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Shaw bros (hong Kong) Company limited presents

a Shaw brothers widescreen presentation

San ho restaurant

Medicine

Tung men pork butcher

how come it's so little? I was going to get two more catties of...

Okay...! Stop arguing! I'm not arguing anymore!

Chung I martial arts school

All of you continue training.

Your good name, sir? How may I help you?

- I'm looking for your school's master. - He isn't in.

What do you want?

What exactly do you want?

I think you're wasting your efforts.

Practising these childish acrobatics!

How is that?

If you're not convinced, let's spar.

So you're here for a challenge.

Master isn't here now. Come this afternoon.

Wait a moment!

The master's not here; It's all the same with students.

Not everyone in such a large group is a turtle, right?

Why do you scold people?

So what if I scold you?! Come on if you've got the guts!

Fine, I'll teach you a lesson.

Let me 'learn'!

Co-starring: Chao hsiung, fang mian, Cheng lei, chan sing, tung li,

wang kuang-yu, chai no, wang chung chiang ling, you Chong-jie

Ta-lung.

You don't pay attention to the time. Still working so hard. Go and eat.

No, I'll work a while more. Hsiao-ling will bring me lunch in a while.

So hsiao-ling is bringing you lunch today!

No wonder you're working so hard.

Alright... I'll go and eat by myself, then.

Dontgo.

When the meal arrives, let's eat together.

- Discuss the kung fu from two days ago. - No need.

If you want to train, go early after work. I won't crowd you.

- See you later. - Brother lei...!

Brother lei!

Brother lei!

Sun t'ung, what's the matter?

Someone's making trouble at the school and hurt chou chin with judo.

They're still there fighting with other brothers.

- How many came? - Just one!

Let's not delay! Sun t'ung, go and find master.

- Ta-lung and I will rush back to face him. - Right!

Let's go.

Brother ming...!

Brother!

Everyone stop!

Stop!

I am lei ming.

This is my senior Chang ta-lung.

And your surname?

So two more experts have arrived!

I am none other than master tiao-erh!

So it's master tiao.

Our school bears no grudge with you. Why are you making trouble without reason?

Enough rubbish!

I'm determined to topple your school. Come on if you want to fight!

Brother lei, he's here to topple the school.

What else is there to say?

Master isn't here. I'll learn from you!

Wait!

Master.

I understand.

Tiao-erh, haven't seen you for years.

Tiao-erh, when you were in the local area, you made trouble,

and public outcry forced you out of town.

Now you've learnt skills,

the evil hasn't changed, and you've come back again.

Master, you've been saying that judo is powerful.

Let your student see it first.

Ta-lung, step back.

Good kung fu.

Let me learn.

Fine!

Excuse me.

We'll meet again later.

Teach me anytime.

In a month, I'll ask karate experts to come here and learn.

You just wait!

Brother lei, this is a really good place.

If we could come here every day, it'd be so nice.

As long as you like it, I can accompany you here every Sunday

and go fishing over there, okay?

Every Sunday? Not special enough. You always practise Chinese martial arts.

I don't know what's good about it; It doesn't put food on the table.

Hsiao-ling, your father is a Chinese martial arts master.

Wouldn't he be angry hearing you say that?

I'm not afraid if he hears it.

It's just that, at that old age he's practising martial arts all day long.

There are always people coming to seek trouble at the school.

I'm so afraid that something will happen sooner or later.

Hsiao-ling, what's there to be afraid of?

There are always martial artists who study and compare with each other.

Even if someone comes to the school asking for trouble,

when has it not been resolved smoothly?

That tiao-erh who came a few days ago used judo to hurt so many people.

Although father had defeated him, he said before leaving

that he'd come again and bring some karate experts.

I don't know what will happen then.

Karate.

Not correct.

This move must be quick and hard.

- Understand? - Yes.

Everyone stop for a while.

Come here, everyone come here.

Everyone, please sit down...

Today I want to explain to everyone

the meaning and purpose of practising Chinese martial arts.

