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Antikbar, one sheet movie poster for the classic 1972 martial arts film,
"The Way of the Dragon
". The film is most famous for its iconic final fight scene between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris in the Roman Colosseum.
Movie Information
Title: The Way of the Dragon
(original title), also known as Return of the Dragon
in the U.S..
Release Year: 1972 (Hong Kong); 1974 (US release).
Director & Writer: Bruce Lee. This was his only complete directorial effort before his death in 1973.
Starring:
Bruce Lee as the main character, Tang Lung.
Nora Miao as Chen Ching-hua.
Chuck Norris as the main antagonist, Colt, in his debut screen role.
Robert Wall and Hwang In-shik as other martial arts experts.
Plot Summary: A martial artist from Hong Kong, Tang Lung, travels to Rome to help his relatives protect their restaurant from a local crime syndicate that is trying to force them to sell the property. The conflict escalates, leading to a series of confrontations with hired martial artists, culminating in the legendary showdown with Colt in the Colosseum.
Reception: The film was a massive commercial success, grossing an estimated $130 million worldwide against a small budget, and held the record for the highest-grossing Hong Kong film until Enter the Dragon was released the following year. |
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