All language subtitles for LOS MERCENARIOS DE LA MUERTE 1983

Presenting,

Emilio "El Indio" Fernandez, in his last motion picture.

Mercenaries of Death

Harmony, is a beautiful lake that can be disturbed by a small pebble.

The Ming Fu Tze dynasty, saw its harmony shattered,

when ambition for power broke the reign of harmony and peace,

at the millenial Temple of zheo lang.

Many years later, envy, which is another name for ambition,

made its prescence known,

demanding the recovery of the symbols and relics,

that those that rebel against peace and harmony,

must posses, in order to gain control over the divided sects,

and to establish their dictatorship.

The religious order,

had begun a long journey to the center of ancient Zonot,

safeguarding the symbols made from precious metals,

that kept its philosopy of equilibrium as unified.

jin ho, heir and care taker of the Temple of zheo lang in zonot,

prepared his disciples for the deadly fight agaist the rebels,

as he knew this was inevitable.

Zun Ya, heartless criminal and descendant of the ancient rebels,

and the most bloodthirsty from all the contenders to power,

had recruited mercenaries from all places,

promising a vast bounty,

if they managed to destroy the religious ones, destroy the Temple,

and steal the symbols of power, with whom,

this jackal would reign!

the Temple of zheo lang, only recruited members who could endure,

arduous meditation and martial arts training, that where taught there.

the religious immigrants had been able to establish the Temple,

thanks to a sage philosopher, which the legend had mentioned,

whose name may not be spoken, as no one had the authority to mention it.

disciples and followers would call him "Grandpa," or, "master."

Master,

Honorable Jin Ho,

your pupils await the order for the supreme test.

They may begin.

Hai.(yes)

Begin the test of fire.

Hai!

The eyes of Gung Tai speak what his lips do not.

I do not trust him. Jin Ho.

Master, his loyalty has been proven.

I hope, to the contrary, his treason will trample our inocense.

apease your soul, Master, the boys are well prepared.

Yes, but worth must be the result of understanding, not unconsiousness.

Other disciples have died by these tests.

i do not forget that they will face the executioners of our Temple,

they will have no advantage,

as they too are students of Zheo Lang.

Only in this way, may they defend us from the menace that approaches upon us.

The order of the Killer Dragon is about to attack us, I know this.

I feel it, I percieve it.

May triumph be with you.

Hai.

Remember that if you have fear, you have an enemy.

If you feel superior to the test, vanity shall be your second enemy.

If you are indiferent, recklessness shall be your third enemy.

Be the fire, do not flee, do not fight.

Become the fire, and be with joy, as the ancient Greek salamander.

Pandion,

my heart is filled with sorrow, knowing the tests that await you.

Yet you must pass these tests,

as only then will you have a chance against the jackals that will attack us.

When you cannot see with your eyes, use your other senses,

as sigth is just one of those senses.

follow the advice of the Master,

and don't forget that any misteake, can be deadly.

Sound will tell you which weapon it is,

remember that a weapon is only such if it has a bond to your enemy,

if not, it is only a hinderance.

Your weapon is you.

The sound will tell you which weapon it is,

use the sound like that of the serpent,

the serpent has no feet and cannot fly.

When you hear your sound broken, do not wait for the new sound,

attack.

If the sound of your heartbeat is louder than the sword, you will fail.

It cannot thrust twice at the same time, there is always a pause,

that is when you must attack.

any appendage that is not integrated, cannot see, cannot think,cannot hear.

You can think, feel, see, and hear.

feel how the club moves as your attacker remains still.

Move with his weapon and become the weapon, with affinity of movement.

seems that you deserved to study in this supreme Temple.

Truly.

Hai.

Do not forget that the enemy continues its advance.

Equilibrium is the needle that maintains harmony, my sons.

Chang Tiao, Mai Ko, your dedication and love for study,

have taken you to the peak of the mountain.

From where you can dominate, all of horizon.

Search for all from within, the answer is in the question.

You may doubt the direction of your path,

but remember, that once chosen, there is no other way.

No lamentations can change the path.

the council of elders has decided to recomend you to study at the Temple of zheo lang tzu.

The destiny you have mentioned is the one that appeals to our wishes.

