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Kiss of the Dragon

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
67K
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Bridget Fonda and Jet Li in Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
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A betrayed intelligence officer enlists the aid of a prostitute to prove his innocence from a deadly conspiracy while returning a favor to her.A betrayed intelligence officer enlists the aid of a prostitute to prove his innocence from a deadly conspiracy while returning a favor to her.A betrayed intelligence officer enlists the aid of a prostitute to prove his innocence from a deadly conspiracy while returning a favor to her.

  • Director
    • Chris Nahon
  • Writers
    • Jet Li
    • Luc Besson
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Jet Li
    • Bridget Fonda
    • Tchéky Karyo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    67K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Nahon
    • Writers
      • Jet Li
      • Luc Besson
      • Robert Mark Kamen
    • Stars
      • Jet Li
      • Bridget Fonda
      • Tchéky Karyo
    • 279User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Jet Li
    Jet Li
    • Liu Jian
    Bridget Fonda
    Bridget Fonda
    • Jessica Kamen
    Tchéky Karyo
    Tchéky Karyo
    • Insp. Richard
    Ric Young
    Ric Young
    • Mister Big
    Burt Kwouk
    Burt Kwouk
    • Uncle Tai
    Laurence Ashley
    Laurence Ashley
    • Aja
    Cyril Raffaelli
    Cyril Raffaelli
    • Twin
    Didier Azoulay
    • Twin
    John Forgeham
    John Forgeham
    • Max
    Paul Barrett
    Paul Barrett
    • Pilot
    Max Ryan
    Max Ryan
    • Lupo
    Colin Prince
    • Lupo's Assistant
    Vincent Glo
    • Pluto
    Vincent Wong
    • Minister Tang
    Kentaro
    • Chen
    Stéphane Jacquot
    Stéphane Jacquot
    • Richard's Right Hand Man
    Stefan Nelet
    • Tang's Assistant
    • (as Stefan Sao Nelet)
    Peter Sakon Lee
    • Tang's Assistant
    • (as Peter Lee)
    • Director
      • Chris Nahon
    • Writers
      • Jet Li
      • Luc Besson
      • Robert Mark Kamen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Director Chris Nahon had to slow down the fight scene between Jet Li and Cyril Raffaelli because they were moving too fast for the camera.
    • Goofs
      When Liu escapes the boat and jump under the bridge, he quickly join a metro platform. The name that can be seen on the wall is "Invalides". When Liu enters the metro train the name can still be seen, but when the metro train leaves the station, the other station name boards on the wall display "Porte des Lilas". (The scene was actually shot in the former "Porte des Lilas" metro station that is now dedicated for the shooting of films. The Director forgot to ask the staff to change all the station name boards to "Invalides".)
    • Quotes

      Richard: What did you do to me?

      Liu Jian: I put a needle in your neck.

      Richard: That's it?

      Liu Jian: In a certain point. Very forbidden. It's called the Kiss of the Dragon.

      Richard: Kiss my ass!

    • Alternate versions
      German theatrical version was edited for violence to secure a more commercial "Not under 16" rating. The "Not under 18" version, labeled 'uncut version', is still modified in one scene: when Richard shoots one of his men in the head you could originally see the blood splashing. However, in the German version the blood splash is out of frame.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Crazy/Beautiful/Baby Boy/Pootie Tang/Lost and Delirious/The Crimson Rivers/Himalaya (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      As If You Said Nothing
      Composed and produced by Craig Armstrong for Melankolic Records
      Arranged by Craig Armstrong
      Strings Recorded at Digital Factory by Geoff Foster
      Programming and Keyboards by Richard Norris
      Orchestra: players from Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris
      Conducted by Craig Armstrong
      Vocals recorded by David Donaldson
      Vocals by Lawrence Ashley and Lesley l'Anson
      Guitar by Ali MacLeod

    User reviews279

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    8/10

    Very good action movie

    This is definitely Jet Li's best action movie since he came over from Hong Kong. Some scenes reminiscent of Fist of Legend in this one. Quite well choreographed fight scenes with good realistic violence a la Bruce Lee. The plot is rather formulaic, as is much of the dialogue (I expected better from Besson), but the movie has a bit of the 'Nikita' flair (guys going crazy with fully automatic weapons in public places). A bit too much talking and not enough fighting, but far superior to 'Romeo Must Die'. The use of no wires is also a very nice touch. Best action movie of this summer so far. (8/10)
    • krsudars
    • Jul 6, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 6, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • KOD: Kiss of the Dragon
    • Filming locations
      • Bateaux Mouches, Seine River, Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • EuropaCorp
      • Quality Growth International Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,845,124
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,304,027
      • Jul 8, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $64,437,847
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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