Sanjuro (1963) - Quotes

Kurosawa's Latest Masterpiece: A Cinematic Triumph

Taglines: Akira Kurosawa's Powerful and Newest Japanese Masterpiece

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The Art of Swift Combat Mastery

Taglines: A fast sword, keen perception used well to SLAUGHTER HIS ENEMIES.

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Confrontation Between Sanjûrô and Hanbei

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [before their final duel] Must we fight?

Hanbei Muroto: Yes. You're treacherous. You made a fool of me.

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Don't get so mad. I couldn't help it.

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Allegiances Clarified in Uncertain Times

Mutsuta's wife: [Indicating Sanjuro] Who's that person?

Iori Izaka: It's hard to explain, but he's on our side.

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A Reluctant Agreement on a Risky Plan

Iori Izaka: [to Sanjuro, who had just been woken by the youths' loud entry] Let's follow them for now. Circumstances will decide whether we attack or not. What do you say?

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [yawning] It's a stupid plan, but some excitement might keep me awake.

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Superintendent's Cooperative Response to Iori's Story

Iori Izaka: [recounting his story about his falling out with his ugly-yet-noble uncle] I met the Superintendent.

Samurai: What did he say?

Iori Izaka: He was cooperative. At first he looked embarrassed, but the story of my uncle shocked him. He pondered. "All right", he said, "I'll help you. I'll talk with your group. Gather them quickly. That's what he said.

Samurai: He's great!

Samurai: Right!

Samurai: A powerful support for us. Not a good-natured scarecrow.

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Wait.

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: An interesting story.

Iori Izaka: Don't let him go!

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Fool! If I wanted to run, why would I speak?

Iori Izaka: Why are you here?

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [Rubs his chin] Free room overnight. By the way, overhearing has a merit. They say outsiders can be good judges. Listen. I say the Chamberlain is alright, but the Superintendent is no good.

Samurai: Don't insult him!

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [He sits down on one of the straw mats] Take it easy. I haven't seen them. So I'm not cheated by their looks. The Chamberlain is ugly, isn't he? Right? But from your story I judge he's a great man. He doesn't mind being called a fool. Great! But the Superintendent... you mentioned his name with admiration. That means he looks attractive, right? But people aren't what they seem. Be careful.

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The Dangers of Sharpness and Violence

Mutsuta's wife: You're too sharp. That's your trouble. You're like a drawn sword. Sharp, naked without a sheath. You cut well. But good swords are kept in their sheaths.

Mutsuta's wife: Killing people is a bad habit.

Mutsuta, the Chamberlain: Once as I rode by, someone said "the rider has a longer face than the horse.

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