"Toei Company Ltd." "Today will be my best day too." "My child...congratulations." "My best wishes to you." "Thank you once again." "Father, I'll see you next Sunday." "New York 24 May 1973" "New York Special wire bulletin, August 15" "Underworld figure Don Salbadole Locco was gunned down today by unknown assailants." "Unconfirmed reports say that Locco was involved in a large shipment of drugs." "Police also report that they have not actually located any drugs." "They are also seeking a Japanese woman, his long time companion, who has dissappeared." "Bodigaado Kiba 'The Bodyguard' - 'Karate Kiba'" "Here's an announcement for all of you!" "We of the 'Black 8' have just hijacked this aircraft!" "Don't make noise!" "Don't move." "You're already being held as hostages for 5 million dollars!" "After we refuel in Haneda, we're departing for the middle east." "If you try anything suspicious before then, I can't guarantee your life!" "Everyone put your hands together behind your head." "Raise your hands!" " Resist, and I'll shoot you." " You're the one who's gonna die." "What!" "?" "Screenplay:" "Nakanishi Ryuzou Original Production:" "Ikki Kajiwara  Takeshi Nakajo Planning:" "Takamura Kenzi  Ota Hiroshi" "Art:" "Hiroshi Fujita |" "Recording:" "Masuhiro Hirokami Lighting:" "Umetani Shigeru |" "Music:" "Tsushima Toshiaki Photography:" "Nakashima Yoshio" "Assistant Director :" "Hashimoto Shiniti Editing :" "Osamu Tanaka" " - - - - - " "Martial Arts:" "Masatatsu Oyama's Kyokushin-Kai Karate" "Starring:" "Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba" "Mari Atsumi" "Eiji Go Rinichi Yamamoto" "Yasuoka Rikiya Hatsui Tonoka Yayoi Watanabe Hideo Murota" "Date Saburou |" "Akira Kuji |" "Tsutiyama Toshi Kubo Ichi |" "Kinji Takinami |" "Takashi Hiro" " - - - - - " "Masatatsu 'Mas' Oyama |" "Ryohei Uchida(Special Appearance)" "Directed by:" "Tatsuichi Takamori" "We're just about to do an interview with Mr Naoto Kiba.He was the leading man who resolved the incident." "Welcome Kiba-san." "The Japanese had been disgraced since the incident at Tel Aviv Air Port." "It would appear you have restored our honor all at once." "If I'm not mistaken...is that sort of Nationalism the reasoning behind your actions?" "Not really." " Then it must have been because of Humanism, right?" " Nope." " It's just Commercialism." " Commercialism, you say?" "I don't understand." "What's your intention behind that?" "It's my own personal commercial." "Only joking!" "It's a commercial to get the word out about Tesshinkai Karate to the media like this." "I guess I could put it that way." "Somebody get me a Coca Cola." " Bring one in." " Ok." "Thank you." "Besides me, there's only one other person in the world capable of executing a move like this." "My Karate sensei Daito Tetsugen." "I'm his pupil, a 6th degree Tesshinkai karate black belt." "Daito Tetsugen...." "You mean that Bull killing Karate sensei who killed a raging Bull with his bare hands?" "That's him." "Bizarre knowledge of that extent has been the state of Tesshinkai Karate's reputation up till now." " But the truth is different." " No, I wasn't talking bad about it." "It's cool." "Still in obscurity, my master unhappily went off and secluded himself in the mountains to train." "So in his place, I've decided to do a little bit of PR activity to help you all view Tesshinkai in a new light." "And has he come here to support me?" "No." "I don't need it." "My Tesshinkai style karate was looked down upon and called a wicked path and Bull killer technique." "Simply because of its frightening destructive power and extreme techniques." "Sadly, unable to gain society's acceptance, my master journeyed to America alone." "He challenged over 100 pro boxers and wrestlers from every land over North and South America, and defeated them all." "And he was feared as 'Kaminote', in other words, 'Godhand'" "But when he returned to the country, the Japanese Karate society's response was still as cold as ever." "I'll tell you why." "It's because Daitou Tetsugen was just too powerful." "I traced my master's path for three years and tried all the warrior training throughout all