The Dragon Missile (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1976, The Dragon Missile is an action film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a life-threatening boil on his back, he is told by the Imperial doctor that an herb called "Longevity Rattan" offers the only cure and is grown in a remote village by an herbalist named Tan. Lo is sent on a mission to get the herb and bring it back before it's too late.
Who’s in it. The Dragon Missile stars Lo Lieh as Szema Chun, Tony Liu Tian-jue as Tieh Er Long, Nancy Yen Nan-See as Tan Li and Ku Feng as Lord Qin Quan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Dragon Missile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dragon Missile page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dragon Missile tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dragon Missile (1976)?
- In US, The Dragon Missile is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dragon Missile worth watching?
- The Dragon Missile holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dragon Missile?
- The Dragon Missile stars Lo Lieh, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Nancy Yen Nan-See, Ku Feng and Terry Lau Wai-Yue.
- When was The Dragon Missile released?
- The Dragon Missile was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.