Hong quan xiao zi (1975) - full transcript

"Xing Fa Long."

"Xing Fa Long Weavers."

Hey quit pushing around,
don't you know how to read?

A little bit.

See that?

"Working area, no intruders."

I am no intruder,
I am here to look for someone.

Get lost,
I think you are from Gui Lian Tong.

Gui Lian Tong?

I asked you to leave.

Do you want to get thrown out?



Throw me out?

Who? You?

Right.

What are you doing?

This kid is trespassing.

We wanna teach him a lesson.

He is unreasonable,
I came to look for someone.

Who?

My brother Wang Hon.

What? He has a relative too?

Alright, come with me.

Stand still...

Supervisor.

Wang Hon's in your team, right?



Yes.

Someone is looking for him.

Take him there.

Supervisor, please teach me.

Follow me.

Stand still...

He looks okay.

What did you say?

Nothing...

Go in there yourself, he's working

but don't take too long.

What's this? It gives out a tune.

Just asking, stay calm.

What is this?

A country bumpkin like you wouldn't know.

This is a gold watch, for telling the time.

Brother.

Brother.

Brother.

Oh, how come you're here?

It's noisy here.

What did you say?

Ah Hong.

Where are you going?

I'm working so I can't stay away too long

I'll take you to my place

and see you after work.

When do you get off?

I work till it's dark.

By then I could starve to death.

Get some food to eat frst.

Then wait for me
at the entrance of the machine room.

Don't run around.

Brother...

Do you have a round object

that makes a ding dong noise?

It's called...

For telling the time.

No.

That's for the rich, not me.

Why do you ask?

Nothing.

"Yuet Lai restaurant."

Just think

how long have you been with Xing Fa Long?

At least eight years, right?

Your record of service
should be acknowledged

but you are only in charge of
thirty machines

that's a mediocre reward.

Once you are in
Gui Lian Tong's textile mill

things would be different.

Birds of the same feather flock together

all bosses are the same.

Old Yang,
Gui Lian Tong is run by the Manchus

I hear they would do everything possible

to make Xing Fa Long to close down

so as to manipulate the workmen.

Where did you hear this from?

Our boss Ha He Bu is very friendly

he is also generous

you could bring over
a hundred or more workers.

Li Kai, frankly speaking

you should know what's good for you

I'm not afraid of your threats.

Bill please.

Thank you...

Come back soon.

Don't tug at my clothes,
I've worn them for three years

and they are easily torn

I'll hit you.

Why?

This kid kicked my butt.

Look.

Really?

He went in to eat for some time already.

God knows when he did it.

This is strange

your bottom was kicked

yet you didn't know?

Kid, what kung fu style is this?

What? Kung fu?
Who wants to kick his bottom.

Is his bottom that attractive?

You...

Alright... forget it.

I know this kid.

Who is he?

Supervisor with Xing Fa Long.

What an upstart.

Can't believe he doesn't know

when he was kicked at the bottom.

Supervisor Li.

Are you taking us to Gui Lian Tong soon?

I see.

Ha He Bu gave you that gold watch.

Chen Zheng, I told you not to play tricks.

I...

Supervisor...

Let's go... see you tomorrow.

Brother.

The shoes are too big,
have to fll it out at the toes.

I'll talk to the supervisor tomorrow

and ask for a job for you

I am not eligible to work on your machine.

Of course not.

You'll do odds and ends and learn.

How much would I earn?

Money is no use back home

but it is essential in this place.

Someone is teaching kung fu over there.

He's no good, if I teach them...

Guan Feng Yi.

Brother, you are new

and not familiar with the bad people here.

You'll understand slowly.

Listen to my advice and
don't show your kung fu.

Go to sleep.

"Destined for Imperial Lineage."

Look, our products are

not as good as those woven by Xing Fa Long.

Even if the merchants give me face

I can get no business.

I want to get the men from Xing Fa Long...

Boss, that Li Kai could not be bought.

I have done my best

but Li Kai is on good terms with everyone

and the workmen listen to him.

There are two things which

everyone has to listen,
regardless of who he is.

Understand?

Yes.

If we can't coax them, we'll use force.

What's so urgent that

you have to come at night to see the boss?

Our competitor wants to grab our workers

what should we do?

You have a kind heart.

Boss He.

That's enough...
remember to water them daily

with just the right amount.

Yes.

Boss He, are you doing some gardening?

You don't know that

I put six top notch crickets underground

and they will beneft
from the energy of the soil.

