Calamity of Snakes (1982) - full transcript

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Mother, wake up!

Mother, another nightmare?

No way, this is horrible, I must stop him!

Be careful, be careful.

Boss, it's too muddy.
Not easy to walk in.

Actually, you don't have to
get out of the car at all.

I can just call the engineer over.

Yes.

Xu Zhengfeng, come over,
come over now.

Forget it, let's go.

We will lay cement here...



Look after this for me, I'll be back.

- Engineer, the Boss has come to cheer you up!
- Thank you.

Mr. Jiang, this building is three floors
underground, fourteen floors above ground.

It has to be done in eight months, but...

Yes, I know.

There is no greater difficulty in the world,
but the Great Wall was completed.

You can't make a few floors?

The boss is not a tyrant, Qin Shi Huang,
and I am not Superman.

What do you mean by this,
this is simply not the case.

Enough.

Zhengfeng, this building
is our ideal realization.

Your construction methods
are strict, I understand.

But, in the interest of 340 million,
I can't deal with it being late.

It will be hard to complete in eight
months, unless you cut corners...



If necessary, I will have to.

Yes, time is money.

For the Boss, for the company,
you need to do this.

If the buildings are unsafe and dangerous, and the
customer isn't protected, then I am held responsible.

Then why don't you consider
the Boss's situation?

Don't you consider the
safety of the customers?

I do this for the Boss, this...

Secretary Ma, you manage your office,
I'm responsible for the construction site.

- What do you mean? This...
- Enough, Peter.

Zhengfeng, for me, for the sake
of this difficult situation.

- You feel wronged?
- But I am...

You have to help me solve this.

Just do me this favor, I believe you
will not let me down.

- Snake! SNAKE!

- What's the fuss about a snake?
- Oh my god, THOUSANDS of snakes!

Shit! Stop talking like a fool!

- Don't believe me? Come, look at this!
- Okay, let's go!

Shit! It's full of snakes!

- What happened? Where did these snakes come from?
- Call the fire brigade, come on!

- Yes, go find the fire brigade, come on.
- Wait a minute, just kill them all!

If we wait for the fire brigade,
it will take forever!

Yes, the project must not stop!

Gentlemen, time is money!

We can't afford this. Start killing them!

Mr. Zhang.
Isn't it too cruel to kill so many?

Calling the fire brigade might be better,
let them leave by themselves!

Shut up, just do what I told you,
and shut your mouth!

- Yeah, shut your mouth!
- Do it! Hurry!

Get it done. hurry up!

Hurry! Faster!
Hurry! Faster!

Fu Ren, wait a second!

- Don't kill them, there will be retribution!
- Shumei, what are you doing here?

Mom just had a nightmare, she
dreamt that you were covered in snakes!

Superstition, nonsense, daydreaming...

- Step Aside.
- Fu Ren!

Fu-Ren, stop messing around,
you can't kill them!

God will have retribution.

Let's go out, okay?

Mom will be chanting for a
long time, let's go. Go!

Bodhisattva please forgive him,
don't blame him for the killing...

You don't seem happy?

Oh, I know... you don't like my family.

You think my father is rich, and
my mother is superstitious, is that it?

I am not against religion, but I don't
think it's a priority to ask God for help.

And your father wants to
achieve his goal.

He does not hesitate to kill
his soul, his actions...

Look, I guess it's alright. I know that my
family doesn't look good to you.

- I am telling the truth.
- Truth, well, what do you think of me?

Tell me, you can judge me,
I won't be angry.

If you don't say it,
then I will call my father...

Honestly, your shortcomings are rare.

The only thing is... taking advantage of your
father's money, and being arrogant.

This will make you lose a lot of friends.

I... There is nothing wrong
with having money.

Yes, there is nothing wrong with
having money, but...

Often people think money can buy
everything and that's wrong.

I...

Okay, let's go.

Abominable.

Wow, this pot of snake meat is really good.

