The Dragon, the Hero
| The Dragon, The Hero | |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 雜家高手 |
| Directed by | Godfrey Ho |
| Starring |
Philip Ko Tino Wong Cheung Liu Chung-Liang |
| Distributed by | Hwang Tai Fang Corporation |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Language | Mandarin Chinese |
The Dragon, The Hero is a Hong Kong martial art movie directed by Godfrey Ho and starring Philip Ko, Tino Wong Cheung and Liu Chung-Liang. The movie is consider as Godfrey Ho`s best directed film and the only movie that Godfrey has put on effort. The movie is also known as Dragon on Fire.
Plot
Tu Wu Shen and Tang are direct descendants of Strike Rock Fist master who began as best friends however ended up being worst enemies. The revenge continues throughout their lives until the two warriors discover that they have a common enemy, Ma Ti, a perverse master of dangerous Su Ta. Tu Wu Shen and Tang must forget about the past and reunite to fight against the evil menace.
Cast
- Chung Liang as Tu Wu Shen
- Tino Wong Cheung as Tang
- Philip Ko as Ma Ti
- Dragon Lee as Ah Tien
- Chiang Kam as Fat dish washer
- David Wu Dai-Wai as Thin Dish Washer
- Alexander as Gwailo at market (Cameo, uncredited)
- Chan Lau as old groper
Extra cast
- Bolo Yeung as King Kong (Cameo, uncredited)
- Mars as thug (uncredited)
- Hon Kwok Choi as thug (Cameo, uncredited)
- Lee Ting Ying as thug (uncredited)
- Max Lee Chiu Jun as thug (uncredited)
- Tang Tak-Cheung as thug (Cameo, uncredited, action director)
- Wong Chi Ming]] as thug (uncredited, action director)
- Lee Siu-Ming as thug (uncredited)
- Jacky Chen Lung as thug (uncredited)
- Lai Kim Hung as thug (uncredited)
- Mama Hung as villager (uncredited)
- Tam Bo as thug (uncredited)
- Leung Siu-lung (assistant action director)
- Lui Yuk Kwan
- Pak Sha Lik
Media release
The movie was released on DVD by the company Hong Kong Connection and released on VHS under the name Muscle of the Dragon and also Dragon on Fire.