Raven: Return of the Black Dragons (1992) - full transcript
Jonathan Raven is a ninja, former member of the Black Dragons clan and also a former Special Forces agent. Living in Hawaii, helping those in trouble and searching for his long-lost son, while avoiding assassins sent to kill him.
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They see us?
Hope they didn't
see us.
You think they saw us?
I don't think
they saw us.
I'm dead if
they saw us.
I don't think
they saw us.
If they saw us,
I'm dead.
If they saw you,
the funeral's on me.
Fairer than that,
I can't be.
-That the place?
-Hey, don't point!
You got good skin tone.
[LAUGHS]
I'll be right back.
I ain't saying
it's the right kid.
But he matches
the info you gave me.
Looks like your typical runaway.
I know they've been using him
for their bag runs.
Well, what's the rush?
Just wait here.
Hey, there are
two of them up there.
Each one, three times your size.
Hey, just relax, man.
-Just relax.
-Hey, hey--
Watch my back.
-How you doing, baby?
-Alright.
You know your friend's dead?
Oh, no. He's just rehearsing
for the school play.
He's Tinkerbell. He's gotta stay
like that till all the kids
in the audience clap.
-What's your name?
-Whatever you want it to be.
-Okay. Esmerelda.
-That's me.
He ain't part of this.
No, I just need your body.
Surprises never cease.
Come on.
Oh, no. This way.
Take five minutes.
Five minutes? Did you just get
out of jail or something?
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OCHOA: Go, Moondoggie!
Shoot that curl.
Hey, what are you doing,
brewing and bottling it in there
or what?
Moondoggie's fixing
to kick some butt here.
Hey, watch the crap!
Watch this crap!
Will you get me another one?
OCHOA: Whoo. Hey, you know,
this guy,
-Bobby Darin, what an actor.
-[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[RACKS SHOTGUN]
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Get over here.
[GROANS]
Are you sure nobody
followed you back here?
Yeah, I'm sure.
Look, I did
what you said.
I picked up the bag,
and then I went
through the alley.
Shut up.
Get back.
It's one of them tricks
from downstairs.
A hot-looking one.
Yeah, I think she's at
the wrong apartment.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Maybe we don't tell her she's
got the wrong place till later.
[BOBBY DARIN SINGS ON TV]
Look a little different through
the peephole, don't I?
James Darren!
Whatever happened to that guy?
It's Bobby Darin,
you moron!
-It's James Darren.
-Bobby Darin!
Shut up!
Who the hell are you
and what are you doing here?
MAN ON TV: We'll be right back
with James Darren
inGidget Goes Hawaiian.
[TV OFF]
-The broad's gone.
-I came for the kid.
-You know him?
-No.
-Don't lie to me!
-He's not lying to you.
Missed.
That's one.
What do you want
with my kid?
Oh, yeah, sure. He's your kid
and I'm the Cat in the Hat.
You guys have been
forcing him to pick up
and drop off drugs and money.
He's pretty much slave labor,
and you guys are pretty much,
what, kidnappers?
And I'm gonna pretty much
walk outta here with him,
and you can go back
to watching Gidget Does Hawaii.
See how easy
life can be?
-That's two.
-OCHOA: Oh, yeah?
And what happens
when you get to three, pal?
Are you gonna turn
into Superman, huh?
'Cause that's what
you're gonna have to do if
you're gonna kick our butts.
You don't wanna know
about three.
Besides, I got
strict orders from my doctor
not to touch anybody.
What, do you got some kind of
deadly disease or something?
No.
I am some kind
of deadly disease.
I have always wanted
to say something like that.
-[CHUCKLES]
-Well, here's your chance,
brother.
-Because here comes three.
-[GUN RACKS]
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[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[SCREAMS]
What'd I tell ya
about three?
You're dead,
brother.
You ain't my brother.
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So, how long ago
did you run away?
Uh, it's been
two weeks.
Two weeks on Wednesday.
Why, what's it to you?
Well, I don't know
how bad it was at home,
but it couldn't be
much worse than this.
-Yo, Esmerelda.
-Sorry.
So, where did you learn
all that stuff up there?
Places like this.
Here, he's yours.
Not till he's three years older.
No, no, no.
Make sure he gets home.
There's enough there for cabs,
to grab a bite,
and the rest is for your time.
Did you come here for me?
Who sent you? Not my old man.
I was looking for
someone else.
Well, what about me?
Not unless you got a birthmark
right about there.
Sorry, man. Adios.
Adios.
Call again.
We're in the book.
See ya.
[GROANS]
Thanks for waiting.
See how easy life can be?
[ENGINE STARTS]
SENSEI: First,
you must recognize evil.
Then, you must combat it.
Finally, you must guard against
becoming evil yourself.
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Suzy, tell Jonathon to come up
to my office now, please.
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-Hey.
-The boss wants to see you.
Can't this wait
till after closing?
He said now.
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Maybe he figures
you're busy later.
Besides, never put off till
later what you can do now.
You know, you're
stereotyping yourself
when you start talking
like a fortune cookie.
Yeah, but fortune cookies
are Chinese.
-I'm only part Chinese.
-Yeah, but which part?
-[KNOCKING]
-Enter.
Come on.
[SIGHS]
So, what do you think?
I'm hitting the mainland.
Club Tokyo wherever you want.
I'm even thinking about
going public, too.
There'll be great
stock opportunities
for certain key
employees, capiche?
Providing they stay
key employees.
Now, what's the matter
with you, Jon?
I thought we were goombahs?
I love it when you
talk like De Niro.
Bubbeh, this is Kenny
you're talking to.
Now, I may be your boss,
but we're still pals, right?
So, how come
I gotta hear on the street
that my key man
has himself a problem
he won't come to me about?
I didn't realize my problems
were on the street.
[SCOFFS] These islands are like
small towns, Jon.
And the nightclub circuit
is a lightning rod
for any kind of rumor
or otherwise.
Besides, Suzy mentioned a couple
of months after you started
that you were asking around
for, uh, whoever this kid is
you're looking for.
An Asian kid, right?
I mean, is that why
you're so desperate to get a job
at a club that caters to Asians?
It doesn't matter, 'cause I was
giving my notice today anyway.
Whoa, wait!
That's not what I want.
I don't want to make you
uncomfortable or pressured.
Hey, I just want to help.
I got a lot of connections here.
I assume that this kid
is a friend
or a relative
of a friend, right?
He's my son.
Your son?
You have a son.
I take it, uh, you're trying
to locate him.
What, the mother and he split?
She's dead.
Not a subject
I wanna get into.
No problem, no problem, I--
Like I said, I don't want
to pry. I just wanna help.
Thanks.
I appreciate your concern.
But you're still going, huh?
I'm still... looking.
Whatever you gotta do.
Take your time,
or stay a little longer,
whatever.
Remember, you're my number one
haole here.
I'm your only haole here.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Don't knock it.
It works for the clientele.
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, listen.
I'll talk with you later
after closing, alright?
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Hey, Sandy, how come you're not
working my station?
That's alright.
I won't take it personally.
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[MUSIC FADES]
[KENNY GROANS]
OSATO: Pull a gun
on your own cousin?
Oh, Hiroshi?
[GRUNTS] I thought
I was gonna be mugged.
If the Yakuza are
to survive the year 2000,
they must look to expand
our base of operations.
Is that not why
your father dispatched you here
-before his death?
-No.
No, he knew I was
building a club.
This is mine.
This was never clan business.
Everything you own belongs
to the Tanaka Clan.
Your illustrious father,
founder of the Tanaka clan,
is responsible
for everything you are.
You think because of his death
you are no longer in his debt?
My father always knew
I would not involve myself.
Could not be involved!
You spineless,
grifting jellyfish.
You have disgraced
your father's name,
and to the clan,
the strongest of the Yakuza.
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[SCREAMS]
[MAN SPEAKS JAPANESE]
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[SHOUTS IN JAPANESE]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
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[PUNCHES LANDING]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS CONTINUE]
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Whatever it is I'm paying you,
it's not enough.
[GROANS]
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[SPEAKING JAPANESE]
[IN ENGLISH] Raven.
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[KENNY GRUNTS]
No hospital.
No police.
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
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[WATERFALL FLOWING]
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I hope you're making me one of
your super potent mai tais
before you start
to clean this wound.
I would...
but I don't have
a liquor license.
What kind of license
do you have?
[SCREAMS]
[SCREAMS CONTINUE]
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[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[APPLAUSE]
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[APPLAUSE CONTINUES]
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SENSEI: Jonathon.
Jonathon, these men
must speak with you.
It's my dad, right?
You work with my dad?
Please, Jonathon,
it would be better if--
Is it bad?
Where's my mom?
I'm sorry,
but it's both of them.
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JONATHON: I knew my father
worked for INTERPOL.
Fighting the drug trafficking
of the Yakuza clan, sensei.
Jonathon,
I am not your sensei
this day.
Today, I am simply...
an old friend of
your father and mother.
I will try to honor
their memory
and guide you.
Although the Yakuza ordered
the death of your father,
it was the Black Dragon
who carried out
this terrible act.
Black Dragon?
Sensei...
I've heard some
of the other students talk.
Perhaps, you like legend?
Legend is not always
myth, Jonathon.
Outside of Japan,
there is almost
nothing known
about the Black Dragon.
He is utterly secret,
and jealously guarded.
The art is an ancient one.
It's origins are cloudy,
and there is an element
of superstition involved.
How does one become
a Black Dragon?
You mean, how do you
become a Black Dragon.
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[MUSIC ENDS ABRUPTLY]
[WATERFALL FLOWING]
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[WOMAN SCREAMS]
[WOMAN PANTING]
You scared--
The clothes
off you.
Yeah.
I should be more frightening
next time, see what else I can
frighten you out of.
It's the first.
It's rent day.
I thought you'd
be expecting me.
Or have you
turned deadbeat?
You know, I don't have
to come over here anymore
and pick up your rent
personally.
Maybe you should just
leave it at the realty office
like everyone else.
I'm probably not gonna be
spending much time here anymore.
I'm giving you my notice.
Do you know how I had to work my
butt off to find you this place
with all your requirements,
including that garden out there?
Do you know how many tenants
Mr. Kishikawa had me evict
because they didn't take care
of the garden properly?
And you're required to give
a 30-day notice.
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What if I give you
an extra month's rent?
Well, I'd hate for you
to have to do that
Perhaps, we can work
something out.
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JONATHON: Tamiko?
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JONATHON: I think it's time we
talked about Larry, Moe, Curly
from last night, don't you?
KENNY: The Yakuza...
I'm sure you know
all about them.
Well, I'm sure you know
a lot about other things too
based on what I saw
you do last night.
