Golden Swallow (1968) - full transcript

Golden Swallow! It is Golden Swallow!

Pay your respects!

Golden Swallow

I know you covet fame

I've been waiting!

You swine!

Attack!

Golden Whip Han Tao!

You know me yet you dare stay?

You wish to die, do you?

Attack!



We don't have a grudge between us...

Fan Rui, your behavior is contemptible

Golden Swallow stood up to you

Yet you used poisoned darts on her

Hand me the antidote or I'll kill you

Have mercy! Here it is...

I dislike killing

You and your men will be maimed

But none will die

If this cannot cure, I'll kill you

I wouldn't dare fool you!

Congratulations, Swallow!

You're recovering fast

And you've even improved



It's all thanks to you

Oh, I've not done much

Our styles are different

I have little to teach you

You're an excellent swordswoman!

I've learned from your steadier style

But you're much too aggressive

You really haven't killed before?

Seldom; only when there is no choice

When you fought those bandits

You wounded all of them

They were more or less half-dead

You should've ended their agony

You remind me of someone

He is totally different from you

What's the matter, Han Tao?

I didn't say something wrong, I hope

Han Tao! My big brother!

Let me introduce you to...

Let me guess

He is yourjunior classmate Hu Zhen

You called him "Old Three"

So he must be classmate no. 3:

Flying Fox Hu Zhen

Master Hu

This is...

Let me guess...

Xie Ru-yan, Golden Swallow. Ms. Xie

Since I came to the Valley

Third Brother has visited me every year

That's right, we've many classmates

But Han Tao is closest to me

You've always been mischievous

And you a perfect gentleman

A fine gentleman you are

Befriending a mischievous fella like me

Let's change the subject

You see, she's really bored

No, not at all

I just remembered someone

They called him Silver Roc

Who'd be a perfect match with you

A girl?

A handsome and skillful young man

Well...

Don't take me wrong

His nickname matches with yours

Don't they call you "Golden Swallow"?

You'd better say it clearly

Silver Roc is always dressed in white

His sword and darts are silver in colour

He leaps into the air...

And swoops down at his enemies

No one has ever been able to
block his moves

Hence he has been given this nickname

When he attacks his victims...

He looks like a big silver roc

Have you met him?

I wouldn't be alive if I had

He's the best swordsman around

But he's absolutely deadly

No one could survive a duel with him

Not even one

I've heard so much of him

Then...
he must be as notorious as they say!

He only kills the villainous men

However, I'd say his method
is a bit ruthless

Silver Roc? Would it be Little Roc?

Silver Roc is here!

He's here!

He's here!

Yang Lung is guarding the pass

We'll blow him up with fire bombs

Good! Get ready, guys!

Silver Roc is approaching

Let's welcome him

When you hear an explosion

Attack him no matter what!

Now spread out

Yes!

Isn't that Master Xiao?

Yes! Master Xiao is here

Go tell Mei-niang

Mei-niang, Master Xiao is here

Master Xiao, Master Xiao

Master Xiao, I missed you

Please come in

Please come in and have a seat

Master Xiao...

Master Xiao, it is still early...

Come visit us

Enjoy the music and wine

Isn't that wonderful!

That's right

Master Xiao!

If you still think of her

Why don't you go and find her?

She will come to me

Still awake? Where's "Old Three"?

Drunk and asleep

You miss Little Roc, don't you?

His name is Xiao, he's the youngest

He's several months younger than me

That's why we all call him Little Roc

Though he's the youngest

He's respected by us

For his martial arts skills

He has mastered all the techniques

Of our teacher

His swooping style is better known as...

Roc's "Coup de grace"

None of our classmates could master it

He's the only one who could

You suspect Little Roc is Silver Roc?

That's not all

Little Roc is an orphan

When he was a mere child

Bandits killed his whole family

He trained hard for revenge

But teacher always said that...

He's too ruthless

It might lead him to serious crimes

That's why he's kept in the mountains

Teacher hoped he'd change

One day he disappeared

Then came news

The family of his parents' killer

Was slain overnight

No one has heard of him since

When he was still a student

Little Roc always seemed aloof

He seldom spoke

Except to me, now and then

The night before he disappeared

He took a swallow dart from me

Have some more, Master Xiao

Come on

Come on, cheers

Master Xiao

After this cup, write a poem for us

Let's get things ready

Bring the brush and ink

Another toast to you!

Master Xiao, please

Faster

Drink fast

Alright!

Go on, start writing

With a sword I travel alone

The roc soars high into the clouds

The land is vast but where's my home?

Oh swallow, where are you nestling?

Why do you need
so many golden swallow darts for?

Told you Golden Swallow will find me

Chin Wu was a traitor

He should be quartered

Bring the two assassins here

Yes

How dare you two mugs try to murder me!

Are you tired of living?

