"The style of Jeet Kune Do demands speed... accuracy and power." "Master, Master..." "Someone else is here to challenge you." "He's waiting outside." "These fools, they'll never learn." "Some tea for you, sir." "Oh, thank you." "Your tea, sir." "You're no fighter." "Catch." "It's your move." "Come on." "You dare to challenge me?" "You're lucky I'm a fair man, Or else you'd be dead." "Beat it." "Challengers are everywhere." "Everybody wants to be number one." "Then something must be cooking." "Yes, I was challenged, too." "But you beat him, of course." "Yeah." "You mean the challenge came just out of the blue?" "That's right." "Last week..." "I received a letter of challenge from a Korean master." "He said people like you and I aren't as good as our reputation." "Seems like quite a few people want to see us dead." "He said if I didn't show up for the fight... he'd do something bad to my family." "I was so intrigued by his letter, that I decided to show up." "I'm not here because of your stupid threat." "I just want to meet the man who's dumb enough to write that note." "Come on, let's get it over with." "Remember, kung fu is the art of self defense." "I'm not interested in killing." "I just want to prove how bad your kicks are." "You must be talking about yourself." "That's what we call control." "Something you may never understand." "Now my friend, listen." "You'd better hope that we never meet again." "If you dare to harm my family, you'll regret it." "Because I swear, you'll never be able to kick again." "I wonder what's behind all these challenges." "But I don't think we need to fear them." "What do you think?" "Someone may want us dead." "Let them try." "I think something will happen, something bad." "Use staves." "Power them like thunder." "A visitor." "So it is you." "It's Billy Lo." "Buddha's name be praised." "Abbot." "It's been a long time." "Forgive me." "I trust you're well." "We've much to discuss." "Abbot." "The pigeons sensed your presence." "But I'm afraid their swift departure is a bad omen." "You must take care." "I shall take your advice." "Billy, remember this," "No one is unbeatable." "It's important that your brother learns from you." "He's still making trouble?" "Since you're already here why not stay for a few days?" "Your brother would welcome it." "I know what you mean." "Bobby's a rebel." "That's why I felt that I should come and see him." "I've determined to make sure that he practices hard, work more, and I'll see that he stays clear of trouble." "Actually, he doesn't appreciate what he has here..." "The chance to learn kung fu from a master... such as you." "But if Bobby persists in being lazy, he must be punished." "Be patient with him." "He's still young and impatient." "But I know him too well." "So little training and he thinks he's good." "But to become an expert, he has to study and practice harder!" "I'm sure he will take your advice." "He's my only brother, and my father and I want him to succeed and pass on to others the benefits of kung fu." "I understand that." "I know, too, how much you care about him and his future." "But when you talk to him, don't be too mean to him." "Be sincere with him." "Make sure he understands." "And remember..." "When you were a child, you were also... always up to mischief." "You didn't study hard." "Instead you wandered the streets, stealing things." "Yes, I remember that." "I had no discipline, no principles, no respect for anybody." "You weren't even afraid of the police." "You also had that innocent look that would fool any adult... couldn't tell what that mischievous mind was up to." "Hey, you little thief!" "You're stealing my... you were also a bully." "I sure was." "What did you do that for?" "Because I don't like you." "And I hate you, too." "I'll go tell your parents." "I hope you'll get beaten." "Fortunately, you didn't know any kung fu." "You even attacked old blind men." "As a martial artist I'd never do that." "I'd forgotten I was such a terror." "My goodness... so small, and you dare to attack an old man!" "Who cares if you're old?" "Only the strong survive." "I'll kill you." "Help..." "It was only later after you had grown up..." "and moved in with your sister, that you started listening to her pleas for self-discipline." "Here, Mother wouldn't take my money." "Of course she wouldn't." "You got it by cheating at cards." "At least I didn't steal it." "I know how you feel." "You're ashamed of me." "I'm the black sheep of the family." "Everybody despises me." "I don't care what they say, Billy." "Our mother and I care about what you do to yourself." "Don't worry." "I know what I have to do from now on." "Mother, I've been wrong." "But I understand now." "I'll make sure you're proud of me." "Now it's your brother's turn." "He's still young, immature, full of his own ideas." "I'm sure he'll soon change his outlook once you have a talk with him." "I just hope that you're right." "You've never failed." "Go meet your brother." "Right." "Dear Bobby." "How are you?" "I was hoping to see you... but you were out." "I gather you're not studying or training so hard lately." "I guess I don't have to tell you... that to become an expert in the art of kung fu you must practice more." "There'll be time for girls later." "Learn all that the Abbot teaches you." "I'm leaving you my boxing manual." "In the hope that you'll find it useful." "Try to concentrate." "Don't let Father and me down." "Take care of yourself." "Bye now." "Your brother, Billy." ""Mysterious Death of Famous Japanese Martial Artist Chin Ku"" "Died too suddenly." "You haven't slept all night." "Yes, I know." "Sit down, Dad." "Too bad about Chin Ku." "Kung fu expert dies so young." "That's right." "Tell me." "Do you think that he over-trained?" "There's nothing you can do now." "Don't think too much." "Try to get some sleep." "Don't worry, father." "I won't let it bother me." "I'll attend his funeral in a few days." "And I'd like you to represent me, too." "You're not going?" "No." "I'm far too old to travel, my son." "It isn't wise." "Think Bobby ought to come along with me?" "No, I'd rather he didn't go." "He shouldn't be told of this." "But why not, father?" "It's better that we shouldn't disturb the lad." "Okay." "In that case, I'll go alone." "First thing to do is to look for his daughter." "He has a daughter?" "The truth is, she's his stepdaughter." "That's a surprise." "He sure kept that quiet." "Only his friends knew the truth." "Do you know where she lives now?" "What's her name?" "Her name's May" "I think she sings at a club in Ginza." "You'll have to make some