Original subtitles

(digital audio effect)

(shouting)

(repetitive thudding)

- Hey, Tu Ling is here.

(panting)

- Morning, sir.

We were practicing.

- Oh, good.

We have a new student to train.

He is called Chung Chun Chung.

He is one of us now.

So let him see who his new friends are.

(applauding)

Let us see what you know, Chung.

Sammy, will you do the honors?

Teacher, let me be his opponent.

- [Tu Ling] Very well, go ahead.

(repetitive thudding)

(laughing)

(repetitive thudding)

(laughing)

(panting)

(dramatic music)

(shouting)

(whooshing)

(coughing)

- Dad.

Good morning.

- Good morning, my dear.

(shouting)

- [Student] Morning, sir.

- [All Students] Good morning, sir.

- Good morning, students.

Why isn't Chun Chung practicing his art?

Hmm.

This is wrong.

All right, where is he?

(sighs)

(soft instrumental music)

(clinking)

(whipping audio effect)

(whipping audio effect)

(whipping audio effect)

(whipping audio effect)

(whipping audio effects)

So you refuse to tell me, is that it?

Our is an ancient art and it demands absolute discipline!

How dare you absent yourself without leave to do so?!

Very well.

You leave me no alternative but to punish you.

(groaning)

(splashing)

(laughing)

- Come on, hurry it up!

We're out of water.

He doesn't say much, does he?

(laughing)

(splashing)

Hey, Chung, get us another before it's all gone.

In fact, I think we could use a cup of water.

Just look at me!

I'm here, watch!

(laughing)

(groaning)

- Sammy.

- [Sammy] Yes?

- He is all worn out.

Help him, Sammy, please.

- Your dad is punishing, Mei Lei.

- So what?

He is away right now?

Why don't you help him out?

All right, if you want, then I shall.

- Hey, okay, Mei Lei, I'll do it.

- Mm.

(splashing)

- Chung.

Let me give you a hand.

- No.

Thanks.

(splashing)

- He's an obstinate little guy, isn't he?

(splashing)

(dramatic music)

(splashing)

(splashing)

(laughing)

- Hey!

Are you still angry with my dad?

He is bad-tempered, but kind-hearted.

You are not the only student who has ever been punished.

You're from Carolina, are you not?

- Mm-hm.

- We've heard there was a plague in that area.

- There are many who are dead.

- Oh, my God!

I didn't know that...

That it was that bad.

What about your family?

- There is no one, they're all dead.

- Oh, sorry, Chung.

(chuckling)

Why don't you make a new start?

I see how hard it is, but you could try.

Uh?

- Hm.

- Mm-hm.

(laughing)

- Hey, you know what that new guy is doing now?

He's playing around with Sammi's girl.

Wait till he hears what's going on.

- Yeah.

Can you imagine that?

And just wait till Mei Lei's old man finds out.

I can see it now, he'll break his neck.

(laughing)

- You putting this on?

- No, it's the truth, honest.

We just happened to be down at the lake

and there they were, talking together.

- Can you imagine that guy, him and her together?

(laughing)

- You know what I think?

There's someone around here that's gonna get hurt.

- Kids who play with fire get what only kids deserve.

(laughing)

Let me warn you that Sammy's girl,

and don't you get any ideas.

- Huh, you'd better stop your messing around.

He's liable to get killed.

Sammy will take his head and turn it around.

- It's a lie!

- What's a lie?

You two were together at the lake.

You'd better watch your step.

You're seeing the wrong girl!

Won't try something, huh?

(chuckles)

You're new here, you just don't know anything, kid.

- Go ahead.

Go ahead.

I dare you, go ahead, just try, huh?

What's the matter?

Ain't you got the guts?

(punching audio effect)

- I saw what he did, come on!

(repetitive thudding)

(slapping audio effect)

Have you had enough yet?

(punching audio effect)

Get him!

(groaning)

- [Sammy] Stop it!

What's this all about?

- He started.

It wasn't our fault.

- I wonder if he did.

You two have been antagonizing him, haven't you?

- He was down at the lake with...

With Mei Lei, so we just told him that she was your girl.

- I bet you did.

I can just imagine what you said.

This is not the way we treat new students.

If anything like this happens again, I'll report you!

(snoring)

(traditional Chinese music)

(whipping audio effect)

(whipping audio effects)

- Very good.

And I thought you didn't know anything.

Who taught you that?

- Dad was a carpenter.

I started throwing nails around when I was a kid.

- Oh, you developed it into quite an art.

- Thank you.

