Dragon Lord
Seen it?1982 | 96 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Dragon and his madcap pal Cowboy spend their days getting into mischief, frustrating the elders, chasing girls, and competing in the village sport. When Dragon overhears a fiendish plot by smugglers to sell China's national treasures overseas, the pair leap into action. Also, Cowboy's wealthy father is kidnapped by the villainous and lethal Big Boss, and the scene is set for a furious martial arts showdown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jackie Chan
- Jackie ChanHo Wan-Lung
- Michael Chan Wai-ManDeputy Chief Steward Hoi
- Sidney YimWan Sau-Lai
- MarsNgau
- Tien FengLung's Father
- Paul Chang ChungSquire Wong
- Hwang In-shikChief Steward
- Kwon Yeong-MoonSmuggler
- Tai BoBo
- Cheng Kang-YehChu Hong