Japanese gangsters,
not unlike the Sicilian mafia
or its American
counterpart.
That's right,
and like the mafia,
the only way to get out
-is to die.
-Get out?
You're not exactly
Yakuza material, Kenny.
I'm sorry to tell you.
Well, you see, Jon,
my father was
an oyabun.
Leader of a Yakuza clan.
The Tanaka Gumi of Japan,
you're with them?
Yeah.
Jon, my father was
a great man.
He understood
that much of the Yakuza
was still deeply rooted
into the past.
That's not to say
he didn't believe in heritage
and birthright,
but he knew that his son....
[CHUCKLES]
It wasn't his karma
to go into the ranks
of a criminal organization.
But others do not agree?
You got it.
They don't.
When my father died,
my cousin,
Hiroshi Osato,
took over as oyabun.
He's been trying for years
to get me back into the fold,
so to speak.
You see, he, um...
he despises my...
my Western outlook.
Well, I'll agree with him.
You do have that.
But what does he wish
to accomplish
by sending those
three men last night?
That was Osato last night.
he hopes to use my club
and my connections with Tokyo.
They think that I would be
a good trading post,
so to speak, a--a waystation
to import the drugs,
then distribute through my club
in Honolulu.
Then, eventually,
into the one in New York.
Not to state the obvious,
but that little game
of tag last night
is not gonna stop them
from coming at you again.
Well, at least
you delayed them a bit.
Yeah, for a day maybe.
What, you'd prefer to die on
Saturday instead of Friday, huh?
A day is all I'll need.
As long as I have time to get
my daughter away to safety.
See, she's arriving today
from Switzerland.
And I know that's gonna be
their next move to pressure me.
They're still gonna come
directly at you.
Doesn't matter.
As long as Kim is safe.
[MAN SNORING]
[TELEPHONE RINGS]
[SNORTING]
[RINGING CONTINUES]
[COUGHS]
Jablonski, security analyst,
with offices in London,
Paris, and New York.
Your call has been rerouted
to our main offices in...
[HACKING]
-...Tulsa.
-Ski, it's Jon.
Jonathon, I hope this call
is good 'un.
My gut told me that that lead
I turned in San Francisco
was a live one.
Well, did you find your boy?
Do I have the guns on ya?
Oh, no, it was definitely
the right trail.
Well, I thought I was close
until yesterday,
but, um, I'm calling
you because, um,
I need you
to do something for me.
-You game?
-Well, I'd drop my whole
case load for you.
But right now I'm, uh,
I'm trying to return a runaway
wife to the bosom of her family.
Uh, after that, I'm yours.
How's the booze?
I ain't had a drink in, uh...
ten hours.
You just woke up.
[COUGHING]
What are you, one of them
genius idiot savants?
Believe me, I'm off the stuff
as of now.
Is this personal,
or is there cash involved?
Not that money'd ever
come between us.
I'll tell ya what, I'll wire
the money to the Tulsa Airport.
Okay? Tickets'll be
in your name,
and where to meet me
when you get here.
Does it matter where "here" is?
Ha-vaii.
Hawaii!
You mean where they got
them drinks that have
pretty little umbrellas?
I've seen them.
Jonathon, you sound nervous.
Nothing makes me more nervous
than something
that makes you nervous.
See ya.
I'll see ya.
[COUGHS]
I wonder if
I'm gettin' an ulcer.
[SHOWER RUNNING]
I just wanted to make sure
you weren't a guy.
Oh, no.
You made pretty sure
last night.
Well, darlin', I got another
case hanging fire.
You go straight home now, Celia.
And tell your husband
not to forget the check.
I had a really good time.
Yeah.
So did I.
[RETCHING]
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[BIRDS SINGING]
No! Wait, Jon!
I love you for what
you're doing
Why--why are you gonna get
yourself killed
for someone you know
for only four months?
The game plan is, hopefully,
not to get killed.
Besides, I thought we were
bubbehs and goombahs.
And your club is
the best-paying job I ever had.
I'm serious, Jon.
You saved my life.
You patched me up.
You're willing
not to call the police.
And for sure you're now
on Osato's hit parade.
My God! I've got you
involved with the Yakuza,
for crying sakes!
I mean, you should be wanting
to go to the police.
I can't go to the police.
For my own reasons.
As for messing with
the Yakuza,
I've been there before.
You have?
With the Yakuza?
Does this have anything to do
with your son
and his being part Japanese?
Jon, all the more reason--
What are you gonna do
if they found out about
your daughter's arrival?
Take on the Yakuza with your arm
tied behind your back?
Think again.
You got a picture?
Yeah.
Yeah, here.
Okay.
Don't answer
the phone, the door,
and don't call into to work
to let them know the night
you'll be there.
Yeah, but Suz will wonder.
I mean, she'll think
something's wrong.
Something is wrong.
[ENGINE STARTS]
If I'm not back in two hours,
call the president.
WOMAN: Now, I do know that
this is the closest thing
to what you've
been looking for.
It's beautiful here,
isn't it?
This could be
your everyday life.
Hopefully, I'll talk with you
soon. You take this with you.
Bye-bye.
[SIGHS]
[APPLAUSE]
Bravo.
"This could be
your everyday life"?
-What are you doing here?
-I called your office.
They said you were
showing a place.
I know all your moves, so...
I thought you were leaving.
I need another place.
Nothing fancy, but private.
No neighbors.
Well, I haven't been
to the office yet,
so I haven't canceled
your other rental.
No, this is for a friend.
Female?
Not that I'd care,
but whoever she is,
I hate her.
And I need it today.
Now, within the next
couple of hours.
Now, just because you've enjoyed
some of my personal attention
does not mean that
I've jettisoned
my professional ethics.
Besides, I have to show
this place until five.
-How much vacation time
do you have?
-What?
About three weeks.
Take it.
Call the office, say you're
gonna take a couple weeks off.
You have a sick aunt or
a Pomeranian or
something to take care of.
And since I don't have
a sick aunt or a Pomeranian,
what would I be doing
these three weeks.
Well, if your
passport's in order,
sending it
in Europe,
champagne, caviar,
the ocean.
Really?
Well, except for the fact
that I hate caviar,
-consider me packed.
-Great.
Okay, Jonathon,
what gives?
This is nothing like you.
What's the catch?
None.
You're gonna have
a great time.
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You're not going?
Jonathon, you're scaring me.
Were you sending me away?
What? What is it?
Just find me the place.
Go directly home.
You wait for my call,
and then you go to the airport.
You buy your ticket there.
And you call your office,
and you make your excuse
before boarding.
Who are you hiding me from?
What have I done?
It's just a precaution.
I just don't want anybody using
you to get to me, alright?
Now, if you do exactly what I
say, everything will be alright.
What about when I come back
in tow to three weeks?
What about this business
you're involved in?
What if it's not over yet?
It'll be over.
[SCOFFS]
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Bartender, huh?
[AIRPLANE ENGINE ROARS]
That ain't your name
on that sign, brudder.
But it will be by the time
you get back here.
-Thanks a lot.
-Yeah.
Yeah, right.
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Oh, Kim?
Hi, Jonathon.
-I'm a friend of your father's.
-Hi.
-Is he here?
-No, he couldn't make it.
So, he asked me to pick you up.
Well, Dad would've
left me a message.
I could've taken a taxi.
No, you see, he's not home.
Uh, he had a slight,
uh, accident.
KIM: Accident? Is he okay?
Is he in the hospital?
JONATHON: No, no, he's fine.
He just, uh-- He's at my home.
He's doing fine.
Well, can you let go of me?
-Where are we going?
-Uh...
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Actually, I feel like a soda.
How about you?
What the hell are you doing?
Let go of me!
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No, no, no.
We're not finished, thanks.
Look, you'd better let go
of my wrist, Stretch,
or I'm gonna let out a scream
that's gonna rock your socks.
This is what they teach you
at finishing school?
I can't wait
to send my daughter there.
I happen to be doing
post-grad work in psychol--
Why am I telling you this?
It's probably first-level
fear syndrome
coupled with irrational
insecurity.
Hey, baby.
This haole bother you?
Ah, the lady's fine.
You know, it's not polite to sit
when you're not asked.
Now that we know where we stand,
you may sit.
Look, I don't know
what any of you want.
-Please.
-It's alright, Kim.
You don't need to be afraid.
These are just
two-for-a-quarter errand boys.
Sent by the big boys
when babies and puppies
need to be frightened.
I guess someone thinks
you're a puppy.
Eh, budder?
Now the guy thinks
I'm his brother.
Take a note
to Osato for me, alright?
You let him know that nothing
is gonna happen to the Tanakas.
But something
will happen to anyone
that interferes
while they're in my care.
And now for
an impromptu demonstration.
-[GRUNTS]
-[DISHES SHATTER]
You're dead! [SHOUTS]
[♪♪♪]
Back off.
See how easy life can be?
[♪♪♪]
-Help me, help me!
-I am helping you!
What's going on?
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTS]
KIM: Help!
Help!
Help me!
I'm being kidnapped!
You're not!
Excuse me.
We're newlyweds.
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It's a dead end!
Oh!
What you lack in judgment
you make up for in spunk.
You broke my heel!
Say good night, Gracie.
[SCREAMS]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[GRUNTS]
What?! Are you crazy?!
No, just high-spirited.
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[GUNFIRE]
[♪♪♪]
[ENGINE ROARING]
How was school
in Switzerland?
KIM: Who the hell are you?!
I told you. Repeating myself
would serve no purpose.
Why should I believe
my dad sent you?
What, you'd rather believe
he sent those other goons?
Damn!
Can't you wait?
I'm not exactly dressed to play
Sheena Queen of the Jungle.
You know, I had a car
waiting for us
right at the curb
in front of the airport.
You're the one that chose
this alternate route.
So, if you don't mind
picking up the pace,
I believe those gentlemen
with the room temperature IQs
-are right behind us.
-I can't!
My heel is broken!
Do you now how much
these shoes cost me in Geneva?
Now, you're on an even keel.
What is happening?
What is all this?
I think it's best you let
your father tell you.
No! This isn't exactly the way
one is normally met
at the airport, you know?
Tell me!
Did those men
hurt my dad?
Who are they?!
Please.
I mean... I guess
you saved me back there.
Oh, please,
don't gush over me.
I wouldn't want to get
a swelled head.
Who would want to hurt
my dad or me?
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Yakuza.
Yakuza?!
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MAN: Mano and Nicky, they're
still getting patched up.
This dude was
supernatural!
Go.
We almost got killed out there.
You give us another shot.
Let me get some more guys,
and we'll grease this haole!
OSATO: If you were twenty-fold,
you'd perhaps do nothing
but get yourself killed.
I wanted to make sure before
I proceeded in my own way.