Chinese martial arts have been passed down

from thousands of years of history and culture of our nation.

Various schools of martial arts

are collectively referred to as Chinese martial arts.

Today you are practising Chinese martial arts.

I hope you can make every success and go further,

letting Chinese martial arts spread widely,

turning Chinese kung fu into a good tradition.

This is the purpose of learning Chinese martial arts.

You should always remember what I have just said.

As for some youths who learn martial arts and fight everywhere,

it is a violation of a martial artist's purpose.

Today you are practising martial arts with me.

I want you to remember:

Unless there is a critical moment and if required...

You mustn't hurt people.

And the main purpose of learning Chinese martial arts

is to train ourselves.

Along with our strong body,

we can make a greater contribution to society in the future.

Yes.

If you have any questions now, you can raise them.

Speak.

Master, the man surnamed tiao said before leaving

that he'd be back and bring karate experts in one month.

What exactly is karate?

Karate was also derived from our Chinese martial arts

in the t'ang dynasty.

Our Chinese palm and fist techniques,

having been brought to Japan

and after thousands of years of change and improvement,

became karate.

Also known as 't'ang hand',

this skill can bring out the human body's potential -

such as the strength of the hands and feet,

and escalate it to the maximum in an instant.

It is therefore a solid, extreme kung fu.

The power is indeed domineering when attacking,

and has the ability to break wood and stones.

Master, if karate is so powerful as you say,

is there kung fu that can defeat it?

There is.

The iron sand palm and light leaping techniques,

when combined, can surely defeat it.

Any more questions?

If not, everyone can rest.

Lei ming.

They're all gone. What are you still thinking about?

You didn't hear master mentioning just there how karate is so good.

I was thinking about the day

when that tiao really will bring karate experts here.

- What will we do then? - Who cares!

Anyway, what are you afraid of with master here?

The mine paid out wages today.

Let's go to master's house for a few drinks. Go!

Master, here... I toast a glass to you.

I'm too old. I am not capable of that.

- You should have a drink with lei ming. - Right, I'll listen to master's words.

So, lei ming, you have to drink it, right?

If brother ta-lung raises a toast to me, how can I not drink it?

It doesn't matter if I'm drunk, you'll have to crawl back home if you are.

- Drink more, come on. - Alright.

Brother ta-lung, don't drink so much.

You drink so much every day.

Who'd dare marry a drunkard like you in the future?

You aren't married yet, and you're keen to side with him.

Once you actually marry him, I wouldn't dare to come here and drink?

I won't talk to you. You never speak seriously.

Hsiao-ling, don't feel shy.

Ta-lung is no stranger.

When ming's parents passed away, he was entrusted to me.

I've seen you both grow up as childhood sweethearts.

After the new year,

I'll pick an auspicious date for you both to get married.

My mind will then be put to rest.

Master's going to be your father-in-law. Why sit there without toasting it?

Come on...! Hurry up...!

Master, I toast you.

- Let's all drink. Here. - Good.

- Come on, let's play our drinking game. - Eight horses, seven clever, six...

Drink up!

- Once again. - Alright...

- Master, I'll see him out. - Okay.

No need, I'm fine.

Brother ta-lung, take it easy now.

The four of you, please sit upstairs.

If you please...

Tsui pai restaurant

here, please.

Please take a seat...

Sit.

What wine and food would you like?

These are distinguished guests from Japan.

Bring out your best wine and food.

If I'm not satisfied with it...

I'll tear down your restaurant!

- Go, quickly! - Yes...!

Brother kitashima,

that old man won't arrive at the school until the afternoon.

Let's have dinner, take a rest, and go.

What do you think?

Although there are a lot of people in that school, they're all idiots.

I believe these two men here can beat them all.

However, that old man does have some skills.

Brother kitashima, you better be careful.

Good kung fu...!

Brother kitashima,

we must be victorious this time, we can't lose.

Winning means both fame and fortune.

