Good luck, General Yin
A man must do or die
Mr. Ho, before I left
Lord Cheng is concerned about you
If he can strike back with his army
And defeat the tartars
Credit for Canton will be yours
One must sacrifice for one's country
The 6 brothers arrested by tartars...
Were tortured but have so far...
Refused to make a confession
This is most admirable
If I failed...
I wouldn't even get arrested
General Yin
Mr. Ho, please
Sirs
When Inspector-gen. And Gen. Tien Ta...
Arrive, please say a good word for me
Don't worry, Mr. Magistrate
General Tien Ta ordered us
To capture the 6 traitors
The Inspector
Will supervise the execution
Yes, yes...
Tang San-yao, it's almost 12:30
Don't forget the General's command
The Inspector-general is here
Make way...
We're trapped!
General Yin, I knew you'd be here
To "welcome" the Inspector-general
But he has not yet reached Canton!
Stop
Your skill is comparable to a general
Let's have a fair fight:
A General to a General
Let me try you out
Good, I need a substitute
Let me fight you single-handedly
Quiet down
The teacher's here
The teacher's here, hurry up...
Mr. Ho
What's it? What's happened to Mr. Ho?
Mr. Ho
Please have tea, Mr. Ho
Mr. Ho, why are you so late?
Did you go to see the execution?
Leave me alone!
Executions should be interesting
Lin Zhen, it depends on who it is
If it is the tartars who invaded us...
Of course it is interesting
But today's convicts are patriots
They are all Han's martyrs
Do you still think it is interesting?
I...
Yesterday, I taught you sacrifice
For the sake of a righteous cause
Do you all understand?
Yes
Hurry up... It's here
Is he dead or alive?
He's so stiff, of course he's dead
He's a hero
What did you say?
I...
Capture him
Yes
You're an accomplice
Lord Tang... Listen to me
This student is not a bad man
He's the son of a seafood shop owner
Son of a shop owner?
Yes, exactly
These are his classmates
Yes, we're his classmates
Where are you studying?
They all study in Chong Wen College
Are you vouching for them, Mr. Wang?
Yes. Apologize to Lord Tang
I...
You're too young and gauche
Always causing trouble
Do you know who I am?
I do. Tang San-yao, Lord Tang
Yes, let's go, quickly!
Uncle Wang, we didn't do anything
Yes, I know
Tang San-yao's notorious
For his craze after money and women
You mustn't antagonize him
As the saying goes, "One must..."
...humble oneself under enemy's rule
Mr. Ho... please open the door!
Who is it?
Mr. Ho
Open the door, Mr. Ho
Mr. Ho
Mr. Ho!
What's wrong?
I...
There's something we can't understand
So we've come here even at this hour
Humble oneself under enemy's rule
Do we and our children have to...
Humble ourselves forever?
I say, we'd be beheaded if we don't
If we fear not death we don't have to
You're right. It's well said
One brave man alone is not enough
But unity is strength
The tartars are well-armed
We...
Men owes allegiance to his country
Lord Cheng is recruiting in Taiwan
He's become tartar's biggest trouble
The Manchurian emperor has ordered...
Coastal residents to move away
And to be on their guard
Mr. Ho
I wish Lord Cheng could use us
The day will come
Don't you all want to help?
Yes
Good. Come here
Yes
Secret documents will arrive by sea
I need a way to bypass customs
Liu Yu-de
Doesn't your pa run a seafood shop?
Yes
Open sesame...
Shut sesame...
Mr. Ho sent us here
Good
Little brother, you're a brave fellow
Lock it up...
Yes, hurry...
Pa, has San Li's abalone arrived?
The abalone... Go, go now!
It has... The sea cucumber has too...
Te, what are you doing?
A big order for abalone was placed
I am showing them some samples
So you're in business now?
Te, you can't take the whole case
I'm in a hurry to deliver it
Hurry? Do you know the market price?
The quality's high. Raise the price
Open it
Yes
Excellent kung fu
You'll find that at Shaolin Temple
Mr. Ho, we could invite them to...
Yes
They don't involve in worldly matters
If Shaolin taught kung fu to laymen
People could fight the tartars
That would be great!
