The Dragon, the Hero
雜家高手
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Score
- Chen Zhong, Ma Man
- Original Title
- 雜家高手
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Asso Asia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Ho
Szeto On
Chen Zhong, Ma Man
Yau Kei
Vincent Leung Wing-Chan
Joseph Lai San-Lun, Tomas Tang
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Ho
Director
Szeto On
Writer
Joseph Lai San-Lun
Producer
Tomas Tang
Producer
Yau Kei
Director of Photography
Vincent Leung Wing-Chan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dragon, the Hero
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What is The Dragon, the Hero 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.
Who directed The Dragon, the Hero?
The Dragon, the Hero was directed by Godfrey Ho.
Who stars in The Dragon, the Hero?
The principal cast of The Dragon, the Hero includes Dragon Lee, John Liu, Tino Wong, Phillip Ko Fai, Bolo Yeung.
When was The Dragon, the Hero released and how long is it?
The Dragon, the Hero was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dragon, the Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dragon, the Hero was composed by Chen Zhong, Ma Man.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dragon, the Hero?
The Dragon, the Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).