The Path of the Dragon (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, The Path of the Dragon is a history and documentary film directed by Walt Missingham, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced and directed by Walt Missingham who, in 1983, became the first non-Chinese to practice Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple, this authoritative and informative programme uses rarely seen archive footage to trace both the history of martial arts and the phenomenal impact Bruce Lee had on this culture. Narrated by Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee Keasler.
Who’s in it. The Path of the Dragon stars Bruce Lee as Himself (archive footage), Jackie Chan as Himself, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Himself (archive footage) and Yuen Biao as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Path of the Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Path of the Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Path of the Dragon tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Path of the Dragon (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Path of the Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Path of the Dragon worth watching?
- The Path of the Dragon holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Path of the Dragon?
- The Path of the Dragon stars Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Yuen Biao and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- When was The Path of the Dragon released?
- The Path of the Dragon was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.