The Way of the Dragon 1972

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83%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
11%
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After 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.

Bruce Lee

as Tang Lung

Nora Miao

as Chen Ching Hua

Chuck Norris

as Colt

Wei Ping-ao

as Ho

Huang Tsung-Hsun

as 'Uncle' Wang

Robert Wall

as Fred

Hwang In-shik

as Japanese Fighter

Chin Ti

as Ah Quen

Little Unicorn

as Jimmy

Director:

Bruce Lee

Writer:

Bruce Lee, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Genres:

Action,Crime

Release Date:

1972 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Cast

Bruce Lee

as Tang Lung

Nora Miao

as Chen Ching Hua

Chuck Norris

as Colt

Wei Ping-ao

as Ho

Huang Tsung-Hsun

as 'Uncle' Wang

Robert Wall

as Fred

Hwang In-shik

as Japanese Fighter

Chin Ti

as Ah Quen

Little Unicorn

as Jimmy

Malisa Longo

as Italian Beauty

Wu Ngan

as Waiter

Fu Ching Chen

as Robert

Jon T. Benn

as The Boss

John Kenny

as Quen (voice)

Robert Baker

as Thug (uncredited)

Riccardo Billi

as Bank Manager (uncredited)

Russell Cawthorne

as Man at Airport (uncredited)

Franz Colangeli

as Man at Airport (uncredited)

John Derbyshire

as Thug (uncredited)

Alexander Grand

as Thug (uncredited)

Barry Haigh

as Tang Lung (voice) (uncredited)

Michael Kaye

as 'Uncle' Wang / Colt / Japanese Fighter (voice) (uncredited)

Giuseppe Marrocco

as Man at Airport (uncredited)

Mark Metekingi

as Thug (uncredited)

Andre Morgan

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Anders Nelsson

as Thug (uncredited)

Matthew Oram

as Ho / Tony (voice) (uncredited)

Marco Pane

as Child at Airport (uncredited)

Ho Pich

as Thugs' Chief (uncredited)

Homan Tapsell

as Gunman (uncredited)

Pupita Lea Scuderoni

as Woman at Airport (uncredited)

Lisa Mantellini

as Woman at Airport (uncredited)

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