It's kind of you to say so.

- No, I mean it, you really are good.

The only thing you need to learn is more Kung Fu,

and that shouldn't be too hard after all.

Look at what you already know!

And I'd be more than willing to help you, if you like.

- That's kind of you.

But I just can't learn it.

Maybe I'm stupid.

- Ah, any guy that knows what you know isn't stupid.

You just leave it to me.

Don't you worry, I'll train you.

(mumbling)

- Okay.

And...

Well, I could teach you to throw nails.

- Yeah, that's something that I want to learn.

Look, Chung, I'll teach you my art and you teach me yours.

- It's a deal!

But uh...

Um...

Can we keep it a secret?

- What do you mean?

Oh, don't worry about a thing.

(dramatic music)

(traditional Chinese music)

- What are you doing here by yourself?

- I want to be alone.

- Do you want me to go then?

Tell me, Chung, why are you always avoiding me?

Don't you understand I'm in love with you?

Funny, isn't it?

But...

But that's the way it is.

Don't you stand there.

Why don't you say something?

- I wish you were having supper?

- What am I?

Some kind of nuisance that has to be gotten out of the way?

- Sammy is the one who you're going with

and I won't interfere.

- [Mei Lei] Oh!

- I can't.

Because it wouldn't be right.

- That's not at all the way it is:

Sammy and I grew up together.

We've known each other since we were kids.

That's all there is to it.

Well, he's like...

He's like my brother and I'm not about to take him as my...

My lover.

(sobbing)

- Mei Lei?

(chiming music)

(whipping audio effects)

(traditional Chinese music)

(rustling)

(traditional Chinese music)

(chiming music)

(grumbling)

- Whatever possessed (mumbling) idiot.

He's worthless!

I can't understand her actions!

- Now, Tu Ling, you must relax.

She'll come back.

Don't you worry, Tu Ling.

- Master!

Excuses us.

It's important, sir.

- That's right.

Sammy has disappeared.

(groaning)

- [Student] Here, lean on me, sir.

(traditional Chinese music)

(people murmuring)

(clinking)

(grunting)

- [Man] Leave us alone!

You're not the law!

(mumbling)

(groaning)

(repetitive thudding)

- What is it all about, uncle?

- Smuggling is controlled here.

The syndicate doesn't like anyone getting in.

- Time up, move it!

Don't just stand there, hurry up!

Move along, we ain't got all day!

(groaning)

- Look!

See that little fellow over there?

He's Chai Yuquai, the head of the syndicate.

The salt market has proven very lucrative for him,

and at present he controls it.

Poor beggars like those over there haven't got a chance

to win a decent living without his sanction.

- And the authorities don't do anything about it?

- What authorities?

The only man he really fears

is one of our citizens, master Fung.

Yeah, thank God he exists!

- Oh, and who is master Fung, may I ask?

- His Kung Fu school is one of the greatest in all of China,

and his disciples are all fearless fighters.

And Chai Yuquai is the kind of a man

who fears power greater than his.

(groaning)

- Shall we take them to the dungeon, sir?

- Mm-hm.

- All right, take them away!

Well, move it!

(groaning)

(whipping audio effects)

- Talk!

Tell us who your leader is!

How your men are bringing in the salt?!

Talk!

Come on!

Talk, talk!

Well.

Throw some water on him.

(splashing)

(groans)

You best tell us what we want to know

or you won't leave this room alive!

(punching audio effects)

- Why has he come?

(groaning)

Hey, master Fung.

(chuckles)

Welcome to my humble home.

Won't you sit down?

Please.

And what, may I ask, is the reason you are here?

- Chai Yuquai, my friend, I have come here

to ask you a small favor.

(chuckles)

- Oh, certainly.

I will help you any way I can.

All you have to do is ask.

I've heard that you have some prisoners, right?

They're little fish and cannot harm you.

If you let them go free, I would consider it

a personal favor and most honorable.

- Well, I...

- And I guarantee you

that they will not bother you again, Chai Yuquai.

(chuckles)

- In that case I have no objection.

They will be released in your care.

Set them free.

- Uh, yes sir.

- Thank you, Chai Yuquai.

I'll be going.

- My pleasure.

My men will show you to the door.

- Just wait.

One day I shall get even with you.

You will no longer look down on me.

(dramatic music)

(groaning)

(dramatic music)

(murmuring)

- [Men] Hurry up, hey, hurry up!

Come on!

(mumbling)

- Free you carts over there, we're ready for you.

(dramatic music)

Quickly!

This must be going through here

before Chai Yuquai's men discover us.