You sent us out there
knowing that we might get
whacked by this haole?!
In life, there are
two kinds of people.
Those who make the decisions,
and those who carry them out.
Obviously, you failed
in your half.
Get out while I'm still smiling.
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[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[JIRO CONTINUES IN JAPANESE]
[IN ENGLISH] I will give
what I promised your master,
Raven and his bastard son.
But when I am ready,
not before.
We're on the verge of the most
powerful union in our lifetime:
Yakuza and the Black Dragon.
You would risk that
for your own petty impatience?
And you call yourself a warrior.
You still know nothing
of discipline.
Even after 15 years,
even after the near total
annihilation of your clan.
OSATO: It was your duty
to be there that day.
No matter how much you despise
a Westerner being honored
by the Black Dragon.
No matter how jealous.
[♪♪♪]
You allowed your
personal weaknesses
to overshadow your obligation.
Had you been there,
you could have stopped Raven.
You're the only one
who could have defeated him.
But you will have to bear
the responsibility for that day.
Not your master, not me.
You, and you alone.
I will give you
the chance for atonement
after you've succeeded.
You will know great power
at my side.
Hi, little lady.
Need a lift?
[JONATHON GRUNTING]
Did you have to flag down
a former sumo wrestler?
I feel horrible doing this.
He'll be okay, won't he?
No, I killed him.
I just thought it only fair
to pay for the funeral.
Now...
thank the nice man for
letting us rent his truck.
♪ Back up off the wall ♪
♪ I heard all
the people saying ♪
♪ Get down on it
Get down on it ♪
♪ If you really want it
Get down on it ♪
♪ If you've gotta feel it
Get down on it ♪
♪ Get down on it ♪
♪ Get down on it ♪
♪ Come on and
get down on it ♪
♪ Baby, baby ♪
Darlin', I don't know if
that's my heart in my throat
or I got an ulcer.
[LAUGHS]
I knew
I'd find you here.
-Jonathon!
-How ya doing?
I guess you're not dressed
for people to come up
behind you, huh?
That's exactly what
I'm dressed for.
Put that thing down, man.
Look at you.
Well-- [CHUCKLES]
-What's this?
-[COUGHS]
Club soda,
I'm impressed.
You know, it's not proper
to deny a man his right
to be unconscious.
Come on, let's get out of here.
It's out back.
Hey, just a minute.
You got a couple
of dollars on you?
What happened to
all the money I wired you?
I spent it.
Bye, darlin'.
♪ Get down on it ♪
JONATHON: Ski.
What, is it stolen?
It's a long story.
Come on.
[GRUNTS]
Hell of a crop
this year.
[♪♪♪]
I think I'm getting
an ulcer.
[COUGHING]
SKI: I always was one
to like a bit of local color.
But a cab or a Chrysler
woulda done me fine.
I had to do some improvising
the last 24 hours.
This was the only thing
I could come across.
Herman Jablonski,
Kim Tanaka.
[COUGHING]
How they hangin'?
No, no, no, no.
What? I was just
getting rid of temptation.
[♪♪♪]
I guess I set a new
land speed record
for going sober.
This is your
secret weapon?
-[SKI COUGHS]
-Why should I be surprised?
Darlin', you're just
seeing the outer man.
Nine-tenths of the iceberg
is below the surface
of the wa-wa.
Relax. He's just
having fun with ya.
Some sense of humor.
I got a great sense of humor.
Say something funny, darlin'.
I don't find anything funny
about being threatened
by the Yakuza.
[COUGHS]
Pull this heap over
and let me outta here.
This is supposed to help us?
Darlin', this isn't the
smoothest of rides, you know.
And I don't think
my helping you--
[COUGHS]
--includes my blowing my lunch
all over your
mighty pretty legs.
[COUGHS]
[♪♪♪]
Did you get enough
of this guy?
-KENNY: Kim!
-Dad!
-Dad! Oh, God!
-Oh, honey.
-You're okay.
-Are you alright?
Yeah. Oh, thank God
you're safe.
Why the hell
were you being like that?
Well, you need to shave.
Oh, Jon, I was scared to death.
I thought the plane was late,
then I made a call
to the airport.
And then, you came
running out here when
you saw a strange truck?
As of this second,
you don't do anything
that Ski doesn't tell you.
Alright, alright.
I'm sorry.
I'm Ken Tanaka,
Mr. Jablonski.
Jonathon told me all about you.
I really appreciate you dropping
everything and coming here
on short notice.
Yeah, well, just call me "Ski",
and my job, he says,
is do whatever I tell ya.
yeah, especially if
he tells you to pull over.
Yeah, well, just wait till
your little body starts
to betray you, darlin'.
I'll have you know
I'm in peak condition having
come off a two-year drunk.
Where's the head?
-Through the door
and to the left.
-If you'll excuse me.
Boy, it feels like
you were gone for days.
I kept imagining
the worst.
I take it you were
just being cautious.
Uh, no trouble, right?
Comme ci, comme ca.
There were these men waiting
at the airport with guns.
What?! Jon?
He saved our lives
more than once.
I mean, it wasn't even real
when it was happening.
Why are these people
doing this?
What's going on?
[HEAVY SIGH]
Come with me.
[NO AUDIO]
[♪♪♪]
You know, you have that
inscrutable Oriental look
I've heard so much about.
No.
Just a well-satisfied look.
[♪♪♪]
Not that satisfied,
obviously.
I let you think,
go every night and pray.
When I heard what happened
to the Black Dragons,
I cried.
I cried with joy.
I cried with fear.
-Those who remain,
will kill you.
-They'll try.
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[♪♪♪]
You must go.
This is to be applied
every 20 minutes.
And in two hours,
the entire wound
needs to be cleaned.
Yes, you have said this.
I will do it.
You wish Tamiko
to live.
You have done
all you can.
Now, it is up to her.
To her spirit,
her karma.
If you do not go,
they will come back
looking for you.
More danger will come
to this house,
to Tamiko.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
Now, don't start
that number again.
You know, you saved
your life that night.
Count the guys that
coulda done that.
Just so she could die
a year later
after having our baby.
You couldn't know that, and you
couldn't have stuck around
or your butt woulda been sushi.
At least you were
smart enough to arrange
to get your son
out of the country.
So those cutthroats couldn't
use him to get at you.
Well, when this
crazy mess is over,
we're gonna find him.
That's exactly what
we're gonna do, you hear me?
Yeah, I hear you.
[♪♪♪]
Yeah.
Look, I think this place is
safe, but I don't wanna risk it,
so I'm having someone find
another place for us, alright?
In the meantime, I'm gonna get
rid of that pineapple truck.
It's probably so hot by now
it's smoking.
This new place you're getting,
is it, uh, got closer waters,
more open air
around the perimeter?
Don't know.
How about more than one way in
and not visible
to incoming bogeys,
in case we have to exit
stage left?
Don't know.
Sounds like the place.
Hey, look, if I'm not back
in a couple of hours,
you move out, alright?
I really need a drink.
Jonathon?
Yeah?
Are you really
my father's bartender?
You find that hard
to believe, huh?
My father's told me
everything you've done.
You risking your life
for me at the airport.
Why?
I mean, it's not exactly
my understanding
of human nature.
People take the responsibility
of strangers
all the time and
don't question it.
Just as long as it fits in
a little, narrow book of rules.
It's routine
in cases of emergency.
A fire, an auto accident,
earthquake.
Cat falls down into a well?
Sure.
A sea animal gets caught
in an oil spill? Of course.
Anybody can do the right thing
under the right circumstances.
Show me someone
who only does what's necessary
at the necessary time,
and you'll be showing me
an unsuccessful human being.
See how easy life can be?
[ENGINE STARTS]
[WIND RUSHING]
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
Come on, come on, come on,
come on, come on, come on.
Come on, Ski.
[♪♪♪]
I thought you
gave up drinking.
Kim.
I am not giving up drinking.
I'm merely putting
my finely honed ability
to consume alcohol
in, uh, abeyance.
You'll notice that the cap
is still on the bottle.
It's simply there to...
heckle me.
Okay, guys,
let's stoke up the furnace.
You never know when
you might need some energy.
Here we go.
-Here you go. And for you.
-Thank you.
Eat up.
It'll put hair on your chest.
Yeah.
Just what I was hopin'.
Ah.
-Shh-shh.
-What is it?
Somebody's outside.
I don't see anything.
Get the light.
[RACKS GUN]
[♪♪♪]
I can't see anyone.
Get behind the tree.
[KIM SCREAMING]
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC FADES]
-JONATHON: Kim?
-They took her, Jon.
They took her!
Well, I never heard 'em
until we were knee-deep
in black long-johns.
KENNY: I'm gonna kill them.
When this is over,
I'm gonna kill them
whether they hurt her or not.
Jonathon, they tunneled
their way in here
or flew in
on the wings of angels.
I doubt this bunch
is on speaking terms
with anything
resembling an angel.
I've never experienced anything
like them in my life.
Except that one time
I worked in the jungle.
That was with you.
These ain't no Yakuzas.
Nope. Black Dragons.
-What?!
-KENNY: Black Dragons?
We're lucky to be alive.
Not lucky.
If they didn't want you alive,
you wouldn't be.
Jon, they said they're gonna
kill Kim in two hours
unless I did
everything they asked.
I just don't get it.
Osato suddenly has an army
of Black Dragons.
There's been bad blood between
the Yakuza and Black Dragon
factions for a decade.
So, why are they working for
my cousin, a Yakuza oyabun?
Because he was able
to offer them
something they wanted pretty
badly for a long time.
Me.
He came here to muscle you
over a drug deal
and stumbled into something
much more valuable to them.
Once Osato figured out
who I was,
that information bought some...
assistance from
the Black Dragons.
What would these Black Dragons
want from you?
They want his death certificate.
I, um...
I was a Black Dragon.
You?
I've heard stories
about Westerners
who wanted to be Black Dragons.
But none about
any who survived the training.
Well, why would they
wanna kill you then?
'Cause they killed my parents.
So, I infiltrated
the cult and trained,
strictly so I could avenge
their murders.
And I did.
Fortunately, a couple of
little Black Dragons had gone
to the market that day.
They weren't too happy
with the surprise
when they came home.
KENNY: That's it then.
If I want Kim back,
there's no other choice
but to do what they ask.
So, I'll meet Osato in two hours
and make him an owner in my club
so he can run his drug business.
Okay, okay,
I know I don't understand you.
I never did,
never needed to.
Never gave two hoots and
a holler one way or the other.
But you have stripped
your fly wings.
Something is on your mind.
I can tell by the conversation.
Jonathon,
these Black Dragons,
they're the same ones looking
to have your guts for souvenirs.