Yue Shan, South gate... here
General Tien
Arise
Come over here
Lately, we've suppressed rebels
And found this on their leaders
Zheng Cheng-gong's edict
Look, what have you been doing?
There must be many of Cheng's men
Hiding in Canton
We must capture the rebels
And kill them to scare them off
Who's that?
No idea. He's secretive, maybe a spy
I'm innocent. I'm a delivery boy
I've brought dried fish. Look!
Shut up
Lord Zheng, notorious rebels...
Who told you to bring this here?
No... no use to ask me
Kid, we'll take you away
And torture you one after another
See if you'll talk or not
I'll talk... Don't torture me.
I... I say, there is someone
Go on with the torture if you like!
I saw a squadron of Ching troops...
Of over 100 patrolling our alley
Mr. Ho, what shall we do?
We must keep calm and be on the alert
Yien-pin, let them hide in your home
Mr. Ho, what about you...
Mr. Ho, Mr. Ho
Go quickly, go!
What about you?
Hurry up, quick
Master, look!
Please have mercy... please talk to them
Please ask them not to...
Quiet! General's order: No dried fish
Then...
What's your relationship to Liu Yu-de
He... he's my son
Bring him here
He's not home... Why do you want him?
We've uncovered many spies recently
One's a teacher; another's his pupil
Liu Yu-de's a pupil of that school
We'll capture him and torture him!
Master, our young master won't...
Please have mercy
How do you know he wouldn't?
Let's talk it over
Pa...
Yu-de, run quickly... Yu-de
Young Master, run, run quickly,,,
Run quickly, Young Master
You want to rebel?
Yu-de, run quickly, run!
He's innocent! My son!
Liu Yu-de, come up quickly
My son is innocent, my son!
Change your clothes at once
I...
All wearing school uniform arrested
Wonder what's happened to my home?
Try to find a hiding place first
We can find out later
Right, let's go now
What has happened to my home?
Your home...
Tell me
All the houses in the street next...
T o your home have been cordoned off
What about my father?
Pa...
Don't be sad. It's the same for mine
I wish I had learned kung fu
Instead of studying
So I could fight them
Studies teach us right from wrong
What's the use of that?
We can't talk sense with the tartars
We can't stay in this town anymore
The martial arts headquarters is...
Shaolin Temple
We're lucky we made it
Let's go straight on
Did you see a group of men riding by?
Why don't you answer me?
Let's go!
Dismount and chase them
Yes
These two must be traitors
One watch the horses, others chase
Yes
Hurry up
Let's go
Hurry up
Liu Yu-de, mount it
Liu Yu-de?
Liu Yu-de, escape now. Go!
Don't let him get away
Liu Yu-de, good luck!
Please give me some water
Thank you, uncle
How far is it to Shaolin Temple?
It's not far, only up the mountain
But you look like you can't make it
I can... even if I have to crawl there!
Sit down. I don't think you can
Shaolin monks buy food here everyday
Their cart is over there
Hurry up... Do it orderly and quickly
Get going, go!
Why is it so heavy?
Yes, I don't know why
Go. You'll be punished if you're late
Let's go, quick!
Push harder, harder, go!
Hurry up, park the cart there
Come and lend a hand, everybody
Why are you standing there, come here
Take this to the kitchen. Be quick
Why are you so slow? Hurry up...
What's the matter?
What's that man doing there?
Stay calm, he can still be saved
Bring him inside. I'll tell the abbot
Sir, the abbot would like to see you
Thank you
This temple is not a sanctuary
You're spiteful and emotional
Unfit to stay in the temple
You're recovering, please leave soon
I had so much difficulty coming here
I won't leave
Don't be rude
Splendid. Since you are here...
It means you've affinity with Buddha
Brother, you mustn't make exceptions
He arrived here in a coma
But woke up after 10 days
Perseverance to Buddhism
Warrants his admittance
Dharma also came to the east
With such perseverance
And laid the foundation of Shaolin
What are your opinions, brothers?
You're right, brother
Thank you abbot
Morning, sir
Morning
Morning, sir
Morning
San Ta, San Ta
Morning, sir
How long have you been here?
Over a year
Are you unable to endure destitution?
No, not that, but...
