Stroke of Death (1979) - full transcript
Ching, a small-time crook, is sent to prison. There he meets a one-eyed master who has been sentenced to death. Shortly before he is executed, he gives Ching a wooden keepsake, half of which is missing, and cryptically tells him he must search for the other half, for then he will understand. Shortly thereafter Ching breaks out of prison with another inmate and goes in quest of the missing piece to discover its secret. However, he is not the only one after it. A gang leader who also wants the piece is now on Ching's tracks. Also, the inmate with which Ching originally escaped now seems to be popping up everywhere. What secret lies behind the wooden puzzle?
"Liu Tung Prison"
What's your name?
I am Wei Chung
How old are you?
Twenty
What's your profession?
Unemployed
I have no work
Where are you from?
Guangdong Toi Shan
Quite fierce, huh!
You came all the way here
to commit murder?
No big deal, just killed one
Though I have committed a crime
I am of the righteous kind
Sir, have you heard
of Wong Fei Hung of Guangdong?
Yes, he is a great Hung fist fighter
He is my aunt's uncle's uncle
So I am somewhat
righteous like his character
I'll beat up if I see anyone acting
to the contrary
Sir, I just mentioned Wong Fei Hung...
Take him inside
Yes
The last cell
Go
How long will I be here?
You've been sentenced to
3 years and 8 months
That long!
The last one
What's this about?
He dares to go in there
Yes, it seems he'll be given
a hard time by the old guy again
Old man
Not bad
What's this about?
This kid is really bold
I'm still in good shape
Are you bothering him again?
Yes, so what?
Don't be so loud, he might hear you
I tell you, he is a mad old man
He's been sentenced to death
Whoever gets on his nerve will be
in trouble
What's the big deal?
I have never
bowed to oppression and have
fought against it
That's why I'm in jail
What? You aren't afraid of death?
What's the big deal?
Right, if you have guts
go and sit on those stools
They... are all there
What?
He brought them here by himself?
Although he didn't bring them
none of us has ever
dared to sit on them
You are all trash
Look at what I'm going to do
Old man, no one has dared to sit
on those stools
but I will. Watch me
See I can do it on both sides
So what? Old man
Good fun
You hurt my butt
What're you looking at?
You think I can't sit firmly?
Look sharp
Well?
So comfortable
I can do that too
See
Old sir, have mercy...
Have mercy...
Old Ma, what's the matter?
I tell you
Tomorrow I'll be taken to
the execution site
Really? The execution will take place?
Fear not, this will happen sooner or later
I will give you something now
What?
This is...
There's only half a piece of wood here
after you get out of jail, you must
find the other half
The other half?
Yes, put the two pieces together
and you'll understand the trick
I like your heroic personality
that's why I trust you with it
Remember my words, young man
Does one find treasures only in jail?
Hey, are you being lazy?
When have I been lazy?
I saw you sitting here and staring at
a piece of wood
and you still deny it?
Stop beating
Give me the piece of wood
What for?
Take it out
No
Will you take it out?
No
Stop...
Go, never mind him, go
Over there
Hey, have you got it fixed?
No, how about you?
Of course not
Then let's continue our way
Alright
Hey, why have you dragged me into water?
No, you did
I'm going this way
I'll go the other way
Hey, which way is it anyway?
Go by the east
Go by the west
It's a small path by the west.
Our pursuers will...
figure we went that way
Sorry then
I have always used small paths
and never the main roads
Alright, we take the small path then
Well, why aren't you moving?
Sorry, I've just had a change of mind
What?
I want to go by the east now
Okay
Hey, stop following me
What about the chain?
I have an idea
What?
Watch closely
What are you doing?
Break the iron chain
Careful
You're dead?
No, you are
Hey, you treat me like a monkey?
I'll turn you into a crab
Crab tied with iron chain
You look like a bastard
You call me a bastard?
It hurts
It's killing me
Pull me up
Hey, friend... you're for real
It's your fault
What to do now?
What?
Try to free the chain
Right, let's find a place
to do this
Chief instructor, are you looking for
the old guy named Ma?
Yes
Is he one-eyed?
Right
You're late
He was shot just the day before yesterday
Executed
What do you want with him?
I've got orders
to give you our best support
When he died
did he leave anything?
Leave anything?
Think it over
Yes, are you referring to the
half piece of wood?