Hurry, there's no time to lose.

(dramatic music)

(door creaks)

- [Mei Lei] Oh, I was worried to death!

Why are you so late?

(groaning)

- I thought I was being followed.

- Oh, Chung, there must be something else you can do.

What you're doing is dangerous.

Suppose you were caught.

- Caught?

- I sit here at home and I worry, worry about you,

that they'll catch you and I'll never see you again.

Why don't you think about it at least, darling?

- Mm-hm.

(chuckles)

(dramatic music)

(knocking on door)

- [Man] Open the door or we get in!

- [Ah Wan] Coming, coming.

Who is it?

- Who do you think?

Old man, do you know what that is?

Well, I asked you a question!

- Well, of course I remember you...

- Do you want to continue here, continue doing business?

Then you'll pay like everybody else.

Is that clear?

- Oh, yes, (mumbling) I swear.

All I need is a day or two, a few days, that's all.

- Just a few days!

We want our money now, old man so stop fooling around

and (mumbling) or we'll break your head!

- [Ah Wan's wife] Oh, leave him alone, he's an old man!

Be patient, you'll get your money.

All he asks is a few more days!

- Go away, old woman!

You get that money now or else you're dead!

- Leave him alone!

Leave him alone.

- Who in the world is this character?

- You are not very courteous.

- Ah, a wise guy!

Well, we'll have to clean up the stink around here!

(laughing)

- The stink is not coming from me.

You should try smelling yourself.

- I'll fix you.

(repetitive thudding)

- Let's get out of here!

(groaning)

- Look at what you've done!

They'll come back with more of their men.

This time God knows what they'll do.

- It is me they want.

When they return I shall not be here.

- This is not right.

What are we going to do?

- I've got it!

I know what we'll do!

You will go see master Fung.

You will tell him exactly what happened

and then you will ask for his help.

- You think that that will work?

- It will.

It will.

(chuckles)

- Then you must go to him right away.

(knocks on door)

- Chai Yuquai.

(knocks on door)

Sorry to bother you, sir.

- So, what is it that cannot wait?

- While he was out collecting taxes

at the blacksmith's house, he ran into some stranger

who beat him up, sir.

- Well, who is he?

Who is this stranger?

- He's the...

His new apprentice, that's who he is.

- And for this you disturb my rest?

You go back there with some men and you take care of him,

you understand?

- [Man] Yes, sir, I understand, yes, sir.

- Mm.

(slams door)

(dramatic music)

- That's the guy, that's him!

- Tell me your name, then.

- Doesn't matter.

I take it you wanted to settle our discussion,

the one we just had.

All right, let's get at it!

- Huh, a wise guy, huh?

I think your mouth is too big for your own good.

Get him!

(repetitive thudding)

(groaning)

(repetitive thudding)

- Hold it!

I said hold it!

(dramatic music)

- Master Fung, why must you interfere?

This incident does not concern you.

- Oh, but it does.

I would say is a bit outnumbered, Hung,

10 of you against one is a little unfair.

If I were you I would be ashamed!

- Ashamed?

- That's enough!

Hold your tongue.

You tell Chai Yuquai that I am responsible for the boy,

and if he's not pleased with that, tell him to visit me.

- Mm.

Let's go!

- Sammy, are you hurt?

- I'm fine, uncle.

- Now you must say thank you to master Fung.

- Yes.

Thank you, master Fung.

(laughs)

- You were doing brilliantly, alone.

- Thank you, sir, you're very kind.

- Did your uncle call you Sammy?

- Yes, sir, it's what I've always been called.

- Mm-hm.

You are very good with your Kung Fu.

I gather you have had a great deal of training.

May I ask you the name of your teacher?

- Sir, my teacher is called Tu Ling.

- Uh!

Tu Ling!

Oh, now I understand.

- Sir, you know my teacher?

- Yes, I do, I know him well.

And I know you, too.

- You know me?

- It is a strange coincidence.

Indeed, it is.

Why?

It was 20 years ago when it happened.

One day, Tu Ling and I found a little child on the road,

all alone, and no one to watch over his needs.

And so he was ours, and we were his parents,

and always will be.

- [Sammy] Me?

- Yes, my son, you were that child.

- Dad.

- No, now stand up, there's no need for you to do that, son.

I'd like you to come home with me.

Your mother will be so happy to see you again!

(laughs)

Ah Wan.

- [Ah Wan] Yes.

- You may return home now.

You've nothing more to fear.

- Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, thank you.

- You're fools, fools, fools, fools!