- More fragrant than dog meat. Let's play the finger game.
- Today, we are lucky to have this meat.

- Let's try this other kind of snake meat and drink some beers!
- Cheers.

Shit is so good, it will be
great if we eat it every night!

What are you saying? Just at night?

Yes, you are right!

Lao Li, Director Hu wants you to
defend the sample house tonight.

Okay. Come and sit!

Shit, why me again, I can't join
in tonight's event...

Say, are you are stupid?
you're really as stupid as a pig!

Why don't you rent an escort?
Enjoy one of the luxury condos?

Ah! Yes!

Come here! Everybody
come take a look!

If you want to see how to kill a snake,
just come here.

You want to see the real thing?
You might never see this again!

I am doing this for real, no cheating!

Only I can do this!

Come here!

This snake is called a Cobra,
and is very poisonous.

You'll die if it bites you.

In this world, I am the only one who dares to
touch the Cobra with his bare hands!

If you have never seen this before,
here is your chance!

Come here and look!

It's your loss if you miss this!

Nowadays, some people in their
twenties are being called "Brother".

In their thirties, called “Uncle”.

More than 40, you can be
called a strange old man.

Really sad, really shameful.

Now, don't be afraid.

If you dare to drink the snake blood,

the old man will
become a beautiful man!

There are people who wear glasses of 200
degrees when they are in elementary school.

Then 300 degrees in junior high and
4 or 500 degrees in high school.

If you eat the snake's gallbladder, you will
graduate from college with perfect eyesight,

and be elected as a national representative,
to join the legislative committee.

Unless you have no interest in that life.

So eat a snake's gallbladder now,
if you swallow it,

I guarantee that you can see
through the three walls.

Snake blood and gallbladder
are not always available.

Just tell me if you want some, there are
only a few cups of snake blood left!

Really useful, you can see his heartbeat,
you know it's still pumping.

This is not fake,
I killed it in front of you!

If you know something
about snakes, just say so!

First come first served!

Guaranteed to make you say
“good” after you drink!

Lao Xie, your business seems
to be doing well.

Please... come...
Please have some.

Boss, this is the best snake blood
and gallbladder you will ever have.

Is this really useful?

Boss, with this snake, the
more poisonous the better!

And affective immediately,
you will see tonight!

To be honest, what if
we killed a few snakes?

Our proprietress is worried about it,
but I don't think it's necessary.

It's just a woman's opinion.

Let's take Lao Xie as an example,
he kills a hundred snakes a day.

He is still doing
good business here.

Drinking freely, come and drink
the snake soup first.

Big boss, you also killed some snakes?
I don't believe it.

Our boss can be prestigious.

You kill the snake slowly, one by one?

Our boss just killed tens of thousands
of snakes with a snap of the wrist.

What, tens of thousands?

Yes, there are three or five thousand less,
no... about seven or eighty thousand.

All dead?

Of course, all of them are dead,
what would be the problem?

It's best for them to die, like weeding...

Kill the roots and you
won't have a problem.

Hey, how long will it take you?

Almost done!

Lao Lee.

Hi.

Come here.

Perfection!

Boss!

What's wrong?

Dead, killed by snakes.

Snakes? Really, that serious?

What do you think we should do?

We planned to open in two days...

What do you mean?
That day is the most important to me.

We must open as scheduled!

But the snakes...

Always talking about the snakes, can't you find
Lao Xie to help you deal with the snake problem?

Sure, sure.

If you understand...
then go solve the problem!

Remember, the less people know
about this, the better.

Yes, but what should we do about Lao Lee?

Shit, such a silly thing! The death of a
worker means nothing!

What is more important than
the opening in two days?

Yes, I will go right away.

Boss Xie, does this work?

Lime, tobacco, and sulphur are
the things snakes are most afraid of.

I promise everything will be fine.

Okay. I'm relieved.

Brother Xie, all the snakes must be caught.

Snakes will hide, but I'll try my best.

Hello, who are you looking for?

