Yi ben wu yan (1987) - full transcript

The Vietnamese are rioting.

Call the Anti-Rioting Squad!

Yes! Sir

(VIETNAMESE REFUGEE CAMP IN H. K., 1972)

Father. Help!

Where are you, Pei? Pei

Brother! Over here! Come on!

Make way! Don't be in my way Father

Close the door!

Father!

Follow him! Don't let him get away!



Move the things away! Don't let him get away

After him! Kill him!

Don't play here! Follow me!

Child, follow me. Let's play

There! Let's go over there!

Over there!

What are you doing? Don't kill!

Stay out or you'll be killed!

Chop him!

Quiet! Outrageous!

Brother, don't!

Something wrong with they

Don't be interfering! Keep clear!

Speak up! Where's that man?



Brother, not their fault, don't scare they

Don't be interfering! Hell with you!

Speak, or I'll bump this child off!

He's fighting back! Finish him off

Don't! Don't! He's under the bed!

Over there! Brother

Hell with you!

He's gone in. Follow him!

Quick! Go away! Quick!

What happened?

Are these things yours?

Speak Cantonese

Carry the canvas bed

Yes! Sir

Carry him, quick!

Okay! Quick...

There are many men inside!

There are still men inside. Follow me.

Grandpa, did you have a fight?

Ming, be nice. You're taller. Ming

Grandpa, why don't you come & join us

We've a big house in Australia

Grandpa, your room's big too.

Why don't you come?

Ming makes way!

| come from Australia not for you..

I'm stay respects to sister. I know how she died

What did you get from

the underworld?

Any charity you do now

can't make you a J.P.

They all know what you did before

When are you going to quit?

I'll never forgive you all my life

(1987, HONG KONG)

Inspector Mai, submarine, milk

- Eat!
- Wen-tai,

take it down

I'm going there to get things

Tomorrow's Ho Chen-tung's 70th birthday

Tang, get some men to take some photos

Okay!

He that a busybody!

We've followed that old man

For years without getting anything

Don't gripe! We've been doing this every year?

Mai takes a special interest in this old friend.

Some years ago Ho caused a stir

when lifting his underworld.

Now he's been making donations

Like a great philanthropist

Why not? He was pursued
in the Refugee Camp in 1972

& even his dear daughter

was killed

How does he stand now?

3 of the 5 notables
in Tsimshatsui have to obey him

The remaining 2 have to notify him on anythings

It doesn't look like a birthday party?

There's been no party for some time.

Each year

they routinely meet their men

The first is Uncle Pao,

their adviser

And this?

A Japanese is Yaduk!

He can fight up to ten at a time.

This chap's cocky!

He's Mad Piao,

he often gangs up.

Let's have tea sometime

Okay

Doctor Chao,

you don't have to be a bare-footed doctor anymore

Thanks for your care.

You know our boss

got you the doctor's permit.

Any pill that ensures the delivery of a boy?

Sorry, I'm busy

Dr Chao, I need something

to turn me on sex?

Don't take it so often,

it only serves as a palliative

Am I to go platonic?

Fatty, you went too far in that West Point case

You laid hands on my men without warning

Your men agitated in my territory

They're rude, they deserve it

Why use arms? We're friends

They've done it already. What now?

What? Let the offenders be properly punishment

Don't lose your head

because you're now in power

How dare you? Hit him!

Quiet!

Many, many happy returns, Uncle Tung

As I said.

| want no trouble for this year.

| mean, we have lots of men

They mean to see you in person

It's right! Uncle Tung. You've seldom surface

You've seen what happened just now

They talked big even about West Point.

If not stopped by Yaduki,

my man would've killed him

Nonsense, you're as short-sighted as your name is

You've followed me for such a long time

You know my way of handling things

We win by ethics, not by violence

Our motto is ethics

And

you three are getting out of hand

With that deal

Times have changed.
There's lots of other business...

Sure!

My bars in the West made only razor-sharp profits

And I made 3 films, but...

All in the red!