You're fools, aren't you?

You went out to beat up one guy and you come back

with your tails between your legs.

You've made a laughingstock of me!

- May I suggest you we destroy Fung's entire household!

- There's nothing I'd like better, only now is not the time.

There are other things I have to attend to.

But his time will come.

Mark well what I say: he will die!

(repetitive thudding)

(applauding)

- You have won.

- An honor.

Thank you.

He fought well.

- Now, I wish to try.

Have no fear.

Use your finest skill.

I'm really not that old.

I can still be useful.

(chuckles)

There's more room outside, don't you think?

(footsteps)

- Dad.

- Mm-hm.

(repetitive thudding)

- Huh, it is the young who will always conquer in the end.

(laughs)

(applauding)

Sammy, with you in our family,

Chai Yuquai doesn't have a chance.

(laughs)

Ah, my dear, tonight we shall have a party

to celebrate the return of our son.

- I have already started making the preparations.

(clattering)

- Hey, who told you you could sell food here?

- You, get out of here, go on!

- You want to open a business, you pay!

And if you can't pay, you go!

- I'm sorry.

You see, I didn't know the rules.

I'll pay you when I can.

- You what?

What am I to do?

Sit around and wait?

You get out of here, go on!

- But I...

- Pack your things and go!

All right?

You won't pack?

I'll pack your things for you!

(clattering)

(spitting out)

- Boga and Paul!

Boga, what brings you here?

- It's Tu Ling.

Sammy, he wants you, he's very sick.

I'm afraid he's dying.

Uncle Kwan was so torn with grief he...

He sent us away to locate you and Mei Lei.

You must return there with us.

- Tu Ling dying?

- Yes, I'm afraid it's true.

- Sammy, you must go there at once!

- [Fung] Chen, get a carriage quickly!

- Yes, sir.

- Do you know where Mei Lei is living?

(traditional Chinese music)

(door creaks)

- Mei Lei!

Mei Lei!

(dramatic music)

Mei Lei!

Mei Lei!

What is it?

What's the matter?

- It is not good.

She needs plenty of rest and good food.

But, with care, she will recover.

I believe you've a prescription to be filled.

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music)

(shouting)

- [Men] Hurry up, hurry up!

(mumbling)

Hurry up, hurry up!

Come on!

- Don't let any of them get away!

(repetitive thudding)

- Hm.

(repetitive thudding))

Mm.

(dramatic music)

(whipping audio effects)

- Wait.

(dramatic music)

- He throws nails!

Look out, Chai Yuquai!

(chuckles)

- No, don't.

You, sir, are amazing.

You know what?

It would be very silly of you to die for that salt.

(chuckles)

- No one's gonna take my salt!

- You cannot run, there are too many of us against you.

(chuckles)

You promise me to do one small favor

and I will let all these prisoners go.

And I will pay you in the bargain, huh?

- [Prisoners] Do it, Chu Chung.

Do it, do it!

Do it, please!

Please, Chu Chung, please!

(groaning)

- Just what's you want me to do?

- Oh, do not worry, it is quite easy.

You will certainly manage it without any difficulty.

- What is it?

- Oh, you are too impetuous.

Just answer me, yes or no?

(groaning)

- [Prisoners] Please, Chung, say yes!

Please, Chung, please!

Help, please!

Please, please, Chung!

(groaning)

- Right!

It's a deal!

- Now you're using your head.

You, sir, are just the man I needed.

(laughing)

Hey, you're not drinking.

Go ahead, drink!

Hey, take care of it!

Good, huh?

Drink up!

Cheers!

- What am I supposed to do?

(chuckles)

- There is no hurry.

Please, have some more to eat.

China, doll, take care of our guest.

(laughs)

- They're prawns, darling, they're good.

- I want to know now!

(laughs)

- All right, all right.

Leave us.

Go outside.

I want you to kill a man that I hate.

- You what?!

(dramatic music)

- I said that I want you to kill someone.

- But...

I never promised that!

(dramatic music)

(cracking)

- You cannot back out.

You and I made a deal, and I kept my part.

Now it is your turn to pay.

You either do it or die!

Don't worry, Chung, no one will ever know about it, just us.

You will kill only one man and when that is done

your debt is clear.

This is only half of what you will receive,

and the balance you will get after you are finished.

(dramatic music)

(clattering)

(creaking)

(rustling)

(footsteps)

(creaking)

(whipping audio effect)

(groaning)

- Uncle Kwan, you are in charge now.

Take good care of the school.

As for Mei Lei, I will find her and tell her.

