

The Dragon, the Hero
1979, Chinese. Directed by Godfrey Ho.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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The Dragon, the Hero is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1979
- Original title
- 雜家高手
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- Szeto On
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The Dragon, the Hero runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Dragon, the Hero is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Fandor in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dragon, the Hero?
If you liked The Dragon, the Hero, try Fist of Legend, Hand of Death, New Fist of Fury.
Who directed The Dragon, the Hero?
The Dragon, the Hero (1979) was directed by Godfrey Ho and stars Dragon Lee, John Liu, Tino Wong.