Sekushî chitai (1961) - full transcript

Who was the guy in the suit?

Written by
Teruo Ishii

Yoko Mihara
Teruo Yoshida
Junko Ikeuchi

Directed by
Teruo Ishii

Who are you?

You're very good-looking!

Next time let's
have some fun.

'Bye.

What the hell?!

Talk at the station.

What are you talking about?!



Don't give me that. We saw
you and your partner.

I never saw that before!

Damn! She took my wallet!

Drop the act, huh?

You've got it all wrong!
I don't know anything!

Reiko, can I come, too?

Come where?

Silly! To meet Mr Yoshioka
when the police let him go!

The Section Chief got him out.
He doesn't need me.

Don't be so mean!
He's your boyfriend!

I sympathize.

But getting arrested
as a pickpocket's accomplice?

I'll tell him you said that.

Fine.



There's nothing between us.
Don't get the wrong idea.

Oh, sure!

The teary-eyed meeting
at the prison gates!

I'd love to see that!

I'm sorry.

What a mess, huh?

Bad luck!

What happened?

Sorry to cause all this trouble.

So where did Reiko go?

Why, if it isn't Reiko!
Come in!

I'm so glad to see you again!

So am I! You're looking great!

It's been two months!
How long are you here for?

I have to fly back tonight.

You're no fun!

It's business. I just wanted
to see your face.

Well, now you've seen it.

Don't talk like that!
Be nice to me!

No! I'm angry at you.

I'll be back next week.
I'll bring you something nice.

You will?

Damn right!

Then I forgive you.

Unzip me.

What's your hurry?

They'll complain at work
if I'm late.

What a nuisance! It's enough
to drive a man to tears!

Your skin is so smooth!
You're so beautiful!

What's wrong?

I'll just go pretty myself up.

Hey! You're fine now!

Now, you be a good boy
and wait quietly.

Yes, ma'am.

I hate nosy men!

I wonder if you'd accept
a transfer to Osaka...

Osaka?!

It's a branch office, but
the work's not much different.

Well?

Yes, sir.

They'll find you a place to live
and everything.

But sir...

You can do a turn
down there and come back.

As it happens, they need
someone right now.

You leave Monday.

Monday?!

You'll need to pack.
Your ticket's bought.

You're on the 7 a.m. train.

Take the rest of the day off
and get your things ready.

I have to talk to you.

Meet me at 5:30
at the usual place.

Type this for the Section Chief.

Why did you agree
to a transfer to Osaka?

What could I say?

The Director asked me,
and the paperwork's done.

And I'm in disgrace over
that pickpocket thing, too.

So you deserve it?

I don't think so...

...but it can't be helped.

What about us? You don't care
if I'm here and you're in Osaka?

But what can I do?

Say it!

What?

You don't want to go.

To who?

Mr Morikawa!

The Director?

He'll listen. I guarantee it.

Now we've got that decided,
we'd better act fast.

Go ask him right away.
You'll do that if you love me.

Why not come to Osaka with me?

No! If we got married now,
we'd be poor. We couldn't live...

...on just your salary.

Are you angry?

No.

Then say something.

I'm thinking.

Don't think. Just do it.

Go see him now.

Please?

Oh, all right. I'll go see him.

Stick to your guns!

Tell me how it goes!

Do those take your fancy?

Well! A face from the past!
It's been years!

That's good.

I'm sure you don't want to
see too much of me.

No, I wish we'd become friends.
I have dreams about you.

Don't be sarcastic.
I've got no grudge against you.

I'm telling the truth! You were
my first arresting officer!

So I'm in your nightmares...

No, I'm grateful. Without you
I'd never have gone straight!

Oh, you're smooth!

There was a case yesterday
involving a pretty girl.

What happened?

She made a very clever escape.

When I heard about it,
something clicked.

Of all the nerve!

Don't look at me like that!

You're horrible!

Are you OK?

