俠士行 - The Long Chase (1971)

Attention everyone, Prime Minister will be here soon.
Be on guard.
Yes.
Follow me.
The Prime Minister is almost here, pay attention.
Yes.
Go after the assassin.
Prime Minister.
Chase him.
Catch him!
Surround him!
Go!
Go after him.
Go on, don't let him run.
''Kuo.''
Execute them.
Sir, it's my fault that
the Prime Minister was assassinated.
Please let them go, l'm willing to die for this.
l'm just trying to teach them a lesson.
Even if l kill these bozos,
l still can't bring the Prime Minister alive. Kill!
Bring Fan Yi.
Yes.
Kill.
Wait.
So you are a brave man.
Since you've performed outstandingly in the past,
l'll give you a second chance.
Catch the suspect alive in five days,
can you do that?
l'll catch him even if l must go through hell.
You will be executed if you can't catch him,
understand?
But how do you know who's the assassin?
l've the flying dagger as proof.
He's the famous King of Flying Daggers, Kou Ying.
Hurry, go take a look.
Come.
Let's split up.
Yes.
Split up.
Yes.
''Yue Lai lnn''
Are you here for food or lodging? Welcome.
Oh, you're an officer.
We're honoured,
what brings you here?
We have the best rooms available,
and if you like some company...
have a few drinks...waiter.
No thanks, l'm not here to party.
We've always abided by the law, sir.
Tell me,
did a bearded man
just walk in here?
A guest with a beard?
Yes...he's just arrived, he's from out of town.
Which room is he staying in?
Let me check.
Jin, which room is the bearded guest staying?
Let me check.
He's staying in the front 4th room upstairs.
Show me the room.
Yes, please.
Guest.
That's strange, he's here just a while ago.
But he...
Strange.
''Xuanhua County border''
Sir, this place is deserted, where are we?
The Black Wind Valley.
Just one more mountain and we'll reach Xuanhua County.
Good, neat and tidy.
l'm sure the Chief will reward us generously.
Great, let's claim our rewards.
Let's go...
What happened, friend?
We got ambushed, l need...
What can l do?
Please deliver a message for me.
Where to?
The judge at Xuanhua County.
The judge? Who are you?
l'm Song Hualong, from Shandong.
Officer Liu of Xuanhua County asked for my assistance
to take care of the bandits of Erlong Mountain,
but we got ambushed.
Here's the official document, please pass to the judge.
Tell him that Officer Liu and l...
''Xuanhua County''
Peanuts, sunflower seeds,
cabbage.
''Xin Pin lnn.''
Let me take care of the horse.
Hurry up with the dishes.
Just a minute.
Come on in, welcome. Take care of the guest.
Coming...
Please have a seat.
Have some tea.
What would you like to order?
Wine, and some snacks to go along.
Sure...wine.
l heard that Prime Minister Yan was assassinated.
He asked for it.
Who doesn't want him dead?
Skin him alive.
l heard that the assassin
was the famous King of Flying Daggers, Kou Ying.
Kou Ying?
He got rid of a public enemy! lmpressive!
He's a big hero.
l hear the King of Flying Daggers
is a young and handsome swordsman!
A hero and a beauty.
Xue Niang could make him a good wife.
She's shy...
Follow me, my friend.
Why?
You killed Prime Minister Yan.
Are you joking, pal?
Who would dare tojoke with the King of Flying Daggers?
Sorry, l don't know any King of Flying Daggers.
No tricks, Kou Ying. l've strict orders to arrest you.
How?
With official documents from the judge.
You've got the wrong person, l'm not Kou Ying.
l'm Song Hualong, from Shandong.
Nonsense, l've fought with you,
l can still recognise you, without your beard.
Come with me.
You're resisting arrest?
Stop...
Stop, Cousin Song.
You've just arrived, why are you in a brawl already?
When did you get here, Cousin Song?
Dad, my cousin is here, come on.
What? Cousin?
Dad, you miss my cousin,
he's finally here.
But he isn't.
Dad, it's only been two years,
and you have forgotten how he looks?
Dear cousin, how are my aunt and uncle?
Xue Niang, l think you...
Look! The food's burnt!
But he's not.
Fine...he's your cousin, don't pull a face.
Cousin Song, since you're here...
we'll close up early to welcome you.
