Original subtitles

Make way! Make way! What do you want?

Here's a letter for Master Chang. - A letter? Wait here

Master! - What's up?

Someone ahead has stopped us. He has a petition, Sir

Letter: Release our leader or else!

Master wants to talk to you

Clear the way

Out of the sedan chair, please

Speak! Where is our leader?

What will the authorities do to him? Speak!

He will be executed. - Stop beating him!

Write an appeal to the Governor

If he releases our master we will let you go

I'm here to enforce the law. As for the Governor, he is this area's supreme commander

He won't be intimidated by bandits. You may do anything you like

The Governor is your father. He won'tsacrifice his son to safeguard his position

My dad will uphold the law at any cost

He won't swap hostages with thieves

Free me and surrender. I'll overlook what you've done

Stop bragging, you'll die soon

No. 3, write to his father

Tell him we're holding his son hostage for an exchange within five days

if he refuses, I'll kill his son and burn down his quarters

What if he dispatches troops?

With his son at our mercy we have nothing to fear -

as long as Golden Swallow doesn't come. - Who is this Golden Swallow?

He almost routed us last time

I'd like to meet him

Boy!

What will you have?

Tiger-bone wine

Tiger-bone wine?

Have you any? - Sorry, we don't

White wine and two dishes then. - Yes, sir

Tough trip, wasn't it? - We've trailed him all the way. - What's the big idea!

Looking for trouble? That's my order!

What's wrong with you?

What now?

Boy, where's my wine?

Coming!

Thank you, sir. - What do you do for a living?

I work for the Governor. - So you're an official

What official business are you on now? - I want to speak with you

So you know me. - You are Smiling Tiger Tsu Kan

You're quite observant

You wrote this letter, didn't you? - Perhaps

But there are many details better discussed face-to-face

Go ahead

We have news of Master Chang. - That's why I'm here

Well, then

Our leader is in your prison

Tell the Governor to commute his death sentence and release him

And we'll return Master Chang right away

What if the Governor refuses? - We'll have to kill the hostage

You'll find yourselves in even deeper trouble

Will you release our leader or not?

He committed crimes and must face justice

Remember our hostage is the Governor's own son

He is my own brother

Think it over then

What shall we do?

Damn it, kill him!

Get me a jug of wine

Catch!

You got drunk without wine

Your turn to treat me

Sure, drinks are on me

Catch it!

Let me get you a bench

Watch this

I'll handle the bill. - I'll chip in

Return my money

Here you are

Golden Swallow. - Golden Swallow is the name. I toast you

You're a sensible man. - No more games. Let's talk business

All right

I'm here to free Chang and arrest you

I'll ask the Governor to be lenient. - Did you hear that?

You think you can capture us? - So you won't cooperate

First you must meet our second in command

I will when I'm good and ready to. - You'll go right now

My hand's caught in the door!

Open up!

Open the door!

What do you want?

Some wine. - Come back later

I need a drink now. - Get out!

Stay out of our way

Boy, how much do I owe?

What's going on? - Never mind, get out!

I can't, it's raining

I'll pay this man's bill

He won't be leaving here today

May I know your name? - Keep out of my way!

Quite a narrow escape. - Did you hear me!

You won't get away with this!

Out of my way!

Innkeeper, give me a clean room. I'm staying

You've paid too much, Sir. - Buy me two horses with the change

I came here alone but won't leave alone. Find me a guide

Well, I lost the first round but the fight is not over

Smiling Tiger, go back and reconsider

I want an answer in five days

I repeat: Release our leader in five days or we'll kill the hostage

Show him no mercy! - Shut up!

That kid thinks he's smart. - Wait till he comes here

He'll learn the hard way

Eat something

You shouldn't keep your hostage here. I'll be in big trouble if anything happens

Keep quiet! - All right!

But I am in charge of this temple

All of you staying here like this... - It's not like we broke in!

I know, I know but Abbot Liao Kung isn't here

When will he return?

He went to search for someone said he'll be back in a few days

Please don't start any trouble before he returns

If the Governor...

