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[Max] This is my boss, Jonathan hart,

a self-made millionaire.

He's quite a guy.

This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous.

She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself.

By the way, my name is Max. I take care of both of them,

which ain't easy

'cause when they met, it was murder.

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[Barks]

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[Man] Those Shaolin carvings...

The set of 12 will make me...

Unconquerable.

These 11 are worthless

without the dog.

[Ringing]

You may come in, Mr. Vasquez.

This is a room of prayer and meditation.

I apologize for not being able to offer you a chair.

Oh, thank you, Mr. Cheng.

[Stammering] The floor is fine.

The auction is tomorrow in Los Angeles.

Have you made arrangements?

I have my tickets and the $750,000.

I want the Shaolin dog.

I know the market.

No one will bid above $500,000.

I think you will get what you want.

Don't think, Mr. Vasquez!

Deliver!

We have worked together for years now.

You have earned my trust.

The honor of obtaining the piece has come into your hands.

Consider...

Consider it done.

If you fail...

You risk loss of face.

I understand.

In my house...

One cannot live with loss of face.

[Door opens]

[Door closes]

Make sure he gets the dog.

If there are any obstacles...

Remove them.

There it is.

I don't know, Mr. H. It sure don't look like much.

I've seen ceramic statues of Lassie with more detail.

It's the history, Max.

You see, that represents a year in the Chinese calendar.

Oh, yeah, like the thing Mrs. H. Wrote the article on?

Several articles.

Besides, it's Chinese.

And you know how Mrs. H loves Asia and the culture and the people.

Be my guest.

It still isn't as useful as a new set of golf clubs.

Mrs. H already has a new set of golf clubs.

Yeah, but I don't.

[Gong sounding]

The Shaolin dog is the only surviving piece of a set of 12 pieces

created by the Shaolin priest chen Cheng in the 16th century.

The pieces were separated at the time of his death

and have never since been reunited.

There is a legend, however...

That whoever shall possess all 12 pieces

shall also possess invincibility.

But since 11 of the pieces are already missing, we shall never know.

Let's start the auction.

I'd like an opening bid of $100,000.

Who'll give me a bid of $100,000?

$100,000. Thank you.

It looks like we'll have a very spirited afternoon.

$100,000 is the bid. Looking for $125,000.

Do I hear $125,000?

$125,000. Thank you, sir. I have $125,000.

Looking for $150,000. Who'll make it $150,000?

$150,000.

[Auctioneer] Thank you. I have $150,000.

Looking for $175,000. Do I hear $175,000?

Darling!

[Freeway barking] Max, I'm home!

Hi, freeway.

What's that?

There.

"Darling, went to see a man about a dog."

Well, I guess it's just you and me, freeway.

I'll tell you what,

why don't you come upstairs and I'll show you what I bought?

Come on, freeway.

Well, we've had a very exciting afternoon so far.

The bidding stands at $650,000.

Now, let me remind you that we have rises of $25,000 only in the bidding.

So, shall we continue?

At $650,000.

$675,000.

$675,000. Thank you, sir.

$700,000.

[Auctioneer] $700,000 is the bid.

$725,000.

Ladies and gentlemen, let me remind you,

this carving is over 400 years old.

A treasure worth owning.

$750,000! Thank you, sir. $750,000.

A rare piece of history... A rare opportunity.

Any rises?

Do I hear anymore bidding?

Very well. $750,000 is the bid. Going once.

Going twice.

$775,000!

[Indistinct murmuring]

You don't want that guy to beat us, do you?

That's my bid.

$775,000.

Thank you, sir.

$775,000 is the standing bid.

Sir?

I can't hold up the auction, sir.

I believe you have $775,000.

Correct.

$775,000 is the bid.

Do I hear any rises?

Are we all through?

Going once.

Going twice.

The Shaolin dog is sold for $775,000 to Mr. Jonathan hart.

We did it, Mr. H.

We certainly did, Max.

$775,000 for a green schnauzer.

We better not tell freeway. [Jonathan] Yeah.

Excuse me, sir. May I speak with you for a minute?

Come on, that's it. I got... where is it?

There you go! [Laughing]

Are you gonna tell me what this is all about? Watch your step.

I can't watch my step! I've got my eyes covered.

You're almost... There you go! [Exclaiming]

Okay. I got... all right. A little to the left.

Step, step... There you are. [Mumbling] I got... okay.