the lands of America." "As a result, I strongly felt a need to make myself into PR material for Tesshinkai Karate." "In other words..." "I'm putting Tesshinkai Karate to practical use and starting a Pro-Bodyguard business." "I call it 'Godhand'" "I announce the foundation of this organization here and now." "So..." "If anyone watching on TV has need of my strength, then don't hesitate." "I would like you to make a request to help." "No matter how horrifying a killer is the 'Godhand' will definitely protect your life." "People hate it when commercials are too long." "So farewell." "Nii-san, what's the big idea?" "You come back after three years, and now I hear you're suddenly starting up a bodyguard business." "I can't believe you." "It's just as I announced to the media." "No matter how many times people hear the name Tesshinkai..... ...they still won't deal with me." "It was the same way even in America." "Even after beating the Pro's ability the media only gets worked up about those who are famous." "That's what got me thinking." "I could sell Tesshinkai Karate using the media." "Nii-san." "You're planning to use Tesshinkai to seize your own fame and wealth, aren't you?" "No, it's just the opposite." "I'm using my own body to earn the funds to restore Tesshinkai Karate." "I'm against that sort of commercialism." "And there's no way Tetsugen-sensei would be pleased about it either." "The master has his own way of life." "I'm sick of the old fashioned way of living by just devoting oneself to training alone." "If society won't recognize Tesshinkai, I'll just have to make them recognize it in my own special way." "Violence." "Nii-san, that's always your way." "You're fearless, and you stick your neck into every dangerous thing." "Listen Maki." "Three years ago I worked as a bodyguard and fought against gangsters." "Why was it I left Japan as though it's dojo?" "It was because Karate didn't feed me." "There's no other way to take us to the top." " But..." " Well, you're my assistant for now." " Me!" "?" " Yeah, of course." "Don't you think the attic of a church is the perfect location for the headquarters of the 'Godhand' organization?" "No!" "I heard what you said on television." "Good, then my message was heard." "Come on in." "This is my sister Maki." "She's a first Dan Blackbelt in TesshinKai Karate." "Oh no, I'm a second Dan now!" "I want you to guard me." "I am fearful of my life." "What people are after you?" " You'll just be my Bodyguard, you don't need to know, just protect me." " I need to know who I'm protecting you from." "Prove that you need my help." "What do you want?" "I need something to make sure you're not setting me up." " Alright then, shall I show it to you?" " Yes please." " Ok then, it's in my car." " Wait." "Yours keys." "I'm your bodyguard so my work has begun." " Maki, go get it." " Yes" "In the glovebox of the car." "Please." "Where is she?" "Maki." "Who did this Maki?" "Cosa Nostra." "Cosa Nostra." "This is all my fault." " That's alright, I'm ok." " How many were there?" "Four of them." "And they had tattoos." "Tattoos?" "Yes, star shaped." "Maki was mistaken for you..." "Why is the Mafia trying to get to you?" "I think you should tell me before it's too late." "Cosa Nostra." "In Italian that means "Our thing"" "What's this 'thing' that the Mafia is so desperate to get from you?" "I'll tell you if you help me." "Ok, we'll go for a talk now." " Where's the light switch?" " The wall on the left." "It's ok." " You're really careful." " You have to be careful to stay alive." "Stay away from the windows and make sure that all the curtains are closed." "Also, don't open the door without calling me first." "Don't even go to the toilet alone!" "Whatever you say..." "Bodyguard-san!" "Why don't you just call me Kiba." "A night cap would be really nice now..." "Kiba-san!" "Aren't you going to drink too?" " I shouldn't drink while I'm guarding you?" " Not at all?" "No." "Both our lives depend on me being alert." " That's reassuring." " But, I can't really help until you give me some answers." "This Cognac is simply marvelous, I really wish you'd try a bit." "Stop