Your men killed my whole family

So we must take revenge

Death don't scare us

Really!

Carve their hearts out

Yes, sir!

The Golden Dragon bastards!

Today, we failed to avenge

But our ghosts will haunt you!

Bring Li Wan

Li Wan, you disobeyed my orders

You released the traitors

I've punished the traitor

But I freed his family

Because they didn't do anything wrong

They're innocent

I told you to kill his whole family

You ignored my orders

Guess you too would have to be quartered

Ever since I joined Golden Dragon...

I've never wished to disobey you

But if I have to kill the innocent...

Sorry, I couldn't

Prepare him for execution

Yes!

No, I prefer to do it on my own

I hope to serve you in my coming life

What the devil...

How dare you conspire with outsiders?

I refused to kill the innocent

But I'm not a coward

I've never seen him before

He's not here to save me

I'll prove it to you!

Who are you?

Silver Roc!

Mercy, mercy!

Really?

Don't trust him

Take care of yourself

Come earlier next year to stay longer

Brother, don't walk me any further

It's far enough

Very well

Oh, come on! We're close like a family

See you next year then

Next year?

Now that you have her, you abandon me?

Nonsense

We'll be glad to see you anytime

Then, I'll certainly come again

What if I don't welcome you?

You? I couldn't care less

Goodbye!

Goodbye!

I'll drop by anytime of the year

He's an interesting character

Yes, he is

He's quite easy-going

Look!

He has really come back

He's stumbling! Perhaps...

Old Three

What happened?

What's the matter?

He has passed out

He was ambushed

Who could it be?

He has been wounded by poisonous sand

The Golden Dragon gang perhaps?

Hold it

We don't even know you

Why attack us?

She's our enemy

I'm Sheng Yong, known as Iron Face!

While I was away from home...

She set fire and killed my family

I'm Double Blade, Lin Wan

She killed my younger brother Lin Bai

I'm Golden Dragon's Liu Chong

She destroyed our branch

And killed three of my men

I have to avenge for them

I'm Fang Lan

She killed eight of my students

I don't know what you mean!

Golden Swallow, every time you kill

You leave your Swallow darts behind

Now you're denying it?

Don't waste time talking to her

Golden Swallow, don't laugh so soon

Our chief won't let you get away

There definitely has to be
an impostor behind it all

Who could it be?

Silver Roc

Little Roc? But why...

To make you go to him

He wants to see me badly

Then I must go to him

No, you mustn't

You have many enemies now

If you go now, you'll be trapped

Let me investigate for you

No, I must do this myself

You... you won't be able to help

You're afraid I'll find out the truth

And kill Silver Roc?

No!

You're afraid I'm no match for him?

It's not that either

When he and I studied fencing...

Teacher taught us every trick he knew

Except "Coup de grace"

He said it's too dangerous

Executing it wrongly...

One could be killed in mid-air

Little Roc mastered it secretively

I'm afraid either of you will get hurt

He has killed so many to lure you out

But you...

The Golden Dragon gang and the Shengs

They've done enough to deserve death

Didn't you just kill someone too?

I think he is desperate

Risking his life just to find me

Well, leave it for now!

Let's carry "Old Three" home first

I must deal with Little Roc myself

Please forgive me

See you later. Look after yourself

You're in grave danger

It's better for me to investigate

See you later. Goodbye

Come

What's the matter with you?

You stole the goose

I...

Papa

What is it?

This brat stole Master Cao's goose

Look, he's still holding its head

I didn't do it, Papa

Then where did it come from?

I picked it up from here just now

We've proof. What have you to say?

Leave me alone!

My son...

My son...

Get away!

Move, go to hell!

Master, we've caught the thief

This boy stole the goose

I didn't, I didn't

Two Masters Cao

My son happens to be no thief

You can't accuse the innocent

We caught him holding the goose head

We've got evidence, you can't deny it

Justice! Justice!

Masters Cao

My son has never taken others' thing

That's right!

Chang Shun, Mrs. Chang

So you say your son is innocent

Is that right?

That's easy to find out. Men!

Yes, sir!

Slice his belly open to see

Yes, sir!

Out of the way!

Never mind if or not my son has stolen

I'll pay you back for the goose

Pay me back?

It's a rare foreign breed

How can you possible pay?

Disembowel the kid

You wanted our land

I refused to sell it

Now you're trying to incriminate us

If you hurt my child...

I'll kill you!

Drag him out!

Yes, sir. Go now!

Papa!

You can't do that!

Papa...

My son, my son...

Papa!

My boy!

You can't do that!

You're lying! I'll prove it to you

My son!

My son, why did you do that!

I didn't steal the goose

My boy...

Ah Shun! Ah Shun!

Away with them!

Take them out!

I don't want to go, don't force me!

Son!

Come back, my son!

My son...

See...

What's going on?

Those two guys have gone too far...