Yes, Boss! Sure yes, all OK.

I am at your disposal.

Hurry up, clean this up quickly!

The boss has brought
people here, hurry up.

Xu Zhengfeng, don't forget,
you are the architect.

Your fame will be on
the line, if the sales fail.

Fame. If something happens, let's see
if you still care about fame!

It's okay, they're all caught,
I'll leave first.

Boss Xie, please don't leave now, you
better stay here, just in case...

I'll leave him here just in case.
Goodbye.

This... he...

Don't dally, go now!

Dear Guests, this building was built
by our business giant.

It is a masterpiece of Mr. Jiang Furen,
the chairman of the company.

Let us now welcome Mr. Jiang Furen.

The building was also designed
by Dr. Xu Zhengfeng,

a young talent in the Department of
Architecture at Harvard University.

Dr. Xu Zhengfeng returned to China to personally
supervise the completion of this building.

You're now welcome to explore it!

There was a snake inside, and
Lao Lee was bitten to death.

Really? God, I am afraid of snakes!

How does this condo look?

I think it looks too expensive.

Why is this condo so small?

It can be as big as you like,
we can help you redesign it.

We guarantee satisfaction!

The layout of our condo is
designed by a professional.

It has the best lighting and uses the
most advanced building materials!

All sanitary and kitchen equipment
are imported from Europe and America.

Block A is mainly 30 level ground,
with 120,000 yuan per level ground.

Block B is mainly based on 22 level ground,
with 100,000 yuan per level ground.

Each building has a garden balcony with
fresh air and a wide open space.

You only need to pay a
deposit of 120,000 yuan.

Dear, come over, you see how
beautiful this chair is.

Sir, we also sell toilet appliances!

Toilet appliances, useless, we won't buy!

Old man, how can you do this to me?

Didn't you promise to buy me a condo?

Darling, don't worry, but you must
choose a condo carefully.

Buy... I didn't say no,
I will buy it for you.

Sir, Miss, Room A on the seventh floor.
I am going to give it to someone else

- if you can't decide.
- Excuse me!

We talked about Room A
on the seventh floor.

I decided to buy, will take five minutes
for my wife to send the money.

I will pay the deposit first.

You this... I...

Well done, well done.

Please, sorry, sorry.

This door is so narrow, it would be
difficult to escape if something happened.

Yes, we will increase the size.
Please.

- Increase!
- Okay, good, increase!

- Hello.
- How many have you sold?

- I sold 13 condos.
- Wow.

Well done!

Secretary Ma, I heard there is a
serious snake problem here?

How do you know about the snakes?

Are we really having snake problems?

No, no, how can this be?
Nonsense.

Snake!

- Mama mia!
- Skinny monkey!

Frog toad!

You broke my baby snake!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.

You're a big bully.

Stop, please.

He broke my baby snake!

You're... screwing around!

You are hiding here, I've been looking
for you for a long time!

The sales force is working outside,
why don't you care?

I only built the building, it is not my
business to sell the condos.

Stop being stupid, okay?

If the condos cannot be sold, who will
ask you to build another in the future?

You're good at talking, just like your Dad.

What is wrong with my Dad?
Don't take him for granted!

He has used hundreds of engineers,
you are just one of them.

Jiang Xiumei, you can find those
ninety-nine engineers.

Why do you need to find me?

I... Xu Zhengfeng, stop being arrogant,
who else would hire you?

Boss, you are so lucky, it's my
honor to work with you.

Come here, Peter.

Boss, this time our company
pre-sales are amazing.

I think we can consider the
plan for the next project?

Well, let Zhengfeng see the project plan.

What, you still want to work with that guy?

Zhengfeng is a young man with real talent.

However, he follows the beaten track,
always is against us.

This time we will succeed.

I think the most important
factor is the design.

However, he is...

Okay, I have my own way.

What is it?

Miss Zheng, the worker, Lao Li's parents
want to see the Boss.

Tell them I am not here.

Yes!