- [Servant] Uh-huh.

- Sammy!

Sammy!

(panting)

Sammy!

Sammy, thank God I found you!

- Chen.

Chen, what is it?

- Someone killed master Fung last night.

(gasping)

(dramatic music)

- Oh, no!

They killed him?

But why?

- It just seems nobody knows.

Someone snuck in last night and there are three nails

in his head.

- You say there are three nails in his head?

(traditional Chinese music)

Chung Chun Chung!

Will you...

Will you follow me?

- You are our leader.

- We are going to pay a call on Chai Yuquai.

I think he will know what a killer is hiding.

(laughing)

(people murmuring)

(mumbling)

Drinking.

Enjoy yourselves.

Let me drink a toast to you.

You have all you want.

(laughing)

- [Guest] Good party.

- [Chai Yuquai] Thank you.

Thank you.

(chuckling)

- Oh, Chai Yuquai, join us.

- Well, well, looks like you're winning.

- [Man] Yes, sir, I've been lucky tonight.

- I think I'll bet 500.

- Oh, in that case I think I'll bet $500 too, yeah.

- [Man] All right.

- Okay.

- [Man] Coming out!

(mumbling)

- Good to see you.

(banging)

- [Man] I've got one.

- The dealer has a nine.

- Sorry disappoint you, dealer,

I've got two of the cards.

(repetitive thudding)

- Hold it!

I'm sorry that master Fung is dead,

but it is not our concern.

By entering this house uninvited,

you have committed sacrilege.

For that you will die.

Use your knives!

Get them!

(repetitive thudding)

- What have I done?

Tell me.

- Don't play games with me.

The killer you hired!

- You don't think...

Please!

(punching audio effects)

- Now tell me where he lives or I'll kill you.

Talk!

- I'll talk, I'll talk!

- Where does he live?

He stays at (mumbling).

(groans)

(repetitive thudding)

- That'll fix them for a while.

Did you find out what you wanted to know?

- You'll go back home to the school.

I will take care of this.

- Sammy, do not go alone, it is dangerous.

- Don't worry.

I understand.

But I have to handle this alone.

- Why, Sammy?

- One day I will tell you everything.

- Tell me, that money, where did you get it?

- Will you...?

Gotta get something to drink.

(door creaks)

(dramatic music)

- Yuquai!

What do you want?

- Search!

(murmuring)

- Nothing.

- Nothing.

(dramatic music)

- Take her at once!

(screaming)

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music)

- Chai Yuquai's warehouse!

(dramatic music)

- He's entirely too dangerous to live.

When he arrives, I want you to kill him.

(dramatic music)

(babbling)

(dramatic music)

- Mei Lei!

(shouting)

(repetitive thudding)

(groaning)

(repetitive thudding)

(dramatic music)

(repetitive thudding)

(repetitive thudding)

(repetitive thudding)

(footsteps)

(repetitive thudding)

(dramatic music)

(groaning)

(repetitive thudding)

(humming)

(repetitive thudding)

(screams)

(screams)

(dramatic music)

(groans)

(punching audio effects)

(repetitive thudding)

(screaming)

(splashing)

- Chun Chung!

(dramatic music)

Chun Chung!

- [Chun Chung] Mei Lei.

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music)

- Sammy.

- How could you do it?

Chun Chung, you make me sick!

(dramatic music)

- Oh, Chung, what have you done?

- My dad is dead and you did it!

You were the one.

- Huh?

- Yes, Chun Chung, master Fung was my dad.

Me against you, it's the only way.

You will not leave here alive.

- Sammy, no, please, no!

- Wait a minute, Mei Lei!

(repetitive thudding)

You do not fight back.

Why not use your needles of death?

(tapping)

- Chung, stop it!

Please, stop it, you'll kill each other!

(dramatic music)

- I cannot fight you.

Kill me if you like.

- Sammy.

Sammy, don't, don't kill him, please!

Spare his life for my sake!

- Huh, for your sake?!

He killed my father.

Because you ran away, your father died of a broken heart.

- Oh!

Dad is dead.

(sobbing)

(dramatic music)

- Go ahead, kill me!

(sobbing)

(dramatic music)

(whipping audio effect)

(groaning)

- Chun Chung!

Chun Chung!

(sobbing)

- Oh, my God!

Chun Chung, you mustn't die!

You mustn't die!

(sobbing)

Chun Chung, do not die.

- Thank you, Chung.

- Now we are, I swear, we...

Would...

Be like...

Like brothers.

(crying)

(dramatic music)