Dragon on Fire A.K.A. The Dragon • The Hero • 雜家高手 (1979)

Dragon on Fire (1979), also released as The Dragon, The Hero, and Za Jia Gao Shou (雜家高手), is a Taiwanese martial arts classic directed by Godfrey Ho Chi Keung. Starring Chiang Kam, Chan Lau, Alexander Grand, Philip Ko Fei, Dragon Lee, and John Liu Chung Liang, this action-packed kung fu adventure showcases rival martial arts masters battling a ruthless smuggling syndicate through spectacular hand-to-hand combat, lightning-fast kicking techniques, and inventive old-school fight choreography. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

Story Snapshot

Government agent John Liu, the last known master of the devastating Strike Rock Fist style, is assigned to dismantle a dangerous smuggling organization that has spread fear across the countryside. His mission takes an unexpected turn when he encounters another surviving martial arts master with equally formidable skills. As uneasy alliances are forged and deadly enemies close in, the path leads to a series of explosive confrontations where only the strongest fighter will prevail.

Why Collectors Pick It

Dragon on Fire remains a favorite among collectors for pairing Taiwanese kung fu stars John Liu and Dragon Lee in a showcase of fast-paced traditional martial arts. Fans especially remember John Liu's trademark kicking techniques, the unique Strike Rock Fist style, and memorable battles against screen villain Philip Ko Fei. Directed by prolific filmmaker Godfrey Ho before becoming famous for his ninja films of the 1980s, the movie stands as one of the stronger independent Taiwanese kung fu productions from the late 1970s, offering nonstop action and classic old-school fight choreography.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Dragon on Fire – International English title
  • The Dragon – English export title
  • The Hero – Alternate English title
  • Za Jia Gao Shou – Mandarin romanization
  • Tsa Chia Kao Shou – Wade-Giles romanization
  • 雜家高手 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 杂家高手 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Godfrey Ho Chi Keung
• Starring: Chiang Kam, Chan Lau, Alexander Grand, Philip Ko Fei, Dragon Lee, John Liu Chung Liang
• Format: DVD
• Region: All
• Running Time: Uncut Feature
• Release Year: 1979

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