Yes, that's what I'm looking for
I know
he gave it to a young convict
Where's this convict now?
What a coincidence!
He escaped yesterday
A new convict
escaped with him
Their feet were chained
Let's split up and chase them
This matter requires his help
Aren't you afraid he'll report to
the authorities?
Let's think of a plan, come on
Can you help us get the chain off?
Yes, if you have money
How much?
15 coins for hammering a horse shoe
12 for a donkey's
Yes, we'll pay, just get it off
Is it for a horse or donkey?
So you two are escaped convicts
No matter you treat it as horse
or donkey shoes
We'll pay you
Don't bother me
I am a law-abiding citizen
and don't do anything illegal
Is this illegal?
If I let you go, I'll be arrested
You'll get me into trouble
I am giving you business
I reject
Are you willing to see us die?
Are you leaving or not?
We won't if you will not
help us get this chain off
You're not leaving?
DonĂt jump into the well
Let's get our chain off first
Chest
Nose
Chest
Nose
Chest
Feet
Kneel
Well?
Not done yet
Thanks
Not done yet
Look
Here
Didn't hit
You help me to hold it
Then I'll let go
Catch
You're in trouble
No, you are
Almost done
A close shave!
Isn't it hot?
Look here
It is my hand
Catch
Done
Let's go
Have you seen 2 escaped convicts?
You're too late
You saw them?
Not only that, they messed up my place
Look at me now
they messed up my place and got away
Where have they gone?
How would I know?
Did you see which way they headed off?
That way
Let's go west
We're free
Great
Friend, we're even now
What do you mean?
You got the chain off me
I got it off you too
So we don't owe each other
Right
Let's split up then
Which route are you taking?
Any route other than yours, farewell
Don't follow me
I'll not bother with you
"Sai Tai Town"
Good...
Thank you, everyone...
Thank you, please kindly give
Thanks...
Madam...
Thank you all...
Thank you...
Please kindly give
Thanks...
Wait
What can I do for you, sir?
So you think you could earn a living
with a few lousy tricks?
You've got guts
Please give me a break, I'm poor
I'm just trying to earn a living
If you want to do that here without
paying me, you're in trouble
Now just keep your money there
and leave, hear that?
Don't push me too hard
You dare challenge me? Beat him up
Stop. Let me
Teacher
Teacher...
Not to mention that little stall of yours
I'll still fight even if it were
that big restaurant
Careful
- Let's go
- Young master
Go away...
How do you feel, teacher?
Damn, even the monkey's got away
Old sir, are you seriously hurt?
I'm okay, but...
This villain...
Never mind, I'll fend for you
Just leave everything to me
What? You...
I hate those bullies all my life
I was in prison
precisely because I killed some villain
How could I trouble you so much?
The bad guys are all gone
Don't worry, they can't run far
Ask your boss to come out quickly
What's the matter?
C'mon, ask your boss to come out
None of your business
I'll get you anything you want
why bother the boss?
You... how can you hit me?
What if I do?
What's the matter?
Boss...
I'm sorry
Please, for my sake, sit
Please sit
Please sit...
Everything's okay, please have some tea
Master Ma, let's talk about it
If you don't pay up this month
I'll wreck your place
Old sir, come here
Okay...
Sit
What would you like?
Wine
Anything else?
Spicy beef, drunken chicken
Meat, fried meat, crackling and
ten buns, make it snappy
Yes
Let us enjoy the dishes together
You ordered so much food...
Don't worry
We don't have to pay
Who'll pay then?
Someone will
Have some wine
Mr. Ma, enjoy your meal
I'll bring over the money in a while
Listen, if by the time we finish
you still haven't brought the money
you'll be in trouble
I will...
Have some tea
Bill please
Coming
Drink
Thanks
Who are you?
Your godfather
What?
Drink again
Boss... no need to pay
No?
Someone's beating up that bastard
What do you want?
Careful with your bird
Fear not, it's that one
Sir, enjoy your meal
So you want to fend for him?
Yes indeed
This kid's kung fu is good
Boss, you'll save money this time
Yes, my place is just about demolished
Wait
Sorry, boss, it's him
You smashed another bowl of noodle
Good hit
Drink...
Thanks...
Flying saucer
Flying saucer...
You want to castrate me?
I should have killed you at birth
if I have a son like you
Oh, my tea leaves
Another one
I'm your man
Are you okay?