Only because of land.
Really shouldn't have!

Really!

Come back, my son!

It's pitiful!

My son...

Those two scoundrels drove her mad

Scoundrels?

What happened?

Waiter

Bill please

Yes!

The money's up there, go get it!

It's too high, I can't fly!

Golden Swallow, Silver Roc can fly...

Swallow, Roc... they are all birds

Have you seen these two birds?

I've seen lots of swallows

But not a roc

The money's there

All you need is a ladder

And you'll get it

Thank you

Good morning. Have a seat

What would you like?

Golden Swallow burnt Sheng's castle

And killed my brother Sheng Yong

This is Lin Wan's brother Lin Qian

This is Fang Lan's son Fang Ying

His father and brother were killed

And so many other brothers' grudges

Golden Dragon is the largest gang

We would like to work for Master Wang

Golden Swallow destroyed our branch

We won't let her go without revenge

Master

A stranger turned up at Peace Tavern

I think he is Golden Whip Han Tao

Isn't he the well-wisher of
Golden Swallow?

Then she must be around then

Let's go and get them

Yes, let's go

We'll surround Peace Tavern

Let's take them both!

Yes, sir

Master Wang is right.
Golden Swallow is here

Go!

Golden Swallow is quite a good fighter

I'd love to tackle her myself

Spread out and search for her

Yes!

What are you up to?

How dare you break in!

Looking for someone?

Don't you have a brother? Where's he?

He's at the Tien Xiang Teahouse

Are you Cao Tien-lung?

Yes, can I help you?

Murder!

I have an old mother to support

Please spare me!

Forgive him

Wouldn't you even consider it
for my sake?

Wait

Have some wine first

Excellent! Catch this

As you could wield your whip just now

I'll accept this wine

No wonder you're famous

You're handsome and a great swordsman

But why so ruthless?

I guess that's none of your concern

How about Golden Swallow?

What's she to you?

Just a friend

She's also my friend

I'll explain it to her myself

I don't need to explain to you

Since I know who you are

And you've identified me

Let's put everything clearly

As you're Golden Swallow's friend

Stop killing in her name

You've been absolutely merciless

I told you I'll explain only to her

Wait!

What do you want?

Could you be looking for a fight?

You parried my blow

And I caught a pot and cup you threw

Why don't we try something else?

I don't want a duel

But since you challenged me

I'll accept

Stop it!

It's really you, Little Roc

Sister Xie

You used to call me Swallow

I thought you'd forgotten me

You didn't look me up either

I didn't think you'll still remember

That's why you killed in my name?

What I wanted was just to find you

Is it worth killing so many people

Just to find me?

I've never killed innocent folk

The Golden Dragon gang, the Shengs

They are the roots of all evil

That's why I killed them

I saw you killed that poor servant

He was helpless

You don't realize what he had done

He has falsely accused...

a 14 year old boy of theft

Forcing the boy to commit suicide

The swine then killed the father

And drove the mother mad

Wherever you go, you kill

Were all your victims so evil?

Our family was not villainous

But I saw with my very eyes...

My whole family slain by bandits

I was only nine then

They left me with this scar

They thought I was dead, so I escaped

No so-called heroic knight
came to our rescue

No one tried to stop them

Please say no more

No need to recall past events

Han Tao

Perhaps we should settle it by force

Wait!

Let me tell you something first

I met Golden Dragon gang's chief:

Poison Dragon Wang Xiong

He has begun to recruit desperadoes

Soon they'll all be after me

Should you firstjoin forces...

Or kill each other first?

Don't you worry, Swallow

I'll handle those trouble-makers

I'll return to fight Han Tao

Little Roc!

Ru-yan!

Try to understand, Tao

I can't let him fight the enemy alone

Ru-yan!

This looks like the killer's weapon

Who's that?

Silver Roc!

Since you know who I am

Why not try and get me?

Silver Roc

We've come to fight Golden Swallow

It doesn't concern you

I'd advise you to stay out of this

Anything that concerns her, concerns me

Do as you will!

You either want trouble

Or you've fallen for her

It's a pity though that she has a lover!

Stop!

These are all either my friends

Or my gang members

If you must meddle

Why don't we deal with it man to man?

Little Roc, wait

I don't want your help

I'll take care of them myself

Silver Roc, you've killed our leaders

I might've spared you

But now it's too late

We're foes for life!

You're famous for your leaping skills

Our "Five Heroes" will confront you!

You've slain my "Five Heroes"!

This will be your grave

Silver Roc, you've killed many men

They say you are invincible

We say you won't leave here alive

You've injured 9 of my 18 guards

For that, you must die!

Go away, Swallow

You helped me and I've saved you

We're square

I'm off to get Wang Xiong

But I'll return for our duel

They are too fast to ensue chase

We'll never catch them up

Let's go back

I'm going to bed

We had a deal

Come to Mountain Yun for our duel

Would you go without telling me?

