The Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) - full transcript
Director Chang Cheh reunites the Five Venoms in his second biggest cult hit in the West. It's Lo Meng's most memorable performances whose showdown with fellow Venom Kuo Chue is artistically violent while being graphically artsy.
Hu Wei Security Bureau
Sun Chien
Chief, not only has Hero Li
agreed to help us,
his fiancee Heroine Leng
has also agreed to help.
Chief, Long Axe Yan Jiu and
Short Axe Fang Shi
are awaiting up the road.
They are clearing the road in front for us.
Both are such good friends!
200 thousand taels of gold.
The government lacks confidence
and has assigned the task to
Hu Wei Security.
The refugees will thank us
for the relief,
should the gold safely reach them.
Besides, the bureau's reputation
will be much enhanced.
Chief.
Hasn't the authority sent
the Sheriff with
the Thousand Faces Hai Tao to us?
How come he hasn't arrived yet?
I am waiting for him.
Chief.
Chief.
Kill
The Deadly Valley...
Inform Hero Li and Miss Leng,
Long Axe Yan Jiu,
Short Axe Fang Shi at once.
The Deadly Valley has given orders
to rob the gold.
Yes.
Sheng San, Sheng He.
Yes.
Ask everyone to get ready for the move.
Yes.
Be careful on the road.
Though we have
a few great kung fu experts helping us
one has to bear in mind
that the Deadly Valley is cruel.
We know that.
There are also
the four heads of the Deadly Valley.
Grand master is the Golden Arm Kid.
Man with Iron Arms - Lo Mang
Second master, the Silver Spear.
Silver Spear - Lu Feng
Third master, the Iron Armour.
Iron Fan - Wang Lung-Wei
Fourth master, the Copper Head - Hsiung Yang
They rank according to
their kung fu skills
not by their age.
In fact,
the Golden-Arm Kid is the youngest.
So, if we meet a young rival on the road
we should not be negligent.
Even their men such as
the seven deadly hooks
are difficult to deal with.
Chiang Sheng
There's a saying that
problem comes at the end.
I think there must be an ambush here.
Unfortunately, we are the reconnaissance
and we have promised to
escort the goods and deliver them
to the refugees.
We've to do this even if it means
risking lives.
The Deadly Valley's killers
are frightened than hell.
Come out.
So you are the seven deadly hooks.
They don't usually speak;
they just kill!
You're wasting your time.
I know, but I fear they might
also die as dumb fools.
Right.
We usually share the killing among us
now we've each killed three,
leaving this one.
Let's draw for it to be fair.
Alright.
Good, save our time.
Pan Ping-Chang
Kill
I am Wei Lin, known as Iron Armour.
I am ranked third among the Valley.
Where is Yang Hu Yun,
chief of the Hu Wei Security Bureau?
Why has he asked you to lead the attack?
It's my principle
not to harm beautiful ladies.
Please pass through by all means.
Your swordsmanship is good.
You are so low.
Whoever wins the day is the best
who cares what methods one uses.
Kuo Chui
I must be blind.
Damn.
Only three pitchers of wine
and already drunk!
Hu Wei
Chief, Long Axe and Short Axe
bumped into the seven deadly hooks,
they both died by their axes.
Miss Leng met
Wei Lin the Iron Armour
and was nearly killed by him.
She was saved by a drunk.
Who?
Don't know,
he disappeared after saving her.
Could it be him?
The world famous Sheriff, Hai Tao.
It's said that he's drunk all the time
saying that wine is man's best friend.
Hang Fu Village
Wei Pai
I bumped into the Iron Armour
and almost fell into his trap.
Vermin.
Miss...
Go away.
He is dead.
Sir, how could you kill a person?
Look, he's your man.
If the government were to investigate
what are we going to do?
You recommended him, you...
Yes.
Black Sand Palm, let's go.
Li Qing Ming was struck by the
Black Sand Palm
the more he moves,
the poison spreads fast; C'mon chase.
Bring the wine.
Bring the wine, the whole pitcher.
What a waste.
Hey, you have a hard head.
Just like the Copper Head
the fourth master in the Deadly Valley.
Hai Tao, your fame precedes you.
It's an honour to meet you today.
Really? You are the Silver Spear?
So observant.
Good.
Instead of being the second master
in Deadly Valley
why have you chosen to
run a humble wine shop here?
A capable man like you
shouldn't only be earning a living
in the government.
As long as you are willing to join
the Deadly Valley
you can name your terms.
Really? Are you the boss?
Yes.
First, I must be
the boss of the Deadly Valley.
Second.
All men in the Deadly Valley must die.
Third...
Nothing more, just these two.
Damn you.
I see that you are not the boss.
You'd better go back
and talk with your boss
...the Golden Arm Kid.
Oh, you.
I was struck by the black sand palm only,
it's no big deal.
It's one of the
three most poisonous palm strikes,
the victim would only live for one day.
Nonsense, I have learnt inner kung fu
for 20 years,
would my efforts be worth nothing?
Does this matter to you?
I could live for at least 2 days.
So we have 2 days.
I'll prepare the horses.
We'll seek medical help everywhere.
Firstly...
when I promise to do something
I never give up halfway.
Secondly, I only grant favours;
never ask for any.
You...
A hero fears not death.
There are still 2 more days,
enough for us to
clear the route to the south.
Let's go.
You always think only of yourself,
never for others.
What do you mean?
Because of the refugees
and because Chief Yang is my friend
I have given my life
and yet you say I only care about myself.
For the reputation of your sword,
the name of Hero Li
and for your own reputation
you could give up your life.
Have you thought for a while
what I would do without you?
If I were important to you
then continue to live.
Alright then, follow me.
How have you been getting on
finding out news of the underworld?
200,000 taels of gold
should be tempting to anyone.