Mr. Jiang, Mr. Jiang!

Okay, Miss Zheng,
you two can go.

Yes.

Mr. Jiang, we have come
to see you several times.

Why are you looking for me?
I don't know who you are.

My son's body is still
sitting in the morgue.

I want my son back!

Speaking of your son, I am really angry.

He almost made me miserable.

He deserved this.

Yes, damn it.

If you hadn't killed the snakes, they wouldn't
have come for revenge, and killed my son!

What are you talking about, stop
behaving atrociously, get out!

- Come in!
- Jiang, don't deceive us!

What do you mean by this?
Intimidating me?

This is my place, get out!

I am gonna kill you!

Jiang, God has eyes,
you will see his retribution!

Shit, everything depends on this time!

Shit, the chicken again, I give up.

Out of the way!

Come on, don't worry about him, let's go.

I don't know what I did
to become so unlucky.

Fucking unlucky!

This bad weather.

Stop being unlucky!

Hey!

Boss, the workers at the snake site,
several were attacked by snakes!

Find Lao Xie to get the snakes, quick!

How did this happen again?

According to the workers...

Just like the last sample house,
the snake group attacked Lao Li.

This was not a simple attack.
They must have come for revenge.

We have to figure out what is going on.

Yes, this is unusual. I have had the
snake shop for more than 20 years.

I have never heard of snakes
attacking people in large groups.

If I am correct, there is a big
python in the snake group.

- Python?
- Is it really that serious?

Look at these tracks. If it was not dragged
by a heavy weight it would never be like this.

Lao Xie, what do you think about this?

I think there's only one person who
can help you defeat this big python.

To end this snake disaster,
there is no one but him.

Then I will go with you to ask help.

A Qiang, A Qiang.

Boss, long time no see.

Yes. Is the master here?

He doesn't want to see anyone.

Please, I have something important.

I do not dare go.

Please?

He said that he didn't want
to see any guests today.

The guests have come already,
just let him know that.

Are you the one who caught the snake?

He is Mr. Lin's apprentice, called A Qiang.

I see.

Lao Xie, you know the temper
of my master, I can't do it.

But we are helping the building site,
he will never blame you.

What are you talking with this kid,
just go directly to his master.

- We can't go, Mr. Ma.
- Why not?

I am Peter Ma and nothing
is impossible for me.

Just a guy who catches snakes,
money can deal with this.

Let him go suffer.

Ok, wake up.

- Snake...
- Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.

Master, I think you better
go and see for yourself.

It's not that serious.

If it was a normal snake,
then I could handle it.

But this snake is so big, if you don't go, then
there's no one else who can solve this problem.

Right, Master, you must help.

If you can get rid of that Python for us,
our boss will pay you a lot of money.

Mr. Ma.

Don't talk to me about money.
It's my duty to keep this place safe.

Yes, I will go.

Master...

Master! Master!

So big, carry it away, take it away.

Master Lin, thank you for helping
us kill this great harm.

- We can be rest assured.
- Well done.

Eight months on schedule,
you really a Superman.

That is what you said yesterday.

That is what the boss said, but
these are my heartfelt words today.

I told you, if only we work together,
we can make big money.

- Please fill in the form first.
- Okay.

Wonderful, not only beautiful!

Look at the design of this hall, it is wide
and large, and it has a lot of weight.

Engineer. Are you satisfied?

Satisfied, thank you for your help.

You did well.

- Yes.
- Please.

I saw a set of furniture that would be
great to put in our living room.

Sounds good...

- Hi
- Hi

- Old pervert!
- Robbing the cradle!

This building is not bad, right?

Very good, both inside and outside
are great, go outside and walk around.

You little devil, you can...

I am sorry.

It's ok!

Mr. Jiang has been waiting for you
for a long time, please come in.

Thank you.

Please.

- Beautiful.
- Please have a seat.

I will go to find Mr. Jiang.

No need.

- Mr. Jiang
- Boss.

- Please sit.
- Let's sit.