Uncle Tung, it's for you

I've told you, I receive no calls at this time.

It's long distance from Australia

Australia?

Yes

- Well, connect it to me!
- Yes

Hello, grandpa, this is Ming.

Ming.

Happy birthday!

Grandpa, it's been a long time. How are you?

Fine...! I'm fine!

Grandpa, wait. Daddy wants to talk to you

Okay...I'll wait! I'll wait!

Daddy, this is Hui!

Hui?

- How are you?
- Fine!

- Happy Birthday!
- And you?

Fine! Ming's married

& you're going to have a grandchild

A grandchild?

Hui, how old is Ming now?

26, daddy! He's now an interne

He really is capable.

Good! Good!

Daddy...We...

We want you to join us

Daddy!

[...Hui...

Can you hear me?

Uncle Tung seems to know everything about?

So what? He's landed

We are still drifting at sea. We're in busing?

Uncle Tung cares, but...

Recently something's gone wrong

watch your men

What?

Our men went thru everything with me

Well, cut it out!

Get in!

Uncle Tung, the ship's ready

Han!

Uncle Tung, so you're here! Chung!

I'm excited. I've much to talk to you

| come right out

after I finish the shrimp roll

Thank you

Uncle Tung, cheers

Cheers

You're Vietnamese,

but you do your vermicelli

The same way as the Cantonese

Do you know?

I've never seen you

in a better mood like tonight

You know my son in Australia?

Oh, it's been over 10 years. Is he back?

He sent me birthday greeting over the phone.

He even wanted us

to join them there

| know how you feel

You should go with him,

the more reason for you to join them noise

You Know Hui cherishes a different view from us.

He has been against me from childhood

Now with his sister's case,

he insists on not seeing me

But I made vows & went thru everything

| couldn't care less

I'm fed up. I wish I could join them

Don't hesitate any more

It's not as simple as you think

Like dough stuck to your hands.

You can't get it out so easily

Besides,

you can't forsake old feelings

You won't understand

| know what ethics is

Han, I admire your guts

You help others without making a fanfare

Toast!

How's business?

So-so

Young man must dedicate himself to everything

Uncle Tung's right!

Any other business in mind?

Uncle Tung...

Well, just come right out with it

I'm already grateful

for this lighterage company

Don't mention it

Try this

Next year I'll go to Australia

to celebrate your birthday

- Are you sure?
- Yes

- Sure
- Sure

I'll pay for your air passage

Keep away!

Keep away!

| spent so much getting you out

What's it?

A fisherman's bride fleeing from the mainland

Wants nothing but identity cards

Help!

| should shout for help!

| spent over $10,000

getting you out

The money's enough for
where mongering for one year

You agreed...

...to that before

Oh, not now! Come on!

OH, no! Come on!

Go away!

Mainland girl, open up!

What's there to see. old bore?

Shut up!

Mainland girl, open up!

This boat's mine. I must sleep now

If you won't join me, come out!

Uncle Tung!

Get busy!

Check the godown inventory

Yes

Li, trying to enter illegally?

Please forget what you've seen,

| beg you

Forget it?

Never!

| won't forget what I've seen!

Ta Tou, fixed?

Never mind! Never mind!

Be ready to take delivery

Okay! Okay!

Uncle Niu, turn the crane around

Thank you

Have noodles.

Get help from Han

He's jolly good fellow

What do you mean by that?

You're a nice chap, you can't stand by

Bastard, come back! Come back!

You coax my wife every day.

Where's she now!

I've come to deliver.

Ask Han if you don't believe

Maniac! I don't care

Don't go away!

Ta Tou! Where are you taking my wife to?

Speak up!

What're you doing? Are you crazy?

What's so funny, old bore?

You must've taken my wife away

You often peeped when she undressed

Never!

Could a man of my age do that?

Even an old dog may get bewitched

I'm not dirty as you are

Say that again & I'll sock you

Sock me? Come on

You don't know what's right or wrong

| know shadow boxing. You've tasted it!