But the Deadly Valley want it
and people fear the Golden Arm Kid.
So nobody dares do anything.
When we came
this fellow was acting suspiciously.
And so we grabbed him.
Did you see Li Qing Ming
when you came here?
No.
What does it take for you
to tell the truth?
Maybe an axe strike here
would do the trick.
No, that'd kill him,
then he can't talk.
Right.
Kill me if you want,
no hero would think of torture.
That might be true.
Right, we can't let him look down on us.
Right.
Damn, the bastard dug a tunnel.
Copper Head ranks fourth
with the Deadly Valley.
Getting the chest is most important.
Chief Yang, when the
Deadly Valley want something
they get it for sure.
Don't waste your effort.
This is unfair.
You alone have killed all the robbers.
Right, here's one for you.
Urgent signal from third chief.
Let's go.
- Give some help.
- Okay.
Chief.
Golden Arm Kid.
Looks like I'm late.
The gold has reached the third chief,
he just sent an urgent signal.
Alright, I'll go check it out
I'll avenge you on my return.
Don't worry, I won't let them live.
Thank you.
No wonder the Golden Arm Kid
is the head of the Valley.
He defeats us even with bare hands.
If he had weapons...
He doesn't use any at all.
Doesn't believe in them.
He thinks any weapon would be lost
whereas only his arms
are always attached to him.
By his kung fu
even with the three of us together
he will defeat us with
less than a hundred moves.
Why doesn't he kill us?
That man said
the third chief sent an urgent signal.
It must be for something very important.
Then the seven chests of gold...
We have signalled,
why hasn't anyone come yet?
You again.
Right.
I just used up my money for wine.
Could I borrow money from you
to buy some more?
Last time chief instructed that
if I can't hit the target with one strike,
don't fight on
to avoid messing up the matter.
You've taken advantage of me.
Don't think I don't know
what you are.
Good... then you know who I am.
Who else would it be
except Hai Tao,
the Sheriff with a Thousand Faces?
While others might fear you, I don't.
It seems we'll have a fight tonight.
Since you have been looking for me
it seems we'll have to give it a go.
Li Qing Ming suffered
a Black Sand palm strike.
Leng Feng was worried sick.
Long Axe, Short Axe and Yang Hu Yun
don't have the ability
but the famous Sheriff Hai Tao is here.
To be able to prevent
the famous Sheriff from appearing
is a matter to be proud of.
In any event, I can't take the gold now
so I'll let Yang keep it
for a few more days.
Come out.
I have always loved taking advantage.
Since you have been struck
by the Black Sand palm
why don't you do me a favour?
To kill swordsman Li Qing Ming
is a reputable task.
That's really true.
I just fear you can't enjoy this advantage.
Let me try.
You are the first one
who could grab my weapon.
You are also the first one
whose weapon I've grabbed
...but couldn't take away.
That's why, if you join the Deadly Valley
you'll at least be ranked third.
It seems I have already told you
my conditions
for joining the Deadly Valley.
Miss Leng is here.
If you don't go and fight us two
you'll instead be at a disadvantage.
Where are you taking him?
Strange, why is that drunk not here yet?
We are ready.
Where is he?
Don't know.
He is coming...
Quick. Ten taels for each.
Hurry.
What are you doing?
Can't you see? Burn him to ashes.
He's been hit by the
Black Sand palm strike,
his ashes would make the best poison.
As Miss Leng is without a sword
it'd be difficult for her
to pass through me.
Boost the fire...
There's no activity for miles around.
There's a small town just up ahead,
we could rest there tonight.
Right, let's rest here for a while first.
It's my honour and privilege
to have made friends with you.
Hero Li was struck by the Black Sand palm
yet continues to clear the way,
such friendship...
Let's press on with our journey.
Wang Shang San, Wang Shang He.
This...
The Deadly Valley has done this.
How would they know we are resting here?
How would they know...
Don't move.
The Deadly Valley has laid traps
along the way.
Tie the wooden planks beneath your feet
and don't touch anything.
Don't lean on anything either.
Let's reach the town ahead first.
Hai Tao, no matter where you run to
I'll chase you down.
I am here,
you need look no further.
It's done, open it.
Ten taels of silver please.
You saved Hero Li's life just now.
Get it from him.
Not only ten, but a hundred each.
A hundred.
A hundred taels... ask him.
Hero Li, silver...
Hai Tao is weird.
He saved you yet wouldn't tell me.
I nearly went mad at that time,
he also suggested to burn you to ashes
to make poison.
I must seek Hai Tao out
to avenge the insult on me.
What?
He used this method
to push out all the poison within
and saved you.
Am I a coward?
Forget it... I've yet to meet someone
who is angry against
the one who saved his life.
Losing life is ok but
can't bear an insult, understand?
Yes, if word of this gets out
it would jeopardise Hero Li's reputation.
Where is the cargo carriage?
Why are they so slow?
A swarm of poisoned needles
killed two of the Wang heroes
and a guard.
That must be the reason for their delay.
They must spend their night in that town.
We have prepared everything.
How many men are they left with?
Long Axe, Short Axe and Yang Hu Yun
along with the two Wang heroes.
Plus, over ten guards.
Li Qing Ming has suffered a palm strike
so he and Leng Fang can't harm us.
Why didn't you use the opportunity
to kill him?
I was just about to
when Hai Tao and Leng Fang arrived.
As I see it, among these people
Hai Tao is the best.
Strange.
Yang Hu Yun is known for his quick sword.
But during the fight
at the tavern last night
he didn't have his usual prowess.
Could it be that in the last few years,
he just enjoyed an undeserved fame?
Well, there'd be many who are like that.
It can't be. Last year, Yang
beat the 17 Swordsmen at Tai lake.
At Tai Hang mountain
he slaughtered the Yan Yun 18 Swordsmen.