inquiries." "Welcome, Sir." "What do you want?" "Who are you?" "I'd like to talk to you." "Talk to me?" "I don't even know you." "Don't let that bother you... because I know you." "You must be crazy!" "You're talking rubbish." "No, I'm not." "I'm Li Chun Chang." "I knew your father." "We were good friends." "Your father just died" "Aren't you ashamed of singing and enjoying yourself in here?" "Don't you feel any grief at all?" "I don't." "So, he's dead." "So what?" "Being sad won't bring him back." "You seem to have very little respect for the old man." "He never cared for me." "So I sing to make a living." "Nevertheless, you ought to respect him." "He was your father." "Some father!" "Where was he when Mother died?" "Forget the past." "You bet I will." "Nothing I can do about it now." "Just pretend it never happened." "I can't figure out why he died so suddenly?" "Chin Ku was a strong man, so full of life..." "It's strange." "I don't know much about him at all." "We hadn't been in contact for a long time." "But he came to see me last month." "If you lost contact for so long, why did he suddenly come see you?" "I don't know." "But he left a box with me." "He said to keep it safe." "What is it?" "I'm not sure." "A roll of film, I think." "Where is the film?" "Can you show it to me?" "Here!" "Inside this box." "I'm going in." "Stay here and wait for me." "I need a moment." "What do you want?" "No one's allowed in here." "I'm a good friend of Chin Ku's." "I just want to pay my last respects to him." "That's all." "I told you, no one comes in." "If you're wise, leave right now!" "Bobby, my son." "Sadly I must tell you... that your brother, Billy, is dead." "He was trying to find out why his friend Chin Ku died." "He devoted his life to the art of kung fu." "His own style of Jeet Kune Do... recorded for the benefit of everyone... in his books and manuals." "My son, after you've read this letter... go to Japan and meet up with Sherman Ian." "Find out who killed your brother." "Seek revenge." "Only then, will his soul rest in peace." "Hey, Bobby!" "Hi Sherman!" "I'm sorry I'm a bit late." "Just arrived myself." "Let's go!" "This is all your brother left." "It's a roll of film." "I think you'd better have it." "This dart is the weapon that was used to kill your brother." "Do you have any idea why they wanted to steal Chin Ku's coffin?" "I've no idea." "It's a mystery to me." "It's all very strange." "I don't understand." "There must have been a reason." "But what?" "Anyway, I'll take you to our master." "He's waiting for you..." "Sherman, I'm going to get my revenge." "Of course, we'll help you all we can." "But you need to think it through carefully." "What's this place?" "The Palace of Death." "Who's that foreigner?" "That's Lewis." "Master of the palace." "Who's that guy?" "That's Lewis' valet." "Oh, Chin Ku..." "What's he doing there?" "Well, he was Lewis' guest." "They look like great friends." "The valet's lost an arm." "He doesn't look handicapped, though." "He's very loyal to Lewis." "Never leaves his side for a minute." "What's Chin Ku doing... teaching Lewis kung fu?" "Seems that Lewis is interested in kung fu for the purpose of killing." "Seems to enjoy it." "The man is mad!" "It's strange... that Palace of Death." "I think I'm going to check it out." "Forget Lewis." "His kung fu's not that hot." "The Death Palace is a death trap." "No one ever leaves that place alive!" "So please, be very careful." "Master, there's a Bobby Lo to see you." "Bobby Lo?" "Could he be Billy Io's brother?" "I wonder what that little punk wants with me?" "Tell the valet to show him in." "Right." "Maybe it's about Billy's death." "So you are Mr. Bobby Lo." "Welcome." "I suppose you're Billy Io's younger brother." "That's right." "I hear the Palace of Death really lives up to its name." "They say no one leaves here alive, like I walk into the valley of death." "Not true." "They're just vicious rumors." "You know what people are like." "People tell me you were a very good friend of Chin Ku." "Yeah, his kung fu is excellent." "I respect him." "Perhaps even jealous of him." "What are you trying to suggest?" "Chin Ku did spend some time here before, but I have nothing to do with his death." "Is that right?" "Anyway, that's over, Let's forget it." "Since you had the guts to come here, let me show you around." "I think you'll find it interesting." "I'm sure it'll be an experience." "The pleasure's all mine." "I'm impressed with your manners." "Now, let's see if you have courage." "Come on, I'm sure you'll find it fascinating." "Now, look over there." "I keep a lot of specially trained peacocks." "They obey my every command." "Peacocks obeying your command?" "That's quite remarkable." "Exactly." "It takes a lot of training." "It's quite fantastic, isn't it?" "Look at that." "Yeah." "They're really big lions." "God, I'm frightened!" "There are so many of them." "They had them all imported from Africa." "I selected the biggest and best of their breed." "They have enormous appetites." "And their favorite food is fresh, juicy, raw human meat." "They all eat a lot, bones and all." "Anyone who comes to challenge me, and then loses ends up as dinner for the lions." "My challengers all try to act very tough." "But not for long." "I'm not surprised they're scared." "I certainly hope I won't end up as their dinner tonight." "Don't worry, friend." "You won't." "What are we waiting for then?" "Come on." "Let's go. come on, ok?" "The lion is truly King of all beasts." "They're the fastest and most powerful of all." "A good martial artist should have the speed and power of a lion." "Especially when fighting his enemies, he should be ruthless like the lion, a killer!" "Why do you keep the peacocks?" "I like the way they move." "So swift and so sure." "Martial artists should be fierce like a lion... and swift like a peacock... so I study their styles." "An interesting theory." "Sir, two men claiming to be the Yen brothers want to challenge you." "Those two stupid fools!" "There are no match for me!" "All right Sun, take them to the cemetery first." "Let them look around." "May be then they'll change their minds." "Sir." "See." "These are the gravestones of my master's challengers." "I'm afraid you'll be joining them very soon." "I'd leave now if I were you." "Unless you want to die young." "You can't make us change our minds." "We're not afraid of him!" "Call him out here." "It's rather late." "What are you doing?" "Somebody has just attacked me." "Someone attacked you?" "No way." "No one would dare to." "I just fought him off." "Take it easy." "We'll talk tomorrow." "Morning!" "So