- Cigar?
- No, thank you.

Please have some tea.

It is good!

How is the thing going?

All OK, who doesn't want to come to the
celebration after they see your invitation letter?

Good. Zhengfeng, the party tonight...

in addition to the guests in this building, I
also invited the heads of several consortiums.

I am preparing to announce the 101 project
plan, which will be handled by you.

Mr. Jiang, this 101 project plan, I am
afraid I am not competent.

Oh? Why?

Are you displeased with this plan?

No, this plan is very good, but this...

So what are your difficulties?

My personality can't adapt
to the company's system.

Talented engineers have to be
appreciated to bring into play, right?

Our Boss gives you this opportunity.

It is not something that ordinary people
can get, you have to understand.

I have my principles in doing things.

Young people, what conditions do you want?

Construction according to the project plan, we
must not cut corners and work indiscriminately.

Okay, I promise you.

Zhengfeng.

Aunt!

Dad, I want to talk with
Zhengfeng for a second.

Go ahead.

Zhengfeng, come!

Boss, do you really agree with his request?

Am I stupid?

This building is the
crystallization of our Boss.

Nice.

I heard that your company has a
project plan in the Eastern District.

How do you get so well informed?

Not simple, open secrets.

Ma, let's discuss with your boss.

Let us earn money with him
if he has opportunities.

That's fine, I will tell him.

You really don't wanna go with me?

Unlike men, I don't have the luxury.

I have to put Xiaoli to bed. She needs
to go to school tomorrow morning.

Ok, wait for Xiaoli's school holiday,
I will take you on vacation overseas.

Okay.

Get Xiaoli to sleep earlier.

Dad!

Where are you going so late?

My girl, I have a meeting.

Mom will stay with you
until you fall asleep.

Give me a kiss.

Good girl. I'm going now.

- Goodbye, Dad.
- Bye.

Come on, let's sleep.

- No way.

Mrs. Liu, my husband went
upstairs to attend the party.

You can bring two more people,
we can play eight laps.

Please.

Please.

- Please.
- Thank you.

Xu's engineer,
I have been looking for you...

Oh, is there something wrong?

My wife praises this
building you've designed.

Thank you, where is your wife?

She's taken care of our kid at home.

Thirty thousand.

Chow.

Pong, I won, I made a big
three dragon, four grand slams.

Xiao Wu, you need to be more polite.

Win with big three dragon,
you will be very unlucky.

Sorry, sorry.

Strange, I am going to the next number.

Engineer, I heard that you have
made a lot of money for Mr. Jiang.

Not really.

The engineer who built this building
is down to earth, fast and good.

Thanks for the compliment.

I'll be back.

Congratulations, Mr. Jiang.

Boss.

Peter, I have been looking for you.
Have you seen Mr. Li and Mr. Wang?

I just talked with them.

Go and ask them to come over.

Okay.

Furen.

I haven't felt right all night.

My eyelids are jumping and I am
really worried something will happen.

Your old illness is coming back again.

If there is something wrong,
go see a doctor tomorrow.

-You...
- Okay, Mrs, don't be so sensitive.

I have to go to a meeting.
I can't stay with you.

Miss Jiang!

Miss Jiang!

Miss Jiang, you are so beautiful today.

Miss Jiang, may I invite you to
have the first dance?

I think we are the best
looking couple tonight.

I'm sorry.

Hey!

Hello, Chubby, what took you so long?

Everything because of you.

Is she more beautiful than me?

Of course not!

I mean her clothes.

No, she is far worse than you!

Zhengfeng, what are you talking about?

I am persuading him to marry a
capable wife as soon as he can.

Here you are.

- Let me do it.
- Thanks.

Brother Jiang, I must participate in
your new plan with Lao Wang.

Thank you, I have bank support
from Brother Wang.

And Brother Li's construction
factory cooperation.

My 101 project plan will
definitely be realized soon.

Brother Jiang, who are you going to
have preside over this project?

