Stroke of Death (1979) - full transcript

"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?

Donít 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?

One

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eleven

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thirteen

fourteen

fifteen

sixteen

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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