I sprained my ankle.
Go buy me some salve.

I'm on duty...

Don't you serve the people?

I'm a taxpayer!

Is there a drugstore
around here?

There's one on the corner.
I'll pay you back.

Cops don't make much,
you know...

Hey! Come here a minute.

Hey, mister...

Police

Where did you find this?

A pretty lady said to give it
to an old man with shifty eyes.

So will you cancel Mr Yoshioka's
transfer or not?

So will you cancel Mr Yoshioka's
transfer or not?

And if I don't?

I'll tell them about you and me.

But then you'll never be able
to marry Yoshioka.

And you won't be
a Department Director any more.

If I admit it.

But if I deny it, and say
you're not just a typist...

...but a call-girl employed
by a certain organization...

...who will people believe?

Let's not talk that way.

Will you cancel the transfer?

OK. You win.

But tonight, let's you and I
have a real farewell party.

Mr Yoshioka's going to
your place to talk to you.

So go home, will you?

Oh, come on! At least tonight...

No! I'll introduce you
to someone nice instead.

You will?

Don't look so happy!

And I'd like something
for a farewell gift, as well.

Something a man like you
might call 'a check'.

You don't mince words, do you.
I didn't bring a check-book.

How's that?

Is that all?

I could make it less.

Hey!

Just sign it.

What time does Mr Morikawa
usually get back?

We operate like a hotel here,
so unless a resident asks...

...we have nothing to do
with the rooms.

My name is Yoshioka.

Could you say I'd like to see him
and I'll come back tomorrow?

Mr Yoshioka? Certainly.

Thank you.

All old men.

Hello.

Hi.

How've you been?

Were you away?

I spent a week taking a
foreign buyer from Nara to Kobe.

Sanko Trading? They like to
spend money. Was it fun?

Tiring.

You spend all day walking
around tourist places.

Then you work all night, too.

You wake up 'drawn'.

And not just from posing.

Hey, Yukiko...

Can I see the boss?

He's free right now.

Meet the guy in the glasses
at the Cattelya at 9:30.

That old guy? He looks like
a professor!

He's already paid.
You can settle in the office.

OK.

You bitch!

Come back later.

Tomorrow's fine.

Anyway, I'm quitting.

You think you can?

Is that a threat? I'm tougher
than the other girls, you know.

And if I say no?

Then the Vice Squad will get
an anonymous letter...

...about how prominent
companies are supplied...

...with beautiful young women...

...with just one telephone call
to the 'Croquis Sketching Club'.

Interesting...

OK...

...try it.
Why don't you try that?

Well! It's been a while.

No, it hasn't. Strange
I should see you, though.

What's strange about it?

There's lots of twisted men
following beautiful girls in Ginza.

And also girls wandering around
Ginza who are very interested...

...in what other girls have
in their handbags.

There are?! Oh, dear!
That's scary!

'Scary', huh?

Oh, thanks for the other day.

I met a friend and... left.

I have your salve.
How's your ankle?

It's much better, thanks.
Young people heal quickly.

Youth and beauty, eh?

Oh, 'Su-san'!
You sweet-talking devil!

It's 'Detective Sudo', please.

I'm sorry.

Can I buy you a drink
to say thank you?

Sorry. I'm on duty.

On a case?

Protecting Japan-U.S. relations.

Carry on. Maybe next time.

Bye-bye.

Reiko?

Reiko, it's me. Are you in bed?

Can I help you?

No, thanks.

You said you'd wait up!

Damn you!

Is Mr Morikawa back?

I'm sorry.

...Reiko Takigawa...

...a typist for Sanko Shipping,
was found strangled this evening...

...in her Shibuya apartment.

Police are treating as a suspect
a young man...

...seen leaving the scene
just before the body was found.

The company's Sales Director
told police that Miss Takigawa...

...was engaged to a colleague,
Hiroshi Yoshioka...

...who faces transfer to Osaka
after a work-related error...