You deserve it!

It's beautiful!

Yes

Watch!

You've lost again

What's the matter with you tonight?

Trying to get some drink

Brother Piao, It's for you

Come again

Brother Piao

He did it!

Are you sure?

Yes

Are you sure? Did you check it?

Piao, Mai Fei-lung did it

The food here is okay

Yes

The fish is fresh

Fei-lung, how have I been treating you?

Not bad

Damn you!

We've been brothers for all these years

but you informed against me

| trapped you over the Lo Chi incident

Hold him!

I'm ashamed to be your brother

Bring him back!

Take him up!

Insp Mai, it seems there's something wrong

Stop! C.I.D.

Trying to run?

Hell with you!

Stop!

Stay away, or I'll drain his blood

Go on! Go on!

Keep away!

Do that if you have the guts!

Go on!

Don't force me! I'm serious

Go on! Do it & I'll gun you down

Why don't you do that?

- Go on!
- At worst we'll perish together

Don't!

Stop...

- Stand up!
- Stand up!

Tail

Stop, or I'll fight back

Hit back? Hit back?

Insp Mai...You may kill him!

Stop that!

Where's my brother?

Brother, are you okay?

Call an ambulance at once!

- Brother!
- Call an ambulance

Doctor!

He's not critical,

but he may be cripple

You may go in to see him now

Brother

Ah Chieh, I already did my best!

Ho Chen-tung has retired for over 10 year

We may start with his three men

We've already got sufficient evidence

What're you been up to these days?

You mean Mad Piao?

He's headless

He refused arrest & inflicted bodily in juries

Shit! Uncle Tung, he's headless

but lawyer Yu cam fix the case

Not so simple. They've ample evidence

Against you for the deals you're in

Uncle Tung,

can you have Pluto fix it

Years ago I could fix it,

but not now

Why not?

Many of them owe you favors

| told you not to engage in such deals

Now even the Police Dept

can do nothing

Uncle Tung, What now?

Escape the heat for a while

Uncle Tung!

Han, what happened?

Remember that bride

trying to get an I.D. card

| haven't been in touch with
this source for some time

Uncle Tung, I want to help him

Well...

Well, here's my nephew

Wei's phone number

He'll arrange things for you

Isn't the present situation okay?

It's okay with Han here

He doesn't have to work. We can live off him

Taxi!

Get in!

- Ta Tou!
- Go. Go!

Ta Tou! Darling!

Taxi!

Stop! Damn you! You abducted my wife!

Let me drive! Go away!

Are you crazy?

You go up first. I'll fix here

What do you want?

I'm here to get my I.D. card

Are you Tu Hsiao Li?

Yes!

| know everything. No need to ask

You came from the mainland? How are long?

More than six months

Any kin in Hong Kong?

No

Over there!

Why don't supposed to take my photo here?

No. You don't do that sort of thing here

Master Wei, the things are ready

Pay more tips first

Who are you looking for?

Boss, has a woman been here

to process that things?

To do that thing!

You mean Tu Hsiao Li?

Is she your darling?

No!

Good.

It's more complicated for a girl

What do you mean?

You need a physical checkup

What a mainland bitch! you won't care to pay tips?

I'll dial 999 to send you back

you've to give yourself

to someone anyway.

It's give and take,

Okay?

Okay?

I'd better call the police

Reporting Center?

Wait!

You've thought it over! Okay! Thank you!

| shouldn't have wasted my energy

Don't say I'm not lusty enough

Who's it?

Wei!

Bad! Uncle

Wei, come here!

Coming, coming!

Bastard!

Uncle, sorry, I didn't know.

| was too rash

| was all my fault

But I held back & controlled myself

Please excuse me

You know, a man of my age without a wife

| can't help being impulsive in sex.

Right?

Bloody nonsense!

I'm sorry! I'm ready

You beast!

Put you legs over there!

Uncle, don't break my leg!

Put it on

Lighter!

Put your leg on

Uncle Tung, forget it!

Outrageous!