Defeat means everything's over.

What are the benefits of winning?

Brother kitashima, if you topple that school,

we'll be famous.

What's the damn use of just being famous?

Did I practise hard for 20 years in okinawa

just to be famous in this small place?

With fame, we can establish our own school here

and open a casino at the same time.

You'll train thugs, I'll run the casino.

Are you worried we won't make money by then?

There's an old saying by you Chinese:

'Nobility is built on agreement.'

let's be clear first.

When that time comes, how will the money be split?

Brother kitashima, rest assured.

As long as it succeeds, we'll go 50:50;

everyone gets an equal share.

What do you say to that?

Good!

We have a deal, then.

Right. It's a deal!

Here, I'll toast you.

Alright, go quick!

Master sun...!

What's the matter?

Master sun, I was looking for master li. What a coincidence that I met you.

Tell me.

There were a few customers in our restaurant just now, zombie-like.

I overheard them saying they'll go to your school and cause trouble.

The manager asked me to warn master li first.

- How many people are there? - Four in total.

Three of them seem to be Japanese.

Don't find my master yet. I'll go with you and look.

Okay.

Have a seat.

That kid over there is from the school.

It seems to be fate.

We meet again today.

What is it, little bastard?

Cat's got your tongue?

Right, you obediently kowtow to me three times.

I won't make things difficult for you.

Otherwise...

Tiao, please watch your mouth!

At worst, I'll bet with my life. What more can you do to me?

Right.

I'll first let you taste the excellence of karate,

then I'll fix your master.

If you mean those three who look like neither men nor ghosts,

come and find my master if you have the guts!

Quick, get out of here!

Tanaka.

Yes!

Chung I martial arts school

Good.

Let's start from the beginning.

Funeral

Be quiet, all of you!

Lei ming, ta-lung, chase those two people back here!

- Yes. - No need! It was me who did it!

Tiao-erh, you're so cruel.

My pupils had no grievances with you.

And you dare to carry out this heinous act?!

It takes a heinous act and tolerance to be a man.

Who told that kid to be insulting and offensive to the Japanese?

Try and settle the score with him if you're able.

Things have reached this point. What else is there to say?

Don't think this is a small place with no laws that you can commit wrong.

Who did it? Step out!

It was my man who did it.

Let your students seek vengeance first.

I'll save you for last.

For every debt there is a debtor.

In that case...

- Hai. - Yes!

Master, I'll go!

Stop!

Step back!

Ishihara, step back.

Yes!

Master...!

Master!

Attack!

Entertainment house

open up...!

Leopard!

Leopard!

Take it all!

Brother kitashima, take a look.

So many people every day.

Within three months, we'll all be rich.

At that time, you will have whatever you want.

Hsiao-ling.

Brother ming, you're awake?

Thank goodness!

You've been unconscious for so many days.

I was so worried that I didn't know what to do.

Drink the medicine.

Hsiao-ling, you saved my life. I'll never forget this.

Don't speak this way.

So long as you're alright, I'll feel at ease.

Lie down.

Hsiao-ling, where's master?

How is the old man?

Hsiao-ling!

Tablet of master li

what?!

Brother ming!

Brother ming, you're not healed from your injury.

How can you go?

Besides, you would die in vain!

I don't care! I'll fight them!

No! You can't go!

Brother ming!

Okay, I'll listen to you.

Gather the brothers here for me, then.

We'll devise a plan together.

The brothers are either dead

or were forced to leave by those evil men.

Our seclusion keeps them from finding us.

They're all dead.

They're all dead...

So I urge you to let your wounds heal.

And we'll see.

Come on...!

Five. Come on...! Shake for prosperity! Roll the dice!

My turn!

Six...!

Lost.

Damn it, I don't believe I'm that unlucky. Watch me!

Leopard...!

Lost again.

Triple sixes! Leopard!

Triple sixes! Leopard!

Come on...! Place your bets!

Open!

Big, small. Big, small.

Bet on this.

Small.