They're the ones
that you're always afraid would
find your son before we did.
Now, you gotta exit
stage left.
Well, me and the Tanakas
don't stand a chance
against these people.
Well, neither does
your boy.
I mean, you can't
throw his life away
and that's what could happen
if you tango with these
Black Dragons now and lose.
-I do not intend to lose.
-Oh, to hell with that.
You gotta start layin' tracks.
Now, I'm here.
I can handle this.
-Unless you thinking I can't.
-No, I don't.
But I can,
because I'm one of them.
No, you're not.
But that's what
runs your engine.
You're gonna make
the wrong choice
for the same reason
you always
make the wrong choice.
This cockeyed
sense of honor you got.
I don't know what you learned
or whatever in Japan,
whatever it is, it drives you,
but it's screwed up.
You got the one thing
your training couldn't overcome
and that's a heart.
You sound like the Tin Man
when he finally
meets the Wizard.
You got a heart,
it's just full of remorse.
Well, Ski, I guess
I'm gonna have to carry around
a little bit more remorse,
because if I check-out
on the Tanakas,
you'll all regret it.
Alright, I know
I'm wasting my breath.
It's been a job to keep
your sorry butt alive.
You're trying to risk your sorry
one for a bunch of strangers.
You only got so much karma
or whatever it is
you call it.
Save it for people who care.
For your son.
The reality is that nobody
out there gives two spits
for Jonathon Raven
or his son.
Jonathon, don't you hear me?
Nobody else cares!
You care.
Alright.
I, uh, let Suzy know
we're okay.
I figure
they know where we are,
so there's no point
in hiding anymore.
[HEAVY SIGH]
Damn it, Jon.
This is what I wanted to avoid.
Look what my life
has done to her.
Do we saddle up?
I say we grab these guys
and talk to them
and start taking down names.
Are you crazy?
There's a half-dozen
Black Dragons running around.
There'll be Osato and
who knows how many others.
There's only two of you.
Yeah, I'd hate to be
in their shoes for anything.
Excuse me.
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC FADES]
[ENGINE OFF]
You have no idea
how much I'm shaking.
My bones are rattling.
I don't know
it's such a good idea
trying to commando-raid
with someone who's
a card-carrying coward.
You just relax and have
your meeting with Osato.
And the rest of
the evening's on us.
Jon, you know I--
You know how much
Kim means to me.
And I'm gonna bring her
home to you.
Just trust me, alright?
- That's all you gotta do,
trust me.
-Alright.
Give us ten minutes
to break in,
and then make your move.
-With no apologies.
-[RACKS GUN]
[♪♪♪]
Jonathon, I know
you gave me an offer...
[♪♪♪]
I'm right with ya.
Ski!
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
KENNY: Jon, I'm sorry.
Oh, God, I'm sorry!
The one thing no one has
a defense for,
trust.
You bastard.
I've done what you wanted.
Now where's my daughter?!
Inside.
With the papers.
You, my friend,
are in for much pain.
Ah, you've awakened
just in time to die.
Oh, I knew my luck would change.
[GROANS]
Then you must be Osato.
The butt-brained dope pusher
who kidnaps
his own cousin's daughter.
talk like that,
I could cut your tongue out.
Oh, excuse me.
You must be Cousin Osato,
the very polite,
import-export king who...
kidnaps his own
cousin's daughter.
And you are the one
now called "Raven".
The only Westerner to survive
training with the Black Dragons.
I couldn't believe
the scope of my fortune
to have such a bargaining piece
dropped in my lap.
See how easy life can be?
For years, the Yakuza
and Black Dragons have had
friction between them.
Every Yakuza leader knows
that to repair this
would make him
the most powerful leader
of this army
of Black Dragon warriors.
Let me guess
who's planning on becoming
just that particular dude.
Just a matter
of business expedience.
Black Dragons get
what they want: revenge.
I get their loyalty.
Tanaka gets his daughter back.
And I get dead.
Well, you just can't satisfy
everybody, can you?
As long as you satisfy those
most anxious to speak with you.
And you will.
Sure. Untie me,
I'll put on the coffee.
There's plenty
I could talk to them about.
How they can expect
to be double-crossed by Osato,
as Ken Tanaka was.
And you don't even have to be
a blood relative.
It won't be necessary.
They're only interested
in one thing.
Exacting revenge on the man
who betrayed them.
Betrayed their teachings
and slaughtered their masters.
And how do they
plan on doing that,
by you talking me to death?
This conversation bores me.
I think I'll sit it out.
You will talk, surely.
You'll talk openly
and willingly.
You must realize that's the only
reason why you're still alive.
But they will not feel they've
exacted true vengeance
with only your death.
They want your son.
Yes. You've been searching for
him for so long, haven't you?
Must be close.
They'll take up the search now.
And as sure as you're going
to die here tonight,
they will find him.
They will punish him
for what you have done.
No, Raven,
the best you can hope for
is that you don't
live long enough to watch
what they're going to do
to your son.
[♪♪♪]
Call me when the drug
has softened him up
and he's ready to talk.
JONATHON: Osato.
I am going to kill you.
I'm gonna kill all of you.
[♪♪♪]
Oh, God, I hate needles.
[BOTH GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTS]
KENNY: Hiroshi!
Please! Stop this!
Please, Hiroshi,
stop this.
Sign.
[PUNCHING CONTINUES]
OSATO: Tell us what you know
about Raven's son.
You know what you can all go to?
OSATO: Yes, yes.
I've heard that before.
-[GRUNTS]
-You know that's not
humanly possible.
Even for men
like these.
Quite an arsenal, my friend.
You know, you can
never be too rich
or too thin or too prepared.
Be careful with those.
Been in the family
for generations.
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
OSATO: They're getting
impatient.
Likewise.
This is the easy way. They want
to take over for Hachi.
Believe me,
it will be more severe.
Oh, such a deal.
I don't know how
to repay you.
How about this?
[SPITS]
[GROWLS]
[♪♪♪]
OSATO: [ECHOES]
They want your son.
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
OSATO: [ECHOES]
They want your son.
[♪♪♪]
[BOTH GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
[GROANS]
Oh, I'm gonna kill all of ya.
You'll have to stand in line.
Raven's already made
that request.
Well then,
there won't be anybody left
to stand in line for.
-[COUGHS]
-I hand you over to them.
Likewise, for your friend Raven.
I doubt I'll see you again.
Oh, for sure.
I plan on going that way.
[BOTH SPEAK JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
KENNY: Hiroshi.
Please let her go.
I've signed the papers
like I promised.
You are now my partner
in the club.
Please, don't let Kim
see this.
-Let her go. We had a deal.
-[PUNCHES LANDING]
If only I could trust you,
my dear cousin.
The way that Raven trusted you.
[♪♪♪]
KEN: It's okay.
-[KENNY GROANS]
-[KIM SCREAMS]
-[KENNY SCREAMS]
-Dad! Oh, God, Dad!
-[KIM SOBS]
-[KENNY GROANS]
-No, Dad!
-[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS CONTINUE]
[♪♪♪]
[SOBBING]
There was no reason!
No reason!
Osato just killed him!
No, he's okay.
He's not dead.
What?! Oh, thank God!
But he will be
if we don't get him help.
I could use some of that
over here, sport.
-[GROANS]
-You look like crap.
Yeah, well, for some reason
I feel taller.
He made a sound!
Yeah, well, the next sound we're
gonna hear is us deep-frying.
[SHOUTING]
Go! Go!
[♪♪♪]
[SHOUTING]
[♪♪♪]
Well, are you alright?
Where's Jonathon?
-I'm going back in.
-You can't!
[♪♪♪]
Hey, it must be my lucky day.
Jonathon did leave me one.
[♪♪♪]
[SHOUTS]
[SCREAMS]
[GROANS]
You dum-dum.
I've seen that one before.
[SCREAMING]
Yah!
[♪♪♪]
Jonathon! God!
I thought I was gonna have to
go in there and drag
your sorry butt outta there!
You did alright?
Jonathon, thank you!
Dad told me what he did to you.
SKI: Let's get outta here before
this place blows sky-high!
Alright.
Come on, help me.
[♪♪♪♪♪
[MUSIC FADES]
-JONATHON: Ski, pull.
-[SKI GRUNTS]
JONATHON: I got it.
-You leaving?
-Yeah.
Well, a guy can only take
so much of a place like this.
Where you going?
We're lucky to catch you
coming by here today, huh?
JONATHON: "We"?
Can you talk to him,
Jonathon?
I mean, you can imagine
what he must feel like.
No, I can't.
And you wouldn't have done
the same thing
if it was your son
who was kidnapped.
Kim, look.
I know he's your father, and I
know you love him very much.
But he said he would do anything
to get you back alive.
He did.
He must be content with that.
I can't offer him anything else.
KIM: But can't you just talk
to him for a second? For me?
Look, I don't know why
I said that.
I mean, it sounds like
you owe me something,
instead of the other way around.
But he's never gonna see you
again after today.
And maybe Dad betraying you
won't matter to you anymore.
But I told him that I would try
to do this for him,
and that matters to me.
Sometimes...
sometimes you've gotta do
the necessary things
at the necessary time.
[♪♪♪]
Jon...
two times with the same dagger
and still ticking.
I must have
some strong karma.
Look, Kim told me
all about it.
You should've left me
there dead, Jon.
Guess I'm not
built that way.
Besides, people were
watching.
I'm image conscious.
Jonathon.
I let Kim think that I wanted
another chance to apologize.
Not that I don't want that,
but unlike her,
I know that...
there's no point.
You think
he'll forgive him?
Well, I can't say that.
[SIGHS] But it wasn't
so long ago
that he wouldn't have
even been able to try.
I just want
to give this to you.
I'm fresh out
of pleases, Jon.
[♪♪♪]
It's the real thing.
I had to pull a lot of strings
to have it come so fast.
Find your son.
I'll pray that
you won't need that
to find him and get him back.
But the Black Dragon cult
is many in number.
And you used yours
to get my child back.
[♪♪♪]
Hey.
Thank you.
Good luck.
Well, that's it.
You ready to saddle up?
Yeah. Yeah, let's do it.
[COUGHS]
Now, Jonathon,
you ain't gonna go all weepy
on me, now are ya?
I said
I'd stick around a while.
We got a lead on that
new godson of mine.
But not if you're
gonna go weepy.
It ain't nothing I hate worse
than a weepy guy,
is a weepy guy with a sword.
You gotta get rid
of one or the other.
[♪♪♪]
See how easy life can be?
[BOTH LAUGH]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
They see us?
Hope they didn't
see us.
You think they saw us?
I don't think
they saw us.
I'm dead if
they saw us.
I don't think
they saw us.
If they saw us,
I'm dead.