(TOKYO, JAPAN)

Police

Police

Get out! Get going!

Sit down!

Sit down! Sit still!

What do you meant?

| only injured.

& got no conviction. See you in Court

I'll take the blame. Let my brothers go xx

You go out first

Yes! Sir

The 200 kilos of Tai Hu cargo in 10/82

did your brothers do it?

Masterminded the Tsuen Wan killing in 5/83

to collected the Banyan Bay arms

in 7/86

You don't have to admit that

Do you know Mai Fei-lung?

Inspector Mai, any chance?

The Killing of

Sergeant Mai Kang in 1967

Do you know Ho Chen-tung masterminded that?

Mai Kang is my father

Ho Chen-tung is charged with: One...

Control an underworld society

in 1967-1972

Two...

suspected murder

of Sergeant Mai Kang on 17/5/67

Three...

instigating fugitives

on 20.3.68

to set fire to s.s. "Te Hsing"

Four...

Murder with intent of

Liu Jen-yi on 15.1.70

Five...

possessing 200-kg

of heroine

A
9

Ho Chen-tung,

do you plead guilty?

All case charges are against

your past offering.

It will be hard for them to find ample evidence

The trouble is their statements
are not in your favor

If they may testify against you in Court

Maybe they have their own grievance

We've been brothers for over 10 years

They won't be so unethical

But they did...

Impossible,

they won't testify against me

Prosecution calling 1st witness Li Piao

Have you any religious faith?

Li Piao, solemnly swear that

I've spoken the truth,

the whole truth, nothing but the truth

You abetment & helped to murder Mai Kang

you do it voluntarily or under influence

Under influence

Who influenced you to do that?

Ho Chen-tung

You said someone told you

to set fire to s.s. Tai Ho

Is the man who did that in this Court?

If so, please point him out

Are these drugs yours?

No

Whose are they then?

Ho Chen-tung's

| was young & ignorant, & he paid me money

to do anything he wanted

I'm Jap. Ho Chen-tung brought me to H.K.

| was a stranger

& he utilized me

| knew they were criminal acts.

But I did that

under duress to...

avoid endangering myself & my family

They lied. They were speaking nonsense

Let me go! I'll kill these traitors!

You're beasts!

I'll kill you! Let me go!

Outrageous!

Your Honor, my client is now unwell

I'd like to apply for an adjournment

for him

Come out! Come out!

Look at this!

Out of the way! Out of the way!

Get out! No photography!

Can't I take a photo?

You bastards, stop! Stop!

Get out...Don't go away!

I'll kill you bastards!

Brother Chung

Don't be in my way! You're not our man

They have no ethics!

- Brother Chung!
- Never mind our family business

Cool down

Thank you!

Mr. Chen of table No .4, please sing

Well, how did I do it?

Better than a professional

Cheers!

| need no help

I've told you not to drink too much, Look!

We vowed & we must've ethics,

Right?

Right?

I've followed him for 20 years,
but he won't help me.

| want no such boss. You follow him

Brother Piao, you're always right

Of course, a boss is always right

Piao, your turn to sing!

| won't! I won't!

Is Mad Piao here?

The boss? Please wait

Who's it?

Boss, it's for you

Who's it from?

You've lost? Let me play with you

Mad Piao, I'll kill you!

I'll kill you!

Drag him in?

It's okay! It's okay!

Sing, drink & Play games, as usual

The bill, as usual

- What's it?
- The bill!

The bill! Pay!

Why such a heavy smoke?

It's okay! don't panic!

Only dried ice! You've seen it in a concert

Don't panic! Don't panic! Keep calm!

Go on with drinking!

Keep calm! Continue! Take it easy

You wouldn't whisper a word the whole night

What are you up to?

Speak up! You won't have a long time to live.

Don't play a hero

With over 10 against you,
how could you finish Tuan Lu off?

You think you're Station?

Well, speak up!

C.I.D.

Ask Tang when he'll be back for dinner?

