{"product_id":"dragon-on-fire-the-dragon-the-hero-1979","title":"Dragon on Fire A.K.A. The Dragon • 雜家高手 (1979)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e (1979), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e, and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eZa Jia Gao Shou\u003c\/strong\u003e (雜家高手), is a Taiwanese martial arts classic directed by \u003cstrong\u003eGodfrey Ho Chi-keung\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Kam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChan Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Grand\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Ko Fei\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Liu Chung-liang\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fast-paced independent production delivers explosive fight choreography, traditional kung fu styles, and spectacular kicking techniques. Produced before Godfrey Ho became famous for his ninja films of the 1980s, it remains a sought-after Taiwanese kung fu rarity. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking rare martial arts films and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGovernment agent John Liu is the last known master of the devastating Strike Rock Fist style, a powerful martial art coveted by criminals seeking to dominate the region. Assigned to dismantle a ruthless smuggling syndicate, he soon discovers that the organization is protected by deadly martial artists willing to eliminate anyone who threatens their operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his dangerous mission, he encounters another surviving martial arts master whose skills rival his own. As uneasy alliances are formed and old rivalries give way to mutual respect, the two fighters must combine their talents against increasingly powerful enemies. Their journey builds toward a series of unforgettable confrontations where speed, technique, and determination decide the fate of everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the athletic kicking ability that made John Liu one of Taiwan's greatest martial arts stars while pairing him with Korean action favorite Dragon Lee and veteran screen villain Philip Ko Fei. Director Godfrey Ho fills the film with energetic hand-to-hand combat, traditional kung fu techniques, and inventive fight choreography that captures the spirit of independent Taiwanese martial arts cinema during the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e for its outstanding cast of independent kung fu stars and its nonstop martial arts action. John Liu's lightning-fast kicking techniques, Dragon Lee's powerful screen presence, and Philip Ko Fei's memorable villainous performance combine to create an entertaining old-school kung fu adventure that continues to be sought after by fans of rare Taiwanese martial arts films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during Taiwan's independent kung fu boom, \u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e represents director Godfrey Ho's work before he became internationally known for directing dozens of ninja films during the video era. Today the film remains an excellent example of the energetic, lower-budget martial arts productions that helped expand kung fu cinema beyond the major Hong Kong studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e – English export title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZa Jia Gao Shou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTsa Chia Kao Shou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wade-Giles romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e雜家高手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e杂家高手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Godfrey Ho Chi-keung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Kam, Chan Lau, Alexander Grand, Philip Ko Fei, Dragon Lee, John Liu Chung-liang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut Feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eComplete Your John Liu Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eDragon on Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a place in your collection, continue discovering more of John Liu's spectacular kicking showcases, Dragon Lee classics, and rare Taiwanese kung fu films from the golden age of independent martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/john-liu-movies\"\u003eJohn Liu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/dragon-lee-movies\"\u003eDragon Lee Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/taiwanese-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eTaiwanese Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7876012933171,"sku":"0000129","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/TheDragon_TheHeroBox-1_9609501b-c43d-48b1-84d5-0171267c0aac.jpg?v=1778042030","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/dragon-on-fire-the-dragon-the-hero-1979","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}