If they saw you,
the funeral's on me.
Fairer than that,
I can't be.
-That the place?
-Hey, don't point!
You got good skin tone.
[LAUGHS]
I'll be right back.
I ain't saying
it's the right kid.
But he matches
the info you gave me.
Looks like your typical runaway.
I know they've been using him
for their bag runs.
Well, what's the rush?
Just wait here.
Hey, there are
two of them up there.
Each one, three times your size.
Hey, just relax, man.
-Just relax.
-Hey, hey--
Watch my back.
-How you doing, baby?
-Alright.
You know your friend's dead?
Oh, no. He's just rehearsing
for the school play.
He's Tinkerbell. He's gotta stay
like that till all the kids
in the audience clap.
-What's your name?
-Whatever you want it to be.
-Okay. Esmerelda.
-That's me.
He ain't part of this.
No, I just need your body.
Surprises never cease.
Come on.
Oh, no. This way.
Take five minutes.
Five minutes? Did you just get
out of jail or something?
[♪♪♪]
OCHOA: Go, Moondoggie!
Shoot that curl.
Hey, what are you doing,
brewing and bottling it in there
or what?
Moondoggie's fixing
to kick some butt here.
Hey, watch the crap!
Watch this crap!
Will you get me another one?
OCHOA: Whoo. Hey, you know,
this guy,
-Bobby Darin, what an actor.
-[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[RACKS SHOTGUN]
[♪♪♪]
Get over here.
[GROANS]
Are you sure nobody
followed you back here?
Yeah, I'm sure.
Look, I did
what you said.
I picked up the bag,
and then I went
through the alley.
Shut up.
Get back.
It's one of them tricks
from downstairs.
A hot-looking one.
Yeah, I think she's at
the wrong apartment.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Maybe we don't tell her she's
got the wrong place till later.
[BOBBY DARIN SINGS ON TV]
Look a little different through
the peephole, don't I?
James Darren!
Whatever happened to that guy?
It's Bobby Darin,
you moron!
-It's James Darren.
-Bobby Darin!
Shut up!
Who the hell are you
and what are you doing here?
MAN ON TV: We'll be right back
with James Darren
inGidget Goes Hawaiian.
[TV OFF]
-The broad's gone.
-I came for the kid.
-You know him?
-No.
-Don't lie to me!
-He's not lying to you.
Missed.
That's one.
What do you want
with my kid?
Oh, yeah, sure. He's your kid
and I'm the Cat in the Hat.
You guys have been
forcing him to pick up
and drop off drugs and money.
He's pretty much slave labor,
and you guys are pretty much,
what, kidnappers?
And I'm gonna pretty much
walk outta here with him,
and you can go back
to watching Gidget Does Hawaii.
See how easy
life can be?
-That's two.
-OCHOA: Oh, yeah?
And what happens
when you get to three, pal?
Are you gonna turn
into Superman, huh?
'Cause that's what
you're gonna have to do if
you're gonna kick our butts.
You don't wanna know
about three.
Besides, I got
strict orders from my doctor
not to touch anybody.
What, do you got some kind of
deadly disease or something?
No.
I am some kind
of deadly disease.
I have always wanted
to say something like that.
-[CHUCKLES]
-Well, here's your chance,
brother.
-Because here comes three.
-[GUN RACKS]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[SCREAMS]
What'd I tell ya
about three?
You're dead,
brother.
You ain't my brother.
[♪♪♪]
So, how long ago
did you run away?
Uh, it's been
two weeks.
Two weeks on Wednesday.
Why, what's it to you?
Well, I don't know
how bad it was at home,
but it couldn't be
much worse than this.
-Yo, Esmerelda.
-Sorry.
So, where did you learn
all that stuff up there?
Places like this.
Here, he's yours.
Not till he's three years older.
No, no, no.
Make sure he gets home.
There's enough there for cabs,
to grab a bite,
and the rest is for your time.
Did you come here for me?
Who sent you? Not my old man.
I was looking for
someone else.
Well, what about me?
Not unless you got a birthmark
right about there.
Sorry, man. Adios.
Adios.
Call again.
We're in the book.
See ya.
[GROANS]
Thanks for waiting.
See how easy life can be?
[ENGINE STARTS]
SENSEI: First,
you must recognize evil.
Then, you must combat it.
Finally, you must guard against
becoming evil yourself.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
Suzy, tell Jonathon to come up
to my office now, please.
[♪♪♪]
-Hey.
-The boss wants to see you.
Can't this wait
till after closing?
He said now.
[♪♪♪]
Maybe he figures
you're busy later.
Besides, never put off till
later what you can do now.
You know, you're
stereotyping yourself
when you start talking
like a fortune cookie.
Yeah, but fortune cookies
are Chinese.
-I'm only part Chinese.
-Yeah, but which part?
-[KNOCKING]
-Enter.
Come on.
[SIGHS]
So, what do you think?
I'm hitting the mainland.
Club Tokyo wherever you want.
I'm even thinking about
going public, too.
There'll be great
stock opportunities
for certain key
employees, capiche?
Providing they stay
key employees.
Now, what's the matter
with you, Jon?
I thought we were goombahs?
I love it when you
talk like De Niro.
Bubbeh, this is Kenny
you're talking to.
Now, I may be your boss,
but we're still pals, right?
So, how come
I gotta hear on the street
that my key man
has himself a problem
he won't come to me about?
I didn't realize my problems
were on the street.
[SCOFFS] These islands are like
small towns, Jon.
And the nightclub circuit
is a lightning rod
for any kind of rumor
or otherwise.
Besides, Suzy mentioned a couple
of months after you started
that you were asking around
for, uh, whoever this kid is
you're looking for.
An Asian kid, right?
I mean, is that why
you're so desperate to get a job
at a club that caters to Asians?
It doesn't matter, 'cause I was
giving my notice today anyway.
Whoa, wait!
That's not what I want.
I don't want to make you
uncomfortable or pressured.
Hey, I just want to help.
I got a lot of connections here.
I assume that this kid
is a friend
or a relative
of a friend, right?
He's my son.
Your son?
You have a son.
I take it, uh, you're trying
to locate him.
What, the mother and he split?
She's dead.
Not a subject
I wanna get into.
No problem, no problem, I--
Like I said, I don't want
to pry. I just wanna help.
Thanks.
I appreciate your concern.
But you're still going, huh?
I'm still... looking.
Whatever you gotta do.
Take your time,
or stay a little longer,
whatever.
Remember, you're my number one
haole here.
I'm your only haole here.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Don't knock it.
It works for the clientele.
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, listen.
I'll talk with you later
after closing, alright?
[♪♪♪]
Hey, Sandy, how come you're not
working my station?
That's alright.
I won't take it personally.
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC FADES]
[KENNY GROANS]
OSATO: Pull a gun
on your own cousin?
Oh, Hiroshi?
[GRUNTS] I thought
I was gonna be mugged.
If the Yakuza are
to survive the year 2000,
they must look to expand
our base of operations.
Is that not why
your father dispatched you here
-before his death?
-No.
No, he knew I was
building a club.
This is mine.
This was never clan business.
Everything you own belongs
to the Tanaka Clan.
Your illustrious father,
founder of the Tanaka clan,
is responsible
for everything you are.
You think because of his death
you are no longer in his debt?
My father always knew
I would not involve myself.
Could not be involved!
You spineless,
grifting jellyfish.
You have disgraced
your father's name,
and to the clan,
the strongest of the Yakuza.
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[SCREAMS]
[MAN SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[SHOUTS IN JAPANESE]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[♪♪♪]
[PUNCHES LANDING]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS CONTINUE]
[♪♪♪]
Whatever it is I'm paying you,
it's not enough.
[GROANS]
[♪♪♪♪♪
[SPEAKING JAPANESE]
[IN ENGLISH] Raven.
[♪♪♪]
[KENNY GRUNTS]
No hospital.
No police.
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
[♪♪♪]
[WATERFALL FLOWING]
[♪♪♪]
I hope you're making me one of
your super potent mai tais
before you start
to clean this wound.
I would...
but I don't have
a liquor license.
What kind of license
do you have?
[SCREAMS]
[SCREAMS CONTINUE]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[APPLAUSE]
[♪♪♪]
[APPLAUSE CONTINUES]
[♪♪♪]
SENSEI: Jonathon.
Jonathon, these men
must speak with you.
It's my dad, right?
You work with my dad?
Please, Jonathon,
it would be better if--
Is it bad?
Where's my mom?
I'm sorry,
but it's both of them.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
JONATHON: I knew my father
worked for INTERPOL.
Fighting the drug trafficking
of the Yakuza clan, sensei.
Jonathon,
I am not your sensei
this day.
Today, I am simply...
an old friend of
your father and mother.
I will try to honor
their memory
and guide you.
Although the Yakuza ordered
the death of your father,
it was the Black Dragon
who carried out
this terrible act.
Black Dragon?
Sensei...
I've heard some
of the other students talk.
Perhaps, you like legend?
Legend is not always
myth, Jonathon.
Outside of Japan,
there is almost
nothing known
about the Black Dragon.
He is utterly secret,
and jealously guarded.
The art is an ancient one.
It's origins are cloudy,
and there is an element
of superstition involved.
How does one become
a Black Dragon?
You mean, how do you
become a Black Dragon.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC ENDS ABRUPTLY]
[WATERFALL FLOWING]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
[WOMAN SCREAMS]
[WOMAN PANTING]
You scared--
The clothes
off you.
Yeah.
I should be more frightening
next time, see what else I can
frighten you out of.
It's the first.
It's rent day.
I thought you'd
be expecting me.
Or have you
turned deadbeat?
You know, I don't have
to come over here anymore
and pick up your rent
personally.
Maybe you should just
leave it at the realty office
like everyone else.
I'm probably not gonna be
spending much time here anymore.
I'm giving you my notice.
Do you know how I had to work my
butt off to find you this place
with all your requirements,
including that garden out there?
Do you know how many tenants
Mr. Kishikawa had me evict
because they didn't take care
of the garden properly?
And you're required to give
a 30-day notice.
[♪♪♪]
What if I give you
an extra month's rent?
Well, I'd hate for you
to have to do that
Perhaps, we can work
something out.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
JONATHON: Tamiko?
[♪♪♪]
JONATHON: I think it's time we
talked about Larry, Moe, Curly
from last night, don't you?
KENNY: The Yakuza...
I'm sure you know
all about them.
Well, I'm sure you know
a lot about other things too
based on what I saw
you do last night.
Japanese gangsters,
not unlike the Sicilian mafia
or its American
counterpart.
That's right,
and like the mafia,
the only way to get out
-is to die.
-Get out?
You're not exactly
Yakuza material, Kenny.
I'm sorry to tell you.
