Walk Like a Dragon
"THIS IS HOW THEY FIRST SAW HER...in the notorious Slave-Market of San Francisco's Chinatown!"
Originally released in 1960. Walk Like a Dragon is a western film. directed by James Clavell.
Starring Jack Lord, Nobu McCarthy, and James Shigeta
Synopsis
California, 1870s. The cowboy Lincoln 'Linc' Bartlett finds out there's a slave auction of Chinese women in San Francisco and he intervenes and purchases the Chinese Kim Sung from the auction with the intent of setting her free. But it doesn't occur to Linc that setting her free isn't enough. Where is she going to go? Kim doesn't speak English and she's just going to be exploited by somebody else. Linc takes Kim home to serve as a housekeeper. Ma Bartlett Linc's mother, is not happy that a Chinese girl is living in her home, and even less happy when Kim and her son fall in love. Their affair also arouses the jealousy of Cheng Lu, a Chinese immigrant.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- James Clavell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walk Like a Dragon about?
California, 1870s. The cowboy Lincoln 'Linc' Bartlett finds out there's a slave auction of Chinese women in San Francisco and he intervenes and purchases the Chinese Kim Sung from the auction with ...
Who directed Walk Like a Dragon?
Walk Like a Dragon was directed by James Clavell.
How long is Walk Like a Dragon?
Walk Like a Dragon has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Walk Like a Dragon released?
Walk Like a Dragon was released on June 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walk Like a Dragon?
The main cast of Walk Like a Dragon includes Jack Lord, Nobu McCarthy, James Shigeta, Mel Tormé, Josephine Hutchinson.