In the only self-directed project from Bruce Lee s short but prolific career, he plays Tang Lung, defender of his fellow countrymen, when they come under vicious attack from mafia enforcers. Possessing a gentle and sometimes self-effacing humour, Way of the Dragon was a sensation during its initial release back in 1972. Capturing the spirit of the great historical battles fought between gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, Bruce makes full use of this stunning location, when he squares off against Karate legend Chuck Norris for one of the most exciting one-on-one encounters ever committed to celluloid. This groundbreaking DVD package is the ultimate home cinema version for one of the most loved and respected martial arts movies of all time. Packed with a stunning array of collectable extra features and showcasing a brand new restored and digitally re-mastered anamorphic transfer, Way of the Dragon is a dream come true for Bruce Lee fans everywhere!!

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The way of the Dragon (1972)

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Action/Drama/Comedy/Crime/Suspense/Thriller · 1h 40m · 8/7/1974

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

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In the only self-directed project from Bruce Lee s short but prolific career, he plays Tang Lung, defender of his fellow countrymen, when they come under vicious attack from mafia enforcers. Possessing a gentle and sometimes self-effacing humour, Way of the Dragon was a sensation during its initial release back in 1972. Capturing the spirit of the great historical battles fought between gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, Bruce makes full use of this stunning location, when he squares off against Karate legend Chuck Norris for one of the most exciting one-on-one encounters ever committed to celluloid. This groundbreaking DVD package is the ultimate home cinema version for one of the most loved and respected martial arts movies of all time. Packed with a stunning array of collectable extra features and showcasing a brand new restored and digitally re-mastered anamorphic transfer, Way of the Dragon is a dream come true for Bruce Lee fans everywhere!!

Streaming Rank Today: 9157 8

Status

Released

Language

Chinese/Mandarin

Country

Hong Kong SAR

Production Companies

Concord Productions Inc., Golden Harvest

Budget

$130,000

Revenue

$1,157,316
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Cast
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Bruce Lee

Tang Lung / Dragon
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Nora Miao

Chen Ching Hua
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Chuck Norris

Colt
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Ping Ou Wei

Ho (as Paul Wei Ping-Ao)
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Chung-Hsin Huang

'Uncle' Wang (as Wang Chung Hsin)
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Robert Wall

Bob
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In-shik Hwang

Japanese Fighter (as Ing-Sik Whang)
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Ti Chin

Ah Quen
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Tony Liu

Tony
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Little Unicorn

Jimmy
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Malisa Longo

Italian Beauty
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Fu Ching Chen

Tommy (as Tommy Chen)
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Wu Ngan

Waiter
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Robert Chen

Robert
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Jon T. Benn

Thugs' Boss
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Robert Baker

Thug (uncredited)
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Riccardo Billi

Bank Manager (uncredited)
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Russell Cawthorne

Man at Airport (uncredited)
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Franz Colangeli

Man at Airport (uncredited)
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John Derbyshire

Thug (uncredited)
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Vera Drudi

Airport Waitress (uncredited)
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Alexander Grand

Thug (uncredited)
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Jim James

Thug (uncredited)
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Ching-Ying Lam

Thug (uncredited)
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Giuseppe Marrocco

Man at Airport (uncredited)
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Andre Morgan

Thug (uncredited)
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Anders Nelsson

Thug (uncredited)
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Ho Pich

Thugs' Chief (uncredited)
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Biao Yuen

Thug (uncredited)
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John Kenny

Quen (voice)
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Barry Haigh

ang Lung (voice: English version) (uncredited)
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Lisa Mantellini

Woman at Airport (uncredited)
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Mark Metekingi

Thug (uncredited)
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Matthew Oram

Ho/Tony (voice: English version) (uncredited)
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Marco Pane

Child at Airport (uncredited)
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Piet Schweer

Thug (uncredited)
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Pupita Lea Scuderoni

Woman at Airport (uncredited)
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Homan Tapsell

Gunman (uncredited)
Crew
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Bruce Lee

Writer
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Bruce Lee

Director
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Raymond Man-Wai Chow

Producer
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Bruce Lee

Producer
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Joseph Koo

Music
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Tadashi Nishimoto

Cinematograpy
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Peter Cheung

Editor
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Sheng-Hsi Chu

Art
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