The Way of the Dragon 1972
“The Colosseum . . the battleground of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.”
What is The Way of the Dragon?
The Way of the Dragon is a martial arts film. The story takes place in Rome, where a Chinese restaurant is in a precarious situation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 30, 1972
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong, China, Italy
- Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Concord Productions
- Budget
- $130,000
- Revenue
- $27,000,000
- Genres
- Action, Crime
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Overview
The Way of the Dragon is a martial arts film. The story takes place in Rome, where a Chinese restaurant is in a precarious situation. The restaurant's owner faces a threat from the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property. In an attempt to protect their business, the owner seeks help from a family friend in Hong Kong. This friend is a skilled kung fu expert, known as Tang Lung. Tang Lung travels to Rome to assist the restaurant's owner and defend their business against the mafia. The film features a kung fu expert from Hong Kong, who is recruited to help a Chinese restaurant in Rome.
Should you watch it?
“A kung fu master defends a Roman Chinese restaurant from ruthless mobsters.”
- Iconic fight choreography
- Humorous cultural clash
- Bruce Lee’s charismatic lead
- Historical setting can feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic martial‑arts action mixed with light comedy.
The film contains stylized violence typical of 1970s martial‑arts cinema, suitable for teen and adult audiences.
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What genre is The Way of the Dragon?
It is a Hong Kong martial‑arts comedy that blends action and crime elements.
Who is the main martial‑arts star?
The film stars Bruce Lee as the kung fu expert Tang Lung.
Where is the story set?
The plot takes place in Rome, Italy, centered on a Chinese restaurant.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
When was the film originally released?
It was released in 1972, with a U.S. release on August 7, 1974.