Kiss of the Dragon

2001, Action/Sports & fitness, 1h 37m

110 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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A formulaic actioner that's sure to please action fans. Those looking for plot, believability, or character development will have difficulty finding them. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Jet Li plays Liu Jiuan, China's top government agent, who arrives in Paris from Shanghai to carry out a sensitive, top-secret mission. Liu is in Paris to assist Richard (Tcheky Karyo), an unorthodox police official with a small army to back him up. The mission goes horribly wrong, as the man Liu had come to help, betrays him.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Content|Some Sexuality|Strong Violence)
  • Genre:
    Action, Sports & fitness, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Chris Nahon
  • Producer:
    Luc Besson, Jet Li, Steve Chasman, Happy Walters
  • Writer:
    Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen, Jet Li
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $36.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox, Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, DTS, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Jet Li
Liu Jiuan
Bridget Fonda
Jessica
Tchéky Karyo
Insp. Richard
Laurence Ashley
Aja
Burt Kwouk
Uncle Tai
Cyril Raffaelli
Twin #1
Didier Azoulay
Twin #2
John Forgeham
Max
Max Ryan
Lupo
Colin Prince
Lupo's Assistant
Vincent Glo
Pluto
Ric Young
Mister Big
Vincent Wong
Minister Tang
Kentaro
Chen
Stefan Nelet
Aide #1 (Tang)
Peter Lee
Aide #2 (Tang)
Isabelle Duhauvelle
Isabel
Chris Nahon
Director
Luc Besson
Producer
Jet Li
Producer
Steve Chasman
Producer
Happy Walters
Producer
Luc Besson
Writer
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
Jet Li
Writer
Thierry Arbogast
Cinematographer
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Designer
Marco Cave
Film Editor
Vincent Tulli
Sound Designer
Pierre Bechir
Costume Designer
Annie Thiellement
Costume Designer
Gaelle Barenton
First Assistant Director
Helene Cheruy
Casting
Max Morel
Casting
Sophie Benaiche
Makeup Artist
Patrick Le Goc
Location Manager
Estelle Bault
Script Supervisor
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Audience Reviews for Kiss of the Dragon

  • Jan 10, 2012
    Jet Li's finest English language movie to date. Packed with ultra-violent fight scenes and some decent acting. Although Bridget Fonda is the only low point as she is so annoying.
    Jonny C Super Reviewer
  • Jun 24, 2011
    A hard-boiled and and awesome action-packed thriller. A sizzling, sexy, thrilling and explosive shocker from start to finish. The action is fast, relentless and utterly furious. Jet Li packs pure star power along with his incredible skills, he proves that he's one of the greatest martial arts action stars to ever hit the screen. WIth Master Li and Producer, Luc Besson you can only get amazing with this explosive combo. It's filled with adrenaline-charged action that truly knocks you out. Tcheky Karyo is electrifying. Bridget Fonda is fantastic.
    Al S Super Reviewer
  • May 30, 2011
    Worth watching for Li's martial arts but with a story loosely and formulaicly strung together you can't help but feel guilty while you cruise through this action flick. Oh well, at least it was better than his other film; Unleashed (Danny the dog.)
    Drake T Super Reviewer
  • Feb 14, 2011
    My favourite North American Jet Li movie. Ridiculously bad acting and overly dramatic at points but the fighting more than makes up for it. It doesn't hold a candle to his Chinese movies but this is the best North American offering we've had from Jet Li. Could use some more fight scenes but the ones we're given have some great choreography.
    Jason T Super Reviewer
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