All this can't be false.
After tonight
the 200,000 taels of gold would be ours,
regardless of what his kung fu is like.
That's true as well.
But have you investigated
if any one else
has eyes fixed on the gold?
Yes.
Once the people heard that
the Deadly Valley want the gold
they all backed off.
There's someone in my mind, you know.
5 years ago there was a saying
which you might have heard.
Is it 'Dual Fairy Killer,
Golden Arm and Iron Feet'?
Yes, the Iron Feet Lad was ranked my equal
except that we never met.
When we formed the Deadly Valley,
this person disappeared
and nobody knew where he went.
He must have known that
you formed Deadly Valley
and also that he was no match.
So he'd think it better to retire
and keep his life.
Don't use the candles here.
Use our own torches.
Yes.
There's nothing outside.
This is water from a well
in a village 3 miles away.
We have tried it, there's no poison.
What's wrong? You...
You...
So treacherous.
Killing is the business of
the Deadly Valley,
whatever it takes to do the job.
They drove away the townsfolk
and innocent villagers
3 miles away in order to get our gold.
We have been living on our dry provisions
and hold our thirst.
We resume our journey at dawn
and take turns at the watch.
Please rest here first.
I am not tired.
Chief Yang is overly cautious.
How could there be
poison needles all the way?
The Golden Arm Kid
is expecting we'll spend the night here.
There's something weird
about this tea house.
The Deadly Valley guys are treacherous
but we have checked it out.
All is clear.
The Deadly Valley have put
poison in the water sources all around.
Luckily I only drink wine.
Hero Li, Miss Leng, have some wine.
No thanks.
Everyone, thirsty? Have some wine.
Hai Tao, you've come in good time,
any news?
This tea house
is where the Deadly Valley wants us dead.
Everyone knows
they set up killing traps here.
I just know there is danger here
but I don't know exactly where it is.
Rubbish.
You are right, come on let's drink.
Hero Li, brother Hai is one of our own.
He's in the same danger as we are
and so, among ourselves...
I was lucky to have escaped
Hero Li's Sword.
I have no confidence.
After this trip
you'll know if you do.
Who knows after this trip
how many of us would be alive.
Gentlemen, am I right?
Dear gold, you save yet you destroy.
No candles?
I fear it might generate poisonous smoke.
The torches are ours.
And this ring?
Let's get out first.
What have you found out?
Quick, get out.
If you can be here, so can I.
Hero Li, you drank wine today?
I am not a drunkard like you.
Yes, even drunkards could be of some use.
From morning till now
I have drunk 20 catties of good wine.
3 anti-poison tablets
have been put in each catty,
it could withstand any kind of poison.
Hero Li, if you want to stay,
I wouldn't oppose that.
Damn, Deadly Enticing Powder.
The iron ring on this pole
looked odd to me.
The poison is concealed within the ring.
The torch would crack the ring
and activate
the poisonous powder; so deadly!
Let's spend the night outside tonight.
What do you do apart from drinking?
Nothing.
I thought
wine was a man's best friend.
And now?
Now I know
one kind of woman is better than wine.
Like you are to Li Qing Ming.
Hey, the Deadly Valley
are intent on their purpose,
the further we go,
the more dangerous it is.
It's true.
Third and fourth brothers have died
and you have seen
the Golden Arm kid's kung fu.
Why don't we...
Let's go.
Let's grab as much as we can
then escape and hide.
It's better than dying.
That's right.
What's the matter?
Don't touch anything.
There's toxic powder on the chest,
you'll die on touch.
Did they die of poison?
Enemy, careful.
How did the enemy get in here?
The couldn't have been invisible.
Strange,
it doesn't seem they died by
the Deadly Valley's hands.
Who else could it be?
It's obvious they wanted to
steal the gold and leave.
The Deadly Valley ought to know that
the Deadly Enticing Powder kills instantly.
Why bother to do this?
Sheriff Hai, in the Hu Wei Security
no person is as unscrupulous as this.
Alright, I was wrong
but how did the enemy
come and go just like that?
How would I know?
We shouldn't stay here any longer.
Early tomorrow morning
wash the chest clean
of the poisonous powder
before we move it.
Where's Sheriff Hai?
Gone before dawn.
Most likely he went to get booze.
If it weren't for him
we would have lost the cargo
to the Deadly Valley.
Sir, please sit.
Are all the irrelevant people
gotten rid of?
Yes.
How impressive and deadly!
The Deadly Valley killers
are really something else.
By the order of the chief
to discuss with you.
If you could look the other way
the Deadly Valley could give you
20 percent share.
Let me ask you one thing.
How did you kill the two men
of the Wang heroes last night?
You didn't kill them?
I thought so, they did it?
Strange.
The chief bides you answer at once.
If you don't cooperate
he'll fight you to the death.
Alright, where and when?
At noon on 7 miles Slope.
This is where the escort will pass.
Yes, the chief expects
he could win within 4 hours,
by which time the cargo would also arrive.
Chief really has a high opinion of me.
The famous Swordsman Li Qing Ming.
Heroine Leng, Long Axe, Short Axe
and chief Yang.
Are they so easy to deal with?
Chief says they are nincompoops.
Once you're gone,
they're easy to deal with.
You wait here,
don't think you can get away
after killing the innocent.
Let's see how the top Sheriff
plans to capture us.
I was ordered to
either capture alive
hardened criminals, failing which
I should kill them on the spot.
Noon, 7 miles Slope.
What's the matter?
Chief.
There were 30 of us when we started.
Now...
What are you trying to say?
All of us here have decided.
The Deadly Valley is
hell bent on getting the goods.
A virtually dead end as it seems,
we just want out and forget our pay.
If they are scared, just let them go,
why force them?
Thank you, Hero Li.
We can go now... go...
Fear of death is human nature.
