The Dragon Missile
飛龍斬
Synopsis
Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a life-threatening boil on his back, he is told by the Imperial doctor that an herb called "Longevity Rattan" offers the only cure and is grown in a remote village by an herbalist named Tan. Lo is sent on a mission to get the herb and bring it back before it's too late.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-20
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Lo Lieh
Szema Chun
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Tieh Er Long
Nancy Yen Nan-See
Tan Li
Ku Feng
Lord Qin Quan
Terry Lau Wai-Yue
Miss Sha
Fan Mei-Sheng
Miu Fei
Chiang Yang
Scholar Chen
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Fang Song
Ko Hung
Niu Jin Sing
Wang Han-Chen
Peng Da Hu
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Long's Mother
Yang Chi-Ching
Herbalist Tan
Hao Li-Jen
Chief Imperial Doctor Fu
Lai Man
Lord's Wife
Lee Sau-Kei
Fisherman
Chan Mei-Hua
Fisherman's Daughter
Shum Lo
Mr. Shum
Lam Fung
Xiao Er
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 飛龍斬
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw, Chen Lieh
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dragon Missile
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What is The Dragon Missile about?
Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a life-threatening boil on his back, he is told by the Imperial doctor that an herb called "Longevity Rattan" offers the only cure and is grown in a remote village by an herbalist named Tan. Lo is sent on a mission to get the herb and bring it back before it's too late.
Who directed The Dragon Missile?
The Dragon Missile was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in The Dragon Missile?
The principal cast of The Dragon Missile includes Lo Lieh, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Nancy Yen Nan-See, Ku Feng, Terry Lau Wai-Yue.
When was The Dragon Missile released and how long is it?
The Dragon Missile was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dragon Missile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dragon Missile was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dragon Missile?
The Dragon Missile holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).