The Black Dragon (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1974, The Black Dragon is an action film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 88 minutes. “The New American Superstar” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Decent, simple, honest Chinese farmhand and ace martial artist Tai-Lin goes to the Philippines to seek his fortune. He befriends scruffy petty street hoodlum Siao-Mao and gets a job as a dock worker. When Tai-Lin discovers that the people he works for are involved in a crime syndicate that specializes in smuggling opium, he quits his job and joins forces with two fellow martial artists against the evil organization.
Who’s in it. The Black Dragon stars Jason Pai Piao as Tai-Lin, Ron Van Clief as The Black Dragon, Nancy Veronica as Ching Kwei and Thompson Kao Kang as Chi-Fu-Shi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Black Dragon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Dragon 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 Black Dragon (1974)?
- In US, The Black Dragon is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Dragon worth watching?
- The Black Dragon holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Black Dragon?
- The Black Dragon stars Jason Pai Piao, Ron Van Clief, Nancy Veronica, Thompson Kao Kang and Lau Hok-Nin.
- When was The Black Dragon released?
- The Black Dragon was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.