Open...!

Open! Double ones and a five: Seven points. Small!

See you...!

Go.

Come on.

So it's you two guys.

Is there a problem?

You're actually quite good at playing dumb.

What are you talking about?

You messed with the dice and want to leave with that money?

Not that easy.

I messed with the dice?

Don't wrongly accuse people.

If there's anything to be said, I'll speak to master tiao tomorrow.

If you have anything to say, you can come to our boss.

But not tomorrow.

Why are you attacking me?!

If you're wise, come with us now!

Move!

Master tiao-erh.

What's the matter?

Come on...

- This is master tiao-erh. - Master tiao-erh.

- This is... - I am Juan,

lin hung's wife.

So, it's mrs lin.

Mrs lin, what brings you here?

I was in the casino,

and they told me my husband had unknowingly offended you

and is locked up.

I'm here to beg you. Please let him go.

Madam, you probably don't know, right?

Last night...

Your husband used a loaded dice in my casino.

Used a loaded dice?

Master tiao-erh, he's not that type! Please have mercy and let him go!

It's no problem...

As mrs lin has come in person... I must give you face.

Come on...

Take it easy. Let's have a drink first.

No, master tiao-erh, I can't drink. Thank you.

It doesn't matter if you can't. Come, let's sit and chat for a while.

No, master tiao-erh, I'll go out and wait.

You want to leave? Not that easy!

Lin, come out!

- Me? - What? Prefer to stay instead?

Right, right!

Hsiao-ling.

Back so soon?

No. There's been an incident at the lin's next door.

What incident?

Lin hung and his wife have both committed suicide.

They seemed perfectly fine, why did they commit suicide?

I heard that lin hung went to the casino and won money.

They accused him of using a loaded dice and locked him up.

Juan went to tiao-erh's house to intercede but was raped by him instead.

She took things so hard and committed suicide.

What about lin hung, then?

Lin hung went home and saw it. That same night he also hung himself.

Brother ming, what's on your mind?

I was thinking...

Ever since those guys got here,

there hasn't been a peaceful day in this town.

First, it was master's death.

Then there's the casino.

They act as loan sharks; So many people have become bankrupt.

Two more lives now.

There'll come a day when I'll kill all these villains!

But... their kung fu is so powerful. What is it you have to confront them with?

Master, if karate is so powerful as you say,

is there kung fu that can defeat it?

Yes, the iron sand palm and light leaping techniques,

when combined, can surely defeat it.

Right! Master once told us. Why didn't I think of it?

- What are you saying? - I have a way to defeat karate.

- Really? - Really! I'll start training tomorrow.

How will you train?

Buy me some iron sand and a big cauldron.

Also help me sew lead strips into some canvas bags.

- You needn't worry about the rest. - Right, I'll go immediately.

Brother kitashima, this is your share for the month.

Please check it.

Brother kitashima, now that there's no problem locally,

I plan to expand the site,

opening up a casino in the neighbouring town.

What do you think?

I'm no expert in opening up a casino. You can take care of everything.

I'll be in charge of the casino.

But there are martial arts schools there and also a self-defence force.

Relying solely on the current manpower might be insufficient.

That's no problem.

I'll write a letter to Japan to invite a few samurai here.

As long as you have money, there is nothing you can't do.

Money is no problem. Let's consider it settled, then.

You go and recruit people, I'll take care of the casino.

Tomorrow there are some debts to be collected. I'll assign the men.

See you another day.

Come on, check how much silver he owes.

Five hundred.

Boss li, it's time you pay up your debt. Hand it over!

I have it ready.

What, so little?

Sir, I borrowed 200.

With principal and interest, it's 240 silver. Isn't that correct?

What? 240 is enough?

You owe a total of 500 silver. One less won't do!

How can there be such a thing? Aren't you being unreasonable?

Owing money and expect us to be reasonable? Come on!

- What are you doing?! - Come here! Go over!

- Aren't you being unreasonable?! - Beat him!