They caused so much damage
Even the waiter is knocked out
Not yet
This way
My wine
Take it back
Old sir, take this
Did you want to rob me?
No, just so you could do some charity
Oh, my bird
Teacher, he's great
Good
My wine
Catch
Great
Your kung fu is great
you've helped me beat him up
It's nothing
This is your reward
My shop
Right. I'll be responsible for
half the refurbishment
Fair enough?
Yes...
Thanks
Follow him, quick
Friend, you want my money?
Let's split it
Thanks, we don't want money
Do you want to kill me?
Not that either
So... what do you want?
Search you
Search me? No
Split up and chase
Why do you want to search me?
I ask you, did that fellow in jail
give you something?
What if he did?
Take it out
It's you
Attack
What's your relationship?
Relatives
What relatives?
God son
God son?
Block them quickly
These three are yours
Wait for me
Chase
You again
You left me behind
What damn luck!
I run into you all the time
Don't be so ungrateful
I saved you just now
Really?
But you wasted your efforts
What?
Frankly I could have beaten them
all the same
without your help
You...
Agree?
Bastard, do you think with those
petty skills
you could be a real fighter?
Don't worry I have my way
The future is unlimited
What's so special?
I'll let you chew on that
We'll split up here
I warn you again
stop stalking me like a ghost
Sir, where's the inn?
Behind you
Fragrance of cooking permeates
the 4 corners
The sound of cannons is feared by all
Come...
What's up?
Don't be shy
I'm not going, what do you mean by this?
No...
This is truly the fragrance of cooking
What are you doing?
I'm not going
I'm not having a midnight snack
It's okay
Let me go
He won't come in
Yes
Stop it
Let me deal with him
- Mister
- What's up?
Come in
I said I won't
I am looking for an inn to stay
This is it, rest here
No...
Master, you look so handsome
like a real gentleman
I'll find you a beauty, how about it?
What beauty?
I'll get you someone
pretty and young, and knows kung fu
Kung fu?
First class, but a bit pricey
How much then?
Three taels
So much
Not really, come on in
Come on
Siao Hung, a young fellow is here
This is our smartest girl
Not bad, right?
Look at you, you're hooked on her
I fear to think what'll happen later
Siao Hung, serve him well
Yes
Sorry, please pay up
What's the rush?
It's one tael only, still two more
You're not worth three taels
You agreed on the price
before you came in
Yes, but mama san said your kung fu
is the best
In fact it is not that good
I don't know how my kung fu is
but anyone who has not paid in full has
never left this bed
Bitch, you want to scare me?
You can't go
If you piss me off I'll slap you
Come on, let me see
Damn
I said you won't be able to leave the bed
I'll teach you a lesson
Try it
Without paying you can't get off
Mama san said your kung fu is good
so she meant this
You get the point?
Damn bitch
I have never fought in bed
Then I'll let you experience it
See what else you've got
Tried this before?
Seems like Guan Yin
on lotus pose, right?
Have you tried it?
Are you paying the balance or not?
No
Then you can't get off, come back
You want more?
Go to hell
Don't try to escape
Like a dumpling
Now your face looks like a dumpling
You must have tried to get a free ride
and got beaten up by the kung fu girl
like this
There's not enough money here
Look, my tables
and chairs are all damaged
you have to compensate me
I have no money
What?
There's no such thing as free lunch
I'll teach you a lesson
Line up, everyone
Yes
What is this?
You have to crawl out between their legs
I'll be shamed forever
That's your own fault for not
bringing enough money
Then I...
We'll have a good show
Crawl or I'll ask them to beat you up
Right
You bastard, I tell you
all my girls know two sets of kung fu
Are you scared?
Yes
Well, it seems I have no choice
I'll just have to do it
Come on
Can you give me a chance?
No...
Can I crawl like this?
No...
What's the big deal?
I fear nothing
So funny
Good...
Don't sit on my waist
I haven't had business for a long time
You should have selected me
I'll crush you
So painful
Good...
Now you know what I'm made of, bastard
Get lost
Bitches
Get lost
Get lost, bastard
Damn old bitch
What's to be done this time?
Hey, you're blocking my way
Unless you take out the piece of wood
you have on you
What? Take it out?
Or else you won't be able to leave town
You can fight your way out
if you have what it takes
Fight again? No way
I just had 2 bouts inside
and all my energy's gone
Then my men can save some strength
Kid, exhausted?