changing the subject." "Let's not ruin this lovely evening." "Let's enjoy it." "How can such a handsome hand, also be such a deadly weapon." "Because i've trained hard all my life..." "I'm number one!" "I was very impressed when I saw you today." "It's good to be back in tokyo." "I'm so tired of travelling." "You know, I lived in America for five years, and before that, Paris." "And now that you and I have become aquainted, Tokyo will be even more interesting." "Is it ok?" " Yes, it's ok." "Just shout if you need me." "Goodnight." "Please..." "I don't know anything at all." " I can't leave you behind to talk..." " No." "Help me." "You're safe now." "The great bear." "One of the yellow Mafia's seven known killers." "I know all of them, but I don't understand." " Why didn't they just kill you, instead of tying you up?" " I have no idea." "Maybe they were after you?" "This sure as hell was a bloody show." "We should've sold tickets!" "That's what you wanted anyway, am I right?" "No, I am just here to protect you." "Boss, someone's here to see you." " Has the girl arrived?" " Yes" " Did she bring the stuff back?" " I'm sure she did." " Very good." "Now go get it from her." " Yes." "Takami..." "After you get the merchandise get rid of the girl." "It's ok..." "He is a personal friend of mine." "Wait..." "I thought I'd seen you somewhere before." "You're now the biggest tv star in town." "Looks like you've found yourself a pretty client, too." "Would you give us some privacy please." "It only takes a second to get in here if you need me." "What did you hire that guy for?" "Because he's not afarid." "And you might be interested to know that he saved my life." "They tried to kill you huh?" "The Mafia isn't afraid of anybody either." "Oh well Reiko, I guess it's a good idea." "What do you want?" " It's been five years..." " I said that I did not want to see you." "I remember a time when you were crazy about me." "You were a whore at 16, but you were beautiful." "You're still beautiful, but now you're a lady." "I'm sorry for what I did, and I'd like to make it up to you sweetheart." " Don't call me sweetheart..." " Alright, what should I call you?" "I'm just not like that anymore." "That's what I said, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves." "No Taka, this is business, that's it." "I know, shame." "That bodyguard's probably got different purposes too." "You sound jealous!" " I hate you." " We've got business to discuss, so listen to me." "Sweetheart...or would you rather I used your 'work' name 'Naomi'?" " Play along and you'll get what you're after." " What do you want?" "I've got an idea that will make us millionaires." "The stuff is worth half a million, and you've got it." "We'll take his money and keep all the drugs." "I know where I can get offers of big money that'd make a million dollars to split between us." "That sounds good Taka." "You're clever." "Then we can live in luxury together, how's that sound?" "You haven't changed a bit." "You have, and you look better to me than you ever did." "You still know what I need, don't you Taka." "Get your hands off." "Fuckin' son of a bitch." "Get lost." "Don't touch my brother's girl." "Get out." " OK, wanting yen or dollar?" " Yen." " Sixteen Thousand?" " Yes" "I haven't had a woman yet." "Wait there." "Hey, Bring Diane." "Hey, your time is up." "One shag only." "No over time!" " You, go with this guy." " No, I don't want to." "Don't ever tell me no again." "So..." "You will do as I say?" "Yes." " That's nice." " That's right, a very nice girl." "C'mon baby." "Trouble!" "What d'ya know." "That looks like the karate man off the tv." "And isn't that the broad from a few years ago?" "The one who used to hang around with that Italian guy." "Yeah, she used to be into heroin." "I'm beginning to smell money!" " Did you receive it?" " Everything is alright." " I'll waiting for you tomorrow morning at two o'clock." " OK" "Light?" "I know you you're up to something" " Whatever I'm up to, it's my business and not yours." " We'll see." "Three thousand dollars." "Okay, Johnie's waiting, go ahead." "'Morgue'" "OK." "This is my last