you're an early riser, too." "Have a seat." "I hope I'm not interrupting your breakfast?" "Of course not." "Why not join me?" "Great meal." "This is raw venison." "Deer's blood." "Why not have some with me?" "No, thanks." "Not my idea of a nice breakfast." "About last night." "Were you serious about that attack?" "Don't worry." "It was all my fault." "I really shouldn't have been out late anyway." "There's nothing to stop you." "You are my guest." "Lewis." "I know you mean me no harm... but I'm certain that someone here is plotting to kill you." "Really?" "Who would dare to do that?" "What about your staff?" "Did you suspect any of them?" "Tell me... why did you employ your valet?" "Has he always been handicapped?" "Why ask about him?" "There's something strange about him." "The fact is I suspect him." "He's been with me for years." "He used to be a monk." "A monk?" "Yes, for the Fan Yu Temple." "I was sorry for him." "I hired him." "Where is the Fan Yu Temple?" "Quite near here." "There's rumor to be a Tower of Death." "But then, no one has ever seen this tower." "Why is that?" "Well, people say hundreds of years ago..." "An abbot called Hung Kuang built the tower under the ground." "Excuse me, mister." "Please leave us for a moment." "I have something to discuss with Master." "Hey, who are you?" "My name is Angel." "Lewis asked me to come to keep you company." "A drink?" "No, thanks." "Don't touch it." "Something else?" "A rest." "I'm tired." "Want to kill me?" "Everyone, quick!" "Master's been murdered!" "He's been with me for years." "He was a monk before then." "A monk?" "Yes, in the Fan Yu Temple" "Felt sorry for him." "I hired him." "People say that hundreds of years ago... an abbot called Hung Kuang built the tower of death. under the ground." "Lewis asked me to keep you company." "Do you want to kill me?" "Why did you kill Lewis?" "What do you gain by it?" "Funny way of being grateful!" "You killed Chin Ku, didn't you..." "but you tried to frame Lewis." "What do you achieve by doing that?" "And you're the one who attacked me, aren't you?" "Where is the Tower of Death?" "Don't try to play dumb with me." "I'll take a handicap." "Just one hand." "Even fairer, no hands." "Now where's the Tower of Death?" "Take me there." "Better speak up." "I'm tired of playing games with you." "Start talking or I'll tear you apart." "Now where's the tower?" "You can go to hell!" "Cause I'm not afraid of you." "I hate to tell you that hand will do you no good." "Hey, who are you?" "Me?" "Jack the Ripper." "You're still alive." "Of course, I'm alive." "No one can defeat me." "But why did you pretend to be dead?" "You're asking too many questions." "I'll let you go since you're Billy Io's brother." "Get out while you can." "It's your last chance." "I'm not leaving here till I know the truth!" "Bobby Lo, you'd better stay out of this." "Now get out before I change my mind." "My brother died for you." "He tried to prevent someone from stealing your coffin, and you had him killed!" "You're nowhere near to the truth, kid." "I had nothing to do with his death." "He was my good friend." "Why should I kill him?" "I'm sorry." "He brought it on himself." "I might be a kung fu expert but I need cash." "Drug trafficking was my answer." "Now I can live in luxury forever." "So you've been in this drug business for some time." "That's correct, my boy." "I really had to work hard to get where I am." "You see there's a lot of competition." "That's why I won't let anything stand in my way." "If you value your life, you'd better leave right now." "First tell me why you used the chopper... to steal your own coffin." "Many people know that" "I'm in this business." "I wanted to shake Interpol off my trail." "I was afraid they'd check the coffin." "Now, they have no evidence." "You won't get away with this!" "Cause I intend to take revenge for my brother!" "Take revenge." "You're not good enough." "You'll never defeat me." "And now I'll be more than happy to let you join your brother." "You've asked for it, kid." "It takes more than that to fight me." "Chin Ku's deadly sword." "I'll have to use Billy's Jeet Kune Do style." "Teachen" "I see your talents have gone beyond the mere physical level." "Your skills are now at the point of spiritual insight." "I have questions:" "What is the highest technique you hope to achieve?" " To have no technique." " Very good." "What are your thoughts when facing an opponent?" "There is no opponent." "And why is that?" "Because the word "I" does not exist." "So." "Continue." "A good fight should be... like a small play, but played seriously." "A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready." "Not thinking, yet not dreaming." "Ready for whatever may come." "When the opponent expand, I contract." "When he contracts, I expand." "And when there is an opportunity..." "I do not hit." "It hits all by itself." "Now, you must remember... the enemy has only images and illusions... behind which he hides his true motives." "Destroy the image and you will break the enemy." "The "it" that you refer to is a powerful weapon... easily misused by the martial artist who deserts his vows." "For centuries now, the code of the Shaolin Temple has been preserved." "Remember, the honor of our brotherhood has been held true." "Tell me now the Shaolin commandment number 13." ""A martial artist has to take responsibility for himself... and accept the consequences of his own doing."" "I'm ashamed to tell you now... among all the Shaolin men I have taught... there is one who has turned the ways of knowledge and strength... to his own base ends." "He has perverted all we hold sacred." "His name is Han." "In defiance of all our beliefs... he has brought disgrace to the Shaolin Temple." "So it is now for you to reclaim our lost honor." "Yes." "I understand." "There is a man here." "You will go to him." "Hello, Mr. Lee." "My name's Braithwaite." "Hello, Mr. Braithwaite." "I've come to speak to you about a matter of great importance." " Have some tea?" " Yes, indeed." "This is very pleasant." "Mr. Lee, I've come to speak to you about a tournament of martial arts." "A tournament to which you've received an invitation." "Specifically, a tournament organized by Mr. Han." " Han's tournament." " I know, I know, I know." "But we'd very much like you to attend that particular tournament, Mr. Lee." ""We," Mr. Braithwaite?" "It's Lao's time." "Yes, of course." "Kick me." "Kick me." "What was that?" "An exhibition?" "We need emotional content." "Try again." "I said, emotional content, not anger." "Now, try again." "With me." "That's it." "How