Stop!

It's only a junior monk

Are you all right? Stop the bleeding, please

No use, he's been hit by a poisonous needle

Please give me the antidote

Give him the antidote

You're too ruthless!

I've already warned you to keep your disciples away

Next time it will be your blood that's spilled

No. 5

A lot can happen in one night

Take two men to the inn and bring the kid back. - Yes

Who's there?

Me

What do you want? - I can't sleep. Let's have a drink

You're drunk! - No I'm not. - Go away!

My roof leaks. Mind if I spend the night here?

You! K

I'll go!

I saw how much you like to fight

Don't touch me

If you do, I'll die here

Get out then. - I will, I will

Get out

I was just trying to be friendly

Return my things to me

Coming!

It's empty!

Retreat

This green bamboo staff -

long and slender

With it I travel from North to South

Rain or Shine

I live by begging

I live by begging

A beggar is fed by all

This world is full of sin

Neither fame nor wealth tempts me

Nothing material will ever last

Nothing cheers me like wine

Oh wonderful wine, wonderful wine

Be it sherry or gin

I'm delighted all the same

The world is full of sorrow

There's a good heart -

in my pot belly

I'm proud of my pot belly

Pardon me if I sing badly

All that singing and no one will even buy you a drink

I won't drink today for a change

Are there any meat buns available? - You certainly enjoy eating

I want some, too. - You won't get any

We simply must have meat buns

What's your order, drunkard? - Meat with bread

Don't pay any attention to him. Let's have corn bread and pickles

And some white wine. - Forget the wine

You may have it on credit. - No, not till the old debt is settled

Such a good boy

Sir

You've helped me a great deal. I want to thank you personally

Whatever for? - Is this enough? I think so

If you didn't warn me last night they'd have killed me

I was drunk then

Shall we have some noodles?

May I ask your name?

They call me Drunken Cat

Yeah, let's have noodles

Have you any money?

Of course

Will you buy me a drink? - Certainly

I won't take it for nothing. I'll sing for you in return

Don't pay me if you don't enjoy it

Sit down, please

The mountain bandits are on the rampage

They've kidnapped the Inspector-General

They pillage by day and hide at night

This message is worth some reward

Neither gold nor silver tempts me

But the bandits must be eliminated

The Governor's office is panic-stricken

A lone swallow flies over the hill

A lone swallow flies over the hill

We're famished. - Be quiet!

Thank this young master. - Thank you, young master

Young master, please take a seat over there

You wait, I'll order

Since you already know my problem I'd like your advice

What are you talking about? - Sir

This will pay off my debt. Put the rest on account

You've really met a benefactor today. - I sure have

There's no news of Master Chang. I'm worried

You must know where they've hidden him

You're long winded for a young man - I'm only asking for advice

I need some myself

A dot and a stroke

A slant and two crosses

The sun and the moon

What do they mean?

A dot and a stroke

A slant and two crosses

The sun and the moon

What do they mean?

Sign: Temple

Thank you

Miss, be extra careful inside the temple

Why? - Nothing, nothing

What's the use of praying to a clay Buddha -

when a living god like me can grant your every wish?

Don't run away

You and I can have our own private banquet

We don't know each other! Behave yourself!

Do you know me, Golden Swallow?

Good. You're the ones I've been looking for

You were lucky last time

I lost the first round. We'll see if you escape now

Good. You're all here

This is sacred Buddhist ground. How dare you spill blood here!

I've got a mission to accomplish

Don't be too hard on us

Why don't we share a drink and have a nice chat

Stay out of it or you'll suffer the same fate as them

You just want to arrest those bandits. What about your brother's life?

Who are you?

With such beautiful eyes as yours I'm surprised you don't recognize me

You're Jade-face Tiger!

Let's have that chat

You're a devil in disguise

But if you're willing to repent return with me

With me pleading for you, the law will treat you with lenience

She overrates her charm and thinks I can be leniently treated

I want to thank you for everything

Don't forget your brother is in my hands

Sooner or later, you'll be in my hands as well

Never! Being on the verge of death has left you confused

Are you spoiling for a fight? Let's have it out

Out of my way!