Dad, let's close up now.
What? Close for the day? This...
l want to.
Very well, kid.
Here.
We have some business at home, let's close for the day.
Alright. Sorry everyone...
We have some business at home,
we'll close for the day.
Have a good day...
lnn owner Wang,
l hear Xue Niang was promised to her cousin as a child.
Now that her cousin's here...
We look forward to attending the wedding banquet.
Of course.
ls he really your cousin?
Would l joke about that?
Sorry, we're closed for the day
Please leave.
Hope you know the punishment for aiding a criminal!
Cousin, what crime have you done?
He's Kou Ying, the assassin.
There's his picture on the wanted list.
Dad, do you think he looks like my cousin?
Not at all, he has a beard.
And your cousin is clean-shaven.
You must be drunk.
Nonsense.
You said you're Song Hualong, what proof do you have?
This is the proof.
Xuanhua County is hiring you as an officer here?
Stop asking stupid questions,
it's all written down clearly.
lf both of you are officers, why are you fighting?
Come, kid.
Go clean up a room for my cousin upstairs.
Right away...
Wait.
Get me a room too, l'm staying here.
''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon''
Let's play.
Fuzzy duck, ducky fuzz...
We've killed Song Hualong.
Song Hualong's dead.
Well done.
My fellow brothers.
The county has sent Song Hualong from Shandong
to get rid of us.
And l've sent Zhang Biao to kill him.
From now on, we have one less enemy.
Great...
Come, let's drink to Zhang Biao.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Chief.
Chief, Song Hualong is in town.
That's bullshit.
Zhang Biao has killed him already.
No, Chief. He's at Shengping lnn.
l myself saw; he brought official documents with him.
Are you certain?
Absolutely, he said it himself.
That he's Song Hualong from Shandong.
l guarantee, with my life.
Damn! How dare you lie to me?
No, Chief. l blew up
Song Hualong and Liu Heng in Black Wing Valley.
You can ask them if you don't believe me.
Well l knew that we can't trust him.
You collaborated together and lied to me.
Go! Kill them!
Go on.
No. 2, bring a team,
you must kill Song for me.
Right, but who can recognise him?
Hasn't Li Wu seen him?
Can you identify Song Hualong, Li Wu?
Definitely!
Who's this?
Cousin, it's me.
l'm here to deliver your duvet.
Thanks.
Although we haven't seen each other for a while,
you shouldn't be so polite with me.
Cousin, come on in.
l heard that you've become an officer, right?
Yes, you don't like my job?
lt's not that.
But that Officer Fan is such a bully,
he thinks he can boss us around.
l don't like him.
Well, not all officers are like that.
There are some nice officers too.
He insists that you're Kou Ying and seems so adamant.
lt's ridiculous.
He can't be blamed.
lf he couldn't catch Kou Ying,
l think he will be beheaded.
But l really wish you were Kou Ying.
Why's that?
He killed Prime Minister Yan on his own,
he's a real hero of the people.
l admire what he's done.
lf Kou Ying knows that,
l'm sure he wouldn't even mind being tortured.
What are you looking at? Girls getting changed?
Sneaking around, it's terrible.
Dad wants to talk to you, please follow me.
Master Kou.
What would you like to talk to me about?
Please sit...
l heard from my daughter that,
you're a hero of the people.
l think highly of you.
l don't deserve such a compliment.
There's just one thing l don't understand.
How come you have my nephew Song Hualong's
official hiring documents in your hands?
Master Song is your nephew?
Yes, but l haven't seen him in years.
Could my cousin...
Master Song...
He handed me the documents,
and told me to deliver to the judge, and he...
Ruthless bandits!
l wish that you'll be condemned.
Don't be sad, those bandits have done so much wrong,
they will be punished soon.
Master Kou, what do you plan to do?
l'll deliver the documents tomorrow morning,
and l'll leave.
Where to?
l don't know.
l'm a wanderer,
l don't really know where l'm going next.
After you're gone.
That Officer Fan would know your true identity.
Do you think he'll let you escape?
l killed Prime Minister Yan while he's on guard,
he wouldn't let me get away, it's his job.
Why don't you stay here
and keep pretending to be my cousin?
He can't do anything without proof.
Good plan.