did it feel to you?" "Let me think..." "Don't think." "Feel." "It is like a finger pointing a way to the moon." "Don't concentrate on the finger... or you will miss all that heavenly glory." "Do you understand?" "Never take your eyes off your opponent, even when you bow." "That's it." "There." "That's Han." "That's the only film we have on him." "We know he was a member of your temple." "A Shaolin monk, now a renegade." "That's Oharra behind him." "Personal bodyguard." "Tough, ruthless, as you might expect, being Han's bodyguard." "We got our hands on a demonstration film of Oharra." "All real bricks and boards, nothing phony about any of it." "This was before he picked up a facial scar somewhere." "This is where you'll be going." "An island fortress, really." "After the war, the nationality of the island was uncertain." "And sometime after that, Han bought it." "What do you know about Han?" "He lives like a king on that island." "Totally self-sufficient." "All of his efforts, seemingly... are directed toward supporting what he calls his "school of martial arts."" "Han's only contact with the outside world is this tournament... which he holds every three years." "This was a stewardess, Mary King, found floating in the harbor." "Nothing unusual about a body in the harbor." "But this girl was last seen at a party aboard Han's private junk." "They'd reported her lost at sea before the body was found." "We believe he selects attractive girls... methodically builds their dependence on drugs... then sells them to an elite clientele around the world." "What did the autopsy reveal as the cause of death?" " She did not drown." " She OD'd?" "Yes." "Cause of death was heroin overdose." "You still don't have enough to bust up his operation." "We know everything." "We can prove nothing." "We want you to go in there as our agent." " Get us our evidence." " And get out in one piece to give it to you." "We'll give you anything you need." "Electronic equipment, weapons, anything." " Drink?" " No, thanks." "Guns." "Now, why doesn't somebody pull out a .45 and bang, settle it?" "No." "No guns." "Look at this map here." "As you know, the possession of a weapon is a serious offense here." "Han's island rests partly within our territorial waters." "If we had the slightest reason to believe he has any kind of arsenal... we'd move in on him." "Besides, Han would never allow guns on the island anyway." "He had a bad experience with them once and he's fearful of assassination." "You can't really blame him." "Any bloody fool can pull a trigger." "I guess I won't need anything." "There's a radio on the island." "We'll monitor it... on the chance you can get to it." "And then you come?" "Someone will." "We aren't an agency of enforcement." "We function as gatherers of information, evidence." "Upon which interested governments can act." "I see." "If there's any trouble, you make a phone call." "Oh, by the way, two months ago... we managed to place a female operative on the island." "Since then, we've lost her." "If she's there, she might have something." "Name's Mei Ling." " Sure you won't have one?" " No, thanks." "But now the time has come to tell you something very difficult." "I'm happy you have decided to go to Han's tournament." "Yeah." "The last of the tournaments were held three years ago." "I was in the city with your sister at that time." "I didn't know that." "Yes." "Many of Han's men had come in from the island." "They were everywhere, bullying and arrogant." "We were on our way into town." "Stay back!" "Run!" "Run!" "Now!" "Now you know the truth." "When you get to the city... pay your respects to your sister and your mother." "I will, old man." "You will not agree with what I am going to do." "It is contrary to all that you have taught me... and all that Su Lin believed." "I must leave." "Please try to find a way to forgive me." "Double or nothing?" "That's about 1000 bucks a foot, Roper." "Why not?" "I'm sorry, Mr. Roper isn't in right now." "May I take a message?" "That's a tough shot, Mr. Roper." "Excuse me, fellas." " I say he can't make it." " What'll you bet?" "You gotta love him." "Come on, Roper." "It's 175 big ones by Monday the 15th." "Only 150." "You forget interest." " Maybe I ought to talk to Freddie." " You take advantage, Roper." "Come on, fellas." "It's the dough, Roper, or we gotta break something." "You got it?" "Freddie says this is for your own good." "Better confirm that flight to Hong Kong for me." " How much do I have left in the bank?" " $63.43." " It's all yours." " Thanks." " Only, I think you'll need it." " You wanna bet?" "Double-punching." "Ready..." "Going on a trip, are you?" "'HEM this jig's got a passport." "Where you going, jig?" " Where's the plane ticket for?" " Hong Kong, via Hawaii." "He's not going to Hawaii." "Well, look what we got here!" "Assaulting a police officer." " Hey, soldier, shape it up!" " Roperl Hey, how are you, man?" "How am I, man?" "How am I?" "I'm glad to see you, that's how I am." " Hey, how long has it been?" "Five...?" " Six years, man." " Six." " It's not as long as it seems." "Yeah, I know what you mean." " What you been doing since Nam?" " Hanging in a little bit." " All these yours?" " Always first-class." "Same old Roper." "Come here." " Parsons." " Yeah, from New Zealand." "This man's putting quite a collection together." "Know him?" "Never saw him before." "What do you know about this Han cat?" "Just rumors." "I hear he likes to live big." "They don't live so big over there." "Ghettos are the same all over the world." "They stink." "Same old Williams." "Yeah." "What have we got here?" "A little action." "Insects." "Okay, I'll lay you 50 bucks on the big one." "Fifty. $50 on the big one, all right?" "I'll give you 5-to-1." "Would you bet 100?" "You're on." "Come on, let's end this thing quickly." "Thattababy." "Come on." "Come on!" "That's it." "Just get him on his back." "Get him on his back!" "Come on." "Come on." "Give up!" "Come on!" "Hey." "Oh, for crying out loud." "Would you believe that?" "Dumb shit." "Do I bother you?" "Don't waste yourself." " What's your style?" " My style?" "You can call it the art of fighting without fighting." ""The art of fighting without fighting"?" " Show me some of it." " Later." "All right." "Don't you think we need more room?" "Where else?" "That island, on the beach." "We can take this boat." "Okay." "Hey, what the hell are you doing?" "Hey, are you crazy?" "Pull me in!" "Pull me in!" "Don't try to pull yourself up or I'll let go of the line." "Would you look at that." "A woman like that could teach you a lot about