to her

It's four to one. -And he's winning

What skill! Where is he?

He left a note

"The four are students of Obana Strategic School

He who is responsible for it is Kojiro Sasaki of lsarago."

I appreciate...

your kind deed

However, Miyamoto, the bodies you brought...

have nothing to do with my school

But I hear that they drew when he slandered you

Please. None of my students are as weak as that

You call me a meddler, then?

Miyamoto, I teach the Shogun. Mine is an honorable family

My 100 students are accomplished men

I see. Forgive my rudeness for bringing the corpses

Let me pass

Professor Obana told me they could not be his men

Don't be offended. Please give them up to us

I will not. The dead men won't like it

Fortunately I know several sutras. I'll bury them

I learned a lesson today

"Here lie four unknown samurai"

So it is you

I thought it was one of them

Thank you for your help last year

You fought marvelously. I saw it

I learned of your ability today for the first time

Those four. One stroke each! -Try it?

Kid. Go away awhile

Be calm no matter what you see

I've always wanted to meet you

Stop. -Scared?

No. Postpone it

Elsewhere. If we fight here...

they may say I fought for Obana

Which is not true

Let us fix it properly and fight freely

You are right. Tomorrow evening...

I'll be at the East Gate. Right? -Very good

You have been evading me. Scared of me? -No

However, I won't elope with you

You think I am joking?

You meant it

You are a darling. I meant it

But I've changed my mind. -Why?

Tomorrow night you'll know

I'll do or die! You won't be seeing me, anyway

If I win I'll seek a much larger fortune

If I lose... I'll be dead

In either case, you'll always remember me as your lover

His Lordship

What was it? -Well, he was delighted

He wants to hire Kojiro as his teacher

Kojiro did something big. Where is he?

I'll bring him here

Did you come back? -I bring good news!

My Master heard about you and Obana's students

Please. They were just weaklings. It did me no credit

However, their master is Lord Shogun's teacher

Vengeance will be sought. -I'll fight

Listen to me. You are too full of youthful vigor

My Master said "Such animosity must be stopped"

He suddenly decided to employ you as a retainer

Well? If you become Lord Hosokawa's teacher...

they dare not attack you. -I decline

I dislike seeking protection. -Don't be silly

If they challenge, fight as Lord Hosokawa's teacher

It's not like you. Another thing

Chief Retainer Sado is recommending Musashi

Musashi? -He is being sought quietly

We must decide this before they find him

Taking an initiative is always advantageous

Listen. I duel with Musashi tomorrow

What! With him? -So your worry is over

His dream is too vast

What noise!

Hey, quiet you!

Thanks

They became quiet. You are persuasive. -Sure!

Excuse me

Samurai! Stop eating

Confess you're scared. Don't pretend you're calm at heart

Stop!

Who are you? -Don't know me?

Those who don't know me here, must be deaf

Speak loudly, as I am hard of hearing

Who? -Shut up!

I'm Kumagoro the horse-dealer, a tough guy

And when I say tough I mean tough. -Horse-dealer, eh?

I deal with samurai. I handle live horses, mind you

So what? -You sent this kid to me...

to tell me to be quiet, didn't you?

I have a big voice. You don't own this inn, do you?

So, what? -Apologize

Write a letter of apology addressed to us all

Or I'll take you out into the yard and punish you

Amusing. Very interesting

Fresh! You heard me. Now answer me!

Answer me at once, or else...!

Which would be better?

Too many. Wash these sticks

He's terrific!

Training for revenge?

I'm his pupil now. Musashi Miyamoto! No wonder!

Are you out of your head? -Of course not!

Horse-dealer. Did you say Musashi?

Does he live here?

Now I fully understand you

I will not force my ideas on you

However, will you be good enough to see my Master?

But, I am to fight a duel tonight. -A duel?

It will be the memorable match of my life. -Who's your man?

Kojiro Sasaki. -Sasaki?

You mean it?

I hear he may be employed by my Master

What? Is Kojiro...

Miyamoto, if you win...

...please certainly accept my offer

Must you fight?

Hey, kid! Where is Musashi?

"l have decided to leave on a journey

Let me please postpone the promised match for a year

When we meet again, I will be quite ready...

to vie with you. Yours truly"

Why do you cry? -I don't like it

That Kojiro as Hosokawa's teacher!

I dreamt of worldly success once

I thought it was natural to settle down

But now I want to train myself further

Jotaro, I'm hungry. Let's eat, shall we?

Kuma. I'm your senior, am I not?

Call me Master Jotaro

I say... Master Jotaro. -What is it?

A man should be kind to his juniors

Let's eat, shall we? Shall we?

Drop the reins. Or we'll shoot

Surrender your swords

Step back

How did you reach here safely? -We met brigands

Nothing happened? -We won a horse

They appear often? -More than often, sir. They ruin us

They steal our crops, they steal our women

We're at their tender mercy

Many have left this village for safety

Imagine. They won a horse! Isn't it something?

Have you an axe to cut down trees?

Master. Why fell trees?

Build a hut. -What for, Master?

We'll live here. And plough

What about fencing practice? -We'll continue as we plough

Brace up!