Don't hide anything from the Buddha
Before I came here, I heard
Shaolin's the headquarters of kung fu
But for the past year, I only cleaned
I haven't seen any kung fu
You can learn kung fu if you want to
As long as they want to, any monk...
Can learn from the 35 chambers
If you don't tell us who would know?
Why do you want to learn kung fu?
Honestly, sir
Before I came here, I saw the people
Oppressed by tyrannical rule
If they were able to learn kung fu
They could defend themselves
And combat enemies. Therefore...
Good, good, San Ta
Buddhists shouldn't bear such thought
Don't mention it again!
I won't be shaken
I am determined
Sir
Can I still learn kung fu?
There're 35 chambers in Shaolin
Which chamber do you want to start?
Which is the most advanced?
The top chamber, of course!
Then I'll start from the top
Sir
Behold, the Buddha says
Emptiness is the Eternal Five
No sight, sound, smell, taste, sense
The five flavors dull the taste
The five tones deafen the ear
The five colors blind the eye
It can also not be seen
But it won't pass away
Being at one is eternal
But all things will come to you
Without wisdom... without...
Leave!
No wisdom, no gain
Gaining is not continuant
All men will come to me one
For there lies rest
And happiness and peace
It's invisible and inaudible
And it's inexhaustible
Can you hear the sound of bells?
The heart is calm. We hear nothing
How often do you recite the sutras?
I... I...
Go away!
Sir, I came to learn martial arts
Get out!
No one learns martial arts here
This is the most advanced field
You won't understand it
I'm willing to start from the bottom
Cross the pond to enter dining hall
Yes
Brother, this is the 35th chamber?
Shut up. You starve if you're late
Pure body is light, steps are stable
Don't enter the hall if you're dirty
How dare you enter this dining hall?
Sir, I want to...
Have congee?
Come with me
Stand on the wood
Jump
Turn around!
Eat!
Get up, you're hopeless
Clean all the pottery and cutlery
Wall is low, power of Buddha is high
He's fallen into it
Don't laugh, he's only a novice
Enter the dining hall
Yes
San Ta, you're terrific...
Concentrate. You'll find a way
Keep practicing day and night Go!
Stop!
Wood drifts, its buoyancy is limited
Harder you step, faster it sinks
San Ta
Yes
Throw the plate hard into water
The plate sinks down in water
Just like the wood you stepped upon
I keep the plate in motion, balanced
Similarly, step fast, balance body
Uniformity of mind
Brings uniformity of maneuver
You must keep this point in mind
Strength, balance, speed
Strength, balance, speed. Right
Sir, I...
Go!
I beg you to teach me, master
34th chamber practice arms' strength
Fist, palm, knife, sword, pole, spear
All depend on arm strength. Look...
This is the basic process
Carry the water up the slope
Pour it down to keep it flowing
Remember, arms must be straight
You should carry water everyday
To build up arm strength. Go now.
Yes
I didn't think you'd make it so soon
Don't help others when they practice
It'll only ruin them
Yes
You've violated our rule. Leave...
Sir...
Go to the 33rd Chamber
Thank you, sir
This chamber is comparatively easier
Whenever you hear me knock the wood
Strike the gong
Sir, I'm here to learn kung fu, not...
Don't little the bamboo poles. Ji Wei
Yes
The hammer weighs 10 catties
It is fitted into a 12-ft pole
A 12-ft pole and 10-catty hammer
Now weighs 120 catties
How much can your wrists bear?
I'm willing to try
Add on 2 more feet
Ready...
Keep practicing
My respects to the abbot
You've left the Wrist Room?
Yes, the overseer said I could leave
Good. Starting today...
As a reward for your diligence
You'll be in charge of Sutra Room
Thank you, abbot
Brother, San Ta is ambitious
He's not like our Buddhist brothers
It's peaceful here in this temple
But outside it's turbulent
We may need someone like him
Please guide me, sir
Stand between the two burning incense
Yes
Anyone practicing martial arts...
Must be sharp-eyed. Watch the lamp
When the lamp oscillates...
