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The Way of the Dragon

"The Colosseum . . the battleground of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris."

December 30, 1972 1h 40m 7.4/10 (1,234 votes)

Originally released in 1972. The Way of the Dragon is a action/crime film. directed by Bruce Lee.

Starring Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, and Chuck Norris

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 30, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (1,234 votes)
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Budget $130K Production budget
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Box Office $27M 207.7x return
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Language CN Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN
Budget
$130,000
Revenue
$27,000,000

Production Companies

  • Orange Sky Golden Harvest
  • Concord Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Way of the Dragon about?

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 t...

Who directed The Way of the Dragon?

The Way of the Dragon was directed by Bruce Lee.

How long is The Way of the Dragon?

The Way of the Dragon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Way of the Dragon released?

The Way of the Dragon was released on December 30, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Way of the Dragon?

The main cast of The Way of the Dragon includes Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Chuck Norris, Wei Ping-ao, Huang Tsung-Hsun.

Is The Way of the Dragon worth watching?

The Way of the Dragon has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,234 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.