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Attention, please.

Flight number 84 from Hong Kong

has landed one half hour ahead of schedule.

Passengers are deplaning at Gate 3, thank you.

[ Indistinct chatter]

- Hello there. - Hi.

- It's good to see you. - Hi.

Announcing the departure

of Japan Airlines flight number 538 leaving for New York.

Passengers please proceed to Gate 4, thank you.

Mummy.

Go right on in.

May I help you?

Eggs?

Eggs?

There.

- Tang Lung? - Ms Chen Ching-hua

Yes, and why weren't you waiting for me

at the exit gate?

We were early.

I was starving hungry, so I ate a little.

And how is my uncle?

I'm afraid he's not feeling well.

So I came instead.

He didn't write very much about you.

How can you help me?

What can you do?

Hey, don't be so formal, don't worry.

I know that I can help you.

And how can you help me?

You know my problem?

You can tell me later.

But now, please tell me where the toilet is.

BMW?

Mustang.

It's a Rolls.

Last month my father passed away

and left me this restaurant.

Uncle Wong and the others have helped me out a lot.

Business was very good at first,

but then a big syndicate stepped in.

They're interested in buying my land,

they want me to sell out.

So, what's the problem?

If you won't sell it they can't buy it,

what can they do?

In theory, you are quite right.

But they won't listen to any kind of reason.

I've realised they'll stop at nothing to get my land.

They've got some thugs watching us all the time,

and when customers arrive, these thugs just threaten them,

and scare them all away, we can do nothing.

What can I do?

You tell the police?

Police?

They disappear as soon as the police arrive.

And we can't really ask the police

for 24 hours protection.

Now business is bad, getting worse and worse.

And the workers, how can I pay them?

Also the expenses, I have no money.

They're pressing me, they want an answer right away.

What do I say?

So I wrote to my uncle in Hong Kong.

I thought he would send me a lawyer, but now...

Hey, hey, so polite.

I told you, I'm here to get you out of this mess.

Ms Chen, don't worry. Just leave it to me.

I'll get them.

Look, there's the headquarters.

That's where they hang out.

Please sit down.

Thanks.

I rent this apartment.

All the men live at the restaurant.

It's much more convenient.

There's always a room.

If any of them get sick, they can come here.

It's much quieter, you know.

You can stay here now.

Thanks.

You're my uncle's friend, so feel at home.

Anything that you want, tell me.

- Can I use your toilet? - Over there.

It'll soon be New Year.

Everyone in Hong Kong is happy and celebrating.

Do they have New Year here?

I haven't been home for years.

I guess it's changed a lot.

I don't know if I'd like it.

Say, how's the restaurant business doing these days?

Heh, I live way out in the new territories.

And every day I practise martial arts.

- You see? - Watch out.

Restaurants, about the same.

Sit down.

Now here's the key.

The phone number of the restaurant, you see,

is on the back.

The restaurant's not far.

If you get lost just show that card to a taxi driver,

he'll take you there.

Taxi?

They're expensive here.

Say, do you have mini buses here?

- You need money? - Don't worry.

I've got plenty.

In that case, we'd better go right away,

and deposit it in the bank.

Hey, it's much safer to carry it,

and that way, I can look after it much better.

I won't argue. How much you got?

Not much.

Really, not much.

I still say it will be safer in the bank.

Come on.

Ah, Ms Chen, how are you?

This is Mr Tang, he wants to deposit some money.

Ah ha, my friend.

All your money, let's see it.

This way.

How much do you want to change into our currency?

Come on, how much do you want?

Oh, only $20.

I don't trust this weird foreign money at all.

$20 will do.

That was the bank manager, not a thief.

You must learn to be more polite to people like that.

Not everyone you meet is a criminal.

Also, I know him well, and you've embarrassed me.

The foreigners here are quite friendly, you'll see.

When people smile, you smile back.

It's only right.

And when they put their arm around you,

they're being friendly.