job, the Vietnam war is over, so I'm going home." "This is the last body, and my last job." "I would like a bonus." "Why?" "I gave you three thousand dollars." "I would like to be paid with your body." "Stop it." "Shall I put you in the coffin?" "You're hurting my hand." "I was only joking!" "You really handled that well." "Stopping that guy was quite a show." " Turn off the road." " Uh?" "Pull in over there." " Why are we..." " ..." "Shhh" " Mafia I think." " Huh?" "There." "Mafia should know better than to tail us like that." "How many different groups of gangsters are after you?" "They didn't spot us, let's go." "The coffin's come open." "Now I understand." "I can see why so many people are after you, and why they haven't killed you." "You were the only one who knew where the drugs were all this time." "You're really looking for trouble." "So now you're going to hassle me." "I thought you were only being paid to protect me." "The Mafia won't stop at anything to get hold of the drugs." "There's only so much I can do to protect you." "But I still don't know what you're up to." "So, you understand that I adored him." "Salbadorre Locco was my lover." "Locco was killed, all because of this stuff." "I'm gonna get the money back if it's the last thing that I do." " I guess you're going to turn me in?" " What good would that do?" "It wouldn't stop them." "The Mafia and drugs don't matter to me." "All I want is the money, and I won't stop until I get it." "With your help, I'm sure we can win." "It is your duty to protect me, you're my bodyguard after all." "And as my bodyguard, you're going to get paid very well." "At least I know your plan now, so I'll help providing I'm paid." "Just don't forget the bullet holes in this windscreen..." "that's the way they like to pay." "Don't you see, it's the last chance I've got." "I can understand that." "You've got a fortune in that suitcase." "Just as long as you understand I won't be able to protect you forever." "That's ok, I'll manage." "I'm used to it." "I've had to struggle my whole life." "Come on drink up." "The drink's on me!" "Everybody drink." "Come on, let's go." "Sure, sure." "What do you drink son?" "Come on drink up everybody." "C'mon, let's have a drink man." "Yeah, I'm going home." "What a great feeling." "Come on lets drink, everybody." "Come on, drink up." "Joe, I told you before not to spend so much money." "Get out." " Don't worry about it, I'm alright." " Joe." "Hey, wait." "Take it easy." "What did she bring there?" "Huh?" "I don't know anything." "Let me go." "God dammit, bastard." " You talk me." " No." "You tell me eveything." "Tell me." " No, whatever..." " Whatever." "You talk me." "Talk me." "Talk." "Talk." "Hey, talk." "He's had it." "Maybe he didn't know." "Maybe we can get it out of Joe." "I found this." "Interesting..." "Mafia." "Hey." "Joe..." "Not pretty, Mafia I Think." "Joe, Huh?" "Mafia..." "You got the stuff?" "It's a warning." "Mafia" "Mafia, I know." "Still want to keep on going?" "I'll see this through to the end." "Watch your step." "Pleased to meet you." "Oh." "So this is your bodyguard?" " Let's close this deal." " Let's see it." "That's very good." "You're a reliable bodyguard." "I hope you weren't under the illusion that the Mafia would actually pay you?" "We made our deal with Locco, but now he's dead." "Now Takami." "It's your job to take care of the bodyguard, and then kill the girl." "Takami." "Shoot them." "Don't look surprised." "She and I planned it this way!" "What do you know?" "Looks to me like you two have had it!" "Stay low." "Drop the gun." "Give me the bag." "So it's them." "Heh, not so tough Mafia!" "I know you." "Always with the dope and women." "I wonder what you're up to now." "Stealing from the organisation huh?" "Not a bad idea." "So that's why Mafia are so interested in you." "We saved your life you know." "You owe us something for that." "So now you've got to pay." "You guys do pretty good huh?" "I hear talk about it." "You got a reputation for doing drug deals on the American army base." "And I understand you guys play a pretty rough game too." "So you'll understand that we