Dragon Lord 4K 1982

This amazing action movie is Jackie Chan's best film from those made before ‘Project A’. It is a kind of summary of all his early work. It is in ‘Lord of the Dragon’ that we see Jackie Chan's fully formed style. What began in Lo Wei's films, Drunken Master and Fearless Hyena, is taken to the next level and perfected in this comedy action film.

So, here we have the magnificent Jackie—director, screenwriter, and lead actor. His trademark humor, a team of friends and classmates from the Beijing Opera, mass and solo fight scenes, a stunning final duel, and some pretty good stunts—in short, “You want Chan? I've got him!” Everything is just right.

The film is very simple, but entertaining and made to the highest professional standards. Even the cinematography, unlike in Chan's other early films, is quite solid. In short, anyone who loves Chan simply must have this film in their collection—it's a joyful and informative picture for all admirers of his art.