Right.

Boss He.

Your crickets are invincible.

Stop being so sycophantic.

Last year I was no match
for that kid Wang Bai Wan

I'll teach him a lesson this year.

Yes...

What's the matter?

That bastard Ha He Bu
is going to use force.

Frankly, as long as I feed you

you should work for me.

Yes... boss, don't worry.

Yes, you are right

but if Gui Lian Tong pays more

our men would be induced.

Nonsense. Are you saying
I am stingy towards my men?

Li Kai.

Go.

Please offer him a job.

What's your name?

Guan Feng Yi.

How old are you? Any experience?

Nineteen, no experience.

Then why come look for me?

Damn.

The boss pays me to manage his affairs.

Do I need to mind your affairs too?

Supervisor,
as long as you agree to take him in

the old arrangement applies.

The wages from the frst three months
are yours.

What a joke, that sum is so petty.

Do you know the rules?

What rules?

Please instruct him.

Firstly, don't stir up trouble

secondly, don't be lazy

and third...

Hey, the supervisor is more arrogant
than an offcial.

What can we do? He's the boss.

Work hard and don't give me any trouble.

The supervisor will
teach you personally today.

So pay attention.

Stop.

Supervisor...

Your stance is not frm

you'll walk into trouble
if you want to stop my cart.

Where did this man come from?

You knocked over chief instructor
and should apologize.

Chief instructor?

If he could be knocked down by me
he isn't much good.

He is young and ignorant

please let him off.

Come and bow to supervisorTan
and apologize.

Me? Bow to him?

Bow or I'll beat you to death.

Mr Tan, please forgive me

I knocked you over

and hurt your bottom.

Fire him.

What? After I have bowed?

Why should I bow to you then?

Supervisor...

Come here.

Supervisor Li has vouched for you,
work hard.

Thank you.

Go away...

Please.

Your brother knows kung fu?

No.

No?

He knocked down supervisor hard.

He can't even hit him back.

"Yuet Lai Inn."

Triple six...

Foreman Chen, thank you

but we must listen to Foreman Li.

It's up to you

but it wouldn't be easy to

deal with boss Ha.

Well? Want to beat us up?

Let's go...

Let's drink

don't bother with those ignorant people.

Afterwards I'll treat you at
Tao Yuen restaurant.

Cheers... let's eat.

Folks, a treat from Mr Chen.

Defnitely must be poor.

Come with me, let's talk this out nicely.

Who are you?

I am in charge at Gui Lian Tong.

There's nothing to talk about.

Wait.

Have you seen the boss

while working at Xing Fa Long?

At Gui Lian Tong it's different.

The boss is eager to see you.

What's the big deal just seeing boss Ha?

We aren't afraid anything.

Please.

I heard you refused our offer?

What do you mean by this?

This is what I mean.

You've broken their arms?

Don't play around.

Brother, bear the pain.

Were you shouting just now?

Quiet.

Your hand is broken, alright, bear with it

I'll set the bones for you.

Get away.

Your wrist is broken,
your hand will be useless.

Who could be so cruel?

Gui Lian Tong.

What the hell is this Gui Lian Tong?

Just shut up, will you?

No.

Brother Wang, please, help my brother

if he loses one hand

he can't work.

Thank you.

Feng Yi, we're just concerned
about our own affairs

and don't mind others' business.

Boss.

Since you taught those guys a lesson

it's been smooth.

Of course, I only need to say the word

and I could get twenty to thirty people

no problem at all.

Right, bring them over tomorrow

and make it a party, understand?

Yes.

Hey hold on, do you hear me?

Those willing to go to Gui Lian Tong

follow me.

Let's go...

Just leave, why smash the machines?

Shut up, smash it.

Let's go...

Quick, tell Foreman Li.

Let's go.

All here?

Yes.

Well done.

Go and see boss Ha.

Right...

Well? Was I right?

You can see boss Ha once you're here.

Such an honour!

Let's go...

Wait.

Chen Zheng, you can leave if you want

but I must keep these men.

Look at you...

You want to fght?

Foreman Li, fear not, I am here.

Bastard, get lost.

Let's go...

Fight... Hey, wait for me.

Let's go back.

Supervisor, lucky we have him

otherwise, we'd be in great trouble.

The workmen will continue to leave.

Pretty good kung fu for your age!

Now with that bastard Chen Zheng gone

you fll his post.

You have done a good job.