Well, you see, Jon,
my father was
an oyabun.
Leader of a Yakuza clan.
The Tanaka Gumi of Japan,
you're with them?
Yeah.
Jon, my father was
a great man.
He understood
that much of the Yakuza
was still deeply rooted
into the past.
That's not to say
he didn't believe in heritage
and birthright,
but he knew that his son....
[CHUCKLES]
It wasn't his karma
to go into the ranks
of a criminal organization.
But others do not agree?
You got it.
They don't.
When my father died,
my cousin,
Hiroshi Osato,
took over as oyabun.
He's been trying for years
to get me back into the fold,
so to speak.
You see, he, um...
he despises my...
my Western outlook.
Well, I'll agree with him.
You do have that.
But what does he wish
to accomplish
by sending those
three men last night?
That was Osato last night.
he hopes to use my club
and my connections with Tokyo.
They think that I would be
a good trading post,
so to speak, a--a waystation
to import the drugs,
then distribute through my club
in Honolulu.
Then, eventually,
into the one in New York.
Not to state the obvious,
but that little game
of tag last night
is not gonna stop them
from coming at you again.
Well, at least
you delayed them a bit.
Yeah, for a day maybe.
What, you'd prefer to die on
Saturday instead of Friday, huh?
A day is all I'll need.
As long as I have time to get
my daughter away to safety.
See, she's arriving today
from Switzerland.
And I know that's gonna be
their next move to pressure me.
They're still gonna come
directly at you.
Doesn't matter.
As long as Kim is safe.
[MAN SNORING]
[TELEPHONE RINGS]
[SNORTING]
[RINGING CONTINUES]
[COUGHS]
Jablonski, security analyst,
with offices in London,
Paris, and New York.
Your call has been rerouted
to our main offices in...
[HACKING]
-...Tulsa.
-Ski, it's Jon.
Jonathon, I hope this call
is good 'un.
My gut told me that that lead
I turned in San Francisco
was a live one.
Well, did you find your boy?
Do I have the guns on ya?
Oh, no, it was definitely
the right trail.
Well, I thought I was close
until yesterday,
but, um, I'm calling
you because, um,
I need you
to do something for me.
-You game?
-Well, I'd drop my whole
case load for you.
But right now I'm, uh,
I'm trying to return a runaway
wife to the bosom of her family.
Uh, after that, I'm yours.
How's the booze?
I ain't had a drink in, uh...
ten hours.
You just woke up.
[COUGHING]
What are you, one of them
genius idiot savants?
Believe me, I'm off the stuff
as of now.
Is this personal,
or is there cash involved?
Not that money'd ever
come between us.
I'll tell ya what, I'll wire
the money to the Tulsa Airport.
Okay? Tickets'll be
in your name,
and where to meet me
when you get here.
Does it matter where "here" is?
Ha-vaii.
Hawaii!
You mean where they got
them drinks that have
pretty little umbrellas?
I've seen them.
Jonathon, you sound nervous.
Nothing makes me more nervous
than something
that makes you nervous.
See ya.
I'll see ya.
[COUGHS]
I wonder if
I'm gettin' an ulcer.
[SHOWER RUNNING]
I just wanted to make sure
you weren't a guy.
Oh, no.
You made pretty sure
last night.
Well, darlin', I got another
case hanging fire.
You go straight home now, Celia.
And tell your husband
not to forget the check.
I had a really good time.
Yeah.
So did I.
[RETCHING]
[♪♪♪]
[BIRDS SINGING]
No! Wait, Jon!
I love you for what
you're doing
Why--why are you gonna get
yourself killed
for someone you know
for only four months?
The game plan is, hopefully,
not to get killed.
Besides, I thought we were
bubbehs and goombahs.
And your club is
the best-paying job I ever had.
I'm serious, Jon.
You saved my life.
You patched me up.
You're willing
not to call the police.
And for sure you're now
on Osato's hit parade.
My God! I've got you
involved with the Yakuza,
for crying sakes!
I mean, you should be wanting
to go to the police.
I can't go to the police.
For my own reasons.
As for messing with
the Yakuza,
I've been there before.
You have?
With the Yakuza?
Does this have anything to do
with your son
and his being part Japanese?
Jon, all the more reason--
What are you gonna do
if they found out about
your daughter's arrival?
Take on the Yakuza with your arm
tied behind your back?
Think again.
You got a picture?
Yeah.
Yeah, here.
Okay.
Don't answer
the phone, the door,
and don't call into to work
to let them know the night
you'll be there.
Yeah, but Suz will wonder.
I mean, she'll think
something's wrong.
Something is wrong.
[ENGINE STARTS]
If I'm not back in two hours,
call the president.
WOMAN: Now, I do know that
this is the closest thing
to what you've
been looking for.
It's beautiful here,
isn't it?
This could be
your everyday life.
Hopefully, I'll talk with you
soon. You take this with you.
Bye-bye.
[SIGHS]
[APPLAUSE]
Bravo.
"This could be
your everyday life"?
-What are you doing here?
-I called your office.
They said you were
showing a place.
I know all your moves, so...
I thought you were leaving.
I need another place.
Nothing fancy, but private.
No neighbors.
Well, I haven't been
to the office yet,
so I haven't canceled
your other rental.
No, this is for a friend.
Female?
Not that I'd care,
but whoever she is,
I hate her.
And I need it today.
Now, within the next
couple of hours.
Now, just because you've enjoyed
some of my personal attention
does not mean that
I've jettisoned
my professional ethics.
Besides, I have to show
this place until five.
-How much vacation time
do you have?
-What?
About three weeks.
Take it.
Call the office, say you're
gonna take a couple weeks off.
You have a sick aunt or
a Pomeranian or
something to take care of.
And since I don't have
a sick aunt or a Pomeranian,
what would I be doing
these three weeks.
Well, if your
passport's in order,
sending it
in Europe,
champagne, caviar,
the ocean.
Really?
Well, except for the fact
that I hate caviar,
-consider me packed.
-Great.
Okay, Jonathon,
what gives?
This is nothing like you.
What's the catch?
None.
You're gonna have
a great time.
[♪♪♪]
You're not going?
Jonathon, you're scaring me.
Were you sending me away?
What? What is it?
Just find me the place.
Go directly home.
You wait for my call,
and then you go to the airport.
You buy your ticket there.
And you call your office,
and you make your excuse
before boarding.
Who are you hiding me from?
What have I done?
It's just a precaution.
I just don't want anybody using
you to get to me, alright?
Now, if you do exactly what I
say, everything will be alright.
What about when I come back
in tow to three weeks?
What about this business
you're involved in?
What if it's not over yet?
It'll be over.
[SCOFFS]
[♪♪♪]
Bartender, huh?
[AIRPLANE ENGINE ROARS]
That ain't your name
on that sign, brudder.
But it will be by the time
you get back here.
-Thanks a lot.
-Yeah.
Yeah, right.
[♪♪♪]
Oh, Kim?
Hi, Jonathon.
-I'm a friend of your father's.
-Hi.
-Is he here?
-No, he couldn't make it.
So, he asked me to pick you up.
Well, Dad would've
left me a message.
I could've taken a taxi.
No, you see, he's not home.
Uh, he had a slight,
uh, accident.
KIM: Accident? Is he okay?
Is he in the hospital?
JONATHON: No, no, he's fine.
He just, uh-- He's at my home.
He's doing fine.
Well, can you let go of me?
-Where are we going?
-Uh...
[♪♪♪]
Actually, I feel like a soda.
How about you?
What the hell are you doing?
Let go of me!
[♪♪♪]
No, no, no.
We're not finished, thanks.
Look, you'd better let go
of my wrist, Stretch,
or I'm gonna let out a scream
that's gonna rock your socks.
This is what they teach you
at finishing school?
I can't wait
to send my daughter there.
I happen to be doing
post-grad work in psychol--
Why am I telling you this?
It's probably first-level
fear syndrome
coupled with irrational
insecurity.
Hey, baby.
This haole bother you?
Ah, the lady's fine.
You know, it's not polite to sit
when you're not asked.
Now that we know where we stand,
you may sit.
Look, I don't know
what any of you want.
-Please.
-It's alright, Kim.
You don't need to be afraid.
These are just
two-for-a-quarter errand boys.
Sent by the big boys
when babies and puppies
need to be frightened.
I guess someone thinks
you're a puppy.
Eh, budder?
Now the guy thinks
I'm his brother.
Take a note
to Osato for me, alright?
You let him know that nothing
is gonna happen to the Tanakas.
But something
will happen to anyone
that interferes
while they're in my care.
And now for
an impromptu demonstration.
-[GRUNTS]
-[DISHES SHATTER]
You're dead! [SHOUTS]
[♪♪♪]
Back off.
See how easy life can be?
[♪♪♪]
-Help me, help me!
-I am helping you!
What's going on?
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTS]
KIM: Help!
Help!
Help me!
I'm being kidnapped!
You're not!
Excuse me.
We're newlyweds.
[♪♪♪]
It's a dead end!
Oh!
What you lack in judgment
you make up for in spunk.
You broke my heel!
Say good night, Gracie.
[SCREAMS]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[GRUNTS]
What?! Are you crazy?!
No, just high-spirited.
[♪♪♪]
[GUNFIRE]
[♪♪♪]
[ENGINE ROARING]
How was school
in Switzerland?
KIM: Who the hell are you?!
I told you. Repeating myself
would serve no purpose.
Why should I believe
my dad sent you?
What, you'd rather believe
he sent those other goons?
Damn!
Can't you wait?
I'm not exactly dressed to play
Sheena Queen of the Jungle.
You know, I had a car
waiting for us
right at the curb
in front of the airport.
You're the one that chose
this alternate route.
So, if you don't mind
picking up the pace,
I believe those gentlemen
with the room temperature IQs
-are right behind us.
-I can't!
My heel is broken!
Do you now how much
these shoes cost me in Geneva?
Now, you're on an even keel.
What is happening?
What is all this?
I think it's best you let
your father tell you.
No! This isn't exactly the way
one is normally met
at the airport, you know?
Tell me!
Did those men
hurt my dad?
Who are they?!
Please.
I mean... I guess
you saved me back there.
Oh, please,
don't gush over me.
I wouldn't want to get
a swelled head.
Who would want to hurt
my dad or me?
[♪♪♪]
Yakuza.
Yakuza?!
[♪♪♪]
MAN: Mano and Nicky, they're
still getting patched up.
This dude was
supernatural!
Go.
We almost got killed out there.
You give us another shot.
Let me get some more guys,
and we'll grease this haole!
OSATO: If you were twenty-fold,
you'd perhaps do nothing
but get yourself killed.
I wanted to make sure before
I proceeded in my own way.