Your eyes should follow
But remember
Your head must not move. Start
Told you not to move your head. Again
Right, the target has disappeared
But still, the eyes shouldn't move
Eyes be bright, limbs be nimble
This is the way to do it
Yes
Turn around
San Ta, hit the reflecting blocks
You're my most outstanding pupil
Thank you, sir
Head Chamber
Continue
Don't lower your head. Stand up
Hands on your waist
Use your head to hit the sand bags
Then burn incense before the Buddha
Yes
Again
Get up
Sir, I...
Collapsing so quickly? Get up now
Continue. Go on
Sir
San Ta. Only after 2 years hard work
You might be able to enter this alley
San Ta, head is the most important
And the last phase in the training
After going through it
You can learn fighting and weapons
Offer the incense
Use your strength to hit it. Get up!
Come on, get up!
You've set a new record
You've completed the basic skills...
Of the 10 chambers in 25 months' time
I can't do it without the teachers
You can now practice boxing...
Knife, baton and other skills
Yes
Justice Officer
I'll make him head of Dharma House
San Ta, greet these two abbots
Yes
Stop!
Continue!
San Ta!
Leg Chamber
Sir
San Ta, not bad, not bad
Sword Chamber
Turn around faster
Good fellow
San Ta
San Ta, it's commendable of you
To master all 35 chambers of kung fu...
In only 5 years
Now I'll make you deputy overseer of...
Any of the 35 chambers
Brother, San Ta's post is high enough
He's been promoted 8 times in 5 years
With his present skill
He's qualified to be deputy overseer
Shaolin arts has existed for 1000 years
We mustn't make a hasty decision
In my opinion...
Let him fight me with any weapon
If he succeeds, he can be an overseer
You heard what he said
What do you think?
I dare not
It's my idea. If you win...
You can take charge of any chamber
Excuse me then, sir
Watch out
Thank you, sir. I've lost
You may challenge me any time
How many times have I tapped you?
17 times
I could've hurt you with the blade
You're right.
I'll continue with my practice
Brother, I think he'll never win
Not necessarily
What weapon is San Ta using?
A three-jointed bar made by himself
Good, that blow was not bad
Go on!
Sir, are you alright?
San Ta, I still have my weapons
Excuse me
Abbot,
San Ta can take charge of any chamber
San Ta, choose to take charge of...
Any of the 35 chambers except...
The Top Chamber. Your Buddhism...
Attainment is not advanced enough
Abbot,
I've not yet made up my mind
Never mind. I'll give you 3 days
Thank you, abbot
There're only 35 chambers in Shaolin
There isn't a 36th chamber
I know. I'd like to create it...
This 36th chamber is...
It's a pity Shaolin martial arts...
Is confined solely to the temple
It should be taught widely to all
That's my idea for the new chamber
To teach martial arts to laymen
We don't involve in worldly affairs
Nor do we admit secular pupils
Forget it
Abbot, this affects the handing down...
Of Shaolin martial arts to posterity
Please let me enroll promising youths
And train them in the 36th chamber
Nonsense, how dare you talk back?
I don't mean to...
Shut up!
I must ask you to reconsider, abbot
Justice Officer
Yes
Our pupil San Ta should be punished
Yes
San Ta, you've violated our rule
You have to collect contributions
Don't return unless the book is full
Yes. Abbot, I deserve punishment
Leave tomorrow morning
You want to pray for Chiang Tai?
They all died
They were buried in East cemetery
Go there and pray for them
Uncle Wei, may you rest in peace
We will complete your mission
Hung Hsi-kuan
Hung Hsi-kuan, I knew you'd be here
To bury your accomplices
Run!
Go!
See how you can escape
Good! I'll kill you one after another
Go ahead and try
Tang San-yao, you're so malicious
Your vice will be punished
Scram, bloody monk
Master, please stay out of this
So you're an accomplice
Tang San-yao, remember 7 years ago
You confiscated my school and my shop
And killed my whole family?
You're Liu Yu-de, a fugitive! Get him
Go help your brothers
Okay!
You're a Buddhist, show mercy
Even Buddha has to conquer evil
A monk should not kill
A monk cannot but I can. I'll do it!
Tang San-yao, you've killed my men
I'll stab you 1,000 times!
Amitabha Buddha
Thank God. Today, our martyrs...
