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The Way of the Dragon

1972·100 min

The Way of the Dragon

Directed by Bruce Lee

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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.

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Tang Lung

Chen Ching Hua

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Tadashi Nishimoto

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What is The Way of the Dragon about?

The Way of the Dragon (1972) is 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 them defend their business.

Who directed The Way of the Dragon?

Bruce Lee directed The Way of the Dragon (1972).

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