Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 5 "Master Qian"

The Kung Fu movie has been decided, but now the question is what to do with the script. Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui agreed that they should be responsible for it.

But Lin Daoqiu didn't think so. If Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui were to continue to create a new kung fu film, I'm afraid they would continue the previous routine, which was not what he wanted to make.

"I've already thought about the general plot of this play." As soon as Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui immediately opened their eyes wide. They didn't expect Lin Daoqiu to come up with a script in such a short time.

When they were filming "Flying Dragon Fist" before, Feilong also participated in the discussion of the script, but he knew nothing about it, basically let Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui decide everything, Feilong only asked to reduce the lines.

But since Lin Daoqiu is fully responsible for the production of this film, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui dare not have any opinions, they can only fully cooperate with him to make this film well.

"I don't know what the name of this movie is?" Zheng Danrui wanted to judge from the name what kind of movie Lin Daoqiu was going to make.

"The name of this play is very simple, it's called "Young Master Qian"..." Lin Daoqiu didn't really think about the name of the play at all, and he randomly picked up the name.

Originally, Lin Daoqiu thought that Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui would raise objections, but unexpectedly, the two just nodded without saying anything, as if they had already agreed with the title of the play.

"The protagonist, Young Master Qian, is a kid from a rich family. He has been idle since he was a child, and likes to cause trouble. His favorite thing is to find people to fight and cause trouble. Originally, he had rarely encountered opponents in the town until he was defeated by a girl..."

Lin Daoqiu came straight away, the plot of this drama inherited the routine of this era, funny blood and revenge, it is not difficult for Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui to understand.

Originally, they were worried that Lin Daoqiu's script would be poor, but after listening to him finish the general plot, the two of them nodded repeatedly. Love and hatred, until the last two people join hands to get rid of the big devil, the whole process can be said to be very exciting.

"I didn't expect Brother Qiu to come up with such a good script in just one night. It's amazing." Although Lin Daoqiu asked them to call himself Aqiu, after he finished dictating the script, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui changed the script. I can't speak anymore.

Wen Jun also nodded quickly and said, "As long as this script finds a better protagonist, I believe it will definitely win a good box office."

In fact, Lin Daoqiu already had several candidates in his mind for the lead role. The suitable candidates include Jackie Chan, Fu Sheng, Wang Yu and Yuen Biao.

Although Jackie Chan is still Luo Wei's person, Wu Siyuan has already signed the loan contract of two of his films, and the schedule can't be arranged at all, unless Lin Daoqiu is willing to spend a lot of money to hire him, but he doesn't want to do that, and it's not so Rich.

As for Fu Sheng and Wang Yu are both members of the Shaw Corporation, and they are the pillars of the Shaw Corporation, I believe that the sixth uncle should also despise his little money, so now there is only one Yuen Biao left.

Yuen Biao, who is 21 years old this year, is just a junior who works around Sammo Hung. People will not realize how much potential Yuen Biao has until next year after the filming of "Miscellaneous Boys" and the box office of 280 million. But now we have to get cheap Own.

Lin Daoqiu felt that Yuen Biao would not refuse to invite someone who had never been the leading role in a movie, and it was a martial arts movie he was familiar with.

"Brother Qiu? Brother Qiu?" Seeing Lin Daoqiu giggling suddenly, Zheng Danrui quickly put his hand in front of him and shook his head.

Lin Daoqiu who was startled suddenly came back to his senses. He coughed lightly and said, "I was thinking about something just now."

"Leave the script to us, and the script can be written within three days at the earliest." The general framework is already in place, and we only need to design some jokes in it. For these Hong Kong screenwriters, three days is a long time up.

Lin Daoqiu is not in a hurry to start filming right away, he has to go to Feilong to discuss the filming funding first, and he has to choose other roles, such as the heroine.

As for the cameraman and make-up scene, Lin Daoqiu has already decided to use the original cast of "Flying Dragon Fist".

After making an appointment with Feilong at three o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Daoqiu got up to bid farewell to the two of them, but Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui couldn't sit still, and they were anxious to go back and write the script.

Lin Daoqiu didn't realize that there was a person in a seat not far from them who listened to what they said from beginning to end.

"Mr. He, sorry to keep you waiting..."

He Guanchang, who was lowering his head and thinking about something, was woken up by this voice. He smiled and shook his head: "It's okay, I also want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to hear a good story."

The other party looked at He Guanchang suspiciously, not understanding what he meant, but He Guanchang didn't continue talking, but changed the topic.

""Master Qian"..." During the conversation, He Guanchang looked at the door of the tea restaurant and whispered the title of the play that Lin Daoqiu had just mentioned.

He didn't know that he was being noticed by He Guanchang, at this time Lin Daoqiu had arrived at the mahjong parlor that he had made an appointment with Feilong.

All the guests downstairs were playing mahjong, and Feilong brought Lin Daoqiu into his lounge to talk.

"Tell me, how much do you plan to spend on this film." Fei Long opened a bottle of soda for Lin Daoqiu, and placed it in front of him.

The previous film Feilong has spent 20 yuan, and it must have been in vain. If he took it to the theater, he could earn some money back, but Feilong has completely dismissed this idea.

The main reason is the reputation of the audience. If the movie has a good reputation, Feilong can hand over the movie to Golden Harvest for distribution, so that it can be shown in Golden Harvest theaters, and the cost of the package can be waived. .

Ordinary people, if they want to show it in Golden Harvest theaters and want to avoid the cover fee, they have to affiliate the company under the name of Golden Harvest and become their subsidiary company, but Feilong doesn't need it.

Although he does not have a film and television company, he has face. In Hong Kong at this time, even the upper class will inevitably have to deal with people like them. Of course, He Guanchang and Zou Wenhuai are no exception.

But he can only use this kind of face once, so he won't waste such a precious opportunity on a bad movie.

"20." Lin Daoqiu had already thought about it before, and the filming of this drama, in which even the protagonists are recruited newcomers, will not cost much at all.

When Feilong heard that Lin Daoqiu only wanted 20 yuan, he felt a little surprised. At first, he thought that the other party would ask for more, and even Feilong himself planned to give Lin Daoqiu 30 yuan as the filming expenses.

"20...is it enough?" Feilong asked a little uneasy.

"20 is enough. Brother Feilong will only need to be responsible for arranging the screenings, and I will take care of the rest." Lin Daoqiu does not plan to deal with theaters now, because they are too powerful now, and he has no idea what to do. No chance.

"As long as you make the movie well enough, you don't need to worry about the release. I'll write you a check for 20 yuan now." Feilong was very generous. He took out his checkbook and wrote a check for 20 yuan in cash and handed it over to him. To Lin Daoqiu.

After receiving the check, Lin Daoqiu raised his head to look at Feilong, and he suddenly asked, "Isn't Brother Feilong afraid that I will turn around and run back to the mainland after taking the money?"

After hearing this, Feilong smiled and shook his head, then greeted outside, and immediately two young people came in from outside.

"From now on, you all will follow Ah Qiu's side, do what he tells you, and don't let him run away before the movie is finished." Feilong is not a fool. Although he has confidence in Lin Daoqiu, what he should do Prevention still has to be done.

Lin Daoqiu didn't seem to have any dissatisfaction with Feilong's approach. On the contrary, he stood up with a smile and shook hands with the other party. It was really hard to understand what he was thinking.

(End of this chapter)