No, I still have a date with your sister
You fight with them
Smash the pig head
Cook the pig foot
Let me
Your Jiu Tung Hua stick is really great
You shouldn't have hassled me
You upstarts, you dare to mess with me?
Go to hell
I have no quarrel with you
You have that piece of wood,
so you're against me
Many have died by my stick
I won't let you die here today
I'll beat you up like a dog
Chase
They couldn't have gone far,
let's split up
Yes
Why are you following him all the time
to ask for that half a piece of wood?
I can't tell you
I insist
Why are you following me?
Speak
If not, I'll kill you
I'll gouge your eyes
I'll tell you. 25 years ago
Black Tiger & Gibbon Fists Clan
are deadly rivals
To establish it's name
the chief of the Black Tiger Clan
Tung Jin Man
arranged for a death duel with
Gibbon Fists Clan's chief Ma Siu Tien
Black Tiger Clan's chief was killed
while Gibbon Fists Clan's chief
was blinded in one eye
The only son of Black Tiger Clan
Tung Hei Fung wanted to avenge his father
and has been killing members of
Gibbon Fists Clan
Why kill me then? I'm not one of them
The Ma fellow our boss is looking for
has a secret creed from Gibbon Fists Clan
Ma has died in prison
But he gave it to you
So that's why you want to kill me
We'll catch you sooner or later
and retrieve the wood
Damn
Don't kill him
Get up
Get lost
What? You're letting him go?
Yes, I want to get a message to
Tung Hei Fung
Tell him
you cannot destroy Gibbon Fists Clan
but you lot will be destroyed by
Gibbon Fists Clan
...one day. Now get lost
Scram
What about you?
Why are you stalking me?
Maybe I'm like Tung Hei Fung
and want that piece of wood
What? So you have bad intentions too
No
Then why?
Because I have the other half
What?
It's true. Ma asked me to search
heaven and earth
for the other half
So you have it
So you should understand now
why I followed you night and day
Yes
Take the other half out
Alright
What's written?
Tiger Ridge of Chang Bai mountain
Why are you sleeping here?
I'm very tired
What? So easily?
We've been walking for
three days and nights
What do you want?
Keep walking, let's get to
our destination first
I have some buns
You are hungry
Naturally
Okay
Let's walk while we eat
Let's finish eating first
No
Come
Come on, eat...
This is Black Tiger Ridge
Yes
Look at that cavern
Let's go in and see
Xin Xia Cavern. It is here
It's supposed to have something in here
There's nothing here
It's no use complaining
We've come such a long way for nothing
Let's spend the night here
It should be here
Right, I haven't yet asked you
from where did you get
your half of the piece of wood?
My teacher gave it to me before he died
Who's your teacher?
He's the brother of uncle Ma in prison
I see. So you're...
That's right
I went to jail on purpose
so I could get the piece of wood from Ma
But I didn't expect he would be...
executed the day I went in
Nor did I expect to see...
the piece of wood in your hand in that day
That's why I kept following you
What's the use?
I thought I was in luck
but end up being a fool
Hey, look
"Gibbon Fists Clan"
Gibbon Fist was formed by
grand teacher Wang Yue Sun
He became a hermit in
Chang Bai mountain for 6 years
who used the intelligence of
the spirit monkey and
the prowess of all animals to develop it
To practice Gibbon fist one has to
develop wrist, arm
and waist power
Keen eyesight
Abdominal muscles
Neck power
Leg power
Thigh power
One has to have power internally
and externally
Using willpower to direct physical power
combining power and softness
and changes with every move,
this is the essence
Look at you, eating so fast
but you have less enthusiasm
practicing kung fu
What? You think I'm lazy?
Are you sure?
Yes, how much have you learnt up to now?
Gibbon flint fire.
Gibbon continued attack
Gibbon hacking fist, Gibbon...
Have you learnt the Drunken Monkey?
No
You haven't
Did you?
I learned a bit
If you did, let's see a few moves
Well?
Don't know or you haven't learnt it?
The white drunken monkey descends the hill
Moves the fan...