Hurry up will you, girls? They'll be angry

Hurry! They seem like rich people. We'll get rich!

Rich - nothing! The keeper'll become rich

We'll become thinner. -The greedy pimp!

Hurry up!

You're free, Hanagiri? -Let me breathe

We're short of one girl for five customers. Hanagiri!

Keeper. Do all your girls wear bells?

No, sir, she's the only one. Tinkles around like a kitten

Hanagiri, you say? Bring her. At once

You have a quick ear. -Reminded of someone?

You win! We'll stick to drinks then

So it's you

You laugh at me. Don't you?

I'm not that heartless. -I know you. Worse than that

I didn't even touch you. -lt was your vanity

Had I not loved him, you'd have...

Probably. Come here and pour us drinks

She cares for Musashi

Unrequited love. See her now!

Stop!

I may be soiled but my heart is pure

Is it? I'll tell you where he is now

He ploughs at Hoten Field in Shimosa

Care to go? -No joking, sir

If she goes, I'll suffer a big loss. -Keeper

Enough?

Just a farmer

A woman? -What?

What a find!

Stop! I saw her first. Didn't l?

A girl. -Brigands again!

Why - Otsu!

Why - Jotaro!

More loot

Master! -What, we eat now?

Big news! Otsu came! -Otsu?

Lord Yagyu of Edo told her, she says. How did he know about us?

Bring me something to wear

She's washing her face now to make herself presentable

Will you hurry?

I missed you

I thought you were mad at me. -But why?

I was to blame

It was sudden. So...

You forgive me?

I won't leave you again!

That's the hut we built

We three live in it

And we have tilled those patches of land

It was barren. But it is yielding crops lately thanks to our labor

In the old days I hated farm work

And was daydreaming always

Wanting to become famous and successful

Vainly and at random

Now I'm tilling again. Isn't it strange?

I'm beginning to learn the value of life

The soil has taught me that

Jotaro

Cook something for Otsu. I'll ask old Gen to house her

Are you very happy to see him again?

He's still angry about me. -What happened?

Listen, Jotaro. -Master Jotaro

Y es, sir. I don't understand him at all

Me, neither. He's carving again

He told me he'd done something bad to her

Can't be true! If so, why would she come here? -Y es

Who goes there?

I hate to leave this village. I'll stick to it...

even if I may be killed on that account

Please, sir, teach us how to fight

We must fight the brigands away from here!

Please, Master!

It's no use teaching you how to fight

If you must learn to run

Away from them, sir? -And laugh last

You're going there by yourself? -Yes. I have come alone so far

It's dangerous from here

The way to the next village is infested with bandits

I've known bandits since I was a baby

My father was a brigand, too

Isn't my lunch ready yet? -lt is

Better disguise yourself as a man

They'll stop any girl

Men have made a plaything of me. I don't mind anything now

If I can see him, I'll die content

One moment. Men come here regularly to buy oil and salt

Wait till then and go with them. -A good idea

That may be them

Give us drinks!

It's bad since those samurai came

I hear they're teaching them fencing. -Who are they?

We've got to destroy them, anyway

This is too small. Bring bigger bowls!

Keeper, that your daughter?

Hey, girlie! Come here!

Why - you're Akemi!

You're Toji! -Yes, I am

Know her? -She's Oko's daughter.

What happened to my mother?

Where is she? -I killed her

You were there when she was killed!

You surrendered to save your skin! -Shut up!

I avenged my brother's death. -Avenged?

Your mother had killed him. I'm Kohei

But you two had killed my father! -You'll be with him

That's the village

Tell them the brigands were all arrested by the officials

Understand?

And set Musashi's hut on fire tomorrow evening

We'll attack then. Right?

I can't. Never! No! -Don't be a fool!

Musashi is his enemy. Also mine

He spared you. You must do it

If you won't... I'll have to kill you

Don't. You're still sick

But I can't stay idle here. -Stop!

Tell me. Tell me what to do now

Must I leave? -Well, no

Tell me then. Why do you evade me?

You dislike me? Hate me?

Have I been erased from your heart?

Please!

You're heartless! Stony-hearted! I hate such a man! -But...

I can't live!

I wish I were dead! -Don't be stupid

I am stupid! Watch what a stupid girl does!

What are you doing?

So. She's here

This is because of her. That dame!

I'm sorry. -Old Gen can accommodate another person

Otsu won't like it. Neither will Akemi

I think I'll go ask Aunt Oseki

I'll do that for you. -Me, too

At last we're alone

Why don't you like it?

You have changed, Akemi

But I like your tone. I'm so glad

Darling! I have loved you since we lived in the hills

I really cared for you. -You don't mean that

But I mean it. I tried to tell you when you were trapped last time

I didn't understand you

Darling... elope with me

Won't you? -Stop it

Oko, your mother, asked me to do that once

Her blood is in your veins

No. I'm different. I'm not like her at all

I never loved men till I met you

I've never loved anybody but you, darling

That's why I came here

I'm sorry

It's not your fault

You have Otsu. I shouldn't be unreasonable

I will leave in the morning

Be happy with her. Good luck

Darling. It's hard!