It's okay, you should behave in just the same way.

So remember that.

While you're here just don't be so uptight.

Sit down.

Make yourself at home.

Wow.

- Huh? - Hello.

Ah, you must be Tang Lung, welcome to Rome.

I'm Ah Quen.

I'm from Ms Chen's restaurant.

- Oh yes, Ah Quen. - Ha ha, that's right.

Ms Chen is at the restaurant.

She asked me to come and take you there.

Oh.

Where did you go to just now, huh?

Okay, let's go.

Come on.

Go on in.

- After you. - Thanks.

Hey there, Tang Lung's here.

Oh.

Tang Lung, this is Uncle Wang.

- Uncle Wang. - Hi there.

I tell you, it's good to see you, man.

- You too. - Sit down, sit down.

- Ah Quen. - Yeah?

- Make some tea. - Sure, right away.

Well...

Your trip out here.

It's a long flight.

It's alright.

Now that you've looked around and seen the sights,

do you like Rome?

Ever since I got off the plane, it's been terrible.

Well, you'll get to like it, I think.

It's ages... since I was there.

How are things in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong?

I'm from the country, not the town.

See, in the country, yee-hee.

- Here, have some tea. - Oh, thanks.

- Come on, drink up. - Yeah.

- Thank you. - Here you are.

All these tables, where are the customers?

- Ah, Tang Lung. - Yeah?

With all these thugs around

nobody dares come in here to eat any more.

Tang Lung, some more workers are out back.

We've got them training.

Let's go watch them, huh?

Great, fine.

I'll see ya.

Ah, there is no work.

The whole time they just practise.

- Okay, let's go. - Right.

Before Mr Chen had died, they all started learning karate,

so they could deal with those damn thugs.

How about you?

Ah, it's foreign. Mm.mm.

Doesn't interest me.

Foreign or not, if it helps you to look after yourself

when you're in a fight, then you should learn to use it.

It doesn't matter at all where it comes from.

You should realise that.

Nah, my game is Chinese boxing.

Hey, you know Chinese boxing?

- Sure. - Hey, really?

Take a break.

Hey.

Hey you guys, come over here.

This is Tang Lung.

Hey, introduce yourselves.

I'm Tony.

Jimmy.

Thomas.

Robert. I have no English name,

- just call me... - Hello there.

Come over here.

He doesn't look too great to me.

Hey, can you box?

Tang Lung has come from Hong Kong to help us.

You know, he's a great Chinese boxer.

I just learned a little.

Oh, Chinese boxing.

I have heard that Chinese boxing lacks any real power.

Well you only lack power when you're a beginner.

See?

Well then, how do you develop any power?

By putting your whole body behind it, like this.

Put your hip into it.

Come on, now will you show us?

How do you get your hip into it?

- You'll get hurt. - Huh, what?

You're kidding.

Ah, come on.

They're all wearing some protective padding.

You can't hurt them with your Chinese boxing,

come on, come on, let's go.

Okay, get ready.

Alright then, you. Come on.

Hey, hold on, hey.

We've got customers out in the restaurant,

go and change your clothes, quickly.

Let's go, come on, back to work.

- Get changed. - Right.

- Quickly. - Come on.

Ah Quen, excuse me,

- the John? - The toilet?

Over there, can't you see the sign?

Oh, thanks.

Excuse me.

- Out. - Huh?

Get the hell outta here. Now.

Come on.

- Get out. - Why?

Here's why.

- What's your decision? - Uncle Wong.

Hey?

Come on out here quick, the foreigner's here again.

Stop, no. Stop.

Alright, I'll tell you.

If you don't give us an answer by tonight,

we're gonna tear this place into little pieces.

Oh, no, no, no.

Mr Ho, please give us a break.

Tell your boss we need some more time.

Ask him to give us a few days more.

You want more time?

You stupid bastard.

Let's have it, so sell, or we'll make you.

No don't fight, don't fight,

we'll only wreck our own restaurant.