I'll undress and fight you

Don't let her escape

She can't run too far. Search the woods and bring her back

That way!

What are you doing out of bed?

You...

What's the matter?

Why did you try to trap me?

You're not calling me Sir? Perhaps I deserve it

Why should I respect you? You're a hopeless drunk

I told you so. I told you to observe more and fight less -

but you insisted on showing off your martial arts

Learned your lesson now?

You know what's wrong with you? You get mad too easily

Let me examine your wound

I don't need your help

That poisonous dart should have made her collapse

We've scoured the woods. - Useless idiots!

Your whole gang beaten by a little girl

When word gets out you'll be laughing stocks

If I get hold of her, I'll...

Shut up! No. 5!

Go after her and don't return empty-handed

It looks bad

Miss Chang, there's no other way I must suck the poison out

It's all right now

Drunken Cat, aren't you the lucky one!

Please make yourselves at home. - Thanks

You're a bunch of cowards! - Wait a minute!

We only came to see how you were

How can you think so poorly of us!

You'll have to carry her back

What are you up to? Don't talk so much! - She hasn't recovered yet, sir. Please let her go

Who asked you? Get out of the way!

Still here?

Take a rest inside

You must be tired of living

Why do you want to see me for?

I have some corpses for you. - Corpses?

Special delivery

Who ordered you to bring them here? - How about a drink? - Speak up!

It's a hot day and I pushed them for miles. - Hell!

Where did you find the bodies? - In the woods

How did you know to deliver them here?

I knew your No. 5. - What else did you see in the woods?

I saw a girl fighting with No. 5

A sin?

What else did you see?

Talk!

I was passing through the woods when I saw her fighting these men

She really let them have it and sent those guys to heaven

I was so scared

She did it herself?

She had me deliver the bodies to you. Said you'd tip me five taels of silver. I never thought...

Wait

Here's five taels of silver What else did she say?

Thanks. She said...

She said for you not to worry the poison wasn't strong

What else? - That her name's Swallow

She also spoke of a business deal. Told me to bring back any message you have for her

Let's go. You can remove the corpses yourself

Drunken Cat, take me to her

She said she wouldn't meet me till tomorrow morning

Where? - She said she'd come find me

No. 3! Keep an eye on him and clear those beggars out

I still haven't eaten! - Shut up!

Get him some food and fetch the monk for the funeral

The girl mentioned a business deal. What's it all about?

Stick to drinking and mind your own business. - Sure, sure

Abbot Liao Kung is here, sir

Second Master wants you to greet him

Keep an eye on him. Don't let him out of your sight. - I understand

Don't move!

It's hot. Can I borrow a fan?

I said don't move!

I won't

Who's this Abbot? Who? - Nobody you know. Don't ask

Where was No. 5 wounded?

The heart. Doesn't look like a dagger wound

Open the coffin and examine the corpses

No, she didn't kill him. - Who did?

Did the beggar carry a bamboo pole with a gourd fixed to its top? - Yes

To think he was right under my nose the whole time!

You know him? - He's the one I've been looking for

Why would an Abbot look for a beggar?

We had the same kung fu master

Had I known, I wouldn't have been so rude

He didn't look like a kung fu ace

He's truly a great master

But compared to me he still has a way to go

What's his name? - Fan Ta Pei

But because he drinks morning to night

Some call him the drunken hero

He killed all five

So he's one of us and it's all a misunderstanding? - Misunderstanding?

When our teacher died -

he stole his treasured heirloom the bamboo pole -

and started a new sect

The elders have ordered me to kill this treacherous infidel -

and recover the pole

Where is he? - In the rear hall

Seize him

What happened?

Where's the beggar?

He escaped

He won't get far!

Sir, you should have something to eat

You've been uneasy since you returned

Something's definitely bothering you

You've helped me so much

I won't trouble you further

You can't do it alone

Come here

Lift up that stone

No, the big one

Throw it at my head

Come on, strike me!