Uh-huh. Max, you got it together?

[Max] All set, Mr. H. Good.

Oh, wait, I got it! I've got it! Wait a minute.

You got two tickets and we're going to Europe!

We're going to the living room. Come on.

Oh! Now keep your eyes closed, will you?

I can't. But I'm trying.

All right, now come along.

Promise you won't let me fall over anything.

I won't. I promise you, darling.

That's not a funny thing. [Both laugh]

Turn to your right. Go ahead.

Go on. Come on. Okay.

Where are we going? Watch it, now.

All right, now turn to the left.

Back up a little bit.

[Both laughing]

Oh, this is silly.

Open your eyes.

Ah!

Oh, a present!

Yeah. Slide that open.

Oh, I love presents.

Look at that. A box.

There's something inside.

I'll bet there is.

A-ha!

Another box.

[Laughing] Open that up.

Nothing's going to jump at me, is it?

Oh, look at that.

It's a box.

Jonathan!

Jonathan!

That's the Shaolin dog.

I know, but where did you find it?

It was auctioned off today.

I didn't hear about that. Of course you didn't hear about it.

I had Max hide the notice. [Chuckles]

Darling, I'm speechless.

Yeah, it's beautiful, isn't it?

It's magnificent.

Here.

They say...

They say that the one who wears it becomes...

Becomes invincible.

Right.

You better be careful.

What do you mean?

[Chuckles]

I'll explain later.

[Jonathan] Dinner at lin chou's?

You think of everything.

Almost everything.

But you're going to explain that to me later, hmm?

Uh-huh.

Oh.

Oh, dear.

Oh, fortune cookies.

You first. No, no. You.

No, you first.

Together.

[Grunting]

"Romance and adventure are close cousins."

Ah.

Kissing cousins.

What does yours say?

I, uh, can't read it.

Give it to me.

"A slow and steady hand reaches its goal."

I like mine more.

Um... I like them together.

I'll drink to that. Hmm.

[Speaking cantonese] [All exclaiming]

Put your jewelry in the bag!

Faster! Come on! Wait a minute.

You're not going to give anything to these clowns.

It would be best you cooperate.

What are you gonna do about it if I don't?

[Groans]

[Speaking cantonese]

[Speaking cantonese]

[Gasps]

[Intercom buzzes]

Whoever it is, Max, tell them we're not in.

Thanks very much, lieutenant. Bye-bye.

Nothing yet, but they'll contact us when they hear something.

[Max] Yes, who is it? [Man speaking indistinctly]

It's the state department.

[Jennifer] Lang chen Cheng.

He's one of the most powerful men in the world.

[Man] That's right.

We don't think it was just a burglary last night.

We think Cheng wanted your Jade.

And what about the man who died at the auction?

Cheng's work.

You're familiar with the legend behind the carving?

Yes.

It is said that...

He who possesses all 12 of the statues is invincible.

But it's Chinese mythology.

It may be Chinese mythology, and we certainly don't believe it...

But Cheng does.

I do know one thing.

He's a fanatic on all things Chinese.

I think I'm about to hear the other shoe drop.

Consider it dropped.

There's been a lot of movement the last six months

in the Chinese triads in Macao.

Arms, money, personnel.

Triads?

It's the underworld.

It goes back into history.

Chinese criminal gangs.

Guns are pretty much Cheng's stock in trade.

Then why this sudden interest in the Jade dog?

That we don't know.

But because of all the interest in the dog...

We think he's up to something very big.

So what you're saying is that once he feels he's invincible...

That he'll make some sort of a move?

Very good.

And we want to know what that move is going to be.

But the legend says that he must be in possession

of all 12 of the statues.

The statues disappeared hundreds of years ago.

The remaining 11 could have been destroyed or lost.

Or hidden away in private collections...

Which may explain why he was so determined to get the Jade.

He may be trying to reassemble the set.

[Indistinct conversations]

[Speaking cantonese]

You carry the honor of my house.

You will be rewarded for your courage...

And your bravery.

[Jonathan] What division of the state department did you say you were with, Mr. Sumner?

We're sort of a watchdog group.

We get involved in all areas of security, as we're needed.

What you're saying is that you don't want to be specific.

I'm telling you what I can.

You do know that I'm gonna have you checked out.

I expected that.

Mr. Sumner...

If Cheng is involved in running guns in that part of the world...

That could possibly stir up all of Asia.

And that's a government issue.

