The Way of the Dragon 1972
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SplatAfter a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tang Lung
as Chen Ching Hua
as Colt
as Ho
as 'Uncle' Wang
as Fred
as Japanese Fighter
as Ah Quen
as Tony
as Jimmy
Director:
Writer:
Bruce Lee, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Stars:
Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Chuck Norris, Wei Ping-ao, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Robert Wall, Hwang In-shik, Chin Ti, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Little Unicorn,
Genres:
Action,Crime
Release Date:
1972 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Way of the Dragon
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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JCTC
Cast
as Tang Lung
as Chen Ching Hua
as Colt
as Ho
as 'Uncle' Wang
as Fred
as Japanese Fighter
as Ah Quen
as Tony
as Jimmy
as Italian Beauty
as Waiter
as Robert
as Robert
as The Boss
as Quen (voice)
as Thug (uncredited)
as Bank Manager (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Thug (uncredited)
as Thug (uncredited)
as Tang Lung (voice) (uncredited)
as 'Uncle' Wang / Colt / Japanese Fighter (voice) (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Thug (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Thug (uncredited)
as Ho / Tony (voice) (uncredited)
as Child at Airport (uncredited)
as Thugs' Chief (uncredited)
as Gunman (uncredited)
as Woman at Airport (uncredited)
as Woman at Airport (uncredited)
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