Do it again

Fling it higher this time

Are you all right?

My days are numbered

What did you tell Jade-face Tiger?

My classmate Liao Kung is the Abbot

Will you entreat him to save my brother?

Even though we had the same teacher we are enemies

He wanted to inherit this bamboo pole so he covertly assassinated our teacher

The next time we meet only one of us will live

How come he joined Jade-face Tiger?

Our teacher had no idea how evil he really was

The Abbot and Jade-Face Tiger are birds of a feather

Why don't we arrest him and eliminate this scourge?

His kung fu skills are unsurpassed

I doubt if I can beat him

He once did me a good turn

Ten years ago, I was a homeless orphan

He was the one who convinced our teacher to raise me

Because of this kindness I've always tried to avoid him

I see

You need not concern with my troubles

I'll manage on my own

Miss Chang!

Wait

There's one way out

Bring the Governor's prisoner back and save your brother

I can't without permission. My father would never agree

Fortunately, he's still unaware of what's going on here

Just escort the prisoner back. I'll have him arrested again

If I deliver your leader will you free Master Chang?

Sir, since you're willing to help us we'll do as you say. - Good!

Where shall we make the exchange? - At the southern slope

What time? - Noon tomorrow

It's a deal

This green bamboo staff...

long and slender

With it two travel from north to south

Rain or shine

Liao Kung!

You still recognize me. - We two were fated to meet again someday

Still a beggar after all these years?

Better an honest beggar than a devil in monk's clothing

I've worked hard to wear this robe

Dyed red with our teacher's blood

Where's his bamboo pole?

It's a sacred relic. You'll never touch it

As the eldest disciple it should be mine

I am obliged to uphold the honor of our sect

Disciples must obey our ancient code

Anyone who discredits it must be punished no matter what his rank

Even an abbot?

Teacher swore that the day you saw the bamboo pole would be the day you die

So you mean to take my life

You must pay for teacher's death

Well, if he so ordered what are you waiting for?

I can't forget you once saved me

Aren't you the noble one!

Enough of your idle chatter...

give me the bamboo pole and I'll let you live

Otherwise, it's a fight to the finish

I saved your life and I can destroy your life

Grant me three days' grace. - So you can run away?

I promised to escort Master Chang home

You're on the verge of death yet still middle in others affairs

I'm asking for a favor. Stay out of this affair

Your affairs are of no concern to me in three days we can settle our score

You can't escape, anyway. Three days won't matter

You may 9°

What's the meaning of this?

You have the reputation of a man of integrity

How can you break your word?

I made a promise, there was no alternative

Please try to understand

Old beggar, I know what you're up to

We won't say anything this time

But if your paths cross again you better stay out of our way

I won't forget your benevolence. I'll never interfere in your affairs again

Till we meet again. Let's go

Thank you!

Protect the sedan chair

Are you all right, brother? - Yes

Tell them if they don't stop I'll kill you

Hold it!

Take some men and go on ahead. I'll have a look up there. - Good!

Let's trap them all

Go up the other side

Be careful, don't hurt the master

We searched east and west, and can't find them!

Wait here. I'll find them. - All right

Attack!

Stop the prisoner's wagon

Let's go!

Get after them! Pursue them!

Where's the prisoner's wagon? - It's headed for the hills

Out of the way!

Abbot, grab her! - Run away while you can!

Right! Get out of the way!

Don't be so ruthless, young fellow. Who are you?

Never mind, where's that beggar?

You... you're Abbot Liao Kung?

Sir, please keep out of this

I'll send you to heaven

Sir, take the men out of here

Have you thought about what I said? - Yes, I have

You are hereby expelled from the Bamboo sect and exiled. I promise not to seek revenge

You're the one who will be destroyed

Get out of here!

My life or death is in your hands

Do as you please

Don't try any of your tricks!

I am not beholden to you and I'll never again feel obligated to you

Let me tell you something. Go and hide in the remotest hills

Adopt a new name and start a fresh

If I run into you again my sword will not be so sympathetic

I must leave you now

That's what you think!

Thank you, master.