It's very dangerous up the road.
Seeing their mates die
it's natural they are afraid.
You want to go too?
My life has long been given to friends,
why fuss about it?
Chief Yang,
yourself, Hero Li and Miss Leng
guard the carriage
while we find out
what's the situation up the road,
then we'll call for you.
Nothing much, shall we call them?
I feel strange.
Will the Deadly Valley
ever launch a direct attack?
Obviously, we are no match
for the Golden Arm Kid.
That's right.
Chief Yang who is famous
for his swift sword
is not of much help either.
It shouldn't be that bad.
Maybe he's not as good as he used to be
before his injury.
I was too embarrassed to ask him about it.
Oh, the second master Silver Spear!
So the Deadly Valley does have
a high regard for us.
Are you the so-called Long Axe, Short Axe?
Indeed.
The grave of Yan Jiu and Fang Shi
We should have come earlier.
At least they didn't die in vain.
At least the 2nd chief of Deadly Valley
died with them.
Now there are three of us left.
Four... there's Hai Tao too.
Next time, if you want to
talk romance with Hai Tao,
don't wait till I go to sleep.
How could you say that?
Where's Hero Li?
I don't know.
Maybe he's off to
spar with the Golden Arm Kid,
to show off his
great Sword skill reputation.
Hero Li, don't go any further.
Sheriff Hai... did you see him?
Long Axe Yan Jiu, Short Axe Fang Shi?
They perished together
along with Silver Spear.
Miss Leng, you'd better not go after him.
We were supposed to meet
the Golden Arm Kid
at the 7 miles Slope for a combat.
I think Hero Li must have met
the Golden Arm Kid.
You know well that
he is no match for Golden Arm Kid,
how could you let them both fight?
Different people think differently.
He thought he was a hero.
He'd rather die a hero
than be an ordinary person.
I'd rather he lived as an ordinary person.
Gold isn't the only thing
in this world that destroys.
Vanity also destroys people.
How come Hai Tao didn't come?
Stabbed people at their back in anger.
Li Qing Ming, you'll lose.
How could that be?
You are too rash.
You and your sword cannot be one.
The world famous Cold Star Sword
is nothing.
Show your weapon.
The only reliable weapon is oneself.
Although your sword is sharp
but you're bound to die
as soon as you lose it.
My arms instead are always with me.
You lost your sword suddenly.
Don't you think it's a bit scary?
One should die like a hero.
Qing Ming.
You are no match for me.
I'll give you three days to run away.
Don't blame me later if I can catch you up.
I am Hai Tao, listen to me.
Remember what I said to you
at the small town.
Retreat now
and come back in 2 hours.
By that time
there'll definitely be an end to it.
You still have the chance to seek revenge.
I think this matter can be settled
within 2 hours.
Li Qing Ming is dead.
I've already asked my men to bury him
and to give Miss Leng
three days to make off.
Li Qing Ming is after all a hero.
Even though he's arrogant
and narrow-minded
but he's after all a strong-willed person.
Unfortunately your reputation
as a top Sheriff
is not too dependable.
I don't really care about this.
We haven't started the fight yet.
How do you know
I won't be able to arrest you?
Look, I can tell
by the way you draw your sword.
I don't know how
you earned your reputation.
Stop talking nonsense, don't waste time.
Right.
Catch.
As I've said earlier,
wine is indeed my best friend.
Sheriff Hai, you've made it.
The Golden Arm Kid's kung fu
is way above me.
His arms are invincible.
But I don't know
what's his power like
in the other parts of body.
No matter what,
it's impossible to prevent the eyes
from being wounded.
Sheriff Hai.
The destination is just
less than a hundred miles ahead.
We're leaving after
the Golden Arm Kid is killed
and there'll be no more trouble.
The Golden Arm Kid is blinded
and won't cause any harm
to the martial arts world.
Considering he's a
great martial artist, let him live.
I see.
Naturally.
You've finally understood.
200,000 taels of gold should be
tempting to anyone
and there's no risk at all.
Of course, the Golden Arm Kid is
supposed to kill me.
As long as we destroy his dead body
it'd be assumed that
he robbed the security money.
And of course Chief Yang
died heroically while on duty.
Chief, you...
Your plan was supposed to be perfect
but there's this little hitch.
You didn't expect that
there's toxic powder
on the chest when you hid inside it.
You didn't have to kill
Wang Sheng Tim and Wang Sheng Yue.
When you looked for stand-ins
you cared only for their looks,
not their swordsmanship.
I don't mind telling you now
that my swordsmanship
isn't that good either.
I'm however an expert at using my feet.
Have you heard the saying
'Dual Fairy Killer,
Golden Arm and Iron Feet'?
Iron Feet Lad... so you are
the Iron Feet Lad?
Yes.
What was that about
you killing the 17 Swordsmen
and the Yin Yuan Eighteen Swords?
That was nothing either.
First I kicked them to death.
Then chopped them with the sword.
Anyway, no one lived... who'd know!
Why you are doing this?
For him.
5 years ago, I was as famous as he was.
Later he became the Master
of the Deadly Valley.
I couldn't fight against him.
So I changed my name and
established the Hu Wei Security.
Now that he's dead,
the Deadly Valley is gone.
With the 200,000 taels of gold, I can
establish an organization
bigger than the Deadly Valley.
Iron Feet Lad will become famous again.
That's why Hai Tao let me go,
but you didn't.
Needless to say.
From now on
there's only Iron Feet left
in the Dual Fairy Killer.
You aren't wounded?
I mentioned that wine is my best friend.
Too bad you've ruined this wine.
Golden Arm and Iron Feet;
one is blind, the other is dead.
Sheriff Hai, thank you for letting me go.
I'll live in retirement from now on.
The Dual Fairy Killer
will never appear again.
That's fine, I have decided to retire.
