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The Path of the Dragon (1998)

1998-01-01 · 44m · EN
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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.

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Walt MissinghamDirector, Writer

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Bruce LeeBruce LeeHimself (archive footage)Jackie ChanJackie ChanHimselfSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoHimself (archive footage)Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoHimself (archive footage)Jean-Claude Van DammeJean-Claude Van DammeHimself (archive footage)Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisHimself (archive footage)Walt MissinghamWalt MissinghamHimselfJames CoburnJames CoburnHimselfShannon LeeShannon LeeHerselfPeter ArcherPeter ArcherHimselfGil HubbsGil HubbsHimselfDan InosantoDan InosantoHimself

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Martial artsKung fu

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Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityMartial Arts · Kung FuPacingShortDirector preference964286Actor preference84625 · 101470 · 47051Country preferenceAu

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What is The Path of the Dragon 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.

How long is The Path of the Dragon?

The Path of the Dragon has a runtime of 44 minutes.