Just tell me what you want

and I'll ask the boss

I am not looking for commendation

it's just that Foreman Li was good to me

so I went to the rescue.

The supervisor asks if
there's anything else you need.

A pair of shoes.

A pair of shoes that fts.

A new pair of shoes...

Look, new shoes.

Xiao Ying, I have been promoted to foreman

I will have more money this month

and I will also buy you new shoes.

Don't feel bad. As the foreman

I can get a job for your brother

a job that doesn't require manual labour.

Brother, I have new shoes

I am returning the old pair to you.

Hey, you know what happened

I have been promoted to foreman

I only had a small fght

and could be foreman.

It seems my kung fu will bring me fortune.

Why don't you say something?

You wouldn't even look at the old shoes?

Why? They are old and worn.

I heard from the supervisor that.

Gui Lian Tong is up against Xing Fa Long

and they could use someone who could fght.

Your kung fu is better than mine,
so why...

Don't talk to me about this.

They'll treat me to a meal tonight,
brother...

Come...

Come...

The fact is

there is nothing we can't discuss.

Right, I fear our men

are fghting to death for their master.

Let them be, having these men

is merely like keeping dogs

I don't care if they're dead or alive.

Instructor Wang, the boss is inside.

Are you tired of living?

Boss, it's not my fault...

Boss, I didn't do this...

Boss.

Beat up anyone from Xing Fa Long.

Do it again.

It's no good

you're not practising kung fu;
It's more like knitting.

Even chief instructor didn't say
it's wrong

I don't care what he has said

if you learn from me
you have to listen to me.

What kung fu have you learnt
that you're so proud of?

Well said. It's the Hung style.

My kung fu may not be very good

but with useless fellows like you

even twenty or thirty of you
are no match to me.

Try if you don't believe.

See? I told you.

You wouldn't even be able to defeat
ordinary men

not to mention those from Gui Lian Tong.

Let's go.

Your wounds have recovered?

Not really, about thirty of our men

have been hurt by them.

Yes, everyone is of the opinion that

even if there is treasure at Xing Fa Long

we need to keep our lives to get it.

Stop fghting...

Someone got killed.

Quiet... one by one.

Supervisor, we quit.

Even foreman Li is beaten to death

we are so frightened if we go to work.

What does boss He think?

You should let us know.

Yes...

I'll go to see Boss He.

Stay calm.

The boss knows what to do.

Boss.

I know about everything
that's been happening.

You're Xing Fa Long's chief instructor
what do you say?

We'll sue Ha He Bu.

Bullshit. He's a Manchurian

and is a relative of the magistrate.

Suing him, what a rotten idea!

If they could beat us up
we could beat them up too.

There's indeed one person who could.

Then do it, don't let me lose face.

Yes... boss.

Li Kai is survived by his wife,
mother and kid

the situation is pitiful.

What's that got to do with me?

I didn't kill him.

Yes...

I tell you, my money is for the living

not the dead.

If anyone could beat up Ha He Bu's men

I'll reward him greatly.

Yes, I'll tell the man accordingly.

Wait.

Who is that person you're referring to?

That man is called Guan Feng Yi,
and is quite young.

His kung fu is good, last time he...

Yes.

The supervisor from Gui Lian Tong is here

and wants to borrow
eighty weaving machines.

Could there be such a thing.

They have even brought men
to carry the machines

they are waiting for you inside.

If they see me there'll be trouble

I'd better hide for a while.

What's to be done?

Well?

Is there no one

who dares talk to me?

There is, me.

Who are you?

Foreman of Xing Fa Long.

Right, I want to borrow eighty machines.

Alright, I'll have to ask frst.

Ask who?

This guy wants to borrow eighty machines.

Would you allow it?

No, what about you?

No as well?

Guan Feng Yi, foreman Li died at his hands

don't let him get away.

You're so polite

I didn't promise to lend you the machines.

How kind of you to bow and kneel.

I want you to admit losing.

Who else wants to borrow the machines?

Bravo.

Boss.

Tan Da Bao.

For how many days have
Ha He Bu's men been beaten up?

Four to fve days.

It's been peaceful these few days.

The court advisor was
hosting a banquet just now

what a coincidence

I ran into Ha He Bu.

That look on the bastard's face

it's really something.

Naturally, whoever crosses boss He

is asking for it.

I hear you dared not show your face
that day.

No...

When I arrived it was all over.

You can't fool me.

That kid

the other day I said to give him
some perks

did you do that?

