Sanjûrô Tsubaki Stupid friends are dangerous.
Played by Toshirō Mifune 
Sanjuro (1962) · 12 quotes
Sanjuro (1962) · 12 quotes
Most-quoted character in Sanjuro (1962): in 8 of its 12 quotes
Most scenes with: Iori Izaka (2)
He was exactly like me. A naked sword. He didn't stay in his sheath.
More lines from Sanjûrô Tsubaki
4 quotes Sanjûrô Tsubaki Sanjûrô Tsubaki If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.
Sanjûrô Tsubaki We can't move like this! We look like a centipede!
Sanjûrô Tsubaki You tired of being stupid yet?
Scenes with Sanjûrô Tsubaki
3 scenes
[recounting his story about his falling out with his ugly-yet-noble uncle]
I met the Superintendent.
Samurai
What did he say?
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 [All laugh, then turn to face the sound of loud yawns coming from the darkness outside]
Wait.
Sanjûrô Tsubaki [He leisurely walks in, looking disheveled. He yawns]
An interesting story.
Don't let him go!
Sanjûrô Tsubaki Fool! If I wanted to run, why would I speak?
Sanjûrô Tsubaki Free room overnight. By the way, overhearing has a merit. [Rubs his chin] 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 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. [He sits down on one of the straw mats] Be careful.
Let's follow them for now. Circumstances will decide whether we attack or not. [to Sanjuro, who is lazing by the window, listening to their conversation] What do you say?
Sanjûrô Tsubaki [yawning]
It's a stupid plan, but some excitement might keep me awake.
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.