No one knows Song Hualong here
other than us two.
Just pretend to be him, and report to the judge.
No one can tell.
You'll be our county's officer soon.
First you must get rid of the Erlang Mountain bandits.
Get even for my cousin.
Very well, l'll stay here.
l'll report to the judge tomorrow, old master.
Don't call me that, remember.
You must call me uncle.
Uncle.
Greet your cousin.
Cousin.
Who's that?
l've been looking for you, so you're in here.
So you've found me, what is it?
l'm sorry for what l did earlier.
Not at all, l should be the one to apologise.
Please leave the room for now,
l need to talk to Brother Song.
Brother Song, you're a wanderer,
l'm surprised that you'd take up ajob as an officer.
Well, it's a secured job.
Just like you, Brother Fan. So proud.
Anyone would be envious.
Thanks for the compliment.
Brother Song, l'm going to be frank.
l still suspect that you're Kou Ying.
But you don't have any proof,
so it's pointless.
You.
Who are you?
Dad
Dad...
Where's Song Hualong? Speak up.
Don't know.
Don't know? l'll kill you.
How could you pick on an unarmed old man?
You call yourselves heroes?
Second Chief, he is Song Hualong.
Go!
Yes.
Go!
Go!
Brother Song, the sword!
The mountain won't move, the stream always has water.
We'll meet again, Song.
Dad...
Are you hurt?
l...
Kid...
Coming...
Help me to take dad inside.
Hurry.
Come on.
Brother Song, that was impressive...
Thank you for the sword.
Why didn't you kill them all?
lt's not necessary.
So you're a kind man too.
Brother Fan, what was that for?
Sorry to offend, l meant to check out your dexterity.
Shame, l was never good at that.
What a pity.
Excuse me.
Who is it?
Me.
lt's late, why aren't you asleep?
Your father's hurt, l'm worried. Just want to see him.
He just fell asleep.
Thank you. What did the doctor say?
The doctor said...at his age, it's...
Don't worry, Xue Niang.
Your father will get well soon.
Thank you.
Go to sleep.
No, l won't sleep tonight,
just in case the bandits return.
l could fend them off for a while.
Be careful.
Fan has been keeping a close watch on you.
l know. lt's not that l'm afraid to die.
But l won't let him arrest me
before l get rid of the bandits of Erlong Mountain.
l could at least do that for your cousin.
Master Kou, you're so kind to us,
l don't know how to make it up to you.
What Master Kou? He's your cousin.
Dad, what are you doing up?
l'm glad that Master Kou is here.
l'm feeling much better, Master Kou.
You're calling him Master Kou too.
l'm an old fool.
Dad.
Your cousin is really something.
He got rid of so many bandits!
That's right, why did you let their leader leave?
Well l have my reason.
What's that?
Then one more person can prove that l'm Song Hualong.
Song Hualong.
l swear l'll kill you. No. 3.
Here.
Tell everyone to be prepared,
l want a bloodshed in Xuanhua County.
Yes.
Wait, dad. Song Hualong is a martial arts expert,
we can ask the Eight Freaks of Jiangnan to help.
That's right.
We don't need to go against him so recklessly.
Let's go and ask for Jiangnan's Eight Freaks for help
while keeping an eye on Song Hualong?
Outwit him when we have the chance.
Morning, Xue Niang.
Morning, some water for you to freshen up.
Thank you, you shouldn't have.
My dad sent me.
He's worried the young man working here isn't clean.
How's my uncle's injury?
The same.
l think l should find another doctor.
Morning, Brother Fan.
You're heading out for business so early?
l have an assassin to catch.
Right, tell you about something strange.
Something strange?
There was a thief in here last night.
What did he steal?
A flying dagger.
Flying dagger?
lsn't that strange?
Yes.
There's something even more strange.
l saw the thief from a distance,
built wise he looked very similar to you.
Too bad l don't have a proof that you're the thief,
just like you can't prove that l'm Kou Ying.
ls that so?
l'm quite certain that if Kou Ying's in the county,
he would be hiding in Erlong Mountain.
How's that, judge?
Bandits from all over like to gather at Erlong Mountain
Their chief He Xilei commits every thinkable crime.
He's my biggest problem.
l need your help
to take care of the lawless persons.