You sent us out there
knowing that we might get
whacked by this haole?!
In life, there are
two kinds of people.
Those who make the decisions,
and those who carry them out.
Obviously, you failed
in your half.
Get out while I'm still smiling.
[♪♪♪]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[JIRO CONTINUES IN JAPANESE]
[IN ENGLISH] I will give
what I promised your master,
Raven and his bastard son.
But when I am ready,
not before.
We're on the verge of the most
powerful union in our lifetime:
Yakuza and the Black Dragon.
You would risk that
for your own petty impatience?
And you call yourself a warrior.
You still know nothing
of discipline.
Even after 15 years,
even after the near total
annihilation of your clan.
OSATO: It was your duty
to be there that day.
No matter how much you despise
a Westerner being honored
by the Black Dragon.
No matter how jealous.
[♪♪♪]
You allowed your
personal weaknesses
to overshadow your obligation.
Had you been there,
you could have stopped Raven.
You're the only one
who could have defeated him.
But you will have to bear
the responsibility for that day.
Not your master, not me.
You, and you alone.
I will give you
the chance for atonement
after you've succeeded.
You will know great power
at my side.
Hi, little lady.
Need a lift?
[JONATHON GRUNTING]
Did you have to flag down
a former sumo wrestler?
I feel horrible doing this.
He'll be okay, won't he?
No, I killed him.
I just thought it only fair
to pay for the funeral.
Now...
thank the nice man for
letting us rent his truck.
♪ Back up off the wall ♪
♪ I heard all
the people saying ♪
♪ Get down on it
Get down on it ♪
♪ If you really want it
Get down on it ♪
♪ If you've gotta feel it
Get down on it ♪
♪ Get down on it ♪
♪ Get down on it ♪
♪ Come on and
get down on it ♪
♪ Baby, baby ♪
Darlin', I don't know if
that's my heart in my throat
or I got an ulcer.
[LAUGHS]
I knew
I'd find you here.
-Jonathon!
-How ya doing?
I guess you're not dressed
for people to come up
behind you, huh?
That's exactly what
I'm dressed for.
Put that thing down, man.
Look at you.
Well-- [CHUCKLES]
-What's this?
-[COUGHS]
Club soda,
I'm impressed.
You know, it's not proper
to deny a man his right
to be unconscious.
Come on, let's get out of here.
It's out back.
Hey, just a minute.
You got a couple
of dollars on you?
What happened to
all the money I wired you?
I spent it.
Bye, darlin'.
♪ Get down on it ♪
JONATHON: Ski.
What, is it stolen?
It's a long story.
Come on.
[GRUNTS]
Hell of a crop
this year.
[♪♪♪]
I think I'm getting
an ulcer.
[COUGHING]
SKI: I always was one
to like a bit of local color.
But a cab or a Chrysler
woulda done me fine.
I had to do some improvising
the last 24 hours.
This was the only thing
I could come across.
Herman Jablonski,
Kim Tanaka.
[COUGHING]
How they hangin'?
No, no, no, no.
What? I was just
getting rid of temptation.
[♪♪♪]
I guess I set a new
land speed record
for going sober.
This is your
secret weapon?
-[SKI COUGHS]
-Why should I be surprised?
Darlin', you're just
seeing the outer man.
Nine-tenths of the iceberg
is below the surface
of the wa-wa.
Relax. He's just
having fun with ya.
Some sense of humor.
I got a great sense of humor.
Say something funny, darlin'.
I don't find anything funny
about being threatened
by the Yakuza.
[COUGHS]
Pull this heap over
and let me outta here.
This is supposed to help us?
Darlin', this isn't the
smoothest of rides, you know.
And I don't think
my helping you--
[COUGHS]
--includes my blowing my lunch
all over your
mighty pretty legs.
[COUGHS]
[♪♪♪]
Did you get enough
of this guy?
-KENNY: Kim!
-Dad!
-Dad! Oh, God!
-Oh, honey.
-You're okay.
-Are you alright?
Yeah. Oh, thank God
you're safe.
Why the hell
were you being like that?
Well, you need to shave.
Oh, Jon, I was scared to death.
I thought the plane was late,
then I made a call
to the airport.
And then, you came
running out here when
you saw a strange truck?
As of this second,
you don't do anything
that Ski doesn't tell you.
Alright, alright.
I'm sorry.
I'm Ken Tanaka,
Mr. Jablonski.
Jonathon told me all about you.
I really appreciate you dropping
everything and coming here
on short notice.
Yeah, well, just call me "Ski",
and my job, he says,
is do whatever I tell ya.
yeah, especially if
he tells you to pull over.
Yeah, well, just wait till
your little body starts
to betray you, darlin'.
I'll have you know
I'm in peak condition having
come off a two-year drunk.
Where's the head?
-Through the door
and to the left.
-If you'll excuse me.
Boy, it feels like
you were gone for days.
I kept imagining
the worst.
I take it you were
just being cautious.
Uh, no trouble, right?
Comme ci, comme ca.
There were these men waiting
at the airport with guns.
What?! Jon?
He saved our lives
more than once.
I mean, it wasn't even real
when it was happening.
Why are these people
doing this?
What's going on?
[HEAVY SIGH]
Come with me.
[NO AUDIO]
[♪♪♪]
You know, you have that
inscrutable Oriental look
I've heard so much about.
No.
Just a well-satisfied look.
[♪♪♪]
Not that satisfied,
obviously.
I let you think,
go every night and pray.
When I heard what happened
to the Black Dragons,
I cried.
I cried with joy.
I cried with fear.
-Those who remain,
will kill you.
-They'll try.
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[♪♪♪]
You must go.
This is to be applied
every 20 minutes.
And in two hours,
the entire wound
needs to be cleaned.
Yes, you have said this.
I will do it.
You wish Tamiko
to live.
You have done
all you can.
Now, it is up to her.
To her spirit,
her karma.
If you do not go,
they will come back
looking for you.
More danger will come
to this house,
to Tamiko.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
Now, don't start
that number again.
You know, you saved
your life that night.
Count the guys that
coulda done that.
Just so she could die
a year later
after having our baby.
You couldn't know that, and you
couldn't have stuck around
or your butt woulda been sushi.
At least you were
smart enough to arrange
to get your son
out of the country.
So those cutthroats couldn't
use him to get at you.
Well, when this
crazy mess is over,
we're gonna find him.
That's exactly what
we're gonna do, you hear me?
Yeah, I hear you.
[♪♪♪]
Yeah.
Look, I think this place is
safe, but I don't wanna risk it,
so I'm having someone find
another place for us, alright?
In the meantime, I'm gonna get
rid of that pineapple truck.
It's probably so hot by now
it's smoking.
This new place you're getting,
is it, uh, got closer waters,
more open air
around the perimeter?
Don't know.
How about more than one way in
and not visible
to incoming bogeys,
in case we have to exit
stage left?
Don't know.
Sounds like the place.
Hey, look, if I'm not back
in a couple of hours,
you move out, alright?
I really need a drink.
Jonathon?
Yeah?
Are you really
my father's bartender?
You find that hard
to believe, huh?
My father's told me
everything you've done.
You risking your life
for me at the airport.
Why?
I mean, it's not exactly
my understanding
of human nature.
People take the responsibility
of strangers
all the time and
don't question it.
Just as long as it fits in
a little, narrow book of rules.
It's routine
in cases of emergency.
A fire, an auto accident,
earthquake.
Cat falls down into a well?
Sure.
A sea animal gets caught
in an oil spill? Of course.
Anybody can do the right thing
under the right circumstances.
Show me someone
who only does what's necessary
at the necessary time,
and you'll be showing me
an unsuccessful human being.
See how easy life can be?
[ENGINE STARTS]
[WIND RUSHING]
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
Come on, come on, come on,
come on, come on, come on.
Come on, Ski.
[♪♪♪]
I thought you
gave up drinking.
Kim.
I am not giving up drinking.
I'm merely putting
my finely honed ability
to consume alcohol
in, uh, abeyance.
You'll notice that the cap
is still on the bottle.
It's simply there to...
heckle me.
Okay, guys,
let's stoke up the furnace.
You never know when
you might need some energy.
Here we go.
-Here you go. And for you.
-Thank you.
Eat up.
It'll put hair on your chest.
Yeah.
Just what I was hopin'.
Ah.
-Shh-shh.
-What is it?
Somebody's outside.
I don't see anything.
Get the light.
[RACKS GUN]
[♪♪♪]
I can't see anyone.
Get behind the tree.
[KIM SCREAMING]
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC FADES]
-JONATHON: Kim?
-They took her, Jon.
They took her!
Well, I never heard 'em
until we were knee-deep
in black long-johns.
KENNY: I'm gonna kill them.
When this is over,
I'm gonna kill them
whether they hurt her or not.
Jonathon, they tunneled
their way in here
or flew in
on the wings of angels.
I doubt this bunch
is on speaking terms
with anything
resembling an angel.
I've never experienced anything
like them in my life.
Except that one time
I worked in the jungle.
That was with you.
These ain't no Yakuzas.
Nope. Black Dragons.
-What?!
-KENNY: Black Dragons?
We're lucky to be alive.
Not lucky.
If they didn't want you alive,
you wouldn't be.
Jon, they said they're gonna
kill Kim in two hours
unless I did
everything they asked.
I just don't get it.
Osato suddenly has an army
of Black Dragons.
There's been bad blood between
the Yakuza and Black Dragon
factions for a decade.
So, why are they working for
my cousin, a Yakuza oyabun?
Because he was able
to offer them
something they wanted pretty
badly for a long time.
Me.
He came here to muscle you
over a drug deal
and stumbled into something
much more valuable to them.
Once Osato figured out
who I was,
that information bought some...
assistance from
the Black Dragons.
What would these Black Dragons
want from you?
They want his death certificate.
I, um...
I was a Black Dragon.
You?
I've heard stories
about Westerners
who wanted to be Black Dragons.
But none about
any who survived the training.
Well, why would they
wanna kill you then?
'Cause they killed my parents.
So, I infiltrated
the cult and trained,
strictly so I could avenge
their murders.
And I did.
Fortunately, a couple of
little Black Dragons had gone
to the market that day.
They weren't too happy
with the surprise
when they came home.
KENNY: That's it then.
If I want Kim back,
there's no other choice
but to do what they ask.
So, I'll meet Osato in two hours
and make him an owner in my club
so he can run his drug business.
Okay, okay,
I know I don't understand you.
I never did,
never needed to.
Never gave two hoots and
a holler one way or the other.
But you have stripped
your fly wings.
Something is on your mind.
I can tell by the conversation.
Jonathon,
these Black Dragons,
they're the same ones looking
to have your guts for souvenirs.