When the sun sets, you will leave.

remember that the jouney is long when the mind is empty.

When it is not, a minute is an eternity.

Ambition is the hunger of the voracious,

and the hyenas do not tolerate, they just attack.

Mai Ko, Chang, hopefully we will make those fangs break,

in the hardness of our faith.

Because, if we are not truly prepared,

not only are we lost, but the idea, which is the torch of free tougth.

of Zheo Lang Tzu.

Hello.

this obligation started, when we initiated at the Temple.

Later.

We cannot fail, the entire town depends on us.

Not on us, but on the supreme being.

Peace be with you.

I do not want to barge in , but we are all very scared.

sorry.

Mai Ko,

It is pointless to hide it,

you are keeping something to yourself,

you must have your reasons.

You are imagining things, what did you want to tell me?

if i was learning with your Master, jin ho, i could help you a lot.

Good, ok.

One cannot hide anything from you lot.

Soon we will be at war.

so, the moment has arrived, Mai Ko?

The breeze has turned into a hurricane.

and we only fear one thing,

if your disciples are not sufficiently prepared,

those mercenaries will attack, and will vanquish the whole town.

And destiny had the name of immediate encounter.

as the sect of Fun Zha, commanded by Sung Ya,

with it's blood thirsty mercenaries,

recruited from all cardinal points,

but each expert in various martial arts,

had with them, the shadow of disaster that threatened,

the people of Zonot.

they where a kaleidoscope of different races,

but their true race of calling was that of the blood thirsty.

Sung Ya, "the merciless."

Esteban "Jackal" Ramirez

Andres, "The Quiet Ane".

Kang Jen, "the Mongolian hyena".

"Dagger" Blas,

"The Hat" Sull.

"The Killer Angel"

"Black"Crooper, traitor and murderer,

Kung Wong, "The seventh Dang."

Mai Tai, the "Katana"

and lastly,

Yeng Ku "The Killer Nunchuck"

all united by the same purpose,

destruction!

We will rest here a while.

I want some action!

Take my horse, Quiet one.

Ok, silence, Sung Ya will speak.

the sun of blood must rize when we enter the Temple.

my promise of distributing the loot will be fullfilled.

we are only interested in recovering the symbols of power,

that our ancestors demand.

The prophecy will come to pass.

I will impose our magnificent warrior race,

at the Temple,

where the lake remains still.

Are we not powerful?

Are we not the chosen race?

Mercenaries,

you will participate in the event,

most significant in your lives.

Now rest,

we will camp here tonight,

prepare everything.

tomorrow,

early we will continue our path.

I fear for your life, Chang, and mine.

Yes, but we must have faith in God,

the wisdom of Grandpa, and our training in martial arts.

The moment has arrived, and I must not interfere in something so important.

what hurts the most, my love, is that we will not see each other as often.

Chang, I feel proud of loving someone like you.

Your visage will give me strength in my preparation.

and so defend our families from danger.

Our responsabilities are great.

Father,

Yes son, yes,

go, and fulfill your destiny.

Chang, our destiny.

Let's go.

Thus, the town remained oblivious to the approaching danger,

being accusomed to peaceful and simple lifestyle

without being aware that death, flew around their lives as a raptor,

menencing their lives and families.

Who are those foreigners?

I really want to drink something.

we finally arrived.

I want a drink.

I'm leaving.

Sung Ya anounces your extermination, you slaves!

who are you calling a slave?

what?

Serve my warriors.

Oh god,

Let me,

I am no one's slave, least of a criminal.

We must warn Mai Ko and Chang!

Finish him!

Let me have some fun.

He is yours, Angel.

Music! there is no reason to be sad for the death of swine!

They must be at that bar.

how many disciples are at jin ho's Temple?

what?

there is another monk called Gung Tai, tell me about him.

you are chocking me.

I do not know that monk, sir, they number more than 200.

Halt!

you are under arrest!

Easy!

Here is your weapon, sir.

what a punch.

What did those men want?

the number of monks at the Temple, they asked about a monk called gung tai.

Those monks are in immediate danger.

we must give chase to those brigands.