Remember, we'll be back for your answer.

Let's go.

Oh, excuse me.

- Watch where you're going. - Oh sure.

It's so crazy, you don't know these people.

Why did Uncle send you?

Tang Lung, they're young, very inexperienced.

You mustn't blame them, it'll be alright, see?

[ Indistinct chatter]

It's lucky they weren't armed.

We could've got hurt.

In broad daylight? They don't have the guts.

All they can do is crawl around in the dark like rats.

Heh, if Uncle Wong hadn't stopped me,

I'd have practised my karate on them

and finished them off with one chop.

These are bold words.

What good is your karate against guns?

It's better than Chinese boxing.

He let somebody shove him all over the place.

- And then he apologised. - Yeah.

Customers.

Hey, come on.

- Please sit down. - This table please.

- Sit down, please. - Here.

Sorry sir.

Menu.

May I help you?

May you help me?

Sure.

I'd like some Chinese spare ribs.

Chinese spare ribs?

You mean to tell me

you don't know what Chinese spare ribs are?

Mm.mm.

Well, let me show you, man.

Hey, what's going on?

What are you doing?

You know what we're doing, don't they?

You all shoulda left this restaurant.

Quick, go tell Uncle Wong.

Help get them outta here.

Come on.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Be careful, be careful.

Don't wreck our own place.

Don't let them get you riled up.

It's no use.

You, you wanna step outside?

- Sure. - Good.

Right.

- Tang Lung. - Come on.

Jimmy, Jimmy.

- Is he okay? - Jimmy?

- Jimmy, Jimmy. - Jimmy.

Chinese boxing.

Bastard, we'll get 'em in the end.

If only I knew how.

He'd see Chinese boxing can beat any of his barbaric tricks.

- I'll go. - Wait.

We'll show him Chinese boxing.

- Yeah, Chinese boxing. - Yeah.

Movement number four, Dragon Seeks Path.

Dragon Whips His Tail.

You did a great job man, beautiful, great.

Hey, don't be so overjoyed.

Now that they've been whipped,

they'll be screaming for revenge.

So what?

With Tang Lung on our side, now those damn thugs

won't be so keen next time.

You men understand nothing.

You should remember, there's a saying,

"Thugs are safest at home."

This is their home, where we are now.

We're all foreigners.

All around us is their territory.

Now we must be even more careful.

They'll be back, and we must be ready for them.

Don't worry, now our dragon has entered.

You'd all better listen to me,

they'll be back for their revenge.

- Now come on, fellas. - We can discuss it later.

Tang Lung it's late and you're tired,

- let's go home now. - Alright.

You want to eat?

Nope, you see I wanna get up early for some training.

Can I buy a gun around here?

Sure, anyone can buy one, it's no problem.

Hey, what's that?

- They're darts. - What, darts?

Hey come on, dig in, huh?

Hey, what are you, what do you think?

What's up, you're hungry?

Well if you men think you're as good as Tang Lung,

you can have it.

But right now, you had better go and practise.

Huh, it's for Tang Lung?

Well, why didn't you say?

Tang Lung.

It's always Tang Lung.

Hey, Tang Lung, good morning.

Come on have a seat.

Hey come on, come on down,

we've got something for ya.

- Tang Lung, hi. - Hi.

- Morning. - Nice to see you.

Tang Lung, this little meal

I made especially for our new champion.

Go ahead, go on, eat up.

Hey, Tang Lung, your kung fu is just terrific.

Yeah, who's your teacher in Hong Kong?

Hey, take a look.

You see?

Little Dragon Finds His Path.

The Dragon Whips His Tail.

We'll beat the foreign bastards.

Hey, you said that Chinese boxing was weak.

Hey, Tang Lung, you were too fast yesterday.

We couldn't see what you were doing.

Hey, will you show it to us again?

- Yeah, come on. - Yeah, let's see it.

- Yeah, come on man. - Yeah, why not?

