花旗小和尚 American Shaolin (1992) Movie Script

杰瑞发布于2024-02-07

在香港国际散打争霸赛上，美国青年卡森惨败于特里弗之手，并被当众羞辱，为报仇雪恨，卡森萌发了去少林寺出家习武的念头。他来到嵩山脚下，结识一个叫阿诗玛的姑娘。阿诗玛带他到少林寺山门。卡森好奇心胜，误闯经堂，被赶出山门，心灰意冷◇经阿诗玛爷爷的指点，他不畏烈日风雨，在山门前打坐，终于打动少林寺主持三德和尚，破例收卡森为少林弟子。卡森入寺后，先是随师兄弟劳作，时日一久，卡森露出烦闷，听起了摇滚音乐。三德法师原谅了他的过失◇来又在练武时逞强好胜，不慎打碎神像，三德法师又原谅了他，并借机教以少林武… After being humiliated in the ring by a dirty kickboxer who pulled down his shorts and then hit him, a martial arts master decides to travel to China and enter a monastery where he may learn the Shaolin form of fighting. The film then veers into "Karate Kid" territory where the novice humiliates himself at every turn, is tolerated as a foreigner, and still comes out a champion. The monastery teaches non-violence, but everyone knows that sooner or later the student will catch up with the bad guy.

GAO:
Yes. But, I am not completely blameless...
SAN DE:
I didn't think you were... (beat) The Shaolin martial tradition is built on challenges. We challenge ourselves, but we do not fight with each other. Never do we fight to see who is best – we train to be able to right wrongs, not to let our hands and feet express emotions run wild. A Shaolin never throws a punch or kick in anger.
(beat) Shake hands and let your emotions go.
Gao looks at Drew, knowing that the anger is already long gone, swept away in the shock of Drew taking the blame.
They shake hands.
Both Drew and Gao notice the Golden Sash hanging on the wall. It is occupying a place of honor.
SAN DE (CONT'D) That is the Golden Sash, the highest honor of the temple. It is awarded to the monk who has attained the pinnacle of understanding.
DREW:
The best fighter?
SAN DE:
Among other things. Fighting is only a small part of being a Shaolin monk.
GAO:
Yours?
San De nods.
SAN DE:
Return to your training.
Drew and Gao get up, bow to San De and head for the door.
They get to the door at the same time, however, and for a moment they jockey for position, trying to be the first one through the door.
Finally, Drew tires of the game and opens the door for Gao.
DREW:
Ten more seconds and I would have kicked your ass... Gao smiles and walks through the door. Just as he passes Drew, he punches him in the stomach.
GAO:
In your dreams... INT. DORM ROOM – DAY ESTABLISHING SHOT OF DISCIPLES GETTING READY TO GO OUT.
They are dressed in "street" clothes and are just pulling on their hats. Drew, instead of wearing his temple-issue hat, pulls on a New York Yankees baseball cap!
DREW:
Now, we're ready!
He leads them towards the window of their dorm, but stops when he gets there. He turns to where Gao is standing, all alone.
DREW (CONT'D) Gao, you coming or what?
There is a moment of indecision, then Gao frowns, shakes his head and comes jogging towards them.
GAO:
I'm coming, just to keep you out of trouble!
EXT. SHAOLIN TEMPLE – SAME NIGHT ESTABLISHING SHOT OF EMPTY COURTYARD BATHED IN MOONLIGHT.
Suddenly, a figure lands on the ground with a PUFF of dust.