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The Way of the Dragon
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The Way of the Dragon

1972-12-30 · 100 min · ★ 7.4

Action · Crime

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.

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Directors
Bruce Lee
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Concord Productions
Countries
Hong Kong, China, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 130,000
Revenue
USD 27,000,000

Top Cast

Bruce LeeBruce LeeTang Lung
Nora MiaoNora MiaoChen Ching Hua
Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisColt
Wei Ping-AoWei Ping-AoHo
Huang Tsung-HsunHuang Tsung-Hsun'Uncle' Wang
Robert WallRobert WallFred
Hwang In-shikHwang In-shikJapanese Fighter
Chin TiAh Quen
Tony Liu Tian-jueTony Liu Tian-jueTony
Little UnicornLittle UnicornJimmy
Malisa LongoMalisa LongoItalian Beauty
Wu NganWaiter
Robert Chan Law-BatRobert Chan Law-BatRobert
Fu Ching ChenFu Ching ChenRobert
Jon T. BennJon T. BennThe Boss
John KennyQuen (voice)
Robert BakerThug (uncredited)
Riccardo BilliRiccardo BilliBank Manager (uncredited)
Russell CawthorneMan at Airport (uncredited)
Franz ColangeliFranz ColangeliMan at Airport (uncredited)

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