Kid, you don't seem familiar with us!

Dare to meddle in our casino's affairs? Come on, beat him up!

Go quick...!

- Entertainment house - what are you doing?

I'll repay you! Don't close my shop!

- Damn you! - Sir, I beg you!

- Get lost! - Don't close my shop!

Sir, I beg you! Sir!

Move!

Get up! There's a fire!

Hurry up and put out the fire! It's a fire!

These two are the ones I invited back from Japan.

Kendo experts, shikamura and kume.

Excellent...

Their arrival is timely.

These last few days that guy has kept messing with us.

If we hadn't saved it so quickly, the casino would've been burnt entirely.

Your men are useless!

Up to now, no one knows what this man even looks like.

Well...

The fact is, this person is highly skilled and wears a face mask.

We can't see his face.

But I'm guessing he'll come to us sooner or later.

When the time comes...

When the time comes, I'll take his life!

Brother kitashima, you must do this yourself!

Does it take a butcher's knife to kill a chicken?

Well?

Experts for sure!

Brother kitashima, as long as that kid comes back, let's just...

Entertainment house

Opening up!

One, two, three: Six points. Small.

Good, again!

Place your bets.

Come on.

Big

- what is it? - Something happened at the casino.

Come in.

Master tiao-erh, someone's looking for you in the casino.

- What's the matter? Come in and talk. - Yes.

- Someone's come to the casino. - What?!

He's here?

What is it? Making a fuss about nothing...

- You go back first. - Yes.

Brother kitashima, the one who's messing with us

has openly come to the casino today. What do you think ought to be done?

He came to the door to die. What are you waiting for?

My man should have started a fight with him by now.

But that guy's really skilled.

I think...

You two go with master tiao-erh.

Yes!

Here it is!

One, two, three: Six points. Small.

Everyone, we have some matters to settle with this rare guest today.

- If you please, everyone... - Let's go quick...!

You've got guts.

We've been looking for you everywhere, and you actually came to us.

- Let's see how you leave today! - Piao, p'ei, attack!

Attack!

Use the weapons!

Go back and tell kitashima I'll meet him at the mountain tomorrow morning.

- Got that?! - Yes, yes, got it!

We don't know each other, yet you've been against us repeatedly.

Let's see where you go now!

Don't know each other?

Do you still recognise me?

Little bastard...

So you're not dead.

I'll make that happen today.

Attack!

Attack!

Hey, he's here!

Brother ming, what are you thinking about?

Nothing. I'm just thinking.

After waiting so long, the day of vengeance is finally here.

These past days... I've been very scared and on edge.

Every time you go out

I always have a little ominous premonition.

Hsiao-ling, don't worry about me.

I'll be careful.

- But... - But what?

Say it.

But I think you'll encounter misfortune this time.

Hsiao-ling, you must know that good and evil cannot co-exist.

What's more, master has not been avenged.

How can I not go?

Brother ming, I'm not trying to stop you from going.

But if something bad happens to you,

what am I going to do?

I understand your feelings.

But all I can tell you

is I hope having trained for so long means I can defeat that man's karate.

Otherwise...

Otherwise what?

If I don't return before dark, you should leave as far away as possible.

I... I won't be here to look after you anymore.

Brother ming!

Just after more than a year,

this kid's actually developed good kung fu.

Both experts you invited were killed by him.

You mean to say...

Even I won't be able to deal with this guy?

No, no... brother kitashima, that's not what I meant.

- I worry you'll underestimate the enemy. - What do you mean?!

Well, if the casino's smashed, it can still be reopened.

But if anything happens to you... We're all finished.

Don't worry. Watch me tomorrow morning.

Of course... I was worried about the worst case.

Brother kitashima, you're going in person.

What do I have to worry about?

But I have also thought of another plan.

Let's attack one problem from two angles.

It'll be a sure-win.

Tell if.

You were lucky last time.

Let's see how lucky you are today.

Cut the crap!

Come on!

Attack!

Little bastard.