Tang, your tigress wants to know

when you'll return home

Tell her I'm busy

Tang says he's busy

If you talk, you've nothing to lose

It's too much for you

to bear alone

Right?

We know you've ethics

& you lied

Just tell us the men who did it

You all go out!

Did Ho Chen-tung dictate you to do that?

Hand over the men who did it!

Come on!

Nonsense!

| did it!

Mad Poao's dead.

Shall we bring some more men?

Are you afraid he may come? I'm looking for him

Okay, I'll come right away

Okay

My turn!

A pair of ten

A pair of Kings

A pair of ten

Bring one more can for me

Only two left

Chung, you're okay, you've got the nerve

Even Chin Pao & Yaduki were killed, sir

Don't waste my time! Who did it? Damn you

Do you bear Tung a grudge?

Why keep eyeing him?

How can I make the report?

Aren't you going a bit too far?

Mai, I know what's on your mind

I'm not the only one in charge

| got bombarded

because of you

Next month you'll be Senior Inspector

How can I submit this report?

Everything should be done

According to law

Don't be foolhardy on the Ho Chen-tung case

If I was, I'd have gunned him down

& I wouldn't have made

my brother a spy

He's now disable!

Who'll take care of him?

Me!

I've been facing my father's portrait
over the years

Can you understand how I feel?

Ho Chen-tung retired over 10 years age

He was an arsonist

& a drug pusher!

Everybody knows it, don't you?

Now he's loaded and retired!

Are we to let him go then?

Is this the law?

Calm down!

All 3 witnesses are now dead

Witnesses?

I'm sure Ho did it

Mai, you're not cold-headed

you can't forget,

all an enforcer needs administer

Care to another team in charge of the case

| couldn't...

...care less

Anyway, I won't give up

Base the 3 main witnesses

died

Couldn't testify, the Court pronounces

the release of Ho Chen-tung for lack of evidence

What's he doing?

The Society's rites appeasing the spirits

Tu Hsiao Li, come here! What do you want?

I want to see Uncle Tung!

He's performing the rites. Just wait

Wear red

Serve the incense

Offer wine!

Sit down first

| need Uncle Tung on urgent business

| told you he's busy

Just tell me what it is

Han's bleeding from a heavy wound

He'll die without urgent treatment

Wait, I'll tell Uncle Tung

Take 3 bows to the portrait of Mr. Ho Chung

One!

Two!

Three!

Uncle!

Tell Dr Chao to wait for me behind

Dr Chao,

Uncle Tung wants you to talk to him

Do you understand?

Okay

Uncle Chung was a jolly good man

He surely was

Where's Uncle Tung?

He knows, he'll make arrangements

What now? What shall I do?

What are you doing?

C.I.D.

This check was issued by Ho Chen-tung

Take it to the police

Did Ho Chen-tung give it to Wang Han?

| don't know

Did Wang Han kill the 3 witnesses?

| don't know

Did Ho Chen-tung dictate Wang to do it?

| don't know

Where's Wang Han now?

| really don't know

Did Ho Chen-tung make
this bogus I.D. card for you?

Is Ho Chen-tung, Wang Han's friend?

Yes

Did you go to the Funeral Pariorto
have Ho help Wang?

So you know everything

You got the bogus I.D. card to get H.K. residence?

If you don't cooperate, you'll be sent back

Stanley, Tang, escort her to Immigration

Get going!

Don't! Don't!

If you cooperate, we won't send you back

Just tell us the truth

You'll be all right if you cooperate

As I said you don't have to pick me up!

- Uncle Tung
- Uncle

Hui, did you name the child's name?

The Christian name, yes.

You name the Chinese name.

Uncle Tung, congratulations
on having the 4th generation

Thank you. Lawyer Chang,
I'll count on you on the H.K. business

Don't worry. Uncle, I'll look after it

You must behave

Brother Tung

Why didn't you tell me of your departure

You should've told us to see you off

Thank you for taking care of my dad over the years

It's your dad who took care of us

Right, brother Tung really cares

Let's go to have tea at the airport.