It's you! You got me into this!

Let go of me!
What will people think?

What?!

I won't run.

We'll take the family car.

What's wrong?

Miss? Is there a problem?

Nothing serious.

What day is it today?

It's Saturday.

Of course! Yesterday was Friday.
Thanks. 'Bye.

You meet all kinds...

Wait!

That's enough tag.

You're not scared?

Not a bit.

You've got nerve.

And you're nervous.

Whatever. Give me my wallet.

OK, but on two conditions.

What?

I want to sit down.
Let's go somewhere and talk.

Here?

Two highballs, White Horse.
Make them singles.

Yes, ma'am.

Two questions.

Why did you run
when I called the cops?

Are we in the same business?

No!

Then what, I wonder...

Tell me the truth.
I'm a believer in justice.

Later. Where's my wallet?

OK, OK! But you have to
answer my question.

What's so important in here?

What's that card?

Where did you steal...

You got this from me?

I swear!

When and where, please.

Sunrise Hotel, Room 6.
1 0 o'clock sharp.

Fine.

What was that all about?

I don't know.

But it sounds like fun.
This is getting interesting!

Bring some walnuts.

You know what I like
best in the world?

Thrills.

And...

...handsome men.

You mean me?

Yeah... for now.

Let's go seek some thrills.

How?

We wait.

The Sunrise Hotel, 1 0 o'clock.

Come in.

I've been waiting!
Have a drink.

I had too much last night.
It's bad for my looks.

That's too bad.

So... do you approve?

Yeah. You're gorgeous.

So I can stay till morning?

Oh, sure.

Wait...

I could use a bath...

But...

Yeah, I guess so. We should
get it over with first.

Then we can take it easy.

Do you mind?

That's not why...

What, don't you like me?

That's not it.

Then let me stay. You know it's
?8,000 for the night, don't you?

My money's checked with my coat.
I'll pay you tomorrow.

I can't do that.

I have to leave
real early in the morning.

Miss... you know what this is.
I have a few questions.

If not...

He has a short temper, Miss.
You never know what he'll do.

So answer us
before you get hurt.

I don't know anything.
I was just asked to come here.

Who do you work for?

Tell me his name.

You don't have to, but...

A girl on the switchboard
at work introduced me.

After work, I call a Mr Deguchi
from 'Bacchus' every two hours.

And?

That's all.

I don't even know what
Mr Deguchi looks like.

'October 28th: overnight rate.
Artistic type, 50ish.

'Wouldn't leave me alone.
I hated him.'

'November 1 6th: hourly rate.
Bald, executive type.

'Bought dinner, but stingy.'

Your appointment book?

'November 21 st: Tokyo Station.

Golfer, number 1 3.'

He's why you have to leave
early tomorrow?

When I called Bacchus earlier,
that's what they told me to do.

How will he know you?

I'm supposed to be carrying
a 'Winky' doll.

OK. You're not going tomorrow.
I'll be at Tokyo Station instead.

Please! Don't tell anyone
I told you!

I could get killed!

I understand.

Tetsu...

Tell them you did
what you were told.

Tetsu, bring the Winky.

Don't worry. I'll keep
your secret.

Sweet dreams.

I can't wait that long!

Settle down... take it easy!

This isn't a game!

And it's all because
you stole my wallet!

I feel responsible. But I wish
you'd tell me why it got you...

...into so much trouble.

Mr Morikawa told the police...

...we decided on a lover's suicide
because I'd been sent to Osaka...

...but when I saw Reiko dead
I got scared and ran.

And the police believe
what he told them?

They dusted for fingerprints.

The radio said mine from work
matched the ones on her doorknob.

That's natural.

So I don't have an alibi!

I was just wandering around.

So what will you do?

Hey!

Someone's coming.

Excuse me, have you got a light?

Keep them.

Thanks a lot.

Come on.