They're the ones
that you're always afraid would
find your son before we did.
Now, you gotta exit
stage left.
Well, me and the Tanakas
don't stand a chance
against these people.
Well, neither does
your boy.
I mean, you can't
throw his life away
and that's what could happen
if you tango with these
Black Dragons now and lose.
-I do not intend to lose.
-Oh, to hell with that.
You gotta start layin' tracks.
Now, I'm here.
I can handle this.
-Unless you thinking I can't.
-No, I don't.
But I can,
because I'm one of them.
No, you're not.
But that's what
runs your engine.
You're gonna make
the wrong choice
for the same reason
you always
make the wrong choice.
This cockeyed
sense of honor you got.
I don't know what you learned
or whatever in Japan,
whatever it is, it drives you,
but it's screwed up.
You got the one thing
your training couldn't overcome
and that's a heart.
You sound like the Tin Man
when he finally
meets the Wizard.
You got a heart,
it's just full of remorse.
Well, Ski, I guess
I'm gonna have to carry around
a little bit more remorse,
because if I check-out
on the Tanakas,
you'll all regret it.
Alright, I know
I'm wasting my breath.
It's been a job to keep
your sorry butt alive.
You're trying to risk your sorry
one for a bunch of strangers.
You only got so much karma
or whatever it is
you call it.
Save it for people who care.
For your son.
The reality is that nobody
out there gives two spits
for Jonathon Raven
or his son.
Jonathon, don't you hear me?
Nobody else cares!
You care.
Alright.
I, uh, let Suzy know
we're okay.
I figure
they know where we are,
so there's no point
in hiding anymore.
[HEAVY SIGH]
Damn it, Jon.
This is what I wanted to avoid.
Look what my life
has done to her.
Do we saddle up?
I say we grab these guys
and talk to them
and start taking down names.
Are you crazy?
There's a half-dozen
Black Dragons running around.
There'll be Osato and
who knows how many others.
There's only two of you.
Yeah, I'd hate to be
in their shoes for anything.
Excuse me.
[♪♪♪]
[MUSIC FADES]
[ENGINE OFF]
You have no idea
how much I'm shaking.
My bones are rattling.
I don't know
it's such a good idea
trying to commando-raid
with someone who's
a card-carrying coward.
You just relax and have
your meeting with Osato.
And the rest of
the evening's on us.
Jon, you know I--
You know how much
Kim means to me.
And I'm gonna bring her
home to you.
Just trust me, alright?
- That's all you gotta do,
trust me.
-Alright.
Give us ten minutes
to break in,
and then make your move.
-With no apologies.
-[RACKS GUN]
[♪♪♪]
Jonathon, I know
you gave me an offer...
[♪♪♪]
I'm right with ya.
Ski!
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
KENNY: Jon, I'm sorry.
Oh, God, I'm sorry!
The one thing no one has
a defense for,
trust.
You bastard.
I've done what you wanted.
Now where's my daughter?!
Inside.
With the papers.
You, my friend,
are in for much pain.
Ah, you've awakened
just in time to die.
Oh, I knew my luck would change.
[GROANS]
Then you must be Osato.
The butt-brained dope pusher
who kidnaps
his own cousin's daughter.
talk like that,
I could cut your tongue out.
Oh, excuse me.
You must be Cousin Osato,
the very polite,
import-export king who...
kidnaps his own
cousin's daughter.
And you are the one
now called "Raven".
The only Westerner to survive
training with the Black Dragons.
I couldn't believe
the scope of my fortune
to have such a bargaining piece
dropped in my lap.
See how easy life can be?
For years, the Yakuza
and Black Dragons have had
friction between them.
Every Yakuza leader knows
that to repair this
would make him
the most powerful leader
of this army
of Black Dragon warriors.
Let me guess
who's planning on becoming
just that particular dude.
Just a matter
of business expedience.
Black Dragons get
what they want: revenge.
I get their loyalty.
Tanaka gets his daughter back.
And I get dead.
Well, you just can't satisfy
everybody, can you?
As long as you satisfy those
most anxious to speak with you.
And you will.
Sure. Untie me,
I'll put on the coffee.
There's plenty
I could talk to them about.
How they can expect
to be double-crossed by Osato,
as Ken Tanaka was.
And you don't even have to be
a blood relative.
It won't be necessary.
They're only interested
in one thing.
Exacting revenge on the man
who betrayed them.
Betrayed their teachings
and slaughtered their masters.
And how do they
plan on doing that,
by you talking me to death?
This conversation bores me.
I think I'll sit it out.
You will talk, surely.
You'll talk openly
and willingly.
You must realize that's the only
reason why you're still alive.
But they will not feel they've
exacted true vengeance
with only your death.
They want your son.
Yes. You've been searching for
him for so long, haven't you?
Must be close.
They'll take up the search now.
And as sure as you're going
to die here tonight,
they will find him.
They will punish him
for what you have done.
No, Raven,
the best you can hope for
is that you don't
live long enough to watch
what they're going to do
to your son.
[♪♪♪]
Call me when the drug
has softened him up
and he's ready to talk.
JONATHON: Osato.
I am going to kill you.
I'm gonna kill all of you.
[♪♪♪]
Oh, God, I hate needles.
[BOTH GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
[GRUNTS]
KENNY: Hiroshi!
Please! Stop this!
Please, Hiroshi,
stop this.
Sign.
[PUNCHING CONTINUES]
OSATO: Tell us what you know
about Raven's son.
You know what you can all go to?
OSATO: Yes, yes.
I've heard that before.
-[GRUNTS]
-You know that's not
humanly possible.
Even for men
like these.
Quite an arsenal, my friend.
You know, you can
never be too rich
or too thin or too prepared.
Be careful with those.
Been in the family
for generations.
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
OSATO: They're getting
impatient.
Likewise.
This is the easy way. They want
to take over for Hachi.
Believe me,
it will be more severe.
Oh, such a deal.
I don't know how
to repay you.
How about this?
[SPITS]
[GROWLS]
[♪♪♪]
OSATO: [ECHOES]
They want your son.
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
OSATO: [ECHOES]
They want your son.
[♪♪♪]
[BOTH GRUNTING]
[♪♪♪]
[GROANS]
Oh, I'm gonna kill all of ya.
You'll have to stand in line.
Raven's already made
that request.
Well then,
there won't be anybody left
to stand in line for.
-[COUGHS]
-I hand you over to them.
Likewise, for your friend Raven.
I doubt I'll see you again.
Oh, for sure.
I plan on going that way.
[BOTH SPEAK JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
KENNY: Hiroshi.
Please let her go.
I've signed the papers
like I promised.
You are now my partner
in the club.
Please, don't let Kim
see this.
-Let her go. We had a deal.
-[PUNCHES LANDING]
If only I could trust you,
my dear cousin.
The way that Raven trusted you.
[♪♪♪]
KEN: It's okay.
-[KENNY GROANS]
-[KIM SCREAMS]
-[KENNY SCREAMS]
-Dad! Oh, God, Dad!
-[KIM SOBS]
-[KENNY GROANS]
-No, Dad!
-[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS]
[SPEAKS JAPANESE]
[♪♪♪]
[FIGHTING SOUNDS CONTINUE]
[♪♪♪]
[SOBBING]
There was no reason!
No reason!
Osato just killed him!
No, he's okay.
He's not dead.
What?! Oh, thank God!
But he will be
if we don't get him help.
I could use some of that
over here, sport.
-[GROANS]
-You look like crap.
Yeah, well, for some reason
I feel taller.
He made a sound!
Yeah, well, the next sound we're
gonna hear is us deep-frying.
[SHOUTING]
Go! Go!
[♪♪♪]
[SHOUTING]
[♪♪♪]
Well, are you alright?
Where's Jonathon?
-I'm going back in.
-You can't!
[♪♪♪]
Hey, it must be my lucky day.
Jonathon did leave me one.
[♪♪♪]
[SHOUTS]
[SCREAMS]
[GROANS]
You dum-dum.
I've seen that one before.
[SCREAMING]
Yah!
[♪♪♪]
Jonathon! God!
I thought I was gonna have to
go in there and drag
your sorry butt outta there!
You did alright?
Jonathon, thank you!
Dad told me what he did to you.
SKI: Let's get outta here before
this place blows sky-high!
Alright.
Come on, help me.
[♪♪♪♪♪
[MUSIC FADES]
-JONATHON: Ski, pull.
-[SKI GRUNTS]
JONATHON: I got it.
-You leaving?
-Yeah.
Well, a guy can only take
so much of a place like this.
Where you going?
We're lucky to catch you
coming by here today, huh?
JONATHON: "We"?
Can you talk to him,
Jonathon?
I mean, you can imagine
what he must feel like.
No, I can't.
And you wouldn't have done
the same thing
if it was your son
who was kidnapped.
Kim, look.
I know he's your father, and I
know you love him very much.
But he said he would do anything
to get you back alive.
He did.
He must be content with that.
I can't offer him anything else.
KIM: But can't you just talk
to him for a second? For me?
Look, I don't know why
I said that.
I mean, it sounds like
you owe me something,
instead of the other way around.
But he's never gonna see you
again after today.
And maybe Dad betraying you
won't matter to you anymore.
But I told him that I would try
to do this for him,
and that matters to me.
Sometimes...
sometimes you've gotta do
the necessary things
at the necessary time.
[♪♪♪]
Jon...
two times with the same dagger
and still ticking.
I must have
some strong karma.
Look, Kim told me
all about it.
You should've left me
there dead, Jon.
Guess I'm not
built that way.
Besides, people were
watching.
I'm image conscious.
Jonathon.
I let Kim think that I wanted
another chance to apologize.
Not that I don't want that,
but unlike her,
I know that...
there's no point.
You think
he'll forgive him?
Well, I can't say that.
[SIGHS] But it wasn't
so long ago
that he wouldn't have
even been able to try.
I just want
to give this to you.
I'm fresh out
of pleases, Jon.
[♪♪♪]
It's the real thing.
I had to pull a lot of strings
to have it come so fast.
Find your son.
I'll pray that
you won't need that
to find him and get him back.
But the Black Dragon cult
is many in number.
And you used yours
to get my child back.
[♪♪♪]
Hey.
Thank you.
Good luck.
Well, that's it.
You ready to saddle up?
Yeah. Yeah, let's do it.
[COUGHS]
Now, Jonathon,
you ain't gonna go all weepy
on me, now are ya?
I said
I'd stick around a while.
We got a lead on that
new godson of mine.
But not if you're
gonna go weepy.
It ain't nothing I hate worse
than a weepy guy,
is a weepy guy with a sword.
You gotta get rid
of one or the other.
[♪♪♪]
See how easy life can be?
[BOTH LAUGH]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]