Why have you come to us?

You said that more eloquently than I could have, Mrs. Hart.

It's your knowledge of Asia.

How it works, how the asians think, what's at stake.

Jennifer's right.

Why don't you use your own people?

Cheng is one step ahead of us.

We've lost six agents over the last eight months.

The back door's closed to us.

We need to get in through the front door.

Meaning us?

I realize what I'm asking, Mr. Hart.

I also realize that your wife is quite right when she said

that Chang could shake up all Asia.

There may be thousands of lives at stake.

You and Mrs. Hart

may be the only chance of avoiding that.

[Indistinct conversations]

Ling's ivory shop, number five, Macao street.

You'd think after seven days of briefing,

that Sumner would have clued us in on the local weather.

[Speaking cantonese]

[Bells chiming]

[In English] Good afternoon.

Help you?

We're interested in something of the ming period.

Jade, preferably.

So sorry. No Jade.

Only ivory.

Oh. But Jade is more the thing of the times, is it not?

Welcome to Macao, Mr. and Mrs. Hart.

Thank you.

You still think it's wise

not to approach Cheng directly?

Definitely.

He would probably inquire

how you knew that he possessed the dog.

That wouldn't take long.

After that he would most likely kill you.

If we speak to these people...

You're sure that Cheng will find out about it?

Word in Macao moves through the streets quickly.

The triads will get word to Cheng.

Let him get in touch with you.

Let him think it's his idea.

Ling, this contact list mentions four star wu.

Says that it's a noodle factory.

A front.

Wu is a triad general.

This is China, Mr. Hart.

It's got ways of its own.

Even the police are accountable.

You better off with the triads here

than with the local authorities.

The triads are criminals.

They also have influence with some of the authorities.

Leave the police out of it.

Thank you very much.

If we need you, we can reach you at the store?

It is home, too. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Oh, the less time we're together, the better.

Good luck. Thanks very much.

Bye-bye.

Shall we visit the noodle factory?

Why not?

I always like topping off a good meal

by mingling with the criminal element.

Let's mingle.

[Indistinct conversations]

Something wrong?

We're being followed.

I saw that man at the restaurant.

[Jennifer] Where is he?

[Jonathan] He's standing back there by the brass.

I think it's time to shake our tail.

I think we lost him.

That was very clever, going in the front door and coming out the back.

Thanks to Sean Connery in from Russia with love.

Oh. Who's next on the list?

No, wu's next on the list.

We're here to see four star wu.

We're looking for some Jade.

[Wu] Be seated.

Americans?

A good guess, Mr. Wu.

I never guess.

It's the way you walk.

Less embarrassed than the British.

More strident than the Europeans.

I understand that you specialize

in hard-to-find Jade.

This is a noodle factory.

What were you looking for?

A Shaolin carving.

A dog.

Can you get it?

This is China.

Everything can be had for a price. [Door opens]

[Door closes]

So much for Sean Connery.

Pardon me.

Oh, excuse me. I'm terribly sorry.

Excuse me. Excuse me. Sorry.

[Screaming]

[Indistinct conversations]

[Horn honking]

[Tires screeching]

[Jennifer] Jonathan!

[Speaking cantonese]

[Horn honking]

[Speaking cantonese]

[Ringing]

[Rings]

[Speaking cantonese]

[Horn honking]

[Tires screeching]

[Speaking cantonese]

I guess we should have had training wheels.

Well, we lost our friend.

Oh.

Put it over on the side here.

[Tires screeching distantly]

They obviously don't have very tough driving tests around here.

Let's see if we can find a telephone.

Up here?

[Knocks]

Excuse me. Could we use your telephone?

[Speaking cantonese]

It's not a dialect I understand.

[Speaking cantonese]

Thank you.

[Speaking cantonese]

Ah.

What did she say?

[Stammering] I think we're supposed to wait here.

Isn't this magnificent?

Oh!

You'll have to forgive weng.

She only speaks Sam yup.

I am lang chen Cheng.

Welcome to my house, Mr. and Mrs. Hart.

[Speaking cantonese]

[In English] It's most fortunate that you weren't hurt

and found your way to my humble home.

I hope you'll accept my hospitality.

Oh, that's very kind of you, Mr. Cheng,

but we don't want to put you to any trouble.

It's no trouble at all, Mrs. Hart...

And it's getting very late.

Please stay here tonight.

I think if we could just use your telephone, that would be very helpful.