Yes.

A man like him is useful.

Yes...

Didn't you hear me knock?

I...

Never mind.

I kicked down the door and
came in just the same.

Did my brother come here?

He... wouldn't come.

You can't even take care of
such a small matter.

I'll look for him myself.

Forget it.

He has to work tomorrow.

It's not too late now.

It's still early,
I don't believe his tattered place

is better than mine.

There are plenty of rooms here.

Ask Xiao Ying to move in.

Look at this place.

When it rains

it's leaking everywhere.

My place is well equipped.

And besides, nothing I have is ill-gotten.

You may leave.

You both leave too!

Is there anything else you could say?

Leave.

If you don't want to move in

I can't do anything about it

but please don't ask me to leave.

Foreman.

Mr Tan, you are a supervisor

why behave so reverently towards me?

Little master, you must be joking.

You are a star of the boss.

To able to talk with you

is my privilege

I got all this by fghting.

Little master, shall I take you to

a few fun places in town?

What's so good about these places?

You haven't tasted sweet girls yet,
have you?

Tasted? Could I eat them?

Damn, let me widen your horizons

I tell you, boss He is a regular too.

Let's go.

Stop.

Put it down.

What's the matter?

Boss He.

Quick, get out of here.

Ha He Bu, you are an outlaw.

The fst is my law.

Let's discuss it.

Alright, listen

I want to monopolise the business.

Xing Fa Long has made money for decades

so there should be a change.

I...

What sort of customer is this?

As long as he is happy, you know.

Boss He said he'll pay

as much as he spends.

Really?

Old sir.

Boss He.

Quick, help me back.

Who is he?

Ha He Bu.

It's you.

Has your instructor recovered?

Let's go, don't bother with his kind.

Consider this your lucky day.

What technique is this?

Crane's beak from Hung Fist.

Want to try again?

Let's go...

Boss He,
luckily I brought Guan Feng Yi here

or it would have been disastrous.

Luckily I survived Ha He Bu's attack.

You were so scared just now
when seeing him

I let him take your supervisor's place.

Boss, so...

What?

Come with me, I'll highly reward you.

Thank you.

Little master, please help me.

Boss He, there's many complications
at the textile mill

and I am not much experienced.

You are the supervisor,
use whoever you want.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Guan, look.

My crickets have a red head
and a black body

they are called Guan Kung.

I think they're gonna be

invincible in this town.

You've been with me these few days

and you feel bored, right?

Don't worry,
I know how to take away your boredom

I'd like to return
to the textile mill tomorrow.

Alright, come back before dark

Xiao Guan, I was beaten by Ha He Bu

you must avenge me.

Don't worry, boss.

Is supervisor Guan here?

Yes, you want to see him?

Let me report this.

Yes.

Please.

Supervisor Guan.

What's your name?

Tan... Da Bao.

Please give me an opportunity to work.

How old are you? Any experience?

Forty eight, I have been a supervisor.

A supervisor?

So what do you want me for?

Damn.

Am I paid to serve you?

If you could...

Never mind, I still care for
a small sum of money.

Do you know the rules?

Firstly, don't stir up trouble.

Yes.

Secondly, don't be lazy.

Yes.

Third, ain't allowed to wear new shoes.

Yes.

Did you check out
the background of that kid?

Yes

I even went to his hometown

he's an orphan and
his teacher is an old man.

Practising Hung fst, his kung fu is good

I've no idea why he's
hiding in the village.

He has a brother whose kung fu is good too.

Where is he?

I don't know.

His brother's surname is Wang, and

he was an instructor for
the salt merchant in Yang Zhou.

He's famous, but left without a farewell

nor a trace

I told you to recruit fghters
and you have failed.

Everybody knows about
the matter of master Lung.

No one dares bother him.

I can handle him.

I've got an idea.

Brother.

Brother, you're buying wine.

Come, I'll buy you a drink.

Why didn't you tell me that

you are no longer working at Xing Fa Long?

I'm talking to you.

You are now successful,
you want to beat me up?

Brother, how come you...

Listen to me, pack up

and go back to your hometown.

Brother, are you joking?

Look at me

I've been poor since I was a child.

Now...

You were still who you were
even though you were poor

but now you are no better than a dog.

You...

C'mon, let's go and have a drink.

Alright...

Boss, what can I do for you?

Chu Hong, there's someone

that I'd like you to seduce.

You want to get rid of me

now that you are tired of me?

