Young Dragon
Synopsis
A blitzkrieg of blazing Brucesploitation action! A group of ruthless gangsters will do anything to get their hands on a missing book containing Bruce Lee’s lethal techniques. But when they kidnap Lee’s ex-girlfriend, young martial artist Bruce Wong (Bruce Le) will have to ferociously fight to save her. Featuring an incredible cast, including Lo Lieh as a drug kingpin, Chan Wai Man as a mysterious, cold-blooded assassin, and Bolo Yeung as a well-oiled, bear-hugging brawler, The Young Dragon is an action-packed blast!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kong Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ho Ka Wai, Joseph Kong Hung
- Original Title
- Young Dragon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kong Hung
Ho Ka Wai, Joseph Kong Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Ka Wai
Writer
Joseph Kong Hung
Writer
Joseph Kong Hung
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Martial Arts
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Dragon about?
A blitzkrieg of blazing Brucesploitation action! A group of ruthless gangsters will do anything to get their hands on a missing book containing Bruce Lee’s lethal techniques. But when they kidnap Lee’s ex-girlfriend, young martial artist Bruce Wong (Bruce Le) will have to ferociously fight to save her. Featuring an incredible cast, including Lo Lieh as a drug kingpin, Chan Wai Man as a mysterious, cold-blooded assassin, and Bolo Yeung as a well-oiled, bear-hugging brawler, The Young Dragon is an action-packed blast!
Who directed Young Dragon?
Young Dragon was directed by Joseph Kong Hung.
Who stars in Young Dragon?
The principal cast of Young Dragon includes James Lew, Bruce Le, Danny Au, Gei Ying Chan, Li Chang.
When was Young Dragon released and how long is it?
Young Dragon was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Dragon?
Young Dragon holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).