This might as well be good for me.
Miss Leng.
Please deliver this gold
to the destination.
I've got to get drunk for 3 days.
Sun Chien
Chief, not only has Hero Li
agreed to help us,
his fiancee Heroine Leng
has also agreed to help.
Chief, Long Axe Yan Jiu and
Short Axe Fang Shi
are awaiting up the road.
They are clearing the road in front for us.
Both are such good friends!
200 thousand taels of gold.
The government lacks confidence
and has assigned the task to
Hu Wei Security.
The refugees will thank us
for the relief,
should the gold safely reach them.
Besides, the bureau's reputation
will be much enhanced.
Chief.
Hasn't the authority sent
the Sheriff with
the Thousand Faces Hai Tao to us?
How come he hasn't arrived yet?
I am waiting for him.
Chief.
Chief.
Kill
The Deadly Valley...
Inform Hero Li and Miss Leng,
Long Axe Yan Jiu,
Short Axe Fang Shi at once.
The Deadly Valley has given orders
to rob the gold.
Yes.
Sheng San, Sheng He.
Yes.
Ask everyone to get ready for the move.
Yes.
Be careful on the road.
Though we have
a few great kung fu experts helping us
one has to bear in mind
that the Deadly Valley is cruel.
We know that.
There are also
the four heads of the Deadly Valley.
Grand master is the Golden Arm Kid.
Man with Iron Arms - Lo Mang
Second master, the Silver Spear.
Silver Spear - Lu Feng
Third master, the Iron Armour.
Iron Fan - Wang Lung-Wei
Fourth master, the Copper Head - Hsiung Yang
They rank according to
their kung fu skills
not by their age.
In fact,
the Golden-Arm Kid is the youngest.
So, if we meet a young rival on the road
we should not be negligent.
Even their men such as
the seven deadly hooks
are difficult to deal with.
Chiang Sheng
There's a saying that
problem comes at the end.
I think there must be an ambush here.
Unfortunately, we are the reconnaissance
and we have promised to
escort the goods and deliver them
to the refugees.
We've to do this even if it means
risking lives.
The Deadly Valley's killers
are frightened than hell.
Come out.
So you are the seven deadly hooks.
They don't usually speak;
they just kill!
You're wasting your time.
I know, but I fear they might
also die as dumb fools.
Right.
We usually share the killing among us
now we've each killed three,
leaving this one.
Let's draw for it to be fair.
Alright.
Good, save our time.
Pan Ping-Chang
Kill
I am Wei Lin, known as Iron Armour.
I am ranked third among the Valley.
Where is Yang Hu Yun,
chief of the Hu Wei Security Bureau?
Why has he asked you to lead the attack?
It's my principle
not to harm beautiful ladies.
Please pass through by all means.
Your swordsmanship is good.
You are so low.
Whoever wins the day is the best
who cares what methods one uses.
Kuo Chui
I must be blind.
Damn.
Only three pitchers of wine
and already drunk!
Hu Wei
Chief, Long Axe and Short Axe
bumped into the seven deadly hooks,
they both died by their axes.
Miss Leng met
Wei Lin the Iron Armour
and was nearly killed by him.
She was saved by a drunk.
Who?
Don't know,
he disappeared after saving her.
Could it be him?
The world famous Sheriff, Hai Tao.
It's said that he's drunk all the time
saying that wine is man's best friend.
Hang Fu Village
Wei Pai
I bumped into the Iron Armour
and almost fell into his trap.
Vermin.
Miss...
Go away.
He is dead.
Sir, how could you kill a person?
Look, he's your man.
If the government were to investigate
what are we going to do?
You recommended him, you...
Yes.
Black Sand Palm, let's go.
Li Qing Ming was struck by the
Black Sand Palm
the more he moves,
the poison spreads fast; C'mon chase.
Bring the wine.
Bring the wine, the whole pitcher.
What a waste.
Hey, you have a hard head.
Just like the Copper Head
the fourth master in the Deadly Valley.
Hai Tao, your fame precedes you.
It's an honour to meet you today.
Really? You are the Silver Spear?
So observant.
Good.
Instead of being the second master
in Deadly Valley
why have you chosen to
run a humble wine shop here?
A capable man like you
shouldn't only be earning a living
in the government.
As long as you are willing to join
the Deadly Valley
you can name your terms.
Really? Are you the boss?
Yes.
First, I must be
the boss of the Deadly Valley.
Second.
All men in the Deadly Valley must die.
Third...
Nothing more, just these two.
Damn you.
I see that you are not the boss.
You'd better go back
and talk with your boss
...the Golden Arm Kid.
Oh, you.
I was struck by the black sand palm only,
it's no big deal.
It's one of the
three most poisonous palm strikes,
the victim would only live for one day.
Nonsense, I have learnt inner kung fu
for 20 years,
would my efforts be worth nothing?
Does this matter to you?
I could live for at least 2 days.
So we have 2 days.
I'll prepare the horses.
We'll seek medical help everywhere.
Firstly...
when I promise to do something
I never give up halfway.
Secondly, I only grant favours;
never ask for any.
You...
A hero fears not death.
There are still 2 more days,
enough for us to
clear the route to the south.
Let's go.
You always think only of yourself,
never for others.
What do you mean?
Because of the refugees
and because Chief Yang is my friend
I have given my life
and yet you say I only care about myself.
For the reputation of your sword,
the name of Hero Li
and for your own reputation
you could give up your life.
Have you thought for a while
what I would do without you?
If I were important to you
then continue to live.
Alright then, follow me.
How have you been getting on
finding out news of the underworld?
200,000 taels of gold
should be tempting to anyone.
But the Deadly Valley want it
and people fear the Golden Arm Kid.
So nobody dares do anything.
When we came
this fellow was acting suspiciously.