Nonsense, a young man is good for you.

He's only a kid.

A big kid.

Only a big kid like this

will fall for you.

Work hard on it.

Is he coming back often?

He doesn't come back at all.

He stays at boss He's place.

Boss He has also got a woman for him

Xiao Ying, forget about him.

He's changed.

I don't blame him.

He told me that

he has never had shoes
since he was a child.

His frst pair of shoes were
Brother Wang's.

The shoes were too big

and he didn't know what to do with them.

Now he has a better life

of course he needs...

Damn it...

Cut that crap or
I won't give a damn for you.

Please don't.

You run...

You want to see me?

What do you want? Spill it out.

How can you say that?

We accept defeat.

Our master Lun would like to meet you

Lun Ying Tu?

Have I not beaten him enough last time?

Supervisor Guan, you shouldn't say that.

You meet friends in a combat.

What are you talking about?

He was lucky that I didn't kill him

to avenge for Li Kai.

Let bygones be bygones.

Master Lun regretted this too.

This bastard Ha He Bu

wants to get rid of Master Lung

when he saw that he's broken his leg.

That's why Master Lung wants to see you

to tell you of Ha He Bu's conspiracy

against Xing Fa Long.

Really?

Did I not tell you

that we all accept defeat?

Master Lun sincerely hopes
to make friends with you

and give you a big credit in this matter.

Supervisor Guan,

even before master Lun was crippled

he was no match for you.

Now, he's got only one leg

what are you afraid of?

Alright, where's he?

Supervisor Guan,
what an honour to have you here.

Not yet better?
I must have used too much strength

I was at fault too.

Supervisor Guan,
come and have a seat inside.

Please...

You wanna inform me of
Ha He Bu's conspiracy.

Is that it?

Supervisor Guan.

This is according to
Boss Ha He Bu's instructions.

Come, help me dress up.

Bring me a pair of new shoes.

Why? Having a date?

My date is right here,
I've other business to deal with.

Sounds nice.

Your breathing and heartbeat are nice too.

How come there's still no news from them?

Better go check it out.

Right.

Guan Feng Yi is here.

Boss Ha, long time no see.

Your gold watch is more stylish than mine.

If you like it, go ahead, have it.

Not bad, the time is quite accurate.

Boss Ha, this watch indicates that
it's your time.

Go, Lun Ying Tu has succeeded.

That bastard is wounded.

He's just slightly wounded.

Boss, we better...

Dummy, look at him.

His belly is all torn apart,
what are you afraid of?

Go.

Yes, Lun Ying Tu ambushed me.

But still I have to kill you.

What's the name of this style, remember?

You're quite good.

It's called Iron fngers clasp throat.

Remove the cloth from his body.

See how bad this kid

was wounded by master Lun.

Throw him out in the wilderness.

Yes.

Master.

Guan... He's dead.

What?

Guan Kung is all well,
why do you say he's dead?

There'll be a duel tomorrow;
Damn you for lying.

No, I mean Guan Feng Yi.

He's been killed by Ha He Bu.

If he can killed by Ha He Bu.

What's the point of staying alive?

How many men have slept with you?

Are you going to cry for
everyone who dies?

True, I've slept with countless men.

But it's just him that my heart cries for.

He's the only one to say
my heartbeat sounds nice.

Boss He has taken back the house.

Nothing at all, just like a dream.

Despite Ha He Bu's relation
with the magistrate.

He's committed murder

so he went hiding in his homeland.

But in less than a month.

He will come backjust like
nothing ever happened.

Homeland?

Yes, he's got estates back home.

Put it down... I win at last.

Haven't I told you many times

to put it down on the ground.

Yes.

Boss, someone's been awaiting you
for a long time.

You are?

Guan Feng Yi's brother.

Then you must have better skills

I can use you.

You've ruined Guan Feng Yi,
you want to destroy me too.

Nonsense, I destroyed him?

He had nothing in the beginning

I provided him with everything.

And you say I destroyed him?

You know,
if someone 'destroyed' me like that

I'd thank him no ends.

He once had a life, but now he's dead.

Then he was not skilful enough,
he was to be blamed.

It's not my fault. Go... get out.

You...

You are right, he alone is to be blamed.

Who are you?

I am Guan Feng Yi's brother.

If not for the ambush,
you couldn't defeat Guan Feng Yi.

Bullshit, what's such a big deal
about Guan Feng Yi?

He died by my Iron fngers clasp throat