Let's see the great master, if he can really do it again.

Hey, come on.

Tang Lung, let's see it again.

Move back, move back, give him room, come on.

Everyone says you're fast and very powerful,

but I didn't see those things last night.

But you told us you've got to learn

how to use your hips and legs properly.

Well then, let's see you do it.

Hey, you keep quiet, if you watch you'll learn something.

So just stay out of the way.

Yeah, come on, yeah.

- Get him outta there. - Here, pick him up, pick him up.

You alright, you okay?

You see that kick man?

Great, that was a great kick man.

Really, what a fighter.

Tang Lung, do me a favour.

How about teaching me that?

Hey, hey, I thought I heard you say

physical training was quite useless, huh?

That was Japanese karate.

- Oh. - This is Chinese, understand?

Chinese.

Then we'll all give up karate.

Yeah.

We'll learn to go all in.

Yeah.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

There are customers, come quickly.

- Aww. - Come on,

let's get changed, okay.

- After you. - Great.

Come on, fellas.

Did you like the workout?

Pretty good, yeah?

Not bad.

- Tang Lung, my teacher. - No.

I have to go now.

Later we can get together and talk, huh?

Hello.

Is there anything I can do?

Watch out for those thugs, I know they'll be back.

My boss wants to see ya.

Does he know?

It looks like we'd better go.

Shut up, now move.

See ya.

Only you were good for nothing.

You, didn't you have a gun?

What I like, I get. And I want that restaurant.

Yes boss, yes boss.

Yes boss, yes boss.

Haven't you wasted enough time?

Ah, but I always do my best.

Then how come you failed?

I found out that they are helped

by a man called Tang Lung.

A man?

Only one man?

Ah, but this man knows Chinese kung fu.

Kung fu?

- Morning. - Morning.

Sit down.

Eat.

In Rome, you won't often find such food.

Is it okay?

It's better in Hong Kong.

Sure, I know that.

But I cooked it myself.

And you?

I've eaten, want some more?

Hey, after you've eaten I'll show you around

the sights of Rome.

Wait.

Over there.

Move, move, come on.

Where's the man from Hong Kong named Tang?

Speak up.

Try it, try it.

Try it.

Come on, you better tell me where he is.

Don't know.

Come on, where is he?

Okay, okay, that's enough, I'll tell you,

he's coming here.

Well, where is he now?

Look, these monuments are all ancient Roman relics.

This is...

What's wrong?

Our slums are just like this.

Come on.

This garden was built by an ancient king for his queen.

The time and money it took to build all this,

I think he must have really loved her.

Are you married?

How do you like this place?

It's a big waste for all of this.

In Hong Kong I would build on it, make money.

We'd better get back.

Close the door.

Better cool it, baby.

Bring him down.

Chinese kung fu.

Oh, you must understand the boss.

He really has very good intentions.

With a man like you, he can appreciate your talent.

Oh, what rippling muscles.

We don't want to kill you.

Oh, here's a plane ticket.

Just go back to Hong Kong for a few years.

You wouldn't want any trouble, huh?

Alright, take him out,

but be careful with the gun in public.

Yeah boss.

Come on, let's go.

Go and see if anybody's around.

Put your hands down.

Put your hands down.

Come on.

Listen, listen.

Boss, that bastard got away.

Go and get him, but no guns.

Get him.

Get him.

Let me get him.

Get him.

Get him.

Get him.

Get him.

Go on.

Mama Mia.

Come on Ms Chen, why don't you quit

while you can still afford to?

You better give up.

We'll give you a good deal.

There's no way you could lose by accepting it, huh?

How about it?

Hello.

Let him know,

if I see him here again,

he won't leave alive.

Tell him.

He told us not to come and cause any more trouble.

Get them out.

Hurry up and pick up, everybody.

Yeah, go on.

Go on, get outta here, you jerks.

Come on.

Hey, Tang Lung, be careful, they're customers.

Oh, welcome.

