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An investigation into antique smugglers brings martial arts rivals into a dangerous clash with a criminal gang, and with each other. John Liu's acrobatic kicks and Phillip Ko's menace make this Godfrey Ho-directed Taiwanese action film a favorite with kicking-film fans.
Disc type: DVD-R / made to order
Video & region: NTSC / Region-free
Audio: English, 5.1 Surround Sound
Subtitles: None
Runtime: 80mins
Picture: Not confirmed
Made to order. Normally ships in 1–7 business days; delivery time is additional.
Released: 1979
Director: Godfrey Ho
Cast: John Liu, Yen-Tsan Tang, Phillip Ko, Lau Chan
Film information only. Reference runtimes and original languages may describe another edition; they do not confirm the contents of this DVD.
This is an NTSC, region-free DVD-R. Check that your player supports DVD-R and NTSC. Region-free does not guarantee compatibility with every device.
Extras: None
Packaging: Keepcase, DVD cover art and artwork on the disc; cover artwork may vary.
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The Dragon, the Hero is a 1979 Hong Kong and Taiwanese kung fu film directed by Godfrey Ho for Asso Asia Films, from a script by Szeto On. John Liu and Dragon Lee lead, with Phillip Ko, Tino Wong and Bolo Yeung.
It is also known as Dragon on Fire, and it is often named among Godfrey Ho's best films.
Two descendants of a Strike Rock Fist master grew up as friends and became bitter enemies. Meanwhile an expert kicker is sent to investigate a gang smuggling antiques out of Canton. The rivals discover they share a common enemy, and the fights come thick and fast. John Liu's high kicks and Dragon Lee's Bruce Lee-style moves are the main attractions.
Is it the same film as Dragon on Fire? Yes. It has also been released as Muscle of the Dragon.
Who directed it? Godfrey Ho.
For more John Liu, try Secret Rivals (1976) DVD. For later Godfrey Ho, see Honor and Glory (1992) DVD.
An investigation into antique smugglers brings martial arts rivals into a dangerous clash with a criminal gang, and with each other. John Liu's acrobatic kicks and Phillip Ko's menace make this Godfrey Ho-directed Taiwanese action film a favorite with kicking-film fans.
Disc type: DVD-R / made to order
Video & region: NTSC / Region-free
Audio: English, 5.1 Surround Sound
Subtitles: None
Runtime: 80mins
Picture: Not confirmed
Made to order. Normally ships in 1–7 business days; delivery time is additional.
Released: 1979
Director: Godfrey Ho
Cast: John Liu, Yen-Tsan Tang, Phillip Ko, Lau Chan
Film information only. Reference runtimes and original languages may describe another edition; they do not confirm the contents of this DVD.
This is an NTSC, region-free DVD-R. Check that your player supports DVD-R and NTSC. Region-free does not guarantee compatibility with every device.
Extras: None
Packaging: Keepcase, DVD cover art and artwork on the disc; cover artwork may vary.
Shipping details · Returns and replacements · Ask about this edition
The Dragon, the Hero is a 1979 Hong Kong and Taiwanese kung fu film directed by Godfrey Ho for Asso Asia Films, from a script by Szeto On. John Liu and Dragon Lee lead, with Phillip Ko, Tino Wong and Bolo Yeung.
It is also known as Dragon on Fire, and it is often named among Godfrey Ho's best films.
Two descendants of a Strike Rock Fist master grew up as friends and became bitter enemies. Meanwhile an expert kicker is sent to investigate a gang smuggling antiques out of Canton. The rivals discover they share a common enemy, and the fights come thick and fast. John Liu's high kicks and Dragon Lee's Bruce Lee-style moves are the main attractions.
Is it the same film as Dragon on Fire? Yes. It has also been released as Muscle of the Dragon.
Who directed it? Godfrey Ho.
For more John Liu, try Secret Rivals (1976) DVD. For later Godfrey Ho, see Honor and Glory (1992) DVD.
