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Way of the Dragon

1972Hong Kong britannique100 min
The film

The Way of the Dragon (originally released in the United States as Return of the Dragon) is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film co-produced and directed by Bruce Lee, who also stars in the lead role. This is Lee's only complete directorial film and the last one to be released during his lifetime, as he died seven months after its release. The film co-stars Nora Miao, Robert Wall, Wei Ping-ou and Chuck Norris in his first credited appearance. The Way of the Dragon was released in Hong Kong on 30 December 1972, and the United States in August 1974. The film went on to gross an estimated US$130 million worldwide (equivalent to approximately $920 million adjusted for inflation), against a budget of $130,000. It was the highest-grossing Hong Kong film until Lee's next

DirectorBruce Lee
Genresfilm et téléfilm d'action · film d'arts martiaux
CountryHong Kong britannique
Runtime100 min
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This entry is drawn from the film catalogue and retains its source references. Missing fields are shown as missing.

Record source: The Film world cinema index

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