And now Kou Ying's here.
lt truly is trouble after trouble.
l'll go to their base right now.
lt is this county's matter.
And now l'm an officer of this county,
l should go instead.
l wouldn't want to trouble you, Brother Fan.
You can't go.
Why not?
Because Kou Ying is an important criminal,
the order is to catch him alive.
Brother Fan, are you worried that l'll hurt him?
No, l worry that others might hurt you.
What do you mean?
We've just made an acquaintance
l can't let you walk into the tiger's den alone.
Do you agree, judge?
We must not be rash,
He Xilei excels in his martial arts skills.
With Kou Ying's help, he would be reinforced.
Let me ask for two hundred fine soldiers as backup,
you two can lead, and they will cover you.
l'm sure you can catch them all.
Good plan, judge.
He looks familiar, doesn't he?
Who?
Me.
You?
You don't think so?
You don't have a beard.
Also the fact that l'm not as able as he is.
Are you impressed by him?
l mean, he rid the people of an evil; How about you?
Me too. But l have to catch him.
When you do that, not only you will be promoted,
you can be rich.
No! lt's not for fame and fortune.
Then you're trying to stay alive.
That's ajoke! l am not someone who's afraid to die.
But why are you trying so hard to catch Kou Ying?
What for?
For my dignity.
l've never failed anything.
And l won't lose to Kou Ying.
l'm really impressed with your aspiration, Brother Fan.
l don't deserve such a compliment.
Excuse me.
Where are you going?
To check on my uncle.
Would you like to buy a drawing?
Can you do a portrait?
Yes.
Thank you.
Fan wants to catch Kou Ying.
Then we should lure him using Kou Ying,
we can kill him too.
Let's go back and plan this.
Good.
Xue Niang said that you plan to go to Erlong Mountain
and kill the bastards.
Don't worry, uncle. l'll avenge for you.
You know, sometimes l wish we were really related.
l do treat you as my family.
But we're not.
ln fact, we could be family,
if only you marry Xue Niang,
then we can be family.
That...can't be.
What? You...
l...
l know, she's not good enough for you.
No, l didn't mean that.
Then...are you married?
No.
Engaged?
No.
That's strange. A man at your age
ought to be thinking about marriage.
Why are you refusing?
Uncle, don't forget that l am...
l know that you are...
the chivalrous, people's hero.
l didn't mean that.
What are you afraid of?
lf you could be a hero,
my daughter
could also be a heroine.
Could it be that you...
You're tired, rest for a while.
Xue Niang.
l've disappointed you.
l'm not good enough for you.
lt's not that. You don't want to get us involved.
Yes. l'm a fugitive.
l can never have peaceful days.
How could l ask you to wander around with me?
lf you can, why can't l?
What if l get arrested...
l'm not scared.
l'll die with you if l have to.
Dad's right. lf you can be a hero,
why can't l be a heroine?
Here's your wine.
l'd like to ask you something that l don't understand.
Go ahead.
Do you have a twin brother?
Twin brother? No.
That's strange.
Who do you think he looks like?
lsn't this me?
And now?
Kou Ying the assassin.
Great, l'm going to arrest you now.
You can't.
Why not?
There's a saying, haven't you heard?
What saying?
There's always someone who looks similar, good day.
Kou Ying, enough with the excuse.
Brother Fan, you're wrong indeed.
l'm Song Hualong, officer of Xuanhua County.
The judge can prove that.
Even so, l'll arrest you.
Catch me if you can.
l'll go with you if you win.
Where to?
You've a chance yet, l'll wait for you at Wudou Bridge.
Follow me.
Brother Fan, l've been expecting you.
Come with me.
l could try to help you to get
a lighter sentence, or...
Or you will be beheaded, right?
That was really good, remember they want me alive.
What can you tell them if
you kill me?
Wait.
Who are you?
Can't you recognise me, fool?
You're Kou Ying?
You fail to recognise a great person.
And you call yourself an officer?
Kou Ying, come with me.
lf you win, sure.
Wait, l need him alive.
Brother Fan, explosives.
Brother Song.
They want to ambush us, let's go.
Alright.
Damn! He ran off again.
Tell him to go to our base, we must catch him.
Tell him to go to our base? Would he listen?
l have a trap to let him walk into it, let's go.
Go...