No, Sheriff Raul is the only one who knows the family of the initiates,

he will know how to warn of those blood thirsty foreigners.

Hello.

Hello , Gina.

where are you going?

I just finished my shopping.

I would like to accompany you, but duty comes first.

Later, Sheriff.

Bye.

Who are you, and what do you want?

(Diabolical Laughter)

Only in tales do insects dare speak to men, and who are you?

The sheriff, and It will be best for you to leave town.

You and who else will throw us out?

Go, or you will regret it.

Oh really?

(Diabolical Acting)

Can you come up with another stupid thing to say?

no, not one, leave in peace, that would be best.

Don't make me use my weapon.

You asked for it!

Halt!

Now, this town will be ours!

This is the chosen place.

Wong Tai will seek us to report.

at the same time we will finish this miserable town.

What is happening that your imbecile deputies do not arrive sheriff?

Take your boots of the desk!

Careful, do not resist!

No, do not harm them!

Do not resist!

Next time, I will exterminate you like rats!

You and you, find out how many initiates there are.

if wong tai arrives today, tomorrow we will attack that millenial Grandpa.

I should be meditating ,not here with you.

Kiss me.

Meditation will strenghten my spirit.

They seem to have not arrived

do not get careless.

Its already night, and no sign of those orientals.

You could be right, but I have not seen the sheriff, that worries me.

Lets go to his house so you can be at ease.

We have nothing else to do.

These Mongolians only attack in groups, the are a gang of cowards.

Cowards? it is you who are like sheep.

That gang of cowards.

they got me bad.

shut up, you imbeciles!

Again with these imbeciles, they do not learn!

I swear they came to spy on us.

lock them up with the others.

I must speak with you, Jin Ho.

you should not have entered the Temple,

you must have an important reason.

do not speak with me, seek the Master.

You will find him by the creek.

you have entered a forbidden place, as this Temple is.

forgive me, Grandpa.

you must have a strong reason to dare to come.

yes, Grandpa, the foreigners are harrasing us.

What did the authorities do?

they where defeated, Grandpa.

Mercenaries!

The prophecy is fullfilled!

Do you know who they are , or what they want?

Yes, they want our treasures and symbols, and our lives.

what can we do?

be prepared, my child.

Chose one of these fruits, both are ripe.

Let us hope that we are as well.

i can go to the Temple zhe lang tzu, i can warn them.

no , return home.

we will warn our own.

Peace be with you.

We will heed your warning, Gina.

wong tai. you must depart to the Temple of zhe lang tzu.

As you command, Honorable Jin Ho.

Our lives depend on you, come with me.

I will go out for her, she has not been out so long.

no son, do not go out, those foreigners are murderers.

your mother is right, son, those men are blood thirsty.

Besides, your sister can take care of herself.

Look soon, we are already worried about her, we do not want the same from you.

So good to see you again, we didnt know what to do.

I am here, Mother.

I went to warn Jin Ho of the impending danger.

I imagined as much, child.

those men have gone into many homes, and stolen food and jewels

and murdered many people

Open!

what do you want?

the money and jewels, now!

what have we done? Please?

The money and the jewels, you hear, or the old man dies!

No!

We have killed many people, let see if we find something of worth here.

move!

wong tai?he should have gone to the shaolin Temple to warn them.

what is he doing here?

Brother,

we where waiting for you, the prophecy will be fulfilled.

not all paths are straight, but the destination is the end to all of them.

Retire, I must speak with him.

we must have the symbols, to have the power.

they are kept at the forbidden Temple, i saw them this morning.

i need your advice on how to attack the Temple.

It is to the east of this town.

The disciples guard the gates, and there are traps to the west

and what do you know, how should I enter?

There is a secret door that I have marked.

That is the gate that Sung Ya must use to attack.

i was to warn the Temple, but instead, i came to you.

Your efficiency is only comparable to your greatness.

you are the chosen one that will open the gates to the Temple.

My desire to serve you has been rewarded, when will you attack?

Tomorrow.

Let's hope the boys have been warned.

It is our only hope.

God willing, Gina will be safe.

What are you doing here, what is happening?

Speak!

The mercenaries have arrived,

they killed our parents and Roberto.