Okay

Let's go! Daddy!

Hui didn't care for them when you were you

They went thru everything with you.

| underworld.

What's it?

Are you Ho Chen-tung's lawyer?

Yes

He can't leave Hong Kong

Uncle Tung, you can't leave H.K.
for the time being

They've proved the killer is Wang Han

& there's sufficient proof you're the instigator

Miss Tu Hsiao Li testified against you

& there's a check for a large amount
given by you to Wang Han

Uncle Tung, we can take up the case

But that check is not in our favor

It may drag on for a year or so

Lawyer Chang, a fact's a fact

There's no point in deceiving yourself

Daddy, you're already 70

Do you expect to compromise at death?

| hate this sharp practice

| waited for 20 years & am still waiting

for you to get out of this

But even now.

Daddy, you're letting me down

Mr. Ho

Why did you say that?

Say that again when you've won the case

If you win, the credit's yours

There are doubts in the police evidence

It's not 100% proof against Uncle Tung did it

It's not the 1st time

he did this

It's can't expect the killer to confess in Court

Is there such a possibility?

I'll return to Australia tomorrow

Did you name the child?

The christen name, yes.

You name the Chinese name

Uncle Tung, we can handle the case

But the check is not in our favor

Daddy, I waited for 20 years & and still

I'm waiting for you to get out of this

You know there are doubts in the police evidence

It's not 100% proof that Uncle Tung did it

It's not the 1st time he did this

It can't expect the killer to confess in Court

Uncle Tung, excuse me. Take care

- If he refuses arrest,
- No.

- Shall we Kill him?
- 1| don't want any shooting,

tell them now

You guys over there, okay?

You guys over here

You there

Follow me!

Move! Come on

This case is very important. You guys understand?

| want you both to be careful

You guys there!

Okay, men follow me! Let's go

- Stop!
- Go & see if there's other people

You get involved for Killing

Is it worthwhile to cover up your double-crossers?

Think it over & cooperate with us

Let's go

Take him away

Get going!

So many cops”?

What are you doing?

Don't run!

Attention!

Go up & guard all exits

Halt!

Over there!

Halt!

Over there

Follow him!

Stop!

C.I.D. I need your car

Okay! Okay!

Thank you

I'm C.I.D.

| need your car

What're you talking about? I don't understand

Come on!

Leave me alone

Hurry up!

What're you doing here...?

My god!

Sail!

What are you doing?

Come down!

Don't try anything

Calling HQ, I'm PC21239

now in Wah Feng Steert

outside the Wah Yip Industrial Bldg.

A suspicious Chinese man's

trying to steal car No. CP9625

Turn around!

Hands on the car, split legs!

Calling PC21239,

your emergency switch's lo

What happened? Answer headquarters

Calling all units: Stop the thugs
green container van

No. CP9625

heading for Tuen Mun

Calling HQ, police van No. 3's around, we know

Go!

Stop! Stop!

Attention:

the thugs van breaking the roadblocks

Keep in contact if you see any sing of it.

We now discover a green container van

HQ calling all units:

We now discover the thugs

Container van at 17.5 miles
outside Ting Tao Village

Attention all units: Rush to the scene

HQ, we read you, we're rushing to the scene

Uncle Tung

| double-crossed you

You won't

| did

Why?

For my own interest

This won't happen between us

HQ the suspect is entering Ho Chen-tung's villa

Keep an eye on that guy

Okay! Men, let's go in, move!

Come in, please. Come with me

In deep motion

| informed police
| can well understand Hui's disappointment

and misunderstanding

| want he know I was as anxious to got out of it.

| don't have many days to live

He won't believe

I'm not the instigator

Han. I'm...I'm desperate

| thought ethics alone

would suffice.

But over the years

you did so much for me...

You even risked your own life. Now I'm doing it...

Enough, Uncle Tung

Follow me!

Yes! Sir

What's progress?

Don't worry about. I'm charge here

Uncle Tung

Let's go