yourself." "Welcome." "This way." "I'll show you to your rooms." "The banquet begins promptly at 8." "I think you'll find our little island quite charming." "Say, I hope you haven't spent all that money you won from me yesterday." " I plan to win it back." " Oh?" "How?" "You'll find out, after you've lost it." "You seem to be very much at home here, Mr. Roper." "This guy Han's got a great sense of hospitality." "And a fantastic sense of style." "Yeah, it's great." "Then why are you so apprehensive?" "Apprehensive?" "No." "I was just wondering whether it was okay to drink the water." "Mr. Roper, don't con me." "Wanna bet?" "No." "I really don't think so." "Thanks." "What's the matter, you on a diet?" "I'd like to eat, if I could find something I could keep down." "Well, I can't wait to meet our host." "I hear this is only one of his B parties." "You ever been to a martial arts tournament like this?" "Neven" "I have a funny feeling we're being fattened up for the kill." "Better keep an eye out for the referee." " Know what I mean?" " Yeah." "Gentlemen, welcome." "You honor our island." "I look forward to a tournament... of truly epic proportions." "We are unique, gentlemen... in that we create ourselves... through long years of rigorous training... sacrifice, denial, pain." "We forge our bodies in the fire of our will." "But tonight, let us celebrate." "Gentlemen, you have our gratitude." "Mr. Williams." "Mr. Williams!" "For me?" "You shouldn't have." "But..." "I'll take you, darling." "And you." "And you." "And you." "Please understand, if I missed anyone... it's been a big day." "I'm a little tired." "Oh, of course, Mr. Williams." "You must conserve your strength." "Come in." "A gift, Mr. Lee." " If you don't see anything you like..." " There was a girl at the feast tonight." "Which girl, sir?" "The owner of this dart." "Oh, yes." "I know the one." "I'll send her to you." "Another fine mess you got me into." "Come in." "Hi." "Well, well, one more lovely than the next." "What did you have in mind?" "Pick one." "I already have." "Wise decision." "I wanna talk to you, Mei Ling." "Where do you come from?" " Braithwaite..." " Let's be quiet." "Have you seen anything?" "Nothing much." "I'm kept in the palace, watched always." "I know nothing of Han's activities away from the palace." "But I can tell you this:" "People disappear." " Who?" " The girls." "Every one of them." "They're summoned to Han's at night and the next day they're gone." "I know I don't have much time." "You must attend the morning ritual in uniform." "Outside." "Mr. Lee, why you no wear uniform?" "Gentlemen, let the tournament begin!" "Bolo." "Good work." "You made me some bread." " Mr. Roper." " I'm ready." "Okay." "I got myself a real pigeon here." "Keep the action going for me, will you?" "What do you think, Roper?" "Oh, no sweat." "Give my friend 8-to-3 all the way." "I'm finding out about myself." "This is the real me, definitely." "Do you like it here?" "Oh, yeah." "But a little lower." "No." "I mean here on the island." "Yeah, I like it here." "But a little lower." "A man like you belongs here." "To you, I'm just another pretty face." "Where you go?" "Out in the moonlight, baby." " It is not allowed." "You must stay." " Oh?" "Goodbye." "A human fly." "Gentlemen... it seems that one of you... was not content last night... with the hospitality of the palace... and sought diversion elsewhere on the island." "Who it was is not important... at this time." "What is important is that... my guards performed their duties incompetently." "And now they must prove... themselves worthy to remain among us." "Are you shocked, Mr. Williams?" "Only at how sloppy your man works." "Mr. Lee?" "Are you ready?" "Boards don't hit back." " B0I0." " Go!" "Oharra!" "Oharra!" "Oharra's treachery has disgraced us." "If you wanna talk about this thing, I'll be in my room." "Gotcha." "Williams?" "Williams." " Go to Han's study as soon as possible." " All right." "Hey, Roper." "I'll see you in half an hour." "Right." " Mr. Han?" " You fought well yesterday." "Your style is unorthodox." "But effective." "It is not the art, but the combat that you enjoy." "The winning." "We are all ready to win... just as we are born knowing only life." "It is defeat that you must learn to prepare for." "I don't waste my time with it." "When it comes, I won't even notice." "Oh?" "How so?" "I'll be too busy looking good." "What were you looking for when you attacked my guards?" "Wasn't me." "You were the only man outside the palace." "I was outside, but I wasn't the only one." "You will tell me who else." "Mr. Han, suddenly I'd like to leave your island." " It is not possible." " Bullshit, Mr. Han-Man!" "Man, you come right out of a comic book." "Been practicing, huh?" " Williams is expecting me in my room." " I wanted to talk to you." "We will meet your friend Williams later." " Okay." " This is my museum." "It is difficult to associate these horrors... with the proud civilizations that created them:" "Sparta, Rome, the knights of Europe, the samurai." "They worship strength because it is strength... that makes all other values possible." "Nothing survives without it." "Who knows what delicate wonders have died out of the world... for want of the strength to survive." "What's this?" "A souvenir." " Up here." " A guillotine?" "No, thanks." "This is the only angle I care to see it from." "If you please, Mr. Roper." "You want me to put my head on that thing?" "An act of faith." "I'm a man of little faith, Mr. Han." "Very few people can be totally ruthless." "It isn't easy." "It takes more strength than you might believe." "Now you've got eight more." "Then there is a point you will not go beyond." "Faked out again." "This way." "Our power plant." "Oh, yeah." "A lifetime of women, huh?" "A man's strength can be measured by his appetites." "Indeed, a man's strength flows from his appetites." "Oh, no." "They are my daughters." "Your daughters?" "Oh, I'm sorry." "I thought that..." "I misunderstood." "Miss Han?" "And also, they are my most personal guard." "I admire your Judgment." "Nobody's as loyal as daddy's little girl." " Mr. Roper?" " No, thanks." "I'll get up myself." "Nice meeting you." "Opium." "We are investing in corruption, Mr. Roper." "The business of corruption is like any other." "Oh, yeah." "Provide your customers with products they need... and encourage that need a little bit to stimulate your market... pretty soon your customers depend on you." "I mean, really need you." "It's the law of economics." "Right." "And here we are stimulating quite another need." "You wonder why I am exposing so much