Wong Tai has maintained communication with the mercenaries.

We never suspected that!

they are preparing to ransack the Temple,

and they are holding the authorities hostage.

The awaited moment has arrived.

Lets go, we musn't waste time.

we will defend the Temple!

This contract is concluded,

not this way!

We came to fight men, not women and children, we are leaving.

I have accomplished my mission, honorable Jin Ho.

Chang and Mai Ko have recieved the orders you sent with me.

Then, why are they not here?

i ignore why, honorable Master, i regret it.

Well then, you may retire.

Thank you , honorable Jin Ho, excuse me.

That man is lying, I fear treason, Chang and Mai Ko are not irresponsible.

Specially knowing that we are in danger.

Now Gina is our only hope.

gina, go to the forbidden Temple, and advise the honorable jin ho that we have arrived.

go

Be careful.

Chang, I want to go to my home,

very well, friend of mine.

but remember that caution is a virtue,

you and I are worth more alive than dead.

Don't not let pain and hatred cloud your judgement.

Thank you for reminding me.

Let's go.

I don't know what is hapening,

someting disturbs me.

What are you doing so far, and at this hour, Gina?

I want to see Jin Ho.

We musnt disturb the slumber of the venrable monk.

But what do you fear? you seem very nervous,

You must know something, but I will make you confess!

Do not think you fooled me for a moment, Gina, but eternal silence is the reward of informers.

I saw you at the Sheriff's office with those men, but none of you will survive.

Chang and my brother Mai Ko, are in town, I have told them everything.

With better reason you must die, I will slit your throat, you bi...!

you will see how the disciple bests his Master!

Old man!

Gung Tai has paid, his death has been just.

Chang and my brother Mai Ko, are trying to stop those mercenaries.

I do not forsee their success, they are professional murderers.

yes,i know they want to ransack the Temple, but why?

Because, by capturing our symbols, the order of the Dragon, would return to rule.

That is why.

Can I help?

You have done more than enough, for now you must rest.

Come with me.

These insects can be suppressed,but for now,

but what is important now is to recover the symbols of power that belong to us.

they will make our clan, the Master of all the sects.

Then we will ravage the town, until no one is left alive.

This night we must establish a close watch.

May we begin patrolling, and may we begin immediatedly?

Do it.

Mai Ko,

Mai Ko!

They must have heard the gun shot, lets go!

You and Crooper, go investigate.

They have slain Kang Jin,

His death will be paid with interests!

They have discovered the Mongolian.

Yes, we are in much more danger now.

There are six left, but they will remain closer to each other.

We must find a way to vanquish them, before they finish off our people.

They have firearms, we must use caution.

What can we do?

I have an idea.

Is it clear?

you will attack from this direction,

I will attack trough the secret entrance,

any questions?

we are in agreement!

What has happened?

A man has taken some of the horses.

You go get him, I want him alive!

We are at the cusp of victory, we must not make any misteakes,

when we recover the horses, we will march towards the shaolin Temple.

What do we do with the guards?

with them we will begin our vengance, destroy them!

anihilate them!

We must find our men, lets go.

Please!

Please!

Our students are not yet ready, to face these assasins!

There are four left, and they are the most dangerous ones, lets go.

Who are these invisible assasins?

What martial arts do they practice?

It was a trap, I should have suspected it.

Shall we burn down the town?

no.

Let's go get the sacred jewels.

Let's go, lads!

they are going to the Temple, let's get the horses!

They are attacking, and Chang and Mai Ko have not arrived, escape however you can!

Finish him, Crupper!

This old man is proving more difficult than expected!

Lets go for the treasure!

do not dare profane the Temple...!

Flee, they have killed everyone!

He is mine!

i hope that this frail, old body can be of use, so that the zheo lan tzu Temple be sav...

It is time to abandon the horses.

Bring something to carry the jewels.

What a massacre, they where just apprentices, the murderers!

If it's the last thing I do, I will avenge my parents death!

run to the Temple,... protect the jewels!

Do not waste time with me, I am destroyed on the inside!

let's take him to the Temple.

We could not arrive on time, they slew our horses.

Easy.

The order of the Dragon now has the power, the prophecy has been fulfilled.