I'm afraid I don't have one.

But you'll be very comfortable here...

And in the morning...

I'll arrange to have you driven to your hotel.

She'll take you to your room.

Thank you.

Good night.

Good night.

I'll see to it that you're well taken care of.

Oh, yes. I'm sure you will.

Cheng certainly is a generous host.

Or a very civilized executioner.

Isn't it funny the way we got here?

Coincidence?

Coincidence and Cheng are close cousins.

I think that he led us right to his front doorstep.

Then we're not guests. We're prisoners.

But we are where Sumner wanted us to be.

We are inside of Cheng's house.

[Horn honks]

[Vehicle approaching]

Maybe we'd better go and check and see what's going on

outside Cheng's house.

Just checking.

Sleep tight. [Chuckles nervously]

Maybe we'd better try and get some sleep.

That's a very good idea.

Full bed. Uh-huh.

Try and get some sleep.

You too.

[Sighs] Good night.

Good night.

By this evening, I want the place cleared out.

First the guns,

and then we can get rid of Mr. and Mrs. Hart.

[Speaks cantonese]

[Jonathan] Darling...

How did you sleep?

Not very well. How about you?

Not very well.

[Sighs] Maybe we should check on our friend.

Anything? Nothing.

Maybe he's at breakfast having his wheaties.

He sure has a decorator with strange taste.

Less is more.

You game?

[Jonathan] I've had a sinking feeling ever since we got here.

[Jennifer] Funny you should say that.

Oh, it's magnificent!

And recently vacated.

This must be some sort of a prayer room.

And we know what Cheng was praying for.

[Gasps]

Look!

They haven't been together as a set since the 16th century.

[Man speaking cantonese]

I did pay for it.

[Speaking cantonese]

Do they have dial tones in China?

I think so. No dial tones.

Look at this. Jungle trails, dirt tracks

leading all the way up to northern Thailand.

Thailand.

Cheng really does want to shake up Asia.

And the United States and Russia.

We've got to get this map to ling.

[Men speaking cantonese]

[Shouting in cantonese]

He's not wasting any time.

Until he finds out we have the dog.

The harts are gone, and so is the dog.

What?

I think it's time that we found more suitable lodgings.

I want the dog!

And I want them alive!

I have a feeling we're being followed.

We can't get out this way.

We're running out of ways.

Wait a minute.

Put your foot on the door.

[Jennifer] Maybe we should stay for tea.

[Liquid bubbling] I'm surprised at you, Mr. Hart.

I was led to believe that you were a man of courage,

not a man of ignorance.

You can't stop me.

Your government can't stop me.

The guns will be delivered on schedule.

You've lost perspective, Cheng.

I think you're obsessed.

Obsessed.

What makes a man great, Mr. Hart?

You should know something about greatness.

Isn't obsession, tenacity,

total commitment to an ideal

a necessary part of every successful man?

Those who are patient are not successful.

They consider obstacles...

Not the goal.

What about honor?

Isn't that part of your heritage?

Are you going to kill us while we're defenceless?

If that were the case, you would be dead already.

I am always honorable.

You'll have a chance to defend yourself.

[Gong ringing]

Mr. Hart.

You have the choice of weapons.

[Yells]

[Hissing]

Natural acid.

Capable of dissolving all metals...

And organic matter.

[Gong ringing]

[Grunts]

[Grunts]

[Groans]

It seems as if you've lost, Mr. Hart.

No, Mr. Cheng.

You've lost.

Call your men off.

[Speaking cantonese]

Tell them to leave the room.

Tell them!

[Speaking cantonese]

[Groaning]

Thanks for putting on the dog.

[Sighs]

[Thudding]

Cheng.

It's too late.

But why?

He didn't have to die.

He knew he was going to be caught.

He lost face.

This is China.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Darling, I know you like surprises,

but why did we come to this restaurant?

Well, I thought it would be a good place to celebrate.

Cheng's gun shipments have been intercepted,

and we've got the dog back.

For one night.

Oh, by the way, the museum called

and they said they're delighted that you're donating all 12 pieces.

And I save face.

Oh... I love your face.

Oh. Thanks. [Chuckles]

It's just that I don't know if I can handle another Chinese dinner.

Oh, I think you'll manage.

I asked lin to fix something special.

[Waiter] Two cheeseburgers, just like you ordered, Mr. Hart.

[Laughs]

[Both laughing]

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