So you have Mr Morikawa's card,
he sends you to Osaka...

...then goes to the police?

Yeah...

Anyway, that card's
all we've got to go on.

Cheer up!

Your train leaves
the day after tomorrow.

I'll solve this case,
and get you on that train.

Thanks.

You go find that bar, 'Bacchus'.

And you?

I'll go meet that girl's customer
at Tokyo Station in the morning.

When will I see you?

Under the Hattori clock, the day
after tomorrow at 6 a. m...

...just before your train.

See you then.

Ow!

Excuse me, Miss...

Do you mean me?

Excuse me if I'm wrong...

...but this card...

I've looked all over!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Let me check my clubs.

I said I'd be back home tonight,
so I can't go too far away.

Is there somewhere
near here we can relax?

Well, I'm kind of new at this.

I wouldn't know.

You wouldn't, eh?

Let's think about it
in a taxi, then.

Hey, mister... why don't you
come with me?

I want a nice car.

It's a brand-new '61.
Rides like a dream.

Leave it to me.

Here...

...hop in.

Have a good time!

Thanks!

Where to, sir?

Just drive.

Cute, huh?

May I?

Bacchus

'The Croquis Club'...
the same mark as that card!

Le Frances

This is a nice place, isn't it.

I feel young again when I breathe
the same air as a girl like you.

You sound like you've brought
lots of geishas to places like this.

Well, maybe...

How many men have you brought
to places like this?

Come on, confess.

Tell me.

Well...

Eighteen?

I guess I'll take a bath.

Come in with me.

Be right with you.

You know, mister...

Hurry up!

It's not very big...

It's made that way.

This fell out of your jacket
when I hung it up. What is it?

Dry grass.

What's it for? Medicine?

I put it on my trousers when I
go home, to prove I was golfing.

There's a dry-grass store
at the station. Very convenient.

Very.

Come on in the bath!

Coming.

Good morning.

Miss...

Who was the guy in the suit?

The manager.

A good-looking guy.
I'll bet the girls like him.

Miss...

What's her name?

Akiko. So that's what
you really wanted to know!

Thank you.

Taxi!

You're fast...

...but not fast enough.

That was pretty stupid.

You're right. So now what?

Hmm...

It'd be a waste
to take you to the police.

At least let go of my arm.

You're hurting me!

Hello? One moment, please.

Akiko! Telephone.

Thanks.

Hello? Akiko speaking.

Guys with money to spend
come here in the evening...

...with this card.

It's members only.
All classy guys.

Yeah, naked.

You don't lose anything.

You make money
without picking pockets.

How much is up to you.

Well, maybe I'll give it
a try.

You've got a good body.

Bust 99, waist 64, hips 99.

The foreigners'll like that.

I meet international standards.

Yeah?

The guys'll love those boobs.

My old boyfriend used to say...

...I was like a transistor radio.

What did he mean?

I had good reception.

Maybe I should tune you in.

A girl like you makes a guy
want to let go.

Handling the merchandise
is for cheap thugs.

Taxi!

You sure had me fooled!

You're the guy who's been
following me all day.

You knew?

I had a feeling.

How did you know my name?

Oh, I have ways.

Whatever.

But if you're a member,
why didn't you just ask for me?

Why give the club money...

...when I can give it to you?

That's nice, but there'll be
trouble if they find out.

But in Asakusa
they'll never find out.

It'll be a thrill!

You know Asakusa?

I started there.

Let's not go straight to a hotel.
Let's go somewhere first.

Sure. Take me somewhere
thrilling.

Leave it to me.

So you've been here
for three years, too?

It's hard to quit,
even if you'd like to.

Because nowhere else
pays so much?

They take just about
everything we make!

This place is awful.
Be careful.

Yeah?

But the girls they send to
big companies seem to do well.

Those are the A class girls.

But they end up like Reiko.

Reiko?

It was in today's paper.

I'm not just telling you
because you bought lunch...

