Let the Bullets Fly Page #5

Synopsis: Set in China during the warring 1920s, notorious bandit chief Zhang descends upon a remote provincial town posing as its new mayor, an identity that he had hijacked from Old Tang, himself a small-time imposter. Hell-bent on making a fast buck, Zhang soon meets his match in the tyrannical local gentry Huang as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues.
Director(s): Wen Jiang
Production: Variance Films
  18 wins & 34 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.4
Metacritic:
66
Rotten Tomatoes:
72%
NOT RATED
Year:
2010
132 min
$42,616
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Those goddamned bandits!

Scum of the earth!

The Governor has only just arrived...

Said I didn't want to be a governor,

but you still bought me this post!

The governership is now mine,

but you've left me on my own.

She was my wife.

I am the governor!

I am Ma Bangde!

You're too hot-headed.

You shouldn't have shot those bandits.

They'll take revenge for sure.

Don't cry.

She died for Goose Town.

She deserves a proper burial!

Invite every townsfolk to attend.

Certainly. I'll take care of it.

"Here lies Madam Governor"

"Master Six rests here in peace"

...to be relieved of life's burden.

Thus we commit their bodies to earth.

From which they came,

and do now return.

We know we can place ourselves,

in the hands of our Father in Heaven,

who has promised us eternal life.

We're from "Pocky" Zhang's gang.

We're here for the money.

Sorry for the intrusion!

We're looking for...

Huang, heads of families, show yourselves!

Hu Wan?

Father, our apologies.

Ladies and gentlemen,

the rest has nothing to do with this.

Leave!

Gag them!

Get up!

I'm the governor of this county.

I volunteer to be your hostage.

Just shut up!

We spare you to deliver our ransom.

Three days, pay up and they go home.

- If not, they die. - Shoot me first!

- Stop it! - Shoot me first!

You're asking for it.

Beat him up!

You talk too much!

I'll teach you a lesson!

Stop messing with my mask!

Don't screw things up.

Take them away!

- it's him. - Three!

Pack them!

No one goes until we get his ransom.

Butler, stay calm!

One, two, three...

Huang is in there!

One, two, three...

You plotted this scheme

over my wife's dead body?

I am impressed!

We'll kill the hostages in 3 days!

Remember, I am Nine!

That was quite a show.

- Almost pass for real! - Sure.

It'll be more convincing with some blood.

Right!

Was that necessary?

Was that really necessary?

Shoot! Give them hell!

Butler, hold your fire!

We need time to prepare the ransom.

Otherwise they will kill the hostages.

Let them kill the hostages.

In fact, I want them dead!

Why do you think I need a double?

I'll not pay any ransom.

But the families will pay up.

You'll get your money for sure.

Brother,

I'm fine.

Don't worry about me.

Hu Wan must have defected to Zhang.

He must be found,

dead or alive!

A double is useful. Find me one, too.

Pocky, have you no shame?

The game's up!

Really?

Yes, game's up.

The fun has only just begun.

Amen!

Release them.

Here's a souvenir. Don't look back. Scram!

Ma'am, if you're still alive,

you'd see this for yourself.

If she was alive, there'II be nothing here.

She traded her life for this.

Doesn't Six's life count?

It's different.

Goddamned it isn't!

My wife.

Whose wife?

Mine.

What about her?

She was murdered by Huang.

But Six died at his own hands.

I'll shoot you dead,

for demeaning our Six!

Two, put down your gun.

Stop pointing your gun at me!

I've never seen bandits as dumb as you!

Stop laughing! Cut it out.

I didn't belittle Six! He had courage!

He was a hero!

Yes, he was heroic.

My wife went to sleep and died in bed.

Don't cry! Your wife was heroic, too.

Brothers, why are we here?

To get rich!

Have we succeeded?

Yes, we have.

So let's leave!

Let's go.

Why are you still in tears?

I'm overjoyed.

Chief, when do we leave?

We're not.

This is not Huang's money.

But the money's still good!

I want Huang's fortune.

You refuse to take money from rich or poor...

The blood debt of Six and Madam,

must be repaid by Huang!

You're gambling with our lives!

You call this a gamble?

Yes, and you'll end up a loser!

We're not leaving.

We don't want this money either.

Give them away.

But Chief...

Who do you want to give this to?

To the poor.

Who are the poor?

Those in dire need.

You wore "Nine" when you ambushed me.

What am I wearing now?

Feel it for yourself.

"One"!

Fun, isn't it?

Brilliant!

Haven't you always wanted to play God?

Yes.

What has it got to do with Huang?

If I am God, ridding him should be a piece of cake.

I think I know her.

So do I!

Let's give her some money.

Hang on!

She is not exactly poor, is she?

So who are the poor?

Those who're forced to sell their own children.

Correct! She was sold by her parents.

Make sense!

So you're bandits in disguise!

We've come to give you money.

Kill her. No option!

Whoever sees a bandit's face has to die.

It's your own rule.

Counselor.

The first to see our faces

was you!

Our mission is only half accomplished,

and we're bickering over a broad!

You're the lead drummer at my inauguration?

What's your name?

Call me Flora.

Are you related to Huang?

No, he bought me.

There are posters by the city gate.

Know what they're for?

Bounty offers for "Pocky" Zhang.

I am "Pocky" Zhang.

The bandits were behind this.

Is it because of the masks? We have masks too!

Then it must be the Governor!

He is giving money to the poor?

No bogus governor would do that.

I want you to dress up as bandits.

Exactly like them.

What they give out, you take away.

Let's cause havoc!

Understood.

I'll have him checkmate in 3 moves!

But we've made 3 moves already.

Really?

Driving Six to death,

killing the chicken for the eggs...

Those were old moves!

I'm talking about 3 new moves!

First, check out the Governor.

He doesn't act like someone who'd buy a post.

At least, he's not Ma Bangde.

Have you found Hu Wan?

Hu Wan? Not yet.

How come he is still missing?

Don't worry, sir. I'll find him.

Do you know...

how much I miss him?

On master's order, let's wreak havoc!

Let's show how we can mess things up!

Did you get your share?

Yes.

How are you going to thank us?

Any way you like.

Any way I like? Great, you said it!

Know why we gave you money?

It is because you're benevolent.

Benevolent?

We can do even better!

Batter! Batter!

Governor, we want justice!

It's all over! We're finished!

Even rabbits wouldn't do this.

Six men, in front of her husband,

and in broad daylight!

Disgusting!

I've never even done this with lights oh!

If you're desperate, paid for it!

Be extravagant!

Visit a brothel!

It won't cost much!

You don't even have to be discreet.

This is stupid!

You're worse than bandits!

And we'd wanted to leave a good impression!

One word comes to mind: revolting !

Our scheme is now in ruin!

Disgusting!

Filthy, nauseating...

Revolting!

You know me.

When it comes to this sort of thing,

I prefer to be passive...

You know me,

I am alone wolf,

always acting on my own.

You know me,

If it was me,

she wouldn't have lived to squeal.

You know me.

I may be the eldest,

but I am...

still a virgin.

Stop staring at me!

You know me well.

If I was responsible,

the one on the receiving end,

would have been her husband!

Each of you is so unique.

But...

I've been betrayed.

By who?

Tang!

How could he overlook the obvious?

Huang is behind this scam.

Tang's not behaving properly.

He must be up to something.

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