Brother Song, how's the wound?
lt's only a scratch, no problem.
Thank you for saving my life.
You saved me last time,
we are even.
Even so,
l must apologise.
Apologise?
To be honest,
l've been suspecting you're Kou Ying.
Only until just now that l knew l was wrong.
Are you still mad at me, Brother Song?
Not at all, because you were right.
The judge guessed it,
Kou Ying is hiding in Erlong Mountain.
How so?
Didn't we see him?
Yes.
Brother Song, l need your help
to arrest Kou Ying.
l'll be glad to help, except that...
Uncle...
The bandits have taken Xue Niang.
You...
Uncle.
Where are you going?
Come, let's drink.
Cheers.
The young chief is a wise man,
he kidnapped this girl just with a trick.
Song Hualong will be here soon.
Let's drink to the young chief.
Cheers...
Chief, Song Hualong is here, just as expected.
Where?
ln the hall, he wants to speak to you.
Fine.
Let's go take a look.
Let's go.
Are you Song Hualong?
Guess so.
You're here to claim back Wang Youfeng's daughter?
That's right.
On one condition.
Speak up.
You and Fan must leave the county.
What if l don't promise?
Then l won't let her go.
l'll make this the hard way.
Friend, we're on the same path,
why go against me?
Who's going against you? l want Xue Niang back.
But you won't agree to my condition?
l said that l want Xue Niang back.
Damn! l was trying to be nice. Go!
Yes.
What are you laughing at?
And l thought that
you're some kind of a hero,
but in fact, you're just a villain with many followers.
Who are you calling a villain?
You. l want you to know
that l have expected the worst.
Come up and fight me! Everyone!
l wouldn't call myself a man if l even frown.
Very well, l'll entertain you.
l want you to die convinced. Come down here.
Stop.
Judge.
Officer Fan, you are in panic,
what happened?
Officer Song went to the bandits' base on his own.
lf you don't send back up,
l'll go there to help him no matter what.
Good timing. The soldiers have just arrived,
lead them.
Gather the soldiers! We're going to Erlong Mountain.
Go! Let me take care of him.
Dad, let me handle it. lt's easy.
Go.
Kill!
Go...
Don't fall for their trap! Just run!
Push the ladder.
Come on.
Charge...
Charge...
Chief, lots of soldiers are charging in.
Light the fire.
Go up the tower and light the explosives.
Blow up the girl!
Yes.
Go up the tower and light the explosives.
Damn.
Go!
Kill them.
Run! Fast!
Go!
Watch the back.
Sorry l'm late.
Thank you.
Chief, the explosives are all set.
Stop.
Stop.
Look.
l can detonate the explosives any time.
Song Hualong, if you don't retreat,
l'll blow up the girl in pieces.
Song, you'll pay for this.
Light it.
Xue Niang.
A hero rescuing a damsel in distress.
And l have my evidence,
you can come with me now?
l have a request.
Tell me.
l can go with you,
but you must promise me that you won't tell Xue Niang.
Why not?
She's been through a lot.
l don't want to break her heart.
Not only that you're a hero,
you're a romantic.
Let's go! We have to leave early tomorrow morning.
Let's go.
Come on.
Do you want to say goodbye to her?
Go on, l'll wait for you outside.
Xue Niang, l have to go to a far-off place.
l can't take you along, take care of yourself.
l want to go with you.
l've closed this inn,
and have sent off the young waiter.
l'm alone, l have no one.
You don't understand, you can't go there.
Don't lie, l know everything.
l'm not weak, l will go anywhere with you,
no matter how bad it is.
l know l can't fool you.
But l know l will die this time.
You're so young, you have a future.
Why ruin it?
l'm over if you're gone.
How can l live?
Don't be sad.
l killed the notorious Primer Minister Yan,
l did everyone a favour.
Even if l die, l will die with honour.
You should be glad for me.
But you need to live well, understand?
Take care.
Let's go.
Now that she knows,
put these on.
Eight Freaks of Jiangnan?
Song Hualong, you destroyed my base,
don't think l'll let you leave so easily.
l want your head off, go!
Let's go.
Kou Ying, Xue Niang's waiting, go on.
What will you tell them?
l quit my job,
and will be a wanderer like you,
isn't that better?
l wish you two will grow old together, farewell.