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Movie poster: Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (1972)
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Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon

1972 · 75 min Adventure Western TV Movie
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

A wandering martial arts master traverses the lawless expanses of the American frontier, his journey colliding with ruthless outlaws and corrupt sheriffs. His unique fighting style, a fusion of Eastern philosophy and lethal technique, becomes the sole instrument of justice in a land ruled by chaos. Seeking to restore balance, the hero engages in confrontations where every strike carries the weight of a moral code. This hybrid adventure, blending the gritty aesthetics of a spaghetti western with the kinetic energy of a kung fu epic, unfolds against a backdrop of dusty towns and vast prairies, crafting a world where East clashes with West in a symphony of fists and ideals.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1972
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Western, TV Movie
Director Jerry Thorpe
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (29 votes)

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This 1972 TV movie is a fascinating cultural artifact, a bold attempt to fuse the solitary mythos of the Western with the choreographed spectacle of martial arts cinema. The direction prioritizes action, delivering a series of stylish, if formulaic, confrontations set against an unconventional backdrop.

What lingers after the credits roll is the charm of its straightforward, high-concept premise. It’s a film for viewers seeking undemanding, vintage action and who can appreciate the earnest simplicity of its genre-blending ambition — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jerry Thorpe

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Grit underfoot, the creak of saddle leather, and the sharp crack of a well-timed strike.

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