A character in Sanjuro (1962)

Iori Izaka quotes from Sanjuro (1962)

Yūzō Kayama
Played by Yūzō Kayama Sanjuro (1962) · 12 quotes

Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Sanjuro (1962): in 3 of its 12 quotes
Most scenes with: Sanjûrô Tsubaki (2)

Scenes with Iori Izaka

3 scenes
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.

[All laugh, then turn to face the sound of loud yawns coming from the darkness outside]

Wait.

[He leisurely walks in, looking disheveled. He yawns]

An interesting story.

Iori Izaka

Don't let him go!

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

Iori Izaka
[He wanders further into the shrine, hitching his shoulder]

Why are you here?

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!

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.

Iori Izaka

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?

[yawning]

It's a stupid plan, but some excitement might keep me awake.

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