But I give you up! I promise

So hold me tightly before I go!

Choke me to death! In your arms!

As your last favor!

Men! I heard on my way here...

that all the brigands were arrested. -Really?

The whole town's talking. -lf they're arrested, we are safe

Akemi said that? -Serves 'em right. -Now we're saved

Akemi, are you sure about the brigands?

Akemi! Is it true?

You wouldn't believe me

I'll stay here awhile. I like it here

Master, did you hear it? Very good news, eh?

Did you hear? -Yes, I did. -Let's stop work and celebrate!

She'll signal to us with a fire. Set houses afire!

You kill the villagers

Don't take on Musashi. I'll handle him

Come with me. We'll talk alone

Where's Otsu?

She's at my home. -She'll play the flute

I'll fetch her

Otsu. You know how a girl feels

I'm in love with him. -Akemi

You are a terrible girl

Why must you come between us two?

Take it up

If you want him... fight!

How horrible! -Take it up

Help! Somebody!

Fire! Fire!

Brigands! Brigands!

Calm down! Quiet! Take women and kids to Old Gen's.

Musashi! Come out! Fight with me!

Musashi, I'm here to avenge my brother's death!

Brace up, Kuma!

Jotaro... you're... truly my senior

Akemi!

Well done!

What are you doing?

Akemi! Brace up!

Otsu. I'm dying now

I've been so wicked. -Oh, no!

You saved my life! Don't die! Akemi!

Darling!

At last...

you hold me...

in your arms. -Brace up, Akemi!

It's all over with me

I can't even... see you

Be happy together, you two

Musashi! Where is Master Musashi?

"l have been officially employed as Lord Hosokawa's teacher...

and will leave for Kokura, his Castle Town

I am desirous to have the match at Kokura, April next."

My Master's so unreasonable to leave you like this

After all, he prefers fencing to me

Kokura Town, Lord Hosokawa's country seat

"Our Lord's Retainer Kojiro Sasaki will fight by command...

with Musashi Miyamoto of Mimasaku Province."

Musashi. In five days, eh?

Fight fair and square, like a real samurai

He is a peerless match, sir. I will not spoil your honorable name

In four days

He's busy. But I am his childhood friend

An intimate friend

I was with him at the fencing school

He'll remember my name without fail

They ignored me while I was jobless

But today even strangers want to see me

Such is life. -But it's something for rejoicing

Your prowess will be acknowledged, definitely

After the match, another big event

My daughter is impatient

Please, Otsu! Let me find my Master

Please. Why have I come all this way?

In this match he might meet the worst

If so, I'll gather his remains

So I must see him. I must speak to him!

From Musashi, sir?

"l will arrive in my own boat in time

I hope this is satisfactory"

I see. He didn't come here out of respect

He'll go directly to the isle

But where is he?

Brace up, Otsu

What happened? -She's sick

Omitsu

You look pensive

Think I'll lose? -Oh, no

You may not expect it but you're afraid

I'll win. To defeat him has been my ambition

I'll defeat him with my own ability

Prayers of those who wish me victory and talismans...

are useless to me

Therefore don't pray for me, dear

Sympathy harms my mental tranquility

I want to fight alone

Return to the castle

Now I feel relieved

Hey, Sasuke. Is it ready? -Sure

It's an honor for a boatman to row for Master Musashi

The boat's been purified

Thank you for the kind gift I wear now

I feel so refreshed. -Good luck, sir

One moment. I want you to see someone before you leave. -Me?

Don't bother to get up

Otsu!

I can't see him like this

Master!

Don't come in! I'm coming!

Otsu. -At last we meet again

You look weak. Very ill? -I'm cured now

My illness is so whimsical, you know

Let's take a walk, shall we, Otsu?

This is the first time you ever asked me

Let's. Of course

Until today I've walked my own way...

and made you suffer a lot

Forgive me. But I'm not as heartless as I may seem

I know. -You do?

That's why I've loved you

Darling!

What a lucky day it is today!

I can fight with clear conscience now

Why do you cry?

I hate it

I wish you weren't a samurai!

Darling, abandon your sword. Don't fight!

Let them call you a coward! I crave for happiness, just us two!

That's impossible now, Otsu

Please! I won't let you go! Oh no!

Don't be unreasonable

I'm a woman

I wish you had been an ordinary man

Otsu, don't demoralize me, please

A samurai's wife sends off her man with a smile

Especially when it might be for good

Is that the lsland? -No, sir, that's not it

Our island lies beyond that. A smaller one

Is this where a sea-battle was fought in olden times?

What is that for, sir?

For the duel

Fight with a wooden one? -I like the size

Listen. If I lose and fall...

take my dead body back...

to Otsu -Dear God!

Don't talk rot! -Take this as my memento

Musashi's boat is sighted!

Musashi is coming! -Musashi has come!

Don't be nervous

You'll see the mysterious power of my sword

Watch me

Musashi!

Mr. Miyamoto. That was splendid

He was the best fencer I will ever encounter

I'm so glad. I'm so glad!

I was praying so I wouldn't bring you back dead

I'm so glad about it all. I'm so happy!

THE END