And so we grabbed him.
Did you see Li Qing Ming
when you came here?
No.
What does it take for you
to tell the truth?
Maybe an axe strike here
would do the trick.
No, that'd kill him,
then he can't talk.
Right.
Kill me if you want,
no hero would think of torture.
That might be true.
Right, we can't let him look down on us.
Right.
Damn, the bastard dug a tunnel.
Copper Head ranks fourth
with the Deadly Valley.
Getting the chest is most important.
Chief Yang, when the
Deadly Valley want something
they get it for sure.
Don't waste your effort.
This is unfair.
You alone have killed all the robbers.
Right, here's one for you.
Urgent signal from third chief.
Let's go.
- Give some help.
- Okay.
Chief.
Golden Arm Kid.
Looks like I'm late.
The gold has reached the third chief,
he just sent an urgent signal.
Alright, I'll go check it out
I'll avenge you on my return.
Don't worry, I won't let them live.
Thank you.
No wonder the Golden Arm Kid
is the head of the Valley.
He defeats us even with bare hands.
If he had weapons...
He doesn't use any at all.
Doesn't believe in them.
He thinks any weapon would be lost
whereas only his arms
are always attached to him.
By his kung fu
even with the three of us together
he will defeat us with
less than a hundred moves.
Why doesn't he kill us?
That man said
the third chief sent an urgent signal.
It must be for something very important.
Then the seven chests of gold...
We have signalled,
why hasn't anyone come yet?
You again.
Right.
I just used up my money for wine.
Could I borrow money from you
to buy some more?
Last time chief instructed that
if I can't hit the target with one strike,
don't fight on
to avoid messing up the matter.
You've taken advantage of me.
Don't think I don't know
what you are.
Good... then you know who I am.
Who else would it be
except Hai Tao,
the Sheriff with a Thousand Faces?
While others might fear you, I don't.
It seems we'll have a fight tonight.
Since you have been looking for me
it seems we'll have to give it a go.
Li Qing Ming suffered
a Black Sand palm strike.
Leng Feng was worried sick.
Long Axe, Short Axe and Yang Hu Yun
don't have the ability
but the famous Sheriff Hai Tao is here.
To be able to prevent
the famous Sheriff from appearing
is a matter to be proud of.
In any event, I can't take the gold now
so I'll let Yang keep it
for a few more days.
Come out.
I have always loved taking advantage.
Since you have been struck
by the Black Sand palm
why don't you do me a favour?
To kill swordsman Li Qing Ming
is a reputable task.
That's really true.
I just fear you can't enjoy this advantage.
Let me try.
You are the first one
who could grab my weapon.
You are also the first one
whose weapon I've grabbed
...but couldn't take away.
That's why, if you join the Deadly Valley
you'll at least be ranked third.
It seems I have already told you
my conditions
for joining the Deadly Valley.
Miss Leng is here.
If you don't go and fight us two
you'll instead be at a disadvantage.
Where are you taking him?
Strange, why is that drunk not here yet?
We are ready.
Where is he?
Don't know.
He is coming...
Quick. Ten taels for each.
Hurry.
What are you doing?
Can't you see? Burn him to ashes.
He's been hit by the
Black Sand palm strike,
his ashes would make the best poison.
As Miss Leng is without a sword
it'd be difficult for her
to pass through me.
Boost the fire...
There's no activity for miles around.
There's a small town just up ahead,
we could rest there tonight.
Right, let's rest here for a while first.
It's my honour and privilege
to have made friends with you.
Hero Li was struck by the Black Sand palm
yet continues to clear the way,
such friendship...
Let's press on with our journey.
Wang Shang San, Wang Shang He.
This...
The Deadly Valley has done this.
How would they know we are resting here?
How would they know...
Don't move.
The Deadly Valley has laid traps
along the way.
Tie the wooden planks beneath your feet
and don't touch anything.
Don't lean on anything either.
Let's reach the town ahead first.
Hai Tao, no matter where you run to
I'll chase you down.
I am here,
you need look no further.
It's done, open it.
Ten taels of silver please.
You saved Hero Li's life just now.
Get it from him.
Not only ten, but a hundred each.
A hundred.
A hundred taels... ask him.
Hero Li, silver...
Hai Tao is weird.
He saved you yet wouldn't tell me.
I nearly went mad at that time,
he also suggested to burn you to ashes
to make poison.
I must seek Hai Tao out
to avenge the insult on me.
What?
He used this method
to push out all the poison within
and saved you.
Am I a coward?
Forget it... I've yet to meet someone
who is angry against
the one who saved his life.
Losing life is ok but
can't bear an insult, understand?
Yes, if word of this gets out
it would jeopardise Hero Li's reputation.
Where is the cargo carriage?
Why are they so slow?
A swarm of poisoned needles
killed two of the Wang heroes
and a guard.
That must be the reason for their delay.
They must spend their night in that town.
We have prepared everything.
How many men are they left with?
Long Axe, Short Axe and Yang Hu Yun
along with the two Wang heroes.
Plus, over ten guards.
Li Qing Ming has suffered a palm strike
so he and Leng Fang can't harm us.
Why didn't you use the opportunity
to kill him?
I was just about to
when Hai Tao and Leng Fang arrived.
As I see it, among these people
Hai Tao is the best.
Strange.
Yang Hu Yun is known for his quick sword.
But during the fight
at the tavern last night
he didn't have his usual prowess.
Could it be that in the last few years,
he just enjoyed an undeserved fame?
Well, there'd be many who are like that.
It can't be. Last year, Yang
beat the 17 Swordsmen at Tai lake.
At Tai Hang mountain
he slaughtered the Yan Yun 18 Swordsmen.
All this can't be false.
After tonight
the 200,000 taels of gold would be ours,
regardless of what his kung fu is like.
That's true as well.
