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Movie Info

Release Date: December 30, 1972
Runtime: 100 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Crime Action
Budget: $130,000
Revenue: $27,000,000
Original Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Spoken Languages:
English Mandarin Italian Cantonese
Critic Scores
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88%
Tomatometer
58
58/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,280 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
44,051 votes
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The Way of the Dragon

1972

"Fists of fury, honor in every strike."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Return of the Dragon? 🇪🇸 ES: El regreso del Dragon? 🇩🇪 DE: Bruce Lee - Die Todeskralle schlägt wieder zurück? 🇵🇹 PT: O Vôo do Dragão? 🇯🇵 JA: 最後のブルース・リー／ドラゴンへの道? All international titles (18) →
Crime Action 100 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $130,000
Revenue: $27,000,000
Profit $26,870,000
ROI +20669.2% (207.7x)

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Cast of The Way of the Dragon

Bruce Lee as Tang Lung in The Way of the Dragon
Bruce Lee
Tang Lung
Nora Miao as Chen Ching Hua in The Way of the Dragon
Nora Miao
Chen Ching Hua
Chuck Norris as Colt in The Way of the Dragon
Chuck Norris
Colt
Wei Ping-Ao as Ho in The Way of the Dragon
Wei Ping-Ao
Ho
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Production Companies

Concord Productions production company logo Concord Productions
Orange Sky Golden Harvest production company logo Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Way of the Dragon

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  • The Way of the Dragon was notable for being one of the first films to feature a climactic fight scene set in the Colosseum in Rome, which presented unique logistical challenges due to the location's historical significance and the need for special permits.

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  • The film was originally shot in Italian, with Bruce Lee's lines dubbed over in English, which led to some mismatched lip movements in the final cut.

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  • Chuck Norris initially turned down the role of Colt in the film, but after discussions with Bruce Lee, he agreed to join the cast, leading to a memorable on-screen rivalry.

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  • During the production, Bruce Lee insisted on choreographing the fight scenes himself, ensuring they reflected his vision of martial arts as a blend of skill and art.

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  • The Way of the Dragon features several references to traditional Chinese culture, including the use of Chinese proverbs that emphasize the importance of harmony and respect in martial arts.

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  • The film was part of a larger wave of martial arts films that gained popularity in the early 1970s, influencing many future action films and establishing Bruce Lee as a global icon.

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