I...

I understand

You had a deal

No one considers my feelings

Tell me frankly, Ru-yan

Do you still love Silver Roc?

I... I don't really know

If you say you love him

I promise to leave

I won't keep tomorrow's appointment

Also I won't ever again
meet you hereafter

Tao!

What is it?

I... um, I don't know

Master, master, welcome

Are these the best you have?

The others are occupied

Summon them here

Their clients won't permit it

It doesn't matter

I can take care of it

Are you looking for trouble?

What if I were!

Come quick! There's a fight!

What's the matter?

Brother Hu? Is it really you?

You?

You speak first

Why aren't you resting in the Valley

Why are you here?

You all had left, why shouldn't I?

What made you come here?

I'm looking for someone

Who?

Han Tao is a gentleman

You won't find him here

No, I'm after Silver Roc

I'm trying to lure him out

Silver Roc?

You learn fast, don't you?

I heard he doesn't have a home

He continues to live
in these kind of brothels

I'm an old patron in these brothels

Yet I've never seen him around

Why should he tell anyone

And publicize his immorality?

His last name is Xiao

Xiao!

Now I remember

There used to be a girl named Mei-niang

She has a sweetheart called Xiao

They say Xiao is very romantic

He drives all the girls crazy

You'd better try there

Good idea!

Wait, don't go yet

There's so much I need to ask you

Sorry, I'm in a hurry

Silver Roc and Han Tao will meet...

For their duel tomorrow morning

Welcome, young master

Won't you come in?

Come with me

This way, please!

Please take a seat!

With a sword I travel alone

The roc soars high into the clouds

The land is vast but where's my home?

Oh swallow, where are you nestling?

Who is Mei-niang?

Sorry, she's busy now

Is she with Master Xiao?

You've guessed it

But how did you know?

With a sword I travel alone

Isn't this his handwriting?

He's an old friend, I know his script

Where are they now?

Follow me

Thanks!

Please, young master!

With a sword I travel alone

Master Xiao is a fine poet

A young master's here to see you

Go to the rear court, Mei-niang

How did you find me?

I know all about tomorrow's duel

Sit down and have a drink

Wang Xiong escaped

But I've killed all their leaders

I don't think he can do much harm

Don't worry!

We've been apart for so long

I've only seen you in male attire

Let me see you as a woman like before

Can't you forget the duel?

Oh swallow, where are you nestling?

I know you cherish me...

But he's my friend and protector

Let's change the subject

It has been a long time...

Let's get drunk tonight!

Is she the famous Golden Swallow?

No wonder you forgot I was inside

Are you going for a duel?

It will be a deadly one, won't it?

Master Xiao!

Please don't go!

You women are all alike!

Faster

Wait a minute, Wang Xiong!

Before you take advantage of the duel

You'll have to ask me first!

You're "Flying Fox Hu San"?

You've only one good hand

You bastards trapped me before

Now I'll get even with you

Step aside, you're in my way

I'll let you go since you're injured

In that case, I'll use both hands!

Man, you're really asking for it!

As long as I'm still alive

You won't get past me

Golden Swallow should've stopped them

Now you couldn't take advantage

Little Roc!

You were lucky last time

But you're finished now!

Little Roc!

Little Roc!

Xiao Pang, forgive me

It was a mistake

You were never my match...

After today's encounter

I admit you're superior

I'm invincible

My nickname is Golden Whip

But you broke my golden whip

There's nothing more to say

You're indeed the greatest swordsman

Xiao Pang

Xiao Pang

Little Roc!

Stay away, Swallow

Little Roc, don't you realize...

You're the one I love?

Now I'll die in peace, Swallow

Go with her, Han Tao

Why don't you let me...

Master Xiao

Ru-yan

He doesn't want you to see him die

And can't bear to let you see him suffer

You know
he flaunts a superiority temperament

He wants you to forget his failures

And remember him as a true hero!

Little Roc!

You're still obsessed with her

But you don't care about me

Though I know how much you love me

Nothing can alter my feelings for her

Will you forgive me?

I understand, I don't blame you

Seeing me die for her;
it must be hard on you

Please don't cry.
Everyone does die eventually

Go immediately!

What's wrong?

Wang Xiong is here with his men

How about you?

I'll die anyway

I've already caused you much misery

No, I won't leave you!

They'll be here any moment now

You must go

I'll fight them to death

Let me dress your wound

Please go now!

I...

Come on

Master Xiao...

Master Xiao...

I still reign as the supreme swordsman!

Master Xiao!

I'm leaving!

I'll leave the house for Mei-niang...

We'll never meet again...

I won't leave the Valley anymore!

With a sword I travel alone

The roc soars high into the clouds

The land is vast but where's my home?

Oh swallow, where are you nestling?