Kiss of the Dragon
2001 · Movie · R · 98 min · ★ 6.9 · 55% critics
An elite Chinese officer arrives in Paris to help bring down a powerful criminal, but a betrayal leaves him framed for murder and hunted by the very people he came to assist. Forced into hiding, he races to clear his name, survive relentless attacks, and find unexpected allies in a city where he can trust almost no one.
Also known as Le Baiser du Dragon · Le Baiser mortel du Dragon
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-07-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (1,341 votes)
About
If you want a fast, gritty Paris-set action thriller packed with frequent fights and a lone-hero-on-the-run vibe, this delivers; Not for you if you need realism, lighter violence, or subtle storytelling—similar to From Paris with Love.
Pros: nonstop martial-arts action; tense chases; strong lead pairing | Cons: shaky logic; over-the-top violence; uneven music choices
Themes
- martial arts
- prostitute
- paris, france
- drug smuggling
- gangster
- conspiracy
- police corruption
- drugs
- framed for murder
- action hero
Cast & crew
Jet Li
as Liu Jian
Bridget Fonda
as Jessica
Tchéky Karyo
as Richard
Ric Young
as Mister Big
Burt Kwouk
as Uncle Taï
Laurence Ashley
as Aja
Cyril Raffaelli
as Twin
Didier Azoulay
as Twin
John Forgeham
as Max
Paul Barrett
as Pilot
Directed by Chris Nahon