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The Dragon, the Hero

1979·Movie
1h 33min
IMDb5.9

Where to watch

PhiloHooplaNight Flight+FandorPlex

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The Dragon, the Hero fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

John Liu, the legendary Northern Kick expert and master of the strike rock fist is sent to investigate an antiques smuggling gang working out of Canton. Meanwhile another descendant of the stike rock fist also seeks John to face him in a death duel.
Kung Fu ActionMartial Arts SpectacleCultural HeritageFast-Paced FightsNationalistic ThemesHistorical Setting (Loose)Good vs EvilPhysical ComedyChoreographed CombatCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Godfrey Ho, Tang Tak-Cheung, Chin Ming Wong
Written by:
Szeto On
Produced by:
Tomas Tang, Joseph Lai San-Lun, George Lai Hing-Lun
Composed by:
Ma Man, Chen Zhong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Dragon, the Hero

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Where can I stream The Dragon, the Hero legally?

PhiloHooplaNight Flight+FandorPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeMidnight Pulp

The Dragon, the Hero is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dragon, the Hero worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dragon, the Hero rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Dragon, the Hero?

1 h 33 min

The Dragon, the Hero runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is The Dragon, the Hero in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch The Dragon, the Hero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dragon, the Hero in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.