You're wanted in
the other room.

Watch what you say
to the new girl, OK?

Come on! You can't leave now!
You promised!

But you ask all these questions
about the club!

Like some reporter!

You're not a reporter, are you?

Look at me! Do I look
that smart?

No.

You look kind of dumb,
actually.

'Duh! '

So why all the questions?

I have a taste for the bizarre.

I know a place.

Great!

World Premier!
The Flower Train Dance

Not another strip show,
I hope...

Nothing so dull.

Something very unusual.
You'll be amazed.

Yeah?

Just come with me.

Where are you going?

Just over the way.

You're an important guest.
If I let you out of my sight...

...l'll catch hell from the boss.

I feel all closed in.

Just go and relax
with the others.

Hi.

I'm late!

Well, I'm going.

Gee, sorry!

Yuck! That's filthy!

I'm being held prisoner
in the Croquis Club...

...4th Floor, Shinbashi Building.
Call the police. Mayumi Oda.

What are you doing?

Just some sketching.

Honey...

...come on in.

You must be tired.

No.

Now you're going to see
something really bizarre.

Come on, honey, loosen up.

I'll find you a good job.
You don't have to worry.

Thank you.

Well...

...in return you have to do
exactly as I say, all right?

No!

Stop it!

No! Stop!

Keep quiet!

No! No!

Stop! What are you doing?!

Quiet, you little bitch!

What do you think you're doing?!

We can't just watch this!

Idiot!

They won't let you
just walk out of here, you know!

But I can't just...

Keep quiet!

I don't want to get hurt here,
or even killed!

Hey...

Don't cry. I'll take real good
care of you from now on.

Let's get out of here.

I'll call the police.

Keep me out of it, then.

You keep watch, then. I'll go.

Hey... what's the matter?
Aren't you going?

If we tell the police,
they'll want to know about us.

I know! I'll phone them!

Man, am I stupid!

Come on.

Hello.

You're awful! You always
keep me waiting for you!

Two juices.

Get off the phone!

Look...

It's that girl!

What's going on here?!

You said you liked the bizarre,
so I took you to a show.

A show?!

I used to do
that kind of work myself.

But Asakusa's small-time,
and the club I'm with now...

...made me a better offer.

So pay up.

Their performance fee.
I paid them in advance.

How much?

Was it too intense for you?

Typist Found Strangled!
A Love Suicide?

What's wrong?

I think I'll be going.

I've read it. So what?

I didn't see the morning paper.
I didn't know.

The girl who was killed
worked at our club.

Reiko Takigawa?!

She must have done something
to get herself killed.

Tell me what you know!

The reporter again?
You're very easily shocked.

I'll be all right this time.

If you want to sleep with me,
go through the club.

I don't want to end up like her.

Hey!

Why did you rob the guy?

I don't know anything!

Don't give me that!

Cry all you like.
I'm sure you know how.

It's time we heard the truth.

It's true! The man
had a gun!

So I did what he told me!

So the woman who robbed
our customer must have been...

...the woman with him.

Yes. I wouldn't lie to you.

But we won't know for sure
till we see her.

Card 1 8... that's Mr Morikawa,
isn't it?

I'll check.

That's the one.

So someone lifted it from
a guy Morikawa gave it to...

Yeah. That's the guy we want.

Is that all they pay?!

I'm not taking my clothes off
for nothing! I'll go talk to them.

I wouldn't do that!

Don't worry.

Hey! We don't want you
leaving this room.

I want to talk to the boss!

Later. You're up next.

I'll be waiting.

Croquis Club

Good evening.

Thank you. Take him in.

That way, please.

Change!

Number 1 8?!

Let's see if he's the guy
from last night.

I'm tired!

If I ask for you,
can you get away quickly?

Hey...

I like this model.
Can I ask for her?

Yeah, she's nice. Come with me.

Take a good look at him.

We're bringing the girl
you asked for.