Come in, come on, come on.

Welcome.

Hey, come on now.

Give them service.

Now you see, I told you to be patient.

You wouldn't listen,

now look at us.

You young kids asked for it.

So what now?

Let's fight, we can handle him.

You're really crazy.

This is no time for jokes.

I know, but...

I know how you feel,

but you must realise, they also want Tang Lung.

Those thugs will do anything to stop him.

You don't mean?

Keep Tang Lung quiet.

Tomorrow is New Year's.

I'll explain it all to him then, but...

If he refuses?

I know he's stubborn.

You must try to convince him that it's the best thing to do.

We lose him, we've no chance of keeping the restaurant.

Ah, we'll see.

We have to wait a while, take care.

If there is no other way, we can just cooperate.

But there's one thing, we will never sell the restaurant.

You, you decide for me.

Don't worry.

Oh, it's late, you better go talk to Lung, huh?

Tomorrow is New Year, is your restaurant open?

Oh, that's good.

Then we can go to the countryside

and practise some kung fu.

Remind Quen to bring some padding along with him tomorrow.

Firecrackers?

They're banned in Hong Kong.

Must be some Chinese here.

I have to tell you, you must leave Rome.

Leave Rome?

You have to.

We don't want you to leave, especially me,

but you can't stay here.

Do you understand me?

No, I don't.

Oh Lung, why don't you...

- [ Loud popping ] - [ Chen yelling ]

Those bangs scare you?

Come quickly, we'll go to the airport.

Why?

Those men will try.

No, my place is here with you.

I know, but you must leave.

They will kill you.

Kill me? Who?

It's too late now, come on.

- [ Loud popping ] - [ Chen yelling ]

It's too noisy, I'll close the window.

Don't move.

Ms Chen?

Ms Chen?

Hello, may I help you?

Hello, hello?

Hello?

Three?

Five?

What was that, sir?

Give me that number again, please.

Hello? Hello?

Hello?

Ms Chen, please don't waste time.

I have here the bill of sale.

- Come on, sign it. - No.

Why are you so stubborn?

The boss has been nice so far.

But my knife here could make your face look very ugly.

So don't annoy the boss.

Hey, come on now, why don't you just sign it?

And you'll make everyone happy.

I won't sign, and that's final.

Ah, well, you're a very foolish girl.

We'll get the restaurant, sooner or later.

So look, you're only making things difficult.

You reckon?

Tang Lung will be along here shortly.

Tang Lung?

You think so?

I'll tell you right now,

he is seeking peace with his maker.

- Oh, look out. - Hey.

Let's get him, now, get him.

Their boss is over there.

Hey.

You're crazy.

- I'm warning you. - Hey, Tang Lung,

don't bother yourself.

Lay off.

Ah, I thought of a wonderful way

to handle that Tang Lung, which is called,

"do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Well, among my friends, there is one Japanese martial artist

and one European martial artist.

They're both strong, but the problem is,

they're from different styles.

I'm afraid they might not cooperate with each other.

Money will buy cooperation.

If money is not a problem,

then I suggest we must call America for Colt.

Is this Colt good?

Is Colt good?

Huh, he is America's best.

You better pray that you don't fail this time.

Ah, he will beat Tang Lung.

I'm willing to bet my life on it.

Operator, I'd like to call America.

Yes, A-mer-i-ca.

Happy New Year, cheers.

Congratulations, Uncle Wong.

- Here, lucky money. - Oh, thank you.

- And you. - Thanks.

- Enjoy. - Thanks.

- Here. - Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks, thanks.

Well, I didn't expect New Year money here.

Uncle Wong gives us lucky money every year.

I gotta say this is the, best New Year I've ever had.

First of all, we still have our restaurant.

Second, and now we have Tang Lung,

who helped us defend the restaurant.

Salut.

Third, we finally taught those thugs

a damn good lesson, right?

Yeah.

Hey, hey, hey.

This is a good day, let's forget all the fighting.