of myself?" "I forget what I see very easily." "But then, why are you?" "I'm hoping you'll join us, represent us in the United States." "I'm beginning to understand the thing with the tournament." "The whole setup." "It's a great way to recruit new talent, huh?" "And who are they?" "The refuse found in waterfront bars." "Shanghaied?" "Just lost, drunken men who no longer care where they find themselves each morning." "You left some rather sizable debts in America." "Diners Club hasn't called in my card yet." "There were some questions which I was forced to ask." "I got no answers." "And you want me to join this?" "There are certain realities." "I want us to have a clear understanding." "No." "There's no misunderstanding between us." "Help me." "Help, I'm 17!" "I'm from California." "Help me!" "Please, help me!" "Mister, come back, please!" "You have to come back." "Please!" " Help me!" "Help me!" " Hey, quiet!" "Shut up!" "The battle with the guards was magnificent." "Your skill is extraordinary." "And I was going to ask you to join us." "My God." "This came in half an hour ago." "Why didn't I...?" "Hello." "Put your colonel on." "Well, wake him up." "I don't care if he's not alone." "Damn it all, I don't care who he's with!" "You bloody well put him on the line!" "Good morning, Mr. Roper." "We have been waiting for you." "What's going on?" "Would you be good enough to participate in this morning's edification?" "Edification." "What are you gonna do to him?" "Not me, Mr. Roper." "You." "Bolo?" "Like you said... there's a point I won't go beyond." "I was right about you." "We shall strive to be worthy of your sense of grandeur." "I will find someone with whom you can fight." "Bolo." "Quick, go destroy them." "Kill!" "Kill them!" "Kill!" "Fools!" "You have offended my family and you have offended a Shaolin temple." "Remember... the enemy has only images and illusions... behind which he hides his true motives." "Destroy the image and you will break the enemy." "Attention please, TWA flight 820 from Hong Kong has arrived 30 minutes early." "Passengers will exit from Gate 3." "Maam." "May I help you?" "Eggs." "Eggs." "Tang Lung?" "Miss Chen Ching Hua?" "Yes." "You weren't waiting at the gate." "The plane arrived early." "I was hungry, so I went and grabbed a bite." "How is my uncle in Hong Kong?" "He's a bit unwell, so I came instead." "He wrote me about you but didn't go into details." "How can you help me?" "Please don't stand on ceremony I'll personally help you." "Personally help me?" "Do you understand my problem?" "That you must tell me later." "But first, can you tell me where the toilet is?" "Precious horse (BMW)?" "Wild horse (Mustang)?" "A flying horse?" "Dad died recently, and left me this restaurant." "Uncle Wang and the others have helped out a lot." "Business wasn't bad in the beginning." "Then a huge syndicate stepped in." "They're interested in our land and wanted me to sell the restaurant." "There's no sale without mutual agreement." "If you refuse, what can they do?" "In theory, you're right but they won't listen to reason." "They'll do anything for my land." "They hired some young thugs to watch the place day and night." "If a customer comes in they simply drive him away." "What am I to do?" "Why not report it to the police?" "They disappear when the police come." "We can't ask for round-the-clock protection." "Business has gone down badly and I still have to pay my workers." "How can I go on meeting the expenses?" "The thugs have become worse lately demanding an immediate answer." "So I wrote to my uncle for help." "I thought he'd send a lawyer, but..." "I told you not to worry." "I am here to help." "Don't worry, Miss Chen." "It's nothing." "I can take care of them." "Look up there!" "That's their headquarters." "Make yourself at home." "I rent this place." "It's more convenient." "All the men live at the restaurant." "There's always a spare room for my sick workers." "You can stay there for the time being." "You're my uncle's friend, so please feel at home." "Let me know if you need anything." "May I use your toilet?" "It's over there." "Chinese New Year is coming up, do they celebrate it in Rome?" "I haven't been back to HK in 12 years, it certainly will take some getting used to." "How's the restaurant business?" "I live on a farm in the New Territories." "I practise martial arts every day." "Restaurants haven't changed much." "Take a seat." "Here's the key." "Our telephone numbers are on it." "The restaurant is nearby." "If you lose your way, show that card and any taxi driver will bring you back." "Taxi?" "It's too expensive here." "Do they have public light buses?" "Do you need some money?" "No, I brought some with me." "Better put it in a bank, it's safer that way." "No, it's safer and easier to carry it." "I won't argue." "How much did you bring?" "Not much." "Really, not much." "Still, I say it's safer in the bank." "Come!" "Miss Chen!" "How are you?" "How are you?" "This is Mr. Tang" "He wants to deposit some money." "My friend." "How much money do you have, let's see it!" "This way." "How much you want to change into our currency?" "How much local money will you change?" "20 will do." "Lately the exchange rate has been bad." "That was the bank manager, not a pickpocket." "You must be more polite." "Not everyone you meet is a villain." "Besides, I know that bank manager." "Foreigners are warm and polite." "When people smile, smile back, that's politeness." "When someone puts an arm on your shoulder, it's a sign of friendship" "You should react the same way." "Remember that well!" "Have a seat please!" "Make yourself at home!" "Ah Lung, you must be Ah Lung!" "Welcome to Rome." "I'm Quen, from Miss Chen's restaurant." "Quen!" "Miss Chen has returned to the restaurant." "She asked me to take you there." "By the way, where were you just now?" "Let's go!" "Ah Lung is back." "Ah Lung, this is Uncle Wang." "Uncle Wang." "Have a seat!" "Quen, prepare some tea." "Ok..." "It must have been a long and tedious flight." "How do you like it here so far?" "I'm certainly not used to things yet." "Doesn't matter, you will, as time goes on." "It's been a long time since I was back home." "How are things in HK?" "HK?" "I seldom went to town when I was in the New Territories." "Have some tea." "Come, have some tea." "Thank you!" "Why are there no customers?" "With those thugs around, who'd dare come here?" "Ah Lung, there are more workers training out back." "Let's go meet them." "Ok..." "There's no business so they spend their time exercising." "Come on!" "Before Mr. Chen passed away, they learned karate to