1972 · 100 min · NR

The Way of the Dragon

Name: The Way of the Dragon
Genre: Action, Crime
Released: 1972
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Chuck Norris, Wei Ping-Ao, Huang Tsung-Hsun

Directed by Bruce Lee · Action, Crime

The Way of the Dragon (1972) is a Action film, directed by Bruce Lee set in Rome during the 1970s.

A martial arts and organized crime, with a tense and comedic tone. Themes of betrayal run throughout.

Composer

Joseph Koo

Cinematography

Tadashi Nishimoto

Cast

Bruce LeeNora MiaoChuck NorrisWei Ping-AoHuang Tsung-HsunRobert WallHwang In-shikChin Ti

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts Organized Crime

Themes

Betrayal

Tone

TenseComedic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

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The world of this film

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Premise & themes

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