You're popular. Someone's
asked for you already.

Interested in me?
What's wrong with him?

Get dressed.

Lend me this.

Sure.

What's up?

Give me a smoke.

You killed Reiko Takigawa
and framed me for it!

Knowing that
won't help you now.

My headache now is
what to do with your bodies.

You're a real pain in the neck.

You bring each other bad luck.

All this because you stole
a worthless card from him.

I can't help it. My finger
has a life of its own.

But what would have happened
if I'd never met Mr Yoshioka?

Mr Yoshioka...

...would've given us back
Mr Morikawa's card...

...and it would've ended there.

Damn this finger!

And Reiko Takigawa?

She'd've gotten herself killed
someday. She was a shrew.

Let's not be so rash here...

Put that away.

Shut up!

Listen...

...can we talk?

You're different, you know.
You got an idea?

Just thinking...

Shooting us now
wouldn't be smart.

Even a silenced pistol in
a basement still makes noise.

That makes sense.

It's the truth!

Why not wait a while?

You close at 1:30.

The customers will be gone,
and there'll be no one outside.

All right. We'll wait till 1:30.

Wonderful!

Being able to breathe
for even an extra hour...

...isn't a bad thing.

You've got an hour
to get all your talking done.

Hands behind your back.

Watch it. I've got a bad temper.

Son of a bitch!

Be a bit nicer!

We're all out of nice.

Tie her good and tight, too.

Ow!

So, honey... l'll see you
one more time, later on.

I'm honored.

That hurts!

Undo my zipper.

Your zipper?
What the hell for?

I've got a knife in my slacks.

Where did you get that?!

Quiet! We're not discussing
charity here!

Hurry it up!

Where did you get it?

That stupid swank had his
nail clippers in his pocket.

I borrowed them
when I hugged him.

Bless your thieving little fingers!
And your nerve.

You're so clumsy!
Hurry up and do something!

I'm not very good at this.
I've never done it before.

I'm sure you'll like it.

That tickles!

Sorry.

Women have pockets
in the strangest places...

I had it made special.
A little more...

You're not very lucky.

We'll have to fall over.

A little higher...

Got it!

Great!

How's it going?

Great.

Yeah?

How many more?

Five.

The perverts who stick around
for the ugly ones.

Three left, boss.

Great!

Untie me.

How does it feel to have
your fingers free again?

Like my first elevator.

What?

It's a long story.

Not this way.

There might be a door this way.

Dead end.

Damn!

Here's a way out!

Quiet!

Hey... there's a door
over there.

You keep watch.
I'll try to pick that lock.

Can you pick locks?

My father was a specialist.

I like him already!

Idiot!

Ow!

Did I hit you?

Are you OK, kid?
Are you hurt?

Watch out, kid. There's lots
of unlicensed drivers around.

I've got a walking license!

A walking license?

Of all the days to stay late!

That's how it goes.

When's the last train?

1:30.

Mayumi... a girl like you
makes me glad I was born.

Shut up, will you?
I can't concentrate!

Look what you did!

Sorry... it should go further.

It's all crinkled up.

It's open!

We'll go down here.

Quick!

You'll be fine.

Careful.

Danger Keep Out

Hey!

It's no good.
We'll have to go down.

Don't! Someone'll hear!

You stay here!

This way!

Hold it!

Hold it!

Damn you!

It's the police!

Quiet!

You come with us.

Why?

He's under arrest
for murder.

What do you mean, 'murder'?!
He could sue you, you know!

Just kidding. We'll come,
but speed things up, OK?

We're in a hurry.

Well, since we're old friends,
I'll do what I can.

I love you!

If only you weren't a cop!

Enough of that! Come on.

You'll make your train!

Am I going alone?

What did you say?
I didn't hear you.

This is a great time to go deaf!
I don't say things twice.

You're awful!

I don't know you. Goodbye.

Hey, wait! I'm sorry!