don't take no for an answer, unless that's what we want." "You tell us." "Where can we find the two of them?" "I'll tell you." "But you're gonna have trouble with that bodyguard." "He doesn't mess around you know." "Sure." "What the hell." "The Mafia had big trouble with you three." "But I'm telling you, don't underestimate him." "He's tough." "Whatever!" "Your boy over here thinks he could take him all by himself." "Go get him tough Guy!" "Hotel Plaza, Kazegana district." "We'll hunt him together." "So, how long you gonna keep that stuff?" "You're gonna get killed over this." "You ought to get rid of it." " I will not." " You can't get away with it." "Call me crazy if you want to." "But half a million dollars is worth the risk." "So I'll take the chance." "I understand there's no reason for you to stand behind me now." "I know I appear independent, but I really fear for my life." "I hate to admit it, but I need you." "How in the hell am I supposed to help you?" "Everything that you do is always successful." "What am I supposed to do all by myself?" "How am I ever gonna beat them, they are far too strong for me." "I don't think that I could ever win by myself." "Are they too strong for you too?" "I refuse to use Karate to help you sell drugs." "So." "Are you admitting that your Karate is not strong enough to win?" "I thought you were unbeatable!" "Stop winding me up." "So you're not gonna help?" "Correct." " Karate will not be used for evil." " So you've been beaten?" "Nonsense." "OK, I understand perfectly clearly now." "Cut this out." "I told you I'm not interested." "I can see what you're trying to do, but it won't work." "There's no way you're gonna use me for this." "How could you?" "So now it turns out that you're just all talk." "I started to believe that I could count on you." "Saying all along that you could help me." "A coward, that's what you are." "Alright, take me to the drugs." "You want me to...cut your face off?" "Help me." "You'll pay dearly for this..." "It's your own fault." "You were stupid to go it alone." " Shit, if I'd have had a gun with me I'd have got him." " You'd be dead you fool." "Don't you know you're lucky to be alive." "Now shut up." "You must be crazy." "I could've told you that he'd kick your ass." "I'll kick your ass..." "Next time I'm gonna kill him." "Big talk." "That's cheap." "You're not gonna get rid of him that easy." "You're a tough bunch of guys." "But your brains..." "What are you trying to say?" " He's smarter than you." " What?" "How would you like to try this..." "If I die, you won't be able to get anything at all." "So be careful." "Besides, Reiko will only deal with me." "Correct?" "What can I say..." "No need to feel sorry." "It's just...business." "So, business huh?" "Hello." "Correct." "That's ok." "Goodbye." " Where's your Guarddog!" "?" " I dismissed him." "No need to get jealous now, he's gone for good." "Where's the customer?" "Be careful." "There's three men here trying to kill you." "Hey, what's going on here." "Are you trying to get something over on us?" "Hello again!" "I was just making sure that she had the drugs with her." "Best to check it out first!" "You'll make a big mistake if you underestimate us." "It appears that you really are on top of it." "Let's not do anything that's gonna get your head blown off." "Let me look after your gun!" "Stay back or I'll kill him." "I really didn't count on this stroke of good luck." "Now with the bodyguard gone, we can split it together." "Careful." "Stay down." "Damn them." "Stay calm." "Stay right here." "Get down." "So I've lost, all because of this deal and my desire for money." "When I was younger, I had no money" "Are you a Bodyguard, or...?" "I can't make a living, only by Karate." "I hate being poor, I hate being poor..." "There was no other way for me if I didn't make this deal." "I lived only for this..." "Nice job Kiba." "You've got the credit again." "We now understand the true power of Tesshinkai Karate." "So, are you going abroad to PR?" "Do you have anything else planned?" "I've finished advertising my skills to Japan." "Next, is the rest of the world!" "The End."