handle the villains." "Why didn't you take it up?" "I'm not interested in foreign martial arts." "It doesn't matter what style if you can use your body well even in the midst of violent movement, to honestly express oneself." "I prefer Chinese boxing." "Do you know Chinese boxing?" "Yes!" "Really?" "Let's take a breather." "Come here." "This is Tang Lung." "Introduce yourselves." "My name is Tony!" "Jimmy!" "Thomas!" "Robert!" "I've no English name." "Call me Ah Chuan." "Ah Chuan." "He looks like a typical Chinese boxer." "Have you learned any boxing?" "Ah Lung came from HK to help us." "He's an expert Chinese boxer." "I'm just a novice." "Chinese boxing?" "I understand it's like dancing." "But it sadly lacks power?" "You lack power when you haven't mastered the fundamentals" "Right." "How then do you develop power?" "By putting the hip into it." "Right." "Will you demonstrate how to put the hip into it?" "I'm afraid I'll hurt someone." "What are you afraid of?" "They're wearing protective padding." "They won't get hurt." "We've guests coming." "Change and get to work." "Hurry!" "Come on, let's go." "Change and get cracking!" "Quen, where's the toilet?" "Over there." "It's labelled in English." "Thank you!" "Out, get the hell out of here, now!" "Come on!" "Get out!" "Why?" "That's why!" "What's your decision?" "Uncle Wang." "Yes." "Come quick, they're here again!" "Stop it!" "..." "All right!" "If you don't answer by tonight, don't blame us for getting rough." "Please help us out, put in a good word for us." "Give us a few more days to think it over." "You've been delaying a long time." "Are you or are you not selling?" "Hey, don't you hit anyone." "Don't fight please!" "We'll only wreck our own things." "Remember, by tonight you'd better have an answer for us" "Let's go!" "Sorry!" "Watch where you're going next time." "You don't even know a word of English." "Why did my Uncle send you here?" "They're young and headstrong," "Don't blame them, everything will be all right." "Lucky they weren't armed today." "In broad daylight?" "They wouldn't dare use a gun in public." "If Uncle Wang hadn't stopped them..." "I'd have used karate on them!" "You can talk!" "What good is your karate?" "It's still better than Chinese boxing" "People shove you out of the way and you even apologised!" "Sit down, sit down, please!" "May I help you?" "Can you help me?" "Sure!" "I'd like some Chinese spareribs." "Chinese spareribs?" "Do you need me to tell you what Chinese spareribs are?" "Well let me show you!" "What are you doing?" "You know what we are doing, don't they, fellas?" "You all should have left this restaurant!" "Get Uncle Wang out here to help." "Stay calm." "Don't wreck our place." "It's no use." "Do you want to step outside!" "Sure!" "Good!" "Go..." "Ah Lung, you...?" "Let's go!" "Jimmy..." "Jimmy..." "Chinese boxing?" "Damn!" "They think this is Chinese boxing" "If I knew Chinese boxing" "I'd give them a good taste of it!" "I'll go!" "Tell him this is Chinese boxing" "Hey!" "Chinese boxer!" "The Dragon Set Movement No." "Four "Little Dragon Seeking Its Path"" ""Big Dragon whipping its tail"" "Ah Lung, bravo!" "Magnificent!" "Excellent!" "Don't be overjoyed." "There'll be more trouble after this." "With Ah Lung's skill those men will think twice now." "You don't understand." "It's hard to beat local hoodlums." "This is their territory." "We must be careful." "Let's be more patient." "More patience!" "Man, our Dragon is here!" "You'd be wise to heed my advice." "Is that so?" "Calm down, everyone." "Ah Lung, it's late, you must be tired." "Let's turn in." "Want some supper?" "No, I must get up early for training." "I hear it's easy to buy a gun here?" "Yes, any local citizen can get a license." "What are you doing?" "Making darts." "Darts?" "What's the matter?" "Want to eat?" "You can if you're as good as Ah Lung." "Better go practise your karate!" "Is it for brother Lung?" "Why didn't you say so?" "Brother Lung!" "Good morning, Brother Lung!" "I made this especially for you." "Eat it while it's hot." "You're terrific." "Who was your teacher in HK?" "Look at this!" "Little Dragon seeking its path" ""Big Dragon whipping its tail"" "With that, all the enemies are down!" "You said Chinese boxing lacks power." "I was only kidding." "Ah Lung, you were too fast yesterday." "We couldn't see clearly" "Will you show us again?" "Please show us." "Go on then!" "Everyone says you're fast and powerful." "I didn't see it last night." "You said one must use the hip." "How about a demonstration?" "Be quiet and let's watch, okay?" "So shut up!" "Step back!" "Are you all right?" "Everything all right?" "Fantastic!" "Ah Lung, will you be my teacher?" "You said physical training is useless." "So why are you doing it now?" "I never liked karate." "That's Chinese boxing, you dig?" "We'll give up karate." "Let's learn from Ah Lung." "Right!" "Customers!" "Come quick!" "Change, on the double!" "Ah Lung, no, Master, Master I have to go take care the customer." "We'll talk later." "Is there anything for me to do?" "Watch out for those villains." "My boss wants to see you!" "What was that?" "He wants us to see his boss." "Shut up!" "Now move!" "See you tomorrow." "All of you are good for nothing!" "You!" "Didn't you have a gun?" "What I like, I get and I want the restaurant." "Yes boss!" "Yes boss!" "Yes boss!" "Yes boss!" "You've wasted enough time!" "But, I..." "I always do my best." "Then why did you fail?" "They're getting help from a man called Tang Lung." "A man?" "Only one man?" "But this man knows Chinese kung fu." "KLII'1g fu?" "Good morning." "Sit down." "Eat." "You won't often find this in Rome, how does it taste?" "It's not as good as in HK." "I cooked it, it's all right." "And you?" "Want some more?" "I'll take you around Rome later." "Wait!" "Go on!" "Move, move, come on!" "Where's the man from HK?" "Tell him to come out." "Where is he?" "Talk!" "I don't know." "You'd better talk!" "All right." "He'll be back soon." "Where is he now?" "These are famous relics of the past." "Over there... what is it?" "Our slum is full of these wrecks." "Please." "A king built these gardens for his queen." "It took a lot of time and money." "They must have been really in love." "Are you married?" "How do you like the palace?" "Such a big place is a waste." "In HK I would build a skyscraper and collect rent." "I'd better return to the restaurant." "Close the door." "You better cool it, baby." "Bring him down!" "Chinese kung fu?" "The boss means well." "He appreciates talent and he knows you're strong." "Oh, what rippling muscle!" "We don't want to harm you." "Here's