I am still preparing for the
original team to cooperate.

Oh, the original team.

You still let the well-regulated Xu
engineer take full responsibility?

Can we still make a profit
on building materials?

Yes, we can earn nothing if
we follow the rules.

Mr. Wang, Mr. Li, you can rest assured,
no matter how harsh the engineer is,

everything will be great with our boss.

Congratulations on hosting a new project.

Thank you.

We have known each other for a while already.

In addition to work, we... do you have
any arrangements?

You know, I have my ideals.

I hope that one day I can host my
own project, my own business.

Ok, I understand what are you thinking
without words, I will wait for you.

Come dance with me.

Old man, are you coming or not?

No, I promised my wife tonight.

What? Are you going home?
Then you should have never come.

Alright... I will come later.

I am going out now.

Don't be angry,
I will come home right away.

Great then. Oh, don't forget to
bring the money.

I always feel strange,
like something will happen.

I think you are too tired,
let's go upstairs.

Look at my parents, they're getting old.

They're still in a good relationship,
I don't know if we will be like them someday.

Oh, you have no confidence?

I am confident in you.

If this project plan is implemented,

nobody else in the construction industry
can match me.

Fu Ren, I don't feel right these days.

There seems to be something in
my heart and I can't breathe.

I told you to check with a doctor,
why don't you listen to me?

In fact, we don't need to worry
about food and shelter.

Our child is grown, and I usually think,

everything you want, fame and fortune,
you already have it.

Why do you still make new project plans?

Women's opinion, but if you could earn more
money, would you give up the opportunity?

But I heard people saying the
building you built cut corners.

Not practical, this way to make money.
It is uncomfortable to use this money.

What are you talking about,
what kind of peace of mind?

I have peace when the purse has money.

I feel uncomfortable without
money in my pocket.

I am telling the truth.

A woman should stay away from a man's
business, there is no reason for this.

I thought it would be
quieter here than in the city.

I didn't think it would be worse than
where we used to live.

People invited us to join.

The excitement of young people,
better not to participate.

I know you are here for me.

I will go to rest for a while,
when you're tired just call me.

Don't go home today...

Help...

Help...

Please.

Lao Hong, you are lucky today.

Susan and Nancy are both with you.

You should think... is the guy,
Lao Hong, okay with this?

- Bye.
- Bye.

One dot.

Are you mistaken,
three west winds are outside.

You still give one dot, do you
want me to smack you?

Yes, get out of here.

Skunk head.

Sorry, sorry.

Xiao Li...

Hello, quick, I'm at No. 1 Green Lake Road.

Quick, send people quickly, quick!

Go inside and see!

Yes, yes.

Hello, hello, 110, 110!

There was a homicide here,
someone jumped off the building.

Quick, send people here, the situation is
urgent, the snakes are attacking the building!

Ami, come on, come on, you see,
it looks like someone jumped!

Really? Did you see it happen?

You can not see clearly.

Ms. Wu, it seems that someone jumped below.

Really, the police cars are coming.

Nosy, it's not your family
that jumped off the building.

Why are you nervous?
Come bring the dim sum out.

It is not good to be a housekeeper?

No.

It's ok.

Bad!

Oh, too much!

Snake! Snake!

Zhengfeng, what should we do?

- Go to the backdoor and get to the morgue.
- Is it safe?

Go!

Zhengfeng, help!

Xiu Mei!

Zhengfeng!

Chemistry team, chemistry team,
immediately take action!

- Send Firebird No. 1 to the top floor of the building to save those people!
- Yes!

Firebird One, Firebird One,
straight to the top floor!

Fast...

Xiu Mei, run!

Quick! Go down the ladder, now!

Run!

Reporting captain, we are now being attacked
by a giant python on the 13th floor!

Existing equipment is not working and it's
impossible to get past! Request support...

Request support! Please
support! Request support!

Stick to the plan, I will send in more
support to you immediately.

Go!

Furen, save me, Furen... Furen!