Can see you lying dead here
Master, I want to learn martial arts
Please accept me as your pupil
Good. I've come from Shaolin
To enroll promising youths
Hsi-kuan, is Tien Ta still in Canton?
Yes
His hand is stained with Han's blood
We must eliminate him at all costs
We'll plan well.
Find a hideout first
Don't act rashly
Do you know of other ambitious youth?
Yes, Tung Qian-jin is another
Tung Qian-jin, Commander's orders
Make a batch of wheels
Deliver them within one month
I can't, it'll take one year
One year? Are you turning me down?
Do you want to join the dead?
Want my help?
I'll teach you to be smarter
Beat him up!
Are you going to do it or not?
Not over my dead body
It is better to use the haft
Help!
Do you still want the wheels made?
No, no!
Damn you!
Good! Good!
Master, Master!
Master... Let me follow you
Why?
I admire you. Please teach me
Please take me as your pupil
Tung Qian-jin, what's wrong with you?
You said you won't admire anyone
And will challenge even the Gods?
Why are you kneeling to a monk now?
What do you know? He's not a monk
He's a Bodhisattva
He only said several words
And I scared the tartars away
So he's a living Bodhisattva?
I'm only a monk from Shaolin Temple
I taught you to avoid direct contact
They've learned kung fu, you haven't
Using a heavy weapon slows you down
And puts you at a disadvantage
Right
Lu Ah-cai, are you convinced now?
Master, it makes sense
Lu Ah-cai, can you move?
Lu Ah-cai, don't make hasty moves
Master, I'm convinced
Are you sure now?
I am, I'm convinced
Master, please come in for some tea
Master, I'm really convinced
How did Tang San-yao die?
You still haven't found out yet?
He was chopped by a knife
I only want the man who chopped him
Yes, we're investigating
Kill all suspects
Yes
You must be on alert
Yes
This is General Tien Ta's residence
He patrols the city every day
And he must pass through this street
When he goes to the city gates
Shops on both sides of the street
Made it difficult for us to get him
Any households on this street?
Yes
There is a rice-miller's shop
Back to back with General's residence
Are there many people living there?
There seems to be only one person
Sir...
Amitabha Buddha
Sir, I...
No one comes for offerings this late
What are you doing? Go away...
What do you mean by that?
Sir, please excuse me
What do you want?
May I know your name, sir?
My father died
Without telling me my name
So I have no name
I started milling rice when I was six
So they call me Miller Six
I'm San Ta. I'm from Shaolin Temple
People say that monks from Shaolin...
Are excellent at kung fu. No wonder...
I've practiced for several years
Having milled rice for many years...
I also have a pair of strong feet
Do you want to try them?
I've drunk a bit too much today
But your footwork's not bad
Let's go in for a drink. Let's go!
You can't stay here much longer
Why not?
Very soon, something big will happen...
In the General's residence
What is it?
General Tien Ta's going to die here
How can you say something like that?
You aren't afraid of being executed?
Leave here at once, will you?
I don't care whether you come from...
Shaolin or Linshao Temple
Please just leave. I beg you
Ching tartars killed so many people
Don't you want to fight back?
I'm only a rice miller. Even if I do...
What can I do? I'd rather drink
People continue to suffer because...
Too many people have that attitude
You'd put it more plainly
I want to borrow your place
No... If you do...
I won't be able to stay here anymore
Don't worry. I'll take you to Shaolin
Go away! Come here, on your knees...
Lord Cheng, we caught them...
Near the cemetery
Kill them all!
Yes
Stop!
Lord Cheng, I killed Tang San-yao
Not them!
You?
How did you kill him?
With this
Take him
Yes
Where did you learn it?
In Shaolin Temple
Report to the General! Quick!
Yes
Master, we're outnumbered
Yes, there're so many of them
Everyday they wake me up early
Will you please calm down?
No, I can't. I'm Miller Six
This is flour
Commanders Tang and Cheng are famous
They failed because of...
If more monks are here...
There will be a rebellion in Canton!
Yes...
I'll bring some men to capture him
Even if I have to go to Shaolin
Go, go at once... Run!
Give me a sword
You, a monk, joining the rebels!
A Buddhist has to conquer evil
How many lives have you taken?
I've killed many, but never a monk
Stop!
Twist and turn around