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Action thriller
The Way of the Dragon (1972): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Way of the Dragon is a 1972 action thriller starring Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and Tony Liu. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Way of the Dragon About?
The premise of The Way of the Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lone warrior named Tang Lung arrives in ancient Rome, finding a city plagued by corruption and ruthless crime lords. When his cousins' restaurant is targeted, he steps in to defend them, unleashing his impressive martial arts skills against opponents from Japan and Europe. As the conflict escalates, Tang Lung must uncover and confront the powerful figure orchestrating the criminal enterprise, leading to a clash of honor, strength, and intellect.
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Cast & crew
The Way of the Dragon Cast
Chuck Norris leads the cast, with Bruce Lee and Tony Liu.
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The Way of the Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Way of the Dragon 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 74% User score
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Plot
The Way of the Dragon Plot Summary
What happens in The Way of the Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting and chaotic backdrop of Rome, restaurateur Chen Ching-hua finds herself ensnared by a malevolent crime boss who is hell-bent on seizing her family’s beloved establishment. When Chen boldly refuses to back down, the crime boss retaliates by sending his thugs to scare away patrons and disrupt the business. In a desperate plea for help, she turns to her uncle in Hong Kong, only to be greeted by an unexpected savior—Tang Lung, a spirited young martial artist known for his dramatic flair.
Full summary
The whole story of The Way of the Dragon, scene by scene
Videos
The Way of the Dragon Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Nunchuck Showdown
Quiz
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Details
The Way of the Dragon Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “最後のブルース・リー／ドラゴンへの道” and “Return of the Dragon”.
- Also known as
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- 最後のブルース・リー／ドラゴンへの道
- Return of the Dragon
- A Sárkány útja
- Die Faust des Drachen
- Bruce Lee - The Way of the Dragon
- 맹룡과강
- O Vôo do Dragão
- راه اژدها
- Bruce Lee - Die Todeskralle schlägt wieder zurück
- Meng long guo jiang
- Fury of the Dragon
- El regreso del Dragon
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- Meng long guojiang
- El furor del dragón
- 猛龙过江
- Ejderin Yolu
- Ejderin Dönüşü
- Die Todeskralle schlägt wieder zu
- La Fureur du dragon
- Путь дракона
- Dünyada Benden Büyük Yok
- L'urlo di Chen terrorizza anche l'occidente
- Droga Smoka
- Cesta draka
- ドラゴンへの道
- Dragen slår til igen
- Calea dragonului
- Ο Κίτρινος Πράκτωρ Εναντίον της Μαφίας
- שאגת הדרקון
- O Voo do Dragão
- Шлях дракона
- La fúria del dragó
- Пътят на дракона
- Mãnh Long Quá Giang
- طريق التنين
- Na zmajevom putu
- ไอ้หนุ่มซินตึ๊ง บุกกรุงโรม
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FAQ
The Way of the Dragon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Way of the Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Way of the Dragon?
The Way of the Dragon runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Way of the Dragon released?
The Way of the Dragon was released on August 14, 1972.
Who is in the cast of The Way of the Dragon?
The Way of the Dragon stars Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and Tony Liu, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Way of the Dragon rated?
The Way of the Dragon has 58 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does The Way of the Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Way of the Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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