But have you investigated
if any one else
has eyes fixed on the gold?
Yes.
Once the people heard that
the Deadly Valley want the gold
they all backed off.
There's someone in my mind, you know.
5 years ago there was a saying
which you might have heard.
Is it 'Dual Fairy Killer,
Golden Arm and Iron Feet'?
Yes, the Iron Feet Lad was ranked my equal
except that we never met.
When we formed the Deadly Valley,
this person disappeared
and nobody knew where he went.
He must have known that
you formed Deadly Valley
and also that he was no match.
So he'd think it better to retire
and keep his life.
Don't use the candles here.
Use our own torches.
Yes.
There's nothing outside.
This is water from a well
in a village 3 miles away.
We have tried it, there's no poison.
What's wrong? You...
You...
So treacherous.
Killing is the business of
the Deadly Valley,
whatever it takes to do the job.
They drove away the townsfolk
and innocent villagers
3 miles away in order to get our gold.
We have been living on our dry provisions
and hold our thirst.
We resume our journey at dawn
and take turns at the watch.
Please rest here first.
I am not tired.
Chief Yang is overly cautious.
How could there be
poison needles all the way?
The Golden Arm Kid
is expecting we'll spend the night here.
There's something weird
about this tea house.
The Deadly Valley guys are treacherous
but we have checked it out.
All is clear.
The Deadly Valley have put
poison in the water sources all around.
Luckily I only drink wine.
Hero Li, Miss Leng, have some wine.
No thanks.
Everyone, thirsty? Have some wine.
Hai Tao, you've come in good time,
any news?
This tea house
is where the Deadly Valley wants us dead.
Everyone knows
they set up killing traps here.
I just know there is danger here
but I don't know exactly where it is.
Rubbish.
You are right, come on let's drink.
Hero Li, brother Hai is one of our own.
He's in the same danger as we are
and so, among ourselves...
I was lucky to have escaped
Hero Li's Sword.
I have no confidence.
After this trip
you'll know if you do.
Who knows after this trip
how many of us would be alive.
Gentlemen, am I right?
Dear gold, you save yet you destroy.
No candles?
I fear it might generate poisonous smoke.
The torches are ours.
And this ring?
Let's get out first.
What have you found out?
Quick, get out.
If you can be here, so can I.
Hero Li, you drank wine today?
I am not a drunkard like you.
Yes, even drunkards could be of some use.
From morning till now
I have drunk 20 catties of good wine.
3 anti-poison tablets
have been put in each catty,
it could withstand any kind of poison.
Hero Li, if you want to stay,
I wouldn't oppose that.
Damn, Deadly Enticing Powder.
The iron ring on this pole
looked odd to me.
The poison is concealed within the ring.
The torch would crack the ring
and activate
the poisonous powder; so deadly!
Let's spend the night outside tonight.
What do you do apart from drinking?
Nothing.
I thought
wine was a man's best friend.
And now?
Now I know
one kind of woman is better than wine.
Like you are to Li Qing Ming.
Hey, the Deadly Valley
are intent on their purpose,
the further we go,
the more dangerous it is.
It's true.
Third and fourth brothers have died
and you have seen
the Golden Arm kid's kung fu.
Why don't we...
Let's go.
Let's grab as much as we can
then escape and hide.
It's better than dying.
That's right.
What's the matter?
Don't touch anything.
There's toxic powder on the chest,
you'll die on touch.
Did they die of poison?
Enemy, careful.
How did the enemy get in here?
The couldn't have been invisible.
Strange,
it doesn't seem they died by
the Deadly Valley's hands.
Who else could it be?
It's obvious they wanted to
steal the gold and leave.
The Deadly Valley ought to know that
the Deadly Enticing Powder kills instantly.
Why bother to do this?
Sheriff Hai, in the Hu Wei Security
no person is as unscrupulous as this.
Alright, I was wrong
but how did the enemy
come and go just like that?
How would I know?
We shouldn't stay here any longer.
Early tomorrow morning
wash the chest clean
of the poisonous powder
before we move it.
Where's Sheriff Hai?
Gone before dawn.
Most likely he went to get booze.
If it weren't for him
we would have lost the cargo
to the Deadly Valley.
Sir, please sit.
Are all the irrelevant people
gotten rid of?
Yes.
How impressive and deadly!
The Deadly Valley killers
are really something else.
By the order of the chief
to discuss with you.
If you could look the other way
the Deadly Valley could give you
20 percent share.
Let me ask you one thing.
How did you kill the two men
of the Wang heroes last night?
You didn't kill them?
I thought so, they did it?
Strange.
The chief bides you answer at once.
If you don't cooperate
he'll fight you to the death.
Alright, where and when?
At noon on 7 miles Slope.
This is where the escort will pass.
Yes, the chief expects
he could win within 4 hours,
by which time the cargo would also arrive.
Chief really has a high opinion of me.
The famous Swordsman Li Qing Ming.
Heroine Leng, Long Axe, Short Axe
and chief Yang.
Are they so easy to deal with?
Chief says they are nincompoops.
Once you're gone,
they're easy to deal with.
You wait here,
don't think you can get away
after killing the innocent.
Let's see how the top Sheriff
plans to capture us.
I was ordered to
either capture alive
hardened criminals, failing which
I should kill them on the spot.
Noon, 7 miles Slope.
What's the matter?
Chief.
There were 30 of us when we started.
Now...
What are you trying to say?
All of us here have decided.
The Deadly Valley is
hell bent on getting the goods.
A virtually dead end as it seems,
we just want out and forget our pay.
If they are scared, just let them go,
why force them?
Thank you, Hero Li.
We can go now... go...
Fear of death is human nature.
It's very dangerous up the road.
Seeing their mates die
it's natural they are afraid.
You want to go too?
My life has long been given to friends,
why fuss about it?
