<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> HK $5.30 million (Hong Kong) US $5.2 million (US / Canada) (rentals) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Way of the Dragon (Chinese: 猛 龍 過 江, released in the United States as Return of the Dragon) is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written, produced and directed by Bruce Lee, who also stars in the lead role . This is Lee's only complete directorial film . The film co-stars Nora Miao, Chuck Norris, Robert Wall and Hwang In - shik . Way of the Dragon was released in Hong Kong on 30 December 1972 . </P> <P> In Rome, Chen Ching - hua and her uncle Wang experience trouble with their restaurant from a mob boss who wants their property . When Chen refuses to sell, the mob boss sends gangsters to scare away customers . Appealing to an uncle in Hong Kong, Chen receives help in the form of Tang Lung, a martial artist . Disappointed, Chen asks how he can help her, but Tang confidently assures her that he is capable . At the restaurant, Tang learns that the staff have begun to learn karate, much to the annoyance of Quen, an employee who favors Chinese martial arts . Tang tells Quen that he should be open - minded and incorporate any moves that work . </P> <P> Before long, gangsters appear at the restaurant and chase off the customers while Tang is in the bathroom . Angered by Tang's poor timing, the staff question his skill and the usefulness of his style . When the gangsters later return, the staff engage the thugs, only to be beaten . However, Tang single - handedly defeats the thugs, causing the staff to abandon their training to study under him . Wang warns them that the gangsters will now seek revenge, but Tang vows to protect the restaurant . Chen and Tang grow closer, and she takes him on a tour of Rome, though Tang is unimpressed . </P>

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