Oh, here's Ching Hua.

Oh, Ching Hua. Happy New Year.

Happy New Year, Happy New Year.

Good to see you, Ching Hua. Happy New Year.

Hey, hey, this is for you.

Thank you, Uncle.

Tang Lung, a cable for you, it just arrived.

It's from Uncle.

He wants you to go away and leave us.

Now don't you worry.

I will be back with you soon.

Now look, I'll stay here 'til this whole mess is settled,

then go.

Oh, Happy New Year.

Oh, what exquisite decor.

What a warm gathering.

What do you want?

Well as this is New Year, I came here to tell you.

It was all our fault, I apologise.

So now we can all be good friends.

Our employer would like to see Mr Tang Lung,

have a little chat.

Do you think Mr Tang would be so kind?

Certainly, I'm sure he would be happy to go.

I can see business getting better already.

We can work together instead of fighting each other.

Ah, excellent.

We'll meet at the Empress Restaurant tomorrow.

Bye bye.

Hey, hey, stop it, stop it, stop fighting.

Oh come on, both of you, come on please,

stop it, stop it, stop it.

Oh no, no, no.

Please, listen to me.

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, okay?

Oh, oh don't, stop it.

Stop it, stop it.

Stop it.

Sensei.

Bob's my student.

He will be the one who will personally

take care of that Tang Lung.

Yes, boss.

Who can do karate better than Japanese?

Wait.

Now that we've decided,

- is everything arranged? - Yes boss.

First of all, I'll meet them at the Empress Restaurant

early tomorrow morning.

Oh, you've come.

Here, here, sit down, sit down.

I'm sorry, the boss couldn't make it today.

So what's going on?

An urgent matter came up.

He's very sorry.

Oh, my car's outside, we can go meet him now.

Your what?

- And where do we go? - Never mind, we'll go.

Come on, let's go.

Ah, you're very quick.

I like to see that.

Let's go?

- Where is he? - There.

Huh? He's gone.

Doesn't matter, we'll get him.

Hey, this is a trick.

They're trapping us.

It's alright, don't worry.

The three of us can handle him.

Me first.

You, Tang Lung?

Tang Lung.

Is your name Tang Lung?

Is your name Tang Lung?

Hey, leave him if he gives up.

Tang Lung, we're lucky this time

that we weren't completely trapped.

Tang Lung.

Hey, come on if you dare.

Tang Lung, you go.

Don't let him escape.

Tony and Jimmy can manage that Jap.

- Go on. - Okay.

Tony, you okay?

My body, that's all over.

Uncle Wong.

You, why did you?

Don't blame me for all this.

The blame is on Tang Lung.

Yes, yes, Tang Lung.

Tang Lung caused all of this.

He stirred up this trouble.

The fool.

What does this, what does this mean?

What's it mean?

You must know I've got nothing.

I worked hard all of my life,

and I've got nothing around to show for it.

My own wife and children are waiting for me in Hong Kong.

If the restaurant cooperates,

they'll pay me well for all this trouble.

After that, I can go back to Hong Kong a rich man.

You understand, I have to do this.

I have to do it.

Tang Lung.

You're a brave man.

You're a brave man.

You're a brave man.

Tang Lung,

the man you saw just now will kill you.

Will kill you.

Saw just now will kill you.

Tang Lung.

You are trapped inside.

Trapped inside.

You are trapped inside.

Tang Lung.

Soon you will be a dead man.

You bastard.

What's up?

My God, we're all finished.

Hold it.

We've been betrayed.

Tony, Jimmy, now look.

Look there.

Mr Tang.

Don't be upset.

Mr Tang, please, hear what I say.

Hey boss.

Alright, hands up.

Back up against the car.

Alright, let's go.

Now that it's all finished with, I must go.

I'll take you.

No need, Ah Quen has a car.

You take care.

In this world of guns and knives,

wherever Tang Lung may go to,

he will always travel on his own.