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The Way of the Dragon (1972)

Directed by Bruce Lee · 100 min · Action, Crime

38.6 TOPICAL score · #2,795 of 6,776 films

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After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.

The Way of the Dragon (1972, directed by Bruce Lee) has a TOPICAL score of 38.6 - ranked 2,795 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 87% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.5/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (1,350 ratings) · IMDb 7.1/10. Wikipedia covers it in 43 languages.

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Critics53
Audience76
Awards0
Historical impact71
Lasting engagement53
Cast16
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Bruce Lee (actor #870), Nora Miao, Chuck Norris (actor #1,656), Paul Wei Ping-ao

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