It is useless, waste no more time with me.

rest, noble and venerable Master,

do not dispair.

no, i deserve to die, i could not defend Grandpa, or the priests.

(The Jewel Bar)

The orders are, to catch them alive.

According to the reports, they are murderers, wanted in their own countries.

What I do not understand, is what happened to our comrades?

They may be searching for them,

I have heard, this is all about feuding oriental sects.

The Chinese of this town are peaceful people, and we must guarantee their safety.

I do not trust these outsiders.

To bad we cannot waste time.

Let's go.

Have you seen the Orientals, along with a pair of Mexicans?

Yeah, they where here a couple of days ago, but have not returned.

They wont be long, at least that is the report from Esteban and Andres.

We must rid ourselves of the sacred jewels, no matter the cost.

We have the advantage that they do not know us.

Let's find a hotel, the journey has been long, and I am spent.

We will leave Melesio on guard while we rest.

We will turn shifts every four hours.

Agreed?

agreed

agreed

Stop right there!

Stop!

In the name of the law, dismount!

Take the young lady so she can be taken care of.

Dismount!

Show us your back!

Stop right there, or I shoot!

Thanks,

friend.

Where are the other warriors, Sung Ya?

All that accompanied me, have died.

And your two friends, desserted me.

Now I am alone.

But you have the golden symbols?

If you help me, friend, I will cut you in.

Of course, of course we will help.

We even got you a hotel room.

Your men desserted me, but in any case, I will give you their part.

Whenever you decide.

Tomorrow, we will follow the road to the coast.

I will continue my path alone.

No, it is very dangerous, there are many brigands.

Allow us to accompany you.

I thank your intentions, friend.

Now, I would like to rest a while.

Good, lets go.

Let's go to the bar,

you, Melesio, stay on guard.

So, only the leader of the mercenaries is left.

And who has the sacred jewels?

Sung Ya, and the four men that saved him.

Where are they?

At the hotel in town.

I will accompany you.

No, you have done enough.

return to the Temple, and wait for us there.

Very well, I will do as you ask, brother.

But please, take care of yourselves.

I promise it will be so.

That Chinese thinks he will leave alone!

we musnt run any risks.

Esteban and Andres have warned that he is very dangerous,

he can kill with just his hands and feet.

We just need a signal from Melesio.

Bartender, more drinks!

"we wil kill him, that damn China man, he will pay..."

Sorry, gentlemen, but its after 3 in the morning.

Are you tired?

Yes...sir.

It's ok, friend, you are right.

You will rest very soon.

Thank you sir.

forever!

Felix, don't waste ammunition!

This bastard is resting!

Look, he does not want to die, he keeps twisting!

but he wanted to rest?

Let's go, Lets go finish that damn China man!

Let's go!

Let's see if that imbecile, Melesio, did not fall asleep!

(unintelligible drunken banter)

It was the gun shot we heard,

They shot him in the back, they have no pity.

This is an opportunity, we must finish the Dragon gang, and Sung Ya must die!

Melesio is no where to be seen, that's strange?

It's already 3, and he has not communicated with us.

He must be with some loose women.

Shut up!

We will surprise that damn Chinese.

Wait, wait,

Shut up!

Damn Chinese, you tought you would take it all, eh?

Melesio!

Mai Ko, wait.

Look.

Know what that means?

What, the gunshots?

Sung Ya has been victorious,

about the gun shots, we wil find out later, come.

Wait,

remember the words of Master jin ho.

Do not let hatred cloud your judgement.

I also have plenty of reasons to do the same.

Let me do it, I beg of you.

Stop, do not move, friend, the barrel of my gun is aiming at your head.

Drop to the ground, your pistol belt and your dagger.

Do it slowly, any sudden movements will deprive me of the pleasure of killing you with my bare hands.

The heir of the Dragon must not fight with fire arms.

If you kill me, you will be set free.

Damn traitor!

And thus ended the destiny of death and blood,

of the disciple and chosen heir,

of the sect of the Dragon.

The sect of the Dragon has died,

but ours as well.

We have lost the gold, but preserved our lives.

That's right, let's go!

The End

Subtitles by Jose Jimenez