Dragon's Claws (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Dragon's Claws is an action film directed by Joseph Kuo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A "Dragon Claw" master returns from Manchuria where he became a traitor to China. He's after the coveted Dragon Claw Golden Tablet that will force people to bow down to him. He challenges the Grand-master who has a checkered past of his own. The Grand-master happens to suffers from a terminal chronic injury related to his evil past. The traitor kills the grand-master, causing his wife and son the go into hiding. The wife seems to really be the Dragon Claw master in the family and she vows to train her son the kung fu secrets. The son finds that one of his friends has learned a strange style of kung fu from a filthy medicine man. The son seeks him out to improve his kung fu and defeat the traitor.
Who’s in it. Dragon's Claws stars Lau Ga-Yung as Lung Hsia, Hwang Jang-Lee as Ling Ko Fung, Pak Sha-Lik as Beggar Medicine man and Hon Kwok-Choi as A Tsai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dragon's Claws 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 Dragon's Claws page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragon's Claws 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 Dragon's Claws (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dragon's Claws change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dragon's Claws worth watching?
- Dragon's Claws holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragon's Claws?
- Dragon's Claws stars Lau Ga-Yung, Hwang Jang-Lee, Pak Sha-Lik, Hon Kwok-Choi and Chu Tit-Wo.