Chief Yang,
yourself, Hero Li and Miss Leng
guard the carriage
while we find out
what's the situation up the road,
then we'll call for you.
Nothing much, shall we call them?
I feel strange.
Will the Deadly Valley
ever launch a direct attack?
Obviously, we are no match
for the Golden Arm Kid.
That's right.
Chief Yang who is famous
for his swift sword
is not of much help either.
It shouldn't be that bad.
Maybe he's not as good as he used to be
before his injury.
I was too embarrassed to ask him about it.
Oh, the second master Silver Spear!
So the Deadly Valley does have
a high regard for us.
Are you the so-called Long Axe, Short Axe?
Indeed.
The grave of Yan Jiu and Fang Shi
We should have come earlier.
At least they didn't die in vain.
At least the 2nd chief of Deadly Valley
died with them.
Now there are three of us left.
Four... there's Hai Tao too.
Next time, if you want to
talk romance with Hai Tao,
don't wait till I go to sleep.
How could you say that?
Where's Hero Li?
I don't know.
Maybe he's off to
spar with the Golden Arm Kid,
to show off his
great Sword skill reputation.
Hero Li, don't go any further.
Sheriff Hai... did you see him?
Long Axe Yan Jiu, Short Axe Fang Shi?
They perished together
along with Silver Spear.
Miss Leng, you'd better not go after him.
We were supposed to meet
the Golden Arm Kid
at the 7 miles Slope for a combat.
I think Hero Li must have met
the Golden Arm Kid.
You know well that
he is no match for Golden Arm Kid,
how could you let them both fight?
Different people think differently.
He thought he was a hero.
He'd rather die a hero
than be an ordinary person.
I'd rather he lived as an ordinary person.
Gold isn't the only thing
in this world that destroys.
Vanity also destroys people.
How come Hai Tao didn't come?
Stabbed people at their back in anger.
Li Qing Ming, you'll lose.
How could that be?
You are too rash.
You and your sword cannot be one.
The world famous Cold Star Sword
is nothing.
Show your weapon.
The only reliable weapon is oneself.
Although your sword is sharp
but you're bound to die
as soon as you lose it.
My arms instead are always with me.
You lost your sword suddenly.
Don't you think it's a bit scary?
One should die like a hero.
Qing Ming.
You are no match for me.
I'll give you three days to run away.
Don't blame me later if I can catch you up.
I am Hai Tao, listen to me.
Remember what I said to you
at the small town.
Retreat now
and come back in 2 hours.
By that time
there'll definitely be an end to it.
You still have the chance to seek revenge.
I think this matter can be settled
within 2 hours.
Li Qing Ming is dead.
I've already asked my men to bury him
and to give Miss Leng
three days to make off.
Li Qing Ming is after all a hero.
Even though he's arrogant
and narrow-minded
but he's after all a strong-willed person.
Unfortunately your reputation
as a top Sheriff
is not too dependable.
I don't really care about this.
We haven't started the fight yet.
How do you know
I won't be able to arrest you?
Look, I can tell
by the way you draw your sword.
I don't know how
you earned your reputation.
Stop talking nonsense, don't waste time.
Right.
Catch.
As I've said earlier,
wine is indeed my best friend.
Sheriff Hai, you've made it.
The Golden Arm Kid's kung fu
is way above me.
His arms are invincible.
But I don't know
what's his power like
in the other parts of body.
No matter what,
it's impossible to prevent the eyes
from being wounded.
Sheriff Hai.
The destination is just
less than a hundred miles ahead.
We're leaving after
the Golden Arm Kid is killed
and there'll be no more trouble.
The Golden Arm Kid is blinded
and won't cause any harm
to the martial arts world.
Considering he's a
great martial artist, let him live.
I see.
Naturally.
You've finally understood.
200,000 taels of gold should be
tempting to anyone
and there's no risk at all.
Of course, the Golden Arm Kid is
supposed to kill me.
As long as we destroy his dead body
it'd be assumed that
he robbed the security money.
And of course Chief Yang
died heroically while on duty.
Chief, you...
Your plan was supposed to be perfect
but there's this little hitch.
You didn't expect that
there's toxic powder
on the chest when you hid inside it.
You didn't have to kill
Wang Sheng Tim and Wang Sheng Yue.
When you looked for stand-ins
you cared only for their looks,
not their swordsmanship.
I don't mind telling you now
that my swordsmanship
isn't that good either.
I'm however an expert at using my feet.
Have you heard the saying
'Dual Fairy Killer,
Golden Arm and Iron Feet'?
Iron Feet Lad... so you are
the Iron Feet Lad?
Yes.
What was that about
you killing the 17 Swordsmen
and the Yin Yuan Eighteen Swords?
That was nothing either.
First I kicked them to death.
Then chopped them with the sword.
Anyway, no one lived... who'd know!
Why you are doing this?
For him.
5 years ago, I was as famous as he was.
Later he became the Master
of the Deadly Valley.
I couldn't fight against him.
So I changed my name and
established the Hu Wei Security.
Now that he's dead,
the Deadly Valley is gone.
With the 200,000 taels of gold, I can
establish an organization
bigger than the Deadly Valley.
Iron Feet Lad will become famous again.
That's why Hai Tao let me go,
but you didn't.
Needless to say.
From now on
there's only Iron Feet left
in the Dual Fairy Killer.
You aren't wounded?
I mentioned that wine is my best friend.
Too bad you've ruined this wine.
Golden Arm and Iron Feet;
one is blind, the other is dead.
Sheriff Hai, thank you for letting me go.
I'll live in retirement from now on.
The Dual Fairy Killer
will never appear again.
That's fine, I have decided to retire.
This might as well be good for me.
Miss Leng.
Please deliver this gold
to the destination.
I've got to get drunk for 3 days.