The white drunken monkey descends the hill
The white drunken... monkey...
descends the hill
Moves the fan and carries the wine barrel
Moves the fan... and carries...
the wine barrel
The swallow lightly tips the fan
The swallow lightly tips the fan
Sways its head and laughs at the world
Sways its head and laughs at the world
Spread the flowers and steal the peach
Sleepwalking to the heaven pool
& stand like a human
Carefree as a cloud
Somersault strikes and fierce kicks
Hanging upside-down
The spiritual monkey plays tricks
The hungry monkey grabbing the food
like a tiger
The arm is spreading like
the wings of a phoenix
Resembling wind securing the seabed needle
The white monkey fire shakes the universe
Wei Chung
Wei Chung
Where has he gone so early?
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seventeen
eighteen
nineteen
twenty
twenty-one
twenty-two
twenty-three
twenty-four
twenty-five
What are you doing?
Nothing
Then get lost
Can't I watch?
No
What are you doing?
This is a martial arts school
Yes, I never said this was a funeral home
How dare you be so insolent?
Aren't you afraid to die?
If I were would I be here? Fool
You...
Instructor, he must be with our enemies
Yes, he wants to steal some of
our techniques
Damn, he's stolen our moves
Stop him
Yes
You're not going anywhere
What? Want me to stay for dinner?
I ask you
how long have you been standing here?
And how much have you seen?
I have stood here a long time, but...
I learned nothing
Why not? Don't you know that
I am a descendant from Five Tigers
of the North?
I have great capabilities
Yes, but useless
Let me teach him a lesson
We've practiced for so long
let us try
Yes
Right, I just came from the hill
and want someone to practice with
This seems like an ideal place
So you want to fight?
Beat him up
Make way
Which school are you from?
Gibbon fists White Monkey School
Don't lose face
Let's fight one on one
Attack
Don't move...
Who's next?
You
Allow me
Fear not, I got it
Attack...
What's up?
What's up?
The assistant instructors already fought
it should be your turn
I...
If your opponent uses weapon,
you should too
No need, take it
Kick
Then fight again
Me again
Who else?
Jump...
Kick in the stomach
Attack
Hey
I... I'm afraid
Don't go
It's your turn
Of course
Have a taste of my Poisonous Spider Hand
Gibbon flint fire
How do you like my spider web?
Spider devil...
This is Spiritual Monkey, not bad, huh?
Look sharp, spider spurt
You tricked me
Gibbon continued attack
A girl helper, not bad
Chief, he's here to cause trouble
Go away
Your Chicken Feet is not bad
Let the chief deal with you
What a round butt!
Sorry...
I haven't finished
Go, what are you fighting for?
I'll take you somewhere
You're such a nuisance
You're always tagging along,
what's wrong with you?
I'm keeping you out of trouble
What did I do?
Can you beat her?
Why not?
Why can't I?
I'll practice more and I'll be agile
You think it's that easy?
Stop it
Alright
Inside
"Tai San Yuan Restaurant"
Come, cheers
What's this?
You have caused trouble at the
martial arts school
I didn't, they challenged me first
I don't believe they would ask you
to fight
But actually I also wanted to have
a duel with someone
and see how good I am
Why?
Our Gibbon Fists have only been
learnt from books
We should try it out to see if it works
There'll be plenty of opportunities,
what's the rush?
You mean the Black Tiger Clan?
Do you think they'll leave us alone?
Right, they can't find us so they must
think we are secretly practicing
Yes, to destroy Gibbon Fists Clan
they have been pursuing us
But then
I don't want to be killed by them
You're in too deep now
I don't agree
We have our tactics too
I don't understand what you mean
You don't have to
Let's drink to our hearts' content for now
Yes, let's get drunk
Chau
Chau...
Long time no see
Right
I've been thinking of you
You escaped last time
this time it won't be that easy
It'll be more difficult for you
to escape this time
Attack
This kid is different
Yes, the best is yet to come
Wei Chung
Gibbon hacking fist
Yes
Gibbon continued attack
Gibbon flint fire
Drunken monkey?
You know your martial arts
This is drunken monkey
A bit drunk, but it's not finished yet
I'll finish you today
Lower. Keep still
Don't be afraid
You're the one who's afraid
Gibbon hacking fist
Hacking fist...
I'll hang you like a barbecued duck
Gibbon...
I'll make your legs feeble
I really feel feeble!
See if you can still fight
Last technique, tenacious attack
Tenacious attack
Come and fight
Ouch!
You hit me
Right, I ask you
why have you come here?
Bastard, did you think I was really drunk?
I knew you'd dump me
Right, now we've had revenge
let's split up
Wait, take out the secret creed
What? Secret creed
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