a ticket back to HK." "Better to stay out of trouble." "All right!" "Take him away but be careful with the gun in public." "Yes boss!" "Come on, let's go!" "Go to see if anybody around?" "Put your hands down!" "Put your hands down!" "Listen, listen!" "Boss that bastard got away!" "Go!" "Get him, but no gun!" "Get him!" "Get him!" "Let's get him!" "Get him!" "Get him!" "Miss Chen, quit while you're ahead." "You'd better say yes." "We're offering you a good deal." "Hello!" "Tell him." "We don't want any more trouble, or else I will retaliate." "He told us not to come and cause any more trouble." "Move them out." "Hurry up and pick up everybody." "Hold it, that's a customer." "Welcome!" "Welcome!" "Serve our guest properly." "See?" "I told you to be patient." "You should bear the responsibility for this." "What should we do now?" "We'll fight to the end." "This is no joke." "I know, but..." "I know how you feel but we must think of Tang Lung." "They'll do what they say." "You mean..." "Keep him under cover for awhile." "Tomorrow is Chinese New Year's If there's trouble..." "I don't know if he'll agree?" "I know he's stubborn" "You must persuade him." "Without him, we'll be forced to sell the restaurant." "We'll have to see." "We may have to cooperate." "But we mustn't sell the place." "Let me decide." "All right." "Better go and talk to Lung." "Is your restaurant open tomorrow?" "Good, we'll go to the countryside and practise." "Remind Quen to bring the protective padding." "Firecrackers?" "It's banned in HK." "There must be Chinese living nearby." "You must leave Rome for awhile." "Leave Rome?" "We don't want you to go, especially me, but you must." "Do you understand me?" "I don't understand." "Ah Lung, why won't you..." "Are you afraid of fire crackers?" "I'll take you to the airport." "Why?" "Those men want you..." "My duty is to help you." "I know, but you must leave" "They intend to kill you" "Kill me?" "Who?" "Time's up." "Let's go!" "It's too noisy." "I'll close the window." "Stay here, don't move about." "Miss Chen!" "Hello!" "May I help you?" "Three... five..." "Hello, what was that Sir, can you please repeat that?" "Hello... hello... hello..." "Don't waste time." "Here's the agreement of sale." "Sign it!" "No!" "Why be so stubborn?" "The boss has been nice to you." "If this knife crosses your face, you'll look ugly." "So don't make our boss mad." "I won't sign!" "It's for your own good." "We'll get the restaurant sooner or later anyway." "Tang Lung will soon be here." "Tang Lung?" "You think he will come?" "He's reporting to our Lord in Heaven!" "Be careful." "The mastermind is over there." "You're crazy!" "Let me tell you." "He doesn't understand Chinese." "Let's go." "I've thought of a great way to handle that Tang Lung." "Do unto other's as you would have them do unto you!" "Well, among my friends there is one Japanese martial artist and one European martial artist" "They are both strong but the problem is they are from different schools." "I'm afraid they might not cooperate with each other." "Money will buy cooperation." "If money is not a problem." "Then I suggest we call America for Colt." "Is this Colt good?" "Is Colt good?" "He is America's best!" "You better pray that you don't fail this time!" "He will beat Tang Lung." "I'll bet my life on it." "Operator!" "I'd like to call America." "Yes, A-me-ri-ca!" "Happy New Year!" "Happy New Year!" "Thank you, Uncle Wang..." "I didn't expect traditional lucky money abroad." "Uncle Wang gives us lucky money yearly." "This is my best New Year ever." "First, we successfully defended our restaurant, and second, we have Ah Lung with us, who's also our teacher." "Third, we finally beat the hoodlums." "Let's enjoy the new year and skip the violence." "Here comes Ching Hua." "Happy New Year!" "Happy New Year!" "Come, this is for you." "Thank you, Uncle Wang" "Ah Lung, a cable for you." "It's from my Uncle." "He wants you to go somewhere to help someone." "Don't be like that." "I'll be back." "I won't leave until the whole thing is settled." "Happy New Year!" "Beautiful decorations indeed." "What a warm gathering." "What do you want?" "I came to bring greetings." "It was our fault." "I must apologize." "We must all be friends." "Our boss would like to see Mr. Tang." "Would he do us the honor?" "Wonderful." "Business will be good this year." "Tell your boss we'll be there." "Fine." "Empress Restaurant tomorrow morning, bye." "Just a minute please!" "Please, please!" "We are friends." "Tang Lung is our enemy." "Please wait for our boss to come back to decide." "Which one of you will take care of that Chinaman?" "Stop!" "Sensei!" "Bob's my student." "He will personally take care of Tang Lung." "Yes, boss!" "Who can do karate better than the Japanese?" "Wait!" "Now that we have decided." "Is everything arranged?" "Yes, boss!" "I'll meet them at the restaurant early tomorrow morning." "You're here." "Sit down." "Sorry our boss couldn't make it." "Why isn't he here?" "Something urgent came up." "I'll have my car drive you over." "What?" "We're to go to him?" "Never mind." "Take us there!" "Right!" "I like straight-talkers." "Let's go!" "Where is he?" "He's gone." "Forget it." "He won't get away." "It's a trick." "Be careful everyone!" "Leave it to me, Teacher!" "The three of us can handle him." "I'll go first." "You?" "Tang Lung?" "Tang Lung." "Are you Tang Lung?" "Are you Tang Lung?" "Leave it, he's already surrendered." "Ah Lung, we're lucky this time not to have fallen into their trap." "Tang Lung, come if you dare!" "Ah Lung, don't let him get away." "Tony and Jimmy can take the Japanese." "Tony, are you all right?" "I'm hurting all over." "Uncle Wang, why..." "Don't blame me, if you must, blame it on Ah Lung" "Yes, Ah Lung got you into this mess" "He should not have get in my way." "You... what do you mean?" "What do I mean?" "Working men have no future." "I have worked hard for half my life but own nothing." "My wife and children are waiting in HK" "If the restaurant cooperates, they'll pay me a big reward." "Then I can return to HK, and enjoy luxury." "I've slogged away overseas I'd like to enjoy an easy life." "Tang Lung, you've got guts." "The man you just saw will kill you." "Lung, you're at the end of your road." "You're at Death's door." "Ho!" "Wang, we've failed." "Hold it!" "We've been tricked" "Tony and Jimmy..." "look!" "Don't get emotional, please!" "Listen to me, Mr. Tang." "Now that it's over." "I must go." "I'll see you off." "No, Chuan has a car waiting." "Take good care." "In this world of guns and knives, he's gonna need luck wherever he goes!"